-
'Southland Tales' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]Sony has announced a November release for the controversial sci-fi fantasy 'Southland Tales.'[/teaser] Filmmaker Richard Kelly's sprawling follow-up to his cult classic 'Donnie Darko,' 'Southland Tales' failed to hit with critics or audiences, but will make its Blu-ray bow on November 18 (Sony previously released the film on DVD last year). Extras will include audio commentary by Kelly, the "USIDent TV: Surveying the Southland" featurette, a "Southland Tales: The Prequel Saga Graphic Novel" gallery, and the "This Is The Way The World Ends" animated short. The 145-minute feature will be spread across a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 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 'Southland Tales' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18.Posted Tue Sep 9, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Ritchie's 'Revolver' Loaded for Blu-ray[teaser]Sony Pictures has announced it is bringing the Guy Ritchie gambling thriller 'Revolver' to Blu-ray this November.[/teaser] The widely-panned film, which grossed less than $5 million domestically, will receive its belated Blu-ray debut on November 18 (Sony released the standard DVD last year.) Among the extensive extras are audio commentary with Ritchie and editor James Herbert, a pair of featurettes ("The Game: The Making of Revolver," "Revolver: Making the Music"), deleted scenes, an alternate ending and opening, and outtakes. Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p 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 'Revolver' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18.Posted Mon Sep 8, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Universal Announces 'Jarhead,' 'Action/Thriller' Bundle for Blu-ray[teaser]Universal has announced a late-November release for the war drama 'Jarhead' on Blu-ray, as well as a bundle featuring three of the studio's latest catalog releases.[/teaser] Originally released on HD DVD over a year ago, Universal will debut the Blu-ray version of the Jake Gyllenhaal-Peter Skaarsgard starrer on November 25. Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p video (codec TBA) and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. Supplements announced thus far include a pair of audio commentaries with director Sam Mendes and screenwriter William S. Broyles, though not any of the documentary or other video-based materials that were featured on the previous HD DVD. We'll keep you updated on any future spec updates. Also due for release on November 25 is the 'Action/Thriller Giftset,' a three-pack bundle that includes 'Jarhead' plus the recently-announced 'The Kingdom (2007)' and '8 Mile.' Specs and extras are identical to the stand-alone versions. Suggested list price has been set at $29.95 for 'Jarhead,' and $89.98 for the 'Action/Thriller Giftset.' You'll find the latest specs for 'Jarhead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 25.Posted Mon Sep 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Kingdom' to Hit Blu-ray with U-Control[teaser]Universal has set a late-November bow for the action drama 'The Kingdom,' which will come to Blu-ray with multiple bonus features and U-Control interactivity.[/teaser] Originally released on HD DVD back in 2007, the Peter Berg-directed hit will make its belated Blu-ray bow on November 25. Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. (Optional French and Spanish DTS 5.1 Surround tracks are also included, along with English, French and Spanish subtitles.) Supplements will mirror the previous HD DVD, with audio commentary by Berg, a quartet of featurettes, and deleted scenes. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is a U-Control-enhanced picture-in-picture commentary (Profile 1.1 required). Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'The Kingdom' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 25.Posted Mon Sep 8, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Image Brings 'k.d. lang: Live in London' to Blu-ray[teaser]Image Entertainment has announced plans to bring k.d. lang's debut next-gen release 'Live in London' to Blu-ray early next year.[/teaser] Featuring twelve of the Grammy-winning chanteuse's hits, 'k.d. lang: Live in London' will receive a Blu-ray release on February 3, day-and-date with the standard DVD. There are no tech specs yet, or any announced supplements, but stay tuned for more details as the disc's release date draws near. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'k.d. lang: Live in London' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 3.Posted Mon Sep 8, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Eminem's '8 Mile' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]Universal has announced it is bringing Eminem's motion picture debut '8 Mile' to Blu-ray this Fall.[/teaser] Marking the rapper's first appearance on high-def, the $125 million-grossing drama will hit Blu-ray on November 18. (Universal previously released the title on DVD in 2002.) Tech specs will see a BD-25 single-layer presentation with 1080p video and English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. Optional French and Spanish DTS 5.1 Surround tracks are also included, along with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Extras are slim, with the "Making of 8 Mile" featurette, uncensored "Rap Battles," and a music video. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98. You'll find the latest specs for '8 Mile' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18.Posted Fri Sep 5, 2008 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Kit Kittredge' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]All-American girl Kit Kittredge is coming to Blu-ray, with New Line announcing a late-October next-gen debut for her first motion picture.[/teaser] Based on the wildly popular line of dolls for young girls, 'Kit Kittredge: An American Girl' grossed only $15 million domestically despite being one of the better-reviewed films of the summer. New Line/Warner will roll out the family-friendly adventure on Blu-ray October 28, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Early tech specs indicate 1080p/VC-1 video and standard Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio, and there are no announced extras. Further details are expected in the days ahead, however, so we'll keep you updated. Suggested retail price for the Blu-rays has been set at $38.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Kit Kittredge: An American Girl' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 28.Posted Fri Sep 5, 2008 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
Eagle Rock Announces 'Jethro Tull,' 'Legends' Montreux Blu-rays[teaser]A pair of new concert discs featuring music legends Jethro Tull, Eric Clapton, and David Sanborn recorded at the Montreux Rock Festival are kicking off Eagle Rock's Fall Blu-ray line-up.[/teaser] Two titles are set to debut on September 30: 'Jethro Tull: Live at Montreux 2003' and 'Legends: Live at Montreux 1997,' the latter featuring all-star jams with such greats as Clapton, Sanborn, Joe Sample, and Marcus Miller. There are no tech specs yet, but judging by Eagle Rock's previous Montreux releases, expect 1080 video and some form of high-res audio. At press time, there were no announced extras for either release. We'll keep you posted of any further spec updates. Suggested retail price for the Blu-rays has been set at $24.95 a pop. You'll find the latest specs for 'Jethro Tull: Live at Montreux 2003' and 'Legends: Live at Montreux 1997' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 30.Posted Fri Sep 5, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Police: Certifiable' Blu-ray Specs Revealed[teaser]Universal Music Group has released final specs for the Blu-ray of 'The Police: Certifiable,' which will include three discs of music and bonus features. [/teaser] As previously reported, the famed supergroup will release their debut Blu-ray title 'The Police: Certifiable - Live in Buenos Aires.' Documenting a stop on their mega-grossing farewell tour, the Blu-ray will be made available exclusively through Best Buy beginning November 11 (day-and-date with the DVD version). Featuring the entire 109-minute concert on a BD-50 dual-layer disc, tech specs boast 1080p video and Dolby TrueHD audio in both 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Stereo. Extras include the featurette "Better Than Therapy" and a still gallery, both in full HD video. Packaged as a Blu-ray/2xCD set, also included will be a pair of CDs containing the entire concert (audio only). Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98. You'll find final specs for 'The Police: Certifiable - Live in Buenos Aires' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 11.Posted Fri Sep 5, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
LG Details BD300 Blu-ray/Netflix Player[teaser]LG Electronics has released more information on its upcoming BD300 Blu-ray Player, which will be capable of streaming TV and movie programming to owners with Netflix subscriptions.[/teaser] In an announcement made yesterday, the company said the players will be available next month at retailers such as Best Buy and Circuit City. The suggested retail price has been set at $399.95 Allan Jason, vice president of sales and marketing for Digital Media/New Products at LG called the new player "The ultimate convergence of home theater entertainment and functionality" Jason dubbed the BD300 "the next step in a truly personalized entertainment experience." As reported by The New York Times "Bits" Technology Blog the movies streamed via Netflix will not be available in High-Def, but this is one of the first players to allow instant streaming, providing the combination of top of the line picture quality, and the added convenience of Netflix's on demand video offerings. LG representatives have also pointed out the ability to update the player's operating system to add future features through software updates. We'll provide more information on this player as details come to us.Posted Thu Sep 4, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
