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More 'Dragon Ball Z' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]FUNimation has announced its next blast of Dragon Ball Z, with a double-header of 'Super Android 13' and 'Bojack Unbound' planned for Blu-ray this February.[/teaser] Like the company's previous Dragon Ball Z double-feature releases, 'Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13/Bojack Unbound' will present both full-length animes on a single BD-50 dual-layer disc. FUNimation has set a February 10 street date for 'Return of the Cooler/Cooler's Revenge.' There were no tech specs or supplemental details available at press time, but we'll keep you posted. As with past 'Dragon Ball Z' releases, suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find preliminary specs for 'Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13/Bojack Unbound' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 17.Posted Tue Jan 6, 2009 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Rumor Patrol: 'Seven Pounds' Due on Blu in March[teaser]Though it's still ensconced in the box office top ten, early specs have begun to leak for a March Blu-ray release of 'Seven Pounds.'[/teaser] The mysterious Will Smith thriller, which has so far received a mixed response from critics and audiences (to the tune of a $60 million box office take and counting), has been given a March 17 Blu-ray release by Sony Pictures. That marks an unusually speedy turn-around following the film's domestic theatrical debut this past December. Early known supplement specs include a trio of featurettes ("Seven Views on Seven Pounds," "Creating the Perfect Ensemble," "Emily's Passion: The Art of the Printing Press") and deleted scenes. At press time, there is no confirmed MSRP. Again, Sony has yet to officially announce 'Seven Pounds' for Blu-ray, so at this point the information should remain safely in the rumor department. We'll keep you posted. As we await further word on Sony's plans for 'Seven Pounds,' you find a new listing for the title linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 17.Posted Tue Jan 6, 2009 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Warner Announces 'Gigi' for Blu-ray[teaser]Warner has confirmed its latest classic release for high-def, bringing the musical favorite 'Gigi' to Blu-ray in late-March.[/teaser] Previously released as a lavish two-disc DVD last year, Warner will bring the Leslie Caron classic to Blu-ray on March 31 as a special edition loaded with extras. Comparable to the standard DVD, bonus features include audio commentary with Caron and film historian Jeanine Basinger, the "Thank Heaven! The Making of Gigi" documentary, a pair of vintage shorts ("The Million Dollar Nickel ," "The Vanishing Duck" and the theatrical trailer. Included on a second disc is a complete alternate version of the film, the 1949 non-musical interpretation starring Daniele Delorme and directed by Jacqueline Audry. There are no final tech specs as of yet, but we'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Gigi' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 31.Posted Tue Jan 6, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Learn 'How to Lose Friends & Alienate People' This February[teaser]The romantic comedy 'How to Lose Friends & Alienate People' is headed to high-def, with MGM setting a mid-February bow for the Blu-ray.[/teaser] Starring Simon Pegg and Kirsten Dunst, 'How to Lose Friends & Alienate People' did mostly that at the domestic box office last year, but it will get another shot to win over audiences when MGM/Fox debuts the film on Blu-ray February 17 (day-and-date with the standard DVD). There's no word yet on tech specs or extras, but we expect MGM's usual 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'How to Lose Friends & Alienate People' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 17.Posted Mon Jan 5, 2009 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Magnolia to 'Let the Right One In' on Blu-ray[teaser]Magnolia Home Entertainment has announced the vampire import 'Let the Right One In' for Blu-ray release this March.[/teaser] Dubbed the "Swedish twilight," the tale of teen bloodsuckers will arrive in high-def Stateside on March 10, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Announced supplements include a making-of documentary, deleted scenes, and a still gallery. There are no tech specs yet, but we'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Let the Right One In' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 10.Posted Mon Jan 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Transporter 3' Blu-ray to Arrive this March[teaser]Making an early announcement to retailers. Lionsgate will bring the action-thriller 'Transporter 3' to Blu-ray this March.[/teaser] Featuring Jason Statham's third go-round in the popular series, 'Transporter 3' will hit Blu-ray on March 10, day-and-date with the standard DVD. (The film will also join 'Transporter' and 'Transporter 2' on high-def, which Lionsgate previously released on Blu-ray last year). There are no tech or supplement specs yet, but watch for full details in the days ahead. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Transporter 3' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 10.Posted Mon Jan 5, 2009 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Sony Bringing 'Synecdoche, New York' to Blu-ray[teaser]Sony Pictures is bringing the quirky drama 'Synecdoche, New York' to Blu-ray in mid-March.[/teaser] Written and directed by cult auteur Charlie Kaufman, and starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michelle Williams, and Catherine Keener, 'Synecdoche, New York' only eked out a $2 million domestic box office gross. Sony Pictures hopes to give the critically well-received film another boost on Blu-ray March 10, when it arrives day-and-date with the standard DVD. Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Extras include a quartet of featurettes ("The Story of Caden Cotard," "Infectious Diseases in Cattle: Bloggers' Round Table," "Charlie Kaufman Animations," "NFTS/Script Factory Masterclass with Charlie Kaufman"). Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Synecdoche, New York' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 10.Posted Mon Jan 5, 2009 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Paramount to Bring 'Madagascar 2' to Blu-ray this February[teaser]The animals of 'Madagascar' are back, with Paramount planning an early-February Blu-ray debut for the smash sequel 'Escape 2 Africa.'[/teaser] A follow-up to the 2005 original, 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' grossed over $150 million at the domestic box office. Paramount will debut the sequel on Blu-ray February 6, day-and-date with the standard DVD. There are no tech or supplement specs as of yet, but we'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You'll find preliminary specs for 'Madagascar: Back 2 Africa' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 6.Posted Fri Jan 2, 2009 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Amazon Deal of the Day: 'Die Hard' Quadrilogy[teaser]John McClane is only thirty six percent of the man he used to be. At least, that's whats left of the box set price as Amazon offers a one day only 64 percent discount on the complete Blu-ray collection.[/teaser] Today's Gold Box offer is for the 'Die Hard Collection,' which includes all four films in the series. Click here to read our review of the set. As with all Gold Box deals, this one is for one day only, so make like McClane and act fast! More details on the deal can be found herePosted Fri Jan 2, 2009 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Warner Exposes 'Body of Lies' Blu-ray Details[teaser]Warner has exposed final specs for 'Body of Lies,' which arrives on Blu-ray in mid-February with exclusive content and Digital Copy.[/teaser] As previously announced, Warner will debut the Leonardo DiCaprio-Russell Crowe box office disappointment on Blu-ray February 17, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Newly-confirmed extras include audio commentary with director Ridley Scott, screenwriter William Monahan, and original novel author David Ignatius, the "Interactive Debriefing" featurette and deleted scenes (both in HD). Exclusive to the Blu-ray is "Actionable Intelligence: Deconstructing Body of Lies," where key sequences are explored in depth via on-set footage and cast/crew interviews and exclusive features via BD-Live. Finally, a second standard DVD disc will house a Digital Copy of the film compatible with PCs, PSP and iTunes. Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/VC-1 video and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95. You'll find final specs for 'Body of Lies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 17.Posted Fri Jan 2, 2009 at 08:00 AM PST by:
