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TOY STORY 4 Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The fourth chapter in the beloved Pixar franchise will be available on home video this October. [/teaser] Disney says Toy Story 4 will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 8 (and on digital a week earlier on October 1). In Toy Story 4, Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. So, when Bonnie's beloved new craft-project-turned-toy Forky (voice of Tony Hale) calls himself "trash," Woody decides to teach Forky how to embrace being a toy. But a road-trip adventure, including an unexpected reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts), shows Woody how big the world can be for a toy. In addition, carnival prizes Ducky (voice of Keegan-Michael Key) and Bunny (voice of Jordan Peele) bring a new level of fun to the film. Fans who bring home Toy Story 4 will be treated to over an hour of bonus features celebrating the film's iconic characters, Pixar's filmmaking team and the legacy of Toy Story, which began as the world's first fully computer-animated feature film released nearly 25 years ago. Extensive extras includes deleted scenes such as an alternate ending, an all-new featurette with an endearing look back on Woody and Buzz's legendary friendship throughout the years; entertaining studio stories shared by members of the Pixar team; a nostalgic look back at the creation and first storyboard screening of Toy Story with filmmakers; and the pioneering efforts of Pixar artists who created the sets, characters, look and feel of the original film and much more. The 4K release will include Dolby Atmos audio (lossless 7.1 on the Blu-ray) and supplements on both releases include: 'Toy Stories – The Toy Story 4 cast and crew share their love of toys! Woody & Buzz – Take a look at the relationship between these two legendary characters. Bo Rebooted – Discover how Team Bo reimagined all aspects of Bo Peep's identity to arrive at the fully realized character seen in the film. Toy Box – Enjoy a collection of mini-docs on the film's memorable new characters, featuring the voice actors, director Josh Cooley and Pixar artists talking about the many elements that make these characters fun and lovable Let's Ride With Ally Maki – Ally Maki, voice of Giggle McDimples, learns all about Pixar's dialogue recording process from director Josh Cooley and his team. Deleted Scenes introduced by director Josh Cooley including: Scamming Playtime Bo Knows Hippos Desperate Toys Knock-Offs Recruit Duke She's The One Audio Commentary Trailers AND MORE... Digital Exclusive: Anatomy of a Scene: Prologue – Filmmakers and crew review key scenes of the movie and dissect the practical and technological methods used to bring them to life. Additional Deleted scene – Bonnie's Playtime You can find the latest specs for Toy Story 4 linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under October 8. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Aug 23, 2019 at 08:43 AM PDT by: -
THE WIZARD OF OZ 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dated and Pre-Orders Up![teaser]Victor Fleming's classic 1939 musical starring Judy Garland is now up for pre-order in 4K at Amazon. [/teaser] Warner Brothers' timeless classic The Wizard of Oz is hitting 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 29. Adapted from L. Frank Baum's timeless children's tale about a Kansas girl's journey over the rainbow, The Wizard of Oz opened at Grauman's Chinese Theater on August 15, 1939. The film was directed by Victor Fleming (who that same year directed Gone With the Wind), produced by Mervyn LeRoy, and scored by Herbert Stothart, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg. Dorothy was portrayed by a 4'11" sixteen-year-old girl who quickly earned her reputation as the world's greatest entertainer: the incomparable Judy Garland. Ray Bolger appeared as the Scarecrow, Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion, Jack Haley as the Tin Man, and Frank Morgan in six different roles, chief among them the Wizard himself. The Wizard of Oz received five Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture (Outstanding Production), and captured two Oscars®—Best Song (“Over the Rainbow”) and Best Original Score -- plus a special award for Outstanding Juvenile Performance by Judy Garland. The film was an overwhelmingly popular and critical success upon its initial release and repeated its ability to captivate audiences when M-G-M reissued the film in 1949 and 1955. The film made a new kind of history with its network television premiere in 1956 on CBS. Nearly 45 million people tuned in for this initial telecast, marking the beginning of an annual tradition. Ever since, The Wizard of Oz has been shown virtually annually on network (and then cable) television; its magical story and heartfelt performances have enabled it to grow from a perennial classic to its current status as a treasured icon of popular culture. Using state of the art technology, a new 8K 16bit scan of the original Technicolor camera negative became the basis for the 4K UHD scan. The process was overseen by MPI colorist Janet Wilson, who has overseen every remaster of The Wizard of Oz for the past 20 years. The 4K release will feature Dolby Vision/HDR. The Wizard of Oz Ultra HD Blu-ray contains the following previously released special features:• Commentary by John Fricke with Barbara Freed-Saltzman, Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, John Lahr, Jane Lahr, Hamilton Meserve, Dona Massin, William Tuttle, Buddy Ebsen, Mervyn LeRoy and Jerry Maren.• 1990 CBS Special “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic.”The Wizard of Oz Blu-ray contains the following previously released special features: • Commentary- Commentary by John Fricke with Barbara Freed-Saltzman, Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, John Lahr, Jane Lahr, Hamilton Meserve, Dona Massin, William Tuttle, Buddy Ebsen, Mervyn LeRoy and Jerry Maren• The Making of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Storybook (narrated by Angela Lansbury)• We Haven’t Really Met Properly… o We Haven't Really Met Properly: "Frank Morgan"o We Haven't Really Met Properly: "Ray Bolger"o We Haven't Really Met Properly: "Bert Lahr"o We Haven't Really Met Properly: "Jack Haley"o We Haven't Really Met Properly: "Billie Burke"o We Haven't Really Met Properly: "Margaret Hamilton"o We Haven't Really Met Properly: "Charley Grapewin"o We Haven't Really Met Properly: "Clara Blandick"o We Haven't Really Met Properly: "Terry"• Music & Effects Track• Original Mono Track• Sing Along Tracks• Audio Jukebox• Leo is on the Air Radio Promo• Good News of 1939 Radio Show• 12/25/1950 Lux Radio Broadcast• Stills Galleries o Oz on Broadwayo Pre-MGMo Sketches and Storyboards o Richard Thorpe’s Ozo Buddy Ebseno Oz Comes to Lifeo Behind the Sceneso Portraitso Special Effectso Post Productiono Deleted Sceneso Original Publicityo 8/15/1939 Hollywood Premiereo 8/17/1939 New York Premiereo 2/29/1940 Academy Awards® Ceremonyo Oz Abroado Oz Revivals• Trailers You can find the latest specs for The Wizard of Oz linked from our 4K Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 29. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Fri Aug 23, 2019 at 07:41 AM PDT by: -
TWIN PEAKS: FROM Z TO A Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]David Lynch's twisted and mysterious TV series is returning to Blu-ray along with two episodes presented in 4K. [/teaser] Paramount and CBS is set to release Twin Peaks: From Z to A on Blu-ray on December 10. Twin Peaks: The Television Collection will also be available on October 15. The whole universe of the hauntingly mysterious cultural phenomenon Twin Peaks is now packaged together in one definitive, limited edition: TWIN PEAKS: FROM Z TO A. Limited to only 25,000 copies, the collection will hit shelves in the U.S. and Canada on December 10 (with international release dates to be announced at a later date).TWIN PEAKS: FROM Z TO A includes both seasons of the original series, with the U.S. and international versions of the pilot; A Limited Event Series, Fire Walk with Me and its deleted scenes: The Missing Pieces; never-before-released behind-the-scenes footage from the making of all 18 parts of A Limited Event Series; a brand new interview with Kyle MacLachlan (Special Agent Dale Cooper) and Sheryl Lee (Laura Palmer); a newly produced featurette with Harry Goaz (Deputy Andy) and Kimmy Robertson (Lucy Moran); full-length, unedited versions of a number of the musical performances at The Roadhouse Bar from A Limited Event Series; many special features from previous Twin Peaks releases; and a 4K Blu-ray disc of both the original pilot newly-transferred from film elements and "Part 8" of A Limited Event Series.A 21-disc collection, TWIN PEAKS: FROM Z TO A will be housed in packaging with an exterior adorned by a wraparound vista of haunting and majestic Douglas Fir trees. Once opened, a depiction of the infamous Red Room is revealed with its brown and crème chevron floor and brilliant red curtains. Sitting in front of the red curtain will be an exclusive die-cut acrylic figure of Laura Palmer kissing Special Agent Dale Cooper. This acrylic figure comes inside a plastic display holder held in place by magnets. Fans will have the option of leaving the figure in place inside The Red Room environment or removing and displaying it elsewhere. The plastic holder can also serve as an easel to display individual images from The Red Room Gallery, a curated set of 5" x 5" printed cards depicting memorable moments in The Red Room. Each package will also contain an individually numbered collectible certificate."It's yery very good to see you again old friends," said David Lynch."From Z to A is the definitive box set for avid Twin Peaks fans," said Ken Ross, Executive Vice President and General Manager, CBS Home Entertainment. "With only 25,000 copies worldwide, this is truly a must-have collector's item." TWIN PEAKS: FROM Z TO A will include over six hours of all-new special features: From the extensive behind-the-scenes footage of David Lynch making the A Limited Event Series (shot primarily by Jason S), 20-30 minute (approx.) pieces titled "Behind the Curtain" were edited and are included for each of the 18 Parts. A rare newly-shot interview of Kyle MacLachlan and Sheryl Lee who sit with longtime David Lynch collaborator Kristine McKenna to look back at their body of work on Twin Peaks as well as Fire Walk With Me. In a newly-produced featurette, fans can go "On the Couch" with Harry and Kimmy as Harry Goaz and Kimmy Robertson share fond Twin Peaks memories. As an additional treat for fans of A Limited Event Series, a compilation of full-length, unedited versions of many of The Roadhouse Bar musical performances. You can find the latest specs for Twin Peaks: From Z to A linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 10. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Aug 22, 2019 at 10:27 AM PDT by: -
Is 4K a Scam?Many folks obsess over whether or not they're buying "real" or "fake" 4K. Someone asks us about this almost every day. And we get it. We empathize with anyone who dislikes 4K as the nomenclature or branding term or who feels 4K misrepresents the final product. The box says 4K, but it's a 2K upscale? It's a scam! The truth is more complicated but, [Teaser] in my sincerest and humblest opinion, focusing solely on source resolution requires ignoring a host of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray benefits. With this in mind, we thought we'd take a moment to give a little background about 4K, outlining how we got here and everything the format does well, in hopes of clarifying a few misconceptions.[/Teaser] Before we dive in, remember: if you're happy with Blu-ray and HDTV in general, great. Stick with what works for you and/or what fits your budget. However, after three years of testing and comparing, we are confident that 4K is currently the superlative way to enjoy two-dimensional content. Even if it's imperfect at times. Image Courtesy of Wikipedia. Marked CC0. What is 4K? 4K actually covers two separate resolutions, which adds some confusion. 4K DCI refers to 4096 x 2160 resolution video. It's the standard for 4K cinema projectors and boasts a 1.85:1 aspect ratio. 4K UHD or Ultra HD refers to 3840 x 2160 resolution video. It's the standard for Ultra HD televisions and boasts a 1.78:1 aspect ratio. Despite all of the 4K cinema projectors and booming 4K TV sales, many Hollywood productions are still finished at a 2K resolution (2048 x 858 for "Scope" & 1998 x 1080 for "Flat") and then upscaled to 4K Ultra HD for home entertainment purposes. Why Are They Called 4K Movies If They Aren't All 4K? In 2015, the Blu-ray Alliance (now the Ultra HD Alliance) branded their new format -- Ultra HD Blu-ray -- around latest-gen Ultra HD TVs. Thanks to marketing, branding, and consumers embracing the language, 4K became the catch-all term for new TVs and physical media / streaming formats. Speaking of formats, remember this: every home video format has a particular set of specifications and capabilities, but not every release lives up to this full potential. (Remember when Danny Boyle's SD-resolution 28 Days Later got a Blu-ray release?) This gap between a specific movie and a format's capability is why High-Def Digest exists. We strive to let our readers know what movies and TV shows look and sound amazing so you can make informed purchases. Is 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Better than Blu-ray? There are exceptions, naturally, but almost every single 4K Ultra Blu-ray outperforms its Blu-ray counterpart visually, especially on large displays. They are typically brighter with better contrast and colors and fewer encoding errors. Why is this? 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is superior to Blu-ray in several ways regardless of source-material resolution: A More Efficient Codec. Ultra HD's HEVC is 25% to 50% more efficient than Blu-ray's AVC. Higher Bitrates. 4K UltraHD Blu-ray are encoded at up to 100Mbps versus 40Mbps on Blu-ray. High Dynamic Range. HDR is technically resolution agnostic, but you won't see it on standard Blu-rays ever. Make sure to read our article What is HDR? for a deeper dive on the tech, but HDR makes the overall image brighter with deeper black levels and more highlight & shadow details. 10 Bit / Wider Color Gamut. Blu-ray is an 8-bit technology, limited to the Rec.709 color space, or about 16.7 million colors. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is 10-bit video and can display over 1 BILLION colors. The format is capable of Bt.2020 color, but since no current displays achieve this color gamut, studios grade 4K Blu-rays to the DCI P3 color space, which is the same as commercial cinemas. Exclusive Sound Formats. While standard Blu-ray has carried Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks for years, studios like Disney, Fox, and Sony often make Dolby Atmos and DTS:X mixes 4K Blu-ray exclusives. Better Source Materials. Standard Blu-rays may look terrific on 4K TVs, but it's not the same as a professional 2K upscale. Why? Upscaled 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays come from studio master files, which are uncompressed (or lossless). Those masters look LEAGUES better than Blu-rays with more fine details. How? Compression. Blu-ray is a consumer product; not a professional one. Also, many studios are in the (bad) habit of remastering and restoring movies only for a new 4K transfer, leaving the older Blu-ray untouched. While this isn't technically a format-benefit, the reality is, if you want to watch the highest-quality version of your favorite movie, you need 4K. Also Worth Noting. Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ are HDR formats, encompassing both High Dynamic Range and Wide Color Gamut features. So when someone's talking about "HDR improving color," that's why. We have a full series of articles explain these over HERE. Is every 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray amazing and a perfect encapsulation of the format's true potential? Of course not. But when you compare the vast majority of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray's to the same movie's best Blu-ray release, the 4K Blu almost always stands above. And the bigger and more capable you make your display, the more pronounced this visual upgrade becomes. Is 4K Streaming Better than HD Streaming/Broadcast? Yup. Outside of the specifics of max bitrates (4K streaming is around 15-20Mbps, not 100Mbps), everything we just covered applies to 4K versus HD streaming. You get a better codec, higher bit rates, HDR, 10bit/wider colors, and access to the latest transfers and source materials. Further, studios tie most Dolby Atmos mixes to 4K productions, 4K-level subscription plans, and/or 4K-capable equipment. To be clear, where 4K Blu-rays almost always includes HDR, there is a fair amount of standard dynamic range 4K streaming content. Even without the improved colors and contrast, higher bitrates and an efficient codec produce noticeably improved video presentations. This week, for example, I watched AMC's The Terror: Infamy via a DirecTV VR as well as Amazon's The Boys via an Apple TV 4K. Both shows feature dark sequences with lavish production design. Both shows were projected on a 100" screen via the Epson 5050 UB 4K projector. But, where The Terror's HD broadcast was compressed and drowning in encoding errors, The Boys' 4K SDR presentation was crisp and clear and much more akin to watching physical media. Once you upgrade to 4K streaming, it's hard to watch regular TV, to be honest. Why Aren't All Movies Finished In 4K? Time and money. Please pardon the oversimplification, but most Hollywood studios could probably shoulder the cost of further upgrading their post-production pipelines. What they often can't do is give the filmmakers more time. Even with years make a giant production, movies race toward release dates and adding extra rendering time for 4K visual effects could delay productions by weeks or months. It just doesn't make sense. Yet. And even when it does -- when a movie is finished in 4K -- it often includes 2K visual effects elements that are then upscaled to match the rest of the content. Why Buy 4K When "All Movies are 2K?" We see this comment a lot, but it's just not true. Yes, most studio movies are still finished in 2K or include some 2K visual effects, but 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and 4K streaming offer tons of native and mixed 4K content. Catalog Titles. The move to 2K digital intermediates began with movies like Pleasantville and O Brother, Where Art Thou? (though, at the time, movies still printed to film). Simultaneously, cinemas transitioned from 35mm film projection to digital from the early 2000s to total market dominance a few years ago. In other words, most movies made before the early 2000s were finished photochemically and can be scanned at a 4K (or higher) resolution for Ultra HD Blu-ray and streaming releases. TV. Here's the big one. Studios have been making TV shows in 4K for a while (Sony started producing TV shows in 4K circa Breaking Bad). With the transition to 4K, most streaming services like Netflix and Amazon finish their original content -- features, series, and documentaries -- in 4K or 4K+HDR. Modern 4K Movies. While you probably won't see a Pixar movie rendered in 4K for a long time, studios and indie producers are pushing to finish more movies in 4K. Why? Everyone's going to have their own streaming services and distributors pay more to indie-producers for 4K productions. There's also IMAX productions to consider aka almost everything Christopher Nolan touches. The catch? As pointed out above, even native 4K productions do include 2K elements to save time and money. In other words, while most features are still 2K upscales, there's a growing collection of native and mixed resolution 4K content you can enjoy right now. Are There Any Downsides to 4K? You betcha. The 4K ecosystem is loads more complicated than the HD days, which leads to frustrations and headaches that aren't well suited for non-enthusiasts. Expense. If you want to upgrade to 4K, it can be expensive because everything in your a/v chain needs to be HDCP 2.2 compliant or it won't play. Digital Gremlins. Even when everything IS compliant, you'll still sometimes get errors and handshake issues. You should also upgrade our HDMI cables because 4K/HDR video and lossless audio take up a lot of bandwidth. Even today I had to drop an AppleTV 4K down to 4:2:0 chroma to get it to play Dolby Atmos with 4K content despite buying a brand new High-Speed HDMI cable. Wonky HDR CGI. While HDR formats elevate some visual effects, others become much more transparent and visual, making what was once passable look extra fake and weightless. You Need Fast Internet. For 4K streaming, you need fast, reliable high-speed Internet. And even if you have this, sometimes you get buffering and slow loading errors. Such is life in the 21st century. Not All 4K TVs Are Worthy. If you buy the wrong 4K TV or fail to engage a flagship 4K TV's proper settings, you'll probably hate 4K. In the Blu-ray days, a mediocre TV might not look amazing, but it was still a sharp, clean, visible image. If you buy a mediocre 4K TV -- too dark, poor contrast, an 8-bit panel, or no HDR -- or you mess up your settings, 4K movies can look like absolute trash. Make sure to read our constantly updated Best Gear List to see budget-friendly and flagship TVs worth your money It's Not Always Backward Compatible. In our testing, downconverting 4K movies to HDTVs resulted in HDR-encoding errors, which darkened the image, crushed black levels, and blew out highlights. Personally, I don't recommend playing 10-bit material on 8-bit panels. However, after this article was first published, a few readers shared stories of getting high-quality HD presentations out of 4K discs, so this too is not cut-n-dry. In other words, results will depend on the equipment involved. Blu-ray CAN be Good Enough. If you have a medium or smaller TV (below 55", give or take) or don't have an amazing TV with wide color gamut and HDR, it might be best for you to stick with Blu-rays which, as we've discussed, upscale nicely and still look great. Again, if you're happy with this format, stick with it. Final Thoughts We get asked about real and fake 4K almost every single day here at High-Def Digest. And while we empathize with folks who demand a format live up to its promised specifications, the reality is more complicated than binary categories like real or fake. While it's easy to blame 2K resolution for rubbish 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays, we've seen native 4K Blu-rays that look mediocre thanks to flawed source materials, and we've seen upscaled 2K transfers that set benchmark reference-quality visuals. The point is this: we measure 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and 4K streaming quality by the sum of their parts -- resolution, fidelity, color, contrast, black levels, specular highlights, shadow details, and so on -- not just one aspect. Again, this is why we're here. To help tell home theater enthusiasts discover the absolute best 4K content while avoiding the worst. Cheers & thanks so much for reading.Posted Fri Aug 16, 2019 at 03:16 PM PDT by: -
Danny Boyle's YESTERDAY Announced and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The musical rom-com from Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis comes to home video this September. [/teaser] Universal says Yesterday will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 24 (and on digital September 10). Jack Malik was just another struggling songwriter...but that was yesterday. After a mysterious blackout, Jack (Himesh Patel; BBC’s “EastEnders”) discovers he is the only person on earth who remembers The Beatles! As he rockets to fame by passing off the Fab Four’s songs as his own, Jack risks losing Ellie (Lily James; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Cinderella) – the one person who has loved him and believed in him from the start. Kate McKinnon and Ed Sheeran also star in this romantic rock ‘n’ roll comedy from Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later) and Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually). The 4K release will feature HDR10+ and both Blu-rays will include a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTrA HD, BLU-RAY™, DVD & DIGITAL: • Alternate Opening* • Alternate Ending • Deleted Scenes • Gag Reel* • Live at Abbey Road Studios - Watch Himesh Patel perform "Yesterday", "I Want To Hold Your Hand", and "Let it Be" at Abbey Road Studios. • Ed Sheeran: From Stadium to Screen* - Acting in his first major role, Ed Sheeran reflects on his experiences making the movie. • Agent of Comedy: Kate McKinnon* - Kate McKinnon shares how eager she was to play the role of "Debra Hammer" while the cast and crew reflect on the fun and energy that the queen of improvisational comedy brought to the set. • A Talented Duo* - Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle, two of the most successful British filmmakers, team up for the first time. • Playing for Real* - The re-interpreting of the Beatles songs was a huge undertaking for newcomer Himesh Patel. Learn how he spent months learning to play the songs perfectly as the production decided to take the more challenging route of recording the musical numbers live on set. • Soul Mates* - Beyond the music and the laughs, the film is, of course, a love story. This piece looks at the relationship between Jack & Ellie and the actors playing them. • A Conversation with Richard & Ed* - Long-term friends Richard Curtis and Ed Sheeran have a funny and informal chat about the making of YESTERDAY. • Feature Commentary with Director Danny Boyle and Writer/Producer Richard Curtis *DVD format includes over 35 minutes of bonus content You can find the latest specs for Yesterday linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under September 24. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 13, 2019 at 10:12 AM PDT by: -
WONDER WOMAN: BLOODLINES Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The animated movie featuring the voice of Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman will hit home video this October. [/teaser] Warner Brothers says Wonder Woman: Bloodlines will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 22 (and on digital October 5). Experience an all-new adventure with DC's most powerful heroine – filled with intrigue, mythology and relentless battles on shores near and far – in Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies. In Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, Amazon princess Diana of Themyscira chooses to save fighter pilot Steve Trevor and return him to his home in America – setting in motion one of Wonder Woman's most captivating chapters. Fulfilling the role of both ambassador as well as protector, Diana soon earns the name Wonder Woman from the gracious people of Earth. Equally strong in body, heart and will, she makes it her mission to help a troubled young girl enlisted by a deadly organization known as Villainy, Inc., whose criminal members have their sights set on invading Themyscira, Diana's paradise home. Prepare for a thrilling quest packed with brutal battles, mysterious mythology and endless wonder! FEATURES: DC Showcase: Death (Animated Short) – Inspired by Neil Gaiman's "The Sandman," Death is produced & directed by Sam Liu (Justice League vs. The Fatal Five) and written by J.M. DeMatteis (Batman: Bad Blood). In the story, Vincent, an artist with unresolved inner demons, meets a mysterious girl who helps him come to terms with his creative legacy … and eventual death. Leonard Nam (Westworld) provides the voice of Vincent, and Jamie Chung (The Gifted, Big Hero 6) is the voice of Death. The voice cast includes Darin De Paul, Keith Szarabajka and Kari Wahlgren. The Cheetah: Ferocious Archenemy (New Featurette) – Ferocious. Clever. Deadly. It's the thrill of the hunt and the prey is Wonder Woman. This is the story of The Cheetah, Diana's greatest enemy. A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie, Superman: Red Son – An advanced look at the next animated film in the popular DC Universe Movies collection. You can find the latest specs for Wonder Woman: Bloodlines linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under October 22. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 13, 2019 at 07:54 AM PDT by: -
HELLBOY (2004) Dated and Detailed for 4K UHD Blu-ray[teaser]The 2004 comic book fantasy film is finally hitting 4K this October. [/teaser] Sony is preparing to release Hellboy on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 15. From visionary writer/director Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water, Pacific Rim) comes HELLBOY, a supernatural action adventure based on Mike Mignola's popular Dark Horse Comics series of the same name. Born in the flames of hell and brought to Earth as an infant to perpetrate evil, Hellboy (Ron Perlman) was rescued from sinister forces by the benevolent Dr. Broom (John Hurt), who raised him to be a hero. In Dr. Broom's secret Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense, Hellboy creates an unlikely family consisting of the telepathic "Mer-Man" Abe Sapien (Doug Jones) and Liz Sherman (Selma Blair), the woman he loves who can control fire. Hidden from the very society that they protect, they stand as the key line of defense against an evil madman who seeks to reclaim Hellboy to the dark side and use his powers to destroy mankind. SPECIAL FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD Includes Both Director’s Cut and Theatrical Versions of the Film (plus Dolby Atmos soundtrack) ALL-NEW: Introduction by Guillermo del Toro ALL-NEW: “To Hell and Back” Retrospective Featurette Three Audio Commentaries Featuring Director Guillermo del Toro, Creator Mike Mignola and the Cast “The Seeds of Creation” Documentary Theatrical TrailersSPECIAL FEATURES ON BLU-RAY Remastered Theatrical Version of the Film Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary Makeup and Lighting Tests with Commentary VFX How To’s A Quick Guide to Understanding Comics with Scott McCloud “Right Hand of Doom” Set Visits and Factoids Q&A Archive: Comic-Con 2002 Mike Mignola Pre-Production Art Animatics Board-A-Matics Multi-Angle Storyboard Comparisons TV Spots Photo Galleries AND MORE You can find the latest specs for Hellboy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 15.Posted Mon Aug 12, 2019 at 11:39 AM PDT by: -
ABBOTT & COSTELLO: THE COMPLETE UNIVERSAL PICTURES COLLECTION Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]All 28 classic comedies will be boxed up in an 80th Anniversary set this November! [/teaser] Shout Select is set to release Abbott & Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection (80th Anniversary Blu-ray Edition) on Blu-ray on November 5. Get ready to laugh out loud with the most popular comedy duo of all time in Abbott & Costello : The Complete Universal Pictures Collection! All 28 films produced during the height of their popularity at Universal Pictures are here in one collection. Featuring their most popular movies, such as Buck Privates, Who Done It? and Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein, this collection is filled with some of the most hilarious routines of all time, including "Who's on First?"! Loaded with hours of bonus features and an exclusive collectible book, this is the ultimate tribute to two of the funniest and most enduring comedians of all time!Films Include:• One Night In The Tropics (1940)• Buck Privates (1941)• In The Navy (1941)• Hold That Ghost (1941)• Keep 'Em Flying (1941)• Ride 'Em Cowboy (1942)• Pardon My Sarong (1942)• Who Done It? (1942)• It Ain't Hay (1943)• Hit The Ice (1943)• In Society (1944)• Here Come The Co-Eds (1945)• The Naughty Nineties (1944)• Little Giant (1946)• The Time Of Their Lives (1946)• Buck Privates Come Home (1947)• The Wistful Widow Of Wagon Gap (1947)• Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)• Mexican Hayride (1948)• Abbott And Costello Meet The Killer, Boris Karloff (1949)• Abbott And Costello In The Foreign Legion (1950)• Abbott And Costello Meet The Invisible Man (1951)• Comin' Round The Mountain (1951)• Lost In Alaska (1952)• Abbott And Costello Go To Mars (1953)• Abbott And Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde (1953)• Abbott And Costello Meet The Keystone Kops (1955)• Abbott And Costello Meet The Mummy (1955) You can find the latest specs for Abbott & Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection (80th Anniversary Blu-ray Edition) linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 5.Posted Thu Aug 8, 2019 at 10:48 AM PDT by: -
Ridley Scott's AMERICAN GANGSTER Bound for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The 4K release of the 2007 crime drama starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe will be available in October. [/teaser] Universal is preparing American Gangster for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 15. Nobody used to notice Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington), the quiet driver to one of the inner city's leading black crime bosses. But when his boss suddenly dies, Frank exploits the opening in the power structure to build his own empire and create his own version of the American Dream. Through ingenuity and a strict business ethic, he comes to rule the inner- city drug trade, flooding the streets with a purer product at a better price. Lucas outplays all of the leading crime syndicates and becomes not only one of the city's mainline corrupters, but part of its circle of legit civic superstars. Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) is an outcast cop close enough to the streets to feel a shift of control in the drug underworld. Roberts believes someone is climbing the rungs above the known Mafia families and starts to suspect that a black power player has come from nowhere to dominate the scene. Both Lucas and Roberts share a rigorous ethical code that sets them apart from their own colleagues, making them lone figures on opposite sides of the law. The destinies of these two men will become intertwined as they approach a confrontation where only one of them can come out on top. The release has yet to be detailed, but will likely have a DTS:X audio track. You can find the latest specs for American Gangster - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 15. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 6, 2019 at 08:38 AM PDT by: -
SCARFACE Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]Brian De Palma's classic crime drama returns to Blu-ray and debuts on 4K in a Gold Edition this October. [/teaser] Universal says Scarface will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 15. There will also be a 4K limited edition set that includes a "The World is Yours" statue. In the spring of 1980, the port at Mariel Harbor was opened, and thousands set sail for the United States. They came in search of the American Dream. One of them found it on the sun-washed avenues of Miami... wealth, power and passion beyond his wildest dreams. He was Tony Montana. The world will remember him by another name... Scarface. Features include: HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM (4K) ENGLISH DTS:X MASTER AUDIO TRACK (4K) Scarface: 35th Anniversary Reunion - Featurette The Scarface Phenomenon - Featurette The World of Tony Montana - Featurette The Rebirth - Featurette The Acting - Featurette The Creating - Featurette Deleted Scenes Scarface: The TV Version The Making of Scarface: The Video Game You can find the latest specs for Scarface (Gold Edition) linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under October 15. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 6, 2019 at 07:53 AM PDT by:
