New Releases and Announcements in the Home Video Market
The home video market has seen a surge in new releases and announcements in recent days, with several notable titles set to hit shelves in the coming weeks. According to The Digital Bits, a leading source of news and information on the home video industry, two new disc reviews have been published, including Stephen’s take on Peter Hyams’ Timecop (1994) in 4K Ultra HD from Shout! Factory, and Dennis’ look at Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man (2025) on Blu-ray from Blumhouse via Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
In addition to these reviews, Kino Lorber Studio Classics has announced a pair of new 4K Ultra HD catalog titles for release on June 17, including Billy Wilder’s Sabrina (1954) and Sean S. Cunningham’s DeepStar Six (1989). Both titles will include Dolby Vision HDR, a high dynamic range format that offers improved picture quality. As noted by The Digital Bits, these releases are part of a larger trend towards upgrading classic titles to 4K Ultra HD.
Imprint Films has also announced its fiftieth wave of catalog titles for Blu-ray release in June, including Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull (1980) and New York, New York (1977), John Huston’s The Man Who Would Be King (1975), and John Milius’ The Wind and the Lion (1975). These titles will be released on June 25, and each is limited to 1500 copies. According to The Digital Bits, this release is a significant coup for Imprint Films, and demonstrates the company’s commitment to preserving and releasing classic films.
Other notable releases include a 4K Steelbook edition of Oz Perkins’ Longlegs (2024) from Decal, set for release on June 24, and a 4K Ultra HD pre-order of Disney’s animated Lilo & Stitch (2002) on Amazon, which became available on May 6. Lionsgate will also release a 4K Steelbook of F. Gary Gray’s Law Abiding Citizen (2009) on May 20, which will include Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio.
One of the most significant announcements, however, is the forthcoming 007: James Bond – Sean Connery 6-Film 4K Ultra HD Collection, due for release on June 10 from Warner, Amazon, and MGM. According to The Digital Bits, the individual titles in this collection have all been remastered from new 4K scans of the original camera negatives, and will feature Dolby Vision HDR and new Dolby Atmos mixes. This collection is a must-have for any James Bond fan, and demonstrates the ongoing commitment to preserving and restoring classic films.
Finally, Kino Lorber home video producer R. Emmet Sweeney has written a thought-provoking piece on the challenges of producing 4K catalog titles from a boutique label perspective, titled Arriving at a Resolution: Remastering Movies for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. As noted by The Digital Bits, this article is a valuable insight into the world of home video production, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the preservation and restoration of classic films.
Overall, the home video market continues to thrive, with a wide range of new releases and announcements that are sure to excite fans of classic and contemporary cinema alike. As The Digital Bits continues to report, the world of home video is constantly evolving, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for this industry.
