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Eastwood, Schwarzenegger Lead Warner September Blu-ray Action Wave[teaser]Warner has announced a wave of five action titles due on Blu-ray in early September, including top hits from Clint Eastwood, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Steven Seagal.[/teaser] Due to hit stores on September 2, the five titles include Eastwood's 'The Gauntlet' and 'Every Which Way But Loose,' the Schwarzenegger opus 'Eraser,' Seagal in 'Under Siege 2: Dark Territory,' and the sci-fi virus thriller 'Outbreak. Warner has yet to announce any further specs on the wave, but if the studio's past Blu-ray strategy holds, expect the same extras as the standard DVD edition. Suggested retail price for each title has been set at $28.99. You'll find preliminary specs for all five titles linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 2.Posted Mon Jul 14, 2008 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Warner Unwraps 'Christmas Story' Blu-ray Specs, Packaging[teaser]Warner Home Video has revealed final specs and box art for its double dip of 'A Christmas Story,' which will hit Blu-ray this November with hours of bonus materials and deluxe holiday-themed packaging.[/teaser] As previously reported, Warner will re-issue the Bob Clark classic on November 4 as 'A Christmas Story: Ultimate Collector's Edition,' hitting Blu-ray day-and-date with a new DVD special edition. Now the full details of the box set are in, and it looks to be the most full-fledged release yet of the perennial favorite. "Festively packaged" in a collectible retro holiday cookie tin, included are five collectible cookie cutters in iconic 'Christmas Story' shapes; a 48-page cook book filled with recipes inspired by the film; photos and quotes and a custom-designed chef's apron. (Exclusive to the Blu-ray box set is an additional Leg Lamp light stand.) Extras shared between the Blu-ray and DVD boast audio commentary with Peter Billingsley and Clark, original story readings by Jean Shepard (author and voice narrator of 'A Christmas Story'), the "Another Christmas Story" documentary, a pair of featurettes ( "Get a Leg Up," "A History of the Daisy Red Ryder"), "Triple Dog Dare" interactive trivia, a "Decoder Match Challenge" interactive game, additional "Hidden Presents" and the theatrical trailer. Tech specs include a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround. (At presstime, no high-res audio option has been confirmed, but we'll keep you posted.) Finally, Warner has issued the final Blu-ray box art for 'A Christmas Story: Ultimate Collector's Edition": As previously announced, Warner has set the suggested retail price of the Blu-ray at $49.99. You'll find final specs for 'A Christmas Story: Ultimate Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 4.Posted Mon Jul 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
New Line Bringing 'Blow' to Blu-ray[teaser]New Line has announced plans to bring the drug drama 'Blow' to Blu-ray this September, featuring all-new exclusive content and Digital Copy.[/teaser] Chronicling the rise and fall of drug czar George Jung, the Johnny Depp-Penelope Cruz starrer will make its next-gen debut on September 23. Extras ported over from the previously, highly-acclaimed Infinifilm DVD edition include audio commentary with director Ted Demme and Jung, a subtitle fact track with branching video segments (featuring additional behind-the-scenes material), deleted scenes, additional behind-the-scenes and production diary featurettes, outtakes and theatrical trailers. Exclusive to the Blu-ray release is "Focus Points," a picture-in-picture commentary with real-life biographical material on Jung (Profile 1.1 required), and a Digital Copy of the film. Tech specs include 1080p video (2.40:1) and English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and subtitle tracks. (At presstime, no high-res audio option has been announced.) Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.99 You'll find the latest specs for 'Blow' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 23.Posted Mon Jul 14, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner to Offer Discounted Blu-rays Beginning this Fall[teaser]Starting in September Warner Home Video will begin offering retailers a new series of multi-tier discounts on select Blu-ray catalog titles.[/teaser] According to Video Business, WHV will begin to sell retailers specific Blu-ray catalog releases for as low as $11 each (after rebate), allowing them to discount the titles for consumers at a few dollars off their current suggested list price. Warner has not issued a complete list of the titles to be made available for discounting, but some of the "deep" catalog offerings will include: 'The Shining,' 'A Clockwork Orange,' 'The Aviator,' 'The Road Warrior,' 'Enter the Dragon,' 'The Fugitive' and 'Swordfish.' Among more recent new releases to be offered at a slimmer discount are: '300,' 'Ocean's 13,' 'The Departed,' 'I Am Legend' and 'We Are Marshall.' The studio has not specified an exact date when the new retail pricing strategy will go into effect aside from the September window, but as always, we'll keep you posted on this story as it develops. Stay tuned.Posted Mon Jul 14, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
First Look: 'Mist,' '1408' Blu-ray Box Art[teaser]With the launch of the their first Blu-ray titles only a month away, the Weinstein Co. has issued a first look at the cover art for 'The Mist' and '1408.'[/teaser] As first announced last month, Frank Darabont's 'The Mist' will mark the Weinsteins' first Blu-ray release of a theatrical title when it hits stores on August 5. The studio will then follow it up with another hit Stephen King adaptation '1408,' due a little over a month later on September 16. Tech specs see both 'The Mist' and '1408' receiving BD-50 dual-layer presentations (with 'The Mist' also a two-disc set), with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Extras will mirror the previous DVD editions, with both films presented in unrated versions and brimming with extras including audio commentary, featurettes, deleted scenes, and more. Finally, the Weinstein Co. had revealed the final high-res box art for both releases. As previously reported, suggested list price for the double-disc 'The Mist ' has been set at $34.98, and $29.98 for the single-disc '1408.' You'll find final specs for 'The Mist' and '1408' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 5 and September 16, respectively. We've also set up dedicated threads for Weinstein's next-gen debuts in our Forums area -- click the following links to discuss the 'The Mist' Blu-ray release and the '1408' Blu-ray release.Posted Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
BCI to Launch 'Marine Aquarium' Franchise on Blu-ray this September[teaser]Promising to turn your HDTV into a vibrant underwater world, BCI has announced a September Blu-ray launch for the popular 'Marine Aquarium' series.[/teaser] Having sold over one million copies on video, BCI will debut 'Marine Aquarium' on high-def September 2. Featuring three unique segments -- "Sunrise," "Mediterranean" and "Caribbean" -- 'Marine Aquarium' allows you to watch each sequence individually, or the entire 114-minute program in an unending loop. Presented in full 1080 resolution, BCI has announced tech specs as of yet. However, the Blu-ray is billed as a "Special Collector's Edition," so at least some extras (perhaps a dead goldfish in the keepcase?) are expected. Suggested retail for Blu-ray has been set at $24.95. As we await further details, you'll find the latest specs for 'Marine Aquarium' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 2.Posted Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
New Line Bringing 'Mongol' to Blu-ray[teaser]New Line Home Entertainment is bringing the acclaimed Russian epic 'Mongol' to Blu-ray this September.[/teaser] Dramatizing the tale of a young Genghis Khan, who would go on to become the legendary conqueror, 'Mongol' proved a sensation in its native Russia, and went on to snag an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Distributed via Warner, New Line will debut the 2007 release on Blu-ray September 9, day-and-date with the standard DVD. There are no tech specs or supplement details yet at this early date, but we'll keep you posted. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. As we await further details, you'll find preliminary specs for 'Mongol' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 9.Posted Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Echo Bridge Announces Holiday Wave of Bargain Blu-rays[teaser]Echo Bridge has unveiled its latest wave of bargain-priced Blu-ray releases, with a quartet of holiday-themed titles due in late September.[/teaser] Set to bow September 30, the four direct-to-video feature films include a trio of potential stocking stuffers, including 'Angel in the Family,' 'A Christmas Visitor' and 'The Man Who Saved Christmas,' as well as one title just in time for Halloween, 'The Salem Witch Trials.' Tech specs include BD-25 single-layer presentations, featuring 1080p video and Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 Surround tracks. There are no announced supplemental features, but we'll keep you posted on any further updates. Like all of Echo Bridge's previous affordable Blu-ray titles, each release will carry a suggested retail price of only $14.95. You'll find the latest specs for all four titles linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 30.Posted Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Fox Asks, 'Dude, Where's My Car?' Answer: On Blu-ray[teaser]Pulling another timeless classic out of their back catalog, MGM has issued a late-August retail date for the hit comedy 'Dude, Where's My Car?' [/teaser] Starring Seann William Scott and Ashton Kutcher (in the role that made him a big-screen draw), 'Dude, Where's My Car?' will make its mega-anticipated (by who, we don't know) Blu-ray bow on August 26. (The title appears timed to coincide with the next-gen release of another recent Kutcher hit, 'What Happens in Vegas,' which Fox will also release on the same date.) Tech specs for 'Dude' include 1080p video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. There are no supplemental details as of yet, but the press release is due any day, so, like, watch this space. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98. You'll find preliminary specs for 'Dude, Where's My Car?' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 26.Posted Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
David Mamet's 'Redbelt' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]Sony Pictures has announced a late-August Blu-ray release for the David Mamet action drama 'Redbelt.'[/teaser] Representing unusual thematic territory for writer-director Mamet, 'Redbelt' descends into the Los Angeles fighting subculture for a drama of loyalty and honor. Though it failed to make much of a dent at the box office, Sony will give the film another shot on Blu-ray on August 26 (day-and-date with the DVD). Tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.40:1) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Among the extensive bonus features is an audio commentary with director David Mamet and Randy Couture, four featurettes ("Behind-the-Scenes of Redbelt," "Inside Mixed Martial Arts," "Cast and Crew," "The Magic of Cyril Takayama"), a Q&A with Mamet, and "Fighter Profiles," aka video profiles on the fighters featured in the film. Suggested retail price for the Blu has been set at $38.96. You'll find specs for 'Redbelt' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 26.Posted Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
