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Sony Postpones 'Missing' Blu-ray[teaser]In a last-minute announcement, Sony has bumped this week's planned Blu-ray release of 'The Missing,' with no new date in sight.[/teaser] As previously reported, Sony had originally set a June 10 next-gen premiere for the Ron Howard Western thriller, in a release packed with extensive bonus features. Although the studio gave no word on the reason for the postponement, Sony has now removed 'The Missing' from its upcoming Blu-ray release schedule. However, the studio says the release is not canceled, so we'll let you know when a new date is announced. In the meantime, we've moved ''The Missing' to the "Release Dates Postponed" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned.Posted Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Sets Specs, Adds BD-Live to 'Last Summer' Blu-ray[teaser]Sony Pictures has announced final specs for 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' which will come to Blu-ray with Dolby TrueHD audio and BD-Live access.[/teaser] As previously reported, Sony set a July 22 Blu-ray date for the 1997 hit teen slasher flick, but had yet to confirm final specs. Final details are now in, with the high-def version enjoying the same bonus features as the previous special edition DVD release, including audio commentary (with director Jim Gillespie and editor Steve Mirkovoich, the featurette: "I Now Know What You Did Last Summer," the original director short film "Joyride," a music video and the original theatrical trailer. Sony will also equip the 'Last Summer' Blu-ray with BD-Live access, though the studio has yet to specify what bonus content will be available when the disc streets. Tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.35:1) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround tracks in English, French and Portuguese. Finally, Sony has issued the final Blu-ray box art for 'I Know What You Did Last Summer': As previously announced, Sony has set the suggested retail price at $28.95. You'll find final specs for 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 22.Posted Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Smart People' Coming to Blu-ray This August[teaser]Making an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Miramax has set an August debut for the indie comedy 'Smart People.'[/teaser] Starring Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Ellen Page, 'Smart People' received mixed critical reaction and grossed only $20 million at the domestic box office. Disney will give the dramedy another shot on Blu-ray August 12, when it streets day-and-date with the standard DVD. Announced extras include audio commentary with the filmmakers, the "Smartest People" featurette, deleted scenes and outtakes. Tech specs feature 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio (at 48kHz/24-bit). Suggested retail price will list for $34.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Smart People' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 12.Posted Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Scares Up Bonus View, BD-Live for 'Prom Night' Blu-ray[teaser]Sony has announced plans to bring an unrated version of the teen horror hit 'Prom Night' to Blu-ray this August with extensive Bonus View and BD-Live exclusive features.[/teaser] A remake of the cult 1980 slasher flick, 'Prom Night' scared up over $40 million at the domestic box office this past Spring. Sony will debut the Brittany Snow-starrer on August 19, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Extras shared across both versions include audio commentary with director Nelson McCormick and cast, deleted scenes and alternate ending (with optional commentary), and a suite of five featurettes ("Bridgeport High Vikings Video Yearbook," "A Night To Remember: The Making of Prom Night," "Profile of a Killer," "Gothic Spaces: Creating the Pacific Grand Hotel," "Prom Night Photo Album: Real Prom Stories From the Cast"). Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be a Bonus View (Profile 1.1)-enabled picture-in-picture storyboard track, as well as a BD-Live polling feature dubbed "Where is the Best Place to Hide a Body?" Presented in its unrated form with footage not found in the PG-13 theatrical cut, tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Sony has set a suggested list price of $38.95 for the Blu-ray. As always, you'll find the latest specs for 'Prom Night (2008)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 19.Posted Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Paramount Sets Specs, Box Art for 'Beowulf' Blu-ray[teaser]Paramount has unveiled final specs for the July Blu-ray debut of 'Beowulf,' which will match the studio's earlier HD DVD release with high-res audio and extensive bonus features.[/teaser] As we've previously reported, Paramount will unleash the Robert Zemeckis-directed CGI adventure on Blu-ray July 29, nearly six months after first bringing it to HD DVD. Matching the earlier release spec for spec, the Blu-ray will again present the film in its Director's Cut form, boasting 1080p/VC-1 video and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Extras will include the 16-part documentary "The Making of 'Beowulf,'" plus a dozen deleted scenes, original theatrical trailers, and easter eggs. (All of the bonus content will be presented in full HD.) Paramount has also confirmed that the Blu-ray edition will feature the "In the Volume" picture-in-picture commentary that was previously exclusive to the HD DVD version, making full use of the Blu-ray format's Bonus View (Profile 1.1) capabilities. Finally, the studio has released the final Blu-ray box art for 'Beowulf': As previously announced, Paramount has set the suggested retail price at $39.95. You'll find final specs for 'Beowulf: Director's Cut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 29. We've also set up a dedicated thread for Paramount's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Beowulf' Blu-ray release.Posted Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Wal-Mart Offers $100 Gift Card With Blu-ray Players[teaser]The world's largest retailer is throwing its weight behind Blu-ray with a one week special offer to customers purchasing Blu-ray players.[/teaser] As reported by Reuters last week, the retail heavyweight is offering a $100 Wal-Mart gift card to customers who purchase Blu-ray players between June 8th and June 14th -- just in time for Father's Day. Wal-Mart's shift to Blu-ray exclusivity was one of many blows to rival HD DVD earlier this year. Now it looks like the retail giant is working to get its customer's on board with the remaining next generation format. The offer is good for purchases made in store and online, and applies to several players, including the Playstation 3 and component systems from companies such as Sony and Magnavox among others. Wal-Mart is also highlighting a selection of Blu-ray titles available at significant savings, starting at prices as low as $15. Specific titles include '3:10 to Yuma,' 'Shooter,' and '300.' For more information and to take advantage of this offer click here.Posted Mon Jun 9, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Fox Plans 'Night Watch,' 'Day Watch' Blu-ray Releases[teaser]In an early alert to retailers, Fox has set a September Blu-ray debut for the Russian action blockbusters 'Night Watch' and 'Day Watch.'[/teaser] Dubbed "the Russian Matrix, both 'Night Watch' and its sequel 'Day Watch' were box office phenomenons in their native country, and have gone on to achieve cult status in the United States thanks to home video. Fox has set a September 9th next-gen debut for both films, with each receiving their own stand-alone Blu-ray release. The studio has yet to issue tech specs or supplement details, but the previous DVD releases were crammed with extras, so we hope some if not all of the same materials will find its way to the Blu-ray. As always, we'll keep you posted. Fox has set a suggested list price of $39.98 each for the Blu-ray releases. While we await full releases details, you'll find preliminary specs for 'Night Watch' and 'Day Watch' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 9.Posted Mon Jun 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Reveals Specs, Adds BD-Live to 'Emily Rose' Blu-ray[teaser]Sony has announced updated specs for the July Blu-ray release of 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose,' which is now set to include additional bonus features and BD-Live interactivity.[/teaser] As we've previously reported, Sony first announced a July 22 debut for the critically-acclaimed horror flick last month, with initial specs indicating only a minimal batch of extras. The studio has now issued the full press announcement for 'Emily Rose,' which includes several newly-revealed extras. In addition to the previously-announced trio of featurettes ("Genesis of the Story," "Casting the Film," "Visual Design"), the disc will also feature audio commentary with director Scott Derrickson and a batch of deleted scenes. Sony says the Blu-ray edition will also feature exclusive BD-Live content, although the studio has yet to detail exactly what be available for download. We'll keep you posted. Tech specs include a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio in English, French and Portuguese, and subtitle tracks in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Lastly, Sony has unveiled a high-res peek at the Blu-ray cover art for 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose': As previously announced, suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95. You'll find complete updated specs for 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 22. We've also set up a dedicated thread for Sony's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' Blu-ray release.Posted Mon Jun 9, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Afro Samurai' Headed to Blu-ray this August[teaser]FUNimation has set a late-August Blu-ray debut for the first season of the animated series 'Afro Samurai.'[/teaser] Previously released on Blu-ray in Japan by Pony Canyon, FUNimation will give the Samuel L. Jackson-voiced cult hit its stateside debut when it releases 'Afro Samurai: Season One' on August 26. Specs include the entire five-episode arc presented in 1080 video and standard Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (no language options have yet been confirmed). Extras are slated to include two featurettes ("In the Booth: Voice Talent of Afro Samurai," "RZA Music Production Tour"), a set of character profiles and promo spots for 'Afro Samurai' and other FUNimation releases. FUNimation has set a suggested list price of $29.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Afro Samurai: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 26. We've also set up a dedicated thread for FUNimation's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Afro Samurai: Season One' Blu-ray release.Posted Mon Jun 9, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Direct-to-Video 'Scorpion King 2' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]Universal will debut their first direct-to-video Blu-ray premiere this August, with the release of the action prequel 'The Scorpion King 2.'[/teaser] Detailing events that take place before the original film, 'The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior' sees TV star Michael Copon taking over the title role from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in what Universal has said is its highest-budgeted direct-to-video production yet. The studio will premiere 'Scorpion King 2' on Blu-ray August 19, day-and-date with the DVD. (It follows the Blu-ray debut of the original 'The Scorpion King,' which Universal previously announced for a July 22 release.) There are no tech specs yet for the Blu-ray, but extras shared with the standard DVD are expected to include six featurettes ("The Making of The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior," "Fighting Like an Akkadian," "Becoming Sargon," "Beauty and Brawn," "Creating a Whole New World," "The Visual Effects of The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior"), deleted scenes and a gag reel. Universal has set a suggested list price of $39.98 for the Blu-ray. As always, you'll find the latest specs for 'The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 19. We've also set up a dedicated thread for Universal's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Scorpion King 2' Blu-ray release.Posted Fri Jun 6, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
