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'National Geographic Ultimate High Definition Collection' on Blu-ray
Thu Jun 18, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, National Geographic (all tags)
National Geographic and Warner are releasing the documentary set 'National Geographic Ultimate High Definition Collection' on Blu-ray this September.
The 6-disc set will be available on September 29 and include: 'Atmospheres: Earth, Air & Water,' 'Relentless Enemies,' 'Kingdom of the Blue Whale,' 'Rhino Rescue,' 'Extreme,' 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe.'
Specs include 1080p video, Dolby Digital 5.1 audio.
There is no word on extras as of yet (if any) but we’ll make sure to keep you posted.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still TBA.
You can find the latest specs for 'National Geographic Ultimate High Definition Collection’ linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 29.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- National Geographic Ultimate High Definition Collection (Blu-ray)
- National Geographic: Atmospheres - Earth, Air & Water (Blu-ray)
- National Geographic: Relentless Enemies (Blu-ray)
- National Geographic: Kingdom of the Blue Whale (Blu-ray)
- Rhino Rescue (Blu-ray)
- IMAX: Extreme (Blu-ray)
- National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe (Blu-ray)
'Sea Monsters' Goes 3-D with Blu-ray Re-Issue
Thu May 14, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, 3-D, National Geographic, Warner (all tags)
'Sea Monsters' is going 3-D, with Warner announcing a Blu-ray re-issue of the IMAX animated adventure due mid-August.
Originally released in a 2-D-only version on Blu-ray in June 2008, National Geographic (via Warner Home Video) will return to the high-def well with 'Sea Monsters' due August 11 (day-and-date with the standard DVD).
Containing both 2-D and first-ever 3-D versions (along with four pairs of glasses), 'Sea Monsters 3-D' will be presented in a BD-50 dual-layer disc in 1080p/VC-1 video (1.78:1) and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio.
As with the previous Blu-ray, there are no announced supplements
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'National Geographic: Sea Monsters 3-D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 11.
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- National Geographic: Sea Monsters 3-D (Blu-ray)
- National Geographic: Sea Monsters (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Sea Monsters' to Terrorize Blu-ray this June (Feb 28, 2008)
An Endangered 'Rhino Rescue' Stampedes to Blu-ray this July
Thu Apr 02, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, National Geographic, Warner (all tags)
National Geographic and Warner will be releasing the documentary 'Rhino Rescue' on Blu-ray this July.
The Blu-ray disc will be available on July 28 (day and date with the DVD release) and will feature 1080p video, Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. No word on extras as of yet, but we’ll keep you posted.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Rhino Rescue’ linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 28.
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- Rhino Rescue (Blu-ray)
National Geographic to Bring Kingdom of the Blue Whale' to Blu-ray
Fri Jan 02, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, National Geographic, Warner (all tags)
National Geographic has announced a late-March Blu-ray debut for the undersea documentary 'Kingdom of the Blue Whale.'
Documenting an expedition to uncover the secrets of the blue whale, 'National Geographic: Kingdom of the Blue Whale' uses high-def and satellite technology to tag and identify different whale species and gender-related behavior.
Distributed via Warner Home Video 'Kingdom of the Blue Whale' will debut on Blu-ray March 31, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Tech details for the high-def version include a BD-25 single-layer presentation, with 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio and subtitles (in English, French and Spanish).
There are currently no announced supplements, but we'll keep you posted as we receive future spec updates.
Suggested retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'National Geographic: Kingdom of the Blue Whale' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 31.
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- National Geographic: Kingdom of the Blue Whale (Blu-ray)
National Geographic to 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe' on Blu-ray
Fri Dec 05, 2008 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, National Geographic, Warner (all tags)
National Geographic has announced a late-March Blu-ray debut for the space exploration documentary 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe.'
Building on images taken from the Hubble telescope, 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe' recreates the first accurate non-stop voyage from Earth to the edge of the Universe through the use of spectacular CGI technology, and explores the science and history behind the distant celestial bodies in the solar system.
Distributed via Warner Home Video 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe' will debut on Blu-ray March 31, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Tech details for the high-def version include a BD-25 single-layer presentation, with 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio and subtitles (in English, French and Spanish).
There are currently no announced supplements, but we'll keep you posted if we receive any future spec updates.
Suggested retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 31.
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- National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe (Blu-ray)
National Geographic to Go 'Extreme' on Blu-ray
Thu Aug 14, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, National Geographic, IMAX, Warner (all tags)
National Geographic has announced an early-November Blu-ray debut for the IMAX feature 'Extreme.'
Captured entirely in the IMAX large-screen format, 'IMAX: Extreme' displays some of the most incredible feats of extreme sporting ever seen on film, including astonishing displays of snowboarding, windsurfing, and rock climbing.
Distributed via Warner Home Video, 'Extreme' will debut on Blu-ray November , day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Tech details for the high-def version include a BD-25 single-layer presentation, with 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio and subtitles (in English, French and Spanish).
There are currently no announced supplements, but we'll keep you posted as we receive future spec updates.
Suggested retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.
You'll find complete specs for 'IMAX: Extreme' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 4.
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- IMAX: Extreme (Blu-ray)
National Geographic Bringing 'Atmospheres' to Blu-ray
Thu Jul 03, 2008 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, National Geographic (all tags)
Bringing three of the four natural elements to high-def, National Geographic has announced an October Blu-ray bow for the documentary 'Atmospheres: Earth, Air and Water.'
Distributed via parent distributor Warner Home Video, 'Atmospheres' will debut on Blu-ray October 21, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Tech details for the high-def version include a BD-25 single-layer presentation, with 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio and subtitles (in English, French and Spanish).
There are currently no announced supplements, but we'll keep you posted as we receive future spec updates.
Suggested retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Atmospheres: Earth, Air and Water' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 21.
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- National Geographic: Atmospheres - Earth, Air & Water (Blu-ray)
'Sea Monsters' to Terrorize Blu-ray this June
Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, National Geographic (all tags)
Hide the children and pets: National Geographic will debut the big-screen documentary 'Sea Monsters' on Blu-ray just in time for the summer swimming season.
Originally produced as a "Giant Screen" National Geographic feature film (for IMAX and other large-screen venues), 'Sea Monsters' combines live-action reenactments of fossil discoveries with cutting-edge CGI to bring these prehistoric monsters to life.
National Geographic (via parent distributor Warner Home Video) will debut 'Sea Monsters' on Blu-ray June 10, day-and-date with the standard-def DVD.
Tech details for the high-def version include 1080p/VC-1 video and English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio.
There are currently no announced supplements, but we'll keep you posted of any future spec updates.
Suggested retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.99.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Sea Monsters' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 10.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for National Geographic's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Sea Monsters' Blu-ray release.
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- National Geographic: Sea Monsters (Blu-ray)
Amazon to Offer Exclusive National Geographic Blu-ray
Tue Feb 05, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, National Geographic (all tags)
Global warming is coming to high-def with the Amazon exclusive Blu-ray release of the National Geographic Channel documentary, 'Six Degrees Could Change the World.'
Airing on the National Geographic Channel on February 10, 'Six Degrees' will make its home video debut on standard-def DVD in early April, and will be made available through normal retail channels.
For the documentary's high-def debut, however, National Geographic will be offering the Blu-ray exclusively through the Amazon, with a release date of April 22.
Tech specs include 1080p video (at the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1.78:1) along with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio.
There are were no announced extras at press time.
Amazon is currently offering 'Six Degrees' on Blu-ray for $19.95 (see the link below to pre-order)
You'll find disc details for 'Six Degrees Could Change the World' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 22.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for National Geographic's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Six Degrees Could Change the World' Blu-ray release.
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- Pre-order: 'Six Degrees Could Change the World' [Amazon.com]
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- National Geographic: Six Degrees Could Change the World (Blu-ray)
Warner Goes Swimming with 'Sharkwater' Blu-ray
Fri Feb 01, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, National Geographic, Warner (all tags)
UPDATE 02/05/08: In our original news story, we attributed 'Sharkwater' as a National Geographic release. We've since been informed by Warner that the title is not associated with National Geographic but an independent release to be distributed solely through by studio. We've updated our database accordingly.
Warner has announced the award-winning documentary 'Sharkwater' for Blu-ray release this April.
From documentarian Rob Stewart, 'Sharkwater' dives deep into the dangerous world of aquatic predators with renegade conservationist Paul Watson, who faces off against poachers and pirates and other foes in an attempt to save the world's shark population.
Warner has set an April 8 Blu-ray debut for 'Sharkwater,' day-and-date with the standard-def DVD version. (At presstime, the studio says no decision has yet been made as to whether an HD DVD version will also be released.)
Tech specs include 1080p video and English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio (optional English subtitles are also provided).
Extras revealed to retailers thus far include a making-of featurette. A full media announcement is due in the coming days.
Suggested retail for the Blu-ray is $29.99.
You'll find disc details for 'Sharkwater' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 8.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Warner's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Sharkwater' Blu-ray release.
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- Sharkwater (Blu-ray)
MORE BLU-RAY NEWS TAGGED "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC":
- National Geographic Makes Move to Blu-ray Exclusivity (UPDATED) Jan 30, 2008
- National Geographic Dives Into Blu-ray, HD DVD with 'Relentless Enemies' Jan 16, 2007
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