The Blu-ray Show

STRANGER THINGS 4K ANNOUNCED - OUR REACTION!! | The Blu-ray Show #11

Episode 11 is here, and this one’s a little different — we’re finally recording in person! After months of virtual episodes, James and Aiden link up during their trip to the Manchester Film Festival for a weekend packed with movies, Blu-ray hunting, and plenty of physical media chat. As always, we run through the latest Blu-ray and 4K releases, including titles like Anaconda, The Prestige, Dunkirk, and Ben-Hur—plus some standout collector’s editions and packaging highlights. We also take a closer look at recent pickups and unboxings, including a few surprises and bargains. The main focus this week is all about the latest news in the physical media world. We dive into the newly released trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, sharing our thoughts, concerns, and excitement around what looks like a packed—and potentially chaotic—next chapter for Spider-Man. We also discuss upcoming 4K releases for Click and 50 First Dates, debating whether comedies really need the 4K treatment and where collectors should draw the line. Finally, we break down the biggest announcement of the week: the massive Stranger Things complete series box set from Arrow Video. From pricing and packaging to what this means for Netflix titles on physical media, we give our full reactions to one of the most surprising releases of the year. 🎬📀 Apple Podcasts • https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVdGVExHR20zaHpOTUs2cW1uT1ZXMC1KUXFrd3xBQ3Jtc0tudEYxV0s1allYRXVpQUlDT2o3bDFzVmE1UU5wR2xkNzlHWnZJMUF1dmRTb2tEX0RVQUJXbmozRzdOTnJBZTkzQW5UT1VXOFJ2aVpZSVBEeUVENjk3LTd4dTExMjY3dklOWVpzbm9ocUFjTmJfYXU5Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fpodcast%2Fid1866418639&v=btbBQpj4ll8] Spotify • https://open.spotify.com/show/4kYquss [https://open.spotify.com/show/4kYquss]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblFMNDF5NGZmTDJlNDVabjRjVlRUVWQxT3VrZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttQ05wM1BQdnFzWlk1MFJkdHE3dGU2cl8wYzNBUG0yU0Nqd0Q0TEJ3TDMxNEZkdGY2MWFOMFBmY1FmcERZNU56ZUpYZXNGYVlZSUd3MDNSalJzc3dEZUxvTjBqdnd0MHk3bG9qZWRjSkRLMGhDU20tWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F4kYqussoYiSYRJQLZePikf&v=btbBQpj4ll8] Instagram • / theblurayshow [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWNHZkZldjRxTmNiQWxpbmZFVG94b3dKdmFGUXxBQ3Jtc0tuYnA4TTk0d1dNaDhJTXRhQUdZWVFyRHROOHdIV2xlR2NpNlF1dTdtUjQ0MmpnemEzSzdIemxFTmZoV2FPTDJ4SXp0TGFCMmpsRVlQQ3pRR0lhWk9PRi0zOW5ZQ1FKUTgydC1IZTIzTjBuSlNrbUFxZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftheblurayshow&v=btbBQpj4ll8] TikTok • https://www.tiktok.com/theblurayshow [https://www.tiktok.com/theblurayshow] James • / @movieswithjames [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6lYoBIe4slgv6d6PzbK5vA] Aiden • / @aidensphysicalmedia [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wTg9WgdM3HHtv1lL6Zb4w]

WHAT DO WE THINK OF BOUTIQUE BLU-RAY LABELS??? | The Blu-ray Show #10

In Episode 10 of The Blu-ray Show, James and Aiden discuss the latest Blu-ray and 4K physical media releases, including Arrow Video titles like Spaceballs and The Chronicles of Riddick, alongside new releases such as Christy and Alpha. They also share their picks of the week and reflect on a quieter release schedule. In the news segment, the hosts cover upcoming 4K Blu-ray releases and collector updates, including Fall on 4K, inconsistencies with The Strangers franchise formats, and the Cobra Kai complete series Blu-ray box set. They also discuss streaming films like Tick, Tick… Boom! and the ongoing demand for more Netflix titles on physical media. The main topic focuses on boutique Blu-ray labels including Arrow Video, Criterion, MUBI, and Second Sight. The discussion explores collector habits, premium packaging, special features, and whether physical media is shifting towards packaging over practicality. They also debate pricing, limited editions, shelf space challenges, and the value of collector’s editions in today’s market. The episode wraps with anticipation for the Manchester Film Festival, where the hosts plan to create in-person content, film reviews, and Blu-ray hunting videos. 🎬📀 Apple Podcasts • https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1866418639 [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1866418639] Spotify • https://open.spotify.com/show/4kYqussoYiSYRJQLZePikf [https://open.spotify.com/show/4kYqussoYiSYRJQLZePikf] Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/theblurayshow [https://www.instagram.com/theblurayshow] TikTok • https://www.tiktok.com/theblurayshow [https://www.tiktok.com/theblurayshow] James • https://www.youtube.com/@MoviesWithJames [https://www.youtube.com/@MoviesWithJames] Aiden • https://www.youtube.com/@aidensphysicalmedia [https://www.youtube.com/@aidensphysicalmedia]

OUR MOVIE HOT TAKES... SOME ARE UNBELIEVEABLE!!! | The Blu-ray Show #9

In Episode 9 of The Blu-ray Show, James and Aiden return after a short break to catch up on recent cinema visits, upcoming trips to the Manchester Film Festival, and the latest Blu-ray and 4K physical media releases. They discuss new releases including Scream 7 and Hoppers, sharing mixed reactions and ranking entries in the Scream franchise. The episode also covers a busy week of new Blu-ray and 4K releases, including Wicked: For Good, Zootropolis 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Arrow Video’s Child’s Play 2 & 3 in 4K, Criterion releases like The Breakfast Club and 3:10 to Yuma, and several boutique label titles. In the news segment, they discuss upcoming steelbook releases and collector editions, including Scream 7, the Dollars Trilogy 4K box set, and House of the Seven Kingdoms. The hosts also share their experiences with steelbook collecting, pre-orders, and rising resale prices. The main topic of the episode focuses on movie hot takes, with the hosts reacting to controversial opinions such as whether Ryan Gosling and Glen Powell are overrated, if Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the best Star Wars film, the value of steelbooks, streaming vs physical media collecting, and whether Blu-ray is actually a better format than 4K for most collectors. 🎬📀 James • / @movieswithjames [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6lYoBIe4slgv6d6PzbK5vA] Aiden • / @aidensphysicalmedia [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wTg9WgdM3HHtv1lL6Zb4w] ---------------------------------------­­­­­­­­­­­------------------------------­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­

4K BLU-RAY TURNS 10 YEARS OLD!!! | The Blu-ray Show #8

In Episode 8 of The Blu-ray Show, James and Aiden catch up on recent cinema trips and what they’ve been watching before diving into the latest Blu-ray and 4K physical media releases. Highlights of the week include Predator: Badlands, Arrow Video’s Excalibur and Westworld, Radiance’s The Stuntman, and several new boutique label releases from 88 Films and Second Sight. The episode also covers recent film news and casting announcements, including rumours around the next James Bond, updates on a live-action Scooby-Doo series starring McKenna Grace, and unexpected industry news such as Plane 2 reportedly being scrapped. In the trailer discussion, the hosts react to The Mandalorian & Grogu, Lee Cronin’s darker horror take on The Mummy, and the dark comedy Over Your Dead Body. The main topic celebrates 10 years of 4K Blu-ray, with James and Aiden reflecting on the early days of collecting, the first 4K releases, changing prices, and how the format has evolved over the past decade. They also discuss the future of physical media, including Dolby Vision advancements and whether formats like 8K Blu-ray could eventually become a reality. 🎬📀 Apple Podcasts • https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE41WlVEdVdxYWV5Ty1JSktDU0o1RlFwZ1VCd3xBQ3Jtc0trT041Q3I4M1ZhOHhJVm1tU04zSE1vaWE5QzFKWGxFSzFjS1IwSEFXYzJUQ2pDbGhlb21uMVI0bk44TC1RTjhFdFRjSUVPY3hsMktLT05feUFsZDhrZTJXVHJpdW9MZ2ZVX2xiRExkWTRpN3pISE1YWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fpodcast%2Fid1866418639&v=qWs9m1NkEhE] Spotify • https://open.spotify.com/show/4kYquss [https://open.spotify.com/show/4kYquss]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWVZV2lQX2l5dmlFRzdEZGVNclJsNTFKR3NCUXxBQ3Jtc0ttNXE4NzFucE5TX2FzYmpiN1hJMG0teG11STZBN3dGQ2lqcUtPenFXSk14bGV3Z1JUQ0N1RFh1WkJJVmVZVllSNEEwM01qOFdhVE1lSW1LbzJ2RE5LUl9fQnFNMElSdmlwX3FSSFhMVTR3aDhLR0RuOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F4kYqussoYiSYRJQLZePikf&v=qWs9m1NkEhE] Instagram • / theblurayshow [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2pzWW5ELWlOUzZkNkM4dE53TGtxdXlFdVdMQXxBQ3Jtc0trVjA1cHF2LXA4bUVubXRGbWZhbzRNQ2FURVg3YURLbnJiRzJxYTZEa0lCSC12ZXdZbFJJTElmckNRdTJXcmplQkgwU1h5aFBuOUE4TUptbUItTHZGczd5dUhzRTk0Q2tHWWlyLVVMMUlCalkzckpoWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftheblurayshow&v=qWs9m1NkEhE] TikTok • https://www.tiktok.com/theblurayshow [https://www.tiktok.com/theblurayshow] James • / @movieswithjames [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6lYoBIe4slgv6d6PzbK5vA] Aiden • / @aidensphysicalmedia [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wTg9WgdM3HHtv1lL6Zb4w] ---------------------------------------­­­­­­­­­­­------------------------------­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­

SLIPCOVER DEEP DIVE - WHY ARE PEOPLE SO OBSESSED?? | The Blu-ray Show #7

In Episode 7 of The Blu-ray Show, James and Aiden cover the latest 4K Blu-ray and physical media releases, recent cinema trips, and evolving collecting habits. They discuss films like The Strangers Chapter 3 and Crime 101, alongside personal watch challenges and revisiting classics on Blu-ray. This week’s new Blu-ray and 4K releases include Sisu: Road to Revenge, We Bury the Dead, Good Boy, The Warriors, and All the President’s Men, plus a range of titles from boutique labels like Arrow Video, Criterion, and Hammer. Picks of the week go to We Bury the Dead and the Thunderbirds anniversary box set. In the news, they react to upcoming 4K steelbooks and collector’s editions, including The Da Vinci Code, Leaving Las Vegas, and Meet the Fockers, as well as the Spider-Noir trailer and new Star Wars gaming announcements. The episode wraps with a discussion on slipcovers and collecting culture, exploring whether they still matter, the rise of double-dipping, and how priorities are shifting for modern Blu-ray and 4K collectors. 🎬📀 ---------------------------------------­­­­­­­­­­­------------------------------­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­ FOLLOW US • https://linktr.ee/theblurayshow [https://linktr.ee/theblurayshow] James • https://www.youtube.com/@movieswithjames [https://www.youtube.com/@movieswithjames] Aiden • https://www.youtube.com/@aidensphysicalmedia [https://www.youtube.com/@aidensphysicalmedia] ---------------------------------------­­­­­­­­­­­------------------------------­-­-­-­-­-­-­-­ ► Business Contact • theblurayshowpod@gmail.com [theblurayshowpod@gmail.com]