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PHILADELPHIA Planned for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Jonathan Demme's 1993 drama starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington may be headed for 4K UHD in November. [/teaser] According to The Digital Bits, Sony is preparing Philadelphia for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on November 27. Hailed as a landmark film that dazzles with deep emotion and exceptional acting, Philadelphia starsTom Hanks and Denzel Washington as two competing lawyers who join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. And as their unlikely friendship develops, their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for Philadelphia - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 27. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Tue Sep 25, 2018 at 08:32 AM PDT by: -
Rumor Mill: Disney's THE LION KING, THE LITTLE MERMAID, and More Heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Three Disney animated flicks are rumored for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.[/teaser] According to a report by The Digital Bits, Disney is likely prepping The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Wreck-It Ralph for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year. Though the studio has not yet confirmed the news, international retail listings point to a potential November or December release for the titles, which would coincide with the upcoming November 21 theatrical premiere of Ralph Breaks the Internet. The Lion King - Embark on an extraordinary coming-of-age adventure as Simba, a lion cub who cannot wait to be king, searches for his destiny in the great "Circle of Life." You will be thrilled by the breathtaking animation, unforgettable Academy Award winning music. The Little Mermaid - Venture under the sea where Ariel, a free-spirited mermaid princess; longs to be part of the human world. After bravely striking a bargain with Ursula, a sneaky sea witch, Ariel embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. With Flounder and Sebastian at her side, Ariel will need all of her courage and determination to make things right in both her worlds. Wreck it Ralph - For decades, Ralph has played the bad guy in his popular video game. In a bold move, he embarks on an action-packed adventure and sets out to prove to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart. As he explores exciting new worlds, he teams up with some unlikely new friends including feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz. Then, when an evil army threatens their world, Ralph realizes he holds the fate of the entire arcade in his massive hands. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Wreck-It Ralph linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under PENDING. Source: The Digital BitsPosted Fri Sep 21, 2018 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
THE DARKEST MINDS Announced for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The science fiction film will hit both formats this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says The Darkest Minds will be available on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 30. From producers of Stranger Things comes an empowering tale of teens who mysteriously develop new abilities and are declared a threat by the government. Ruby (Amandla Stenberg), one of the most powerful young people anyone has encountered, escapes and joins a group of runaway teens seeking safe haven. Soon, this newfound family realizes that collective power is needed to take back control of their fate and save future generations. The 4K release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: Remember – A Look Beyond Ruby and Liam's Last Kiss (Original Animatic by Jennifer Yuh Nelson) Deleted Scene Gag Reel Jennifer Yuh Nelson: Heroine at the Helm Character Profiles Storyboard to Screen Comparison Feature Commentary by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Dan Levine and Dan Cohen The Power of Georgia Behind the Scenes in Georgia Gallery Theatrical Trailer You can find the latest specs for The Darkest Minds linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under October 30. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Wed Sep 19, 2018 at 09:17 AM PDT by: -
ARIZONA Announced for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The action-comedy will arrive on both formats next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, RLJE Films says Arizona will be available on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 16. In Arizona, Cassie (Rosemarie DeWitt) is a real estate agent and single mom struggling to keep it all together during the housing crisis of 2009. Her problems go from bad to worse when disgruntled client Sonny (Danny McBride) violently confronts Cassie's boss and then kidnaps Cassie – making one outrageously bad, and bloody, decision after another. Things completely spiral out of control in this explosive action comedy. Each release will feature a lossless soundtrack and supplements will include a making-of and a photo gallery. You can find the latest specs for Arizona linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under October 16. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Tue Sep 18, 2018 at 07:19 AM PDT by: -
David Fincher's PANIC ROOM & DRAGON TATTOO No Longer Planned for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Both crime thrillers apparently are not receiving the 4K treatment after all. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony was preparing Panic Room and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year, but now The Digital Bits is reporting that Sony has no plans to release either film in the United States in 2018 or 2019. You can find the latest specs for Panic Room and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Sep 13, 2018 at 08:28 AM PDT by: -
BLACKKKLANSMAN 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Spike Lee's latest film is coming to 4K later this November.[/teaser] As previously reported, Universal is prepping BlacKkKlansman for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. The release date is November 6. From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It's the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization aims to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream. Produced by the team behind the Academy-Award winning Get Out. The releases will feature Dolby Atmos audio and supplements include A Spike Lee Joint - Ron Stallworth, Jordan Peele, and the cast discuss working with the iconic director and the BlacKkKlansman Extended Trailer Featuring Prince's "Mary Don't You Weep". You can find the latest specs for BlacKkKlansman linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under November 6. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Sep 12, 2018 at 09:54 AM PDT by: -
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Dated & Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray[teaser]Marvel's tiniest superheroes are heading to 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray in October.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney is prepping Ant-Man and the Wasp for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 16. Likewise, a 4K Ultra HD Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook will also be available that same day. In addition, the film will be released on Digital HD and UHD on October 2 with two exclusive bonus features. In Ant-Man and The Wasp, Scott Lang is grappling with the consequences of his choices, as both the Super Hero Ant-Man and a father, in the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he's confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission to rescue Janet van Dyne from the Quantum Realm. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp, all while attempting to serve house arrest, assist fast talking-Luis (Michael Peña) and the X-con Security crew, and thwart the efforts of a new adversary called Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) and her ally Bill Foster (Laurence Fishburne). The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Details on HDR support have not been specified yet. Meanwhile, the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack. Supplements will include: Director's Intro by Peyton Reed – The talented creator behind some of Marvel Studios' funniest and most charming films will invite home audiences deeper into the world of “Ant-Man and The Wasp.” Making-of Featurettes: Back in the Ant Suit: Scott Lang – Hero and all-star dad Scott Lang keeps the laughs coming for the audience, cast and crew. A Suit of Her Own: The Wasp – Highly trained Hope Van Dyne is now the Wasp. See how some of her craziest stunts and action-packed scenes were brought to life. Subatomic Super Heroes: Hank & Janet – Hank Pym's wife Janet was lost in the quantum realm. Trace the legacy of these characters and the iconic actors who portray them. Quantum Perspective: The VFX and Production Design of “Ant-Man and The Wasp” – Explore the movie's visual effects and production design from a whole new viewpoint, in which every micro and macro detail counts. Gag Reel and Outtakes – Audiences are treated to the hilarious quips that did not make the film as well as exclusive outtakes from Stan Lee and Tim Heidecker. Gag Reel - Join in the fun with these outtakes from the set. Stan Lee Outtakes - Stan Lee tries out a series of hilarious one-liners for the scene in which his car shrinks. Tim Heidecker Outtakes - Check out Whale Boat Captain Daniel Goobler and his improvised whale-watching riffs. Deleted Scenes (with commentary by Director Peyton Reed) Worlds Upon Worlds - As Janet leads Hank through the surreal landscape of the quantum realm, they encounter an intelligent life form. Sonny's on the Trail - On the hunt for Hank Pym and his lab, Sonny Burch and his henchmen check the security camera of a neighborhood bookstore. Digital Exclusives: 10 Years of Marvel Studios: The Art of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – See what it takes to bring the MCU to life, and the role concept artists play in bringing Super Heroes from comic book to screen. Online Close-Up Magic University – This commercial will inspire you to expand your mind and maximize your full potential! You can find the latest specs for Ant-Man and the Wasp linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under October 16. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K SteelBook Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Sep 10, 2018 at 01:45 PM PDT by: -
X-MEN TRILOGY Confirmed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]All three original X-Men films will arrive on 4K at the end of the month. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox is preparing X-Men Trilogy for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 25. Relive the original X-Men excitement with the first three films starring Hugh Jackman and Halle Berry. Follow the group of mutant outcasts as they learn to control their powers in the first X-Men. Then, watch as the X-Men join forces with their enemies to save all mutants in X2: X-Men United. Finish the trilogy with X-Men: The Last Stand, as the discovery of a “cure” for the mutation starts a war. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Audio Commentaries, Behind-the-Scenes Footage, Deleted/Extended Scenes, The Mutant Watch, Animatics, Character and Production Design Stills. You can find the latest specs for X-Men Trilogy - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 25. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Mon Sep 10, 2018 at 12:40 PM PDT by: -
THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME Announced for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The action-comedy will hit both formats this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says The Spy Who Dumped Me will be available on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 30. Audrey (Mila Kunis) and Morgan (Kate McKinnon), two thirty-year-old best friends in Los Angeles, are thrust unexpectedly into an international conspiracy when Audrey’s ex-boyfriend shows up at their apartment with a team of deadly assassins on his trail. Surprising even themselves, the duo jump into action, on the run throughout Europe from assassins and a suspicious-but-charming British agent, as they hatch a plan to save the world. The 4K UHD will feature a Dolby Vision HDR presentation, Dolby Atmos audio, and supplements include: • “Covert Operations: The Making of The Spy Who Dumped Me” Featurette • “Gary Powell: The King of Action” Featurette • “Makin’ Friends with Hasan Minhaj” Featurette • Deleted Scenes • Outtakes • “Off Script” Featurette You can find the latest specs for The Spy Who Dumped Me linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under October 30. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Mon Sep 10, 2018 at 12:15 PM PDT by: -
We, The Marines Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The documentary narrated by Gene Hackman is getting a 4K UHD release this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is preparing We, The Marines for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 11. We, The Marines takes viewers on an action-packed adventure into the unparalleled experience of becoming and serving as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Narrated by former Marine and Academy Award-wining actor, Gene Hackman, the film honors more than dedication and service; the film offers an unforgettable glimpse into the first-hand experiences of America's always faithful United States Marine Corps and what it takes to become the men and women who honor and defend our country. A MacGillivray Freeman film produced in association with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and presented by The Boeing Company, We, The Marines is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Greg MacGillivray. Originally produced for permanent exhibition in the Giant-Screen Medal of Honor Theater at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, this striking film will now be available in living rooms across the country. The Ultra HD Blu-ray release of We, The Marines stands as Shout! Factory's first foray into the new HDR10+ technology, which allows filmmakers to present their content not only in the best quality possible, but to showcase the creative intent behind it. HDR10+ provides for scene-by-scene, frame-by-frame adjustments through dynamic metadata, allowing an unparalleled level of detail and putting the control of content presentation directly back into the filmmakers’ hands. We, The Marines has been encoded and authored by Giant Interactive, a post production and engineering facility with offices in New York and Burbank, using state of the art encoding and authoring software. You can find the latest specs for We, The Marines - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 11.Posted Fri Sep 7, 2018 at 07:38 AM PDT by:
