Quick site update today while it’s obviously a pretty slow period considering the world situation. Still, some confirmation of Atmos (War of the Worlds, Sonic and classic Top Gun) and DTS:X (Bad Boyz for Life) soundtracks.
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The Blues Brothers coming to UltraHD Blu-ray with DTS:X on May 19
Quick site update with multiple releases added, the most important one being the classic The Blues Brothers coming on UHD Blu-ray on May 19 with DTS:X.
DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced Back Thanks to Sony
Sony Pictures has confirmed recently that they inked a deal with IMAX and DTS to release all new Ultra HD Blu-ray for new titles in the IMAX Enhanced format including DTS:X sound. This is a departure from their previous usage of Dolby Atmos.
The first signs of this are part of this week site’s update as both A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood and Jumanji: The Next Level are now confirmed on the format.
Backdraft coming to Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 17 with DTS:X
First, I want to say I’m sorry for the last of updates in the last weeks, as I was away on vacation for a little while and real life catched up.
I just updated all listes on the site, with a lot of small updates announced over the last weeks, even if they were still pretty quiet.
The most important update is Backdraft, coming to 4K Blu-ray on May 17 with a new DTS:X soundtrack.
New Halloween movie coming to Ultra HD with DTS:X
Quick update to the sites list today with the following more important items:
- Halloween (2018) is coming on January 15 with a DTS:X soundtrack on both it’s Blu-ray and UltraHD Blu-ray.
- Hell Fest coming to Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray also with DTS:X on January 8.
- First Man has been confirmed with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, no date yet.
- Bad Times at the El Royale is coming to Ultra HD Blu-ray with Atmos on January 1.
How To Train Your Dragon 1 and 2 Coming to Ultra HD Blu-ray With DTS:X
I want to start by saying I’m sorry for the lack of updates over the last two weeks. I just updated the lists on the site with some new titles.
The biggest news is that the first two How To Train Your Dragon animated movies are coming to Ultra HD Blu-ray on January 22, both with a brand new DTS:X soundtrack.
I also added A Simple Favor to the list of movies confirmed with Dolby Vision on UHD Blu-ray and added a bunch of other new upcoming titles.
Mission: Impossible – Fallout confirmed with Dolby Atmos plus first IMAX Enhanced titles
A good set of updates this week with first the confirmation that Mission: Impossible – Fallout will offer a Dolby Atmos soundtrack on both its Blu-ray and its Ultra HD release.
On another note, the new IMAX Enhanced program, which has been created in association between IMAX and DTS is now starting to become a reality. The first two titles to be presented with the certification logo on them will be two IMAX documentaries: A Beautiful Planet and Journey to the South Pacific. Both will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 11 with a DTS:X soundtrack.
Talking about DTS:X, it seems to be making a comeback helped by the IMAX announcement. Another title was confirmed featuring the audio format : Kin (which will also feature Dolby Vision), on both Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray.
Finally, the word is out that Lion King will see the day in Ultra HD Blu-ray in the near future.
All of that, plus much more, has been added to the release lists on the site.
Solo: A Star Wars Story Confirmed With Atmos On September 25
Just a quick update to let you know that I’ve update the site lists with a ton of updates, including an official date for Solo: A Star Wars Story (September 25).
A lot of catalog titles have been included for UHD releases: the first three Fast and the Furious movies, the first three X-Men movies, The Big Lebowski, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Panic Room and Philadelphia.
A lot of them are in DTS:X by the way, Universal is saving the format on its own right now.
Also please note that 2001: A Space Odyssey is now dated for release on October 30th.
America Psycho coming to Ultra HD Blu-ray and a ton of other updates
I’ve been busy over the last two weeks and it’s been at the same time a huge timing for Ultra HD announcements including Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and yes, even DTS:X!
I updated all of the site listings, but here are the most important news:
- The three Avengers movies are coming on UHD with Dolby Atmos on August 14
- America Psycho is coming to UHD Blu-ray on September 25
- Jurassic World will feature a DTS:X soundtrack on its Ultra HD Blu-ray release (no date yet)
- The Jack Ryan movie collection (five movies) is now confirmed for August 21
- Robin Hood (the 2010 version) is coming to Ultra HD Blu-ray with DTS:X from Universal on September 11)
- Sherlock: Season 1 also coming to UHD on November 6
- The Punisher and Punisher: War Zone are coming to Ultra HD Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos on September 25
Is DTS in trouble?
As I’m updating the site tonight, I noticed that at this time, there is absolutely no upcoming release on DTS:X. Nothing with or without a date pending release.
When we compare with the approximatively 20 titles still coming for Atmos, and the steady debit of news, it’s really starting to look grim for DTS:X on Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray.
Did the format arrive too late to the game? I think so. Considering the strong initial marketing with more features than Atmos, but the real implementation being more similar or actually in some cases more limited, it seems like a natural conclusion for the audio format war this time around.
With Dolby dominating on streaming too with Atmos and Dolby Digital+, we have to be afraid for the future of DTS.
What do you think? Do you expect things to change? I’m curious to hear your thoughts!