Paramount Home Media Distribution will release a standard 4K Blu-ray edition of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall, and Sacha Baron Cohen. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on September 3.

Description: Johnny Depp and Tim Burton join forces again in the Oscar winning big-screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical-thriller. Depp stars in the title role as a man unjustly sent to prison who vows revenge, not only for that cruel punishment, but for the devastating consequences of what happened to his wife and daughter. He returns to reopen his barber shop, where he becomes legend as "the demon barber of Fleet Street." The supporting cast includes Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney's amorous accomplice, Alan Rickman as the evil Judge Turpin, Timothy Spall as the Judge's wicked associate Beadle Bamford and Sacha Baron Cohen as the unforgettable Signor Adolfo Pirelli.

I will always remember this film for one specific reason. At no point in any of the marketing did they reveal that this was a musical. I was young and naïve and didn't know it was an adaptation of the broadway show.

Later this year Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Black & Chrome Edition will be available, a version of the theatrical film which has the color removed in favor of a black a chrome aesthetic. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Black & Chrome Edition will feature an introduction by director George Miller.

TLDR: June 25th.

As physical media collectors well know, The Criterion Collection can be rather eclectic with their selections. Sometimes you get your true Hollywood classic. Sometimes you get a great piece of French of Japanese cinema. Occasionally you get one hell of an incredible box set. But every once in a while they stack their slate with a smorgasbord of cult classics, fan favorites, and one of the best gangster flicks to come out of England (and there are a lot of those!). So lets get into it -

• Repo Man 4k
• All of Us Strangers 4k
• The Long Good Friday 4k
• Gregg Araki's Teen Apocalypse Trilogy 4K
• Happiness 4k

Tech specs at Blu-ray.com

Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is heading straight to Prime Video in the UK with a July date now confirmed.

And if you can't wait that long, someone uploaded it to YouTube (in 720P) and it's been there for several weeks now!

John Krasinski's 'IF' Materializes on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on August 13

Tom Landy

Writer/director John Krasinski's family comedy IF (Imaginary Friends) will be available digitally on June 18. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases arrive on August 13.

The film (with a CinemaScore and 88% Fresh Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes) stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Krasinski, and Fiona Shaw, plus the voice talents of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Steve Carell, and more. Those who purchase the movie on Digital or 4K UHD and Blu-ray and Blu-ray can expect over 40 minutes of bonus content including how each IF came to life, hear how filmmakers made the imaginary feel real, go on location in New York from Brooklyn Heights to Coney Island, and don't miss the hysterical gag reel!

Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, and John Krasinski, IF is a heartwarming and hilarious tale about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone's imaginary friends, known as IFs. She embarks on a magical journey to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids, before they disappear. An adventure you'll need to believe to see, IF is perfect for the whole family. Written and directed by John Krasinski, the film also features a stellar voice cast including Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Steve Carell.

IF - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
 

***IF - Blu-ray ***

Specs have yet to be detailed, but the IF (Imaginary Friends) 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital will include the following supplements: 

• **The Imagination Behind IF---**Hear from writer and director John Krasinski plus the cast and crew as they dive deeper into the process of bringing their imagination to life on screen.

• Imagining Imaginary Friends--- Take a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of each imaginary friend.

• Giving IFs a Voice--- Meet the all-star cast responsible for voicing each character. Hear from Steve Carrell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and more!

• Blending The Real and the Imaginary**---** Join John Krasinski as he incorporates a practical filmmaking approach to make the imaginary feel real.

• Tina Turner Forever!--- Experience the reimagining of the iconic 80s Tina Turner music video as John Krasinski recreates this legendary sequence with the IFs.

• The Imaginative World of IF--- From Brooklyn Heights to Coney Island, go behind-the-scenes with the cast and crew and experience the magic of New York City like never before.

• Gag Reel--- You won't have to imagine the hilarious antics on set once you check out this gag reel!

• Learn to Draw Blue from IF--- Learn to draw the loveable and cuddly "Blue" in this fun, interactive tutorial.

Pre-orders for IF (Imaginary Friends) are up and here is the full press release:

Experience writer/director John Krasinski's "heartwarming" (Joey Paur, GeekTyrant) and "hilarious" (Tessa Smith, Mama's Geeky) original adventure IF when it arrives to buy or rent on Digital June 18, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment.  The film will debut on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on August 13.

The perfect movie to enjoy with the whole family, IF received an A CinemaScore and 88% Fresh Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes®.   The film stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Krasinski, and Fiona Shaw along with a cavalcade of top-tier voice talent, including Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell, who bring a delightful array of imaginary friends to life.

Fans who purchase the film on Digital^*^, 4K Ultra HD, or Blu-ray will have access to over 40 minutes of behind-the-scenes bonus content to explore the whimsical world of imaginary friends.  See how each IF came to life, hear how filmmakers made the imaginary feel real, go on location in New York from Brooklyn Heights to Coney Island, and don't miss the hysterical gag reel!

Bonus content is detailed below:

• **The Imagination Behind IF---**Hear from writer and director John Krasinski plus the cast and crew as they dive deeper into the process of bringing their imagination to life on screen.

• Imagining Imaginary Friends--- Take a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of each imaginary friend.

• Giving IFs a Voice--- Meet the all-star cast responsible for voicing each character. Hear from Steve Carrell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and more!

• Blending The Real and the Imaginary**---** Join John Krasinski as he incorporates a practical filmmaking approach to make the imaginary feel real.

• Tina Turner Forever!--- Experience the reimagining of the iconic 80s Tina Turner music video as John Krasinski recreates this legendary sequence with the IFs.

• The Imaginative World of IF--- From Brooklyn Heights to Coney Island, go behind-the-scenes with the cast and crew and experience the magic of New York City like never before.

• Gag Reel--- You won't have to imagine the hilarious antics on set once you check out this gag reel!

• Learn to Draw Blue from IF--- Learn to draw the loveable and cuddly "Blue" in this fun, interactive tutorial.

Top 20 Selling Blu-ray Discs

1. Dune: Part Two
2. The Beekeeper
3. Rango
4. Doctor Who: Pater Davidson - Complete Second Season
5. Oppenheimer
6. Glory
7. Star Wars: Andor - The Complete First Season
8. Aquaman and the Lost Kindgom
9. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
10. Imaginary
11. Dune: Part One
12. Kung Fu Panda 4
13. Migration
14. Wonka
15. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
16. Lawrence of Arabia
17. The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy
18. Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi
19. Madame Web
20. The Iron Claw

Source: Circana VideoScan (based on unit sales from reporting retailers)

Top 20 Selling 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Rango
3. Glory
4. Star Wars: Andor - The Complete First Season
5. Oppenheimer
6. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
7. Lawrence of Arabia
8. Killer Klowns from Outer Space
9. Crimson Peak
10. Bad Lieutenant
11. Dune: Part One
12. Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi
13. Barbie
14. Platoon
15. Blade Runner: The Final Cut
16. The Abyss
17. High Noon
18. The Crow
19. Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy
20. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Source: Circana VideoScan (based on unit sales from reporting retailers)

https://www.mediaplaynews.com/research/top-20-selling-blu-ray-and-4k-discs-for-week-ended-6-8-24/

Classic Movies That Need A 4K Release

Chris Bumbray

So many classic movies are being released in 4K, yet a lot of essential titles are MIA, even if many feel tailor-made for the format.

Here at JoBlo, we love physical media -- ESPECIALLY 4K discs. To a lot of us, the 4K revolution has really given some of our favourite movies new life, with the format allowing us to see pristine versions of classic films that come the closest to presenting them in a way that allows us to experience them the way first run audiences did when they came out. While DVD and Blu-ray were both great for their time, 4K is miraculous, with movies like The Crow looking better in this format than they have since their original theatrical runs. One of the reasons is that the people doing the 4K restorations usually go back to a movie's negative to make it look as good as it can, and the people restoring these films are passionate (even if some efforts have been controversial).

Yet, some of our favorite movies still aren't available in 4K. Granted, some, such as Se7en, are on the way (and sound like they will be worth the wait), but it's been radio silence on some legit classics. Here are five movies we think are begging for a 4K release.

Fight Club (1999):

David Fincher's Fight Club was one of the biggest titles of the DVD era. Its extras-loaded two-disc special edition was a favourite of any serious collector who grew up in that era (it's still a favourite of mine). While it has a fine-looking HD transfer, it's crying out for a 4K restoration, especially with it celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. However, Fincher is known for his exacting standards as far as the presentation of his movies goes on home media, and with him currently busy with the Se7en restoration, we might have to wait a while for this one.

Boogie Nights (1997):

Paul Thomas Anderson is a director whose films are curiously underrepresented in 4K. You'd think his most recent movie, Licorice Pizza, which was shot in 70mm, would have been released in the format, but no dice. The only Anderson movies out in 4K are The Phantom Thread and Punch Drunk Love. One would think There Will Be Blood would have gotten a release in the format, but so far, one hasn't surfaced. For me, the movie of his that's begging for a 4K release is his classic Boogie Nights. Anderson experimented with a lot of different film formats when making it, with the movie shot in 35mm, but the adult film sequences are shot in 16mm and on analog video. I'd also love to see an updated version of the classic group commentary track recorded in 1998 for the laserdisc to be included, with people like Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, Don Cheadle and Mark Wahlberg giving their thoughts on the film close to thirty years after the fact. I'd also LOVE to see Magnolia in 4K.

Kill Bill (2003)

Last year, Lionsgate announced that they were prepping 4K editions of volumes 1 and 2 to coincide with the 20th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino's epic. So far, neither has a street date, although it's possible that QT, now that he's no longer making The Movie Critic as his 10th (and final film), might be finally taking the opportunity to release The Whole Bloody Affair. One can only hope, but surely, Kill Bill in 4K would be glorious.

Children of Men (2006)

Alfonso Cuaron's Children of Men is one of the most celebrated movies of the 2000s, but like a lot of the director's work, it's yet to get the 4K treatment. Cuaron is a home theatre enthusiast, so it's likely that any release would benefit from both him and DP Emmanuel Lubezki being involved. Gravity is on the way pretty soon, so we may also get a Children of Men redux, which would be great considering what a visually stunning movie it is.

The Terminator (1984)

James Cameron's sci-fi classic is celebrating its 40th anniversary this fall, and the hope is that the film will get a slick UHD release. The buzz is that Cameron is working on it, although to some, that may come with a big asterisk next to it, as his recent AI-assisted restorations of Aliens, The Abyss and True Lies have been among the most controversial 4K upgrades of all time. If The Terminator makes it to 4K this year, will it be overly sweetened? Only time will tell, but I'll still buy it regardless of the tinkering.

Releasing just two years after Jurassic Park, Twister enlisted George Lucas’ Industrial Light & Magic for its boundary-pushing visual effects, but there was also a heavy – and most welcome – reliance on practical and tangible set pieces. Had it released any earlier, then the visuals may not have convinced to the fullest extent, but had it released much later then use of CGI would have been a great deal more widespread. With that, the movie cemented its position in history by becoming the first-ever DVD release, signifying a change of technological advancements for viewers.

...

Although it wouldn’t launch commercially in the United States until March 1997 with a day-one unveiling of 32 titles including Tim Burton’s Batman, Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, George Miller’s Mad Max sequel The Road Warrior, classic buddy caper Lethal Weapon, and Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven, DVDs had hit the shelves in Japan in November 1996.

There were only four launch day titles available on the other side of the world, and Twister was one of them. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Eraser, Harrison Ford’s The Fugitive, and John Badham’s Point of No Return – the remake of Luc Besson’s La Femme Nikita – were the other three, giving de Bont’s tornado-tastic spectacular its fascinating place in the history books.

After taking a year off, Arrow Video is back with Shawscope Vol. 3. While the previous two collections focused on the martial arts films from the legendary Shaw Brothers Hong Kong studio, this collection focuses on the Wuxia movies that involve battles with weapons. The big attraction to the set is the three One-Armed Swordsman movies. The first two starred Jimmy Wang Yu (Master of the Flying Guillotine) while the third has David Chiang (Shaolin Mantis) as a different fighter missing an arm. The other 11 titles include Lady Hermit, Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan, The 14 Amazons, The Magic Blade, Clans of Intrigue, Jade Tiger, The Sentimental Swordsman, The Avenging Eagle, Killer Constable, Buddha’s Palm and Bastard Swordsman. There are plenty of extras being lined up including more of Frédéric Ambroisine’s interviews with the Shaw Brothers stars and filmmakers.

Tech specs from Blu-ray.com

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 20th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray

Paramount Pictures UK has officially announced that it will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) with a "Stay Classy" Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray/Blu-ray combo pack, which is scheduled to arrive on the market on August 5th.

Description: It's kind of a big deal.

Released in cinemas on July 9, 2004, ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY marked the feature directorial debut of Adam McKay and was written by McKay and Will Ferrell, who stars as the titular, mustachioed hero. The film features a veritable pantheon of comedic talent, including Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Fred Willard, along with a cavalcade of cameos.

Set in the 1970s, ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY tells the ridiculously funny story of a testosterone-filled newsroom threatened by the arrival of an ambitious female anchor. Endlessly quotable and enduringly hilarious, ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY is widely considered to be one of the greatest comedies of all time.

The 20th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray set includes the remastered theatrical version of the film in sparkling 4K, plus two Blu-ray Discs with more than two hours of legacy bonus content, including cast auditions, deleted scenes, bloopers, an "Afternoon Delight" music video, and much, much more. In addition, fans can enjoy both the theatrical and extended cuts of the film on Blu-ray, as well as WAKE UP, RON BURGUNDY: THE LOST MOVIE, a 92-minute film featuring outtakes and unused storylines from the original movie.

Synopsis: There was a time before cable when the local anchorman reigned supreme.... Enter the hard-hitting world of the 1970s local TV news, where Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his loyal Channel 3 News Team (Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner) are San Diego's #1 rated news source. All is well in their male-dominated world of news until beautiful, rising-star reporter Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) turns it all upside down. Sparks don't just fly, they ignite an all-out war between the two perfectly coiffed anchorpersons. In a job where it pays to keep a straight face, Anchorman is the comedy that makes it almost impossible to stop laughing.

Special Features and Techncial Specs:

DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY

• THEATRICAL VERSION of the film
• DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION
• Audio: English -- DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround, French - Parisian, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish - Castilian Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
• Subtitles: English, English SDH, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French -- Parisian, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Spanish -- Castilian, Swedish

DISC TWO - BLU-RAY

• THEATRICAL AND EXTENDED VERSIONS of the film branched
• Commentary by Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Lou Rawls, Andy Richter, Kyle Gass, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, and Christina Applegate
• Deleted & Extended Scenes
• Bloopers
• "Afternoon Delight" Music Video
• ESPN SportsCenter Audition -- Ron Burgundy
• Audio: English -- DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround, French - Parisian, Spanish -- Castilian Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
• Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish

DISC THREE - BLU-RAY

• WAKE UP RON BURGUNDY: THE LOST MOVIE
• Intro-Commentary with Will Ferrell and Aaron Zimmerman
• PSA
• Award Speech
• Raw Footage "Good Takes"
• "Afternoon Delight" Recording Session
• Interviews
• Specials
• Cast Auditions
• Table Read 6/2/03
• Rehearsals
• Playback Video
• Commercial Break
• Trailers
• Audio: English Stereo
• Subtitles: English, French, Spanish Latin American

ADDITIONAL CONTENT

• Rigid board slipcase
• Poster
• 5 x Art Cards
• 5 x Character Cards
• Channel 4 News Sticker
• The Many Months of Burgundy' Booklet
• Capacity Envelope

Who You Gonna Chill? Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Ain't Afraid of No Blu-ray and 4K UHD SteelBooks June 25th

Tom Landy

Posted Sun May 26, 2024 at 07:58 AM PDT by

Never 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

GKIDS is proud to announce the acquisition of global home entertainment rights to Season 1 of the worldwide phenomenon, ARCANE. 👊💥

We will release a full product array, including 4K, later this year.

#Arcane is set in the universe of LEAGUE OF LEGENDS, made by Riot Games and Fortiche Productions for Netflix. The series follows the origins of Vi and Jinx as they become caught in the power struggle between the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed underground city of Zaun.

Stay tuned for updates!

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Is Physical Media Getting Too Expensive?

Tyler Nichols

The high price of physical media is starting to make the entry point into collecting even more difficult for those wanting to leave streaming.

Physical media has had a rough go of it in 2024. Best Buy completely exiled their supply of DVD's and Blu-Ray's to the point that you can't even buy them online. Target has followed suit with a severely diminished section. Thankfully, Walmart has picked up the slack and even purchased Best Buy's supply, meaning any of those sweet Steelbooks that Best Buy offered can now be purchased at Walmart. But anyone that's been in Wally World knows that they take their security very seriously, sometimes at the detriment of collectors. So now one of the last places to buy physical media often has shelves full of dented and bent boxes. Amazon isn't much better if you're wanting to go that route. And that's not even addressing the pricing issue.

I need to make it very clear that I absolutely love boutique labels like Scream Factory, Arrow Video, Vestron Video, and more. They provide wonderful releases that I never in a million years thought we'd actually receive. Hell, I've got a copy of The Guyver showing up on 4K in just a few short weeks. I never would have imagined that would happen. And it makes sense to pay a premium for a film that I never thought would actually be released on the platform. But not every film fits these parameters.

The cost of streaming is often a subject of debate because these streaming sites like to increase their prices multiple times a year at this point. And with their crackdown on password sharing, it's making streaming less appealing than ever. Yet making the switch to Physical is damn near impossible for some people. Let's just look at 4K Ultra HD Blu Ray players which run, at their cheapest, a whopping $200. Thankfully, modern gaming consoles feature 4K players, but even those run at least $400. Still, there are a lot of gamers out there, so let's just posit for a moment that a player as an entry point isn't the end all, be all. But what about the price of an individual movie?

I remember fondly back when movies were released with a base price of $19.99. The first week of sales would often give a few dollars off, so you could usually walk off with a brand-new movie for around $15. Nowadays, I can't walk off with a brand new Blu-Ray for under $25 the week of release. Make it 4K and push that number up to $30. And happen to miss the opening week price? Well, add another $5 or $10 to the total. Then those sweet Scream Factory releases? $35 at minimum. Sure, there are some exceptions to the rule, and it is a bit more understandable that independent companies such as them would put out more expensive discs. But, on average, we're paying nearly $10 more than we were just ten years ago on discs.

Even bargain bins have gotten to be so much more niche. The Walmart bargain bin is relegated to mostly simple 480p DVDs versus the days of countless $5 Blu-rays. How else are people supposed to easily access Captain Ron and The Addams Family? As collecting physical media becomes more and more niche and geared towards collectors, companies start to get greedy all in the name of the almighty dollar. Since the general public is no longer buying, they're instead releasing for collectors. So now a small market is expected to prop up an entire industry. We're getting the same re-releases we would have gotten years ago, yet now at a premium. Just look at the recently announced Drive 4K Steelbook whose price tag is a whopping $35.

So what can be done about this? Really, we just need to be speaking with our wallets. We can't allow Physical Media collecting to become what so many others have: a collector's nightmare. Just look at the sweet Crow Steelbook that released a month ago which almost immediately went out of stock when it went up for pre-order and flooded eBay at absurd prices. They released far fewer copies than they should have and, rather than printing more, decided to increase their value through resellers. (To note, The Crow's disc is being put out by Paramount Pictures. Drive's by Sony Pictures. Neither has a ton of extras, like you'd find on a label like Arrow Video or Scream Factory. So what's going on here?) Any shoe collector will tell you how terrible this practice is and we don't need it in physical media. So make sure to identify companies that are doing it, and avoid them in the future. Teach them a lesson and vote with your wallet.

Top 20 Selling Blu-ray Discs

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Kung Fu Panda 4
3. Bob Marley: One Love
4. The Beekeeper
5. Batman (1989)
6. Dune: Part One
7. Arthur the King
8. Imaginary
9. Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi
10. Oppenheimer
11. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
12. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
13. Mad Max: Fury Road
14. Knox Goes Away
15. Wonka
16. Star Wars: Andor - The Complete First Season
17. Migration
18. The Crow
19. Madame Web
20. Anatomy of a Fall

Source: Circana VideoScan (based on unit sales from reporting retailers)

Top 20 Selling 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs

1. Dune: Part Two
2. Batman (1989)
3. Mad Max: Fury Road
4. Kung Fu Panda 4
5. Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi
6. Bob Marley: One Love
7. Dune: Part One
8. The Crow
9. Killer Klowns from Outer Space
10. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
11. Star Wars: Andor - The Complete First Season
12. Oppenheimer
13. Barbie
14. Planet of the Apes Trilogy
15. Dune 2-Film Collection
16. The Fifth Element
17. Belladonna of Sadness
18. Crimson Peak
19. Lawrence of Arabia
20. The Thing

Source: Circana VideoScan (based on unit sales from reporting retailers)

https://www.mediaplaynews.com/research/top-20-selling-blu-ray-and-4k-discs-for-week-ended-6-1-24/

Jean-Claude Van Damme's Sudden Death gets a new 4K Blu-ray from Kino

EJ Tangonan

The Die Hard-at-a-hockey game that stars the Muscles from Brussels and features some outlandish sequences skates home in glorious clarity this summer.

Many action stars tried their hand at a Die Hard copycat. Sylvester Stallone had Die Hard-on-a-mountain with his action movie Cliffhanger. Wesley Snipes had Die Hard-on-a-plane with the movie Passenger 57. Steven Seagal had both Die Hard-on-a-boat with Under Siege and Die Hard-on-a-train with Under Siege 2: Dark Territory. Martial arts star Jean-Claude Van Damme would get his own copycat film in the form of Die Hard-at-a-hockey-game with the 1995 film Sudden Death. You can now take the violent hockey action home with an all-new 4K transfer with the ultra HD Blu-ray from Kino, according to the announcement on Blu-ray.com.

Van Damme's fare with this sports-themed film has its share of fans but is more notoriously known for the amusingly wild sequences that utilize its hockey setting, which include Van Damme fighting a terrorist who is disguised as a mascot for the Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as Van Damme finding himself as a goalie for the Penguins during a play at the Stanley Cup finals as he evades the bad guys. The film also stars Powers Boothe, Raymond J. Barry, Michael Gaston, and Audra Lindley. This film is considered to be one of the lesser clones of Die Hard that infamously features Van Damme's character correctly GUESSING where the terrorists have planted bombs at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena.

The synopsis per Blu-ray.com reads,
"Ex-fireman Darren McCord (Jean-Claude Van Damme) has a new job working security at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena. Hoping to impress his kids, he's scored tickets to the Stanley Cup Finals, unaware that the place has been taken over by a group of terrorists. Ex-CIA agent Joshua Foss (Powers Boothe) is holding the vice president hostage in a press box and plans to blow up the building if he doesn't pay the ransom. But, when Darren learns of his scheme, he jumps into action to save the day."

The specs read:
Video
Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles
English SDH
Discs
4K Ultra HD
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD-100, 1 BD-50)
Packaging
Slipcover in original pressing
Playback
4K Blu-ray: Region free
2K Blu-ray: Region A

The Sudden Death 4K release hits the market on August 27.

Top 20 Selling Blu-ray Discs

1. Dune: Part Two
2. The Beekeeper
3. Dune: Part One
4. Imaginary
5. The Crow
6. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
7. Mad Max: Fury Road
8. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
9. Oppenheimer
10. Madame Web
11. Ordinary Angels
12. Dune 2-Film Collection
13. Migration
14. The Iron Claw
15. Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi
16. The Hunt for Red October
17. Wonka
18. Escape From L.A.
19. Priscilla
20. Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Source: Circana VideoScan (based on unit sales from reporting retailers)

Top 20 Selling 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs

1. Dune: Part Two
2. The Crow
3. Dune: Part One
4. Mad Max: Fury Road
5. The Hunt for Red October
6. Escape From L.A.
7. Killer Klowns from Outer Space
8. The Untouchables
9. Interstellar
10. American Hustle
11. Dune 2-Film Collection
12. Blade Runner 2049
13. Shutter Island
14. The Thing
15. Narc
16. Oppenheimer
17. Singin' in the Rain
18. Beetlejuice
19. Dunkirk
20. The Beekeeper

Source: Circana VideoScan (based on unit sales from reporting retailers)

https://www.mediaplaynews.com/research/top-20-selling-blu-ray-and-4k-discs-for-week-ended-5-25-24/

The Bill & Ted Trilogy will be released in a most excellent 4K box set by Shout Factory

Kevin Fraser

Shout Factory will release all three Bill & Ted movies this summer in a most excellent 4K Ultra HD box set.

Shout Factory will be most excellent to Bill & Ted fans this summer as they will release all three movies in a 4K box set on August 8th. Dubbed Bill & Ted's Most Triumphant Trilogy, the set will include Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, and Bill & Ted Face the Music, all in glorious 4K. Party on, dudes!

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure has previously been released on 4K by Shout Factory, but the two sequels have received brand-new 4K remasters. You can check out the cover art and a list of special features below.

DISC ONE (BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE -- 4K UHD):

• Presented In Dolby Vision
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround
• Audio Commentaries
• "Time Flies When You Are Having Fun"
• Theatrical Trailers

DISC TWO (BILL & TED'S BOGUS JOURNEY -- 4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Scan Of Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey From The Original 35mm Camera Negative
• Presented In Dolby Vision
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround
• Audio Commentaries
• "Bill & Ted Go To Hell"
• Theatrical Trailers

DISC THREE (BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC -- 4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Remaster Of Bill & Ted Face The Music From The Digital Intermediate
• Presented In Dolby Vision
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround
• The Official Bill & Ted Face The Music Panel At Comic-Con@Home
• "Be Excellent To Each Other" -- Behind The Scenes With Cast And Crew
• "A Most Triumphant Duo"
• "Social Piece (Excellence)"
• "Death's Crib"
• Theatrical Trailers

DISC FOUR (BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE -- BLU-RAY):

• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround
• Audio Commentaries
• "Time Flies When You Are Having Fun"
• "The Original Bill & Ted" -- In Conversation With Chris & Ed
• "The Hysterical Personages Of Bill & Ted"
• Theatrical Trailer

DISC FIVE (BILL & TED'S BOGUS JOURNEY -- BLU-RAY):

• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround
• Audio Commentaries
• "Bill & Ted Go To Hell"
• "The Most Triumphant Making Of"
• "Score!" -- An Interview With Guitarist Steve Vai
• Air Guitar Tutorial With Bjorn Turoque & The Rockness Monster
• Vintage EPK
• The Linguistic Stylings Of Bill & Ted
• Theatrical Trailers

DISC SIX (BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC -- BLU-RAY):

• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround
• The Official Bill & Ted Face The Music Panel At Comic-Con@Home
• "Be Excellent To Each Other" -- Behind The Scenes With Cast And Crew
• "A Most Triumphant Duo"
• "Social Piece (Excellence)"
• "Death's Crib"
• Theatrical Trailers

If you already have the initial UHD release of the first movie, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey and Bill & Ted Face the Music will also have separate releases to add to your collection. The trilogy box set will go for $85.99 USD.

Bonus Features for UHD/Blu-ray

DISC ONE (4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Transfer Of The 35mm Interpositive
• Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Stereo

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Transfer Of The 35mm Interpositive
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Stereo
• NEW Profile Of Peter S. Beagle True Magic (Redux): The Story Of The Last Unicorn
• Q&A With Peter S. Beagle
• Animated Storyboards
• Original Theatrical Trailer

Pre-order: Shout Factory

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