Posted Tue Nov 8, 2016 at 01:00 PM PST by Steven Cohen
Antoine Fuqua's western is riding toward Blu-ray and Ultra Blu-ray in December.
As previously reported, Sony is preparing 'The Magnificent Seven (2016)' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray, and now the release date has been set for December 20. In addition, a Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook Ultra HD Blu-ray is also available for pre-order.
Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in 'The Magnificent Seven.' With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue, the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns. As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.
The Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Meanwhile, the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack. Supplements for both releases will include:
- "Vengeance Mode"
- Deleted Scenes
- Six Featurettes
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is 45.99. Suggested list price for the Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook Ultra HD Blu-ray is $29.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Magnificent Seven (2016)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 20.
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