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David Carradine Dead at 72[teaser]The legendary action star has passed away. [/teaser] Best known for his role on 'Kung Fu' and more recently as Bill in Quentin Tarantino's 'Kill Bill' saga, David Carradine has died. The actor was found dead in his hotel room in Bangkok while he was shooting a film in the country. He was 72. Michael Turner from the U.S. Embassy has confirmed the death occurred either late Wednesday or early Thursday, but no other details have been revealed out of consideration for his family.Posted Thu Jun 4, 2009 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Unveils 'Watchmen' Blu-ray Exclusive[teaser]Amazon will be offering an exclusive collectible for the upcoming 'Watchmen' Blu-ray release.[/teaser] The 'Watchmen: Director's Cut - Night Owl Ship Edition' will include the 'Watchmen' Blu-rays with special exclusive packaging featuring Night Owl's ship: Suggested list price for each Blu-ray set has been pegged at $119.99, although Amazon has it available for pre-order for $83.99 (30% off). You can find the latest specs for 'Watchmen: Director's Cut - Night Owl Ship Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's listed under July 21.Posted Thu Jun 4, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
WB Reveals 'Smallville: S8' & 'Supernatural: S4' Specs and Box Art[teaser]Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season' on Blu-ray on August 25 and 'Supernatural: The Complete Fourth Season' on September 1.[/teaser] Each four disc BD-50 set will include 1080p/VC-1 video and a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. Bonus features for 'Smallville' include: Cast/creator commentaries, Unaired scenes, In The Director's Chair with Allison Mack and Smallville's Doomsday: The Making of a Monster. 'Supernatural' will include: The Mythologies of Supernatural: From Heaven to Hell, Key Mythological Precepts, Creator commentary for three episodes, Extended/unaired scenes, and a Gag reel. We also have a preview of the cover art for both releases: Suggested list price for each Blu-ray set has been set at $79.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season' and 'Supernatural: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 25 and September 1 respectively.Posted Wed Jun 3, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Generation Kill' $46.49 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon has a great deal on the 'Generation Kill' box set.[/teaser] The online retailer is now selling the critically acclaimed HBO war miniseries on Blu-ray for $46.49 (42% off suggested retail price). Click here to be linked to the offer. Don't miss the opportunity to catch this great series for a terrific price.Posted Wed Jun 3, 2009 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Paramount May Make Us Wait 'Till September for the 'Braveheart' Blu-ray...[teaser]"...But they'll never take... our FRRRLLLEEEEEDOM!!!"[/teaser] It has been a very long wait, but Paramount says the Mel Gibson classic 'Braveheart' will finally be available on Blu-ray this September 1. Specs and supplements haven't been announced yet, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still TBA. However, Amazon already has it listed for pre-order for $27.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Braveheart' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 1.Posted Wed Jun 3, 2009 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Announces Three September Deluxe Edition Blu-rays[teaser]Warner will be releasing 'Friday: Deluxe Edition,' 'Set It Off: Deluxe Edition,' and 'Menace II Society: Deluxe Edition' on Blu-ray in September.'[/teaser] Available on September 8, the discs will include 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtracks (7.1 on 'Friday'). Supplements haven't been fully revealed, but 'Friday' will include a "Friday Straight Up" featurette and music videos from Ice Cube & Dr. Dre. 'Set It Off' will also have a featurette "Setting It Straight" and a music video from Ray J. Finally, 'Menace II Society' will come with a new commentary by directors Allen and Albert Hughes, producer Darin Scott, screenwriter Tyger Williams, actor Tate and rapper Ryan Williams. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray has yet to be announced. You can find the latest specs for 'Friday: Deluxe Edition,' 'Set It Off: Deluxe Edition,' and 'Menace II Society: Deluxe Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 8.Posted Wed Jun 3, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Quantum of Solace' $19.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon has another tempting deal for James Bond fans.[/teaser] The online retailer is now selling Daniel Craig's second outing as 007 in 'Quantum of Solace' on Blu-ray for $19.99 (50% off suggested retail price). Click here to be linked to the offer. A sale of this caliber won't last for long, so be sure to lock and load to take advantage of this deal.Posted Tue Jun 2, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
More 'Black Crowes' To Perch on Blu-ray[teaser]Eagle Rock will be releasing 'The Black Crowes: Warpaint Live on Blu-ray in July.'[/teaser] There's no word on tech specs or extras as of yet, but we’ll make sure to keep you posted. Releasing on July 14, the suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Black Crowes: Warpaint Live' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 14.Posted Tue Jun 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead' Specs & Box Art Revealed[teaser]BBC/Warner will be releasing 'Doctor Who - Planet of the Dead on Blu-ray in July.'[/teaser] Debuting July 28, the disc will include 1080p video, a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack. The only supplement is a 60-minute behind-the-scenes featurette "Doctor Who: Confidential." We also have a preview of the packaging cover art for the Blu-ray release: Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $19.89. You can find the latest specs for 'Doctor Who - Planet of the Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 28.Posted Tue Jun 2, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
FUNimation Schedules 'Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid' for Blu-ray[teaser]More anime heads to high-definition this summer. [/teaser] FUNimation will bring the popular anime series 'Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid - Complete Collection' to Blu-ray on August 11. Specs haven't been announced yet, but the supplements will include bonus episode 000, bonus OVA, location scouting in Hong Kong, songs, and trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $99.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid - Complete Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 11.Posted Tue Jun 2, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
