NEW TO STREAMING:
Thank You Very Much (***) Alex Braverman directs this new documentary about the life and times of legendary and controversial comic/TV star, Andy Kaufman. Many of those who knew him, including his creative partner, Bob Zmuda, appear in the film.
Photo: Thank You Very Much
NEW TO DISC:
Lionsgate:
Flight Risk – directed by Mel Gibson and starring Mark Wahlberg as a pilot transporting a fugitive and accompanying air marshal-arrives on 4K UHD (+ Blu-ray + Digital) Combo Pack SteelBook, Blu-ray, and DVD on April 1 from Lionsgate. Extras include the film’s trailer.
Shout/Scream Factory:
Renfield (2023) Renfield, the tortured aide to the legendary vampire, Dracula, decides to step out of his boss’s shadow in this horror comedy starring Nicholas Cage, now making its 4K debut. A few new extras are included.
Disney/Fox Home Entertainment:
The Oscar nominated Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown (2024), and the latest addition to the Lion King saga, Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), make their physical media debuts on 4K and Blu-Ray formats as well.
Kino:
Burke and Hare (1972) The true tale of a pair of street thugs who provided medical specimens to a school-at whatever means necessary-forms the basis of this cult horror comedy, now debuting on Blu-Ray. Extras include interviews and a new commentary.
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2024) is a well-reviewed look at the life of Liza Minelli and her struggle to move away from her famous mother’s shadow, now making its Blu-Ray debut.
Criterion:
Ugetsu (1953) Legendary Japanese director, Kenji Mizoguchi, crafted this ghost story, a fatalistic wartime tragedy derived from stories by Akinari Ueda and Guy de Maupassant. The new 4K release includes a commentary, documentary, interviews and featurette.
Mill Creek:
Icons Unearthed: James Bond (2023) The recent documentary series regarding the behind-the-scenes goings on of the famous franchise, now comes to Blu-Ray. Lots of deleted material is also included.
Warner Brothers:
Companion (2025) Things go wrong at a weekend getaway when it’s discovered one of the guests is an android in this horror thriller, making its 4K and Blu-Ray debut.
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