Coming Soon to Blu-ray: THE BEACH BUM, LITTLE, and More
Harmony Korine's stoner comedy starring Matthew McConaughey headlines our latest roundup of upcoming Blu-ray releases.
Pre-orders are now available for several new Blu-rays from Universal, Warner Archive, AGFA, and Grindhouse Releasing.
Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements:
First up, Universal is bringing Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre's The Mustang starring Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Mitchell, and Bruce Dern to Blu-ray on June 11. No supplements are currently listed for the disc.
Likewise, the studio is set to release Rupert Wyatt's Captive State starring John Goodman, Ashton Sanders, and Jonathan Majors on June 11 as well. Supplements will include:
- Audio Commentary with Director/Producer/Co-Writer Rupert Wyatt and Producer David Crockett
- Igniting a War - Featurette
- Building the World of Captive State - Featurette
Meanwhile, NBC's Will & Grace: The Revival - Season Two starring Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, and Megan Mullally will arrive on June 18. Supplements will include:
- Deleted Scenes
- Gag Reel
In addition, Harmony Korine's The Beach Bum starring Matthew McConaughey, Snoop Dogg, and Isla Fisher is also on deck for June 18. Supplements will include:
- Original trailer and TV spots
Robin Bissell's The Best of Enemies starring Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell will then follow on July 2. Supplements will include:
- Make a Connection - Featurette
- Ann Atwater - Featurette
- An Unlikely Friendship - Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
Tina Gordon's Little starring Regina Hall, Issa Rae, and Marsai Martin is then due for release on July 9. Supplements will include:
- Gag Reel
- More Than a LITTLE Talent – A behind-the-scenes look at the dream cast that brings Black Girl Magic to the silver screen.
- Regina Goes Method – A look at Regina Hall’s unique approach to playing the character of Jordan Sanders.
- Marsai Martin Presents… – Journey with Marai Martin as she tours around the set interviewing the filmmakers and crew.
- Black Momma Whuppin’ Situation – Go behind-the-scenes of the hilarious parking lot fight with Issa Rae and Marsai Martin.
- Issa Rae’s Assistant Survival Guide – Issa Rae shares tips for surviving a boss from hell.
In addition, Jenny Gage's After starring Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and Selma Blair is also scheduled for July 9. Supplements will include:
- Deleted Scenes
Max Minghella's Teen Spirit starring Elle Fanning, Rebecca Hall, Millie Brady, Elizabeth Berrington, and Viktorija Faith will then follow on July 16. Supplements will include:
- Audio Commentary with Director Max Minghella, Producer Fred Berger, and Executive Producer Jamie Bell
- The Story Behind Teen Spirit - Featurette
- Creating Music for the Film - Featurette
- Music Videos
And rounding out Universal's upcoming lineup will be Kelly Asbury's UglyDolls starring Emma Roberts, Janelle Monáe, Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, Gabriel Iglesias, and Wanda Sykes on July 30. Supplements will include:
- Making UglyDolls
- Fun with the Cast of UglyDolls
- Sing-Along Tease
- Trailers
Warner Archive is prepping Frank Sinatra's None But the Brave starring Frank Sinatra, Clint Walker, Tony Bill, and Rafer Johnson for Blu-ray on June 11. Supplements will include:
- Original trailer
Likewise, Jonny Quest: The Complete Original Series starring Mike Road, Tim Matheson, and Don Messick is also set to arrive on June 11. Supplements will include:
- Jonny Quest: Adventures in Animation - featurette on animators
- Double Danger: Special version of this episode with Quest Files - fun, facts and trivia
- Jonny Quest Video Handbook
- Vintage P.F. Flyers Sneaker Commercial
Meanwhile, Popeye the Sailor: The 1940s, Volume 2 1946-1947 will then follow on June 18. The release will include:
- House Tricks?
- Service with a Guile
- Klondike Casanova
- Peep in the Deep
- Rocket to Mars
- Rodeo Romeo
- The Fistic Mystic
- The Island Fling
- Abusement Park
- I'll Be Skiing Ya
- Popeye and the Pirates
- The Royal-Four Flusher
- Wotta Knight
- Safari So Good
- All's Fair at the Fair
In addition, the label is also bringing Matthew Robbins' Corvette Summer starring Mark Hamill and Annie Potts to Blu-ray on June 18. No supplements are currently listed for the disc.
And rounding out Warner Archive's upcoming collection will be George Cukor's Gaslight starring Charles Boyer, Ingrid Bergman, and Joseph Cotten on June 25. Supplements will include:
- Original 1940 British Version (SD)
- Lux Radio Theatre Broadcast starring Bergman and Boyer (1946)
- Reflections on Gaslight (featuring Angela Lansbury) - a Reminiscence by Pia Lindstrom About Her Mother, Ingrid Bergman
- Academy Award Ceremonies Newsreel (1944)
- Theatrical Trailer
AGFA has announced plans to release Nabwana I.G.G.'s Wakaliwood Supa Action Volume 1: Who Killed Captain Alex? + Bad Black starring VJ Emmie on June 18. The disc will feature:
- WHO KILLED CAPTAIN ALEX with or without VJ Emmie
- BAD BLACK with VJ Emmie
- Director's Commentary
- Behind da scenes
- Trailers and commercials
- Interviews and news clips
- Music videos
- Welcome videos for 14 countries
- Fan videos from around da world
- Subtitles in 40 languages and dialects
In addition, the label will release Ray Laurent and Joe Wiezycki's Satanis: The Devil's Mass + Satan's Children starring Anton Lavey and Stephen White on July 16. The disc will feature:
- NEW 2K preservation of Satanis from a 16mm theatrical print
- NEW 2K preservation of Satan's Children from a 35mm theatrical print
- Sizzling shorts from Beelzebub's vault
- Torrid trailers from Lucifer's archive
- Reversible cover art
Grindhouse Releasing is bringing Umberto Lenzi's The Tough Ones starring Maurizio Merli, Arthur Kennedy, Giampiero Albertini, Ivan Rassimov, Biagio Pelligra, and Aldo Barberito to Blu-ray on July 9. The disc will feature:
- Original UNRATED, UNCENSORED director's cut.
- Mastered in eye-popping 4K resolution for maximum detail and impact.
- Optional Italian language soundtrack with optional English subtitles.
- Audio commentary by Mike Malloy, director of EUROCRIME!
- Brand new, in-depth interviews with director Umberto Lenzi, actors Tomas Milian, Maria Rosaria Omaggio, Sandra Cardini, Maria Rosaria Riuzzi and Corrado Solari, screenwriter Dardano Sacchetti, and composer Franco Micalizzi.
- Special tribute to Marizo Merli with appearances by Enzo Castellari and Ruggero Deodato.
- Vintage VHS intro by cult movie superstar Sybil Danning!
- Original international theatrical trailer.
- Liner notes by Italian crime film expert Roberto Curti.
- Deluxe embossed slip cover.
- BONUS CD - original soundtrack album by Franco Micalizzi - newly remastered in stunning 24 bit/192khz sound from the original master tapes.
- And OTHER SURPRISES!
- LIMITED BONUS - Custom 30-Calibre Metal Bullet Pen - Strictly Limited to 2,500 Units!
You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.
