{"id":18787,"date":"2018-10-03T02:00:26","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T06:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=18787"},"modified":"2018-10-03T02:00:26","modified_gmt":"2018-10-03T06:00:26","slug":"vids-own-the-meg-on-4k-uhd-combo-pack-blu-ray-combo-pack-and-dvd-special-edition-on-november-13-or-own-it-early-on-digital-on-october-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=18787","title":{"rendered":"Vids: Own The Meg on 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray&#x2122; Combo Pack and DVD Special Edition on November 13 or Own It Early on Digital on October 30"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Go head-to-head with the largest prehistoric<a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=18788\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18788\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"492\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-18788\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/1000702432BRDLEFO_55b18a32-724x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/1000702432BRDLEFO_55b18a32-724x1024.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/1000702432BRDLEFO_55b18a32-212x300.jpeg 212w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/1000702432BRDLEFO_55b18a32-768x1087.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/1000702432BRDLEFO_55b18a32.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/a> shark to ever exist when \u201cThe Meg\u201d arrives on 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD Special Edition and Digital. Jason Statham (\u201cSpy,\u201d \u201cThe Fate of the Furious,\u201d \u201cThe Expendables\u201d films) and award-winning Chinese actress Li Bingbing (\u201cTransformers: Age of Extinction,\u201d \u201cForbidden Kingdom,\u201d \u201cThe Message\u201d) star in the science fiction action thriller \u201cThe Meg,\u201d directed by Jon Turteltaub (the \u201cNational Treasure\u201d movies).<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The main cast of \u201cThe Meg\u201d includes Rainn Wilson (TV\u2019s \u201cThe Office\u201d), Ruby Rose (\u201cJohn Wick: Chapter 2,\u201d TV\u2019s \u201cOrange is the New Black\u201d), Winston Chao (\u201cSkiptrace,\u201d \u201cKabali\u201d), Page Kennedy (TV\u2019s \u201cRush Hour\u201d), Jessica McNamee (\u201cBattle of the Sexes,\u201d TV\u2019s \u201cSirens\u201d), \u00d3lafur Darri \u00d3lafsson (\u201cThe BFG,\u201d upcoming \u201cFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald\u201d), Robert Taylor (\u201cKong: Skull Island,\u201d TV\u2019s \u201cLongmire\u201d), Sophia Cai (\u201cSomewhere Only We Know\u201d), Masi Oka (TV\u2019s \u201cHawaii Five-0,\u201d TV\u2019s \u201cHeroes\u201d) and Cliff Curtis (\u201cThe Dark Horse,\u201d TV\u2019s \u201cFear the Walking Dead\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>Turteltaub directed the film from a screenplay by Dean Georgaris and Jon and Erich Hoeber, based on the best-selling novel \u201cMEG\u201d by Steve Alten. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Belle Avery and Colin Wilson produced the film, with Gerald R. Molen, Wei Jang, Randy Greenberg, Catherine Xujun Ying, Chantal Nong and Barrie M. Osborne serving as executive producers.<\/p>\n<p>Turteltaub\u2019s behind-the-scenes team included Oscar-nominated director of photography Tom Stern (\u201cSully,\u201d \u201cAmerican Sniper,\u201d \u201cThe Hunger Games\u201d), Oscar-winning production designer Grant Major (\u201cThe Lord of the Rings\u201d Trilogy, \u201cKing Kong\u201d), editor Steven Kemper (\u201cThe Last Stand,\u201d \u201cMission: Impossible II\u201d), editor Kelly Matsumoto (\u201cStar Trek: Beyond,\u201d \u201cFast and Furious 6\u201d) and costume designer Amanda Neale (\u201cTruth,\u201d \u201cPete\u2019s Dragon\u201d). The music is composed by Harry Gregson-Williams (\u201cThe Martian,\u201d the \u201cEqualizer\u201d films, the \u201cShrek\u201d franchise).<\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros. Pictures and Gravity Pictures present a di Bonaventura, Apelles Entertainment Inc., Maeday Productions, Inc. and Flagship Entertainment Group Production film by Jon Turteltaub, \u201cThe Meg.\u201d The film will be distributed in China by Gravity Pictures and throughout the rest of the world by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.<\/p>\n<p>The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of \u201cThe Meg\u201d will feature Dolby VisionTM HDR that dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range and uses dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture for every screen, frame by frame. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of \u201cThe Meg\u201d will also feature a Dolby Atmos\u00ae soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar. Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Meg\u201d will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.<br \/>\nFans can also own \u201cThe Meg\u201d via purchase from digital retailers beginning October 30.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bsLk0NPRFAc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>SYNOPSIS<\/p>\n<p>A deep-sea submersible\u2014part of an international undersea observation program\u2014has been attacked by a massive creature and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean\u2026with its crew trapped inside. With time running out, former deep-sea rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) is drawn out of self-imposed exile by a visionary Chinese oceanographer, Dr. Zhang (Winston Chao), against the wishes of his daughter, Suyin (Li Bingbing), who thinks she can rescue the crew on her own. But it will take their combined efforts to save the crew, and the ocean itself, from this seemingly unstoppable threat\u2014a prehistoric 75-foot-long shark known as the Megalodon. Thought to be extinct, the Meg turns out to be very much alive\u2026and on the hunt.<\/p>\n<p>Five years before, Jonas had encountered this same terrifying creature, but no one had believed him. Now, teamed with Suyin, Jonas must confront his fears and risk his own life to return to the ocean depths\u2026bringing him face-to-face once more with the apex predator of all time.<\/p>\n<p>BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Meg\u201d 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD Special Edition contain the following special features:<br \/>\n\u00b7 Chomp On This: The Making Of The Meg<br \/>\n\u00b7 Creating The Beast<\/p>\n<p>DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS<\/p>\n<p>On October 30, \u201cThe Meg\u201d will be available to own in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers including Amazon, FandangoNow, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On November 13, \u201cThe Meg\u201d will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT MOVIES ANYWHERE<\/p>\n<p>Movies Anywhere is a digital movie platform that enables movie fans to discover, access, and watch their favorite digital movies in one place. Movies Anywhere brings together a library of nearly 7,500 digital movies from Sony Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Film, The Walt Disney Studios (including Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm), Universal Pictures (including DreamWorks and Illumination Entertainment) and Warner Bros., and will continue to expand the consumer experience as more content providers, digital retailers and platforms are added. By connecting participating digital retailers that include Amazon Prime Video, FandangoNOW, Google Play, iTunes and Vudu, movie fans can now bring together their digital movie collections (whether purchased or redeemed) in one place and enjoy them from the comfort of their living rooms, and across multiple devices and platforms, including Amazon Fire devices; Android devices and Android TV; Apple TV; Chromecast; iPhone, iPad and iPod touch; Roku\u00ae devices and popular browsers. Movie fans can also redeem digital codes found in eligible Blu-ray and DVD disc packages from participating studios and enjoy them through Movies Anywhere. Movies Anywhere \u2013 your movies, together at last.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT DIGITAL<\/p>\n<p>*Digital movies or TV episodes allow fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital movies or TV episodes are included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. With digital, consumers are able to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through retail services. For more information on compatible devices and services go to wb.com\/digitalmoviefaq. Consult a digital retailer for details and requirements and for a list of digital-compatible devices.<\/p>\n<p>BASICS<\/p>\n<p>PRODUCT SRP<br \/>\n4K UHD Combo Pack $44.95<br \/>\nBlu-ray Combo Pack $35.99<br \/>\nDVD Special Edition $28.98<\/p>\n<p>4K, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: November 13<br \/>\nEST Street Date: October 30<br \/>\nDVD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French<br \/>\nBD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese<br \/>\nDVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French<br \/>\nBD Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Brazilian Portuguese<br \/>\nRunning Time: 113 minutes<br \/>\nRating: Rated PG-13 for action\/peril, bloody images and some language<br \/>\nDVD: DLBY\/SURR DLBY\/DGTL [CC]<br \/>\nBlu-ray: DTS HD-MA<\/p>\n<p>The Credits<\/p>\n<p>About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.<br \/>\nWarner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment&#8217;s home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc&#x2122; and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Go head-to-head with the largest prehistoric shark to ever exist when \u201cThe Meg\u201d arrives on 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD Special Edition and Digital. Jason Statham (\u201cSpy,\u201d \u201cThe Fate of the Furious,\u201d \u201cThe Expendables\u201d films) and award-winning &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=18787\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[6011,3186,6009,6012,4961,6008,3524,6010,6007,980],"class_list":["post-18787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-vids","tag-cliff-curtis","tag-godzilla","tag-jason-statham","tag-jon-turtletaub","tag-king-kong","tag-li-bingbing","tag-robert-taylor","tag-ruby-rose","tag-the-meg","tag-warner-home-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18787"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18787\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18789,"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18787\/revisions\/18789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}