Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing two Academy Award winning classics to 4K Ultra HD for the first time. William Wyler’s 1959 religious epic “Ben-Hur” won eleven Academy Awards including Best Picture. Alan J. Pakula’s 1976 biographical political thriller “All the President’s Men” was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four. Both beloved films get their own individual home video edition that features stunning 4K resolution and loads of great special features.

These wonderful 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray editions of “Ben-Hur” and “All the President’s Men” include digital copies and will be available to purchase on February 17th. See below for a full synopsis of the films as well as a list of the special features.

“Ben-Hur”

About the Film:

Year: 1959

Runtime: 212 Minutes

Director: William Wyler

Screenwriters: Karl Tunberg

Cast: Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O’Donnell, Sam Jaffe

Rating: G

A member of the Jewish nobility living in Jerusalem, Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston) lives a religious life and peacefully opposes the tyrannical occupation of Judea by Rome. When a boyhood friend, Messala (Stephen Boyd), returns to the region as a Roman official, he and Judah become estranged due to Messala’s fanatical loyalty to Rome and ruthless indifference to the fate of Judea. Casting friendship aside, Messala fabricates a charge of treason against Ben-Hur, his sister and mother, all of whom are arrested by Roman soldiers.

Special Features:

“Ben-Hur” Digital release and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc contains the following new and previously released special features:

• Ben-Hur: Anatomy of an Epic (NEW)
• The Cinematography of Scale (NEW)
• Charlton Heston & Ben-Hur: A Personal Journey
• Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
• Ben-Hur: A Journey Through Pictures
• Screen Tests: George Baker and William Russell
• Screen Tests: Leslie Nielsen and Cesare Danova
• Screen Tests: Leslie Nielsen and Yale Wexler
• Screen Tests: Haya Harareet and Make-Up Test
• Commentary by Film Historian T. Gene Hatcher with Charlton Heston (2 Parts)
• Music Only Track Showcasing Mikos Rózsa’s Award-Winning Score (2 Parts)

“All the President’s Men”

About the Film:

Year: 1976

Runtime: 138 Minutes

Director: Alan J. Pakula

Screenwriters: William Goldman

Cast: Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Robards, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam, Hal Holbrook, Jane Alexander, Stephen Collins, Ned Beatty, Meredith Baxter, Penny Fuller, F. Murray Abraham, David Arkin, Penny Peyser, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Herd, Rob Hale

Rating: PG

Academy Award winners Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman star in this true story as Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, whose investigation of a seemingly minor hotel room break-in uncovers the greatest political scandal in United States history and leads to the downfall of President Richard Nixon.

Special Features:

“All the President’s Men” Digital release and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc contains the following new and previously released special features:

• All the President’s Men: The Film and its Influence (NEW)
• Woodward and Bernstein: A Journalism Masterclass (NEW)
• Woodward and Bernstein: Lighting the Fire
• Telling the Truth About Lies
• Out of the Shadows: The Man who was Deep Throat
• Jason Robards on “Dinah!”

It’s been seven years since a new Star Wars movie has released in theaters. The beloved franchise has steadily grown via animated and live-action streaming series, novels, video games, and so on. But for those of us who love seeing “The Galaxy Far, Far Away” on the big screen, it has been a painful drought. That changes in three months with the release of “The Mandalorian and Grogu”. This feature film follows three seasons of the popular Disney+ series “The Mandalorian”. And judging by the new trailer, we fans have a lot to look forward to.

Director Jon Favreau’s excitement over making his first Star Wars movie has been evident since it was first announced. And you can see it in the new trailer. “The Mandalorian and Grogu” looks to be a sprawling adventure, set upon some new planets and introducing some new characters to the universe. To LucasFilm’s credit, they’re still leaving the story details under wraps. But it looks as if Mando and Grogu are in for plenty of action and some unexpected threats. The trailer is full of new faces and some deep cuts for hardcore fans. I can’t wait!

“The Mandalorian and Grogu” soars into theaters on May 22nd. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.

Well Go USA Entertainment is bringing “Frontier Crucible” to home video. Directed by Travis Mills, this gritty frontier Western captures much of what has made the genre so beloved while adding its own distinct flavor. Anchored by compelling character work, stunning cinematography, slow-simmering suspense, and bursts of unflinching violence, this is a modern day Western that excels as both an intriguing character study and full-blown genre entertainment. Read my full review of the film [HERE].

This edition of “Frontier Crucible” will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD this Tuesday, February 17th. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as release information including a list of special features.

About the Film:

Year: 2025

Runtime: 124 Minutes

Director: Travis Mills

Screenwriters: S. Craig Zahler

Cast: Myles Clohessy, Thomas Jane, Mary Stickley, Ryan Masson, Armie Hammer, Eli Brown, Zane Holtz, Eddie Spears, William H. Macy

Rating: R for strong/bloody violence and grisly images. 

From the producer of Bone Tomahawk. A desperately needed wagon full of medical supplies falls victim to an Apache attack. The only man who can guide it through to its destination is Merrick Beckford, but in order to get there he’ll need to enlist the help of a trio of dangerous outlaws hell-bent on survival. When they accidentally kill an Apache scout, all bets are off and survival is the name of the game in director Travis Mills’s western thriller.

Special Features:

Bonus Content – Making-of Featurette

As frequent readers of this site may know, I’m a sucker for character posters. And it’s not often that you see them for emotionally weighty family dramas like “Sentimental Value”. But with the film now showing in select theaters and with it just receiving nine Academy Award nominations, NEON has released four posters of the film’s four Oscar-nominated stars.

“Sentimental Value” follows a struggling family attempting to reconnect despite years of buried pain and estrangement. Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas play very different yet very close sisters. Stellan Skarsgård plays their father who suddenly re-enters their lives. And Elle Fanning plays an outsider with a very unique perspective on their relationships. The characters are rich and compelling; the performances are phenomenal and awards-worthy. You can read my full review of the film [HERE].

Check out the new posters below and let me know what you think. And make a point to see “Sentimental Value” in select theaters now.

20th Century Studios is bringing “Ella McCay” to digital and Blu-ray. The political dramedy is the first movie in fifteen years from Academy Award winner James L. Brooks. It stars Emma Mackey as Ella, an ambitious 34-year-old lieutenant governor who is thrust into political and personal chaos after she is promoted to governor following her mentor’s resignation. The film features a strong supporting cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Albert Brooks, Woody Harrelson, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Albert Brooks, Rebecca Hall.

“Ella McCay” is available NOW on most digital platforms. It will release physically on Blu-ray on March 3rd. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as a list of the special features from both the digital and physical releases.

About the Film:

Year: 2025

Runtime: 115 Minutes

Director: James L. Brooks

Screenwriter: James L. Brooks

Cast: Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Woody Harrelson, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks with Albert Brooks

Rating: PG-13 for strong language, some sexual material and drug content

“Ella McCay” follows an idealistic young woman juggling her less-than-perfect family with her passion for her work. From writer-director James L. Brooks, this fresh and heartwarming comedy is about the people you love and how to survive them.

Digital & Blu-ray Bonus Features:

Deleted Scenes:

• “You Win, We Lose”
• “Forget About The Union Rep”
• “I Love Girl”
• “No More Interruptions”
• “Make Your Family Whole”
• “A Small Concussion”
• “Hazel Bottomless”
• “You Got Him Out”
• “Nice Family”

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Featurettes:

• A James L. Brooks Film: Go behind the scenes as the film’s star-studded cast and crew share their joy of working with acclaimed writer-director James L. Brooks. Experience Brooks’ singular gift for creating beloved, memorable movie moments — and what it’s like to hear him laugh.

• In Good Company: The Cast Of Ella McCay: Sit down with James L. Brooks as he talks about his extraordinary cast and as the actors share their respect and appreciation for Brooks — and each other. Hear about the casting process that created heartfelt chemistry both on set and onscreen.

Unlike any other franchise, Star Wars has taken the idea of canon and continuity to places no others have. What started in a series of feature films has blossomed to novels, comics, video games, animated and live-action television. And all of it interconnected through the same sprawling epic timeline. It’s true that Star Wars has hit some recent rough patches. But the overall world is still precious to fans like me, and one area where it continues to thrive is in its animation.

“The Clone Wars,” “Rebels,” and “The Bad Batch” have expanded Star Wars lore in exciting ways. That trend looks to continue with “Maul – Shadow Lord”. Set in the aftermath of the Clone Wars, this new series follows one of the franchise’s most compelling characters, Maul, as he builds his underworld syndicate, trains a new apprentice, and keeps his vengeful eye on the power-mad Empire. The first trailer gives us a thrilling look at what may be the darkest animated series yet. Even more, the show will feature the voice work of a returning Sam Witwer and recent Oscar nominee Wagner Moura. This looks amazing.

“Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” will premiere April 6th exclusively on Disney+. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.