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Fox Screening Every 'Simpsons' Episode Available for World Record Attempt

Mon Feb 06, 2012 at 02:00 PM ET
Tags: Fox, The Simpsons (all tags)

Entrants will have to beat last year's record of 86 hours, 6 minutes and 41 seconds.

It feels like 'The Simpsons' have been on forever. The show is sort of a 'Saturday Night Live' for a new generation. We remember when it was amazing and revolutionary and a lot of us jump on and off the bandwagon depending on whether the show's any good or not.

The folks over at Fox are celebrating the 500th episode of the show by hosting a marathon at the Hollywood and Highland complex in Los Angeles. Contestants will sit and watch 'The Simpsons' until they can't take any more, or fall asleep, which seems more likely.

The current record of over 86 hours was earned in 2010 at a Fox sponsored '24' marathon. To break that, contestants will have to watch the show until an episode or two into the 11th season. So just to the point where it started to get stale, or should we say Krusty? Nice timing.

Source: Home Media Magazine

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'West Side Story' Blu-ray Exchange Program Launched

Tue Jan 03, 2012 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Fox, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Fox has launched an exchange program for faulty discs with the incorrect opening titles and has detailed how to spot the good releases in stores.

As previously reported, 20th Century Fox has released 'West Side Story: 50th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on November 15 with a bit of controversy over the opening credits, but now the studio has finally issued replacement info.

The Blu-ray is available in a Limited Edition 4-Disc Boxed Set featuring 2 disc Blu-ray, newly-restored DVD, Tribute CD and collectible memorabilia, as well as a 2-disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray.

Five decades after its historic debut, a timeless classic returns to dazzle audiences young and old. Based on the hit Broadway musical of the same name, the iconic film 'West Side Story' won a record-breaking ten Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Directing and Best Original Score, the film took home more awards than any other movie-musical in the history of cinema. This monumental production not only featured the timeless lyrics from master American composer Stephen Sondheim, but a brilliant score from Leonard Bernstein, and beautiful direction from Robert Wise.

This “brilliant” (The New Republic) film sets the ageless story of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950’s New York. A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry between two street gangs – the Jets and the Sharks. When Jets member Tony (Richard Beymer, 'The Longest Day') falls for Maria (Natalie Wood, 'Splendor in the Grass'), the sister of the Sharks leader, it’s more than these two warring gangs can handle. As mounting tensions rise, a battle to the death ensues and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale.

Featuring the famous songs “Maria,” “America,” “Tonight,” and “I Feel Pretty,” WEST SIDE STORY: 50th Anniversary Edition showcases thrilling performances by Best Supporting Actress® winner Rita Moreno ('The King and 'I), Best Supporting Actor® winner George Chakiris ('Two and Two Make Six') and Russ Tamblyn ('How the West Was Won').

The Blu-rays feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: ALL-NEW: Pow! The Dances of West Side Story – cast members, contemporary filmmakers, dancers and choreographers analyze and illuminate the film’s film’s famous dance sequences; ALL-NEW: A Place for Us: West Side Story’s Legacy – a look back at the iconic film and the impact it has had all over the world; Song Specific Commentary by Lyricist Stephen Sondheim; Music Machine – allows viewers to go straight to their favorite musical numbers; West Side Memories; Storyboard to Film Comparison Montage; and Trailers.


The Digital Bits has just reported an update on the status of the botched opening credits on the Blu-rays. If you received a copy of MGM's 'West Side Story' Blu-ray with the incorrect opening titles and wish to request a replacement disc, please call 877-369-7867 (Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM PST) or email support@foxcustomercare.com for more details.

The only way to spot the fixed versions in stores is by the UPC bar codes. For the Blu-ray Single you want to look for UPC #88390424523082 and for the Blu-ray Box Set UPC #88390424521681.

You can find the latest specs for 'West Side Story: 50th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 15.

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'Archer: The Complete Season Two' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed

Fri Oct 28, 2011 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Fox, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The second season of the animated spy comedy series will infiltrate Blu-ray in December.

In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Archer: The Complete Season Two' for Blu-ray on December 27.

The first season, which is currently a Best Buy exclusive, will also be available retailer-wide on the same date.

The 2-disc Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include Archersaurus - Self Extinction, Ask Archer, Semper Fi, and L'espoin Mal Fait.

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

You can find the latest specs for 'Archer: The Complete Season Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 27.

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'Tora! Tora! Tora!' Blu-ray Detailed

Fri Sep 09, 2011 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Fox, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The classic war film being prepped for high-definition this December to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor has now been detailed.

As previously reported, 20th Century Fox will release 'Tora! Tora! Tora!' in a Blu-ray digibook on December 6.

Directed by Richard Fleischer ('Soylent Green') with Japanese sequences helmed by Kinji Fukasaku and Toshio Masuda–and starring Martin Balsam ('Psycho'), Joseph Cotten ('Citizen Kane') and Jason Robards ('All the President’s Men'), 'Tora! Tora! Tora!' is best remembered for utilizing footage from the actual attack on Pearl Harbor. This new edition will feature the extended Japanese cut of the film containing 10 minutes of previously unreleased footage.

The 'Tora! Tora! Tora!' Blu-ray book includes the extended “Japanese Cut” containing 10 minutes of previously unreleased footage and rare photos from the Fox Archives – a collector’s dream.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a 4.0 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements besides the digibook packaging.

You can find the latest specs for 'Tora! Tora! Tora!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 6.

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'The Tree of Life' Blu-ray Announced

Wed Aug 31, 2011 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Fox (all tags)

The winner of the 2011 Palme d’Or and the FIPRESCI Grand Prix is coming to home video this October.

In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on Terrence Malick's 'The Tree of Life' for Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack on October 11.

Through stunning cinematography and raw emotional power Malick’s hymn to life excavates answers to the most haunting and personal human questions through a kaleidoscope of the intimate and the cosmic, from the raw emotions of a family in a small Texas town to the wildest, infinite edges of space and time, from a boy’s loss of innocence to a man’s transforming encounters with awe, wonder and transcendence.

The Blu-ray Disc presentation utilizes maximum bit rate encoding and 7.1 audio and a 2.0 stereo mix to bring Malick’s visually stunning masterpiece to life providing consumers with a premium cinematic viewing experience for the home. An exclusive 30-minute documentary on the making of the film, Exploring The Tree of Life, allows fans to dig even deeper into Malick’s visionary work and his cinematic legacy through interviews with his collaborators and cast members as well as with directors Christopher Nolan and David Fincher who share an appreciation for his work.

Under Malick’s careful direction 'The Tree of Life' showcases complicated and haunting powerhouse performances by Academy-Award® nominee Brad Pitt ('Fight Club'), Academy Award® winner Sean Penn ('Milk,' 'Mystic River') and newcomer Jessica Chastain ('The Help').

An impressionistic story of a Midwestern family in the 1950's, the film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack (played as an adult by Sean Penn), through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father (Brad Pitt).

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

You can find the latest specs for 'The Tree of Life' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 11.

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'Brand New Day' Blu-ray Detailed

Wed Aug 24, 2011 at 09:00 AM ET
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The 2009 musical comedy also known as 'Bran Nue Dae' making its Blu-ray debut in September has now been detailed.

As previously reported, 20th Century Fox will release 'Brand New Day' on Blu-ray on September 13.

In the Summer of 1969 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl. However, his mother returns him to the religious mission for further schooling. After being punished for an act of youthful rebellion, he runs away from the mission on a journey that ultimately leads him back home.

The movie was nominated for Best Sound, Best Original Music Score, Best Costume Design, and Best Film at the Australian Film Institute awards where Deborah Mailman also won for Best Supporting Actress.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and no supplements have been announced at this time.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Brand New Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 13.

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'Dressed to Kill' Blu-ray Detailed

Mon Aug 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Fox, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Brian De Palma's controversial 1980 thriller coming to Blu-ray next month has been fully detailed.

As previously reported, 20th Century Fox/MGM have revealed 'Dressed to Kill' will have a Blu-ray release on September 6.

The film starring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, and Nancy Allen seems to have divided critical audiences receiving four Saturn Award nominations (with Dickinson winning Best Actress) and a New Female Star of the Year Golden Globe nomination for Allen, along with three Razzie nominations - Worst Actor (Caine), Worst Actress (Allen) and Worst Director (De Palma).

The Blu-ray will include the uncut version of the movie with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include The Making of Dressed to Kill; Unrated, R-Rated and TV-Rated Comparison; Slashing Dressed to Kill; An Appreciation by Keith Gordon; animated photo gallery; and theatrical trailer.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Dressed to Kill' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 6.

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'Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer' Blu-ray Announced

Wed Aug 17, 2011 at 01:00 PM ET
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The family comedy based on the books by Megan McDonald is bound for Blu-ray in October.

In an early announcement to retailers, Fox has just revealed 'Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer' for a Blu-ray release on October 11.

Get ready to score extra thrill points and mega-laughs with this irresistible family comedy based on the best-selling book series! Feisty, fearless Judy Moody is looking forward to the most super-duper, double-rare summer vacation ever. The trouble is, her parents are called out of town and her BFFs are going away with their own families. That leaves Judy trapped at home with her pesky brother Stink under the watchful eye of Aunt Opal (Heather Graham). But with a little playful planning - and a lot of imagination - Judy turns a snoresville summer into the way-not-boring adventure of a lifetime!

Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and will include: Join The Toad-Pee Club, Flippin' Out With The Cast, Camryn's "WAIT AND SEE" Music Video, 10 Things You Need To Know About Judy Moody, Judy Moody's Guide To Making A Movie, Deleted Scenes, and Theatrical Trailer.

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

You can find the latest specs for 'Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 11.

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'Bones: The Complete Sixth Season' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed

Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Fox, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The sixth season of the hit crime drama is coming to Blu-ray in October.

In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has revealed 'Bones: The Complete Sixth Season' starring Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz will be released on the high-definition format on October 11.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements include: Audio Commentary on "The Doctor and the Photo" and "The Blackout in the Blizzard" episodes, Extended cuts of "The Daredevil in the Mold" and "The Bikini in the Soup", Featurette on the Visual Effects of Bones, and Gag Reel.

Suggested list price for the 4-disc Blu-ray set is $69.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Bones: The Complete Sixth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 11.

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'Monte Carlo' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed

Thu Aug 11, 2011 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Fox, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The teen jet-setting comedy produced by Nicole Kidman is gearing up for a Blu-ray release this October.

In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has just revealed 'Monte Carlo' for a Blu-ray release on October 13.

Actress and pop sensation Selena Gomez ('Ramona and Beezus,' “Wizards of Waverly Place”) lights up the screen as Grace, a high-spirited high school graduate looking forward to a vacation in Paris with her best friend Emma (Katie Cassidy, “Melrose Place”), and stepsister Meg (Leighton Meester, “Gossip Girl”). Just as the girls think their trip is ruined when their hyperactive tour guide leaves them behind, Grace is mistaken for a wealthy socialite and the trio is whisked away to Monte Carlo for a thrilling week of glitz, glam, and unforgettable fun.

'Monte Carlo' features supporting performances by Cory Monteith (“Glee”), Pierre Boulanger (Monsieur Ibrahim), Luke Bracey ('Home And Away'), and Andie McDowell ('Groundhog Day').

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include Monte Carlo Match Up, Deleted Scenes, Ding-Dang Delicious: The Boys of Monte Carlo, Backstage Pass, and Theatrical Trailer.

Exclusive Blu-ray content includes Monte Carlo Couture, Jet Setter’s Dream, Gossip with the Girls, and a Digital Copy.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time.

You can find the latest specs for 'Monte Carlo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it 's indexed under October 13.

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