No Streaming Required: Physical Media Spotlight For The Week Of June 10th – James Bond & Exploring The Warner Archive

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 June 10th, 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 explore exciting new releases and overlooked older gems from Warner Bros. and the Warner Archive. First up, we have the Looney Tunes: Collector’s Vault – Volume 1 hitting Blu-Ray with 50 lovingly restored cartoon shorts over two discs. This release contains outings from fan favorites such as Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Tweety, Speedy Gonzales, Pepe LePew, Daffy Duck and more. Elsewhere in the world of animation, we take you back to the release of Thundercats: The Complete Series on Blu-Ray featuring all 26 episodes from the 2011 reboot.

Warner Bros. comes to play when it comes to 4K UHD releases this week as we have the hotly anticipated Sean Connery Collection featuring the six James Bond films from the performer newly restored in 4K from the Original Camera Negative in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos and the original mono audio tracks. The release carries over commentary tracks, featurettes, interviews, and more. They also have the new Jason Statham thriller A Working Man on 4K UHD Blu-Ray from director David Ayer in HDR10 with Dolby Atmos and no special features.

Fans who gravitate towards some of the more modern offerings from the Warner Archive have a few options well worth seeking out. Morgan Freeman tackles one of his earliest leading roles with the high school rehabilitation drama Lean On Me newly restored in 4K from the Original Camera Negative. They also have the Edith Piaf biopic La Vie en Rose starring Marion Cotillard in an Oscar-winning role. The new Blu-Ray comes with the extended version of the film, featurettes, and more.

Fans of classic Hollywood melodrama will want to pay attention to Three Comrades starring Robert Taylor, Margaret Sullavan, Franchot Tone and Robert Young. The new Blu-Ray release comes from a 4K restoration of the best surviving preservation elements along with additional short films. There is also the epic musical biopic Rhapsody In Blue detailing the life of composer George Gershwin. This has been restored in 4K from the original Nitrate and Safety Preservation Elements and includes 13 minutes of previously unseen footage newly recovered. You won’t want to miss the gritty film noir Mystery Street from director John Sturges, derived from a 4K restoration of the best surviving preservation elements along with a commentary track, featurettes, and cartoons.

There are also some exciting older releases we are bringing back into the spotlight for a second chance at life. This month, we are focusing on numerous stars and genres that are sure to enrich any collection. We have the biographical drama Michael Collins starring Liam Neeson, the buddy road movie Scarecrow starring Gene Hackman and Al Pacino, the Carl Weathers action vehicle Action Jackson, the Alan Ladd and Edward G. Robinson noir Hell On Frisco Bay, and more great titles not to be missed.

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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