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The Da Vinci Code gets a 4K SteelBook release in May

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The Da Vinci Code DVD set featuring two discs, with packaging that includes artistic images and a decorative design, showcasing a rose and stills from the film.
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The 2006 film “The Da Vinci Code“ will get a “20th Anniversary Edition“ 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on May 19th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Ron Howard directed the film, based on the novel [of the same title] written by Dan Brown. It starred Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina, Jürgen Prochnow, Paul Bettany, and Jean Reno.

NOTE: This movie has been previously released [back in 2016] on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. However, this time around it’s going to come in its correct 2.39:1 aspect ratio as well as both the theatrical (148-minute) and extended (174-minute) versions of the film on individual 4K discs. Also, the previous 4K release was presented in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio, incorrectly, as it was intended for a 2.39:1 aspect. That has been corrected.

The tech specs for the 20th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook included a 2160p video presentation in the [intended] 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon.

The release will arrive as a 3-disc set, including a Blu-ray with bonus materials, listed below. Also, the two different versions of the film will be housed on two separate 4K UHD Blu-ray discs, as shown below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Theatrical:

  • 148-minute Theatrical version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
  • Special Features:
    • Launching a Legacy Featurette
    • Teaser & Theatrical Trailers

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Extended:

  • 174-minute Extended version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
  • Special Feature:
    • Select Scenes Commentary with Director Ron Howard

Disc 3 (Blu-ray) Extras:

  • 17 Production Featurettes

Below, after the break, you can find the press release announcement.

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The 2001 film A Beautiful Mind gets a 4K in February

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Cover of the movie 'A Beautiful Mind' featuring a man looking through blinds, with text displaying '4K Ultra HD', 'Russell Crowe', and 'Ed Harris'.
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The 2001 film “A Beautiful Mind“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 3rd via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Ron Howard directed the movie, which won four Academy Awards, including “Best Picture” and “Best Director.” It starred Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer, Paul Bettany, and Adam Goldberg.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will be a 2-disc set, as a “combo pack,” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • A Beautiful Partnership: Ron Howard & Brian Grazer
  • Inside A Beautiful Mind
  • Development of the Screenplay
  • Meeting John Nash
  • Accepting the Nobel Prize in Economics
  • Casting Russell Crowe & Jennifer Connelly
  • The Process of Age Progression
  • Creating the Special Effects
  • Scoring the Film
  • Feature Commentary with Director Ron Howard
  • Feature Commentary with Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman
  • Final Feature Comparisons
  • Creating of the Special Effects

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 4K

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The 2003 film “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on August 5th via Disney (20th Century Studios). Peter Weir directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D’Arcy, Chris Larkin, and Billy Boyd. It’s certainly worth noting that, even to this day, this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has been restored and remastered from the original elements. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will also include Dolby Atmos sounds. The 2-disc release will be a “combo pack” also featuring its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. The release will also include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Below, you can find a glimpse at the packaging and discs for this release.

The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Historical and Geographical Trivia Track
  • Pop-Up Map

Further below, after the break, you can find the press release.

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The 2001 film A Knight’s Tale on 4K in May

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The 2001 film A Knight’s Tale arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on May 20th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Brian Helgeland wrote and directed the movie, which starred Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany, and Alan Tudyk.

This 4K release will include the Theatrical Version – 132 min (PG-13) and Extended Version – 144 min (Unrated). Both versions have received a restoration from the original camera negative. The picture & audio were approved by the director (Brian Helgeland). The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10). Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio. The audio presentation will be in Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround on the 4K and Blu-ray discs. This release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc (of the theatrical version) included. Also, a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere, is included.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Commentary with Director Brian Helgeland and Paul Bettany
  • NEW 5 Deleted & Extended Scenes
  • NEW Gag Reel
  • NEW Quill and Quarterhorse – 2nd Unit Photography
  • 11 Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes
  • 6 Original Deleted Scenes (with filmmaker intros)
  • HBO Making-Of Special
  • Music Video
  • Domestic & International Trailers

Robert Zemeckis film Here comes to Blu-ray in January

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The 2024 film “Here” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on January 21st via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film was directed and co-written by Robert Zemeckis. It stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany, and Kelly Reilly.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release includes a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere. You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • How We Got Here (The Making of HERE)
  • Deleted Scenes

Both “Captain America” sequels on 4K UHD Blu-ray late April

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The two Marvel Studios sequels “Captain America: The Winter Soldier“ and “Captain America: Civil War“ are both coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 23rd, via Disney – according to an early alert to retailers. The titles had been said to be coming but we now finally get them both listed with release date and pre-order listings for each over at Best Buy.

UPDATE: The two titles on 4K are both now listed for pre-order over at Amazon – HERE and HERE. Those listings even include glimpses at the back of the packaging where we get the tech specs. “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” will be presented in the 2.40:1 aspect (as originally on Blu-ray), while “Captain America: Civil War” will be presented in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio (unlike the original Blu-ray). Both films will receive HDR10 form of High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos sound. The bonus materials set to be included for each film can be found on the original Blu-ray releases. No new extras will be included on the 4K discs.

Each release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc included along with a digital copy of the film.

There will also be Steelbook releases for both of the films on 4K which will be Best Buy exclusives. You can’t pre-order those yet but they have placeholder pages HERE and HERE. The artwork for the Steelbooks is pictured below.captain_america_the_winter_soldier_4k_steelbookcaptain_america_civil_war_4k_steelbook

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