Arrival is one of my new favourite movies, and I just learned it's scheduled for release Feb. 14, 2017. Happy Valentine's Day!
Both Blu-ray and Blu-ray UHD versions are available for pre-order now.
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However, my understanding is the 4K disc is an upscaled 2K release, originally shot at 2.8K with visual effects done in 2K. Mind you, the UHD version will have a regular Blu-ray in the box, so you can have both in the same package.
I was all set to pre-order the UHD version, but then realized the the Canadian UHD version is $10 more than the Blu-ray. Given that my current setup is all 1080p (including a brand new Sony VPL-HW45ES 1080p projector), I figure I'll probably just get the regular Blu-ray and save ~30% of the cost.
My guess is this movie will not have a Dolby Atmos track regardless of the video format, so if true, that won't be a consideration anyway. (My 1080p setup is is 5.1.2 Atmos.) Plus, there's nothing stopping a regular Blu-ray from having Dolby Atmos, except annoying movie studios to refuse to put Atmos on regular Blu-ray for artificial market segmentation.
BTW, it's interesting about the timing of this, considering it's going to be nominated for a bunch of Oscars. I figure they'll just put on the packaging "Nominated for 6 Academy Awards!" or whatever and then update it to include any wins. It's already got a couple of Critics Choice awards, being Best Sci-Fi/Horror movie and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Both Blu-ray and Blu-ray UHD versions are available for pre-order now.
However, my understanding is the 4K disc is an upscaled 2K release, originally shot at 2.8K with visual effects done in 2K. Mind you, the UHD version will have a regular Blu-ray in the box, so you can have both in the same package.
I was all set to pre-order the UHD version, but then realized the the Canadian UHD version is $10 more than the Blu-ray. Given that my current setup is all 1080p (including a brand new Sony VPL-HW45ES 1080p projector), I figure I'll probably just get the regular Blu-ray and save ~30% of the cost.
My guess is this movie will not have a Dolby Atmos track regardless of the video format, so if true, that won't be a consideration anyway. (My 1080p setup is is 5.1.2 Atmos.) Plus, there's nothing stopping a regular Blu-ray from having Dolby Atmos, except annoying movie studios to refuse to put Atmos on regular Blu-ray for artificial market segmentation.
BTW, it's interesting about the timing of this, considering it's going to be nominated for a bunch of Oscars. I figure they'll just put on the packaging "Nominated for 6 Academy Awards!" or whatever and then update it to include any wins. It's already got a couple of Critics Choice awards, being Best Sci-Fi/Horror movie and Best Adapted Screenplay.