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The 2007 film 1408 gets a 4K SteelBook in January

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The 2007 film “1408“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, exclusively at Amazon, on January 13th via Lionsgate. The movie, based on a short story by Stephen King, was directed by Mikael Håfström. The movie starred John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, and Tony Shalhoub.

The release will include both the theatrical and director’s cuts of the movie, each in 4K on its own individual 4K disc. Technical specifications for the 4K UHD Blu-ray [Discs] include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). The audio configuration(s) include lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround for the theatrical cut only. Meanwhile, the Director’s Cut will feature Dolby Atmos sound. The 3-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc counterpart [featuring both cuts] included. It will also include a digital copy.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in further detail below), an Amazon exclusive, is now available for preorder.

The bonus materials included on the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Theatrical Cut:

  • NEW Featurette: Don’t Enter 1408

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Director’s Cut:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Mikael Håfström and Writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaswezski
  • Alternate Endings
  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary
  • The Secrets of 1408
  • John Cusack on 1408
  • Inside Room 1408
  • Theatrical

Disc 3 (Blu-ray) Theatrical & Director’s Cut:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Mikael Håfström and Writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaswezski
  • Alternate Endings
  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary
  • The Secrets of 1408
  • John Cusack on 1408
  • Inside Room 1408
  • Theatrical

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 Unholy Trinity comes to Blu-ray in August

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The 2024 film “The Unholy Trinity“ is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on August 26th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Richard Gray directed the movie. It starred Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, Brandon Lessard, Gianni Capaldi, David Arquette, and Tim Daly.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The Blu-ray will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere. No bonus materials will be included with this release. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart.

1996 film The Long Kiss Goodnight on 4K in April

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The 1996 film “The Long Kiss Goodnight” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 8th via Arrow Video. This release will come as a limited edition set. The film was directed by Renny Harlin and written by Shane Black. It starred Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Malahide, David Morse, and Brian Cox.

This features a new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative approved by director Renny Harlin. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) with Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround, and lossless 2.0 stereo sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray limited edition is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website.

The 2-disc set will include a Blu-ray with bonus materials. The physical extras and bonus materials set to be included in this release are listed below.

Physical Extras:

  • Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Clem Bastow, Richard Kadrey, Maura McHugh, and Priscilla Page
  • Seasonal postcard
  • Thin Ice sticker

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Brand new audio commentary by film critic Walter Chaw
  • Brand new audio commentary by film critics Drusilla Adeline and Joshua Conkel, co-hosts of the Bloodhaus podcast
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Symphony of Destruction, a new interview with stunt co-ordinator Steve Davidson
  • Long Live the New Flesh, a new interview with make-up artist Gordon J. Smith
  • Girl Interrupted, a new interview with actress Yvonne Zima
  • Amnesia Chick, a new visual essay by film scholar Josh Nelson
  • The Mirror Crack’d, a new visual essay by critic and filmmaker Howard S. Berger
  • A Woman’s World, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • Deleted scenes
  • Archive promotional interviews with director Renny Harlin and stars Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson and Craig Bierko
  • Making Of, an archive promotional featurette
  • Behind the Scenes, archive EPK footage from the filming of The Long Kiss Goodnight

The 1999 film Deep Blue Sea is coming to 4K in March

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The 1999 film “Deep Blue Sea” will be released on March 18th via Arrow Video on 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and also Blu-ray Disc Limited Edition. Renny Harlin directed the film. This movie starred Samuel L. Jackson, Saffron Burrows, Thomas Jane, Jacqueline McKenzie, Michael Rapaport, Stellan Skarsgård, LL Cool J, Aida Turturro, Cristos, and Ronny Cox.

The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negatives by Arrow Films approved by director Renny Harlin. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition (pictured below) and the Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with these limited edition releases are listed below.

4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition
  • Brand new audio commentary by screenwriter Duncan Kennedy
  • Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker and critic Rebekah McKendry
  • Archive audio commentary by director Renny Harlin and star Samuel L. Jackson
  • From the Frying Pan… into the Studio Tank, a new interview with production designer William Sandell
  • Beneath the Surface, a new visual essay by film critic Trace Thurman
  • When Sharks Attack: The Making of Deep Blue Sea, an archive featurette
  • The Sharks of the Deep Blue Sea, an archive featurette
  • Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary by director Renny Harlin
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Image gallery
  • Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Luke Preece
  • 60-page perfect bound collector’s book containing new writing by film critics Josh Hurtado, Jennie Kermode, and Murray Leeder, plus previously unseen production art and designs
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Luke Preece
  • Postcards from Aquatica

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
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