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'The Bridge on the River Kwai' Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]David Lean's war masterpiece will be getting the 4K treatment in October. [/teaser] A must-own for film fans and adventure-seekers alike, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment debuts 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' on next-generation 4K Ultra HD for the first time October 3 to commemorate its diamond anniversary. One of the crown jewels in the Columbia Pictures catalog, the release also includes the existing Blu-ray™ with incisive special features and historical context, making it the perfect holiday gift. Fully restored in 4K resolution and presented with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Dolby Atmos audio, THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI won seven Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Best Director (David Lean) and Best Actor (Alec Guinness.) William Holden also stars in this epic WWII drama of POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. In 1997, THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI was deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” and selected for the National Film Registry by the United States Library of Congress. The American Film Institute included it among the best American films ever and in 1999, the British Film Institute voted it the 11th greatest British film of the 20th Century. 4K Ultra HD is the perfect way for fans to immerse themselves in this iconic classic. The 4K Ultra HD features four times the resolution of high definition, high dynamic range (HDR)--which produces brilliant highlights, vibrant colors and greater contrast on compatible displays--and Dolby Atmos audio, remixed specifically for the home theater environment, delivering captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. When British POWs build a vital railway bridge in enemy-occupied Burma, Allied commandos are assigned to destroy it in David Lean’s epic World War II adventure THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI. Spectacularly produced, THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI captured the imagination of the public and won seven 1957 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Alec Guinness), and Best Director. Even its theme song, an old WWII whistling tune, the Colonel Bogey March, became a massive hit. THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI continues today as one of the most memorable cinematic experiences of all time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Bridge on the River Kwai - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray' linked from our 4K UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 3.Posted Wed Jul 19, 2017 at 09:15 AM PDT by: -
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray News Roundup: 'Bram Stoker's Dracula,' 'The Purge,' and More[teaser]Vampires, killers, and the Peanuts gang are all heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases from Warner Bros., Universal Studios, and Sony Pictures. First up, Universal Studios is set to release James DeMonaco's The Purge: 3-Film Collection on September 12. The package will include: The Purge starring Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, and Max Burkholder. The Purge: Anarchy starring Frank Grillo, Carmen Ejogo, and Zach Gilford. The Purge: Election Year starring Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Mykelti Williamson. All three films will feature 2160p video with HDR10 high dynamic range and DTS:X soundtracks. Supplements will include: - Surviving the Night: The Making of The Purge- Deleted Scenes- Behind the Anarchy- Inside The Purge- Character Spotlight: Leo Order the 4K Blu-ray Meanwhile, Sony is prepping Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves for Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 3. The disc will feature 2160p video with HDR (high dynamic range) and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Supplements will include: - Reflections in Blood: Francis Ford Coppola and Bram Stoker's Dracula- Practical Magicians: A Collaboration Between Father and Son- Deleted Scenes- 4 Legacy Featurettes- Audio Commentary & Film Introduction by Director Francis Ford Coppola- 1993 Audio Commentary with Francis Ford Coppola, Roman Coppola and Greg Cannom Order the 4K Blu-ray Finally, Warner Bros. has announced plans to bring several Charlie Brown holiday films to Ultra HD Blu-ray. The upcoming releases will include: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on September 26. The release will also include It's Magic, Charlie Brown and Charlie Brown's All-Stars. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on October 24. The release will also include The Mayflower Voyagers and Play It Again, Charlie Brown. A Charlie Brown Christmas on October 24. The release will also include It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown and It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown. In addition, a Peanuts: Holiday Collection box set with all nine of the above specials will be available on October 10. All four Ultra HD Blu-ray releases will feature 2160p video with HDR (high dynamic range). No other details have been announced at this time. You can find the latest specs for all of the 4K titles listed above linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Tue Jul 18, 2017 at 09:45 PM PDT by: -
Exclusive: Sony Announces 'Zero Dark Thirty' for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Kathryn Bigelow's Academy Award nominated film is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in September.[/teaser] In an exclusive announcement to High-Def Digest, Sony is prepping Zero Dark Thirty for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 12. The release will initially be a Best Buy exclusive. For a decade, an elite team of intelligence and military operatives working in secret across the globe devoted themselves to a single goal: to find and eliminate Osama bin Laden. Zero Dark Thirty reunites the Oscar®-winning team of director-producer Kathryn Bigelow and writer-producer Mark Boal (2009, Best Picture, The Hurt Locker) for the story of history's greatest manhunt for the world's most dangerous man The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video with HDR and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Supplements will include the previous bonus material found on the original Blu-ray: -The Compound-Geared Up-Targeting Jessica Chastain-No Small Feat: Making Zero Dark Thirty Check out the box art below! You can find the latest specs for Zero Dark Thirty linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 12.Posted Tue Jul 18, 2017 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Starship Troopers' and All-New 'Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars' Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The brand new animated adventure and the original action-packed movie will receive the 4K UHD treatment in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 19. Directed by celebrated anime filmmaker Shinji Aramaki (Appleseed Alpha, Appleseed Ex Machina) and written by sci-fi master Ed Neumeier (Starship Troopers, RoboCop), STARSHIP TROOPERS: TRAITOR OF MARS sees Rico and Dizzy reunite on screen twenty years after the release of 1997’s sci-fi classic Starship Troopers for an action-packed and breathtakingly animated outer space military adventure co-starring comedian and Starship Troopers superfan DeRay Davis (TV’s “Wild 'N Out,” 21 Jump Street). C’mon You Apes, You Wanna Live Forever?! I have only one rule. Everybody fights, no one quits. The bugs have breached Mars and the Federation’s Fleet is too far to help. It’s up to us to save the planet. On the bounce, Troopers! The only Good Bug is a Dead Bug! Oorah! Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer return as the voices of Johnny Rico and Dizzy Flores alongside comedian and Starship Troopers superfan DeRay Davis in an all-new military adventure from the writer of Starship Troopers and Robocop, Ed Neumeier. The home entertainment release of STARSHIP TROOPERS: TRAITOR OF MARS includes the featurette “Expanding the Universe,” offering fans a comprehensive look at the making of the new Starship Troopers, interviews with star Casper Van Dien and screenwriter Ed Neumeier, and reflections from cast and crew on the legacy of the original film. Additional bonus materials include a deleted scene and photo gallery. Also debuting September 19 is the original 'Starship Troopers' on 4K Ultra HD. Experience this sci-fi action classic like never before with all-new 4K picture and Dolby Atmos audio. This special anniversary release also includes the film on Blu-ray, featuring classic special features including director and cast commentary, deleted scenes, 19 featurettes, screen tests, and more! You can find the latest specs for 'Starship Troopers' and 'Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars' linked from our 4K UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under September 19.Posted Tue Jul 18, 2017 at 08:44 AM PDT by: -
'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' Announced for Blu-ray & 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Captain Jack Sparrow sails on home video once again this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is set to release 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 3. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is a rollicking new tale of the high seas, infused with all the elements of fantasy, humor and action that have resulted in an international phenomenon for the past 13 years. Johnny Depp returns to his Academy Award®-nominated role as the outrageous, swashbuckling scoundrel Captain Jack Sparrow, and is joined by Oscar® winners Javier Bardem (Best Supporting Actor, "No Country for Old Men") and Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor, "Shine"). The release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: Dead Men Tell More Tales: The Making of a New Adventure – Get unique access into the making of this exciting new "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie with this collection of revealing and entertaining stories that you can view individually or as a "play all"; Bloopers of the Caribbean; Jerry Bruckheimer Photo Diary; and Deleted Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 3.Posted Fri Jul 14, 2017 at 08:54 AM PDT by: -
UPDATED: James Gunn's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Coming in August[teaser]The action-packed MCU sequel is set to arrive on both formats this August.[/teaser] According to an advertisement posted on the Marvel Cinematic Universe Facebook page (see below), Disney/Buena Vista is preparing to release Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on August 22. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) and his crew of misfits search for his long-lost father in this sequel to the hit 2014 sci-fi adventure film. James Gunn returns to write and direct this installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which also stars Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Kurt Russell, Karen Gillan, and the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the releases will include an exclusive music video with special guest stars, a gag reel, deleted scenes, and more. UPDATE 7/12/17: Some fantastic news, folks, but not necessarily the news we were hoping for. Guardians Vol.2 will 100% be available in 4K UHD with HDR in BOTH Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos, BUT that dual Dolby combo is only going to be featured on the DIGITAL RELEASE via Disney Movies Anywhere (and their partners), and it will likely be retailer-dependent. This digital UHD version will be available August 8 and, per Disney, will also be available in HDR10 (not sure if its dual-HDR format or if you have to pick one based on the retailer). --- SECOND UPDATE 7/13/17 Folks, I'm well aware of what Bill Hunt is reporting over at the Bits. Bill is a terrific guy and I wish (perhaps still even hope) he was somehow right, but... Per DOLBY themselves, the Vol.2 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature Dolby ATMOS, but NOT Dolby VISION. Yes, again per Dolby, HDR10 only. This 4K UHD Blu-ray will come in at least three different versions: -Cinematic Universe 4K UHD Combo Pack (4K UHD with HDR, Blu-ray, Digital Copy)-4K/3D Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook-4K Target Exclusive Combo Pack (also no 3D). Also, I read a RUMOR this morning that said the 3D version MAY include the IMAX aspect ratios. Stay tuned for confirmation. And, we have reached out to Disney's PR agency to confirm the STREAMING retailers that will have Vol.2 in Dolby Vision or HDR10, as well as whether or not the Digital Copy code INCLUDED with the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will unlock a UHD streaming version (or HD/SD only). Either way, more to come and we can't wait to get all of these reviewed for you. Cheers! --- The Blu-ray included in the above Combo Packs or the Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD copy) will feature 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. Blu-ray Bonus Materials include (but may vary by retailer): The Making of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 four-party behind-the-scenes documentary. Visionary Intro with director James Gunn Guardians Inferno Music Video with David Hasselhoff Four Deleted Scenes Audio Commentary with director James Gunn The Digital HD bonus materials include all of the above PLUS Three Scene Breakdowns Eclector EscpaeGamora and NebulaRocket and Ravagers Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout! sneak peak at the new Disneyland ride (formerly The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror). You can find the latest specs for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 22.Posted Thu Jul 13, 2017 at 06:31 AM PDT by: -
'The Mummy' Blu-ray & 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Tom Cruise's latest action blockbuster gets unwrapped on both formats this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is set to release 'The Mummy' on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 12. Thought safely entombed deep beneath the desert, an ancient princess (Sofia Boutella, Star Trek Beyond, Kingsman: The Secret Service) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day. Her malevolence has grown over millennia and with it come terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sands of the Middle East through modern-day London, The Mummy balances wonder, thrills, and imagination. Each release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements will include: Deleted and Extended ScenesCruise & Kurtzman: A Conversation Rooted in Reality - Tom Cruise and Alex Kurtzman discuss the making of The Mummy.Rooted in Reality - Filmmakers and cast reveal how they broke away from old tropes and traditions to create a dynamic and realistic 21st century monster movie.Life in Zero-G: Creating the Plane Crash - Watch Tom Cruise, Annabelle Wallis, and the crew shoot the incredible plane sequence.Meet Ahmanet - Sofia Boutella shares the excitement of reinventing a monster icon.Cruise in Action - A behind-the-scenes look at Tom Cruise's most memorable Mummy stunts.Becoming Jekyll and Hyde - Find out how the casting of Russell Crowe brought a bold new dimension to the roles of Jekyll and Hyde.Choreographed Chaos - Watch as cast and filmmakers create an epic outdoors clash between ancient and modern worlds.Nick Morton: In Search of a Soul - Tom Cruise describes what drew him to play a man seemingly without a soul.Ahmanet Reborn Animated Graphic Novel - Witness Ahmanet's descent into the monstrous underworld as she is reborn into the Goddess of Chaos and Wrath.Feature Commentary with director and producer Alex Kurtzman, and cast members Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis and Jake Johnson You can find the latest specs for 'The Mummy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 12. Order the Blu-ray Order the UHD Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 12, 2017 at 12:32 PM PDT by: -
Christopher Nolan Prepping 'The Dark Knight Trilogy' for 4KAccording to Batman-News.com, Christopher Nolan has confirmed while promoting his new film 'Dunkirk' that he's remastering his past films like 'The Dark Knight Trilogy' in 4K. Nolan shared with BadTaste.it that he's personally involved with the 4K remastering process and noted that 4K + HDR brings home viewers closer to the 6K resolution his films were shot on, aside from the 18K IMAX scenes. Check out the video below: Source: BadTaste.itPosted Tue Jul 11, 2017 at 10:24 AM PDT by: -
'Conan the Barbarian' and 'The Legend of Hercules' Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Lionsgate will continue to flex its 4K muscles this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Conan the Barbarian' for Blu-ray on September 19. A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil. The release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and special features include: Audio Commentary With Director Marcus Nispel; Audio Commentary With Actors Jason Momoa and Rose McGowan; “The Conan Legacy” Featurette; “Robert E. Howard: The Man Who Would Be Conan” Featurette; “Battle Royal: Engineering the Action” Featurette; “Staging the Fights” Featurette; and Theatrical Trailer. 'The Legend of Hercules' will also be available on the same date. Banished by his stepfather, the king, Hercules slowly becomes aware of his true origins as the son of Zeus. As he learns to harness his demigod powers, Hercules gathers an army to fight his way back to his kingdom in this action-filled epic. The release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and special features include: Directors' Commentary with Marcus Nispel and The Making of The Legend of Hercules. Suggested retail price for each release is $22.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Conan the Barbarian 4K' and 'The Legend of Hercules 4K' linked from our 4K UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under September 19.Posted Tue Jul 11, 2017 at 10:13 AM PDT by: -
Ridley Scott's 'Alien: Covenant' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Dated and Detailed (UPDATED)[teaser]The 'Prometheus' sequel arrives on both formats this August.[/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox is preparing Alien: Covenant for Blu-ray -- which includes 7.1 DTS-HD MA audio -- and Ultra HD Blu-ray -- which includes an exclusive Dolby Atmos mix -- and now the date has been set for August 15. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an unchartered paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a terrifying threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape.Featuring an all-star cast including Academy Award Nominee Michael Fassbender (X-Men franchise, Steve Jobs), Katherine Waterston (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), Billy Crudup (Jackie), Danny McBride (This Is The End) and Demián Bichir (The Hateful Eight), ALIEN: COVENANT is loaded with bonus material including a making-of documentary, deleted and extended scenes, commentary by director Ridley Scott, an inside look at “David’s Lab,” crew fear tests, and much more. BONUS FEATURES Deleted and Extended Scenes Prologue (Extended) Walter in Greenhouse Oram and Daniels (Extended) Walter Visits Daniels Daniels Bedroom Flashback Jacob's Funeral (Extended) Ledwards Fall Crossing the Plaza (Extended) Daniels Thanks Walter Rosenthal Prayer Walter Reports Back Stairs to Eggroom (Extended) USCSS Covenant Meet Walter Phobos The Last Supper SECTOR 87 - PLANET 4 The Crossing Advent David’s Illustrations – Image Gallery Master Class: Ridley Scott - Documentary on the making of Alien: Covenant Director Commentary by Ridley Scott Production Gallery There will also be numerous retailer exclusives including SteelBook Packaging (Best Buy), Digibook Packaging (Target) and Alien Day T-Shirts (Wal-Mart). You can find the latest specs for 'Alien: Covenant' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 15. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 6, 2017 at 10:59 AM PDT by:
