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2023 film Next Goal Wins comes to Blu-ray in February

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The 2023 sports film “Next Goal Wins” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 27th via 20th Century Studios (Disney).  Based on a true story, the film was co-written and directed by Taika Waititi and stars Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, and Will Arnett.  The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio.  The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film.  You can find the Blu-ray now available for preorder over at Amazon and Walmart.  Bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • The Pitch of Life – Explore what it took to create Taika Watiti’s loving homage to American Somoa with this short-form documentary
  • Deleted Scene – Priest (Taika Waititi) blessing the team

Tarantino film Inglourious Basterds on 4K in October

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The 2009 Quentin Tarantino film “Inglourious Basterds“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 12th, via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film starred Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, Daniel Bruhl, Til Schweiger, and B.J. Novak.

The tech specs for the release include a 2160p 4K presentation in the original 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and HDR10+ forms of high dynamic range as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will come with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.

The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

OVER TWO HOURS OF BONUS CONTENT, INCLUDING:

  1. Extended & Alternate Scenes
  2. Roundtable Discussion with Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Elvis Mitchell
  3. The New York Times Talk
  4. Nation’s Pride – Original Short
  5. The Making of Nation’s Pride
  6. The Original Inglourious Basterds
  7. A Conversation with Rod Taylor

Further below, after the break, you can find the full details about this upcoming 4K release of the film.

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Zack Snyder directed film 300 on 4K in October

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It appears that the 2006 Zack Snyder directed film “300“ starring Gerard Butler is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, via Warner, according to an early retail listing. The film, based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller & Lynn Varley, co-starred Lena Headey, Dominic West, David Wenham, Vincent Regan, Michael Fassbender, and Rodrigo Santoro. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p 4K presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include both its Blu-ray counterpart as well as a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray listed and available for preorder over at Amazon. The studio has yet to officially announce this title, to my knowledge but let’s just say it’s pretty much more than a rumor when I have the back package art to look at. Speaking of which, the bonus materials set to be included on the 4K (as seen on the back art) are listed below.

  • Additional Scenes of the Traitorous Hunchback and Giant Warriors
  • Frank Miller’s Vision Realized on Film
  • 300 Spartan – Fact or Fiction?: The Shocking Life of a Spartan Revealed
  • Who Were the Spartans?: How the Actors Built Their Characters Based on Spartan Customs
  • Webisodes: Go on Set with the Cast and Crew
  • Commentary by Director Zack Snyder
  • … and MORE!

UPDATE: There will officially be an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook of the film available over at retailer Best Buy (pictured below) and it is now available for preorder — as of today.

“Dark Phoenix” on 4K and Blu-ray in September

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The 2019 “X-Men” film “Dark Phoenix” is reportedly coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on September 17th via Fox, according to early alerts to retailers. The film, directed by Simon Kinberg, features a cast comprised of James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Evan Peters, Alexandra Shipp, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Jessica Chastain.

Tech specs for the releases and bonus materials have not been officially detailed yet, but stay tuned for an update. The 4K release will come in the form of “combo pack” with the Blu-ray included and each release will be getting a digital copy of the film included. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray both now available to pre-order over at Best Buy (with release date listed). You can find the 4K and Blu-ray now available for pre-order as well as on Amazon.

It’s also known that retailer Best Buy will be getting an exclusive Steelbook for the 4K version of the release. That Steelbook (pictured below) is already up for pre-order now over at Best Buy. Again, stay tuned for further info on these upcoming releases of the film as soon as we get it.