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Let There Be 'Twilight,' But Just For Best Buy and Target[teaser]The teen vampires of 'Twilight' will be headed to high-def as Best Buy and Target exclusives, with Summit confirming details of the film's March Blu-ray release.[/teaser] As previously reported, Summit Entertainment will release the blockbuster day-and-date on Blu-ray and DVD March 21. The title will initially be available on Blu-ray only at Best Buy and Target retail and online outlets, before eventually being made available to other retailers beginning May 5. Just-confirmed specs include 1080p video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround audio. Extras feature an audio commentary with director Catherine Hardwicke and stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, the seven-part documentary "The Adventure Begins: The Journey from Page to Screen," a "Comic-Con Phenomenon" featurette, ten deleted/extended scenes, and three music videos by Linkin Park, Muse and Paramore. As previously announced, suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Twilight' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 21.Posted Fri Jan 23, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Lady Death' to Strike Blu-ray this March[teaser]Marking their entry into high-def, AD Vision will debut their first Blu-ray title 'Lady Death: The Motion Picture' in mid-March.[/teaser] Based on the popular comic book chronicling the rise of Satan's daughter as she plots revenge for her centuries-old burning at the stake, 'Lady Death' will launch the long-time DVD indie's Blu-ray support when it hits stores on March 17. AD Vision has not yet confirmed tech or supplement specs as of yet for their debut Blu-ray title, but we'll keep you posted on all further announcements from the company. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Lady Death: The Motion Picture' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 10.Posted Thu Jan 22, 2009 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'When Weather Changed History' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]In a last-minute announcement, Madacy will bring the Weather Channel original series 'When Weather Changed History' to Blu-ray in early February.[/teaser] 'When Weather Changed History,' a series of one-hour suspenseful dramas, covers the often-surprising effects of weather on well known history events. TWC uncovers key moments with insider personal stories that disclose unexpected facts about history, revealing both mankind's heroism and hubris. Madacy will debut the complete ten-episode as a two-disc Blu-ray set on February 10 (day-and-date with the standard DVD). There are no tech specs as of yet, but we'll keep you posted. There are also no announced supplements. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'When Weather Changed History' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 10.Posted Thu Jan 22, 2009 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Disney Boxes Up 'High School Musical' for Blu-ray[teaser]Good things will come in threes for 'High School Musical' fans this February, with Walt Disney announcing a 'High School Musical 1-3' box set for Blu-ray release.[/teaser] As previously reported, Disney has confirmed a February 17 next-gen street date for the latest big-screen smash in the popular teen musical series, 'High School Musical 3,' along with a special high-def "Remix Edition" of the original 'High School Musical.' (Disney previously released 'High School Musical 2' on Blu-ray in late 2007.) Now fans can get all three titles in one box, when Disney also releases 'High School Musical 1-3' on Blu-ray, also due February 17. Tech and supplement specs will match the stand-alone versions, and no new or exclusive content has been announced for the box set version. Suggested retail price for 'High School Musical 1-3' has been set at $109.98 (representing no savings over buying each title individually). You'll find the latest specs for all 'High School Musical' titles linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under their respective street dates.Posted Thu Jan 22, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-Ray Sales Developing Nicely[teaser]The Blu-ray Disc player industry is seeing increased sales over the past two and a half years. Since the technology was unveiled, 10.7 million players (including Playstation 3s) have been shipped to retail stores across the US. The 2008 sales have increased three-fold compared to 2007 estimates.[/teaser] According to Adams Media Research, the household penetration for Blu-ray Disc players is 8% after slightly less than three years on the market. Compare this to the three-year estimates of about 3% for Color TV, 2% for CDs and 4% for DVDs, and Blu-rays are looking to be a rapidly growing industry. Software sales for Blu-ray Disc players are increasing as well. This past October was the first month to hit 2 million disc sales, which increased to 8 million by December. At the close of 2008, disc sales stood at 24.09 million for the year, bringing the total since launch to over 30 million sales. Future Blu-ray Disc players are using the “BD-Live” technology which allows users to interact with the player over a broadband network. And there will be a significant addition to the 53 disc titles which already allow a digital copy to be downloaded and viewed on mobile devices. Sales of Blu-ray Disc players are projected to increase two to three fold in the next year, according to Adams Media Research.Posted Wed Jan 21, 2009 at 11:45 AM PST by: -
Celebrity Video Distribution Jumps into Blu-ray with 'Bricktown'[teaser]Newcomer Celebrity Video Distribution has announced their debut Blu-ray release with the indie drama 'Bricktown.'[/teaser] A hit on the festival circuit early last year, the tale of two childhood friends whose decision to relive their youth ends in tragedy will arrive on Blu-ray April 7 (day-and-date with the standard DVD). CVD has yet to announce tech or supplement specs, but we'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Bricktown' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 7.Posted Wed Jan 21, 2009 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'In the Realm of the Senses' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]Criterion has announced addition to their line of Blu-ray classics, confirming a late-April arrival for 'In the Realm of the Senses.'[/teaser] Considered one of the original erotic classics, 'In the Realm of the Senses' will make its high-def debut on April 24. Tech specs feature a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (1.66:1) and the original Japanese mono mix in uncompressed PCM. Extras include a new audio commentary with film scholar Tony Rayns, extensive new and vintage interviews with cast & crew, deleted footage, the domestic theatrical trailer, and a booklet with a film essay by Japanese film scholar Donald Richie. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'In the Realm of the Senses' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 24.Posted Wed Jan 21, 2009 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
MGM to 'Never Say Never Again' on Blu-ray this March[teaser]More Bond is coming to Blu-ray, with MGM setting a late-March high-def debut for 'Never Say Never Again.'[/teaser] Featuring Sean Connery in his highly-publicized return to Bond, but produced outside the Eon fold, this "unofficial' 007 adventure will hit Blu-ray on March 24. Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. Extras include audio commentary with director Irvin Kershner and James Bond historian Steven Jay Rubin, a trio of featurettes ("The Big Gamble," "Sean is Back," "The Girls of Never Say Never Again"), a still gallery and theatrical trailer. Although 'Never Say Never Again' is timed to coincide with the home video arrival of the latest big-screen Bond adventure 'Quantum of Solace,' as well as the next 3-pack of Bond classics that includes 'Goldfinger,' 'Moonraker,' and 'The World is Not Enough,' it will only be available as a stand-alone release and will not be offered as part of any Bond bundles or box sets. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Never Say Never Again' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 24.Posted Wed Jan 21, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
MGM Unveils James Bond Wave 3 Blu-ray Art[teaser]MGM/Fox has unveiled a first look at the box art for the next three titles in its upcoming James Bond Blu-ray collection.[/teaser] As previously reported, MGM made 007 fans really happy earlier this month when it announced it was bringing its next wave of classic James Bond titles to Blu-ray on March 24 (day-and-date with new standard DVD re-issues). Spanning all three decades and three actors of Bond, the trio of titles include 'Goldfinger,' 'Moonraker' and 'The World is Not Enough.' MGM will also package the three titles in a bundle, the 'James Bond Blu-ray Collection Three-Pack: Volume 3.' Although MGM still has not released any tech specs or supplement details as of yet, they have issued a teaser of what's to come with full-res box art images for the three stand-alone Bond titles: Suggested list price for the stand-alone Bond titles has been set at $34.95 a pop, and $89.95 for the 3-pack bundle. As always, you'll find the latest specs for all of MGM's James Bond titles linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 24.Posted Tue Jan 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Criterion to Bring 'Wages of Fear' to Blu-ray this April[teaser]Criterion has announced the latest addition to their Blu-ray library, setting a late-April arrival for the French classic 'The Wages of Fear.'[/teaser] Considered one of the greatest thrillers ever filmed, directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, and starring Yves Montand, 'The Wages of Fear' will make its high-def debut on April 24. There are no tech or supplement specs available as of yet, but expect remastered video and audio, and bonus features comparable to the previous DVD release. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'The Wages of Fear' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 24.Posted Tue Jan 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM PST by:
