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X-MEN DARK PHOENIX 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD Release Date Announced

07/16/2019 By Hakan Can

XMEN DARK PHOENIX 4k Ultra HD release date

Available this September on store shelves and online everywhere comes X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX Blu-ray™ +  Digital release date as well as that for the 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital combo pack is set for September 17, 2019. This film arrives to Movie Anywhere on September 3rd. List pricing has yet to be announced.

XMEN DARK PHOENIX 4k Ultra HD release date

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Release Date is set for September 17

PRESS RELEASE

Per the press release: “Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence fire up an all-star cast in this spectacular culmination of the X-Men saga! During a rescue mission in space, Jean Grey (Turner) is transformed into the infinitely powerful and dangerous DARK PHOENIX. As Jean spirals out of control, the X-Men must unite to face their most devastating enemy yet — one of their own.”

TRAILER:

X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD Special Features

  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Simon Kinberg and Hutch Parker*:
    ⦁ Edwards Air Force Base
    ⦁ Charles Returns Home
    ⦁ Mission Prep
    ⦁ Beast MIA
    ⦁ Charles Says Goodbye
  • Rise of the Phoenix: The Making of Dark Phoenix (5-Part Documentary)
  • Scene Breakdown: The 5th Avenue Sequence**
  • How to Fly Your Jet to Space with Beast
  • Audio Commentary by Simon Kinberg and Hutch Parker

* Commentary available on Blu-ray, iTunes Extras and Movies Anywhere only
** Available on Digital only

X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX 4K Ultra HD™ Technical Specifications

Street Date: September 17, 2019
Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French DTS 5.1
Subtitles: English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Spanish, French
Total Run Time: 114 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG-13

X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX Blu-ray™ Technical Specifications

Street Date: September 17, 2019
Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, English Descriptive Audio Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Spanish, French
Total Run Time: 114 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG-13

X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX DVD Technical Specifications

Street Date: September 17, 2019
Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, English Descriptive Audio Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles: English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Spanish, French
Total Run Time: 114 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG-13

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Filed Under: Blu-Ray Releases Tagged With: 20th Century Fox, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, Dark Phoenix, Digital HD, DVD, X-Men 07/16/2019

Us Blu-ray Review

06/20/2019 By Hakan Can

Us Blu-ray review

Available this month on store shelves and online everywhere comes Us from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Us movie Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital release date as well as that for the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital combo pack is set for June 18, 2019. List pricing has been set at $23 for the Blu-ray™ + DVD and $35 for the 4K Ultra HD combo pack. Of course if you shop at Amazon (links provided below), you’ll pay less than these prices. Now for the Us Blu-ray review.

Us Blu-ray review
Us (2019) Blu-ray Front Cover
Us Blu-ray review
Us (2019) Blu-ray Rear Cover

Universal’s Us Blu-ray Release Date is set for June 18

PRESS RELEASE

Per the press release: “Academy Award® winner Jordan Peele follows the success of his blockbuster hit, GET OUT, with the masterfully executed and viscerally terrifying US. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 94%, the film is being hailed as “a colossal cinematic achievement” (Richard Brody, The New Yorker) and is “meant to be watched over and over” (Emily Yoshida, New York Magazine/Vulture). Fans around the world can now untether the truth with more than 50 minutes of bonus features delving deep into the mind of Jordan Peele, his filmmaking process and the symbolism behind US. The global sensation arrives on Digital on June 4, 2019, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on June 18, 2019.”

“Set along the North California coastline, Adelaide Wilson (Nyong’o) reluctantly returns to her beachside childhood home with her family and finds that she is haunted by unresolved trauma from her past along with a string of eerie coincidences. As darkness falls after a tense day at the beach, the Wilsons discover four figures standing in their driveway. They soon realize this is only the beginning of their troubles as they find that the four figures are terrifying and uncanny opponents: doppelgängers of themselves.”

“Featuring incredible must-see performances from Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther, 12 Years a Slave), Winston Duke (Black Panther), Emmy® winner Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Mad Men”) and Tim Heidecker (The Comedy, “Tim & Eric’s Bedtime Stories”), US is “the most out-of-the-box horror film of the past decade,” (Nathaniel Brail, Heroic Hollywood). Movie enthusiasts and horror fans alike can watch US again and again to unravel its darkest secrets. Doppelgängers. Hands Across America. The Nutcracker. Rabbits. 11:11. The key themes and imagery from US are unpacked and explained in exceptional bonus content such as The Duality of US featurette where Jordan Peele talks in-depth about many of the ideas behind the film.”

TRAILER:

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BONUS FEATURES on 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™, DVD & DIGITAL:

  • The Duality of US – Jordan Peele goes in-depth on some of the key themes and imagery in US –including Doppelgängers, Hands Across America, The Nutcracker dance scene, rabbits and the infamous 11:11 coincidence.
  • The Monsters Within US – Examine how the great cast were able to find their characters, whether they were playing one of the Wilsons or their sinister doppelgängers.
  • Tethered Together: Making US Twice – Making of a movie is hard. Making a movie where all the main cast play dual roles can be downright mind-bending. In this piece, filmmakers, cast, and crew discuss some of the technical challenges to making the film, as well as some of the design choices for the characters.
  • Redefining a Genre: Jordan Peele’s Brand of Horror – In the space of two films, Jordan Peele has set himself apart as an invaluable artistic voice. Hear cast and filmmakers highlight what makes him so unique, as well as Jordan’s own thoughts on his inspirations and the relationship between horror and comedy.
  • Becoming Red – Using behind-the-scenes footage from between takes, we take a closer look at Lupita Nyong’o’s intense and mesmerizing performance as “Red.”
  • Deleted Scenes – I Am Not Even Near You, Rabbit Season, That’s Badass, Driftwood, The P is Silent, I Wanna Go Home
  • We’re All Dying – Hilarious outtakes from the conversation between Winston Duke and Tim Heidecker on the beach.
  • As Above, So Below: Grand Pas de Deux – An extended version of the dance sequence from the film, cutting between adolescent Adelaide at her recital to Red in the Underpass.

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURE ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM & DIGITAL:

  • Scene Explorations – The making of three iconic scenes from the film including the Tyler house massacre, Jason’s abduction and Adelaide’s underground flashback.
    • Seven Second Massacre, It’s a Trap, I Just Want My Little Girl Back

8-MINUTE TRAILER:

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FILMMAKERS:

  • Cast: Lupita Nyong’O, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, and Tim Heidecker
  • Music By: Michael Abels
  • Costume Designer: Kym Barrett
  • Editor: Nicholas Monsour
  • Production Designer: Ruth De Jong
  • Director of Photography: Michael Gioulakis
  • Executive Producers: Daniel Lupi and Beatriz Sequeira
  • Produced By: Sean McKittrick, p.g.a,, Jason Blum, and Ian Cooper, p.g.a.
  • Written, Produced, and Directed By: Jordan Peele
Us Blu-ray review
Us (2019) 4K Ultra HD Front Cover
Us Blu-ray review
Us (2019) 4K Ultra HD Rear Cover

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD:

  • Street Date: June 18, 2019
  • Selection Number: 61201558 (US) / 61201863 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD 100 / Aspect Ratio: 16.9 2.39:1 Widescreen
  • Rating: Rated R for violence/terror, and language
  • Video: 2160P UHD Dolby Vision/HDR10
  • Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
  • Languages/Sound: English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby Digital 2.0, French and Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
  • Run Time: Sean McKittrick, p.g.a,, Jason Blum, and Ian Cooper, p.g.a.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:

  • Street Date: June 18, 2019
  • Selection Number: 61201423 (US) / 61201427 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD 50 / Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
  • Rating: Rated R for violence/terror, and language
  • Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
  • Languages/Sound: English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby Digital 2.0, French and Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
  • Run Time: 1 Hour and 56 Minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:

  • Street Date: June 18, 2019
  • Selection Number: 61200733 (US) / 61201426 (CDN)
  • Layers: DVD 9 / Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
  • Rating: Rated R for violence/terror, and language
  • Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
  • Languages/Sound: English, French, and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital 2.0
  • Run Time: 1 Hour and 56 Minutes
Us Blu-ray review
Us (2019) DVD Front Cover
Us Blu-ray review
Us (2019) DVD Rear Cover

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Filed Under: Blu-Ray Releases, Film Reviews Tagged With: 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, DVD, Jordan Peele, Us Movie 06/20/2019

First Man 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD Release Date Announced

12/12/2018 By Hakan Can

First Man 4K Ultra HD release date

Available this coming January on store shelves and online everywhere comes First Man from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The First Man movie Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital HD release date as well as that for the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital combo pack is set for January 22, 2019. The film is available on January 8th on Digital format. List pricing has been set at $23 for the Blu-ray™ + DVD and $34 for the 4K Ultra HD combo pack. If you shop at Amazon, you’ll probably pay less than these prices.

First Man Blu-ray release date

Universal’s First Man Blu-ray Release Date is set for January 22

PRESS RELEASE

Per the press release: “Follow the gripping and captivating true story of the first manned mission to the moon in FIRST MAN, arriving on Digital and via the digital movie app Movies Anywhere on January 8, 2019 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on January 22, 2019 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. FIRST MAN comes from acclaimed Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle (La La Land, Whiplash) and stars Ryan Gosling (La La Land, The Big Short) as Neil Armstrong and Claire Foy (“The Crown,” Breathe) as Janet Armstrong in the heroic and emotionally driven journey through a pivotal moment in the history of mankind. Receiving two Golden Globe® nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Foy) and Best Original Score (Justin Hurwitz), the critically acclaimed film is packed with bonus features including deleted scenes and special featurettes showing behind-the-scenes looks at creating the film.”

“Based on the book First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong by James R. Hansen and from visionary filmmaker Damien Chazelle, FIRST MAN is the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective, the film explores the triumphs and the cost—on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself—of one of the most dangerous missions in history.”

“The critically acclaimed FIRST MAN comes from legendary executive producer Steven Spielberg (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Schindler’s List) alongside fellow executive producers Adam Merims and Josh Singer with a screenplay by Singer allowing audiences to relive the historic achievement in human history that has never been told cinematically. The film is “filled with outstanding performances from an all-star cast led by Gosling and Foy alongside an incredible roster of supporting talent including Kyle Chandler, Jason Clarke, Corey Stoll, Pablo Schreiber, Christopher Abbot,  and Ciarán Hinds.”

TRAILER

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BONUS FEATURES

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Shooting for the Moon – Take an intimate look at the production of FIRST MAN and the collaborative relationship between Director Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling.
  • Preparing to Launch – It’s difficult to believe that FIRST MAN is the first major feature film to tell the journey to Apollo 11. Hear from Director Damien Chazelle and his cast why now is the time to tell the story of this historic event.
  • Giant Leap in One Small Step – A heroic character study, FIRST MAN sheds light on all the hard working individuals that got us to the moon and back.
  • Mission Gone Wrong – Watch as Ryan Gosling reenacts a test piloting sequence gone terribly wrong. Go behind the scenes to see how he trained to nail the landing, performing the majority of his own stunts.
  • Putting You In the Seat – Through the use of innovative technology, most of FIRST MAN was shot in-camera. Take an in-depth look behind the lens of this epic film.
  • Recreating the Moon Landing – Filmed in IMAX to show the vastness of the moon, find out all that it took to recreate the most famous moment in NASA history.
  • Shooting at NASA – Hear from Ryan Gosling and Director Damien Chazelle on how shooting at NASA brought unparalleled authenticity to FIRST MAN.
  • Astronaut Training – Go behind the scenes of the three day boot camp each of the actors underwent prior to filming FIRST MAN.
  • Feature Commentary with Director Damien Chazelle, Screenwriter Josh Singer and Editor Tom Cross

FILMMAKERS

  • Cast: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Christopher Abbot, Ciarán Hinds
  • Casting By: Francine Maisler CSA
  • Music By: Justin Hurwitz
  • Costume Design: Mary Zophres
  • Film Editor: Tom Cross ACE
  • Production Design: Nathan Crowley
  • Director of Photography: Linus Sandgren FSF
  • Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Adam Merims, Josh Singer
  • Produced By: Wyck Godfrey p.g.a, Marty Bowen p.g.a, Isaac Klausner, Damien Chazelle
  • Based on the Book By: James R. Hansen
  • Screenplay By: Josh Singer
  • Directed By: Damien Chazelle
First Man DVD release date
First Man DVD release date

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD

  • Street Date: January 22, 2019
  • Copyright: 2019 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 61201572 (US) / 61201574 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD-100
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
  • Rating: PG -13 for some thematic content involving peril, and brief strong language
  • Video: 2160P Ultra HD Dolby Vision / HDR 10
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Sound: English Dolby Atmos & Dolby Digital 2.0, French & Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
  • Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

DOLBY VISION / DOLBY ATMOS® SOUNDTRACK

FIRST MAN 4K Ultra HD is available in Dolby Vision™. Leveraging the HDR innovation that powers Dolby’s most advanced cinemas around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors.

FIRST MAN Blu-ray™ and 4K Ultra HD will feature a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar.

First Man Blu-ray release date
First Man Blu-ray release date

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™

  • Street Date: January 22, 2019
  • Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 61193705 (US) / 61193827 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD-50
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
  • Rating: PG -13 for some thematic content involving peril, and brief strong language
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Sound: English Dolby Atmos & Dolby Digital 2.0, French & Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
  • Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD

  • Street Date: January 22, 2019
  • Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 61193704 (US) / 61193826 (CDN)
  • Layers: DVD 9
  • Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
  • Rating: PG -13 for some thematic content involving peril, and brief strong language
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 & Dolby Digital 2.0, French & Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
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Filed Under: Blu-Ray Releases, Digital Hollywood Tagged With: 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, Digital HD, DVD, First Man 12/13/2018

Halloween Movie Release Date Announced for 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD

11/20/2018 By Hakan Can

Halloween Movie Blu-ray release date

Available this coming January on store shelves and online everywhere comes Halloween from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Halloween movie Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital HD release date as well as that for the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital combo pack is set for January 15, 2019. The film is available on December 28th on Digital format. List pricing has been set at $23 for the Blu-ray™ + DVD and $34 for the 4K Ultra HD combo pack. Of course if you shop at Amazon, you’ll probably pay less than these prices.

Halloween Movie Blu-ray release date

Universal’s Halloween Movie Blu-ray Release Date is set for January 15th

PRESS RELEASE

Per the press release: “The infamous killer Michael Myers strikes again in Halloween, arriving on Digital and via the digital movie app Movies Anywhere on December 28, 2018, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on January 15, 2019. Halloween takes place four decades after Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) narrowly escaped the masked Michael Myers’ brutal killing spree. Packed with bonus features including chilling deleted and extended scenes as well as special featurettes showing behind the scenes looks at creating the film, Halloween delivers spine-chilling, hair-raising intensity and thrills to both new and repeat viewers.”

“Forty years after the events of 1978’s Halloween, Laurie Strode (Curtis) now lives in a heavily guarded home on the edge of Haddonfield, where she’s spent decades preparing for Michael’s potential return. After being locked up in an institution, Myers manages to escape when a bus transfer goes terribly wrong, leading to chaos in the same town he preyed on decades earlier. Laurie now faces a terrifying showdown when the deranged killer returns for her and her family – but this time, she’s ready for him.”

“Master of horror John Carpenter (Halloween (1978), The Thing) joins forces with director David Gordon Green (Joe, Pineapple Express) and producers Jason Blum (Blumhouse), Malek Akkad (Trancas International Films) and Bill Block (Miramax) for this follow up to Carpenter’s 1978 classic horror film. Halloween also includes a stellar cast including Judy Greer (Ant-Man and The Wasp, Jurassic World), Andi Matichak (“Underground”), Will Patton (Armageddon, The Punisher), and Virginia Gardner (Project Almanac, “Runaways”). ”

TRAILER

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BONUS FEATURES

  • Deleted/Extended Scenes
    • Extended Shooting Range
    • Shower Mask Visit
    • Jog to a Hanging Dog
    • Allyson and Friends at School
    • Cameron and Cops Don’t Mix
    • Deluxe Banh Mi Cops
    • Sartain and Hawkins Ride Along
  • Back in Haddonfield: Making Halloween
  • The Original Scream Queen
  • The Sound of Fear
  • Journey of the Mask
  • The Legacy of Halloween

FILMMAKERS

  • Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Will Patton, Virginia Gardner
  • Casting By: Terri Taylor CSA, Sarah Domeier CSA
  • Music By: John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies
  • Costume Designer: Emily Gunshor
  • Editor: Tim Alverson
  • Production Designer: Richard Wright
  • Director of Photography: Michael Simmonds
  • Executive Producers: John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Ryan Freimann
  • Produced By: Malek Akkad, Jason Blum, Bill Block
  • Based on Characters Created By: John Carpenter and Debra Hill
  • Written By: Jeff Fradley, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green
  • Directed By: David Gordon Green
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD

  • Street Date: January 15, 2019
  • Copyright: 2019 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 61199936 (US) / 61199952 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD-66
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
  • Rating: Rated R for horror violence and bloody images, language, brief drug use and nudity.
  • Video: 2160P Ultra HD / HDR 10
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Languages/Sound: English DTS:X & Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish & French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
  • Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™

  • Street Date: January 15, 2019
  • Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 61199934 (US) / 61199937 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD-50
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
  • Rating: Rated R for horror violence and bloody images, language, brief drug use and nudity.
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Languages/Sound: English DTS:X & Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish & French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
  • Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD

  • Street Date: January 15, 2019
  • Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 61199935 (US) / 61199938 (CDN)
  • Layers: DVD 9
  • Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
  • Rating: Rated R for horror violence and bloody images, language, brief drug use and nudity.
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Languages/Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 & Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish & French Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
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BlacKkKlansman Release Date Announced for 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD

09/26/2018 By Hakan Can

BLACKkKLANSMAN DVD release date

Available this November on store shelves and online everywhere comes Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Focus Features BlacKkKlansman DVD, Blu-ray™, and 4K Ultra HD release date is set for November 6, 2018. The film is available on October 23rd on Digital format. List pricing has been set at $23 for the DVD and Blu-ray™ and $34 for the 4K Ultra HD copy. Of course if you shop at Amazon, you’ll pay less than these prices.

BLACKkKLANSMAN DVD release date

Focus Features BlacKkKlansman Release Date is Set for November 6th

PRESS RELEASE

“From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. In the early 1970s Ron Stallworth (Washington) becomes the first African-American detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a difference, he bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. He recruits a seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Driver), into the undercover investigation. Together, they team up to take down the extremist organization aiming to garner mainstream appeal. BlacKkKlansman offers an unflinching, true-life examination of race relations in 1970s America that is just as relevant in today’s tumultuous world.”

“Based on the book Black Klansman by Ron Stallworth, BlacKkKlansman is filled with outstanding performances from an all-star cast led by John David Washington (“Ballers,” Malcolm X), Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Logan Lucky), Topher Grace (Interstellar, “That 70’s Show”) and Laura Harrier (Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Last Five Years) alongside an incredible roster of supporting talent including Alec Baldwin (“Saturday Night Live,” Mission Impossible – Fallout), Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton, Kong: Skull Island), Ryan Eggold (“The Blacklist,” “Sons of Liberty”) and Paul Walter Hauser (I, Tonya, Super Troopers 2).”

“BlacKkKlansman comes from acclaimed producers Sean McKittrick (Get Out, Band Aid), Jason Blum (Get Out, Whiplash), Raymond Mansfield (Get Out, Band Aid), Jordan Peele (Get Out, “The Last O.G.”), Spike Lee (Malcolm X, “She’s Gotta Have It”), and Shaun Redick (Get Out, Band Aid).”

GIVEAWAY

One lucky winner will win our Blu-ray + Digital Giveaway. Enter now through November 6th. Good luck.

BlacKkKlansman TRAILER

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BONUS FEATURES

• A Spike Lee Joint – Producer Jordan Peele, cast and film subject Ron Stallworth discuss the unique experience of working with iconic director Spike Lee.
• BlacKkKlansman Extended Trailer Featuring Prince’s “Mary Don’t You Weep”

FILMMAKERS

  • Cast: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Topher Grace, Corey Hawkins
  • Original Score: Terence Blanchard
  • Costume Design: Marci Rodgers
  • Editor: Barry Alexander Brown
  • Production Design: Curt Beech
  • Director of Photography: Chayse Irvin, CSC
  • Executive Producers: Edward H. Hamm Jr., Jeanette Volturno, Win Rosenfeld, Matthrew A. Cherry, Marcei Brown
  • Produced By: Sean McKittrick, Jason Blum, Raymond Mansfield, Shaun Redick, Jordan Peele, Spike Lee
  • Based on the Book By: Ron Stallworth
  • Written By: Charlie Wachtel & David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee
  • Directed By: Spike Lee

CAST INFORMATION

  • John David Washington as Ron Stallworth
  • Adam Driver as Flip Zimmerman
  • Topher Grace as David Duke
  • Laura Harrier as Patrice Dumas
  • Alec Baldwin as Dr. Kennebrew Beauregard
  • Corey Hawkins as Kwame Ture
  • Ryan Eggold as Walter Breachway
  • Paul Walter Hauser as Ivanhoe
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BLACKkKLANSMAN DVD release date

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD

  • Street Date: November 6, 2018
  • Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 62200089/62200094 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD-100
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
  • Rating: R for language throughout, including racial epithets, and for disturbing/violent material and some sexual references
  • Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision/HDR 10
  • Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Run Time: 2 hour 14 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™

  • Street Date: November 6, 2018
  • Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 62200089/62198763 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD-50
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
  • Rating: R for language throughout, including racial epithets, and for disturbing/violent material and some sexual references
  • Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Run Time: 2 hour 14 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD

  • Street Date: November 6, 2018
  • Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 62198630/62198633 (CDN)
  • Layers: DVD 9
  • Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
  • Rating: R for language throughout, including racial epithets, and for disturbing/violent material and some sexual references
  • Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Run Time: 2 hour 14 minutes
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Filed Under: Blu-Ray Releases, Digital Hollywood Tagged With: 4K Ultra HD, BLACKkKLANSMAN, Blu-Ray, Digital HD, DVD 10/27/2018

Blu-ray/DVD: Murder on the Orient Express Review

03/01/2018 By Hakan Can

Murder on the Orient Express Blu-ray Review

Set in 1934, the movie begins at The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, and the first we see of Inspector Hercule Poirot is the back of his head. Moments later, in front of this very same wall comes the public trial of a rabbi, a priest, and an imam over a missing priceless relic. It’s your classic ‘Who done it’ mystery. Due to his incredible detective skills, he quickly solves the mystery and soon after, heads to Istanbul by boat. Oddly enough, none of what takes place in the first 10 minutes has any bearing on the film’s storyline. Let’s dive into the Murder on the Orient Express Blu-ray review.

Murder on the Orient Express Blu-ray Review

Once in Istanbul, Poirot runs into the Monsieur Bouc who is the Director of the Orient Express. Not even two minutes later, a gentleman from the British Consul’s office comes looking for Poirot. As quickly as it started, the detective’s holiday comes to an end when he’s informed he must head to England on a case. Now he must hitch a ride on the Orient Express.

At the train station, we’re introduced to the cast as they all board the train en route to Paris. Standing out in the cast of character is none other than Michelle Phieffer and Johnny Depp. They have an interesting once in the sleeping car.

Once all are situated, Depp’s character, an amateur art dealer/mobster named Ratchett, asks Poirot for protection. The mobster is correct in the belief that someone is out to kill him. Poirot declines the generous offer as he’s not impressed with Ratchett’s face. After all, what self-respectable individual would accept to protect a mobster?

Murder on the Orient Express Blu-ray Review

Johnny Depp stars in Twentieth Century Fox’s “Murder on the Orient Express.”

Although the mystery is in effect, it takes 40 minutes for the murder of Ratchett to occur. It’s time for the world’s greatest detective to clock in. Alone and in pairs, all the guests in first class are interviewed by the Poirot. With some terrific storytelling and acting by much (but not all) of the cast, the mystery is solved.

For obvious reasons, I can’t get into further detail on this detective/murder mystery. It wouldn’t be fair to you readers who want to watch the film, and watch you should. What I can say is that much of what takes place has to do with the kidnapping and death of Col. Armstrong’s daughter. If you’re familiar with the novel, you’ll notice the film deviates a bit from Agatha Christie’s story. This helps keep the narrative interesting.

Available February 27th on store shelves and online everywhere comes Murder on the Orient Express on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, and DVD, all with a digital copy from Fox Home Entertainment. You can also order the film in standard or high definition at any of these digital stores: Apple’s iTunes Store, Google’s Play Store, Vudu, and Amazon.

Press Release

Per the Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment press release: “Everyone has a past. Everyone has a secret. Everyone is a suspect. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents the ultimate case of whodunit when MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS arrives on Digital February 20 and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, and DVD February 27.”

“Kenneth Branagh directs and leads an all-star cast, including Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz, Judi Dench and Leslie Odom, Jr., in this stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mystery based on the best selling novel by Agatha Christie. Everyone’s a suspect when a murder is committed on a lavish train ride, and a brilliant detective must race against time to solve the puzzle before the killer strikes again.”

“MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS is loaded with bonus material that dives into the making of the film including an eight-part documentary, eleven deleted scenes, commentary by Branagh and much more.”

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Video Rating – 4.5 out of 5

Filmed in 65mm, the amount of detail in the scenes whether they be outdoors in Malta (Jerusalem in the film), in the grand sets, or within the train cabins themselves, make the environments more impressive. The scene where the Orient Express departs the train station is filmed beautifully. Once you learn that this was a large-scale set with a full-sized replica train and not an actual station blows you more away.

Although there’s a fair amount of CGI in the film, it’s not as much as you may think. And it doesn’t drown out any of the sets. It’s used only when and where it needs to be.

The use of color and contrast is used well throughout the film and adds another layer to already magnificent scenery.

Murder on the Orient Express Blu-ray Review

Josh Gad, left, and Johnny Depp star in Twentieth Century Fox’s “Murder on the Orient Express.”

Sound Rating – 4.5 out of 5

If you’re about to watch this film in 4K UltraHD™, then you’re in for a treat. That is provided you have the proper receiver and accompanying speakers. Audio is presented in English Dolby Atmos, as well as English Descriptive Audio Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish DD 5.1, and French DD 5.1.

Buyers of the Blu-ray™ format can rejoice with English DTS-HD-Master Audio 7.1, English Descriptive Audio 5.1, Spanish DD 5.1, and French DD 5.1.

Get ready to hear the sounds of the Orient Express as it travels from Istanbul through Eastern Europe. I was much impressed with the soundtrack which set the viewer’s mood well throughout the film.  The sound never felt overpowering the dialogue.

Extras Rating – 5 out of 5

The 4K UltraHD™ and Blu-ray™ disks come with nearly ten extra features which span nearly 75 minutes. The DVD is limited to but a handful of extras. I highly recommend you watch them all as they offer a better understanding of what it takes to make such a film.

Many of today’s youth and 20-somethings aren’t familiar with the English writer Agatha Christie. I know this firsthand. This is especially sad as she’s considered by many as the 20th Century’s greatest novelist. After watching all 19 minutes of the feature Agatha Christie: An Intimate Portrait, you’ll get a better understanding of who she was. We see and hear this through her audio recordings, as well as interviews with her family, writers, and researchers.

Murder on the Orient Express Blu-ray Review

Daisy Ridley stars in Twentieth Century Fox’s “Murder on the Orient Express.”

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Let’s Talk About Hercule Poirot gets into the details on the world’s greatest detective. We hear from Kenneth Branagh and Screenwriter Michael Green on what it takes to create the Belgian Inspector. It’s worth watching.

Gallery is a collection of images taken from the numerous sets. Many are shown as the cast and crew saw them–without the special effects. Of all the features, it’s among my top three favorites.

The Art of Murder and All Aboard: Filming Murder on the Orient Express are my other two favorite features. So much is covered over 33 minutes that it’ll blow your mind in what it takes to make such a film. In The Art of Murder, we see firsthand what it takes to film in a confined space that is a train car. We’re shown the building of the massive sets, the replica train cars, locomotive, and more. We also see and hear from Costume Designer Alexandra Byrne and her team on putting together the incredible 1930s wardrobe.

All Aboard: Filming Murder on the Orient Express continues where the previous feature left off. We see and hear about the difficulties and challenges it took to film in 65mm. The crew discuss how the massive sets were made. One, in particular, was how the outdoor scenery was shot and displayed. As the train rides along the track, there’s plenty of scenery through its windows. This scenery was filmed in New Zealand, then stitched together, and then played back on over 3K LED displays to the left and right of the train cars. Rather than seeing a green screen, the actors saw actual scenery, which in turn makes their performance a bit easier. The technical aspects of making this film are most impressive.

Murder on the Orient Express Blu-ray Review

Johnny Depp stars in Twentieth Century Fox’s “Murder on the Orient Express.”

Music of Murder is a 7-minute discussion by Composer Patrick Doyle regarding the film’s score. You get to see and hear how all the string instruments and french horns were used to set the various moods throughout the movie.

Complete List of Extras

  • Agatha Christie: An Intimate Portrait
  • Let’s Talk About Hercule Poirot
  • Unusual Suspects (Part One, Two and Three)
  • The Art of Murder
  • All Aboard: Filming Murder on the Orient Express
  • Music of Murder
  • Director commentary by Kenneth Branagh and Michael Green
  • Theatrical Trailers
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Gallery

4K Ultra HD™/Blu-ray™/DVD Technical Information

  • Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9 (1.78:1)
  • 4K UltraHD™ Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio DD 5.1, Spanish DD 5.1, French DD 5.1
  • Blu-ray™ Audio: English DTS-HD-MA 7.1, English Descriptive Audio 5.1, Spanish DD 5.1, French DD 5.1
  • DVD Audio: English DD 5.1, English Descriptive Audio DD 5.1, Spanish DD 2.0 Stereo, French 2.0 Stereo
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Film Run Time: 104 Minutes
  • Closed Captioned: Yes
Murder on the Orient Express Blu-ray Review

Olivia Colman, left, and Judi Dench star in Twentieth Century Fox’s “Murder on the Orient Express.”

Also included on all versions of the film are 13 deleted scenes which span 17 minutes. Watch them with or without the director’s commentary. Some are brief, lasting only seconds, and leave you wondering whether should they have remained in the film. Others like the Alternate Opening and Dreamscape elicit a different response. They leave you wondering why they were filmed at all.

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Deleted Scenes

  • Alternate Opening
  • Newsreel (Extended)
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel Check-In
  • Arasta Bazaar (Extended)
  • Train Montage
  • Departure
  • Poirot Bedtime Rituals (with two alternates)
  • Pierre Michel Interview
  • Luggage
  • Dreamscape
Murder on the Orient Express Blu-ray Review

Sergei Polunin, standing over Reporter/Journalist, stars in Twentieth Century Fox’s “Murder on the Orient Express.”

Cast Information

• Kenneth Branagh as Inspector Hercule Poirot
• Daisy Ridley as Mary Debenham
• Leslie Odom Jr as Dr. Arbuthnot
• Tom Bateman as Director Bouc
• Josh Gad as Hector MacQueen
• Derek Jacobi as Edward Henry Masterman
• Johnny Depp as Edward Ratchett

• Sergei Polunin as Count Rudolph Andrenyi
• Lucy Boynton as Countess Elena Andrenyi
• Marwan Kenzari as Pierre Michel
• Michelle Pheiffer as Caroline Hubbard
• Judi Dench as Princess Dragomiroff
• Olivia Coleman as Hildegarde Schmidt
• Willem Dafoe as Gerhard Hardman

Murder on the Orient Express Blu-ray Review

Michelle Pfeiffer stars in Twentieth Century Fox’s “Murder on the Orient Express.”

After having grossed $350M worldwide, it is rumored, and probably correctly so, that Kenneth Branagh will reprise his role of Hercule Poirot in Death on the Nile. It should be out in the fall of 2019. I look so forward to seeing that mustache again.

All photos and videos are used with the permission and are the property of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment © 2017-2018.

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War for the Planet of the Apes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

10/26/2017 By Hakan Can

War for the Planet of the Apes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

War for the Planet of the Apes is the third installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot series, beginning with the events in Rise of the Planet of the Apes and continuing in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. War for the Planet of the Apes tells the story of Caesar as the reluctant leader of the simians, who is masterfully played by Andy Serkis.

War for the Planet of the Apes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

The movie begins with a group of soldiers tracking the location of the apes command base in the forest. Once they open fire, the apes retaliate and end up capturing a few of the soldiers. Tired from all the bloodshed, Caesar spares their lives to send a message to the Colonel (Woody Harrelson), that the apes were not their enemy. It’s a decision that Caesar ultimately ends up regretting as it results in a tragic incident that sets the tone for the rest of the movie. Director Matt Reeves does an excellent job developing the character arc of the protagonist Caesar throughout the movie, providing the perfect balance between Caesar’s struggle with his humanity against his primitive instincts.

War for the Planet of the Apes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Available October 24th on store shelves and online everywhere comes War for the Planet of the Apes on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray from 20th Century Fox. This film is available at many retailers like Amazon for $24.96.

You can also order War for the Planet of the Apes in standard or high definition at any of these digital stores: Apple’s iTunes Store, Amazon, Google’s Play Store, Vudu

War for the Planet of the Apes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

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Video Rating – 4 out of 5

Even though War for the Planet of the Apes is not filmed in true 4K and is a 2160P transfer, the amount of detail in the scenes with a natural environment are impressive. The opening scene which was filmed in Muir Woods is absolutely breathtaking as it creates a vivid and immersive environment for the viewer. The detail of the apes is equally impressive, as I could distinguish many of the features on Caesar’s face. However at times because of the precision of the detail, I found myself getting distracted by the artificialness some of the CGI created such as when the apes are riding the horses and the avalanche scene near the end. The green/blue hues of this movie seen slightly overexposed since at times during the movie Caesar appeared to have bluish/tealish fur.

War for the Planet of the Apes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Karin Konoval, left, and Amiah Miller in Twentieth Century Fox’s “War for the Planet of the Apes.”

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Sound Rating – 5 out of 5

The sound is presented in Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1 and right from the start, the movie takes full advantage of its Atmos channels in the very first battle scene between the humans and the apes. The gunshots, arrows, and explosions all hit satisfying notes and continue over the course of the movie. I was also impressed as the soundtrack had a perfect balance throughout the movie, having witnessed movies where the effects and sound end up overpowering the dialogue. The producers did an excellent job with this track.

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Extras Rating – 5 out of 5

If you’ve watched the film in 4K Ultra HD, then you’ve already noticed that there’s only extra–the commentary from Director Matt Reeves. Now it’s time to insert the Blu-ray disk into your player for the nearly 90 minutes of features, 23 minutes of deleted scenes, three concept art galleries, and yes, audio commentary from the director.

Concept Art Gallery is broken down into three categories: Characters, Drawings, and Paintings. The first two are very short, taking no more than two minutes of your time. Paintings, of which there are over 50, is a must viewing. It’s the kind of thing you stare at for however long you like, even wishing you owned a handful of the pieces by the time it’s over. The artwork is terrific.

War for the Planet of the Apes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Andy Serkis on the set of Twentieth Century Fox’s “War for the Planet of the Apes.”

The Blu-ray disk comes with six extra features which span nearly 90 minutes. They are the following:

  • Waging War for the Planet of the Apes – In-depth documentary on the making of the film (29.38)
  • All About Caesar (12:40)
  • WETA: Pushing Boundaries (10.36)
  • Music for Apes (6.20)
  • Apes: The Meaning of it All (20:15)
  • The Apes Saga: An Homage (7:48)

I tend not to watch the features, only the deleted scenes of most films. After watching the former today, I have to say that if you’re a fan of Planet of the Apes Universe, I implore that you watch these.

War for the Planet of the Apes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Steve Zahn stars as Bad Ape in Twentieth Century Fox’s “War for the Planet of the Apes,” also starring Andy Serkis and Woody Harrelson.

All About Caesar covers the progression of the main character of the trilogy of films. WETA: Pushing Boundaries covers the technical aspects of this film’s making. You get to see how the human actors are transformed into the digital ape counterparts over the span of three films.

Music for Apes is a 6-minute discussion by Director Matt Reeves and Composer Michael Giacchino regarding the film’s score. You get to see and hear from Emil Richards, a percussionist from not only of this film but on the 1968 Charlton Heston original.

Throughout all six features, you see so much of the five original films and the current trilogy.

War for the Planet of the Apes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Also included with the Blu-ray disk are 10 Deleted Scenes which span 23 minutes. Watch them with or without the director’s commentary. They are the following:

  • Graveyard
  • Turncoats
  • Barrier Wall
  • “I Owe You One”
  • “A Great Man”
  • “Do Not Lose Hope”
  • Snowfall
  • The Colonel’s Speech (3:40)
  • Malcolm and the Dinosaurs (7:37)
  • “I Am Like Koba” (6.20)

If you’re only going to watch a few of these, I recommend you watch the last three with and without the audio commentary. The first nine deleted scenes are unfinished scenes. While they’re fully shot, the actors are seen in their suits, not as apes. The last deleted scene “I Am Like Koba” is a completed scene and must watch. I wish it remained in the film. It had to be a last minute deletion.

Malcolm and the Dinosaurs is a great scene between the Colonel and Caesar. There’s this terrific line where the Colonel says “You Apes, so strong. I wonder what kind of world would you build on our graves.” There’s even a mention as to the fate of Malcolm from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Here’s another one where I wish more of this scene appeared in the film.

War for the Planet of the Apes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

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Blu-ray™ Technical Information

  • Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9 (1.78:1)
  • Audio: English DTS-HD-MA 7.1, English Descriptive Audio 5.1, French & Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Commentary: English SDH, French, Spanish
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Film Run Time: 139 Minutes
  • Studio: Fox

4K Ultra HD Technical Information

  • Screen Format: Ultra Widescreen 2.40:1, Original Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
  • Audio: English Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48 kHz, 24-bit); Spanish, Czech, Polish: Dolby Digital 5.1; French, Spanish, German, Italian: DTS 5.1
  • Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Spanish, Cantonese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Mandarin (Simplified), Norwegian, Polish, Swedish
  • Commentary: English by Director Matt Reeves
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Film Run Time: 139 Minutes
  • Studio: Fox

All photos and videos are used with the permission and are the property of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment © 2017.

Jesse J Lin covered the 4K Ultra HD portion of this review.

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X-Men Apocalypse Release Date Announced for Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, DVD

07/18/2016 By Hakan Can

X-Men Apocalypse DVD release date

X-Men Apocalypse DVD release date is set

Available this October on store shelves and online everywhere comes X-Men Apocalypse from 20th Century Fox. The X-Men Apocalypse DVD release date is set for October 4, 2016. It’s available in a variety of versions: Stand-alone DVD, Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital HD, and 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital HD. The Digital HD version is available September 9, 2016.

Pricing has been set at $14.99, $19.99 and $26.99, respectively for the DVD, Blu-ray™, and 4K Ultra HD™ versions. You can pre-order them now from Amazon.com (see highlighted link) or from a list of digital stores below.

X-Men Apocalypse DVD release date
X-Men Apocalypse DVD release date
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You can order X-Men: Apocalypse along with the previous X-Men films at any of these five digital stores:

  • Apple’s iTunes Store
  • Amazon
  • Google’s Play Store
  • Sony’s PlayStation Store
  • Vudu

PRESS RELEASE

Per the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment press release: “OSCAR® Winner Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy lead a powerhouse cast in Director Bryan Singer’s extraordinary follow-up to X-Men: Days of Future Past. After thousands of years, Apocalypse – the world’s first and most powerful mutant – has awakened to find a world led by humans. Intent on cleansing the Earth of mankind, he recruits a group of mutants to create a new world order. In a desperate race to save humanity, Professor X (McAvoy) leads the young X-Men in an epic showdown – against an unstoppable enemy – that will determine the fate of the world.”

Per the 20th Century Fox website: “Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-MEN: APOCALYPSE. Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshipped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.”

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X-MEN: APOCALYPSE FILMMAKER INFORMATION:

  • Director: Bryan Singer
  • Screenplay: Simon Kinberg
  • Story by Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg, Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris
  • Producers: Simon Kinberg, Hutch Parker, Lauren Shuler Donner
  • Executive Producers: Stan Lee, Todd Hallowell, John McLaglen
  • Production Designer: Grant Major
  • Cinematography: Newton Thomas Sigel
  • Editor: Michael Louis Hill
  • Music Composer: John Ottman
  • Costume Designer: Louise Mingerbach

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE CAST INFORMATION

  • James McAvoy as Professor Charles Xavier
  • Michael Fassbender as Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto
  • Jennifer Lawrence as Raven / Mystique
  • Nicholas Hoult as Hank McCoy / Beast
  • Sophie Turner as Jean Grey
  • Evan Peters as Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver
  • Tye Sheridan as Scott Summers / Cyclops
  • Lucas Till as Alex Summers / Havok
  • Kodi-Mit-McPhee as Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler
  • Lana Condor as Jubilee
  • Alexandra Shipp as Ororo Monroe /Storm
  • Olivia Munn as Psylocke
  • Ben Hardy as Angel
  • Rose Byrne as Dr Moira Mactaggert
  • Oscar Isaac as En Sabah Nur / Apocalypse

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD / BLU-RAY™ / 4K ULTRA HD™

  • Street Date: October 4, 2016
  • Prebook Date: August 31, 2016
  • Formats: Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital HD, 4K Ultra HD™
  • Layers: Blu-ray™ BD-50 / Dual Layer; 4K Ultra HD™ BD-66
  • Aspect Ratio: DVD: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1; Blu-ray™ & 4K Ultra HD™: Widescreen 2:40:1
  • Rating: PG-13 for fantasy action violence and some sensuality
  • Subtitles: English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, French, Spanish
  • DVD Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Descriptive Audio 5.1, French and Spanish Surround Dolby Digital 2.0
  • Blu-ray™ Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, Descriptive Audio 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French DTS 5.1
  • 4K Ultra HD™ Audio:Dolby Atmos, Descriptive Audio 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French DTS 5.1
  • Run Time: 2 Hour, 24 Minutes
  • Copyright: 2016 20th Century Fox

BLU-RAY™ BONUS FEATURES:

  • Deleted/Extended Scenes with Optional Introductions by Bryan Singer
  • Gag Reel
  • Wrap Party Video
  • Hour long documentary, X-Men: Apocalypse Unearthed
  • Audio Commentary by Bryan Singer and Simon Kinberg
  • Concept Art and Photo Gallery

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