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Let's Get Together and Watch 'Bob Marley: One Love' - Arriving on 4K UHD and Blu-ray on May 28

Paramount's brings the story of the legendary music icon to home video when Bob Marley: One Love arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on May 28.

The 4K UHD and Blu-ray releases of the legendary musician's biopic starring Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch will include over 50 minutes of bonus materials, and the film will also be available for rental or purchase on Digital March 19.

Celebrate the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love, peace, and unity. In One Love, discover Bob Marley's powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music that changed the world.

Bob Marley: One Love - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

Bob Marley: One Love - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

Bob Marley: One Love 

Bob Marley: One Love 

Bob Marley: One Love - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [SteelBook] 

Bob Marley: One Love - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [SteelBook] 

 

Bonus content is detailed below:

  • Becoming Bob Marley—Go inside the making of a legend and see Kingsley Ben-Adir transform himself into the iconic Bob Marley to capture the musician's essence.
  • The Story: Bringing Bob Marley's Story to Life—See how filmmakers structured the film around Bob's music, message, and family.
  • The Cast—Sit down with the actors including Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch as they discuss their process.
  • On Location: Jamaica and England—Discover where Bob Marley lived and created some of his best music, from the beaches of Jamaica to the streets of London.
  • The Band—Explore the real-life musicians involved throughout the making of the film, including some family members of the original Wailers.
  • 8 Extended and Deleted Scenes                    

You can pre-order Bob Marley: One Love now - happy collecting!

Don't Call Her Babe! Turbine Unleashes Barb Wire On 4K UHD SteelBook March 21st

Lock and load 90s film fans! Famous box office bomb & modern Cult Classic Barb Wire starring Pamela Anderson takes a shot at 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with two SteelBooks from Turbine Medien. This world premiere release sports Dolby Vision HDR for the Theatrical Cut in 4K with the Unrated Cut on Blu-ray (with SD inserts) with new interviews and legacy bonus feature content. 

Honest talk now, what teenager coming of age in the '90s didn't try to slip this one past their parents at the video store? Hell, I had to "accidentally" order it on pay-per-view and clandestinely record it on VHS! All these years later this modern-day cult classic is storming the fiery beaches of 4K Ultra HD to expose a new generation of film fans to David Hogan's adaptation of the Dark Horse Comics character. 

Barb Wire - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited Edition SteelBook
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Barb Wire - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited Edition SteelBook
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BARB WIRE is sexy and dangerous! And for the first time in Ultra HD!

After the Second American Civil War, chaos reigns. In the lawless, violent town of Steel Harbor, Amazonian bounty hunter Barb Wire runs the Hammerhead Bar - a pool for stranded existences. The ruthless Colonel Pryzer chases Barb's ex-lover and resistance fighter Axel Hood all the way to Steel Harbor. Barb is supposed to help him escape to the safety of Canada. When Pryzer devastates the bar and kills her blind brother, Barb goes into battle. She hasn't broken many men's hearts already... and the neck!

The action-packed sci-fi smash smash with Pamela Anderson as a hot avenging angel and Temuera Morrison (Boba Fett in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett) in his first Hollywood role.

- New 4K restoration from the original negative with HDR and Dolby Vision from Turbine
- Unrated version on Blu-ray included
- Improved 5.1 and 2.0 mix in German and English
- Stylish steelbook (artwork by Herr Eifel) in limited slipcase (Classic Artwork) 

Bonus Features

  • New interviews* with producer Todd Moyer (HD, 18 min.), costume designer Rosanna Norton (HD, 18 min.) and visual effects supervisor Chris Brown (HD, 16 min.).
  • Sexy Outtakes (9 min.)
  •  Making-of** (15 min.)
  • Promo Featurette** (6 min.)
  • Trailer USA / UK / DE & Teaser
  • Unrated version on Blu-ray
  • 4:3 retro version (Open Matte)

Disc Specs

Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (2160p24 Ultra HD with HDR10 & Dolby Vision)
Language / Sound: German DTS-HD MA 5.1, German DTS-HD MA 2.0, English DTS-HD MA 5.1, English DTS-HD MA 2.0
Subtitles: German, English
Runtime: 98 minutes

This bad beast of a 4K Blu-ray is due to ship out next week. Get those Pre-orders in NOW!

Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's Trilogy Steals 4K UHD on April 30th

Warner Brothers' star-studded heist trilogy starring George Clooney, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt and many more will arrive on a 4K Ultra HD on April 30.

Steven Soderbergh's trio of capers will be available as a trilogy set or in individual SteelBooks.


Starting as a remake of the Rat Pack classic, Clooney and company turned a simple heist film into a hit franchise spanning three films. Or four films if you count the spin-off that didn't really go anywhere Ocean's Eight. As a new prequel (or reboot, or requel, we're not really sure) is set to go before cameras soon, Warner Bros. is giving Soderbergh's trilogy the 4K HDR treatment. On top of a full trilogy set, you can score individual SteelBooks. 

Ocean's Eleven - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [SteelBook] 

Ocean's Eleven - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [SteelBook] 

Ocean’s 11 (2001) - Danny Ocean (George Clooney) likes taking chances. All he asks is that his handpicked squad of ten grifters and cons play the game like they have nothing to lose. If all goes right, the payoff will be a fat $150 million. Ocean’s 11, in alphabetical order, stars George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts. Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Elliott Gould, Bernie Mac and Carl Reiner also star.

Ocean's Twelve - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [SteelBook] 

Ocean's Twelve - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [SteelBook] 

Ocean’s 12 (2004) - They’re back. And then some. Twelve is the new eleven when Danny Ocean and pals return in a sequel to the cool caper that saw them pull off a $150 million heist. But $150 million doesn’t go as far as it used to. It’s time to pull off another stunner of a plan. Exciting locations include Amsterdam, Paris and Rome. Ocean’s 12 stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac and Julia Roberts.

Ocean's Thirteen - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [SteelBook] 

Ocean's Thirteen - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [SteelBook] 

Ocean’s 13 (2007) - Danny Ocean rounds up the boys for the most dazzling heist yet, after casino owner Willy Bank (Al Pacino) double-crosses one of the eleven, Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould). George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and more reteam with director Steven Soderbergh for a split-second caper that stacks the deck with wit, style and cool. Ocean’s 13 stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Ellen Barkin and Al Pacino. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Shaobo Qin with Carl Reiner and Elliott Gould.

The Ocean's Trilogy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

The Ocean's Trilogy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

The Ocean’s trilogy Ultra HD Blu-ray discs and Digital contains the following previously released special features:

Ocean’s Eleven

  • Commentary by Steven Soderbergh and Ted Griffin
  • Commentary by Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Andy Garcia
  • Are You In or Out? The Making of Ocean’s Eleven
  • Pros & Cons: Inside Ocean’s Outfit
  • The Style of Steal
  • The Look of the Con
  • Original Ocean’s, Original Cool

Ocean’s Twelve

  • Commentary by Steven Soderbergh and George Nolfi
  • Ready, Jet Set, Go: The Making of Ocean’s Twelve
  • HBO First Look: Twelve Is the New Eleven: The Making of Ocean's Twelve
  • Deleted Scenes

Ocean’s Thirteen

  • Commentary by Steven Soderbergh, Brian Koppelman and David Levien
  • Third’s a Charm: The Making of Ocean’s Thirteen
  • Ahab with a Piggyback: The Means & Machines of Ocean’s
  • Jerry Weintraub Walk and Talk
  • Masters of the Heist
  • Deleted Scenes

Pre-orders for The Ocean's Trilogy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and 4K SteelBooks are ready to roll and here is the full press release:


THE OCEAN’S TRILOGY
COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM AND DIGITAL
 
THE FAN FAVORITE TRILOGY OF FILMS FROM ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR STEVEN SODERBERGH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR)
 
Purchase Ocean’s ElevenOcean’s Twelve, and Ocean’s Thirteen on 4K Ultra HD Disc with Collectible Steelbook Packaging and Digital on April 30

 
BURBANK, CA, March 12, 2024 – The trilogy of beloved crime heist films – Ocean’s ElevenOcean’s Twelve, and Ocean’s Thirteen - from Academy Award winning director Steven Soderbergh and starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Andy Garcia, will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital for the first time on April 30.
 
Inspired by and based on the 1960 heist film Ocean's 11, the three films are directed by Soderbergh from screenplays by Ted Griffin, George Nolfi, and Brian Koppelman & David Levien respectively, and produced by Jerry Weintraub.
 
The Ocean’s trilogy will be available to purchase on April 30 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.
 
Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve, and Ocean’s Thirteen will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc with collectible steelbook packaging for $40.94 ESRP.  The trilogy collection will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray disc for $74.99 ESRP.
 
Fans can also own the Ocean’s trilogy in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on April 30.  
 
The 4K remasters of Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen were completed at Warner Bros. Discovery’s Motion Picture Imaging (MPI) with the participation of Soderbergh. The restored 5.1 digital audio mix was overseen by original re-recording sound mixer and sound editor Larry Blake.
 
About The Films:
Ocean’s 11 (2001)
Danny Ocean (George Clooney) likes taking chances. All he asks is that his handpicked squad of ten grifters and cons play the game like they have nothing to lose. If all goes right, the payoff will be a fat $150 million.
 
Ocean’s 11, in alphabetical order, stars George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts. Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Elliott Gould, Bernie Mac and Carl Reiner also star.
 
Ocean’s 12 (2004)
They’re back. And then some. Twelve is the new eleven when Danny Ocean and pals return in a sequel to the cool caper that saw them pull off a $150 million heist. But $150 million doesn’t go as far as it used to. It’s time to pull off another stunner of a plan. Exciting locations include Amsterdam, Paris and Rome.
 
Ocean’s 12 stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac and Julia Roberts.
 
Ocean’s 13 (2007)
Danny Ocean rounds up the boys for the most dazzling heist yet, after casino owner Willy Bank (Al Pacino) double-crosses one of the eleven, Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould).

George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and more reteam with director Steven Soderbergh for a split-second caper that stacks the deck with wit, style and cool.
Ocean’s 13 stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Ellen Barkin and Al Pacino. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Shaobo Qin with Carl Reiner and Elliott Gould.
 
The Ocean’s trilogy Ultra HD Blu-ray discs and Digital contains the following previously released special features:
 
Ocean’s Eleven
  • Commentary by Steven Soderbergh and Ted Griffin
  • Commentary by Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Andy Garcia
  • Are You In or Out? The Making of Ocean’s Eleven
  • Pros & Cons: Inside Ocean’s Outfit
  • The Style of Steal
  • The Look of the Con
  • Original Ocean’s, Original Cool
 
Ocean’s Twelve
  • Commentary by Steven Soderbergh and George Nolfi
  • Ready, Jet Set, Go: The Making of Ocean’s Twelve
  • HBO First Look: Twelve Is the New Eleven: The Making of Ocean's Twelve
  • Deleted Scenes
 
Ocean’s Thirteen
  • Commentary by Steven Soderbergh, Brian Koppelman and David Levien
  • Third’s a Charm: The Making of Ocean’s Thirteen
  • Ahab with a Piggyback: The Means & Machines of Ocean’s
  • Jerry Weintraub Walk and Talk
  • Masters of the Heist
  • Deleted Scenes
 
BASICS
PRODUCT                                                                                        ERP
Ocean’s Trilogy 4K Ultra HD                                                             $74.99
Ocean’s Eleven 4K Ultra HD Steelbook                                            $40.94
Ocean’s Twelve 4K Ultra HD Steelbook                                           $40.94
Ocean’s Thirteen 4K Ultra HD Steelbook                                         $40.94
   
 
The Ocean’s Trilogy
Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French
Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French
Run Time: 116 minutes, 125 minutes, 122 minutes
Rating: PG-13
 Street Date: April 30, 2024
Digital Street Date: April 30, 2024
Feel the Sting of Jason Statham Pollinating 4K UHD and Blu-ray with 'The Beekeeper' on April 23

David Ayer's The Beekeeper starring action icon Jason Statham from Discovery Home Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios will be buzzing to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on April 23.

In The Beekeeper, one man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as “Beekeepers.”

The Beekeeper - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

The Beekeeper - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

The Beekeeper - Blu-ray 

The Beekeeper 

There doesn't appear to be any supplements, but both releases are listed to have Dolby Atmos soundtracks.

Pre-orders for The Beekeeper are up and included below is the press announcement:


 

Wildly entertaining

Tribune News Service / Katie Walsh

 

THE BEEKEEPER

ARRIVES ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY AND DVD ON APRIL 23

 

 

Burbank, CA, March 6 – The first action-thriller of 2024, The Beekeeper, from Amazon MGM Studios, will be available for purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on April 23.

 

Directed by David Ayer (“Fury”, “End of Watch”) from a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer (“Salt”, “Expend4bles”), the film is produced by Bill Block, Jason Statham, David Ayer, Chris Long, Kurt Wimmer.

 

The Beekeeper stars Jason Statham (“The Meg,” “Furious 7”, “The Fate of the Furious,” The “Transporter” films), Emmy Raver-Lampman (TV’s “The Umbrella Academy”), Josh Hutcherson (“The Hunger Games” films), Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver (“Good Will Hunting”), Phylicia Rashad (“Creed”) and Jeremy Irons (TV’s “Watchmen”).

 

The Beekeeper will be available on April 23 on 4K UHD for $27.99 (ERP), Blu-ray for $22.99 (ERP) and DVD for $17.99 (ERP).

 

ABOUT THE FILM:

In The Beekeeper, one man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as “Beekeepers.”

 

Directed by: David Ayer

Written by: Kurt Wimmer

Produced by: Bill Block, Jason Statham, David Ayer, Chris Long p.g.a., Kurt Wimmer

Cast: Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver with Phylicia Rashad and Jeremy Irons

 

Amazon MGM Studios presents, a Miramax presentation, a Miramax, Cedar Park, Punch Palace Productions production. A film by David Ayer.

 

 

BASICS

 

PRODUCT                                                                            ERP

4K UHD                                                                                 $27.99

Blu-ray                                                                                   $22.99

DVD                                                                                       $17.99

 

Languages: English ATMOS, Eng-ADS-US

Subtitles: English SDH, LSP

Running Time: 105 minutes

Rating: Rated R for strong violence throughout, pervasive language, some sexual references and drug use.

Practice Your Comb Over - 'American Hustle' 10th Anniversary 4K UHD SteelBook Coming May 21st

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:

  • Presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, featuring English Dolby Atmos + 5.1 audio
  • HDR and Atmos approved by director David O. Russell
  • Special Features:
    • NEW: Nearly 15 Minutes of Additional Never-Before-Seen Deleted & Extended Scenes
    • Theatrical Trailer

BLU-RAY DISC:

  • Feature presented in High Definition
  • English DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio
  • Special Features:
    • 11 Deleted and Extended Scenes
    • The Making of American Hustle

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

Martin Scorsese's Oscar-Winning Crime Classic 'The Departed' Comes to 4K UHD April 23rd

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:

  • Guilt and Betrayal: Looking into The Departed (new)
  • Stranger than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie, and The Departed
  • Crossing Criminal Cultures
  • 9 Deleted Scenes with introductions by Martin Scorsese

 
BASICS
PRODUCT                                                                                        ERP
The Departed 4K Ultra HD Steelbook                                               $40.41           
The Departed 4K Ultra HD                                                                $33.99           
 

The Departed
Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish
Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Run Time: 151 minutes
Rating: R
 Street Date: April 23, 2024
Digital Street Date: April 23, 2024

Andor, Moon Knight, Obi-Wan, & Falcon and the Winter Soldier Coming to 4K UHD & Blu-ray SteelBooks April 30th

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 - 

FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 4K UHD™ AND BLU-RAY™!
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER SEASON 1,
MOON KNIGHT SEASON 1, ANDOR SEASON 1
AND OBI-WAN KENOBI



NEW COLLECTOR’S EDITIONS FROM MARVEL STUDIOS
AND LUCASFILM WITH STEELBOOK® PACKAGING,
EXCLUSIVE ART AND NEW BONUS FEATURES

BURBANK, CA. (MARCH 5, 2024) – The Walt Disney Company today announced four new Collector’s Editions of popular Disney+ Original series from Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm will be available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray for fans to add to their collections. These special releases feature Steelbook packaging, concept art cards and some never-before-seen bonus features.

The titles, all to be released on April 30, 2024 are:
  • Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: The Complete First Season
  • Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight: The Complete First Season
  • Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi - The Complete Series
  • Star Wars: Andor - The Complete First Season


The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: The Complete First Season

SYNOPSIS
Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, aka The Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, aka The Winter Soldier. The pair, who came together in the final moments of Avengers: Endgame, team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities — and patience.

BONUS FEATURES
Featurette:
  • Cap’s Shield - Sometimes a shield isn’t just a shield. Anthony Mackie and the creative team behind The Falcon and the Winter Soldier discuss what Captain America’s iconic accessory ultimately represents -- along with the numerous challenges of capturing the cumbersome prop in action once cameras started rolling.
Gag Reel: Watch the hilarious outtakes with cast and crew.
Deleted scenes:
  • Flight Lesson - Sam and Rhodey have a heart to heart and bond over flying.
  • Still Not Funny - Bucky brings a treat to Sam's family gathering.
Documentary:
  • Assembled: The Making of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier - Embark on the making of this high-flying, globe-trotting action series with the cast and crew in Assembled: The Making of Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
 


Moon Knight: The Complete First Season

SYNOPSIS
When Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a mild-mannered gift shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.

BONUS FEATURES
Featurette:
  • Egyptology - Join Egyptologist Ramy Romany, Oscar Isaac and more, as they further explore the ancient Egyptian mythology that helped inspire the Moon Knight series.
Documentary:
  • Assembled: The Making of Moon Knight - Pull back the curtain with Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and the rest of the cast and crew in ASSEMBLED as they reveal how MOON KNIGHT was brought to life.
Deleted Scenes:
  • Don’t Go There - While walking in the streets of Egypt, Layla questions Marc's state of mind and motivations.
  • Breaking the Cycle - Arthur delivers a prompting speech to his crew, urging them to take action alongside him.
Gag Reel: Watch some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew.

 

Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete Series

SYNOPSIS
Obi-Wan Kenobi begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.

BONUS FEATURES
Featurettes:
  • Duels of Fate: Obi-Wan vs Vader - Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen examine the lightsaber battles of Obi-Wan and Darth Vader.
  • The Dark Times: Villains - Uncover the lore of the deadly Inquisitors, and Darth Vader’s iconic look.
  • Designing The Galaxy - Say hello to Leia’s loveable sidekick, Lola, then explore the new planets of the Star Wars galaxy.
  • Director’s Commentary - Join director Deborah Chow for an exclusive audio commentary on the action-packed finale.


Andor: The Complete First Season

SYNOPSIS
Explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

BONUS FEATURES
Featurettes:
  • Ferrix Part 1: Imperial Occupation - Tony Gilroy, Kathleen Kennedy and Diego Luna discuss the series’ origins.
  • Aldhani: Rebel Heist - Join the shoot in Scotland with character spotlights, rebel training, stunts, a VFX breakdown and more.
  • Coruscant: Whispers of Rebellion - Explore the stories of ISB agent Dedra, Senator Mon Mothma and spymaster Luthen Rael.
  • Narkina 5: One Way Out - Uncover the Empire’s penal system and the prison’s stark look, get to know Kino Loy, and view VFX breakdowns.
  • Ferrix Part 2: Fight the Empire - Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna, cast and crew reveal the making of the season finale.

** Bonus Material Not Rated

Product Specifications
Release Date: April 30, 2024

Product SKUs
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (2 discs), Blu-ray Steelbook (2 discs)
Moon Knight: 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (2 discs), Blu-ray Steelbook (2 discs)
Obi-Wan Kenobi: 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (2 discs), Blu-ray Steelbook (2 discs)
Andor: 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (3 discs), Blu-ray Steelbook (3 discs)

Total Run Time
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: Approx. 304 Minutes
Moon Knight: Approx. 288 Minutes
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Approx. 261 Minutes
Andor: Approx. 546 Minutes

Aspect Ratio
Physical: 2:39:1

Disc Size
4K UHD Blu-ray: 100GB
Blu-ray: 50GB

U.S. Audio
4K Ultra HD: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital

U.S. Subtitles
4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French
March Comes In Like A 2160p HDR Lion - HDD's March 2024 4K UHD Shopping Guide

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. 

March 2024 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Shopping Guide 


March 5th, 4K UHD Releases

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. 

     

      


March 12th, 4K UHD Releases 

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. 

      

      

       


 


March 19th, 4K UHD 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. 

     

     

     


March 26th, 4K UHD Releases 

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! 

Edward Zwick's Glory 35th Anniversary 4K UHD Limited Edition SteelBook Arrives on June 4

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 

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:

  • Restored from the original camera negative, presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
  • English Dolby Atmos + 5.1 + 2-channel surround
  • Special Features:
    • Visual Feature-Length Commentary
    • Theatrical Trailer
BLU-RAY DISC™
  • Feature presented in high definition
  • English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio
  • Special Features:
    • Director’s Commentary
    • Deleted Scenes with Commentary
    • Virtual Civil War Battlefield Interactive Map
    • “The True Story Continues” Documentary
    • “The Voices of Glory” Featurette
    • “The Making of Glory” Featurette

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!

Turbine Reissues 3-Disc Pitch Black Director's Cut 4K UHD Set with Their World-Exclusive Atmos Audio Feb 29th

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 

  • Red Band Trailer (HD 2:33)
  • Green Band Trailer (HD 2:20) 
  • German Trailer (4k 2:32)

1080p Disc 

  • Audio Commentary featuring Vin Diesel, David Twohy, Cole Hauser
  • Audio Commentary featuring David Twohy, Tome Engleman, and Peter Chang
  • Red Band Trailer (HD 2:33)
  • Green Band Trailer (HD 2:20) 
  • German Trailer (HD 2:32)

Bonus Disc

  • Interviews:
    • David Twohy (HD 23:52)
    • Keith David (HD 27:04)
    • David Eggby (HD 14:32)
    • Ken Wheat (HD 14:45)
    • John Cox (HD 18:42)
    • Peter Chang (HD 27:57)
    • Brian Murray (HD 26:11)
    • David Melvin (HD 13:16) 
  • Universal Archive
    • Storyboard/Film Comparison (HD 3:38)
    • A Pitch Black: Twohy & Diesel  (SD 5:20)
    • On-Set Interviews (SD 7:47)
    • Making of Part 1 & 2 (SD 8:52)
    • Set Impressions (SD 7:34)
    • Creating the F/X (SD 6:52)
    • Into Pitch Black TV Film (SD 43:56)
    • Johns’ Pursuit Log (SD 6:09)
    • Video Game Promo (SD 1:49)
    • Slam City Web Film (SD 8:05)
    • Visual Encyclopedia (SD 1:43)
    • Promotion Party (SD 20:37)
  • Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (HD 34:49)
    • Pre-animation (SD 32:46)
    • The Bridge to the Sequel (SD 8:32)
    • Pitch Black: Advancing the Arc (SD 1:30)
    • The Creator: Peter Chung (SD 5:04)
    • Into the Light - Riddick (SD 5:04)
    • Pitch Black Director’s Introduction (SD 2:25)
  • Trailers
    • Chronicles of Riddick US Trailer
    • Chronicles of Riddick UK Trailer
    • Riddick German Trailer

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!

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