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The 1996 film Sleepers is coming to 4K in April

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Cover art for the movie 'Sleepers' featuring actors Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Brad Pitt, and Lucas Patric. The design highlights a dramatic urban setting with a focus on the characters' faces.
Cover of the 4K Ultra HD limited edition SteelBook for the movie 'Sleepers', featuring actor names Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, and Brad Pitt.
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The 1996 film “Sleepers” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on April 21st via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

Barry Levinson directed the movie and wrote the screenplay, based on the book by Lorenzo Carcaterra. It starred Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, and Brad Pitt. Its supporting cast included Minnie Driver, Bruno Kirby, Vittorio Gassman, Ron Eldard, Terry Kinney, Jonathan Tucker, and the late Brad Renfro.

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) high dynamic range, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound in either the original theatrical or a director-approved remix. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is available for preorder at GRUV. The bonus materials included with the release(s) are listed below.

  • The Making of Sleepers: A Conversation with Barry Levinson
  • Sleepers: The Art of Casting with Barry Levinson

The 2004 film Meet the Fockers comes to 4K in April

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Cover of the movie 'Meet the Fockers' featuring characters posed together, with prominent names of actors Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, and Barbra Streisand.
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The 2004 sequel “Meet the Fockers“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 14th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Jay Roach directed the movie. It starred Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, and Owen Wilson. This was the first sequel to the film “Meet the Parents” (2000), which is already available on 4K UHD Blu-ray.

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) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The 2-disc release will be a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, as well as a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Bloopers
  • Inside the Litter Box: Behind-the-Scenes with Jinx the Cat
  • The Manary Gland
  • Fockers’ Family Portrait
  • The Adventures of a Baby Wrangler
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Jay Roach and Editor/Co-Producer Jon Poll
  • … and more!

Brian De Palma film Hi, Mom! is coming to 4K in May

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Cover art for the film 'Hi, Mom!' featuring Robert De Niro, with vibrant yellow background and characters in a dramatic pose.
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The 1970 film “Hi, Mom!“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in Limited Edition on May 19th via Radiance Films, distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.

Brian De Palma co-wrote and directed the movie, which starred Robert De Niro. It co-starred Charles Durning, Allen Garfield, Jennifer Salt, Paul Bartel, and Gerrit Graham.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative. 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) high dynamic range and uncompressed Linear PCM Mono sound. The 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. This set will be a limited edition of just 5000 copies total.

You can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray now via Amazon, DiabolikDVD, and MVD Shop. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below, along with details about the limited edition’s physical extras.

  • Audio commentary by writer Travis Woods (2026)
  • Interview with critic Ellen E. Jones (2026)
  • Dionysus in ‘69 – an experimental theater production of Euripides’ ‘The Bacchae’, filmed by Brian de Palma (1970, 85 mins)
  • Archival interview with co-writer Charles Hirsch (2018)
  • Trailer
  • Reversible sleeve featuring artwork based on original posters
  • Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Matt Zoller Seitz
  • Limited edition of 5000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

Killers of the Flower Moon on 4K and Blu-ray in March

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Movie poster for 'Killers of the Flower Moon' featuring a dark blue background, intricate designs of bones and a moon, and the film's title in a bold font at the bottom.
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The 2023 film “Killers of the Flower Moon” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 24th via The Criterion Collection. Martin Scorsese directed, produced, and co-wrote the film. It starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, John Lithgow, and Brendan Fraser. The movie was nominated for a total of ten Academy Awards (“Oscars”). It’s also worth noting that it was (and remains) “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has received a new 4K digital master, approved by director Martin Scorsese. 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 Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray version include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K release will come as a 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a special features bonus disc included. The Blu-ray release will be a 2-disc set.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are both now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can directly preorder each version via the Criterion website. The bonus materials included with each version are listed below.

  • NEW documentary featuring Scorsese, actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone, author David Grann, Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Osage cultural consultant John Williams, editor Thelma Schoonmaker, and other members of the cast and crew
  • “WahZhaZhe”: A Song for the Osage, a new documentary illuminating the film’s final shot, featuring Scorsese, Chief Standing Bear, and six members of the Osage Nation
  • Excerpted archival interview with director of photography Rodrigo Prieto
  • Excerpts from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival press conference featuring Scorsese, DiCaprio, Gladstone, Chief Standing Bear, and actor Robert De Niro
  • Short program on Noah Kemohah’s cover art
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio
  • PLUS: Essays by critic Vinson Cunningham and film programmer Adam Piron
  • New cover by Noah Kemohah

The 1990 film Awakenings comes to 4K in December

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The 1990 film “Awakenings“ is finally coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 9th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Penny Marshall directed the movie, which was nominated for 3 Academy Awards (“Oscars”). It starred Robert De Niro and the late Robin Williams. It co-starred John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, and Max Von Sydow.

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) high dynamic range, accompanied by Dolby Atmos, as well as lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 surround sound. The release will include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.

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

  • Making-Of Featurette
  • Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
  • Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full press release announcing this upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray.

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The 2000 film Meet the Parents on 4K in August

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The 2000 film “Meet the Parents“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on August 12th, courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Jay Roach directed this movie. It starred Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, and Owen Wilson. It’s worth noting that this motion picture remains “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will also include Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-100 disc. The 4K release will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere, included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. The Bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Spotlight on Location
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Outtakes
  • De Niro Unplugged
  • The Truth About Lying
  • Silly Cat Tricks
  • Jay Roach: A Director’s Profile
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Feature Commentary with Director Jay Roach and Editor Jon Poll
  • Feature Commentary with Cast Members Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller, Director Jay Roach, and Producer Jane Rosenthal
  • Feature Commentary with Cast Members Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Director Jay Roach, and Producer Jane Rosenthal

The 2025 film The Alto Knights on Blu-ray in May

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The 2025 film “The Alto Knights” is headed to Blu-ray Disc on May 27th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Barry Levinson directed the movie. It stars Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Kathrine Narducci, Cosmo Jarvis, and Michael Rispoli.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will include a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. No bonus material will be included on this release. Yet, the digital version (included) comes with one featurette: One Legend, Two Mobsters.

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