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Sony BMG Sets Date, Specs for John Mayer Live Blu-ray
Thu Apr 24, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Sony BMG (all tags)
Sony BMG has announced a street date and specs for the John Mayer concert film 'Where the Light Is,' which will hit Blu-ray this July with a host of next-gen exclusives.
As previously reported, Sony had revealed plans to bring a previously-untitled John Mayer concert (recorded live at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre in December 2007) to Blu-ray sometime later this year, but stopped short of issuing any further details or even a street date.
Now the distributor has issued the full media announcement for 'John Mayer: Where the Light Is,' which will hit Blu-ray on July 1 (day-and-date with the DVD) as one of Sony's most advanced next-gen releases yet.
Spanning 22 tracks, 'Where the Light Is' features three sets: an acoustic performance, a rare set with the John Mayer Trio (John Mayer, Steve Jordan, and Pino Palladino), as well as a set featuring Mayer’s full-band.
Captured with eight cameras and shot on Super35 film, the Blu-ray will feature 1080p/24fps video, plus audio options in PCM 2.0 Stereo (98kHz/24-bit) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround (96kHz/24-bit).
Exclusive to the BLu-ray is a picture-in-picture "experience" with musicians Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino (Bonus View enabled), as well as BD-Live content including a backstage performance of "Belief."
Featured on both the Blu-ray and DVD is a bonus "Mulholland Drive" acoustic performance.
Retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.95.
You'll find specs for 'John Mayer: Where the Light Is' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 1.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Concert (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- John Mayer to Make Blu-ray Debut this Summer with Nokia Concert (Apr 10, 2008)
'Justin Timberlake: Live at Madison Square Garden' Gets Wide Blu-ray Release (UPDATED)
Fri Apr 11, 2008 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Sony BMG (all tags)
Ending an exclusive run at Best Buy stores, Sony BMG says the 'Justin Timberlake: Live at Madison Square Garden' Blu-ray is now widely available for purchase at numerous retail locations.
Editor's note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that 'Justin Timberlake: Live at Madison Square Garden' was slated for wide release in late April. In fact it is now available at various retail outlets, including Amazon.com. We regret the error, and have corrected the text below.
Sony first released the "SexyBack" singer's high-def debut back in January as a Best Buy exclusive, marking the first such retailer exclusive for the format.
Now, fans who missed out the first time can get 'Live at Madison Square Garden' via traditional distribution channels.
Disc details remain identical to the original exclusive release. Among the over 80 minutes of bonus material is a track-by-track audio commentary by Timberlake, expanded pre-show and extended backstage footage, the original full-length opening (not seen in the original HBO broadcast), "under the stage" footage shot while the concert was taking place, a remixed video version of "SexyBack," and additional interview footage.
Tech specs for the Blu-ray boast 1080p video (1.78:1) and uncompressed PCM audio in both 5.1 and 2.0 configurations.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98 (a $5 discount over the Best Buy-exclusive MSRP).
We've also set up a dedicated thread for the title in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Justin Timberlake: Live at Madison Square Garden' Blu-ray release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Justin Timberlake: Live at Madison Square Garden (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Best Buy to Offer Exclusive 'Justin Timberlake: Live' Blu-ray (Jan 10, 2008)
Sony BMG Bumps 'Beyonce Experience' Blu-ray
Fri Feb 22, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Street Date Changes, Music on High-Def, Sony BMG (all tags)
Only days before it was due in stores, Sony BMG has announced an indefinite delay for the planned late-February Blu-ray bow of 'The Beyonce Experience.'
As we first reported early last month, Sony BMG had planned to bring the "Irreplaceable" singer's first solo high-def release 'The Beyonce Experience - Live at Madison Square Garden' to Blu-ray on February 26 (the title had previously been released on standard DVD back in November).
The distributor now says that 'The Beyonce Experience' has been yanked from its schedule due to "last-minute production delays." Although they stopped short of issuing a new street date, a company spokesperson tells us that the release is now on track for a re-announce "sometime later this year."
At press time, there were no changes to the disc's previously announced specs, which were set to include 1080i video and uncompressed PCM 5.1 Surround audio. We'll keep you posted of any future updates or additions.
In light of the delay, we've moved 'The Beyonce Experience' to the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for the disc in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Beyonce Experience' Blu-ray release
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Beyonce: The Beyonce Experience - Live (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Beyonce Experience' Comes to Blu-ray (Jan 08, 2008)
Celine's 'A New Day' Blu-ray Gets a New Date
Thu Jan 03, 2008 at 01:10 PM ETTags: Street Date Changes, Music on High-Def, Sony BMG (all tags)
The wait is over, Celine Dion fans: Sony BMG has announced a February arrival for the songstress' long-awaited Blu-ray concert extravaganza 'Live in Las Vegas.'
As we first reported back in October, Sony originally announced 'Celine Dion: A New Day... Live in Las Vegas' for a December 11 Blu-ray debut, day-and-date with the standard DVD and only days before the singer was scheduled to make her final bow at Caesar's Palace. But in a last-minute delay, Sony yanked the Blu-ray version without explanation, offering no new date.
Now the distributor has finally given the greenlight for Celine's high-def debut, setting a new date of February 5 for 'A New Day.'
Confirmed specs for the release include a 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 transfer and uncompressed PCM 5.1 and 2.0 stereo audio.
Extras will mirror the standard-def version, and include a behind-the-scenes documentary, "Tribute to the Fans" featurette, and additional interviews with the creative team behind 'A New Day.'
Retail for the Blu-ray remains set at $34.98.
You'll find disc details for 'Celine Dion: A New Day... Live in Las Vegas' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its new date of February 5.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Celine's high-def debut in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'A New Day... Live in Las Vegas' Blu-ray release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Celine Dion: A New Day... Live in Las Vegas (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Celine Dion Live Extravaganza 'A New Day...' Comes to Blu-ray (Oct 02, 2007)
- Celine's 'New Day' Blu-ray Bumped (Dec 04, 2007)
Celine's 'New Day' Blu-ray Bumped
Tue Dec 04, 2007 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Street Date Changes, Music on High-Def, Sony BMG (all tags)
Fans hoping to spend the holidays with Celine Dion in high-def are going to have to wait for 'A New Day,' as Sony BMG has bumped the planned December Blu-ray release of her live Vegas spectacular til next year.
As originally reported back in October, 'Celine Dion: A New Day... Live in Las Vegas' was first announced for a December 11 Blu-ray release, day-and-date with the standard-def DVD. The release looked to be quite spectacular, with a splashy press release touting a "deluxe high-definition DVD" package featuring a making-of documentary, additional tracks, and even more extensive bonus features
Unfortunately for fans of the multi-octave Canadian songstress, Sony BMG has confirmed earlier retailer reports that although the DVD release of 'A New Day' remains on schedule, the Blu-ray version has been yanked.
However, a studio rep told High-Def Digest that the title has not been permanently cancelled, and that Sony BMG is currently eyeing a new date for Celine's high-def debut "sometime in 2008."
As always, we'll keep you posted as soon as the title has been officially rescheduled. In the meantime, we've moved 'A New Day' to the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned...
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Celine Dion: A New Day... Live in Las Vegas (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Celine Dion Live Extravaganza 'A New Day' Comes to Blu-ray (Oct 02, 2007)
Shakira Gets a Little 'Oral Fixation' on Blu-ray
Mon Nov 05, 2007 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Sony BMG (all tags)
Pop superstar Shakira is bringing her 'Oral Fixation Tour' to high-def in a hip-shaking new Blu-ray release due this December.
After being witnessed by over 2 million people in 36 countries, Sony BMG will debut 'Shakira: The Oral Fixation Tour' on Blu-ray December 18. Captured by nearly a dozen high-def cameras, the complete 16-track setlist features such worldwide hits as "Whenever, Wherever," "Underneath Your Clothes" and "Hips Don't Lie" (featuring a guest appearance by Wyclef Jean).
Bonus features are set to include the "Barefoot" documentary, an additional "Around the World in 397 Days" featurette, three music videos, and six bonus audio-only tracks.
Tech specs boast 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and three flavors of audio: uncompressed PCM 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo, and a standard Dolby Digital 5.1 track.
Sony has set suggested retail for the Blu-ray at $24.98.
You'll find disc details for 'Shakira: The Oral Fixation Tour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 18.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Shakira: Oral Fixation Tour (Blu-ray)
Sony Unveils Specs, Sets New Date for 'David Gilmour Live' Blu-ray
Wed Oct 10, 2007 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Street Date Changes, Music on High-Def, Sony BMG (all tags)
Sony BMG has unveiled some impressive final specs for David Gilmour's first-ever high-def concert disc 'Remember That Night,' but also a (second) street date delay of nearly a month.
As we've previously reported, Sony had initially announced a September 18 arrival for 'David Gilmour Live: Remember That Night.' Then, only a few weeks later, the distributor unexpectedly bumped the ex-Pink Floyd tunesmith's Blu-ray debut by well over a month to October 30.
Now, in yet another push-back for the disc, Sony has announced a new November 20 street date. But the silver lining for eager fans are is set's newly-unveiled specs, which include two full discs brimming with bonus features.
Among the nearly three hours of supplements are 13 bonus tracks, five alternate versions of songs from the Royal Albert Hall performances, the "Breaking Bread, Drinking Wine" documentary, an additional "Making of 'On an Island'" featurette, 2 music videos, and a photo gallery.
Tech specs include 1080 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.
As originally announced, retail price remains $29.98.
You'll find disc details for 'Remember That Night' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under its new date of November 20.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for the oft-delayed disc in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Remember That Night' Blu-ray release.
(Thanks to Norm for the tip!)
See what people are saying about this story in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- David Gilmour: Remember That Night (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Sony BMG Bumps 'David Gilmour Live' Blu-ray (Sep 14, 2007)
- Pink Floyd Classics to Highlight David Gilmour 'Remember That Night' Blu-ray (Jul 09, 2007)
Celine Dion Live Extravaganza 'A New Day...' Comes to Blu-ray
Tue Oct 02, 2007 at 02:42 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Sony BMG (all tags)
Celine Dion is ending her five-year stint in Vegas... and coming to a Blu-ray player near you this December in 'A New Day... Live in Las Vegas.'
On December 15th, Celine will take her final bow on the Colosseum stage at Caesars Palace, capping a sell-out five-year run of her Cirque du Soleil-inspired, multi-octave circus of song and dance "A New Day..." Sony BMG will now bring the show home for the first time only a few days earlier, debuting day-and-date Blu-ray and standard-def DVD versions on December 11.
"These past five years have been a wonderful experience for me," said Dion in a press release. "To perform every night with such an amazing cast of dancers and musicians on this beautiful show created by Franco Dragone, has been a dream come true."
Sony has not yet released tech specs nor supplement details for 'A New Day...', but the show was captured entirely with multiple HD cameras, so we certainly expect it to look and sound great. We'll keep you posted.
Retail for the Blu-ray is $29.98.
You'll find early disc details for 'Celine Dion: A New Day... Live in Las Vegas' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 11.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Celine's high-def debut in our Forums area -- click the following links to discuss the 'Celine Dion: A New Day... Live in Las Vegas' Blu-ray release.
- Related links:
- Celine Dion Debuts New Single, "Taking Chances"... New Album and Worldwide Tour, to Come! [Press Release]
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Celine Dion: A New Day... Live in Las Vegas (Blu-ray)
Sony BMG Bumps 'David Gilmour Live' Blu-ray
Fri Sep 14, 2007 at 09:30 AM ETTags: Street Date Changes, Music on High-Def, Sony BMG (all tags)
Fans of David Gilmour are going to have to wait a little bit longer to 'Remember That Night' on high-def, as Sony BMG has announced a six-week street date delay for the concert film's Blu-ray release.
The highly-anticipated concert disc featuring Gilmour performing both his solo hits and many Pink Floyd classics was originally expected to hit Blu-ray day-and-date with the standard-def DVD version on September 18.
But now, due to what Sony has cited as "production delays," the Blu-ray version has been bumped a full six weeks to October 30.
Sony has not yet announced specs or supplemental details for 'Remember That Night' on Blu-ray, but the cover art bills the release as a "Two-Disc Special Edition," so it's looking promising. We'll keep you posted.
You'll find the latest disc details for 'Remember That Night' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is now indexed under its new date of October 30. Stay tuned...
See what people are saying about this story in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- David Gilmour: Remember That Night (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Pink Floyd Classics to Highlight David Gilmour 'Remember That Night' Blu-ray (Jul 09, 2007)
AC/DC to Rock Blu-ray with 'Live at Donington'
Thu Sep 13, 2007 at 11:05 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Sony BMG (all tags)
Get your earplugs ready: AC/DC is coming to high-def with Sony BMG's October Blu-ray release of the seminal concert epic 'Live at Donington.'
Filmed at the famed Donington Castle by Grammy-winning music video helmer David Mallet, 'AC/DC: Live at Donington' has been hailed by some as the most over-the-top rock spectacle ever staged, including no less than firing cannons, a giant inflatable "hells bells" floating above the stage and a 18-strong setlist chock full of the legendary headbanger's greatest hits.
Filmed in 35mm Panavision with 26 cameras, 'Live at Donington' will be presented in 1080p video (codec TBA), with audio specs and supplemental specs yet to be announced (though we can only hope that one of the high-resolution audio formats will be a given). We'll keep you posted.
Sony BMG has set a $29.98 MSRP for the Blu-ray.
You'll find disc details for 'AC/DC: Live at Donington' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 16. Stay tuned for final specs and box art in the days ahead.
We've also set up dedicated threads for Sony BMG's latest in our Forums area -- click the following links to discuss the 'AC/DC: Live at Donington' Blu-ray release.
Thanks to Borys for the tip!
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- AC/DC: Live at Donington (Blu-ray)
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- Sony BMG to Bow Live Discs From Chris Botti, Bruce Springsteen on Blu-ray Apr 06, 2007
- Sony BMG Preps 'Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta' for Blu-ray Feb 16, 2007
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