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HDD Deal of the Week: 'Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1: Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Set is $34.99 at Amazon

Sun Feb 12, 2012 at 12:13 PM ET
Tags: Amazon, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Amazon's Gold Box Blu-ray deal of the week is full of maroons!

The online retailer is selling 'Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1: Ultimate Collector's Edition' for $34.99 (56% off suggested list price).

Disc 1: features 25 classics from the immortals: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Road Runner, and Wile E. Coyote and more

Disc 2: 25 shorts featuring One-Shot Classics and the complete collection for each of the following characters: Marvin the Martian, Tasmanian Devil, Witch Hazel, Marc Anthony & Ralph Phillips

Disc 3: Contains over 5 hours of content saluting animator Chuck Jones, insightful documentaries and rare shorts from Jones and others!

This Limited Edition Collector's Set also includes digibook packaging, character shot glass, souvenir tin magnet, and a framed litho cel with certificate of authenticity.

Click here to order this definitive edition of 50 classic cartoons today and this offer is valid from now through February 19.

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Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1 - Ultimate Collector's Edition (Blu-ray)

HDD Deal of the Week: 'Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1: Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Set is $34.99 at Amazon

Sun Feb 12, 2012 at 12:13 PM ET
Tags: Amazon, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Amazon's Gold Box Blu-ray deal of the week is full of maroons!

The online retailer is selling 'Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1: Ultimate Collector's Edition' for $34.99 (56% off suggested list price).

Disc 1: features 25 classics from the immortals: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Road Runner, and Wile E. Coyote and more

Disc 2: 25 shorts featuring One-Shot Classics and the complete collection for each of the following characters: Marvin the Martian, Tasmanian Devil, Witch Hazel, Marc Anthony & Ralph Phillips

Disc 3: Contains over 5 hours of content saluting animator Chuck Jones, insightful documentaries and rare shorts from Jones and others!

This Limited Edition Collector's Set also includes digibook packaging, character shot glass, souvenir tin magnet, and a framed litho cel with certificate of authenticity.

Click here to order this definitive edition of 50 classic cartoons today and this offer is valid from now through February 19.

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Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1 - Ultimate Collector's Edition (Blu-ray)

'About a Boy,' 'Definitely, Maybe,' and 'Meet Joe Black' Blu-rays Announced

Fri Feb 10, 2012 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Universal, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Three more catalog titles are on their way to Blu-ray in May.

In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'About a Boy,' 'Definitely, Maybe,' and 'Meet Joe Black' for a Blu-ray release on May 1.

'About a Boy' with Hugh Grant will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with directors Chris and Paul Weitz, Spotlight on Location: The Making of About a Boy featurette, Full version of "Santa's Super Sleigh" song, and English to English Dictionary.

The Ryan Reynolds romantic comedy 'Definitely, Maybe' will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with director Adam Brooks and Ryan Reynolds; Creating a Romance; and The Changing Times of Definitely, Maybe.

'Meet Joe Black' starring Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Spotlight On Location: The Making of Meet Joe Black featurette and Production photographs montage.

Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $19.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'About a Boy,' 'Definitely, Maybe,' and 'Meet Joe Black' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 1.

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About a Boy (Blu-ray)
Definitely, Maybe (Blu-ray)
Meet Joe Black (Blu-ray)

'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed

Fri Feb 10, 2012 at 12:30 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, 20th Century Fox (all tags)

The third film in the family franchise is coming to Blu-ray in March.

In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked' on Blu-ray on March 27.

The Chipmunks, Chipettes, and their caretaker Dave Seville (Jason Lee, "My Name is Earl") embark on the trip of a lifetime aboard the Carnival Dream cruise ship. Seeking fun and excitement, the Chipmunks turn the luxury cruise liner into their own personal playground. But the ultimate vacation quickly becomes a disaster when the Chipmunks, Dave, and the Carnival cruise pelican mascot - who turns out to be the chipmunks' old manager, Ian Hawke (David Cross, 'Megamind') - accidentally fall overboard and find themselves 'chipwrecked' on a remote island. Stuck in an unfamiliar territory, the six furry castaways are separated from Dave and must figure out a way to survive on their own for the first time in their lives.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Munk Music & Dance Machine segments, Four behind-the-scenes featurettes, Music videos & sing-a-longs, Two Fox Movie Channel featurettes, Extended Scenes, Promotional featurettes, and Theatrical Trailers.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be Chipwrecked: Coloring with Chipmunks.

The release will also include a DVD and digital copy.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 27.

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'Love Never Dies' Blu-ray Date Correction

Fri Feb 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Universal, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to 'The Phantom of the Opera' is now coming to Blu-ray in May.

As previously reported, Universal Studios was planning to release both 'The Phantom of the Opera: Live at the Royal Albert Hall' and 'Love Never Dies' on February 7, but now it looks like 'Love Never Dies' won't be available until May 29.

'The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall' stars Ramin Karimloo (2011 Olivier Award nominee for Best Actor in a Musical for “Love Never Dies”) as the lovestruck Phantom and Sierra Boggess (2011 Olivier Award nominee for Best Actress in a Musical for “Love Never Dies”) as the beautiful and gifted soprano Christine. The show also features Barry James, Gareth Snook, Liz Robertson and Wynne Evans, as well as special guest appearances from the actors who originated the roles of The Phantom and Christine, Tony® Award winner Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, in a memorable final curtain call.

“Phantom” aficionados will also be thrilled to know that 'Love Never Dies,' Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spectacular follow-up musical will also arrive on Blu-rayTM and DVD for the first time on May 29. With lush visuals and a mesmerizing score that rivals the original in power and beauty, this live production of “Love Never Dies” finds Christine and the Phantom reunited in turn-of-the-century New York City after a decade apart.

“The Phantom of the Opera” premiered at Her Majesty's Theatre in London on October 9, 1986. It has won more than 60 major theatre awards, including seven Tony® Awards and three Olivier Awards, and became the longest-running show in Broadway history on January 9, 2006 when it celebrated its 7,486th performance. “The Phantom of the Opera” has grossed over $5.6 billion worldwide and been seen in 145 cities in 27 countries. Live productions of “The Phantom of the Opera” are currently playing in London, New York, Budapest, Las Vegas and Kyoto.

The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Getting Past the Point of No Return ('Phantom') and Behind-the-scenes featurette with Love Never Dies creator Andrew Lloyd Webber ('Love Never Dies').

Suggested list price for the 'The Phantom of the Opera' is $39.98 while 'Love Never Dies' is $26.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Phantom of the Opera: Live at the Royal Albert Hall' and 'Love Never Dies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under February 7 and May 29 respectively.

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Love Never Dies (Blu-ray)
The Phantom of the Opera: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (Blu-ray)

Marvel Animated 3-Movie Collections Announced for Blu-ray

Fri Feb 10, 2012 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Lionsgate, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Get ready for 'The Avengers' to assemble in theaters on May 4 with two bargain priced Marvel triple features coming to Blu-ray in April.

In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing to release 'Marvel Animated Features 3-Movie Collection' and 'Ultimate Avengers Movie Collection' on Blu-ray on April 24.

These films were the first-ever full-length animated movies from Marvel and star some of the most popular super heroes in the Marvel Universe while staying true to the best-selling comic book roots. These collections give fans of all ages their favorite characters in two convenient sets.

'Marvel Animated Features 3-Movie Collection' includes 'Planet Hulk,' 'The Invincible Iron Man,' and 'Doctor Strange.'

'Ultimate Avengers Movie Collection' includes 'Ultimate Avengers 1&2' and 'Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow.'

Suggested list price for each Blu-ray set is only $19.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Marvel Animated Features 3-Movie Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under April 24.

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Marvel Animated Features 3-Movie Collection (Blu-ray)
Ultimate Avengers Movie Collection (3-Movie Set) (Blu-ray)

'Clueless' Blu-ray Announced

Thu Feb 09, 2012 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Paramount, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The outrageously funny 1995 comedy is coming to Blu-ray in May.

In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is working on 'Clueless' for a high-definition bow on May 1.

Written and directed by Amy Heckerling ('Fast Times at Ridgemont High'), 'Clueless' stars Alicia Silverstone in a break-out performance as Cher, a beautiful and self-absorbed high school student who spends her days focused on assembling the ideal fashion ensemble, talking her way out of bad grades and searching for the perfect boyfriend. What Cher discovers is that popularity only gets you so far, looks can be deceiving and love is sometimes found where you least expect it. Whatever.

'Clueless' features an outstanding ensemble cast including Paul Rudd ('Role Models'), Brittany Murphy ('8 Mile'), Stacey Dash (“Single Ladies”), Donald Faison (“Scrubs”), Jeremy Sisto (“Law & Order”) and Breckin Meyer (“Franklin & Bash”).

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a brand new “Clue or False” trivia game, in which fans can test their knowledge of the iconic film by answering questions that pop up while the movie plays. Viewers are then assigned to the appropriate social clique based on their expertise. The disc also includes a fashion featurette, a look at the class of ’95, a “Suck ‘n Blow” tutorial, original theatrical trailers and more.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Clueless' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 1.

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'Pillow Talk' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray

Thu Feb 09, 2012 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Universal, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The classic 1959 rom-com starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson is getting the Blu-ray treatment in May.

In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'Pillow Talk' for Blu-ray on May 1.

When uptight interior decorator Jan Morrow (Day) is forced to share a telephone party line with carefree playboy Brad Allen (Hudson), there is no connection between them. However, when the two accidentally meet in person, sparks fly and the smitten Brad pretends to be a wealthy Texan, wooing Jan with late-night calls.

The Blu-ray/Digital Copy will feature a 1080p video transfer, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with film historians Jeff Bond, Julie Kirgo, and Nick Redman; Back in Bed with Pillow Talk; Chemistry 101: The Film Duo of Doris Day and Rock Hudson; Unforgettable Characters; Restoring the Classics; and The Carl Laemmle Era.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Pillow Talk' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 1.

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'Blood Work' Announced for Blu-ray

Thu Feb 09, 2012 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Warner Brothers, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The 2002 thriller directed by Clint Eastwood is bound for Blu-ray in June.

In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is readying 'Blood Work' for Blu-ray on June 5.

FBI profiler Terry McCaleb almost always gets to the heart of a case. This time, that heart beats inside him. He’s a cardiac patient who received a murder victim’s heart. And the donor’s sister asks him to make good on his second chance by finding the killer. That’s just the first of many twists in a smart, gritty suspense thriller that’s “vintage Eastwood: swift, surprising and very, very exciting” (Jim Svejda, KNX/CBS Radio).

Clint Eastwood produces, directs and stars in this edgy, acclaimed mystery based on Michael Connelly’s novel and scripted by Brian Helgeland ('L.A. Confidential'). With a superb cast brought to a hard boil playing characters to quicken your pulse and hold you spellbound, 'Blood Work' works exceptionally well.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is 19.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Blood Work' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 5.

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'The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)' Announced for Blu-ray

Thu Feb 09, 2012 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Legend (all tags)

A young Jack Nicholson has a dentist appointment to keep next month.

In an early announcement to retailers, Legend says Roger Corman's 'The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)' is coming to Blu-ray on March 6.

A classic tale of boy-meets-girl, plant-eats-people with Jack Nicholson in one of his first film roles. Seymour's exotic plant has an insatiable appetite only for blood and flesh. As the ruthless plant grows larger and larger with each feeding, so do Seymour's affections for shop girl, Audrey. The madness culminates with Seymour and his bloodthirsty plant in a feeding frenzy of epic proportions.

Specs and supplements have yet to be announced, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $16.95.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 6.

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The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) (Blu-ray)


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