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Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' Ultra HD Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The science fiction thriller will be getting the 4K UHD treatment this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Prometheus' for Ultra HD Blu-ray sometime later this year. The crew of a spaceship embark on a voyage to a distant planet in hopes of discovering the origins of the human race, but instead they unleash a horrifying menace that could spell mankind's extinction. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Prometheus' linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 09:47 AM PDT by: -
'Fifty Shades of Grey' Dated & Detailed for Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The steamy flick will hit Ultra HD Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing Fifty Shades of Grey for Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 9. In addition, a Fifty Shades of Grey / Fifty Shades Darker Double Feature Collection will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray that same day as well. The worldwide phenomenon comes to life in Fifty Shades of Grey, starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in the iconic roles of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. Ana is an inexperienced college student tasked with interviewing enigmatic billionaire Christian Grey. However, what starts as business quickly becomes an unconventional romance. Swept up in Christian's glamorous lifestyle, Ana soon finds another side to him as she discovers his secrets and explores her own dark desires. What results is a thrilling, all-consuming romance as Christian and Ana test the limits they will go to for their relationship. The Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video, a DTS:X soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Tease of Fifty Shades Darker- The World of Fifty Shades of Grey: Christian Grey- The World of Fifty Shades of Grey: Ana- The World of Fifty Shades of Grey: Friends and Family- Behind the Shades- E L James & Fifty Shades- Fifty Shades: The Pleasure of Pain- Christian's Apartment: 360° Set Tour- Music Videos- Behind the Scenes of "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)" Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $39.98. Suggested list price for the Fifty Shades of Grey / Fifty Shades Darker 2-Movie Collection is $69.98. You can find the latest specs for Fifty Shades of Grey linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 9. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Ultra HD Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'John Wick: Chapter 2' Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray Fully Detailed[teaser]The action-packed sequel starring Keanu Reeves arriving on both formats in June has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate is working on 'John Wick: Chapter 2' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on June 13. In this next chapter following the 2014 hit, legendary hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins' guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world's deadliest killers. Each release will feature Dolby Atmos soundtracks and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski; Deleted Scenes; "RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of John Wick" Featurette; 'Training John Wick"; Featurette; "WICK-vizzed" Featurette; "Friends, Confidantes: The Keanu/Chad Partnership" Featurette; "As Above, So Below: The Underworld of John Wick" Featurette; "Car Fu Ridealong" Featurette; "Beat Down: The Evolution of a Fight Scene" Featurette; "Wick's Toolbox" Featurette; "Kill Count" Featurette; and "Dog Wick" Short. You can find the latest specs for 'John Wick: Chapter 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 13. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Tue Apr 4, 2017 at 07:11 AM PDT by: -
'Despicable Me' & 'Despicable Me 2' Head to Ultra HD Blu-ray with Dolby Vision[teaser]The animated flicks starring Steve Carell are coming to Ultra HD Blu-ray in June.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is prepping Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2 for Ultra HD Blu-ray on June 6. And though not officially announced by the studio yet, the packaging on Amazon indicates that the discs will be among the first Ultra HD Blu-rays to feature Dolby Vision. The Dolby Vision process combines scene-by-scene high dynamic range mastering and an expanded color palette to produce enhanced brightness and contrast along with more life-like colors. The format is integrated into several existing and upcoming Ultra HD TV models from VIZIO, LeEco, TCL, Sony, Hisense, Philips, and LG. In addition to a compatible display, users will also need an Ultra HD Blu-ray player with Dolby Vision support in order to enjoy Dolby Vision playback on encoded discs. Of the Ultra HD Blu-ray players announced so far, only the upcoming LG UP970, Philips BDP7502, and the recently released Oppo UDP-203 have confirmed plans for Dolby Vision support. Below is a look at the Despicable Me back cover with the Dolby Vision logo and listing: Despicable Me - When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love is profoundly changing him for the better. The Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video with HDR10 and Dolby Vision along with a DTS:X soundtrack. Supplements will mirror those found on the previous Blu-ray release. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $39.98. Curiously, Amazon currently has two listings for the disc, with one apparently set to include Despicable Me 3 Fandango Cash -- though that distinction has since been removed from the page. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order with Fandango Cash Despicable Me 2 - When Gru, the world's most super-bad turned super-dad has been recruited by a team of officials to stop lethal muscle and a host of Gru's own, He has to fight back with new gadgetry, cars, and more minion madness. The Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video with HDR10 and Dolby Vision along with a DTS:X soundtrack. Supplements will mirror those found on the previous Blu-ray release. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $39.98. Curiously, Amazon currently has two listings for the disc, with one apparently set to include Despicable Me 3 Fandango Cash -- though that distinction has since been removed from the page. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order with Fandango Cash You can find the latest specs for Despicable Me & Despicable Me 2 linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under June 6.Posted Fri Mar 31, 2017 at 08:15 PM PDT by: -
Chad Stahelski's 'John Wick: Chapter 2' Announced for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Keanu Reeves is back for vengeance on both formats this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'John Wick: Chapter 2' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on June 13. In this next chapter following the 2014 hit, legendary hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins' guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world's deadliest killers. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski; Deleted Scenes; "RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of John Wick" Featurette; 'Training John Wick"; Featurette; "WICK-vizzed" Featurette; "Friends, Confidantes: The Keanu/Chad Partnership" Featurette; "As Above, So Below: The Underworld of John Wick" Featurette; "Car Fu Ridealong" Featurette; "Beat Down: The Evolution of a Fight Scene" Featurette; "Wick's Toolbox" Featurette; "Kill Count" Featurette; and "Dog Wick" Short. You can find the latest specs for 'John Wick: Chapter 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 13. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 29, 2017 at 10:16 AM PDT by:
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Attention All Perps: 'Dredd' Announced for Ultra HD Blu-ray![teaser]The 2012 action-thriller starring Karl Urban is headed for a 4K release in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Dredd' for Ultra HD Blu-ray on June 6. The future America is an irradiated wasteland — a vast, ultraviolent world where criminals control the mean city streets. Ultimate law enforcers like Dredd (Karl Urban) and his new partner, Anderson (Olivia Thirlby), are Judges — the only force battling for justice. Dispatched by the central authority, the Judges' target is Ma-Ma (Lena Headey) a ruthless boss bent on expanding her criminal empire through sales of Slo-Mo, a dangerous reality-altering drug. With Dredd calling the shots, the two Judges declare full-scale war on crime in this unrelenting and brutal, three-dimensional thrill ride. The release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements will include: Mega-City Masters: 35 Years of Judge Dredd" Featurette; "Day of Chaos: The Visual Effects of Dredd 3D" Featurette; "Dredd" Featurette; "Dredd's Gear" Featurette; "The 3rd Dimension" Featurette; "Welcome to Peachtrees" Featurette; "Dredd Motion Comic Prequel" Featurette; and Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Dredd - Ultra HD Blu-ray' linked from our UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 6.Posted Tue Mar 28, 2017 at 09:54 AM PDT by: -
'Snitch' Starring Dwayne Johnson Planned for Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The 2013 action-packed crime thriller will be getting the 4K treatment in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed that 'Snitch - Ultra HD Blu-ray' will be available on June 6. Dwayne Johnson stars as a successful businessman who learns his son faces 10 tough years in a federal hole for drug possession. Convinced it was a set-up, he volunteers to become an undercover informant and infiltrate a ruthless cartel. Now, with his back against the wall and his life totally on the line, he must expose the true criminals before they discover his identity. The release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements will include: Privileged Information: The Making of Snitch" Featurette; Audio Commentary with Co-Writer/Director Ric Roman Waugh and Editor Jonathan Chibnall; and Deleted Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Snitch - Ultra HD Blu-ray' linked from our UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 6.Posted Tue Mar 28, 2017 at 08:53 AM PDT by: -
Alex Garland's 'Ex Machina' Headed for Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The Academy Award winner for Best Visual Effects will be coming to the 4K format in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Ex Machina - Ultra HD Blu-ray' will be available on June 6. After winning a competition to spend a week at the mountain estate of his company's brilliant CEO (Oscar Isaac), programmer Caleb (Domhnall Gleeson) arrives to discover he has been chosen to take part in a study of artificial intelligence. Sworn to secrecy and cut off from the outside world, Caleb meets his subject, a beguiling and seductive android (Alicia Vikander) — and is plunged into an A.I. experiment beyond his wildest dreams in this epic thriller charged with heart-stopping suspense. The release will feature a DTS:X soundtrack and supplements will include: "Through the Looking Glass: Creating Ex Machina" 5-Part Featurette; 8 Behind-the-Scenes Vignettes; SXSW Q&A with Cast and Crew; Audio Commentary with Director Alex Garland and more; Andrew Whitehurst, Geoff Barrow, Mark Digby and Michelle Day; and Oscar Isaac Dance Scene (Easter Egg). You can find the latest specs for 'Ex Machina - Ultra HD Blu-ray' linked from our UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 6.Posted Tue Mar 28, 2017 at 08:32 AM PDT by: -
'The Great Wall' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Director Yimou Zhang's action adventure film starring Matt Damon is heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] As previously reported, Universal is preparing 'The Great Wall' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray, and now the date has been set for May 23. Starring global superstar Matt Damon and directed by one of the most breathtaking visual stylists of our time, Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers), Legendary's The Great Wall tells the story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world's most iconic structure. The first English-language production for Yimou is the largest film ever shot entirely in China. The Great Wall also stars Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe and Andy Lau. Each release will feature Dolby Atmos soundtracks and supplements include: Deleted and extended scenes; Matt Damon in China; Working with Director Zhang Yimou; The Great Wall Visual Effects; Man vs. Monster; Weapons of War; and Designing a Spectacular World. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $44.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Great Wall' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 23. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 09:40 AM PDT by: -
'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' & 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' Bound for Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The apes will revolt on Ultra HD Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 9. Rise of the Planet of the Apes - At the story's heart is Caesar (Andy Serkis), a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug's creator (James Franco), Caesar ultimately finds himself taken from the humans he loves and imprisoned. Seeking justice, Caesar assembles a simian army and escapes -- putting man and primate on a collision course that could change the planet forever. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for each Ultra HD Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under May 9. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Ultra HD Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 03:20 PM PDT by:
