• Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo Races to 4K and Blu-ray from Sony on November 7

    Posted Mon Oct 23, 2023 at 10:52 AM PDT by
    Gran Turismo - 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Announcement

    Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo based on a true story and starring David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner and Djimon Hounsou will part itself on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 7. The film is on digital/on demand now.

    SteelBook fans will need to put the pedal to the metal and head on over to Best Buy (4K) and Walmart.

    Gran Turismo is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. Gran Turismo is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you’re fueled from within.

    Gran Turismo - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Gran Turismo - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Gran Turismo - Blu-ray 

    Gran Turismo 

    The 4K UHD Blu-ray will have Dolby Atmos soundtracks and bonus features for the Blu-rays include:

    4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL EXTRAS

    • Special Features:
      • Deleted & Extended Scenes
      • The Engine: Driving the Visuals
      • The Pit Crew: Action and Stunts
      • The Garage: The Amazing Automobiles
      • The Plan: The True Story of Jann Mardenborough
      • The Wheels: The Fast-Acting Cast 

    Here are some of the retailer exclusives coming our way:

    Gran Turismo - Best Buy 4K Ultra HD SteelBook 

    Gran Turismo - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook)  

    Gran Turismo - Walmart Exclusive Blu-ray SteelBook

    The Expendables Walmart Exclusive SteelBook 

    Pre-orders for Gran Turismo on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are up now and here is the full press release:


    EXPERIENCE THE TRIUMPH OF AN UNDERDOG: 
    "GRAN TURISMO: BASED ON A TRUE STORY" 
    SPEEDS INTO YOUR LIVING ROOM
    “THE FEEL-GOOD MOVIE OF THE YEAR!” - Shawn Edwards / FOX TV KANSAS CITY

    AVAILABLE ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ & DVD NOVEMBER 7
    ON DIGITAL NOW
    SYNOPSIS
    Gran Turismo is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. Gran Turismo is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you’re fueled from within.
     
    SPECIAL FEATURES
    4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL EXTRAS
    • Special Features:
      • Deleted & Extended Scenes
      • The Engine: Driving the Visuals
      • The Pit Crew: Action and Stunts
      • The Garage: The Amazing Automobiles
      • The Plan: The True Story of Jann Mardenborough
      • The Wheels: The Fast-Acting Cast 
    Blu-ray™, 4K UHD and DVD include a digital code for movie and bonus materials as listed above, redeemable via Movies Anywhere for a limited time. Movies Anywhere is open to U.S. residents age 13+. Visit MoviesAnywhere.com for terms and conditions.
     
    CAST AND CREW
    Directed by: Neill Blomkamp
    Produced by: Doug Belgrad, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, Dana Brunetti
    Screenplay by: Jason Hall and Zach Baylin
    Story by: Jason Hall and Alex Tse
    Based on: The Play Station Studios Video Game
    Executive Producers: Matthew Hirsch, Jason Hall, Kazunori Yamauchi, Hermen Hulst
    Cast: David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner and Djimon Hounsou
    SPECS
    Run Time: Approx. 134 Mins.
    Rating: PG-13. Intense Action and Some Strong Language
     
    4K UHD: 2160p Ultra High Definition / 1,90:1 • Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible), French (Doublé au Québec) 5.1 DTS-HD MA, Spanish, English & French (Doublé au Québec)  – Audio Description Tracks 5/1 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Color
    Blu-ray™: 1080p High Definition / 1.90:1 • Audio: English & French (Doublé au Québec) 5.1 DTS-HD MA, Spanish, English & French (Doublé au Québec) - Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital  • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Mastered in High Definition • Color
    DVD: 1.90:1 Anamorphic Widescreen • Audio: English & French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish, English - Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital, French (Doublé au Québec) - Audio Description Track Dolby Surround • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Mastered in High Definition • Color

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  • Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Goes Four 4K UHD Mediabooks Over the Line

    Posted Thu Oct 19, 2023 at 06:33 AM PDT by
    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Tubine Medien Mediabook 3-Disc Set Anouncement

    We were somewhere around Barstow, near the desert, when the 4K UHD Dolby Vision took hold... 

    The greatest drug-fueled road trip that goes nowhere comedy, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas scores four new 3-Disc Mediabooks from Germany's Turbine Medien. Complete with Dolby Vision HDR (and HDR10), Turbine offers up four unique and damned cool-looking Mediabook cover options as well as hours of new and archival bonus features to dig through. 

    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover A
    Limited to 666 Units 

    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover B
    Limited to 666 Units

    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover C
    Limited to 444 Units

    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 4K UHD Mediabook Cover D
    Limited to 555 Units 

    Bonus material:

    • Director's Cut with full dubbing for the first time
    • German premiere of the documentary GONZO - THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. HUNTER S. THOMPSON on a bonus Blu- ray
    • Audio commentary by director Terry Gilliam
    • Interviews with actor Benicio Del Toro, producer Laila Nabulsi, cinematographer Nicola Pecorini and others
    • Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary by Terry Gilliam
    • Featurette Spotlight on Location
    • Behind the Scenes
    • EPK interviews with Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro and Terry Gilliam
    • Trailers and TV spots
    • Extensive storyboard and production design galleries
    • 56-page book section on the background and history of the film by Christoph N. Kellerbach

    Technical Specifications:

    • Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 (2160p24 4K Ultra HD) with HDR10 and Dolby Vision, 2.35:1 (1080p24 Full HD),
    • GONZO: 1.78:1 (1080p24 Full HD)
    • Language/Sound: German DTS-HD MA 5.1, English DTS-HD MA 5.1, English DTS-HD MA 2.0
    • Subtitles: German, English, German for the Hearing Impaired, English for the Hearing Impaired
    • Runtime: 118 minutes


    All four of these Mediabooks drop on October 26th and are up for pre-order! 

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  • Steven Spielberg's Multi-Oscar Nominated The Color Purple Comes to 4K UHD December 5th

    Posted Tue Oct 17, 2023 at 12:14 PM PDT by
    The Color Purple - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Spielberg Danny Glover, Adolph Caesar, Margaret Avery, Rae Dawn Chong, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah

    Ahead of the upcoming musical remake, Steven Spielberg's Oscar-nominated classic comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray to help celebrate Warner Bros. 100th. 


    Warner Bros. certainly is keeping the 100th Anniversary celebration rolling giving collectors a 4K upgrade of Spielberg's classic drama. With an all-star cast including Danny Glover as well as Woopie Golberg's breakout role and the first acting turn from Oprah Winfrey. We don't have full specs, and we don't know the final audio format or HDR grade, but given it's Spielberg, it's sure to look and sound incredible. Here's the show as we know it:

    The Color Purple - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

     

    The Color Purple Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contains the following previously released special features:

    • Conversations with the Ancestors: The Color Purple from Book to Screen
    • A Collaboration of Spirits: Casting and Acting The Color Purple
    • Cultivating a Classic: The Making of The Color Purple
    • The Color Purple: The Musical
    • Teaser #1
    • Teaser #2
    • Trailer


    Now up for pre-order, we don't see any U.S. retailer exclusives yet, but this being a Warner Bros. title, I imagine a more interesting release will be seen in the U.K.

    Here's the full pre-order:


    THE COLOR PURPLE
    COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM AND DIGITAL
     
    THE ACCLAIMED FILM WHICH WAS NOMINATED FOR
    11 ACADEMY AWARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR)
     

    Purchase the film on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital on December 5th
     
    Burbank, Calif., October 17, 2023 – As part of the year-long centennial celebration for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studio, the epic coming-of-age period drama The Color Purple from Academy Award®-winning director Steven Spielberg (Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan) will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital for the first time this December.
     
    On December 5th The Color Purple will be available to purchase 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 film was directed by Spielberg from a screenplay by Menno Meyjes and is based on Alice Walker’s 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name.
     
    The Color Purple stars Danny Glover, Adolph Caesar, Margaret Avery, Rae Dawn Chong, Whoopi Goldberg in her breakthrough role, and Oprah Winfrey in her film debut.
     
    The film was produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Spielberg, and Quincy Jones.
     
    The film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Actress (Whoopi Goldberg), Best Supporting Actress (Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey), Best Screenplay – Based on Material from Another Medium, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song.  
     
    The Color Purple will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc for $33.99 SRP 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 Color Purple in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on December 5.  
     
    About the Film
    Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover and Oprah Winfrey star in director Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple.

    From 1909 to 1949, Celie, a Southern Black woman, gradually gains self-respect as she strives to educate herself and to find love--despite an abusive spouse and a society biased against her race and her sex.
     
    The Color Purple Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contains the following previously released special features:
    • Conversations with the Ancestors: The Color Purple from Book to Screen
    • A Collaboration of Spirits: Casting and Acting The Color Purple
    • Cultivating a Classic: The Making of The Color Purple
    • The Color Purple: The Musical
    • Teaser #1
    • Teaser #2
    • Trailer
     
    The Color Purple Digital release following previously released and new special features:
    • Conversations with the Ancestors: The Color Purple from Book to Screen
    • A Collaboration of Spirits: Casting and Acting The Color Purple
    • Cultivating a Classic: The Making of The Color Purple
    • The Color Purple: The Musical
    • Teaser #1
    • Teaser #2
    • Trailer
    • The Color Purple: A Bold New Take – featurette on the 2023 The Color Purple film

     
    BASICS
    PRODUCT                                                                                  ERP
    The Color Purple Ultra HD                                                          $33.99           
     
    The Color Purple
    Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish – Latin, Spanish - Castilian, Parisian French
    Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish – Latin, Spanish – Castilian, Parisian French
    Run Time: 153 minutes
    Rating: PG-13
    Physical Street Date: December 5
    Digital Street Date: December 5

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  • Let The Games Begin! Saw X Slices and Dices 4K and Blu-ray November 21

    Posted Tue Oct 17, 2023 at 08:07 AM PDT by
    Saw X Lionsgate Tobin Bell

    Tobin Bell returns as the notorious and iconic Jigsaw Killer in Lionsgate's Saw X skewering 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 21. Digital arrives just in time for Halloween on October 20.

    John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The most chilling installment of the SAW franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s most personal game. Set between the events of SAW I and II, this story finds a sick and desperate John traveling to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of obtaining a miracle cure for his cancer – only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, John returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through a series of ingenious and terrifying traps.

    Saw X - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
    Saw X - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
     

    Saw X - Blu-ray
    Saw X
     

    Saw X on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will include a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, Dolby Vision/HDR10 (4K release) and the following supplements:

    • :              :            :             Audio Commentary with Director-Editor Kevin Greutert, Cinematographer Nick Matthews, and Production Designer Anthony Stabley
    •                                        Reawakening Multipart Making-of Documentary:
    •                                         - I Want to Play a Game: Bleeding New Life into the Saga
    •                                         - This Time It’s Personal: Characters and Casting
    •                                         - Another Time, Another Place: Locations and Cinematography
    •                                         - There Will Be Blood: Production Design and Make-up
    •                                         - Leave Nothing to Chance: Post-Production
    •                                         - Live or Die: Release and Legacy
    •                                        Drawing Inspiration: Illustrated Scene Breakdowns with Director-Editor Kevin Greutert
    •                                        Make-Up Department Trap Tests
    •                                        Deleted Scenes
    •                                        Theatrical Trailer

    Pre-orders for Saw X on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are already here and here is press release:


     

    Now In Theaters
     
    On Premium Video on Demand and Premium Electronic Sell-Through 
    October 20 from Lionsgate®
     
    Available to Own on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital
    November 21 From Lionsgate®

     
    4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SRP: $42.99
    Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital SRP: $39.99
    DVD SRP: $29.96
    If you were too scared to see SAW X in theaters, you can now watch it at home! The best reviewed SAW film in franchise history (“Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes) is coming to Premium Video on Demand and Premium Electronic Sell-Through on October 20 from Lionsgate, just in time for Halloween. Critics called SAW X “one of the best films of the franchise” (Fangoria) and said it “gives the fans what they want” (The New York Times) with the “best traps of any of the films” (Indiewire), and on November 21, it’s available to own on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital, Blu-ray + DVD + Digital, and DVD. SAW X is now in theaters nationwide.
     
    The 4K transfer for SAW X features Jigsaw’s highly anticipated return in eye-exploding HDR10, along with a terror-inducing Dolby Atmos audio mix. Special features include a multipart “making of” documentary called Reawakening, over a dozen deleted scenes, and more, totaling over three hours of bonus material.  
     
    John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The most chilling installment of the SAW franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s most personal game. Set between the events of SAW I and II, this story finds a sick and desperate John traveling to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of obtaining a miracle cure for his cancer – only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, John returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through a series of ingenious and terrifying traps.
    4K ULTRA HD SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL FEATURES
    Aspect Ratio:                16x9 (1.85:1) Presentation
    Resolution:                   2160p Ultra High Definition, HDR10
    Audio:                           English Dolby Atmos
                                         English Descriptive Audio
                                         Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio
                                         French 5.1 Dolby Audio
    Subtitles:                      Spanish
                                         French
                                         English
    SDH:                            English
    Captions:                      None
    Disc Format:                 1BD100
    Region:                         N/A
    Special Features:           Audio Commentary with Director-Editor Kevin Greutert, Cinematographer Nick
                                           Matthews, and Production Designer Anthony Stabley
                                           Reawakening Multipart Making-of Documentary:
                                            - I Want to Play a Game: Bleeding New Life into the Saga

                                            - This Time It’s Personal: Characters and Casting
                                            - Another Time, Another Place: Locations and Cinematography
                                            - There Will Be Blood: Production Design and Make-up
                                            - Leave Nothing to Chance: Post-Production
                                            - Live or Die: Release and Legacy
                                           Drawing Inspiration: Illustrated Scene Breakdowns with Director-Editor Kevin Greutert
                                           Make-Up Department Trap Tests
                                           Deleted Scenes
                                           Theatrical Trailer

    BLU-RAY SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL FEATURES
    Aspect Ratio:                16x9 (1.85:1) Presentation
    Resolution:                   1080p 23.98 High Definition
    Audio:                           English Dolby Atmos
                                         English Descriptive Audio
                                         Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio
                                         French 5.1 Dolby Audio
    Subtitles:                      Spanish
                                         French
                                         English
    SDH:                            English
    Captions:                      None
    Disc Format:                 1BD50
    Region:                         A
    Special Features:           Audio Commentary with Director-Editor Kevin Greutert, Cinematographer Nick
                                           Matthews, and Production Designer Anthony Stabley
                                           Reawakening Multipart Making-of Documentary:
                                            - I Want to Play a Game: Bleeding New Life into the Saga

                                            - This Time It’s Personal: Characters and Casting
                                            - Another Time, Another Place: Locations and Cinematography
                                            - There Will Be Blood: Production Design and Make-up
                                            - Leave Nothing to Chance: Post-Production
                                            - Live or Die: Release and Legacy
                                           Drawing Inspiration: Illustrated Scene Breakdowns with Director-Editor Kevin Greutert
                                           Make-Up Department Trap Tests
                                           Deleted Scenes
                                           Theatrical Trailer

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  • Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Detonates 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray November 21st

    Posted Tue Oct 17, 2023 at 06:04 AM PDT by
    Oppenheimer Theatrical Trailer

    The other half of the iconic Barbenheimer summer theater phenomena finally comes home to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray November 21st. 

    We're building listings right now but here's the full press release for all the details - frustratingly it looks like Nolan is keeping to DTS-HD MA 5.1 instead of opting for a bigger more explosive audio format like Atmos or DTS:X 

    So far we haven't seen any retailer exclusives pop up yet, that traditional Best Buy SteelBook now is a big question mark given the limited sell through timeframe with their exit from disc movies. Oppen Heimer isn't up for pre-order yet but we imagine it will be soon. We also don't have Blu-ray cover art yet so for now we've only built out our 4K listing but rest assured for the 1080p people out there, a standard Blu-ray is coming too. 

    Oppenheimer - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    OVER THREE HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD

    • THE STORY OF OUR TIME: THE MAKING OF OPPENHEIMER*
      • NOW I AM BECOME DEATH - The cast, crew and producers join Christopher Nolan in sharing the personal stories that made them passionate about the project's ambitious design for bridging multiple genres.
      • THE LUMINARIES - OPPENHEIMER's all-star cast discusses how they synthesize the script's dramatic narrative with the real lives of historical figures to embody their complex characters.
      • THE MANHATTAN PROJECT - To visualize Oppenheimer's ability to see different dimensions and to recreate the historic Trinity test, filmmakers developed unique techniques to craft stunning effects without using CGI.
      • THE DEVIL OF DETAILS - A look at how production designer Ruth De Jong and team recreated the entire town of Los Alamos with period-accurate props, spectacular sets and painstaking attention to authenticity.
      • WALKING A MILE - Costume and makeup craftspeople populate OPPENHEIMER's immersive environments with iconic figures by utilizing thousands of pieces of clothing and cutting-edge prosthetic applications.
      • CAN YOU HEAR MUSIC? - Working closely with Christopher Nolan, Ludwig Göransson composes a deeply personal, historically expansive score ranging from the organic to the alien to accompany the visual landscape.
      • WE CAN PERFORM THIS MIRACLE - Christopher Nolan's closest collaborators demonstrate how his artistic vision creates camaraderie that drives his talented crew to continue breaking new ground in filmmaking.
    • TRAILERS
    • INNOVATIONS IN FILM: 65MM BLACK-AND-WHITE FILM IN OPPENHEIMER - FotoKem opens the door to its film labs, where new technologies are invented for using color and black & white 65mm film to visualize OPPENHEIMER's dual timelines while pushing the format further forward.
    • MEET THE PRESS Q&A PANEL: OPPENHEIMER - Chuck Todd moderates a conversation where Christopher Nolan, author Kai Bird, and physicists Dr. Kip Thorne, Dr. Thom Mason and Dr. Carlo Rovelli reflect on the fascinating science and doomsday concerns OPPENHEIMER illustrates onscreen.
    • TO END ALL WAR: OPPENHEIMER & THE ATOMIC BOMB - Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war forever, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and unleashed mass hysteria.

    Here's the full press release for all the gory technical details:


    ACCLAIMED FILMMAKER CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S $942 MILLION GLOBAL BLOCKBUSTER EVENT
    PREMIERES AT HOME

    GET EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE CAST AND FILMMAKERS
    WITH MORE THAN THREE HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES THAT TAKE YOU
    BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE MAKING OF THIS EPIC FILM

     

    “ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE CENTURY”
     CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
     
    YOURS TO OWN
    ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™ & DIGITAL NOVEMBER 21, 2023 

    Universal City, California, October 17, 2023 – From celebrated writer and director Christopher Nolan comes the must-see cinematic masterpiece about the man and the moment that changed the world forever. As it continues its dominant global box-office run, OPPENHEIMER will be available to own just in time for the holidays on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM, & Digital on November 21, 2023 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
     
    Delve deeper into the unparalleled filmmaking behind OPPENHEIMER with an extensive collection of special features, including the global debut of “The Story of Our Time: The Making of Oppenheimer.” This 70+ minute immersive piece showcases exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and extensive interviews with Nolan and his creative collaborators, offering unrestricted access inside the process, performances, effects, music and artistry responsible for this extraordinary film. Additional features include the NBC News companion documentary, “To End All War: Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb,” as well as a “Trinity Anniversary Panel Discussion” featuring a panel moderated by Emmy® -winning journalist Chuck Todd, with Christopher Nolan, Nobel® Prize winner Dr. Kip Throne; world-renowned physicist Dr. Carlo Rovelli; Dr. Thom Mason, director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory; and Kai Bird, the Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of American PrometheusThe Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, on which the film is based.
     
    Watch Nolan’s cinematic vision come alive on 4K Ultra HD with vibrant visuals, four-times-sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) and multi-channel audio that delivers an enveloping sound. Plus, the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs are uniquely designed to include mixed 2.20 and 1.78 aspect ratios that enables viewers to experience the shift in aspect ratio as viewed in select theatrical locations, for the ultimate in-home viewing.
     
    Written for the screen and directed by Christopher Nolan, OPPENHEIMER, thrusts audiences into the mind of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), whose landmark work as the director of the Manhattan Project’s Los Alamos Laboratory created the first atomic bomb. An unprecedented cinematic event, OPPENHEIMER features an all-star cast that includes Emily Blunt, Oscar® winner1 Matt Damon, Oscar® nominee2 Robert Downey Jr., Oscar® nominee3 Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, and Oscar® winners Casey Affleck4, Rami Malek5 and Kenneth Branagh6.
     
    The film was produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan. Nolan’s films, including OppenheimerTenetDunkirkInterstellar, Inception and The Dark Knight trilogy, have earned more than $6 billion at the global box office and have been awarded 11 Oscars® and 36 nominations, including two Best Picture nominations. 
     
    Nolan’s creative production team includes Director of Photography Hoyte van Hoytema, Production Designer Ruth De Jong, Editor Jennifer Lame, Costume Designer Ellen Mirojnick, Visual Effects Supervisor Andrew Jackson and Special Effects Supervisor Scott Fisher. The score is composed by Oscar® winner7 Ludwig Göransson.


    OVER THREE HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD

    • THE STORY OF OUR TIME: THE MAKING OF OPPENHEIMER*
      • NOW I AM BECOME DEATH - The cast, crew and producers join Christopher Nolan in sharing the personal stories that made them passionate about the project's ambitious design for bridging multiple genres.
      • THE LUMINARIES - OPPENHEIMER's all-star cast discusses how they synthesize the script's dramatic narrative with the real lives of historical figures to embody their complex characters.
      • THE MANHATTAN PROJECT - To visualize Oppenheimer's ability to see different dimensions and to recreate the historic Trinity test, filmmakers developed unique techniques to craft stunning effects without using CGI.
      • THE DEVIL OF DETAILS - A look at how production designer Ruth De Jong and team recreated the entire town of Los Alamos with period-accurate props, spectacular sets and painstaking attention to authenticity.
      • WALKING A MILE - Costume and makeup craftspeople populate OPPENHEIMER's immersive environments with iconic figures by utilizing thousands of pieces of clothing and cutting-edge prosthetic applications.
      • CAN YOU HEAR MUSIC? - Working closely with Christopher Nolan, Ludwig Göransson composes a deeply personal, historically expansive score ranging from the organic to the alien to accompany the visual landscape.
      • WE CAN PERFORM THIS MIRACLE - Christopher Nolan's closest collaborators demonstrate how his artistic vision creates camaraderie that drives his talented crew to continue breaking new ground in filmmaking.
    • TRAILERS
    • INNOVATIONS IN FILM: 65MM BLACK-AND-WHITE FILM IN OPPENHEIMER - FotoKem opens the door to its film labs, where new technologies are invented for using color and black & white 65mm film to visualize OPPENHEIMER's dual timelines while pushing the format further forward.
    • MEET THE PRESS Q&A PANEL: OPPENHEIMER - Chuck Todd moderates a conversation where Christopher Nolan, author Kai Bird, and physicists Dr. Kip Thorne, Dr. Thom Mason and Dr. Carlo Rovelli reflect on the fascinating science and doomsday concerns OPPENHEIMER illustrates onscreen.
    • TO END ALL WAR: OPPENHEIMER & THE ATOMIC BOMB - Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war forever, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and unleashed mass hysteria.

    *Also available on participating Digital platforms

    For more information on OPPENHEIMER, please visit:

    FILMMAKERS
    Written for the Screen and Directed By: Christopher Nolan
    Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck with Rami Malek and Kenneth Branagh
    Music By: Ludwig Göransson
    Costume Designer: Ellen Mirojnick
    Editor: Jennifer Lame ACE
    Production Designer: Ruth De Jong
    Director of Photography: Hoyte Van Hoytema  ASC, FSF, NSC
    Executive Producers: J. David Wargo, James Woods, Thomas Hayslip
    Produced By: Emma Thomas p.g.a, Charles Roven p.g.a, Christopher Nolan p.g.a
    Based on the Book: “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer” by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
     
    TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:
    Street Date: November 21, 2023 
    UPC Number: 191329253120 (US) / 191329253144 (CDN)
    Layers: BD 100
    Aspect Ratio: Mixed 2.20 and 1.78
    Rating: R for some sexuality, nudity and language
    Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish
    Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French Canadian (DTS Digital Surround 5.1), Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 5.1)
    Film Run Time: 3 hours
     
    TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAYTM:
    Street Date: November 21, 2023
    UPC Number: 191329253045 (US) / 191329253052 (CDN)
    Layers: BD 50
    Aspect Ratio: Mixed 2.20 and 1.78
    Rating: R for some sexuality, nudity and language
    Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish
    Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French Canadian (DTS Digital Surround 5.1), Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 5.1)
    Film Run Time: 3 hours

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  • Criterion Kicks Off 2024 with New 4K UHD and Blu-ray Upgrades and Debuts

    Posted Mon Oct 16, 2023 at 08:00 PM PDT by
    Trainspotting Danny Boyle

    Criterion's January titles include Chantal Akerman Masterpieces, 1968–1978 and Dee Rees' Mudbound on Blu-ray, Danny Boyle's Trainspotting, and John Sayles's Lone Star on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and 4K upgrades of Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy and Joel and Ethan Coen's Blood Simple.

    Up first on January 2 comes Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy making its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut.

    The Apu Trilogy - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

    The Apu Trilogy - The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    A breathtaking milestone that brought India into the golden age of international art-house film, Satyajit Ray’s The Apu Trilogy follows one indelible character, a free-spirited child in rural Bengal who matures into an adolescent urban student and, finally, a sensitive man of the world. Ray’s delicate masterworks—Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road), Aparajito (The Unvanquished), and Apur Sansar (The World of Apu)—based on two books by Bibhutibhusan Banerjee, were shot over the course of five years, and each stands on its own as a tender, visually radiant journey. These films—which have risen from the ashes in meticulously reconstructed restorations, after the original negatives were burned in a fire—are among the most achingly beautiful, richly humane movies ever made.

    4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

    • 4K digital restorations of all three films, undertaken in collaboration with the Academy Film Archive at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and L’Immagine Ritrovata, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks

    • Three 4K UHD discs of the films and three Blu-rays with the films and special features

    • Audio recordings from 1958 of director Satyajit Ray reading his essay “A Long Time on the Little Road” and in conversation with film historian Gideon Bachmann

    • Interviews with actors Soumitra Chatterjee, Shampa Srivastava, and Sharmila Tagore; camera assistant Soumendu Roy; and film writer Ujjal Chakraborty

    Making “The Apu Trilogy”: Satyajit Ray’s Epic Debut, a video essay by Ray biographer Andrew Robinson

    “The Apu Trilogy”: A Closer Look, a program featuring filmmaker, producer, and teacher Mamoun Hassan

    • Excerpts from the 2003 documentary The Song of the Little Road, featuring composer Ravi Shankar

    The Creative Person: “Satyajit Ray,” a 1967 documentary short by James Beveridge, featuring interviews with Ray, several of his actors, members of his creative team, and film critic Chidananda Das Gupta

    • Footage of Ray receiving an honorary Oscar in 1992

    • Programs on the restorations by filmmaker Kogonada

    • PLUS: Essays by critics Terrence Rafferty and Girish Shambu, as well as a selection of Ray’s storyboards for Pather Panchali

    Joel and Ethan Coen's Blood Simple will also lend on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 9.

    Blood Simple - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

    Blood Simple - The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Joel and Ethan Coen’s career-long darkly comic road trip through misfit America began with this razor-sharp, hard-boiled neonoir set somewhere in Texas, where a sleazy bar owner releases a torrent of violence with one murderous thought. Actor M. Emmet Walsh looms over the proceedings as a slippery private eye with a yellow suit, a cowboy hat, and no moral compass, and Frances McDormand’s cunning debut performance set her on the road to stardom. The tight scripting and inventive style that have marked the Coens’ work for decades are all here in their first film, in which cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld abandons black-and-white chiaroscuro for neon signs and jukebox colors that combine with Carter Burwell’s haunting score to lurid and thrilling effect. Blending elements from pulp fiction and low-budget horror flicks, Blood Simple reinvented the film noir for a new generation, marking the arrival of a filmmaking ensemble that would transform the American independent cinema scene.

    DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

    • Restored 4K digital transfer, approved by cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld and filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
    • One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
    • Conversation between Sonnenfeld and the Coens about the film’s look, featuring Telestrator video illustrations
    • Conversation between author Dave Eggers and the Coens about the film’s production, from inception to release
    • Interviews with composer Carter Burwell, sound editor Skip Lievsay, and actors Frances McDormand and M. Emmet Walsh
    • Trailers
    • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
    • PLUS: An essay by novelist and critic Nathaniel Rich

      Cover by Michael Boland

    John Sayles's Lone Star will arrive on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 16.

    Lone Star - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

    Lone Star - The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    A keen observer of America’s social fabric, writer-director John Sayles uncovers the haunted past buried beneath a small Texas border town in this sprawling neowestern mystery. When a skeleton is discovered in the desert, lawman Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper), son of a legendary local sheriff, begins an investigation that will have profound implications both for him personally and for all of Rio County, a place still reckoning with its history of racial violence. Sayles’s masterful film—novelistic in its intricacy and featuring a brilliant ensemble cast, including Joe Morton, Elizabeth Peña, and Kris Kristofferson—quietly subverts national mythmaking and lays bare the fault lines of life at the border.

    DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

    • New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director John Sayles and director of photography Stuart Dryburgh, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
    • New conversation between Sayles and filmmaker Gregory Nava
    • New interview with Dryburgh
    • Trailer
    • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
    • PLUS: An essay by scholar Domino Renee Perez

      New cover by Jacob Phillips

    The boxed set - Chantal Akerman Masterpieces, 1968–1978 - on Blu-ray on January 23.

    Chantal Akerman Masterpieces, 1968–1978 - The Criterion Collection 

    Chantal Akerman Masterpieces, 1968–1978 - The Criterion Collection 

    In the revolutionary first decade of her filmmaking career, Chantal Akerman devoted herself to nothing less than the total resculpting of cinematic time and space. Journeying between Europe and New York City, Akerman forged a highly personal style that fuses avant-garde influences with deeply human expressions of alienation, desire, and displacement—themes that she would explore in a series of increasingly ambitious shorts, documentaries, and features, including the towering Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles. With immersive rhythms that render the most minute details momentous, these landmarks of twentieth-century art continue to reveal new ways of experiencing cinema and framing reality.

    THREE-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

    • New 4K digital restoration of Les rendez-vous d’Anna and 2K digital restorations of Saute ma ville; L’enfant aimé, ou Je joue à être une femme mariée; La chambre; Hotel Monterey; Le 15/8; Je tu il elle; Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles; and News from Home, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks
    • Hanging Out Yonkers, an unfinished film from 1973 by Chantal Akerman
    • Film-school tests
    • New program on Akerman featuring critic B. Ruby Rich
    • New visual essay on Akerman featuring archival interviews with the director
    • Autour de “Jeanne Dielman,” a documentary made during the filming of Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, shot by actor Sami Frey and edited by Agnès Ravez and Akerman
    • Interviews with Akerman, cinematographer Babette Mangolte, actors Aurore Clément and Delphine Seyrig, and Akerman’s mother, Natalia
    • Appreciation by filmmaker Ira Sachs
    • PLUS: An essay and notes on the films by critic Beatrice Loayza

    On January 30, Dee Rees' Mudbound will be available on Blu-ray.

    Mudbound - The Criterion Collection
    Mudbound - The Criterion Collection
     

    In the Mississippi Delta of the 1940s, two farming families—one of white landholders, one of Black tenant farmers—are bound by the unforgiving soil they share as they struggle to survive amid the upheavals of World War II and the poisonous hatred of the Jim Crow South. Each family sends a young man off to battle; when they return home, scarred, and find a common bond, the community is ripped apart. Writer-director Dee Rees, with cowriter Virgil Williams, crafts a uniquely American tragedy, imbuing bitter historical realities with a timeless weight. Featuring bone-deep performances from her ensemble cast—including Carey Mulligan, Mary J. Blige, Jason Mitchell, Rob Morgan, Garrett Hedlund, Jason Clarke, and Jonathan Banks—and backed by Rachel Morrison’s darkly burnished cinematography, Mudbound is a searing humanist study of inheritance based upon Hillary Jordan’s novel.

    DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

    • New 2K digital master, supervised by director Dee Rees and director of photography Rachel Morrison, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
    • New audio commentary featuring Rees
    • New documentary featuring Rees, composer Tamar-kali, editor Mako Kamitsuna, and makeup artist Angie Wells
    • New documentary made on set, featuring members of the cast and crew
    • Interview with Morrison
    • New interview with production designer David J. Bomba
    • Trailer and teaser
    • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio
    • PLUS: An essay by critic Danielle Amir Jackson

      New cover by Prinston Nnanna

    And last but certainly not least, Danny Boyle's Trainspotting will hit Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on the same date.

    Trainspotting - The Criterion Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Trainspotting - The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    A jolt of adrenaline shot straight to the heart of 1990s British cinema, this darkly funny adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s novel was a major breakthrough for director Danny Boyle, producer Andrew Macdonald, and screenwriter John Hodge. With live-wire energy and stylistic verve, Trainspotting bounces across the life and times of Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor), a Scottish heroin addict who, along with his misfit mates, gets high, gets in trouble, gets clean, and gets high again, all in a bid to outrun the banality of modern existence. Kinetically cut to an iconic soundtrack of techno, rock, and Britpop, this indie phenomenon chooses life in all its ugly, beautiful, terrifying exhilaration.

    FILMMAKER-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

    • New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director Danny Boyle, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
    • One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
    • Alternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
    • Audio commentary featuring Boyle, producer Andrew Macdonald, screenwriter John Hodge, and actor Ewan McGregor
    • Nine deleted scenes with commentary from the filmmakers
    • Off the Rails: The Making of “Trainspotting,” a documentary featuring archival interviews with cast and crew and behind-the-scenes footage
    • Memories of “Trainspotting,” a documentary from 2008 featuring the filmmakers and actors McGregor, Kelly Macdonald, Ewen Bremner, and Robert Carlyle
    • Reflections from soundtrack artists Iggy Pop, Jarvis Cocker, Bobby Gillespie, Damon Albarn, Leftfield, Underworld, and more
    • Theatrical teaser and trailer
    • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
    • More!
    • PLUS: Essays by critic Graham Fuller and author Irvine Welsh, Welsh’s glossary of terms from the film and book, and glow-in-the-dark packaging

      New cover by Mark Blamire

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  • James Cameron's Mega-BlockBuster Titanic Debuts on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray December 5th

    Posted Mon Oct 16, 2023 at 10:20 AM PDT by
    Titanic James Cameron 4K UHD Blu-ray

    Near...far...wherever you are - you will soon be able to add James Cameron's Titanic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet to your 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray library. Pre-orders are available now for Paramount's 4K release and it will be in stores on December 5.

    There will also be a Limited-Edition Collector's Edition 4K UHD Set for the ultimate fan that includes a bunch of swag.

    James Cameron's "Titanic" is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic; the pride and joy of the White Star Line and, at the time, the largest moving object ever built. She was the most luxurious liner of her era -- the "ship of dreams" -- which ultimately carried over 1,500 people to their death in the ice cold waters of the North Atlantic in the early hours of April 15, 1912. 

    The beloved, worldwide phenomenon won 11 Academy Awards®*, including Best Picture, and continues to attract new fans 25 years after it was originally released.  Now, viewers can experience all of the drama and spectacle in stunning 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision® and a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack** for the finest visual and audio presentation at home.

    Titanic - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
    Titanic - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
     

    Titanic - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will have a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and the following supplements:

    Blu-ray Bonus Disc:

    • TITANIC: Stories From the Heart—NEW!
      Director James Cameron, producer Jon Landau, and star Kate Winslet share memories and favorite moments and recount the challenges of making the greatest love story in cinema history. Go back in time with film clips, photos and behind-the-scenes moments.
    • TITANIC: 25 Years Later with James Cameron
      James Cameron explores the enduring myths and mysteries of the shipwreck, and mounts tests to see whether Jack could have fit on that raft and survived.
    • Behind-the Scenes presentation hosted by Jon Landau—NEW!
      Jon Landau introduces a series of behind-the-scenes segments showcasing the making of TITANIC.
    • Trailer Presentation hosted by Jon Landau—NEW! '
      Jon Landau shares an inside glimpse into the marketing of TITANIC with a story of how a 4-minute trailer overseen by the filmmakers was delivered to theatres, instead of the original "action" trailer.
    • Fan Poster Art—NEW!
    • Reflections on TITANIC (4 parts)
    • Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by James Cameron
    • Additional Behind-the-Scenes
    • Deep-Dive Presentation narrated by James Cameron
    • $200,000,001: A Ship’s Odyssey (The TITANIC Crew Video)
    • Videomatics
    • Visual Effects
    • Music Video “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
    • Still Galleries

    4K Ultra HD Disc

    • Director Commentary by James Cameron
    • Cast and Crew Commentary
    • Historical Commentary by Don Lynch and Ken Marschall

    There will also be a Limited-Edition Collector's Edition Box Set that contains the above plus:

    Titanic - Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

     Titanic 4K LE

    • A hardcover coffee table book detailing the making of the film’s most iconic scenes
    • A detailed schematic inspired by the actual ship blueprint, highlighting locations of key scenes 
    • Movie prop reproductions of a boarding pass, launch viewing ticket, ship menus, and notes from Jack to Rose and Rose to Cal
    •  Sheet music for the multi-award-winning hit “My Heart Will Go On”

    Pre-orders for Titanic - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray are available now, Pre-orders for the the Limited Edition set should be up soon. So far, we haven't seen any retailer-exclusive titles crop up yet, but we'll keep an eye out for those. 

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  • Sony Gives Rob Reiner's Stand By Me "Two for Flinching" with a Limited Edition 4K UHD SteelBook December 5

    Posted Mon Oct 16, 2023 at 07:17 AM PDT by

    Rob Reiner's classic coming-of-age drama based on Stephen King's novella "The Body" will be receiving a limited edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook this winter.

    Sony is preparing Stand By Me for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray limited edition SteelBook on December 5. The 1986 classic stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Kiefer Sutherland.

    In a small woodsy Oregon town, a group of friends -- sensitive Gordie (Wil Wheaton), tough guy Chris (River Phoenix), flamboyant Teddy (Corey Feldman), and scaredy-cat Vern (Jerry O’Connell) -- are in search of a missing teenager’s body. Wanting to be heroes in each other’s and their hometown’s eyes, they set out on an unforgettable two-day trek that turns into an odyssey of self-discovery. They sneak smokes, tell tall tales, cuss ‘cause it’s cool and band together when the going gets tough. When they encounter the town’s knife-wielding hoods who are also after the body, the boys discover a strength they never knew they had. Stand By Me is a rare and special film about friendship and the indelible experiences of growing up. Filled with humor and suspense, Stand By Me is based on the novella ‘The Body’ by Stephen King.

    Stand By Me - Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook

    The 4K UHD Blu-ray + Blu-ray SteelBook release will have Dolby Vision HDR and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include:

    DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS

    4K ULTRA HD DISC

    • Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision.
    • Dolby Atmos + DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Mono audio options.
    • Special Features:
      • Deleted and Alternate Scenes (presented in HD)

    BLU-RAY DISC

    • Feature presented in High Definition
    • 5.1 audio.
    • Special Features:
      • Picture-in-Picture Commentary with Director Rob Reiner and Actors Wil Wheaton & Corey Feldman
      • “Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand By Me”
      • Audio Commentary with Director Rob Reiner
      • Music Video

    THE COMING-OF-AGE CLASSIC
    RETURNS ON 4K ULTRA HD™!

    LIMITED EDITION 4K ULTRA HD™ STEELBOOK
    AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5
    TH
    SYNOPSIS
    In a small woodsy Oregon town, a group of friends - sensitive Gordie (Wil Wheaton), tough guy Chris (River Phoenix), flamboyant Teddy (Corey Feldman), and scaredy-cat Vern (Jerry O'Connell) - are in search of a missing teenager's body. Wanting to be heroes in each other's and their hometown's eyes, they set out on an unforgettable two-day trek that turns into an odyssey of self-discovery. They sneak smokes, tell tall tales, cuss 'cause it's cool and band together when the going gets tough. When they encounter the town's knife-wielding hoods who are also after the body, the boys discover a strength they never knew they had. STAND BY ME is a rare and special film about friendship and the indelible experiences of growing up. Filled with humor and suspense, STAND BY ME is based on the novella 'The Body' by Stephen King.
     
    DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
    4K ULTRA HD DISC
    • Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision.
    • Dolby Atmos + DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Mono audio options.
    • Special Features:
      • Deleted and Alternate Scenes (presented in HD)
     
    BLU-RAY DISC
    • Feature presented in High Definition
    • 5.1 audio.
    • Special Features:
      • Picture-in-Picture Commentary with Director Rob Reiner and Actors Wil Wheaton & Corey Feldman
      • “Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand By Me”
      • Audio Commentary with Director Rob Reiner
      • Music Video
     
    CAST AND CREW
    Directed By: Rob Reiner
    Produced by: Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon, Andrew Scheinman
    Screenplay By: Raynold Gideon & Bruce A. Evans
    Based on the Novella “The Body” by Stephen King
    Cast: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, Kiefer Sutherland
    SPECS
    Run Time: Approx. 88 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 5.1 DTS-HD MA, English Mono DTS-HD MA, French (PAR), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital

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  • COWABUNGA! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 4K UHD and Blu-ray Arriving December 12

    Posted Tue Oct 10, 2023 at 10:03 AM PDT by
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Announcement

    Just in time for the holiday season, Paramount's acclaimed animated feature Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem featuring the voices of Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, and many more is coming out of the sewers and onto 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on December 12. Best Buy will also have a 4K exclusive SteelBook.

    After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - Blu-ray 

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - 4K Ultra HD SteelBook
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook)
     

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - Walmart Exclusive 4K Ultra HD SteelBook 

    Both Blu-ray packages will include Dolby Atmos soundtracks and supplements will include:


    • TEENage Mutant Ninja Turtles— For the first time the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are voiced by actual teenagers! Hear how each Turtle was cast and how having all four boys record together helped create the authentic camaraderie seen on screen. 
    • The Mutant Uprising— Get to know the Turtles’ mutant antagonists, led by the wild and original character Superfly, voiced by Ice Cube.
    • New York, New York: The Visual World of MUTANT MAYHEM— Take a deep dive into the breakthrough visual style of the film’s characters and environments and how they evolved over time.  
    • Learn to Draw Leo—Try your hand at drawing the Turtle leader with this fun tutorial!

    Pre-order your copy of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem on Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray today and here is the full press release:


    TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM
    arrives on 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on December 12

    Shell-ebrate the holidays with the wildly entertaining and action-packed hit TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM, arriving on 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD just in time for gift-giving on December 12, 2023 from Paramount Home Entertainment!

    Certified Fresh with a 96% critic score* on Rotten Tomatoes® and acclaimed by both audiences and critics alike, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM delivers a fresh and fun-filled adventure that the whole family can enjoy together.  

    The 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray™ releases include over 40 minutes of bonus content so fans can delve deeper into the making of the hilarious and original movie.  Join the young new voice cast as they explore the "teen" in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then go behind-the-scenes with the all-star voice cast, including Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, and many more! Explore the film’s unique animation style, plus learn to draw the leader of the Ninja Turtles, Leonardo.  Bonus content is detailed below:

    • TEENage Mutant Ninja Turtles— For the first time the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are voiced by actual teenagers! Hear how each Turtle was cast and how having all four boys record together helped create the authentic camaraderie seen on screen. 

    • The Mutant Uprising— Get to know the Turtles’ mutant antagonists, led by the wild and original character Superfly, voiced by Ice Cube.

    • New York, New York: The Visual World of MUTANT MAYHEM— Take a deep dive into the breakthrough visual style of the film’s characters and environments and how they evolved over time.  

    • Learn to Draw Leo—Try your hand at drawing the Turtle leader with this fun tutorial!

    Synopsis
    After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.

    TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM is rated PG for sequences of violence and action, language and impolite material.

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  • Indiana Jones Cracks A Whip for Dial of Destiny on 4K UHD and Blu-ray December 5th

    Posted Tue Oct 10, 2023 at 07:35 AM PDT by
    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Harrison Ford

    After a long early run on streaming retailers, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny rides off for fortune and glory on 4K UHD and Blu-ray 

    While we diligently get our listings built and hunt down those pre-order links, I wanted to get this news out ASAP for the fans looking to complete their collection of Harrison Ford's famous swashbuckling archeologist. While I lament Disney only using BD-66 discs, UPDAT - we have confirmed that the 4K will be rocking BD-100 discs now -I am excited to see Atmos audio in the mix but also a John Williams Score-Only Atmos track as well! We haven't heard the final HDR grade, but have made inquiries to that point. Once our listings are built we'll update this article and hopefully have some pre-order links ready for you too.

    Here's the full press release:

    ON DECEMBER 5, THE FINAL ADVENTURE COMES HOME!
    INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY ARRIVES ON 4K,
    BLU-RAY & DVD WITH OVER 2 HOURS OF EXTRA CONTENT!



    Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny
    Comes To Physical Media December 5 with bonus features
    including an exclusive new score-only version of the movie!

    Also Available: Exclusive Best Buy SteelBook® Design
    and a Walmart Exclusive Including Enamel Pin

    BURBANK, CA (October 10, 2023) – From Academy Award®–nominated writer-director James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line) comes the final chapter in the saga of one of cinema’s greatest heroes. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny sees Harrison Ford reprise his iconic role as the whip-smart archaeologist one last time for a “rip-roaring adventure” (Maureen Lenker, Entertainment Weekly) full of “exciting action, wonderful banter and fantastic twists and turns” (Germain Lussier, io9).

    The 4K and Blu-ray are loaded with incredible bonus content including five chapters that chart the making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Join the cast and crew on an epic, globe-trotting adventure that showcases new characters, stunts, music, locations, production design and visual effects whilst also bidding a fond farewell to one of cinema’s greatest heroes. Fans of Academy Award®-winner John Williams will be delighted to learn that there is a new, exclusive “score-only” version of the movie allowing viewers to listen to the composer’s iconic music on an isolated track as they watch the film.

    Additionally, collectors can find a limited-edition SteelBook® design only at Best Buy.


    Walmart will also offer an exclusive 4K Ultra HD edition with custom artwork and a limited-edition enamel pin.


    Film Synopsis
    Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist for this highly anticipated final installment of the iconic franchise-- a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring cinematic adventure. Starring alongside Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”), Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish), John Rhys-Davies (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Shaunette Renée Wilson (Black Panther), Thomas Kretschmann (Das Boot), Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Boyd Holbrook (Logan), Olivier Richters (Black Widow), Mads Mikkelsen (Doctor Strange) and newcomer Ethann Isidore. Directed by James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line) and written by Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth and David Koepp and James Mangold, based on characters created by George Lucas and Philip Kaufman, the film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers. John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, has returned once again to compose the score.

    Bonus Features
    The Making of Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny
    • Chapter 1 – Prologue – Harrison Ford leaps back into action as Indiana Jones! Journey to 1944 as this featurette reveals the filmmakers, characters, stunts, locations, and incredible visual effects that make up the thrilling opening of Dial of Destiny!
    • Chapter 2 – New York – Blast off to adventure as James Mangold showcases the re-creation of 1969 Manhattan for the Moon Parade chase. This featurette spotlights Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) as John Williams conducts his beautiful new theme for this compelling character.
    • Chapter 3 – Morocco – The man in the hat is back! Explore Morocco as this featurette breaks down the white-knuckle stunts of the medina tuk-tuk chase and hotel brawl. Meet Teddy (Ethann Isidore), Indy’s precocious new ally in the hunt for the dial!
    • Chapter 4 – Sicily – Meet Renaldo (Antonio Banderas) as he guides our heroes on a perilous underwater treasure hunt! Catch up with Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge on location in Sicily and explore the caverns, traps, and bugs surrounding Archimedes’ tomb!
    • Chapter 5 – Finale – This featurette breaks down the thrilling climax to the Indiana Jones series. Cast and filmmakers James Mangold, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, John Williams, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford bid farewell to one of the greatest heroes of all time.

    Score Only Version of the Movie
    Listen to John Williams’ iconic music on an isolated track as you watch the film.

    *bonus features vary by product and retailer

    Cast
    Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones
    Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Helena Shaw
    Antonio Banderas as Renaldo
    John Rhys-Davies as Sallah
    Shaunette Renée Wilson as Mason
    Thomas Kretschmann as Colonel Weber
    Toby Jones as Basil Shaw
    Boyd Holbrook as Klaber
    Olivier Richters as Hauke
    Ethann Isidore as Teddy Kumar
    Mads Mikkelsen as Dr. Jürgen Voller

    Directed by
    James Mangold

    Written by
    Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth and David Koepp and James Mangold

    Produced by
    Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Simon Emanuel

    Executive Produced by
    Steven Spielberg, George Lucas

    Music by
    John Williams

    Product Specifications
    Street Date
    Physical: December 5, 2023

    Product SKUs
    Physical:
    National: 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD

    Retail Exclusives:  
    Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook® (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code)
    Walmart Exclusive w/ Enamel Pin (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code)

    Feature Run Time
    Approx. 154 minutes
     
    Rating
    U.S. Rated PG-13

    Aspect Ratio
    Digital: 2.39:1
    Physical: 2.39:1

    Disc Size
    4K UHD: 100GB
    Blu-ray: 50GB
    DVD: 8.5GB

    U.S. Audio
    4K Ultra HD: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 5.1 Dolby Digital
    Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital
    DVD: English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio

    U.S. Audio (for the score-only version of the movie)
    4K Ultra HD: 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos
    Blu-ray: 7.1 Dolby Digital
    DVD: N/A

    U.S. Subtitles
    4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French
    Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French
    DVD: English SDH, Spanish, French

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  • Greta Gerwig's Worldwide Blockbuster Barbie Dressed Up Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray and 4K UHD

    Posted Tue Oct 3, 2023 at 10:48 AM PDT by
    Barbie Greta Gerwig Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling

    Warner Brothers' highest-grossing film EVER Barbie directed and co-written by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling will debut on home video on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 17.

    EXTRA will also launch a Barbie theme-week beginning on October 16.

    To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.

    Barbie - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Barbie - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Barbie - Blu-ray 

    Barbie 

    Both Blu-ray packages will include Dolby Atmos soundtracks and supplements will include: 

    • Welcome to Barbie Land – featurette
    • Becoming Barbie – featurette
    • Playing Dress-Up – featurette
    • Musical Make-Believe – featurette
    • All-Star Barbie Party – featurette
    • It’s A Weird World – featurette

    Pre-order Barbie on Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray today and here is the full press release:


     

    The Highest Grossing Film of 2023 Worldwide

     

    BARBIE

    Take her home on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 17

     The number one global release in Warner Bros. Pictures history from writer/director Greta Gerwig with more than $1.43 billion worldwide arrives to buy on DVD formats.

     EXTRA to feature a week-long “Barbie” theme week beginning on 10/16

     Available to buy from major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy.

     

     

    Burbank, CA, October 3, 2023 – “Barbie,” the box office smash hit and global phenomenon, arrives for purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 17. From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”), “Barbie,” stars Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken. Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “The Squid and the Whale”), based on Barbie by Mattel. 

     

    Barbie” has taken the box office by storm, earning more than $1.43 billion worldwide to become the highest grossing film in Warner Bros.’ 100-year history; the highest grossing film ever from a female filmmaker at the domestic box office; and is the largest worldwide film release of 2023.

     

    “Barbie” is also available for Digital ownership at home on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, and more.

    Barbie” also stars America Ferrera (“End of Watch,” the “How to Train Your Dragon” films), Kate McKinnon (“Bombshell,” “Yesterday”), Issa Rae (“The Photograph,” “Insecure”), Rhea Perlman (“I’ll See You in My Dreams,” “Matilda”), and Will Ferrell (the “Anchorman” films, “Talladega Nights”).  The film also stars Michael Cera (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “Juno”), Ariana Greenblatt (“Avengers: Infinity War,” “65”), Ana Cruz Kayne (“Little Women”), Emma Mackey (“Emily,” “Sex Education”), Hari Nef (“Assassination Nation,” “Transparent”), Alexandra Shipp (the “X-Men” films), Kingsley Ben-Adir (“One Night in Miami,” “Peaky Blinders”), Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), Scott Evans (“Grace and Frankie”), Jamie Demetriou (“Cruella”), Connor Swindells (“Sex Education,” “Emma.”), Sharon Rooney (“Dumbo,” “Jerk”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton,” “Derry Girls”), Ritu Arya (“The Umbrella Academy”), Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Dua Lipa and Oscar-winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”).

    The film’s producers are Oscar nominees David Heyman (“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,” “Marriage Story,” “Gravity”), Robbie (“Birds of Prey,” “Promising Young Woman,” “I, Tonya”), Tom Ackerley (“Promising Young Woman,” “I, Tonya”) and Robbie Brenner (“Dallas Buyers Club”), with Gerwig, Baumbach, Ynon Kreiz, Richard Dickson, Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams serving as executive producers.

     

    Synopsis:

    To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place.  Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.

     

     

    4K UHD, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS

    “Barbie” 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:  

     

    • Welcome to Barbie Land – featurette
    • Becoming Barbie – featurette
    • Playing Dress-Up – featurette
    • Musical Make-Believe – featurette
    • All-Star Barbie Party – featurette
    • It’s A Weird World – featurette

     

    BASICS

     

    4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: October 17, 2023

     

    Running Time: 114 minutes

    Rating: PG-13 for suggestive references and brief language

     

    4K UHD: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL

    Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL

    DVD: DLBY/DGTL

     

    PRODUCT                                                                                        ERP

    4K UHD + Digital                                                                              $29.99

    Blu-ray + Digital                                                                                 $24.99

    DVD                                                                                                   $19.99

     

    THE CREDITS

     

    About “Barbie”

    From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken, alongside America Ferrera (“End of Watch,” the “How to Train Your Dragon” films), Kate McKinnon (“Bombshell,” “Yesterday”), Issa Rae (“The Photograph,” “Insecure”), Rhea Perlman (“I’ll See You in My Dreams,” “Matilda”), and Will Ferrell (the “Anchorman” films, “Talladega Nights”).  The film also stars Michael Cera (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “Juno”), Ariana Greenblatt (“Avengers: Infinity War,” “65”), Ana Cruz Kayne (“Little Women”), Emma Mackey (“Emily,” “Sex Education”), Hari Nef (“Assassination Nation,” “Transparent”), Alexandra Shipp (the “X-Men” films), Kingsley Ben-Adir (“One Night in Miami,” “Peaky Blinders”), Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), Scott Evans (“Grace and Frankie”), Jamie Demetriou (“Cruella”), Connor Swindells (“Sex Education,” “Emma.”), Sharon Rooney (“Dumbo,” “Jerk”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton,” “Derry Girls”), Ritu Arya (“The Umbrella Academy”), Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Dua Lipa and Oscar-winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”).

     

    Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “The Squid and the Whale”), based on Barbie by Mattel.  The film’s producers are Oscar nominees David Heyman (“Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,” “Marriage Story,” “Gravity”), Robbie (“Birds of Prey,” “Promising Young Woman,” “I, Tonya”), Tom Ackerley (“Promising Young Woman,” “I, Tonya”) and Robbie Brenner (“Dallas Buyers Club”), with Gerwig, Baumbach, Ynon Kreiz, Richard Dickson, Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams serving as executive producers.

     

    Gerwig’s creative team behind the camera included Oscar-nominated director of photography Rodrigo Prieto (“The Irishman,” “Silence,” “Brokeback Mountain”), Oscar-nominated production designer Sarah Greenwood (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Anna Karenina”), Oscar-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran (“Little Women,” “Anna Karenina”), editor Nick Houy (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”), visual effects supervisor Glen Pratt (“Paddington 2,” “Beauty and the Beast”) and music supervisor George Drakoulias (“White Noise,” “Marriage Story”), with a score by Oscar winners Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt (“A Star Is Born”), who also contributed to numerous songs on the film’s soundtrack.  The soundtrack includes an impressive roster of today’s hottest music artists, including Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice with Aqua, Charli XCX, KAROL G feat. Aldo Ranks, Tame Impala, Dominic Fike, HAIM, The Kid LAROI, Khalid, PinkPantheress, GAYLE, Ava Max, FIFTY FIFTY and more.

     

    Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a Heyday Films Production, a LuckyChap Entertainment Production, an NB/GG Pictures Production, a Mattel Production, “Barbie.”  The film is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

     

     

    About Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales

     

    Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales (WBDCS) is one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming, bringing award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions across North America. Licensing content from Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network, TBS, and more, WBDCS brings fans of Warner Bros. Discovery’s content even more ways to watch when and how they want across streaming, video-on-demand, cable, satellite and broadcast networks, local television stations, airlines and through digital purchases and physical media sales. 

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  • Say Your Prayers... The Nun II Arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray November 14

    Posted Thu Sep 28, 2023 at 04:22 PM PDT by
    The Nun II

    Warner Brothers' horror sequel in "The Conjuring" universe will scare the devil out of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray discs for November 14. Digital will be available on October 3.

    Read our theatrical review here.

    1956 – France. A priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun.

    The Nun II - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
    The Nun II - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
     

    The Nun II - Blu-ray
    The Nun II
     

    Both Blu-ray packages will include Dolby Atmos soundtracks and supplements will include: 

    • Demons in Paradise – featurette (5:35)
    • Handcrafter Nightmares – featurette (7:28)

    Pre-orders for The Nun II on Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray are live and here is the full press release:


     

    “A gripping and tense, unholy trinity of terror”

    Forbes / Simon Thompson

     

     

    The Nun II

     

    Sequel to the 2018 supernatural horror film arrives for

    Premium Digital Ownership on October 3

     

    4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on November 14

     

     

    Burbank, CA, September 28, 2023 – Prepare for the next terrifying chapter in “The Conjuring” universe, when “The Nun II” from New Line Cinema arrives for purchase Digitally at home on October 3. The film is directed by Michael Chaves (“The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”) and stars Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet, and Bonnie Aarons, returning in their roles from the first film.  The film will also be available to purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on November 14.

    • On October 3, “The Nun II” will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $24.99 and for 48-hour rental via PVOD for $19.99 SRP on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, and more.

     

    • On November 14, The Nun II” will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. The Nun II” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

    Along with Farmiga, Bloquet and Aarons, “The Nun II” also stars Storm Reid and Anna Popplewell, surrounded by an ensemble cast of international talent.

    The Nun II” is produced by Peter Safran and James Wan, with Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Victoria Palmeri, Gary Dauberman, Michael Clear, Judson Scott and Michael Polaire serving as executive producers.

    The screenplay is by Ian Golding & Richard Naing and Akela Cooper from a story by Cooper, based on characters by James Wan & Gary Dauberman.

     

     

    Synopsis:

    1956 – France.  A priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun.

     

    DIGITAL, 4K AND BLU-RAY ELEMENTS

    The Nun II” Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:  

    • Demons in Paradise – featurette (5:35)
    • Handcrafter Nightmares – featurette (7:28)

     

    BASICS

     

    Premium Digital Ownership: October 3, 2023

    PVOD: October 3, 2023

    4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: November 14, 2023

     

    4K Languages: Parisian French, English, Latin Spanish

    4K Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French 

    BD Languages: Parisian French, English, Latin Spanish

    BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French

    DVD Languages: Parisian French, English, Latin Spanish

    DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French

     

    Running Time: 110 minutes

    Rating: R for action/violence, some bloody images, language and brief suggestive material

     

     

    DVD: DLBY/DGTL

    Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD

    4K UHD: ATMOS TrueHD

     

    PRODUCT                                                                                        ERP

    4K UHD + Digital                                                                              $29.99

    Blu-ray + Digital                                                                                 $24.99

    DVD                                                                                                   $19.99

     

    THE CREDITS

     

    New Line Cinema brings you the horror thriller “The Nun II,” the next chapter in the story of “The Nun,” the highest grossing entry in the juggernaut $2 billion “The Conjuring” Universe.

    1956 – France. A priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun.

    Taissa Farmiga (“The Nun,” “The Gilded Age”) returns as Sister Irene, joined by Jonas Bloquet (“Tirailleurs,” “The Nun”), Storm Reid (“The Last of Us,” “The Suicide Squad”), Anna Popplewell (“Fairytale,” “The Chronicles of Narnia” trilogy) and Bonnie Aarons (reprising her role from “The Nun”), surrounded by an ensemble cast of international talent.

    Michael Chaves (“The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It”) directs, from a screenplay by Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing (“Eli,” “The Autopsy of Jane Doe”) and Akela Cooper (“M3GAN,” “Malignant”), with a story by Cooper, based on characters created by James Wan & Gary Dauberman.

    The Safran Company’s Peter Safran and Atomic Monster’s James Wan produce, continuing their collaboration as filmmakers on all of the previous “Conjuring” films. “The Nun II” is executive produced by Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Victoria Palmeri, Gary Dauberman, Michael Clear, Judson Scott and Michael Polaire.

    Joining Chaves behind the camera are director of photography Tristan Nyby (“The Dark and the Wicked”), production designer Stéphane Cressend (“Les Vedettes,” “The French Dispatch”), editor Gregory Plotkin (2022’s “Scream,” “Get Out”), visual effects producer Sophie A. Leclerc (“Finch,” “Lucy”) and costume designer Agnès Béziers (“Oxygen,” “The Breitner Commando”), with composer Marco Beltrami (2022’s “Scream,” ”Venom: Let There Be Carnage”) providing the score.

    The Conjuring” Universe is the highest grossing horror franchise in history with $2+ billion worldwide. Globally, four of “The Conjuring” Universe titles have earned more than $300 million worldwide each (“The Nun,” $366 million; “The Conjuring 2,” $322 million; “The Conjuring,” $320 million; “Annabelle: Creation,” $307 million), and all seven have each grossed more than $200 million. “The Nun” is the top-earning film in the franchise, with more than $366 million worldwide.

    New Line Cinema presents an Atomic Monster / Safran Company production, “The Nun II,” distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.ment programming.

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  • Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season Two Boldly Beaming to 4K UHD & Blu-Ray Dec. 5th

    Posted Tue Sep 19, 2023 at 09:32 AM PDT by
    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season Two - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Announcement

    Boldly Beaming To Blu-ray and 4K, Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season Two Arrives In Time For The Holidays! 

    Between Star Trek: Picard Season Three and these last two seasons of Strange New Worlds, the galaxy of Trek finally feels like it's in good hands, staying true to what made the various films and series great, but also boldly going in new directions. Including a damned entertaining song-and-dance episode! Now you can plan on adding this latest season to your 4K or Blu-ray shelf ahead of the holidays. Arriving on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with standard edition releases as well as nifty SteelBooks:

    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season Two
    4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season Two
    4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook 

    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season Two
    Blu-ray 

    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season Two
    Blu-ray SteelBook 

     

    I know SteelBooks aren't everyone's bag, but I dig the alternate magnetic character cover cards so if you don't like Captain Pike's square-jawed mug you can swap him out for the more attractive Rebecca Romijn. But then the extra cool feature for both SteelBook sets is the "Subspace Rhapsody" poster! I'm genuinely over the moon they've really leaned into how fun that episode was. Sure it was a bit of high-camp for the series, but after so many years of Trek being taken so deathly seriously with massive convoluted conspiracy theory poppycock plots, I'll take that episode over Discovery any day. 

    Here's what's coming in the set:

    Prepare to explore Strange New Worlds with more than 2 hours of special features, including featurettes that take you behind the scenes of this remarkable series. Plus, get even more Strange New Worlds with deleted, extended, and alternate scenes, including an alternate take of the Klingon song from “Subspace Rhapsody.”

    • Producing Props
    • The Costumes Closet
    • The Gorn
    • Singing in Space
    • Exploring New Worlds
    • Deleted, Extended, and Alternate Scenes (Exclusive)

    U.S. Rating:                   NR
    Canada Rating:             PG
    4K UHD Format:          4K Ultra HD in Dolby Vision with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and French 5.1 Dolby Digital. Includes English SDH and French Subtitles
    Blu-ray™ Format:        1080p HD with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and French 5.1 Dolby Digital. Includes English SDH and French Subtitles

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  • PRE-ORDER ALERT: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai on 4K UHD and 4K UHD SteelBook Coming to the UK 10/23

    Posted Thu Sep 14, 2023 at 09:12 AM PDT by
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    On October 23, Jim Jarmusch's Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai starring Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker in his Cannes Best Actor winning role will be getting a 4K release (4K restoration) in the UK from STUDIOCANAL. A 4K SteelBook will be available at Zavvi. 

    Pre-orders are now available.

    Forest Whitaker (Ghost Dog) lives above the world, alongside a flock of birds, in a homemade shack on the roof of an abandoned building. Guided by the words of an ancient samurai text, Ghost Dog is a professional killer able to dissolve into the night and move through the city unnoticed. When Ghost Dog’s code is dangerously betrayed by the dysfunctional mafia family that occasionally employs him, he reacts strictly in accordance with the Way of the Samurai.

    Featuring moody cinematography by the great Robby Müller (Paris, Texas), a sublime score by the Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, and a host of colourful character actors (including a memorably stone-faced Henry Silva), GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI plays like a pop-culture-sampling cinematic mixtape built around a one-of-a-kind tragic hero. Described by Time Out as “very funny, insightful and highly original”, the film was nominated for the Palme d’Or at Cannes, and remains one of Jarmusch’s best-loved films.

    Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (UK Import) 

    Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (UK Import) 

    Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook

    Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (UK Import) (Zavvi SteelBook) 

    Specs have yet to be revealed, but the releases will include: 

    • Ghost Dog - The Odyssey: A Journey into the Life of a Samurai
    • Deleted Scenes
    • Trailer
    • Original Trailer

    Pre-orders for Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai 4K UHD and 4K UHD SteelBook (UK imports) are ready to rock and here is the full press release:


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    NEW 4K UHD RESTORATION OF JIM JARMUSCH’S CULT CLASSIC

    GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI

     

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    4K UHD, STEELBOOK, BLU-RAY, DVD & DIGITAL OUT 23RD OCTOBER

     

    DOWNLOAD PACKSHOTS/STILLS HERE AND PRE-ORDER HERE

     

    STARRING FOREST WHITAKER, HENRY SILVA AND CLIFF GORMAN

     

    Jim Jarmusch’s 90s classic GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI, gloriously restored in 4K and making its UHD debut, is a superbly sharp, unique thriller featuring a magnificent lead performance from Forest Whitaker (Bird) in an iconoclastic mix of hip-hop, gangster movie and martial arts, with influences from Kurosawa, Suzuki and Melville.

     

    Forest Whitaker (Ghost Dog) lives above the world, alongside a flock of birds, in a homemade shack on the roof of an abandoned building. Guided by the words of an ancient samurai text, Ghost Dog is a professional killer able to dissolve into the night and move through the city unnoticed. When Ghost Dog’s code is dangerously betrayed by the dysfunctional mafia family that occasionally employs him, he reacts strictly in accordance with the Way of the Samurai.

     

    Featuring moody cinematography by the great Robby Müller (Paris, Texas), a sublime score by the Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, and a host of colourful character actors (including a memorably stone-faced Henry Silva), GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI plays like a pop-culture-sampling cinematic mixtape built around a one-of-a-kind tragic hero. Described by Time Out as “very funny, insightful and highly original”, the film was nominated for the Palme d’Or at Cannes, and remains one of Jarmusch’s best-loved films.

     

    Forest Whitaker won the Best Actor Oscar and Best Actor BAFTA for The Last King of Scotland and won the Best Actor award at Cannes for Bird. Jarmusch won awards at Cannes for his debut Stranger Than Paradise and for 2005’s Broken Flowers and won the Audience Award for Only Lovers Left Alive at SXSW festival. Jim Jarmusch wrote the role of Ghost Dog specifically for Whitaker and it remains one of his most memorable roles.

     

    GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI is available to buy on 4K UHD, Limited Edition UHD Steelbook, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital from 23rd October 2023, and available to pre-order HERE.

     

    INCLUDED WITH GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI:

    • Ghost Dog - The Odyssey: A Journey into the Life of a Samurai
    • Deleted Scenes
    • Trailer
    • Original Trailer

     

    Certificate: 15 / Running Time: DVD - 151 mins approx/ BD & UHD 156 mins approx

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  • Grab the Tissues Paramount Presents Terms of Endearment 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited Edition Coming November 23rd

    Posted Wed Sep 13, 2023 at 11:01 AM PDT by
    Terms of Endearment James L. Brooks Academy Award Winner

    Paramount has announced that James L Brooks' Oscar-winning Terms of Endearment will be joining their limited edition "Paramount Presents" 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray line on November 14th. The release will include a brand-new Filmmaker Focus with Brooks.  

    Both critically acclaimed and a box-office blockbuster, TERMS OF ENDEARMENT features a powerhouse cast including Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, and John Lithgow. Originally released on November 23, 1983, the enduring classic follows the ups and downs of a mother-daughter relationship with honesty, heart, and humor.

    Terms of Endearment - Paramount Presents 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Terms of Endearment - Paramount Presents 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Specs have yet to be revealed, but the 4K UHD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital Combo Pack will have a brand-new Film Focus with James L. Brooks as well as a legacy commentary.

    Pre-orders for Terms of Endearment - Paramount Presents 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray are live and here is the full press release:


    Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the heartfelt drama TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, arriving for the first time on 4K Ultra HD as part of the Paramount Presents line on November 14, 2023 from Paramount Home Entertainment.   

    James L. Brooks produced, wrote the screenplay (based on the novel by Larry McMurtry), and made his directorial debut with TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, which ultimately earned 11 Academy Award® nominations and won for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress in a Leading Role (Shirley MacLaine), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jack Nicholson), and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.

    Both critically acclaimed and a box-office blockbuster, TERMS OF ENDEARMENT features a powerhouse cast including Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, and John Lithgow.  Originally released on November 23, 1983, the enduring classic follows the ups and downs of a mother-daughter relationship with honesty, heart, and humor. 

    This Paramount Presents release includes the film in sparkling 4K Ultra HD, with a transfer from the original camera negative reviewed and approved by Brooks.  The set includes a 4K Ultra HD Disc, a Blu-ray Disc™, access to a Digital copy of the film, as well as a brand-new Filmmaker Focus with James L. Brooks. In this newly recorded interview, Brooks reflects on the challenges and excitement that came with being a first-time director, including getting directing critiques from Jack Nicholson. He also discusses the casting process and the film’s amazing performances.  The set also includes a legacy commentary with director James L. Brooks, co-producer Penney Finkelman Cox, and production designer Polly Platt, as well as the theatrical trailer.

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  • Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Covertly Sends Tom Cruise to 4K UHD & Blu-Ray Oct. 31st

    Posted Tue Sep 12, 2023 at 10:47 AM PDT by
    MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING Part One

    Paramount's action-packed and critically-acclaimed Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One starring Tom Cruise arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray on October 31. Digital will be available on October 10.

    Read our Dolby Cinema Theatrical Review and our IMAX Theatrical Review.

    Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With the fate of the world at stake, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission - not even the lives of those he cares about most.

    Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One 

    Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One 

    Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook 

    Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (SteelBook) 

    Specs have yet to be detailed, but bonus features include:  

    • Commentary by director Christopher McQuarrie and editor Eddie Hamilton—McQuarrie and Hamilton take viewers through each compelling scene with in-depth commentary.
    • Abu Dhabi—Explore the exotic filming locations in the desert and at the international airport and discover how each thrilling sequence was shot.
    • Rome—Take a behind-the-scenes look at the thrilling car chase through Italy's historic capital, as Tom Cruise's driving skills are pushed to the limit while handcuffed to Hayley Atwell!
    • Venice—See the breathtaking city of Venice as it's never been shown on film.  Plus, witness the cast's dedication and commitment to their training as they prepare to get "Mission Ready." 
    • Freefall—An extended behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest stunts in cinema history.  Watch never-before-seen footage of the rigorous training as Tom launches a motorcycle off a cliff.
    • Speed Flying—Join Tom and the crew as they explain the various training techniques involved in pulling off the dangerous speed flying stunts in the film.
    • Train—See how the climactic train sequence was captured on film.  From building an actual train from scratch to crashing it using practical effects, you don't want to miss this!
    • Deleted Shots Montage—Director Christopher McQuarrie and editor Eddie Hamilton share some of the breathtaking, never-before-seen footage that didn't make the final film.
    • Editorial Featurette: The Sevastopol—Director Christopher McQuarrie and editor Eddie Hamilton take viewers through the intense opening scene.

    Pre-orders for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are up now! 

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  • Lionsgate Unleashes A24's Terrifying Talk To Me on 4K UHD & Blu-ray October 3rd

    Posted Tue Sep 12, 2023 at 10:37 AM PDT by
    Talk To Me - 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Announcement

    The breakout independent horror hit of the summer comes home to haunt the Halloween season on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray

    For fans not wanting to wait for a lux oversized Mediabook release from the A24 shop, Lionsgate is delivering a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray disc right out of the gate. 

    Filmmaking duo (and twin brothers) Danny and Michael Philippou of @RackaRacka YouTube channel fame blend a ghost tale with modern sensibilities of a horror-thriller in their debut feature, Talk to Me. The Philippous collaborate with A24 for Talk to Me, arriving on 4K + Blu-ray™ + Digital and Blu-ray™+ DVD + Digital on October 3. Starring Sophie Wilde (The Portable Door), Alexandra Jensen (Beat), Joe Bird (Rabbit), and Miranda Otto (The Lord of the Rings franchise), Talk to Me will be available for the suggested retail prices of $42.99 for 4K + Blu-ray + Digital, and $39.99 for Blu-ray + DVD + Digital. Talk to Me will also be available at Amazon with exclusive lenticular artwork on 4K + Blu-ray + Digital, and at Walmart with exclusive artwork on Blu-ray + DVD + Digital for $42.99 and $39.99, respectively. 

    Talk To Me - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Talk To Me - Amazon Exclusive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Talk To Me - Blu-ray 

     

    On top of Dolby Vision HDR and Atmos audio, we're also getting a fine little assortment of extra features - including a Q&A that appears to be exclusive to the Amazon edition. Now given this is a high-profile title for A24 you can expect one of their nifty Mediabooks to arrive at a later date, similar to what we've seen with past releases like Everything Everywhere All At Once that saw a much more interesting and elaborate disc release a few months down the line. So the question remains, buy now or wait and see? And while you're waiting, you can take bets if Best Buy doesn't also get a SteelBook later on as well! 

    SPECIAL FEATURES:

    • Audio Commentary with Cowriter-Director Danny Philippou and Director Michael Philippou
    • "In the Grip of Terror" Featurette
    • Deleted Scenes
    • Theatrical Trailer
    • Talk to Me Q&A with Filmmakers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou (Amazon Exclusive)

    All editions are already up for pre-order - here's the full press release for all the gory details:


     
    4K + Blu-ray™ + Digital / Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital Street Date: 10/3/23
    4K + Blu-ray™ + Digital SRP: $42.99
    Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital SRP: $39.99
    Amazon 4K + Blu-ray™ + Digital SRP: $42.99
    Walmart Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital SRP: $39.99
     
    PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
    Filmmaking duo (and twin brothers) Danny and Michael Philippou of @RackaRacka YouTube channel fame blend a ghost tale with modern sensibilities of a horror-thriller in their debut feature, Talk to Me. The Philippous collaborate with A24 for Talk to Me, arriving on 4K + Blu-ray™ + Digital and Blu-ray™+ DVD + Digital on October 3. Starring Sophie Wilde (The Portable Door), Alexandra Jensen (Beat), Joe Bird (Rabbit), and Miranda Otto (The Lord of the Rings franchise), Talk to Me will be available for the suggested retail prices of $42.99 for 4K + Blu-ray + Digital, and $39.99 for Blu-ray + DVD + Digital. Talk to Me will also be available at Amazon with exclusive lenticular artwork on 4K + Blu-ray + Digital, and at Walmart with exclusive artwork on Blu-ray + DVD + Digital for $42.99 and $39.99, respectively.
     
    OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
    When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits with an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, unleashing terrifying supernatural forces in the eye-popping, nightmarish debut from filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou.
     
    SPECIAL FEATURES:
    • Audio Commentary with Cowriter-Director Danny Philippou and Director Michael Philippou
    • "In the Grip of Terror" Featurette
    • Deleted Scenes
    • Theatrical Trailer
    • Talk to Me Q&A with Filmmakers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou (Amazon Exclusive)
    CAST
    Sophie Wilde                            The Portable Door, TV’s “Eden,” “You Don’t Know Me”
    Alexandra Jensen                     Beat, TV’s “My Life Is Murder,” “The Messenger”
    Joe Bird                                    Rabbit, TV’s “First Day”
    and Miranda Otto                      The Lord of the Rings franchise, War of the WorldsThe Thin Red Line 
     
    Trailer: 
    Talk to Me (2023) Official Red Band Trailer - Sophie Wilde, Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird
     
    PROGRAM INFORMATION
    Year of Production: 2023
    Title Copyright: Talk To Me © 2022 Talk To Me Holdings Pty Ltd, Adelaide Film Festival, Screen Australia. Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2023 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Type: New-Release
    Rating: R for strong/bloody violent content, some sexual material and language throughout
    Genre: Horror
    Closed-Captioned: N/A
    Subtitles: Spanish, English SDH
    Run Time: 95 Minutes
    4K Format: 2160p High Definition 16x9 (2.39:1), Dolby Vision
    4K Audio: English Dolby Atmos
    Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition 16x9 (2.39:1)
    Blu-ray Audio: English Dolby Atmos
    DVD Format: 16x9 (2.39:1)
    DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Audio

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  • Disney Scares Up A Spooky Halloween Season with Haunted Mansion on 4K UHD & Blu-ray October 17th

    Posted Tue Sep 12, 2023 at 08:17 AM PDT by
    Disney's The Haunted Mansion - 4K UHD Blu-ray Announcement

    After oddly releasing in the dead of summer against stacked competition, Disney's family-friendly spookfest comes home to 4K UHD and Blu-ray
    on October 17th

    Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, Haunted Mansion tells the story of Gabbie (Rosario Dawson), a single mom, who discovers that the home she and her son share is haunted by irksome ghosts. Hoping to restore domestic tranquility, Gabbie recruits a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid the house of the supernatural squatters. A non-stop blend of action, adventure and comedy featuring an all-star cast that includes LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Dan Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto, Haunted Mansion was written by Katie Dippold and directed by Justin Simien. The film’s producers are Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, with Nick Reynolds and Tom Peitzman serving as executive producers. 


    Haunted Mansion - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 
    Movie Club Edition 

    Haunted Mansion - Walmart Exclusive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Haunted Mansion - Best Buy Exclusive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook 

    Haunted Mansion - Blu-ray

     

    These aren't up for preorder quite yet, but we expect them to be any time. While you wait, check out all the gory ghoulish details below - 

    Bonus Features

    • Making Haunted Mansion (13:05) Hear from cast, crew and filmmakers about creating this grim grinning adventure based on the world-famous ride. See how the ghosts were "brought to life," what role new technology played, and how the wildly popular attraction inspired the film's design.
    • 999 Happy Haunts (7:05) There are 999 Happy Haunts inside the Disney Parks' attraction...but always room for one more! See all the Easter eggs (well, maybe not all of them) where characters big, small, alive, departed, human and otherwise appear in both the movie and the ride.

    Deleted Scenes:
    Take a look at some moments that passed on before the final version of Haunted Mansion was finished.

    • Carol (0:45)
    • 1 Star (0:44)
    • Harriet’s House Of Intuition (3:11)
    • They Say The Place Is Haunted (1:16)
    • Between Realms (1:42)
    • Crump Manor (1:07)
    • Emergency Baptism (1:01)
    • A Good Head For Business (0:32)

    Gag Reel

    • Who knew making a scary movie could be so funny!

    Product Specifications
    Release Date
    Digital: October 4
    Physical: October 17
     
    Product SKUs
    Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
    Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Code) & DVD
     
    Feature Run Time
    Approx. 123 minutes
     
    Rating
    U.S. Rated PG-13
          
    Aspect Ratio
    Digital: 2.39  
    Physical: 2.39:1

    Disc Size
    4K UHD: 66GB
    Blu-ray: 50GB
    DVD: 8.5GB

    U.S. Audio
    4K Ultra HD: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 5.1 Dolby Digital
    Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital
    DVD: English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio
    Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)

    U.S. Subtitles
    4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French
    Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French
    DVD: English SDH, Spanish
    Digital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)

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  • Sandman: The Complete First Season Enters the Dreams of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 28

    Posted Thu Sep 7, 2023 at 10:26 AM PDT by
    The Sandman Netflix Series

    The complete first season of the Netflix fantasy series from the mind of Neil Gaiman will be getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 28. Digital arrives September 18.

    Based on the beloved award-winning DC comic series written by Neil Gaiman, The Sandman: The Complete First Season is a rich, character-driven blend of myth and dark fantasy woven together over the course of ten epic chapters following Dream’s many adventures (plus a bonus episode featuring two fan-favorite stories). When the Sandman, a.k.a. Dream (Tom Sturridge) — the powerful cosmic being who controls all our dreams — is unexpectedly captured and held prisoner for over a century, he must journey across different worlds and timelines to fix the chaos his absence has caused.

    Sandman: The Complete First Season - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Sandman: The Complete First Season - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

    Sandman: The Complete First Season - Blu-ray 

    Sandman: The Complete First Season 

    Specs have yet to be revealed, but the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will include:

    • The Sandman: Behind the Scenes Sneak Peek
    • The World of The Endless

     Includes 11 episodes:

    1. Sleep of the Just
    2. Imperfect Hosts
    3. Dream a Little Dream of Me
    4. A Hope in Hell
    5. 24/7
    6. The Sound of Her Wings
    7. The Doll’s House
    8. Playing House
    9. Collectors
    10. Lost Hearts
    11. Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope

    Sandman: The Complete First Season is now available for pre-order.


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    THE SANDMAN:

    THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

    AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE DIGITALLY SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

    ON 4K ULTRA HDTM, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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    BURBANK, CA (September 7, 2023) – Inspired by the iconic, award-winning DC comic book series, The Sandman: The Complete First Season comes to Digital on September 18, 2023 and to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on November 28, 2023.

     

    The Sandman: The Complete First Season follows Morpheus, also known as Dream, who is captured in an occult ritual in 1916 by Roderick Burgess. Imprisoned for 106 years, Morpheus escapes only to return to his home, The Dreaming, to find his nightmares have also found their way out. Join the adventures of Morpheus as he sets out to stop the forces of evil destroying The Dreaming.

     

    “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, and already renewed for a second season on Netflix, The Sandman: The Complete First Season features an all-star cast including Tom Sturridge (Sweetbitteras Morpheus/Dream, Boyd Holbrook (Narcos) as the Corinthian, Patton Oswalt (The Goldbergsas Matthew the Raven,  Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne, David Thewlis (Fargo) as John Dee, Jenna Coleman (Victoria) as Johanna Constantine, and Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones) as Lucifer Morningstar.

     

    The series was developed by Neil Gaiman (American Gods)David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight trilogy) and Allan Heinberg (Wonder Woman). It was produced by Warner Bros. Television, based on the comic The Sandman by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg for DC Comics.

     

    The Sandman: The Complete First Season will be available on September 18, 2023 to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD will be available to purchase online and in-store at major retailers on November 28, 2023.

     

    Synopsis

    Based on the beloved award-winning DC comic series written by Neil Gaiman, The Sandman: The Complete First Season is a rich, character-driven blend of myth and dark fantasy woven together over the course of ten epic chapters following Dream’s many adventures (plus a bonus episode featuring two fan-favorite stories). When the Sandman, a.k.a. Dream (Tom Sturridge) — the powerful cosmic being who controls all our dreams — is unexpectedly captured and held prisoner for over a century, he must journey across different worlds and timelines to fix the chaos his absence has caused.

     

     

    SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:

    • The Sandman: Behind the Scenes Sneak Peek
    • The World of The Endless

     

    PRICING AND SERIES INFORMATION

    PRODUCT

    Includes 11 episodes:

    1. Sleep of the Just
    2. Imperfect Hosts
    3. Dream a Little Dream of Me
    4. A Hope in Hell
    5. 24/7
    6. The Sound of Her Wings
    7. The Doll’s House
    8. Playing House
    9. Collectors
    10. Lost Hearts
    11. Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope

     

    PRODUCT                                                      SRP

    Digital UHD                                                    $24.99 SRP (US & Canada)

    4K Ultra HD                                                   $44.98 SRP US ($54.99 SRP Canada)

    Blu-ray                                                            $29.98 SRP US ($39.99 SRP Canada)

    DVD                                                                $24.98 SRP US ($29.98 SRP Canada)

     

    Audio: English (5.1) DD

    Subtitles: English

    Run Time: Approx. 544 minutes

     

     

    About Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment

    Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment (WBDHE) distributes the award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales and digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels. WBDHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming.

     

    About DC

    DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at DC.com

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  • Paramount Scares Vol. 1 Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Arriving on October 24

    Posted Wed Sep 6, 2023 at 11:58 AM PDT by
    Paramount Scares Vol. 1 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Limited Edition)

    Paramount is releasing a limited edition boxed of 5 4K horror films (including Rosemary's Baby, Pet Sematary (1989), Smile, Crawl, and a mystery title on October 24.  The 5-film package also contains collectibles such as a full-size Fangoria magazine exclusively produced for the release

    Fans can plumb the depths of the horror genre with this collectible box set featuring five unforgettable movies, all in eye-popping 4K Ultra HD, along with over four hours of legacy special features and exclusive collectible items. Housed in deluxe packaging, each of the following films is presented in a special sleeve with artwork exclusive to the collection: 

    • Rosemary’s Baby (1968)—Newly remastered on 4K Ultra HD, this iconic classic celebrates its 55th anniversary this year.  With groundbreaking camerawork and bone-chilling suspense, Rosemary’s Baby gave birth to the modern thriller.  Featuring extraordinary performances—including Ruth Gordon in an Oscar®-winning role as an eccentric neighbor—the film received extensive critical praise.  Widely considered to be one of the greatest horror films of all time, Rosemary’s Baby was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2014.

    Bonus Content (on Blu-ray Disc™):

      • Rosemary's Baby - A Retrospective                                      
      • Mia and Roman                            
      • Theatrical Trailer                                         
      • 50th Anniversary "Redband" Trailer

     

    • Pet Sematary (1989)— Written for the screen by internationally renowned author Stephen King and based on his iconic bestseller, director Mary Lambert’s thrilling Pet Sematary electrified audiences upon its release in 1989, earning more than $57 million to become the highest grossing horror film of the time.  The shocking depiction of unspeakable evil was remastered in 4K under the supervision of Lambert using the original film negative.

    Bonus Content (on Blu-ray Disc):

      • Commentary by director Mary Lambert                                           
      • Pet Sematary: Fear and Remembrance                                             
      • Pet Sematary: Revisitation                                                     
      • Stephen King Territory                                             
      • The Characters 
      • Filming the Horror
      • Galleries                                                       
        • Storyboards Introduction by Mary Lambert                                                    
        • Storyboards                                                 
        • Behind the Scenes                                                     
        • Marketing                                                                                                

     

    • Smile (2022)—This terrifying and inventive film from writer and director Parker Finn became a true horror phenomenon, earning more than $217 million at the global box office and becoming the #1 original horror movie of 2022.  A sequel is in development with Finn set to return as director.

    Bonus Content (on 4K Ultra HD Disc):

      • Commentary by director Parker Finn      
      • Something's Wrong with Rose: Making Smile      
      • Flies on the Wall: Inside the Score                         
      • Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by director Parker Finn                                    
      • Laura Hasn't Slept – Original Short with Introduction by director Parker Finn

     

    • Crawl (2019)—Produced by Sam Raimi and directed by Alexandre Aja, this unexpected and suspense-filled creature feature took audiences and critics by storm with its story of a father and daughter trying to survive a hurricane beneath a house filling with water…and alligators.  With a budget of $13 million, Crawl generated more than $91 million worldwide.

    Bonus Content (on 4K Ultra HD Disc):

      • Intro to Alternate Opening (HD)              
      • Alternate Opening (HD)                             
      • Deleted and Extended Scenes (HD)                                                                                
      • Beneath Crawl (HD)                                   
      • Category 5 Gators: The VFX of Crawl (HD)                                        
      • Alligator Attacks (HD)    

     

    • Mystery Title—Delivering even more suspense and surprise, the fifth film in the box set is a secret.  The fan-favorite movie makes its 4K Ultra HD debut with the release of this collection.

    The PARAMOUNT SCARES VOL. 1 Limited-Edition 4K Ultra HD Box Set also boasts collectible items, including an exclusive, full-size Fangoria magazine produced especially for the release.  This special edition of the celebrated publication—“first in fright” since 1979—features a curated selection of new and classic articles from the magazine's archives.  The set also includes a Paramount Scares enamel pin, unique stickers, and access to a Digital copy of each film.

    Paramount Scares Vol. 1 - Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 

     

    Pre-orders for this intriguing 4K UHD Blu-ray collection should be available soon! 

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