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Disney Brings Multiple Blu-ray Collector's Versions of 'Snow White'

Fri Apr 17, 2009 at 02:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Disc Packaging, Disney (all tags)

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has unveiled plans to release no less than five different permutations of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' when it brings the classic to Blu-ray this October.

In addition to the standard Blu-ray/DVD combo version previously announced, which comes housed in Blu-ray keepcase packaging, the studio will also make a 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (DVD Packaging)' version available, which comes housed in a standard DVD case for households not yet ready to make the switch to the high-def format.

In addition, Disney is making three separate special editions available for collectors. Each comes house with deluxe packaging and other collectible items.

The 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Collectors Book Set)' comes with the Blu-ray/DVD combo plus a hardcover book. Suggested list price is $59.99.

For an MSRP of $79.99, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Dwarf Plush Gift Set)' will get you the Blu-ray release, along with a plush toy of one of the film's seven dwarfs.

FInally, specs for the mammoth 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Limited Edition Collectors Set)' has yet to be outlined, but with an MSRP of $249.99, is sure to be packed with assorted goodies and treasures.

As announced, all five releases are set to debut simultaneously on October 6.

You'll find the latest specs for all 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' titles linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under October 6.

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Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Blu-ray)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (DVD Packaging) (Blu-ray)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Collector's Book Set) (Blu-ray)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Dwarf Plush Gift Set) (Blu-ray)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Limited Edition Collector's Set) (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
First Look: Disney Unveils 'Snow White' Blu-ray Box Art (Apr 14, 2009)

'Lord of the Rings' Box Art Revealed, Pre-Orders Up

Thu Apr 16, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: High-Def Box Sets, High-Def Disc Packaging, New Line, Warner (all tags)

Warner Home Video has given the first peek at initial specs and box art for its upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy which will see a seven-disc set featuring theatrical versions of all three films.

Though the studio has already confirmed through previous publicity and marketing materials that Peter Jackson's Academy Award-winning blockbusters were in the preparation stages for Blu-ray, no concrete details had yet to emerge.

Now it appears that the first official materials are in, with Warner releasing initial specs of a box set, dubbed 'The Lord or the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy,' appearing at retail sites today (including Amazon.com).

There is still no street date as of yet, but early details indicate a seven-disc set, that will include the theatrical versions only of all three films in the trilogy -- 'The Fellowship of the Ring,' 'The Two Towers' and 'Return of the King.'

Suggested list price for the box set has been listed at $99.99.

Additionally, Warner/New Line has revealed a high-res image of the front cover of the Blu-ray:


There's no further tech or supplement details, but we expect additional details to emerge over the coming days and weeks. Needless to say, watch this space!

As we await a confirmed street date, we've added a listing for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy' to the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned...

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The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Blu-ray)

Fox Boxes Up Top Hits for Father's Day Blu-ray Promo

Thu Apr 16, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Disc Packaging, Fox, MGM (all tags)

Fox has announced their latest set of Blu-ray bundles, packaging twelve top catalog hits just in time for Father's Day.

Due May 12, each of the four bundles will include three Blu-rays apiece, with all titles identical to the previously-released stand-alone editions. (For complete specs, click the linked movie titles below.)

The four Blu-ray bundles comprise many favorite Fox and MGM titles and include:

Action Hero Collection: 'The Day After Tomorrow,' 'I, Robot' and 'The Terminator.'

Funny Guy Collection: 'Napoleon Dynamite,' 'Office Space' and 'Young Frankenstein.'

Jock Collection: 'Hoosiers,' 'Rocky' and 'Dodgeball.'

War Hero Collection: 'Patton,' 'Behind Enemy Lines' and 'Rescue Dawn.'

Suggested list price for each bundle has been set at $69.99, which represents a significant savings versus buying each title individually (some of which retail for as high as $34.99 a pop).

You'll find listings for all four of Fox's Father's Day bundles linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 12.

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Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Action Hero Collection (The Day After Tomorrow, I, Robot, Terminator) (Blu-ray)
Funny Guy Collection (Napoleon Dynamite, Office Space, Young Frankenstein) (Blu-ray)
Jock Collection (Hoosiers, Rocky, Dodgeball) (Blu-ray)
War Hero Collection (Patton, Behind Enemy Lines, Rescue Dawn) (Blu-ray)

First Look: Disney Unveils 'Snow White' Blu-ray Box Art

Tue Apr 14, 2009 at 03:45 PM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, Disney (all tags)

It's debut is still months away, but we've got an early peek at the box art for the highly-anticipated Blu-ray release of Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.'

As previously reported, the studio will be launching 'Snow White' as the next title in it's Platinum Edition series as a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, with a street date of October 6 (a precedent-setting seven weeks before the stand-alone DVD re-issue).

Though the studio has yet to reveal full specs and bonus features, they have unpeeled the apple a bit further by revealing the high-res box art for the highly-anticipated release:


Final details are expected in the weeks ahead, so watch this space.

As announced, Disney has set the suggested retail price for the Blu-ray at $39.99.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 6.

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Disney Hi-Hos ‘Snow White’ Blu-ray Seven Weeks before DVD (Apr 03, 2009)

Mel Brooks Short Films to Add to 'Spaceballs' Blu-ray

Fri Apr 10, 2009 at 02:20 PM ET
Tags: MGM, Fox, High-Def Disc Packaging (all tags)

MGM Home Entertainment has officially announced 'Spaceballs,' packing the June Blu-ray release with hours of bonus features and Mel Brooks short films.

As previously announced, the Schwarz will be with 'Spaceballs' fans on June 16, when Fox debuts the first-ever high-def release of the film as a two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo.

Full specs have now been detailed, with the Mel Brooks favorite receiving a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track.

Extras on the Blu-ray boast an audio commentary by Mel Brooks, additional "Mawgese" and "Dinkese" commentaries, four featurettes ("Spaceballs: The Documentary," "In Conversation: Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan," "Watch the Movie in Ludicrous Speed," "John Candy: Comic Spirit"), extensive "Film Flubs" gag reels, three still galleries, storyboards and theatrical trailers.

In addition, on the standard DVD version of the film also included will be the "Spaceballs: The Totally-Warped Adventures." This animated version of the film "hilariously spoofs popular movies and television shows as only the warped mind of Mel Brooks can."

Finally, MGM/Fox has issued the final box art for 'Spaceballs':


As previously announced, MGM/Fox has set the suggested retail price at $29.99.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Spaceballs' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16.

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The Wrestler (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
MGM to Roll Out 'Spaceballs' on Blu-ray this June (Mar 06, 2009)

Sony Unwraps 'Ghostbusters' Blu-ray Art

Tue Apr 07, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, Sony (all tags)

With only two months to go before it's eagerly-awaited Blu-ray debut, Sony Pictures has delivered a sneak peek at the final box art and spec details for 'Ghostbusters.'

As previously reported, the 1984 blockbuster that slimed the world will receive it's long-promised Blu-ray release on June 16.

Newly-remastered, 'Ghostbusters' will be presented on a BD-50 dual-layer disc in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video with a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio track.

Features exclusive to the 25th Anniversary Blu-ray include the "Slimer Mode" picture-in-picture "Graphical Viewing Experience" which includes an examination of the spook-hunters' firehouse headquarters, an in-depth exploration of the creatures in the Ghostbusters mythology, behind-the-scenes discussions of making the movie, and new cast, crew and special effects artists interviews. Also new is the featurette "Ecto-1: Resurrecting the Classic Car," the "Ghostbusters Garage" still gallery and a collectible 32-page booklet.

Extras carried over from the previous DVD edition include audio commentary with Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis, and Joe Medjuck, a trio of featurettes ("1984 – The Making of Ghostbusters," "Interviews with Cast and Crew," "SFX Team"), deleted scenes and storyboard comparisons.

Finally, Sony has issued the final box art for 'Ghostbusters,' which sees a new Blu-skewed color scheme and the film's iconic logo:


Though previously announced with a $38.95 MSRP, Sony has now alerted retailers to a $28.99 price tag for the Blu-ray.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Ghostbusters' 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)
Ghostbusters (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Who Ya Gonna Call? 'Ghostbusters' on Blu-ray this June (Jan 07, 2009)

Fox Previews 'Taken' Blu-ray, Promises 2-Disc Extended Cut

Thu Mar 26, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, Fox (all tags)

In a rare pre-announcement tease, Fox Home Entertainment says it is planning a Spring next-gen release for the surprise blockbuster 'Taken,' and has previewed the Blu-ray's box art.

Though the studio stopped short of issuing an exact street date for the $100 million-plus grossing thriller (which is still in theaters), it's promising a Blu-ray edition rumored for sometime in the month of May , day-and-date with a standard-def DVD.

There are no tech or supplement specs to report, but the studio has revealed a sneak peek at the Blu-ray box art, which promises a 2-disc set and an extended version of the film.


We also don't yet have a suggested list price for the Blu-ray, but the full official announcement is expected in the coming days. Needless to say, watch this space.

In anticipation of a confirmed street date and final details for 'Taken,' we've added a listing for the title in the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned!

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Taken (Blu-ray)

Weinstein Details 'Reader' Blu-ray Specs, Box Art

Thu Mar 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Weinstein Co., High-Def Disc Packaging (all tags)

The Weinstein Co. has revealed final specs and box art for 'The Reader,' which arrives on Blu-ray in late-April with TrueHD audio and multiple bonus features.

As previously reported, the Weinstein Co. has set an April 28 Blu-ray date for the acclaimed Holocaust-themed drama (which earned a Best Actress statuette for Kate Winslet), day-and-date with the standard DVD.

Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/VC-1 video (1.85:1) and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

Extras will include a quintet of making-of featurettes, and a dozen deleted scenes.

Finally, the Weinstein Co. has issued the final box art for 'The Reader':


As previously announced, Lionsgate has set the suggested retail price at $39.99.

You'll find final specs for 'The Reader' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 28.

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The Reader (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
'The Reader' to Receive April Blu-ray Release (Mar 02, 2009)

Universal Bringing 'Fast and Furious' Trilogy to Blu-ray

Wed Jan 28, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Disc Packaging, Exclusive HD Content, Universal (all tags)

The action of 'The Fast and the Furious' is headed to Blu-ray, with Universal announcing a late-March launch for the 'The Fast and the Furious Trilogy.'

All three films in the series were previously released on HD DVD and remain among the format's biggest-sellers. The complete blockbuster trilogy -- 'The Fast and the Furious,' '2 Fast 2 Furious' and 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' -- will at last make their Blu-ray debut on March 24 as the three-disc 'The Fast and the Furious Trilogy.'

Tech specs will see each feature presented on its own BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track.

Extras on all three titles will mirror the previous HD DVD and DVD versions, and include multiple audio commentaries, making-of featurettes, deleted scenes and more.

Exclusive content boasts U-Control extras on each disc in the set, with all three films receiving its own picture-in-picture commentary track (Bonus View) and additional features.

BD-Live extras on each title include My Scenes Sharing and additional text- and graphic-based material.

At press time, Universal has not announced stand-alone releases of the 'Furious' flicks outside of the box set, but we'll keep you posted.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray box set is $99.97.

You'll find the latest specs for 'The Fast and the Furious Trilogy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 24.

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The Fast and the Furious Trilogy (Blu-ray)

Disney Boxes Up 'High School Musical' for Blu-ray

Thu Jan 22, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Disc Packaging, Disney (all tags)

Good things will come in threes for 'High School Musical' fans this February, with Walt Disney announcing a 'High School Musical 1-3' box set for Blu-ray release.

As previously reported, Disney has confirmed a February 17 next-gen street date for the latest big-screen smash in the popular teen musical series, 'High School Musical 3,' along with a special high-def "Remix Edition" of the original 'High School Musical.' (Disney previously released 'High School Musical 2' on Blu-ray in late 2007.)

Now fans can get all three titles in one box, when Disney also releases 'High School Musical 1-3' on Blu-ray, also due February 17.

Tech and supplement specs will match the stand-alone versions, and no new or exclusive content has been announced for the box set version.

Suggested retail price for 'High School Musical 1-3' has been set at $109.98 (representing no savings over buying each title individually).

You'll find the latest specs for all 'High School Musical' titles linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under their respective street dates.

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Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
High School Musical 1-3 (Box Set) (Blu-ray)
High School Musical: Remix (Blu-ray)
High School Musical 2 (Blu-ray)
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (Deluxe Extended Edition) (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
'High School Musical 3' Headed to Blu-ray (Dec 19, 2008)


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