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Redbox/Warner Brothers Deal Means 28 Day Wait[teaser]They're sticking it to the man! Unfortunately, the man is you. On the plus side, they’re getting Blu-rays[/teaser] It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Warner Brothers or Redbox. The dollar-a-day rental service has been battling some pretty steep odds in its attempt to stock movies from all companies, many of which aren’t happy with the $1 rental fees. Whether the deal that Redbox made with Warner on Tuesday counts as good news or bad news depends entirely on whether you rent new releases or not. On the plus side for consumers, Redbox is getting Warner Brothers Blu-ray discs. They’ll be testing in certain markets first, before switching to wide distribution, but Blu-ray will be coming. Of course, there is a downside. Redbox has given in to Warner Brothers' on one big point. Though you’ll be able to get Warner Bros DVDs and Blu-rays from Redbox kiosks, you’ll have to wait four weeks to get them. The twenty-eight day window will hit in March with the release of 'The Blind Side' (We thought they'd start with Sandra Bullock's '28 Days,' but no dice!). From that point on, Redbox will get Warner Bros films almost a month after their DVD release, but at a significant discount. Additionally, Redbox has agreed to destroy Warner content after it’s taken out of the machines, so don’t expect to see used discs cropping up. Source: Redbox Press RoomPosted Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 01:10 PM PST by: -
'Avatar' Blu-ray Planned for April?[teaser]The biggest box office smash of all time could be headed for high-definition in April! [/teaser] According to reports swirling around a recent interview in the Wall Street Journal, James Cameron revealed they're shooting to bring the mega hit 'Avatar' starring Sam Worthington and Sigourney Weaver to DVD and Blu-ray on Earth Day (April 22). Cameron also stated a value added DVD and 3D Blu-ray should be released just in time for the holidays. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Avatar' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's tentatively indexed under April 22.Posted Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'IMAX: Under the Sea' on Blu-ray[teaser]Another aquatic documentary is headed for high-definition next month. [/teaser] Warner Brothers has just announced 'IMAX: Under the Sea' narrated by Jim Carrey for Blu-ray release on March 30. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'IMAX: Under the Sea' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 30.Posted Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Gone with the Wind: Scarlett Edition' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Warner is working on another version of the timeless classic for April. [/teaser] Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Gone with the Wind: Scarlett Edition on high-definition this April 13. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p/VC-1 video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and most of the same supplements of the previously released version including: Commentary by historian Rudy Behlmer; About the Movie; and About the Cast. New features include: 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year: new documentary about Hollywood's watershed year narrated by Kenneth Branagh; Gone with the Wind: The Legend Lives On: exploring the legacy of the most beloved film through illuminating interviews, footage and visits to historical sites, events and museums; Moviola: The Scarlett O'Hara Wars: 1980 WBTV Special never before on home video; and the Blu-ray exclusive MGM: When the Lion Roars. This 3-disc set just won't include the CD sampler and the collectible swag. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $49.99. You can find the latest specs 'Gone with the Wind: Scarlett Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 13.Posted Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Hamlet (2009)' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The critically-acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company production is slated for a May Blu-ray release. [/teaser] BBC says they're bringing 'Hamlet (2009)' starring David Tennant and Patrick Stewart to Blu-ray on May 4. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include a commentary by the director, producer, and director of photography and a behind-the-scenes feature. Suggested list price is undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Hamlet (2009)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 4.Posted Wed Feb 17, 2010 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Carlito's Way' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Another HD DVD exclusive is headed for Blu-ray this May. [/teaser] Universal will release Brian De Palma's 'Carlito's Way' starring Al Pacino and Sean Penn on Blu-ray on May 18. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Brian De Palma on Carlito's Way, Deleted Scenes, The Making of Carlito's Way, D-Box, and BD-Live. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Carlito's Way' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 18.Posted Wed Feb 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Features Added for 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'[teaser]Supplements have been revealed for the Academy Award-nominated true story of the Red Army Faction which is bound for Blu-ray this March. [/teaser] As previously reported, MPI is readying 'The Baader Meinhof Complex' for high-definition release on March 30. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: The making of The Baader Meinhof Complex, Interview with author Stefan Aust, Interview with writer and producer Bernd Eichinger, The Actors on their Roles, Scoring Baader, On Authenticity, and Behind the Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Baader Meinhof Complex' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 30.Posted Wed Feb 17, 2010 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Features Revealed For 'I Sell the Dead'[teaser]We've dug up the supplements for the independent grave-robbing dark comedy hitting high-definition this March. [/teaser] As previously reported, MPI is preparing Glenn McQuaid's dark comedy 'I Sell the Dead' starring Dominic Monaghan and Ron Perlman for a Blu-ray release on March 30. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Audio commentary with Stars Dominic Monaghan and Larry Fessenden, audio commentary with director Glenn McQuaid, The making of I Sell the Dead, Visual Effects Behind the Scenes, and a trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'I Sell the Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 30.Posted Wed Feb 17, 2010 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'By Brakhage: An Anthology, Volumes One and Two' on Blu-ray[teaser]A collection of fifty-six Stan Brakhage works is bound for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] The Criterion Collection is preparing 'By Brakhage: An Anthology, Volumes One and Two' for Blu-ray on May 25. The 3-disc Blu-ray release will feature 1080p video, an LPCM mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Brakhage on Brakhage, a collection of video encounters with the filmmaker; Audio remarks on selected films by Stan Brakhage; For Stan, a short film by Marilyn Brakhage; Excerpts from a 1990 interview with Brakhage; Footage from Brakhage's salon at the University of Colorado; Audio recordings of two lectures by Brakhage; and a booklet featuring a foreword and program notes by Marilyn Brakhage, as well as write-ups of the films and an essay by Brakhage expert Fred Camper. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $79.95. You can find the latest specs for 'By Brakhage: An Anthology, Volumes One and Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 25.Posted Tue Feb 16, 2010 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
Latest Playstation Update Causing Blu-ray Problems[teaser]The latest firmware update from Sony brings a few new features, but might be causing Blu-ray playback problems in a number of PS3s. [/teaser] Just a few months ago we ran a story about firmware update 3.0 which seemed to be causing a lot of trouble for owners. It seems that the newest firmware, 3.15, is doing much of the same. Many PS3 owners are reporting that after upgrading to 3.15, their systems won’t play Blu-ray movies or PS3 games. According to the reports, the problem will crop up during a game. The system will freeze and then when it is restarted, it will not recognize the discs. There are two patterns emerging from the reports. The first is that most people are playing Modern Warfare 2 when the freeze happens. It’s not clear whether that particular game is part of the problem though. It’s one of the most popular games for the system, so it could just be coincidental. The second is that the issue doesn’t seem to be affecting newer systems like the PS3 slim. The most common models being reported appear to be the 40GB, 60GB, and 80GB models. Sony has not yet commented on the problem. Source: Official Playsation Forums (Thanks for the tip Polux06!)Posted Tue Feb 16, 2010 at 01:45 PM PST by:
