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'Grease' is the Word on Blu-ray this May[teaser]The mega-hit 'Grease' is ready to hit the high-def sock hop, with Paramount Home Entertainment announcing an early-May Blu-ray release for the musical classic.[/teaser] The film that made John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John stars, 'Grease' still ranks as the most financially successful musical in Hollywood history, earning over $100 million domestically (in 1978 dollars, no less). Paramount has alerted retailers to a May 5 Blu-ray release for the film. (The studio previously issued a standard DVD special edition in 2004.) There are no tech or supplement specs available as of yet, but a package comparable to the DVD is expected. As always, we'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Grease' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 5.Posted Fri Feb 13, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' to Get Blu Boxed this August[teaser]The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are coming to "Green-ray," with Warner bundling all four of their cinematic adventures in a high-def box set due this August.[/teaser] In a hard-shell offer Warner is hoping TMNT fans won't be able to refuse, the studio has set an August arrival for the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Collector's Edition Box Set,' timed to coincide with the series' 25th anniversary. The four-disc bundle will contain all three live-action New Line entries in the series, including 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,' 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Turtles in Time.' The collection will also throw inthe latest all-CGI adventure 'TMNT' (which the studio previously-released on Blu-ray in 2007). There are no tech or supplement specs confirmed as of yet, but Warner is expected to issue the full press details over the coming weeks. Warner has also not provided a definitive MSRP yet for the set, but as always, watch this space. You'll find the latest specs for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Collector's Edition Box Set' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 4.Posted Thu Feb 12, 2009 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Without a Paddle' Headed to Blu-ray this May[teaser]Paramount Home Entertainment is bringing the comedy 'Without a Paddle' to Blu-ray in mid-May.[/teaser] The 2002 comedy, which starred Seth Green and Matthew Liliard, proved to be a fairly sizable hit upon first release, eventually snagging over $70 million in domestic box office receipts. Eventually spawning a direct-to-video sequel of its own ('Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling,' which Paramount released on high-def earlier this year), the original film will make its belated Blu-ray debut on May 12. There are no tech or supplement specs available as of yet, but a package comparable to the previous special edition DVD is expected. Stay tuned. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Without a Paddle' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 12.Posted Thu Feb 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]Warner has announced its latest catalog release for Blu-ray, bringing 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' to the format in late-May. [/teaser] Starring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman, and directed by Kevin Reynolds, Warner will debut the 1991 update of the classic tale on Blu-ray May 26. (The studio previously released a special edition DVD in 2004.) There are no tech or supplement specs at this early date, but we expect full press details in the days ahead. We'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 26.Posted Thu Feb 12, 2009 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Saturday Night Fever' Dances to Blu-ray this May[teaser]'Saturday Night Fever' is coming to high-def, with Paramount Home Entertainment alerting retailers to an early-May Blu-ray release for the disco classic.[/teaser] Starring John Travolta in one of his earliest and still most-famous roles, 'Saturday Night Fever' turned white polyster suits and disco balls into a global phenomenon, eventually ringing up over $100 million in domestic receipts. Paramount has announced a May 5 Blu-ray release for the film. (The studio previously issued a standard DVD special edition in 2004.) There are no tech or supplement specs available as of yet, but a package comparable to the deluxe DVD is expected. Stay tuned. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Saturday Night Fever' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 5.Posted Thu Feb 12, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Warner Says 'Yes Man' on Blu-ray[teaser]Warner has announced details for 'Yes Man,' which will come to Blu-ray in early-April with extensive bonus features and BD-Live.[/teaser] The latest hit from Jim Carrey, 'Yes Man' didn't ignite the box office quite as strongly as past Carrey comedies, but it still managed to earn over $100 million domestically. Warner will release the Blu-ray on April 7, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Tech specs feature a BD-25 single-layer disc with 1080p/VC-1 video (2.35:1) and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Among the extras are multiple featurettes ("Behind the Story," "Performed by Jim Carrey and Others," "Say Yes to Red Bull! As Only Carrey Can," "Yes Man: Party Central with Norman Stokes"), a "Yes Loans! Infomercial," additional footage, a gag reel, and "Munchausen by Proxy" reel of five music videos. The Blu-ray will also come BD-live-enabled, with exclusive content still to be announced. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Yes Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 7.Posted Wed Feb 11, 2009 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Warner Announces 'True Romance' Blu-ray for May[teaser]Warner has issued an early retail announcement for 'True Romance,' which will make its first-ever high-def appearance in late-May. [/teaser] Starring Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette, and written by Quentin Tarantino, Warner will debut 'True Romance' on Blu-ray May 26. (The studio previously released a special edition DVD in 2004.) There are no tech or supplement specs at this early date, but we expect full press details in the days ahead. We'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'True Romance' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 26.Posted Wed Feb 11, 2009 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Fox to Unleash 'Day the Earth Stood Still' on Blu-ray[teaser]Fox Home Entertainment has announced its latest Blu-ray/DVD combo release, setting a late-March date for 'The Day the Earth Stood Still.'[/teaser] The big-budget remake of the sci-fi classic performed only moderately at the holiday box office, earning $90 million domestically. Due for release as a three-disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo, Fox will debut 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' on Blu-ray March 31 (day-and-date with the standard DVD). Tech specs will see the Blu-ray platter boasting 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. Among the extensive extras is audio commentary with director David Scarpa, four featurettes ("Re-Imagining 'The Day,'" "Unleashing Gort," "Watching The Skies: In Search Of Extraterrestrial Life," "The Day The Earth Was 'Green'"), deleted scenes, and three still galleries. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is the Bonus View "Klaatu's Unseen Artifacts" picture-in-picture, and a "Build Your Own Gort" BD-Java game. Also included in the three-disc set is a DVD version of the film, as well as Digital Copy compatible with PCs, PSP and iTunes. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 31.Posted Wed Feb 11, 2009 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]Paramount Home Entertainment has announced its latest catalog title for Blu-ray, setting an early-May date for the comedy classic 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.'[/teaser] Starring Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Grey, and Alan Ruck, 'Ferris Bueller' earned nearly $100 million at the domestic box office, ranking it as one of the biggest hits of the '80s for director John Hughes. Paramount has alerted retailers to a May 5 Blu-ray release for the film. The studio previously issued a standard DVD special edition in 2004. There are no tech or supplement specs available as of yet, but a package comparable to the DVD is expected. Watch this space. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 5.Posted Wed Feb 11, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Fox Goes 3-Disc with 'Marley & Me' Blu-ray[teaser]Fox Home Entertainment has announced the first details for 'Marley & Me,' which will be the studio's first Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy three-disc combo when it hits Blu-ray in late March.[/teaser] The biggest hit of the Christmas season, the Jennifer Aniston-Owen Wilson starrer grossed nearly $150 million domestically. Fox has confirmed a March 31 retail date for the Blu-ray, which will arrive day-and-date with the standard DVD. Details see 'Marley & Me' receiving a three-treatment, becoming the first Fox title to include both Blu-ray and standard DVD versions, plus a Digital Copy. Tech specs for the Blu-ray will see the feature film and extras on a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. Extras include multiple featurettes ("Finding Marley," "Breaking the Golden Rule," "On Set with Marley: Dog of All Trades," "Animal Adoption," "When Not to Pee"), selections from " Purina Dog Chow Marley & Me Video Contest Finalists," a gag reel, and 19 deleted scenes. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is Dog Training 101 picture-in-picture (Bonus View), and a Dog Training trivia track. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray edition has been set at $39.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Marley & Me' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 31.Posted Tue Feb 10, 2009 at 12:30 PM PST by:
