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New Line Reveals Info and Box Art for 'Lord of the Rings' Blu-ray
Mon Jun 22, 2009 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, New Line (all tags)
New Line/Warner is bringing 'The Lord of the Rings Trilogy' to high-definition in November.
The 7-disc Blu-ray set (available November 3) will present the theatrical versions of the films for the first time ever in 1080p. There will be digital copies for all three movies, but no other details have been revealed at this time.
We also have a preview of the preciousss cover art for the release:
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Suggested list price is $99.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Lord of the Rings Trilogy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 3.
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- The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Blu-ray)
Warner/New Line Announce Ten Catalog Titles for Blu-ray
Wed May 13, 2009 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Warner, New Line (all tags)
Warner/New Line will unleash nearly a dozen top catalog titles on Blu-ray this September, running a diverse slate of action, horror, and comedy favorites.
On September 8, the studio will raid its vaults for ten titles, each making its high-def debut.
Coming from Warner are 'Sphere,' 'The Postman,' 'Creepshow,' 'Dead Calm,' 'Over the Top' and the Razzie Award masterpiece 'Catwoman.'
Due from New Line is a spate of mostly horror titles, including 'Freddy vs. Jason,' 'Snakes on a Plane' and the hit remake of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' as well as Terence Malick's 'The New World: Extended Cut.'
'Creepshow,' 'Dead Calm' and 'Over the Top' will contain no announced extras, while all other titles will feature the same package of supplements as found on the previous DVD editions.
All tiles will also be remastered in 1080p/VC-1 video, with exact audio specs unavailable at press time, though most (if not all) are expected to include Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround tracks. We'll keep you posted.
Suggested retail price for each Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.
We'll be adding listings for all ten titles to our Blu-ray Release Schedule throughout the day, where they will be indexed under September 8.
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- Catwoman (Blu-ray)
- Creepshow (Blu-ray)
- Dead Calm (Blu-ray)
- Freddy vs. Jason (Blu-ray)
- The New World: Extended Cut (Blu-ray)
- The Postman (Blu-ray)
- Snakes on a Plane (Blu-ray)
- Sphere (Blu-ray)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) (Blu-ray)
Warner Adds BD-Live Exclusives to 'Friday the 13th' Blu-ray
Thu Apr 30, 2009 at 01:00 PM ETTags: BD-Live Titles, Warner, New Line (all tags)
Warner Home Video has unveiled further specs for 'Friday the 13th,' which will slash its way to Blu-ray this June with even more bloody BD-Live-exclusive content.
Though the studio recently confirmed an already-impressive gaggle of bonus features for the June 16 Blu-ray release, they've now issued a press release that promises even more BD-Live content.
As previously reported, Jason's latest exploits will receive the BD-50 dual-layer treatment with 1080p/VC-1 video (2.39:1) and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround track. The disc will contain both the R-rated and never-before-seen "Killer Cut" versions of the film available via seamless branching.
Extras include the "Explore the Rebirth of Jason Voorhees" featurette and additional "slashed" scenes, as well as Blu-ray exclusives including a "Terror Trivia" picture-in-picture track with pop-up trivia, and two additional featurettes ("Hacking Back/Slashing Forward," "The 7 Best Kills").
Just-announced BD-Live content includes "My Commentary" function to record your own track and share it with other 'Friday' fans, the ability to join in a "Live Community Screening," and a downloadable sneak peek at the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Trick 'r Treat.'
Finally, included on a second disc will be a Digital Copy of both the extended and rated versions of the film, compatible with PCs and iTunes.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Friday the 13th (2009)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16.
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- Friday the 13th (2009) (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Friday the 13th' Remake Hacks Blu-ray with 'Killer Cut,' Exclusives (Apr 20, 2009)
- Warner Reveals Final 'Friday the 13th' Blu-ray Specs, Box Art (Apr 22, 2009)
Warner Officially Announces Ninja Turtles Blu-ray box
Tue Apr 28, 2009 at 02:30 PM ETTags: High-Def Box Sets, Warner, New Line (all tags)
The hard-shelled superheroes are finally confirmed for Blu-ray, with Warner setting an early-August arrival for the anthology 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Film Collection.'
As reported back in February, Warner/New Line had alerted retailers to an August release for a box set of the Ninja Turtles' complete cinematic canon, but stopped short of issuing an official press announcement or any specific details.
Confirmed to arrive August 4, the four-disc bundle will contain all three live-action New Line entries in the series, including 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,' 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Turtles in Time.' The collection will also throw in the latest all-CGI adventure 'TMNT' (which the studio previously-released on Blu-ray in 2007).
Tech specs will see each film receive a BD-25 single-layer presentation, with 1080p video. Audio specs have yet to be announced.
Warner has not outlined the complete bonus features on each disc, however, the box itself will come with various Ninja Turtle collectibles, including a comic book, autographed sketch by creator Peter Laird, a "Radical" beanie hat and eight TMNT character cards.
At press time, we have also not received a final MSRP for the set, but we'll keep you posted.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Collector's Edition Box Set' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 4.
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- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Collector's Edition Box Set (Blu-ray)
- TMNT (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' to Get Blu Boxed this August (Feb 12, 2009)
'Friday the 13th' Remake Hacks Blu-ray with 'Killer Cut,' Exclusives
Mon Apr 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Exclusive HD Content, Warner, New Line (all tags)
Jason is slashing his way back to Blu-ray with Warner Home Video announcing an extended cut of the horror remake 'Friday the 13th' due this June.
The latest '80s slasher classic to receive the remake treatment, the retooled 'Friday the 13th' scared up a record-setting $40 million in its opening weekend.
The Michael Bay-produced update will make its way to Blu-ray on June 16, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Featuring a new "Killer Cut" of the film with footage not seen in theaters plus the R-rated theatrical cut (accessible via seamless branching), tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.
Extras include the "Explore the Rebirth of Jason Voorhees" featurette and additional "slashed" scenes.
Exclusive to the Bu-ray is the "Terror Trivia" factoid track, the "Hacking Back/Slashing Forward" and "The 7 Best Kills" featurettes, and BD-Live connectivity.
Also included on a second disc is a Digital Copy of both the extended and rated versions of the film, compatible with PCs and iTunes.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Friday the 13th (2009)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16.
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- Friday the 13th (2009) (Blu-ray)
'Lord of the Rings' Box Art Revealed, Pre-Orders Up
Thu Apr 16, 2009 at 03:00 PM ETTags: 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:
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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)
New Line/Warner Announce 'Inkheart' Blu-ray/DVD Combo
Mon Apr 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, BD-Live Titles, New Line, Warner (all tags)
New Line/Warner will bring the family fantasy 'Inkheart' to Blu-ray this June as a three-disc combo with DVD and Digital Copy.
Despite New Line hoping for 'Journey of the Center of the Earth 3-D'-level grosses for the Brendan Frasier adventure, 'Inkheart' limped to a meager $17 million domestic box office gross.
New Line, via Warner Home Video, will release the Blu-ray June 23, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/VC-1 video (2.40:1) and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.
Extras include a trio of featurettes ("Eliza Reads to Us," "A Story from the Cast and Crew," "From Imagination to the page: How writers Write") and deleted scenes.
Two additional discs in the set will include a DVD and Digital Copy of the film, the latter compatible with PCs and iTunes.
Suggested list price has been set at $38.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Inkheart' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 23.
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- Inkheart (Blu-ray)
- Journey to the Center of the Earth (Limited Edition) (2008) (Blu-ray)
Warner Scares Up 'Cell' Sequel on Blu-ray
Thu Apr 09, 2009 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Direct-to-High-Def Premieres, Warner, New Line (all tags)
Warner/New Line has announced its latest direct-to-video premiere release, bringing the horror sequel 'The Cell 2' to Blu-ray this June.
A follow-up to the 2002 cult favorite 'The Cell,' the sequel will hit Blu-ray (sans original stars Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Lopez) on June 16, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Tech specs will see a BD-25 single-layer presentation with 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.
Extras will include a single making-of featurette, plus a second standard DVD disc with a Digital Copy of the film (compatible with PCs and iTunes).
The disc will also come BD-Live-enabled, though at press time Warner has not announced any exclusive content.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.99.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Cell 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16.
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- The Cell 2 (Blu-ray)
New Line Details 'Fracture' Blu-ray Specs
Fri Feb 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: New Line, Warner (all tags)
Final specs are in for 'Fracture,' though fans may be disappointed with the bare-bones Blu-ray New Line has planned for a mid-June release.
As reported earlier this week, New Line/Warner announced a June 16 Blu-ray release for the critically acclaimed Anthony Hopkins-Ryan Gosling courtroom thriller, but kept details scarce.
Final tech specs will see a BD-25 single-layer presentation, with 1080p/VC-1 video (2.35:1) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.
Bonus features are quite sparse, with only deleted scenes, an alternate ending, and theatrical trailer.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.
You'll find final specs for 'Fracture' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16.
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- Fracture (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- New Line Readies 'Fracture' for Blu-ray (Feb 18, 2009)
New Line Readies 'Fracture' for Blu-ray
Wed Feb 18, 2009 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, New Line, Warner (all tags)
Making an early announcement to retailers, New Line/Warner has set a mid-June date for a Blu-ray release of 'Fracture.'
The 2007 thriller, starring Anthony Hopkins (in a role somewhat reminiscent of his Oscar-winning turn in 'Silence of the Lambs') and Ryan Gosling, will receive its high-def debut on June 16.
New Line previously released a special edition DVD version in early 2008.
There are no tech or supplement specs yet, but we expect a package similar to the DVD. We'll keep you posted.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.
You'll find preliminary specs for 'Fracture' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16.
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- Fracture (Blu-ray)
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- 'Final Destination' to Scare Up April Blu-ray Release Dec 22, 2008
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- New Line Unveils 'Be Kind Rewind' Blu-ray Specs, Box Art May 28, 2008
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- New Line Serves Up 'Semi-Pro' Blu-ray Specs, Box Art Mar 31, 2008
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- Specs, Box Art In for 'Golden Compass' Blu-ray Jan 28, 2008
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- New Line Details Transition to Blu-ray Jan 08, 2008
- Warner: New Line, HBO Not Covered By Blu-ray Announcement (UPDATED) Jan 04, 2008
- Early Arrival Announced For 'Rush Hour 3' Blu-ray Dec 07, 2007
- 'Mr. Woodcock' Headed to Blu-ray Oct 26, 2007
- Specs, Cover Art in For 'Shoot 'Em Up' Blu-ray Oct 18, 2007
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- New Line Brings 'Pan's Labyrinth' to Blu-ray, HD DVD Oct 04, 2007
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