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National Geographic to 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe' on Blu-ray[teaser]National Geographic has announced a late-March Blu-ray debut for the space exploration documentary 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe.'[/teaser] Building on images taken from the Hubble telescope, 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe' recreates the first accurate non-stop voyage from Earth to the edge of the Universe through the use of spectacular CGI technology, and explores the science and history behind the distant celestial bodies in the solar system. Distributed via Warner Home Video 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe' will debut on Blu-ray March 31, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Tech details for the high-def version include a BD-25 single-layer presentation, with 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio and subtitles (in English, French and Spanish). There are currently no announced supplements, but we'll keep you posted if we receive any future spec updates. Suggested retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Journey to the Edge of the Universe' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 31.Posted Fri Dec 5, 2008 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Special Delivery - Netflix Update Arrives for Samsung Blu-ray Players[teaser]Samsung has released a firmware update that will allow Netflix customers to stream movies through their Blu-ray players.[/teaser] As previously reported, Samsung and Netflix settled on an arrangement similar to that announced by LG Electronics which will allow owners to take advantage of Netflix's "Watch Instantly" service at no additional cost. After installing the update to their Samsung BD-P2550 and BD-P2500 players, Netflix account holders can visit the website to add standard definition movies and TV episodes to their instant queues. Those selections will then be available for viewing on their TVs via their Samsung players. For more information on Netflix streaming, visit the company website!Posted Fri Dec 5, 2008 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Warner Sets Date for Direct-to-Video 'Wonder Woman'[teaser]The world's greatest female superhero is coming to high-def, with Warner Premiere and DC Comics announcing an early-March Blu-ray arrival for its latest direct-to-video release, 'Wonder Woman.'[/teaser] Featuring the voices of Rosario Dawson, Keri Russell, and Virginia Madsen, this 2009 all-animated, video premiere film will arrive on Blu-ray March 3, day-and-date with the standard DVD. There are no tech or supplement specs as of yet, but Warner is billing the release as a special edition so we expect plenty of bonus features. The full media announcement is due in the coming days, so we'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.95. You'll find preliminary specs for 'Wonder Woman (2009)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 3.Posted Thu Dec 4, 2008 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Max Fleischer's 'Gulliver's Travels' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]Koch Releasing has announced it will bring the 1939 animated favorite 'Gulliver's Travels' to Blu-ray in early March.[/teaser] Featuring the singing voices of Jessica Dragonette and Lanny Ross and directed by Max Fleischer, the time-honored Jonathan Swift classic will make the jump to high-def on March 10. Koch has not released specs for the Blu-ray, but watch for further details in the days ahead. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Gulliver's Travels' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 10.Posted Thu Dec 4, 2008 at 10:30 AM PST by: -
Lionsgate Outlines 'W.' Blu-ray Specs[teaser]Lionsgate has revealed final specs for 'W.,' which will come to Blu-ray next year with a presidential suite's worth of bonus materials.[/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate had alerted retailers to a February Blu-ray bow for Oliver Stone's controversial biopic of exiting president George W. Bush, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Newly confirmed specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. Extras will feature an audio commentary by Stone, a pair of featurettes ("Dangerous Dynasty: The Bush Presidency," "No Stranger to Controversy: Oliver Stone's George W. Bush") and deleted scenes. Finally, Lionsgate has issued final box art for 'W.': As previously announced, suggested retail price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'W.' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 10.Posted Thu Dec 4, 2008 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Saw V' to Get Two-Disc Blu-ray with Exclusives[teaser]Lionsgate has unwrapped final specs for 'Saw V,' which will slash its way to Blu-ray with hours of blood-splattered bonus features and exclusive Director's Cut.[/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate had alerted retailers to a January 20 Blu-ray release for the latest in the Jigsaw Killer franchise, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Newly confirmed specs will see a two-disc set featuring the 96-minute unrated cut of the film spread across a BD-50 dual-layer disc in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 7.1 Surround. Extras will boast multiple audio commentaries with cast & crew, a multi-part "Multiple Traps" documentary, deleted scenes, and a Digital Copy of the film (in standard-def only). Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be the BD-Live "MoLog" feature, allowing users to connect and chat online during playback of the film. Finally, Lionsgate has issued final box art for 'Saw V': As previously announced, suggested retail price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Saw V' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 20.Posted Thu Dec 4, 2008 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Nights in Rodanthe' to Get February Blu-ray Release[teaser]New Line will bring the romantic drama 'Nights in Rodanthe' to Blu-ray this February.[/teaser] Reteaming 'Unfaithful' Oscar nominee Diane Lane and co-star Richard Gere, the adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel grossed nearly $40 million at the domestic box office this past Fall. New Line, via Warner Home Video, will release the film on Blu-ray February 10, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Supplements will include the "Richard Gere and Diane Lane Discuss the Nature of Love" featurette, deleted scenes, a Gavin Rossdale music video, and biographies on composer Emmylou Harris and Sparks. There are no confirmed tech specs as of yet, but we'll keep you posted. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Nights in Rodanthe' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 10.Posted Wed Dec 3, 2008 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Warner Reveals 'Dark Knight' Blu-ray BD-Live Features[teaser]With 'The Dark Knight' only days away from Blu-ray release, Warner has revealed the final list of BD-Live features which are set to include the ability to record your own video commentary and other additional exclusives.[/teaser] Leading the just-confirmed roster of BD-Live functions is "My WB Commentary," which allows users with a webcam to record their own video commentary that can be shared online with others. The track will play as a picture-in-picture track while your friends watch the film. (Bonus View-compatible player required.) Other features include "My Community Screening," which facilitates real-time multiple viewing of the film via BD-Live. Users can chat during playback, connect to community showings our send out invitations for their own screenings. Additional web-driven features on 'The Dark Knight' include an online destination where you can shop the WB Store, download trailers of other Warner Blu-ray releases, create your own wishlist of upcoming WB Blu-ray titles, and even create a database listing for your current high-def library. Warner also says it is planning to host a "My Community Screening" with director Christopher Nolan where viewers can partake in a Q&A with the filmmaker. (There is no confirmed event date, but we'll keep you posted.) 'The Dark Knight' will hit stores on Blu-ray December 9 in standard two-disc (MSRP $35.99) and collectible Limited Edition ($64.99) versions.Posted Wed Dec 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Appaloosa' to Ride to Blu-ray this January[teaser]Warner is bringing the Ed Harris western 'Appaloosa' to Blu-ray in early January.[/teaser] Directed by and starring Harris, the critically-acclaimed drama will arrive on Blu-ray January 6, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Tech specs will boast 1080p/VC-1 video (2.40:1) and English audio tracks in Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround (48kHz/16-bit) and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround. Extras include audio commentary with Harris and producer/screenwriter Robert Knott, four featurettes ("Bringing the Characters of Appaloosa to Life," "Historic Accuracy of Appaloosa," "The Town of Appaloosa," "Dean Semler's Return to the Western") and deleted scenes. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Appaloosa' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6.Posted Wed Dec 3, 2008 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Fox Outlines 'Max Payne' Blu-ray Specs, Exclusives[teaser]Fox has confirmed final specs for 'Max Payne,' which will arrive on Blu-ray this January with hours of bonus features and exclusive content.[/teaser] As announced late last month, Fox will debut the film on Blu-ray January 20, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Final tech specs will see both the theatrical nand unrated cuts of the film (accessible via seamless branching) on a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.40:1) and English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround audio (48kHz/24-bit). Extras will include audio commentary (with director John Moore, production designer Daniel Dorrance, and visual effects supervisor Everett Burrell), the first of a two-part making-of featurette, and a "Michelle Payne" animated graphic novel. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is the second part of the featurette, a "Walkthroughs & Cheats" picture-in-picture track (Bonus View, and on the theatrical version only), plus additional PIP interviews with Moore. Also included on a second DVD disc in the set is a Digital Copy of the film (standard-def only) that is compatible with PCs, PSP, and iTunes. As previously reported, suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Max Payne' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 20.Posted Wed Dec 3, 2008 at 06:00 AM PST by:
