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BBC Boxes 'Natural History Collection' for Blu-ray[teaser]BBC Video has announced a July next-gen arrival for 'The BBC High-Definition Natural History Collection,' which will compile highlights of the network's top series for the first time on Blu-ray.[/teaser] Culling the best episodes of such top Blu-ray hits as 'Planet Earth,' the deluxe boxed collection will arrive on high-def on July 22 as an eight-disc set. Contents include the original BBC version of 'Planet Earth: The Complete Series' (Episodes 1-11), 'Galapagos' (Episodes 1-3). 'Ganges' (Episodes 1-3) and ''Wild China' (Episodes 1-6). Tech specs and supplement details are identical to the existing stand-alone releases of each title, and BBC says that no additional bonus materials will be included. Suggested list price has been set at $179.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'The BBC High-Definition Natural History Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 22. We've also set up a dedicated thread for BBC's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The BBC High-Definition Natural History Collection' Blu-ray release.Posted Tue May 20, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Brings Digi-Book 'Cuckoo's Nest' to Blu-ray[teaser]Warner has announced the latest addition to its line-up of Digi-Book-packaged Blu-ray classics with the July bow of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.'[/teaser] First tipped for Blu-ray by Warner early last year, the 1975 Best Picture Oscar winner has at last been scheduled for a next-gen debut on July 15, coming to the format in a deluxe package with multiple extras. Confirmed supplements thus far include those found on the previous special edition DVD release, with audio commentary by director Milos Forman and producer Saul Zaentz, a making-of documentary, and deleted scenes. 'Cuckoo's Nest' will also come packaged in Warner's Digi-Book casing, which features a 36-page collectible booklet with rare photos, script excerpts, and other archival materials. Warner has yet to issue tech specs, but 1080 video and hi-res audio are likely in the offing. Watch this space for the latest. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 15.Posted Mon May 19, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
First Look: 'Doomsday' Blu-ray Box Art[teaser]Universal's kick-off Blu-ray title 'Doomsday' won't arrive until late July, but we've got a sneak peek at the box art for the eagerly-awaited release.[/teaser] As we first reported earlier this month, the Neil Marshall-directed action-thriller will launch Universal's Blu-ray support on July 29 (day-and-date with the standard DVD). Universal has yet to issue specs for the release, but they have unveiled the box art, which offers the first look at the studio's Blu-ray packaging design and marketing direction, including the slogan "The Ultimate Hi-Def Experience": Complete disc specs and pricing details for 'Doomsday' are expected from Universal in the coming days, so watch this space. As always, you'll find the latest specs for 'Doomsday' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 29. We've also set up a dedicated thread for Universal's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Doomsday' Blu-ray release.Posted Mon May 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
UMVD Jumps into Blu-ray with 'Postal'[teaser]Newbie UMVD Visual Entertainment has alerted retailers that their debut high-def release 'Postal' will arrive on Blu-ray this August.[/teaser] Directed by much-derided shlockmeister Uwe Boll, 'Postal' stars Zack Ward as a misfit who sets out to rob his local amusement park while getting mixed-up with a faction of the Taliban. Barely released in U.S. cinemas last year, the film grossed less than $5 million at the box office domestically. Marking UMVD's first foray into the next-gen arena, 'Postal' has been given a retail street date of August 26 on Blu-ray, day-and-date with the standard-def DVD. As the full press announce is still to come, there are no tech specs or supplement details as of yet. Stay tuned. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98. You'll find preliminary specs for 'Postal' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 26. We've also set up a dedicated thread for UMVD's high-def debut in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Postal' Blu-ray release.Posted Mon May 19, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
More 'Dragon Ball Z' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]FUNimation has announced its next round of Dragon Ball Z, with a double-header of 'Dead Zone' and 'World's Strongest' planned for Blu-ray this May.[/teaser] Like the company's previous Dragon Ball Z double-feature releases, 'Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks/Bardock: Father of Goku' will present both full-length animes on a single BD-50 dual-layer disc. FUNimation has set a July 15 street date for 'Dead Zone/World's Strongest.' There were no tech specs or supplemental details available for the release at press time, but the previous double-feature releases have boasted full 1080p video, DTS audio and extras, so FUNimation's latest 'Dragon Ball' double-header is expected to include similar features. We'll keep you posted. Retail for the Blu-ray has been set at a suggested $34.98. You'll find preliminary disc details for 'Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks/Bardock: Father of Goku' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 15. We've also set up a dedicated thread for FUNimation's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks/Bardock: Father of Goku' Blu-ray release.Posted Mon May 19, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Fox Adds D-Box to 'Jumper' Blu-ray[teaser]Fox has announced updated details for the Blu-ray release of 'Jumper,' which will now add D-Box to its extras menu.[/teaser] As previously reported, Fox has set a June 10 street date for the Hayden Christensen teleportation thriller (day-and-date with the standard DVD), and unveiled a complete line-up of specs with hours of extras. D-Box combines real-life motion control of your home theater seating in sync with the on-screen action, and Fox will now enhance the 'Jumper' Blu-ray to deliver plenty of rumble during the film's famed teleportation and other action scenes. Previously-announced supplements on the Blu-ray will feature audio commentary (with director Doug Liman, writer-producer Simon Kinberg and producer Lucas Foster), four featurettes ("Jumping From Novel To Film: The Past, Present & Future of Jumper," "Making an Actor Jump," "Doug Liman's Jumper: Uncensored," "Jumping Around The World"), six deleted scenes, "Future Concepts" pre-visuzalizations, and the animated graphic novel "Jumpstart: David's Story." Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be the picture-in-picture feature "Jumping Around the World," which will make full use of the Blu-ray format's Profile 1.1 capabilities (a Profile 1.1-enabled player required). Tech specs for the Blu-ray feature 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video, English 5.1 DTS HD Loss less Master Audio plus English, French and Spanish Dolby 5.1 Surround, and Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, and Mandarin subtitles As previously announced, Fox has set a suggested retail price of $39.98 for the Blu-ray. You'll find updated specs for 'Jumper' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 10. We've also set up a dedicated thread for Fox's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Jumper' Blu-ray release.Posted Fri May 16, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Paramount Plots Unrated 'Ruins' Blu-ray for July[teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed plans to bring a never-before-seen unrated version of the horror film 'The Ruins' to Blu-ray this Summer.[/teaser] Based on the best-selling novel by Scott B. Smith, 'The Ruins' earned solid reviews but only managed to scrape up barely $20 million at the domestic box office. Paramount hopes to turn the film's fortunes around on Blu-ray July 8, when it hits stores day-and-date with the standard DVD. Due to the early nature of the announcement, there are no tech specs or supplement details as of yet. We'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98. You'll find preliminary specs for 'The Ruins' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 8.Posted Fri May 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Bank Job' Details, Box Art Bust Out[teaser]Full specs and box art are in for the July Blu-ray debut of 'The Bank Job,' which will hit high-def with two discs of extras and Digital Copy.[/teaser] As we've previously reported, Lionsgate has set a July 15 date for the Jason Statham heist flick, which will hit Blu-ray day-and-date with single-disc and two-disc DVD editions. The BD-50 dual-layer presentation will feature 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video, an English PCM 7.1 Surround soundtrack, and English and Spanish subtitles. Extras on both the Blu-ray and two-disc DVD are identical, with a half-dozen making-of featurettes, deleted scenes, and an extra disc with Digital Copy, allowing users to download a portable (standard-def) edition of the film for viewing on PCs and portable devices. Finally, Lionsgate has issued the final Blu-ray box art for 'The Bank Job': As previously announced, Lionsgate has set the suggested retail price at $39.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'The Bank Job' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 15. We've also set up a dedicated thread for Lionsgate's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Bank Job' Blu-ray release.Posted Fri May 16, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Echo Bridge Announces Next Pair of Budget Blu-rays[teaser]Echo Bridge has unveiled its latest slate of bargain-priced Blu-ray releases, with a pair of TV disaster titles due in early Summer.[/teaser] On tap for June 3, Echo Bridge will release the NBC all-star (well, Steve Guttenberg's in it) television adaptation of 'The Poseidon Adventure,' as well as the Daryl Hannah-Campbell Scott end-of-the-world adventure 'Final Days of Planet Earth. Like Echo Bridge's previous waves of affordable Blu-ray titles (which the company first began to release this past Spring), each title will carry a suggested retail of only $14.95. The company has not announced any tech or supplement details for its July line-up, but expect similar specs to past releases, which featured 1080i/MPEG-2 video, Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 Surround tracks, and zero to minimal extras. You'll find preliminary specs for 'The Poseidon Adventure (2005)' and 'Final Days of Planet Earth' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under June 3. We've also set up a dedicated thread for Echo Bridge's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Poseidon Adventure (2005)/Final Days of Planet Earth' Blu-ray releases.Posted Fri May 16, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Specs, Box Art Revealed for 'Dark City' Blu-ray[teaser]New Line has unleashed final specs and box art for the next-gen release of 'Dark City,' which comes to Blu-ray this July with hours of all-new bonus material.[/teaser] As originally reported last month, the eagerly-awaited Blu-ray release of Alex Proyas' cult classic will debut on July 29, day-and-date with a new standard DVD re-issue. Featuring both the original theatrical version and a never-before-seen Director's Cut (via seamless branching), the BD-50 dual-layer presentation will feature 1080p/VC-1 video and an English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 7.1 Surround soundtrack, plus English and Spanish subtitles. The extensive extras boast an introduction by Proyas, multiple audio commentary tracks (featuring Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, production designer Patrick Tatopoulos and film critic Roger Ebert), a pair of documentaries ( "Memories of Shell Beach," "Architecture of Dreams"), a production gallery, text essays and reviews, the original theatrical trailer, and on the Director's Cut only, a subtitle fact track. Finally, New LIne has issued the final Blu-ray box art for 'Dark City,' which offers a tantalizing spin on the film's previous iconography: As previously announced, New Line has set the suggested retail price at $34.98 for the Blu-ray. You'll find final specs for 'Dark City' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 29.Posted Thu May 15, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
