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‘Night School’ in Session on Digital Dec. 11, Disc Jan 1 From Universal
The comedy Night School, starring Kevin Hart, will come out on digital (including Movies Anywhere) Dec. 11, on demand Dec. 28, and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD Jan. 1 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. A successful salesman (Hart, Jumanji, Ride Along 1 & 2) sees his life turned around after getting fired for accidentally destroying his workplace. Forced to … Continue reading “‘Night School’ in Session on Digital Dec. 11, Disc Jan 1 From Universal”
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BluFocus First North American Authorized Test Center for HDR10+
BluFocus, a division of Blu., has been approved as the first North American Authorized Test Center (ATC) for HDR10+ technology. HDR10+ advances the current industry standard of High Dynamic Range (HDR), HDR10, by including dynamic metadata for every scene and frame, enabling more accurate true-to-life pictures. BluFocus ensures the compliance of products submitted for HDR10+ … Continue reading “BluFocus First North American Authorized Test Center for HDR10+”
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‘Night School’ in Session on Digital Dec. 11, Disc Jan 1 From Universal
The comedy Night School, starring Kevin Hart, will come out on digital (including Movies Anywhere) Dec. 11, on demand Dec. 28, and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD Jan. 1 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. A successful salesman (Hart, Jumanji, Ride Along 1 & 2) sees his life turned around after getting fired for accidentally destroying his workplace. Forced to … Continue reading “‘Night School’ in Session on Digital Dec. 11, Disc Jan 1 From Universal”
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BluFocus First North American Authorized Test Center for HDR10+
BluFocus, a division of Blu., has been approved as the first North American Authorized Test Center (ATC) for HDR10+ technology. HDR10+ advances the current industry standard of High Dynamic Range (HDR), HDR10, by including dynamic metadata for every scene and frame, enabling more accurate true-to-life pictures. BluFocus ensures the compliance of products submitted for HDR10+ … Continue reading “BluFocus First North American Authorized Test Center for HDR10+”
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Sony Releasing ‘Philadelphia’ on 4K Blu-ray Nov. 27
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release Philadelphia on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Nov. 27 for its 25th anniversary. The film stars Denzel Washington and Tom Hanks, who won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as a lawyer fighting AIDS discrimination. The 4K Blu-ray includes high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos audio. Bonus materials … Continue reading “Sony Releasing ‘Philadelphia’ on 4K Blu-ray Nov. 27”
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‘Dark Knight’ Tops FandangoNow 4K Survey
The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan,topped a FandangoNow survey of more than 1,500 film fans with 4K Ultra HD TVs asking which streaming movies they say require 4K viewings. Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok and Dunkirk, also directed by Nolan, were the next in line that fans said were a must see in the highest … Continue reading “‘Dark Knight’ Tops FandangoNow 4K Survey”
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Home Entertainment on a Roll as Consumer Spending Soars 15%
Consumer spending on home entertainment rose 15%, to an estimated $5.7 billion, in the third quarter of 2018, according to numbers released this week by DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group. For the first three quarters of the year, spending was at nearly $17 billion, an 11% year-over-year gain. Digital purchases of movies, TV shows and … Continue reading “Home Entertainment on a Roll as Consumer Spending Soars 15%”
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Thriller ‘A Simple Favor’ to Be Offered on Digital Dec. 11, Disc Dec. 18
A Simple Favor will be offered on digital Dec. 11 and 4K Ultra HD combo pack (plus Blu-ray and digital), Blu-ray combo pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD and on demand Dec. 18 from Lionsgate. The film earned $52.3 million in theaters. Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, Trolls) and Blake Lively (The Shallows, The Age of Adaline, TV’s “Gossip … Continue reading “Thriller ‘A Simple Favor’ to Be Offered on Digital Dec. 11, Disc Dec. 18”
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Universal Sets ‘House With a Clock in Its Walls’ for Home Release
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment will release The House With a Clock in Its Walls digitally Nov. 27, and on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dec. 18. Director Eli Roth’s adaptation of the children’s book stars Owen Vaccaro as a boy who goes to live in a creepy mansion with his Uncle (Jack Black), … Continue reading “Universal Sets ‘House With a Clock in Its Walls’ for Home Release”
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‘The Predator’ Stalking to Digital Nov. 27, Disc Dec. 18
The Predator will stalk to digital (including Movies Anywhere) Nov. 27 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD Dec. 18 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The film made $50.9 million at the box office. The studio will also release a special-edition “Predator” four-movie collection, which includes Predator, Predator 2, Predators and The Predator on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Dec. 18. … Continue reading “‘The Predator’ Stalking to Digital Nov. 27, Disc Dec. 18”
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‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ to Debut on 4K Ultra HD Dec. 18 From Warner
As part of the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release the groundbreaking science fiction epic on 4K Ultra High Definition Blu-ray in premium collectible packaging Dec. 18. The classic returned to U.S. theaters in May following the debut of an “unrestored” 70mm print at the 71st annual Cannes Film … Continue reading “‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ to Debut on 4K Ultra HD Dec. 18 From Warner”
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Animated ‘Reign of the Supermen’ Slated for January
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release the animated superhero movie Reign of the Supermen through digital retailers Jan. 15, and on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Jan. 29. The latest entry in the DC Universe brand is a sequel to The Death of Superman, released earlier this year, and continues the adaptation of … Continue reading “Animated ‘Reign of the Supermen’ Slated for January”