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The 2006 James Gunn film Slither comes to 4K in June

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Cover art for the movie 'Slither', featuring a monstrous creature with multiple tentacles and a grotesque facial expression, set against a dark background.
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The 2006 film “Slither“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on June 23rd via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).

James Gunn wrote and directed the movie. It starred Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, and Michael Rooker. The movie has received a 4K scan from the 35mm interpositive approved by Writer/Director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton. 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) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. Bonus material to be included with the release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker  
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion  

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker  
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion  
  • NEW “We’ve Got Worms” – Interview With Director of Photography Gregory Middleton  
  • NEW “Feed The Fear” – Interview With Editor John Axelrad   
  • NEW “Just A Bee Sting” – Interview With Special Make-up Effects Designer Todd Masters  
  • NEW “What’s Gotten Into You” – Interview With Composer Tyler Bates  
  • “The Genesis Of Slither” – Interview With Writer/Director James Gunn  
  • “The Other MacReady” – Interview With Actor Gregg Henry  
  • Deleted And Extended Scenes With Optional Commentary With James Gunn  
  • Visual Effects Progressions  
  • Slithery Set Tour With Actor Nathan Fillion   
  • The Sick Minds And Slimy Days Of Slither Featurette  
  • “Brewing The Blood” Featurette  
  • Bringing Slither’s Creatures To Life Featurette  
  • Lloyd Kaufman’s Video Diary  
  • Gag Reel  
  • “Who Is Bill Pardy?” Featurette  
  • Theatrical Trailer

Below, after the break, you can find the press release.

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The 2026 film The Bride! comes to 4K and Blu-ray in May

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A limited edition steelbook cover for the movie 'The Bride!' featuring a stylized image of a face with a dramatic gaze and artistic splashes of black. The title 'THE BRIDE!' is prominently displayed in bold orange letters.
Cover art for the movie 'The Bride' featuring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. The design includes a close-up of the two characters, with dramatic lighting and artistic makeup.
Blu-ray cover of the film 'The Bride!' featuring a close-up of two characters, one with a painted face and the other with a serious expression, highlighting the title and starring actors Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale.
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The 2026 film “The Bride!” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on May 19th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

Maggie Gyllenhaal wrote and directed the motion picture. It stars Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard, and Jake Gyllenhaal.

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) 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 and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K and 4K SteelBook releases will each be a “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterparts included. All three releases will include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available to preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K SteelBook, 4K, and Blu-ray at online retailer GRUV. Below you can find a glimpse at the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, as well as its packaging and artwork for the discs.

Limited edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook package featuring two discs, with artistic cover designs and a prominent image of a character.
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Bonus material to be included with the releases is listed below.

  • Stitching Together The Bride! (8:15) Uncover the artistry behind The Bride! with exclusive footage and revealing interviews. From Maggie Gyllenhaal’s daring direction to the cast’s transformative performances, witness how this modern masterpiece was brought to life. 
  • Designing the Look (8:44) From first sketch to final transformation, explore how The Bride!’s unforgettable creatures took shape. With exclusive make-up tests, behind-the-scenes footage, and cast insights, discover the artistry that turned vision into cinematic legend. 
  • The Muse and the Reimagined Monster (8:02) In The Bride!, Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale embody the intertwined forces of creation and consequence. Guided by Maggie Gyllenhaal’s vision, their performances reveal how love, pain, and artistry can reanimate even the darkest myths. 
  • The Bride! Party (6:15) A bride is always the center of attention—especially this one. Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, Julianne Hough, John Magaro, and Peter Sarsgaard reveal their deepest thoughts on The Bride, Frank, and the unforgettable film they all leapt to be in.

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer and press release announcing the home video releases.

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Wes Craven’s film Scream 4 is coming to 4K in June

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Cover art for the movie 'Scream 4' featuring a cast of characters against a dark background with a ghost face mask and spooky lighting.
Steelbook case for the movie 'Scream 4', featuring the iconic Ghostface mask on the front and a quote 'Welcome Home, Sidney.' alongside a graphic of a sinister snowman. The inside displays two DVDs with the movie title.
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The 2011 sequel “Scream 4” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on June 9th via Lionsgate.

Wes Craven directed this fourth film in the horror franchise, written by Kevin Williamson. It starred Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Kristen Bell, Emma Roberts, Alison Brie, Hayden Panettiere, Rory Culkin, Anthony Anderson, and Marley Shelton.

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) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Each release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart [in HD] included along with a digital copy.

NOTE: The 4K SteelBook will be available exclusively via Lionsgate Limited. The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. As mentioned earlier, the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be an exclusive and available directly via Lionsgate Limited. First, below, you’ll see the extras that are exclusive to the Lionsgate Limited 4K SteelBook release. The bonus materials included with both 4K releases are listed below.

Lionsgate Limited Exclusive Extras:

  • The Meta of Scream
  • Rebooting the Franchise
  • Scream 4 Revisited
  • Ghostface Revealed
  • Wes Craven: The Maestro of Scream

Standard 4K and 4K SteelBook (non-exclusive) Extras:

  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Wes Craven and Cast Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, and Neve Campbell
  • The Making of Scream 4
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes (with Optional Audio Commentary)
  • Alternate Opening
  • Extended Ending
  • Gag Reel
  • EPKs: B-Roll
  • Soundbites
  • Junket Interviews
  • Trailers
  • TV Spot

Fallout: Season Two comes to 4K and Blu-ray in May

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Cover art for 'Fallout' Season Two, featuring four characters standing on a rocky landscape with a dramatic storm in the background.
Cover art for 'Fallout' Season Two in 4K Ultra HD, featuring multiple characters against a post-apocalyptic backdrop.
Cover art for 'Fallout Season Two' Blu-ray featuring a desolate landscape with characters walking under a 'Welcome to New Vegas' sign.
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The Amazon MGM Studios “Fallout: The Complete Second Season” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on May 19th via Alliance Home Entertainment.

The show, based on the video game franchise of the same title, airs on Amazon Prime Video. It stars Aaron Moten, Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Johnny Pemberton, Justin Theroux, and Walton Goggins. The supporting cast includes Frances Turner, Annabel O’Hagan, Leslie Uggams, Jon Daly, Zach Cherry, and Dave Register.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p UHD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, in Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) with Dolby Atmos sound, spanning across a 3-disc set. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured further below), 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. NOTE: The 4K SteelBook is an Amazon exclusive.

A collection of 'Fallout' media, including a steelbook case, art cards, and discs. The steelbook features a dramatic landscape with characters, and the interior image shows a Las Vegas city limit sign.
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The bonus material included with the releases is listed below.

  • Commentary: Inside Episode 8 – “The Strip” – with Aaron Moten and Kyle MacLachlan  
  • Welcome Back To The Wasteland – Featurette
  • New Vegas – Featurette
  • Fallout: Fake Talkshow – Hilarious interview with the cast
  • RobCo Animated Series shorts
  • Fallout: The Ghoul Log

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer. Also, I’ve included the official full announcement about the home video releases of the second season of this show.

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The 2008 adaptation of Speed Racer comes to 4K in May

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4K Ultra HD cover of the animated movie Speed Racer featuring a sleek race car and vibrant, colorful graphics.
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The 2008 live-action film adaptation of “Speed Racer” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on May 19th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

The movie was co-directed, and the adaptation was co-written by The Wachowskis, Lana Wachowski, and Lilly Wachowski. The movie starred Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, and Richard Roundtree.

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), high dynamic range, and Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The standard 4K and 4K SteelBook will each come with a digital code (copy) of the movie compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray (pictured above) is now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is currently sold out at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. Stay tuned for an update if they come back in stock. The finalized retail packaging for it has yet to be officially unveiled, as it’s currently using temporary art. Bonus material included with the release(s) can be found listed below.

  • Fast | Future | Family: Speed Racer Revised: An exclusive interview with the Wachowskis, who revisit the film’s joyful genesis, its dazzling craft, and its second life as a cult classic
  • Spritle in the Big Leagues!
  • Speed Racer: Ramping Up!
  • Speed Racer: Supercharged!
  • Speed Racer: Car-Fu Cinema
  • And More!

The 2000 film The Patriot gets a 4K SteelBook in June

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A steelbook edition of the movie 'The Patriot', featuring artwork of characters and scenes from the film. Two DVDs are visible on the front, along with vibrant artwork on the steelbook covers that include patriotic themes and imagery.
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The 2000 film “The Patriot” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on June 9th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

NOTE: This movie has previously been released on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format, back in 2018. Regardless, this time around it features some things like multiple cuts of the movie and a Dolby Vision form of HDR for the first time.


Roland Emmerich directed the film. It starred Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, and Tom Wilkinson. The movie was nominated for a total of 3 “Oscars” (Academy Awards).

This release will come as a 2-disc set with two 4K UHD Blu-ray discs. The first disc will contain the theatrical [165-minute] cut, and the second disc will contain the UNRATED [175-minute] version. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) form of high dynamic range. Audio will be presented in Dolby Atmos and lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. This will be the first time the unrated version of the film is available in 4K, and the first time either version is available with 12-bit Dolby Vision. The release will include a digital copy of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: You can now preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on Amazon. The bonus materials with this release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • 165-minute Theatrical version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
  • English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1
  • Special Features:
    • Director & Producer Commentary
    • The Art of War Featurette
    • The True Patriots Featurette
    • Theatrical Trailer

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • 175-minute Unrated version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
  • English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1
  • Special Features:
    • 7 Deleted Scenes with Commentary
    • Visual Effects Featurette
    • Conceptual Art to Film Comparisons

The 1996 film Sleepers is coming to 4K in April

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Cover art for the movie 'Sleepers' featuring actors Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Brad Pitt, and Lucas Patric. The design highlights a dramatic urban setting with a focus on the characters' faces.
Cover of the 4K Ultra HD limited edition SteelBook for the movie 'Sleepers', featuring actor names Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, and Brad Pitt.
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The 1996 film “Sleepers” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on April 21st via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

Barry Levinson directed the movie and wrote the screenplay, based on the book by Lorenzo Carcaterra. It starred Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Patric, and Brad Pitt. Its supporting cast included Minnie Driver, Bruno Kirby, Vittorio Gassman, Ron Eldard, Terry Kinney, Jonathan Tucker, and the late Brad Renfro.

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) high dynamic range, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound in either the original theatrical or a director-approved remix. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

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

  • The Making of Sleepers: A Conversation with Barry Levinson
  • Sleepers: The Art of Casting with Barry Levinson
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