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The Color Purple musical on 4K and Blu-ray in March

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The 2023 musical remake of “The Color Purple” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on March 12th via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The film, produced by Oprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones, & Steven Spielberg, was directed by Blitz Bazawule and features a cast that includes Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Louis Gossett, Jr., David Alan Grier, Deon Cole, and Ciara. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes. 

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the same aspect ratio and also Dolby Atmos sound.  Both releases will include a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray both available for preorder over at Amazon. You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Walmart as well via these links.  Bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • Creating The Color Purple: A Bold New Take on the Beloved Classic
    • Join the director, Blitz Bazawule, filmmakers and cast on their high-stakes, high intensity, heart-stopping, and awe-inspiring odyssey to bring Alice Walker’s beloved novel to life.
  • Hell Yes! The Iconic Characters of The Color Purple
    • The cast, producer Oprah Winfrey, and director Blitz Bazawule explore the characters – their personalities and intricate interpersonal dynamics, as well as their relatability and lasting impact – and how the actors connected and grew as performers.
  • In The Flow: Creating The Color Purple’s Biggest Musical Moments
    • Rehearsal footage reveals what it took director Blitz Bazawule, producer Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones, the cast, and the music team to push through the stumbles and missteps and hone all the rough edges to get each musical number exactly right.
  • A Story For Me: The Legacy of The Color Purple
    • The cast and filmmakers discuss the importance of Alice Walker’s novel – its timelessness and how it has touched so many, from book to landmark 1985 film to 2005 Broadway musical – and what it means for them to be a part of this bold new film.

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

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“The Best of Enemies” comes to Blu-ray in July

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The 2019 film “The Best of Enemies“ starring Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell is coming to Blu-ray Disc on July 2nd via Universal, according to an early alert to retailers. The film, directed by Robin Bissell, co-stars Babou Ceesay, Nick Searcy, Wes Bentley, and Anne Heche. Tech specs for the Blu-ray have not yet been detailed but you can very likely expect 1080p video and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. Stay tuned for a confirmation on that. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a DVD and a digital copy of the film. You can find the Blu-ray now available for pre-order over at Amazon and Best Buy. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Make a Connection
  • Ann Atwater
  • An Unlikely Friendship
  • Trailer

“What Men Want” with Taraji P. Henson on Blu-ray in May

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The 2019 romantic comedy “What Men Want“ starring Taraji P. Henson is coming to Blu-ray Disc on May 7th, via Paramount. The movie, directed by Adam Shankman, co-stars Aldis Hodge, Richard Roundtree, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Erykah Badu, Max Greenfield, Josh Brener, Pete Davidson, and Tracy Morgan. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p HD video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and lossless 5.1 audio (presumably in DTS-HD Master Audio). The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a DVD and digital copy of the film included. The Blu-ray is available to pre-order over at Amazon and Best Buy. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Commentary with director Adam Shankman
  • Deleted & Extended Scenes with introduction by director Adam Shankman
  • Gag Reel with introduction by director Adam Shankman
  • The Dream Team — Meet the wildly funny cast and crew as they take you behind-the-scenes of their comedic hijinks.
  • Flipping the Narrative — Discover how What Men Want flips the script on what women must do to succeed in a man’s world.
  • What DO Men Want? — Laugh along with the cast and crew as they get one step closer to understanding what’s on men’s minds.
  • Poker Night — Pull up a chair for one of the most epic poker nights imaginable.
  • Ali + Athletes — Ali Davis (Taraji P. Henson) pulls out all the stops for her clients. Check out some hilarious cameos from superstar athletes.
  • Sister Spills the Tea infomercial — You have questions, Sister has the answers! Watch music icon Erykah Badu play the hysterically eccentric psychic as she spills the tea on her mystical powers.

Further below, after the break, you can find more info about this upcoming release.

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Disney’s “Ralph Breaks The Internet” on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in February

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The 2018 computer animated sequel “Ralph Breaks The Internet” is coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on February 26th, via Disney. The film features the voice talents of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk, Alfred Molina, and Ed O’Neill.

Tech specs for the 4K include 2160p video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with High Dynamic Range (likely in HDR10, although not specified) with Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include 1080p video in the 2.39:1 aspect with DTS-HD 7.1 Master Audio sound. Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting a Blu-ray included, the Blu-ray getting a DVD included, and each getting a Digital Copy of the film. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray both listed over at Amazon to pre-order (for the Blu-ray only so far). It’s also known that retailer Best Buy will be getting an Exclusive Steelbook for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release (pictured below). That can be pre-ordered now.ralph_breaks_the_internet_4k_steelbook
Bonus materials set to be included on both releases are listed below.

  • How We Broke the Internet – Go behind the scenes at Walt Disney Animation Studios to get an in-depth look at how the filmmakers brought a world to life that billions of people visit every day but never actually see – the internet. Take a front-row seat as the team reveals the inspirations for the story and what it took to bring it to the screen. Discover all that went into developing the characters of the film including netizens like KnowsMore as well as characters like Double Dan. See the lengths the team took to create the car chase scenes in Slaughter Race and much, much more.
  • Surfing for Easter Eggs – Surf the web for the near-countless Easter Eggs, inside jokes and references hidden throughout the movie.
  • The Music of Ralph Breaks the Internet – Take a look at the music of Ralph Breaks the Internet with appearances by Imagine Dragons, Julia Michaels, Alan Menken, Sarah Silverman and more.
  • Deleted Scenes – Five deleted scenes with intros from directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston. Scenes include Into the Internet, Opposites, Domestic Hell, Bubble of One & Recruiting “Grandma.”
  • BuzzzTube Cats – Many videos were created by the animators to fill the screens of the Internet world…and lots of them are of cats! Check out the BuzzzTube to watch this hilarious cat compilation.
  • Music Videos – “Zero” by Imagine Dragons and “In This Place” by Julia Michaels.

Digital Exclusive:

  • Baby Drivers – Slaughter Racing School – Take a spin behind the wheel with the artists behind Ralph Breaks the Internet as they go to race car driving school.

Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement regarding the releases of this film.

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