WB To Release MAN OF STEEL, MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, & More On 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

WB To Release MAN OF STEEL, MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, & More On 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

WB have announced their plans to release over 35 films on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray by the end of 2016 and a few CBM favorites, including Man Of Steel, Mad Max: Fury Road & The Lego Movie have made the cut.

By RohanPatel - Jan 04, 2016 06:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Man of Steel
Source: PR Newswire (via Batman-News)
Prior to their appearance at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, Warner Bros. have announced their plans to release over 35 films on the highest home video quality - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. The first films they plan to release on this format are the critically acclaimed Mad Max: Fury Road, San Andreas, The Lego Movie, & Pan. By year's end, WB promises the arrival of over 35 films on 4K Ultra HD, including Man Of SteelPacific Rim, and several others.

With Warner Bros. making the move to 4K Ultra HD, it's hard to imagine they weren't thinking of a handful of their highly anticipated 2016 releases, specifically Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice, Suicide Squad, & Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, when making the decision. Could we see these films on the format when they hit home video late this year or in early 2017? Only time will tell, but it's looking more and more likely that we will.

Check out the full press release below:


BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- To coincide with the availability of Ultra HD Blu-ray™ players in the marketplace in early 2016, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will be offering four titles on Ultra HD Blu-ray at initial launch showcasing 4K Ultra HD resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR), offering consumers a sharper, brighter and more colorful home entertainment viewing experience than ever before.

The first available titles will be Mad Max: Fury Road, San Andreas, The Lego Movie and Pan. Following quickly will be theatrical new release titles available day and date with their initial home entertainment release as well as a selection of catalog titles throughout the year including Man of Steel and Pacific Rim. By the end of 2016, Warner Bros. will have over 35 titles available on Ultra HD Blu-ray. To complement the disc releases, Warner Bros. will also expand the titles available on 4K Ultra HD with HDR via digital retailers. Dolby Atmos® will also be included on select titles for a truly immersive home theater experience.

"We are excited to take this next technological leap which will allow us to bring our audiences the best possible home viewing experience with crystal clear images and immersive audio," said Ron Sanders, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Home Entertainment Distribution. "Ultra HD with HDR is the next, and most exciting, advancement in home entertainment, and with the anticipated proliferation of Ultra HD televisions in the coming years, our Ultra HD Blu-ray product offerings will truly complement the stunning capabilities of this new generation of home entertainment hardware. Warner Bros. is fully committed to releasing a wide range of Ultra HD Blu-ray titles, including both new release titles and offerings from our vast catalog."

Warner Bros.' Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs will feature 4K resolution, High Dynamic Range for enhanced picture vibrancy and color contrast, a wider range of available colors, smoother color transitions, and immersive audio on select titles.

So, what do you guys think? Sound off with your thoughts below!


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grif
grif - 1/4/2016, 6:12 AM
even san andreas was better than the force awakens.
AxeiumTheory
AxeiumTheory - 1/4/2016, 6:13 AM
@MexicanSuperman I remember reading an article about that forget what the exact size was that the article mentioned, but yeah apparently you do need a huge TV to really tell the difference with 4K at all.
ablee337
ablee337 - 1/4/2016, 6:15 AM
I can tell the difference on my computer screen.
Kr08
Kr08 - 1/4/2016, 6:16 AM
Either way I'm getting the Batman v Superman collector's edition. Already got the Man of Steel one, which is pretty sick. I can only imagine what they're going to do for the Batman v Superman one and Suicide Squad.

SuperCat
SuperCat - 1/4/2016, 6:18 AM
"The Force Awakens" was awesome, @grif!

GuardianAngel
GuardianAngel - 1/4/2016, 6:19 AM
No tanks
Pasto
Pasto - 1/4/2016, 6:20 AM
Put anything in 4k and I'll buy it.
vincanss
vincanss - 1/4/2016, 6:25 AM
I'm not sure 4k can save some of those movies, but it's all good.
Pasto
Pasto - 1/4/2016, 6:26 AM
@MexicanSuperman
I'd say 60 inch and above would work just fine, and I say this from experience. I've watched films on my tv that we're standard blu-ray, and I had the "soap opera effect" turned on. You'd think you were in the movie, those things look so clear and realistic. Honestly looks better than on a movie screen.

Just had a friend bring Ant-Man on blu-ray over to my house, and the movie looked beyond epic. I can't wait to see what a 4k blu-ray looks like on my tv.
PesciGotPepsi
PesciGotPepsi - 1/4/2016, 6:35 AM
What's next?

Super 6K Megabite magnus deluxe capability of electronic detcon ultra quality edition
PesciGotPepsi
PesciGotPepsi - 1/4/2016, 6:36 AM
I just watched Man Of Steel on blu ray last night actually

It looks [frick]ing amazing even without the 4K ultra blah blah. Hands down the best looking CBM ever.
heisei24
heisei24 - 1/4/2016, 6:36 AM
Pan in 4k ultra HD?
Why even bother
PesciGotPepsi
PesciGotPepsi - 1/4/2016, 6:37 AM
Why release Pan? Nobody will buy it. The box office numbers show
PesciGotPepsi
PesciGotPepsi - 1/4/2016, 6:38 AM
@Th0rOdinson

Man Of Steel is by far the best looking CBM of all time. Even Marvel's best looking films like Iron Man or Guardians don't live up to the visual quality of it.

But dat's just me
SirGoraf
SirGoraf - 1/4/2016, 6:38 AM
@grif - Come on now, it was awesome.

And I hope WB desaturates MoS for this release. Make it look pretty at least. Who in their right mind would want to see a bland looking film on 4K UHD TV?
PesciGotPepsi
PesciGotPepsi - 1/4/2016, 6:39 AM
I'd rather watch Ant-Man than Pan
And that's saying something
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 1/4/2016, 6:39 AM
Team Grif
Earthbound
Earthbound - 1/4/2016, 6:40 AM
Doesn't matter, I didn't get a blu ray player until last year so...I'll probably have to wait close to a decade before I think to buy 4k hd stuff.
PesciGotPepsi
PesciGotPepsi - 1/4/2016, 6:42 AM
@Th0rOdinson

"well at least thor 2 has some life in it"

To me, Thor 2 is the most lifeless out of the MCU. It was dull and boring. Man Of Steel's action, effects, costume design, visual design were far superior.
PesciGotPepsi
PesciGotPepsi - 1/4/2016, 6:43 AM
@JaredsJoker

The Krypton parts of MOS were incredible! Looked the visual design and cinematography.
Pedrito
Pedrito - 1/4/2016, 6:43 AM
Will MOS in 4K still be dull garbage.. Yup
Pasto
Pasto - 1/4/2016, 6:43 AM
Even though "Man of Steel" has a really bad after-taste, it still is one of the best looking comic book films out there (right there next to "The Winter Soldier" and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2").
Desr0w
Desr0w - 1/4/2016, 6:46 AM
rofl Poor Thor "fans" if Ragnarok fails like the other 2 they would get the worst CBM trilogy ever.

NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 1/4/2016, 6:47 AM
lol@SuperCat
Matador
Matador - 1/4/2016, 6:49 AM
I'll rebuy MOS in 4K if they add back the color.

TheFlask
TheFlask - 1/4/2016, 6:51 AM
When your only defense for a movie is its the best looking comic book movie, its not in a good place. Sure it looked amazing in parts but man thats one bad movie
Matador
Matador - 1/4/2016, 6:55 AM
@Pitt - Actually you don't need 4K to be in 3-D Samsung UHD 3-D tv can convert any movies, T.V shows, and video games in 3-D with a push of a button. Will give it that extra color depth feel.

Funny thing I tired it on an old school dvd anime Fist of the North Star in 3-D it actually made it look better.

Played a game on the 360 that was not 3-D it made the colors stand out more and added depth to the game too.
Matador
Matador - 1/4/2016, 6:57 AM
@JaredsJoker - Hey don't make fun of my girl yo she brings beautiful assets to the team.

Matador
Matador - 1/4/2016, 6:58 AM
@JaredsJoker - I have no idea what your talking about.
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