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Sony Details 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Ang Lee's war drama is heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray in February.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D on February 14. Two-time Academy Award® winner Ang Lee brings his extraordinary vision to Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, based on the widely-acclaimed, bestselling novel. The film is told from the point of view of 19-year-old private Billy Lynn (newcomer Joe Alwyn) who, along with his fellow soldiers in Bravo Squad, becomes a hero after a harrowing Iraq battle and is brought home temporarily for a victory tour. Through flashbacks, culminating at the spectacular halftime show of the Thanksgiving Day football game, the film reveals what really happened to the squad - contrasting the realities of the war with America's perceptions. The film also stars Kristen Stewart, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund, with Vin Diesel, and Steve Martin. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. Meanwhile, the Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video at 60 frames per second (FPS) and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. In addition, the Ultra HD Blu-ray will also include a Blu-ray 3D disc. Supplements will include: - Deleted Scenes- "Into Battle and Onto the Field: Stepping Inside Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk"- "Recreating the Halftime Show"- "The Brotherhood of Combat"- "Assembling A Cast"- 4K Ultra HD Exclusive Special Feature – 4K Featurette with Ang Lee and Time Squyres discussing the film's groundbreaking frame rate technology Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 14. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 19, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Peter Berg's 'Patriot's Day' Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The thriller based on the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing is now up for pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'Patriot's Day' for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year. An account of Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis's actions in the events leading up to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the aftermath, which includes the city-wide manhunt to find the terrorists behind it. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Patriot's Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Jan 12, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Bad Santa 2' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Billy Bob Thornton is back in the Santa suit on both formats this February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Broad Green Pictures says 'Bad Santa 2' will arrive on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on February 21. Fueled by cheap whiskey and greed, Willie Soke (Academy Award-winner Billy Bob Thornton), teams up once again with his angry sidekick, Marcus (Tony Cox), to knock off a Chicago charity run by curvaceous Diane (Christina Hendricks). But the arrival of Willie's horror story of a mother, Sunny (Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates), and "the kid" – Thurman Merman – may upset their plan. You better watch out, Bad Santa 2 is coming to town! The Blu-ray will feature a new high-definition transfer, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include The Real People in the Garden - Interviews with the people depicted in the book and movie; and the Original Theatrical trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Bad Santa 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 21.Posted Tue Jan 10, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
CyberLink PowerDVD Software Receives Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Playback Certification[teaser]The popular PC Blu-ray player software will soon add Ultra HD support.[/teaser] CyberLink has announced that its PowerDVD media player software has received certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) for the playback of Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs. This now makes PowerDVD the first and currently only software player to pass the BD-ROM 4.0 PC Application Software License process. "With more than 300 million copies sold, PowerDVD is the definitive standard for media players, providing customers with the ultimate in home entertainment for the last 15 years" said Dr. Jau Huang, CEO of CyberLink. "Today's Ultra HD Blu-ray certification means we can once again bring our customers the very latest in video and audio technology, ensuring they can enjoy the ultimate 4K experience." With the updated software, PowerDVD will soon be able to play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs through supported PCs and displays. The Ultra HD Blu-ray format is capable of supporting content with a resolution of 3840 x 2160, an expanded color range, HDR (high dynamic range), high-frame rates (up to 60fps), and the latest object-based immersive sound formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. An exact launch date for PowerDVD Ultra HD Blu-ray support has not been announced yet, but versions of the software with Ultra HD Blu-ray playback are expected to be available early this year. CyberLink's latest PowerDVD 16 software is currently on sale for $49.95. Outside of the upcoming PowerDVD Ultra HD Blu-ray PC software update, several companies recently announced new hardware Ultra HD Blu-ray players models, including the Panasonic DMP-UB400, UB310 and UB300, the Samsung M9500, the Sony UBP-X800, the Philips BDP7502, the Oppo UDP-205, and the LG UP970. Source: CyberLinkPosted Tue Jan 10, 2017 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
CES 2017: P&F USA Announces New Philips Branded Ultra HD Blu-ray Player with Dolby Vision Support[teaser]The company's newest Ultra HD Blu-ray player has been revealed.[/teaser] P&F USA has announced its latest Philips branded Ultra HD Blu-ray player model. The upcoming BDP7502 Ultra HD Blu-ray player will offer Dolby Vision HDR support through a software update scheduled for later this year. "HDR is a significant advancement in picture technology that delivers tangible improvements in image quality, but Dolby Vision goes further and transforms an HDR picture into something that is truly stunning," said Karl Bearnarth, executive vice president, sales and marketing, P&F USA, Inc., the exclusive North American license partner for Philips consumer televisions and home video products. "Dolby Vision is not just greater dynamic range and wider color gamut; it is also smarter pixels that deliver the best possible viewing experience for consumers." The BDP7502 is set to include Ultra HD Blu-ray disc playback with Dolby Vision (via future software update), along with integrated HEVC and VP9 decoders for playing Netflix and YouTube 4K content, 4K upscaling for non-4K sources, and support for Dolby Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio. Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Ethernet, USB Multimedia, and HDMI 2.0a HDR video output and 1.4a audio output connections are included as well. Dolby Vision combines high dynamic range mastering and an expanded color palette to produce enhanced brightness and contrast along with more life-like colors on supported discs, players, and displays. The format is supported by several streaming services and TV models from VIZIO, LeEco, LG, TCL, Sony, and Philips, including Philips' newly announced 6000, 7000, and 8000 Series Ultra HD TVs. In addition, Lionsgate, Universal, and Warner Bros. have all announced plans to release Ultra HD Blu-ray discs mastered in Dolby Vision. Specific titles have not been announced yet, but the first Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray discs are set for an early 2017 release. The Philips branded BDP7502 is set for release in the Spring for a suggested retail price of $300. Source: DolbyPosted Thu Jan 5, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
CES 2017: Sony Announces UBP-X800 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player[teaser]A new consumer model Ultra HD Blu-ray player has been detailed.[/teaser] Sony has announced its first Ultra HD Blu-ray player designed for the consumer market. The UBP-X800 now joins the company's previously announced ES Series UBP-X1000E Ultra HD Blu-ray player designed for custom installation. "With this new lineup of products, consumers – especially home theater enthusiasts – have the opportunity to create a truly immersive audio and video experience in their home," said Mike Fasulo, President and COO of Sony Electronics. "With Sony's expertise throughout the entire process, from the studio to the living room, Sony Electronics is uniquely positioned to provide customers with the best possible listening and viewing experience. Just as some of our sound products are tuned by some of the best audio engineers in the business, select video and home theater products, like the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player, are developed with collaboration from our colleagues at Sony Pictures." The UBP-X800 offers Ultra HD Blu-ray disc, DVD Video, DVD Audio, CD, Super Audio CD, Blu-ray 3D, and BD-ROM media playback through its Sony developed Precision HD drive, along with support for 4K streaming and almost any format available via USB. In addition, the device is capable of High Dynamic Range (HDR) playback and wide color space BT.2020 support. Likewise, the player includes Hi-Res Audio playback at up to 192kHz/24-bit and DSD 11.2MHz. 4K upscaling and Bluetooth connectivity are included as well. Pricing has not been announced yet, but the Sony UBP-X800 will be available in Spring 2017. In addition to the new Ultra HD Blu-ray player, Sony also just announced its new 2017 BRAVIA OLED A1E Series and X930E/X940E Series Ultra HD TVs. Source: SonyPosted Thu Jan 5, 2017 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
'Sing' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The animated film is heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Sing' for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and Ultra HD Blu-ray. In addition, a Best Buy Exclusive Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook will also be available. Set in a world like ours but entirely inhabited by animals, Illumination Entertainment's Sing stars Buster Moon (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey), a dapper koala who presides over a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. Buster is an eternal—some might even say delusional—optimist who loves his theater above all and will do anything to preserve it. Now faced with the crumbling of his life's ambition, he has one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world's greatest singing competition. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D is $44.98. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $44.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Sing' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 3DPosted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
CES 2017: Panasonic Details New Ultra HD Blu-ray Players[teaser]Three new Ultra HD Blu-ray players have been revealed.[/teaser] Panasonic has announced three additions to its Ultra HD Blu-ray player lineup. The new models include the DMP-UB400, UB310 and UB300. The players all feature a new processor developed by the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL) Blu-ray R&D facility. Likewise, the units are capable of using Panasonic's multi-tap process to interpolate the decoded 4K (4:2:0) signals of Ultra HD Blu-ray content to 4K (4:4:4). In addition, the devices include a 4K Direct Chroma Up-scaling function to deliver 4K-quality pictures from 2K content. Finally, the new players offer 4K VOD support and high resolution audio playback as well. Here's a full rundown of features for each model per the press release: DMP-UB400 High-Quality Picture ● Ultra HD Blu-ray Playback (4K) ● HCX Processor for Ultra HD Blu-ray ● 4K Direct Chroma Up-scaling ● 4K 60p/50p Output ● Multi Content 4K Up-scaling ● Full-HD 3D Blu-ray DiscTM Playback ● Picture Type Presets High-Quality Sound ● TWIN HDMI PURE AV (Twin Isolated Output） ● High Clarity Sound Premium ● HDMI Low Clock Jitter Process ● Digital Tube Sound with Up-sampling ● High-resolution Audio Playback (DSD (2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz), ALAC, FLAC, WAV) ● 192-kHz/96-kHz Surround Re-master Smart Features ● 4K VOD Supported*1 ● 4K Networking (4K Video/ 4K Jpeg Playback) ● Internet Apps*1 ● Network Drive Access ● External HDD Playback ● Mirroring with Smartphone / Tablet ● Web Browser*1 ● Wireless LAN Built-in ● Stylish GUI ● Quick Start ● Home Screen Wallpaper ● VIERA Link Design ● 3D Cut Design ● Compact Design DMP-UB310/300 High Quality Picture ● Ultra HD Blu-ray Playback (4K) ● HCX Processor for Ultra HD Blu-ray ● 4K Direct Chroma Up-scaling ● 4K 60p/50p Output ● Multi Content 4K Up-scaling ● Full-HD 3D Blu-ray DiscTM Playback ● Picture Type Presets High-Quality Sound ● HDMI Low Clock Jitter Process ● High-resolution Audio Playback (DSD (2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz), ALAC, FLAC, WAV) Smart Features ● 4K VOD Supported ● 4K Networking (4K Video/ 4K Jpeg Playback) ● Internet Apps*1 ● Network Drive Access ● External HDD Playback ● Web Browser*1 ● Wireless LAN Built-in*2 ● Stylish GUI ● Quick Start ● Home Screen Wallpaper ● VIERA Link Design ● 3D Cut Design ● Compact Design *1 Requires broadband Internet service. *2 Only the DMP-UB310 Pricing and availability for the new Ultra HD Blu-ray players have not been announced yet. Source: PanasonicPosted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
CES 2017: Lionsgate, Universal, and Warner Bros. Prep Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray Titles[teaser]Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray titles are in the works.[/teaser] Lionsgate, Universal, and Warner Bros. have all announced plans to release Ultra HD Blu-ray titles mastered in Dolby Vision. The format is currently supported on several digital on-demand and streaming platforms. "Commitment from Lionsgate, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment for Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray content is a major milestone for expanded choice and accessibility for consumers," said Curt Behlmer, Senior Vice President, Content Solutions and Industry Relations, Dolby Laboratories. "With Ultra HD Blu-ray, we are able to scale faster to meet the growing demand for Dolby Vision content globally." The Dolby Vision process combines high dynamic range mastering and an expanded color palette to produce enhanced brightness and contrast along with more life-like colors. The format is currently supported by several TV models from VIZIO, LeEco, and LG, including LG's newly announced 2017 OLED lineup and 2017 SUPER UHD TV lineup. "Lionsgate is committed to being at the forefront of cutting edge technology for expanding the choices and enriching the experience of our home entertainment consumers," said Ron Schwartz, President, Lionsgate Home Entertainment "We're pleased to partner with our friends at Dolby to bring Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-Ray to our consumers, delivering state-of-the-art images across a broad range of platforms." "The Ultra HD Blu-ray format is poised to experience an exciting proliferation of cross-industry support in 2017," said Eddie Cunningham, President, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. "Combining an impactful selection of Universal films with the spectacular dynamic range of Dolby Vision creates the best possible proposition for consumers with Dolby Vision-capable TVs." "With the largest library of 4K Ultra HD films with Dolby Vision available digitally, consumers will now be able to own their favorite Warner Bros. titles on Ultra HD Blu-ray with the spectacular dynamic range of Dolby Vision," said Ron Sanders, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Home Entertainment Distribution. Specific Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray titles have not been announced yet, but the first discs will be released in early 2017. Source: DolbyPosted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 10:30 AM PST by:
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'Collateral Beauty' Starring Will Smith Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Director David Frankel's drama is coming to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Collateral Beauty' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. When a successful New York advertising executive suffers a great tragedy, he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. But it's not until his notes bring unexpected personal responses that he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived, and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $44.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Collateral Beauty' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jan 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by:
