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'300: The Complete Experience' Set for July Blu-ray Double Dip
Wed May 13, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Exclusive HD Content, BD-Live Titles, Disc Re-Issues, Warner (all tags)
Two years after its high-def debut, Warner is double-dipping the monster hit '300' with the July release of 'The Complete Experience.'
Though long-rumored for a Blu-ray release, Warner Home Video has today finally confirmed a July 21 street date for '300: The Complete Experience,' which will arrive on high-def as a DigiBook special edition, timed to coincide with the video release of director Zack Snyder's just-announced 'Watchmen: Director's Cut.'
Expanding upon the extras found on the previous, single-disc Blu-ray version of '300,' the three-disc 'Complete Experience' will include over two hours of new making-of footage. Dubbed "The Complete 300: A Comprehensive Immersion,' the Blu-ray will feature three picture-in-picture tracks that offer three unique perspectives while you watch the film:
• Creating a Legend - Frank Miller and Zack Snyder interpret a classic tale
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Bringing the Legend to Life - Building a world from a comic
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The History Behind the Myth - The real story of the hot gates
Also new to the 'Complete Experience' Blu-ray are BD-Live connectivity, which will include MyCommunity Screening and My WB Commentary functions, and a media center with additional downloadable content.
Bonus features carried over from previous video releases of '300' include a blue screen-only picture-in-picture track, audio commentary by Snyder, writer Kurt Johnstad and director of photography Larry Fong, multiple featurettes ("The 300- Fact or Fiction?", "Who Were The Spartans - The Warriors of 300," "Preparing for Battle - The Original Test Footage," "Frank Miller Tapes," "Making of 300"), the "Making 300 in Images" still gallery, web-i-sodes, and deleted scenes.
Tech specs will see the main feature presented on a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/VC-1 video (2.39:1) and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.
A third standard DVD disc will contain a Digital Copy of the film, compatible with PCs and iTunes.
Finally, the set comes housed in Warner's DigiBook packaging, which includes a 50-page full-color collectible booklet with additional liner notes and rare photos.
We have yet to receive a confirmed suggested retail price for the Blu-ray, but we'll keep you posted.
You'll find the latest specs for '300: The Complete Experience' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 21.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- 300: The Complete Experience (Blu-ray)
- 300 (Blu-ray)
- Watchmen: Director's Cut (Blu-ray)
Warner Announces 'Watchmen' Blu-ray
Tue May 12, 2009 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Comic Book Movies, BD-Live Titles, Exclusive HD Content, Warner (all tags)
The 'Watchmen' are coming: Warner Home Video has set a late-July Blu-ray date for a never-before-seen extended cut of the comic book hit.
Despite a domestic gross of over $100 million, 'Watchmen' was considered somewhat of a disappointment, as it failed to hit the stratospheric heights of other comic book blockbusters like 'Iron Man' and 'The Dark Knight.'
Hoping to give the film another push on video, Warner will release 'Watchmen: Director's Cut' on Blu-ray July 21 (day-and-date with the standard DVD) with 25 minutes of never-before-seen footage.
Tech specs will present the feature film on a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/VC-1 video (2.39:1) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.
Exclusive to the Blu-ray is a "Maximum Movie Mode" picture-in-picture hosted by director Zack Snyder, a pair of featurettes ("Real Super Heroes, Real Vigilantes," "Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World") and BD-Live connectivity.
Shared with the standard DVD are "Watchmen: Focus Points," the "Phenomenon: The Comic that Changed Comics" featurette, and a music video ("Desolation Row" by My Chemical Romance).
Included on a second standard DVD disc is a Digital Copy of the film (theatrical version only), compatible with PCs and iTunes.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Watchmen: Director's Cut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 21.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Watchmen: Director's Cut (Blu-ray)
- The Dark Knight (Blu-ray)
- Iron Man (2008) (Blu-ray)
'Midnight Express' Coming to Blu-ray
Tue May 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, BD-Live Titles, Sony (all tags)
Sony Pictures has announced a July Blu-ray date for the classic '70s drama 'Midnight Express.'
The shocking true-life tale of American Billy Hayes, who spent years incarcerated in a Turkish prison, will make its Blu-ray debut on July 21 (Sony has previously-released a special edition DVD version).
Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (1.78:1) and English audio tracks in Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround and the original 1.0 Mono.
Bonus features include audio commentary with director Alan Parker, a trio of featurettes ("The Producers," "The Production," "The Finished Film") and a still gallery.
Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be deluxe packaging that includes a collectible booklet, as well as BD-Live connectivity.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.96.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Midnight Express' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 21.
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- Midnight Express (Blu-ray)
Fox to Go '12 Rounds' on Blu this June
Fri May 08, 2009 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, BD-Live Titles, Fox (all tags)
Fox Home Entertainment has announced a late-June Blu-ray release for the John Cena crime thriller '12 Rounds.'
Dubbed '12 Rounds: Extreme Cut,' the Blu-ray will include both the original R-rated and unrated versions of the Renny Harlin heist flick, which sees Cena starring as a thief caught in a cat-and-mouse game against a rival criminal mastermind.
Fox will debut the barely-released flick on Blu-ray June 30, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.39:1) and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround.
Extras shared with the DVD are minimal, including a sole "Crash Course: John Cena Stunts" featurette and gag reel.
Exclusive to the Blu-ray are additional featurettes ("Streetcar Crossing: Film with Caution," "12 Bonus Rounds: Making Magic Behind-the-Scenes," "Keeping Score: The Music of 12 Rounds," "Round and Round with Director Renny Harlin and John Cena"), viral videos, and BD-Live connectivity.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99.
You'll find the latest specs for '12 Rounds' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 30.
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- 12 Rounds (Blu-ray)
Sony Drops 'Dr. Strangelove' Blu-ray Specs, Box Art
Wed May 06, 2009 at 03:30 PM ETTags: Exclusive HD Content, BD-Live Titles, Sony (all tags)
Sony has released final specs and box art for the oft-delayed 'Dr. Strangelove,' which will drop this June as a feature-laden "book" special edition with exclusive content.
As previously reported, the on-again/off-again high-def release of the Stanley Kubrick masterpiece is now confirmed to arrive on June 16th, timed to coincide with a new standard DVD re-issue.
Tech specs will see remastered 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and first-ever Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround track.
Bonus features will include the documentary "No Fighting in the War Room or: Dr. Strangelove and the Nuclear Threat," additional featurettes "Best Sellers: Peter Sellers Remembered," "The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove," "Inside the Making of Dr. Strangelove"), vintage interviews and a still gallery.
Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be a "Cold Facts' picture-and-graphics track. And like all Sony titles, the set comes with BD-Live connectivity, though at press time no exclusive content has been announced.
Finally, Sony has given us a sneak peek at the final Blu-ray box art for 'Dr. Strangelove,' which appears to echo Warner's "DigiBook" packaging:
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Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 30.
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- Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Dr. Strangelove' Re-Announced for Blu-ray (Jan 27, 2009)
Universal Delivers 'Unborn' Blu-ray Specs, Box Art
Tue May 05, 2009 at 02:50 PM ETTags: BD-Live Titles, Universal (all tags)
Universal has revealed final specs for an unrated 'Unborn,' though fans may be disappointed by the lack of extras.
As originally reported, Universal has set a July 7 Blu-ray release (day-and-date with the standard DVD) for the minor horror hit.
Full specs are now confirmed, with the Meagan Good-starrer presented in both theatrical and unrated cuts (via seamless branching) with 1080p video (1.85:1) and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track.
Extras are minimal, with deleted scenes the only bonus feature of note.
The disc will also come BD-Live-enabled, with My Scenes Sharing.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Unborn' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 7.
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- The Unborn (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'The Unborn' to Possess Blu-ray (Apr 28, 2009)
'I Still Know' Re-Set to Slash Blu-ray this 'Summer'
Mon May 04, 2009 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Street Date Changes, BD-Live Titles, Sony (all tags)
Following a year delay, Sony has re-announced the slasher sequel 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' for a July Blu-ray release.
Featuring the return of the Gorton's Fisherman and Jennifer Love Hewitt's cleavage, 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' was originally announced for Blu-ray release last July, to coincide with the high-def debut of the original 'I Know What You Did Last Summer.'
While no reason was every given for the postponement, Sony has now set a new date for the release, which will carve its bloody swath on Blu-ray July 14.
Specs and extras remain the same, with the film receiving 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround track.
The slim bonus features include a featurette and a music video. The disc will also come BD-Live-enabled.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its new date of July 14.
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- I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (Blu-ray)
- I Know What You Did Last Summer (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Sony Axes 'I Still Know' Blu-ray from 'Summer' Schedule (Jul 16, 2008)
Warner Adds BD-Live Exclusives to 'Friday the 13th' Blu-ray
Thu Apr 30, 2009 at 01:00 PM ETTags: BD-Live Titles, Warner, New Line (all tags)
Warner Home Video has unveiled further specs for 'Friday the 13th,' which will slash its way to Blu-ray this June with even more bloody BD-Live-exclusive content.
Though the studio recently confirmed an already-impressive gaggle of bonus features for the June 16 Blu-ray release, they've now issued a press release that promises even more BD-Live content.
As previously reported, Jason's latest exploits will receive the BD-50 dual-layer treatment with 1080p/VC-1 video (2.39:1) and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround track. The disc will contain both the R-rated and never-before-seen "Killer Cut" versions of the film available via seamless branching.
Extras include the "Explore the Rebirth of Jason Voorhees" featurette and additional "slashed" scenes, as well as Blu-ray exclusives including a "Terror Trivia" picture-in-picture track with pop-up trivia, and two additional featurettes ("Hacking Back/Slashing Forward," "The 7 Best Kills").
Just-announced BD-Live content includes "My Commentary" function to record your own track and share it with other 'Friday' fans, the ability to join in a "Live Community Screening," and a downloadable sneak peek at the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Trick 'r Treat.'
Finally, included on a second disc will be a Digital Copy of both the extended and rated versions of the film, compatible with PCs and iTunes.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Friday the 13th (2009)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Friday the 13th (2009) (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Friday the 13th' Remake Hacks Blu-ray with 'Killer Cut,' Exclusives (Apr 20, 2009)
- Warner Reveals Final 'Friday the 13th' Blu-ray Specs, Box Art (Apr 22, 2009)
'The Unborn' to Possess Blu-ray
Tue Apr 28, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, BD-Live Titles, Universal (all tags)
Hide the children and pets: 'The Unborn' is headed to Blu-ray in an unrated version with footage "too shocking for theaters."
Starring Gary Oldman and Meagan Good, this tale of a demented, revenge-seeking spook scared up over $25 million at the domestic box office.
Rumors are flying that Universal will debut the Blu-ray in mid-June or early-July, but we're still waiting for confirmation of a definite date.
Early tech specs promise both the theatrical and unrated cuts presented (via seamless branching) on a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track.
There's no word on extras as of yet, aside from BD-Live connectivity. 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 'The Unborn' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.
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- The Unborn (Blu-ray)
'Last Starfighter' Bound for Blu-ray
Tue Apr 21, 2009 at 03:30 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, BD-Live Titles, Universal (all tags)
One of the '80s most beloved cult classics is headed to Blu-ray, with Universal setting an early-August touchdown for 'The Last Starfighter.'
Released on HD DVD in early 2007, the sci-fi/videogame adventure will make its belated Blu-ray debut on August 4.
Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p video (1.85:1) and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track.
Extras match the previous HD DVD and DVD special edition versions, including audio commentary (with director Nick Castle and production designer Ron Cobb), a retrospective featurette, still gallery and the theatrical trailer).
The disc will also come BD-Live-enabled, though at presstime no exclusive content has been announced.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Last Starfighter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 4.
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- The Last Starfighter (Blu-ray)
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