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Taxi Driver to get 4K SteelBook release in late June

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The 1976 film “Taxi Driver” will finally get an individual 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on June 25th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, starred Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel, Leonard Harris, Peter Boyle, and Cybill Shepard. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy of the film. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and Mono lossless sound mixes. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon and retailer Walmart. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

4K UHD Blu-ray Disc extras:

  • Making “Taxi Driver” Documentary
  • Storyboard to Film Comparisons with Martin Scorsese Introduction
  • Photo Galleries
  • 20th Anniversary Re-Release Trailer

Blu-ray Disc extras:

  • 40-Minute “Taxi Driver” Q&A featuring Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster and Many More. Recorded Live at the Beacon Theater in New York City at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival
  • Commentary with Director Martin Scorsese and Writer Paul Schrader Recorded by The Criterion Collection
  • Commentaries with Writer Paul Schrader and by Professor Robert Kolker
  • Martin Scorsese on “Taxi Driver”
  • Producing “Taxi Driver”
  • God’s Lonely Man
  • “Taxi Driver” Stories
  • Travis’ New York
  • Travis’ New York Locations
  • Influence ad Appreciation: A Martin Scorsese Tribute
  • Theatrical Trailer

Dune: Part Two is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in May

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“Dune: Part Two” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on May 14th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film, directed Denis Villeneuve, stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Souheila Yacoub, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. Each version contains a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available for preorder at Walmart. It’s certainly worth noting that there will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) and a “Dune 2-Film Collection” available on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. The SteelBook preorder is pending. Stay tuned for the listing to be updated.

The bonus materials that are set to be included along with the physical media releases are listed below.

  • Chakobsa Training
  • Creating the Fremen World
  • Finding the Worlds of Dune
  • Buzz Around the New “Thopter”
  • Worm-Riding
  • Becoming Feyd
  • A New Set of Threads
  • Deeper into the Desert: The Sounds of the Dune

Further below, after the break, you can find the full details about the upcoming home video releases of the film.

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Clint Eastwood film American Sniper comes to 4K in May

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The 2014 film “American Sniper” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) on May 14th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Clint Eastwood and based on a true story, starred Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner, Ben Reed, Eric Laden, Cory Hardrict, Jake McDorman, Kevin Lacz, Keir O’Donnell, and Luke Grimes. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now available for preorder at Amazon. Each version of the 4K will include a digital code (copy) of the film. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • One Soldier’s Story: The Journey of American Sniper
  • Chris Kyle: The Man Behind the Legend​
  • Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy – The Heart of a Hero
  • Navy SEALs: In War and Peace
  • Bringing the War Home: The Cost of Heroism​
  • The Making of American Sniper​
  • Guardian

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about the upcoming releases.

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Ocean’s Eleven 2001 remake and trilogy on 4K in April

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The remake of “Ocean’s Eleven” from 2001 and the rest of the films in the trilogy will officially be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 30th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The two other films are “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004) and “Ocean’s Thirteen” (2007) and it’s worth noting that there will be individual releases of the films each on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below). The films, all three directed by Steven Soderbergh, featured casts that included George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts, Al Pacino, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Ellen Barkin, and the late great Carl Reiner.

The entire trilogy has received a remaster as described below, taken from the press release:

“The 4K remasters of Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen were completed at Warner Bros. Discovery’s Motion Picture Imaging (MPI) with the participation of Soderbergh. The restored 5.1 digital audio mix was overseen by original re-recording sound mixer and sound editor Larry Blake.”

The tech specs for the releases of the films include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. An “Ocean’s Trilogy” 4K UHD Blu-ray (pictured at the top) will be available, now available for preorder at Amazon. “Ocean’s Eleven,“ “Ocean’s Twelve,“ and “Ocean’s Thirteen” each (individually pictured above) will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook as previously mentioned, and they’re now available for preorder over at Amazon. You can also find those individual 4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbooks for preorder at retailer Walmart.

All of the previous Blu-ray bonus materials will be ported over for each film and included on the 4K disc for each film. Each film will receive a digital code (copy) of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere. Further below, after the break, you can find the promo trailer for the 4K release(s), and the official word of the releases.

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The 2013 film American Hustle on 4K SteelBook in May

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The 2013 film “American Hustle” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a limited edition SteelBook on May 21st via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film, directed by David O. Russell, starred Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Jennifer Lawrence. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is still “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.

The new 4K transfer and sound mix were approved by the film’s director, David O. Russell. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. There will also be the original theatrical DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound mix included. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart as well as a digital code (copy) of the film included. You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart but stay tuned for an update. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

4K ULTRA HD DISC

  • NEW: Nearly 15 Minutes of Additional Never-Before-Seen Deleted & Extended Scenes
  • Theatrical Trailer

BLU-RAY DISC™

  • Special Features:
    • 11 Deleted and Extended Scenes
    • The Making of American Hustle

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about the 4K release of the film.

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Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi on 4K SteelBook in April

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The 2022 Disney+ original “Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete Series” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 30th via Disney. The series, directed by Deborah Chow, starred Ewan McGregor, Moses Ingram, Vivien Lyra Blair, Hayden Christensen, Sung Kang, Rupert Friend, Kumail Nanjiani, and Jimmy Smits, with the voice of James Earl Jones.

The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on two BD-100 discs. The release will physically include 3 concept art cards (pictured above). There’s no digital copy or Blu-ray included with this release. UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Duels of Fate: Obi-Wan vs Vader – Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor, and Hayden Christensen examine the lightsaber battles of Obi-Wan and Darth Vader.
  • The Dark Times: Villains – Uncover the lore of the deadly Inquisitors, and Darth Vader’s iconic look.
  • Designing The Galaxy – Say hello to Leia’s loveable sidekick, Lola, then explore the new planets of the Star Wars galaxy.
  • Director’s Commentary – Join director Deborah Chow for an exclusive audio commentary on the action-packed finale.

2006 Martin Scorsese film The Departed on 4K in April

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The 2006 film “The Departed” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and in a limited edition SteelBook on April 23rd via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, and Vera Farmiga.

“The 4K remaster of The Departed was completed at Warner Bros. Discovery’s Motion Picture Imaging (MPI) with the participation of the film’s Academy Award-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker (Raging Bull, The Aviator).”

Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio in HDR10 form of high dynamic range with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at retailers like Amazon and Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the release, ported from the previous release on Blu-ray, are listed below.

  • NEW Guilt and Betrayal: Looking into The Departed
  • Stranger than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie, and The Departed
  • Crossing Criminal Cultures
  • 9 Deleted Scenes with introductions by Martin Scorsese

UPDATE: There will be both a standard 4K release (pictured above) and a 4K SteelBook (as previously mentioned). Below, you’ll see the packaging for the 4K UHD Blu-ray limited edition SteelBook. The Amazon preorder listing for the standard 4K release has now been added.

Further below, after the break, you can find the promo video for the release and the full announcement about the release.

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1994 film The Crow arrives on 4K Blu-ray this May

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The 1994 Alex Proyas film “The Crow” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 7th via Paramount, according to the retail sources. There will be the choice of either a standard 4K UHD Blu-ray (pictured above) or a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteeelBook (pictured below) available. You can now find both available for preorder over at Amazon. The film starred the late Brandon Lee and co-starred Rochelle Davis, Ernie Hudson, Sofia Shinas, Michael Wincott, Bai Ling, Anna Thomson, David Patrick Kelly, Angel David, Laurence Mason, and Tony Todd.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (standard)

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The tech specs and bonus materials for this 30th-anniversary release of the film have yet to be detailed. The releases each will include only the 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc and a digital code (copy) of the film. No Blu-ray will be included. Stay tuned for updates on the tech specs and extras.

UPDATES: You can now find the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at retailer Target as well. Also, retailer Walmart will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook exclusively with different artwork (pictured below). It’s now available for preorder.

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

  • Shadows & Pain: Designing The Crow – NEW!
    • Angels All Fire: Birth of the Legend
    • On Hallowed Ground: The Outer Realm
    • Twisted Wreckage: The Inside Spaces
  • Sideshow Collectibles: An Interview with Edward R. Pressman – NEW TO DISC!
  • Audio Commentary with Director Alex Proyas
  • Audio Commentary by Producer Jeff Most and Screenwriter John Shirley
  • Behind the Scenes Featurette
  • A Profile on James O’Barr
  • Extended Scenes:
    • The Arcade Bombing
    • The Funboy Fight
    • The Shootout at Top Dollar’s
  • Deleted Footage Montage                                      
  • Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full details about the upcoming 4K physical releases of this film.

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1995 film Cutthroat Island gets 4K SteelBook in April

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The 1995 film “Cutthroat Island” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in an exclusive SteelBook release (available at Walmart) on April 2nd via Lionsgate. The film, directed by Renny Harlin, starred Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, Frank Langella, Maury Chaykin, Patrick Malahide, Stan Shaw, Rex Linn, and Paul Dillon.

The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook exclusively available for preorder at retailer Walmart (pictured below).

4K UHD Blu-ray Walmart Exclusive SteelBook (pictured)

The bonus materials set to be included with the Blu-ray on this release are listed below.

  • The Adventure of a Lifetime: Making Cutthroat Island
  • Charting the Course: Creating Cutthroat Island
  • Across the Bow: Editing Cutthroat Island
  • Summon Your Courage: Scoring Cutthroat Island
  • Ecce Pirate: A Short Film by Matthew Modine
  • Audio Commentary from Director Renny Harlin
  • Making of
  • Behind the Scenes
  • Storyboards
  • Interviews
  • Original Trailer

The 1976 version of King Kong comes to 4K in April

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The 1979 version of “King Kong” will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a limited edition SteelBook on April 9th via Paramount Home Entertainment.  The film, directed by John Guillermin, starred Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin, Jessica Lange, John Randolph, Rene Auberjonois, Julius Harris, Jack O’Halloran, and Ed Lauter.  This release will include both the theatrical and extended TV cuts of the film.  The tech specs for the release have not been detailed but you can for sure expect a 2160p video presentation with at least HDR10 form of high dynamic range and lossless audio.  Bonus materials for the release also have yet to be announced.  Stay tuned for an update on tech specs and extras for this release.

In the meantime, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder over at Amazon and Walmart.  Below you can find a glimpse at the contents of this limited edition SteelBook.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom on Blu-ray and 4K in March

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The 2023 film “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on March 12th via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.  The film, directed by James Wan, stars Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Randall Park, Temuera Morrison, Dolph Lundgren, and Martin Short.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.  The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation and Dolby Atmos sound.  Both releases will contain a digital code (copy) of the film.  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon.  It’s worth noting that a “2-Film Collection” Blu-ray Disc set will be available, which is also available at Amazon for preorder. Also, retailer Walmart will be getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) as an exclusive and it is now available for preorder as well.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (Walmart Exclusive)

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

  • Finding the Lost Kingdom ​
    • Go behind the scenes as director James Wan reveals how he​ and the cast and crew pulled off their biggest endeavor yet, an epic sequel to​ the largest grossing film in the history of DC​.
  • Aquaman: Worlds Above and Below​
    • When the filmmakers set out to create a sequel that eclipsed​ the original in scale and scope, they knew they would have to send Arthur and​ the rest of the cast to all kinds of new wild and wonderful worlds both above and​ below the sea.
  • It’s a Manta World ​
    • Black Manta is more powerful than ever now that he has discovered the Lost Kingdom of Necrus and taken possession of the Black Trident. From inspiration to execution, filmmakers reveal how they leveled Black Manta up to the realm of supervillains​.
  • Necrus, The Lost Black City​
    • Ages ago the great battle for the earth took place here, in this legendary lost Atlantean city. Discover how the filmmakers created the Black City from its “surface city” concept and its inhabitants: Undead Necrusians (Zombies), to its execution​.
  • Escape from the Deserter World ​
    • From idea to execution, explore how the filmmakers created this​ barren desert landscape and the Deserter Prison, how its creatures and​ inhabitants were brought to life, and how they planned and executed the daring Orm “breakout” sequence.
  • Brawling at Kingfish’s Lair ​
    • The Citadel is the last frontier of the ocean, a deep trench filled​ with sunken old ships, stacked high like a rusty city. From concept to​ completion, discover Kingfish’s Lair, a bar within, where the worst of the worst​ hang out​.
  • Oh TOPO!​
    • The Tactical Observation and Pursuit Operative Octopus is a​ living legend and all-time fan favorite. Director James Wan and the filmmakers discuss​ the decision behind bringing TOPO back to the sequel and its promotion to​ Arthur’s on-screen sidekick.
  • Atlantean Blood Is Thicker Than Water
    • At its core, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a movie about​ brotherhood. Explore how Patrick and Jason bonded over the new unexpected​ alliance between Arthur and Orm and came together both as characters and as​ friends on and off set​.

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer and the official announcement about the upcoming home video releases of the film.

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