The old and the new bound onto 4K Ultra HD in what is a cavalcade of fabulous 4K entertainment. Read on for all the Australian releases that are scheduled to hit the format this month, in our 4K April 2019 round-up.
4K Ultra HD of the month
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 has us itching to get our tendrils on this puppy (or should that be kitty?) Featuring both both the original 1979 theatrical edition and the 2003 director’s cut, sound will come via a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix, with 4.1 also available for the original edit.
What other new releases are hitting 4K Ultra HD in April?
Bumblebee
Release date: April 3
The fab fun spinoff from the Transformers movie franchise brings the very flexible yellow Beetle to our screens with Dolby Vision/HDR enhancement, and a pounding Dolby Atmos audio track. If you want 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 flutters onto 4K Ultra HD with HDR enhancement, and a Dolby Atmos sound mix that springs 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 will hit 4K Ultra HD with HDR enhancement, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound.
Escape from New York
Release date: April 10
It’s a wondrous John Carpenter frenzy on 4K Ultra HD this month, 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.
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.
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.
They Live
Release date: April 10
The run of Carpenter classics this month 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, sound comes via DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1.
Aquaman
Release date: April 17
Jason Momoa’s revitalisation of the once slightly wussy aquatic superhero slams onto 4K with both Dolby Vision and standard HDR enhancement, along with a booming Dolby Atmos sound mix. Dart into JB Hi-Fi for their cool exclusive steelbook edition, and read our movie review here.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Release date: April 17
All three of Marvel’s Captain America flicks hit 4K this month, beginning at the beginning with The First Avenger. Expect HDR enhanced vision, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound.
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?
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.
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.
What a month for new releases on 4K Ultra HD! We’re having trouble compiling our want list from that lot, as they all appeal to us in some way – how about you?
In case you missed it, make sure to check out our 4K Ultra HD releases – what you may have missed in March.
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 releases in Australia.
