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#3144986 10-Oct-2023 16:11

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Well, this one came out of the blue. Did NZ not get a 4K Ultra HD release when it was originally released? Its not listed on the JBAU website. Strange 😲

John Wick (2014) [$29.98] • Release Date - October 25th • 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

If my old brain remembers rightly,3 was available here originally but not 1 and 2. Aus had all 3 so I got my fix from JB Hifi Aus sometime last year.

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#3144993 10-Oct-2023 16:23

JOHN WICK (2014)

DON'T SET HIM OFF: An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. When sadistic young thugs senselessly attack John Wick – a brilliantly lethal ex-assassin – they have no idea that they’ve just awakened the boogeyman. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, Wick embarks on a merciless rampage, hunting down his adversaries with the skill and ruthlessness that made him an underworld legend.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Audio Commentary
Don't Mess with John Wick
Calling in the Cavalry
Destiny of a Collective
The Assassin's Code
The Red Circle
N.Y.C. Noir

Distributor: Roadshow Entertainment

4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

Video: HDR10

Audio: Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

Run Time: 101 Minutes

NZ Classification: R16

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#3145004 10-Oct-2023 17:19

BARBIE (2023)

SHE'S EVERYTHING. HE'S JUST KEN: Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

"Barbie" has taken the box office by storm, earning more than $1.43 billion worldwide to become the highest grossing film in Warner Bros.' 100-year history; the highest grossing film ever from a female filmmaker at the domestic box office; and is the largest worldwide film release of 2023.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Welcome to Barbie Land – featurette
Becoming Barbie – featurette
Playing Dress-Up – featurette
Musical Make-Believe – featurette
All-Star Barbie Party – featurette
It's A Weird World – featurette

Distributor: Roadshow Entertainment

4K Ultra HD (1-Disc Set)

Video: HDR10

Audio: Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.00:1

Run Time: 114 Minutes

NZ Classification: PG

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#3145006 10-Oct-2023 17:23

BARBIE (2023) STEELBOOK

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Welcome to Barbie Land – featurette
Becoming Barbie – featurette
Playing Dress-Up – featurette
Musical Make-Believe – featurette
All-Star Barbie Party – featurette
It's A Weird World – featurette

Distributor: Roadshow Entertainment

4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

Video: HDR10

Audio: Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.00:1

Run Time: 114 Minutes

NZ Classification: PG

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#3145123 10-Oct-2023 22:28

MEG 2: The Trench (2023)

Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush with "Meg 2: The Trench," a literally larger-than-life thrill ride that supersizes the 2018 blockbuster and takes the action to higher heights and even greater depths with multiple massive Megs and so much more! Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The Making of Meg 2: The Trench - Featurette
Up From the Depths: Even More Beasts - Featurette

Distributor: Roadshow Entertainment

4K Ultra HD (1-Disc Set)

Video: Dolby Vision/HDR10

Audio: Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

Run Time: 116 Minutes

NZ Classification: M

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#3145124 10-Oct-2023 22:32

MEG 2: The Trench (2023) STEELBOOK

SPECIAL FEATURES

The Making of Meg 2: The Trench - Featurette
Up From the Depths: Even More Beasts - Featurette

Distributor: Roadshow Entertainment

4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

Video: Dolby Vision/HDR10

Audio: Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

Run Time: 116 Minutes

NZ Classification: M

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#3145323 11-Oct-2023 12:16

Rant!

What are Warner Bros. thinking? They have the biggest worldwide Box-Office hit of the year, in Barbie which is also the biggest Box-Office hit in the 100 years that Warner have been in business and they release a standard 4K Ultra HD with no accompanying Blu-ray and bare bones HDR10. If you want/need the Blu-ray, then you have to buy the SteelBook or the Blu-ray release. Personally I don't need/want the Blu-ray, but many collectors do. They are also releasing Meg 2 which HAS got Dolby Vision on board, and, after much searching and browsing of forums, I believe that no Blu-ray will be included in the standard 4K Ultra HD release, but the SteelBook will have one. So why are they asking NZ$49.98 for the standard release. JBNZ still have the place holder artwork and info which indicates that there is a Blu-ray included and could be classed as false advertising if it turns out that I am right. The final artwork on JBAU website clearly depicts no Blu-ray and after clicking on the link, there is no mention of a Blu-ray.

I look on iTunes and find Meg 2 for sale at NZ$34.99. NZ$15 cheaper than the upcoming physical release. Its got Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos on board, and of course; no Blu-ray, (but there is the option to download a 720p version to my PC) and will most likely drop to NZ$24.99 once the physical media is available (The same applies to Barbie). Its a ploy that the studios are using to squeeze your last dollar out of you. Release the Digital format about a month or so before the physical at NZ$34.99 or NZ$29.99, then drop the price by NZ$10 when the physical is released. All meant to push us toward Digital and streaming.

I will post an update here if new information comes to hand.

Rant Over 😁

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#3145328 11-Oct-2023 12:33

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Its a ploy that the studios are using to squeeze your last dollar out of you. Release the Digital format about a month or so before the physical at NZ$34.99 or NZ$29.99, then drop the price by NZ$10 when the physical is released. All meant to push us toward Digital and streaming.

Its what the accountants have told them is most profitable, they will continue with it until its not, then they will change to a new one - (which will be equality likely to still treat the actual consumer like dirt)

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#3145374 11-Oct-2023 14:37

THE THREE MUSKETEERS (1973) CLASSICS RE-MASTERED

A swashbuckling new 4K restoration of The Three Musketeers from director Richard Lester (A Hard Day's Night, Help!) and featuring a stellar cast including Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch and Richard Chamberlain. The young D’Artagnan arrives in Paris with dreams of becoming a King’s musketeer. He meets and quarrels with three men, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, each of whom challenges him to a duel. D’Artagnan finds out they are musketeers and is invited to join them in their efforts to oppose Cardinal Richelieu, who wishes to increase his already considerable power over the King. D’Artagnan must also juggle affairs with the charming Constance Bonancieux and the passionate Lady De Winter, a secret agent for the Cardinal.

SPECIAL FEATURES
The Saga of the Musketeers Part 1
The Making of The Musketeers vintage EPK
Original US trailer
Original UK trailer

Distributor: Universal/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

4K Ultra HD (1-Disc Set)

Video: HDR10

Audio: LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

Run Time: 107 Minutes

NZ Classification: G

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#3145378 11-Oct-2023 14:51

THE FOUR MUSKETEERS (1974) CLASSICS RE-MASTERED

One for all and all for one! An epic new 4K restoration of The Four Musketeers (1974), the follow up to 1973's The Three Musketeers, reuniting the same A-list cast. With D'Artagnan now officially enrolled in the King's service, his army besieges the rebels at La Rochelle and Richelieu is determined to prevent any meddling by the English before the city falls. He dispatches Milady de Winter to London with orders to assassinate Buckingham if necessary. But she has a price — carte blanche to dispose of D'Artagnan and Bonacieux as she sees fit. Our heroes, in between dodging musket balls at La Rochelle, must once again outwit the Cardinal's henchmen to save the day. But this time the stakes are higher. And tragedy is in the offing.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Neil Sinyard on The Four Musketeers
The Saga of the Musketeers Part 2
Original Trailer

Distributor: Universal/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

4K Ultra HD (1-Disc Set)

Video: HDR10

Audio: LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

Run Time: 107 Minutes

NZ Classification: PG

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#3145433 11-Oct-2023 17:10

Disney are releasing INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY: Ultimate Collector's Edition on 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/Digital Code in the US on December 5th. The good news is that its a US wide-release, Meaning that it will be available from Amazon for anyone in Australasia to buy. No news on a European release, but its quite likely to happen.

There are two Exclusives at the usual outlets. Best Buy will have a SteelBook Edition, whilst Walmart have Custom Artwork and a Limited Edition Enamel Pin.

So, here is the info on the Edition that we can buy from Amazon.

Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist for this highly anticipated final installment of the iconic franchise—a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring cinematic adventure. Starring alongside Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Thomas Kretschmann, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Olivier Richters, Mads Mikkelsen and newcomer Ethann Isidore. Directed by James Mangold and written by Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth and David Koepp and James Mangold, based on characters created by George Lucas and Philip Kaufman, the film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers. John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, has returned once again to compose the score.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Chapter 1 - Prologue –Harrison Ford leaps back into action as Indiana Jones! Journey to 1944 as this featurette reveals the filmmakers, characters, stunts, locations, and incredible visual effects that make up the thrilling opening of Dial of Destiny!
Chapter 2 - New York – Blast off to adventure as James Mangold showcases the re-creation of 1969 Manhattan for the Moon Parade chase. This featurette spotlights Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) as John Williams conducts his beautiful new theme for this compelling character.
Chapter 3 – Morocco – The man in the hat is back! Explore Morocco as this featurette breaks down the white-knuckle stunts of the medina tuk-tuk chase and hotel brawl. Meet Teddy (Ethann Isidore), Indy's precocious new ally in the hunt for the dial!
Chapter 4 – Sicily – Meet Renaldo (Antonio Banderas) as he guides our heroes on a perilous underwater treasure hunt! Catch up with Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge on location in Sicily and explore the caverns, traps, and bugs surrounding Archimedes' tomb!
Chapter 5 – Finale – This featurette breaks down the thrilling climax to the Indiana Jones series. Cast and filmmakers James Mangold, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, John Williams, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford bid farewell to one of the greatest heroes of all time.
Score Only Version of the Movie - Listen to John Williams' iconic music on an isolated track as you watch the film

SPECIFICATIONS:

4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/Digital Code (Redeemable in US Only) (2-Disc Set)

Video: HDR10

Audio: Dolby Atmos/Dolby True HD 7.1/DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

Run Time: 154 Minutes

NZ Classification: M

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#3145526 11-Oct-2023 23:40

Welcome to the Weekly NEW ZEALAND 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule for Thursday October 12th

Eight new releases this week, including Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Standard and SteelBook editions. Quite a lot of new additions, artwork and specs added for several titles. I've noticed that Mighty Ape are slowly dropping back on new releases. They didn't stock The Flash which is a big title for them to overlook and they haven't added several of JBNZ's pre-0rders. Hopefully they will get back in the game shortly.

Click on the post# links for the individual release information (artwork, specs, etc.) where available. Just click on the link and it should take you to the correct post. Then click on the back arrow to return to the schedule.

Individual film artwork and specs will be posted as soon as ALL info is available

Release dates are subject to change.

New Releases will be displayed for one week after release date.

Prices quoted from JB Hi-Fi New Zealand (JB) and Mighty Ape NZ (MA) are in NZ Dollars.

New Releases:

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) [JB - $34.98] [MA - $39.99] #3107590

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) SteelBook [JB - $59.98] #3107593

Cutthroat Island (1995) Classics Re-mastered [JB - $29.98] [MA - $29.99] #3124959

The Wicker Man (1973) Classics Re-mastered [JB - $29.98] [MA- $29.99] #3125630

U-571 (2000) Classics Re-Mastered [JB - $29.98] [MA - $29.99] #3125581

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) [JB - $29.98] [MA - $29.99] #3117195

Cross of Iron (1977) Imprint Collection #250 [JB - $89.98] #3114866

Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb (1964) [JB - $34.98] [MA - $34.99] #3117187

October 18th:

The Exorcist (1973) Original Theatrical and Extended Director's Cuts [JB - $49.98] #3124303

October 25th:

John Wick (2014) [JB - $29.98] #3144993

November 01st:

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1 (2023) [JB - $39.98] [MA - $40.00] #3142725

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1 (2023) SteelBook [JB - $59.98] #3142728

Scream 3 (2000) [JB - $29.98] [MA - $29.99] #3124991

The Three Musketeers (1973) Classics Remastered [MA - $29.00] #3145374

The Four Musketeers (1974) Classics Re-mastered [MA - $29.00] #3145378

Meg 2: The Trench (2023) [JB - $49.98] #3145123

Meg 2: The Trench (2023) SteelBook [JB - $56.98] #3145124

November 08th:

Barbie (2023) [JB - $49.98] #3145004

Barbie (2023) SteelBook [JB - $54.98] #3145006

Beetlejuice (1988) [JB - $29.98] #3144928

The Green Mile (1999) [JB - $29.98] #3144929

V for Vendetta (2005) [JB - $29.98] #3144932

November 15th:

Gran Turismo (2023) [JB - $39.98] [MA - $40.00] #3144258

Gran Turismo (2023) SteelBook [JB - $59.98] #3144255

November 22nd:

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) [JB - $39.98]

Field of Dreams (1989) JB - $54.98]

November 24th:

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) Classics Re-mastered [MA - $29.99]

The Pianist (2002) Classics Re-mastered [MA - $29.99]

The Others (2001) Classics Re-mastered [MA - $29.99]

November 29th:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) [JB - $39.98] [MA - $40.00] #3142809

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) SteelBook [JB - $59.98] #3142810

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#3145737 12-Oct-2023 13:25

I was a little worried that we wouldn't get this film at JBNZ because it is limited to one copy per customer at JBAU. Reasonable price for the Standard Edition too. Happy days 😃

The Equalizer 3 (2023) [$34.98] • Release Date - December 13th • 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

The Equalizer 3 (2023) SteelBook [$54.98] • Release Date - December 13th • 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray (2-Disc Set)

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#3145785 12-Oct-2023 13:36

THE EQUALIZER 3 (2023)

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Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he's done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends' protector by taking on the mafia.