David O. Russell's Oscar-Nomintated 70s Crime Drama/Comedy American Hustle comes home to 4K UHD glory with a new 10th Anniversary SteelBook. On top of Dolby Vision HDR and Atmos audio, the disc will include 15 minutes of never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes!
The con is on when scam artists and lovers Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) are entrapped by ambitious FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper) and coerced into participating in a major sting operation which hinges on snaring politician Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner) and his associates. Complicating matters is Irving’s wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence), who could bring the whole operation crashing down around them all. From the director of Silver Linings Playbook and The Fighter, AMERICAN HUSTLE is outrageously entertaining and one of the most acclaimed films of 2013.
American Hustle - 10th Anniversary
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook
DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
4K ULTRA HD DISC:
BLU-RAY DISC:
CAST AND CREW
Directed By: David O. Russell
Produced By: Charles Roven, Richard Suckle, Megan Ellison, Jonathan Gordon
Written By: Eric Warren Singer and David O. Russell
Executive Producers: Matthew Budman, Bradley Cooper, Eric Warren Singer, George Parra
Cast: Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lawrence
SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 138 minutes
Rating: R for pervasive language, some sexual content and brief violence
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.39:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible), English 5.1 DTS-HD MA
The Departed, somehow the only film to win Martin Scorsese a Best Director Oscar, is finally coming home to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray from Warner Bros on April 23rd. Sadly doesn't look like any hope for the TV dubbed audio mix to be included. But there is a stylish SteelBook!
Here's all the gory details. So far only the SteelBook is actually up for pre-order. Amazon has the standard release listed - but it's not priced or up for pre-order. Here's all the gory details.
The Departed’s prestigious ensemble cast stars Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant, The Wolf of Wall Street), Academy Award winner Matt Damon (Good Will Hunting, The Martian), three-time Academy Award Winner Jack Nicholson (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Terms of Endearment, As Good as it Gets), and Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter, Boogie Nights), with Emmy Award winner Martin Sheen (television’s “The West Wing,” Apocalypse Now), BAFTA nominee Ray Winstone (That Summer, Nil by Mouth), Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air), Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin (The Cooler), Emmy nominee Anthony Anderson (television’s “Black-ish,” Hustle & Flow), and James Badge Dale in supporting roles.
The Departed - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
The Departed - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook
Directed by Scorsese, the screenplay is by Academy Award Winner William Monahan and is based on the 2002 Hong Kong action thriller Internal Affairs by Alan Mak & Felix Chong. The film was produced by Brad Pitt, Brad Grey, and Graham King.
The Departed was nominated for 5 Academy Awards and won 4, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing and Best Adapted Screenplay.
The Departed will be available to purchase on April 23 on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc from online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more.
The Departed will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc with collectible steelbook packaging for $40.41 ERP and includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the theatrical version of the feature film in 4K with HDR and a Digital download of the film, and on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc for $33.99 ERP and includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the theatrical version of the feature film in 4K with HDR and a Digital download of the film. Fans can also own The Departed in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on April 23.
The 4K remaster of The Departed was completed at Warner Bros. Discovery’s Motion Picture Imaging (MPI) with the participation of the film’s Academy Award-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker (Raging Bull, The Aviator).
About the Film
Martin Scorsese directs an all-star cast in this action-packed thriller set in Boston, where a long-simmering hostility between the police department and an Irish American gang led by Frank Costello is primed to explode. The fuse is lit when a gangster is chosen to infiltrate the police force – a young cop goes undercover within the gang. Now, when the two moles uncover each other’s identity, the battle begins.
The Departed Ultra HD Blu-ray disc and Digital contains the following new and previously released special features:
BASICS
PRODUCT
The Departed 4K Ultra HD Steelbook
The Departed 4K Ultra HD
Disney may be handing home video responsibilities to Sony, but they're not abandoning physical media as more Disney+ favorites come to disc. We don't have listings up yet, and at the moment these aren't up for pre-order but as soon as they are we'll update this article toot sweet.
Here's the fill press release for all the gory details -
A month we've hoped to see for ages has finally arrived. Not only are we seeing a stacked slate of new and exciting catalog releases, but James Cameron's long-missing-on-disc hits The Abyss and True Lies with Aliens all come to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray...
it's going to get expensive.
To say 2024 has been a wild and weird year is a bit of an understatement. Not only have we seen Best Buy completely exit the physical media marketplace (only a few stores still have their disc shelves up), but now we've seen a major shakeup at Disney. With the reports that Sony will take over manufacturing and distribution of the Mouse House titles, we're also bracing for more tumultuous impacts to our favorite hobby. While there have been some shaky moments, there's hope on the horizon and March is a great reason for hope. We're seeing a trio of James Cameron favorites finally come to 4K (let alone Blu-ray for two of them). We're seeing Walmart and Amazon start to take over the SteelBook and collectors' packaging duties abandoned by Best Buy. And we're starting to see more and more obscure and exciting titles come out thanks to the independents like Vinegar Syndrome, Severin, and Kino Lorber. With a packed month ahead of us, let's dive in.
The first week of the month is actually a little light (thankfully). With March 12th being a financially crippling frame, it's nice that we get a little respite with only some small releases and a couple of RLJE SteelBooks rereleases from Walmart to keep an eye on.
If you have a rare blood type - sell a pint. If you have lots of couches - look under every cushion for loose change. That friend that borrowed $20 from you ten years ago but never paid you back - they need to cough up the cheddar plus 10% on top of the vig. You're going to need every shiny copper penny you can get a hold of for this insane slate of old favorites and new releases.
Hoping for a break after a blistering week of purchases? Well, that's not happening this week. The third week of March might not be as expansive but it has some big heavy hitters. Scream Factory pulls out the stops for some Horror favorites with Arrow and KLSC doing their part to keep your wallets stretched thin.
Not slowing down for the final push of the month, KLSC, Criterion, Paramount, and Indicator have some big titles to swing for. What are the chances we'd be seeing some Tinto Brass classics coming to 4K? From cult classics to deep cut fan favorites to some solid studio flicks, there's a lot to keep an eye on this week.
And that is everything for the month of March. Now it's possible some more might sneak in there, we've seen some stealth releases before, and some of these release dates might change - if that happens we'll update our listings and this article ASAP. Until next month - thanks again for your pre-orders, they really do go a long way toward keeping our little show up and running. Happy Collecting!
Sony is getting set to release the Civil War film Glory in a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital Limited Edition SteelBook Combo Pack on June 4.
Commemorate the 35th anniversary of GLORY: the heart-stopping story of the first Black regiment to fight for the North in the Civil War, starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes and Morgan Freeman. Broderick and Elwes are the idealistic young Bostonians who lead the regiment; Freeman is the inspirational sergeant who unites the troops; and Denzel Washington, in an Academy Award®-winning performance (1989, Best Supporting Actor), is the runaway slave who embodies the indomitable spirit of the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts.
Glory - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited Edition SteelBook
The 4K UHD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital SteelBook Combo Pack will include a Dolby Atmos sound mix. Here's all the details:
DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
4K ULTRA HD DISC:
SPECS:
Run Time: Approx. 122 minutes
Rating: R
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible), English, French, Spanish (Castilian) 5.1 DTS-HD MA, English 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA
Pre-orders for Glory - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited Edition SteelBook should be on the horizon soon. Happy Collecting!
Did you miss out on the two Limited Edition swag-filled Pitch Black Director's Cut 4K UHD Ultimate Editions from Turbine?
Disc you miss out on the four swag-free but stylish Pitch Black Director's Cut 4K sets?
Now you can score all that great disc content in a value-priced keepcase!
Between the two ultimate editions and the four Mediabooks, Turbine had no trouble moving copies of Vin Diesel and David Towhy's Sci-fi/Horror epic on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. Why? Well, it just so happened that their release was the only place you could score the excellent Atmos audio mix on top of hours of excellent exclusive bonus features. Since those sets all sold out faster than you can get a surgical shine job for a case of menthol Kools, Turbine is giving fans another crack at that great content packed in a slightly more affordable standard keepcase package with reversible insert artwork.
Pitch Black: Director's Cut
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Keepcase Edition [German Import]
In case you missed our review for the Pitch Black: Director's Cut Ultimate Edition - everything that's on the discs is exactly the same. The only thing you're missing out on is all of the swag. Here's what you're getting in 4K:
Here's all of the disc content you can enjoy.
Disc Specs:
Language / Sound: German Dolby Atmos, English Dolby Atmos, German DTS 2.0, English DTS 2.0
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 (2160p24) 4K Ultra-HD with HDR / Dolby Vision, 2.35:1 (1080p24 Full HD)
Subtitles: German, English
Runtime: 112 minutes
Bonus Material (Bonus Blu-ray):
4K Disc
1080p Disc
Bonus Disc
This new stripped-down basic Keepcase release of Pitch Black: Director's Cut on 4K UHD is due to ship out 2/29/24. Pre-orders are now live - Happy Collecting!
Paramount celebrates the 55th anniversary of Sergio Leone's classic western Once Upon a Time in the West with a limited edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release on May 14. Pre-orders are now available.
Set in the dying days of the Old West, a struggle to control water in a dusty desert town embroils three hard-bitten gunmen in an epic clash of greed, honor, and revenge.
Once Upon a Time in the West - Paramount Presents 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
Bonus content presented on the Blu-ray Disc™ is detailed below:
Pre-orders for Once Upon a Time in the West - Paramount Presents 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray are live - Happy Collecting!
It Can't Rain All The Time...
In time to celebrate the film's 30th Anniversary, Paramount unleashes Bandon Lee's tragic epic on 4K UHD. Fans of the film can choose from a standard 4K release or a deluxe Slipcover SteelBook
1994's The Crow features Brandon Lee's incredible final performance after a fatal on-set accident took his life. Based on J.O. Barr's iconic graphic novel, the film was an impressive success at the box office. The film would quickly obtain true Cult Classic status spawning a slew of cheap, dreary imitations with a trio of less-than-impress followup films. Now with a new film on the horizon directed by Rupert Sanders and starring Bill Skarsgård and Danny Huston - Paramount will give the original film it's due respect on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray May 7th.
The Crow - 30th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
The Crow - 30th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the thrilling, cult classic THE CROW when it arrives for the first time on 4K Ultra HD™ May 7, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment.
Originally released on May 13, 1994, THE CROW entranced audiences and critics alike with its gothic aesthetic, breathtaking action, and Brandon Lee’s soulful performance at the center of director Alex Proyas’ revenge fantasy. A sleeper box office hit, the film developed a passionate cult following that spawned three sequels, a television series, a video game, toys, and novels. Based on the comic book saga of the same name by James O’Barr, THE CROW delivers an action-packed thriller bursting with hypnotic style and dazzling visuals.
Newly remastered, THE CROW will be available nationally on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™ with new and legacy bonus content and access to a Digital copy of the film. In addition, there will be a limited-edition SteelBook™ with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc and access to a Digital copy of the film, featuring an o-sleeve with a cutout of a crow that lifts to reveal a portrait of Brandon Lee with his guitar.
Both releases include a brand-new three-part documentary created for the 30th anniversary entitled “Shadows & Pain: Designing The Crow.” The new piece is a fascinating deep dive with legendary production designer Alex McDowell, who discusses all aspects of designing the 1994 classic, as well as his experience working with visionary director Alex Proyas and the film’s late star, Brandon Lee.
Also, for the first time on disc, the releases include a conversation with the late Hollywood legend Edward R. Pressman who discussed his prolific career on the occasion of Sideshow Collectibles’ release of a limited figure for THE CROW.
New and legacy bonus content included on all three 4K Ultra HD releases is detailed below:
Pre-orders are now live - Happy Collecting!
Herbert Ross' 1989 classic three-hanky weepie Steel Magnolias celebrates
35 years of making audiences bawl their eyes out with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release on April 23rd.
Instead of a standard case and slipcover, it should come inside a Special Edition Keelex Case.
Six divas of the silver screen - Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts - come together as bosom buddies in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana parish. At the center of the group is Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts), newly married and joyfully pregnant, despite the fact that her diabetes could make childbirth life-threatening. Terrified and angry at the possibility of losing her only daughter, M'Lynn Eatenton (Sally Field) looks to her four closest friends for strength and laughter as she battles her deepest fear of death in order to join Shelby in celebrating the miracle of new life.
Steel Magnolias - 35th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
4K Ultra HD Disc Details:
Newly remastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative, with Dolby Vision
All-new Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1 + 2-channel surround
Special Features:
Run Time: Approx. 118 minutes
Rating: PG
Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:1
Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | English, French 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA | Spanish Mono
Cast and Crew:
Directed By: Herbert Ross
Produced By: Ray Stark
Screenplay By: Robert Harling, based on his play “Steel Magnolias”
Cast: Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Dylan McDermott, Kevin J. O’Connor and Sam Shepard
Pre-orders aren't yet available, but when they are we'll update our listing ASAP - Happy Collecting... and try not to cry.
The animated feature Migration from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Illumination is getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray release next week on February 27.
Take a look at a sneak peek of Fly Hard - a brand new mini-movie included with purchases of Migration on digital, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD Blu-ray.
From the creators of Despicable Me comes an adventure-filled new comedy about overcoming your fears and opening yourself up to the world and its opportunities, filled with Illumination's signature subversive humor, authentic heart and unforgettable characters. The Mallard family embarks on a journey south for the winter to Jamaica via New York City, only for their well-laid plans to go awry, leading to new friends and unknown horizons. Get ready to take flight with a hilariously funny, feathered family vacation like no other!
Migration - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
Both releases will include Dolby Atmos soundtracks and several supplements. Here is a list of what's included:
EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES on 4K UHD, BLU-RAYTM, DVD AND DIGITAL:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:
Street Date: February 27, 2024
UPC Number: 191329256602 (US) / 191329256367 (CDN)
Layers: BD 100
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG for action/peril and mild rude humor
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)
Run Time: 01:22:47
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: February 27, 2024
UPC Number: 191329256534 (US) / 191329256350 (CDN)
Layers: BD 50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG for action/peril and mild rude humor
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)
Run Time: 01:22:47
Pre-orders for Migration are up and ready - Happy Collecting!
