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Hold Blu-ray in 'Contempt'

Mon Nov 30, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Lionsgate, StudioCanal Collection, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The third release in Lionsgate's StudioCanal Collection launching in February is Jean-Luc Godard's classic 1963 drama.

Lionsgate is preparing 'Contempt' starring Brigitte Bardot and Jack Palance for a Blu-ray release on February 16.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, multiple DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks, and supplements will include: Introduction by British film producer and Godard expert Colin MacCabe; A "making-of" documentary "Once Upon a Time There Was...Contempt"; A documentary on Godard's legacy in film "Contempt...Tenderly"; A discussion between Godard and director Fritz Lang "The Dinosaur and the Baby"; Theatrical trailer; 20-Page Booklet; and BD-Live.

Suggested list price is still undetermined at this time.

You can find the latest specs for 'Contempt' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under February 16.

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Contempt (Le Mépris) (Blu-ray)

Hold Blu-ray in 'Contempt'

Mon Nov 30, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Lionsgate, StudioCanal Collection, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The third release in Lionsgate's StudioCanal Collection launching in February is Jean-Luc Godard's classic 1963 drama.

Lionsgate is preparing 'Contempt' starring Brigitte Bardot and Jack Palance for a Blu-ray release on February 16.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, multiple DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks, and supplements will include: Introduction by British film producer and Godard expert Colin MacCabe; A "making-of" documentary "Once Upon a Time There Was...Contempt"; A documentary on Godard's legacy in film "Contempt...Tenderly"; A discussion between Godard and director Fritz Lang "The Dinosaur and the Baby"; Theatrical trailer; 20-Page Booklet; and BD-Live.

Suggested list price is still undetermined at this time.

You can find the latest specs for 'Contempt' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under February 16.

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Contempt (Le Mépris) (Blu-ray)

'The Ladykillers' (1955) Blu-ray Announcement

Mon Nov 30, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate, StudioCanal Collection (all tags)

Lionsgate's StudioCanal Collection picks up another title for a high-definition release this February.

Lionsgate will be giving the 1955 classic 'The Ladykillers' starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers the Blu-ray treatment on February 16.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, multiple DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks, and supplements will include: Introduction by filmmaker Terry Gilliam; "Forever Ealing" - a documentary on the famed British studio; Audio commentary with film historian Philip Kemp; Interviews with British filmmakers Allan Scott and Terence Davies and writer Ronald Harwood on the film; 20-Page Booklet; and BD-Live (including a bonus interview with British filmmaker James Mangold).

Suggested list price is still undetermined at this time.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Ladykillers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under February 16.

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The Ladykillers (Blu-ray)

'The Ladykillers' (1955) Blu-ray Announcement

Mon Nov 30, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate, StudioCanal Collection (all tags)

Lionsgate's StudioCanal Collection picks up another title for a high-definition release this February.

Lionsgate will be giving the 1955 classic 'The Ladykillers' starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers the Blu-ray treatment on February 16.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, multiple DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks, and supplements will include: Introduction by filmmaker Terry Gilliam; "Forever Ealing" - a documentary on the famed British studio; Audio commentary with film historian Philip Kemp; Interviews with British filmmakers Allan Scott and Terence Davies and writer Ronald Harwood on the film; 20-Page Booklet; and BD-Live (including a bonus interview with British filmmaker James Mangold).

Suggested list price is still undetermined at this time.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Ladykillers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under February 16.

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Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
The Ladykillers (Blu-ray)

'Ran' Re-announced for Blu-ray

Mon Nov 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate, StudioCanal Collection (all tags)

The classic film will be in the first wave of Lionsgate's StudioCanal Collection (Criterion-ish treatment) slated for Blu-ray this February.

Lionsgate will finally bring Akira Kurosawa's 'Ran' to the high-definition format on February 16.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, multiple DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks, and supplements will include: "A.K." - the acclaimed feature-length documentary on the making of the film; "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate" - documentary on the director; A Portrait of Akira Kurosawa by Japanese cinema expert and interpreter Catherine Cadou; "The Samurai" - documentary on Samurai art; "Art of the Samurai" - an interview with a Japanese art of war expert; a 20-page booklet; and BD-Live.

Suggested list price is still undetermined at this time.

You can find the latest specs for 'Ran' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under February 16.

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Ran (Blu-ray)

'Ran' Re-announced for Blu-ray

Mon Nov 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Lionsgate, StudioCanal Collection (all tags)

The classic film will be in the first wave of Lionsgate's StudioCanal Collection (Criterion-ish treatment) slated for Blu-ray this February.

Lionsgate will finally bring Akira Kurosawa's 'Ran' to the high-definition format on February 16.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, multiple DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks, and supplements will include: "A.K." - the acclaimed feature-length documentary on the making of the film; "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate" - documentary on the director; A Portrait of Akira Kurosawa by Japanese cinema expert and interpreter Catherine Cadou; "The Samurai" - documentary on Samurai art; "Art of the Samurai" - an interview with a Japanese art of war expert; a 20-page booklet; and BD-Live.

Suggested list price is still undetermined at this time.

You can find the latest specs for 'Ran' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under February 16.

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)
Ran (Blu-ray)

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