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WB Fills 4K Gaps with 6-Film Rocky Ultimate Knockout Collection July 16thAfter delivering the 4-Film Knockout Collection, Warner Bros. is set to deliver the final blow with the 6-Film, Rocky: Ultimate Knockout Collection. This will offer up the previously available four films complete with the woeful Rocky V and two cuts of Rocky Balboa It was only a matter of time before the whole series got here, and that day has come. While the first four Rocky classics were rushed to 4K to tie into the release of Creed III, Stallone was hard at work delivering a new Director's Cut of Rocky Balboa that runs fourteen minutes longer than the Theatrical Cut. Sadly, there isn't a new cut of Rocky V - but to be fair there's not a lot that can be done for that one. Stallone's done about all he can do to make fans forget it ever existed. Now the rough deal is there are no plans that we've found to help fans upgrade their previously available 4-film sets - beyond the stand-alone 4K SteelBooks also due on the 16th. We also understand discs with corrected audio and the aspect ratio mismatch for Rocky IV are supposed to be included here too (we're still waiting for our corrected discs to arrive). Rocky: Ultimate Knockout Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Rocky V - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook Rocky Balboa - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook The press releases for this outing didn't include HDR grade details or audio - but the back of the box image on Amazon indicates DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 for all theatrical editions, DTS-HD MA 5.1 for the Director's Cuts of Rocky IV and Rocky Balboa. Without details, the PR also indicated the Ultimate Knockout Collection will have a bonus Blu-ray with a "selection of previously released special features." Don't know if that's the same disc from the previous set or something new. Obviously we'll cover these at length as soon as they're available! The Ultimate Knockout Collection and the SteelBooks are now up for Pre-order - Happy Collecting! Here's the full press release: ROCKY I-VI FILM COLLECTION COMING TO 4K ULTRA HDMGM’s ROCKY, ROCKY II, ROCKY III, ROCKY IV, ROCKY V AND ROCKY BALBOA WILL BE AVAILABLE AS A COMPLETE SET FOR THE FIRST TIME ON DISC IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) Own it on 4K Ultra HD Disc on July 16, 2024 Burbank, Calif., May 28, 2024 – Relive every punch from one of the most iconic and beloved sports drama franchises with the ROCKY I-VI 4K Collection, newly remastered in stunning 4K Ultra HD. Sylvester Stallone stars in the greatest boxing saga of all time and triumphs as one of the most inspirational characters in cinematic history. Witness every epic, action packed fight and unforgettable moment as Rocky punches his way to the top against impossible odds when the ROCKY I-VI 4K Collection is released on July 16, 2024. The ROCKY I-VI 4K Collection includes the MGM feature films ROCKY, ROCKY II, ROCKY III, ROCKY IV, ROCKY V and ROCKY BALBOA, along with the ROCKY IV Ultimate Director’s Cut, ROCKY VS. DRAGO and the ROCKY BALBOA Director’s Cut. The collection contains a Blu-ray disc featuring the hour-long behind the scenes documentary on the making of the extended director’s cut of ROCKY IV, Sylvester Stallone’s commentary on ROCKY BALBOA along with an alternate ending, deleted scenes and four behind the scenes featurettes from the film. The disc also includes a selection of previously released special features. In addition, ROCKY V and ROCKY BALBOA will be available individually in steelbook packaging. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will include an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with each feature film in 4K with HDR, a bonus Blu-ray disc with the documentary and a selection of pre-existing special features, and a Digital version of the feature films. Ultra HD Blu-ray showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before. For the complete 4K Ultra HD experience with HDR, a 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR, an Ultra HD Blu-ray player and a high-speed HDMI (category 2) cable are required. The Ultra HD Blu-ray disc featuring the films ROCKY, ROCKY II, ROCKY III, ROCKY IV, ROCKY IV Ultimate Director’s Cut, ROCKY VS. DRAGO, ROCKY, ROCKY BALBOA and the ROCKY BALBOA Director’s Cut will feature Dolby VisionTM HDR that dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range and uses dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture for every screen, frame by frame. About the Films: ROCKY (1976)Nominated for 10 Academy Awards®, this 1976 Best Picture Winner inspired a nation. A struggling Philadelphia club fighter (Sylvester Stallone) gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight for love, glory and self-respect. Featuring a legendary musical score and thrilling fight sequences, this rousing crowd-pleaser scores a knockout! The film is directed by John G. Avilsden from a screenplay and story by Sylvester Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, and Burgess Meredith. ROCKY received ten Academy Award® nominations and won three, including Best Picture. Best Director and Best Film Editing. In 2006, the Library of Congress selected ROCKY for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” ROCKY II (1979)After club fighter Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) goes the distance with the world heavyweightchampion, boxing fans clamor for a rematch. But Rocky, having sustained massive injuries,announces his retirement. Though he tries to make a new life for himself, Rocky realizes that he can’t escape his true calling. The ring beckons once more, and the “Italian Stallion” must preparefor the fight of his life. The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone from a screenplay and story by Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, and Burgess Meredith. ROCKY III (1982)As Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) fights his way into the hearts of millions, life couldn’t bebetter. But when Clubber Lang (Mr. T) KOs Rocky in a humiliating defeat, it becomes apparentthat the “Italian Stallion” has lost his edge. Considering hanging up his gloves, Rocky receivesencouragement from an unlikely ally: his old nemesis, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). With Creed’shelp, Rocky strives to regain the “eye of the tiger” before confronting Lang in a grueling rematch! The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone from a screenplay and story by Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, Burgess Meredith, and Mr. T. ROCKY IV (1985)Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) holds the world heavyweight boxing championship but faces a new challenger: Drago (Dolph Lundgren), a 6'4", 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. Rocky prepares for a powerfully charged fight, in which he must defend not only himself but the honor of his country! Also included is ROCKY IV: Rocky vs. Drago. Stallone masterfully reshapes ROCKY IV in the ultimate director’s cut! The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone from a screenplay and story by Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, Brigitte Nielsen, and Dolph Lundgren. ROCKY V (1990)Upon returning home from his latest triumph, Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) learns that his money has been lost and that his fight-related injuries mean retirement. Moving the family back to South Philly, the fighter must resolve the deep-rooted resentment held by his son (Sage Stallone), a bitterness that only grows when Rocky trains Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison), a young boxer who soon rises to national prominence. And when Tommy turns against his mentor, Rocky knows he must fight once more! The film is directed by John G. Avilsden from a screenplay and story by Sylvester Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Sage Stallone, Tommy Morrison, and Burgess Meredith. ROCKY BALBOA (2006)When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon (Antonio Tarver) retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son (Milo Ventimiglia) and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history! Also included is ROCKY BALBOA Director’s Cut, featuring an additional 14 minutes of footage not seen in theaters. The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone from a screenplay and story by Stallone. The film is produced by Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler, and Kevin King and stars Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young, Antonio Traver, A.J. Benza, Geraldine Hughes, Milo Ventimiglia, and Tony Burton. ROCKYUltra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, FrenchUltra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian FrenchRun Time: 119 minutesRating: PGStreet Date: 7/16/24 ROCKY IIUltra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, FrenchUltra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian FrenchRun Time: 120 minutesRating: PGStreet Date: 7/16/24 ROCKY IIIUltra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, FrenchUltra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian FrenchRun Time: 100 minutesRating: PGStreet Date: 7/16/24 ROCKY IVUltra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, FrenchUltra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian FrenchRun Time: 91 minutes (Theatrical Version)Rating: PG Run Time: 93 minutes (Extended Director’s Cut Version)Rating: PG-13 for violent sports action and brief strong language Street Date: 7/16/24 ROCKY VUltra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, FrenchUltra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian FrenchRun Time: 104 minutesRating: PG-13Street Date: 7/16/24 ROCKY BALBOAUltra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, FrenchUltra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian FrenchRun Time: 102 minutes (Theatrical Version)Rating: PG Run Time: 116 minutes (Extended Director’s Cut Version)Rating: Not Rated Street Date: 7/16/24 THE CREDITS About MGMMetro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content as well as the premium pay television network MGM+, which is available throughout the U.S. via cable, satellite, telco and digital distributors. In addition, MGM has investments in numerous other television channels, digital platforms and interactive ventures and is producing premium short-form content for distribution. For more information, visit www.mgm.com. About Warner Bros. Discovery Home EntertainmentWarner 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.Posted Tue May 28, 2024 at 12:02 PM PDT by: -
"What kind of disc are you?" A24 Unites Physical Media with 'Civil War' on 4K UHD & Blu-ray July 7thOne of A24's biggest box office successes is making its stand on 4K UHD and Blu-ray right after we shoot off fireworks for Independence Day! From writer and director Alex Garland, Civil War will come home thanks to Lionsgate offering up an Amazon-exclusive 4K set, a standard 4K set, and of course, Blu-ray. While Hollywood is never one to miss an opportunity, you've got to hand it to A24 for delivering a taught war thriller during a fraught contentious election year. Then to have the stones to deliver something as a-political as a movie called Civil War can get! Garland delivered one hell of a tense and arresting film that brilliantly sidesteps politics while focusing on a small rag-tag team of reporters traveling across the country to Washington DC trying to capture the perfect photo. The film is due to arrive with Dolby Atmos audio and Dolby Vision HDR, you have to choose between the standard release, the Amazon-exclusive, or if you're rocking 1080p, the standard Blu-ray. Civil War - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Civil War - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Amazon Exclusive] Civil War - Blu-ray All three editions of Civil War are now up for pre-order - here's the full press release with all the gory details: 4K UHD + Blu-ray™ + Digital Street Date: 7/9/244K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital SRP: $42.99Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital Street Date: 7/9/24Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital SRP: $39.99 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONPrepare for a harrowing adventure on July 7th as Civil War arrives on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital from Lionsgate. The nonstop action focuses on a team of military-embedded war correspondents racing against time to reach the White House before it’s too late. Featuring an all-star cast including Academy Award® nominee Kirsten Dunst (2021, Best Supporting Actress, The Power of the Dog), Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), Primetime Emmy Award® winner Nick Offerman (2023, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, The Last of Us), Jesse Plemons (Killers of the Flower Moon), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Dune), and Wagner Moura (“Narcos”). Civil War will be available for the suggested retail price of $42.99 on 4K UHD (+Blu-ray™ + Digital) and $39.99 on Blu-ray™ (+DVD + Digital). OFFICIAL SYNOPSISFrom filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House. CASTKirsten Dunst The Virgin Suicides, Spider-Man, MelancholiaCailee Spaeny Priscilla, Bad Times at the El Royale, On the Basis of SexNick Offerman TV’s “The Last of Us,” “Devs,” “Parks and Recreation”Jesse Plemons Killers of the Flower Moon, The Power of the Dog, TV’s “Breaking Bad”Stephen McKinley Henderson Dune, Lady Bird, FencesWagner Moura TV’s “Narcos,” “Narcos: Mexico,” Elite SquadTrailer: https://youtu.be/U7_0-Su-pus SPECIAL FEATURES Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland’s Civil War Six-Part Documentary Theatrical Trailer Amazon Blu-Ray Exclusive: Director and Cast Q&A PROGRAM INFORMATIONYear of Production: 2024Title Copyright: Civil War © 2023 Miller Avenue Rights LLC; IPR.VC Fund II KY. All Rights Reserved. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, TM & © 2024 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.Type: New ReleaseRating: RGenre: Action, Drama, ThrillerClosed-Captioned: N/ASubtitles: Spanish, English SDHRun Time: 109 minutes4K Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition 16x9 (1.85:1) Presentation4K Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish Dolby AudioBD Format: 1080p High Definition 16x9 (1.85:1) PresentationBD Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby AudioPosted Tue May 28, 2024 at 10:22 AM PDT by: -
Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Drive' Fuels Up For a 4K UHD SteelBook from Sony on 8/27After an amazing 4K release from U.K.'s Second Sight, Sony plays catchup. On August 27th, Sony will deliver their own domestic 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray of Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive with a brand new SteelBook. Well, don't that just beat the band? We get around to finally reviewing Second Sight's excellent 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Drive, Sony has to go and offer up their own new SteelBook. The danger of importing a disc is the domestic distributor will huff up and finally get their own disc out. That said, you can't blame a collector for getting too tired of waiting around for the studio to get off their duffs and give fans what they're asking for. Well, that's where we're at thanks to Sony getting their new SteelBook 4K UHD of Drive to the collector's marketplace. To their credit, Sony is nailing this 100th Anniversary celebration of Columbia Studios delivering one exciting catalog release announcement after another. While we don't know if Sony did their own restoration work or if this will repurpose the Second Sight transfer, we do know it comes Refn-approved with Dolby Vision and Atmos audio Drive (2011) - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook DISC DETAILS AND BONUS MATERIALS4K ULTRA HD DISC Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, as approved by director Nicolas Winding Refn English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1 Special Feature: ALL-NEW: Back in the Driver’s Seat Featurette – featuring interviews with Writer Hossein Amini, Editor Mat Newman, Composer Cliff Martinez, and Actors Christina Hendricks and Ron Perlman Theatrical Trailer BLU-RAY DISC™ Feature presented in high-definition English 5.1 Special Features: Drive Without a Driver: Interview with Nicolas Winding Refn Documentary 4 Featurettes: I Drive: The Driver Driver and Irene: The Relationship Under the Hood: Story Cut to the Chase: Stunts CAST AND CREW Directed By: Nicolas Winding RefnScreenplay By: Hossein AminiBased on the Book By: James SallisProduced By: Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Gigi Pritzker, Michel Litvak, John PalermoExecutive Producers: David Lancaster, Gary Michael Walters, Bill Lischak, Linda McDonough, Jeffrey Stott, Peter SchlesselCast: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks, Ron Perlman, with Oscar Isaac, and Albert BrooksSPECSRun Time: Approx. 100 minutes Rating: R for strong brutal bloody violence, language and some nudity4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.40:14K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA This one isn't up for pre-order yet, but it should be soon. As soon as it comes up we'll update our listings ASAP.Posted Tue May 28, 2024 at 07:20 AM PDT by: -
May Announcement Round-up: The Future's So Bright...I Gotta Wear Blu-ray 3D Shades AgainCan you believe it already? May 2024 has nearly gone, and before we enter the month of June we thought we'd re-cap what has been announced recently. There's lots of good 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases coming in the near future, quite a few SteelBooks, and even a trio of Blu-ray 3D titles! Are you up for a challenge? Amazon MGM Studios will release the steamy drama Challengers starring Zendaya on Blu-ray on July 9. However, it seems to be a barebones release, and there's no 4K yet anyway. Fans of Paramount's Halo TV series will be able to own the second season on July 23. It will be available on Blu-ray and limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook. The 1996 disaster flick Twister starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, and Cary Elwes is coming to 4K UHD on July 9. A SteelBook will be available on the same date. Classic film fans will be able to pick up Orson Welles' The Lady from Shanghai on 4K UHD on July 23. Guy Ritchie's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare will be hitting Blu-ray and 4K (including 4K SteelBook) on June 25. You can read all about that here. On the same date, Warner Brothers celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the rock drama Purple Rain starring Prince with a 4K UHD Blu-ray release. If you're looking for a SteelBook, you'll have to import from the UK. Also WB's third chapter in the animated Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths storyline will be getting a 4K UHD SteelBook and Blu-ray on July 23. The previous two installments are already out. The Criterion Collection's August 2024 wave of 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray titles has been dated and detailed. The releases include Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Last Emperor in 4K, Brief Encounters / The Long Farewell: Two Films by Kira Muratova as well as Martha Coolidge's Not a Pretty Picture on Blu-ray, and two Albert Brooks' comedies - Real Life and Mother - sold separately on both formats. Full details here. Looking for some new horror? The Australian spider monster movie Sting and The First Omen are headed for Blu-ray soon. Both will be hitting stores on July 30. Godzilla x Kong: New Empire will be smashing its way to home video with a 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray release on June 11. And yep, there's a SteelBook. And just when you thought 3D Blu-ray may have been going the way of the dodo, Turbine in Germany is keeping it alive with Jurassic World: Dominion, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and The Bad Guys - which are all region-free and now with Atmos soundtracks. You can check that out here. Not only that, Turbine has Chucky: Season One and Chucky: Season Two Blu-ray mediabooks on the way as well. That's all we have for now, but be sure to keep checking out the website for future 4K, Blu-ray, SteelBook, and maybe even some more Blu-ray 3D announcements and definitely let us know what you will be picking up on social media!Posted Mon May 27, 2024 at 05:44 PM PDT by: -
Every Little Disc, Gonna Be Alright - 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide, May 27, 2024The heat is on! Ouch, just, OUCH! There are a ton of releases in both the 4K and blu-ray categories. In what feels like a repeat of last month starting off slow then ramping up as the month continues, there are plenty of titles to pick from this week! Welcome to Volume 4 Episode 52 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of May 26th - June 1st, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- Getting right down to business, Domestic New Releases begins with Bob Marley: One Love, which is also available as a SteelBook Edition. Respect, yeah. In the zero-day notice category (yup, if you guessed Universal Pictures you would be right) we see the return of the Furious Five with Kung Fu Panda 4. Catalog titles are next, from Kino Lorber we get the comedy/musical Cry Baby with Johnny Depp. Severin Films is up next. The Great Alligator get a standard release as well as a Web Exclusive Edition, Cathy's Curse gets a standard release and an uber fancy Web Exclusive Edition, Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker as a standard edition and a Web Exclusive Edition, The Devil's Honey as a standard edition and a Web Exclusive Edition and Cemetery Man gets a standard release. From Discotek, Japanese language release of Belladonna of Sadness. The A24 shop has a site exclusive release of (Talking Heads) concert film Stop Making Sense: Collector's Edition. Vinegar Syndrome site exclusives of Invasion U.S.A., Lifeline and Navy Seals are out this week, general releases usually follow in a month or two. A standard release of Witch Story is also available this week. Closing it out, Paramount has a double-dip of sort, a SteelBook release of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, and Warner Bros has Batman (1989) as a SteelBook release too! More of the same pattern begins next week, as the month begins we get a handful or releases, then it ramps up as the month goes on. Blu-ray releases- Blu-ray counterparts of the above 4K releases includes Bob Marley: One Love from Paramount, Kung Fu Panda 4 (and a 4-Movie Collection) from Universal, Cry Baby from Kino Lorber, The Great Alligator, "Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker" and Cemetery Man (Standard Edition) from Severin and Stop Making Sense from the A24 shop. From Janus Contemporaries, a documentary titled All That Breathes. Criterion Collection has the drama/thriller Anatomy of a Fall. For drama this week, look for Girlfight. LionsGate offers up a bit of adventure with Arthur The King. As far as a crime/thriller releases, Damaged releases this week, as does Knox Goes Away. Anime highlights include Bluelock Season 1 Part 2, Digimon: Digital Monsters - Season 2, IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix - The Complete Stage, Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple: The Attack of Darkness - The Complete OVA Series, My Home Hero: The Complete Season and Sailor Moon Sailor Stars: The Complete Fifth Season. You bought the first Six right, so now it's time for Monk: Season Seven. Arrow Video continues to churn out the releases, this week the horror Pandemonium. Friday import releases via Amazon US include both UK and Australian titles: 13 Frightened Girls - Indicator Series [UK Import] Zotz! - Indicator Series [UK Import] The Old Dark House (1963) - Indicator Series [UK Import] Upstream Color (2013) (Australian Import) Primer (2004) (Australian Import) Trash Humpers (2009) (Australian Import) Notable announcements from last week: Just to be a wise ass, I would like to mention that Kung Fu Panda 4 will be coming to blu-ray and 4K disc May 28th. Yes, it was announced last week. Seems to me if a studio were to give more advance notice it would offer a chance to build up excitement and a preorder window. Nope, let's ship the movie to retailers and as they are scratching their heads on a release date, then announce it 3 hours later. Halo: Season 2 will be coming to blu-ray and 4K on July 23rd. Just like Season 1, there will also be a 4K SteelBook option. Warner Bros has officially announced Rocky V, Rocky Balboa and the Ultimate Knockout Collection for July 16th release. Sony has made Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire official for June 25th. 4K Release Calendar 2K/BD Release Calendar Which titles are you buying this week? Which ones are on your wishlist, be it to buy as an impulse buy or to wait for the right price?Posted Mon May 27, 2024 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Who You Gonna Chill? Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Ain't Afraid of No Blu-ray and 4K UHD SteelBooks June 25thNever cross the streams! Sony has dated and detailed their upcoming Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire which will be hitting stores on June 26. The release will also be available in a 4K UHD SteelBook as well as a Walmart exclusive Blu-ray SteelBook. The science fiction comedy stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani and original Ghostbusters Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson, and is directed by Gil Kenan. In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who've developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (LE SteelBook) Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Walmart Exclusive SteelBook The 4K UHD Blu-ray + Blu-ray + Digital packages include Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos soundtracks, and the following supplements: DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK Audio commentary with director Gil Kenan Deleted and extended scenes Easter Eggs Unleashed Manifesting Garraka New York, New Gear Welcome to the Paranormal Discovery Center Knowing the Score Return to the Firehouse: Making Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Buster: Capturing the Ghosts of Frozen Empire Optional English, English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature You can pre-order Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire now and included below is the press announcement: GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE COMES HOME! “A FUN ADVENTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY” - Joseph Deckelmeier, SCREENRANT “PERFECTION” - Sean Tajipour, NERDTROPOLIS AVAILABLE ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™, AND DVD JUNE 25 PLUS, LIMITED EDITIONS ALSO AVAILABLE!4K UHD / BLU-RAY™ 2-MOVIE COLLECTION GIFTSET 4K UHD / BLU-RAY™ STEELBOOK WALMART-EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAY™/ DVD STEELBOOK Press Assets Product Request SYNOPSIS In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age. DISC DETAILS AND BONUS MATERIALS 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ & DIGITAL EXTRAS o Deleted & Extended Sceneso Easter Eggs Unleashedo Return to the Firehouse: Making Ghostbusters: Frozen Empireo Busted: Capturing the Ghosts of Frozen Empireo Manifesting Garrakao New York, New Gearo Welcome to the Paranormal Discovery Centero Knowing the Scoreo Commentary with Director, Co-Writer Gil KenanDVDo Return to the Firehouse: Making Ghostbusters: Frozen Empireo Busted: Capturing the Ghosts of Frozen Empire 2-MOVIE COLLECTION SPECIAL FEATURES 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ & DIGITAL EXTRASGHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE o Deleted & Extended Sceneso Easter Eggs Unleashedo Return to the Firehouse: Making Ghostbusters: Frozen Empireo Busted: Capturing the Ghosts of Frozen Empireo Manifesting Garrakao New York, New Gearo Welcome to the Paranormal Discovery Centero Knowing the Scoreo Commentary with Director, Co-Writer Gil KenanGHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFEo We Got One! Easter Eggs Revealedo Ghostbusters: A Look Backo Bringing Ecto-1 Back to Lifeo The Gearhead’s Guide to Ghostbusters Gadgetso Deleted Sceneo And more! 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ & 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: Gil KenanProduced by: Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman, Jason Blumenfeld Written by: Gil Kenan & Jason ReitmanExecutive Producers: Dan Aykroyd, Gil Kenan, JoAnn Perritano, Amie Karp, Erica Mills, Eric ReichBased on The: 1984 Film “Ghostbusters”: An Ivan Reitman Film - Written by: Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis Cast: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Ernie Hudson, Annie PottsSPECSRun Time: 115 minutesRating: PG-13 for supernatural action/violence, language and suggestive references 4K UHD: 2160p Ultra High Definition / 2.39:1• Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible), French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish 5.1 DTS-HD MA, English & French (Doublé au Québec) Audio Description Track 5.1 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Color • Some of The Information Listed May Not Apply To Special Features or the Blu-ray disc ™ Blu-ray™: 1080p High Definition / 2.39:1 • Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish 5.1 DTS-HD MA, English & French (Doublé au Québec)- Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Mastered in High Definition • Color • Some of The Information Listed May Not Apply To Special Features or the DVD. DVD: 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen • Audio: English, French (Double au Quebec) 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish, English & French (Double au Quebec)- Audio Description Tracks Stereo • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Color • Some of The Information Listed May Not Apply To Special Features.Posted Sun May 26, 2024 at 07:58 AM PDT by: -
'Halo: Season Two' Charges onto Blu-ray and Limited Edition 4K UHD SteelBook on July 23Paramount Home Entertainment will be bringing the second season of Halo to Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 23. There will also be a Limited Edition 4K UHD SteelBook. The second season home video releases includes nearly 2 1/2 hours of special features including exclusive Featurettes and more, and is produced by Showtime in partnership with 343 Industries and Amblin Television. When the Covenant threatens mankind’s greatest stronghold, Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber) and his elite team of Spartans embark on an epic journey to find the Halo and ensure humanity’s survival...or guarantee their destruction. Also starring Charlie Murphy (Peaky Blinders), Natascha McElhone (The Crown), Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo), and featuring Jen Taylor (voice of Cortana in the Halo video game series). This 4-disc collection includes every thrilling episode of Halo: Season 2 along with nearly 2 ½ hours of special features, including exclusive featurettes and more! Halo: Season Two - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Halo: Season Two - Blu-ray Halo: Season Two - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (SteelBook) SPECIAL FEATURES: Disc 1 Halo The Series: Declassified 201 Halo The Series: Declassified 202 Silver Team Returns Kiki’s Favorite Set: The Condor Disc 2 Halo The Series: Declassified 203 Halo The Series: Declassified 204 Bringing the 26th Century to Life Disc 3 Halo The Series: Declassified 205 Halo The Series: Declassified 206 A Visit to Luma Pictures Building a Covenant Warship Making the Fall of Reach Disc 4 Halo The Series: Declassified 207 Halo The Series: Declassified 208 The House of Soren Writing for Halo S2 Bigger Better Props You can pre-order Halo: Season Two now and included below is the press announcement: SEASON TWO ARRIVES JULY 23 ON DVD, BLU-RAY™ AND LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD STEELBOOK With Nearly 2 ½ Hours of Special Features, Including Exclusive Featurettes and More! The Series Is Produced by SHOWTIME® in Partnership with 343 Industries and Amblin Television LOS ANGELES – May 22, 2024 – Paramount Home Entertainment today announced that Halo’s epic universe and cast of bold characters are back when season two of HALO, executive produced by David Wiener (Brave New World) alongside three-time Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, Darryl Frank (The Americans) and Justin Falvey (The Americans) for Amblin Television, and Kiki Wolfkill for Xbox, arrives July 23 on DVD, Blu-ray™ and Limited Edition 4K UHD Steelbook. HALO stars Emmy nominee Pablo Schreiber (Orange is the New Black) as Master Chief, Spartan-117 and Natascha McElhone (The Crown) as Dr. Halsey, who also both served as producers for season two. Additional cast members include Jen Taylor (HALO game series, RWBY), Emmy nominee Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo), Shabana Azmi (Fire), Natasha Culzac (The Witcher), Olive Gray (Half Moon Investigations), Yerin Ha (Reef Break), Bentley Kalu (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Kate Kennedy (Catastrophe), Charlie Murphy (Peaky Blinders) and Danny Sapani (Penny Dreadful). New additions to the season two cast include Joseph Morgan (Vampire Diaries, The Originals), Cristina Rodlo (No One Gets Out of Here Alive, The Homeless World Cup) and Christina Bennington (Midsomer Murders). SYNOPSIS When the Covenant threatens mankind’s greatest stronghold, Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber) and his elite team of Spartans embark on an epic journey to find the Halo and ensure humanity’s survival...or guarantee their destruction. Also starring Charlie Murphy (Peaky Blinders), Natascha McElhone (The Crown), Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo), and featuring Jen Taylor (voice of Cortana in the Halo video game series). This 4-disc collection includes every thrilling episode of Halo: Season 2 along with nearly 2 ½ hours of special features, including exclusive featurettes and more! SPECIAL FEATURES: Disc 1 Halo The Series: Declassified 201 Halo The Series: Declassified 202 Silver Team Returns Kiki’s Favorite Set: The Condor Disc 2 Halo The Series: Declassified 203 Halo The Series: Declassified 204 Bringing the 26th Century to Life Disc 3 Halo The Series: Declassified 205 Halo The Series: Declassified 206 A Visit to Luma Pictures Building a Covenant Warship Making the Fall of Reach Disc 4 Halo The Series: Declassified 207 Halo The Series: Declassified 208 The House of Soren Writing for Halo S2 Bigger Better Props HALO is produced by SHOWTIME® in association with 343 Industries and Amblin Television. The second season of HALO is executive produced by David Wiener alongside Steven Spielberg, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey for Amblin Television and Kiki Wolfkill for Xbox. The series is distributed internationally by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ and FLIX®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®. For more information, go to www.SHO.com. CBS Home Entertainment manages the worldwide DVD and Blu-ray businesses for the CBS Corporation across all lines of content including current hits and classic series from the vast CBS library, as well as new releases from Showtime Networks. CBS Home Entertainment products are released on the CBS DVD and CBS Blu-ray labels. Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies. Amblin Television, a long-time leader in quality programming, is a division of Amblin Partners, a content creation company led by Steven Spielberg. Amblin Television’s presidents, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, oversee all development, production and programming for the company. Amblin Television currently has twelve projects in various stages of production and release, including a third season of “Animaniacs” for Hulu, season two of “Resident Alien” for SYFY, season four of “Roswell, New Mexico” for The CW, “Halo” for Paramount+, “Billy the Kid” for Epix, “Masters of the Air” for Apple, two seasons of “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” for HBO Max, two seasons of “Tiny Toons Looniversity” for HBO Max and Cartoon Network, “Fatal Attraction” for Paramount+, and documentaries “Big Vape” for Netflix, “Good Night Oppy” for Amazon Prime Video, and “Mama’s Boy” an adaptation of Oscar-winner Dustin Lance Black’s autobiography. Some of Amblin Television’s other recent credits include the Emmy Award-winning series “Why We Hate” for Discovery, three- time Emmy nominated “Laurel Canyon: A Place in Time” for EPIX, and “Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind” for HBO, which made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival. Amblin Television also produced the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning drama “The Americans” for FX, the Golden Globe-nominated and double Emmy Award-winning mini-series “Into the West” for TNT, the Emmy-nominated HBO movie “All The Way” starring Bryan Cranston, “Smash” for NBC, “Under the Dome” for CBS, “Falling Skies” for TNT, “The Borgias” and “The United States of Tara” for Showtime, and “Las Vegas” for NBC. 343 Industries is the developer of the blockbuster Halo series of video games and, as part of Xbox Game Studios, oversees the Halo franchise including games, original programming, novels, comics, licensed collectibles, apparel and more. “Halo Infinite,” the studio’s most recent game release, has achieved critical success, receiving over 60 industry awards and is the most successful game release in Halo franchise history. The studio continues to transform entertainment experiences across the Halo universe with groundbreaking projects, such as the upcoming “Halo” television series for Paramount+, in partnership with SHOWTIME and Amblin Entertainment. HALO (SEASON 2) Street Date: July 23, 2024 (DVD, Blu-ray™ and 4K UHD Steelbook) U.S. Rating: Not Rated Canadian Rating: 14A - violence, gory scenes Run Time (Episodes): 420 mins 33 secs Run Time (Special Features): 147 mins 31 secs DVD Specifications: Audio: English 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3, English 2.0 Stereo L/R Dolby Digital AC3, Japanese 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3, Subtitles: English SDH, Japanese Blu-ray™ Specifications: Audio: English 5.1 Surround Dolby TrueHD, English 2.0 Stereo L/R Dolby Digital AC3, French (Parisian) 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3, Italian 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3, German 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3, Spanish (Castilian) 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3 Subtitles: English SDH, French (Parisian), Italian, German, Spanish (Castilian), Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish 4K UHD Steelbook Specifications: Audio: English 5.1 Surround Dolby TrueHD, English 2.0 Stereo L/R Dolby Digital AC3, French (Parisian) 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3, Italian 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3, German 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3 Subtitles: English SDH, French (Parisian), Italian, German, DutchPosted Wed May 22, 2024 at 11:14 AM PDT by: -
Zendaya Electrifies 'Challengers' for a Bare-Bones Blu-ray on July 9The sexy tennis drama from Amazon MGM Studios starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist is hitting Blu-ray on July 9. The film is directed by Luca Guadagnino, features music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and is rated R for language, sexual content and graphic nudity. From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist - West Side Story), Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O'Connor - The Crown) -- his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win. Challengers - Blu-ray Specs have yet to be fully revealed, there don't seem to be any supplements, and so far we have not seen any sign of a 4K UHD Blu-ray option. Pre-orders for Challengers are now listed and here is the full press release: “Challengers is going to leave you breathless” ABC News / Peter Travers Luca Guadagnino’s CHALLENGERS ARRIVES ON BLU-RAY AN DVD ON JULY 9 Burbank, CA, May 22 – The much buzzed about film, Challengers, from Amazon MGM Studios, will be available for purchase on DVD and Blu-ray on July 9. Directed by Luca Guadagnino (“Call Me By Your Name”), the film is written by Justin Kuritzkes and produced by Amy Pascal, Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Rachel O’Connor. Challengers stars Emmy® Award Winner Zendaya (“Dune: Part Two”, TV’s “Euphoria”), Emmy® Award Winner Josh O’Connor (TV’s “The Crown”, TV’S “Peaky Blinders”), and Emmy ® and Grammy Award winner Mike Faist (“West Side Story”). Challengers will be available on July 9 on Blu-ray for $22.99 (ERP) and on DVD for $17.99 (ERP). ABOUT THE FILM: From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist - West Side Story), Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O'Connor - The Crown) -- his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win. Directed by: Luca Guadagnino Written by: Justin Kuritzkes Produced by: Amy Pascal, Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Rachel O’Connor Executive Producers: Bernard Bellew, Lorenzo Mieli, Kevin Ulrich Music by: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross Cast: Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, Mike Faist BASICS PRODUCT ERP Blu-ray $22.99 (US) DVD $17.99 (US) Languages: ENGLISH (5.1 DD), LATIN SPANISH (5.1 DD), CANADIAN FRENCH (5.1 DD) Subtitles: LATIN SPANISH, PARISIAN FRENCH, ENGLISH SDH Running Time: 131 minutes Rated: R for language throughout, some sexual content and graphic nudity THE CREDITS About Amazon MGM Studios Amazon MGM Studios is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content. Original series premiere on Prime Video, which is available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Original films are produced and acquired by the studio for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios also produces content for MGM+, the premium pay television network, and Freevee, Amazon’s premium free streaming service. 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 digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels, and through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales. WBDHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming.Posted Wed May 22, 2024 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
Blitz the Core - Jan de Bont's 1996 Disaster Epic 'Twister' Will Destroy 4K UHD July 9thYou can't explain it, you can't predict it! Buying the 4K won't bring your dad back... but it might vastly improve your home video collection! Starring Helen Hunt and the late great Bill Paxton, Jan de Bont's 'Twister' will finally come home to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in HDR with Atmos audio! As this summer keeps dropping real-life tornados throughout the midwest, Warner Bros is capitalizing on the upcoming Twisters delivering one of the most highly-entertaining disaster films of the '90s. As many of you may remember all too well, the original Blu-ray release of Twister was something of a waxy DNR-riddled disaster. For years fans have been clamoring for a new and better release and it's finally here. Now we still don't know HDR grade for this (HDR10 base is guaranteed), the transfer has been overseen by director Jan de Bont and it will come with Atmos audio (thanks to the back artwork photo on Amazon) with some new and archival extra features. Twister - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Twister - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray SteelBook The Twister 4K UHD Disc includes the following new and previously released special features: The Legacy of Twister – Taken by the Wind (NEW) Chasing the Storm: Twister Revisited Anatomy of a Twister The Making of Twister Van Halen Music Video – Humans Being Commentary by director Jan de Bont and visual effects supervisor Stefen Fangmeier Both the Standard Edition and SteelBook of Twister are up for pre-order! Now we know Germany's Turbine will be doing Their own release for the European markets - the film is owned by Universal over there. We don't know the specs for that edition yet, but when we do, obviously we'll let you all know. Happy Collecting!Posted Tue May 21, 2024 at 11:09 AM PDT by: -
Find Your Inner Peace! Kung Fu Panda 4 is Coming Fast as Lightning to 4K UHD & Blu-ray May 28The animated comedy 'Kung Fu Panda 4' starring Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, Bryan Cranston, James Hong, Ian McShane, and Ke Huy Quan arrives on Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 28. In the fourth installment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise, a new Dragon Warrior must be found as Po faces his biggest threat so far. The film will also be available in a 4-Film Collection on Blu-ray. Emmy winner and Golden Globe® nominee Jack Black (The Super Mario Bros. Movie, School of Rock) returns as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master, in this butt-kicking new chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s beloved action-comedy franchise: KUNG FU PANDA 4. After learning he must find a new hero to take over as Dragon Warrior so that he may fulfill his destiny as the next spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, Po decides to take one last adventurous mission. He teams up with a quick-witted thief named Zhen, voiced by Awkwafina (Migration, The Bad Guys), a corsac fox, to discover the truth about recent sightings of villains he’s defeated in the past. In a journey that puts both to the test, it will take a wicked, powerful sorceress, The Chameleon, voiced by Oscar® winner Viola Davis (Ender’s Game, The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), to bring them together and remind Po that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places. Kung Fu Panda 4 - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Kung Fu Panda 4 - Blu-ray The never-before-seen bonus content includes dumpling making with Jack Black, Bad Bunnies commentary, deleted scenes, as well as the original animated short “Dueling Dumplings”. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will include Dolby Atmos soundtracks. Pre-order Kung Fu Panda 4 now and included below is the official press release: THE #1 ANIMATED COMEDY OF THE YEARSTARRING JACK BLACK COMES HOMENOW WITH OVER AN HOUR OF EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT FEATURING CAST & CHARACTER FAVORITES NOW YOURS TO OWN ON DIGITAL, 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™ AND DVD MAY 28, 2024 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT Universal City, California, May 21, 2024 – The search for the new Dragon Warrior is on! Po learns he must face his biggest villain yet and embarks on a hilarious mission with his new team of misfits in KUNG FU PANDA 4, available with over an hour of extras on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-rayTM and DVD May 28, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The never-before-seen bonus content includes dumpling making with Jack Black, Bad Bunnies commentary, deleted scenes, as well as the original animated short “Dueling Dumplings”!Emmy winner and Golden Globe® nominee Jack Black (The Super Mario Bros. Movie, School of Rock) returns as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master, in this butt-kicking new chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s beloved action-comedy franchise: KUNG FU PANDA 4. After learning he must find a new hero to take over as Dragon Warrior so that he may fulfill his destiny as the next spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, Po decides to take one last adventurous mission. He teams up with a quick-witted thief named Zhen, voiced by Awkwafina (Migration, The Bad Guys), a corsac fox, to discover the truth about recent sightings of villains he’s defeated in the past. In a journey that puts both to the test, it will take a wicked, powerful sorceress, The Chameleon, voiced by Oscar® winner Viola Davis (Ender’s Game, The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), to bring them together and remind Po that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places. With the release of KUNG FU PANDA 4, the franchise has grossed over two billion dollars at the global box-office.BONUS FEATURES on 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD: Dueling Dumplings – In this original short introduced by Jack Black and Awkwafina, Po and Zhen battle over whose dumplings reign supreme. Mastering the Dumpling – Jack Black learns how to make dumplings with influencers Phil and Helen of WongFu Productions. Bad Bunny Review – The Bad Bunnies give their unedited opinion on some scenes from the film. Set up as a “Screening Room” style piece, the Bad Bunnies add their own commentary. Deleted Scenes Dads on the Trail Mahjong Kung Fu Talking – Voicing an animated movie takes time, time spent in a small booth being spoken to through headphones as you try to inhibit a character that might not actually exist beyond a few simple sketches and under that pressure, crazy things often happen! And we’ve captured them, put them to music and serves them up for your pleasure in this hilarious montage of off mic moments! Meet the Cast – From the Dragon Warrior himself to newcomer, Zhen, and a full cast of amazing characters in between, we get to know the voices behind some of our favorite roles in this series of short featurettes. Discover what attracted them to the role, what their motivation was and what parts of the character they took away with them after recording had finished. Po Zhen The Chameleon The Dads Kung Fu Panda 4 All!! – Join us as we go behind the scenes to see how the fourth installment in the franchise was brought to life, what makes it different from the previous films and where we find Po and the gang in this new escapade. Featuring interviews with the filmmakers and cast as well as a plethora of concept art, storyboards, animation tests and ADR footage. How to Draw – Enter our virtual dojo and join one of DreamWorks Animation’s talented artists as they show fans of the film “How to Draw” some of the characters in the film, and then watch in amazement as they come to life before your very eyes in a Shadow Puppet Theater. Po Zhen The Chameleon The Bad Bunnies Shadow Puppet Theater – Using the amazing illustrations from the “How to Draw,” we will teach fans of the film how to create their very own Shadow Puppet Theater so they can bring Po and the gang to life and continue their many adventures. Feature Commentary with Director Mike Mitchell, Co-Director Stephanie Ma Stine, Production Designer Paul Duncan, Head of Story Calvin Tsang, and Head of Character Animation Sean Sexton For more information on KUNG FU PANDA 4, please visit:UPHE Website: https://www.uphe.com/movies/kung-fu-panda-4Trailer: https://uni.pictures/KFP4_TradTrailerFacebook: /Kungfupanda |/UniversalPicturesAllAccessX: @kungfupanda | @UniAllAccessInstagram: @kungfupanda | @UniAllAccessTiktok: @kungfupanda#KungFuPanda FILMMAKERS:Cast: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, Bryan Cranston, James Hong, Ian McShane, and Ke Huy QuanMusic Composed By: Hans Zimmer and Steve MazzaroCo-Producers: Steven Schweickart, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn BergerProduction Designer: Paul DuncanHead of Cinematography/Layout: Joshua GuntherExecutive Producer: Mike MitchellWritten By: Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger and Darren LemkeProduced By: Rebecca Huntley p.g.a.Co-Director: Stephanie Ma StineDirected By: Mike MitchellTECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:Street Date: May 28, 2024Selection Number: 191329261323 (US) / 191329261163 (CDN)Layers: BD 100Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 WidescreenRating: PG for martial arts action/mild violence, scary images and some mild rude humor.Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin American SpanishLanguages/Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content, Dolby Digital 5.1 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature), French European (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Bonus Content), and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 5.1 for Bonus Content)Run Time: 01:33:31 TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAYTM:Street Date: May 28, 2024Selection Number: 191329258613 (US) / 191329261118 (CDN)Layers: BD 50Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 WidescreenRating: PG for martial arts action/mild violence, scary images and some mild rude humor.Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin American SpanishLanguages/Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content, Dolby Digital 5.1 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature), French European (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Bonus Content), and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 5.1 for Bonus Content)Run Time: 01:33:31 TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:Street Date: May 28, 2024Selection Number: 191329258491 (US) / 191329260975 (CDN)Layers: DVD 9Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Anamorphic WidescreenRating: PG for martial arts action/mild violence, scary images and some mild rude humorSubtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin American SpanishLanguages/Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature), French European (Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content)Run Time: 01:33:38Posted Tue May 21, 2024 at 09:21 AM PDT by:
