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The 1980 film Private Benjamin on Blu-ray in April

Blu-ray cover of the movie 'Private Benjamin' featuring Goldie Hawn, showing the character with a solemn expression, wearing military attire.
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Howard Zieff directed the movie, which starred Goldie Hawn. The film co-starred Eileen Brennan, Albert Brooks, Mary Kay Place, Armand Assante, and the late Harry Dean Stanton. It’s worth noting that this movie was nominated for 3 Academy Awards (“Oscars”), including best actress in leading and supporting roles.

The tech specs for Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound, on a BD-50 disc. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and MovieZyng. The bonus material included with the release is listed.

  • Two episodes of the Private Benjamin TV series
  • Theatrical Trailer

George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey on 4K in April

Blu-ray cover of 'George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey' featuring a cowboy hat and a vintage film set in a desert landscape.
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George Stevens, Jr. directed and wrote the documentary. It features interviews with Fred Astaire, Warren Beatty, Montgomery Clift, James Dean, Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, Rock Hudson, Alan Ladd, Spencer Tracy, Frank Capra, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Elizabeth Taylor, Max von Sydow, Shelley Winters, Hal Roach, and many others.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound, on a BD-66 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and MovieZyng. The bonus material included with the release is listed below.

  • Christopher Nolan speaks of Stevens’ creativity and the humanistic ethics of Shane
  • Guillermo del Toro speaks of Stevens as a modern auteur and The Greatest Story Ever Told as his most ambitious work
  • Martin Scorsese speaks of Stevens’ intensity and artistry and of The Greatest Story Ever Told as the final movement of Stevens’ multi-picture symphony

Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Volume 2 on Blu-ray

Blu-ray cover of Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Volume 2 featuring iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tweety Bird in a cartoon style.
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Tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound, spanning across a 2-disc set. The bonus materials for the set include audio commentaries by animation experts. You can find the Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon.

The specific list of shorts included with this release is listed below, after the break.

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Tom and Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology on Blu-ray

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“For the first time ever, all 114 theatrical shorts from originally created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera are brought together in one definitive collection, offering the ultimate way to revisit every chase, gag, and laugh that defined generations. 

Since their debut in 1940, the legendary cat-and-mouse duo became global icons, setting the standard for animated shorts with their blend of slapstick humor and inventive storytelling. This new anthology not only preserves the legacy of their golden era, but also enhances it, featuring several fully remastered shorts and quality improvements made to many others. These beloved Tom and Jerry shorts look and sound better than they ever have since their original film presentations. The complete collection of Hanna Barbera’s Tom and Jerry Oscar winning masterpieces, available at last! Including three shorts, Casanova Cat, Mouse Cleaning and His Mouse Friday which are now completely remastered and uncut for the very first time. 

Spanning nearly two decades of Academy Award®-winning animation, this landmark anthology showcases the wit and groundbreaking craft that made Tom and Jerry cultural icons. For collectors, families, and fans of animation history, this is a must-own set. “

The tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound.

UPDATED: the Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. Below are even more details about the upcoming Blu-ray set.

“From the Warner Archive Collection, the Blu-ray includes all 114 theatrical shorts in 1080p High Definition and 20 audio commentaries, a sixth disc dedicated to more than 3 hours of bonus features, including two all new never-before-seen seen featurettes 

Lady of the House: The Story of Mammy Two Shoes and Animal Hijinks: The Friends and Foes of Tom, and a collectible 28-page booklet with artwork and essays. The Warner Archive Blu-ray collection will be available for purchase from your favorite online retailer.”

The 1956 film The Searchers comes to 4K in December

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The 1956 film “The Searchers” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray Disc on December 17th via Warner Archive (distributed by Allied Vaughn Entertainment). The film, directed by John Ford, starred John Wayne, Natalie Wood, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, John Qualen, Olive Carey, and Ward Bond.

The film has been restored and remastered from the original VistaVision camera negative. 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 DTS-HD Master Audio Mono sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio Mono sound, on a BD-50. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray or Special Edition Blu-ray are available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • Archival Commentary by Director Peter Bogdanovich (on both the 4K and Blu-ray discs)

On the Blu-ray Disc:

  • Original Theatrical trailer (HD)
  • The Searchers: An Appreciation (HD)
  • A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne and The Searchers (HD)
  • Newsreel coverage of the film’s world premiere (HD)
  • Outtakes (HD)
  • Behind the Cameras (segments from the 1956 Warner Bros. Presents TV series): (HD)
    • Meet Jeffrey Hunter
    • Monument Valley
    • Meet Natalie Wood
    • Setting Up Production

Hanna-Barbera’s Superstars 10 on Blu-ray in February

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There will be a release of the “Hanna-Barbera’s Superstars 10” complete film collection on Blu-ray Disc on February 20th in a box set (pictured above) as well as in individual releases (pictured below) via Warner Archive.

UPDATE:  Here’s a product description below.

“In 1987, the legendary animation team of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera brought forth a series of ten feature-length animated features to television, all of which would feature their most popular cartoon characters. These films were sold into syndication as the HANNA-BARBERA SUPERSTARS 10, each providing irresistible entertainment. Yogi Bear and Scooby-Doo each star in three productions, along with a one-time only meeting of THE FLINTSTONES and THE JETSONS, Judy Jetson takes the spotlight in her own adventure, while HUCKLEBERRY HOUND heads up an exciting all-star Western, and the loveable TOP CAT and his gang star is a story set in Beverly Hills. For these productions, Hanna-Barbera was able to use many of the original performers who provided their voice talents in the original incarnations to re-create their roles for these films. Animation voice talents including Daws Butler, Don Messick, and Mel Blanc, are the original voice casts of THE JETSONS, Arnold Stang, Marvin Kaplan, and Leo deLyon once again provide their TOP CAT character’s voices, and of course, all of the Scooby-Doo gang is on hand to top off the fun. Each of these unique production provide an opportunity for audiences of several generations to celebrate and welcome back their favorite Hanna-Barbera favorites of years past. This first-ever complete collection, remastered in High-Definition, provides a wealth of animation history, as well as entertainment for youngsters who are discovering these characters for the very first time.”

This was a 1987 through 1988 10-film series of feature-length animated films that included the following (in chronological order).

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You can find the “Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10 (Complete Film Collection)” on Blu-ray Disc available for preorder now over at Amazon.  As far as the individual releases (pictured and listed above), you can find them in links where the titles are as they become available for preorder over at Amazon.  There are no details regarding the tech specs or bonus materials for these releases.  Stay tuned for updates.

1986 film One Crazy Summer comes to Blu-ray in August

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The 1986 film One Crazy Summer starring John Cusack is coming to Blu-ray Disc for the very first time on August 10th via Warner Archive. The film, written & directed by Savage Steve Holland, co-starred Demi Moore, Linda Warren, Joel Murray, Curtis Armstrong, Tom Villard, and Bobcat Goldthwait. The tech specs for the Blu-ray release have not yet been detailed, nor have bonus materials but perhaps stay tuned for an update on that. You can now find the Blu-ray listed for preorder over at Amazon.

HBO series Mare of Easttown on Blu-ray in September

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The HBO original limited series “Mare of Easttown” starring Kate Winslet is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on September 14th via Warner Archive. The series, created by Brad Ingelsby, co-stars Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Angourie Rice, John Douglas Thompson, Joe Tippett, Cailee Spaeny, Evan Peters, David Denman, and Guy Pearce. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.00:1 aspect ratio with 5.1 surround sound (likely in DTS-HD Master Audio, although yet to be confirmed). You cannot yet find the Blu-ray available for preorder via Amazon or any other retailers, but stay tuned for an update. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Invitation to the Set
  • Mare of Easttown: A Closer Look
  • Welcome to Easttown
  • Making Mare of Easttown

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer for the limited series as well as the official announcement about the home video releases on DVD, Digital, and Blu-ray.

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