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Farrah Fawcett Dead at 62[teaser]After a long fight with cancer, Farrah Fawcett has passed away. [/teaser] The five-time Golden Globe-nominated actress is best known for her brief stint on the original 'Charlie's Angels' and her famous pin-up poster that sold millions of copies. The actress passed away Thursday morning at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California with partner Ryan O'Neal and best friend Alana Stewart by her bedside. She was 62.Posted Thu Jun 25, 2009 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Miramax Preps Four Classic Martial Arts Films for Blu-ray[teaser]Miramax will bring 'The Ultimate Force of Four' to Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] On September 15, Miramax will release 'Hero,' 'Iron Monkey,' 'The Legend of Drunken Master,' and 'The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi' on Blu-ray. All four films will also be available in a boxed set 'The Ultimate Force of Four.' Specs and supplements haven't been announced at this time. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.99 ('Hero' is $44.99). The box set is $109.99. You can find the latest specs 'Hero,' 'The Legend of Drunken Master,' 'Iron Monkey,' 'The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi,' and 'The Ultimate Force of Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 15.Posted Thu Jun 25, 2009 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: Up to 47 Percent Off HBO Titles at Amazon[teaser]Amazon has launched an HBO DVD and Blu-ray sale.[/teaser] The online retailer has a collection of HBO DVD and Blu-ray titles for up to 47% off the retail price. Some of the popular titles include ‘John Adams,’ ‘True Blood,’ ‘Generation Kill,’ and more! Click here for a direct link to the sale!Posted Thu Jun 25, 2009 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Details 'Friday' Blu-ray[teaser]As previously reported, Warner will be releasing 'Friday: Deluxe Edition' on Blu-ray on September 8.'[/teaser] WB has now revealed full specs for the release which will include 1080p/VC-1 video and a Dolby TrueHD 7.1 soundtrack. Supplements will include a "Friday Straight Up" featurette, introduction from Ice Cube, Q&A interviews with F. Gary Gran and Patricia Charbonnet, and two music videos. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Friday: Deluxe Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 8.Posted Thu Jun 25, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Free ‘Transformers' Movie Ticket Offer at Amazon[teaser]Purchase a select DVD or Blu-ray at Amazon and see Michael Bay's blockbuster ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' for free.[/teaser] Between June 16 and July 27 those who purchase a select DVD or Blu-ray at Amazon will receive a promotional code that can be redeemed for a free movie ticket to see 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' at participating theatres between June 26 and September 22, 2009. Some of the titles include ‘Beowulf,' 'Eagle Eye,' and more! Click this link to read about the complete offer details and see the full selection of titles that qualify.Posted Wed Jun 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Universal Announces 'Fighting' for Blu-ray[teaser]Universal will bring the sport action flick 'Fighting: Unrated' to Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] The film starring Channing Tatum and Terrence Howard will hit high-definition on August 25. The release will present both the theatrical and unrated cuts of the movie and will feature 1080p video as well as a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack. Supplements are set to include deleted scenes, digital copy, BD-Live connectivity, and D-Box support. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has not yet been announced. You can find the latest specs for 'Fighting: Unrated' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 25.Posted Wed Jun 24, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Supplements Detailed for 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' Blu-ray[teaser]Digibook packaging is now confirmed and supplements are in for the Blu-ray release.[/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers will bring the classic 1971 version of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' starring Gene Wilder to Blu-ray on October 20. Specs are still unknown, but supplements will include a delicious documentary: Pure Imagination: The Story of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, mouth-watering commentary with the Wonka Kids, four scrumptious sing-along songs, a tasty vintage featurette, Theatrical trailer, and collectible digibook packaging. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 20.Posted Wed Jun 24, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Gone with the Wind' Coming to Blu-ray![teaser]Warner Brothers will release a timeless classic on Blu-ray this winter: 'Gone with the Wind: 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition.' [/teaser] One of the greatest films of all time will be available in high-definition on November 30 . Specs and supplements are still unknown, but the word is that each set will be individually numbered and limited in quantity. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $84.99. You can find the latest specs 'Gone with the Wind: 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under November 30.Posted Tue Jun 23, 2009 at 06:50 PM PDT by: -
'Forrest Gump' Blu-ray Announced, Box Art Revealed[teaser]Paramount has slated 'Forrest Gump' for high-definition release in November.[/teaser] A few months after the 'Braveheart' and 'Gladiator' Blu-rays hit stores, the Academy Award-winning 'Forrest Gump' will be the next inclusion in Paramount's premium Blu-ray Sapphire Series line on November 3. The 2-disc set will feature 1080p video. An all-new roundtable discussion will be included, but no other specs have been revealed at this time. We do, however, have a preview of the cover art for the release: Suggested list price has been set at $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Forrest Gump' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 3.Posted Tue Jun 23, 2009 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Duplicity' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Universal is prepping the relationship thriller 'Duplicity' for a Blu-ray release this summer. [/teaser] The film starring Clive Owen and Julia Roberts will hit high-definition on August 25. The release will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements are set to include an audio commentary with writer and director Tony Gilroy and editor and co-producer John Gilroy and BD-Live. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has not yet been announced. You can find the latest specs 'Duplicity' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 25.Posted Tue Jun 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
