Posted Tue Jun 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by Steven Cohen
Titles will include 'Lone Survivor,' 'Lucy,' and 'Oblivion.'
In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Lone Survivor,' 'Lucy,' and 'Oblivion' for Ultra HD Blu-ray on August 9.
'Lone Survivor' - Marcus Luttrell and his team set out on a mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, in late June 2005. Marcus and his team are left to fight for their lives in one of the most valiant efforts of modern warfare.
The Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 2160p video, a DTS:X soundtrack, a DTS Headphone:X soundtrack, and supplements will include: Will of the Warrior; Bringing the Story to Light; Recreating the Firefight; Learning the Basics; The Fallen Heroes of Operation Red Wings; and The Pashtun Code of Life..
'Lucy' - A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.
The Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 2160p video, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Evolution of Lucy and Cerebral Capacity: The True Science of Lucy.
'Oblivion' - Set on a future Earth, civilization lives above the clouds and scavengers collect ancient artifacts from the polluted surface below. An earthbound soldier, who is stuck there repairing drones that patrol and blast a savage alien life form, encounters a beautiful woman who crashed in a craft and they have an experience that forces him to question his world view.
The Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 2160p video, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Destiny; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Voyage; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Combat; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Illusion; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Harmony; and M83 Isolated Score.
Suggested list prices have not been announced yet. In addition to the above titles, Universal is also preparing 'The Huntsman: Winter’s War,' 'Warcraft,' 'Jason Bourne,' and 'Everest' for Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year.
You can find the latest specs for 'Lone Survivor,' 'Lucy,' and 'Oblivion' linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 9.
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