Aquaman 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

**SYNOPSIS**


The Atlantean child Orin, son to the Queen of Atlantis (Nicole Kidman), was abandoned as an infant and left to die; however, he was rescued and raised by a kindly lighthouse keeper. The keeper (Temuera Morrison) adopted the boy as his own son, renaming him Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa). Able to survive the harshest depths of the ocean and on the surface world above, the child of two worlds grew to be a hero to both eventually returning to Atlantis to become their King in addition to being a founding member of the Justice League as Aquaman!







**VIDEO QUALITY**


Aquaman arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray with a 2160p presentation in the 2.39:1 ratio and shifts during some scenes to the 1.78:1 aspect ratio. - If you're looking for a bright, gorgeous demo worthy presentation this is it. Colors are stunning in there depth and variety. Black levels were just right while there is no sacrifice in shadow detail. The overall image is super crisp, full of details in the beautiful design of the world we see here. There just a few moments of softness but that is very brief. I was happy to see on my display no signs of banding during the eye popping underwater sequences. HDR and Dolby Vision has super bright highlights and adds even more nuance to the brilliant use of color. 10/10


**AUDIO QUALITY**


Audio is provided by a Dolby Atmos track. - From the opening moments this is a reference quality presentation full of demo material. Dialogue reproduction was excellent whether underwater or on land. The addition of the height channels with the Atmos track immerses you the viewer into the journey that Aquaman goes on. There is almost constant engagement of the surrounds with thrilling effects. LFE performance is some of the best I've felt and heard from the format. Super deep, bone rattling bass with no signs of muddiness. If you want to justify the price you paid to make your home theater Dolby Atmos ready this is the disc you should buy then. 10/10


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Becoming Aquaman (HD, 13:03)

* James Wan: World Builder (HD,07:42)

* Going Deep Into the World of Aquaman (HD, 19:28)

* The Dark Depths of Black Manta (HD, 06:39)

* Heroines of Atlantis (HD, 05:31)

* Villainous Training (HD, 06:21)

* A Match Made in Atlantis (HD, 03:12)

* Atlantis Warfare (HD, 04:40)

* Creating Undersea Creatures (HD, 07:15)

* Aqua Tech (HD, 05:42)

* Scene Study Breakdowns (HD, Play All, 10:15)
- Submarine Attack
- Showdown in Sicily
- The Trench

* Kingdoms of the Seven Seas (HD, 06:59)

* Exclusive Sneak Peek of Shazam! (HD, 03:27)

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray May 7th

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially announced they will release The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Act to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on May 7, 2019. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray specs are set to be 2160p video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and a Dolby Atmos track for audio. Below are the official details:







It’s time to go where no brick has gone before when “The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part” arrives on 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD Special Edition and Digital. The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office phenomenon that started it all, “The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part” reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city.

Reprising their starring roles from the first film are Chris Pratt (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Jurassic World”) as Emmet; Elizabeth Banks (“The Hunger Games” movies, “Love & Mercy”) as Lucy, aka Wyldstyle; Will Arnett (“The LEGO® Batman Movies,” TV’s “Arrested Development”) as LEGO Batman; Alison Brie (TV’s “GLOW,” TV’s “Community”) as Unikitty; Nick Offerman (“Fargo,” TV’s “Parks and Recreation”) as MetalBeard; and Charlie Day (the “Horrible Bosses” movies, TV’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadephia”) as Benny. They are joined by Tiffany Haddish (“Girls Trip,” “Keanu”) and Stephanie Beatriz (“Short Term 12,” TV’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) as new characters Queen Watevra Wa'Nabi and General Mayhem, respectively, and Maya Rudolph (“Bridesmaids,” TV’s “Big Mouth”), as Mom.

“The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part” was directed by Mike Mitchell (“Shrek Ever After,” “Trolls,” “Sky High”) and produced by Dan Lin, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Roy Lee, the team behind the LEGO film franchise since “The LEGO Movie,” and Jinko Gotoh. The screenplay was written by Lord and Miller, the Oscar-winning producers of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” from a story by Lord, Miller and Matthew Fogel, based on LEGO Construction Toys. Trisha Gum was the animation director.

Serving as executive producers were Jill Wilfert, Keith Malone, Matthew Ashton, Chris McKay, Zareh Nalbandian, Ryan Halprin, Will Allegra and Chris Leahy. The production designer was Patrick Marc Hanenberger, the editor was Clare Knight and the music was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.

Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Animation Group present, in association with LEGO System A/S, a Rideback/Lord Miller/Vertigo Entertainment Production, “The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part.” The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of “The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part” will feature a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar. Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.


**SYNOPSIS**


It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are now facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than it can be rebuilt. The battle to defeat the invaders and restore harmony to the LEGO universe will take Emmet (Chris Pratt), Lucy (Elizabeth Banks), Batman (Will Arnett) and their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds, including a galaxy filled with fantastic planets, strange characters and catchy new songs. It will test their courage, creativity and Master Building skills, and reveal just how special they really are.


**BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Everything is Awesome Sing-along – Sing-along, trivia, games and more!
* Commentary – Fun behind the scenes commentary by filmmakers​
* They Come in Pieces: Assembling The LEGO Movie 2​ – Featurette highlighting A-list voice talent including Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett and Tiffany Haddish
* Emmet’s Holiday Party: A LEGO Movie Short – Holiday themed animated short
* LEGO Sets in Action – Animations of the LEGO product tied to The LEGO Movie 2
* LEGO Designers – LEGO toy designers highlight key play sets in TLM2 product line
* Outtakes & Deleted Scenes – Never before seen scenes
* Super Cool Music Video – Music video by Beck featuring Robyn and The Lonely Island
* Promotion Spots – Fun custom spots featured during the theatrical campaign