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'Freeway Killer' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The true story of serial killer William Bonin will stalk high-definition in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, it seems Image Entertainment will be releasing 'Freeway Killer' starring Michael Rooker for Blu-ray on February 16. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Freeway Killer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 16.Posted Wed Jan 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Vans Warped Tour 15th Anniversary Celebration' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 15th anniversary concert of North America's largest touring festival is headed for high-definition this March. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, Summit Entertainment has revealed 'Vans Warped Tour 15th Anniversary Celebration' featuring 3OH!3, All-American Rejects, The Aggrolites, Bad Religion, Blink 182, Ice-T, NOFX, Ozomatli, Pennywise, The Decaydance All Stars, Rise Against and Underoath will have a Blu-ray release on March 20. The Blu-ray will feature a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack and supplements will include: Kevin Lyman Intro; Making of Warped 15; Warped Gives Back; and New Warped Bands. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Vans Warped Tour 15th Anniversary Celebration' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 20.Posted Wed Jan 20, 2010 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Vivre sa vie' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Jean-Luc Godard's tragic character study will have a high-definition release this April. [/teaser] The Criterion Collection has announced 'Vivre sa vie' starring Anna Karina is bound for Blu-ray on April 20. The Blu-ray release will feature 1080p video, a French LPCM mono soundtrack (with English subtitles), and supplements include: Audio commentary featuring film scholar Adrian Martin; Video interview with film scholar Jean Narboni, conducted by historian Noël Simsolo; Television interview from 1962 with actress Anna Karina; Excerpts from a 1961 French television exposé on prostitution; Illustrated essay on La prostitution, the book that served as inspiration for the film; Stills gallery; Director Jean-Luc Godard's original theatrical trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Atkinson, interviews with Godard, a reprint by critic Jean Collet on the film's soundtrack, and Godard's original scenario. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Vivre sa vie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 20.Posted Wed Jan 20, 2010 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Jade' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]William Friedkin's 1995 thriller is slated for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has announced 'Jade' starring David Caruso and Linda Fiorentino for a high-definition release on April 6. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD master audio 5.1 soundtrack. Supplements haven't been revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Jade' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 6.Posted Tue Jan 19, 2010 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Blu-ray Goes 'Ninja'[teaser]Blu-ray will let the katana out of the bag this March. [/teaser] First Look Studios will release the action flick 'Ninja' on high-definition on March 9. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement will be an assortment of trailers.Posted Tue Jan 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM PST by: -
'Dolan's Cadillac' Parks on Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller based on the Stephen King story is driving onto high-definition in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Entertainment is preparing 'Dolan's Cadillac,' starring Christian Slater, for Blu-ray on April 6. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Dolan's Cadillac' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 6.Posted Tue Jan 19, 2010 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Flight of the Intruder' Soars to Blu-ray[teaser]The early nineties action flick from the director of 'Red Dawn' is coming to high-definition in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is planning to bring 'Flight of the Intruder' starring Danny Glover and Willem Dafoe to Blu-ray on April 6. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD master audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Flight of the Intruder' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 6.Posted Mon Jan 18, 2010 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
'Ride with the Devil' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Ang Lee's Civil War epic will charge onto Blu-ray this April. [/teaser] The Criterion Collection says 'Ride with the Devil' starring Tobey Maguire and Jeffrey Wright will be given the high-definition treatment on April 27. The Blu-ray release will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1soundtrack, and supplements include: Two audio commentaries, one featuring Lee and producer-screenwriter James Schamus and one featuring Elmes, sound designer Drew Kunin, and production designer Mark Friedberg; a new video interview with star Jeffrey Wright; a booklet featuring an essay by critic Godfrey Cheshire. The release will also be the Director's Cut featuring 13 extra minutes of footage. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Ride with the Devil' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 27.Posted Mon Jan 18, 2010 at 11:15 AM PST by: -
Lexicon Accused of Selling Repackaged Oppo BDP-83 at a $3000 Markup[teaser]The Lexicon BD-30 is a $3,500 Blu-ray player, but some disassembly reveals that it may be nothing more than an Oppo BDP-83 with a shiny new case. [/teaser] The front panel may say Lexicon, but it’s got Oppo guts. Those familiar with the much beloved Oppo BDP-83 may notice that the back panel of the Lexicon BD-30 uses the exact same layout. The buttons on the front panel are in the same configuration as well. It’s not entirely uncommon for players to look the same, but the good folks over at Audioholics opened the units up side by side and took a look. The two players are almost completely identical. In fact, the only real difference found was in the color of the caps on the power supply board. Looking at the base of the BD-30, you can see vent holes that were cut out to make room for the vents of the BDP-83. From what it looks like, Lexicon took a BDP-83, put it in a Lexicon chassis and sold it. The going price of a BDP-83 is around $500, but the BD-30 runs $3,500. The BD-30 is THX certified, but benchmarks reveal the same crossovers, frequency response and distortion amounts as the non THX certified BDP-83. THX has responded to questions of the legitimacy by stating that the BD-30 was thoroughly tested. Strangely though, you’ll no longer find reference to THX anywhere on Lexicon’s page. Home Theater Review has a different take on the player, stating that “there is no comparison between the build quality of the two players,” and that “the Lexicon had a more natural contrast and color palette than the Oppo.” It was also noted that Lexicon’s player was much quieter than the BDP-83 when loading discs. This is a development sure to raise a lot of questions, not only for Lexicon, but for Oppo and THX as well. We expect to hear more in the coming weeks. Source: AudioholicsPosted Mon Jan 18, 2010 at 10:45 AM PST by: -
'Summer Hours' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Olivier Assayas' powerful drama is headed for high-definition this April. [/teaser] The Criterion Collection has announced 'Summer Hours' starring Juliette Binoche and Charles Berling is coming to Blu-ray on April 20. The Blu-ray release will feature 1080p video, a French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1soundtrack (with English subtitles), and supplements will include: New video interview with Assayas; a short documentary featuring interviews with Assayas and actors Charles Berling and Juliette Binoche, and showing the cast and crew on set; Inventory, an hour-long documentary by Olivier Gonard, shot partly in Paris's Musée d'Orsay, that examines the film's approach to art; Theatrical trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Kent Jones. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Summer Hours' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 20.Posted Mon Jan 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM PST by:
