Blaxploitation Classics Vol. 1, Classics New Again in 4K May 20th!
March 3rd, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Over 50 years since the Blaxploitation subgenre dominated ‘70s film culture, Shout! Studios is excited to bring forth an incredible collection of culturally rich legacy films in Blaxploitation Classics Vol. 1, available on May 20, 2025 as part of the Shout! Select line. This first volume of films includes Across 110th Street, Black Ceasar, Hell Up in Harlem, Coffy, Sheba, Baby and Truck Turner, presenting the genre’s most treasured stars such as Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, Isaac Hayes, and Yaphet Kotto in all their heroic action on Blu-ray ™ as well as on 4K Ultra High Definition for the first time worldwide.
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40 years ago, the past was having a bit of a resurgence. Linda Ronstadt was topping the pop charts with an album of old-time standards with a full orchestra. In theaters we were taken back in time with films like The Color Purple and Amadeus. With Amadeus, Milos Forman and playwright Peter Schaffer crafted a gloriously accessible period drama that could excite, stun, and incite laughter in anyone. Now in 2025, for the first time since 2002 the Theatrical Cut has been made available on home media for the first time. Amadeus won the Oscar for Best Picture along with seven other awards and deservedly so. Let’s go back with Wolfie and the orchestra and see what it was like living with a made-up rivalry with Antonio Salieri…
No matter how hard you try, you can’t break up with your past. From the talented producers behind the fan-favorite films John Wick, Nobody, and Bullet Train, comes LOVE HURTS, an electrifying story of revenge with visceral action sequences and heart. As the outrageous action feature continues to captivate audiences in theaters nationwide, the film will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent tomorrow, February 25, 2025, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. LOVE HURTS will also debut on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on April 1, 2025. Experience an alternate ending and epic behind-the-scenes bonus content only when you purchase from participating digital retailers nationwide, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinitiy, Cox, Microsoft Movie & TV, and Movies Anywhere.
I did not have it on my bingo card to see a sequel to Den of Thieves. Regardless of how that first film ended, it just felt like a one-off film for me. It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t my favorite either admittedly. When Den of Thieves 2: Pantera was first announced and my research told me it was finished in 2023, I wondered if it had been held back for any specific reasons and felt relief when it turned out to be a distributer issue. Now, all I had to do was turn my brain off and watch… So, what’s going on with “Big” Nick and Donnie these days? Find out where they’re at and what the next score is below! You may want to get in on it yourself!
Nearly 25 years passed between the releases of Gladiator and Gladiator II. Between releases I know I wasn’t the only one hearing rumors of a sequel and wondering: “What the hell could they possibly need to dig up to make another movie about??” But here we are at the home release of Gladiator II. A few months after the theatrical release, after the reveal of a massively talented and famous cast and mixed to positive reviews not unlike the original film, we have a new release on 4K and Blu-ray. I will come out right away and say it – Gladiator II more than delivers, and you can read more about that now! As Maximus Meridius once asked, “Are you not entertained?” I was with this new installment, and the presentation is: Chef’s Kiss…
Kraven The Hunter is the latest of Sony’s Marvel output. A standalone story, the film came out just before Christmas and landed with a thud at the box office. Now not even three months after its slip in theaters, the film is debuting on Blu-ray and 4K. So how does it really fare? Does Aaron Taylor-Johnson have the heart of a lion to defeat the nasty poachers of the world? Find out inside the review. You’ll no doubt read about some Russell Crowe scene chewing too!
Even early into 2025, it feels like the year of David Fincher. With the late 2024 release of Zodiac in 4K, as well as the new years release of Se7en for its 30th Anniversary we’ve already seen some of his greatest hits on display in the best physical media format. Now, we’ve got Panic Room making its UHD and Blu-ray debuts from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment! How did this tense thriller take over 20 years to make it to these formats? How many of us are still holding onto our slim Superbit DVDs of Panic Room? And where does the film live on your list of Fincher flicks? Read on and find out what’s hidden behind the mirrored door!
Constantine directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Keanu Reeves, is a visually stunning film that delves into the supernatural world of demons and angels. The movie is based on the DC Comics’ Hellblazer series and follows John Constantine, a cynical occult detective with the ability to see and communicate with half-angels and half-demons. Now after 20 years, the film has elevated from box office sleeper hit with bad reviews to huge selling physical media fan favorite with tons of fans! Now, will those fans be pleased with this 
Do you ever wonder when The Olympics became something more than a show of sportsmanship between the many countries of our world? Do you ever stop to think of the time when there was less political meaning behind the games and more of a coming together for friendly competition? I often do. As a kid, I remember The Olympic Games as a great source of excitement in 1988, 1992 and 1996. Looking back in history though, it seems as if there has always been a political stance within The Olympics, and one of intolerance. In the case of the 1972 games, this intolerance came to an unbelievably explosive head in Munich between Israel and Palestine. Much like today, the bad blood remains. Perhaps all too timely, September 5 was released to film festivals and in select cinemas in 2024, and then wide earlier this year. The film now makes its debut on Blu-ray, available 
Part man, part dog, all hero. As the DOG MAN graphic novel film adaptation continues to capture the hearts of audiences in theaters, this animated comedy adventure for the whole family will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent February 18, 2025, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Experience exclusive deleted scenes, how-to-draw tutorials from the animators themselves, recording booth bloopers, and more only when you purchase from participating digital retailers nationwide, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere. Filled to the brim with humor, heart, and tail-wagging action, DOG MAN will also debut on Blu-ray™ and DVD on April 1, 2025.
New Line Cinema—the studio that brought you “The Notebook”—and the unhinged creators of “Barbarian” cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story… “Companion,” will debut Digitally at home on February 18.
Throughout the many years of cinema, vampires and specifically Dracula have been a great source of horror for films. As we delve further into 2025, Nosferatu is making its way to 4K, Blu-ray and DVD, this time a new iteration of the 1922 original. Taking in nearly $200 Million worldwide and garnering tons of praise, Robert Eggers’ vision no doubt had viewers on the edge of their seats in theaters. So how do things go at home on our smaller screens? Find out inside the review and look for helpful paid links at the end to get in on the creepy proceedings of Nosferatu yourself! But beware, obsession can take you over.
Tommy, Ken Russell’s psychedelic musical fantasy drama about a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy who becomes a master pinball player and, subsequently, the figurehead of a cult, has gained a passionate following since its release in 1975. In celebration of the film’s 50th Anniversary, Shout! Studios will be releasing the film on 4K UHD for the first time March 18, 2025. The two-disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray set features a new 4K transfer from the original picture negative and 35mm color interpositive, as well as presentation in Dolby Vision. Fans can pre-order their copies now at 
