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'WWII in 3D' Announced for Blu-ray 3D
Tue Nov 01, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, A&E (all tags)
Experience the second world war in the third dimension this January.
In an early announcement to retailers, A&E will be releasing 'WWII in 3D' to high-definition on January 24.
'WWII IN 3D' tells the story of the war from the rise of the Nazis, their sweep across Europe, the Allied counterattack and the fall of Nazi Germany.
Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95.
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'Farscape: The Complete Series' Bound for Blu-ray
Fri Sep 09, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: A&E, Disc Announcements (all tags)
All 88 episodes of the cult science fiction series are coming to Blu-ray this November.
Although the status of the U.S. space program is in flux, those wishing to explore the furthest reaches of the cosmos need to look no further than 'Farscape: The Complete Series' BLU-RAY EDITION. This November, home viewers will be transported through a wormhole across a thousand galaxies to the stunningly original universe of this groundbreaking cult classic from The Jim Henson Company, finally available in spectacular hi-def! Bringing together all four complete seasons (88 episodes) and over 15 hours of bonus programming across 20 blu-ray discs, this definitive collection - optimized for HD from the European PAL masters - the highest quality available source elements - delivers the most optimal viewing experience for the series which TV Guide named "one of television's best cult shows ever". And, on November 15, it will be available for fans both new and old for $199.95 SRP.
A+E Networks Home Entertainment, one of the pioneers of TV DVD collectibles, and The Jim Henson Company have worked closely together to guarantee that this BLU-RAY EDITION will satisfy the series loyal fan base. "With FARSCAPE, we work hard to meet our fans' high expectations and this new Blu Ray release utilizes the highest quality source materials available so I know our audience will not be disappointed," said Brian Henson, Chairman of The Jim Henson Company and executive producer of FARSCAPE. "A+E Networks Home Entertainment has met all the challenges that, given the nature and age of the series, are inherent with a show like FARSCAPE, and the result is that all four seasons of FARSCAPE look better than ever before."
The superb High-Def picture and sound isn't the only cause for celebration as this set also includes a BRAND-NEW documentary: Memories of Moya: An Epic Journey Explored featuring revealing new interviews with creators Brian Henson and Rockne O'Bannon, writer Richard Manning, and stars Ben Browder and Claudia Black as they look back at the legacy of the sci-fi classic.
In addition to this new documentary, the FARSCAPE Blu-ray set also includes ALL of the bonus material from the bestselling DVD release: over 15 hours episode commentaries, featurettes, deleted scenes, trailers, promos and more.
An imaginative fusion of live action, state-of-the-art puppetry, prosthetics and CGI, "Farscape," produced by The Jim Henson Company in association with RHI Entertainment, featured mind-boggling alien life forms, dazzling special effects, edge-of-your-seat thrills, irreverent humor and unforgettable characters...all brought to rich life by the creative minds at Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Strap in and hold on tight for the extraordinary adventures of astronaut John Crichton, (Ben Browder) who, after a freak accident, finds himself surrounded by hostile aliens and soaring through the cosmos aboard Moya, a glorious living space ship. Hunted by the relentless Peacekeepers, he allies himself with Moya's crew - Aeryn Sun (Claudia Black), Luxan warrior Ka D'Argo (Anthony Simcoe), azure priestess Zhaan (Virginia Hey), spritely Nebari thief Chiana (Gigi Edgley), Dominar Rygel, the deposed royal ruler of the Hynerian Empire and Pilot - to search for a way out of this inconceivably alien world and return home.
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In addition to the complete BLU-RAY EDITION, day-and-date A+E Networks Home Entertainment will also release single season blu-ray sets. Each BD release in FARSCAPE: THE COMPLETE SEASONS 1-4 BLU-RAY EDITIONS will contain over 18 hours of cosmically cool entertainment...22 episodes on five discs packed with incisive and stimulating bonus features for $69.95 SRP each.
BLU-RAY EDITION Includes: 20 Blu-ray discs featuring 88 complete and unedited episodes from the four-season run (1999-2003), remastered from the highest quality source material available; Collectible packaging featuring all-new series artwork; 29 Episode Commentaries, including "Premiere" with Rockne S. O'Bannon, Brian Henson and Ben Browder; "Jeremiah Crichton" with Claudia Black, Producer/Writer David Kemper, Browder and O'Bannon; "Bone to Be Wild" with Anthony Simcoe; "Relativity" with Lani Tupu (Crais/Voice of Pilot) and Director Peter Andrikidis; and, "Bad Timing" which features Browder, Black and Kemper discussing the series' final episode; A BRAND-NEW documentary - Memories of Moya: An Epic Journey Explored featuring revealing new interviews with the cast and creators; Multiple featurettes and documentaries including "In the Beginning: A Look Back with Brian Henson"; "Making of a Space Opera" and "Inside Farscape: Save Farscape," on which fans, cast and crew discuss the fate of their beloved series; Multiple video profiles featuring archival clips and cast/crew discussing their characters and roles on Farscape; Over 90 minutes of deleted scenes; Slideshows and archival photo galleries, including character concepts and promo photos; Production design galleries featuring screenshots, rough drafts and concept slide shows; Behind-the-Scenes interviews with Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe, Virginia Hey, Gigi Edgley, Paul Goddard (Stark), Wayne Pygram (Scorpius); Original TV promos and trailers; and more!
You can find the latest specs for 'Farscape: The Complete Series' and each of the four individual seasons linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under November 15.
Source: tvshowsondvd.com.
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'Vietnam in HD' Announced for Blu-ray
Thu Aug 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: A&E, Disc Announcements (all tags)
Another wartime miniseries from the History Channel will be coming to Blu-ray in November.
In an early announcement to retailers, A&E will be releasing 'Vietnam in HD' to Blu-ray on November 15.
The documentary follow-up to 'WWII in HD' features loads of never-before-seen footage and sound clips from the war and is narrated by Michael C. Hall (Showtime's 'Dexter').
There's no word on tech specs yet, but suggested list price for the two-disc set is $34.95.
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'Space 1999: The Complete Season One' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed
Fri Oct 08, 2010 at 11:00 AM ETTags: A&E, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The classic 1975 science fiction TV series will be blasting off in high-definition this November!
In an early announcement to retailers, it seems A&E is planning to bring 'Space 1999: The Complete Season One' to Blu-ray on November 30.
The release will be a seven disc set (5 Blu-rays, 2 DVDs) with restored 1080p video, a new Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack (as well as the original mono), and will include loads of supplements: Gerry Anderson Audio Commentaries on "Breakaway" and "Dragon's Domain"; Music-Only Tracks on All Episodes Except "Breakaway" and "Dragon's Domain"; Extensive HD Image Galleries of Rare and Previously Unseen Stills; HD Image Galleries of Gum and Cigarette Cards; HD Restored, Textless Titles; "These Episodes" Featurettes; "Memories of Space" Featurette; Sylvia Anderson Interview; Season 1 Textless Generic Titles; "Concept and Creation" Featurette; Special Effects and Design Featurette; Text Episode Commentaries on "The Last Sunset" and "Space Brain"; "Clapperboard" Two-Part Special On The Work of Gerry Anderson from 1975; "Guardian of Piri Remembered"; Barry Gray's Theme Demo; Alternative Opening and Closing Titles; Martin Landau and Barbara Bain U.S. Premiere Intro and Outro; and SFX Plates and Deleted SFX Scenes with Music Track.
Suggested list price for this set will be $99.95.
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'The Universe: The Complete Season Five' Announced for Blu-ray
Mon Sep 13, 2010 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, A&E (all tags)
The fifth season of the acclaimed History Channel documentary series is planned for Blu-ray release in January.
A&E will be bringing 'The Universe: The Complete Season Five' to Blu-ray on January 25.
Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but it is likely the set will feature 1080i video and an LPCM 2.0 soundtrack like past releases.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $39.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Universe: The Complete Season Five' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 25.
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'The World at War' Blu-ray Announced
Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, A&E (all tags)
The epic 1973 award-winning World War II documentary series is coming to Blu-ray this November.
In an early announcement to retailers, A&E is working on 'The World at War' narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier for Blu-ray on November 16.
Informative and unbiased, THE WORLD AT WAR is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an International Emmy Award, The National Television Critics' Award for Best Documentary, and knighthood for its creator, Sir Jeremy Isaacs.
The massive 9-disc set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Bonus Documentaries: The Making of the Series, Secretary to Hitler, The Two Deaths of Adolf Hitler, Warrior, Hitler s Germany: The People s Community 1933-1939, Hitler's Germany: Total War 1939-1945, The Final Solution: Parts 1 and 2, and From War to Peace; Making the Series A 30th Anniversary Feature-Length Retrospective; The Restoring of THE WORLD AT WAR a brand-new feature detailing the meticulous restoration process; The Making of THE WORLD AT WAR; Biographies; Gallery of Photos from the Imperial War Museum Collection; Historical Footage; and Famous Songs, Speeches, Quotes and Maps.
Suggested list price for this set will be $149.95.
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'Ancient Aliens: The Complete Season One' Blu-ray Announced
Wed Sep 08, 2010 at 02:30 PM ETTags: A&E, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The History Channel documentary series will invade Blu-ray this November!
In an early announcement to retailers, it seems A&E is planning to bring 'Ancient Aliens: The Complete Season One' to Blu-ray on November 16.
The release will include all five episodes: 'The Evidence,' 'The Visitors,' 'The Mission,' 'Closer Encounters,' and 'The Return.'
Specs have yet to be revealed, but the 3-disc set will include the supplement HISTORY Special - Ancient Aliens: Chariots, Gods and Beyond.
Suggested list price for this set will be $39.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'Ancient Aliens: The Complete Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 16.
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'The Universe: Our Solar System' Announced for Blu-ray
Mon May 17, 2010 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, A&E (all tags)
Explore the cosmos in high-definition with a collection of episodes from the acclaimed History Channel documentary series this August.
A&E will be bringing 'The Universe: Our Solar System' to Blu-ray on August 24.
The release will include a selection of 10 episodes themed around the planets, moons, and the sun in our solar system.
Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but it is likely the 2-disc set will feature 1080i video and an LPCM 2.0 soundtrack like the full season releases.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $29.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Universe: Our Solar System' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 24.
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'Clash of the Gods: Complete Season 1' Announced for Blu-ray
Thu Jan 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, A&E (all tags)
Explore the legends of Greek mythology in high-definition this March.
A&E is preparing the History channel's documentary series 'Clash of the Gods: Complete Season 1' for Blu-ray on March 16.
Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed for the two disc set, but suggested list price has been placed at $39.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'Clash of the Gods: Complete Season 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 16.
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'The Universe: The Complete Season Four' Announced for Blu-ray
Tue Dec 29, 2009 at 01:15 PM ETTags: A&E, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The fourth season of the History Channel's epic documentary series is slated for high-definition in February.
A&E will bring 'The Universe: The Complete Season Four' to Blu-ray on February 23.
The three disc set will feature 1080i video, an LPCM 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements still haven't been announced.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $69.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Universe: The Complete Season Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 23.
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MORE BLU-RAY NEWS TAGGED "A&E":
- 'WWII in HD' Announced for Blu-ray Dec 14, 2009
- 'The Prisoner' Blu-ray Detailed Sep 18, 2009
- 'The Universe Megaset' Announced for Blu-ray Jun 10, 2009
- 'The Prisoner' Headed to Blu-ray Jun 08, 2009
- A&E to Launch 'Crusades' on Blu-ray this September Apr 23, 2009
- A&E Brings 'Pride & Prejudice' to Blu-ray Dec 23, 2008
- Paul McCartney to Release First Blu-ray with 'Space Within Us' Sep 30, 2008
- A&E Dives into Blu with the History Channel's 'Universe' Jun 18, 2008
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