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First 4 Seasons of The Office are coming to Blu-ray in June

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The first four seasons of the popular United States TV series “The Office” will be finally getting released on Blu-ray Disc, as individual seasons, on June 15th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment MOD. These will be manufacture on demand (MOD) titles, which mainly means that you’ll have to order them from online retailers. They had previously only been available via “The Complete Series” Blu-ray set released last year.

The show, a U.S. adaptation by Greg Daniels of the popular U.K. series (of the same title), first aired on NBC in 2005. The U.S. version, in its first four seasons, starred Steve CarellJenna FischerJohn Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Paul Lieberstein, Oscar Nuñez, Phyllis Smith, Mindy Kaling, BJ Novak, and Melora Hardin.

The tech specs include 1080p HD video in the original 1.78:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio for each season, with 2.0 stereo for the first season, and 5.1 surround sound for seasons 2 through 4. You can find each of the early seasons of the show on Blu-ray now available for preorder over at Amazon via the following links: Season One, Season Two, Season Three, and Season Four.

The bonus materials set to be included with each of the individual seasons of the show can be found listed below (according to TVShowsOnDVD‘s Facebook post).

“The Office” Season One Blu-ray Extras:

  • Deleted Scenes
  • “Pilot” Commentary with Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson and BJ Novak, Greg Daniels and Ken Kwapis
  • “Diversity Day” Commentary with Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, BJ Novak, and Greg Daniels
  • “The Alliance” Commentary with John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, BJ Novak, Greg Daniels, Larry Wilmore, Paul Liberstein, Mindy Kaling, and Michael Schur
  • “Basketball” Commentary with Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, BJ Novak, and Greg Daniels

“The Office” Season Two Blu-ray Extras:

  • Fake PSAs
  • Audio Commentary on select episodes
  • Michael’s “The Faces of Scranton” Movie
  • 10 Webisodes
  • Deleted Scenes 

“The Office” Season Three Blu-ray Extras:

  • 5 Supersized Episodes
  • Over 3 Hours of Deleted Scenes

“The Office” Season Four Blu-ray Extras:

  • Deleted Scenes for all episodes
  • Audio Commentary on select episodes
  • Featurette “Writer’s Block”
  • Michael’s Complete Ad for Dunder Mifflin
  • And more…

Lastly, it’s also worth noting that all of the other seasons will also be getting Blu-ray re-releases as well.

The Office: The Complete Series on Blu-ray November

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Well, it’s about damn time! That’s what she said. But seriously, “The Office: The Complete Series” is finally getting a Blu-ray Disc box set of all nine seasons for the first time on November 10th via Universal, according to retailers. The tech specs and bonus materials for the box set have not yet been detailed, but they should contain 1080p HD video in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound, as found on previous seasons that appeared on the format. There’s no word yet if the release will come with a digital copy of the series, as Season 8 on the format did. All we know really for certain so far is that release date, that it’ll contain all of the seasons, including some very nice artwork (pictured above), and that the set on Blu-ray is now available for preorder over at Amazon.

The now cult-classic TV show ran for a total of 9 seasons, for 188 episodes, from 2005 through 2013 on the NBC network. The show, a remake of sorts of the British TV series of the same title, was adapted by Greg Daniels. The Office (U.S.) starred Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, Jenna FischerJohn Krasinski, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Kate Flannery, Creed Bratton, Oscar Nuñez, B.J. Novak, Mindy Kaling, Ed Helms, Paul Lieberstein, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper, Andy Buckley, Catherine Tate, Rashida Jones, Melora Hardin, Zach Woods, and James Spader.

Disney’s 2012 animated film “Wreck-It Ralph” on 4K UHD Blu-ray in November

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The 2012 animated film Wreck-It Ralph featuring the voice of John C. Reilly is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 6th via Disney, according to an early alert to retailers. The film, directed by Rich Moore, also includes voice talents of Sarah SilvermanJack McBrayerJane LynchAlan TudykMindy KalingJoe Lo TruglioAdam CarollaHoratio Sanz, Ed O’Neill. The technical specifications and bonus materials for the release have not yet been detailed, but stay tuned for an update. It is know, via the cover art, that the release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc included as well as a Digital Copy of the film. The title being released on 4K is certainly timed to be a marketing tie-in with the sequel (Ralph Breaks the Internet) coming out later in November.

UPDATE: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon and Best Buy.

It’s also worth noting that the title will be getting an Exclusive Steelbook release on 4K UHD Blu-ray as well over at Best Buy. That also can be found available for PRE-ORDER, at Best Buy, and pictured below.

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“Ocean’s 8” with Sandra Bullock comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in September

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The 2018 Gary Ross directed film “Ocean’s 8” starring Sandra Bullock is coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on September 11th via Warner. It’s very worth noting that the film co-stars Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy KalingSarah PaulsonAwkwafinaRihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter.

Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include full 2160p 4K in both HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of High Dynamic Range with Dolby Atmos sound. As far as for the Blu-ray Disc: it will receive full 1080p HD video and Dolby Atmos sound. Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting a Blu-ray Disc, the Blu-ray getting a DVD, and both getting a Digital Copy of the film included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc are available for PRE-ORDER now over at Amazon.

UPDATE: Audio specified for Blu-ray. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • A Heist in Heels
  • Ocean’s Team 3.0
  • Reimagining the Met Gala
  • Deleted Scenes

It’s worth noting to our readers that there will also be an Exclusive Steelbook available for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release over at Best Buy (pictured below).

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Below, after the break, you can find the cover artwork for the Blu-ray Disc release of the film as well as the official announcement for the releases.

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