They Will Kill You comes to 4K and Blu-ray in June

DVD cover for the movie 'They Will Kill You', featuring a dark and dramatic design with a central figure and split images of various characters.
Blu-ray cover of the movie 'They Will Kill You', featuring a character holding a bloody knife with dramatic facial expressions and images of other characters in the background.
Commissions Earned

Kirill Sokolov co-wrote and directed the movie. It stars Zazie Beetz, Myha’la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. As an alternative, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray up for preorder over at online retailer GRUV. Bonus material to be included with the releases is listed below.

  • Director’s Log: The Making of They Will Kill You
  • Developing the Virgil Featurette
    • A look into the film’s most iconic location: The Virgil, a nine-floor art deco building inspired by Dante’s Inferno. This piece showcases the building’s intricate design, surreal art direction, and how each floor was constructed to reflect a different level of psychological descent.
  • Asia Reaves’ Attacks Featurette
    • This action-packed piece breaks down all the major fight scenes in the film, complete with stunts, spoilers, and cinematic chaos.
  • Crafting Carnage Featurette 

Further below, after the break, you can find the official “red band” trailer [in 4K] and the full announcement for the physical media (as well as digital) releases.

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The 1996 Schwarzenegger film Eraser on 4K in June

Cover art for the movie 'Eraser' featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, with a female character in the background and an action-oriented design.
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray case for the movie 'Eraser' featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, with an image of the Capitol building and a green color scheme.
Commissions Earned

Chuck Russell directed the motion picture, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. It co-starred James Caan, Vanessa Williams, James Coburn, and Robert Pastorelli.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Each release comes with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured further above) are each now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at GRUV. The new bonus material included on the releases is listed below.

  • NEW Reinventing the Modern Action Hero – The Evolution of Arnold
  • NEW ’90s Action Thriller Reimagined

28 Days Later is coming to 4K SteelBook in September

Steelbook packaging of the movie '28 Days Later' featuring a red cover, a DVD disc, and artwork of iconic London landmarks.
Commissions Earned

Danny Boyle directed the film, written by Alex Garland. It starred Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Megan Burns, and Brendan Gleeson.

The movie has received a new 4K presentation, approved by director Danny Boyle. Here’s a bit of info about that.

To fully capture and correctly present the unique visuals of this movie for its 4K High Dynamic Range debut, the assembled original source video was used along with the section from original camera negative as used in the original theatrical release. These elements were then color corrected to take full advantage of the wider available color gamut. The picture and Atmos mix were approved by Danny Boyle.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) form of high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is not yet available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update. Bonus material to be included with the release is listed below.

  • Commentary by Director Danny Boyle and Screenwriter Alex Garland
  • Deleted Scenes and Alternate Endings with Optional Commentary
  • Pure Rage: The Making of 28 Days Later Featurette
  • Jacknife Lee Music Video
  • Animated Storyboards
  • Still Photo Galleries
  • Theatrical Teaser and Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full official announcement about this upcoming release.

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The 1951 film Alice in Wonderland comes to 4K in May

Cover art for Disney's 'Alice in Wonderland' featuring a cartoon depiction of Alice holding a tea cup, surrounded by whimsical characters and scenes from the story.
Commissions Earned

Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hamilton Luske co-directed the film. Also, Jack Kinney was said to have co-directed the film, but remains uncredited (according to IMDb). The movie featured the voice talents of Kathryn Beaumont (as “Alice”), Ed Wynn, Richard Haydn, Sterling Holloway, Jerry Colonna, Verna Felton, J. Pat O’Malley, and Bill Thompson.

The movie has received a new 4K restoration. In fact, here are some details about that.

In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Alice in Wonderland has been meticulously restored and remastered in 4K Ultra HD by the Walt Disney Film Restoration team. Over nine months, artists completed a digital scan of the original nitrate Successive Exposure (SE) negatives, followed by extensive clean-up to address dust, warping, and age-related wear. The team also referenced original production artwork preserved by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library to ensure the restoration remained true to the filmmakers’ original intent, collaborating closely with Walt Disney Animation Studios veteran Michael Giaimo to review every shot and refine color and luminance.
 
“The original animation artists’ work on Alice in Wonderland is stunning, and we’re proud to present it with renewed clarity and vibrancy,” said Kevin Schaeffer, Director of Restoration & Library Management. “This milestone restoration brings new depth and dimension to the film’s imaginative world, offering a vibrant presentation for longtime fans and a new generation of audiences alike.”

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.33:1 (4×3) aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound on a BD-66 disc. It will also feature lossless Dolby Digital Mono sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The bonus material included with the release is listed below.

  • Backstage Disney
    • Through the Keyhole – Kathryn Beaumont Introduction
    • Through the Keyhole: A Companion’s Guide to Wonderland
    • Reference Footage: Alice And The Doorknob
    • Reference Footage: Alice and the Doorknob With Commentary By Kathryn Beaumont
    • Pencil Test: Alice Shrinks
  • Walt Disney Color TV Introduction (1959)
  • Reflections on Alice
  • Operation Wonderland
  • “I’m Odd” Newly Discovered Chesire Cat Song
  • “Thru the Mirror” Mickey Mouse Animated Short
  • One Hour In Wonderland
  • An Alice Comedy: Alice’s Wonderland
  • Trailers
    • 1951 Original Theatrical Trailer
    • 1974 Theatrical Rerelease Trailer
  • 1954 Introduction
  • 1964 Introduction
  • The Fred Waring Show (Excerpt)
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Deleted Scene: Pig And Pepper
    • From Wonderland to Neverland: The Evolution of a Song
    • Deleted Storyboard Concept: Alice Daydreams In The Park
  • Music Videos
    • “Beware The Jabberwock”
    • “Everything Has A Useness”
    • “So They Say”
    • “Beautiful Soup”
    • “Dream Caravan”
    • “If You’ll Believe In Me”

Further below, after the break, you can find the official press release.

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Documentary The AI Doc is coming to Blu-ray in May

Blu-ray cover of the documentary 'The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist' featuring a colorful design with various illustrations and text.
Commissions Earned

The movie was co-directed by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell and produced by Daniel Kwan. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes. The tech specs on Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc.

The Blu-ray is now available to preorder at Amazon and MovieZyng. It seems that no bonus material will be included on this release. Below, after the break, you can find the official trailer.

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The 2006 James Gunn film Slither comes to 4K in June

Cover art for the movie 'Slither', featuring a monstrous creature with multiple tentacles and a grotesque facial expression, set against a dark background.
Commissions Earned

James Gunn wrote and directed the movie. It starred Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, and Michael Rooker. The movie has received a 4K scan from the 35mm interpositive approved by Writer/Director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. Bonus material to be included with the release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker  
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion  

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker  
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion  
  • NEW “We’ve Got Worms” – Interview With Director of Photography Gregory Middleton  
  • NEW “Feed The Fear” – Interview With Editor John Axelrad   
  • NEW “Just A Bee Sting” – Interview With Special Make-up Effects Designer Todd Masters  
  • NEW “What’s Gotten Into You” – Interview With Composer Tyler Bates  
  • “The Genesis Of Slither” – Interview With Writer/Director James Gunn  
  • “The Other MacReady” – Interview With Actor Gregg Henry  
  • Deleted And Extended Scenes With Optional Commentary With James Gunn  
  • Visual Effects Progressions  
  • Slithery Set Tour With Actor Nathan Fillion   
  • The Sick Minds And Slimy Days Of Slither Featurette  
  • “Brewing The Blood” Featurette  
  • Bringing Slither’s Creatures To Life Featurette  
  • Lloyd Kaufman’s Video Diary  
  • Gag Reel  
  • “Who Is Bill Pardy?” Featurette  
  • Theatrical Trailer

Below, after the break, you can find the press release.

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