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Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing: 20th Anniversary' Hits Blu-ray this June[teaser]Universal will be releasing a 20th Anniversary Edition of the Spike Lee Joint ' Do The Right Thing: 20th Anniversary' on Blu-ray this June.[/teaser] On June 30, Universal will release Spike Lee’s ‘Do The Right Thing’ on Blu-ray (day and date with a DVD release). The Blu-ray disc will feature 1080p video, a lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and a boatload of special features, including: newly recorded feature commentary with Spike Lee; commentary with Spike Lee, Ernest Dickerson, Wynn Thomas, and Joie Lee ; Do The Right Thing: 20 Years Later; Deleted & Extended Scenes; Making "Do The Right Thing;" Cannes, 1989; Trailers; BD-Live Access, and a few other surprises. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Do The Right Thing: 20th Anniversary’ linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 30.Posted Wed Apr 1, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'He's Just Not That Into You' Bound for Blu-ray this June[teaser]Warner Brothers has announced ' He’s Just Not That Into You ' for a Blu-ray release this June.[/teaser] On June 2, Warner will release the star-studded romantic comedy ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ on Blu-ray (on the same day as the DVD). The film features Justin Long, Scarlett Johansson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Bradley Cooper, Kevin Connolly, Jennifer Connelly, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, and Ben Affleck. The Blu-ray disc will feature 1080p video, lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio, and special features include: featurettes, deleted scenes, and a digital copy of the film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has not yet been announced. You can find the latest specs for 'He’s Just Not That Into You’ linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 2.Posted Wed Apr 1, 2009 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
'The Terminator' Will Be Back on Blu-ray this May[teaser] MGM will reissue 'The Terminator' to Blu-ray this May.[/teaser] Releasing one week before the ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day Skynet Editions, MGM will reissue ‘The Terminator’ on Blu-ray May 12. It looks as thought the disc will be exactly the same as the previous Blu-ray release, the only difference will be a fancy lenticular slipcover. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Terminator (Lenticular)’ linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 12.Posted Wed Apr 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Paul Blart' Blu-ray to Get BD-Live Exclusive, Digital Copy[teaser]Sony Pictures has outlined final specs for 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop,' which will hit Blu-ray this May with hours of bonus & exclusive content and Digital Copy.[/teaser] As previously reported, Sony had set a May 19 Blu-ray date for the unexpected box office smash, but remained silent on specs and extras. Final confirmed details will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround track. Among the extensive supplements is audio commentary with star Kevin James and producer Todd Garner, a nine-part making-of featurette, deleted scenes and a "Fun on Set" outtake reel. The Blu-ray will also come BD-Live-enabled, and include an exclusive "CineChat" feature allowing you to send on-screen messages to friends on the internet while you watch the movie together. Lastly, a second bonus DVD will be included with a Digital Copy of the film, compatible with PCs, PSP, and iTunes. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 19.Posted Wed Apr 1, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Final Fantasy 'Advent Children' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]Sony Pictures has announced an early-June Blu-ray release for the game-to-film adaptation 'Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete.'[/teaser] The all-CGI animated film, which picks up where the Final Fantasy PlayStation game left off, will receive its Blu-ray premiere on June 2. Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround tracks in Japanese, English and French. Extras include the "Legacy of Final Fantasy VII" featurette, and a pair of story digests, the "On the Way to a Smile - Episode: Denzel" short film, and an exclusive sneak peek at 'Final Fantasy XIII.' Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.96. You'll find the latest specs for 'Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its new date of June 2.Posted Wed Apr 1, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Editorial: Another Slap in the Face from Netflix for Blu-ray Fans[teaser]Remember back in October when Netflix upped their monthly charges $1 for Blu-ray subscribers? Well, the company is about to launch another gouge this April.[/teaser] Starting April 27, the online rental company will charge anywhere from an additional $1 to a whopping $9 a month for Blu-ray rentals depending on the plan. For example, the $4.99/month option allowing one movie at a time (two per month) will cost an additional buck, and the $47.99/month option granting eight movies at a time (unlimited per month) will cost $9 extra. Despite Netflix's claims regarding the higher price of Blu-ray, many readers are pointing out that the prices of Blu-ray discs are falling and their anti-scratch resistance should actually allow for a longer lifespan than standard DVDs. In a time where the economy is in peril, this move doesn't seem to be making Netflix look good in the eyes of consumers at all.Posted Tue Mar 31, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Universal Sets June Blu-ray Date for 'Bruce Almighty'[teaser] 'Bruce Almighty' is getting a Blu-ray release, with Universal announcing an early-June arrival for the Jim Carrey comedy.[/teaser] Co-starring Jennifer Aniston and Morgan Freeman as God, Universal has set a June 2 date for the Blu-ray, over a year past the HD DVD version. Tech specs will see 1080p video (1.85:1) and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track. There's no word on extras as of yet, but a package comparable to the HD DVD is expected. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Bruce Almighty' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its new date of June 2.Posted Tue Mar 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Bad Boy Bubby' Bounces to Blu-ray in July[teaser]Blue Underground will bring the cult classic 'Bad Boy Bubby' to Blu-ray this July.[/teaser] In director Rolf De Heer’s winner of The Grand Jury Special Prize at the Venice Film Festival, Nicholas Hope stars as Bubby –-a demented man-child locked in his apartment by his overprotective mother for thirty-five years who finally escapes to the outside world. The disc (releasing July 28) will feature 1080p video, lossless audio in both DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 as well as Dolby TrueHD 5.1, and a few bonus features including: “Christ Kid, You're A Weirdo - Interview with Director Rolf De Heer,” “Being Bubby - Interview with Star Nicholas Hope,” “Confessor Caressor - Short Film Starring Nicholas Hope,” and the “Theatrical Trailer.” Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Bad Boy Bubby’ linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 28.Posted Tue Mar 31, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tribute to Pavarotti' Concert to Sing Blu-ray Tune Today![teaser]In an extremely last-minute announcement, Universal Music has announced a Blu-ray release for the all-star concert film 'The Tribute to Pavarotti.'[/teaser] Featuring unique performances from some of the world's most respected and revered musicians, the film features Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Sting and Andrea Bocelli, as well as featuring backstage interviews and footage of Pavarotti. We still haven't received exact tech specs on the release, aside from 1080i video (1.78:1) and some form of high-res audio. There are no announced extras. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'The Tribute to Pavarotti' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under... TODAY!Posted Tue Mar 31, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Grumpy Old Men' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]As previously reported, Warner Home Video has announced an early-July Blu-ray bow for the comedy favorite 'Grumpy Old Men.'[/teaser] Warner Brothers will give the smash hit comedy starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau the high-definition treatment on July 7. Details and technical specs are in and the Blu-ray will feature a 1080p/VC-1 transfer, a lossless Dolby TrueHD 2.0 stereo track, however the only bonus features that will be included is a theatrical trailer and a digital copy. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Grumpy Old Men' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 7.Posted Mon Mar 30, 2009 at 03:00 PM PDT by:
