Hellboy Animated Films Getting 4K and Blu-Ray Re-Releases

The upcoming Hellboy reboot coming in April has received a mixed reaction from fans thus far, with many feeling conflicted about the focus on comedy in its first trailer. Some fans are hoping that it's misdirection and we'll see a more horror-influenced comic book movie when it comes out, though others are still wishing that Ron Perlman and Guillermo del Toro were still in the franchise.

Well, fans of Perlman's work will be happy to know that the two Hellboy animated films that came out in 2006 and 2007 respectively are being re-released in 4K HD and Blu-Ray. The films in question are Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms and Hellboy Animated: Blood & Iron. These two films were lauded by fans back in the day, thanks to beautiful animation and strong voice work, so those excited for the live-action film should pick this package up on April 2.

Ain't that a coincidence? That's 10 days before the live-action Hellboy.

(Lionsgate)

Here's a press release for the movie (via Newsarama):

One of the all-time greatest comics characters comes home when the Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms and Blood & Irondouble feature arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) April 2 from Lionsgate. Voiced by the very same actors from the popular live-action films, including Ron Perlman as Hellboy, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, and John Hurt, Sword of Stormsand Blood & Iron arrive on 4K Ultra HD™ just in time for fans to catch up on the iconic franchise before the new reboot of the live-action film hits theaters on April 12.

Experience four times the resolution of full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, which includes Dolby Vision® HDR, bringing entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack also features Dolby Atmos® audio mixed specifically for the home to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. Available for the very first time in this absolutely stunning format, the Hellboy Animated double feature 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack is packed with special features and will be available for the suggested retail price of $22.99.

Hellboy comes out on April 12.

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