Casablanca 4K Ultimate Col. Ed.
A deluxe UHD release to mark the 80th anniversary of Michael Curtiz's masterpiece. Housed inside the oversized slipcase are a Steelbook containing a new 4K HDR restoration of the film, plus various collectibles including reproduction press book, blueprints, posters, letters of transit and lobby cards.
Bram Stoker's Dracula 30th Anni. Steelbook
Francis Ford Coppola's lavish 1992 Gothic horror returns to take a second bite of the 4K format with this Zavviexclusive Steelbook. Upgrades to the earlier 2017 Ultra HD release include a new Dolby Vision HDR grade, vintage promo featurette and an Annie Lennox music video.
Ingmar Bergman: Volume 3
With the final volume delayed until 2023, what better time to catch up with the most recent instalment in the BFI's series of Blu-ray boxsets devoted to one of the world's greatest filmmakers? Collecting eight restored Bergman films from the 1960s, highlights include The Virgin Spring, Through a Glass Darkly and Persona.
The Film Vault Series
Rising from the vaults of Warner Bros. and Universal, this new numbered range kicks off in December with bumper reissues of Blade Runner, Goodfellas, Scarface and 1917. The 4K discs remain the same, so the appeal here is the exclusive goodies, including display plaques, posters, art cards, and more.
The Hunger Games: Ultimate Steelbook Collection
Ahead of a cinematic prequel due next year (The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), you can get reacquainted with the Hunger Games saga with this boxset from Lionsgate featuring striking 4K steelbook versions of 2012's original movie and its three sequels. Let the games begin!
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