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Ted Nugent Brings 'Motor City Mayhem' to Blu-ray
Thu May 07, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music, Eagle Rock (all tags)
Huntin' and shootin' rocker Ted Nugent is bringing his first concert video to Blu-ray with the June release of 'Motor City Mayhem.'
Celebrating the controversial rock legend's 6000th live performance, 'Ted Nugent: Motor City Mayhem' features surprise appearances (including Nugent's high school guitar teacher) and a setlist packed with nearly two-dozen Nugent favorites.
Eagle Rock will debut the Blu-ray on June 30, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
There's no word yet on tech specs, but watch for further details to come.
There are no announced extras.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Ted Nugent: Motor City Mayhem' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 30.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Ted Nugent: Motor City Mayhem (Blu-ray)
'Paul Simon and Friends' to Sing Blu-ray Song this June
Wed Apr 08, 2009 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music, Summit (all tags)
Music legend Paul Simon is making his Blu-ray debut, bringing his star-studded concert spectacle 'Paul Simon and Friends' to high-def in early June.
Earning the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for popular performance, the full-length concert film features Simon singing some of his biggest hits and favorite covers, and includes performances but such fellow legends as Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, George Harrison, Lyle Lovett and Art Garfunkel.
Summit Entertainment will release the complete 110-minute concert as a single-disc Blu-ray set on June 2, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
We have no tech or supplement specs as of yet, but we'll keep you posted. Watch this space.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Paul Simon and Friends' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 23.
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- Paul Simon and Friends (Blu-ray)
'Tribute to Pavarotti' Concert to Sing Blu-ray Tune Today!
Tue Mar 31, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music, Universal Music (all tags)
In an extremely last-minute announcement, Universal Music has announced a Blu-ray release for the all-star concert film 'The Tribute to Pavarotti.'
Featuring unique performances from some of the world's most respected and revered musicians, the film features Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Sting and Andrea Bocelli, as well as featuring backstage interviews and footage of Pavarotti.
We still haven't received exact tech specs on the release, aside from 1080i video (1.78:1) and some form of high-res audio.
There are no announced extras.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Tribute to Pavarotti' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under... TODAY!
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- The Tribute To Pavarotti (Blu-ray)
Nine Inch Nails Readies Live Assault for Blu-ray, HD DVD
Mon Dec 11, 2006 at 12:01 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music (all tags)
Legendary electronic icons Nine Inch Nails will make next-gen history with the day-and-date release of their live concert film 'Beside You in Time on DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray.
Hitting all three formats on February 27, 2007, via Interscope, 'Beside You in Time' features a full 19-track set from the band's sold out 2006 "comeback" tour in support of their latest album, "With Teeth."
Both the Blu-ray and HD DVD versions include 1080p video transfers and soundtracks in Dolby Digital and DTS. However, exact codec and audio format details have not yet been releases.
Extras include five bonus tracks from the band's North American 2006 summer leg of the tour, plus two music videos, rehearsal footage and a still gallery. No word yet on whether the Blu-ray and/or HD DVD versions will include any additional exclusive HD content.
A teaser trailer for 'Beside You in Time' can also be found at the band's official website. (And since when did lead singer Trent Reznor turn into a bald, buff version of Peter Gabriel?)
Retail price is still pending, as is box art. But stay tuned, and in the meantime we've updated the latest specs in our HD DVD Release Schedule and Blu-ray Release Schedule.
We also set up dedicated threads for both releases in our new Forums area -- click the following links to discuss the 'Nine Inch Nails Live: Beside You in Time' Blu-ray release and Nine Inch Nails Live: Beside You in Time' HD DVD release.
- Related links:
- Nine Inch Nails [Official Site]
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Nine Inch Nails to Release Concert Film on Blu-ray, HD DVD (Sep 26, 2006)
Tony Bennett Croons His Way to Blu-ray Debut
Tue Nov 21, 2006 at 05:40 PM ETTags: Music, Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)
Ageless Grammy-winning tunesmith Tony Bennett is out to prove that high-def ain't just for the young ones, with the Blu-ray release of his TV concert special 'An American Classic' on December 12.
The ground-breaking television special (which airs tonight on NBC) documents the legendary entertainer's life by re-creating various venues he's played over his loing career, from the downtown club he was first discovered in to the "Rat Pack" Vegas years to his triumphant shows at Carnegie Hall. Under the director of 'Chicago' helmer Rob Marshall, a host of musical superstars join Bennett for one-of-a-kind duets, including Barbra Streisand, Elton John, k.d. Lang and Christina Aguilera.
Full technical specs are not yet in for the ten-song special, but expect a 1080p transfer and the same extras as the Sony Music standard-def DVD release.
Retail price will list for $29.98.
We've added a listing for 'An American Classic' to our comprehensive Blu-ray Release Schedule, and stay tuned for final details.
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Alice Cooper Scares Up First Blu-ray Release
Fri Nov 03, 2006 at 02:52 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music, Eagle Vision (all tags)
Few would call the music of Alice Cooper "quiet," but that's just how the shock rocker's first-ever high-def concert film hit stores this week, with Eagle Rock Entertainment's Blu-ray release creeping into stores this past Tuesday.
With little fanfare -- in fact, we never even got a press release -- 'Alice Cooper: Live in Montreux 2005' hit stores on Halloween.
Priced at $24.99, specs include a 1.78:1 widescreen 1080p video transfer and three audio options: Dolby Digital, DTS and uncompressed PCM 5.1 surround tracks. There seems to be no supplements on the release, however.
Despite the late details on 'Live in Montreux,' we hope to have a full review for you soon, and will also keep you posted on upcoming Eagle Rock releases. We just hope future announcements are a bit more high profile.
We've also added a complete listing for the title to our Blu-ray Release Schedule.
Dolby TrueHD Comes to Blu-ray With 'Legends of Jazz'
Thu Oct 12, 2006 at 05:38 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music (all tags)
Bringing both classic jazz and Dolby TrueHD to Blu-ray for the first time, indie music distributor LRS Media is set to debut their premiere next-gen disc release with 'Legends of Jazz Showcase.'
Due in stores on October 24, 'Legends of Jazz' brings together jazz icons including Al Jarreau, Chick Corea, Chris Botti and host Ramsey Lewis for 13 classic performances.
LRS will be putting their best foot forward for their maiden release, delivering a 1080p/MPEG-2 video transfer and no less than three soundtrack options, in Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 5.1 and uncompressed PCM 2.0 stereo.
Extras include extensive still galleries, as well as complete artist biographies.
Retail will be priced at a suggested $34.98 list.
We've added a complete listing for the title to our Blu-ray Release Schedule, and it's certainly nice to see some diversity in music programming being released for the format. We'll be sure to keep you posted on future announcements from LRS Media.
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Nine Inch Nails to Release Concert Film on Blu-ray, HD DVD
Tue Sep 26, 2006 at 02:07 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music (all tags)
Grammy-winning industrial rock pioneer Trent Reznor, aka Nine Inch
Nails, is bringing the band's latest live concert extravaganza to high-def,
with next-gen format releases due early next year.
Announced via the band's official website, the concert film 'Nine Inch Nails Live: Beside You In Time' is set for release sometime in the first quarter of 2007 -- you can watch a teaser for it here.
Shot in full 1080p high definition and culled from two live shows filmed in late March 2006, the film is reportedly due for release on both HD DVD and Blu-ray, in addition to the standard DVD format.
Though no further details nor an exact street date are yet known, we've added the title to the "Release Dates Pending" sections of our HD DVD Release Schedule and Blu-ray Release Schedule. We'll keep you posted as soon as more news comes in
- Related links:
- Nine Inch Nails [Official Site]
Eagle Rock Unveils First Triple-Format Music Release
Thu Aug 17, 2006 at 02:25 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music, Eagle Vision (all tags)
Beating Paramount's 'Mission: Impossible III' to the punch, Eagle Rock
Entertainment will orchestrate the industry's first "trifecta" cross-format
release this Fall.
When the 2005 concert film 'The Pat Metheny Group: The Way Up' hits stores on October 3, it will bow simultaneously on Blu-ray, HD DVD and DVD -- a good four weeks before Paramount mounts a similar multi-format bow for 'Mission: Impossible III.'
Though technical details for the HD DVD and Blu-ray editions of 'The Way Up' are not yet available, extras will be identical on both versions including a making-of featurette and artist biographies.
Retail for both the Blu-ray and HD DVD will be $24.98 each.
The latest details for both versions have been added to our HD DVD Release Schedule and Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned for final specs as soon as they are officially announced.
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Mission: Impossible III' to Make Cross-Format Bow (Aug 11, 2006)
Sony Readies First Two Music Titles for Blu-Ray
Mon Jun 05, 2006 at 03:26 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music, Sony (all tags)
Hoping to expand the variety of Blu-ray disc offerings, Sony BMG has
announced it plans to release
the first two music titles on the format, reports Home Media Retailing.'Rod Stewart: Live at the Royal Albert Hall' and 'John Legend: Live at the House of Blues' are both scheduled to debut on Blu-ray shortly after the format's first players are released by Samsung later this month, the studio announced.
Both titles were shot in high definition, making them "ideal candidates" to be released on the next-gen Blu-ray format, HMR reports.
"These dynamic concerts from John Legend and Rod Stewart have all of the immediacy and excitement of a live performance, giving fans high-definition video and uncompressed sound for an extraordinary entertainment experience," said Thomas Hesse, president of Sony BMG Music Entertainment’s Global Digital Business unit.
Full specs, pricing and exact street date have not yet been announced by Sony; we will add the latest details as soon as they become available to our comprehensive Blu-ray Release Schedule.
- Related links:
- Sony BMG Presents Music BRD [Home Media Retailing]
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