4K Blu-ray
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Why 4K Blu-ray always beats 4K streaming for picture quality
For optimal picture quality, physical media like 4K Blu-ray consistently outperforms 4K streaming services. Discs offer a superior visual experience compared to compressed streaming data.
I've been buying Blu-rays for over 15 years, and these are my top tips for building the ultimate physical film…
This guide offers tips for building a physical Blu-ray collection, emphasizing the benefits of owning media over relying on streaming services. Key advice includes focusing on specific genres like horror and anime, researching releases for quality, pre-ordering sought-after titles, and utilizing both new and second-hand retailers like Criterion, Zavvi, and HMV.
2 Tim Burton Classics Are Getting the 4K Steelbook Treatment This Year
Tim Burton's classic films, Sleepy Hollow and Sweeney Todd, are set to receive 4K steelbook releases in September. Pre-orders for these collector's editions are currently available.
The Barbarian Limited Edition 4K Steelbook Is Available To Preorder Now
The horror comedy film Barbarian is now available for preorder on a Limited Edition 4K Blu-ray Steelbook, releasing on August 11. The set includes bonus features such as director commentary and deleted scenes. Preorders are available from Amazon and Walmart.
Hundreds Of 4K Blu-Rays Are On Sale For Prime Day, Some Up To 60% Off
Amazon's Prime Day event features significant discounts on hundreds of 4K Blu-ray movies and TV series, with some items up to 60% off. Notable deals include film series collections like The Lord of the Rings and Back to the Future, alongside individual titles and TV box sets such as Chernobyl and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The sale also extends to various gaming hardware and software, with discounts on consoles, accessories, and select video games.
Amazon’s 3 4K Blu-Rays For $33 Deal Returns This Month
Amazon is running a limited-time promotion offering three 4K Blu-rays for $33, with eligible titles priced at $11 each. The sale includes a variety of films such as Dirty Harry, National Lampoon's Animal House, 1917, and Candyman. This deal is available ahead of Prime Day and automatically applies when three qualifying Blu-rays are added to the cart.
Gruv’s Latest Sale Is A Goldmine For 4K Blu-Ray And Steelbook Fans
Gruv is holding a limited-time sale on physical media, offering significant discounts on 4K Blu-rays and Steelbook editions. The promotion includes deals such as two Steelbook Blu-rays for $34 and two 4K Blu-rays for $24, with various movie and TV collections also available at reduced prices.
Evening Audio Files
Blind test results from audio engineers indicate that Dolby Atmos audio on streaming services can now match the quality of 4K Blu-ray. This advancement addresses a long-standing disparity in audio fidelity between the two formats.
28 Days Later Is Getting A 4K Blu-ray--Even Though It Wasn’t Built For It
Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later is receiving a 4K Blu-ray steelbook edition on September 1, despite initial limitations due to its low-resolution digital filming. The release will feature color-corrected footage, Dolby Vision and Atmos support, and includes all previous special features. The article also touches on the franchise's sequels, 28 Weeks Later and the upcoming 28 Years Later films.
The 1994 Live-Action Flintstones Flick Is Getting A "Stonebook" 4K Blu-Ray
The 1994 live-action film The Flintstones is receiving a limited-edition 4K Blu-ray steelbook release on June 2 for $33. This "stonebook" edition features a native 4K remaster approved by director Brian Levant and includes bonus features like audio commentary and a documentary on the creation of Bedrock. Shout Factory is also releasing other steelbook editions in June, including Perfect Blue, Bubba Ho-Tep, Slither, Cloud Atlas, and the Deathstalker movies.