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'Death Race 2000' Blu-ray Supplements Revealed[teaser]Bonus materials for the 1975 sci-fi actioner speeding to high-definition this summer have been revealed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Shout Factory is preparing 'Death Race 2000' starring Sylvester Stallone and David Carradine for Blu-ray on June 22. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Audio commentary: Roger Corman and Mary Woronov; Audio commentary: Assistant director Lewis Teague and editor Tina Hirsch; David on Death Race: A brief look back from star David Carradine recorded in 2008; Playing the Game: Looking Back at "Death Race 2000"; Ready to Wear: In-depth interview costume designer Jane Ruhm on her inventive work for this film and other Roger Corman classics; Designing Dystopia!: A detailed look at the film's futuristic landscapes and now-classic race cars with co-art director B.B. Neel, car designer James Powers and car constructor Dean Jeffries; Start Your Engine!: How the world of Death Race 2000 came to life, interview with original story creator Ib Melchior; Killer Score: An all-new interview with composer Paul Chihara on the creation of the film's eclectic score, which was also his first feature film composition.; Leonard Maltin interviews Roger Corman about Death Race 2000; Original theatrical trailer; Original theatrical trailer with commentary by filmmaker John Landis, courtesy of trailersfromhell.com; Collectible 12-page booklet; and New World trailers. Suggested list price is still unconfirmed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Death Race 2000' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 22.Posted Fri Apr 2, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2009 concert promoting the album 'No Line On The Horizon' will have a Blu-ray release in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Interscope Records says they'll will be releasing 'U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl' on Blu-ray on June 3. The concert was filmed entirely in high-definition with 27 cameras. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Squaring the Circle: Creating U2360° Documentary; U2360° tour clips; Bonus track Breathe (Live at the Rose Bowl); Berlin timelapse video; Videos; and BD-Live: Video footage from the forthcoming 2010 US and European Tour will be continually updated to your player via the BD-Live feature on the disc. A full track listing can be viewed here. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is unconfirmed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 3.Posted Thu Apr 1, 2010 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
'Valentine's Day' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Garry Marshall's star-studded romantic comedy will bring Cupid to high-definition this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Valentine's Day' starring Bradley Cooper, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, and Jessica Biel for a Blu-ray release on May 18. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the release will include "over 40 minutes of supplements including a preview for 'Sex and the City 2.'" Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at the time. You can find the latest specs for 'Valentine's Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 18.Posted Thu Apr 1, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Elvis on Tour' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The Golden Globe-winning documentary chronicling Elvis' 15-city 1972 U.S. tour has been officially announced for high-definition in August.[/teaser] Warner brothers is working on 'Elvis on Tour' for a Blu-ray release on August 3. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: 25 musical numbers spotlight Elvis Presley’s talent, range and showmanship in captivating on-stage performances and intimate backstage rehearsals with his band; Contains Elvis’ first performance of “Burning Love,” which was so new, Elvis referred to the lyric sheet during his performance; Elvis’ Ed Sullivan Show performance is included, in which the charm, personality and musical ability that made him an icon is so evident; and Montage sequences (supervised by Martin Scorsese) showcasing Elvis’ early career and movies. The Blu-ray will also be housed in digibook packaging. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Elvis on Tour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 3.Posted Thu Apr 1, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Sends its Regards 'From Paris With Love'[teaser]Director Pierre Morel's follow-up to 'Taken' featuring a bald John Travolta will hijack Blu-ray this June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'From Paris With Love' also starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers will have a high-definition release on June 8. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Audio commentary with director Pierre Morel; The Making of From Paris with Love; Spooks, Spies and Special Ops: Life Under Cover; Secrets Of Spy Craft: Inside The International Spy Museum; Charlie Wax's Gun Locker; Trivia game: Friend or Foe; and Theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'From Paris With Love' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 8.Posted Wed Mar 31, 2010 at 12:35 PM PDT by: -
'Circle of Pain' on Blu-ray[teaser]Kimbo Slice will be pummeling his way through the next MMA movie hitting high-definition this June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'Circle of Pain' will make its way to Blu-ray on June 15. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Director's commentary; Behind the scenes with cast-and-crew interviews; Interviews with MMA fighters Heath Herring, Frank Mir and Roger Huerta; Fight choreography on the set of Circle of Pain; and Tapout promos & Trailer gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for Circle of Pain' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 15.Posted Wed Mar 31, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Will Have 'Insomnia' this July[teaser]Christopher Nolan's Alaskan crime thriller is slated for Blu-ray release this July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Insomnia,' starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Hilary Swank, for a Blu-ray release on July 13. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Audio commentary with Director Christopher Nolan (recorded in order of shooting sequence); Audio commentary with Hilary Swank, production designer Nathan Crowley, editor Dody Dorn, cinematographer Wally Pfister and screenwriter Hillary Seitz; Day for Night: Making the Movie; 180°: A Conversation with Christopher Nolan and Al Pacino; In the Fog: Cinematography and Production Design; Eyes Wide Open: The Insomniac's World; Additional scene; Stills gallery; and Theatrical trailer. The release will also include movie cash for Nolan's 'Inception' hitting theaters on July 16. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at the time. You can find the latest specs for 'Insomnia' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 13.Posted Wed Mar 31, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tetro' Blu-ray Fully Detailed[teaser]Acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola's latest drama having a high-definition release in April has been detailed. [/teaser] Lionsgate has revealed full details and specs for 'Tetro' which is making its way to Blu-ray on April 6. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with Francis Ford Coppola and actor Alden Ehrenreich; The Rehearsal Process: documenting Coppola's extensive preparation with the cast; Fausta: A Drama in Verse: extended version of the play featured within the movie; Mihai Malaimare, Jr: The Cinematography; The Ballet: a look at the film's choreography and the use of dance in the film; Osvaldo Golijov: Music Born from the Film; and La Colifata: Siempre Fui Loco: a behind the scenes look at the taping of Tetro at La Colifata. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Tetro' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 6.Posted Wed Mar 31, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Wolfman (2010)' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]There will be a full moon in high-definition on the 1st of June! [/teaser] Universal Studios has revealed Joe Johnston's horror remake The Wolfman (2010)' starring Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins is slated for Blu-ray on June 1. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted and Extended scenes; Return of the Wolfman: See how Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt and director Joe Johnston tapped into the tragic roots of the legend and cinematic lore to unleash a new terror; The Beast Maker: A detailed look at how legendary make-up wizard Rick Baker transformed a classic monster into a modern nightmare; Transformation Secrets: Whether transforming werewolves, producing hallucinogenic nightmares or recreating the fog-covered streets of Victorian London, we’ll see how the visual effects team created a haunting world of moonlit monsters and unsettling thrills; and The Wolfman Unleashed: The team behind the stunt and action units shares with us the physical challenges of bringing The Wolfman to life, including the climatic werewolf battle at Talbot Hall. Exclusives will include: 2 Exclusive Alternate Endings; U-Control - Take Control: Special Makeup Artist Rick Baker, Visual Effects Producer Karen Murphy-Mundel and Director of Photography Shelly Johnson ASC take control of the viewing experience by stepping inside the film to reveal details of the filmmaking process and offer a personal visual commentary; U-Control - Werewolf Legacy, Legend and Lore: Take a virtual tour through over seventy years of Universal’s Wolf Man films and a thousand years of Werewolf mythology; Exclusive Content: Watch the first ever ONLINE STREAMING OF THE ORIGINAL 1941 WOLF MAN for a limited time only; My Scenes, My Chat, My Movie Commentary; pocket BLU and social BLU; and BD Live. Plus the release will include a digital copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Wolfman (2010)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 1.Posted Tue Mar 30, 2010 at 03:30 PM PDT by: -
'Beauty and the Beast (Diamond Edition)' Officially Dated for Blu-ray![teaser]It's official -- Disney's beloved 1992 animated classic will have a high-definition release in the fourth quarter of 2010! [/teaser] Disney/Buena Vista has just announced 'Beauty and the Beast (Diamond Edition)' for Blu-ray on October 5, with a standard-definition release on November 23. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and although supplements haven't been revealed yet, Disney promises hours of behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, enhanced music tracks, immersive games, and much more! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99. Here's a peek at the packaging: You can find the latest specs for 'Beauty and the Beast (Diamond Edition)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 21.Posted Tue Mar 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
