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Friedkin to Start Work on 'Exorcist' Blu-ray for 2009[teaser]In an online interview, director William Friedkin has revealed that he will begin work on a high-def version of 'The Exorcist' for Blu-ray release in 2009.[/teaser] Speaking to DVD Review UK, the Oscar-winning director confirmed that Warner is planning to start preparations in early December for a new edition of the 1973 horror classic. Friedkin had no further details on supplements or restoration plans for what is sure to be a highly-anticipated release, but we expect further word to emerge over the coming months. According to the director, Warner is currently eyeing a Fall 2009 Blu-ray release for 'The Exorcist.' As always, we'll keep you posted. In anticipation of a future announcement for 'The Exorcist,' we've added a listing for the title to the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned.Posted Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Launches Latest Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale[teaser]The online retailer has announced its latest Blu-ray promotion with the launch of a buy 2 get 1 free offer beginning today.[/teaser] The newest sale includes 147 titles, including old favorites like 'The Fifth Element,' 'I Am Legend,' 'The Fugitive,' and 'The Departed.' The sale begins today, but we have not been told how long it is expected to last. If you're interested, you may want to check it out now!Posted Tue Oct 21, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Warner to Bring 'History of Violence' to Blu-ray[teaser]Warner has set an early-February Blu-ray date for the acclaimed crime drama 'A History of Violence.'[/teaser] Based on the popular graphic novel, the David Cronenberg-directed thriller is set to make its next-gen debut on February 10. (New Line previously released the film as a special edition DVD in 2005.) Extras for the release include audio commentary with Cronenberg, a "Violence's History" comparison of the U.S. theatrical and International versions of the film, a series of "Acts of Violence" vignettes that take a look at several central scenes in the film, additional footage, and the theatrical trailer. Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/VC-1 video and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'A History of Violence' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 10.Posted Tue Oct 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Amadeus' to Get Blu-ray DigiBook Release this February[teaser]After almost a year of anticipation, Warner has officially set an early-February Blu-ray debut for the Oscar-winning classic 'Amadeus.'[/teaser] Starring Tom Hulce and F. Murray Abraham, the critically-acclaimed, Milos Forman-directed musical biopic was originally expected to receive a Blu-ray release in 2008. Warner has at last confirmed a street date for the 1984 Best Picture winner, which will get the DigiBook treatment on February 10. Tech specs will see the 180-minute Director's Cut version of the film spread across a BD-50 dual-layer disc in 1080p/VC-1 video and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Extras include an audio commentary with Foreman, as well as "The Making of 'Amadeus'" documentary. Also in the Blu-ray set will be a bonus CD sampler with ten musical selections from the film, and a Digital Copy of the Director's Cut (in SD). Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Amadeus: Director's Cut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 10.Posted Tue Oct 21, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
MVD Goes 'Gunnin' on Blu-ray with Basketball Doc[teaser]Music Video Distribution has announced a November debut for the basketball documentary 'Gunnin' for That #1 Spot.'[/teaser] Directed by Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, 'Gunnin' for That #1 Spot' chronicles the journey of eight of the U.S.'s top high school basketball players as they compete in the first "Elite 24" tournament in New York's Rucker Park. MVD will debut the acclaimed doc on November 4. There are no announced tech or supplement specs, 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 'Gunnin' for That #1 Spot' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 4.Posted Tue Oct 21, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Wedding Crashers' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]Warner has announced it is bringing the blockbuster comedy 'Wedding Crashers' to Blu-ray in late-December in both theatrical and unrated versions.[/teaser] Set to make its high-def debut on December 30, 'Wedding Crashers: Uncorked Edition' will feature both the 119-minute theatrical and 128-minute unrated cuts of the film. The $200 million-plus-grossing Vince Vaughn-Owen Wilson starrer will also include dual audio commentaries (with director David Dobkin, and Wilson and Vaughn), a pair of featurettes, deleted scenes, a music video and theatrical trailers. There are no tech specs yet, but 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 'Wedding Crashers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 30.Posted Mon Oct 20, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Space Buddies' Coming to Blu-ray this February[teaser]Announcing its latest direct-to-high-def premiere release, Walt Disney Studios will bring the family comedy 'Space Buddies' to Blu-ray in early February.[/teaser] The second DTV sequel to the canine comedy 'Air Bud,' 'Space Buddies' will hit Blu-ray on February 3, day-and-date with the standard DVD. There are no tech or supplement specs known at this time, but we expect final details from Disney in the coming weeks, so we'll keep you posted. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95 You'll find preliminary specs for 'Space Buddies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 3.Posted Mon Oct 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Disney to Cast 'Swing Vote' on Blu this January[teaser]Just in time for the presidential inauguration, Walt Disney Studios has set a mid-January Blu-ray bow for the political comedy 'Swing Vote.'[/teaser] Starring Kevin Costner, 'Swing Vote' grossed nearly $30 million at the domestic box office this past summer. Disney will debut the mildly-received satire on January 13, day-and-date with the standard DVD. There are no tech or supplement specs known at this time, but we'll keep you posted. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98. You'll find preliminary specs for 'Swing Vote' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 13.Posted Mon Oct 20, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
HBO Brings 'Generation Kill' to Blu-ray[teaser]The Iraq War is coming to high-def, with HBO announcing a mid-December Blu-ray release for the acclaimed mini-series 'Generation Kill.'[/teaser] Based on the memoirs of a Rolling Stone reporter who documented the first days of the invasion of Iraq, 'Generation Kill' will come to Blu-ray on December 16, day-and-date with the standard DVD. HBO has yet to announce any tech or supplement details, though the Blu-ray is scheduled to be a three-disc set, so we will hope for extensive extras. Stay tuned. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $79.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Generation Kill' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 13.Posted Mon Oct 20, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Pinocchio' to Get Platinum Blu-ray Release this March[teaser]Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced its next Platinum series Blu-ray release, marking a March debut for the animated classic 'Pinocchio.'[/teaser] The studio has confirmed a March 10, 2009 street date for 'Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition,' which will mark the beloved 1940 classic's first trip to high-def. There are little official specs at this juncture, though early reports from Disney indicate that the Blu-ray will also include a DVD version of the film, BD-Live features, and newly-discovered deleted scenes and an alternate ending. Disney has also yet to set a suggested list price for the Blu-ray, but as always, watch this space for the latest news as soon as it comes to us. You'll find the latest specs for 'Pinocchio' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 10.Posted Fri Oct 17, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
