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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest comes to 4K
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The 1975 film adaptation of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 11th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Milos Forman directed the film based on the novel by Ken Kesey. It starred Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Brad Dourif, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, Sydney Lassick, Scatman Crothers, William Redfield, and Will Sampson. This motion picture is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray feature a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by HDR10, and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound and 2.0 Mono sound. Both releases will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray at online retailer GRUV.
The bonus materials set to be included on this release are listed below.
- Conversations on Cuckoo:
- Group Therapy
- Moviemaking Memories
- Completely Cuckoo Featurette
- Deleted Scenes
NOTE: The 2008 and 2010 Blu-ray releases of the movie only featured AC3 Dolby Digital 5.1 lossy audio mixes. So, there has never been an HD release on home video that contained a lossless audio mix aside from that. That means that this will be the very first time you can hear the movie in true lossless 5.1 surround and the first time you can hear the original 2.0 mono, since DVD, and also in a lossless format. Also, the movie was incorrectly framed in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio instead of its intended 1.85:1 aspect. This will be the first time it’s been presented in that aspect ratio in HD or higher resolution.
In terms of bonus materials, it seems that this 4K release might not include some of the extras featuring Michael Douglas that were exclusively on the 2010 Blu-ray box set. It also appears that it may not include the original audio commentary with the film’s director, Milos Forman, and Producers, Michael Douglas & Saul Zaentz. That audio commentary was featured on the original 2008 Blu-ray and 2010 Blu-ray set.
Stay tuned for an update on this once Warner makes an official announcement for full clarity regarding the bonus materials. I’m going, right now, by what the back of the package art [HERE & HERE] shows. Perhaps they’ve yet again changed the names of the bonus materials, but kept the “Completely Cuckoo” featurette found on both releases.
F1: The Movie races to 4K and Blu-ray in October
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The 2025 film “F1: The Movie” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on October 7th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Joseph Kosinski directed and co-wrote the movie. It stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Tobias Menzies. It’s worth noting that this flick is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10, and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Technical specifications for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K and Blu-ray releases will each include a digital copy of the film.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below), the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. But stay tuned for an update on that very soon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.
The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- Inside the F1® The Movie Table Read
- The Anatomy of a Crash
- Getting Up to Speed
- APXGP Innovations
- Making It to Silverstone
- Lewis Hamilton: Producer
- APXGP Sets and Locations
- Around the World
- APXGP and F1®: How It Was Filmed
- Sound of Speed
The 2000 film U-571 comes to 4K in November
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The 2000 film “U-571” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 11th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Jonathan Mostow directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, David Keith, Jake Weber, and Jon Bon Jovi. The movie is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray consist of a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K release(s) will include the Blu-ray Disc counterpart, making it a 2-disc “combo pack.“ A digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere, is also included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) and the 4K UHD Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.
The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray are listed below.
- Spotlight on Location
- Creating and Constructing U-571
- Inside the Enigma
- Britain Captures the U-110
- A Submariner’s WWII Experience
- U.S. Naval Archives: Capturing the U-505
- Feature Audio Commentary with Director Jonathan Mostow
Weapons is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in October
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The 2025 film “Weapons” is set to be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray later this year via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Zach Cregger wrote and directed the film. It stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, Austin Abrams, Toby Huss, Alden Ehrenreich, and Amy Madigan. It is certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences at Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10 (forms of 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. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will feature a digital copy of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
Also, a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be available at all retailers. However, at this time, preorders have already sold out. Stay tuned for an update on that. Below you can find a glimpse of the artwork for the 4K SteelBook.
You can 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 at online retailer GRUV. The 4K SteelBook has preorder listings at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart, but as mentioned, they are all sold out (at this time). The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are detailed below.
- Director Zach Cregger: Making Horror Personal (featurette)
- Zach Cregger unravels the intricate origins of Weapons. In this insightful exclusive, he details the initial sparks of inspiration that ignited the project, revealing how elements of his own life experiences found their way into the film’s core.
- Weaponized: The Cast of Weapons (featurette)
- An ensemble piece showcasing the stark personalities and combative dynamic between the different characters, as well as the motivations that lead them down the path of mystery, conflict, and death.
- Weapons: Texture of Terror (featurette)
- Maybrook, a seemingly perfect town, harbors a darkness that runs deeper than its charming façade. Tom Hammock, along with key cast and crew, delves into the intricacies of designing the terror that grips this unsuspecting community.
TRON and TRON: Legacy on 4K on September 16th
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The 1982 film “TRON“ and its sequel “TRON: Legacy“ (2010) are individually coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on September 16th via Disney. The first film [“TRON”] was directed and co-written by Steven Lisberger. It starred Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, and David Warner. The second film [“TRON: Legacy”] was directed by Joseph Kosinski. It starred Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner, and Michael Sheen.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray releases of each film include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect (for the first film) and 2.35:1, shifting to a 1.78:1 aspect ratio (for IMAX footage of the second film), featuring Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound. Each release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Also, a digital copy of each film will be included. Here is some information about the restoration and remastering, taken from the press release just issued by Disney.
“TRON was digitally scanned and carefully restored by The Walt Disney Film Restoration team, who corrected dirt, warping, and other imperfections to ensure pristine image quality. The work was supervised by director Steven Lisberger. TRON: Legacy has been remastered in High Dynamic Range from the original digital sources under the supervision of director Joseph Kosinski. Meticulously remastered, both films transport audiences back to the digital frontier with an experience more immersive, dynamic, and visually spectacular than ever before.”
Below you can find a glimpse at the packaging and disc art for each of the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook releases.
UPDATED: The bonus materials set to be included on the releases are listed below. It will just be archival Blu-ray extras ported over on the Blu-ray Disc.
TRON Blu-ray extras:
- Photo Tronology – Join the director for original production photos and intimate stories
- The Tron Phenomenon – Explore Tron’s impact on pop culture
- The Making of Tron
- Deleted Scenes
- Audio Commentary
- And Much, Much, More!
TRON: Legacy Blu-ray extras:
- The Next Day: Flynn Lives Revealed – Discover what happens after the movie ends
- Special Look at TRON: Uprising – The Disney XD animated series
- Music Video – “Derezzed” written, produced, and performed by Daft Punk
- Launching the Legacy – Uncover how the writers and filmmakers created this amazing story
- Disc Roars – Director Joseph Kosinski rallies the fans at Comic-Con
- Visualizing TRON – See the filmmakers bring the world inside the grid to life
- Installing the Cast – The Stars discuss their unique TRON experience
UPDATED: the TRON 4K UHD has Blu-ray SteelBook, and TRON: Legacy 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are now functional preorders at Amazon!!
The TRON 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and the TRON: Legacy 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook have listings now available for preorder at Walmart. They’ve apparently sold out, but stay tuned for an update.
Here is a glimpse at some 3840 x 2160 (4K resolution) images that Disney has provided press. They were originally in TIFF format and around 45MB each in size. I have converted them to lossless PNG format, and they’re still as large as 20MB or so. So, be patient loading these. Enjoy!
Below, after the break, you can find the full press release just issued [via email] by Disney. More details to follow soon.
Read moreBack to the Future celebrates 40th anniversary
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The “Back to the Future” trilogy and franchise will celebrate its 40th anniversary with new 4K UHD Blu-ray releases on November 4th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. This will include a limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured above) for each film, as well as a 4K UHD Blu-ray 40th Anniversary Trilogy, and a very limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook 40th Anniversary Trilogy Giftset. That giftset (pictured further below) will be an exclusive at the retailer Amazon.
UPDATED: The release dates have been changed from October to November 4th. This new release date applies to all 40th anniversary edition releases.
Below you can find the artwork for the standard 40th anniversary trilogy 4K set and giftset.
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The tech specs for the releases include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ forms of high dynamic range with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc, for each film. The 40th anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBooks, standard 40th anniversary trilogy 4K UHD Blu-ray, and the 4K SteelBook giftset will all come as “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterparts included, as well as digital copies compatible with Movies Anywhere.
You can now find the 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBooks for “Back to the Future,” “Back to the Future: Part II,” and “Back to the Future: Part III“ now available for preorder at Amazon. The 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray Trilogy release is also available for preorder at Amazon. As far as the Amazon exclusive 40th Anniversary Trilogy 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Giftset, it has a listing, but it’s currently unavailable for preorder. It might have sold out, to be honest with you, as it was available earlier this morning. Stay tuned for an update on that.
The 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook for the first film, the 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray Trilogy, and giftset will all feature some new bonus materials exclusive to these releases. Those are listed below, along with the previous extras. NOTE: The all-new extras will not be included with the individual 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook releases of the film’s sequels, only the first film and trilogy.
All-New Bonus Materials:
- 40 Years Later: Reflecting on the Future: Co-writer/producer Bob Gale reflects on the legacy and cultural impact of the films.
- Back to Hill Valley: Join Bob Gale along with Donald Fullilove (“Mayor Goldie Wilson”) as they revisit and discuss some of the most iconic filming locations.
- Untold Stories of Back to the Future: Journey Back in time with crew members as they share their personal stories from the set.
- TCM Classic Film Festival Panel: Bob Gale, cinematographer Dean Cundey and stunt double Charlie Croughwell reunite at the 40th Anniversary premiere.
- A Mystery in History: Discover the rich history of the Gibson guitar Marty McFly plays at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and hear from cast as they rally fans to help find the iconic prop that’s been missing for 40 years.
Plus Archival Extras (for the trilogy):
- Tales from the Future 6-Part Documentary
- Deleted Scenes
- 8 Archival Featurettes
- Audio Commentaries
- Back to the Future: The Musical Behind the Scenes
- And Alternate Future: Lost Audition Tapes
- OUTATIME: Restoring the DeLorean
- Back to the Future: The Rid
- Doc Brown Saves the World! Short Film
- And Much More!
The Quick and the Dead 4K SteelBook in October
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The 1995 film “The Quick and the Dead” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on October 7th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Sam Raimi directed and produced the film. It starred Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, and Leonardo DiCaprio. It co-starred Keith David, Roberts Blossom, Kevin Conway, Lance Henriksen, Pat Hingle, Gary Sinise, and Tobin Bell.
This release will be to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary. NOTE: This film has been previously released on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format, back in 2018. However, that release only included the HDR10 form of high dynamic range, and this will also include Dolby Vision for the first time on physical media. That being said, tech specs for 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.
You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook now available for preorder at Amazon and at retailer Walmart. The only bonus material included with this release consists of 7 Deleted Scenes and the Theatrical Trailer. No new extras will be featured.
I Know What You Did Last Summer on 4K and Blu-ray
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The 2025 version of “I Know What You Did Last Summer” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on October 7th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson directed the film. It stars Madelyn Cline, Chase Su Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, and Sarah Pidgeon. It co-stars Billy Campbell, Gabbriette Bechtel, Austin Nichols, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10 (forms of 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 with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Both releases will feature a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are also available for preorder at Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K and Blu-ray physical media releases of this movie are listed below.
- Outtakes & Bloopers
- Deleted & Extended Scenes
- Return to Southport – The Cast
- Chills, Kills & Thrills – Making A Thriller