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Companion comes to Blu-ray and 4K in April

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The 2025 film “Companion” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on April 1st via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film was written & directed by Drew Hancock. It stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, and Rupert Friend. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now both available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K and Blu-ray releases will each come with a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • I Feel, Therefore I Am
    • Could a robot have more humanity than a human? Delve into the complex relationships at the heart of “Companion” with Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher.
  • Love, Eli
    • Harvey Guillén and Lukas Gage explore the fun, lighthearted relationship of Patrick and Eli. Explore their supposed first encounter at a costume party and how that develops into a unique love.
  • AI Horror
    • Director Drew Hancock breaks down the fusion of slasher and sci-fi elements in “Companion” and how this is the perfect recipe for the wild and unexpected horrors humans can inflict upon AI.

The 2024 film Heretic on 4K and Blu-ray in January

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The 2024 film Heretic will be released on Blu-ray Disc on January 21st via A24Scott Beck and Bryan Woods co-directed and co-wrote it. The movie stars Hugh GrantSophie ThatcherChloe Eastand Topher Grace. It’s certainly worth noting that, based on critic reviews, this film is “Certified Freshat Rotten Tomatoes.

The Blu-ray’s tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. You can find the standard Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials include the following.

  • An audio commentary with writer-directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
  • A Making-Of Featurette
  • On Set Photography by Kimberly French

It’s also worth mentioning that the A24 store will get an exclusive Special Edition Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray. The tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray 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 sound. Both releases are now available for preorder at the A24 store, with a release date sometime this month. Each will include the same bonus materials as the Blu-ray (listed above), different artwork, and six collectible postcards featuring on set photography by Kimberly French.

2018 science fiction film Prospect comes to 4K in June

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The 2018 science fiction film Prospect is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on June 29th via distributors Gunpowder & Sky and Vinegar Syndrome. The film, which was written & directed by Christopher Caldwell and Zeek Earl, starred Pedro Pascal, Sophie Thatcher, and Jay Duplass. It’s worth noting, at the time of writing, this film is “Certified Fresh” over on Rotten Tomatoes and available to stream on Netflix. Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p presentation in the 1.90:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon and over at retailer Target. Or, you can get it early directly via Vinegar Syndrome on May 25th if you preorder there. The details about the release, physical extras, and bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • 4K BLU-RAY WITH HDR in a brand new higher bitrate encode (exclusive to this release)
  • 2021 Retrospective Interview with Filmmakers Christopher Caldwell and Zeek Earl
  • Commentary track with the filmmakers
  • “Prospect” – short film version from 2014
  • Behind the scenes featurette
  • Deleted Scene: Channel Rat
  • Deleted Scene: Leroy
  • Inside Prospect: Helmets of Prospect
  • Inside Prospect: The Drop Pod
  • Scene Analysis with Costume Designer Aidan Vitti – Merc Camp
  • Scene Analysis with Visual Effects Supervisor Ian Hubert – Dust VFX
  • Scene Analysis with Visual Effects Supervisor Ian Hubert – Spaceship VFX
  • Scene Analysis with Production Designer Matt Acosta – Cee Pod Interior
  • Scene Analysis with Production Designer Matt Acosta – Ezra Arrival
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Filmmaker teaser trailer
  • Multiple spots & bumpers
  • Reversible cover artwork

Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.

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