Anniversaries Aplenty as NORTH BY NORTHWEST, BLAZING SADDLES, THE TERMINATOR and More Come to 4K UHD Blu-ray in November!
September 30th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
From classic thrillers to family favorites, three films celebrating anniversaries of their release – Blazing Saddles (50th anniversary), North by Northwest (65th anniversary) and The Terminator (40th anniversary), will be released for the first time on 4K Ultra HD and Digital on November 19.
Also celebrating anniversaries are The Wizard of Oz (85th anniversary), which will be available in an 85th Anniversary Theater Edition on November 5 and The Polar Express (20th anniversary), which was released on 4K in 2022.
In 1994, writer-director Quentin Tarantino blew away audiences and critics with his brazenly brilliant tribute to hard-crime capers, PULP FICTION. 30 years later, the acclaimed and award-winning film continues to thrill new generations of fans with its infinitely quotable dialogue, superb cast, ingenious plot, and chart-topping soundtrack.
Continuing to terrify audiences in its theatrical run, the new Blumhouse thriller, SPEAK NO EVIL, will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent tomorrow, October 1, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The “painfully tense, disarmingly funny and masterfully cringe-inducing” (Screen Rant) will be available on Blu-ray™ and DVD on November 19, 2024. James McAvoy stars in a “career-best” (Slash Film) riveting performance as the charismatic, alpha-male host whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness. Own the suspenseful horror, SPEAK NO EVIL, with never-before-seen extras featuring the filmmakers and cast discuss the making of the film, only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere.
The legendary Alien franchise gives birth to an all-new terrifying sci-fi horror thriller when 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus arrives to digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) on October 15 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on December 3.
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about the real world. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own.
LFG! Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine bursts onto digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango) on October 1 and explodes on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 22.
Today marks 20 bloody years for SHAUN OF THE DEAD, the greatest zom-com ever made. To celebrate, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Focus Features and Studiocanal have partnered with director Edgar Wright to remaster the movie in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Fans can own the remastered version on digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and access a new, never-before-seen bonus piece featuring Edgar Wright along with stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Hours of existing bonus will also be made available for the first time on participating digital platforms, including Apple TV, Movies Anywhere, and Fandango at Home.
IT ENDS WITH US, based on the global phenomenon by Colleen Hoover, tells the empowering story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively). Grappling with a painful past, Lily embarks on a new life in Boston, embraces her artistry, and passionately pursues her dream of opening her own flower shop. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her dangerous father. With the support of her friends and allies, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar) and Alyssa Kincaid (Jenny Slate), Lily must find her own strength to break the pattern or the pattern will break her.
Attention all Vault Hunters, bring Pandora home when Borderlands arrives on Electronic Sell-Through on October 8, on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD on October 22, and on Demand October 29 from Lionsgate. From Director Eli Roth (Thanksgiving) and Producer Avi Arad (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), this adaptation of the popular video game series is a fresh take on these beloved characters. Borderlands stars Cate Blanchett (The Lord of the Ringsfranchise), Kevin Hart (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle), Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda), Ariana Greenblatt (Avengers: Infinity War), Florian Munteanu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), and Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween).
From writer-director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) comes the semi-autobiographical teen comedy The 4:30 Movie, which follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local cineplex. The 4:30 Movie arrives on Electronic Sell-Through on October 1, and Video on Demand, Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital, and Amazon-exclusive 4K + Blu-ray + Digital SteelBook on November 5 from Lionsgate. In addition to hilarious performances from Ken Jeong and Justin Long, The 4:30 Movie is a revolving door of cameos including Rosario Dawson, Jason Lee, Adam Pally, Jason Biggs, and others, and will be available for the suggested retail prices of $5.99 for Video on Demand, $14.99 for Electronic Sell-Through, $24.99 for Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital, and $34.99 for Amazon-exclusive 4K + Blu-ray + Digital SteelBook.
Zoë Kravtiz’s (“The Batman,” TV’s “Pretty Little Lies”) directorial debut Blink Twice, from Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Pictures, will be available for purchase on Blu-ray and DVD on November 5.
The world’s favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your-seat action and outrageous comedy, but this time with a twist: Miami’s finest are now on the run. When Captain Howard is unjustly accused of a lifetime of drug-related crimes, the Bad Boys vow to clear his name.
Winona Ryder (in an Oscar® nominated role) and Academy Award® winner Susan Sarandon (1995, Best Actress, Dead Man Walking) star in this “affectionate, superbly acted” (Los Angeles Times) family favorite. With her husband off at war, Marmee (Sarandon) is left alone to raise their four daughters, her LITTLE WOMEN. There is the spirited Jo (Ryder); conservative Meg (Trini Alvarado); fragile Beth (Claire Danes); and romantic Amy (played at different ages by Kirsten Dunst and Samantha Mathis). As the years pass, the sisters share some of the most cherished and painful memories of self-discovery, as Marmee and Aunt March (Mary Wickes) guide them through issues of independence, romance and virtue. Gabriel Byrne, Eric Stoltz and Christian Bale co-star in this “handcrafted valentine” (Newsweek) of a film.
Bring home the terrifying film HUSH, a chilling home-invasion thriller from visionary filmmaker Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, Doctor Sleep), and experience suspense, tension, and horror as you never have before. This timeless masterpiece is highly regarded by Stephen King, who praised it as being “up there with Halloween, and even more, Wait Until Dark.” On November 26, Scream Factory™, in collaboration with Flanagan, Intrepid Pictures, and Blumhouse, is proud to present HUSH Collector’s Edition(4K UHD™ + Blu-ray™) in the U.S. and Canada.
Since 2018, TV fans have been insane over Yellowstone. The show continues to be so popular even in hiatus (at least until later this fall), and we have Taylor Sheridan to thank for that. Just before that, the treat that is Sicario came out, and with the atmospheric direction of Denis Villeneuve to drive the incredible Sheridan story home, we were given an action thriller for the ages. Between one incredible project and a TV show that is inescapable, Sheridan quietly released his directorial debut Wind River. The film did small business but critically the film was loved and found a home with streamers and us Blu-ray buyers too! Now, 7 years removed from its original release, we get a fantastic new Walmart exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray edition! So read more about the mysterious Wind River below. There’s also a link to purchase your own copy of this new 4K edition at the end!
Celebrate 100 years of Columbia Pictures and the work of iconic and award-winning filmmaker Frank Capra as Sony Pictures Home Entertainment proudly assembles 20 of his films, exclusively within the FRANK CAPRA AT COLUMBIA COLLECTION, available November 19. Each film is presented in high definition from original and existing elements, with nine films also presented in full 4K resolution!
Get ready to bring home the epic fantasy movies from prolific genius Jim Henson when Shout! Studios, in collaboration with The Jim Henson Company, presents LABYRINTH Limited Edition 4K UHD™ + Blu-ray™ Collector’s Set and THE DARK CRYSTAL Limited Edition 4K UHD™ + Blu-ray™ Collector’s Set on home entertainment shelves on November 19, 2024, just in time for the holidays. Moreover, each Limited Edition SteelBook (4K UHD™ + Blu-ray™) of LABYRINTH (starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly) and THE DARK CRYSTAL (starring Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, and Frank Oz) will be available to own separately at Walmart.
