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'Clueless' Blu-ray Announced

Thu Feb 09, 2012 at 03:00 PM ET
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The outrageously funny 1995 comedy is coming to Blu-ray in May.

In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is working on 'Clueless' for a high-definition bow on May 1.

Written and directed by Amy Heckerling ('Fast Times at Ridgemont High'), 'Clueless' stars Alicia Silverstone in a break-out performance as Cher, a beautiful and self-absorbed high school student who spends her days focused on assembling the ideal fashion ensemble, talking her way out of bad grades and searching for the perfect boyfriend. What Cher discovers is that popularity only gets you so far, looks can be deceiving and love is sometimes found where you least expect it. Whatever.

'Clueless' features an outstanding ensemble cast including Paul Rudd ('Role Models'), Brittany Murphy ('8 Mile'), Stacey Dash (“Single Ladies”), Donald Faison (“Scrubs”), Jeremy Sisto (“Law & Order”) and Breckin Meyer (“Franklin & Bash”).

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a brand new “Clue or False” trivia game, in which fans can test their knowledge of the iconic film by answering questions that pop up while the movie plays. Viewers are then assigned to the appropriate social clique based on their expertise. The disc also includes a fashion featurette, a look at the class of ’95, a “Suck ‘n Blow” tutorial, original theatrical trailers and more.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Clueless' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 1.

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'Young Adult' Blu-ray Gets New Date and Details

Mon Feb 06, 2012 at 11:00 AM ET
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The latest comedy from 'Juno' director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody is now coming a month earlier in March.

As previously reported, Paramount was working on 'Young Adult' for a high-definition bow on April 24, but now the new date looks to be March 13.

Academy Award® winner Charlize Theron stars as Mavis Gary, a 37-year-old former prom queen, and current writer of young adult novels, who returns home to relive her glory days and win back her now-married high school sweetheart. When she finds her homecoming more challenging than expected, Mavis forms an unusual bond with a former classmate and both must face the harsh realities of growing up in this brilliant and bittersweet story critics are hailing as a “one-of-a kind comedy”* and “quirky, funny, heartfelt.”** *Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly ** Manny, DeLa Rose, NBC TV.

The Blu-ray/UV Digital Copy will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary by director Jason Reitman, director of photography Eric Steelberg, and first assistant director/associate producer Jason A. Blumenfeld; Misery Loves Company: The Making of Young Adult; The Awful Truth: Deconstructing a Scene; Q&A featuring critic Janet Maslin and Jason reitman at the Jacob Burns Film Center; and deleted scenes.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $39.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Young Adult' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 13.

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'Hugo' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Announced

Wed Feb 01, 2012 at 09:00 AM ET
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Martin Scorsese's acclaimed family film will debut on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D at the end of February.

In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Hugo' and 'Hugo - 3D' for a a release on February 28.

Recipient of more Academy Award nominations than any other film, 'Hugo' was honored with 11 total—including Best Picture and Best Director—and has already won Martin Scorsese the Golden Globe for Best Director, was named the best film of 2011 by the National Board of Review, and was cited by more than 150 critics as one of the top 10 films of the year including writers for Associated Press, New York Times, Rolling Stone, Time, Entertainment Weekly, New Yorker, New York Daily News and The Hollywood Reporter, among others. Called “magical and enchanting” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times) and “one of the wonders of the world you need to see” (David Edelstein, New York Magazine), 'Hugo' is bursting with dynamic action, sumptuous imagery and a heartwarming and magical story that audiences of all ages can enjoy.

Welcome to a magical world of spectacular adventure! When wily and resourceful Hugo discovers a secret left by his father, he unlocks a mystery and embarks on a quest that will transform those around him and lead to a safe and loving place he can call home. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese invites you to experience a thrilling journey that critics are calling “the stuff dreams are made of.” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone).

The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo packs will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include five featurettes: Shoot the Moon, The Cinemagician: Georges Méliès, The Mechanical Man at the Heart of Hugo, Big Effects - Small Scale, Sacha Baron Cohen: Role of a Lifetime.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray $44.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $54.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Hugo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 28.

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Analyst Attacks Paramount for High Prices for UltraViolet Movies

Mon Jan 30, 2012 at 02:00 PM ET
Tags: Paramount, Ultraviolet, Industry Trends (all tags)

When the studio launched UltraViolet, there seemed to be a bit of potential in the idea. Based on pricing though, it seems like Paramount doesn’t actually want to sell anything. Frost & Sullivan analyst Dan Rayburn says that Paramount’s way of doing things is completely wrong.

“What studio executive thinks consumers are going to pay $22.99 to stream a movie when we can buy the DVD for $7 or rent it for less than $2?” he writes. “The economics don't make sense.”

A fine example is the 2010 movie ‘The Fighter,’ which sells for $22.99 for an HD version and $16.99 for standard definition. For just a dollar more than the SD UltraViolet version costs, you can order the Blu-ray and enjoy special features and a better picture. For $7.99 you can watch ‘The Fighter’ on Netflix in HD and have an entire month worth of other movies.

“At some point, the studios are going to get burned just like the music industry did,” says Rayburn. “They need to wake up and realize that consumers are demanding digital content for a fair price.”

Source: Home Media Magazine

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'The Adventures of Tintin' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Pre-orders Live

Thu Jan 26, 2012 at 03:00 PM ET
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The hit CGI animated adventure is in the works for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D!

In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount Is preparing 'The Adventures of Tintin' and 'The Adventures of Tintin - 3D' for a home video release in the near future.

From Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson comes the epic adventures of Tintin. Racing to uncover the secrets of a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune -- but also an ancient curse -- Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy embark on an action-packed journey around the world that critics are calling “fun for the whole family.”* *ABC-TV (Chicago).

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $44.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $54.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Adventures of Tintin' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.

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'Young Adult' Blu-ray Announced

Wed Jan 25, 2012 at 09:00 AM ET
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The latest comedy from 'Juno' director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody is planned for Blu-ray in April.

In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is working on 'Young Adult' for a high-definition bow on April 24.

The film starring Charlize Theron and Patrick Wilson received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical (Theron) and three Critics' Choice nominations for Best Actress (Theron) Best Screenplay (Diablo Cody), and Best Supporting Actor (Patton Oswalt).

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is still undetermined at this time.

You can find the latest specs for 'Young Adult' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 24.

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'Like Crazy' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray

Mon Jan 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM ET
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The winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance is planned for Blu-ray in March.

In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'Like Crazy' will be released on Blu-ray on March 6.

Called “crazily inventive and totally irresistible” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), the touching, beautiful and romantic drama 'Like Crazy' from director Drake Doremus expertly captures the thrilling exuberance and heartbreaking fragility of first love in “the rare love story that honestly conveys the giddy joys and sorrows of two people besotted with each other” (Claudia Puig, USA Today). Featuring “star-making performances” (Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times) by the incandescent Felicity Jones—who was given Breakthrough Awards by the National Board of Review and the Gotham Awards, as well as a Special Jury Prize at Sundance for her performance—and the terrifically earnest Anton Yelchin—who received a Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival and Special Recognition for a Breakthrough Performance at the Hamptons International Film Festival— 'Like Crazy' explores how a young couple faces the very real challenges of being apart…and of being together.

The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary by director Drake Doremus, editor Jonathan Alberts, and cinematographer John Guleserian & deleted/alternate Scenes with optional commentary.

Suggested list price for the release is $39.99.

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'Footloose (2011)' Blu-ray Announced

Thu Jan 12, 2012 at 03:30 PM ET
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The remake of the 1980s pop classic will dance its way to Blu-ray in March.

In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'Footloose (2011)' for a Blu-ray release on March 6.

The struggle between innocence and rigid morality is revisited when city-boy Ren finds himself in an uptight town where dancing has been banned. Filled with contemporary music and iconic classics from the original, this fresh look on youth culture is sure to win fans of young and old.

The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary by Craig Brewer; three behind-the-scenes featurettes: (Jump Back: Re-Imagining Footloose, Everybody Cut: The Stars of Footloose, and Dancing with the Footloose Stars); Deleted scenes with optional commentary by Craig Brewer; three music videos; and Footloose Rap.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $44.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Footloose (2011)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 6.

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'South Park: The Complete Fifteenth Season' Blu-ray Announced

Thu Jan 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM ET
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The most recent wave of episodes for the hit Comedy Central animated series is coming to Blu-ray at the end of March.

In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is working on 'South Park: The Complete Fifteenth Season' for a high-definition bow on March 27.

The two-disc set will contain all 14 episodes in 1080p with a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack and supplements will include Behind-the-scenes featurette on "City Sushi", Comedy Central documentary 6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park, and deleted scenes.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is still undetermined at this time.

You can find the latest specs for 'South Park: The Complete Fifteenth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 27.

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'Chinatown' Blu-ray Detailed

Wed Jan 11, 2012 at 03:00 PM ET
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Roman Polanski's acclaimed 1974 crime drama slated for an April Blu-ray release has now been fully detailed.

As previously reported, Paramount has revealed 'Chinatown' will be released on Blu-ray on April 3.

The murder mystery starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston was nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Director and Best Picture, but only won for Best Writing/Original Screenplay (Robert Towne).

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, Dolby TrueHD (5.1 and Mono) soundtracks, and supplements include: Commentary with Robert Towne and David Fincher; Three-part Water and Power documentary with Robert Towne; Chinatown: An Appreciation retrospective with filmmakers Steven Soderbergh, James Newton Howard, Kimberly Peirce, and Roger Deakins; Chinatown: The Beginning and the End; Chinatown: Filming; Chinatown: The Legacy; Theatrical Trailer; and a Collectible Booklet.

Suggested list price for the release has been set at $26.98.

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