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'It (2017)' Announced for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The latest Stephen King adaptation will float to both formats in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'It (2017)' will arrive on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 9. New Line Cinema's horror thriller IT, directed by Andrés Muschietti ("Mama"), is based on the hugely popular Stephen King novel of the same name, which has been terrifying readers for decades. When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries. IT stars Bill Skarsgård ("Allegiant," TV's "Hemlock Grove") as the story's central villain, Pennywise. An ensemble of young actors also star in the film, including Jaeden Lieberher ("Midnight Special"), Jeremy Ray Taylor ("Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip"), Sophia Lillis ("37"), Finn Wolfhard (TV's "Stranger Things"), Wyatt Oleff ("Guardians of the Galaxy"), Chosen Jacobs (upcoming "Cops and Robbers"), Jack Dylan Grazer ("Tales of Halloween") and Nicholas Hamilton ("Captain Fantastic"). Each release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack (the 4K UHD will also include Dolby Vision HDR) and supplements include: Pennywise Lives! – Discover how Bill Skarsgård prepared to portray the primordial creature known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown; The Losers' Club – Get up close and personal with the teenage stars of "IT" as they bond together during the production; Author of Fear – Stephen King reveals the roots of his best-selling novel, the nature of childhood fear and how he created his most famous monster, Pennywise; and Deleted Scenes – Eleven deleted or extended scenes from the film. You can find the latest specs for It (2017) linked from our Blu-ray and 4K, where it is indexed under January 9. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 15, 2017 at 09:15 AM PST by: -
Want to see The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly on 4K Blu-ray? Vote now!It seems we can't go more than a day or two without some tantalizing - and somewhat frustrating - news about a possible 4K UHD Blu-ray double dip on the horizon. The latest in this neverending saga of physical media has to do with Kino Lorber Studio Classics and their proposed plans about possibly, maybe, doing a 4K UHD Blu-ray release of The Good, the bad, and the Ugly. Yeah, this news drops just a month or two after their already impressive 50th Anniversary Blu-ray release. But here's the kicker, on the Studio Classics' Facebook page, they're giving us the fans the deciding vote! All you have to do is select Happy for "Yes" or Hate for "No." They're not letting folks add to the comments thread so don't try - just let your emotional symbol flag fly. Before you get too excited - or too angry - this 4K UHD release would only be available for the 179-minute extended cut from the MGM 4K master - not the recent cooler color grading that Kino did. Why this is, I have no idea. But thems the rules. If this is a sticking thorn for you, bare in mind, participation in this may dictate future releases in 4K. Kino is on deck to release A Fistful of Dollars and For a Few Dollars More on Blu-ray from fresh new 4K restorations. How cool would it be to get those on a good and proper 4K UHD Blu-ray? Kino Lorber Studio Classics is pumping out some top tier titles these days and I for one am favorable to this release - especially if it means there's a chance at future 4K UHD titles. We know studios aren't too keen on their back catalog titles these days so if Studio Classics can step in to fill the 4K UHD void on that front, I think they should get all the encouragement they can get. But that's just my piece of the pie. If you want your voice heard - head over to Kino Lorber Studio Classics Facebook page and leave your Like or Angry. We'll keep you posted as this develops.Posted Wed Nov 15, 2017 at 06:07 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray: 'Inception,' 'Moonlight,' and More[teaser]Movies from Christopher Nolan, Barry Jenkins, Julie Taymor, and Harold Ramis are all heading to 4K Blu-ray.[/teaser] According to new pre-order pages on Amazon and Best Buy, several catalog titles are being prepped for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in December and January from Sony, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate. Here's a full rundown of all the recently added listings: First up, Lionsgate is set to bring Barry Jenkins' Moonlight starring Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, and Trevante Rhodes to 4K Blu-ray on December 12. Full details have not been announced yet, but the disc is expected to include 2160p video with HDR. Supplements will likely mirror those found on the previously released standard Blu-ray edition. Order the 4K Blu-ray Meanwhile, Best Buy now has a pre-order listing from Warner Bros. for Christopher Nolan's Inception starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Ken Watanabe, and Dileep Rao on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. An official announcement has not been made yet, but the site currently features a December 19 release date. The disc will offer 2160p video with HDR and supplements are expected to be the same as those found on the previous standard Blu-ray edition. Order the 4K Blu-ray Sony is prepping Julie Taymor's Across the Universe starring Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs, and Martin Luther McCoy for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 9. No other info has been announced yet, but the disc will feature 2160p video with HDR and supplements will likely mirror those found on the currently available standard Blu-ray. In addition, Sony is set to bring Harold Ramis' Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott to Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 23. The disc will initially be offered as a Best Buy exclusive and will feature 2160p video with HDR and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Supplements will include Director's Commentary, Deleted Scenes, and more. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed throughout December and January.Posted Wed Nov 15, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Stranger Things Season One 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Coming From Target!Holy upside down double dip, Stranger Things fans! Remember my review for that super cool VHS-shaped Blu-ray release of Stranger Things? Yeah, it wasn't that long ago. We even did an awesome unboxing video thinking that this release was going to be the final word on Netflix's ode to 80s science fiction/horror on physical media. Turns out that's not the case. As some lucky customers discovered at their local Target stores over the weekend, there is a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release on the way! Yup, you read that right. Now, this isn't available in stores yet - or at least it shouldn't be. Apparently, some stores got their stock early, didn't know what they had, and put it out on shelves where some eagle-eyed shoppers knew something was a bit off and snapped them up before they were put away. I gave a call to all of my local Chicago-area stores and none of them had it in stock, but they confirmed to me that it is real. If you're hunting and pecking around, here is the UPC number to ask for: 191764410522. The formal street date is also a bit of a mystery. One store told me their stock gets in on 11/27 and it's due out 11/28. Another store told me it doesn't street until 12/5. So this is yet another stealth Stranger Things release that is leaving a lot of important details hanging out around Barb in the upside down.If you're on the hunt at your local stores, the box art is slightly different with a new picture of Eleven front and center and instead of a uniform black color, there's white trim along the bottom with the box given the fake distressed look. On the back, the tech specs detail 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray - but no mention of HDR or Dolby Vision. UPDATE: Sources on other forums who purchased the set stated the tech specs match Netflix's streaming options for Season 1 -- 4K but NO HDR with a 5.1 Dolby Digital audio mix. However, since this will be a 4K release, Steve's hair will probably look better than ever! When confirmed artwork and tech specs are made available, we'll update our listings and crank out a review and probably another unboxing video while we're at it. Until then, we'll keep you posted as this craziness develops.Posted Mon Nov 13, 2017 at 02:21 PM PST by: -
'Hell or High Water' Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The film nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture is headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Hell or High Water' will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on February 13. Synopsis: When a desperate father (Chris Pine) learns that the bank is going to take his family’s land, he and his ex-con brother (Ben Foster) are left with no choice. They decide to rob the bank’s branches, putting themselves in the crosshairs of an aging Texas Ranger (Jeff Bridges) in a riveting performance. The release will be presented in Dolby Vision and also features Dolby Atmos audio mixed specifically for the home to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. Supplements include: “Enemies Forever: The Characters of Hell or High Water” Featurette; “Visualizing the Heart of America” Featurette; “Damaged Heroes: The Performances of Hell or High Water” Featurette; Red Carpet Premiere; and Filmmaker Q&A. You can find the latest specs for Hell or High Water - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 13.Posted Mon Nov 13, 2017 at 01:59 PM PST by: -
'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Finally Has a Release Date! (UPDATED)[teaser]Arnold will be back before the new year after all.[/teaser] UPDATED 11/10/2017: Good news, bad news, folks! Lionsgate has officially confirmed a December 26, 2017 release date for the Terminator 2: Judgment Day 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray here in the US... BUT The Collector's Edition EndoArm will not be released on the same day. That edition, per the studio, is still coming out "at a later date." When we know more, you'll know more.Also, for anyone interested, there isn't (and never was) a T2 3D Blu-ray scheduled for release in the US. According to places like Zavvi, the European 3D Blu-ray release is still on for December 4 and will be Region Free. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED: The disc was originally slated for a street date of October 3 before being pushed back to October 31 and, ultimately, "delayed indefinitely." Lionsgate gave no specific reason for the delay but did state that the disc "will still be released at some point in the near future." The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Terminator 2: Judgement Day is set to feature a brand new 4K restoration of the film supervised by director James Cameron (with some minor shot tweaks detailed here) and a 5.1 DTS-HD MA soundtrack. Supplements will include: - NEW "T2: Reprogramming the Terminator" 55 Minute Documentary Including Exclusive Interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron, Edward Furlong and More- Two Feature Commentaries including 23 members of the cast and crew, including director James Cameron and co-author William Wisher- "The Making of T2" 30 Minute Featurette- Seamless Branching to View 3 Different Versions of the Movie- Two Deleted Scenes with Audio Commentary- Original Trailers For now, Amazon pre-orders are still active with an October 31 release date posted, but the retailer will likely adjust the listing soon. Likewise, a Limited Collector's Edition with a life-sized Terminator EndoArm including a uniquely numbered sticker featuring the signature of writer-director James Cameron is still listed but is no longer available for pre-order. Order the 4K Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for Terminator 2: Judgment Day linked from our 4K UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Nov 10, 2017 at 12:12 PM PST by: -
'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' Announced for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (UPDATED)[teaser]The action-packed sequel is headed for both formats this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 12. Kingsman: The Secret Service introduced the world to Kingsman. In Kingsman: The Golden Circle, our heroes face a new challenge when their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage. Their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US called Statesman, and in a new adventure, these two elite, secret organizations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy in order to save the world, something that's becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy. (UPDATED) The Blu-ray will include a lossless 7.1 soundtrack with Dolby Atmos on the 4K UHD release. Supplements include: KINGSMAN: INSIDE THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (Multi-chaptered Documentary); Black Cab Chaos: Anatomy of a Killer Chase; and Kingsman Archives. You can find the latest specs for Kingsman: The Golden Circle linked from our Blu-ray and 4K, where it is indexed under December 12. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 10, 2017 at 08:54 AM PST by: -
'The LEGO Ninjago Movie' Headed for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The animated action-adventure will be available in stores this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'The LEGO Ninjago Movie' for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 19. In the battle for NINJAGO City, Lloyd (Dave Franco), high school student by day and Green Ninja by night, gets thrown into the ultimate adventure with his secret ninja warrior friends! Led by the wise and wisecracking Master Wu (Jackie Chan), they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon (Justin Theroux), The Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd's dad. On their courageous journey, they learn to band together to unleash their inner power in an epic showdown to save the city. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Team Supreme: Building NINJAGO® – featurette Rumble in the Bricks- featurette Rebrick Contest Winners- featurette Which Way to the Ocean – mini-movie Zane's Stand Up Promo – mini-movie The Master: A LEGO® NINJAGO® Short – mini-movie LEGO® NINJAGO® TV Series Sneak Peek Oh, Hush! & Jeff Lewis Found My Place – Music Video Everybody Have a Ninja Day – Music Video Rocktagon – Music Video Warlord Ballad – Music Video Animation Bridge Test – Deleted Scene Baby Fight– Deleted Scene Dock Scene– Deleted Scene Gimme Some Outtakes! Commentary by Director Charlie Bean and Crew 13 Promotional Videos. You can find the latest specs for The LEGO Ninjago Movie linked from our Blu-ray and 4K, where it is indexed under December 19. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 8, 2017 at 09:53 AM PST by: -
Darren Aronofsky's 'mother!' Bound for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem arrives on home video this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is working on 'mother!' for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 19. A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. From filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream), mother! stars Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer in this riveting psychological thriller about love, devotion and sacrifice. Each release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: Mother! The Downward Spiral and The Makeup FX of Mother! The 4K combo pack also includes Dolby Vision as well as a Blu-ray and digital copy. You can find the latest specs for mother! linked from our Blu-ray and 4K, where it is indexed under December 19. Order the 4K UHD Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Nov 7, 2017 at 08:34 PM PST by: -
Doug Liman's 'American Made' 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Dated and Detailed (UPDATED)[teaser]The Tom Cruise thriller inspired by a true story is now available for pre-order![/teaser] As previously reported, Universal is prepping American Made for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. The official release date is January 9. Tom Cruise (Top Gun, Mission: Impossible Series, Jerry Maguire) reunites with his Edge of Tomorrow director, Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith), as Barry Seal, an American pilot who became a drug-runner for the CIA in the 1980s. American Made co-stars Domhnall Gleeson (Ex Machina), Sarah Wright Olsen (Walk of Shame), Jesse Plemons (Black Mass) and Caleb Landry Jones (Antiviral). Each release will feature a DTS:X soundtrack and supplements include: Deleted ScenesAmerican Storytellers – The American Made filmmakers share their thoughts on the appeal of their film as another important American story to be told.Cruise and Liman: A Conversation – Tom Cruise and Doug Liman discuss the making of American Made.In the Wings – Sarah Wright Olsen, Caleb Landry Jones, and Domhnall Gleeson discuss their characters. Shooting American Made – A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.Flying High – Tom Cruise and Doug Liman discuss the aerial stunts in the movie.The Real Barry Seal – Aaron Seal reflects on his father's life. Suggested retail price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $44.98. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.98. You can find the latest specs for American Made linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under January 9. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 31, 2017 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
