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Warner Updates 'Risky Business' Specs, Adds TrueHD[teaser]Warner has announced updated final specs for 'Risky Business,' which will now hit Blu-ray with Dolby TrueHD audio along with a raft of bonus features and exclusive content.[/teaser] As previously reported, Warner is bringing the 25th Anniversary Edition of the Tom Cruise classic to Blu-ray on September 16 (day-and-date with a new standard DVD re-issue). As announced, the specs appeared impressive, with the Blu-ray and DVD both enjoying an audio commentary with director Paul Brickman, producer Jon Avnet and Cruise, a new retrospective documentary celebrating the film's 25th anniversary, and an alternate ending presented by Brickman. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is a picture-in-picture version of the audio commentary (Bonus View-enabled), plus a Digital Copy of the film on a separate disc. Putting a damper on the celebration, however, were the initial tech specs, which saw remastered 1080p video (1.85:1) but only standard English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio. But now, thanks to newly-revised details from Warner, the studio has confirmed that 'Risky Business' will now hit Blu-ray in full Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround (48kHz/16-bit). As announced, suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95. You'll find revised specs for 'Risky Business' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 16.Posted Thu Jul 24, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Maid in Manhattan' Dresses Up for Blu-ray[teaser]Sony Pictures has announced a September Blu-ray bow for the Jennifer Lopez romantic comedy 'Maid in Manhattan.'[/teaser] Arriving September 30, Sony will bring the $60 million-grossing hit to Blu-ray along with a trio of previously-announced comedies, including 'My Best Friend's Wedding,' 'Mona Lisa Smile' and 'Can't Hardly Wait.' Tech specs include a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.40:1) and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. (Optional dubs and subtitles are provided in French, Spanish and Portuguese.) Announced extras are slim, with a blooper reel the only bonus feature. Suggested retail price has been set at $28.95. You'll find specs for 'Maid in Manhattan' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 30.Posted Thu Jul 24, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
George Carlin's 'It's Bad For Ya' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]The late George Carlin will make his high-def debut with the November Blu-ray release of his concert film 'It's Bad For Ya.' [/teaser] Marking the legendary comedian's final stand-up concert special, 'George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya' will hit Blu-ray on November 25 (day-and-date with the standard DVD), following it's premiere on HBO earlier this year. There are no tech or supplemental specs as of yet, but more details are expected to emerge in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.95. You'll find preliminary specs for ''George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 25.Posted Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Sony Previews 'Ghostbusters' Blu-ray Plans at Comic-Con[teaser]'Ghostbusters' fans attending Comic-Con this weekend could get a sneak peek at an apparently October-bound Blu-ray release of the '80s comedy classics.[/teaser] According to various fan and website reports coming in from Comic-Con (which officially kicks off tomorrow in San Diego), a Sony Blu-ray booth on the show floor is currently touting an October 21 Blu-ray street date for both 'Ghostbusters' and 'Ghostbusters 2,' complete with a large overhead banner advertisement (featuring the tagline "Get Slimed in High-Def!") There's currently no further word on potential supplemental features on the planned Blu-ray version of the 'Ghostbusters' films, nor any tech specs or other specifics. At press time Sony PR has also not issued a press release or other media confirmation of a 'Ghostbusters' release on Blu-ray, but as always we'll keep you updated as any official news comes in. In the meantime, we've added listings for 'Ghostbusters' and 'Ghostbusters 2' to our Blu-ray Release Schedule, with both indexed under October 21.Posted Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Schedules Japanese 'Matrix' Blu-ray Box; U.S. Next?[teaser]Warner International has announced a December Blu-ray release of the 'Matrix' films in Japan, fueling speculation that the studio is on the verge of announcing a domestic edition of the blockbuster trilogy.[/teaser] One of the most highly-requested Warner "catch up" HD DVD titles by high-def fans, the 'Matrix' trilogy has yet to be slotted for domestic Blu-ray release by the studio, despite past public comments that the title has long been in development. But now a just-confirmed announcement by Warner International of a Blu-ray box set of the 'Matrix' films has tongues wagging, with the company setting a December 17 street date for the overseas version. Specs released thus far appear to mirror the previous domestic HD DVD box set, with the feature films and attendant extras spread across four Blu-ray discs, plus an additional three standard DVD platters with further bonus materials. At press time, Warner Home Video in the U.S. had not issued any statement on their domestic Blu-ray plans for 'The Matrix' films, though the arrival of a Japanese release bodes well for a likely concurrent Stateside release by the end of the year. As always, we'll keep you posted on this story as further word comes to us. Stay tuned...Posted Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Anchor Bay to Bring Game Prequel 'Dead Space' to Blu-ray[teaser]In a rare Blu-ray-videogame tie-in, Anchor Bay has announced an October Blu-ray bow for the animated direct-to-video game prequel 'Dead Space: Downfall'.[/teaser] A full-length animated movie, 'Dead Space: Downfall' will debut on Blu-ray October 28 (day-and-date with the standard DVD), a week after the PlayStation 3 game it supports, 'Dead Space,' hits stores from Electronic Arts. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround soundtrack. Extras shared between both versions are limited, with only a single "Grave Robber" deleted scene. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be a pair of cheat codes for the EA game, and a Digital Copy (standard def) on a second disc. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find specs for ''Dead Space: Downfall' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 28.Posted Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Strangers' to Stalk Blu-ray in time for Halloween[teaser]Lock your doors: Universal has announced that 'The Strangers' will invade Blu-ray this October with exclusive BD-Live content.[/teaser] The Liv Tyler-Scott Speedman thriller scared up over $50 million at the domestic box office, becoming one of the summer's surprise sleeper hits. Universal will bow the Blu-ray on October 21, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Tech specs include 1080p video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. Extras include the "The Elements of Terror" featurette and a batch of deleted scenes. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be "My Scenes Sharing," allowing users to bookmark and share their favorite scenes from the film online (BD-Live-enabled player required). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'The Strangers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 21.Posted Tue Jul 22, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Sony Brings Julia Roberts Double-Header to Blu-ray[teaser]Marking the first appearance of a Julia Roberts romantic comedy on Blu-ray, Sony will release a pair of the star's top hits this Fall. [/teaser] Due in stores on September 30 are the Roberts' blockbuster 'My Best Friend's Wedding,' and her distaff update of 'Dead Poet's Society,' 'Mona Lisa Smile.' Each stand-alone release will feature a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Extras on 'My Best Friend's Wedding' will mirror the previous special edition DVD release, with a trio of featurettes ("On the Set:," "Unveiled," "Wedding Do's & Don'ts"), a "Say a Little Prayer" sing-along, and the "My Best Friend's Wedding Album" still gallery. There are no announced extras on 'Mona Lisa Smile.' Suggested list price for each Blu-ray has been set at $28.95 a pop. You'll find specs for 'My Best Friend's Wedding' and 'Mona Lisa Smile' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 30.Posted Tue Jul 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Sets Date, Specs for 'JFK' Blu-ray[teaser]Warner has announced a street date and specs for 'JFK,' which will arrive on Blu-ray this November with hours of bonus features.[/teaser] Just in time for election year, Warner will release the highly-controversial Oliver Stone drama on Blu-ray November 11. Previously hinted at by the studio in past press statements, Warner has now outlined the special edition release. Among the extras is audio commentary with Stone, the "Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy" documentary, a pair of multimedia essays ("Assassination Update," "Meet Mr. X"), a dozen deleted scenes and the film's original theatrical trailer. There are no tech specs yet -- or any confirmation of just which cut of the film will be included on the Blu-ray -- but we expect more details from Warner soon. Stay tuned. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'JFK' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 11.Posted Tue Jul 22, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Amazon Reschedules 'Spider Woman' Blu-ray[teaser]In a last-minute announcement, Amazon has bumped next week's exclusive Blu-ray release of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' by three weeks. [/teaser] Originally announced for a July 22 Blu-ray bow (day-and-date with a standard DVD), 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' made headlines as the first-ever high-def release to be made available for sale exclusively through the online retail giant. But we've now received confirmation from Amazon that the 'Spider Woman' Blu-ray has been pushed back by three weeks, with a new date of August 12. Though Amazon gave no reason for the delay, at press time the Blu-ray's tech specs and supplement details remain unchanged. In light of Amazon's announcement, we've re-indexed 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' in our Blu-ray Release Schedule under its new date of August 12.Posted Tue Jul 22, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
