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'Red Dwarf: Back to Earth' Hits Blu-ray

Tue Oct 06, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: BBC, Disc Announcements (all tags)

BBC/Warner will be releasing 'Red Dwarf: Back to Earth' today.

The 2-disc Blu-ray disc will include the director's cut in 1080p (VC-1) video, a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Cast commentary, Director commentary, All-new exclusive documentary The Making of Back to Earth, Deleted scenes, Smeg ups, Featurettes, Trailers, Web videos, Photo gallery, and an Easter egg.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Red Dwarf: Back to Earth' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 6.

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Red Dwarf: Back to Earth - The Director's Cut (Blu-ray)

Blu-ray Visits 'Yellowstone' This September

Fri Jun 26, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, BBC (all tags)

Pack your pic-i-nic baskets: BBC/Warner will be releasing the three-part documentary 'Yellowstone: Battle for Life' on Blu-ray this fall.

Releasing September 29, the Blu-ray disc will include all three episodes in 1080p (VC-1) video, a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack.

The only announced supplement so far is a "People of Yellowstone" featurette.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has not yet been announced.

You can find the latest specs for 'Yellowstone: Battle for Life' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 29.

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'Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead' Specs & Box Art Revealed

Tue Jun 02, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, BBC (all tags)

BBC/Warner will be releasing 'Doctor Who - Planet of the Dead on Blu-ray in July.'

Debuting July 28, the disc will include 1080p video, a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack. The only supplement is a 60-minute behind-the-scenes featurette "Doctor Who: Confidential."

We also have a preview of the packaging cover art for the Blu-ray release:


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $19.89.

You can find the latest specs for 'Doctor Who - Planet of the Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 28.

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Doctor Who - Planet of the Dead (Blu-ray)

BBC Explores the 'Wild Pacific'

Tue May 26, 2009 at 05:10 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, BBC (all tags)

A new addition to the BBC's 'Wild' documentary family is on the horizon.

The BBC will bring 'Wild Pacific' to Blu-ray on July 14.

The 300-minute series will be presented on two BD-50 discs and will feature 1080p/VC-1 video. Audio and supplemental details have not been released at this time.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has not yet been provided.

You can find the latest specs for 'Wild Pacific' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 14.

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Wild Pacific (Blu-ray)

More 'Torchwood' Hitting Blu-ray this September

Fri May 08, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, TV on High-Def, BBC (all tags)

BBC Video has announced its latest round of 'Torchwood' on Blu-ray, setting a mid-September arrival for 'Children of Earth.'

The latest series in the popular sci-fi saga, 'Torchwood: Children of Earth' will feature the complete 300-minute episode arc as a two-disc set, due to hit stores on Blu-ray (day-and-date with the standard DVD) on September 15.

The release follows 'Torchwood: The Complete First Season' (which hit Blu-ray last year) and 'Torchwood: The Complete Second Season,' due this July.

Tech specs will see 1080p/VC-1 video (1.78:1) and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio.

There's no word yet on supplements, but we'll keep you posted.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Torchwood: Children of Earth' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 15.

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Torchwood: Children of Earth (Blu-ray)
Torchwood: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray)
Torchwood: The Complete Second Season (Blu-ray)

BBC Announces "Nature's Most Amazing Events' for Blu-ray

Thu Mar 26, 2009 at 01:10 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Documentary, BBC (all tags)

BBC Video has announced a mid-June next-gen arrival for the six-part Discovery Channel series 'Nature's Most Amazing Events,' which will hit Blu-ray as a two-disc set.

Following the success of the BBC's best-selling 'Planet Earth,' the company will release 'Nature's Most Amazing Events' on Blu-ray June 16, day-and-date with a DVD version.

Including all six episodes from the series, the complete 300-minute runtime is spread across two Blu-ray discs, in 1080i video and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio.

There are no announced supplemental features at press time, but we'll keep you posted.

BBC Video has set a suggested list price of $34.98 for the Blu-ray.

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

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Second Season of 'Torchwood' Headed to Blu-ray

Mon Mar 23, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, TV on High-Def, BBC, Warner (all tags)

BBC Home Video has announced its latest TV-on-high-def release, setting an early-July Blu-ray date for 'Torchwood: The Complete Second Season.'

Arriving on July 7th (day-and-date with the standard DVD), the four-disc set follows 'Torchwood: The Complete First Season,' which BBC debuted on Blu-ray last Fall.

Tech specs will see all thirteen second-season episodes spread across four BD-50 dual-layer discs, with 1080p video (1.78:1) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

There are no announced extras as of yet, but an extensive package of bonus features is expected.

We are also awaiting word on a confirmed suggested list price, but we'll keep you posted.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Torchwood: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 7.

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Torchwood: The Complete Second Season (Blu-ray)
Torchwood: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray)

BBC to Bring 'Bleak House' to Blu-ray

Tue Jan 20, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, BBC, TV on High-Def (all tags)

BBC Video has announced its latest TV-on-high-def release, bringing the British adaptation of 'Bleak House' to Blu-ray in early-May.

Based on the classic Charles Dickens novel, and featuring an all-star cast including Gillian Anderson, Ian Richardson, and Charles Dance, 'Bleak House' will arrive on Blu-ray May 5 (day-and-date with the standard DVD).

BBC has not confirmed final tech specs for the Blu-ray, but says the complete 468-minute mini-series will be presented across a three-disc set.

There are no announced supplements.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $79.98.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Bleak House' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 5.

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Bleak House (Blu-ray)

BBC Brings 'Cranford' to Blu-ray

Thu Dec 11, 2008 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, TV on High-Def, BBC (all tags)

BBC Video has announced an April Blu-ray release for the acclaimed British mini-series 'Cranford.'

Based on the literary works of Elizabeth Gaskell, this BBC/Masterpiece Classic production stars Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, and Michael Gambon.

BBC will release the complete series on Blu-ray April 14, day-and-date with the standard DVD.

The 291-minute program will be presented as a two-disc set. There's no word yet on further tech or supplement specs, but we'll keep you posted.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Cranford' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 14.

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BBC Boxes Up Blu-ray Hits for 'Earth Collection'

Mon Nov 10, 2008 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Disc Marketing, BBC (all tags)

BBC is boxing up the Earth on Blu-ray, packaging together its top sellers 'Planet Earth' and 'Earth: The Biography' in a six-disc bundle due later this month.

In a late-breaking alert to retailers, BBC Video will release 'The BBC Earth Collection' on Blu-ray November 18. The six-disc set contains 'Planet Earth: The Complete Series' and 'Earth: The Biography.'

Tech specs are identical to the previously-release stand-alone versions of both titles. There are no new supplemental features or other bonus materials.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray bundle has been set at $129.95.

You'll find the latest specs for 'The BBC Earth Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18.

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The BBC Earth Collection (Blu-ray)
Planet Earth: The Complete BBC Series (Blu-ray)
Earth: The Biography (Blu-ray)


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