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.
Quick update to let you know that I added a new page which tracks the announced and released IMAX Enhanced Ultra HD titles.
As of now it’s only two titles, but let’s see how that format grows in the upcoming months.
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.
