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Echo Bridge Unleashes "BluCube" Box Sets for Blu-ray[teaser]Echo Bridge is boxing up its entire next-gen library, with plans to offer 10-disc and 20-disc Blu-ray box set collections this November.[/teaser] The indie distributor began releasing low-priced Blu-ray titles earlier this year, and has so far amassed a twenty-strong catalog that consumers will now be able to conveniently pick up on November 18 in two different affordable collections. The 'BluCube (10 Pack)' contains: '10.5 Apocalypse: The Complete Miniseries,' 'Artie Lange's Beer League,' 'Blackbeard,' 'The Big White,' 'Category 7: The End Of The World,' 'The Curse Of King Tut's Tomb,' 'Final Days of Planet Earth,' 'Mortuary,' 'Mysterious Island' and 'The Poseidon Adventure.' The 'BlueCube (20 Pack)' features all the titles in the 10 Pack, plus ten more hits: 'Angel in the Family,' 'The Colt,' 'Cruel World,' 'The Final Patient,' 'The Last Sentinel,' 'Salem Witch Trials,' 'Salvage,' 'Supernova,' 'The Ten Commandments,' and 'The Woods Have Eyes.' All discs are identical to the stand-alone versions, and there are no additional extras or collectibles included. Suggested retail price for the 10 Pack is $79.99, and $149.99 for the 20 Pack. You'll find listings for the 'BluCube (10 Pack)' and 'BluCube (20 Pack)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under November 18.Posted Fri Oct 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Fox Sets Specs for 'Home Alone,' 'Jingle All the Way' Blu-rays[teaser]Fox has officially announced the holiday pair of 'Home Alone' and 'Jingle All the Way,' for December Blu-ray release, both of which will hit high-def with multiple bonus features.[/teaser] Giving retailers an early alert last week, Fox set a December 2 street date for the Macaulay Culkin blockbuster and the Arnold Schwarzenegger family farce, though they stopped short on issuing any specifics. Just-confirmed specs will see each release receive a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround audio. Extras on 'Home Alone' will match the previous DVD, including audio commentary with director Chris Columbus and Culkin, multiple featurettes ("The Making of Home Alone," "Mac Cam: Behind the Scenes with Macaulay Culkin," "How to Burglar-Proof Your Home: The Stunts of Home Alone," "Home Alone Around The World," "Where's Buzz Now?", "Angels with Filthy Souls"), deleted scenes, alternate takes and a blooper reel. 'Jingle All the Way' will feature the extended version of the film, a trio of featurettes ("The Making of a Hero," "Super Kids," "Turbo Man Behind the Mask") and deleted scenes. As previously announced, suggested retail price for each Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Home Alone' and 'Jingle All the Way' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under December 2.Posted Fri Oct 17, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
First Look to Bring 'Way of War' to Blu-ray[teaser]First Look has set an early-February arrival for the action-thriller 'The Way of War.'[/teaser] Little is known about the Cuba Gooding Jr.-starrer, which sees him playing a paramilitary operative who goes on a rampage after discovering a war conspiracy. The John Carter-directed pic has yet to receive a theatrical release date, suggesting the film may go direct-to-video when it hits Blu-ray and DVD on February 10. 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 $34.98. You'll find preliminary specs for 'The Way of War' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 10.Posted Fri Oct 17, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Being There' Blu-ray to Get Exclusives[teaser]Warner has unveiled final details for 'Being There,' which will hit high-def this February in a standard Blu-ray edition with all-new exclusive content.[/teaser] As previously reported, Warner announced 'Being There' for a February 3 Blu-ray release (day-and-date with a new DVD re-issue), and the title was expected to be the latest in the studio's line of DigiBook catalog releases. Full specs are now in, with Warner confirming a standard Blu-ray edition, with 1080p/VC-1 video and English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio. Extras shared with the DVD version include a lone featurette, "Memories from Being There." Exclusive to the next-gen edition are deleted scenes, an alternate ending and outtakes. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Being There' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 3.Posted Thu Oct 16, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Tokyo Shock Jumps into Blu with 'Death Trance'[teaser]Next-gen newcomer Tokyo Shock has announced their debut Blu-ray release, setting a late-January date for the martial arts actioner 'Death Trance.'[/teaser] One of the leading distributors of Asian cinema on DVD, Tokyo Shock will kick-off its Blu-ray support on January 27 when it releases the Tak Sakaguchi-starrer. Due to the early announcement, Tokyo Shock has yet to confirm final tech specs or supplement details, but we'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price has been set at $24.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Death Trance' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 27.Posted Thu Oct 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Summit to Release Trio of Music Blu-rays this November[teaser]Announcing a trio of next-gen music titles, Summit Entertainment will bring live concert releases from Barenaked Ladies, O.A.R., and Heart to Blu-ray this November.[/teaser] Kicking off the indie distributor's November music slate will be 'O.A.R.: Live at Madison Square Garden' on November 4, followed three weeks later on November 25 by 'Barenaked Ladies: Talk to the Hand - Live in Michigan' and 'Heart: Dreamboat Annie Live.' Preliminary text specs see 1080 video (1.78:1) on all three releases, though there is no confirmation yet on audio. Extras will be comparable to the standard DVD extras, including featurettes, band interviews and more. Suggested retail price has been set at $34.99 each. You'll find the latest specs for all three of Summit's latest music Blu-rays linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under their respective street dates.Posted Thu Oct 16, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Lionsgate Planning 'Bangkok Dangerous' Blu for January[teaser]Lionsgate is planning an early-January Blu-ray release for the actioner 'Bangkok Dangerous.'[/teaser] Debuting at No. 1 at the domestic box office, the Nicolas Cage-starrer will hit Blu-ray on January 6, day-and-date with the standard DVD. There are no tech or supplement specs as of yet, but Lionsgate has revealed box art indicating a two-disc set and Digital Copy. As always, 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 'Bangkok Dangerous' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6.Posted Thu Oct 16, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Universal Outlines 'Mummy' Blu-ray Specs, Exclusives[teaser]Universal has officially unveiled final specs for 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' which hits Blu-ray this December as a two-disc set with exclusive content.[/teaser] As we've previously reported, the studio alerted retailers to a December 16 Blu-ray date for the $100 million--plus grossing sequel, though the studio provided only preliminary specs. The full details have now been confirmed, with the studio planning a two-disc set with U-Control and BD-Live exclusives. Extras will feature audio commentary with director Rob Cohen, a suite of featurettes ("The Making of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," "From City to Desert," "Legacy of the Terra Cotta," "A Call to Action: The Casting Process," "Preparing for Battle with Brendan Fraser and Jet Li," "Jet Li: Crafting the Emperor Mummy," "Creating New and Supernatural Worlds"), deleted and extended scenes, and a Digital Copy of the film. Exclusive include U-Control extras "Scene Explorer," "Know Your Mummy," "The Dragon Emperor's Challenge" and a picture-in-picture track. The set will also be BD-Live enabled, with "My Scenes Sharing" and additional exclusive content. Tech specs for the BD-50 dual-layer presentation enjoy 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video, a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track (48kHz/16-bit), and additional Dolby Digital and subtitle offerings in English, French, and Spanish. Universal is also planning to bring a 'Mummy' 3-pack to high-def on the same day, which will include 'Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' plus the previously-released Blu-rays of the first two installments in the series, 'The Mummy' and 'The Mummy Returns.' The discs are identical to the released versions, and there are no new collectibles or other value-added content. As announced, suggested list price for 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' has been set at $39.98, and $89.98 for the 3-Pack. You'll find the latest specs for both 'Mummy' releases linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under December 16.Posted Wed Oct 15, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Drumline' to Pound Blu-ray this January[teaser]Fox has announced its latest catalog Blu-ray, setting a mid-January Blu-ray berth for the teen drama 'Drumline.'[/teaser] According to retail reports, the studio will debut the Nick Cannon starrer on Blu-ray January 13. (A special edition DVD was previously released in 2006.) Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. There are no supplement details available as of yet, but a package comparable to the standard DVD is expected. Stay tuned. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Drumline' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 13.Posted Wed Oct 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
First Look: 'Wanted' Blu-ray Box Art[teaser]Universal has officially unveiled full specs for 'Wanted,' which will hit Blu-ray this December in standard and collector's edition versions with hours of bonus content.[/teaser] As we've previously reported, the studio alerted retailers to a December 2 Blu-ray bow for the James McAvoy-Angelina Jolie action smash in standard and collectible editions, though the studio provided only preliminary specs. The full media release has now been issued, with both the standard and Collector's Edition Blu-ray versions set to include identical two-disc sets. Extras will feature a suite of making-of featurettes ( "Cast and Characters," "Stunts on the L Train," "Special Effects: The Art of the Impossible," "Groundbreaking Visual Effects: From Imagination to Execution," "The Origins of Wanted: Bringing the Graphic Novel to Life," "Through the Eyes of Visionary Director Timur Bekmambetov," "Wanted: Motion Comics"), deleted scenes, an alternate opening, and the "Making of Wanted: The Game" interactive feature. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be four U-Control extras including picture-in-picture, a scene explorer, motion comics, and assassin profiles. BD-Live features boast My Chat, MyScenes Sharing, and a "My Wanted" commentary maker. Tech specs for the BD-50 dual-layer presentation enjoy 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video, a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track (48kHz/16-bit), and additional Dolby Digital and subtitle offerings in English, French, and Spanish. Adding value to the Collector's Edition will be deluxe packaging boasting a quartet of collectible postcards, and a lenticular scene in an acrylic frame. Finally, Universal has unveiled the Blu-ray box art for the standard Blu-ray of 'Wanted,' as well as a look at the insides of the Collector's Edition set: As previously announced, suggested list price for the standard Blu-ray has been set at $39.99, and $69.98 for the Collector's Edition. You'll find the latest specs for both versions of 'Wanted' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under December 2.Posted Wed Oct 15, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
