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BLACK HAWK DOWN 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The 4K release of Ridley Scott's 2001 film arriving in May has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony is preparing Black Hawk Down for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 7. From acclaimed director Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Hannibal) and renowned producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Pearl Harbor, Armageddon) comes a gripping true story about bravery, camaraderie and the complex reality of war. Black Hawk Down stars an exceptional cast including Josh Hartnett (Pearl Harbor), Ewan McGregor (Moulin Rouge!), Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan), Eric Bana (Chopper), William Fichtner (The Perfect Storm), Ewen Bremner (Snatch) and Sam Shepard (All The Pretty Horses). In 1993, an elite group of American Rangers and Delta soldiers are sent to Somalia on a critical mission to capture a violent warlord whose corrupt regime has lead to the starvation of hundreds of thousands of Somalis. When the mission goes terribly wrong, the men find themselves outnumbered and literally fighting for their lives. The release will be sourced from a new 4K remaster and features include: o Both Theatrical and Extended Versions of the Film o High Dynamic Range, Dolby Atmos and original 5.1 audio on both versions o Audio Commentary by Director / Producer Ridley Scott & Producer Jerry Bruckheimer o Audio Commentary by Author Mark Bowden & Screenwriter Ken Nolan o Audio Commentary by Task Force Ranger Veterans o “The Essence of Combat: Making Black Hawk Down” Documentary o The History Channel® Presents: “The True Story of Black Hawk Down” o PBS Presents: “Frontline: Ambush in Mogadishu” o 8 Deleted & Alternate Scenes with Optional Commentary o “Designing Mogadishu” Featurette o Production Design Archive o Storyboards with Optional Commentary o Ridleygrams with Optional Commentary o Target Building Insertion: Multi-Angle Sequence with Optional Commentary o Q&A Forums: BAFTA. Motion Picture Editor’s Guild & American Cinematheque o Jerry Bruckheimer’s BHD Photo Album o Title Design Explorations with Optional Commentary o “Gortoz A Ran – J’Attends” Music Video performed by Denez Prigent & Lisa Gerrard o Photo Galleries o Theatrical Poster Concepts You can find the latest specs for Black Hawk Down - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 7. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 22, 2019 at 10:02 AM PST by: -
Rumor Mill: Ron Howard's BACKDRAFT & Phil Alden Robinson's FIELD OF DREAMS Hitting 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Both titles are expected to hit the 4K home video format in May. [/teaser] According to The Digital Bits, Universal is preparing Backdraft and Field of Dreams for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 14. Backdraft - This is an exciting thriller that shows you the mystery, drama and devastation of fire as you've never seen it before! Kurt Russel and William Baldwin star as two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks are reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these explosive crimes. Field of Dreams - An Iowa farmer hears a voice in his cornfield accompanied by a vision of a baseball field. He takes it as a sign to build a baseball diamond which would ennable Shoeless Joe Jackson of the infamous Chicago "Black" Sox to play ball again. You can find the latest specs for Backdraft and Field of Dreams linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are tentatively indexed under May 14.Posted Wed Feb 20, 2019 at 11:18 AM PST by: -
MARY POPPINS RETURNS Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The film nominated for Four Academy Awards including Best Original Song will hit home video next month. [/teaser] Disney says Mary Poppins Returns will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 19 (and on Digital March 12). Michael Banks (Ben Whishaw) — just a child when Mary Poppins first visited 17 Cherry Tree Lane — is now a grown man raising his children Annabel (Pixie Davies), John (Nathanael Saleh) and Georgie (Joel Dawson) with help from his sister Jane (Emily Mortimer). Times are tough in Depression-era London but the winds begin to change and the enigmatic governess, whose unique magical skills can turn any ordinary task into a fantastic adventure, enters the lives of the Banks family once again, having not aged a single day. Teaming up with an old friend, Jack, they take the Banks children on a series of whimsical adventures, encountering colorful characters like Mary’s eccentric Cousin Topsy (Streep), Jack’s lovable band of leeries and bank executives William Weatherall Wilkins (Colin Firth) and Mr. Dawes Jr. (Van Dyke) — bringing life, love and laughter back into the home. Bonus material explores the making of Mary Poppins Returns going behind the scenes with the star-studded cast and crew who collaborated to make even the impossible possible. Extensive extras include a trip down Cherry Tree Lane with original cast member Dick Van Dyke, a sing-along version including the heartfelt Academy Award®-nominated “The Place Where Lost Things Go,” bloopers, deleted scenes, a deleted song and filmmaker commentary. Features also reveal the magic and moxie that went into creating large-scale musical production numbers, such as “Trip a Little Light Fantastic,” a rousing song-and-dance number led by Jack and his fellow lamplighters; “The Royal Doulton Music Hall” and “A Cover Is Not the Book,” showcasing the tremendous talents of Blunt and Miranda; “Turning Turtle,” an upside-down sequence featuring Meryl Streep as Mary’s eccentric Cousin Topsy; and “Can You Imagine That?” an underwater adventure with Mary Poppins and the Banks children. The releases will feature lossless 7.1 soundtracks and supplements will include: • Deleted Song—“The Anthropomorphic Zoo” - In this early song sequence, Mary Poppins and the children visit a very special zoo where the humans and animals trade places. • The Practically Perfect Making of “Mary Poppins Returns” - Join filmmakers and cast on an amazing journey to embrace the legacy of the original film while making a fresh modern sequel. o Introduction - Filmmakers and cast remember the first Mary Poppins movie and share the thrill of working on “Mary Poppins Returns.”o “(Underneath the) Lovely London Sky” - Discover how the team mined PL Travers' books for a fresh perspective on a much-loved character. Plus, meet the Banks children!o “Can You Imagine That?” - Be on location for Mary's iconic entrance from the sky, and explore the movie's original songs, inspired by the Sherman Brothers.o “Nowhere to Go but Up” - Experience being on set with the legendary Dick Van Dyke and Angela Lansbury, and celebrate the joy of choosing the right balloon! • Seeing Things From a Different Point of View”: The Musical Numbers of “Mary Poppins Returns” - Go behind the scenes and experience the film's production numbers from a new angle. o “Trip a Little Light Fantastic” - Led by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the cast performs the film's biggest production number, with dancing lamplighters, bicyclists and more!o “The Royal Doulton Music Hall” / “A Cover Is Not the Book” - Find out what it takes to create two musical extravaganzas inside an animated world, highlighted by dancing animated penguins!o “Turning Turtle” - Mary's eccentric cousin, Topsy Turvy, played by Meryl Streep, has an unusual house that turns this musical number upside-down.o “Can You Imagine That?” - Dive under the bubbles with the cast and crew to see how this exuberant number was created. • Back to Cherry Tree Lane: Dick Van Dyke Returns – Dick Van Dyke, who played Bert and Mr. Dawes Sr. in the first film, returns after 54 years to Cherry Tree Lane as Mr. Dawes Jr. • Practically Perfect Bloopers – There's nowhere to go but up with the cast and crew in this lighthearted collection of flubs, goofs and prop fails! • Deleted Scenes o Leaving Topsy’s – After their visit to Cousin Topsy, Mary, Jack and the children pause to take a look back.o “Trip a Little Light Fantastic” – The leeries light up the screen in this extended clip from the movie's biggest musical production. • Play Movie in Sing-Along Mode – Sing along with all your favorite songs as you watch the movie. • Play Movie with Audio Commentary – Watch the film with commentary by director Rob Marshall and producer John DeLuca. (Digital Exclusive) You can find the latest specs for Mary Poppins Returns linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under March 19.Posted Wed Feb 20, 2019 at 10:32 AM PST by: -
Rumor Mill: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER & CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Both titles are expected to hit the 4K home video format in April. [/teaser] According to The Digital Bits, Disney is preparing Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on April 23. After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier finds Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off assailants sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier. The most explosive clash to ever rock the Marvel Cinematic Universe ignites a firestorm of conflict in the game-changing epic, Captain America: Civil War. In the wake of collateral damage, government pressure to rein in the Avengers drives a deep wedge between Captain America (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), causing a catastrophic rift that escalates into an all-out feud. Against a backdrop of divided loyalties, their fellow Avengers must deal with the fallout. Pick a side in this spectacular adventure, packed with mind-blowing action and suspense! You can find the latest specs for Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under April 23.Posted Tue Feb 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The Oscar nominee and Golden Globe Winner for Best Animated Feature Film will be swinging to both formats next month. [/teaser] Sony says Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 19 and on Digital February 26. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, a film that has grossed over $350 million in theaters worldwide to date, introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the iconic mask. “One of the most rewarding experiences in recent months has been to hear that children are telling their parents that they see themselves in Miles, or that they want to grow up to be like Spider-Gwen, anyone can be a hero. Thats why we made this film, and we hope that feeling of empowerment is something that both audiences young and old can take away,” say Directors Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman. The out-of-this-world voice cast includes Shameik Moore as Miles Morales alongside Jake Johnson (“New Girl”) as Peter B. Parker, Hailee Steinfeld (Bumblebee) as Gwen Stacy/Spider-Gwen, Mahershala Ali (Green Book) as Miles’ Uncle Aaron, Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”) as Jefferson Davis, Lily Tomlin (“Grace and Frankie”) as Aunt May, Luna Lauren Velez (“How To Get Away with Murder”) as Rio Morales, Zoë Kravitz (“Big Little Lies”) as Mary Jane, John Mulaney (“Big Mouth”) as Spider-Ham, with Nicholas Cage (The Croods) as Spider-Man Noir, Kathryn Hahn (Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation) as Doc Ock and Liev Schreiber (“Ray Donovan”) as the villain Kingpin. The releases will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements will include: • We Are Spider-Man: Exploring and celebrating one of the key themes of the film, We Are Spider-Man takes a deep dive into the diversity of the characters and aspirational core that any person from any gender or cultural background can wear the mask. • Spider-Verse: A New Dimension: With a stunning visual style and state of the art animation designed to take the viewer into the pages of a comic, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is not only a love letter to comic books but a groundbreaking take on the super hero genre. Hear from the artists and filmmakers who pushed the boundaries of the artform as they discuss their journey. • The Ultimate Comics Cast: Enjoy this showcase of all of the fan favorite characters featured in the Spider-Verse and the spectacular cast who were chosen to bring them to life. • A Tribute to Stan Lee & Steve Ditko: Celebrate the amazing legacy and powerful spirit of the creators of Spider-Man. • The Spider-Verse Super-Fan Easter Egg Challenge: The Spider-Verse is loaded with Easter Eggs, from cameos to comics references. Fans are challenged to find them all! • Designing Cinematic Comics Characters: A breakdown of all aspects of the character design including costume, movement in animation, and distinct powers for each character.o Heroes & Hams: Meet the amazing Spider-people of the Spider-Verse. o Scorpions and Scoundrels: Explore the classic villains who wreak havoc on the Spider-Verse. • Alternate Universe Mode: In this all-new viewing experience, discover alternate scenes, plotlines, characters, and more with the filmmakers as your guide. • 2 Lyric Videoso “Sunflower” by Post Malone and Swae Leeo “Familia” by Nicki Minaj & Anuel AA (feat. Bantu) • All-New Original Short “Spider-Ham: Caught In a Ham” It's another normal day for Peter Porker, a.k.a. the Spectacular Spider-Ham, fighting bad guys and loving hot dogs, until a mysterious portal starts messing with the very fabric of his cartoon reality. You can find the latest specs for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under March 19. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Feb 19, 2019 at 08:15 AM PST by: -
BUMBLEBEE Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The hit Transformers prequel will roll onto both formats in April. [/teaser] Paramount says Bumblebee will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on April 2. UPDATE: Own it early on Digital on March 19! Cybertron has fallen. When Optimus Prime sends Bumblebee to defend Earth, his journey to become a hero begins. Charlie Watson (Hailee Steinfeld), a teenager trying to find her place in the world, discovers and repairs the battle-scarred robot, who’s disguised as a Volkswagen Beetle. As the Decepticons hunt down the surviving Autobots with the help of a secret agency led by Agent Burns (John Cena), Bumblebee and Charlie team up to protect the world. Boasting an impressive 93% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Bumblebee is filled with “personality, wit [and] imagination” (David Fear, Rolling Stone). The Digital*, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray releases are packed with over an hour of exciting special features, including an all-new Bumblebee motion comic (including a printed version) following the beloved Autobot on his next adventure. Plus, check out deleted and extended scenes you didn’t see in theaters, including the original opening of the movie, enjoy hilarious outtakes, and see G1 (Generation 1) Transformers robots on Cybertron through the eyes of Bumblebee with exciting Bee Vision. The 4K release will feature Dolby Vision HDR, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements on both releases will include: • Sector 7 Archive • Deleted and Extended Scenes • Outtakes • Bee Vision: The Transformers Robots of Cybertron • Bringing Bumblebee to the Big Screen Bumblebee will also be available as part of a Bumblebee & Transformers 6-Movie Blu-ray Collection arriving on April 2. You can find the latest specs for Bumblebee linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under April 2. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 14, 2019 at 11:10 AM PST by: -
Clint Eastwood's THE MULE Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The crime drama based on a true story will be delivered to home video in April. [/teaser] Warner Brothers says The Mule will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on April 2. UPDATE: Own it early on Digital on March 19! Earl Stone (Clint Eastwood) is a man in his 80s who is broke, alone and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he’s just signed on as a drug courier for the cartel. He does well—so well, in fact, that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl is assigned a handler. But he isn’t the only one keeping tabs on Earl; the mysterious new drug mule has also hit the radar of hard-charging DEA agent Colin Bates (Bradley Cooper). And even as his money problems become a thing of the past, Earl’s past mistakes start to weigh heavily on him, and it’s uncertain if he’ll have time to right those wrongs before law enforcement, or the cartel’s enforcers, catch up to him. The 4K release will feature HDR video and both releases will include lossless soundtracks and supplements include: • Nobody Runs Forever: The Making of The Mule• Toby Keith “Don’t Let the Old Man In” Music Video You can find the latest specs for The Mule linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under April 2. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Feb 13, 2019 at 06:22 AM PST by: -
ALIEN 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The 1979 classic horror film will be getting a 4K 40th Anniversary Edition in the UK in April. UPDATE: U.S. as well. [/teaser] As previously reported, Ridley Scott's Alien may be headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in North America this year, and now according to The Digital Bits it will be released on April 2. Alien is the first movie of one of the most popular sagas in science fiction history, and introduces Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, the iron-willed woman destined to battle the galaxy's ultimate creature. The terror begin when the crew of the spaceship Nostromo investigates a transmission from a desolate planet and makes a horrifying discovery - a life form that breeds within a human host. Now the crew must fight now only for its survival, but for the survival of all mankind. The film will hit 4K UHD in the UK on April 1. You can find the latest specs for Alien - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 2.Posted Tue Feb 12, 2019 at 07:48 AM PST by: -
GODZILLA (1998) Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin's action-packed 1998 film will stomp onto 4K in May. [/teaser] Sony is working on the 1998 version of Godzilla for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 14. Following French atomic bomb tests in the South Pacific, an unknown creature is spotted passing through the Panama Canal. Scientist Niko Tatopolous is called in to investigate the matter, and he quickly arrives at the conclusion that a giant, irradiated lizard has been created by the explosions. Godzilla® then makes its way north, landing in Manhattan to begin wreaking havoc in the big city. The release will be fully remastered in 4K from the original camera negative with High Dynamic Range, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements include: - Visual Effects Commentary - Behind the Scenes of Godzilla with Charles Caiman - All-Time Best-of Godzilla Fight Scenes - “Heroes” Music Video by The Wallflowers You can find the latest specs for Godzilla - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 14.Posted Mon Feb 11, 2019 at 11:41 AM PST by: -
THE WITCH Announced and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Black Philip returns to home video in style this April. [/teaser] Lionsgate is preparing the 2015 horror film The Witch for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on April 23. New England, 1630: William and Katherine lead a devout Christian life with their five children, homesteading on the edge of an impassible wilderness. When their newborn son mysteriously vanishes and their crops fail, the family begins to turn on one another. The Witch is a chilling portrait of a family unraveling within their own fears and anxieties, leaving them prey to an inescapable evil. The release will include Dolby Vision HDR, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: · “The Witch: A Primal Folklore” Featurette · Salem Panel Q&A · Design Gallery · Audio Commentary with Director Robert Eggers You can find the latest specs for The Witch - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 23.Posted Mon Feb 11, 2019 at 10:39 AM PST by:
