The Dark Tower 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray October 31st

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced they will release The Dark Tower to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on October 31, 2017. The 4K Blu-ray specs are set to be 2160p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio and a Dolby Atmos track for audio. Below are the official details:










Idris Elba (Prometheus) and Academy Award® winner Matthew McConaughey (Best Actor, Dallas Buyers Club, 2013) star in THE DARK TOWER, the epic adventure based on the Stephen King book series, debuting on digital October 17 and on 4K Ultra HD™/Blu-ray™, Blu-ray and DVD October 31 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Roland, the last Gunslinger (Idris Elba) has been locked in an eternal battle with the Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey), determined to prevent him from destroying the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle. THE DARK TOWER also stars Tom Taylor making his feature film debut, Katheryn Winnick (“Vikings”), Claudia Kim (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Fran Kranz (The Cabin in the Woods), Abbey Lee (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Academy Award nominee Jackie Earle Haley (Best Supporting Actor, Little Children, 2006).

THE DARK TOWER Blu-ray is loaded with bonus material, including deleted scenes, a blooper reel and “A Look Through the Keyhole,” which features three vignettes narrated by Roland and The Man in Black. Also included are five behind-the-scenes featurettes that capture the imagination of fans. The filmmakers and Stephen King reveal the plot points that allowed the film to pay tribute to everything great about Stephen King’s novels while making it a whole new experience for fans in “Last Time Around.” Fans step inside the fully realized sets and locations that play host to the physical embodiment of Stephen King’s Mid-World in “The World Has Moved On …”. For “The Man in Black,” Matthew McConaughey takes the audience inside his perceptions and process for portraying the villain Walter, aka The Man in Black. Fans go behind the scenes and inside the stunt team’s process for creating the action-packed battles in “The Gunslinger in Action”. Stephen King discusses the journey from his book series to screen in “Stephen King Inspirations.”


**SYNOPSIS**


Based on the best-selling book series by highly-acclaimed author Stephen King. The last Gunslinger, Roland (Idris Elba), has been locked in an eternal battle with the Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey), determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the epic battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.

From Columbia Pictures and MRC, directed by Nikolaj Arcel from a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman & Jeff Pinkner and Anders Thomas Jensen & Nikolaj Arcel, THE DARK TOWER was produced by Akiva Goldsman, Ron Howard and Erica Huggins and executive produced by G. Mac Brown and Jeff Pinkner.


**BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Deleted Scenes
* Blooper Reel
* A Look Through the Keyhole
* Five Featurettes
- “Last Time Around”
- “The World Has Moved On…”
- “The Man in Black”
- “The Gunslinger in Action”
- “Stephen King Inspirations”

Atomic Blonde 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray November 14th

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has officially announced they will release Atomic Blonde to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on November 14, 2017. The 4K Blu-ray specs are set to be 2160p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio and a DTS: X Master Audio track for audio. Below are the official details:










Double-crossed while sent to collect stolen intelligence in East Germany, elusive secret agent Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, The Fate of the Furious) unleashes a deadly arsenal of skills in ATOMIC BLONDE, the adrenaline pumping, stylish spy-thriller, coming to Digital on October 24, 2017 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on November 14, 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Adapted from Antony Johnson’s graphic novel, The Coldest City, the explosive film set in the late eighties takes viewers on a high-stakes chase as Theron attempts to escape Berlin. The 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital versions include commentary from the cast, filmmakers, stunt performers and fight coordinators, plus behind-the-scenes features that take viewers inside the making of the film’s intense stunt choreography.


**SYNOPSIS**


Oscar®-winner Charlize Theron stars as elite MI6’s most lethal assassin and the crown jewel of her Majesty’s secret intelligence service, Lorraine Broughton, in ATOMIC BLONDE. When she’s sent on a covert mission into Cold War Berlin, she must use all of the spycraft, sensuality and savagery she has to stay alive in the ticking time bomb of a city simmering with revolution and double-crossing hives of traitors. Broughton must navigate her way through a deadly game of spies to recover a priceless dossier while fighting ferocious killers along the way in this breakneck action-thriller from director David Leitch (Deadpool 2, John Wick). Theron is joined by James McAvoy (Split, X-Men: First Class), Sofia Boutella (The Mummy, Star Trek Beyond) and John Goodman (Transformers: The Last Knight, Patriots Day) in what critics are calling “the best spy movie in years,” Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV.


**BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Deleted and Extended Scenes

* Welcome to Berlin – The ultimate setting for a Cold War spy thriller, Berlin becomes a character of its own. Go behind the wall for this making-off.

* Blondes Have More Gun – Lorraine Broughton has one impressive set of skills. See what it took for Charlize Theron to fully transform herself into this tenacious character.

* Spymaster – David Leitch spins the spy genre on its head through exemplary action sequences and complex characters. Hear from cast and crew what it was like to work with this cutting edge director.

* Anatomy of a Fight Scene – Director David Leitch breaks down the incredibly detailed long-take stairwell shot in this anatomy of a fight scene.

* Story in Motion: Agent Broughton – See Agent Broughton as you never have before in these motion storyboards.

* Story in Motion: The Chase – Gascoigne is on the run. Find out who's after him in this motion storyboard.

* Feature Commentary with Director David Leitch and Editor Elisabet Ronaldsdottir

Wonder Woman 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

**SYNOPSIS**


Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers...and her true destiny.

Joining Gadot in the international cast are Chris Pine (the "Star Trek" films), Robin Wright ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," Netflix's "House of Cards"), Danny Huston ("Clash of the Titans," "X-Men Origins: Wolverine"), David Thewlis (the "Harry Potter" films, "The Theory of Everything"), Connie Nielsen (Fox's "The Following," "Gladiator"), Elena Anaya ("The Skin I Live In"), Ewen Bremner ("Exodus: Gods and Kings," "Snowpiercer"), Lucy Davis ("Shaun of the Dead," FX's "Better Things"), Lisa Loven Kongsli (upcoming "Ashes in the Snow"), Eugene Brave Rock (AMC's "Hell on Wheels") and Saïd Taghmaoui("American Hustle").

The film was produced by Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder and Richard Suckle, with Stephen Jones, Geoff Johns, Jon Berg, Wesley Coller and Rebecca Steel Roven serving as executive producers.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Tencent Pictures and Wanda Pictures, an Atlas Entertainment/Cruel and Unusual production, "Wonder Woman." The film is rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, and some suggestive content.








**MOVIE REVIEW**


I'll be honest that when I saw the first trailers and images for Wonder Woman I was underwhelmed. The positive reviews upon box office release intrigued me but I still waited to watch it at home. When I sat down a couple nights ago to watch Wonder Woman on 4K Ultra HD I was enthralled by this wondrous film. Gal Gadot is strikingly beautiful but brings genuine warmth and pathos to the inspiring Amazon Wonder Woman. I wanted to spend the entire film on the hidden island.

Chris Pine is likeable as a military spy on the run from Nazi's. Gadot and Pine have nice chemistry together. The movie has good pacing and thrilling battle scenes. Now that I have been stunned by how great Wonder Woman is I'm even more excited to see Justice League. 9/10


**VIDEO QUALITY**


Wonder Woman arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray with a 2160p transfer in the aspect ratio of 2.40:1 - The standard Blu-ray is no slouch and features lush greens and crisp whites on the hidden island, lovely browns, grays and stunning blue in rest of the movie. Black levels were consistently deep and shows no problems with shadow delineation. 9/10

The 4K Ultra HD presentation carries over the pristine quality of the Blu-ray and benefits most from HDR. Themyscira the hidden island is absolutely stunning. Lighting and details are more defined and are noticeable. Black levels remain strong. 10/10


**AUDIO QUALITY**


Audio is provided by a Dolby Atmos track. - Dialogue reproduction was perfect and had no problems with the variety of accents. Surround activity is constant and enveloping. The exhilarating score by Rupert Gregson-Williams packs quite a punch and fills the room. LFE performance provides earth shattering explosions, deep crunches and thrusts from swords and shields. Gunfire is precise and bullets whizz past the viewer. There are no problems to mention with this demo quality presentation. 10/10


**BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES**

* Epilogue: Etta's Mission (HD, 02:42) - Etta Candy gets the boys back together for a secret mission that could impact humanity's future.

* Crafting the Wonder (HD, 16:26) - Wonder Woman finally comes to life in her first, breathtaking solo film. Explore the journey to create an adventure worthy of DC's greatest warrior.

* A Director's Vision (HD, No Play All Option) - Join director Patty Jenkins as she takes you on an exclusive journey through "Wonder Woman's" most pivotal and exciting moments.
- Themyscira: The Hidden Island (HD, 04:56)
- Beach Battle (HD, 04:56)
- A Photograph Through Time (HD, 05:07)
- Diana in the Modern World (HD, 04:39)
- Wonder Woman at War (HD, 05:03)

* Warriors of Wonder Woman (HD, 09:53) - Witness the creation of the Amazon army as the women of "Wonder Woman" transform emotionally and physically into the world's most powerful and heroic warriors.

* The Trinity (HD, 16:05) - Filmmakers and comic book creators explore the legend of Wonder Woman and how she stands shoulder to shoulder with Superman and Batman to create the pillars of the DC Universe.

* The Wonder Behind the Camera (HD, 15:34) - Meet the women behind the wonder as they welcome a group of aspiring filmmakers on set for an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

* Finding the Wonder Woman Within (HD, 23:08) - Feel the power of Wonder Woman as award-winning poets and inspiring public figures reveal the impact and importance of DC's greatest heroine.

* Extended Scenes (HD, No Play All Option)
- Boat Conversation (HD, 03:37)
- Selfridges Shopping (HD, 02:07)
- Parliament Steps (HD, 01:13)
- Morning at the Train Station (HD, 01:13)
- Charles Never Sleeps (HD, 00:54)

* Alternate Scene: Walk to No Man's Land (HD, 01:04)

* Blooper Reel (HD, 05:37)

War For the Planet of the Apes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray October 24th

Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced they will release War For the Planet of the Apes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D Combo , Blu-ray and DVD on October 24, 2017. The 4K Blu-ray specs are set to be 2160p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio and a Dolby Atmos track for audio. Below are the official details:








**SYNOPSIS**


Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES. Certified Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com and “one of the very best films of the year” (Kristopher Tapley, Variety) arrives on Digital October 10 and on Blu-ray™, 4K Ultra HD™ and DVD October 24. Andy Serkis returns as Caesar in the thrilling and climatic chapter of the PLANET OF THE APES saga as Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel (Woody Harrelson). After suffering unimaginable losses, Caesar resolves to avenge his kind, pitting him against the Colonel for a final showdown that will determine the future of the planet.
Special features include exclusive deleted scenes with optional audio commentary by director Matt Reeves, behind-the-scenes featurettes, including “All About Caesar,” which focuses on Andy Serkis and his incredible performances through the three films as Caesar, bringing his character and his journey to life. Additionally, the digital version of the film includes 10 Scene Comparisons, showing a side-by-side exploration of the actors’ performance captures above the final scenes in the film.

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES is directed by Matt Reeves with Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver serving as producers.

In addition to the WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES standalone edition, the PLANET OF THE APES TRILOGY will also be available on October 24. From green-eyed infant ape to hardened warrior to leader of his kingdom, re-live the the spectacular sci-fi adventure that begins when a failed experiment gives a baby chimpanzee human-like intelligence, but also creates a virus that nearly destroys mankind. When Caesar’s ape community is discovered by a small band of humans, both species must battle to survive. Ultimately, after suffering unimaginable losses, Caesar resolves to avenge his kind, pitting him against a human army in an epic showdown that will determine the future of the planet. Packed with thrilling action and mind-blowing visual effects, this must-own series is hailed as “one of the greatest trilogies in movie history!” (Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood)


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary by Matt Reeves
- Graveyard
- Turncoats
- Barrier Wall
- “I Owe You One”
- “A Great Man”
- “Do Not Lose Hope”
- Snowfall
- The Colonel’s Speech
- Malcolm and the Dinosaurs
- “I Am Like Koba”

Featurettes:
* “Waging War for the Planet of the Apes” – In-depth documentary on the making of WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES
* “All About Caesar”
* “WETA: Pushing Boundaries”
* “Music for Apes”
* “Apes: The Meaning of it All”
* “The Apes Saga: An Homage”

* Concept Art Gallery

* Audio Commentary by Matt Reeves