Sony is beginning its big 4K resolution push in a big way with the upcoming release of 55″ and 65″ Ultra HD sets, a media server, and a selection of Blu-ray re-releases that have been remastered to take advantage of 4K resolution.
Included in the first batch of ten 4K Mastered Blu-ray offerings from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment are Battle: Los Angeles, Ghostbusters, Taxi Driver, The Karate Kid (2010), The Other Guys, Glory, Angels & Demons, The Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Man and Total Recall (2012). Each carries an SRP ranging from $19.99 to $40.99 and is not expected to include any of the bonus features available on the previously released Blu-ray versions. They will also be available pre-loaded on the upcoming Sony 4K media server.
It is important to note that these films are still presented in 1080p Blu-ray resolution and playable on current Blu-ray players, but are mastered in a way to take advantage of the extra resolution provided by 4K TV sets. If you’ve been around long enough, think back to the days of “SuperBit” DVDs and the similarities are uncanny.
Those of you willing to take the roughly $5,000 plunge and become an early 4K TV adopter will be able to own each of these wave one Sony 4K Mastered Blu-ray films beginning May 14, 2013. Pre-orders are already available from Amazon.com and linked below, followed by the official cover art.
Click here to pre-order Ghostbusters (4K) on Blu-ray 4K for $14.99 at Amazon.com, 25% off the $19.99 list price.
Click here to pre-order The Amazing Spider-Man (4K) on Blu-ray 4K for $28.69 at Amazon.com, 30% off the $49.99 list price.
Click here to pre-order Spider-Man (4K) on Blu-ray 4K for $14.99 at Amazon.com, 25% off the $19.99 list price.
Click here to pre-order Taxi Driver (4K) on Blu-ray 4K for $18.89 at Amazon.com, 30% off the $26.99 list price.
Click here to pre-order Total Recall (2012 4K) on Blu-ray 4K for $25.19 at Amazon.com, 30% off the $35.99 list price.
Click here to pre-order Battle: Los Angeles (4K) on Blu-ray 4K for $14.99 at Amazon.com, 25% off the $19.99 list price.
Click here to pre-order The Karate Kid (2010 4K) on Blu-ray 4K for $13.99 at Amazon.com, 30% off the $19.99 list price.
Click here to pre-order The Other Guys (4K) on Blu-ray 4K for $18.89 at Amazon.com, 30% off the $26.99 list price.
Click here to pre-order Glory (4K) on Blu-ray 4K for $13.99 at Amazon.com, 30% off the $19.99 list price.
Click here to pre-order Angels & Demons (4K) on Blu-ray 4K for $14.99 at Amazon.com, 25% off the $19.99 list price.
