No Streaming Required: Physical Media Spotlight For The Week Of April 8th

We at GVN aim to keep you informed of the newest and best in the world of physical media. Over on our YouTube Channel, you can find us talking about everything you need to know on No Streaming Required, our weekly guide to all the latest 4K UHD, Blu-Ray, and DVD releases.

For the week of April 8th, we have some incredible releases making their way to our shelves. Read on to get a brief overview of what you should have on your wishlist, then be sure to dive into the full rundown in the video below.

This week, we spotlight a highly anticipated 4K UHD Blu-Ray release of the blockbuster sequel Sonic The Hedgehog 3 courtesy of Paramount. The release comes with two optional SteelBook variants, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and a load of supplements including a commentary track and deleted scenes. This is not the only action-packed option as Lionsgate Limited unleashes the Den of Thieves Collection on 4K UHD Blu-Ray SteelBook. The two films are housed together in a fetching package in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos audio and a nice array of new and archival special features.

The giallo classic Short Night Of Glass Dolls gets a second life thanks to burgeoning label Celluloid Dreams releasing a new 4K UHD Blu-Ray with an impressive 4K restoration presented in HDR10 complemented by English and Italian audio tracks. The set comes with two commentary tracks, making-of featurettes, alternate viewing options from the past, and more that fans will not want to miss.

We also have some television releases such as The Mayfair Witches: Season 2 arriving on Blu-Ray with all eight episodes and a good number of special features such as panels and featurettes. The team at Mill Creek Entertainment continue to crank out installments of a beloved documentary series with Icons Unearthed: James Bond. The series provides six episodes of James Bond history and over 12 hours of additional uncut interviews.

It is a huge month for The Criterion Collection as they unleash some impressive 4K UHD Blu-Ray releases. One of the most exciting releases of the month is the 4K UHD Blu-Ray debut of Basquiat from director Julian Schnabel. The film stars Jeffrey Wright and an impressive ensemble including David Bowie, Gary Oldman, Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Willem Dafoe, and Benicio del Toro. The film is finally getting the upgrade it deserves with a new 4K restoration of the Original Camera Negative with Dolby Vision and new special features including a commentary track and interview with Wright.

They put in a similar effort with the two-part French epic Jean de Florette & Manon of the Spring from director Claude Berri newly on 4K UHD Blu-Ray derived from a 4K restoration in SDR supervised by the Director of Photography. The release comes with two supplemental documentaries. The label also chose to give a 4K UHD Blu-Ray upgrade to Ugetsu from legendary Japanese auteur Kenji Mizoguchi. The wartime ghost story is presented with a 4K restoration in SDR with a commentary track, a feature-length documentary, and more.

The good folks at Severin have once again proven why they are one of the most interesting labels in the game with a pair of titillating titles from the Russ Meyer vaults. Up! and Motor Psycho have been newly restored by Severin and the Museum of Modern Art with hours of special features that will make you hot under the collar including commentary tracks, interviews, radio spots, and more.

This is only a taste of what you can discover on No Streaming Required this week, so be sure to check out the full video below.

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