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The 1991 film Thunderheart comes to 4K in January

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The 1991 film “Thunderheart“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 13th, 2026, via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Michael Apted directed the film, which starred the late Val Kilmer, Sam Shepard, and Graham Greene. It co-starred Fred Ward, Fred Thompson, and Sheila Tousey.

The cinematographer Roger Deakins has approved this 4K presentation. 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, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 surround sound. This release will come with a digital copy, likely compatible with Movies Anywhere. Although that has yet to be confirmed.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder on Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Commentary with Screenwriter John Fusco
  • Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement about the upcoming 4K physical media release of the film.

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The 2000 film Red Planet comes to 4K in November

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The 2000 film “Red Planet” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition set on November 18th via Arrow Video. Antony Hoffman directed the movie. It starred Val Kilmer, Carrie-Ann Moss, Tom Sizemore, Benjamin Bratt, Simon Baker. Also, it co-starred Terence Stamp, Jessica Morton, Caroline Bossi, Bob Neill, and Neil Ross.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition directly via Arrow Video’s website. The physical extras included with this set are listed further below, after a glimpse at the contents.

Reversible sleeve

The bonus materials set to be included with this limited edition release are listed below.

  • The Martian Chronicles, a brand new interview with visual effects supervisor Jeffrey A. Okun
  • Suit Up, a brand new interview with helmet and suits designer Steve Johnson
  • Angry Red Planet, a brand new visual retrospective with film critic Heath Holland
  • Deleted scenes
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Mark A. Altman

Tombstone is coming to 4K SteelBook in April

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The 1993 film “Tombstone“ officially comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on April 22nd via Hollywood Pictures (Disney). George P. Cosmatos directed the film. It starred Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, and Powers Boothe. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

Here’s an excerpt from the press release, which was just issued.

BURBANK, CA (March 20, 2025) – Justice is coming when the legendary epic action-adventure, Tombstone, rides again on April 22 on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc. The film has been meticulously remastered and restored, allowing audiences to experience every gun battle with stunning visuals and immersive sound. Tombstone will also be available on digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
 
Originally released in 1993, this is the first 4K rodeo for Tombstone, triggering viewers to witness all the dustups and defilement of the Wild West in crisp visual detail unlike ever before. Without having to skin a smoke wagon, Tombstone’s audience will get a peek behind the saloon doors to see how Director George P. Cosmatos and his gang of filmmakers brought the historic O.K. Corral into theatrical reality, including the storyboard process and realistic Old West gunslinging.
 
The upcoming 4K release of Tombstone is the high-res huckleberry fans have awaited for decades….you’re a daisy if you don’t add it to your personal cinema archives. Along with previously released bonus extras, the 4K disc will draw an eye-popping collectible limited edition SteelBook® with custom artwork and packaging.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range. The 4K release will also feature DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-66 disc. This will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy of the film in 4K will also be provided.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also find it available for preorder at retailer Walmart. The legacy bonus materials, included on the Blu-ray in this 2-disc set, are listed below.

  • The Making of Tombstone
    • An Ensemble Cast
    • Making An Authentic Western
    • The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral
  • Director’s Original Storyboards: O.K. Corral Sequence
  • Trailers & TV Spots

The 1988 Ron Howard film Willow on 4K in December

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The 1988 film “Willow“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 10th via Lucasfilm Ltd. (Disney). It was directed by Ron Howard and co-written and executive-produced by George Lucas. The film starred Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis, Billy Barty, and Jean Marsh.

NOTE: This will be using the 2010 restoration of the movie. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-66 disc. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart and a digital copy included.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon and at retailer Walmart.

All of the previous bonus materials will be included on the Blu-ray Disc. Below you can find a look at the limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook packaging and its contents.

Top Gun Maverick lands on 4K and Blu-ray November

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The 2022 sequel “Top Gun: Maverick” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on November 1st via Paramount Home Entertainment.  The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski, stars Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Bashir Salahuddin, Charles Parnell, Monica Barbaro, Lewis Pullman, Jay Ellis, and Jon Hamm.  It’s currently “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes and has set records at the box office.  The film will be remaining in theaters for a short bit before its digital and then physical releases.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio (shifting to 1.78:1 aspect ratio for IMAX scenes) with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.  Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio (shifting to 1.78:1 aspect ratio for IMAX scenes) and Dolby Atmos sound.  Both releases each include a digital code (copy) of the film.  However, the 4K version will not include its Blu-ray counterpart.  Keep that in mind.  That’s how Paramount likes to do things.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon and other retailers. Also, there will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available (pictured below) which is now available for preorder over at Amazon and all other retailers.  It’s not exclusive after all.  It’s also worth noting that there will be a “Top Gun 2 Movie Collection“ available on 4K UHD Blu-ray, which you can now find available for preorder over at Amazon.

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

  • Cleared For Take Off—Witness the most intense film training program as the cast prepare themselves for filming while pulling multiple G’s in a fighter plane.
  • Breaking New Ground – Filming Top Gun: Maverick—Prepare to take flight as you go behind-the-scenes with the cast and crew of Top Gun: Maverick on a journey to capture the most spectacular aerial sequences ever!
  • A Love Letter To Aviation—Tom Cruise shares his passion for aviation as he pilots his own aircraft, a vintage World War II P-51 Mustang, which would have been the Top Gun aircraft of its day.
  • Forging The Darkstar—Pushing the limits beyond Mach-10, the future of aviation is unveiled through an impressive experimental aircraft specially designed for the movie.
  • Masterclass with Tom Cruise – Cannes Film Festival—Tom Cruise discusses his incredible career at the flagship event of the 75th Cannes Film Festival.
  • “Hold My Hand” – Lady Gaga Music Video—Watch Lady Gaga’s music video for her standout lead single hit on the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack.
  • “I Ain’t Worried” – OneRepublic Music Video—Check out the music video to the original new song from OneRepublic.
  • Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Teaser Trailer – We all share the same fate. Watch the official teaser trailer for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One starring Tom Cruise. Coming to theatres 2023.

You can find the trailer for the film and announcement about its upcoming home video releases below, after the break.

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Real Genius starring Val Kilmer on 4K September

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The 1985 comedy “Real Genius“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September  13th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.  The film, directed by Martha Coolidge, starred Val Kilmer, Gabe Jarrett, William Atherton, and Patti D’Arbanville.

The film has received a new scan from the original negative and sound mix, both reviewed and approved by director Martha Coolidge.  That said, tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range in terms of video.  In terms of audio, this release will include a new Dolby Atmos mix (approved by the director) as well as lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound mixes.  The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning it will come with its Blu-ray counterpart and include a digital copy (code) of the film.

UPDATE:  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.

The bonus materials set to be included with this release will feature some new extras, exclusive to this release, and are listed below.

  • NEW: “Balloon Chair” Deleted Scene + Raw Takes Montage
  • NEW: TV Version of the film
  • Feature Commentary with Director Martha Coolidge

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

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