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The 2016 sequel Kung Fu Panda 3 gets a 4K in March

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Cover of the DVD for 'Kung Fu Panda 3' featuring characters including a panda and various animals in a colorful animated style.
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the 2016 DreamWorks Animation sequel “Kung Fu Panda 3“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 3rd via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

The movie was co-directed by Alessandro Carloni and Jennifer Yuh Nelson. It features the voice talents of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Kate Hudson, Jackie Chan, and James Hong.

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 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy), compatible with Movies Anywhere.

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

  • Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Panda Paws
  • Everybody Loves a Panda Party – Karaoke with Po
  • Po’s Posters of Awesomeness
  • Play Like a Panda
  • The Origin of “Skadoosh”
  • Mash-Up of Awesomeness: Slo-Mo
  • Mash-Up of Blunders
  • Make a Panda Party Paper Pal
  • Gallery of Epic Artfulness
Cover of the 'Kung Fu Panda 4-Movie Collection' in 4K Ultra HD featuring the main character Po, a panda, displaying a martial arts pose with fire, and smaller images of supporting characters.
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There will also be a “Kung Fu Panda 4-Movie Collection“ on 4K UHD Blu-ray (pictured above) set to be released on March 3rd, also from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. It’s now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. That set will not include Blu-ray Disc counterparts, only the 4K discs and digital codes. The full tech specs for the films feature a variety of 2.35:1 and 2.39:1 aspect ratios, each in a 2160p video presentation, with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound.

Good Fortune comes to 4K and Blu-ray in December

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The 2025 film “Good Fortune” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on December 9th via Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Aziz Ansari wrote, directed, and stars in the movie. It co-stars Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh. It’s worth noting this motion picture is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in 1.85:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K SteelBook will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. Both the 4K SteelBook and Blu-ray will feature a digital copy of the movie.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) will be an Amazon Exclusive. It is now available to preorder from there. The Blu-ray is available to preorder at Amazon and Walmart.

Amazon Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

Bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Producer-Writer-Director Aziz Ansari and Producer Alan Yang
  • The Fantasy of Reality: Making Good Fortune
  • The Los Angeles of Good Fortune
  • The Clothes Make the Man… and the Angel
  • Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the movie’s trailer in 4K on YouTube.

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The 2011 film Paul arrives on 4K in November

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The 2011 science fiction/comedy “Paul“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 18th via KL Studios Classics [Kino Lorber]. Greg Mottola directed the film. It starred Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and featured the voice talent of Seth Rogen. It also co-starred Jason Bateman, Kristin Wiig, Bill Hader, Sigourney Weaver, Jane Lynch, and Jeffrey Tambor.

The theatrical cut of the movie has received a new 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative (approved by Director Greg Mottola). The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. It was just added, so it’s at its MSRP, and you can expect that price to drop. Also, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website.

The bonus materials set to be included on this 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Counterparts (of both cuts) included are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut [in 4K]
  • Audio Commentary with Director Greg Mottola, Actors Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Bill Hader and Producer Nira Park

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut [in HD]
  • Audio Commentary with Director Greg Mottola, Actors Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Bill Hader and Producer Nira Park
  • Between the Lightning Strikes: The Making of Paul Documentary (40:04)
  • The Evolution of Paul: Featurette (15:05)
  • Simon’s Silly Face: Featurette (1:20)
  • Who the Hell is Adam Shadowchild?: Featurette (2:10)

Disc 3 (Blu-ray:

  • UNRATED Cut [in HD]
  • Behind-the-Scenes: Featurette (62:49)
  • Bloopers (10:51)
  • 3 Theatrical Trailers (7:29)
  • 5 US TV Spots (2:25)
  • 4 UK TV Spots (1:59)

And last, but not least, this part is always so fun to cite my original social media posts. Anyone telling me that I didn’t report it early enough is sure to look like a fool. Here, I decide when I report the news. It gets reported in various forms. This particular title lacked a preorder until just an hour ago.

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The 40-Year-Old Virgin comes to 4K in August

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The 2005 film “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on August 12th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Judd Apatow directed, produced, and co-wrote the movie. It starred Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Catherine Keener, Leslie Mann, Jane Lynch, Kat Dennings, and Elizabeth Banks. It’s worth noting that this motion picture is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. This release will include the rated theatrical cut (117 minutes) and the UNRATED version (133 minutes).

The tech specs for the 4K release(s) include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will also include Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-100 disc. The 4K releases will both come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy of the film is also included (with each version) that is compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. Below you can find a glimpse at the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook’s packaging and disc artwork.

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

  • NEW 20th Anniversary Discussion – Director Judd Apatow joins Steve, Catherine Keener, Jane Lynch, Kat Dennings, and Gerry Bednob for a lively discussion at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
  • Deleted Scenes
  • The First Time
  • Tales from the Stock Room
  • You Know How I Know You’re Gay? (with optional commentaries)
  • Date-A-Palooza
  • Line-O-Rama
  • Judd’s Video Diaries
  • Auditions
  • Raw Footage
  • Poker Game Rehearsal
  • Reel Comedy Roundtable
  • Cinema Final Cut: The 40-Year-Old Virgin
  • 1970s Sex Ed Film
  • My Dinner with Stormy
  • Gag Reel
  • Waxing Doc
  • Feature Audio Commentaries with Director/Co-Writer Judd Apatow and Actor/Co-Writer Steve Carell, and Cast

Mufasa: The Lion King on 4K and Blu-ray in April

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The 2024 film “Mufasa: The Lion King” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on April 1st via Disney. The movie was directed by Barry Jenkins. The voice cast includes Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr.. The ensemble continues with Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, and Preston Nyman. Other notable voices are Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, and Lennie James. Additional actors include Anika Noni Rose and Keith David. Lastly, the cast features John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, and Donald Glover.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. Both releases will come as a “combo pack.” The 4K will include its Blu-ray counterpart. The Blu-ray will include its DVD counterpart. Also, both releases will include a digital copy of the film.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray available for preorder at Walmart, as well. The full artwork for the 4K SteelBook is pictured below.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

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

  • Full Length Sing-Along – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.
  • Finding Milele: The Making of Mufasa: The Lion King – Join visionary director Barry Jenkins and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King on an epic journey to create a brand-new chapter in the story of The Lion King. Explore how the story was developed and the technology used to make Mufasa’s world come to life.
  • Songs of the Savanna – Director Barry Jenkins and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda sit down to discuss the excitement and challenges of creating the music for Mufasa: The Lion King.
  • Ostrich Eggs with Timon & Pumbaa – Timon and Pumbaa reveal fun facts and some of the hidden references in the movie.
  • Protect the Pride – Learn how Disney and The Lion Recovery Fund are working to protect the pride and conserve lions in the wild.
  • Outtakes – Watch the cast having fun in the recording booth.
  • Deleted Scenes:
    • Who’s the Mole Rat?
    • What Do You Feel in There?
    • Have Faith in Her
    • Taka’s Dream 
  • Music Video: “I Always Wanted a Brother” IRL – Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King as they perform “I Always Wanted A Brother” backstage at a film shoot.
  • Song Selections:
    • Milele (First Rain)
    • I Always Wanted a Brother
    • Bye Bye
    • We Go Together
    • Tell Me It’s You
    • Brother Betrayed 

2008 animated film Kung Fu Panda on 4K in March

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According to retailers, the 2008 DreamWorks CG animated film “Kung Fu Panda” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 12th distributed by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  The film, co-directed by John Stevenson & Mark Osborne, featured a voice cast that included Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, David Cross, and James Hong.  It’s certainly worth noting that (over the years since its release) this film has maintained a “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-66 disc.  The release will be a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included and a digital code (copy) of the film.  That Blu-ray is likely where you’ll get all of the original 2008 extras ported over.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and online retailer Deep Discount.  The following bonus materials will be included with this release.

  • Secrets of the Scroll: Find out how Tigress, Viper, Monkey, Crane, and Mantis become the legendary Furious Five warriors in this short film.
  • Meet the Cast
  • Pushing the Boundaries
  • Learn the Panda Dance
  • Learn to Draw
  • Sound Design
  • “Kung Fu Fighting” Music Video by Cee-Lo
  • Do You Kung Fu?
  • Mr. Ping’s Noodle House
  • How to Use Chopsticks
  • Animals of Kung Fu Panda
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Directors John Stevenson and Mark Osborne

Richard Kelly film Donnie Darko finally comes to 4K in April

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The 2001 Richard Kelly film “Donnie Darko” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a limited edition release on April 27th via Arrow Video. The distributor just announced this today via social media. The film, written & directed by Richard Kelly, starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holmes Osborne, Mary McDonnell, Daveigh Chase, James Duval, Patrick Swayze, Jolene Purdy, Stuart Stone, Gary Lundy, Seth Rogen, Beth Grant, Noah Wyle, and Drew Barrymore. Both the theatrical cut and the Director’s Cut of the movie have received new 4K restorations from the original camera negatives, which were supervised and approved by the director Richard Kelly and the DP (director of photography) Steven Poster. The tech specs for the 2-disc limited edition 4K release will include a 2160p presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio, for both versions, in HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. UPDATE: The 4K UHD Blu-ray limited edition set is now available for preorder over at Amazon.

This limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray will come with the following physical extras (pictured below).

  • 100-page hardcover book featuring writing by Nathan Rabin, Anton Bitel and Jamie Graham, an in-depth interview with Richard Kelly, an introduction by Jake Gyllenhaal and contemporary coverage, illustrated with original stills and promotional materials
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring newly commissioned artwork by Luke Preece
  • Six double-sided collector’s postcards
  • Limited Edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Luke Preece

The full details about and bonus materials set to be included with this limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray release of the film are listed below, after the break.

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The Twilight Zone with Jordan Peele on Blu-ray

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The 2019 reboot of “The Twilight Zone“ hosted by Jordan Peele, in its first season (Season One), will be getting a Blu-ray Disc release on February 18th, 2020 via Paramount, according to retailers. The show, which aired on CBS All Access, has been renewed for a second season (next year). Here, in its first season, the show featured cast members like Kumail Nanjiani, Adam Scott, Sanaa Lathan, Steven Yeun, Greg Kinnear, John Cho, Jacob Tremblay, DeWanda Wise, Taissa Farmiga, Ginnifer Goodwin, Chris O’Dowd, Zazie Beetz, and Seth Rogen. Tech specs and bonus materials for the release have not yet been detailed, but it is known that it will be a 5-disc set – including all 10 episodes. I’ll be updating this story later on, once I get some more info regarding this release from the folks at Paramount (or CBS). Stay tuned. Until then, you can find the Blu-ray set is now listed as available for preorder over at Amazon and at retailer Walmart.

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