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First Look Preparing 'Priceless' for Blu-ray
Wed Oct 08, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
In an early retailer announcement, First Look Studios has set a late-November Blu-ray arrival for the French import 'Priceless.'
Starring 'Amelie's Audrey Tautou, the Pierre Salvadori-directed romantic comedy will arrive on high-def November 18, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
There are no tech or supplement specs as of yet, but as always, we'll keep you posted.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Priceless' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18.
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- Priceless (Blu-ray)
'Day of the Dead' Remake Coming to Blu-ray
Mon Aug 04, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
The zombies of 'Day of the Dead' are shuffling to high-def, with First Look announcing an early December Blu-ray arrival for the 2008 horror remake.
A remake of the 1985 George A. Romero cult classic (which already hit Blu-ray from Anchor Bay last year), 'Day of the Dead' stars Mena Suvari and Nick Cannon, and was directed by horror-meister Steve Miner ('Halloween H20'). Premiering direct-to-video earlier this year, First Look has set a December 2 street date for the Blu-ray, eight months past the DVD release.
There are no tech specs or supplement details as of yet, but an extras package comparable to the previous DVD release is expected. We'll keep you posted.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.95.
You'll find preliminary specs for 'Day of the Dead (2008)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 2.
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- Day of the Dead (2008) (Blu-ray)
- Day of the Dead (1985) (Blu-ray)
First Look Readies 'The Contract' for Blu-ray
Fri Aug 01, 2008 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
First Look Studios has announced plans to bring the John Cusack-Morgan Freeman drama 'The Contract' to Blu-ray this October.
Previously released on HD DVD back in July 2007, First Look will debut the limited release indie on Blu-ray on October 28.
Specs and supplemental details have not yet been announced, but are expected to mirror the previous HD DVD release, which included a making-of featurette and still gallery. We'll keep you posted.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Contract' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 28.
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- The Contract (2006) (Blu-ray)
- The Contract (HD DVD)
'Transsiberian' Coming to Blu-ray
Mon Jul 21, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
First Look Studios has announced plans to bring the indie thriller 'Transsiberian' to Blu-ray this November.
Starring Woody Harrelson and Emily Mortimer as tourists who get caught up with a pair of mysterious strangers, 'Transsiberian' is currently enjoying a limited (if well-reviewed) theatrical run in the United States. First Look will debut the Brad Anderson-directed thriller on November 4, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
No further specs or supplement details are available from First Look as of yet, but we'll keep you posted.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95.
As we await further details, you'll find preliminary specs for 'Transsiberian' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 4.
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- Transsiberian (Blu-ray)
Takashi Miike's 'Django' Headed to Blu-ray
Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
First Look Studios has announced plans to bring Takashi Miike's acclaimed 'Sukiyaki Western: Django' to Blu-ray this November.
Part Western, part fantasy, part Kurosawa homage, 'Sukiyaki Western: Django' was a sensation in its native Japan and enjoyed an instant cult audience Stateside. Previously released on high-def as an overseas release only, First Look will bow the 'Django' on Blu-ray domestically on November 11 (day-and-date with the standard DVD).
No further specs or supplement details are available from First Look as of yet, but we'll keep you posted.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95.
In the meantime, you'll find preliminary specs for 'Sukiyaki Western: Django' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 11.
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- Sukyaki Western: Django (Blu-ray)
'UFC: Ultimate Comebacks' Headed to Blu-ray
Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
Mixed martial arts fans, mark your calendars: First Look is bringing the Ultimate Fighting Championship's 'Ultimate Comebacks' to Blu-ray this November.
A compendium of highlights that originally aired on Spike TV, 'UFC: Ultimate Comebacks' features picks from some of the UFC's most bone-crunching matches, as well as now-famous duels between its biggest stars.
First Look has set a November 18 Blu-ray arrival for the title, day-and-date with the DVD version.
No tech specs or supplement details were not available at press time, but we'll keep you posted.
First Look has set a $24.98 list price for the Blu-ray
You'll find preliminary specs for 'UFC: Ultimate Comebacks' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18.
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- UFC: Ultimate Comebacks (Blu-ray)
First Look Bows Low-Priced Blu-rays with 'The Breed'
Tue Jun 24, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Disc Marketing, First Look (all tags)
First Look Studios is kicking off a new series of low-priced Blu-rays with the October debut of 'The Breed.'
Priced at a new company-low of only $19.98 (considerably cheaper than First Look's usual $39.98 MSRP), the indie will debut 'The Breed' on Blu-ray October 21. (The title will be trailed a week later by another discount Blu-ray release, the just-announced direct-to-video sequel 'Prince & Me 2,' with further titles at the new price point to follow.)
A "nature run amok" horror film in the tradition of 'Cujo,' 'The Breed' stars Michelle Rodriquez, Taryn Manning and Oliver Hudson as would-be victims of rampaging, genetically-engineered canines.
First Look has not yet revealed tech specs,for 'The Breed.' Needless to say, we'll keep you posted as more details come in.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Breed' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 21.
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- The Breed (Blu-ray)
- The Prince & Me 2: Royal Wedding (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Prince & Me' Double Header Coming to Blu-ray (Jun 23, 2008)
'Prince & Me' Double Header Coming to Blu-ray
Mon Jun 23, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Direct-to-High-Def Premieres, First Look (all tags)
First Look Studios has announced a late-October release for the direct-to-video premiere sequels to the teen romance 'The Prince & Me.'
Originally released by Paramount Pictures in 2004, 'The Prince & Me' was only a modest hit at the box office, but the film subsequently developed a modest cult following on video.
Two direct-to-video sequels have followed, first with 'The Prince & Me 2: Royal Wedding' in 2006, and due later this year, 'The Prince & Me 3: A Royal Honeymoon.'
First Look will debut both sequels on Blu-ray as stand-alone releases on October 28, with 'Prince & Me 3' due day-and-date with the standard DVD.
There are no tech specs yet, and First Look has not announced any bonus features for either title.
Suggested retail price for 'Prince & Me 2' is a bargain-priced $19.98, with 'Prince & Me 3' listing for $34.98.
You'll find preliminary specs for both 'Prince & Me' sequels linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 28.
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- The Prince & Me 2: Royal Wedding (Blu-ray)
- The Prince & Me 3: A Royal Honeymoon (Blu-ray)
First Look Cracks 'The Code' on Blu-ray
Mon Jun 16, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
It hasn't even hit theaters, but First Look Studios has set an October Blu-ray arrival for the indie crime thriller 'The Code.'
Directed by Mimi Leder and starring Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas, 'The Code' has yet to receive a theatrical release, but will hit Blu-ray on October 14, day-and-date with the standard DVD. (First Look has yet to announce whether 'The Code' will receive a limited theatrical release or go direct-to-video.)
No tech specs or supplemental details have been confirmed, but the full media announcement should arrive in the coming weeks. We'll keep you posted.
First Look has set a suggested list price of $34.95 for the Blu-ray.
You'll find preliminary specs for 'The Code' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 14.
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- The Code (Blu-ray)
First Look Has Blu-ray 'Proposition'
Thu May 01, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
First Look has announced that it will bring Nick Cave's highly-acclaimed Western 'The Proposition' to Blu-ray this August.
Written by legendary rocker Cave, and starring Guy Pearce, 'The Proposition' was first released on Blu-ray in the UK by Tartan Video earlier this year. First Look will debut the indie cult hit in a domestic high-def edition on August 19 (the studio released a DVD version back in 2006).
There are no tech specs or supplement details announced as of yet, but we'll keep you posted.
First Look has set a suggested list price of $19.98 for the Blu-ray.
You'll find preliminary specs for 'The Proposition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 19.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for First Look's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Proposition' Blu-ray release.
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- The Proposition (Blu-ray)
MORE BLU-RAY NEWS TAGGED "FIRST LOOK":
- First Look Goes Blu with 'War, Inc.' Mar 18, 2008
- First Look Brings 'King of California,' 'Amateur' to HD DVD; Adds Blu-ray Support Sep 24, 2007

