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All New Warner Releases in 2010 to be DVD/Blu-ray Combo Packs[teaser]Warner is clearly the studio most aggressively pursuing the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack method of release. In addition, they’ve announced Blu-ray Double Features which will be kicking off February 23rd. [/teaser] Universal announced their Bourne franchise “flipper discs” just a few weeks back and it seems Warner’s one upped them in a big way. Instead of just a few older titles or certain new releases, Warner Home Video is releasing every single theatrical new release – not the straight to video stuff – as Blu-ray/DVD combo packs. The packs will come with a Blu-ray version of the film, a standard definition DVD version of the film and a digital copy to boot. Unlike Universal’s method, bundling movies this way allows for owners to watch their movie on virtually any device in their home, simultaneously if they desire. Warner also announced that they’ll be selling Blu-ray Double Features starting in late February. Each set of movies will sell for just under $25, bringing the Blu-ray price barrier down significantly for new buyers. The first wave consists of five sets: 'Dirty Harry'/'Magnum Force,' 'Analyze This'/'Analyze That,' 'Presumed Innocent'/'Frantic', 'Miss Congeniality'/'Miss Congeniality 2' and 'Grumpy Old Men'/'Grumpier Old Men.' Ron Sanders, the president of Warner Home Video says that the Blu-ray Double Feature and combo pack campaigns are perfectly timed with increases in sales for Blu-ray players. He’s also stresses that the idea of the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital combos is not only to push the Blu-ray format, but to offer the customer the freedom to do what they like with their purchase. “When people experience Blu-ray,” he says, ”they love it, and with Blu-ray combo packs on all of our top new releases, we are giving consumers the titles they want without having to sacrifice convenience and portability.” Source: Video BusinessPosted Thu Dec 17, 2009 at 02:40 PM PST by: -
'Nurse Jackie: Season One' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Details are in for the hit Showtime series sticking a syringe into high-definition this February. [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate is readying a two-disc set of all twelve episodes of 'Nurse Jackie: Season One' starring Edie Falco for a Blu-ray release on February 23. The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with Edie Falco, creator/producers Liz Brixius and Linda Wallam, and producer Richie Jackson; Prepping Nurse Jackie: a behind-the-scenes look at the show's creation including interviews and clips examining the series' controversial themes; All About Edie: interviews focusing on Edie Falco and what she brings to 'Nurse Jackie'; Unsung Heroes: examines the nursing profession and what makes 'Nurse Jackie' a very different show from other medical dramas; and Nurse Stories: real stories from nurses as seen on Showtime's website.. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Nurse Jackie: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 23.Posted Thu Dec 17, 2009 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Warner Announces Blu-ray Double Features[teaser]Beginning in February, Warner Brothers will be releasing Blu-ray double features for a great suggested list price. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the first wave of Warner Brothers' double feature Blu-rays, including 'Dirty Harry/Magnum Force,' 'Presumed Innocent/Frantic' 'Analyze This/Analyze That,' 'Miss Congeniality/Miss Congeniality 2,' and 'Grumpy Old Men/Grumpier Old Men,' will hit stores on February 23. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for each release is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for these five releases linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under February 23.Posted Thu Dec 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Yojimbo' and 'Sanjuro' on Blu-ray[teaser]The pair of critically-acclaimed films by Akira Kurosawa are headed for high-definition in March. [/teaser] The Criterion Collection is preparing 'Yojimbo' and 'Sanjuro' for Blu-ray on March 23. The Blu-ray releases will feature 1080p video, Dolby Digital 3.0 soundtracks, and supplements will include: Documentaries on the making of Yojimbo and Sanjuro, created as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create; Theatrical trailers and teasers; Still galleries of behind-the-scenes photos; and Booklets featuring essays by critics Alexander Sesonske and Michael Sragow and notes from Kurosawa and his cast and crew. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.95, but there will also be a 'Yojimbo/Sanjuro' box set for $69.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Yojimbo,' 'Sanjuro,' & 'Yojimbo/Sanjuro' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under March 23.Posted Thu Dec 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray is on the 'Wrong Side of Town'[teaser]An ex Navy Seal definitely isn't on the right side of town in this action flick headed for high-definition in February. [/teaser] In another early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'Wrong Side of Town' starring Rob Van Dam and Ja Rule is coming to Blu-ray on February 23. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Set Life with Ron Van Dam; Interviews with the stars; Stunts with Ron Van Dam; and Kali training video with David Bautista, Marrese Crump and Oscar Lugo. Suggested price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Wrong Side of Town' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 23.Posted Thu Dec 17, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Proposition' Blu-ray $6.99 at Amazon[teaser]John Hillcoat's gripping film of brotherly love can be yours for under $7. [/teaser] First, read Ken Brown's review! The online retailer is selling 'The Proposition' starring Guy Pearce and Ray Winstone for only $6.99 (65% off suggested list price). At this amazing price, it's a steal for even a blind buy!Posted Wed Dec 16, 2009 at 03:15 PM PST by: -
'The Stoning of Soraya M.' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The true story of the Iranian woman falsely accused of adultery will make its way to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has announced 'The Stoning of Soraya M.' starring Mozhan Marno and Jim Caviezel is coming to high-definition on March 9. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'The Stoning of Soraya M.' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 9.Posted Wed Dec 16, 2009 at 03:00 PM PST by: -
'Bigger Than Life' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Nicholas Ray's classic drama is getting the high-definition treatment in March. [/teaser] The Criterion Collection has announced 'Bigger Than Life' starring James Mason for Blu-ray on March 23. The Blu-ray release will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed LPCM mono soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio commentary featuring critic Geoff Andrew (The Films of Nicholas Ray); Profile of Nicholas Ray (1977), a half-hour television interview with the director; New video appreciation of Bigger Than Life with author Jonathan Lethem (Chronic City); New video interview with Susan Ray, the director's widow and editor of the book I Was Interrupted: Nicholas Ray on Making Movies; Theatrical trailer; and an essay by film writer B. Kite. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Bigger Than Life' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 23.Posted Wed Dec 16, 2009 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
EdgeCenter HTPC Hides Behind Your TV[teaser]The piixL EdgeCenter 3770 is a home theater PC that mounts right onto your television. [/teaser] If you’re serious about having the freedom to access all of your personal content as well as streaming internet based video and audio, there really isn’t a better way to go than an HTPC. Of course, this presents the problem of space. Unless you’ve picked up an incredibly compact PC, chances are you don’t have a great place to put it in your otherwise organized home theater setup. The EdgeCenter hopes to solve that problem simply, thanks to compatibility with VESA mounting configurations. The EdgeBay chassis on the EdgeCenter is capable of attaching to most flat screen televisions on the market, and can be hidden completely behind televisions 37” or larger. Various configurations can be ordered, but the EdgeCenter doesn’t come cheap. The cheapest version available sells for around $4,000 plus $100 for shipping from the UK. Kicking everything up to full – which includes 24GB of DDR3 RAM, two Xeon Processors, and two terabytes of hard drive space – runs about $14,000. Source: pixxlPosted Wed Dec 16, 2009 at 01:55 PM PST by: -
'Alice' on Blu-ray[teaser]Take a trippy trip through the looking glass in the bizarre retelling of the classic tale hitting Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says the miniseries 'Alice' starring Caterina Scorsone, Kathy Bates, Tim Curry, and Matt Frewer is coming to high-definition on March 2. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Alice' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 2.Posted Wed Dec 16, 2009 at 01:30 PM PST by:
