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The Da Vinci Code gets a 4K SteelBook release in May
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The 2006 film “The Da Vinci Code“ will get a “20th Anniversary Edition“ 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on May 19th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Ron Howard directed the film, based on the novel [of the same title] written by Dan Brown. It starred Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina, Jürgen Prochnow, Paul Bettany, and Jean Reno.
NOTE: This movie has been previously released [back in 2016] on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. However, this time around it’s going to come in its correct 2.39:1 aspect ratio as well as both the theatrical (148-minute) and extended (174-minute) versions of the film on individual 4K discs. Also, the previous 4K release was presented in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio, incorrectly, as it was intended for a 2.39:1 aspect. That has been corrected.
The tech specs for the 20th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook included a 2160p video presentation in the [intended] 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon.
The release will arrive as a 3-disc set, including a Blu-ray with bonus materials, listed below. Also, the two different versions of the film will be housed on two separate 4K UHD Blu-ray discs, as shown below.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Theatrical:
- 148-minute Theatrical version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
- Special Features:
- Launching a Legacy Featurette
- Teaser & Theatrical Trailers
Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Extended:
- 174-minute Extended version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
- Special Feature:
- Select Scenes Commentary with Director Ron Howard
Disc 3 (Blu-ray) Extras:
- 17 Production Featurettes
Below, after the break, you can find the press release announcement.
Read moreThe Americas on 4K and Blu-ray in November
Commissions Earned
The 2025 nature documentary / limited series “The Americas” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 18th, courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Tom Hanks narrated the mini-series. It was seen on NBC and streaming on Peacock. It was nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, spanning across a 2-disc set. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 sound, on a 2-disc set.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The Blu-ray, however, is not yet available at Amazon to preorder, so stay tuned for an update. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder via online retailer MovieZyng. Lastly, the only bonus material set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases is a featurette titled “The Making of The Americas.”
Catch Me If You Can comes to 4K in December
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The 2002 film “Catch Me If You Can” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 9th via Paramount Home Media Distribution. Steven Spielberg directed and produced the movie. It starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye, Amy Adams, James Brolin, and Jennifer Garner. It’s worth noting that this movie remains “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews over at Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio featuring Dolby Vision and HDR10 with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook releases will both come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy of the film is also included with each release.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) are now individually available for preorder at Amazon.
The bonus materials set to be included on the Blu-ray Disc with the release are listed below.
- Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
- CAST Me If You Can: The Casting of the Film
- Scoring: Catch Me If You Can
- Frank Abagnale: Between Reality and Fiction
- The FBI Perspective
- Catch Me If You Can: In Closing
- Photo Galleries
The Phoenician Scheme – 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
The Phoenician Scheme on 4K and Blu-ray in July
Commissions Earned
The 2025 film “The Phoenician Scheme” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on July 29th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Wes Anderson directed and co-wrote the film with Roman Coppola. It stars Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Willem Dafoe, Scarlett Johansson, and Rupert Friend. It’s certainly worth noting that the movie is “Certified Fresh” based on reviews from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.47:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range. The 4K will also include Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.47:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. Both the 4K and Blu-ray will come with a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere. The 4K will be a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update once they are available at other retailers like Walmart and online retailer GRUV. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- Behind The Phoenician Scheme:
- The Cast
- The Airplane
- Marseille Bob’s
- Zsa-zsa’s World
Robert Zemeckis film Here comes to Blu-ray in January
Commissions Earned
The 2024 film “Here” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on January 21st via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film was directed and co-written by Robert Zemeckis. It stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany, and Kelly Reilly.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release includes a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- How We Got Here (The Making of HERE)
- Deleted Scenes
