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Warner, Nickelodeon Bring 'Mr. Troop Mom' to Blu-ray[teaser]Warner Premiere and Nickelodeon have announced a June Blu-ray date for the direct-to-video comedy 'Mr. Troop Mom.'[/teaser] With the ad copy saying it all, "George Lopez goes to summer camp!", this Nickelodeon original will be available as a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack on June 23. (A standard DVD-only version will also be made available.) Tech specs will see 1080p video (1.78:1), with as-yet-unspecified audio. The "Happy Camper Extras!" include three featurettes ("George Goes to Camp," "Naomi's Journal," "Rockin' the Bonfire") and a gag reel. Warner also promises exclusive content via BD-Live, though at press time there are no specifics. Stay tuned. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Mr. Troop Mom' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 23.Posted Fri May 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Disney Officially Announces 'Miracle' Specs, Box Art[teaser]Disney has officially announced 'Miracle,' with the sports drama hitting Blu-ray this June with DTS-MA audio and hours of bonus features.[/teaser] As previously reported, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment had alerted retailers to a June 16 Blu-ray release for the Kurt Russell hockey hit, though there was little other information available aside from the date. Full specs are now in, with the film receiving a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track. Supplements include audio commentary (by director Gavin O'Connor, director of photography Dan Stoloff and editor John Gilroy), three featurettes ("The Making-of Miracle," "From Hockey to Hollywood: The Actors’ Journeys," "The Sound of Miracle"), and a TV excerpt from the "Miracle ESPN Roundtable with Linda Cohn. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Miracle' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16.Posted Fri May 1, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: Save $15 on ‘Dexter’ on Blu-ray at Amazon[teaser]Amazon.com has a special offer for those who buy the first two seasons of ‘Dexter’ on Blu-ray.[/teaser] Purchase ‘Dexter: The Complete First Season’ and pre-order ‘Dexter: The Complete Second Season’ and save an additional $15 at checkout. This Amazon offer runs until May 5, so if you haven’t already jumped in on this fantastic series, now is a great time.Posted Fri May 1, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain (Canada): ‘Star Trek: TOS: S1’ Under $60 at Wal-Mart[teaser]Wal-Mart Canada has an exceptional unannounced deal on ‘Star Trek: The Original Series: Season One’ on Blu-ray.[/teaser] Although the price stickers say $87.83, the Blu-ray title actually scans for $59.83 – a fantastic deal especially for those feeling the chokehold of the economy. HDD staff has verified this rumor to be true, however there’s no telling how long this deal will last so if you live in Canada, head to Wal-Mart ASAP.Posted Thu Apr 30, 2009 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
'Pink Panther 2' to Leave Blu Footprint this June[teaser]MGM has announced a late-June Blu-ray release for the comedy sequel 'The Pink Panther 2.'[/teaser] A follow-up to the surprise Steve Martin smash, itself a remake of the original classic 'The Pink Panther,' the latest big-screen misadventure of Inspector Clouseau will arrive on Blu-ray June 23 (day-and-date with the stnadard DVD). There are no tech or supplement details available as of yet from MGM/Fox, but watch for a full press announce in the days ahead. We'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'The Pink Panther 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 23.Posted Thu Apr 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Warner Adds BD-Live Exclusives to 'Friday the 13th' Blu-ray[teaser]Warner Home Video has unveiled further specs for 'Friday the 13th,' which will slash its way to Blu-ray this June with even more bloody BD-Live-exclusive content.[/teaser] Though the studio recently confirmed an already-impressive gaggle of bonus features for the June 16 Blu-ray release, they've now issued a press release that promises even more BD-Live content. As previously reported, Jason's latest exploits will receive the BD-50 dual-layer treatment with 1080p/VC-1 video (2.39:1) and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround track. The disc will contain both the R-rated and never-before-seen "Killer Cut" versions of the film available via seamless branching. Extras include the "Explore the Rebirth of Jason Voorhees" featurette and additional "slashed" scenes, as well as Blu-ray exclusives including a "Terror Trivia" picture-in-picture track with pop-up trivia, and two additional featurettes ("Hacking Back/Slashing Forward," "The 7 Best Kills"). Just-announced BD-Live content includes "My Commentary" function to record your own track and share it with other 'Friday' fans, the ability to join in a "Live Community Screening," and a downloadable sneak peek at the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Trick 'r Treat.' Finally, included on a second disc will be a Digital Copy of both the extended and rated versions of the film, compatible with PCs and iTunes. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Friday the 13th (2009)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16.Posted Thu Apr 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Details 'Green Lantern' Blu-ray Specs[teaser]Specs are in for 'Green Lantern: First Flight,' which Warner Premiere will release on Blu-ray this July with hours of exclusive content and Digital Copy.[/teaser] First announced last month, the studio revealed precious little about the famed comic book character's first direct-to-video premiere film other than a July 25 release (day-and-date on Blu-ray and DVD). Full specs are now in, with the anticipated animated epic receiving the BD-50 dual-layer treatment, with 1080p/VC-1 video (1.78:1) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. A second disc will include a standard-def Digital Copy of the film, compatible with PCs and iTunes. Extras shared between the Blu-ray and two-disc DVD versions include the featurette "Behind the Story," Green Lantern character profiles, previews of the upcoming 'Superman/Batman Public Enemies' and 'Blackest Night' releases, the 'Duck Dodgers' series episode "The Green Loontern," and two additional bonus cartoons presented by Bruce Timm. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is the documentary "I Am the Ring" (that explores the literary lore of the Green Lantern) and five additional bonus cartoons from Timm. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Green Lantern: First Flight' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 25.Posted Thu Apr 30, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Save 50 Percent Off Select Paramount Blu-rays at Amazon[teaser]The online retailer has another 50% off sale, this time for select Paramount Blu-ray movies.[/teaser] Choose from a variety of hit titles including ‘Mission Impossible: Ultimate Missions Collection,’ ‘The Godfather Collection,’ and more! Click here to browse the sale. This sale lasts until May 11th, 2009.Posted Thu Apr 30, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Report: Warner Prepping 'Gremlins' Duo for Blu-ray[teaser]'Gremlin' fans may have a lot to look forward to on Blu-ray very soon according to the film's director, who has revealed that work is currently underway to bring the '80s favorites to high-def in newly-remastered versions.[/teaser] As first reported by BloodyDisgusting.com, 'Gremlins' and 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' helmer Joe Dante sat down with the site to discuss his involvement with a possible upcoming sequel/remake to the monster classics. He revealed that he is overseeing new digital remasters of both flicks for Warner Home Video and, despite some initial delays, they are currently being readied for eventual release on Blu-ray. "I've seen the transfer," Dante said. "We did them over. In fact, I think 'Gremlins' was supposed to come out this summer because it's the 25th anniversary, but they [Warner] didn't make the date because they said, 'We can do better than this, we can make it look better,’ and its worth making it look better, so they're still working on it." Dante also discussed potential supplemental features, saying only that it is likely materials from the previous DVD special editions would be repurposed for the Blu-ray, as well as the potential inclusion of a popular YouTube spoof that parodies the original film. At press time Warner had not confirmed nor denied plans for any 'Gremlins' releases on Blu-ray, but as always we'll keep you updated as any official news comes in. In the meantime, we've added listings for 'Gremlins' and 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' to the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Wed Apr 29, 2009 at 11:55 AM PDT by: -
You Can Help Choose the Next Criterion Blu-ray[teaser]The Criterion Collection wants your vote for the next title to receive their high-definition treatment.[/teaser] From now until May 25th, the public can vote on a handful of classic titles and the winner will be released on Blu-ray later in 2009. The five titles up for consideration are: 'Au Revoir Les Enfants,' 'Down by Law,' 'Howard's End,' 'Kwaidan,' and 'Picnic at Hanging Rock.' Make your vote count by Clicking here! Also don’t miss out on Amazon’s Criterion Blu-ray Sale to save up to 36% off select titles.Posted Wed Apr 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
