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Fox Sets January Blu-ray Bow for 'Antwone Fisher'[teaser]Fox has set a mid-January Blu-ray debut for the Denzel Washington-directed drama 'Antwone Fisher.'[/teaser] A box office underachiever upon first release, Fox will give the film it's next-gen premiere on Blu-ray January 20. (A standard DVD edition was previously released in 2003.) 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, but watch this space for further specs as they're announced. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Antwone Fisher' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 20.Posted Wed Oct 15, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Sets December for Jim Carrey Blu-ray Double Header[teaser]Warner has announced an early-December Blu-ray release for a pair of classic Jim Carrey comedies, 'Dumb and Dumber' and 'The Mask.'[/teaser] Set to debut simultaneously on December 9, both 'Dumb and Dumber' and 'The Mask' will make their next-gen debuts with multiple bonus features. Extras on 'Dumb and Dumber' include a "Behind the Story" featurette, additional scenes, an alternate ending and the theatrical trailer. 'The Mask' will feature two audio commentaries with the filmmakers, four featurettes, additional scenes, and the theatrical trailer. There are no confirmed tech specs as of yet, but we'll keep you updated as further information comes to us. Suggested retail price has been set at $28.95 each. You'll find the latest specs for 'Dumb and Dumber' and 'The Mask' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under December 9.Posted Tue Oct 14, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Disaster Movie' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]Bringing the latest "movie" spoof to high-def, Lionsgate has announced an early-January Blu-ray release for 'Disaster Movie.'[/teaser] The brainchild of Aaron Seltzer (the team behind 'Date Movie,' Epic Movie' and 'Meet the Spartans'), 'Disaster Movie' skewered big-budget Hollywood hits, though it failed to achieve the same blockbuster box office heights as its predecessors. The $20 million-grossing spoof will hit Blu-ray on January 6, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Final extras have yet to be revealed, though confirmed so far are an audio commentary with the filmmakers, making-of featurettes, and a Sing-Along feature. There are no tech 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 the latest specs for 'Disaster Movie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18.Posted Tue Oct 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'House Bunny' Hopping on Blu-ray this December[teaser]Sony Pictures is bringing the hit Anna Faris comedy 'The House Bunny' to Blu-ray in late December with hours of bonus features.[/teaser] Grossing nearly $50 million at the domestic box office, the Adam Sandler-produced Playboy spoof will hit high-def on December 23, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Extras boast nearly a dozen production featurettes ("House Bunny Style," "The Girls of Zeta," "Calendar Girls," "Anna Faris: House Mom," "Colin Hanks: Mr. Nice Guy," "Look Who Dropped By," "The Girls Upstairs," "Zetas Transformed," "Getting Ready for a Party," "House Bunny Memories"), additional music featurettes ( "From Song to Set: Katherine McPhee," "From Tour Bus to Trailer: Tyson Ritter," "Introduction to 'I Know What Boys Like'"), an "I Know What Boys Like" music video, and deleted scenes. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95 You'll find the latest specs for 'The House Bunny' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 23.Posted Tue Oct 14, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Announces 'Being There' DigiBook Blu-ray[teaser]Announcing its latest DigiBook release for Blu-ray, Warner has set an early-February release for the classic 'Being There.'[/teaser] Starring the late Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine, the Hal Ashby-directed comedy classic will at last get the deluxe treatment when it hits Blu-ray February 3 (day-and-date with a new standard DVD re-issue). The studio has yet to issue any tech or supplement details for 'Being There,' though we're told to expect a DigiBook release with newly-remastered video and audio and all-new bonus content. As always, watch this space for confirmed details when they come to us. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95 You'll find preliminary specs for 'Being There' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 3.Posted Tue Oct 14, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tropic Thunder' Director's Cut Rumbles Onto Blu-ray[teaser]DreamWorks has some big Blu-ray news for you - Ben Stiller's hit comedy 'Tropic Thunder' is rolling into stores this November in a never-before-seen unrated director's cut version.[/teaser] Co-starring Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., and a barely-recognizable Tom Cruise, the $100 million-plus grossing Hollywood satire will hit Blu-ray on November 18 (day-and-date with single-disc and two-disc DVD editions). Presented in an unrated Director's Cut, tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Extras include audio commentary with Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and Robert Downey Jr., multiple featurettes ("Blowing Shit Up," "The Hot LZ," "7 Cast of Tropic Thunder Features," "Make-up test with Tom Cruise"), a "Full Mags" feature with introduction by Stiller and editor Greg Hayden, and MTV Movie Awards clip, mock "Rain of Madness" trailer and a DreamWorks Public Service Announcement. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95 You'll find the latest specs for 'Tropic Thunder' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18.Posted Fri Oct 10, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Fox Planning January Blu-ray release for 'Unfaithful'[teaser]Fox has announced its latest catalog Blu-ray, setting a mid-January Blu-ray berth for the romantic thriller 'Unfaithful.'[/teaser] According to retail reports, the studio will debut the Oscar-nominated Diane Lane-Richard Gere starrer on Blu-ray January 20. (A special edition DVD was previously released in 2003.) 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 $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Unfaithful' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 20.Posted Fri Oct 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Boondock Saints' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]Fox has set a mid-January Blu-ray debut for the cult favorite 'The Boondock Saints.'[/teaser] A box office failure upon first release, the Troy Duffy-directed sleeper has since gone on to amass a devoted fan following on video. Fox will give the film it's next-gen premiere when it hits Blu-ray on January 13. 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, but watch this space for further specs as they're announced. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'The Boondock Saints' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 13.Posted Fri Oct 10, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
MVD Jumps Into Blu with Drive-In Trio[teaser]In a late-breaking announcement, next-gen newcomer MVD Entertainment Group has set a late-October date for the launch of their first wave of Blu-ray releases.[/teaser] The eclectic indie DVD distributor will jump into high-def on October 28, when it unleashes a trio of music and exploitation titles on Blu-ray. Included in the slate is the concert film 'Blackalicious: 4/20 Live in Seattle,' and the drive-in flicks 'Cannibal Taboo' and 'Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter' (which boasts the immortal tagline, "The power of Christ impales you!"). There are no tech or supplement details as of yet, but MVD is gearing their titles as low-priced next-gen offerings, so bonus features may be limited. Suggested list price for 'Cannibal Taboo' is $24.95, and $19.95 for 'Blackalicious' and 'Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter.' You'll find preliminary specs for all three of MVD's offerings linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under October 28.Posted Fri Oct 10, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Universal Bringing Latest 'Mummy,' 3-Pack to Blu-ray this December[teaser]In an early retail announcement, Universal says it is bringing the latest big-screen 'Mummy' adventure to Blu-ray this December, along with a three-pack collection of the complete trilogy.[/teaser] Starring Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, and John Hannah, 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' barely squeaked past the $100 million mark at the domestic box office this past summer. Universal will release the Rob Cohen-directed pic on December 16, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Early tech specs will see 1080p video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track. There are no supplement details for the set as of yet, but as always, we'll keep you posted. According to retailer reports, 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.' Watch this space for more details as they are confirmed. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 16.Posted Thu Oct 9, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
