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Atmos Arrives! tvOS 12 Makes the Apple TV 4K The Best Streaming Device EverUPDATE 8/20/18: Apple has continued to improve tvOS 12 Beta, giving us our first look at Dolby Atmos in iTunes, as well as fixing stability issues. We've updated this article throughout to reflect these updates. [Teaser]Dolby Atmos is finally available on the Apple TV 4K and it's everything you want it to be... or will be once Apple and their partners fix a few beta bugs.[/Teaser] When HDD Team Member, Bryan Kluger, reviewed the Apple TV 4K last September, he was impressed by its power, performance, and convenience. But there were frame-rate issues, most apps lacked native 4K + HDR support and, of course, there was no word on whether the device would ever include Dolby Atmos, an ultra-immersive hemispherical surround sound format we've enjoyed on Blu-rays, 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays, and other 4K streaming devices like the Roku Ultra. The challenge, of course, is that Apple prefers closed ecosystems. For example, the Apple TV 4K debuted without the ability to match dynamic range or frame rate to the content -- instead favoring only your TV's best HDR and frame-rate capabilities -- because Apple wanted the overall experience to be clean and seamless. Cinephiles and home theater enthusiasts spoke up -- native 24fps movies look bad at 60fps -- and Apple brought out a patch. For similar reasons, Apple TVs haven't offered traditional audio bit-streaming -- ie, passing through audio mixes to your AV Receiver or sound bar for decoding -- since Apple preferred the seamlessness of internal decoding OR decoding-then-re-encoding. But Dolby Atmos soundtracks can't be internally decoded. Dolby Atmos requires an AV Receiver because the Atmos decoder needs to know how many speakers and subwoofers you have and how they're arranged in your room. tvOS 12 adds Dolby Atmos capability to the Apple TV 4K by internally decoding Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus mixes and bit-streaming only Dolby Atmos mixes. While the full version won't launch until September, the public beta is available now and you can try it, along with other public betas, out yourself by enrolling any of your tvOS, iOS, or macOS devices, if you so choose. Please be aware, though, that it's a lot of fun to test things out early, but you may lose some app compatibility and functionality. How To Update Your Apple TV 4K's tvOS Once you've enrolled your Apple TV 4K in the public beta program, it's as simple as going to Settings >>>> System >>>> Software Updates >>>> set Get Beta Updates to ON >>>> Update Software. If you're already enrolled and have Automatically Update turned ON, your current firmware version is listed both on the Software Update page as well as under General >>>> About. If you see tvOS 12.0, you're ready to go. Our tvOS Beta Demo The Apple TV 4K product page lists nine Dolby Atmos titles as coming soon -- iTunes movies Ready Player One, Paddington 2, Blade Runner 2049, Justice League, The LEGO Batman Movie, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, as well as Netflix Originals Mudbound, Lost in Space, and Altered Carbon. Seven movies and two TV series may not seem like a glut of Atmos soundtracks, but I suspect there will be more and what's most exciting is that Netflix is expanding its Atmos support beyond Xbox, Windows 10, and LG OLEDs. Unfortunately, at this time in the beta test, Netflix and iTunes aren't isn't offering Atmos. For its part, Netflix still says 5.1 on all of its titles that should be in Atmos. And, while Blade Runner 2049 listed "Dolby Digital Atmos" as its audio format in iTunes, it's still internally decoded 5.1 and sent to my AVR as PCM. (small update: the image pictured to the right changed after I captured it, and it now says 5.1 under Languages.) 8/20/18 UPDATE: While Netflix remains Atmos-free on the Apple TV 4K, over a dozen Dolby Atmos movies are now listed in iTunes. Most fascinating, Apple differs from Vudu, offering Dolby Atmos along with HD streams (I confirmed this via Gravity and The Greatest Showman) as well as with 4K HDR and 4K Dolby Vision titles (Mad Max Fury Road, etc.). In other words, Apple appears to be launching Dolby Atmos as a resolution-agnostic feature, so even if you don't have a 4K TV or when a movie's not available in 4K, you can enjoy hemispherical surround sound. (You will need an Apple TV 4K, though.) The only remaining bug is that some titles are listed as having Atmos when they are still playing in 5.1 or 7.1. In terms of sound quality, my thoughts with the iTunes Dolby Atmos mixes match my thoughts on Vudu, discussed below. Overall, it's very good for lossy DD+ audio, but disc-based lossless Dolby Atmos retains an edge in terms of dynamic range and fidelity. Vudu UHD, which was already available with Dolby Vision or HDR10, also boasts a large catalog of Dolby Atmos movies available to demo right now! I dove into my growing UHD collection, bouncing from A Quiet Place to Pacific Rim to Wonder Woman to Kong: Skull Island to Fury Road to The Last Jedi to Black Panther before, finally, settling in on an extended demo of Blade Runner 2049. I'm happy to not only report that Dolby Atmos appeared on my AV Receiver's front display for every title I checked, but also that everything sounded as it should. Blending world-building immersion, aggressive sound effects panning, and Hans Zimmers LFE-heavy score elements, the Blade Runner 2049 mix is dynamic and authoritative. And if you don't do an a-to-b demo comparing streaming Atmos (which uses a lossy Dolby Digital Plus base) vs disc Atmos (which uses the lossless Dolby TrueHD), you might not know you're listening to lossy audio. I have a pair of Klipsch RF-7 III speakers, which cost $1,800 each, in for review right now. They're not the best Klipsch speakers I've ever heard (they spoiled us at CES 2018), but the RF-7 IIIs are quick to highlight flat, lossy audio with poor compression. And, whenever I demo Dolby Atmos via Vudu -- be it a TV, Roku Ultra, or now the Apple TV 4K -- it sounds almost lossless. 8/20/18 UPDATE: Having used tvOS 12 Beta for a while now, I'm happy to report the instances of app freezing and crashing has all-but-disappeared. My only remaining critique is simply wondering when Netflix and Amazon will support Dolby Atmos too. While the Dolby Atmos tracks I tested sounded good, the overall beta experience is extremely buggy. My Vudu app crashed multiple times and, if I exited a movie without pausing it first, the movie's audio would keep playing over various menu screens or even over the next movie selected. Then it froze. And crashed. Restarting the Apple TV 4K seemed to help. On another occasion, I paused the movie and went to get a drink and, when I came back, I couldn't un-pause it. Then it froze. And crashed. My advice, if you do this beta? Make sure you always pause a movie before going back to the Home screen or the Vudu menu, but not too long. I also wasn't in love with the video quality, noticing some banding I don't typically see when watching my Roku Ultra. I'm not sure what caused this, but we'll make sure to continue testing and follow up on everything once the beta turns into the public version. Lastly, I revisited the Amazon Prime app (fka Amazon Instant Video), which gives Prime members access to their digital libraries as well as movies and TV shows included with the service. You can also rent movies from Amazon, but you have to set up the rental via the web rather than in the app. Amazon Prime initially debuted on the Apple TV 4K last December, but didn't offer HDR. I'm happy to report most Prime Originals (and some third-party movies) are available in 4K + HDR10 and they look great, but the audio is a disaster. Forget Dolby Atmos, the app appears limited to stereo sound and there are some serious sync issues and audio delays that make watching Amazon Prime impossible at times. How To Find Dolby Atmos Content on an Apple TV 4K When tvOS 12 launches to the public, iTunes, Netflix, Vudu (and possibly Amazon sometime this year) will offer Dolby Atmos movies and TV shows. To check the native format(s) of anything you're already watching on the Apple TV 4K, simply swipe downwards on the Apple TV remote to see an Info menu where you'll see resolution, HDR, and audio information. Also, here's how you can figure out whether or not a title is available in Dolby Atmos while browsing: In iTunes aka Movies, select a specific movie and you'll see Dolby Atmos listed next to the video resolution and HDR status. Again, Dolby Atmos is working with HD, 4K HDR, and 4K Dolby Vision titles. In Netflix, select a specific movie and Netflix list both the video and audio formats next to the movie's poster & description. For video, you'll see HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K in standard dynamic range), HDR (HDR10), or a Dolby Vision logo. For Audio, you'll see nothing (stereo), 5.1, or a Dolby Atmos logo. In Vudu, you first need to make sure you set the Playback Quality to 4K UHD under Settings. If you don't, the app will default to HDX, which is limited to 5.1 or 7.1 audio. Then, select a specific movie and scroll down to More Info where you'll typically see Dolby Atmos listed next to a film's HDR formats. Generally speaking, if a movie or TV show isn't available in Ultra HD aka 4K, it likely won't have Dolby Atmos audio. Should I Get tvOS 12 Public Beta? 8/20/18 UPDATE: Yes. Dolby Atmos may not be fully supported everywhere, but I'd say tvOS 12 Beta is very close to its public release. I've found the whole thing stable and the audio performance upgrades a joy. Definitely check it out. I wouldn't recommend it just yet unless you have a lot of Vudu UHD movies and are an Atmos diehard. As experienced, tvOS 12 is extremely buggy at the moment, with major app-crashing and audio sync issues. And, with iTunes and Netflix still waiting in the wings, there's only one app with Dolby Atmos to demo. If those issues change or you're curious, you should definitely check it out. Final Thoughts While tvOS 12 Beta was the buggiest tvOS beta I had ever experienced, it's a lot more stable, and Dolby Atmos is available on both iTunes & Vudu. There are some inaccuracies in the iTunes menu, but I'm willing to give Apple the benefit of the doubt that they'll have it cleaned up soon. Without all the bugs of the early Beta, and even with a few typos and missing features, the Apple TV 4K has already become the best 4K streaming device and ecosystem available to buy in 2018. Compared to the Roku Ultra and most Smart TV OS platforms, the Apple TV 4K is simply faster and cleaner than all of its competitors while, of course, offering what's currently the largest selection of Dolby Vision and HDR content. Add in Dolby Atmos, and it's everything a 4K streaming enthusiast could need... unless you're heavily invested in Google or Microsoft streaming and/or don't have access to fast Broadband. But, if you're an iTunes, Netflix, Vudu, and/or Amazon customer, it's the current best of the best. Or will be soon.Posted Thu Jul 19, 2018 at 02:54 PM PDT by: -
DC Universe Streaming Platform Debuts Trailer for 'Titans' and Announces Subscription Pricing[teaser]Annual memberships for the upcoming DC streaming platform are now available for pre-order.[/teaser] Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have announced pricing for their upcoming DC Universe digital entertainment service. A one-year membership for the subscription streaming platform is now available for pre-order for $75 via DCUniverse.com. Meanwhile, monthly subscriptions will cost $8 per month once the service launches in fall 2018. And to help celebrate the news, DC Universe has also released the first trailer for its live-action original series Titans. Check out the trailer below! Titans follows young heroes from across the DC Universe as they come of age and find belonging in a gritty take on the classic Teen Titans franchise. Dick Grayson and Rachel Roth, a special young girl possessed by a strange darkness, get embroiled in a conspiracy that could bring Hell on Earth. Joining them along the way are the hot-headed Starfire and loveable Beast Boy. Together they become a surrogate family and team of heroes. Beyond Titans, DC Universe will feature several exclusive original live-action and animated series based on DC Comics characters, along with classic TV series and films, a curated selection of digital comic books, breaking news, a DC-centric encyclopedia, and access to exclusive merchandise. Additional original shows set to debut on the platform will include a live-action series based on the Doom Patrol comic, a live-action show based on the Swamp Thing character, a continuation of the Young Justice animated series dubbed Young Justice: Outsiders, and a new animated Harley Quinn show. DC Universe will launch in the US this fall on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, web, and mobile web devices. In addition, a beta launch for the service is scheduled to go live in August. Fans can sign up for the beta here. Source: DC ComicsPosted Thu Jul 19, 2018 at 01:20 PM PDT by: -
Klipsch Details Heritage Theater Bar[teaser]The high performance passive sound bar is now available.[/teaser] Klipsch has announced the release of its latest Heritage series audio device. The new Heritage Theater Bar blends classic design with modern tech. The sound bar features three channel support with left, center, and right channels. With that said, this is a passive speaker device so users will need a separate amplifier or receiver to power it. Under the hood, the sound bar uses Tractrix horn technology and titanium tweeters. The standard model measures 49.5" wide making it an ideal match for 55-inch TVs. In addition, customized versions are also available with width options up to 80", four furniture-grade wood veneer finishes, raw and primed for paint versions, and a choice of four removable grille cloth types. Here's a full rundown of key specs per Klipsch: - Black Ash/Walnut Real-Wood Finishes- Low-Profile Wall-Mounting System- Exclusive 90x90 Tractrix® Horn-Loaded Technology- Three 3/4" Linear Travel Suspension Tweeters- Six 4" Cerametallic™ Woofers- 49.5" Wide- Passive Speakers (Amplifier/Receiver Required)- Frequency Response: 95Hz – 20kHz +/- 3 dB, -10db @ 75Hz- Sensitivity: 92dB @ 2.83V/1M- Maximum Continuous Output: 108 dB (114 dB peak)- Power Handling (NOM./PEAK): 75W / 300 W- Rec. Amplifier Power: 50W – 150W- Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms compatible- Crossover: 2,800 Hz The standard 49.5" Klipsch Heritage Bar is now available for an MSRP of $2,199 in an American Walnut or Satin Black Ash wood veneer finish and a black knit grille cloth. Meanwhile, custom models from 49.5" to 65" run $2,699, and custom models from 65.1" to 80" cost $2,999. Sources: Klipsch, AVS ForumPosted Thu Jul 19, 2018 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
LG's "B&Binge" Contest Will Transport Winners into the World of a Netflix Show[teaser]Winners will be able to binge watch shows in specially themed locations.[/teaser] LG has announced the launch of its "B&Binge" contest, offering fans the chance to win a trip to binge watch select Netflix series in show-themed settings like a palace or a yacht. "TV today has become such an immersive experience. Viewers form deeply ingrained connections to the characters, settings and plots," said Michelle Fernandez, head of home entertainment marketing, LG Electronics USA. "With this campaign, they'll be able to see, hear and feel the same things their favorite characters encounter. Our goal is to celebrate this new form of viewership and offer Serious Watchers much more than just a front row seat by placing them in the center of the action." The "B&Binge" contest will recreate iconic settings tied to The Crown, Arrested Development, and a third mystery Netflix series. Winners will then receive a two-night stay at one of the three locations where they can watch the show in question on 2018 LG 4K OLED TVs while being fully immersed in the atmosphere of the series -- complete with Easter eggs and memorabilia scattered around the room. Here's a full rundown of the different experiences fans can enter to win per LG: Arrested Development - Live like a Bluth aboard a yacht inspired by the Lucille, the Bluth's infamous yacht. Whereas Gob previously sunk the Lucille as part of one of his "illusions," this yacht is above water and safely anchored at the Marina in Los Angeles. Never nudes welcome. The entry period is open now and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 12. Winners will be announced on or around August 24. The Crown - Relive the royal drama from a palace in Yorkshire, England fit for a Queen or King. Royals know no needs and neither shall you; a butler will be there to attend to your needs. There will be royal garb fittings, royal etiquette boot camp, and afternoon tea shall be served promptly at 3 o'clock. The entry period is open now and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 26. Winners will be announced on or around September 7. Mystery Binge - This final location will involve a full sensory experience and is not for the faint of heart. Located in the depths of New England, winners will leave questioning if only seeing is believing. The entry period is open now and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 27. Winners will be announced on or around October 12. Interested parties can find more details on how to enter the contest by visiting www.lg.com/us/bnbinge. Two grand prize winners will be selected for each location and each winner will be able to bring a guest. Source: LG via PR Newswire, LGPosted Wed Jul 18, 2018 at 11:25 AM PDT by: -
'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Bound for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Ron Howard's latest film arrives on both formats in September. [/teaser] Disney/Buena Vista says 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' will be available on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 25. Flight school flunkie and petty criminal Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) gets recruited by Tobias Beckett (Woody Harrelson) for an intergalactic mission backed by gangster Dryden Vos (Paul Bettany). He teams up with his future Wookiee co-pilot Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo), his childhood friend Qi’Ra (Emilia Clarke) and suave smuggler Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover), owner of the Millenium Falcon. The releases will include a lossless 7.1 soundtrack (Dolby Atmos on the 4K UHD) and supplements include: Solo: The Director & Cast Roundtable - Sit down with director Ron Howard and the stars for an intimate and entertaining discussion of the film’s making. Team Chewie - See what it takes to bring your favorite Wookiee to life in this lighthearted look behind the scenes. Kasdan on Kasdan - Iconic Star Wars screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan and son Jonathan share what it was like to write the movie’s script together. Remaking the Millennium Falcon - Track the transformation of the most famous ship in the galaxy, from Lando’s swank and impeccable pride and joy to Han’s stripped-down hot-rod freighter with “special modifications.” Escape from Corellia - Get behind the wheel for the making of this high-octane chase through the streets of Corellia. The Train Heist - Explore the challenges and thrills of creating this action-packed sequence, including its remote location and spectacular effects. Becoming a Droid: L3-37 - Meet the newest droid—and the talented actor who helps bring her to life. Scoundrels, Droids, Creatures and Cards: Welcome to Fort Ypso - Take an in-depth tour of the rough-and-tumble bar where strangers mix and gamblers risk all in the legendary card game, Sabaac. Into the Maelstrom: The Kessel Run - Join Han and Chewie at the controls of the Millennium Falcon to see how this legendary moment in Star Wars history unfolds. Deleted Scenes The Millenium Falcon: From Page to Park – An exclusive look at the history of the most famous ship in the galaxy, its origin and development, and how it will translate in one of the most anticipated expansions in Disneyland’s history. You can find the latest specs for Solo: A Star Wars Story linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under September 25. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K SteelBookPosted Wed Jul 18, 2018 at 07:54 AM PDT by: -
Steve Harrington Heads to the Mall in 'Stranger Things' Season 3 Teaser[teaser]The Starcourt Mall is coming to Hawkins, Indiana![/teaser] Netflix has released a playful promo video for the upcoming third season of Stranger Things. The clip plays out as an advertisement for Hawkins' new shopping mall, complete with an appearance by everyone's favorite baseball bat wielding bad boy turned babysitter, Steve Harrington (Joe Keery). Check out the teaser below! Coming to Hawkins in the Summer of 1985...the Starcourt Mall! Starcourt Mall will be one of the finest shopping facilities in America and beyond with options for the entire family. Including The Gap, Waldenbooks, Sam Goody, Claire's and more! Don't forget to cool off at Scoops Ahoy Ice Cream shop. Starcourt Mall has it all! In addition to Steve, the promo clip also features new cast member Maya Hawke as Robin. Accroding to Netflix, Robin is "an alternative girl who is equal parts sharp and playful. Bored with her mundane day job, she just wants a little excitement in her life... and gets more than she bargained for when she uncovers a dark secret in Hawkins." Stranger Things comes from The Duffer Brothers and stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Millie Bobby Brown, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Cara Buono, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, and Sadie Sink. Plot details and a release date for the new season have not been announced yet, but seasons one and two are now available to stream through Netflix. In addition, the first season is also available on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), NetflixPosted Tue Jul 17, 2018 at 02:55 PM PDT by: -
Yamaha Announces RX-S602 Slimline AV Receiver with Alexa & MusicCast Support[teaser]The new receiver features a compact design.[/teaser] Yamaha has revealed its latest home audio component. The RX-S602 Slimline AV Receiver offers 5.1 channel support, voice control compatibility via an external Alexa device, MusicCast Surround wireless playback, and more. "The RX-S602 makes powerful surround sound a reality for those living in a limited amount of space," said Robert Goedken, general manager, AV division, Yamaha Corporation of America. "With MusicCast Surround capability, in addition to Alexa voice-control, this slimline receiver opens up a broad range of wireless options for the compact home audio setup." The receiver features a slim design with a height under 4.5", allowing for more versatile placement options in tighter spaces. Traditional wired 5.1 channel support is integrated as well, along with Yamaha's MusicCast Surround wireless technology. Building upon the company's MusicCast wireless multi-room audio platform, the MusicCast Surround feature enables users to configure 5.1-channel surround sound systems with wired front channel speakers and wireless MusicCast 20 or MusicCast 50 surround speakers. In addition, the RX-S602 offers Alexa voice control compatibility when paired with an Alexa-enabled device like an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot. And when it comes to video pass-through, the receiver supports 4K video at 60 frames/second and HDR (high dynamic range) formats like HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Hybrid Log-Gamma. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, and Spotify Connect are featured as well, along with access to built-in streaming services like Pandora, SiriusXM Internet Radio, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster, and thousands of free internet radio stations through the MusicCast app. Finally, YPAO auto-calibration and Cinema DSP tech are also integrated. The Yamaha RX-S602 Slimline 5.1-Channel AV Receiver is set to launch in August for an MSRP of $649.95. Source: YamahaPosted Tue Jul 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Day Deals: Xbox One S, 4K Displays, Nintendo Switch, and More[teaser]Prime Day continues with even more great discounts![/teaser] Amazon Prime Day is still in full swing and the deals keep coming. Here's another rundown of some notable discounts on electronics: Sony KD49X720E 49-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2017 Model) - $438 (37% off) Hisense 43 Inches 4K Smart LED TV 43H6080E - $240 (31% off) Xbox One S 1TB Console - Starter Bundle - $230 (23% off) Nintendo Switch + SanDisk 64GB + $20 eShop Gift Card - $300 (12% off) Nintendo New 3DS XL - Super NES Edition - $150 (25% off) Samsung U28E590D 28-Inch UHD LED-Lit Monitor - $250 (21% off) Acer G276HL Kbix 27" Full HD VA Zero Frame Monitor - $115 (32% off) VIZIO SB3621n-E8C 2.1 Soundbar (Manufacturer Certified Refurbished) - $100 (33% off) These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to check back with High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales and special promotions!Posted Tue Jul 17, 2018 at 08:35 AM PDT by: -
Rumor Mill: 'Batman: The Animated Series' Heading to Blu-ray![teaser]The acclaimed Emmy-winning animated series will reportedly be hitting Blu-ray this year. [/teaser] According to Comic Con 2018, Warner Brothers is working on 'Batman: The Animated Series' for a Blu-ray release by the end of the year. From the announcement: As the most acclaimed superhero animated television series in history, Batman: The Animated Series has captured the imaginations of generations with its innovative designs, perfect voices, and landmark approach to characters and stories. In late 2018, fans will finally be able to enjoy a remastered Blu-ray release from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Join many of the key forces behind Batman: The Animated Series for a celebration of the series and the first announcement of details of the upcoming Blu-ray box set. Panelists include producers Bruce Timm (Batman: The Killing Joke), Paul Dini (Lost, Batman Beyond), Alan Burnett (Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay), and Eric Radomski (Batman: Mask of the Phantasm); eight-time Emmy Award-winning voice director Andrea Romano; actors Kevin Conroy, the fan-favorite voice of Batman, Tara Strong (Batman and Harley Quinn), voice of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, and Loren Lester (Rock 'n' Roll High School), voice of Robin; and some other beloved Bat-surprises. The panel will be held Saturday, July 21 2018 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Room 6DE. You can find the latest specs for Batman: The Animated Series linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Jul 17, 2018 at 07:56 AM PDT by: -
'Hereditary' Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The critically-acclaimed horror movie will be available on both formats in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Hereditary' will be available on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 4. When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. The more they discover, the more they find themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited. Making his feature debut, writer-director Ari Aster unleashes a nightmare vision of a domestic breakdown that exhibits the craft and precision of a nascent auteur, transforming a familial tragedy into something ominous and deeply disquieting, and pushing the horror movie into chilling new terrain with its shattering portrait of heritage gone to hell. Each release will have a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, the 4K UHD will feature a Dolby Vision HDR presentation, and supplement include: Deleted Scenes, "Cursed: The True Nature of Hereditary” Featurette, and “Evil in Miniature” Photo Gallery. You can find the latest specs for Hereditary linked from our Blu-ray and 4K Release Schedules, where it is indexed under September 4. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 17, 2018 at 07:17 AM PDT by:
