Posted Wed Aug 11, 2021 at 10:20 AM PDT by Matthew Hartman
Citizen Kane, Menace II Society, The Piano, Mulholland Dr., The Red Shoes, and A Hard Day’s Night is their opening salvo into 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray starting this November 2021
Sadly at this moment - that's ALL we know. We don't know HDR or if there will be HDR for all of the films - "select films" is a bit teasing - audio (some might get Atmos), disc specs or anything of the like. Criterion will be punching out a full announcement soon, this was just the teaser to blow our minds.
As if the close of 2021 wasn't already expensive, Criterion is finally jumping into the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray game. We'd heard rumblings about a couple of these titles, but we didn't expect a full slate of new additions to the collection! Until that full announcement hits, we'll just have to sit back and speculate about what Criterion is going to bring to make these releases special. When all of that info comes in, we'll update our listings and get that good stuff out to you folks.
What do you think of Criterion's first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray lineup? All winners? Or are you too tired to upgrade your collection?
[UPDATE 8/16]
We now have cover art and specs for Citizen Kane, Menace II Society, and Mulholland Dr. - click the links for full details - It looks like these three are the first ones to come with the other three arriving in December or later into 2022.
Citizen Kane The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
Includes:
HDR: Dolby Vision
Audio: English LPCM Mono
SRP Price: Before Sale Discounts $59.95
Mulholland Dr. The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
Includes:
HDR: Dolby Vision
Audio: English DTS-HD MA 5.1
SRP Price: Before Sale Discounts $49.95
Menace II Society The Criterion Collection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
Includes:
HDR: Dolby Vision
Audio: English DTS-HD MA 7.1
SRP Price: Before Sale Discounts $49.95
Below is their very brief announcement
The latest news on all things 4K Ultra HD, blu-ray and Gear.