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#3155410 3-Nov-2023 12:53

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Nice to see that they are doing well in a very competitive market.

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#3155415 3-Nov-2023 13:13

With the release of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One last Wednesday, I had a read of several reviews of the 4K Ultra HD disc. All of the reviews were very positive and Video/Audio generally scored maximum. My go to reviewer is Casimir Harlow from the UK AV Forums website. Here are two snippets from his review:-

Video: "... a great looking movie, suitably larger than life, and a disc that allows you to enjoy the hell out of it"

Audio: "... absolutely pounding with some of the most impressive LFE usage of any disc in 2023"

He also gave it his "UNMISSABLE" award. Full Review

Its a title that is on my wish list along with Gran Turismo and The Equalizer 3. I'm hoping for a 20% off sale on Black Friday and Boxing Day. I've already pre-ordered the Oppenheimer SteelBook

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#3156626 6-Nov-2023 11:08

Gran Turismo SteelBook has now sold out before release on JBAU website. Don't think it will be back this time.

Oppenheimer and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem SteelBooks are marked as "nearly gone" while The Equalizer 3 Steel is marked as "selling fast".

Its good to see these items selling out. There's hope for physical media yet 😁

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#3156646 6-Nov-2023 12:33

Such a pity the 4K's desired permanently exceed the budget available...

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#3156873 7-Nov-2023 10:40

FYI: Front/Back/Inside Pic of the Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One SteelBook release.

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#3157231 8-Nov-2023 11:56

It looks increasingly like Mighty Ape are going to give up on 4K Ultra HD physical media. They have very little stock and a lot of the titles on their website are only available through third party sellers. They are still getting a few new titles, but not all.

Barbie was released today and considering that it is the box-office #1 film of 2023, it seems strange that they don't have it on any of the three disc formats. Another title that comes to mind is The Flash, which they also didn't stock. I think that competition from JBNZ is part of the problem for MA; JB undercut them on almost every release, even if only by 2 cents 😁. Anyway, MA have four 4K Ultra HD titles on sale ; they are:-

$22.00

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Gladiator (2000)

Highlander (1986)

Pulp Fiction (1994)

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#3157322 8-Nov-2023 16:29

Beetlejuice, The Green Mile and V for Vendetta have been pushed back a week to November 15th.

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#3157326 8-Nov-2023 16:37

Meg 2: The Trench - full SteelBook artwork released today (November 8th)

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#3157452 8-Nov-2023 23:17

Although we have to wait another week for the Gran Turismo 4K Ultra HD release, it has already been released in other countries and by all accounts its a reference A/V presentation.

Ralph Potts is the physical media reviewer for the American AVS Forums, and I chose to post his thoughts on the disc from Sony.

Dolby Vision (100/100)

Resolution received a boost with the differences between the UHD and 1080p renderings being appreciable. Close-ups tend to look amazing, with resolvable texture visible in interior/exterior locations, physical features, and backgrounds being quite noticeable. The exterior shots of the racetracks have superb depth which added an enriching, and eye-catching aesthetic to them.

The application of HDR isn’t always on display but, when applied, adds an enriching visual element. Specular highlights during the various explosions look terrific. Gran Turismo features pyrotechnics and mixed bright/dark elements, all of which shine in Ultra High Definition.

Dolby Atmos (100/100)

This is a surprisingly good presentation that incorporates a plethora of head turning effects that bring the entire system platform to life. The sequences involving the initial round of tryouts and racing segments, contain a host of effects, near field pans and, ambient extension that rotate around the soundstage, shifting overhead, passing by at ear level and coming directly at the listening position.

It's not just the action that sounds great either. On several occasions while watching, I found myself saying aloud (with a smile on my face) this mix sounds great. This is an entertaining Atmos presentation that brings everything together in a resplendent blend of room traversing, and well-balanced sound that shows what the format is capable of.

Final Thoughts:

Inspired by a true story, Gran Turismo is a coming-of-age drama/biopic that fires on all cylinders, making for a memorable, and, feel good film, that is invigorating, moving and, fun. It arrives on Blu-ray in this Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray release from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment featuring terrific Ultra HD video, involving lossless surround sound, including a rip-roaring Dolby Atmos immersive mix, and a fan friendly supplemental package. Gran Turismo doesn’t break the mold but, it’s based on a great human-interest story that provides the type of adrenaline fueled fun and heartwarming drama that genre fans feed on. If it’s your cup of tea, it looks and sounds great on Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray.

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#3157453 8-Nov-2023 23:37

Welcome to the Weekly NEW ZEALAND 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule for Thursday November 09th

Five new releases this week including Barbie and Meg 2: The Trench which have both a Standard and SteelBook release. Beetlejuice, The Green Mile and V for Vendetta have been pushed back a week to November 15th. Nothing else to report really. Its a very quiet time for release announcements. I expect we will get a flurry of titles in time for Christmas. Next weeks releases include Gran Turismo, which apparently has reference Audio/Video on board. Hoping for more to report next week.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

November 15th:

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

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

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) Classics Re-mastered [JB - $28.98] [MA - $29.99] #3148597

The Pianist (2002) Classics Re-mastered [JB - $28.98] [MA - $29.99] #3148598

The Others (2001) Classics Re-mastered [JB - $28.98] [MA - $29.99] #3148600

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

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

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

November 22nd:

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) [JB - $39.98] #3154423

Field of Dreams (1989) JB - $54.98]

Oppenheimer (2023) [JB - $39.98] [MA - $40.00] #3148933

Oppenheimer (2023) SteelBook [JB - $59.98] #3148934

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

December 07th:

Reservoir Dogs: Special Edition (1992) [MA - $54.99]

December 13th:

The Equalizer 3 (2023) [JB - $34.98] #3148375

The Equalizer 3 (2023) SteelBook [JB - $59.98] #3145786

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#3157978 10-Nov-2023 12:06

Two of Umbrella Entertainments recent Australian releases have suddenly appeared on the JBNZ website. Available to buy immediately.

I made information links when I was also including Australian releases, so I'll just link to them.

Talk To Me (2023) [$41.98] #3117754

Possession (1981) [54.98] N.B. the link states that video is HDR10, but it is actually 4K SDR #3117112

Also: Meg 2: The Trench has been belatedly pushed back to November 15th. Yesterday the Standard Edition was available to add to cart, but the SteelBook Edition wasn't. Now neither are available until next Wednesday 🙄

And: Some of the artwork on the JBNZ 4K Ultra HD format hasn't been updated. Check my links for the correct artwork (except possibly To Kill a Mockingbird)

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#3158029 10-Nov-2023 13:47

The JBAU website has Blue Beetle (2023) up for pre-order in both Standard and SteelBook Editions. It seems like Warner Bros. are following Paramount's lead of only including a Blu-ray disc with the SteelBook release. This would be acceptable if they reduced the price of the Standard release, but its like a lot of supermarket items; reduced contents, but still pay the same price.

Expend4les (2023) added

Also added to their website is The Color Purple (1985), but no The Fugitive (1993) yet.

I'm expecting all of these titles to be released in NZ.

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#3158135 11-Nov-2023 00:54

James Cameron's Titanic (1997) 4K Ultra HD; will be released overseas on December 5th. The discs have been prepared by Paramount Home Media Distribution for the US. International distributor is Disney/Buena Vista so we won't be getting it in this part of the world. US Amazon 4K UHD/Digital Code/Bonus Disc [$29.99:] and UK Amazon 4K UHD/Blu-ray/Bonus Disc [£25.00] have it up for pre-order.

Description: Experience James Cameron's Titanic, the global box office phenomenon and winner of 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture (1997). Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet light up the screen in this unforgettable tale of forbidden love and courage set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the "unsinkable" Titanic.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

RESTORED IN 4K
DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
NEW Titanic: Stories From The Heart - Director James Cameron, producer Jon Landau and star Kate Winslet share memories and favorite moments, and recount the challenges of making the greatest love story in cinema history. Go back in time with film clips, photos and behind-the-scenes moments
NEW Titanic - 25 Years Later with James Cameron - James Cameron explores the enduring myths and mysteries of the shipwreck, and mounts tests to see whether Jack could have fit on that raft and survived.
NEW Fan Poster Art (4 stills)
Audio commentaries
And a Lot More (over 15 hours of bonus content)
Aspect Ratio 2.35:1

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#3158235 11-Nov-2023 11:24

Just added to the JBAU website is the Anime movie Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022). The film will be available in both a 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Lenticular Edition and 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray SteelBook Edition. Release Date: December 20th.

Both Editions are priced at AU$49.98

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#3159316 13-Nov-2023 22:28

New additions to the JBAU website:

December 6th

The Nun II (2023) • 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Standard Edition AU$39.98 • 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray SteelBook Edition AU$44.98 •

The Fugitive (1993) • 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Standard Edition AU$29.98 •

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