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New Line Bumps 'Mongol' Blu-ray[teaser]In a late-breaking street date change, New Line has bumped next week's planned Blu-ray release of 'Mongol' to mid-October.[/teaser] As previously reported, New Line had originally set a September 9 next-gen premiere for the 2007 Best Foreign Language Film Oscar winner. Although the studio gave no word on the reason for the delay, New has now moved 'Mongol' back by over a month, with the Blu-ray's new date set at October 14. Tech specs and supplemental details remain unchanged, as does the disc's suggested list price of $39.98. As always, you'll find the latest specs for 'Mongol' listed in our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its new date of October 14.Posted Tue Sep 2, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Sets 'Hancock' Blu-ray for November[teaser]After weeks of speculation, Sony Pictures has confirmed a late-November Blu-ray touchdown for the Will Smith blockbuster 'Hancock.'[/teaser] Originally rumored for an early-December release, fans will get the $200 million-plus-grossing superhero spoof earlier than expected when Sony debuts the Blu-ray of 'Hancock' on November 25, day-and-date with the standard DVD. As the studio has only just issued a trade alert for 'Hancock,' all tech specs and supplement details are still under wraps. We'll certainly keep you posted as soon as the full press announce comes in. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95. You'll find preliminary specs for 'Hancock' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 25.Posted Fri Aug 29, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
First Look: 'Austin Powers' Blu-ray Box Art[teaser]There are still no specs, but New Line has unveiled an early peek at the Blu-ray box art for the 'Austin Powers Collection.'[/teaser] As previously reported, New Line/Warner announced a December 2 arrival for the 'Austin Powers Collection: Shagadelic Edition, with Extra Mojo,' which will box up all three entries in Mike Myers' spy spoof series -- 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,' 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me' and 'Austin Powers in Goldmember.' Though the studio has yet to reveal the full contents of the box set, they promise extensive supplemental features including audio commentaries, deleted scenes, multiple featurettes, music videos, and more. We'll keep you posted as official specs come to us. Helping to tide us over while we await the full press release, however, New Line has just unveiled a sneak peek at the Blu-ray's cover art: As previously announced, suggested retail price for the box set will list for $74.98. As always, you'll find the latest specs for the 'Austin Powers Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 2.Posted Fri Aug 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Announces 'Superman: Doomsday' for Blu-ray[teaser]Warner Premiere and DC Comics have announced a late-November Blu-ray bow for the direct-to-video animated film 'Superman: Doomsday.'[/teaser] Promising the "most shocking showdown in Superman history!", and featuring the voices of Ray Wise, Anne Heche, and Adam Baldwin, 'Superman: Doomsday' will make its long-belated premiere on Blu-ray November 28, timed to coincide with a new standard DVD re-issue. (Warner previously released the film on DVD in a bare bones edition in September 2007.) Supplements will mirror the new two-disc DVD, including an audio commentary with the filmmakers, a spate of featurettes ("When Heroes Die: The Making of Superman Doomsday," "The Clash of the Juggernauts," "Requiem and Rebirth: Superman Lives," "Superman Doomsday: Behind the Voices"), four episodes of 'Superman: The Animated Series,' and a sneak peek of the upcoming 'Wonder Woman' direct-to-video premiere film. Tech specs will see 1080p/VC-1 video and a standard Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Superman: Doomsday' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 28.Posted Fri Aug 29, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Artsmagic Jumps into Blu with 'Bird People in China'[teaser]Next-gen newcomer Artsmagic has given its debut Blu-ray title, the Takashi Miike fantasy 'The Bird People of China,' an October release date.[/teaser] Marking a thematic change of pace for cult director Miike, 'The Bird People of China' mixes fantastical adventure with everyday realism to spin a unique allegorical fairy tale. Previously released on DVD by Artsmagic, the title will debut on Blu-ray on October 28. Artsmagic has not yet announced tech specs or supplement details for its maiden Blu-ray release, but full details are expected shortly. We'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find preliminary specs for 'The Bird People of China' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 28.Posted Fri Aug 29, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Fox Bringing 'Dungeon Siege Tale' to Blu-ray[teaser]In an early alert to retailers, Fox has set a December release date for the fantasy epic 'In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale.'[/teaser] Based on the best-selling fantasy game, the Uwe Boll-helmed 'In the Name of the King' grossed less than $5 million domestically during its brief theatrical run earlier this year. Fox will debut a 162-minute director's cut version on Blu-ray December 16, day-and-date with the standard DVD. There are no tech specs or supplement details yet for the Jason Statham-starrer, but we'll keep you posted. Suggested list price has been set at $34.95 for the Blu-ray. You'll find preliminary specs for 'In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 16.Posted Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Trio of Jeff Dunham Titles Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]Making his next-gen debut, comic Jeff Dunham will bring a trio of his best-selling comedy routines to Blu-ray this November courtesy of Image Entertainment. [/teaser] Due for release on November 18, Dunham's latest 'Very Special Christmas Special' will hit high-def day-and-date with the standard DVD, where it will also be joined by the previously-released stand-up comedy specials 'Arguing with Myself' and 'Spark of Insanity.' Extras on 'Very Special Christmas Special' include never-before-seen material and a music video, while 'Spark of Insanity' boasts an audio commentary with Dunham and cast, outtakes, and bonus clips. There are no announced extras for 'Arguing with Myself.' There are no tech specs available for any of the titles, but we'll keep you posted. Also due for release on November 18 is the 'Jeff Dunham 3-Pack,' a bundle that includes all three titles. Specs and extras are identical to the stand-alone versions. Suggested list price has been set at $29.98 for the stand-alone releases and $89.98 for the bundle. You'll find the latest specs for all four Jeff Dunham titles linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under November 18.Posted Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Brings 'NBA Champions' to Blu-ray[teaser]Marking the studio's first sports-themed next-gen release, Warner has announced a November debut for 'NBA Champions 2007-2008.'[/teaser] A compendium of highlights from the 2007-2008 NBA season, 'NBA Champions' will arrive on Blu-ray November 4, one week after the standard DVD release. Warner has only issued the barest of early specs, with the release to be presented on a BD-25 single-layer disc. No extras have been announced. At press time, Warner has not announced if it is planning any further high-def releases in the 'NBA Champions' series (which has also seen DVD titles devoted to season highlights of individual teams), but it's likely that if sales are strong for 'NBA Champions 2007-2008,' we'll likely see more installments on Blu-ray. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98. You'll find preliminary specs for 'NBA Champions 2007-2008' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 4.Posted Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
DreamWorks to Kick It 'Old School' on Blu-ray[teaser]Over a year since it hit HD DVD, DreamWorks has announced plans to bring the comedy 'Old School' to Blu-ray in mid-December.[/teaser] Starring Vince Vaughn and Will Ferrell, the $75 million-grossing frat boy smash will arrive on Blu-ray on December 16 in its 92-minute unrated form, over a year after it first hit HD DVD. Extras will match previous video versions, including audio commentary (with director Todd Phillips and cast Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, and Luke Wilson), the "Inside the Actors Studio" spoof, deleted scenes, outtakes, trailers, and a pair of easter eggs. There are no tech specs yet, but watch this space for final details when they are confirmed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has beens et at $29.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Old School' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 16.Posted Thu Aug 28, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Disney Previews Upcoming Platinum Blu-ray Title Plans[teaser]Walt Disney Studios has revealed the first news on its upcoming Platinum title plans, saying it will bring five of its most beloved animated classics to Blu-ray over the next two years.[/teaser] In a New York Times article detailing the studio's efforts to accelerate consumer adoption of the Blu-ray format, the company confirmed that it will release five Platinum titles from its animated library by the end of 2010. The films due to receive the Platinum treatment (though not necessarily released in this order) are : 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,' 'Fantasia,' 'Fantasia 2000,' 'Pinocchio' and the Oscar-nominated 'Beauty and the Beast.' The release of Disney's upcoming animated titles will follow 'Sleeping Beauty,' which will kick off the studio's Platinum support on October 7. Disney did not confirm any street dates or outline further spec details, though each title will feature extensive bonus features and next-gen enhancements, including a continued emphasis on BD-Live interconnectivity. "BD Live is not a niche product," said Bob Chapek, president of Disney Home Entertainment, adding that the studio expects its animated favorites will reach a wider group of consumers. "We see mass adoption of the technology. Needless to say, we'll bring your more on this story as it develops. In the meantime, we've added all five of Disney's new Platinum title announcements to the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned!Posted Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
