Press Release USHE Press Release: Conclave (2024) (4k UHD) (Blu-ray) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

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​ ​ RALPH FIENNES, STANLEY TUCCI, JOHN LITHGOW AND ISABELLA ROSSELLINI STUN IN EDWARD BERGER’S GRIPPING MASTERPIECE DEBUTING IN HOMES FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH ALL-NEW BONUS CONTENT​ ​

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​ “AN IMPECCABLY CRAFTED THRILLER” – ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY CERTIFIED FRESH ON ROTTEN TOMATOES OWN OR RENT ON DIGITAL ON NOVEMBER 26 PRE-ORDER ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD NOW, AVAILABLE ON DECEMBER 17 PRE-ORDER ON 4K UHD, AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY 11 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT​

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​ Universal City, California, November 25, 2024 – After astounding audiences across the nation on its theatrical run, Focus Feature’s CONCLAVE will debut exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent tomorrow, November 26, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Hailed by critics as “a must-see” (USA Today) that's “packed with unexpected twists” (Entertainment Weekly), the captivating thriller will be available on Blu-ray™ and DVD on December 17, 2024 as well as on 4K UHD on February 11, 2025. Own CONCLAVE with never-before-seen extras including interviews with the extraordinary cast and filmmakers, only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Google/YouTube, Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere. Based on the critically acclaimed, best-selling book of the same name, CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church. From the brilliant mind of Edward Berger, director of the 2023 Academy Award® winner for Best International Feature Film All Quiet on the Western Front, CONCLAVE features outstanding performances from an incredible cast including Academy Award® nominees Ralph Fiennes (The Menu, No Time to Die), Stanley Tucci (Spotlight, The Hunger Games), John Lithgow (Cabrini, Killers of the Flower Moon), and Golden Globe® nominee Isabella Rossellini (Julia, Joy). EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU BUY AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS: SEQUESTERED: INSIDE CONCLAVE – Enter the mysterious world of CONCLAVE with the cast and filmmakers for a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to raise the curtain on one of the most secretive and secluded processes in the world. FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR EDWARD BERGER – Commentary with director Edward Berger FILMMAKERS: Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, with Sergio Castellito and Isabella Rossellini Casting Directors: Nina Gold & Martin Ware Music By: Volker Bertelmann Costume Designer: Lisy Christl Editor: Nick Emerson Production Designer: Suzie Davies Director of Photography: Stéphane Fontaine, A.F.C Executive Producers: Steven Rales, Glen Basner, Alison Cohen, Milan Popelka, Ben Browning, Len Blavatnik, Danny Cohen, Edward Berger, Ralph Fiennes, Robyn Slovo, Peter Straughan, Tomas Alfredson Produced By: Tessa Ross, p.g.a., Juliette Howell, p.g.a., Michael A. Jackman, p.g.a., Alice Dawson, Robert Harris Based on the Book By: Robert Harris Screenplay By: Peter Straughan Directed By: Edward Berger TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™: Street Date: December 17, 2024 UPC Number: 191329266151 Layers: BD 50 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen Rating: PG for thematic material and smoking. Languages/Subtitles: English, Latin American Spanish Sound: English (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1) Run Time: 02:00:19 TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD: Street Date: December 17, 2024 UPC Number: 191329266250 Layers: DVD 9 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen Rating: : PG for thematic material and smoking Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1) Run Time: 02:00:19

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Conclave Blu-ray (Blu-ray + Digital HD)

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[Robert Harris]

No 4k review copies

 

[Josh Steinberg]

No 4k review copies

The 4K isn’t coming out until February whereas the BD is December; the 4K likely hasn’t been authored or pressed yet. Should serve as an indication for how few 4K replication lines there are and how quickly they fill up.

 

[Robert Harris]

The 4K isn’t coming out until February whereas the BD is December; the 4K likely hasn’t been authored or pressed yet. Should serve as an indication for how few 4K replication lines there are and how quickly they fill up.

Which is the universal problem.

Too much crap being authored to 4k.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Which is the universal problem.

Too much crap being authored to 4k.

There is something of a misalignment between “titles that benefit from 4K physical media releases” and “titles that physical enthusiasts want to purchase in 4K”

 

[Robert Harris]

There is something of a misalignment between “titles that benefit from 4K physical media releases” and “titles that physical enthusiasts want to purchase in 4K”

One can begin with anything shot in 16mm.

 

[Nick*Z]

Which is the universal problem.

Too much crap being authored to 4k.

Oh no. That's too limiting.

There's a lot of crap just being released - period!

And, at the expense of so much good stuff remaining either back-ordered or not even slated for a hi-def release of any kind.

Hollywood never seems to learn. And it's too easy to simply suggest 'the crap' sells better than the art.

So, I'm not sure why this mastering merry-go-round continues.

 

[TravisR]

Hollywood never seems to learn. And it's too easy to simply suggest 'the crap' sells better than the art.

No, it isn't. They want to make money and Fast And The Furious Part 19 is going to make more money than almost any (if not every) catalog title from the 1950's so they're going to choose to release the CG car chase movie over a better movie.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Amazon preorders for the Blu-ray are live. See the top post.

 

[HDVizion]

No 4k review copies

It's going to be a MOD distributed release through Allied Vaughn.

 

[titch]

Which is the universal problem.

Too much crap being authored to 4k.

Ah - with a categorical statement like that being thrown down - like a gauntlet - my scientific mind immediately thinks: Could Robert Harris be speaking the truth? And would it be possible to find data on the World Wide Web, which would support this statement?

Not so easy to ascertain! It is very difficult to perform a simple search and find "Total number of 4K UHD released in USA in 2024". You'll get dozens of websites' release calendars, but no hard and fast sorted data.

So to just get an idea, if one were to look at one website, which does attempt to give a total number of blu-ray and 4K UHD released in the US in 2024 (let's not quibble about errors here):

US released Blu-rays and 4K UHDs in 2024: 486

ref: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?year=2024

But how many 4K UHDs, please, Microsoft Copilot?

In 2024, there were approximately 200 4K Ultra HD titles released in the USA

ref: https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/the-4k-uhd-release-list/4k-uhd-list-01

Now this could quite possibly be a fairly accurate proportion, according to Circana Videoscan:

The State of Ultra HD Blu-ray in 2024

How is Ultra HD Blu-ray doing?

www.flatpanelshd.com

And, indeed, it looks as though the share of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the overall disc market is growing, mainly at the expense of Blu-ray Disc, and not so much at the expense of DVD.

But to find out if the reason that Conclave is receiving a 4K UHD release, because "too much crap is being authored to 4K":

Copilot argues: "The staggered release dates for "Conclave" are likely due to strategic marketing and production timelines. Releasing the Blu-ray first allows fans to enjoy the movie in high definition sooner, while the 4K UHD version, which includes additional features and enhanced quality, is scheduled for a later date to build anticipation and provide an incentive for fans to purchase both versions. It's also possible that the extra time allows for the inclusion of exclusive bonus content, such as behind-the-scenes footage and director commentary, which can take longer to produce and finalize".

AHA! Getting fans to buy BOTH versions - have we seen this before, or what? Universal has done this loads of times before!

But HEY, Copilot - please focus on the question! "Is this staggered release due to too much crap being authored to 4K?"

AI replies serenely: "The landscape of 4K UHD content is indeed vast, and not every title may meet the highest quality standards some enthusiasts expect. However, the increased accessibility of 4K technology means more movies, including a mix of blockbusters and less critically acclaimed titles, are getting the 4K treatment.

The sheer volume can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it also provides more options for different tastes and preferences. It’s a double-edged sword: more choice, but also more variability in quality."

So there you have it. Hooray for different tastes and preferences! (And just be eternally grateful that it is even getting a 4K UHD release, announced at the same time as the blu-ray - and not six months later!)

 

[battlebeast]

This was a great movie. I hope it gets nominated.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

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[Robert Harris]

Viewed Conclave (stream) on my OLED.

The richest, most beautiful deep scarlet reds this side of dye transfer and Man for all Seasons.

And a quality film, with great performances to boot.

 

[compson]

Rather than curtail the titles being released in 4K, maybe someone should see that production capacity is increased. Then we’d get more movies we like, and more crap, in 4K. Win/win