Home Video (VHS, DVD, Blu-ray, 4k)

Mind you, I’m not the pickiest person out there and only have a couple 4Ks (all I’ve got at the moment are Lawrence of Arabia, Bridge on the River Kwai, the Good the Bad and the Ugly, and Blue Planet II) but I was quite happy with this one. The original was shot on 35mm. There’s no DNR for this release thankfully, so lots of beautiful film grain. Sound is great too. I’ve noticed details on this version I’ve never noticed watching it in the past. I’d recommend it if you like this movie

Top 20 Selling Blu-ray Discs

1. Deadpool & Wolverine
2. Twisters
3. Borderlands
4. Despicable Me 4
5. The Sixth Sense
6. Signs
7. A Quiet Place: Day One
8. MaXXXine
9. Bad Boys: Ride or Die
10. Inside Out 2
11. Arcane: League of Legends - Season One
12. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation
13. Oddity
14. Longlegs
15. Ghost
16. The Wolfman
17. Twisters Double Feature
18. Death Becomes Her
19. Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Vol. 5
20. In a Violent Nature

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

Top 20 Selling 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs

1. Deadpool & Wolverine
2. Twisters
3. Borderlands
4. The Sixth Sense
5. Signs
6. Ghost
7. Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Vol. 5
8. The Wolfman
9. Death Becomes Her
10. The Hitcher
11. The Ring
12. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
13. A Nightmare on Elm Street
14. Arcane: League of Legends - Season One
15. Cheeky!
16. Hellraiser: Quartet of Torment
17. Gummo
18. MaXXXine
19. A Quiet Place: Day One
20. Bad Boys: Ride or Die

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

Top 10 Home Media Sellers (% of Blu-ray's Market Share Noted)

1. Deadpool & Wolverine (75%)
2. Twisters (56%)
3. Borderlands (64%)
4. Twisters Double Feature (14%)
5. Despicable Me 4 (39%)
6. A Quiet Place: Day One (42%)
7. Inside Out 2 (40%)
8. Bad Boys: Ride or Die (43%)
9. The Sixth Sense (98%)
10. The Wizard of Oz (11%)

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

Further Reading:

• Top 20 Selling Blu-ray and 4K Discs for Week Ended 2024-10-26
• Top 20 Disc Sellers for Week Ended 2024-10-26
• Blu-ray Sales: October 20-26: Deadpool & Wolverine Tops the Charts in Its First Week

Perhaps the greatest collaboration between the legendary director John Ford and his famed leading man John Wayne, the 1956 Warner Bros. classic The Searchers will be arriving on 4K UHD Blu-ray disc, meticulously restored and newly remastered from its original VistaVision camera negative.

The film will be available as either a 4K UHD Blu-ray disc combo pack, including a newly remastered Blu-ray disc, or as a stand-alone Blu-ray disc. SRP for the 4K/Blu-ray combo pack will be $29.99, and the remastered Blu-ray will have an SRP of $21.99. Both iterations will contain over an hour of special features in HD on the Blu-ray disc, with the feature itself having an archival commentary from the late Peter Bogdanovich. The Searchers will release on December 17, and is available for pre-order at leading online media retailers.

The new 4K UHD Blu-ray presentation of the feature will be available with Dolby Vision and HDR10. Both the 4K and Blu-ray discs will contain the feature's original monaural audio track which was restored from the best available source materials to provide a clean and dynamic audio presentation.

The film underwent an extensive restoration earlier this year, at Warner Bros. Motion Picture Imaging and Warner Bros. Archival Mastering (for audio). This restoration was undertaken by Warner Bros. Discovery in collaboration with The Film Foundation and made its public premiere on April 21st of this year at the 15th annual TCM Film Festival.

Compression and authoring for Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray were performed by Fidelity in Motion. To maintain the highest possible image and sound quality for home viewing, these optimized encodes fully utilize the available bandwidth and disc space on the BD100 and BD50 formats.

The Searchers was filmed using the 8-perf 35mm VistaVision process, where the negative went through the camera horizontally with double the frame size of traditional 35mm film, thus yielding incredible clarity with great depth of field. The original negative along with yellow separation protection masters were used for this new presentation, to fully restore the film's original color palette capturing the masterful cinematography of Winton C. Hoch, a frequent Ford collaborator. The result is a revelatory presentation which is a testament to the artistry that went into creating this beloved motion picture.

About "The Searchers"

John Wayne and John Ford made The Searchers a landmark Western with an indelible image of the frontier and the people who challenged it. Although not nominated for any awards at the time of its release, the film has since been widely acknowledged as one of the supreme triumphs of the genre. The Searchers was placed on the National Film Registry in 1989 and ranked number 12 on the American Film Institute's 2008 list of "100 Greatest American Films of all time."

Wayne plays an ex-Confederate soldier searching for his niece (Natalie Wood), captured by the Comanches who massacred his family. He won't surrender to hunger, thirst, the elements or loneliness. And in his five-year search, he encounters something unexpected: his own humanity. Beautifully shot by Winton C. Hoch (four-time Academy Award winner), thrillingly scored by Max Steiner (21 Academy Award nominations, 3 wins) and memorably acted by a wonderful ensemble including Jeffrey Hunter (King of Kings, The Longest Day), Vera Miles (The Wrong Man, Psycho), Natalie Wood (Rebel Without a Cause, Gypsy, West Side Story) and frequent Ford cast member Ward Bond (My Darling Clementine, The Quiet Man), The Searchers endures as "a great film of enormous scope and breathtaking physical beauty." (Danny Peary, Guide for the Film Fanatic).

Special Features of the 4K UHD disc and the Blu-ray disc:

• Archival Commentary by Director Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show, What's Up, Doc?) on both the 4K and Blu-ray discs.

On the Blu-ray disc:

• Original Theatrical trailer (HD)
• The Searchers: An Appreciation (HD)
• A Turning of the Earth: John Ford, John Wayne, and The Searchers (HD)
• Newsreel coverage of the film's world premiere (HD)
• Outtakes (HD)
• Behind the Cameras (segments from the 1956 Warner Bros. Presents TV series): (HD)
  • Meet Jeffery Hunter
  • Monument Valley
  • Meet Natalie Wood
  • Setting Up Production

Other:

• Running time: 119 Minutes

• COLOR

• NOT RATED

• DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono

• Aspect ratio 16x9 1.85:1

• Subtitles: English SDH

• For the 4K UHD Blu-ray: Dolby Vision, HDR10, BD100

• For the Blu-ray: BD50

• 4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray 2-Disc combo-$29.99 SRP

• Blu-ray-$21.99

• Street date: December 17, 2024

ALLIED VAUGHN ENTERTAINMENT is the exclusive licensed distributor of the Warner Archive Collection.

Pre-orders are not live yet.

How do you follow up an anime series like Cowboy Bebop, a hard-hitting blend of sci-fi and jazz? If you're Shinichiro Watanabe the answer is with a hip-hop adventure set in alternate Edo-era Japan. Samurai Champloo can regularly be found near the top of best anime roundups, and if you're looking for an excuse to revisit the beloved series, Crunchyroll has one for you: a limited-edition Blu-ray collection with a premium presentation. Samurai Champloo: The Complete Series Limited Edition arrives November 5 exclusively on the Crunchyroll Store. Fans can preorder the soon-to-be released Samurai Champloo box set for $67.49 (was $90).

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Samurai Champloo's Limited-Edition release comes with a display-worthy slipcase and the six art cards shown above. As for the extras on the disc, you'll find clean credit sequences, concept art, a "bumper" gallery, promo videos, and trailers. All 26 episodes are included on three Blu-ray discs, and thanks to the high production values, this show really shines in high-definition. The soundtrack is also legendary stuff, and combined with the slick action, the series has become a cult-classic over the years.

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It's worth noting that there's already a standard edition Samurai Champloo release you can buy. Samurai Champloo: The Complete Series on Blu-ray is available for $32.49 (was $50) at Amazon.

Titles include: Inglourious Basterds (2009), The Gift (2000), incubus (1966), Rampo Noir (2005), The Usual Suspects (1995), and The Cell (2000). Note that The Gift and The Usual Suspects are UK only.

Lots of good stuff here and surely something for everyone. I myself am intrigued by Incubus as I have never seen that one, or Rampo Noir - always love anthologies.

All in UHD and HD, apart from Rampo Noir which is HD only.

Long-awaited by fans, SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES is finally making the leap from standard definition discs following an extensive and comprehensive 4K upgrade for the series, and is perfectly timed for the series' 35th anniversary, as well as to conclude the 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures. In addition to the physical sets, SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES is also available for purchase at participating digital retailers.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

4K BLU-RAY EDITION

• 24 4K Blu-ray discs
• Episodes presented in 1.33:1 at 4K resolution with HDR10
• English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Audio
• Audio Commentaries
• Deleted Scenes
• Bloopers
• Inside Looks
• Alternate Versions of Select Episodes

BLU-RAY EDITION

• 24 Blu-ray Discs
• Episodes presented in 1.78:1 High Definition on Blu-ray Disc
• English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Audio
• Audio Commentaries
• Deleted Scenes
• Bloopers
• Inside Looks
• Alternate Versions of Select Episodes

Pre-order: Amazon

Kill Bill: Volume 1:

A former assassin, known simply as The Bride (Uma Thurman), wakes from a coma four years after her jealous ex-lover Bill (David Carradine) attempts to murder her on her wedding day. Fueled by an insatiable desire for revenge, she vows to get even with every person who contributed to the loss of her unborn child, her entire wedding party, and four years of her life. After devising a hit list, The Bride sets off on her quest, enduring unspeakable injury and unscrupulous enemies.

Pre-order: Amazon

Kill Bill: Volume 2:

The Bride (Uma Thurman) picks up where she left off in volume one with her quest to finish the hit list she has composed of all of the people who have wronged her, including ex-boyfriend Bill (David Carradine), who tried to have her killed four years ago during her wedding to another man. Leaving several dead in her wake, she eventually tracks down Bill in Mexico. Using skills she has learned during her assassin career, she attempts to finish what she set out to do in the first place.

Pre-order: Amazon

PIECE BY PIECE is an unparalleled motion picture experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music's most innovative minds.

PIECE BY PIECE is expertly directed by Academy Award® winner Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom, Won't You Be My Neighbor), and boasts a talented cast of fan-favorite music industry giants such as Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, and Snoop Dogg.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• BUILDING BLOCKS – Pharrell Williams and director Morgan Neville discuss how Pharrell's life story unfolded into this unique, heartfelt film.
• Optional English, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish subtitles for the main feature

Pre-order: Amazon · GRUV.com

Top 20 Selling Blu-ray Discs

1. Despicable Me 4
2. A Nightmare on Elm Street
3. A Quiet Place: Day One
4. MaXXXine
5. The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy
6. Bad Boys: Ride or Die
7. Longlegs
8. Thanksgiving
9. The Ring
10. Inside Out 2
11. Arcane: League of Legends - Season One
12. The Goonies
13. To Catch a Thief
14. Dune: Part Two
15. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
16. The Thing
17. Cowboys & Aliens
18. Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
19. The Boy and the Heron
20. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

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

Top 20 Selling 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs

1. A Nightmare on Elm Street
2. Thanksgiving
3. The Ring
4. The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy
5. The Goonies
6. To Catch a Thief
7. A Quiet Place: Day One
8. The Thing
9. Cowboys & Aliens
10. Arcane: League of Legends - Season One
11. Dune: Part Two
12. Blade Runne r2049
13. Longlegs
14. MaXXXine
15. The Peanuts Holiday Collection
16. James Bond: The Daniel Craig 5-Film Collection
17. Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection
18. The Project A Collection
19. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
20. Bad Boys: Ride or Die

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

Top 10 HD Formats Disc Share Per Title

1. Despicable Me 4 (41%)
2. A Quiet Place: Day One (41%)
3. Bad Boys: Ride or Die (41%)
4. Inside Out 2 (39%)
5. A Nightmare on Elm Street (99%)
6. Longlegs (50%)
7. MaXXXine (100%)
8. The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (88%)
9. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (47%)
10. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey II (Walmart Exclusive) (27%)

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

Further Reading:

• Top 20 Selling Blu-ray and 4K Discs for Week Ended 2024-10-19
• Top 20 Disc Sellers for Week Ended 2024-10-19

Lucasfilm and Marvel have painted a bullseye on your bank account this holiday by announcing new Collector's Editions with Steelbook packaging for many of its original series, including The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Hawkeye, and Loki. All four releases come with stylish Steelbook packaging, exclusive concept art cards, and never-before-seen bonus content, making them an absolute must-have for fans to add to their collection. The titles, all to be released on December 3, 2024, are Star Wars: The Mandalorian -- The Complete Third Season, Star Wars: Ahsoka -- The Complete First Season, Marvel Studios' Hawkeye -- The Complete First Season, Marvel Studios' Loki -- The Complete Second Season. Pre-orders for all sets begin on October 31, 2024!

Details for all four sets are included below:

Star Wars: The Mandalorian: The Complete Third Season

SYNOPSIS

The journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continue. Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together.

BONUS FEATURES

• Honoring the Magistrate: A Tribute to Carl Weathers --- Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni pay tribute to Carl Weathers, the unforgettable talent behind Greef Karga.
• Galactic Legacy: The Creatures and Droids of The Mandalorian --- Discover the secrets of Season Three's memorable creatures and droids with the artists who bring them to life.
• Forging the Covert: Part Three --- Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and the filmmakers explore the expanding world of Season Three's Mandalorian warriors.

Star Wars: Ahsoka -- The Complete First Season

SYNOPSIS

Set after the fall of the Empire, Ahsoka follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

BONUS FEATURES

• **Ahsoka: Legacy **--- Join cast and crew for a look at developing Ahsoka's live-action series.
• **Path of the Apprentice **--- Explore the dynamic of Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka within the world between worlds.
• **Ghosts of the Past **--- Go deep with a spotlight on Ahsoka's allies: Sabine, Hera, Ezra, and Chopper.
• **Darkness Rising **--- Uncover the secrets of Ahsoka's foes.

Marvel Studios' Hawkeye: The Complete First Season

SYNOPSIS

Marvel Studios' Hawkeye is an original series set in post-blip New York City where former Avenger Clint Barton aka Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. But when a threat from his past shows up, Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) -- a 22-year-old skilled archer and his biggest fan -- to unravel a criminal conspiracy.

BONUS FEATURES

• **A Tale of Two Hawkeyes **--- Discover how the cast and crew extended the Hawkeye legacy, bringing together Clint Barton and new character Kate Bishop.
• **Gag Reel **--- Take a look at some of the hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Hawkeye.
• Deleted Scenes
  • Follow the Trail --- Young Kate leaves behind clues for a scavenger hunt.
  • At The Stake --- Clint reluctantly celebrates with a group of fans in the city.
  • **Burning of the Suit **--- Clint burns the Ronin suit.
  • Kate's First Day at Work --- Kate uses her awkward first day at work to her advantage.
  • **Ice Cream **--- Little Maya finds out her dad can't pick her up from practice.
  • **Detour **--- Clint and Kate find an unmarked car in front of her apartment.
  • **Friends? **--- Little Maya and Little Kazi meet for the first time when their fathers do business together.
  • **You Never Miss **--- Clint's relationship with his mom is revealed through childhood memories. Clint and his mom attempt to rob a convenience store, which ends up a disaster.
  • Moira Comes Home --- Moira chases Clint and Kate out of her apartment.
  • **Old Friend **--- Clint prepares a familiar weapon.
  • **Sorry **--- Maya and Clint have a moment of understanding after a battle.
  • Until It's Done --- Eleanor takes a trip to have dinner. A shocking insight is revealed.
  • Boomerang --- Clint and Kate gather supplies at a sporting goods store to build trick arrows.
• Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye --- Peer behind the scenes of the show with Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, and the rest of the cast and crew.

Marvel Studios' Loki: The Complete Second Season

SYNOPSIS

Loki Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the shocking season one finale when Loki finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. Along with Mobius, Hunter B-15, and a team of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer, Miss Minutes, and the truth of what it means to possess free will and glorious purpose.

BONUS FEATURES

• **Loki Through Time **--- Travel through over a decade of Loki's timeline with Tom Hiddleston, Kevin Feige, and more as they dive deeper into the villainous yet lovable character that fans can't get enough of in the Loki series.
• **Gag Reel **--- Take a look at some of the fun moments on set with the cast and crew of Loki Season 2.
• Deleted/Extended Scenes
  • What Would You Like? --- Distraught after the events of season 1, Sylvie leaves the Citadel at the End of Time and finds an escape in a McDonald's in 1982.
  • **Key Lime Break **--- Loki and Mobius share a moment savoring a key lime pie in the TVA lunchroom.
  • **Roll Call **--- Loki names off all the people who have spoken ill of him in the past, including a few recognizable names. Mobius tries to comfort him.
• **Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2 **--- Join the cast and crew of Loki Season 2 as they pull back the curtain on Loki's latest MCU adventure.

It's time to talk about Fight Club

This month marks 25 years since David Fincher's influential film arrived in theaters, and to celebrate, the filmmaker is overseeing a new 4K Ultra HD remaster of the New Regency and 20th Century Fox film. Fincher is also planning a theatrical re-release early next year, though details

such as a date or the number of theaters

are being kept under wraps.

In addition, Fincher will release a 25th anniversary art book, including new interviews, rare behind-the-scenes material and unearthed visuals. The book arrives via Insight Editions and New Regency.

Count me in for the 4K and the book! Love this film!

As reported by the Digital Bits, Constantine (2005) is getting a 4K release at some point next year, it's 20th anniversary. It's listed on Amazon UK with a temporary release date of years end.

Once again, it's another 4K release in a fancy tin, posters and cards and they want £45 for it. Ouch.

The sequel is currently in development with the script apparently been finished a month or so ago.

cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/19029288

In time for Halloween as well as the beginning of the gift-getting season, Criterion is selling every Blu-ray and DVD in its hallowed collection at 50% off their usual prices for one day only. These sales only happen a few times each year (and when they occur is pretty random), so if you or a loved one (or even a marginally liked one) enjoys adding flick after flick with Criterion’s gorgeous box art to their shelves, we recommend taking advantage of this 24-hour sale that ends 12 p.m. EDT on Oct. 23.

Still a couple of hours to go.

Burbank, CA, October 22, 2024 – From acclaimed writer/director/producer Todd Phillips comes Joker: Folie À Deux, the follow-up to 2019’s Academy Award-winning Joker, which earned more than $1 billion at the global box office. The new film stars Joaquin Phoenix once again in his Oscar-winning dual role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, opposite Oscar winner Lady Gaga (“A Star Is Born”). Joker: Folie À Deux debuts for purchase and rental digitally at home on October 29.

• On October 29, Joker: Folie À Deux will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home and for 48-hour rental via PVOD on participating digital platforms where you purchase or rent movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and more.
• On December 17, Joker: Folie À Deux will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from online and physical retailers. Joker: Folie À Deux will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

Joker: Folie À Deux finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.

The film also stars Oscar nominees Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin) and Catherine Keener (Get Out, Capote), alongside Zazie Beetz, reprising her role from Joker.

Phillips, who received Oscar nominations for directing, writing and producing Joker, directed Joker: Folie À Deux from a screenplay co-written with fellow Oscar nominee Scott Silver, based on characters from DC. The film was produced by Phillips, Oscar nominee Emma Tillinger Koskoff and Joseph Garner. Lady Gaga served as music consultant. The film’s executive producers are Michael E. Uslan, Georgia Kacandes, Silver, Mark Friedberg and Jason Ruder.

DIGITAL, 4K, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS

Joker: Folie À Deux Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:  

4K UHD

• Everything Must Go (4 Part Longform Documentary)
  • Can I Have A Cigarette?
  • Finding Lee
  • A Hundred Films In One
  • King of Nothing
• The Character Of Music
• Live! With The Joker
• Colors Of Madness
• Crafted With Class

I'm not even bothering with a pre-order link. If you want to see a real superhero movie in October 2024, you'd be better off waiting for this instead.

TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, TRANSFORMERS ONE features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.

Special Features:

• In The Beginning — Witness the origin story of OPTIMUS PRIME (ORION PAX) and MEGATRON (D-16) and the evolution of their relationship from brothers-in-arms to sworn enemies. Filmmakers discuss the vision for the film and how it was brought to life.
• World Building On CYBERTRON — Hear from director Josh Cooley, the production design team, and the visual effects team about rendering the colorful world of CYBERTRON in a way that fans have never seen before.
• Together As One — Meet the A-list voice cast for each of the TRANSFORMERS: Chris Hemsworth (ORION PAX/OPTIMUS PRIME), Brian Tyree Henry (D-16/MEGATRON), Scarlett Johansson (ELITA-1), and more!
• The Iacon 5000 — Behold the most epic TRANSFORMERS race ever as competitors vie for the ultimate prize! Go behind the scenes with the filmmakers as they break down this breathtaking action sequence.
• The Battle For CYBERTRON — Cast and filmmakers take you through the film's epic climax as OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON battle for CYBERTRON's future.

Pre-order: Amazon

Top 20 Selling Blu-ray Discs

1. A Quiet Place: Day One
2. MaXXXine
3. Despicable Me 4
4. Arcane: League of Legends - Season One
5. Dune: Part Two
6. Bad Boys: Ride or Die
7. The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy
8. Longlegs
9. Inside Out 2
10. Sleepy Hollow
11. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
12. Oppenheimer
13. The Boy and the Heron
14. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
15. The Fall Guy
16. The Thing
17. Civil War
18. Castlevania: Nocturne - Season One
19. The Shining
20. Blade Runner 2049

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

Top 20 Selling 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs

1. A Quiet Place: Day One
2. Arcane: League of Legends - Season One
3. MaXXXine
4. Dune: Part Two
5. Sleepy Hollow
6. Oppenheimer
7. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
8. The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy
9. Blade Runner 2049
10. The Shining
11. The Thing
12. Longlegs
13. Interstellar
14. Beetlejuice
15. Dune: Part One
16. Bad Boys: Ride or Die
17. The Boy and the Heron
18. The Fall Guy
19. Jurassic Park
20. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

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

Top 10 HD Formats Disc Share Per Title

1. A Quiet Place: Day One (54%)
2. Despicable Me 4 (42%)
3. Bad Boys: Ride or Die (41%)
4. MaXXXine (100%)
5. Inside Out 2 (42%)
6. Arcane: League of Legends - Season One (100%)
7. Longlegs (52%)
8. Dune: Part Two (88%)
9. Beetlejuice (29%)
10. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey II (32%)

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

Further Reading:

• Top 20 Selling Blu-ray and 4K Discs for Week Ended 2024-10-12
• Top 20 Disc Sellers for Week Ended 2024-10-12

It’s time to dust off your VCR and clean the heads, because Alien: Romulus is coming to VHS as a limited edition on December 3rd alongside the other physical releases, director Fede Alvarez announced during “a special Beyond Fest-partnered screening” in Los Angeles yesterday.

The “fully functioning VHS tape” is meant to celebrate 45 years since the Alien franchise first (chest) burst into theaters, 20th Century Studios wrote in a release emailed to The Verge. It’ll present the movie, appropriately, in a 4:3 aspect ratio (hopefully without pan-and-scan). It also comes in a slick, vintage-style sleeve.

Now it’s just about time for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to come home, as Deadline reports that Warner Bros. will giving it a PVOD and digital release on October 8th. It will be available for purchase or rental on Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and more on that date. The 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD physical media release will follow on November 19th.

For reasons often speculated about but never formally confirmed by the studio itself, Disney has released the vast majority of its films on 4K Blu-ray disc mastered in only the ‘basic’ HDR10 high dynamic range format, rather than the popular premium Dolby Vision format. This is about to change, though, with Disney confirming to me that starting with “Deadpool & Wolverine” and followed shortly after by “Alien: Romulus”, Dolby Vision can be expected to turn up on most if not all of its future 4K Blu-ray releases.

This really is big news for home cinema fans. Dolby Vision adds extra scene by scene image data to HDR video streams, typically helping compatible displays deliver more dynamic, balanced and more accurate HDR pictures than they can achieve by applying their own ‘tone mapping’ systems to relatively basic HDR10 feeds. So Disney not including Dolby Vision masters on any of its 4K Blu-ray releases—aside from titles overseen by James Cameron—since 2018’s “The Last Jedi” has long been a source of frustration to AV fans who, not unreasonably, want the premium home entertainment format to deliver the very best AV experience.

Adding to the frustration about Disney not including Dolby Vision on the vast majority of its 4K Blu-ray releases for the past six years is the way the studio has typically provided Dolby Vision with its streaming masters. Including those provided on its own Disney+ streaming service.

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Disney didn’t confirm to me the exact reason for its Dolby Vision change of heart when it comes to forthcoming 4K Blu-ray discs. It may simply be the brand responding at last to years of customer demand, but I suspect it more likely has something to do with the deal Disney struck with Sony back in February where the latter will take over production of Disney’s physical media releases.

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It might be nice if Disney also started using 100GB (rather than 66GB) discs more routinely for its 4K Blu-ray releases now that they’re going to include Dolby Vision masters, but for the most part I’m pretty content to just take this new development for the win that it is.

Yet, the popularity of boutique Blu-Rays doesn’t seem to be waning, a sign that the interest in physical media is still going strong. The Criterion Collection is easily the biggest specialist company making Blu-Rays, having first released a series of DVDs in 1998. In 2008, they released their first Blu-Ray, Chungking Express, marking the start of several thousand high-quality editions released by the company, which they consider the finest pieces of cinema.

Criterion’s appeal resides in its attention to detail and consideration for dedicated film fans, filling every release with special features that are actually worth watching or reading, like short films, exclusive interviews, essays, and audio commentary. Each film comes with gorgeous artwork and sometimes even a poster inside, making the price tag (a single film is typically between £15 and £23) much more worth it. Additionally, Criterion takes great pride in restoring films to their original glory, with one of the most striking examples being their restoration of Jacques Demy’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. The company also offers boxsets for prestigious directors, like Agnes Varda, Ingmar Bergman and Wong Kar-wai, as well as film series, like the Before trilogy and Eric Rohmer’s Six Moral Tales.

Evidently, film fans can trust Criterion to deliver high-quality editions of their favourite pictures, with the company ensuring that beloved classics and newer releases all get special treatment. With frequent sale seasons allowing buyers to bulk buy some of their most-wanted titles for a more reasonable price, it’s rare you’ll meet a self-confessed cinephile who doesn’t own at least a few Criterions.

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They’re not the only company releasing collector’s editions, though. Arrow Films, an independent British distributor, offers some of the greatest cult and horror films, complete with a variety of special features, carefully designed artwork, and high-quality Blu-Ray transfers. BFI also provides an impressive collection, focusing on niches such as kitchen sink dramas, forgotten British gems, documentaries, and other acclaimed classics. Another notable company is Eureka, which specialises in films by directors they consider masters of cinema.

Each of these companies taps into a niche to attract customers, whether that be horror or foreign cinema, or in the case of Shameless Screen Entertainment, “carefully picked vile, evil, gore-soaked, demented, disturbing [and] deranged” movies. While specialist companies have existed for a while, like Tartan, which stopped selling its DVDs in 2008, the landscape is now saturated with streaming services all competing to be the best, which you would think might make it harder for these companies to thrive. Yet, it seems as though film fans are keeping physical media alive for now, with many people still wanting to own copies of their favourite films without worrying about a streaming service removing them.

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Collecting Criterions or other special edition Blu-Rays is the kind of hobby that keeps paying for itself – you can resell them for a decent price, watch them endless times, and access content, like shorts and essays, that you most likely can’t find for free anywhere else. We need physical media to survive in the internet age, and thanks to these companies and the passionate cinephiles who buy their Blu-Rays, hope is not yet lost.

BRING HOME 87NORTH’S ACTION-PACKED COMEDY

NOW WITH MORE THAN AN HOUR OF EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT FEATURING RYAN GOSLING AND EMILY BLUNT

PLUS AN EXTENDED CUT OF THE FILM THE FALL GUY

CERTIFIED FRESH ON ROTTEN TOMATOES

ON DIGITAL JULY 2, 2024, 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™ AND DVD JULY 23, 2024

Universal City, California, July 1, 2024 – Bring home the film that is “100 percent joy from start to finish” (Fresh Fiction), THE FALL GUY, available to own with all-new bonus content on Digital tomorrow July 2, 2024 and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD July 23, 2024 from 87North and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Now featuring over an hour of never-before-seen bonus content including the filmmakers breaking down five different stunts from the film and a behind-the-scenes look at filming in Australia with the all-star cast and crew for an insider's look at turning the original TV series into a crowd-pleasing new movie, as well as a gag reel, alternate takes and much more. When you purchase, get both the theatrical version and the Extended Cut with 20 additional minutes containing more action, more laughs, more stunts, and more sexy bacon.

Directed by David Leitch (Bullet Train, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde), THE FALL GUY stars Oscar® nominee Ryan Gosling (Barbie, La La Land, Drive) as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman who is drafted back into service after a near-career ending accident when Tom Ryder (Golden Globe® winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson; Bullet Train), the star of a mega-budget studio movie—being directed by Colt’s ex, Jody Moreno, played by Golden Globe® winner Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer, A Quiet Place films, Sicario)—goes missing.

Inspired by the hit 1980s TV series, THE FALL GUY also stars Emmy® winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Winston Duke (Black Panther franchise) and Academy Award® nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once). From a screenplay by Hobbs & Shaw screenwriter Drew Pearce, THE FALL GUY comes from production team Kelly McCormick and David Leitch (Bullet Train, Violent Night, Nobody,) and their company 87North Productions; from Ryan Gosling and his production shingle Entertainment 360; and from Guymon Casady (“Game of Thrones,” Steve Jobs ). The film is executive produced by Drew Pearce, Entertainment 360’s Geoff Shaevitz and the creator of the original Fall Guy television series, Glen A. Larson.

THE FALL GUY features an Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from Back Lot Music with music by composer Dominic Lewis. The album also features a cover of KISS’ “I Was Made for Lovin' You” by YUNGBLUD and a cover of Lee Major’s “Unknown Stuntman” by Blake Shelton. The soundtrack album is also available physically on Vinyl from Mutant Records.

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU OWN ON DIGITAL, 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY AND DVD:

• EXTENDED CUT - An extended cut of the film with 20 minutes of additional footage featuring more action, more laughs and more stunts.
• GAG REEL
• ALTERNATE TAKES
• STUNTS ON STUNTS: BREAKING DOWN THE ACTION - Five breathtaking breakdowns detail the meticulous designs, careful preparation, and astonishing execution that goes into pulling off the film's death-defying stunts.
• CITY TRUCK JUMP / SIDEWINDER - Grip the wheel with stunt driver Logan Holladay, who provides a first-person view of an incredible stunt that launches a truck onto a crowded city street.
• GARBAGE BIN - Speed across Sydney's Harbour Bridge while watching Ryan Gosling and the stunt performers surf on a skidding door, trade punches in a spinning bin, and wrestle with an attack dog.
• BOAT CHASE - Blast back to the past with a classic boat jump stunt, no green screen required, complete with an awesome explosion that lights up the water around the iconic Sydney Opera House.
• CAR JUMP - Prepare for possibly the film's most dangerous stunt: a bomb-blasting ride in a tricked-out vehicle that leads into a heart-stopping jump across an enormous expanse.
• HIGH FALL - Troy Brown, the son of legendary stunt performer Bob Brown, follows in his father's footsteps with a high fall off a helicopter like only their family can deliver. MAKING A META MASTERPIECE - THE FALL GUY's filmmaking team and all-star cast take you behind the scenes in Australia for an insider's look into the creativity and camaraderie that turns the original TV series into a thrilling new movie.
• HOW TO BREAK A WORLD RECORD - Cheer along with the crew as driving double Logan Holladay and the stunt team craft a cannon roll crash that breaks a Guinness World Record.
• NIGHTCLUB MAYHEM - Fight coordinator Sunny Sun and stunt double Justin Eaton venture behind the camera to choreograph a bottle-breaking battle between Colt Seavers and Doone’s goons.
• THE ART OF DOUBLING - Meet stunt double Ben Jenkin, a man willing to be set on fire, hit by a car, and take risks with Ryan Gosling to collectively make a single character look cool.
• MAKING METALSTORM - Cowboys collide with aliens in this look at the creation of METALSTORM, THE FALL GUY's film within the film.
• FALLING FOR THE FALL GUY WITH BOB REESE - Professional parkour athlete and influencer Bob Reese recreates stunts from the movie, including a scissor-lift dive, Kong vault, and heart-stopping high fall.
• FEATURE COMMENTARY with Director/Producer David Leitch and Producer Kelly McCormick [Available on both theatrical and extended cuts]

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:

• Street Date: July 23, 2024
• UPC Number: 191329260050 (US) / 191329260371 (CDN)
• Layers: BD 100
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
• Rating: PG-13 for action and violence, drug content and some strong language.
• Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
• Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)
• Run Time: 02:06:13

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:

• Street Date: July 23, 2024
• UPC Number: 191329260241 (US) / 191329260166 (CDN)
• Layers: BD 50
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
• Rating: PG-13 for action and violence, drug content and some strong language.
• Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
• Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)
• Run Time: 02:06:13

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD (US):

• Street Date: July 23, 2024
• UPC Number: 191329260364 (US) / 191329260067 (CDN)
• Layers: DVD 9
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
• Rating: PG-13 for action and violence, drug content and some strong language.
• Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
• Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Run Time: 02:06:13

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