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'A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures' Blu-ray Announced

Fri Mar 09, 2012 at 11:00 AM ET
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The turtley awesome animated adventure will swim onto Blu-ray just in time for Earth Day!

In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi is about to release 'A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures' on Blu-ray on April 3.

Featuring an all-star voice cast including Melanie Griffith ('Crazy In Alabama'), Kathy Griffin (“My Life on the D-List”), Tim Curry ('Charlie’s Angels'), Anthony Anderson ('Transformers'), and Stacy Keach (“Two And A Half Men”), and based on the actual trajectory of a sea turtle’s life, the film combines delightful family entertainment with important values including friendship and caring for the environment.

Experience Sammy’s incredible fifty-year journey across the world as he meets new friends, including his best friend Ray, finds his true love Shelly and discovers how important it is to protect the earth we live on. Heartfelt and fun for the whole family, and highlighted by a soundtrack that includes a collection of celebrated artists such as The Mamas & The Papas, Michael Jackson, and MIKA.

Specs have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97.

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'NFL Super Bowl XLVI Champions: New York Giants' Blu-ray Announced

Thu Feb 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM ET
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New York Giants fans, you can relive the glory in just a few short weeks! Simply fall on your butts and score yourselves a touchdown on Blu-ray!

In an announcement to retailers, Vivendi is about to release 'NFL Super Bowl XLVI Champions: New York Giants' on Blu-ray on March 6.

In early December 2011, the New York Giants were in deep trouble, staggered by a four-game losing streak that wiped out a 6-2 start and threatened to keep them out of postseason play. But a decisive win over the Cowboys earned the Giants a division crown on the final day of the season. Once in the playoffs, Big Blue took down the Falcons, Packers and 49ers to reach the Super Bowl for the second time under head coach Tom Coughlin. And in that rematch of Super Bowl XLII, the results were the same: Another Giant upset over the favored New England Patriots.

NFL Films takes you down the sidelines, on the field and into the locker room with exclusive access to all the vivid sounds and images of every game in this memorable season – coupled with exciting extra content detailing stores from the year, media day at Super Bowl XLVI, and the thrilling Lombardi Trophy Presentation. It’s all here, every thrilling moment that enabled the 2011 Giants to bring the Lombardi Trophy back to the Big Apple.

Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include Super Bowl Media Day, Super Bowl Post-Game Ceremonies, Super Bowl XLII Recap, The Eli Manning Conversation, Back To The Future, The Receiving Giants, Catching Up With David Tyree, and Blu-ray exclusives include 2011 NFL Shots of the Year, 2011 NFL Players Wired For Sound, and 2011 NFL Coaches Wires For Sound.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.93.

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NFL Super Bowl XLVI Champions: New York Giants (Blu-ray)

'Neverland' Blu-ray Announced

Mon Feb 13, 2012 at 09:00 AM ET
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The star-studded Syfy miniseries will fly to Blu-ray in March!

In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi is about to release 'Neverland' on Blu-ray on March 13.

From visionary director Nick Willing ('Alice,' 'Tin Man') comes a never-before-told origin story based on J.M. Barrie’s beloved classic fairytale starring Rhys Ifans ('Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1,' 'The Amazing Spider-Man'), Golden Globe® nominee Anna Friel (“Pushing Daisies,” 'Limitless'), Academy Award® nominee Bob Hoskins ('Snow White And The Huntsman,' 'Mona Lisa') and featuring the voice of Academy Award® nominee Keira Knightley ('Pride & Prejudice,' 'Pirates Of The Caribbean').

An “appealing” fantasy adventure that is “as much Dickens, Tolkein and J.K. Rowling as it is J.M. Barrie” (USA Today), 'Neverland' follows a young pickpocket named Peter (Charlie Rowe; 'Never Let Me Go,' 'Pirate Radio') and his ragtag gang of “lost boys.” Presided over by Jimmy Hook (Ifans), the group is suddenly transported to a magical world called “Neverland” where time stands still. There they meet the gorgeous but deadly pirate, Elizabeth Bonny (Friel), who has ruled the seas of Neverland for nearly two centuries, Smee (Hoskins, reprising the role he made famous nearly 20 years ago in Hook), and a courageous Tree Spirit named Tinker Bell (voiced by Knightley).

Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include a behind-the-scenes featurettes, storyboards, and director commentary.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95.

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'Recoil' Blu-ray Announced

Tue Feb 07, 2012 at 09:00 AM ET
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Stone Cold Steve Austin takes on Danny Trejo on Blu-ray next month!

In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi is about to release 'Recoil' on Blu-ray on March 6.

The age-old battle of good versus evil plays out in the town of Hop, Washington, when mysterious stranger Ryan Varrett (Austin) blows in with nothing on his mind but vengeance. Shortly after his arrival, the town suddenly erupts in a fury of action that entangles a ruthless crime lord named Drayke (Danny Trejo), a murderous biker gang, corrupt local police, and at the center of it all, Varrett himself, who is dead-set on exacting justice according to his own code. The tension steadily mounts to an explosive climax as Varrett and Drayke face off in a fight to the death.

Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include a behind-the-scenes featurette, interviews with the cast, and deleted scenes.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95.

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'The Reunion' Wal-mart Exclusive Blu-ray Announced

Fri Nov 04, 2011 at 09:00 AM ET
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The crime drama with a very limited theatrical run will bail out Blu-ray next week.

In a rather late press announcement, Vivendi is about to release 'The Reunion' on Blu-ray on November 8 exclusively at Wal-Mart.

After the death of her father, a daughter (Amy Smart) is charged with fulfilling her father's last wish - to bring his three sons back together... Sam (WWE Superstar John Cena), a hardened cop currently on suspension; Leo, (Ethan Embry) a loud-mouthed overbearing bail bondsman and Douglas, a handsome 20-year old thief fresh out of prison. When Leo discovers the con he pledged a lot of money for is suspected of kidnapping one of the wealthiest men in the country, he convinces his two brothers to join him on what will become a dangerous, yet exhilarating adventure.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95.

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'Jet Li Collection' Announced for Blu-ray

Mon Sep 26, 2011 at 03:00 PM ET
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A triple-feature box set starring the martial arts superstar is coming to Blu-ray in October.

In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi has announced 'Jet Li Collection' on October 11.

'Fist of Legend'-International superstar Jet Li explodes on the screen in this thrilling martial arts action story about courage, honor ... and revenge! When Chen (Li) discovers that his beloved teacher and mentor has been murdered, he swears to avenge his death! Then, with an unwavering commitment to vengeance, Chen puts everything on the line to settle the score! The must-see modern remake of a Bruce Lee classic, FIST OF LEGEND packs hard-hitting excitement and incredible hand-to-hand combat into one unstoppable adrenaline rush!

'Legend Fong Sai Yuk'-In a time of oppression and secret resistance, the legendary folk hero Fong Sai-Yuk faces off against a bevy of dangerous rivals in a spectacular martial arts tournament to try to win the hand of a beautiful maiden.

'Tai Chi Master'-Superstar Jet Li shows off his legendary speed, power, and agility at the peak of his martial arts prowess in this sweeping action epic. In an age of swordsmen and rebellion, two best friends and fellow martial arts students are expelled from the storied temple of Shaolin, only to meet again on the battlefield one a power-hungry general, the other a freedom-fighting rebel, both mortal enemies. Featuring Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon s Michelle Yeoh and directed by the celebrated Yuen Woo-Ping (action choreographer of The Matrix films), Tai Chi Master is a quintessential martial arts classic.

Specs and supplements haven't been confirmed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $24.99.

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'Moby Dick (2011)' Blu-ray Announced

Thu Sep 08, 2011 at 01:00 PM ET
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The latest retelling of Herman Melville's whale of a tale will splash down on Blu-ray next month.

In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi is working on 'Moby Dick (2011)' for Blu-ray on October 4.

With the famous words, “Call me Ishmael,” begins the spectacular adaptation of Herman Melville’s novel, considered the greatest work of American literature, 'Moby Dick.' A two-part original miniseries event that premiered August 1 & 2 on Encore, the New York Times calls it “an ambitious, beautifully made adventure tale that seeks to be respectful of the book while still making the characters and story accessible to modern viewers,” and the Wall Street Journal adds, “there is much to marvel at in this production.”

Led by a “persuasive and compelling” (New York Times) performance from Academy Award® winner William Hurt ('Children Of A Lesser God'), the miniseries features powerful dramatic performances by a cast of celebrated actors including Golden Globe® winner Donald Sutherland ('Citizen X'), Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke ('Daybreakers'), Gillian Anderson (“The X-Files”), Eddie Marsan ('Sherlock Holmes') and Billy Boyd ('The Lord Of The Rings').

A psychological thriller of one man’s decent into madness, the story begins when inexperienced sailor Ishmael (Charlie Cox, 'Stardust') joins the crew of the whaling ship Pequod helmed by the mysterious and tortured Captain Ahab (Hurt). Though the journey at first appears to be a routine whaling quest, the crew soon is unwittingly forced to join Ahab in his singular purpose – to hunt and kill the enigmatic white whale, which nearly killed him years before. As they sail across the desolate ocean, Ahab’s obsession to seek the deadly whale they call Moby Dick, no matter the cost, soon proves fatal. Never straying from his quest to hunt and kill the monstrous whale, the crew realizes that their captain is so blinded by vengeance that he may soon lead them all to an ultimate peril.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95.

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'The Enforcer' and 'The Five Deadly Venoms' Announced for Blu-ray

Mon Mar 28, 2011 at 09:00 AM ET
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Two more Dragon Dynasty titles are planned for a Blu-ray release this spring.

In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi says 'The Enforcer' starring Jet Li will hit Blu-ray on April 26, and 'The Five Deadly Venoms' a few weeks later on May 17.

Specs and supplements haven't been confirmed yet, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $19.97.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Enforcer' and 'The Five Deadly Venoms' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under April 26 and May 17 respectively.

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The Enforcer (1995) (Blu-ray)
The Five Deadly Venoms (Blu-ray)

'The Reef' Blu-ray Announced

Tue Jan 25, 2011 at 09:00 AM ET
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The 2006 animated underwater adventure also known as 'Shark Bait' is planned for Blu-ray this March.

In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi is prepping 'The Reef' starring the voices of Freddie Prinze Jr., Rob Schneider, and Evan Rachel Wood for Blu-ray on March 8.

When young fish Pi (Prinze) goes to live with his family on the Reef, he soon finds that their home is currently under siege by a pack of bullying sharks. Even worse, the love of his life also has the unwanted affections of one of the most powerful in the pack. To win back his home and his love, he must follow his destiny to save her and rid the Reef of the shark menace for good.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack.

Here's a peek at the box art:


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99.

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'Battle of the Warriors' Blu-ray Announced

Mon Jan 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM ET
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The Asian war film also known as 'Battle of Wits' is coming to Blu-ray this March.

In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi is working on 'Battle of the Warriors' starring Andy Lau ('House of Flying Daggers') for Blu-ray on March 15.

Based on the sensational Japanese manga series Bokkou, 'Battle of the Warriors' features a gritty, realistic style with an incredible level of historical detail that highlights each of its unparalleled, ferocious battles.

Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Feature-Length Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan and a Making-Of featurette.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97.

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