4K Movies on Google Play Movies - Sony KD49X8005CDU

[Costeta]

Hi, I watched the Google Keynote today (4th Oct) and was interested to see that Google Play Movies will be doing 4K UHD movies from November. I know I can watch 4k in all it's glory on the Netflix, Youtube and Amazon Prime Movies apps. I think Netflix 4k needed a Sony firmware upgrade. Does anyone know if we'll be able to watch 4k UHD from the Google Play Movies app when they get going in Nov? Or will Sony need to issue a firmware update to be able to get the movies in 4k?

Thank

Regards

[Costeta]

Quinnicus,

OK thanks for trying.

Regards

[Anonymous]

This is from:

http://advanced-television.com/2016/12/07/google-play-offers-4k-and-vr-movies/

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Google has launched a number of different ways for users to consume their content, including the release of 125 movies in 4K on Google Play Movies.

In a blog post, Ben Serridge Product Manager Google Play Movies & TV, said that when Google first made movies available on Android (a little over five years ago), they were only available on Android devices in the US, and you could only rent movies from three major studios. “Today, Google Play Movies & TV is the most broadly available digital seller of movies & TV shows, with movies now available in 117 countries. And whether you’re watching on your laptop, at home on your TV, or on the go on a phone or tablet, we’ve got you covered. We’ve also added support for watching on iOS devices, via Chromecast on just about any TV, on your Roku streaming box, and on select Smart TVs,” he advised, adding that Google had recently added even more ways to watch:

• 4K Ultra HD – Starting today, Google Play Movies now offers more than 125 movies in 4K resolution, using VP9, so that you can enjoy them in the highest quality. Starting in the U.S. and Canada, you can purchase 4K movies on your Android device or on the web and stream them on your Chromecast Ultra, your Sony Bravia Android TV, or your Xiaomi Mi Box 3. And for anyone who buys a new Chromecast Ultra, your first 4K movie is on us! Choose from select titles, including Ghostbusters and Captain Phillips.
• Google Play Movies & TV on VR – In October, we launched Google Play Movies & TV together with the Daydream VR platform, so you can now watch all the movies and TV shows in your Google Play library in a virtual cinema, even if you’re offline. Still building your library? Take a virtual tour of our selection of new release movies, next day TV shows, and more than 10,000 catalogue titles; or buy on your phone to watch later using your Daydream VR headset.
• 2016 Samsung TVs – The Google Play Movies & TV app is now available on 2016 model Samsung Smart TVs, which means that movies and TV shows already in your library are immediately available to watch directly on your new Samsung Smart TV. Or use your Samsung TV remote to browse our selection of new release movies and next-day TV shows and start watching something new right away.

“With Google Play’s vast catalogue of new releases and next day TV shows, you can explore the final frontier of space in Star Trek Beyond, fight zombies in The Walking Dead, or travel back in time to another age in Downton Abbey. And now with 4K streaming and VR viewing, you have even more ways to bring movies to life in ways you’ve never before experienced,” he declared.

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[Costeta]

Thanks. You were right about being USA only, for now.

[Costeta]

But very good non the less.

[Kuschelmonschter]

According to screenshots, 4K rentals are 8$. So they will most likely be 8€ in Germany/Austria. That's way too much in my opinion. I already think that 5€ for HD is too much.

[Costeta]

Yes it is high but not so bad when I pay £20-£24 for a 4k blu ray movie.

[Kuschelmonschter]

Buying and renting are two different things. When I go to the video rental store around the corner, I get a top movie (on Blu-ray) for 1,50€ per calendar day.

[Costeta]

For me it's having access to 4k movies at the lowest price. Google 4k movies will give me that. I'm not aware of any other service that allows me to rent a 4k movie. Microsoft are soon to offer 4k movies on Windows 10 and XBox One so a bit of competition might help.

[Costeta]

Currently I buy 4k Blu rays, watch hem once and then sell them for £10 a net cost of £10 akin to a rental. This is the lowest cost I can find currently. I expect Google 4K movies rentals to be £7-£8 a winner for me.

[MiCal1967]

Yes 5 Euros is too much.

Cinema is 7 euros and Cinema 3D's are 10-12 euros.

No sense on such prices from Google.

Netflix is OK