Posted Fri Jan 18, 2019 at 10:50 AM PST by Tom Landy
Christian Rivers' science fiction epic will hit both formats in March.
Universal says Mortal Engines will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 12.
Thousands of years after civilization was destroyed by a cataclysmic event, humankind has adapted and a new way of living has evolved. Gigantic moving cities now roam the Earth, ruthlessly preying upon smaller traction towns. Tom Natsworthy (Robert Sheehan)—who hails from a Lower Tier of the great traction city of London—finds himself fighting for his own survival after he encounters the dangerous fugitive Hester Shaw (Hera Hilmar). Two opposites, whose paths should never have crossed, forge an unlikely alliance that is destined to change the course of the future.
Mortal Engines is the startling, new epic adventure directed by Oscar®-winning visual-effects artist Christian Rivers (King Kong). Joining Rivers are The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies three-time Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who have penned the screenplay. The Universal and MRC adaptation is from the award-winning book series by Philip Reeve, published in 2001 by Scholastic.
The 4K release will feature Dolby Vision HDR, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements on both releases will include:
Audio Commentary by Director Christian Rivers
Welcome to London - Featurette
End of the Ancients - Featurette
Character Series - Featurette
In the Air - Featurette
Film New Zealand - Featurette
You can find the latest specs for Mortal Engines linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under March 12.
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