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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.

The 1985 film Brazil on Criterion 4K in June

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The 1985 film “Brazil” arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 3rd via The Criterion Collection. Terry Gilliam directed and co-wrote the film. The movie starred Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Michael Palin, Katherine Helmond, and Kim Greist. It’s certainly worth noting that this film has been deemed “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) at Rotten Tomatoes.

This has received a 4K digital restoration of the (143-minute) “director’s cut,” supervised and approved by director Terry Gilliam. Its 4K tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and a lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 surround audio mix. This 3-disc set will come as a “combo pack“. It will come with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart (as well as) another Blu-ray included, with extras.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Additionally, there is the choice to preorder directly via Criterion’s website. The bonus materials included are detailed below.

  • Audio commentary by Terry Gilliam
  • What Is “Brazil”?, Rob Hedden’s on-set documentary
  • The Production Notebook, a collection of interviews and video essays, featuring a trove of Brazil-iana from Gilliam’s personal collection
  • The Battle of “Brazil,” a documentary about the film’s contentious release, hosted by Jack Mathews and based on his book of the same name
  • “Love Conquers All” version, the studio’s ninety-four-minute, happy-ending cut of Brazil, with commentary by Brazil expert David Morgan
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by film critic David Sterritt
  • Cover based on a theatrical poster

The 1997 film Jackie Brown on 4K in January

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The 1997 film “Jackie Brown” will get a standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release on January 21st via Lionsgate. The film was written & directed by Quentin Tarantino. It starred Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, Chris Tucker, and Robert De Niro. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the standard 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. This 4K will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy of the movie.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Breaking Down Jackie Brown
  • “Jackie Brown: How It Went Down” Retrospective Featuring Interviews with Quentin Tarantino, Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, Elmore Leonard, and Crew
  • “A Look Back at Jackie Brown” Interview with Quentin
  • “Chicks with Guns” Video
  • Siskel & Ebert “At the Movies” Jackie Brown Review
  • Jackie Brown on MTV
  • Marketing Gallery
  • Still Galleries
  • Trivia Track (Blu-ray™ Only)
  • Deleted and Alternate Scenes
  • Trailers

It’s most certainly worth noting that “Jackie Brown” will also get a Lionsgate Limited exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available on the same day, January 21st. The Lionsgate Limited 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder. This release will include SteelBook art by Ken Taylor (pictured below).

Lionsgate Limited 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

    2007 Matthew Vaughn film Stardust on 4K in September

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    The 2007 film “Stardust“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in SteelBook on September 24th via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Matthew Vaughn & based on the Neil Gaiman novel, included a cast of Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, Peter O’Toole, Rupert Everett, Ricky Gervais, and Henry Cavill, with the voice talent of Ian McKellen (as the narrator).

    The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy included. The tech specs and bonus materials for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release have yet to be announced but stay tuned for an update. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook preorder available at Amazon. Below, you’ll get a glimpse at the packaging and contents.

    UPDATE: Retailer Walmart will be getting their own exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on the same day [9/24] which includes 5 collectible character cards (pictured below). You can now find it available for preorder.

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    Taxi Driver to get 4K SteelBook release in late June

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    The 1976 film “Taxi Driver” will finally get an individual 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on June 25th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, starred Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel, Leonard Harris, Peter Boyle, and Cybill Shepard. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy of the film. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and Mono lossless sound mixes. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

    4K UHD Blu-ray Disc extras:

    • Making “Taxi Driver” Documentary
    • Storyboard to Film Comparisons with Martin Scorsese Introduction
    • Photo Galleries
    • 20th Anniversary Re-Release Trailer

    Blu-ray Disc extras:

    • 40-Minute “Taxi Driver” Q&A featuring Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster and Many More. Recorded Live at the Beacon Theater in New York City at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
    • Commentary with Director Martin Scorsese and Writer Paul Schrader Recorded by The Criterion Collection
    • Commentaries with Writer Paul Schrader and by Professor Robert Kolker
    • Martin Scorsese on “Taxi Driver”
    • Producing “Taxi Driver”
    • God’s Lonely Man
    • “Taxi Driver” Stories
    • Travis’ New York
    • Travis’ New York Locations
    • Influence ad Appreciation: A Martin Scorsese Tribute
    • Theatrical Trailer

    2022 film Amsterdam on 4K and Blu-ray in December

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    The 2022 film “Amsterdam” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on December 6th via 20th Century Studios (Disney).  The film, which was written and directed by David O. Russell, stars Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Chris Rock, Anna Taylor-Joy, Zoe Saldana, Mike Myers, Michael Shannon, Timothy Olyphant, Taylor Swift, Rami Malek, and Robert De Niro.

    The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.  Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound.  Yes, the Blu-ray does not get the Dolby Atmos mix.  The 4K release will be in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will come with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and both versions will include a digital code (copy) of the film.

    You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray both available for preorder over at retailer Best Buy.  Also, over at retailer Walmart, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder as well.  The only bonus material set to be included with both releases is listed below.

    • Welcome To Amsterdam – Learn how this original, witty crime epic was made. Hear from the writer/director about his process, the actors who transformed into their characters, and discover how the production created the period look of this visually spectacular film.

    Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and full details regarding the home video releases.

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    The Godfather films individually on 4K in October

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    “The Godfather” films, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, are getting individual 4K UHD Blu-ray releases in both standard (pictured above) and SteelBook forms on October 11th via Paramount Home Entertainment, according to retailers.  This includes “The Godfather“ (1972) and its sequels “The Godfather: Part II“ and “The Godfather: Coda – The Death of Michael Corleone“ (1990/2020).

    The first film starred Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano, Robert Duvall, John Cazale, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Diane Keaton, Abe Vigoda, Talia Shire, and Al Martino.  The second film starred Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, John Cazale, Talia Shire, Bruno Kirby, Gastone Moschin, Michael V. Gazzo, Lee Strasberg, Gianni Russo, Joe Spinell, and Abe Vigoda.  The third film, recut in 2020 from the original version of “The Godfather: Part III” (1990), starred Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Andy Garcia, Talia Shire, Sofia Coppola, Briget Fonda, George Hamilton, Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, and Raf Vallone.

    You can find the standard and SteelBook versions of the films all available for preorder now over at Amazon.  For the standard versions, just click their titles further above.  You can find the SteelBooks below with their Amazon preorder links for each.

    The releases will each come in the form of just the 4K UHD Blu-ray disc and a digital code (copy) of the film.  No Blu-ray Disc counterparts will be included.  I repeat, no Blu-rays will be included with these releases.  The bonus materials will be only those included on the 4K discs.  I’ll be updating this post later with a full rundown of those contents for each film [disc].

    Finally, there will NOT be an individual 4K UHD Blu-ray release of “The Godfather: Part III” but you can find that, as a bonus disc, in the previously released trilogy sets on the format.

    1995 Michael Mann film Heat on 4K in August

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    The 1995 film “Heat“ will officially finally be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a “Director’s Definite Edition” on August 9th via Fox (Disney).  The film, written & directed by Michael Mann, starred Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Ashley Judd, Ted Levine, William Fichtner, and Natalie Portman.

    The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film included.  You can find the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder over at Amazon.  It’s worth noting that there will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release, which appears to be exclusive to retailer Best Buy (pictured below), now available for preorder.

    Bonus materials set to be included in the 3-disc set are listed below.

    4K Ultra HD

    • Director’s Audio Commentary

    Blu-ray Disc One

    • Heat In High Definition
    • Director’s Audio Commentary

    Bonus Blu-ray Disc Two

    • Q&A With Michael Mann
    • Q&A With Christopher Nolan
    • 3-Part Making-Of Documentary
    • Deleted Scenes
    • Pacino and De Niro: The Conversation
    • Return To The Scene Of The Crime

    Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about this release.

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