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This week’s physical-media lineup brings several notable catalog releases to 4K Ultra HD, including an adventure favorite, a high-flying action classic and a Sofia Coppola film getting the Criterion Collection treatment. Animation fans also have a new release worth checking out. Here are five picks for the week, arriving Tuesday, November 10.

Paddington (2014)

Format: 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital SteelBook
Studio: Lionsgate Limited
Release Date: November 10

Paddington 4KThe beloved marmalade-loving bear makes his 4K Ultra HD debut in the United States with a new limited-edition SteelBook release. Based on Michael Bond’s classic children’s books, Paddington follows a young bear who travels from the jungles of Peru to London in search of a new home. After meeting the Brown family at Paddington Station, he discovers that adjusting to city life is not quite as easy as he imagined.

Directed by Paul King and starring Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins and Nicole Kidman, the film combines live-action performances with impressive visual effects to bring Paddington’s adventures to life. Its charming humor, memorable characters and family-friendly storytelling have made it a modern favorite.

The new edition features Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, marking the film’s first U.S. release in 4K. Lionsgate Limited also includes a new mini-documentary featuring director Paul King discussing the books, the filmmaking process and Paddington’s lasting appeal. For animation and family-film collectors, this is one of the week’s most appealing releases.

National Treasure (2004)

Format: 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital SteelBook
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Release Date: November 10

Nicolas Cage’s treasure-hunting adventure arrives in a new 4K Ultra HD SteelBook edition. National Treasure follows Benjamin Franklin Gates, a historian and adventurer who becomes obsessed with finding a legendary treasure hidden by America’s Founding Fathers. When he discovers that a clue to its location is concealed on the back of the Declaration of Independence, Gates launches an elaborate mission to uncover the secret before a rival treasure hunter gets there first.

Directed by Jon Turteltaub, the film also stars Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean and Jon Voight. Combining historical mysteries, action sequences and a fast-moving adventure story, National Treasure became a popular modern Disney favorite and spawned a sequel and television series.

Its blend of American history, puzzles and blockbuster adventure makes it an entertaining choice for fans of films like Indiana Jones and The Da Vinci Code. The new 4K SteelBook provides another opportunity to add this early-2000s favorite to a physical-media collection.

Con Air (1997)

Format: 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital SteelBook
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Release Date: November 10

Nicolas Cage returns to the weekly release list with another major action-film upgrade. Con Air follows Cameron Poe, a former Army Ranger who is finally being released from prison and heading home to reunite with his family. His trip takes a dangerous turn when the prisoner transport aircraft he is aboard is hijacked by some of the country’s most violent criminals, led by the ruthless Cyrus “The Virus” Grissom.

Directed by Simon West, the film features an ensemble cast including John Cusack, John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames and Dave Chappelle. Packed with outrageous action, memorable one-liners and larger-than-life performances, Con Air became one of the defining action movies of the 1990s.

The new 4K Ultra HD SteelBook gives fans a chance to revisit the explosive action with an upgraded home-video presentation and collectible packaging. For anyone building a collection of classic Hollywood action films, this is an easy title to put on the shopping list.

Marie Antoinette (2006)

Format: 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray / Blu-ray
Studio: The Criterion Collection
Release Date: November 10

Marie Antoinette (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD]Sofia Coppola’s visually distinctive historical drama receives a new 4K Ultra HD release from The Criterion Collection. Starring Kirsten Dunst, Marie Antoinette follows the young Austrian archduchess as she enters the French royal court, marries the future King Louis XVI and becomes queen of France. Surrounded by extravagant fashion, elaborate celebrations and the pressures of royal life, Marie struggles to find her identity in a world that offers little room for personal freedom.

Criterion’s new edition features a 4K presentation with Dolby Vision HDR, a new interview with Coppola, selected-scene commentary from Dunst, additional interviews with members of the production team, deleted scenes and a music video featuring Phoenix. The release is a strong choice for fans of art-house cinema, period dramas and beautifully presented collector editions.

Demigod: The Legend Begins (2021)

Format: Blu-ray
Studio: Deaf Crocodile
Release Date: November 10

Demigod Blu-rayAnimation enthusiasts looking for something a little different this week should take a look at Demigod: The Legend Begins, a Taiwanese fantasy martial-arts film presented in the distinctive style of traditional glove puppetry.

The story takes place in a fantastical martial-arts world filled with rival factions, supernatural abilities and elaborate battles. At the center is Su Huan-Jen, a mysterious figure whose journey brings him into conflict with powerful forces and complicated alliances. The film draws from the long-running Taiwanese glove-puppet tradition, transforming an established form of performance into a visually ambitious cinematic adventure.

Rather than relying on conventional computer-generated animation, the production uses intricately designed puppets, detailed costumes, elaborate miniature environments and carefully choreographed action. The result is an unusual blend of fantasy, martial arts and traditional performance art.

Released by Deaf Crocodile, this Blu-ray is particularly interesting for collectors who enjoy international animation, unusual filmmaking techniques and cult discoveries. It is also a welcome alternative to the more familiar mainstream animation releases.



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