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Snakes on a Plane is coming to 4K in January

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The 2006 film “Snakes on a Plane” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition releases on January 20th, 2026, via Arrow Video. David R. Ellis directed the movie, which starred Samuel L. Jackson. It co-starred Julianna Margulies, Kenan Thompson, Nathan Phillips, Rachel Blanchard, Bobby Cannavale, and David Koechner.

Arrow Video has given the movie a new restoration. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The Blu-ray tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD MA 5.1 sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via the Arrow Video website. The physical extras set to be included on these limited edition sets can be seen pictured below.

The bonus materials included on the releases are listed below.

  • NEW Audio commentary by critics Max Evry and Bryan Reesman
  • Archival cast and crew audio commentary, featuring director David R. Ellis, actor Samuel L. Jackson, producer Craig Berenson, associate producer Tawny Ellis, VFX supervisor Eric Henry, and second unit director Freddie Hice
  • Snakes on a Page, a brand new mini-documentary exploring the movie tie-in novelization phenomenon, featuring publisher Mark Miller, historian David Spencer and Christa Faust, author of the Snakes on a Plane novelization
  • Pure Venom, an archival feature on the making of the film, featuring interviews with the cast and crew
  • Meet the Reptiles, an archival featurette on the work of snake wrangler Jules Sylvester and the various snakes featured in the film
  • VFX, an archival featurette on the use of CGI to bring the snakes to life
  • Snakes on a Blog, an archival featurette on the online hype surrounding the film prior to its release
  • Snakes on a Plane music video
  • Making of the music video
  • Gag reel
  • Deleted and extended scenes
  • Trailers and TV Spots
  • Image gallery
  • Easter eggs
  • South Pacific Airlines safety instruction card
  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Daniel Burnett and Charlie Brigden

The 1992 film Under Siege comes to 4K in January

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The 1992 film “Under Siege” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets on January 6th via Arrow Video. Andrew Davis directed the movie that starred Steven Seagal. It co-starred Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Busey, Erika Eleniak, Patrick O’Neal, and Colm Meaney.

The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative, approved by director Andrew Davis. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), accompanied by Dolby Atmos and lossless 2.0 stereo sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos and lossless 2.0 stereo sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition available to preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. The bonus materials included with the limited edition releases are listed below.

  • NEW audio commentary with director Andrew Davis and writer J.F. Lawton
  • I’m on a Boat (With a Bomb), a newly filmed interview with director Andrew Davis
  • One of the Guys, a newly filmed interview with actor Erika Eleniak
  • A Tight Ship, a newly filmed interview with actor Damian Chapa
  • The Introvision Files, a newly filmed interview with visual effects supervisor William Mesa
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Vern and a serial fiction by Martyn Pedler

The 1982 film Wild Style comes to 4K and Blu-ray

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The 1982 film “Wild Style” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in “Limited Edition” sets on December 2nd via Arrow Video. The movie, directed and co-written by Charlie Ahearn, was also co-written by hip-hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy (featured in the film). It starred Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite, Sandra “Lady Pink” Fabara, Patti Astor, Grandmaster Flash, Busy Bee, The Fantastic Five, The Cold Crush Brothers, and The Rock Steady Crew.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original 16mm negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by newly restored lossless Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio and lossless Mono sound. The 4K limited edition will come as a 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and an Audio CD featuring a new “megamix” and more. The Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc set with the CD also included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are both now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the movie directly via Arrow Video‘s website. Plus, consumers can also purchase the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Edition via the United States distributor at the MVD Shop. There will also be a Blu-ray Limited Edition bundle available featuring a vinyl record. That’s available at Arrow’s website. These limited edition sets will include some physical extras (pictured below), and they are listed further below, along with the bonus materials set to be included, sorted by disc.

4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition

Limited Edition Physical Extras:

  • 120 page perfect bound collector’s book featuring new and archival essays and articles, alongside an extensive collection of stills and artwork from the film
  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options
  • Exclusive mini-version of the Wild Style issue of Hip-Hop Family Tree comic book by Ed Piskor
  • Three Wild Style logo stickers

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Brand new audio commentary with Jeff “Chairman” Mao and Andrew “Monk One” Mason
  • Legacy commentary featuring director Charlie Ahearn and Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite
  • Down by Law: Creating the Music of Wild Style, a brand new interview with Charlie Ahearn, Chris Stein and Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • The Origin Story, an interview with Lee Quiñones and Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite
  • Studio/Benchmark, an interview with Lee Quiñones
  • Archive footage from Wild Style’s 1983 Japanese Tour
  • Two panel discussions and footage from the Wild Style 40 exhibition
  • ZDF TV Wild Style 30th anniversary featurette
  • Rammellzee in the Battle Station featurette
  • Featurettes from the Wild Style 20th, 25th and 30th anniversary shows
  • Smith Projects Gym (1977)
  • Archival featurettes and interviews from the players and performers of Wild Style
  • Outtakes
  • Subway Rap music video
  • 2025 Restoration and Theatrical trailers

Disc 3 (Compact Disc):

  • Exclusive new Wild Style Megamix by Jorun Bombay
  • Original radio spots by Fab 5 Freddy and Queen Lisa Lee
  • Rare alternate mixes of Subway Rap and Wild Style Theme
  • Rare audio outtakes from the film and soundtrack
  • Rare 1983 radio interview with Charlie Ahearn

The 2000 film Red Planet comes to 4K in November

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The 2000 film “Red Planet” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition set on November 18th via Arrow Video. Antony Hoffman directed the movie. It starred Val Kilmer, Carrie-Ann Moss, Tom Sizemore, Benjamin Bratt, Simon Baker. Also, it co-starred Terence Stamp, Jessica Morton, Caroline Bossi, Bob Neill, and Neil Ross.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition directly via Arrow Video’s website. The physical extras included with this set are listed further below, after a glimpse at the contents.

Reversible sleeve

The bonus materials set to be included with this limited edition release are listed below.

  • The Martian Chronicles, a brand new interview with visual effects supervisor Jeffrey A. Okun
  • Suit Up, a brand new interview with helmet and suits designer Steve Johnson
  • Angry Red Planet, a brand new visual retrospective with film critic Heath Holland
  • Deleted scenes
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Mark A. Altman

Dark City is getting a standard 4K in November

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The 1998 movie “Dark City” will get standard edition 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases on November 18th via Arrow Video. Alex Proyas directed and co-wrote the film. The movie starred Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, and Richard O’Brien. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes. NOTE: This release only includes the Director’s Cut and not the theatrical cut.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative. Director of photography Dariusz Wolski approved this. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10. It will consist of Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo lossless sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio. It will also include Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD MA 5.1, and 2.0 sound.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray standard editions available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K or Blu-ray standard editions directly via Arrow Video’s website. Both the standard edition 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will only be a single disc [each] release and also include extras, which are listed below.

  • NEW audio commentary by director Alex Proyas
  • NEW audio commentary with Craig Anderson, Bruce Isaacs and Herschel Isaacs, co-hosts of the Film Versus Film podcast
  • Archive audio commentary by director Alex Proyas
  • Archive audio commentary by film critic Roger Ebert
  • Archive audio commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer
  • Archive introduction by Alex Proyas
  • Return to Dark City, a new hour-long documentary featuring interviews with director Alex Proyas, producer Andrew Mason, production designers Patrick Tatopoulos and George Liddle, costume designer Liz Keough, storyboard artist Peter Pound, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, actor Rufus Sewell, hair & makeup artist Leslie Vanderwalt and VFX creative director Peter Doyle
  • Rats in a Maze, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra West
  • I’m as Much in the Dark as You Are, a new visual essay by film scholar Josh Nelson on film noir and identity in Dark City
  • Design & Storyboards
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller

EDITORIAL NOTE: The 2025 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Editions, previously released, have now gone out of print (OOP). So, these standard 4K and Blu-ray versions will be a welcome release for those who didn’t grab the limited edition(s).

The 1994 film The Mask comes to 4K in November

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The 1994 film “The Mask” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets on November 11th via Arrow Video. Chuck Russell directed the movie. It starred Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbeck, and Richard Jeni.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative, which was approved by director Chuck Russell. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo sound mixes. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 sound mixes.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray limited edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder the 4K and Blu-ray sets directly from Arrow Video’s website.

The physical extras included with the limited edition sets are shown and listed below.

  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and original production notes
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options
  • Six postcard-sized reproduction artcards

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

  • Archive audio commentary with Chuck Russell
  • Archive audio commentary with Chuck Russell, New Line co-chairman Bob Shaye, screenwriter Mike Werb, executive producer Mike Richardson, producer Bob Engelman, ILM VFX supervisor Scott Squires, animation supervisor Tom Bertino and cinematographer John R. Leonetti
  • The Man Behind the Mask, a newly filmed interview with Chuck Russell
  • From Strip to Screen, a newly filmed interview with Mike Richardson, Mike Werb and Mark Verheiden
  • Green Faces Blue Screens, a newly filmed interview with visual effects supervisor Scott Squires
  • Sssssssplicin’!, a newly filmed interview with editor Arthur Coburn
  • Ask Peggy, a newly filmed interview with actor Amy Yasbeck
  • Toeing the Conga Line, a newly filmed interview with choreographer Jerry Evans featuring never-before-seen rehearsal footage
  • Terriermania, a new video essay by critic Elizabeth Purchell on canine sidekick Milo
  • Archival featurettes Return to Edge City, Introducing Cameron Diaz, Cartoon Logic, What Makes Fido Run, The Making Of, on-set interview bites with the cast and director and B-Roll footage
  • Deleted scenes, with optional commentary by director Chuck Russell
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery
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