The 2014 film “Nightcrawler” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on February 17th via Shout! Studios. Dan Gilroy wrote and directed the motion picture. It starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo, and Riz Ahmed. It’s worth noting that this movie is still “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.
The movie has received a 4K scan. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 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.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. Here’s a glimpse below at the packaging artwork for the 4K SteelBook.
Lastly, the bonus materials included with the release are listed below.
Audio Commentary with Film Historian Joe von Appen
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Dan Gilroy, Producer Tony Gilroy, and Editor John Gilroy
Making the News: Scoring Nightcrawler—Interview with Composer James Newton Howard
The 1988 film “The Big Heat” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 10th via Hong Kong Cinema Classics / Shout! Studios. The movie was co-directed by Yeung-Wah Kam, Johnnie To, and Hark Tsui [uncredited]. It starred Waise Lee, Matthew Wong, Kwok Tsui, and Lo King Wah. It co-starred Chu Kong, Stuart Ong, Mak Tsu Han, Peter Lai, and Joey Wong. This will be spine number 27 in the HKCC (Hong Kong Cinema Classics) line.
This comes from a new4K scan of the original camera negative. 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 lossless Cantonese and English (dubbed) DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. The bonus materials for the release are listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for This Release
NEW Audio Commentary with Author and Critic David West
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for This Release
NEW Audio Commentary with Author and Critic David West
NEW Big Shot!: Interview with Actor Waise Lee Speaks
NEW The Heat Is On: Interview with Academic Gilbert Po
NEW Hot In Hong Kong: Interview with Critic James Mudge
The 2012 film “End of Watch“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on January 20th via Shout! Studios. David Ayer directed, produced, and wrote the movie. It starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña, Anna Kendrick, David Harbour, Natalie Martinez, Frank Grillo, and America Ferrera. It’s certainly worth noting that, still to this day, the movie carries a “Certified Fresh” rating based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.
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). The audio format(s) have yet to be announced, but stay tuned for an update. I’ve even gone as far as to reach out to the director, but I’ll also try asking Shout! Studios. This will be a 2-disc set and come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart.
The 1991 film “Once A Thief“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 27th, 2026, via Hong Kong Cinema Classics / Shout! Studios. John Woo directed and co-wrote the film. It starred Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung, Kong Chu, and Kenneth Tsang.
This movie received a 4K scan 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), accompanied by Cantonese and English (dubbed) lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. It will also feature newly translated English subtitles.
The 1990 film “Bullet in the Head“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 6th, 2026, via Hong Kong Cinema Classics / Shout! Studios. The movie was directed and co-written by John Woo. It starred Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung, Simon Yam, and Waise Lee.
The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio Mono in Cantonese and English. Newly translated English subtitles will optionally be available for the Cantonese language track.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon and online retailer GRUV. Shout! Factory actually moved all of [their] online sales from the old website to GRUV, as of today. There’s no preorder listing yet at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update later. You can also preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray at Barnes & Noble.
The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Also, the bonus materials included with this 3-disc set are listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Frank Djeng
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
NEW Audio Commentary With Frank Djeng
Disc 3 (Blu-ray):
“Festival Cut” Of Bullet In The Head
Alternate Boardroom Ending
NEW “Brilliance With A Bullet” – Interview With Director/Writer John Woo
NEW “Head Case!” – Interview With Actor Waise Lee
NEW “Army Of One” – Interview With Producer Terence Chang
NEW “Apocalypse Woo” – Interview With Editor David Wu
NEW “Tumultuous Times” – Interview With Production Planner Catherine Lau
NEW “Hong Kong Confidential” – Inside Bullet In The Head With Author Grady Hendrix
NEW “Apocalypse How?” – Interview With Professor Lars Laamann
The 1989 film “The Killer“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a “Deluxe Limited Edition” on December 2nd via Hong Kong Cinema Classics, distributed by Shout! Studios. The movie was written, produced, and directed by filmmaker John Woo. It starred Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee, Sally Yeh, Chu Kong, and Tsang Kong.
The motion picture has received a new 4K Scan 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), accompanied by Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono and English (dubbed) DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono sound mixes. The English dub will feature optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release. This 3-disc set will be a “combo pack” including a Blu-ray with the HD counterpart as well as a second Blu-ray for bonus materials.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray Deluxe Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. Also, you can preorder directly via the ShoutFactory website. Below you can find a glimpse at the physical packaging and extra in the form of a 52-page booklet (featuring four expert essays and extensive art), as well as a reversible artwork sleeve.
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The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
NEWAudio Commentary With Director John Woo And Film Journalist Drew Tayler
NEWAudio Commentary With Critic And Author David West
Audio Commentary With Director John Woo And Producer Terence Chang (Recorded By The Criterion Collection)
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
NEWAudio Commentary With Director John Woo And Film Journalist Drew Tayler
NEWAudio Commentary With Critic And Author David West
Audio Commentary With Director John Woo And Producer Terence Chang (Recorded By The Criterion Collection)
Disc 3 (Blu-ray):
NEW“The Hero Of Heroic Bloodshed: A John Woo Documentary” – A Feature Length Documentary On The Cinema Of Hong Kong’s Iconic Director, Featuring New Interviews With John Woo, Stuntman Bruce Law , Producer Michael Colleary, Writer Mike Werb, Producer Lori Tilkin de Felice, Director Roel Reiné, And Many More!
NEW“A Bullet Ballet” – An Interview With Director John Woo
NEW“My Kind Of Hero” – An Interview With Producer Terence Chang
NEW“Editing The Killer” – An Interview With Editor David Wu
NEW“Hong Kong Confidential” – An Inside The Killer With Author Grady Hendrix
The 1982 film “The Beastmaster“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray (in a “Collector’s Edition”) on November 25th via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios). Don Coscarelli directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Marc Singer, Rip Torn, Tanya Roberts, and John Amos.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will come with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 sound mixes. This release will be a 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart(s) included. It features the Theatrical Cut (in both 4K and HD) as well as a “Special VFX Cut” (in HD).
Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman Moderated By Filmmaker Joe Lynch
Archival Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
Theatrical Cut in 1080p HD
Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman Moderated By Filmmaker Joe Lynch
Archival Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman
The Beastmaster Chronicles – A Six-Part Series Looking Back At The Making And Legacy Of The Beastmaster, Including Interviews With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli, Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman, Cast Members Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, John Amos, And Josh Milrad, Assistant Producer Frank K. Isaac Jr., Makeup Effects Artist Mark Shostrom, Animal Trainer Boone Nar, Costume Designer Betty Pecha Madden, Composer Lee Holdridge, And Sound Designer Jeremy Hoenack
Disc 3 (Blu-ray):
“Special VFX Cut” in HD – Alternate Updated Visual Effects Version Supervised By The Director
Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman Moderated By Filmmaker Joe Lynch
Archival Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman
The Saga Of The Beastmaster Featurette
Super 8mm Home Movies Shot By Production Assistant James Dodson With Audio Commentary By Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman
