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Criterion Announces September Blu-rays[teaser]The Criterion Collection has announced a September 22 Blu-ray release for 'Pierrot le fou' and 'The Complete Monterey Pop Festival.'[/teaser] According to the press materials, 'Pierrot le fou' will feature 1080p video, PCM mono audio, and supplements will include: "A Pierrot Primer", a new video program with audio commentary by filmmaker Jean-Pierre Gorin, "Godard, l'amour, la poésie", a fifty-minute French documentary about director Jean-Luc Godard and his work and marriage with Karina, Archival interview excerpts with Godard, Karina, and actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, Theatrical trailer, and a booklet featuring a new essay by critic Richard Brody, a 1969 review by Andrew Sarris, and a 1965 interview with Godard. 'The Complete Monterey Pop Festival' will have 1080p video, multi channel soundtracks, and supplements will include: Two hours of performances not included in the original film, from the following artists: The Association, Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Blues Project, The Byrds, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Country Joe and the Fish, The Electric Flag, Jefferson Airplane, Al Kooper, The Mamas and the Papas, Laura Nyro, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Simon and Garfunkel, Tiny Tim, and The Who, Audio commentary on Monterey Pop by Festival producer Lou Adler and D.A. Pennebaker, New video interview with Lou Adler and D.A. Pennebaker, Audio interviews with Festival producer John Phillips, Festival publicist Derek Taylor, and performers Cass Elliot and David Crosby, Photo essay by photographer Elaine Mayes, Original theatrical trailer for Monterey Pop, Original theatrical radio spots for Monterey Pop, Monterey Pop scrapbook, Audio commentary on Jimi Plays Monterey by music critic and historian Charles Shaar Murray, Two audio commentaries on Shake! by music critic and historian Peter Guralnick: Otis Redding's Monterey performance, song by song, Otis Redding before and after Monterey, Interview with Phil Walden, Otis Redding's manager from 1959 to 1967, Original theatrical trailer for Jimi Plays Monterey, and Video excerpt: Pete Townshend on Monterey and Jimi Hendrix. Suggested list price for 'Pierrot le fou' has been set at $39.95 and 'The Complete Monterey Pop Festival' is $69.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Pierrot le fou' and 'The Complete Monterey Pop Festival' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 22.Posted Tue Jun 16, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'My Name is Earl' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]Fox will release 'My Name is Earl: Season Four' on Blu-ray this fall.[/teaser] On September 15, the fourth, (and final?) season of 'My Name is Earl' will receive the high-definition treatment. This set will be presented on four discs and will feature 1080p (1.78:1) video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 audio, and bonus features will include deleted scenes, a gag reel, movie trailer for the '2 the Max' film, and Earl's Fan Mail featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'My Name is Earl: Season Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 15.Posted Tue Jun 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Surveillance' on Blu-ray this August[teaser]The crime thriller will be available in high-definition this summer.[/teaser] On August 18, Magnolia Home Entertainment will bring the film 'Surveillance' starring Julia Ormond ('The Curious Case of Benjamin Button') to Blu-ray. There's no word on tech specs as of yet, but supplements will include deleted scenes and a making-of featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Surveillance' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 18.Posted Tue Jun 16, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Crash: Season One' Blu-ray Delayed Until September[teaser]As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay had originally announced a late August Blu-ray bow for season one of 'Crash' but the release has been delayed. [/teaser] Based on the Oscar-winning film, 'Crash' is now scheduled for release on September 15 (instead of August 25). The 4-disc set will contain all thirteen episodes presented in widescreen 1.78:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. The release will also feature a few supplements, including a behind-the-scenes featurette, alternate ending for the 13th episode, character bios, a sneak peek at season two, and a Blu-ray exclusive Character Track enabling viewers to select characters and watch that particular story arc. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $79.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Crash: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under September 15.Posted Tue Jun 16, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Announces 'Sex, Lies and Videotape' for Blu-ray[teaser] Steven Soderbergh's first feature film will make its way to high-definition this summer.[/teaser] Sony will bring the controversial film 'Sex, Lies and Videotape' starring James Spader ('Stargate') to Blu-ray on August 25th. There's no word on tech specs or extras as of yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Sex, Lies and Videotape' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 25.Posted Mon Jun 15, 2009 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
'Labyrinth' & 'The Dark Crystal' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Sony announces two classic Jim Henson titles for high-definition in September. [/teaser] Both 'Labyrinth' starring David Bowie and 'The Dark Crystal' are coming to Blu-ray on September 1. There's no word on tech specs or extras as of yet. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray has been set at $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Labyrinth' and 'The Dark Crystal' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 1.Posted Mon Jun 15, 2009 at 01:20 PM PDT by: -
'The Unit' Storming Blu-ray In September[teaser]Fox will release 'The Unit: Season 4' on Blu-ray this September.[/teaser] On September 29, the fourth season of 'The Unit' will be presented on five discs and will feature 1080p video, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and bonus features will include Into Hell: A Brotherhood Divided, Shadow Riders: A Western Come Undone, and Snake Doctor: A Leader among Us. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $69.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Unit: Season 4' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 29.Posted Mon Jun 15, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Disneynature's 'Earth' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Disneynature will bring 'Earth' to Blu-ray in the fall.[/teaser] The epic documentary narrated by James Earl Jones will be available in high-definition on September 1. The disc will include 1080p video, an English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround Sound (48kHz/24-bit) soundtrack, and bonus supplements will feature a Earth Diaries: The Making of Earth the Movie featurette, a Blu-ray exclusive Filmmaker Annotations, as well as a DVD copy of the film. Suggested list price has been set at $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Earth' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 1.Posted Mon Jun 15, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'How I Met Your Mother' on Blu-ray This September[teaser]Fox is bringing 'How I Met Your Mother: Season Four' to Blu-ray on September 29, and it's gonna be LEGENDARY. [/teaser] The release will feature 1080p video (1.78:1), an English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track, and bonus supplements will include: Recap of season three, Commentary tracks, Gag reel, "Barney Stinson: That Guy's Awesome" music video, "A Night with Your Mother" Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and an Easter Egg. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray has been set at $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'How I Met Your Mother: Season Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 29.Posted Mon Jun 15, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Universal Continues to 'Bring It On' This August[teaser]Universal will release 'Bring It On: Fight to the Finish' on Blu-ray this August.[/teaser] The latest sequel to 'Bring It On' will be released on August 11 and will feature 1080p video, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and bonus features will include Deleted Scenes, Practice Round, Back Stage Pass, On Set with Christina Milian, MUN2: The Chicas Project: "Flip This", and BD Live - Download Center. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has yet to be announced. You can find the latest specs for 'Bring It On: Fight to the Finish' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 11.Posted Mon Jun 15, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
