The old and the new bounded onto 4K Ultra HD in what was a cavalcade of fabulous 4K entertainment. Read on for all the Australian releases that hit the format in our 4K April 2019 round-up.
4K Ultra HD system demo of the month
Aquaman
Release date: April 17
Jason Momoa’s revitalisation of the once slightly wussy aquatic DC superhero slammed onto 4K with both Dolby Vision and standard HDR enhancement. Despite being a film that was finished at 2K, this looks magnificent on 4K Ultra HD – especially in the many instances where the screen opens up for full IMAX effect at home. If the vision isn’t enough to wow you, then the booming Dolby Atmos sound mix is sure to win you over. It’s a playful affair that really goes to town with the surround effects – especially when we’re underwater. Dart into JB Hi-Fi for their cool exclusive steelbook edition, and read our movie review here.
What other new releases hit 4K Ultra HD in April?
Alien: 40th Anniversary
Release date: April 24
Ridley Scott’s masterpiece of sci-fi filmmaking celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and it’s doing it in 4K style. A brand new native 4K transfer has been created, with Scott overseeing the work. The resolution of 4K combined with the wider dynamic range afforded by HDR had us drooling. Featuring both both the original 1979 theatrical edition and the 2003 director’s cut, sound comes via a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix, with 4.1 also available for the original edit. Check out our full review right here.
Bumblebee
Release date: April 3
The fab fun spinoff from the Transformers movie franchise brought the very flexible yellow Beetle to our screens with Dolby Vision/HDR enhancement, and a pounding Dolby Atmos audio track. If you’d like an awesome steelbook for your collection, then JB Hi-Fi have an exclusive one, complete with bonus comic! Want to check out our original review? Do so here.
Mary Poppins Returns
Release date: April 10
Ms Poppins fluttered onto 4K Ultra HD with HDR enhancement, and a Dolby Atmos sound mix that sprang to life in the most delightful way. Read something about Mary that we wrote back when she hit cinemas here.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Release date: April 10
The exciting third outing for Hiccup and Toothless hit 4K Ultra HD with HDR enhancement, accompanied by fiery Dolby Atmos sound.
Escape from New York
Release date: April 10
It was a wondrous John Carpenter frenzy on 4K Ultra HD in April, with Escape from New York leading the charge. Prepare yourself for a newly-created native 4K transfer with Dolby Vision/HDR enhancement, that comes partnered with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 audio. Our review of the disc is right here.
Prince of Darkness
Release date: April 10
The Carpenter-fest continues, with this journey into the depths also arriving with a new, native 4K transfer (yes, with Dolby Vision/HDR), and also toting a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound mix. Dive into our review here.
The Fog
Release date: April 10
Want more John Carpenter? Good, because here comes The Fog! Join Jamie Lee Curtis and friends in stunning native 4K with Dolby Vision/HDR enrichment, accompanied by DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. You can just make out our review here.
They Live
Release date: April 10
The run of Carpenter classics finishes up with a favourite, and you won’t need special sunnies to enjoy the new, native 4K transfer with Dolby Vision and HDR! As you’ve possibly guessed by now, sound comes via DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. Get your Rowdy Roddy peepers on our review here.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Release date: April 17
All three of Marvel’s Captain America flicks hit 4K in April, beginning at the beginning with The First Avenger. It gave us HDR-enhanced vision, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound. Our review is right here.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Release date: April 17
More of the good Captain, more HDR enhancement and more Dolby Atmos sound! What’s not to love? Read our thoughts on the release here.
Captain America: Civil War
Release date: April 17
Things get serious for Cap and the crew, and we get to watch it with HDR enhancement and marvellous Dolby Atmos sound. For our full thoughts on this and the other two new Captain America releases, just click here.
Justice League vs the Fatal Five
Release date: April 17
The latest release from the DC Animated Movie Universe brings us the Justice League with HDR enhancement, and good old DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 in the sound department. Our review can be read right here.
What another great month for new releases on 4K Ultra HD – and there are more exciting releases to look forward to in May! But that’s for another article…
Meanwhile, have you checked out our 4K Ultra HD specifications guide yet? Bookmark it, as we update it regularly with all the latest 4K/2K, HDR/Dolby Vision and best sound format info for all the latest 4K releases in Australia.
