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'Independence Day: Resurgence' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live![teaser]The sci-fi sequel will invade Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Independence Day: Resurgence' for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and Ultra HD Blu-ray. In addition, a Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook Blu-ray is also available for pre-order. We always knew they were coming back. After INDEPENDENCE DAY redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter delivers global catastrophe on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens' advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $49.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is 39.99. Suggested list price for the Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Independence Day: Resurgence' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 3DPosted Thu Jul 14, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Brothers Grimsby' Starring Sacha Baron Cohen Announced for Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The action comedy is loading up for Ultra HD Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'The Brothers Grimsby' for Ultra HD Blu-ray. Though an exact release date has not been announced yet, the Blu-ray version hit stores on June 21. Nobby (Sacha Baron Cohen), a sweet but dimwitted English football hooligan, has everything a man from the poor fishing town of Grimsby could want, including nine children and the most attractive girlfriend in the northeast of England (Rebel Wilson). There’s only one thing missing: his little brother, Sebastian (Mark Strong), who Nobby has spent 28 years searching for after they were separated as kids. Nobby sets off to reunite with Sebastian, unaware that not only is his brother MI6’s deadliest assassin, but he’s just uncovered plans for an imminent global terrorist attack. On the run and wrongfully accused, Sebastian realizes that if he is going to save the world, he will need the help of its biggest idiot. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been detailed. You can find the latest specs for 'The Brothers Grimsby' linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Jul 7, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Panasonic Dates DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player for September Release, MSRP Set at $699[teaser]The company's first Ultra HD Blu-ray player will hit the US market in September. [/teaser] Panasonic has announced pricing and availability for its DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The DMP-UB900 will start shipping in September for $699. Pansonic's DMP-UB900 offers playback for Ultra HD Blu-ray discs along with HDR (high dynamic range) and BT.2020 wide color gamut support. In addition, the player features a new 4K High-Precision Chroma Processor which uses "an original high-accuracy multi-tap process to interpolate the decoded 4K (4:2:0) signals of Ultra HD Blu-ray content to 4K (4:4:4)." Likewise, THX certification, Wi-Fi, DLNA, Full HD Blu-ray 3D disc playback, and support for various apps and video services are included as well. Finally, the player also features twin HDMI & 7.1-channel analogue audio outputs, and high quality audio parts with high-res audio support (including WAV/FLAC/MP3/AAC/WMA formats, DSD and ALAC). Here's a full rundown of specs and features per the press release: High Quality Picture - Native 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Playback (4K/HDR)- 4K High-Precision Chroma Processor- 4K Direct Chroma Up-scaling- 4K 60p/50p Output- 4K Networking- THX Certification- Multi Contents 4K Up-scaling- FULL HD 3D Blu-ray DiscTM Playback- Picture Type Presets High Quality Sound- TWIN HDMI PURE AV (Twin Isolated Output）- 7.1ch Analog Audio Output- High-quality Audio Components (Power Supply, Audio Circuit, Digital Circuit)- High Clarity Sound Premium- HDMI Low Clock Jitter Process- Digital Tube Sound with Up-sampling- High-resolution Audio Playback (DSD (2.8MHz/5.6MHz), ALAC, FLAC, WAV)- 192 kHz/32bit DAC x 5- 192 kHz/96kHz Surround Re-master Smart Networking- Internet Apps*1- DLNA (Client/Renderer)- Network Drive Access- External HDD Playback- MiracastTM- Web Browser*1 Easy Operation- Wi-Fi Built-in (802.11n(11ac))- Stylish GUI- Quick Start- Home Screen Wallpaper- VIERA Link Design- 3D Cut Design- Insulator The DMP-UB900 will now join the previously released Samsung UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player and the upcoming Philips BDP7501. Source: PanasonicPosted Tue Jul 5, 2016 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Attends Value Electronics 2016 Ultra HD TV Shootout at CE Week[teaser]All hail the new "King of TV!" [/teaser] How does the idea of being holed up in a dark room for hours while the industry's best TVs are tested against each other with various patterns and clips in order to crown a winner sound? Well, if you answered "awesome," then you just might be a true AV enthusiast... and my new best friend! Earlier this week, High-Def Digest was invited to attend the 2016 Value Electronics TV Shootout held at CE Week in New York City. The annual event, put together by Value Electronics, a leading independent audio video retailer in Westchester County, NY, places the year's top TVs side by side in order to choose the new "King of UHD TV." The four selected Ultra HDTV models were measured and compared against each other based on various display aspects, including black level, perceived contrast, color accuracy, motion resolution, HDR/WCG, and more. The audience then voted on the different picture quality attributes to determine a winner. Joel Silver of the Imaging Science Foundation hosted the event, along with remarks from Value Electronics owner, Robert Zohn, and special guest speakers from LG and various AV websites. Likewise, several more professional TV reviewers, professional ISF certified calibrators, product specialists, industry analysts, and AV enthusiasts were also on hand. Preview sessions were conducted on June 22 and two full sessions were held on June 23. I attended the first preview session on June 22 and the concluding afternoon full session on June 23. Below, I'll offer details on the competing displays used and the tests conducted, along with my own impressions of each TV and my feelings on the winners. Let the shootout begin! The Tests To properly test and compare the competing displays, each TV was calibrated to SDR standards using high-end meters and software. Unfortunately, HDR calibration tools are still being finalized and are not available for each television (the very first HDR calibration software option was actually launched during the show), so each display used its manufacturer defaults for HDR testing. The four competing displays included: - LG 65-inch G6 OLED - Samsung 78-inch KS9800 FALD LCD - Sony 75-inch X940D FALD LCD - VIZIO 65-inch Reference Series FALD LCD All of the Ultra HDTVs were placed side-by-side in alphabetical order from left to right. And as an added point of reference, a Pioneer Kuro plasma HDTV (once hailed as the absolute best TV on the market) was placed all the way to the left of the Ultra HD TVs. Throughout the shootout, various test patterns were used to judge the different voting categories, including: - Black Quality - Perceived Contrast - Color Accuracy - Moving Resolution - Off-Axis Performance - Screen Uniformity - HDR/WCG Likewise, several tests were conducted with the lights on and then with the lights off in order to determine which display had the best Overall Day and Overall Night performance. Each category was rated on a scale of 1-10 for each TV and voters could also list their overall pick for best TV. All tested panels were concurrently fed through a professional HDMI distribution amp from a 4K media server, 4K streaming, USB, and the latest 4K signal generator for test patterns. Ultra HD Blu-ray material was played back through the upcoming Panasonic DMP-UB900. Those familiar with typical display calibration software should have a good idea of what the process was like. Host Joel Silver walked us all through the different test patterns -- including numerous pluges, an 8-bit Ramp, checkerboards, and color bars -- pointing out what we should look for while occasionally bringing out the meters to indicate specific results. Likewise, tests for local dimming (a thin white line scrolled across a black background) and 1080i deinterlacing were employed as well. As the various tests were conducted, Silver encouraged all of the voting participants to get up close and personal with each TV, and so we all took turns walking down the display line to fully evaluate their performance. In addition to SDR, the TVs were all placed in their HDR mode as well for several test patterns, allowing them to really strut their stuff while letting us see how each display handled the enhanced color gamuts, brightness, and contrast. Unfortunately, since the VIZIO Reference Series display doesn't support HDR10, it was not able to show the test patterns in HDR. Finally, after all the charts and bars and pluges were done, we got to see clips from the Ultra HD Blu-ray release of 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' playing side-by-side in HDR. Once again, since the VIZIO isn't capable of HDR10 Ultra HD Blu-ray playback, clips from Netflix's 'Marco Polo' were demoed in Dolby Vision on that display instead. And to cap the shootout off, we were treated to one final clip, this time from a standard Blu-ray concert disc featuring B.B. King, giving us a great comparison of how each TV handles SDR content and 4K upscaling. Impressions Before going into my individual impressions for each display, I do think it's important to note just how impressive and similarly well performing each of the competing models really was. At times, it was actually quite hard to spot specific differences or true weaknesses between the TVs. With that said, the test patterns and demo material did reveal a few key pros and cons, and ultimately there was a fairly clear overall winner. So, without further ado, let's weigh in the contenders and detail my personal results from the fight! LG 65-inch OLED65G6P OLED ($8,000) - LG's flagship Signature Ultra HD TV features an OLED panel to deliver perfect blacks and wide viewing angles. Likewise, the model includes an integrated soundbar speaker system, 3D playback, and a thin Picture-on-Glass design. In addition, the TV has been certified as "Ultra HD Premium" and includes wide color gamut support and full HDR compatibility with support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision (the only display in the shootout to support both formats). Pros - Thanks to its OLED screen, the LG had a rather sizable advantage over its competitors when it came to black levels. As the only TV capable of displaying true black on a pixel by pixel level, the G6 was the clear winner for that deep inky look. To this end, the local dimming test was one of the most telling. Since the G6 doesn't have a backlight or have to rely on local dimming it passed this test perfectly, making the others look like amateurs. Likewise, the TV offered very strong performance for perceived contrast in a dark room, uniformity, off-axis viewing, and HDR. With all of these attributes combined, the LG offered the most balanced performance for actual content in a dark setting. Cons - As impressive as the OLED was, the display was not without a few quirks of its own. Despite all of the competing displays achieving (roughly) the same color and grayscale measurements after calibration, the LG set had a comparatively cool cast to it during some test patterns that the other models did not exhibit. This slightly teal tinge was not really apparent during actual content, however. Likewise, though all of the other colors looked great on the color bar test, yellow did have a faintly green tinge to it. Finally, though uniformity and off-angle viewing were noticeably superior to the LCD models, both still weren't quite up to par with some of the best plasmas (RIP) that I've seen. Samsung 78-inch KS9800 FALD LCD ($10,000) - Samsung's flagship LCD Ultra HD TV features a cadmium free 10-bit, curved-screen Quantum Dot Display with 1,000-nits and full-array local dimming. In addition, the display meets the "Ultra HD Premium" specs and includes support for HDR10 and 96% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Sadly, however, like all of Samsung's new displays, the TV does not include 3D. Pros - The Samsung really excelled when it came to bright room viewing, and offered the best perceived contrast for daytime watching. To this end, the set also provided the punchiest HDR playback (with the lights on) and rendered very impressive and accurate colors when viewing from the center. Cons - Unfortunately, as jaw-dropping as the Samsung display was with the lights on, the set suffered in a dark room, leaving a bit to be desired when it came to black level performance. The local dimming test also produced the most egregious and wide ranging blooming. Likewise, though decent, off-angle viewing was among the worst of the bunch, and while colors were fantastic from dead on, they tended to wash out quite strongly from the side, especially red which veered more toward orange. Sony 75-inch X940D FALD LCD ($8,000) - Sony's flagship LCD Ultra HD TV features slim full-array direct backlight local dimming. Likewise, the display supports TRILUMINOS tech for wide color gamut playback, 3D, and comes branded with the company's "4K HDR Ultra HD" logo ensuring compliance with the Consumer Technology Association's (CTA) HDR definition with HDR10 support. Pros: The Sony display was among the strongest overall performers, and it managed to almost always stay near the top of the pack for every test. To this end, the Sony produced an even grayscale, accurate colors, great HDR performance, and solid black levels. Likewise, the set offered better local dimming implementation than the Samsung with less blooming during the torture test. Viewing angles and uniformity were also quite good for an LCD, though not on par with the LG. Cons: Like all LCDs, colors and contrast did still suffer from off-axis and the panel had some issues with the Red Blue Color Multiburst test, offering the worst performance of the group. And, as pleasing as the picture was, the LG still bested the TV with the lights off and the Samsung had a slight edge with the lights on (but only from a centered position). VIZIO's 65-inch Reference Series FALD LCD ($6,000) - VIZIO's premium LCD Ultra HD TV features an 800-nit panel and full-array local dimming with 384 active zones. Likewise, the display uses quantum dot technology for wide color gamut support and comes equipped with Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range playback (but not HDR10). In addition, the TV incorporates an integrated 3-channel soundbar with separate rear satellites and a wireless subwoofer. Pros: For an LCD set, the VIZIO really excelled when it came to black levels. With that in mind, the results from the local dimming test were especially eye-opening. While the Sony and Samsung both produced a relatively wide dispersion of blooming, the VIZIO managed to maintain comparatively small light bleeding localized to just around the scrolling line. Colors, grayscale, uniformity, and off-angle viewing were also very solid in most instances. And though HDR10 material could not be played, the Dolby Vision clips of 'Marco Polo' looked absolutely spectacular. Cons: Sadly, since the VIZIO doesn't support HDR10 it made some comparisons for color and perceived contrast rather hard (though SDR performance was about on par with the pack). And while off-angle viewing was decent, a red test pattern quickly became orange from off-axis -- much more so than the other displays. Furthermore, the TV was not capable of displaying above white. Final Thoughts Once the dust settled, LG's 65-inch G6 OLED was crowned the winner for "Best Overall Night" and "Best Overall" performance, making it the new "King of TV" -- a result I fully agree with. Meanwhile, Sony's 75-inch X940D FALD LCD snagged the highest score for "Best Overall Day," and though I do think the Samsung was punchier in a bright room, when factoring in uniformity and off-angle viewing, I also completely agree with this result. With that said, I do think some of the scoring for the VIZIO display is a little low compared to my own impressions, and I can't help but feel like the set's inability to play HDR10 content made it difficult to fully judge its picture quality against the other sets. To view the full results from the Value Electronics 2016 TV Shootout, click here! High-Def Digest would like to extend a big thanks to Robert Zohn and Joel Silver for hosting the event and inviting us to participate! While I would have preferred a little more focus on actual content comparisons from movies and TV shows, the shootout was an enlightening experience and an overall great time for any AV geek like myself. We're looking forward to seeing what next year's shootout has in store, but for now, the LG G6 is definitely the Ultra HD TV to beat. What do you think about the Value Electronics 2016 TV Shootout results? Do you own or plan to buy any of the participating displays? Let us know your thoughts in the forums!Posted Fri Jun 24, 2016 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
LG Signature OLED 4K Ultra HD TV Wins Value Electronics 2016 TV Shootout[teaser]The new "King of TV" has been named. [/teaser] LG's 65-inch G6 OLED has been crowned the winner of the Value Electronics 2016 TV Shootout at the CE Week tradeshow in New York City. The display was judged in competition against other flagship models from Sony, Samsung, and VIZIO. High-Def Digest was on hand at the event and participated in the vote, so stay tuned for in-depth impressions from the shootout! "This is the third consecutive year LG OLED TV has won the TV Shootout, and it's because LG continues to make the best TV technology in the industry even better," said Tim Alessi, Senior Director, Product Marketing for home entertainment at LG Electronics USA. "Our 2016 OLED TVs not only deliver perfect blacks and infinite contrast, but also offer stunning high dynamic range images as the first to support both Dolby Vision™ HDR and HDR10 with 'Ultra HD Premium' certification by the UHD Alliance. We're thrilled to add the Shootout recognition to the growing list of accolades that LG OLED TV receives from experts, Academy-Award-winning filmmakers, and consumers alike." The Value Electronics TV Shootout placed the industry's best TVs side by side in order to choose the new "King of UHD TV." The selected TV models were measured and compared against each other based on various display aspects, including black level, perceived contrast, color accuracy, motion resolution, and more. The audience then voted on the different picture quality attributes to determine a winner. To earn the top prize, LG's 65-inch G6 OLED competed against Sony's 75-inch X940D FALD LCD, Samsung's 78-inch KS9800 FALD LCD, and VIZIO's 65-inch Reference Series FALD LCD. "LG, for three years in a row, has bested its competitors to take home the crown in an intense side-by-side comparison," said TV Shootout organizer Robert Zohn, owner of Value Electronics, a leading specialty retailer based in Scarsdale, N.Y. "The experts and CE Week attendees have spoken: LG OLED TVs continue to deliver superior picture quality for an unparalleled viewing experience that no other technology can offer." Be sure to check back soon for detailed impressions from the shootout along with more highlights from CE Week 2016! Source: LGPosted Thu Jun 23, 2016 at 04:15 PM PDT by: -
Value Electronics 2016 4K Ultra HD TV Shootout to Be Held During CE Week in NYC[teaser]The annual shootout will crown a new 4K Ultra HD TV champion next week. [/teaser] Value Electronics, a leading independent audio video retailer in Westchester County, NY, has announced plans to host its 13th Annual TV Shootout during the upcoming CE Week tradeshow. The event will be held on June 22 and June 23 in New York City. "Our TV Shootout has proven to be a 'must attend' event among true video enthusiasts and industry leaders each year, demonstrating how the premium TVs perform and compete with each other," said Robert Zohn, found and president of Value Electronics. "With the continuation of Ultra HD and OLED as well as the great advancements of TV technologies, this will be a great year for flat panel displays." Every year, the Value Electronics TV Shootout places the industry's best TVs side by side in order to choose the new "King of UHD TV." The selected TV models will be measured and compared against each other based on various display aspects, including contrast ratio, peak brightness, black level, color accuracy, color saturation, motion resolution, lag input time, and energy efficiency. The audience will then vote on each of four picture quality attributes to determine a winner. Joel Silver of the Imaging Science Foundation will host the event. Likewise, professional TV reviewers, professional ISF certified calibrators, and product specialists will also be on hand. Sessions will be conducted on June 22 and June 23 and a Q&A will be held at the end of each presentation. Currently there are three TVs confirmed for this year's shootout: LG's 65-inch G6 OLED Sony's 75-inch X940D FALD LCD Samsung's 78-inch KS9800 FALD LCD Additional displays could be added to the competition as well. AV enthusiasts who are interested in attending the shootout can email Value Electronics for an invite. And for those who can't attend, the event will be available to view online through a live webcast. High-Def Digest will be on hand at the competition, so stay tuned next week for more details and impressions from the shootout! Sources: CE Week, PR Newswire, AVS ForumPosted Thu Jun 16, 2016 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Philips Bundles 'Creed' with Upcoming Ultra HD Blu-ray Player, MSRP Set for $400[teaser]The Ultra HD Blu-ray player will come packaged with a copy of Warner Brothers' 'Creed.' [/teaser] P&F USA has announced plans to bundle the Ultra HD Blu-ray release of 'Creed' with its upcoming Philips branded BDP7501 Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The bundle will be available later this month for a suggested retail price of $400. The BDP7501 Ultra HD Blu-ray player features a compact design along with HDR support, HDMI 2.0a and 1.4a outputs, a dedicated HDMI audio out, and HDCP 2.2 compliancy. In addition to Ultra HD Blu-ray disc playback, the device offers Blu-ray 3D support and 4K upscaling. HEVC and VP9 decoding are integrated as well, allowing customers to watch 4K videos from streaming apps like Netflix and YouTube. Likewise, the players include Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, and passthrough for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio formats. Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB connectivity are also included. Copies of 'Creed' on Ultra HD Blu-ray will be bundled with the player through September 30. The Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack features 2160p video with HDR and a DTS-HD MA soundtrack. Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), son of deceased world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, has boxing in his blood. Looking to win his own title, Adonis heads to Philadelphia and convinces his father's rival-turned-friend, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), to train him – even as Rocky battles his own deadly opponent outside the ring. Now Adonis has a shot, but first he must develop the heart of a true fighter in this new chapter of the Rocky story from critically acclaimed director Ryan Coogler. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray The Philips Ultra HD Blu-ray player will join Samsung's previously released UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player, which also retails for $400. In addition, Panasonic recently released its own DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-ray player in Europe for £600, but exact US pricing and availability have not been detailed yet. Likewise, Sony has announced plans to offer an Ultra HD Blu-ray player as well, but it is not expected to arrive until 2017. Sources: HD Guru, TWICEPosted Mon Jun 13, 2016 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
Universal Dates its First Ultra HD Blu-rays for August[teaser]Titles will include 'Lone Survivor,' 'Lucy,' and 'Oblivion.' [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Lone Survivor,' 'Lucy,' and 'Oblivion' for Ultra HD Blu-ray on August 9. 'Lone Survivor' - Marcus Luttrell and his team set out on a mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, in late June 2005. Marcus and his team are left to fight for their lives in one of the most valiant efforts of modern warfare. The Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 2160p video, a DTS:X soundtrack, a DTS Headphone:X soundtrack, and supplements will include: Will of the Warrior; Bringing the Story to Light; Recreating the Firefight; Learning the Basics; The Fallen Heroes of Operation Red Wings; and The Pashtun Code of Life.. 'Lucy' - A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. The Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 2160p video, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Evolution of Lucy and Cerebral Capacity: The True Science of Lucy. 'Oblivion' - Set on a future Earth, civilization lives above the clouds and scavengers collect ancient artifacts from the polluted surface below. An earthbound soldier, who is stuck there repairing drones that patrol and blast a savage alien life form, encounters a beautiful woman who crashed in a craft and they have an experience that forces him to question his world view. The Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 2160p video, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Destiny; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Voyage; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Combat; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Illusion; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Harmony; and M83 Isolated Score. Suggested list prices have not been announced yet. In addition to the above titles, Universal is also preparing 'The Huntsman: Winter’s War,' 'Warcraft,' 'Jason Bourne,' and 'Everest' for Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year. You can find the latest specs for 'Lone Survivor,' 'Lucy,' and 'Oblivion' linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 9.Posted Tue Jun 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Ridley Scott's 'The Martian: Extended Edition' Ultra HD Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos Now Available![teaser]Matt Damon is stranded again on Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has released 'The Martian: Extended Edition' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. The new cut features 10 minutes of additional footage. During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney's safe return. The Ultra HD Blu-ray features 2160p video and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Meanwhile, the Blu-ray features 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack. Supplements include: Audio Commentary by Ridley Scott (Director), Drew Goddard (Writer, Exec Producer) and Andy Weir (Author of The Martian); Deleted Scenes; The Long Way Home: Making the Martian; Dare Mighty Things: NASA's Journey to Mars; and Journey to Mars 101 Q&A. Suggested list price for the 2-Disc Blu-ray is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is also $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Martian: Extended Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jun 7, 2016 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
Zack Snyder's 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition' Announced for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The showdown between the Dark Knight and the Son of Krypton will be getting an R-rated Ultimate Cut in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition' for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on July 19. In “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before. Each release will feature two cuts of the film -- PG-13 Theatrical (151 Minutes) and R-rated Ultimate (182 Minutes) with only the Theatrical being 3D on the 3D version with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and loads of supplements including: Uniting the World’s Finest; Gods and Men: A Meeting of Giants; The Warrior, The Myth, The Wonder; Accelerating Design: The New Batmobile; Superman: Complexity & Truth; Batman: Austerity & Rage; Wonder Woman: Grace & Power; Batcave: Legacy of the Lair; The Might and the Power of a Punch; The Empire of Luthor; and Save the Bats. You can find the latest specs for 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 19.Posted Thu Jun 2, 2016 at 02:00 PM PDT by:
