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'Ponyo' Swims to Blu-ray
Tue Nov 03, 2009 at 04:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Disney/Buena Vista (all tags)
The animated feature inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid' is due out on Blu-ray next March.
Disney/Buena Vista is working on Hayao Miyazaki's 'Ponyo' for a Blu-ray release on March 2.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, likely a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement announced is 'A fabulous journey into the world of Ghibli.'
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still unconfirmed.
You can find the latest specs for 'Ponyo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 2.
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'All About Steve' Blu-ray Detailed
Tue Nov 03, 2009 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, 20th Century Fox (all tags)
As previously reported, 20th Century Fox is planning to release the romantic comedy 'All About Steve' on Blu-ray on December 22, and now the details are in.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary by writer Kim Barker, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Haden Church, Bradley Cooper, Ken Jeong and director Phil Traill; All About All About Steve; Gag Reel; and Crew Snapshots To Mary’s Rap.
Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be Take A Stab at Vocab! and Fox Movie Channel Presents Casting Session.
The release will also include a digital copy.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'All About Steve' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 22.
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'Weeds: Season Five' Blu-ray Detailed
Tue Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate (all tags)
As previously reported, the latest season of the hit Showtime series will grow in high-definition this January.
'Weeds: Season Five' is scheduled for a Blu-ray release on January 19.
The 2-disc set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary with writer Jenji Kohan, cast and crew; History of Weed; Yes We Cannabis; Crazy Love: A Guide to the Dysfunctional Relationships of Weeds; Really Backstage with Kevin Nealon; Gag reel; Little Titles by Jenji Kohan; and Webisodes: "University of Andy".
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $39.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'Weeds: Season Five' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 19.
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- Weeds: Season Five (Blu-ray)
'Universal Soldier: A New Beginning' on Blu-ray
Tue Nov 03, 2009 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)
Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren are together again on Blu-ray this January.
In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has revealed 'Universal Soldier: A New Beginning' will be coming to Blu-ray on January 5.
Specs and supplements are still unknown at this time, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'Universal Soldier: A New Beginning' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 5.
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- Universal Soldier: A New Beginning (Blu-ray)
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 at 04:30 PM ET
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'The Hurt Locker' Announced for Blu-ray
Mon Nov 02, 2009 at 04:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Summit (all tags)
The critically-acclaimed film about Bravo Company's bomb disposal unit stationed in Iraq is coming to high-definition early next year.
Summit Entertainment says they will be bringing Kathryn Bigelow's film 'The Hurt Locker' starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, and Ralph Fiennes to Blu-ray on January 12.
Specs and suggested list price aren't available yet, but supplements will include an audio commentary with director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal; The Hurt Locker: behind the scenes; and an image gallery.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Hurt Locker' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 12.
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'Extract' Announced for Blu-ray
Mon Nov 02, 2009 at 03:15 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Disney/Buena Vista (all tags)
The new hit comedy from Mike Judge is on the high-definition conveyor belt for a December bow.
Disney/Buena Vista is preparing 'Extract' starring Jason Bateman and Ben Affleck will hit Blu-ray on December 22.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Mike Judge’s Secret Recipe—What are the ingredients of a classic Mike Judge film? Go straight to the factory floor to uncover the writer and director’s secrets. From shooting in a real working factory to the unique cast of characters and situations, Mike Judge always seems to have the right recipe.
Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be Extended Scenes—5 scenes featuring extended portions with Joel, Dean and Brad that didn’t make the final cut of the film and deleted Scene—Straight from the factory floor, watch this exclusive deleted scene where Dean explains his rather abrupt departure from Willie’s party the night before and finds out Joel got punched in the face.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Extract' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 22.
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- Extract (Blu-ray)
'The Time Traveler's Wife' Announced for Blu-ray
Mon Nov 02, 2009 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, New Line Cinema (all tags)
Eric Bana courts Rachel McAdams throughout the ages in high-definition just in time for Valentine's.
Warner Brothers/New Line Cinema says 'The Time Traveler's Wife' is headed to Blu-ray on February 9.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include two featurettes: Time Traveler's Wife: Love Beyond Words and the Blu-ray exclusive Uconventional Love Story.
This release will also include a DVD and digital copy of the film.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.87.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Time Traveler's Wife' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 9.
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- The Time Traveler's Wife (Blu-ray)
'The Simpsons: The Complete Twentieth Season' Bound for Blu-ray
Mon Nov 02, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, 20th Century Fox (all tags)
The zany residents of Springfield will be returning to the high-definition format early next year.
In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is prepping 'The Simpsons: The Complete Twentieth Season' for a Blu-ray bow on January 12.
Specs and supplements are still unknown at this time, but we do have a sneak peek at the packaging art:
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Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $59.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Simpsons: The Complete Twentieth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 12.
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- The Simpsons: The Complete Twentieth Season (Blu-ray)
Blu-ray Checks Out 'Jennifer's Body'
Mon Nov 02, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, 20th Century Fox (all tags)
Megan Fox will be devouring teens for breakfast in high-definition at the end of the year.
In another retailer announcement, 20th Century Fox will be summoning 'Jennifer's Body' to Blu-ray on December 29.
Specs and supplements are still unknown at this time, but the 2-disc set will present the film in its unrated cut.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Jennifer's Body' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 29.
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