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'Atonement' Blu-ray Announced

Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Universal, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The 2007 drama nominated for seven Academy Awards will hit Blu-ray in late January.

In an early retailer announcement, Universal Studios has revealed Joe Wright's 'Atonement' starring Keira Knightly and James McAvoy is bound for Blu-ray on January 26.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Atonement' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 26.

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'UFC: Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights' Announced for Blu-ray

Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 04:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Starz/Anchor Bay (all tags)

Count down the UFC's one hundred greatest fights with over 25 hours of content in this high-definition set arriving in December.

Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment says 'UFC: Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights' will be coming to Blu-ray on December 8.

The 6-disc set will feature 1080p video, a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. Supplements haven't been revealed yet.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $119.97.

You can find the latest specs for 'UFC: Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 8.

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'The Final Destination' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed

Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: New Line Cinema, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Warner/New Line Cinema officially announces the fourth chapter in the horror franchise for high-definition this January.

As previously reported, Bloody-disgusting.com stated that 'The Final Destination' was tentatively scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 22, but now it looks like the official date is January 5.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Two alternate endings; Previsualization and Storyboards; Body Count: The Deaths on The Final Destination – Deconstructing Key Death Scenes; and Additional Scenes.

The release will also contain both the 2D and 3D versions of the film as well as a digital copy.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Final Destination' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 5.

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Blu-ray Decides to 'Whip It' Good

Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET
Tags: 20th Century Fox, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Drew Barrymore's hit comedy will slide onto the high-definition format in January.

In another retailer announcement, 20th Century Fox will bring 'Whip It' starring Barrymore, Ellen Page, and Daniel Stern to Blu-ray on January 26.

Specs and supplements are still unknown at this time, but it seems it will be a 2-disc set.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has beens et at $39.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Whip It' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 26.

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'Gremlins' & 'The Green Mile' No Longer Exclusive

Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 05:25 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Warner Brothers (all tags)

Warner Brothers has revealed these two popular titles will be widely available in early December.

Previously, 'Gremlins' was only available at Target and 'The Green Mile' was a Best Buy exclusive, but on December 1 they will be available in other stores as well.

Both titles come highly recommended by HDD's own Drew Taylor, so be sure to click on the links above to check out his reviews.

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Paramount Announces 'The Godfather' (Parts 1 & 2) for Individual Blu-ray Releases

Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 04:00 PM ET
Tags: Paramount, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The first two films in Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece trilogy will be given the Sapphire Series treatment in February.

In an early announcement to retailers, it seems Paramount will be releasing 'The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration - Sapphire Series' and 'The Godfather: Part II: The Coppola Restoration - Sapphire Series' on Blu-ray on February 2.

Specs and special features haven't been revealed yet, but we expect the same 1080p transfers and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtracks from the already released 'The Godfather Collection'.

Suggested list price for each Blu-ray has been set at $39.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Godfather' and 'The Godfather: Part II' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 2.

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The Godfather Collection (Blu-ray)

Sony Preps 'Last Action Hero' for Blu-ray

Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 02:30 PM ET
Tags: Sony, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Arnold Schwarzenegger will be back on Blu-ray this January.

Sony says the 1990s action/adventure flick 'Last Action Hero' will be coming to Blu-ray on January 12.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the disc will also include Sony's MovieIQ and BD-Live.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.95.

You can find the latest specs for 'Last Action Hero' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 12.

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'Michael Jackson: This Is It' on Blu-ray in 2010

Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 02:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The final farewell for one of the greatest performers of our time is rumored to be making its way onto Blu-ray early next year.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Sony hopes to release 'Michael Jackson: This Is It' on DVD and Blu-ray sometime in early 2010.

Sony had originally planned to release the film just in time for the holidays, but it seems theater owners had some concerns feeling a home video release this soon would have an impact on theatrical attendance.

Specs and supplements have yet to be finalized, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray will be $39.95.

You can find the latest specs for 'Michael Jackson: This Is It' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.

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'Smokin' Aces' Blu-ray Announced

Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Universal, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Illusionist Buddy "Aces" Israel will magically appear on the Blu-ray format this January.

Universal Studios is preparing Joe Carnahan's 'Smokin' Aces' starring an all-star cast, including Andy Garcia, Ben Affleck, Jeremy Piven, and Ryan Reynolds for Blu-ray on January 19.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: One Smoking Camera; Lock, Stock and Two F**cking Barrels; U Control - Picture in Picture; U Control - Assassin Tracker (Picture in Picture); BD Live - Basic Download Center; BD Live - Video Rotation; and BD Live - On-Screen Ticker.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Smokin' Aces' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 19.

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'Cliffhanger' Bound for Blu-ray

Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Sony, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Whatever you do, don't look down when this nineties thriller climbs onto the high-definition format in the new year.

Sony is slating up the Sylvester Stallone thriller 'Cliffhanger' also starring John Lithgow for Blu-ray on January 12.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: commentary with director Renny Harlin and Sylvester Stallone; technical crew commentary; Stallone on the Edge: The Making of Cliffhanger; special effects featurettes; storyboard comparisons; and deleted scenes.

The Blu-ray disc will also include Sony's MovieIQ and BD-Live.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.95

You can find the latest specs for 'Cliffhanger' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 12.

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