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Lionsgate Reveals 'Monster's Ball' Blu-ray Specs
Fri Oct 03, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Lionsgate (all tags)
Lionsgate has unveiled final specs for the November next-gen release of 'Monster's Ball,' which will hit Blu-ray with hours of bonus features.
As previously reported, Lionsgate alerted retailers that the Oscar-winning Marc Forster drama (which nabbed a Best Actress statuette for Halle Berry) would hit Blu-ray on November 4.
The studio has now confirmed the release with final specs, which will see the film spread across a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround audio.
Extras will replicate the previously-released standard DVD special edition, including audio commentary (by Forster and screenwriters Milo Addica & Will Rokos), a trio of featurettes ("Music for the film: Monster's Ball," "On the Set," "Behind the Scenes with Producer Lee Daniels"), additional filmmaker interviews, deleted scenes, and the theatrical trailer.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.99.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Monster's Ball' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 4.
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- Monster's Ball (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Lionsgate Readying 'Monster's Ball' for Blu-ray (Aug 20, 2008)
Lionsgate Readying 'Monster's Ball' for Blu-ray
Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate (all tags)
In an early alert to retailers, Lionsgate has announced it is planning to bring the Oscar-winning 'Monster's Ball' to Blu-ray in early November.
Earning a Best Actress Oscar for Halle Berry, as well as featuring one of the most acclaimed performances from the late Heath Ledger, the Marc Forster-directed drama will make its high-def debut on November 4.
There are no tech specs or supplemental details available at this early date. However, as 'Monster's Ball' was released as part of Lionsgate's "Signature Series" line of special edition DVDs, we'll hope for a comparable batch of extras. Watch this space.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Monster's Ball' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 4.
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- Monster's Ball (Blu-ray)
Lionsgate Prepping 'Universal Soldier' for Blu-ray
Wed Aug 13, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate (all tags)
In an early alert to retailers, Lionsgate is planning to bring the 1992 sci-fi adventure 'Universal Soldier' to Blu-ray in early November.
Directed by Roland Emmerich and widely considered to be one of Jean-Claude Van Damme's best action flicks, 'Universal Soldier' will receive its first-ever next-gen release on November 4.
As Lionsgate has yet to officially announce the title for Blu-ray, there are no tech specs or supplement details available as of yet. Further details are expected shortly, however, so as always we'll keep you posted.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98.
As we await the full announcement, you'll find preliminary specs for 'Universal Soldier' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 4.
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- Universal Soldier (Blu-ray)
Lionsgate Sets 'Belly,' 'The Doors' Blu-ray Specs
Thu Jul 17, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate (all tags)
Lionsgate has unveiled final specs for its August wave of Blu-ray catalog releases, bringing 'The Doors' and 'Belly' to high-def with DTS-MA 7.1 audio and hours of bonus materials.
As originally announced last month, Lionsgate will bring both Oliver Stone's controversial 'The Doors' and the urban crime thriller 'Belly' to Blu-ray on August 12, with each enjoying their first-ever next-gen release.
The studio has now confirmed tech specs, with both receiving a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 7.1 Surround soundtrack.
Extras on 'The Doors' includes audio commentary with Stone, "The Road to Excess" documentary, the original production featurette, interviews with cast & crew, and 43 minutes of deleted scenes.
'Belly' features audio commentary with director Hype Williams, "Spoken Word" vignettes, deleted scenes and a music video.
Suggested retail price has been set at $29.99 each.
You'll find final specs for 'Belly' and 'The Doors' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 12.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Lionsgate's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Belly' and 'The Doors' Blu-ray releases.
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Belly' Bound for Summer Blu-ray Debut (May 21, 2008)
- Lionsgate Opening 'The Doors' on Blu-ray this August (May 21, 2008)
'Forbidden Kingdom' Blu-ray Specs, Box Art In
Tue Jul 01, 2008 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate (all tags)
Lionsgate has revealed final specs and box art for 'The Forbidden Kingdom,' which will hit Blu-ray in September with 7.1 audio and Digital Copy.
First announced for Blu-ray release earlier this month, the Jackie Chan-Jet Li actioner is due to hit high-def on September 9, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Extras shared across both versions include audio commentary with director Rob Minkoff and writer John Fusco, six featurettes ("The Kung Fu Dream Team," "Dangerous Beauty," "Discovering China," "Filming in Chinawood," "Monkey King and the Eight Immortals," "Previsualization"), deleted scenes, a blooper reel, and on a separate disc, a Digital Copy of the film for viewing on portable video devices.
Tech specs for the Blu-ray include video in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 and a English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 7.1 Surround soundtrack.
Finally, Lionsgate has issued the final box art for 'Forbidden Kingdom"
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As previously announced, suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98.
As always, you'll find final specs for 'The Forbidden Kingdom' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 9.
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- The Forbidden Kingdom (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Jet Li, Jackie Chan Hit Blu-ray with 'Forbidden Kingdom' (Jun 20, 2008)
Jet Li, Jackie Chan Hit Blu-ray with 'Forbidden Kingdom'
Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate (all tags)
Lionsgate has announced an early-September bow for the Jackie Chan-Jet Li actioner 'Forbidden Kingdom.'
Marking the first big-screen collaboration for the legendary superstars, 'The Forbidden Kingdom' earned over $25 million at the domestic box office earlier this year. Lionsgate will debut the Blu-ray on September 9, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Tech specs include a BD-50 dual-layer presentation in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video, with a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 7.1 Surround track.
The studio has yet to issue any supplemental details, aside from including a Digital Copy of the film playable on portable video devices. However, Lionsgate is billing the Blu-ray as a special edition, so we expect to have specs on the bonus features shortly.
Suggested retail has been set at $39.98.
You'll find preliminary specs for 'Forbidden Kingdom' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 9.
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- The Forbidden Kingdom (Blu-ray)
Lionsgate Brings Animated 'Iron Man,' 'Next Avengers' to Blu-ray
Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate (all tags)
Comic book fans, mark your calendars: Lionsgate will bring a double dose of 'Iron Man' and 'Next Avengers' to Blu-ray this September.
Starring the red-hot Iron Man in his first animated movie, 'The Invincible Iron Man' will join 'Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow' in getting a Blu-ray debut on September 2. (Lionsgate previously released 'Iron Man' on standard DVD earlier this year, while 'Next Avengers' will premiere day-and-date.)
Extras on 'Iron Man' include the "Origin" featurette, an alternate opening, two still galleries (with conceptual art and "Iron Man Armor"), and a sneak peek at other upcoming Marvel animated direct-to-video films.
'Next Avengers' will boast a pair of featurettes ("Legacy: The Making of Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow," "Kid Power: Next Gen Marvel") and Marvel previews.
There are no tech specs yet for either title, but as always, we'll keep you posted.
Suggested retail price has been set at $29.99 each.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Invincible Iron Man' and 'Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 2.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Invincible Iron Man (Blu-ray)
- Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow (Blu-ray)
Jet Li's 'Black Mask' to Deliver Blu-ray Kicks
Thu Jun 12, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate (all tags)
Lionsgate has announced plans to bring the cult Hong Kong action-thriller 'Black Mask' to Blu-ray this September.
Starring Jet Li as the survivor of a military experiment who must take on a superhero-like masked visage to fight his former comrades, the 1996 Daniel Lee-directed actioner will hit Blu-ray on September 2. (Lionsgate previously released the film on standard DVD in 2001.)
Presented in its U.S. theatrical cut version, the Blu-ray includes 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and an English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 7.1 Surround dub. At press time, Lionsgate had not announced if the release will also include the original foreign-language soundtrack.
Extras include a breakdown of the film's "Wushu Technique" action moves, plus a "Black Mask" interactive film trivia game (not BD-Java-enabled).
Suggested retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Black Mask' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 2.
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- Black Mask (Blu-ray)
Lionsgate Adds Digital Copy, Exclusives to 'Meet the Browns' Blu-ray
Thu May 22, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Exclusive HD Content, Lionsgate (all tags)
Lionsgate has set final specs and box art for the Summer Blu-ray debut of 'Meet the Browns,' which will come to high-def with exclusive content and Digital Copy.
As originally announced last month, the Tyler Perry-directed romantic drama will arrive on Blu-ray on July 1 (day-and-date with the DVD).
Extras shared between the Blu-ray and DVD include a suite of four featurettes ("Meet the Manns," "Angela and Rick: Meet the Lovebirds," "The Browns are Born: The Story of Meet the Browns," "Jenifer Lewis: Unleashed") and a Digital Copy of the movie.
Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be 3 additional featurettes ("Mr. Brown’s Fashion Breakdown," "The Music of Meet the Browns," "Bakin' It and Shakin' It With Mr. Brown").
Tech specs feature 1080p video and uncompressed English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 7.1 Surround, plus English and Spanish subtitles.
Finally, here's a look at the box art for 'Meet the Browns':
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Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95.
You'll find final specs for 'Meet the Browns' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 1.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Tyler Perry's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Meet the Browns' Blu-ray release.
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- Meet the Browns (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Lionsgate Brings 'Meet the Browns' to Blu-ray (Apr 29, 2008)
Lionsgate Prepping 'Universal Soldier,' 'Angel Heart' for Blu-ray
Thu May 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate (all tags)
Lionsgate has included a new promotional insert with this month's Blu-ray debut of 'Rambo,' previewing a quartet of upcoming titles, including the first confirmation of still-unscheduled next-gen releases of 'Universal Solider' and 'Angel Heart.'
Dropping on our doorstep this week was a copy of 'Rambo,' which included a color advertisement in the keepcase touting the upcoming release of four Blu-ray titles, including the recently-announced 'The Doors' and 'Belly.'
Although no exact street dates were given, the ad also promised future debuts for 'Universal Soldier' and 'Angel Heart.' With both 'The Doors' and 'Belly' given August 12 dates, 'Angel Heart' and 'Soldier' appear posed for a late Summer or early Fall arrival.
No additional specs are revealed in the promo, though it does promise upgraded video and audio. We'll definitely keep you posted as further word comes from the studio.
In the meantime, we've added listings for 'Universal Soldier' and 'Angel Heart' to the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned!
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- Rambo (Blu-ray)
- Belly (Blu-ray)
- The Doors (Blu-ray)
MORE BLU-RAY NEWS TAGGED "LIONSGATE":
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- Lionsgate Opening 'The Doors' on Blu-ray this August May 21, 2008
- 'The Bank Job' Details, Box Art Bust Out May 16, 2008
- Lionsgate Brings 'Meet the Browns' to Blu-ray Apr 29, 2008
- Specs, Box Art In for 'Witless Protection' Blu-ray Apr 24, 2008
- Lionsgate Plots 'Bank Job' Blu-ray for July Apr 21, 2008
- Lionsgate Announces Specs, Digital Copy for 'The Eye' Blu-ray Apr 11, 2008
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- 'Mad Men' Coming to Blu-ray Apr 03, 2008
- Lionsgate Plans 'Witless Protection' Blu-ray for June Apr 02, 2008
- 'Weeds: Season 3' Lights Up on Blu-ray this June Mar 14, 2008
- Lionsgate Unveils Specs, Adds Digital Copy to 'Rambo' Blu-ray Mar 13, 2008
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- 'Rambo' Joins Sequels on Blu-ray This May Mar 05, 2008
- Lionsgate Planning 'Rambo' Sequels for Blu-ray Feb 04, 2008
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- Lionsgate Declares 'War' on Blu-ray Oct 09, 2007
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- 'Delta Farce' Ready to Launch on Blu-ray this September Jul 06, 2007
- Lionsgate to Bring 'The Condemned' to Blu-ray this September Jun 27, 2007
- Lionsgate Unleashes 'House of 1000 Corpses' on Blu-ray Jun 26, 2007
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- Lionsgate Brings 'Daddy's Little Girls' to Blu-ray Apr 02, 2007
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- Lionsgate Bumps Third Wave of Blu-ray Titles Sep 27, 2006
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