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'Dark Knight Trilogy' & 'Christopher Nolan Collection' Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Seven Christopher Nolan films are coming to 4K in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers Warner Bros. is prepping a Christopher Nolan Collection for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 19. The box set will include Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar, The Prestige, Inception, and Dunkirk for a suggested retail price of $149.99. (UPDATE: directly from Warners, the seven-movie Nolan Collection does NOT include Digital Copies, but the individual releases will all have Digital Copies.) In addition, Warner Bros. will release Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, and Dunkirk as separate 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs as well. Likewise, a Dark Knight Trilogy box set will be available for a suggested retail price of $70.99 (though Best Buy currently lists it as $89.99). Meanwhile, Disney will offer The Prestige as a separate 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Paramount will offer Interstellar as a separate 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. "4K Ultra HD with HDR is an incredibly exciting new home video format that allows a much closer recreation of viewing the original film print," said Christopher Nolan. "The deeper color palette comes closer to matching the analogue colors of film and we’ve restored the original theatrical mixes for this release. If you can't rewatch these films in the theater, this is the best experience you can have in your own home." All of the films will feature 2160p video with HDR and DTS-HD MA soundtracks. Blu-ray discs with the seven movies in HD along with behind-the-scenes content and special features will be included as well. You can find the latest specs for all of the movies listed above linked from our 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under December 19. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Fri Nov 17, 2017 at 03:20 PM PST by: -
'Fritz Lang: The Silent Films' Arriving on Blu-ray Next Week[teaser]The 12-Disc boxed set includes Metropolis, Die Nibelungen, and more. [/teaser] Kino is set to release 'Fritz Lang: The Silent Films' on Blu-ray on November 21. The Blu-ray set includes: Disc 1:THE SPIDERSStarring: Carl de Vogt, Ressel Orla, Paul Morgan, Lil Dagover, Georg John, Rudolf Lettinger Disc 2:HARAKIRIStarring: Lil Dagover, Niels Prien, Paul BiensfeldtTHE WANDERING SHADOWStarring Mia May, Hans Marr, Loni Nest, Rudolf Klein-Rogge Disc 3:FOUR AROUND THE WOMANStarring Carola Toelle, Hermann Böttcher, Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Harry Frank Disc 4:DESTINYStarring Bernhard Goetzke Lil Dagover, Walter Janssen, Hans Sternberg, Wilhelm Diegelmann, Rudolf Klein-RoggeSPECIAL FEATURES* Audio commentary by film historian Tim Lucas* Restoration demonstration footage* 2016 Re-release trailer Discs 5-6DR. MABUSE, THE GAMBLERStarring Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Aud Egede-Nissen, Gertrude Welcker, Alfred Abel, Bernhard Goetzke, Paul RichterSPECIAL FEATURES* "The Story Behind Dr. Mabuse," (52 Min.), a three-part documentary exploring the musical score by Aljoscha Zimmermann, the career of novelist Norbert Jacques, and an analysis of the film Discs 7-8:DIE NIBELUNGENStarring Paul Richter, Margarete Schön, Theodor Loos, Georg John, Hanna Ralph, Hans Adalbert Schlettow, Rudolf Klein-RoggeSPECIAL FEATURES* "The Legacy of the Nibelungen," a 68-minute documentary on the making and restoration of the film, by Guido Altendorf and Anke Wilkening* Newsreel footage taken on the set Disc 9:METROPOLISStarring Alfred Abel, Brigitte Helm, Gustav Fröhlich, Rudolf Klein-RoggeSPECIAL FEATURES* "Voyage to Metropolis," a 50-minute documentary on the making and restoration of the film* Interview with Paula Felix-Didier, curator of the Museo del Cine, Buenos Aires, where previously missing footage was discovered Disc 10:SPIESStarring Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Gerda Maurus, Willy Fritsch, Lupu Pick, Fritz RaspSPECIAL FEATURES* "Spies: A Small Film With Lots of Action" (2006, 72 Min.) a documentary by Guido Altendorf and Anke Wilkening* Original German theatrical trailer (5 min.) courtesy of the Austrian Film Museum, Vienna Disc 11:WOMAN IN THE MOONStarring Willy Fritsch, Gerda Maurus, Klaus Pohl, Fritz Rasp, Gustav von WangenheimSPECIAL FEATURES * "Woman in the Moon: The First Scientific Science Fiction Film," a documentary on the making of the film (14 Min.) 32 page booklet with essay by Tom Gunning Disc 12 (Bonus Disc):THE PLAGUE OF FLORENCEStarring Theodor Becker, Karl Bernhard, Julietta Brandt, Erner Huebsch, Otto Mannstaedt, Anders Wikman. You can find the latest specs for Fritz Lang: The Silent Films linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 16, 2017 at 05:03 PM PST by: -
Criterion Details February 2018 Blu-ray Titles[teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of February releases, including George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead and Jonathan Demme's The Silence of the Lambs.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing Tom Jones, An Actor's Revenge, The Hero, The Silence of the Lambs, Night of the Living Dead, and Elevator to the Gallows for Blu-ray throughout the month of February. Elevator to the Gallows (February 6) - For his feature debut, twenty-four-year-old Louis Malle brought together a mesmerizing performance by Jeanne Moreau, evocative cinematography by Henri Decaë, and a now legendary jazz score by Miles Davis. Taking place over the course of one restless Paris night, Malle’s richly atmospheric crime thriller stars Moreau and Maurice Ronet as star-crossed lovers whose plan to murder her husband (his boss) goes awry, setting off a chain of events that seals their fate. A career touchstone for its director and female star, Elevator to the Gallows was an astonishing beginning to Malle’s eclectic body of work, and it established Moreau as one of the most captivating actors to ever grace the screen. - New 2K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray- Interview from 2005 with actor Jeanne Moreau- Archival interviews with Moreau, director Louis Malle, actor Maurice Ronet, and original soundtrack session pianist René Urtreger- Footage of Miles Davis and Malle from the soundtrack recording session- Program from 2005 about the score featuring jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis and critic Gary Giddins- Malle’s student film Crazeologie, featuring Charlie Parker’s song “Crazeology”- Trailers- PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Terrence Rafferty, an interview with Malle, and a tribute by film producer Vincent Malle Order the Blu-ray Night of the Living Dead (February 13) - Shot outside Pittsburgh on a shoestring budget by a band of filmmakers determined to make their mark, Night of the Living Dead, directed by horror master George A. Romero, is one of the great stories of independent cinema: a midnight hit turned box-office smash that became one of the most influential films of all time. A deceptively simple tale of a group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse who find themselves fending off a horde of recently dead, flesh-eating ghouls, Romero’s claustrophobic vision of a late-1960s America literally tearing itself apart rewrote the rules of the horror genre, combined gruesome gore with acute social commentary, and quietly broke ground by casting a black actor (Duane Jones) in its lead role. Stark, haunting, and more relevant than ever, Night of the Living Dead is back, in a new 4K restoration. - New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director George A. Romero, coscreenwriter John A. Russo, sound engineer Gary R. Streiner, and producer Russell W. Streiner- New restoration of the monaural soundtrack, supervised by Romero and Gary R. Streiner, and presented uncompressed on the Blu-ray- Night of Anubis, a never-before-presented work-print edit of the film- New program featuring filmmakers Frank Darabont, Guillermo del Toro, and Robert Rodriguez- Never-before-seen 16 mm dailies reel- New piece featuring Russo about the commercial and industrial-film production company where key Night of the Living Dead filmmakers got their start-Two audio commentaries from 1994, featuring Romero, Russo, producer Karl Hardman, actor Judith O’Dea, and more- Archival interviews with Romero and actors Duane Jones and Judith Ridley- New programs about the editing, the score, and directing ghouls- New interviews with Gary R. Streiner and Russel W. Streiner- Trailer, radio spots, and TV spots- More! - PLUS: An essay by critic Stuart Klawans Order the Blu-ray The Silence of the Lambs (February 13) - In this chilling adaptation of the best-selling novel by Thomas Harris, the astonishingly versatile director Jonathan Demme crafted a taut psychological thriller about an American obsession: serial murder. As Clarice Starling, an FBItrainee who enlists the help of the infamous Hannibal “the Cannibal” Lecter to gain insight into the mind of another killer, Jodie Foster subverts classic gender dynamics and gives one of the most memorable performances of her career. As her foil, Anthony Hopkins is the archetypical antihero—cultured, quick-witted, and savagely murderous—delivering a harrowing portrait of humanity gone terribly wrong. A gripping police procedural and a disquieting immersion into a twisted psyche, The Silence of the Lambs swept the Academy Awards (best picture, best director, best screenplay, best actress, best actor) and remains a cultural touchstone. - New 4K digital restoration, approved by director of photography Tak Fujimoto, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray- Alternate 5.1 surround soundtrack, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray- Audio commentary from 1994 featuring director Jonathan Demme, actors Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins, screenwriter Ted Tally, and former FBI agent John Douglas- New interview with critic Maitland McDonagh- Thirty-five minutes of deleted scenes- Interview from 2005 with Demme and Foster- Inside the Labyrinth, a 2001 documentary- Page to Screen, a 2002 program about the adaptation- Scoring “The Silence,” a 2004 interview program featuring composer Howard Shore- Understanding the Madness, a 2008 program featuring interviews with retired FBI special agents- Original behind-the-scenes featurette- Trailer- PLUS: An essay by critic Amy Taubin along with, in the Blu-ray edition, a new introduction by Foster; an account of the origins of the character Hannibal Lecter by author Thomas Harris; and a 1991 interview with Demme Order the Blu-ray The Hero (February 20) - In this psychologically rich character study, written and directed by Satyajit Ray, Bengali film star Uttam Kumar draws on his real-world celebrity to play Arindam Mukherjee, a matinee idol on the brink of his first flop. When Mukherjee boards an overnight train to Delhi to accept an award, a journalist (Sharmila Tagore) approaches him seeking an exclusive interview, which initiates a conversation that sends the actor reeling down a path of self-examination. Seamlessly integrating rueful flashbacks and surreal dream sequences with the quietly revelatory stories of the train’s other passengers, The Hero is a graceful meditation on art, fame, and regret from one of world cinema’s most keenly perceptive filmmakers. - New, restored 2K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray- Interview from 2008 with actor Sharmila Tagore- New program featuring film scholar Meheli Sen- New English subtitle translation- PLUS: An essay by author Pico Iyer and a 1980 tribute to Kumar by Ray Order the Blu-ray An Actor's Revenge (February 20) - A uniquely prolific and chameleonic figure of world cinema, Kon Ichikawa delivered a burst of stylistic bravado with this intricate tale of betrayal and retribution. Set in the cloistered world of nineteenth-century kabuki theater, the film charts a female impersonator’s attempts to avenge the deaths of his parents, who were driven to insanity and suicide by a trio of corrupt men. Ichikawa takes the conventions of melodrama and turns them on their head, bringing the hero’s fractured psyche to life in boldly experimental widescreen compositions infused with kaleidoscopic color, pop-art influences, and meticulous choreography. Anchored by a magnificently androgynous performance by Kazuo Hasegawa, reprising a role he had played on-screen three decades earlier, An Actor’s Revenge is an eye-popping examination of how the illusions of art intersect with life. - New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray- Rare 1999 Directors Guild of Japan interview with director Kon Ichikawa, conducted by critic and filmmaker Yuki Mori- New interview with critic, filmmaker, and festival programmer Tony Rayns- New English subtitle translation- PLUS: An essay by critic Michael Sragow Order the Blu-ray Tom Jones (February 27) - In the early 1960s, at the height of the British New Wave, a movement whose gritty realism they had helped establish, director Tony Richardson and playwright John Osborne set out for more fanciful narrative territory. Tom Jonesbrings a theatrical flair to Henry Fielding’s canonical eighteenth-century novel, boisterously chronicling the misadventures of the foundling of the title (Albert Finney, in a career-defining turn), whose easy charm seems to lead him astray at every turn from his beloved, the wellborn Sophie Western (Susannah York). This spirited picaresque, evocatively shot in England’s rambling countryside and featuring an extraordinary ensemble cast, went on to become a worldwide sensation, winning the Oscar for best picture on the way to securing its status as a classic of irreverent wit and playful cinematic expression. - New 4K digital restorations of the original theatrical version of the film and the 1989 director’s cut, both supervised by director of photography Walter Lassally, with uncompressed monaural and stereo soundtracks on the Blu-ray- New program on the film’s cinematography featuring a conversation between Lassally and critic Peter Cowie- Excerpt from a 1982 episode of The Dick Cavett Show featuring actor Albert Finney- New interview with actor Vanessa Redgrave on director Tony Richardson, to whom she was married from 1962 to 1967- New interview with film scholar Duncan Petrie on the movie’s impact on British cinema- Illustrated archival audio interview with composer John Addison on his Oscar-winning score for the film- New interview with the director’s-cut editor, Robert Lambert- PLUS: An essay by scholar Neil Sinyard 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 February.Posted Thu Nov 16, 2017 at 07:50 AM PST by: -
Element Details New 50-Inch 4K Roku TV with HDR[teaser]The HDR display will be available later this month.[/teaser] Element Electronics has announced the latest addition to its Roku TV lineup. The new 50-inch 4K Roku TV model will include HDR10 support and is set to hit Walmart on November 27. "Element is at the forefront of offering the best entertainment technology at an affordable price. With the availability of the 4K Ultra HD Element 4K Roku TV with HDR, we can now provide consumers another option to experience one of the most popular smart TV platforms," said Vlad Kazhdan, vice president of merchandising at Element Electronics. "Roku TV offers a simple remote and user interface, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to enjoy today's wide variety of entertainment available online." The new 50-inch Element Roku 4K Ultra HD TV uses the Roku smart TV platform with access to more than 5,000 channels and 500,000+ movies and TV episodes. Likewise, the display is scheduled to receive the Roku OS 8 update by the end of the year with new features like Smart Guide; enhanced voice control; and an updated 4K Spotlight Channel. In addition, the unit will include HDR10 capabilities with contrast technology for deeper blacks and brighter whites. Finally, the set also features the new Roku Channel with free access to select movies and other content. Here's a rundown of key specs per Element - Screen Size: 50-inch - Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) with High Dynamic Range - Refresh Rate: 60Hz - Streaming Resolution: Streaming resolution at 4K Ultra HD (2160p), 1080p, 720p up to 60fps - Video/Audio Connections: Built-in Wi-Fi, HDMI (3), Composite, Ethernet, USB (2), Optical SPDIF Out - Warranty: One-year limited warranty An exact price for the new 50-inch Element Roku 4K TV with HDR has not been announced yet. In addition to the company's Roku TV models, Element also offers a collection of Amazon Fire TV Edition Ultra HD Displays. The lineup includes 43-inch ($449), 50-inch ($549), 55-inch ($629), and 65-inch ($899) sets. Sources Element via PR Newswire, RokuPosted Thu Nov 16, 2017 at 07:30 AM PST by: -
BenQ Preps HT2550 4K Projector with HDR for Under $2,000[teaser]The value-priced 4K projector includes high dynamic range support.[/teaser] BenQ has announced the upcoming release of its latest Ultra HD projector model. The CineHome HT2550 DLP projector is set to launch in January in North America for under $2,000. "Homeowners today want to replicate the magic of the big-screen 4K digital cinema at home," said Lars Yoder, President, BenQ America Corp. "The HT2550 makes that possible, delivering striking 4K resolution for spectacular movie nights. Engineered with advanced audio and video enhancements and HDR capabilities, it’s an incredible value for the finest home cinema experience." The projector uses 0.47" single-DMD-chip DLP technology to provide a 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 resolution with 8.3 million distinct pixels. In addition, the unit features BenQ's CinematicColor technology and a RGBRGB color wheel to produce over 96% coverage of the Rec. 709 color gamut. Brightness is rated for 2200 ANSI Lumens and the contrast ratio is listed as 10000:1. HDR10 capabilities with auto image optimization are included as well. Likewise, the device utilizes motion-adaptive edge pixel enhancement, sophisticated color algorithms, accurate flesh tone rendition, and proprietary CinemaMaster Video+ and CinemaMaster Audio+ 2 technologies. HDCP 2.2 compliancy, auto keystone correction, and 1.2X big zoom are all integrated as well. Here's a full rundown of key features per BenQ: - 4K UHD 8.3M Pixel resolution- Hyper-Realistic Video Quality with Projector-Optimized HDR- BenQ CinematicColor™ Technology for supreme colors- >96% Rec.709 with Optimized RGBRGB Color Wheel- Auto Vertical Keystone Correction And in addition to the new HT2550 DLP 4K projector, BenQ also recently launched its LK970 4K Laser Projector with 5,000 ANSI lumens of brightness for an MSRP of $12,999, and its budget-friendly HT1070A HD Projector for an MSRP of $649.. Source: BenQPosted Thu Nov 16, 2017 at 06:40 AM PST by: -
'It (2017)' Announced for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The latest Stephen King adaptation will float to both formats in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'It (2017)' will arrive on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 9. New Line Cinema's horror thriller IT, directed by Andrés Muschietti ("Mama"), is based on the hugely popular Stephen King novel of the same name, which has been terrifying readers for decades. When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries. IT stars Bill Skarsgård ("Allegiant," TV's "Hemlock Grove") as the story's central villain, Pennywise. An ensemble of young actors also star in the film, including Jaeden Lieberher ("Midnight Special"), Jeremy Ray Taylor ("Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip"), Sophia Lillis ("37"), Finn Wolfhard (TV's "Stranger Things"), Wyatt Oleff ("Guardians of the Galaxy"), Chosen Jacobs (upcoming "Cops and Robbers"), Jack Dylan Grazer ("Tales of Halloween") and Nicholas Hamilton ("Captain Fantastic"). Each release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack (the 4K UHD will also include Dolby Vision HDR) and supplements include: Pennywise Lives! – Discover how Bill Skarsgård prepared to portray the primordial creature known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown; The Losers' Club – Get up close and personal with the teenage stars of "IT" as they bond together during the production; Author of Fear – Stephen King reveals the roots of his best-selling novel, the nature of childhood fear and how he created his most famous monster, Pennywise; and Deleted Scenes – Eleven deleted or extended scenes from the film. You can find the latest specs for It (2017) linked from our Blu-ray and 4K, where it is indexed under January 9. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 15, 2017 at 09:15 AM PST by: -
Deadpool Shares His Passion for Painting in First 'Deadpool 2' Teaser[teaser]The "Merc with a Mouth" will return to theaters in June.[/teaser] 20th Century Fox has released the first teaser trailer for David Leitch's Deadpool 2. The movie is set to premiere on June 1, 2018. After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry's hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World's Best Lover. The playful "Wet on Wet" teaser focuses on Deadpool as he channels the late, great Bob Ross to teach us how to paint some happy little trees. And in between all the brush strokes, we're also given our first look at actual footage from the film. Check out the teaser trailer below! Deadpool 2 stars Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool, Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Josh Brolin as Nathan Summers / Cable, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, T.J. Miller as Weasel, Zazie Beetz as Domino, and Stefan Kapicic as Colossus. The movie comes from director David Leitch with a script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Other upcoming movies in 20th Century Fox's X-Men franchise include Josh Boone's The New Mutants starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Maisie Williams, and Alice Braga which is set for an April 13, 2018 release; and Simon Kinberg's X-Men: Dark Phoenix starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Sophie Turner, and Jessica Chastain which is set for a November 2, 2018 release. Likewise, the studio's long in development Gambit film starring Channing Tatum recently signed on Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) as its latest director following the previous departures of Rupert Wyatt and Doug Liman. The movie is now scheduled for a February 14, 2019 release. Source: 20th Century Fox (YouTube)Posted Wed Nov 15, 2017 at 06:50 AM PST by: -
Want to see The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly on 4K Blu-ray? Vote now!It seems we can't go more than a day or two without some tantalizing - and somewhat frustrating - news about a possible 4K UHD Blu-ray double dip on the horizon. The latest in this neverending saga of physical media has to do with Kino Lorber Studio Classics and their proposed plans about possibly, maybe, doing a 4K UHD Blu-ray release of The Good, the bad, and the Ugly. Yeah, this news drops just a month or two after their already impressive 50th Anniversary Blu-ray release. But here's the kicker, on the Studio Classics' Facebook page, they're giving us the fans the deciding vote! All you have to do is select Happy for "Yes" or Hate for "No." They're not letting folks add to the comments thread so don't try - just let your emotional symbol flag fly. Before you get too excited - or too angry - this 4K UHD release would only be available for the 179-minute extended cut from the MGM 4K master - not the recent cooler color grading that Kino did. Why this is, I have no idea. But thems the rules. If this is a sticking thorn for you, bare in mind, participation in this may dictate future releases in 4K. Kino is on deck to release A Fistful of Dollars and For a Few Dollars More on Blu-ray from fresh new 4K restorations. How cool would it be to get those on a good and proper 4K UHD Blu-ray? Kino Lorber Studio Classics is pumping out some top tier titles these days and I for one am favorable to this release - especially if it means there's a chance at future 4K UHD titles. We know studios aren't too keen on their back catalog titles these days so if Studio Classics can step in to fill the 4K UHD void on that front, I think they should get all the encouragement they can get. But that's just my piece of the pie. If you want your voice heard - head over to Kino Lorber Studio Classics Facebook page and leave your Like or Angry. We'll keep you posted as this develops.Posted Wed Nov 15, 2017 at 06:07 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray: 'Inception,' 'Moonlight,' and More[teaser]Movies from Christopher Nolan, Barry Jenkins, Julie Taymor, and Harold Ramis are all heading to 4K Blu-ray.[/teaser] According to new pre-order pages on Amazon and Best Buy, several catalog titles are being prepped for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in December and January from Sony, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate. Here's a full rundown of all the recently added listings: First up, Lionsgate is set to bring Barry Jenkins' Moonlight starring Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, and Trevante Rhodes to 4K Blu-ray on December 12. Full details have not been announced yet, but the disc is expected to include 2160p video with HDR. Supplements will likely mirror those found on the previously released standard Blu-ray edition. Order the 4K Blu-ray Meanwhile, Best Buy now has a pre-order listing from Warner Bros. for Christopher Nolan's Inception starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Ken Watanabe, and Dileep Rao on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. An official announcement has not been made yet, but the site currently features a December 19 release date. The disc will offer 2160p video with HDR and supplements are expected to be the same as those found on the previous standard Blu-ray edition. Order the 4K Blu-ray Sony is prepping Julie Taymor's Across the Universe starring Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs, and Martin Luther McCoy for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 9. No other info has been announced yet, but the disc will feature 2160p video with HDR and supplements will likely mirror those found on the currently available standard Blu-ray. In addition, Sony is set to bring Harold Ramis' Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott to Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 23. The disc will initially be offered as a Best Buy exclusive and will feature 2160p video with HDR and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Supplements will include Director's Commentary, Deleted Scenes, and more. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed throughout December and January.Posted Wed Nov 15, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Streaming: 'The Crown,' 'Tales of Arcadia,' and More[teaser]Royalty, wizards, psychics, and more are all heading to your favorite streaming devices.[/teaser] Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu have released new trailers and info for several of their upcoming shows and movies, including The Crown: Season 2, Tales of Arcadia Trilogy, Ultimate Beastmaster: Season 2, Dark, The Benefits of Gusbandry: Season 2, and Shut Eye: Season 2. In addition, Sony has announced the digital download launch of all nine seasons of Seinfeld, and AT&T has announced an early digital release for The Ballad of Lefty Brown through DirecTV Cinema. Let it Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992 (Netflix, Now Streaming) - Takes an unflinching look at the 1992 L.A. uprising tracing its roots back a decade, unfolding its history as a series of very personal decisions and very public failures. The film weaves heartbreaking first-hand accounts from black, white, Asian, and Hispanic Angelenos of all classes, caught up in a cascade of rising tension culminating in an explosion of anger and fear after the Rodney King verdict. Check out our review here! The Crown: Season 2 (Netflix, December 8) - Tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world -- Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street - and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown. In season two, as Queen Elizabeth's marriage and empire crumbles around her, she must do what is required to ensure the British monarchy survives. Tales of Arcadia Trilogy (Netflix, December 15) - On the surface, Arcadia appears to be a slice of timeless Americana, but it is no ordinary town. It lies at the center of magical and mystical lines that will make it a nexus for many battles among otherworldly creatures including trolls, aliens and wizards. From visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, the world of DreamWorks Trollhunters is set to expand into a trilogy of series called Tales of Arcadia. Trolls were just the beginning. Ultimate Beastmaster: Season 2 (Netflix, December 15) - An international competition series featuring 108 competitors from six countries: Spain, France, Italy, China, India and the U.S. Each episode will feature 12 competitors, two from each country, taking their shot at running one of the most physically demanding obstacle courses ever devised: “The Beast.” Nine individual winners from each episode will compete in the end against each other for the chance to become the "Ultimate Beastmaster." Dark (Netflix, December 1) - A family saga with a supernatural twist, is set in a German town in present day where the disappearance of two young children exposes the double lives and fractured relationships among four families. In ten, hour-long episodes, the story takes on a supernatural twist that ties back to the same town in 1986. The Benefits of Gusbandry: Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video, Now Streaming) - In a new, politically charged 3-episode arc, the world of The Benefits of Gusbandry bursts open to reveal a deeper side of protagonists Jackie and River. Fueled by both current events and personal ones, writers Alicia J. Rose and Courtenay Hameister channel a compelling and hilarious storyline about sexual agency and politics in the era of "outrage fatigue". Brooke Totman (Jackie) delivers a raw, no holds-barred performance and co-star Kurt Conroyd (River) posits enough charming comic relief as her Gusband River to keep the laughs coming in this freshly funny indie web series right out of Portland. Shut Eye: Season 2 (Hulu, December 6) - Takes a darkly comedic look at the world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them. Former magician Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan) oversees a number of fortune telling parlors on behalf of his violent and domineering Romani kingpin boss, until a blow to the head jars him into a new mindset, making him question everything he has ever believed. Meanwhile, Sony has announced the Digital Download release of Seinfeld, allowing customers to purchase all 180 episodes from the show's nine seasons with options to buy individual episodes, full seasons or the entire series from various digital retailers like Amazon and VUDU. Finally, AT&T is offering an early look at The Ballad of Lefty Brown exclusively for DirecTV users before the film hits theaters. The movie is now available as a 72-hour rental through the DirecTV Cinema pay-per-view service in 1080p HD ($11) or SD ($10) ahead of its upcoming December 15 theatrical premiere. Here's a synopsis per AT&T: When cowboy Lefty Brown (Bill Pullman) witnesses the murder of his longtime partner — the newly-elected Senator Edward Johnson (Peter Fonda) — he strikes out to find the killers and avenge his friend's gruesome death. Tracking the outlaws across the vast and desolate Montana plains, Lefty recruits a young gunslinger, Jeremiah (Diego Josef), and an old friend, a hard-drinking U.S. Marshall (Tommy Flanagan), to help deliver the men to justice. After a gunfight with the outlaws leaves Jeremiah wounded, Lefty returns home with the names of Johnson's killers only to find that he is being accused of his friend's murder. With the tables turned, and with his friend in the governor's mansion (Jim Caviezel) refusing to help, Lefty must evade the law and prove his innocence by exposing the powerful men ultimately responsible for Johnson's death. - A current Netflix subscription starts at $11 per month for HD streaming and $14 per month for Ultra HD streaming. - A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. - A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials ($6 limited time promotional price now available). In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Sources: Netflix (YouTube), Hulu (YouTube), AT&T, Sony, The Benefits of GusbandryPosted Tue Nov 14, 2017 at 08:15 PM PST by:
