Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Sets Monday Debut of 4K Streaming Service

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment set for Monday the debut of its 4K Ultra HD movie streaming service, Ultra, for owners of qualified Sony Ultra HD TVs, it said in a Tuesday announcement. Ultra, which Sony announced at CES, will offer a variety of movies for purchase and playback in 4K Ultra HD, with many including high dynamic range, it said. Films available on Ultra for $30 each will include new releases like Concussion, The Night Before and The Walk, and library titles such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Ghostbusters, it said. Consumers who buy eligible Sony 4K TVs with Ultra this summer will receive four free movies when they sign up for the service, it said.