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HBO to Release 'John Adams' on Blu-ray this June

Thu Mar 05, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, TV on High-Def, HBO, Warner (all tags)

HBO has is bringing the Emmy-winning mini-series 'John Adams' to Blu-ray as a three-disc set this June.

Starring Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney in one of the most acclaimed mini-series of all time, HBO (via Warner Home Video) will debut the complete presentation on Blu-ray June 16 (trailing a previous DVD release).

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Tech specs will see three BD-50 dual-layer discs, with 1080p video (1.78:1) and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track.

There are only two extras announced thus far, "Facts are Stubborn Things" and "Who's Who in History," though no info on what they actually contain. We'll keep you posted of any further updates.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray set has been pegged at $79.95.

You'll find the latest specs for 'John Adams' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16.

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