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SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital[teaser]The horror film based on the popular book series and produced by Guillermo del Toro is headed for home video soon. [/teaser] Lionsgate says Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 5 (and on digital October 22). It’s 1968 in America. Change is blowing in the wind…but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the small town of Mill Valley, where for generations the shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large. It is in their mansion on the edge of town that Sarah, a young girl with horrible secrets, turned her tortured life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time. For a group of teenagers who discover Sarah’s terrifying home, the stories become all too real in this spine-tingling film. The releases will feature lossless soundtracks with Dolby Vision HDR (4K only) and supplements include: • “The Bellows Construct” Featurette• “Creature from the Shadows” Featurette• “Mood Reels” Featurette• “Behind-the-Scenes Trailers: Set Visits” Featurette• “Dark Tales” Featurette• “Retro Horror” Featurette You can find the latest specs for Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under November 5.Posted Tue Sep 24, 2019 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Jesse Pinkman's Story Continues in Full Trailer for EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE[teaser]"You ready?"[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, Netflix has released the first full trailer for El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. The film comes from director Vince Gilligan, and is set to start streaming on October 11. Likewise, the movie will also be playing in select theaters and is expected to air on AMC sometime following its debut on Netflix. CLICK HERE to view theatrical showtimes. Though full plot details have not been revealed yet, the film will take place right after the events of the Breaking Bad series finale, and will focus on what happened to Jesse Pinkman following his escape from his criminal captors. Aaron Paul will reprise his role as Jesse, and the trailer also reveals the return of Charles Baker as Skinny Pete and Matt Jones as Badger. Additional cast members have not been confirmed yet. Check out the official trailer below! El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is written and directed by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. Likewise, Gilligan also serves as a producer, along with Melissa Bernstein, Mark Johnson, Diane Mercer, and Charles Newirth. Breaking Bad originally ran for five seasons on AMC from 2008 to 2013. The show stars Bryan Cranston as Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher who turns to a life of crime cooking meth after he is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. A prequel spin-off series, titled Better Call Saul, premiered on AMC in 2015. The spin-off focuses on lawyer Jimmy McGill played by Bob Odenkirk. Better Call Saul will return for a fifth season in 2020. A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix (YouTube)Posted Tue Sep 24, 2019 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Roku Announces New Streaming Media Players[teaser]The company's updated streaming product lineup has been revealed.[/teaser] Roku has announced new versions of its Roku Ultra and Roku Express media players. The company's full 2019 streaming collection now includes seven models ranging in price from $30 to $100. "We're driven by the goal of delivering an exceptional streaming experience to our customers that includes endless entertainment and intuitive ways to find it," said Mark Ely, Vice President, Players and Whole Home Product Management at Roku. "Our new streaming player lineup continues to offer a device for every type of streamer. Whether you’re streaming to your TV for the first time or are a cord-cutting power-house who wants our ultimate streaming device – we’ve got something for everyone." The new Roku Ultra offers support for HD, 4K, and HDR10 playback. With that said, the device does not offer Dolby Vision or HDR10+ capabilities. The player is powered by a quad-core processor, and the updated model now features a fast channel launch option for speedier access to popular services. Ethernet 10/100 and 802.11ac MIMO dual-band wireless connectivity are integrated as well, along with an HDMI port with Dolby Atmos and DTS pass-through, a USB port, and a MicroSD slot. Finally, the device comes complete with a Roku Voice Remote with new programmable personal shortcut buttons, and premium JBL headphones. The new Roku Ultra is set to start shipping on October 13 for an MSRP of $99.99. Meanwhile, the updated Roku Express is now 10% smaller than the previous version. The compact, entry-level streaming player offers support for HD playback, and includes an HDMI cable and a simple remote with channel shortcut buttons. Likewise, the device can be powered by most TVs, offering simplified use when an additional power outlet is not available. In addition, a Roku Express+ model with a Voice Remote will also be available exclusively at Walmart. The Roku Express is set to launch on October 13 for an MSRP of $29.99. Meanwhile, the Roku Express+ will be available at the end of September for $39.99. Here's a full rundown of Roku's 2019 streaming media player lineup: Roku Express (MSRP $29.99) – Compact form factor, HD streaming, and a simple remote. Roku Express+ (MSRP $39.99, Walmart Exclusive) – Compact form factor, HD streaming, and a Roku Voice remote. Roku Premiere (MSRP $39.99) – 4K and HDR streaming with a simple remote. Roku Streaming Stick+ (MSRP $59.99) – Portable HD, 4K, and HDR streaming with long-range wireless and a Roku Voice Remote. Roku Streaming Stick+ HE (MSRP $59.99, Best Buy Exclusive) – Portable HD, 4K, and HDR streaming with long-range wireless and an Enhanced Roku Voice Remote with a headphone jack and Roku headphones. Roku Ultra LT (MSRP $79.99, Walmart Exclusive) – HD, 4K, and HDR streaming, ethernet, 802.11ac MIMO dual-band wireless, and an Enhanced Roku Voice remote with Roku headphones. Roku Ultra (MSRP $99.99) – HD, 4K, and HDR streaming with Roku's best wireless, fast channel launch, personal shortcut and mute buttons, premium JBL Headphones, and more. Source: Roku via BusinessWirePosted Mon Sep 23, 2019 at 03:00 PM PDT by: -
Roland Emmerich's UNIVERSAL SOLDIER Headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in Europe, U.S. to Follow Soon?[teaser]The 1992 action sci-fi starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren is headed for a 4K release in Europe. [/teaser] StudioCanal is preparing Universal Soldier for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in Europe on November 4. No word yet on a U.S. release. A team of elite soldiers are used by the government to fight terrorism. With exceptional physical capabilities, they seem to be the perfect soldiers. But behind their existence there is a secret; they are not human, but fighting machines, created from the bodies of soldiers killed in the Vietnam war through the wonders of advanced genetic engineering. But things begin to go wrong when two of the soldiers, Luc Devreux [Jean-Claude Van Damme] and Andrew Scott [Dolph Lundgren] begin to regain their memory - and a violent feud that should have died years ago is reborn. Specs and supplements include: NEW 4K REMASTER OF THE FILM DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM Audio Commentary featuring Roland Emmerich, Jean-Claude van Damme, Dolph Lundgren and Dean Devlin A tale of two titans - Featurette Guns, Genes and Fighting Machines - Featurette Behind The Scenes - Featurette Alternate Ending Original Trailer Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature You can find the latest specs for Universal Soldier - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (UK) linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 4. Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Mon Sep 23, 2019 at 11:23 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: Criterion December 2019 Titles[teaser]Films directed by Wim Wenders, Kelly Reichardt, Ronald Neame, and more are all in the works for Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing Old Joy, Until the End of the World, Tunes of Glory, and The Story of Temple Drake for Blu-ray throughout the month of December. The Story of Temple Drake (December 3) - Loosely adapted from William Faulkner’s controversial novel Sanctuary, this notorious pre-Code melodrama stars Miriam Hopkins as Temple Drake, the coquettish granddaughter of a respected small-town judge. When a boozehound date strands her at a bootleggers’ hideout, Temple is subjected to an act of nightmarish sexual violence and plunged into a criminal underworld that threatens to swallow her up completely. Steeped in southern-gothic shadows by influential cinematographer Karl Struss and shot through with moral ambiguity, The Story of Temple Drake is a harrowing vision of sin and salvation that boasts an astonishing lead performance from the fiery Hopkins, whose passage through the stations of terror, trauma, and redemption is a true tour de force of screen acting. High-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray New program featuring a conversation between cinematographer John Bailey and Matt Severson, director of the Margaret Herrick Library at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, about the film’s visual style, along with archival materials relating to its production New program with critic Imogen Sara Smith about the complexity of the film and its central performance by Miriam Hopkins New interview with critic Mick LaSalle about the film, censorship, and the Production Code PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O’Brien Order the Blu-ray Tunes of Glory (December 3) - In Ronald Neame’s Tunes of Glory, the incomparable Alec Guinness plays Jock Sinclair—a whiskey-drinking, up-by-the-bootstraps commanding officer of a peacetime Scottish battalion. A lifetime military man, Sinclair expects respect and loyalty from his men. But when Basil Barrow (John Mills)—an educated, by-the-book scion of a military family—enters the scene as Sinclair’s replacement, the two men engage in a fierce struggle for control of both the battalion and the hearts and minds of its men. Based on the novel by James Kennaway and featuring flawless performances by Guinness and Mills, Tunes of Glory uses the rigid stratification of military life to comment on the institutional contradictions and class hierarchies of English society, making for an unexpectedly moving drama. New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray Interview from 2003 with director Ronald Neame Audio interview from 2002 with actor John Mills Television interview from 1973 with actor Alec Guinness Trailer PLUS: An essay by film scholar Robert Murphy Order the Blu-ray Until the End of the World (December 10) - Conceived as the ultimate road movie, this decades-in-the-making science-fiction epic from Wim Wenders follows the restless Claire Tourneur (Solveig Dommartin) across continents as she pursues a mysterious stranger (William Hurt) in possession of a device that can make the blind see and bring dream images to waking life. With an eclectic soundtrack that gathers a host of the director’s favorite musicians, along with gorgeous cinematography by Robby Müller, this breathless adventure in the shadow of Armageddon takes its heroes to the ends of the earth and into the oneiric depths of their own souls. Presented here in its triumphant 287-minute director’s cut, Until the End of the World assumes its rightful place as Wenders’ magnum opus, a cosmic ode to the pleasures and perils of the image and a prescient meditation on cinema’s digital future. New 4K digital restoration, commissioned by the Wim Wenders Foundation and supervised by director Wim Wenders, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray New introduction by Wenders New interview with Wenders about the film’s soundtrack New conversation between Wenders and musician David Byrne Behind-the-scenes program detailing the creation of the film’s high-definition sequences Interview with Wenders from 2001 Up Down Under Roma, a 1993 interview with Wenders on his experiences in Australia The Song, a short film by Uli M Schueppel detailing the recording of “(I’ll Love You) Till the End of the World” by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Deleted scenes Trailer PLUS: Essays by critics Bilge Ebiri and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky on the film and its soundtrack Order the Blu-ray Old Joy (December 10) - Two old friends reunite for a quietly revelatory overnight camping trip in Kelly Reichardt’s breakout feature, a microbudget study of character and masculinity that introduced many viewers to one of contemporary American cinema’s most independent artists. As they drive from Portland into the woods in search of a secluded hot spring, expectant father Mark (Daniel London) and nomadic Kurt (Will Oldham) make fumbling attempts to reconnect, butting up against the limits of their friendship and coming to grips with just how much their paths have diverged since their shared youth. Adapted from a short story by Jonathan Raymond and accompanied by an atmospheric Yo La Tengo score, Old Joy is a contemplative, wryly observed triumph whose modest scale belies the richness of its insight. New 2K digital restoration, approved by director Kelly Reichardt and cinematographer Peter Sillen, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack on the Blu-ray New interviews with Reichardt, Sillen, and author Jonathan Raymond New conversation between actors Daniel London and Will Oldham Trailer PLUS: An essay by film critic Ed Halter and (Blu-ray only) the short story by Raymond on which the film is based Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed throughout December.Posted Mon Sep 23, 2019 at 11:05 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: DICKINSON, BIG MOUTH, and More[teaser]Apple's new comedy series starring Hailee Steinfeld headlines this week's roundup of streaming trailers.[/teaser] Netflix, Apple TV+, and Hulu have all released new previews and info for several of their upcoming shows and films. Here's a full rundown of titles scheduled to arrive on each service: Dickinson (Apple TV+, November 1) - A half-hour comedy series starring Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld. Created by Alena Smith, Dickinson audaciously explores the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson. Abstract The Art of Design: Season 2 (Netflix, September 25) - The show returns to take you beyond blueprints into the art, science, and philosophy of design. From how we see the world to how we impact the world, the series goes inside the minds of the world’s greatest designers, showcasing the most inspiring visionaries from a variety of disciplines whose work shapes our culture and future. Explained: Season 2 (Netflix, September 26) - Produced by Vox Entertainment, this weekly short-form series will explore a wide range of global topics and take on the big "why" questions that animate our age. Each episode will pull a different subject from the zeitgeist, from politics to science to pop culture, and give the bigger picture story -- featuring interviews with some of the most authoritative experts in their respective fields. Ezra Klein, Vox co-founder and editor-at-large, will serve as an executive producer; along with Joe Posner, Vox’s executive producer; and showrunner Claire Gordon. In the Shadow of the Moon (Netflix, September 27) - In 1988, Philadelphia police officer Thomas Lockhart (Boyd Holbrook), hungry to become a detective, begins tracking a serial killer who mysteriously resurfaces every nine years. But when the killer's crimes begin to defy all scientific explanation, Lock's obsession with finding the truth threatens to destroy his career, his family, and possibly his sanity. Directed by Jim Mickle and also starring Michael C. Hall and Cleopatra Coleman, In the Shadow of the Moon is a genre-blending psychological thriller that examines the power of time, and how its passing can either bring us together or tear us apart. Nikki Glaser: Bangin' (Netflix, October 1) - Following her popular set on Season 1 of Netflix's The Standups, Nikki Glaser is back with her first hour long Netflix original comedy special, Bangin'. Launching globally on October 1, Nikki keeps the audience at the edge of their seat as she delves into taboo topics like sex and... sex. The gloves are off as she pushes back at the unreal sexual expectations women face with her hilarious, no-holds-barred style. Living Undocumented (Netflix, October 2) - From executive producer Selena Gomez, Living Undocumented follows eight undocumented immigrant families who have volunteered to tell their stories as they face potential deportation. Ranging from harrowing to hopeful, their journeys illuminate and humanize the complex US immigration system and depict the struggles that many must endure in their quest to pursue the American dream. Big Mouth: Season 3 (Netflix, October 4) - A half-hour edgy adult animated comedy from real-life best friends Nick Kroll (Kroll Show, The League) and Andrew Goldberg (Family Guy) about the glorious nightmare that is teenaged puberty. Starring John Mulaney and Nick Kroll. Peaky Blinders: Season 5 (Netflix, October 4) - Crime boss Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) begins his new role as a Member of Parliament in Series 5 of Peaky Blinders. Starring Cillian Murphy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sam Claflin, Finn Cole, Helen McCrory, and Brian Gleeson. Created by Steven Knight. In the Tall Grass (Netflix, October 4) - Based on the novella by Stephen King and Joe Hill, when siblings Becky and Cal hear the cries of a young boy lost within a field of tall grass, they venture in to rescue him, only to become ensnared themselves by a sinister force that quickly disorients and separates them. Cut off from the world and unable to escape the field’s tightening grip, they soon discover that the only thing worse than getting lost is being found. Written and directed by Vincenzo Natali. Raising Dion (Netflix, October 4) - Follows the story of a woman named Nicole (Alisha Wainwright), who raises her son Dion (newcomer Ja’Siah Young) after the death of her husband, Mark (Michael B. Jordan). The normal dramas of raising a son as a single mom are amplified when Dion starts to manifest several mysterious, superhero-like abilities. Nicole must now keep her son’s gifts secret with the help of Mark’s best friend Pat (Jason Ritter), and protect Dion from antagonists out to exploit him while figuring out the origin of his abilities. Living With Yourself (Netflix, October 18) - The Netflix original series Living with Yourself is an inventive existential comedy that asks: do we really want to be better? Miles (Paul Rudd) is a man struggling in life. When he undergoes a novel spa treatment that promises to make him a better person, he finds he’s been replaced by a new and improved version of himself. As he deals with the unintended consequences of his actions, Miles finds he must fight for his wife Kate (Aisling Bea), his career, and his very identity. Daybreak (Netflix, October 24) - High school isn’t the end of the world… until it is. In this post-apocalyptic, genre-bending series, the city of Glendale, California is populated by marauding gangs of jocks, gamers, the 4-H Club, and other fearsome tribes who are kicking ass as they fight to survive in the wake of a nuclear blast (on the night of Homecoming…ugh). Following an eclectic group of survivors as they navigate this strange and treacherous world, Daybreak is part samurai saga, part endearing coming-of-age story, and part Battle Royale. Light as a Feather: Season 2, Part 2 (Hulu, October 4) - Having doubled-down by playing a new round of “Light as a Feather” that puts all their lives on the line, McKenna and friends are optimistic that they’re finally done with the curse. But is the curse done with them? Tensions rise as the gang soon find themselves in a race to discover the game’s origins before more lives are lost. - Apple TV+ is set to launch on November 1 for a monthly subscription price of $4.99. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $13 per month for HD streaming and $16 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $6 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month and Live TV bundle is available for $45. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), Apple TV+ (YouTube)Posted Sat Sep 21, 2019 at 05:15 PM PDT by: -
TCL Releases 2019 6-Series 4K HDR QLED TVs With Prices Starting at $599[teaser]The company's new 6-Series Roku TV models are now on sale.[/teaser] TCL has announced the launch of its 6-Series 4K Roku QLED TVs lineup. The collection includes the 55-inch 55R625 ($599.99) and the 65-inch 65R625 ($799.99). The 2019 6-Series TVs use 4K LCD panels with Quantum Dot (QLED) technology for P3 wide color gamut capabilities. In addition, the displays support Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG high dynamic range formats, along with Dolby Atmos sound. Likewise, the TVs incorporate Contrast Control Zone technology with 100 zones on the 55-inch model and more on larger sizes. Meanwhile, TCL's AiPQ Engine is featured as well, offering optimized 4K HDR picture and upscaling through machine-learning algorithms. Finally, the 6-Series also utilize the Roku OS smart TV platform, providing access to over 500,000 movies & TV episodes, along with a voice remote. Here's a full rundown of key specs for the 6-Series per TCL: Wide Color powered by Quantum Dot technology Dolby Vision HDR Contrast Control Zone technology maximizes contrast Auto Game Mode for a responsive gaming experience FullView edge-to-edge glass display Dolby Atmos cinema sound AiPQ Engine with Smart HDR, Smart 4K Upscaling, and Smart Contrast Thousands of streaming channels Stream over 500,000 movies & TV episodes Enhanced Remote with Voice Control 4 HDMI ports (1 ARC) High-speed 802.11ac wireless and Ethernet networking Easy Voice Control with Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility In addition to the 6-Series, TCL is also set to release its new 8-Series 4K HDR QLED TVs later this year with advanced mini-LED backlight technology. 8K versions of the 8-Series are also expected to arrive in early 2020. Source: TCLPosted Sat Sep 21, 2019 at 12:35 PM PDT by: -
Puro Sound Labs Details New PuroGamer Headphones with Hearing Safety Tech[teaser]The company's volume-limiting feature is now available for the gaming market.[/teaser] Puro Sound Labs has announced it latest pair of safe-listening headphones, the PuroGamer. The headphones are designed for use with PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox, and mobile devices. Geared toward offering an immersive gaming experience with hearing safety in mind, the PuroGamer headphones blend studio-grade audio with Puro's volume-limiting tech. This feature is designed to prevent hearing damage by capping levels at 85 dB. In addition, the headphones use the company's patent-pending Puro Balanced Response curve, 50 mm Graphene drivers, an aluminum headband construction, and protein leather ear cushions with 75% Ambient Noise Isolation. Likewise, the device incorporates an omnidirectional, detachable boom microphone with noise cancelling and anti-interference. "Studies show that listening to audio, like games, above 85dB for extended periods of time can cause permanent hearing damage, and the louder the volume, the quicker the damage can occur," said Puro Sound Labs founder and CEO, Dave Russell. "Puro Sound Labs was created to address the world health epidemic of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss after my wife and I became aware that our daughter had hearing damage at a young age, likely as a result of listening with her headphones too loud. We want everyone to enjoy great-sounding music and games, but we also want to be sure that they are listening at safe levels. We're excited to extend our Healthy Ears products for even greater gaming excitement and improved sound quality with safe entertainment levels." Here's a full rundown of everything that's included in the PuroGamer Headphones package: PuroGamer Headphones w/ In-Line Control Box & 3.5mm Split Plug Connection Detachable Boom Microphone Soft Travel Bag Quick Start Guide The PuroGamer Headphones are set to go on sale in mid-September for an MSRP of $79.99. Source: Puro Sound LabsPosted Fri Sep 20, 2019 at 09:25 AM PDT by: -
VIZIO Adds Support for New Alexa Voice Control Features on SmartCast TVs[teaser]Enhanced Alexa voice controls are now available through SmartCast displays.[/teaser] VIZIO has announced expanded support for Alexa voice search and commands via its lineup of SmartCast TVs when paired with a separate Alexa device. The update is now available for VIZIO display models with SmartCast Home dating as far back as 2016. "At VIZIO, we are always looking for ways to enhance the entertainment experience and bring more value to our customers. We are thrilled to offer improved SmartCast features not only to new customers, but for current VIZIO SmartCast TV users as well," said Bill Baxter, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "The timing couldn't be better with the excitement around fall TV premieres because the new Alexa features give viewers more ways to easily find the content they love." While SmartCast TVs already supported Alexa commands for controls like power, input selection, and playback functions -- this new update now adds the ability to search for content by title, genre, or cast members via hands-free queries with a connected Alexa device. The SmartCast platform will then display voice search results across multiple services. Likewise, users can also browse through different categories of titles by asking Alexa to showcase specific genres. And outside of searches, the update also adds the ability to launch apps like Prime Video and Hulu through voice commands. Beyond upgraded Alexa compatibility, VIZIO is also set to expand Google Assistant support to more SmartCast models. VIZIO's 2019 TVs are now available nationwide. The collection is led by the flagship P-Series Quantum X, the P-Series Quantum (full review HERE), and the M-Series Quantum. Source: VIZIOPosted Tue Sep 17, 2019 at 05:00 AM PDT by: -
THE LION KING (2019) Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The live-action CGI remake will hit both formats as well as digital in October. [/teaser] Disney says The Lion King (2019) will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 22 (and on digital October 11). In The Lion King, pioneering filmmaking techniques bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother — and former heir to the throne — has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon. The releases will feature lossless 7.1 soundtracks (Dolby Atmos on 4K) and supplements include: • The Journey to “The Lion King” - o The Music - Go inside the studio with the cast and crew as they work to honor and elevate The Lion King’s beloved music.o The Magic - Discover how the filmmakers blended the traditional filmmaking techniques with virtual reality technology to create amazing movie magic.o The Timeless Tale - Filmmakers and cast reflect on the story that has moved generations and share how this Lion King carries a proud legacy forward.• More to Be Scene - Recording studio and layer-by-layer progressions of some of most iconic moments in “The Lion King.” o “Circle of Life” – Peel back the layers of effects and go behind the scenes of this iconic musical moment from the filmo “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” – See all the effects, talent and fun that went into creating this vibrant version of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” for the movieo “Hakuna Matata” – Join Donald Glover (Simba), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa) and Billy Eichner (Timon) in the studio for the making of this memorable scene.• Music Videos o “Never Too Late” (lyric video) by Elton Johno “Spirit” performed by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter• Filmmaker Introduction • Audio Commentary – By Director Jon Favreau.• Song Selection o “Circle of Life”o “I Just Can’t Wait to be King”o “Be Prepared”o “Hakuna Matata”o “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”o “Spirit”o “Never Too Late”• Protect the Pride –Director Jon Favreau, the Lion Recovery Fund and conservationists highlight efforts to protect the majestic lions and their home.• Perfecting the Pride – Join the filmmakers on their research trip to Africa as they immerse themselves in the real world of “The Lion King.” From the animals in the pride, to the smallest of insects and the grasslands in the savanna, experience the attention to detail that brought the film to life. (PRE-SELL BONUS)• Pride Lands Pedia --Dung beetle shares the importance of his “roll” in the African Savanna in a fun, bug’s eye view of the land and its inhabitants. (DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE) You can find the latest specs for The Lion King (2019) linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under October 22.Posted Mon Sep 16, 2019 at 12:48 PM PDT by:
