Ultra HD Blu-ray
‘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
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
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
Terminator 2: Judgement Day Limited Edition features life-sized EndoArm
August 3, 2017 | Sam Donaldson 1
Director James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgement Day has been remastered for release to 4k Blu-ray on October 3rd, and along with the 2-disc edition from Lionsgate will come a special Limited Collector’s Edition with life-sized replica EndoArm.
Only 6000 of … Read More
Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus’ releasing to 4k Blu-ray Disc
August 2, 2017 | hdreport
Ridley Scott’s 2012 film Prometheus will release to 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray on August 15th, along with the first disc editions of Alien: Covenant in both standard Blu-ray combos and exclusive retailer editions.
With the Alien franchise providing a built-in audience, Prometheus was … Read More
‘Snatched’ releasing to Blu-ray & 4k Blu-ray
July 31, 2017 | contributor
20th Century Fox’s comedy Snatched starring Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn will be available in both Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc combos on August 8. Each edition will include a second disc (either Blu-ray or DVD) as well as … Read More
‘Kick-Ass’ getting the 4k Blu-ray treatment with Dolby Atmos
July 28, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
For those of us who love comics, dark comedies, and the anti-superhero, Kick-Ass is one must-have movie at home. But even if you’ve already got Kick-Ass on Blu-ray, you might consider upgrading that video quality to 4k (2160p) and audio … Read More
The Bridge on the River Kwai remastered to 4k w/HDR & Dolby Atmos
July 18, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
7-time Academy Award winner The Bridge on the River Kwai has been fully restored to 4k resolution for release on 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray. What’s more, the updated title will feature enhanced color depth with High Dynamic Range video and … Read More
We have questions about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on Blu-ray & 4k
July 14, 2017 | hdreport
Things have been a little bit confusing in terms of what formats and editions will be available in the Blu-ray release of Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2. We do know, however, that there will be a 2-disc Blu-ray combo … Read More
New Batch of 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs Released Today
July 11, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
Today, July 11th is the biggest day of the month for Ultra HD Blu-ray releases with five new combined titles from Sony Pictures and Universal Studios. Don’t forget to check out all new Blu-ray releases this week.
New 4k Blu-ray Releases July … Read More
Here are the 4k Blu-ray releases coming in July
July 5, 2017 | hdreport
Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs are starting to take over shelves at retailers like Best Buy and Target, although it may take several more years until 4k Blu-ray becomes the mainstream. If you think about how long it has been since Blu-ray … Read More
Poll Results: The Best 4k Blu-ray Mid-2017
June 28, 2017 | hdreport
We’ve got the poll results from readers’ favorite Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc so far in 2017. To qualify, the discs had to have been released from Jan. through June 15th, 2017. The top 10 choices we chose were determined by a combination … Read More
‘Alien: Covenant’ up for Pre-Order on Blu-ray & 4k Blu-ray [Updated]
June 27, 2017 | hdreport
The official home media release date has yet to be has been announced as August 15th, and Alien: Covenant can be pre-ordered in several different editions including retailer exclusives on Blu-ray and 4k Blu-ray. Still in theaters as we write this, Alien: Covenant will be … Read More
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword release dates on Blu-ray, 3D & 4k
June 27, 2017 | hdreport
Warner Bros. has announced the home media release date for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword on Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, and 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray will be August 8th, 2017. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film stars Charlie Hunnam, Astrid … Read More
New on Blu-ray & 4k Blu-ray: Power Rangers, T2: Trainspotting & more
June 27, 2017 | hdreport
It’s the last Tuesday release date of June but there are plenty of new Blu-ray releases to choose from. Here are our picks for the week followed by a more extensive list below.
Saban’s Power Rangers has been released to … Read More
Kong: Skull Island Exclusive Blu-ray Retailer & Steelbook Editions
June 23, 2017 | hdreport
Kong: Skull Island will be available on Blu-ray Disc July 18th, and along with the standard (common) editions Best Buy, Target and Walmart will all issue exclusive retailer editions. We wanted to detail those for you here. But first, here’s … Read More
New on Blu-ray Disc this week: Life, Big O, and more
June 20, 2017 | hdreport
At our office in Scottsdale AZ it’s going to 117 today: flights have been cancelled, phones aren’t working that well, internet is slower than normal, and our brains are already scrambled. But that’s not going to stop us from our … Read More
Wonder Woman available for pre-order on Blu-ray, 3D, 4k & Digital HD
June 20, 2017 | contributor
DC Entertainment’s Wonder Woman has earned Amazonian revenues at the box office, grossing close to $575M worldwide so far. And although the film was just released to theaters in the US on June 2nd, it’s already available to pre-order online.
No … Read More
User Poll: The Best 4k Blu-ray Release Mid-Year 2017
June 18, 2017 | hdreport 3
We’re half way through the year 2017 and it’s time when we ask you, the reader, to help us rank the best Ultra HD Blu-rays so far. This short list of titles is determined by popularity both in sales and … Read More
New Blu-ray & 4k Blu-ray Releases This Week
June 13, 2017 | hdreport
There are quite a few Blu-ray and 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray releases this week. To help you sort through them, here are our top picks hitting stores on June 13, followed by a list of all new releases.
John Wick: … 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