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Universal Adds Exclusives, U-Control to 'Virgin,' 'Knocked Up' Blu-rays
Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Exclusive HD Content, Universal (all tags)
Universal has issued final specs for '40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Knocked Up,' both of which will hit Blu-ray this September in unrated cuts and with new exclusive content.
As originally announced last month, the Judd Apatow-directed '40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Knocked Up' will debut as stand-alone Blu-ray releases on September 30, along with the Apatow-produced comedy 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall.' All three will also be made available as part of a three-pack bundle, the "Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection.'
Matching the already-announced specs for 'Sarah Marshall,' Universal has now confirmed that both 'Knocked Up' and '40-Year-Old Virgin' will also feature both the theatrical and unrated cuts of the film available on a single BD-50 dual-layer disc, accessible via seamless branching. Tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround.
Extras are extensive, with both titles enjoying the same bells and whistles as the previous HD DVD and standard DVD editions, including audio commentaries, multiple featurettes, deleted scenes, additional behind-the-scenes footage and Apatow's now-standard "Line-O-Rama" montages.
Exclusive to the Blu-ray versions of both 'Knocked Up' and '40-Year-Old Virgin' are U-Control picture-in-picture tracks (Profile 1.1 required), as well as U-Control Tutorials.
Suggested list price for each title has been set at $34.95.
As always, you'll find specs for '40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Knocked Up' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they join 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and 'Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection' under September 30.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin (Blu-ray)
- Knocked Up (Blu-ray)
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall (Blu-ray)
- Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Universal Plotting 'Sarah Marshall,' Judd Apatow 3-Pack for Blu-ray (Jun 17, 2008)
Sony Sets Specs, Adds Exclusives to 'Made of Honor' Blu-ray
Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Fox (all tags)
Sony Pictures has announced final specs for 'Made of Honor,' which will come to Blu-ray this September with a host of exclusive content.
As previously reported, Sony issued a September 16 Blu-ray debut (day-and-date with the standard DVD) for the Patrick Dempsey romantic comedy, but stopped short of confirming any specs.
The final details are now in, with the film receiving the BD-50 dual-layer treatment, with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.
Extras shared between the Blu-ray and DVD include only a single feature, an audio commentary with director Paul Weiland.
Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be an additional two featurettes ("Save the Date: The Making of Made of Honor," "Three Weddings and a Skyline") and multiple deleted scenes.
As previously announced, suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Made of Honor' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 16.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Made of Honor (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Sony Plans September Walk Down Blu-ray Aisle for 'Made of Honor' (Jul 10, 2008)
Trio of IMAX Titles Bound for Blu-ray
Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, IMAX, Image Entertainment (all tags)
Image Entertainment has announced that a trio of new titles, including 'Dolphins,' , Coral Reef Adventure,' and 'The Living Sea' will anchor its rescheduled October wave of Blu-ray IMAX releases.
Originally schedule for late 2007, Image bumped 'Dolphins' and 'The Living Sea' from its schedule. Both titles have now received a new date of November 11, where they will be joined by another IMAX favorite making it's next-gen debut, 'Coral Reef Adventure.'
Tech specs include 1080p video (recomposed at 1.78:1) and English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround.
At press time, there were no announced extras. We'll let you know of any spec changes as they come to us.
Suggested retail price for each title has been set $24.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Dolphins,' 'Coral Reef Adventure' and 'The Living Sea'' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under November 11.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- IMAX: Dolphins (Blu-ray)
- IMAX: The Living Sea (Blu-ray)
- IMAX: Coral Reef Adventure (Blu-ray)
Takashi Miike's 'Django' Headed to Blu-ray
Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
First Look Studios has announced plans to bring Takashi Miike's acclaimed 'Sukiyaki Western: Django' to Blu-ray this November.
Part Western, part fantasy, part Kurosawa homage, 'Sukiyaki Western: Django' was a sensation in its native Japan and enjoyed an instant cult audience Stateside. Previously released on high-def as an overseas release only, First Look will bow the 'Django' on Blu-ray domestically on November 11 (day-and-date with the standard DVD).
No further specs or supplement details are available from First Look as of yet, but we'll keep you posted.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95.
In the meantime, you'll find preliminary specs for 'Sukiyaki Western: Django' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 11.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Sukyaki Western: Django (Blu-ray)
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Universal Brings 'Thing,' 'Dead' Series to Blu-ray this Halloween
Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Universal (all tags)
Universal has announced plans to bring three of its top catalog horror hits to Blu-ray this September with all-new U-Control features, both as stand-alone releases and a three-title 'Halloween Starter Pack.'
Making their Blu-ray debut on September 30 will be John Carpenter's cult classic 'The Thing,' George A. Romero's 'Land of the Dead,' and the 2004 remake of 'Dawn of the Dead.' (All three titles were previously released on HD DVD.)
Tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround soundtracks.
Extras confirmed so far include filmmaker audio commentaries on all three titles, and multiple making-of featurettes on 'Land of the Dead.' More details are expected in the coming days, which should see all of the bonus features found on the previous HD DVD versions carried over to their respective Blu-rays.
Exclusive to Blu on all three titles are new U-Control picture-in-picture tracks (Profile 1.1 required), plus U-Control tutorials. 'The Thing' will also be BD-Live-enabled (Profile 2.0 required), though exact content specs remain TBA.
Note that all three titles will be made available individually for $34.95 each, and as part of a three-movie 'Halloween Starter Pack,' though its MSRP remains unconfirmed at press time. Stay tuned.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Thing,' 'Land of the Dead,' 'Dawn of the Dead' and the 'Horror Starter Pack' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 30.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Thing (1982) (Blu-ray)
- Land of the Dead (Blu-ray)
- Dawn of the Dead (2004) (Blu-ray)
- Halloween Starter Pack ['The Thing (1982),' 'Land of the Dead,' 'Dawn of the Dead (2004)'] (Blu-ray)
Amazon offers latest Buy 2 Get 1 Free Promotion
Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Amazon has announced its latest Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer on a selection of 109 titles.
The online retailer's latest promotion features a wide selection of film and TV releases, and includes the welcome addition of a number of Paramount Blu-ray titles, including 'Mission Impossible,' 'The Untouchables,' and 'The Italian Job' among numerous offerings from other studios.
The offer runs through July 27th, so there's plenty of time to mix and match the titles of your choice.
To peruse the full lineup of 109 titles, click here for the Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer.
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- Amazon Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale [Amazon.com]
Paramount Planning September Blu-ray Landing for 'Iron Man'?
Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Paramount (all tags)
Get ready to suit up, 'Iron Man' fans: the trades are saying that Paramount is planning to bring the comic book blockbuster to Blu-ray in late September.
That's according to Home Media Magazine, which is reporting that the $310 million box office smash (the biggest hit of the year so far) will touchdown on Blu-ray September 30, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
No further specs or supplement details are known thus far, but given 'Iron Man's big-ticket action sequences and CGI effects, it seems poised to be one of the season's biggest next-gen hits.
At press time, official word from a Paramount spokesperson is that "...the studio has not made any official announcements regarding a release date for Iron-Man on Blu-ray," though we're told the studio's official release plans are due shortly. Needless to say, stay tuned.
In the meantime, we've added a listing for 'Iron Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 30.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Ruins (Blu-ray)
Lionsgate Sets 'Belly,' 'The Doors' Blu-ray Specs
Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate (all tags)
Lionsgate has unveiled final specs for its August wave of Blu-ray catalog releases, bringing 'The Doors' and 'Belly' to high-def with DTS-MA 7.1 audio and hours of bonus materials.
As originally announced last month, Lionsgate will bring both Oliver Stone's controversial 'The Doors' and the urban crime thriller 'Belly' to Blu-ray on August 12, with each enjoying their first-ever next-gen release.
The studio has now confirmed tech specs, with both receiving a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 7.1 Surround soundtrack.
Extras on 'The Doors' includes audio commentary with Stone, "The Road to Excess" documentary, the original production featurette, interviews with cast & crew, and 43 minutes of deleted scenes.
'Belly' features audio commentary with director Hype Williams, "Spoken Word" vignettes, deleted scenes and a music video.
Suggested retail price has been set at $29.99 each.
You'll find final specs for 'Belly' and 'The Doors' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 12.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Lionsgate's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Belly' and 'The Doors' Blu-ray releases.
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Belly' Bound for Summer Blu-ray Debut (May 21, 2008)
- Lionsgate Opening 'The Doors' on Blu-ray this August (May 21, 2008)
Sony Axes 'I Still Know' Blu-ray from 'Summer' Schedule
Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)
Sony no longer knows what you're doing on Blu-ray this summer after yanking the planned debut of the slasher sequel from its next-gen schedule.
Originally announced for a July 22 Blu-ray bow, the Jennifer Love Hewitt scream-fest 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' was to join the original 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' in making its high-def debut.
We've now received confirmation from Sony that while the original 'Summer' remains on track for release, 'I Still Know' has been given the hook, with no new date pending.
The studio gave no word on the reasons behind the change and didn't say if or when a new date might be announced. As always, we'll keep you posted.
In light of Sony's announcement, we've moved 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' to the "Release Dates Postponed" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- I Know What You Did Last Summer (Blu-ray)
- I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Sony Plotting July Blu-ray Bow for 'Last Summer' Double Header (May 12, 2008)
'UFC: Ultimate Comebacks' Headed to Blu-ray
Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
Mixed martial arts fans, mark your calendars: First Look is bringing the Ultimate Fighting Championship's 'Ultimate Comebacks' to Blu-ray this November.
A compendium of highlights that originally aired on Spike TV, 'UFC: Ultimate Comebacks' features picks from some of the UFC's most bone-crunching matches, as well as now-famous duels between its biggest stars.
First Look has set a November 18 Blu-ray arrival for the title, day-and-date with the DVD version.
No tech specs or supplement details were not available at press time, but we'll keep you posted.
First Look has set a $24.98 list price for the Blu-ray
You'll find preliminary specs for 'UFC: Ultimate Comebacks' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- UFC: Ultimate Comebacks (Blu-ray)
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