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'Carnage' Blu-ray Announced

Tue Feb 07, 2012 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

The latest film from Roman Polanski is slated for Blu-ray release in March.

In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'Carnage' for Blu-ray on March 20.

Two pairs of parents hold a cordial meeting after their sons are involved in a fight, though as their time together progresses, increasingly childish behavior throws the evening into chaos.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Actors' Notes, An Evening with John C. Reilly and Christoph Waltz, and On the Red Carpet.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Carnage' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 20.

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New Sony President and CEO Kaz Hirai Says Sony Could be in "Serious Trouble"

Tue Feb 07, 2012 at 02:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony, PlayStation 3 (all tags)

He'll be putting plans in place to turn the company around, but he definitely understands what the short-term future will look like.

Last week, Sony announced a new president and CEO - Kaz Hirai. Though he says that the company could be in "serious trouble," Hirai has big plans to turn Sony around.

For starters, he'll be strengthening the company's core businesses - digital imaging and gaming. Next up comes the challenge of turning around the TV business. He'll be considering collaborations with other companies and pushing Crystal LED and OLED technologies forward.

Gamers will certainly be familiar with the former SCEA/SCEI president from, among other things, his E3 reveal of the PlayStation 3 which turned phrases like "five hundred and ninety-nine US dollars," "giant enemy crab," and "Ridge Racer!" into internet sensations.

Though the PS3's initial launch was a disaster, Kaz quickly turned things around and made the PlayStation 3 into a relevant console that competes head-to-head with the Xbox for sales. Here's hoping he can do that with the rest of Sony.

Source: The Verge

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Disc Replicators Survive by Adapting to the Digital Market

Mon Jan 30, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony, Technicolor, Industry Trends (all tags)

Companies that once provided services for disc based media have made the transition to the digital age.

Replicators – the folks that turn data into a fully pressed Blu-ray disc – aren’t getting the business they once used to. While some are feeling the pinch, others are finding a great deal of success by adapting to the new environment and embracing digital needs.

Sony DADC was one of the early adapters. They formed a New Media Solutions group which works to create content, automate digital distribution and more. Cinram has similarly adapted and now creates bonus features and works in the gaming, mobile, digital and 3D fields.

Technicolor hasn’t been left in the dust – they’ve expanded to solutions that ensure that all your devices play nice when used together. They’ve been working on applications for laptops, tablets and even a 3D certification program.

Read more about the path that replicators have taken in the new landscape at ‘Home Media Magazine.

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'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' Blu-ray Detailed

Wed Jan 25, 2012 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The release is no longer a "35th Anniversary Edition" but the Blu-ray is still coming in early March.

As previously reported, Sony will be releasing 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' on Blu-ray on March 6.

The Hugo-nominated classic is currently ranked #74 on IMDb.com's Top 250 and stars Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.

The Blu-ray will include an Ultraviolet Digital Copy and will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentaries by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones, plus general complaints and back-biting by John Cleese, Eric Idle & Michael Palin; Join Michael Palin and Terry Jones in their special documentary The Quest For The Holy Grail Locations; Monty Python And The Holy Grail In Lego!; Japanese version; How To Use Your Coconuts (An Educational Film); BBC Film Night; Meanwhile, King Arthur & Sir Bedevere...; Elephant & Castle; Run Away!; The Tale of Sir Robin; The Tale of Sir Lancelot; Three Mindless Sing-Alongs; Henry 4th; and Cast directory photo gallery.

Blu-ray exclusives will include Terry Gilliam introduces his lost animation reel; Terry Jones introduces the outtakes; and The Holy Book of Days Second Screen application for iPad.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $19.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 35th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 6.

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'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed

Mon Jan 23, 2012 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Sony, Disc Announcements (all tags)

David Fincher's remake of the first entry in Stieg Larsson's 'Millennium Trilogy' is coming to Blu-ray in March.

In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is bringing 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)' to Blu-ray on March 20.

The film that follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig), aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for forty years by a young hacker named Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mooney), was recently nominated for two Golden Globes: Best Actress - Drama (Rooney Mara) and Best Original Score (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross).

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement appears to be a commentary by David Fincher.

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

You can find the latest specs for 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 20.

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'Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 35th Anniversary Edition' Officially Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray!

Fri Jan 06, 2012 at 02:10 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

Full details are in for the classic 1975 British comedy banging coconuts together in high-definition this March!

As previously reported, Sony looked to be releasing 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 35th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on March 20, but now it seems the release is coming a few weeks sooner on March 6.

The Hugo-nominated classic is currently ranked #74 on IMDb.com's Top 250 and stars Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.

The Blu-ray will include an Ultraviolet Digital Copy and will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentaries by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones, plus general complaints and back-biting by John Cleese, Eric Idle & Michael Palin; Join Michael Palin and Terry Jones in their special documentary The Quest For The Holy Grail Locations; Monty Python And The Holy Grail In Lego!; Japanese version; How To Use Your Coconuts (An Educational Film); BBC Film Night; Terry Gilliam introduces his lost animation reel; Terry Jones introduces the outtakes; Meanwhile, King Arthur & Sir Bedevere...; Elephant & Castle; Run Away!; The Tale of Sir Robin; The Tale of Sir Lancelot; Three Mindless Sing-Alongs; Henry 4th; and Cast directory photo gallery.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $19.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 35th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 6.

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'Jack and Jill' Blu-ray Announced

Fri Jan 06, 2012 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The latest Adam Sandler comedy has been dated for Blu-ray in March.

In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated Dennis Dugan's 'Jack and Jill' for Blu-ray on March 6.

Family guy Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler) prepares for the annual event he dreads: the Thanksgiving visit of his twin sister, the needy and passive-aggressive Jill (Adam Sandler), who then refuses to leave.

For the movie's whopping $79,000,000 budget, it bought itself a 2.9 rating on IMDb.com.

Specs have yet to be revealed for the Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack, but supplements will include four featurettes: Here Comes Jill, Laughing is Contagious, Look Who Stopped By, and Boys Will Be Girls.

Blu-ray exclusives include: Stomach Ache and Don't Call It a Boat-Royal Caribbean.

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

You can find the latest specs for 'Jack and Jill' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 6.

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'Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 35th Anniversary Edition' Dated for Blu-ray!

Fri Dec 30, 2011 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The classic 1975 British comedy will be banging coconuts together in high-definition this March!

According to Wal-Mart.com, Sony looks to be releasing 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 35th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on March 20.

The Hugo-nominated classic is currently ranked #74 on IMDb.com's Top 250 and stars Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $19.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 35th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 20.

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'The Rum Diary' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray

Wed Dec 21, 2011 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Johnny Depp cements his love for Hunter S. Thompson on Blu-ray on Valentine's Day.

In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is readying 'The Rum Diary' for a Blu-ray release on February 14.

American journalist Paul Kemp takes on a freelance job in Puerto Rico for a local newspaper during the 1950s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the expatriates who live there.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: A Voice Made of Ink and Rage: Inside The Rum Diary and The Rum Diary Back-Story.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Rum Diary' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 14.

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'Anonymous' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray

Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 03:30 PM ET
Tags: Sony, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Roland Emmerich's take on Shakespeare is bound for Blu-ray this February.

In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Anonymous' will have a Blu-ray release on February 7.

Set in the political snake-pit of Elizabethan England, "Anonymous" speculates on an issue that has for centuries intrigued academics and brilliant minds such as Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, and Sigmund Freud, namely: who actually created the body of work credited to William Shakespeare? Experts have debated, books have been written, and scholars have devoted their lives to protecting or debunking theories...

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with Roland Emmerich and writer John Orloff, More Than Special Effects, Speak The Speech, and Who Is The Real William Shakespeare?

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Anonymous' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 7.

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