HDR
HBO’s ‘Westworld’ getting released to 4k Blu-ray Limited Edition
August 10, 2017 | hdreport
Season 1 of the HBO series Westworld will release to disc on November 7, and along with conventional Blu-ray and DVD formats will come a 6-disc 4k Ultra HD Limited Edition in special metal case. This is the first HBO Original … Read More
Google Play starts offering 4k movies with HDR enhanced color
July 14, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Google Play started offering Digital UHD movies last December, and now some of those 4k titles include support for HDR. For now though, the 4k HDR titles can only be played back on the Chromecast Ultra streaming stick.
Upon launch … Read More
Epson’s new Home Cinema 4000 projector brings 4k HDR under $2200
June 26, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
Epson has announced availability of their new Home Cinema 4000 projector that delivers 4k video with High Dynamic Range. The projector is modestly priced at $2,199, with 2,200 lumens of pure color, up to 140,000:1 contrast ratio, and expanded 10-bit color … Read More
How to Stream 4k UHD with High Dynamic Range (HDR)
June 21, 2017 | hdreport 5
Want to start streaming 4k High Dynamic Range (HDR) content to your TV? It isn’t as easy as changing your TV resolution or purchasing a Premium UHD Blu-ray Disc. Even when you’ve got everything right, it can be hard to … Read More
How To Watch 4k Ultra HD Movies & TV Shows on Netflix [Updated]
June 9, 2017 | hdreport
Ready to start watching Ultra HD on your new 4k TV? Netflix has a bunch of original shows in 4k resolution such as 13 Reasons Why, House of Cards, Marco Polo, The Get Down, and the 8-episode sci-fi thriller Stranger Things. They’ve also got four Marvel … Read More
What Can You Watch in HDR on Netflix?
June 4, 2017 | hdreport
If you’ve recently purchased a 4k Ultra HD TV there’s a good chance it supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), although sets that support the color specification are quite a bit more money than a standard 4k TV. HDR is available … Read More
Hisense to ship new 4k TVs with HDR
May 27, 2017 | hdreport
Hisense has announced several new 4k TV models ranging in screen size from 43-inches to 65-inches. All of the new UHD TVs display true 2160p video resolution and support HDR (High Dynamic Range) for enhanced color. Other features include a 4k Media … Read More
Deal Alert: Take $1500 Off 65″ LG 4k HDR TV
May 25, 2017 | DealFinder
Here’s a nice little deal on an LG 4k TV for Memorial Day weekend. Amazon is currently selling the 65″ LG UH9500 Super UHD TV for $2,497. That’s $1500 off the list price of $3,999! The Smart 4k TV has … Read More
Xbox One S Now Supports 4k & HDR On Amazon Video
May 21, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
Xbox One S already has the advantage over PS4 of playing Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs at their proper 4k resolution. Even more, the console plays UHD BD discs with embedded HDR specs, making the high resolution video pop even more … Read More
Samsung Debuts World’s First HDR LED Theater Display
March 31, 2017 | Sam Jordan
Forget those inflatable screens. If you’re looking to build your own movie theater, Samsung has the answer.
The newly unveiled Samsung Cinema Screen is being billed as the world’s first High Dynamic Range LED theater display, promising stellar picture quality … Read More
Today’s 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases
March 28, 2017 | hdreport
Almost a dozen movies released to Ultra HD Blu-ray today, and each title features High Dynamic Range (HDR) color specifications to improve color depth, detail and contrast. Of course you’ll need an HDR-compatible 4k TV to take advantage of the color enhancements, … Read More
Warner Bros. Releasing Clint Eastwood’s ‘Unforgiven’ to 4k Blu-ray
March 10, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release the 4-time Oscar winning film Unforgiven to 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray. The edition celebrates the 25th anniversary of the theatrical release of the western that stars an unforgettable cast including Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, … Read More
This Samsung 4k HDR TV is 43% Off!
February 14, 2017 | DealFinder
Looking for a 65-inch 4k TV that supports HDR? Amazon has got this 2016 model discounted by 43% with free shipping!
Right now you can save $1,200 on the Samsung KS8000 Smart LED TV that’s selling for just $1,597! The KS8000 flat screen TV … Read More
‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ Now Streaming On Netflix in 4k & HDR
January 14, 2017 | Sam Donaldson 7
The first season of the Netflix Original Series Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events is now available to stream in its entirety. The season consists of eight, 50-minute episodes starting with “The Bad Beginning: Part 1” and “A Bad … Read More
LG Announces 4k Ultra Blu-ray Player at CES
January 4, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
LG joins Panasonic, Philips, and Samsung with the announcement of their first 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc player at CES 2017 in Las Vegas. The player will support HDR content through either HDR10 or Dolby Vision specs,
The 4k Ultra … Read More
Universal’s ‘Battleship’ Slated For Ultra HD Blu-ray Release With HDR
December 22, 2016 | Sam Donaldson
Universal Pictures’ 2012 thriller Battleship has been slated for release to 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray on January, 17, 2017. The 4k release will feature High Dynamic Range (HDR) color for TVs that support the format (4k HDR TV, Ultra … Read More
New Netflix Original Series in 4k & HDR
November 20, 2016 | Jeff Chabot 1
Netflix is no slacker when it comes to producing content in 4k, with more and more titles streaming in Ultra HD resolution every month. And, much of the content is also encoded in HDR (High Dynamic Range), a format the … Read More
Amazon Early Black Friday 4k/HDR TV Deals
November 19, 2016 | DealFinder
Looking for good deal on a 4k TV with HDR? Amazon is offering early Black Friday deals on several models from LG, Samsung, Sony and other brands. These 4k TVs are all 2016 models, and most include support for HDR (High Dynamic … Read More
The Newest 4k HDR Series On Amazon Video
November 16, 2016 | contributor
If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber you may already be up to date with the newest titles available in 4k, but if not we thought it was about time to let you know what new series are available for viewing in … Read More
Recent News
‘Zero Dark Thirty’ will release to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
August 18, 2017 | contributor
Best Buy will release an exclusive 4k Blu-ray disc edition of the Oscar-winning film Zero Dark Thirty on Tuesday, September 12. The edition will initially be a Best Buy exclusive, not available from any other retailers in Ultra HD.
The exclusive title from Sony … Read More
Nvidia Shield TV 2017 Review: An Ambitious (And Maybe Essential) Streaming Device
August 17, 2017 | Matthew Byrd
Nvidia’s Shield TV device turned some heads when it was released in 2015. It was an ambitious media streaming tool that attempted to undercut gaming consoles with a mix of media streaming options and gameplay possibilities.
However, it is … Read More
Silicon Valley Season 4 releasing to Blu-ray this fall
August 17, 2017 | contributor
HBO’s Silicon Valley had the good fortune of following premium TV’s biggest show Game of Thrones, and now the comedic series is heading into a fifth season in 2018. Season 4 ended in June with the episode titled “Server Error,” and … Read More
The remaining Harry Potter films releasing to 4k Blu-ray
August 17, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Back in March, four of the later Harry Potter films were released to Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc. Now, the remaining earlier films have been slated for 4k release on Oct. 3 including Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber … Read More
DC’s ‘Batman and Harley Quinn’ releasing to Blu-ray & 4k Blu-ray
August 16, 2017 | hdreport
The DC Universal Original Movie Batman and Harley Quinn will release to Blu-ray, Ultra HD Blu-ray, and DVD on Tuesday, August 29. Written by Bruce Timm and directed by Sam Liu, the animated film partners Batman, Nightwing and the devilish Harley … Read More
Best Ways To Save Battery Life On iPhone & iPad
August 16, 2017 | hdreport
Is your iPhone battery getting older? Or do you just run too many apps to maintain decent battery life on your phone or tablet? The reality is apps can demand a lot of battery power, especially ones that stay in … Read More
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 sold out on Amazon?
August 15, 2017 | contributor
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 currently sold out on Amazon? When searching for the Blu-ray, 4k Blu-ray, and DVD Amazon says the title is “Currently unavailable.” Could this just be a glitch? Or could Amazon have possibly sold out all … Read More
Sling launches Chrome in-browser player with basic features
August 15, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
Sling has launched a new in-browser media player for Google Chrome that doesn’t require an app, plug-in or soon-to-be-extinct Flash application. The player works in the latest versions of Chrome for Windows and Mac PCs, and watching content is as … Read More
New on Blu-ray: Alien: Covenant, Blacklist S4, The Case for Christ, & more
August 15, 2017 | hdreport
This week in Blu-ray Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant is at the top of the Best Sellers, followed by the upgraded release of the 2012 prequel, Prometheus to 4k Blu-ray. Both films come with a Blu-ray and Digital copy, as well … Read More
Vudu 4k now features over 30 Dolby Vision / Atmos titles
August 14, 2017 | hdreport
Vudu has been a bit of a pioneer when it comes to digital movie distribution, first offering 4k UHD movies with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos almost two years ago. The dual combo allows for greater color depth (via HDR) and multichannel immersive surround … Read More