In a significant development for home entertainment enthusiasts, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment has announced the digital release of Jared Hess’ The Minecraft Movie, scheduled for May 13, 2024. Following this, fans can anticipate the arrival of physical formats, including Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD, set to hit shelves on June 24. A Limited Edition 4K Steelbook package will also be available, catering to collectors and cinephiles alike.
Details on Features and Extras
The 4K disc promises to deliver an immersive viewing experience, equipped with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio. In addition to the film, viewers can look forward to a selection of five engaging featurettes:
- Building the World of Minecraft: Block Party
- Creepers, Zombies, and Endermen Oh My!
- A Minecraft Movie: Block Beats
- A Minecraft Movie: Pixel Pals
- Marlene + Nitwit
Cover artwork for the release has been unveiled, providing a visual preview of what’s to come.
In other noteworthy announcements, Kino Lorber Studio Classics has confirmed the release of Bob Giraldi’s Hiding Out (1987) on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray, set for July 29. This film features performances by John Cryer and Annabeth Gish, promising to attract both nostalgia and new audiences.
Upcoming Blu-ray Titles from Via Vision
Via Vision has also revealed an exciting lineup of Imprint Films Blu-ray titles for July. This collection includes:
- A double feature of Silvio Narizzano’s Blue (1968) and Alan Smithee’s Fade In (1973), accompanied by a feature-length documentary titled Cruel, Usual, Necessary: The Passion of Silvio Narizzano (2024)
- Martin Ritt’s Hud (1963)
- Sydney Pollack’s This Property Is Condemned (1966)
- William A. Wellman’s Track of the Cat (1954)
- Fritz Lang’s You Only Live Once (1937)
- Edward Dmytryk’s The Juggler (1953)
- Cy Endfield’s Jet Storm (1959)
All titles are expected to be available on July 30, with a limited run of 1,500 copies each.
Additionally, Paramount is set to release Jonathan Lynn’s Clue (1985) and Karyn Kusama’s Aeon Flux (2005) in 4K Ultra HD Steelbook format on October 7, expanding their catalog with both classic and contemporary titles.
BFI and Eureka! Announcements
The British Film Institute (BFI) has also unveiled its July slate, which includes Ken Russell’s Women in Love (1969) in 4K Ultra HD and Gurinder Chadha’s Bhaji on the Beach (1993) on Blu-ray, both set for July 14. Furthermore, Justin Kerrigan’s Human Traffic (1999) will be released in 4K Ultra HD on July 21.
Meanwhile, Eureka! has announced the Blu-ray release of Lo Wei’s cult classic The Tattooed Dragon (1973) on July 21 in the UK, adding to their esteemed Eureka Classics line.
Theatrical Releases and Special Screenings
In theatrical news, Film Movement has revealed that Tsui Jark’s comedy rom-com Shanghai Blues (1984) will return to theaters on June 20, presented in a new 4K restoration. A subsequent 4K UHD or Blu-ray release may follow in the coming months.
Additionally, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is set to screen the new 4K DCP of Steve Lisberger’s Tron (1982) on July 3 in the David Geffen Theatre, featuring Dolby Vision. This restoration is expected to be available on physical 4K Ultra HD later this year, coinciding with the theatrical release of the third installment in the series, Joachim Rønning’s Tron: Ares (2025), scheduled for October 10.
For those interested in attending the screening, tickets are still available, and prompt action is encouraged to secure a spot.
As the home entertainment landscape continues to evolve, these announcements signal a vibrant future for film enthusiasts and collectors alike.
