4K Ultra HD
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Dynamic Enhancement and HDR
Dynamic Metadata, as opposed to static (HDR10), is considered by many to be the pinnacle of high dynamic range, adjusting the picture scene by scene. Two forms of dynamic metadata enhancement are in the market, one licensed and one license-free. Dolby Vision is a propriety licensed-based feature from Dolby, which also licenses the sound enhancement … Continue reading “Dynamic Enhancement and HDR”
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Q&A: Director Duncan Jones
Media Play News talked to director Duncan Jones about the advantages of 4K Ultra HD with HDR, especially on his feature Moon, just out on the format this summer. MPN: How important is HDR? Jones: Important is an interesting way to think about it. I’d say how dangerous is it? … High dynamic range means … Continue reading “Q&A: Director Duncan Jones”
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Dynamic Enhancement and HDR
Dynamic Metadata, as opposed to static (HDR10), is considered by many to be the pinnacle of high dynamic range, adjusting the picture scene by scene. Two forms of dynamic metadata enhancement are in the market, one licensed and one license-free. Dolby Vision is a propriety licensed-based feature from Dolby, which also licenses the sound enhancement … Continue reading “Dynamic Enhancement and HDR”
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Q&A: Director Duncan Jones
Media Play News talked to director Duncan Jones about the advantages of 4K Ultra HD with HDR, especially on his feature Moon, just out on the format this summer. MPN: How important is HDR? Jones: Important is an interesting way to think about it. I’d say how dangerous is it? … High dynamic range means … Continue reading “Q&A: Director Duncan Jones”
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Over the Moon for 4K
Filmmakers have long championed new home viewing technologies, but their support of 4K Ultra HD — particularly in director Duncan Jones’ case — is “over the moon.” Jones directed Moon, a 2009 science-fiction cult favorite that won a BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. And he was thrilled that … Continue reading “Over the Moon for 4K”
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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Actors Reveled in Chaperone Hijinks
They may play poor chaperones who tend to lose students — notably Spidey alter ego Peter Parker — but the antics of J.B. Smoove (Mr. Dell) and Martin Starr (returning as Mr. Harrington) provide plenty of comic relief in Spider Man: Far From Home. The latest Spidey superhero flick is available now on digital and on 4K Ultra … Continue reading “‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Actors Reveled in Chaperone Hijinks”
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‘Daniel Craig Collection’ of Bond Films Shooting to 4K UHD Oct. 22
The Daniel Craig Collection, with four James Bond films starring the actor, will come out on 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision Oct. 22 from MGM and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. The collection includes Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre, and features the extended unrated version of Casino Royale and includes select special features on Casino Royale and Skyfall. Casino … Continue reading “‘Daniel Craig Collection’ of Bond Films Shooting to 4K UHD Oct. 22”
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‘Wonders of the Sea’ Documentary on 4K Blu-ray Oct. 1
Screen Media will release the documentary Wonders of the Sea as a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray combo pack Oct. 1. Narrated by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the film presents a unique journey through the world’s oceans and an examination of threats to it. From Fiji to the Bahamas, explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau and his children Celine and Fabien … Continue reading “‘Wonders of the Sea’ Documentary on 4K Blu-ray Oct. 1”
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Rob Zombie’s ‘3 From Hell’ Rampages to Digital and Disc, Including 4K UHD, Oct. 15
Rob Zombie’s 3 From Hell will come out on digital and 4K Ultra HD combo pack (plus Blu-ray and digital), Blu-ray combo pack (plus DVD and digital), DVD and on demand Oct. 15 from Lionsgate. Written and directed by Zombie (House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween), the film follows three of the director’s most vicious creations … Continue reading “Rob Zombie’s ‘3 From Hell’ Rampages to Digital and Disc, Including 4K UHD, Oct. 15”
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Schwarzenegger Actioner ‘Red Heat’ Due on 4K Ultra HD Oct. 29 From Lionsgate
The action thriller Red Heat will come out Oct. 29 on 4K Ultra HD combo pack (plus Blu-ray and digital) with Dolby Vision from Lionsgate. From the director of 48 Hrs, the 1988 film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Belushi. It follows a tough Russian policeman who is forced to partner up with a Chicago … Continue reading “Schwarzenegger Actioner ‘Red Heat’ Due on 4K Ultra HD Oct. 29 From Lionsgate”
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Disney Sets Home Release Dates, Extras for ‘The Lion King’ Remake
The live-action-style, computer-animated remake of The Lion King is coming home in October. The film, the year’s No. 2 movie with a $534 million domestic box office haul, will be released on Digital 4K Ultra HD on Oct. 11 and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and regular Blu-ray Disc on Oct. 22, the Walt Disney Co. … Continue reading “Disney Sets Home Release Dates, Extras for ‘The Lion King’ Remake”
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Actioner ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Speeds to Digital Oct. 15, Disc Nov. 5 Including 4K
The actioner Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw will come out on digital Oct. 15 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and on demand Nov. 5 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Franchise favorites Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson, Skyscraper, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham, The Meg, Spy) forge an unlikely … Continue reading “Actioner ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Speeds to Digital Oct. 15, Disc Nov. 5 Including 4K”
