Sony Reveals 4K Ultra HD Titles for TV Buyers: Mostly Classics

A couple of weeks ago we reported that Sony was planning to bundle some 4K Ultra HD content along with the 84-inch 4K display (XBR-84X900) that began selling this week. Today, the company revealed the feature films—mostly classics plus a variety of bonus shorts—and the delivery system for the content.

The 4K delivery system is a hard-disc media server that Sony says can be updated with more content; however, don’t expect to download the new stuff from the Web.

Sony’s Ray Hartjen tells us, “Our white-glove service—Sony Concierge—will make arrangements with each customer and either 1) upgrade the server with additional content or 2) send the content in physical media form (BD-ROM) for the customer to upgrade personally.”

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Additionally, Sony notes that “more delivery solutions will continue to evolve rapidly, with further product and content announcements coming shortly.”

Both Sony and LG have 84-inch 4K TVs on the market, though Sony is the only company offering content along with the TV. The LG set is currently selling for $16,999 and the Sony for $24,999. Last year Sony launched a 4K home theater projector, but didn’t offer buyers any content.

The feature films included on the hard disc:

• The Amazing Spiderman
• Total Recall (2012)
• The Karate Kid (2010)
• Salt
• Battle Los Angeles
• The Other Guys
• Bad Teacher
• That’s My Boy
• Taxi Driver
• The Bridge on the River Kwai