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'Chimpanzee' Swings to Blu-ray[teaser]The latest Disneynature documentary narrated by Tim Allen will hit Blu-ray in August.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disneynature will be bringing 'Chimpanzee' to Blu-ray on August 21. The inspiring film follows the true-life adventure of Oscar, a young chimpanzee whose curiosity and zest for life showcase the intelligence and ingenuity of some of the most extraordinary personalities in the animal kingdom. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with 1080p video, likely a English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and bonus supplements will feature In-depth behind-the-scenes footage showcasing the filmmakers efforts to document the making of the film; A feature on Disney's conservation legacy; and The McClain Sisters' "Rise" music video. In an effort to aid chimpanzee conservation, Disneynature will also be donating a portion of all Chimpanzee home video proceeds earned through August 27, 2012, to the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI); these funds will help the JGI conserve chimpanzee habitats, educate the next generation of the species, and provide care for orphaned chimpanzees. Suggested list price is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Chimpanzee' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 21.Posted Wed Jun 27, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Victim' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed grindhouse-style thriller is planned for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'The Victim' for Blu-ray on September 18. Making his directorial debut to rave reviews and critical acclaim on the film festival circuit, 80’s horror/sci-fi icon and fan favorite Michael Biehn ('The Terminator,' 'Aliens,' 'Tombstone') unleashes the provocative and gritty grindhouse thriller 'The Victim' -- which he also stars in and wrote. Good time girls Annie (Jennifer Blanc) and Mary (Danielle Harris) find themselves in a life and death situation. Annie’s life is put in jeopardy when she is witness to a violent act at the hands of two Sheriff’s Deputies (Ryan Honey, Denny Kirkwood). With her pursuers closing in, she stumbles across Kyle (Biehn), a recluse living in the middle of the woods. A rugged loner, Kyle finds the stillness of the woods comforting. He keeps civilization at arm’s length; that is - until a single knock on his door throws his solitary life into chaos. Two worlds collide in this nerve-fraying thriller that will keep audiences guessing until the very last frame. There is no shortage of praise for 'The Victim' with Jake Dee of Arrowinthehead.com declaring “It's a lean, brusque, focused thriller with good performances by all involved” and Ain’t It Cool News’ Nordling describes it as a “A sexy, fun little grindhouse film, true to the genre.” The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a feature-length audio commentary by writer/director Biehn and co-star/co-producer Jennifer Blanc, a making-of featurette, and the theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Victim' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 18.Posted Wed Jun 27, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection' Officially Dated![teaser]More details are rolling in for the adventurous boxed set arriving on Blu-ray in September! [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount has slated 'The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection' for Blu-ray in the fall, and the date is now confirmed for September 18. In June of 1981 director Steven Spielberg and executive producer George Lucas introduced the world to Indiana Jones when the unforgettable 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' debuted in theaters. Exploding to instant acclaim, the film has now been carefully restored, alongside remastered versions of the archaeologist’s other thrilling adventures—'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,' 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' and 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.' Prepare for excitement, adventure and snakes—why did it have to be snakes?—all with pristine picture and sound! Supervised by director Steven Spielberg and renowned sound designer Ben Burtt, Raiders of the Lost Ark has been meticulously restored with careful attention to preserving the original look, sound and feel of the iconic film. The original negative was first scanned at 4K and then examined frame-by-frame so that any damage could be repaired. The sound design was similarly preserved using Burtt’s original master mix, which had been archived and unused since 1981. New stereo surrounds were created using the original music tracks and original effects recorded in stereo but used previously only in mono. In addition, the sub bass was redone entirely up to modern specifications and care was taken to improve dialogue and correct small technical flaws to create the most complete and highest quality version of the sound possible while retaining the director’s vision. The result is an impeccable digital restoration that celebrates the film and its place in cinematic history. The Blu-ray set will feature all four films in 1080p, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and supplements include a collection of documentaries, interviews, featurettes and new bonus features. Suggested list price for the set is $99.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 18.Posted Tue Jun 26, 2012 at 06:55 PM PDT by: -
'Pete's Dragon: 35th Anniversary Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Take a high-def trip to Passamaquoddy when the 1977 family musical comes to Blu-ray in October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney will bring 'Pete's Dragon: 35th Anniversary Edition' to Blu-ray on October 2. The Disney classic about an orphan who is befriended by a large green and purple dragon stars Helen Reddy, Mickey Rooney, Shelley Winters, Jim Dale, and Red Buttons and was nominated for two Oscars -- Best Original Score and Best Original Song (Reddy's "Candle in the Water"). Specs and supplements are still forthcoming, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will be $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Pete's Dragon: 35th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 2.Posted Tue Jun 26, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Judge Dredd' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Sylvester Stallone will be judge, jury, and executioner with Rob Schneider as his sidekick on Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is working on 'Judge Dredd' for a Blu-ray release on September 18. In a time when all-powerful and coldly efficient "Judges" act with the supreme authority of both the police force and legal system, Judge Dredd (Stallone) is the most feared law enforcer of them all. But when a former judge hatches a sinister plot to overthrow the government and eliminate the Judges, Dredd is framed for murder! Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $20.00. You can find the latest specs for 'Judge Dredd' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 18.Posted Tue Jun 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Announces a Google TV Set-Top and Google TV Blu-ray Player[teaser]The NSZ-GP9 Blu-ray Player is due out this fall at $299, the streamer comes sooner at $199. [/teaser] Sony is launching a pair of new Google TV devices, both of which come in quite a bit cheaper than the TV they initially launched with the operating system. Both utilize the Google Play Store, the Google Chrome browser, and give you cross search functionality across all of your video sources. The NSZ-GS7 is the set-top box, which will be released on July 22nd at a price of $199. The NSZ-GP9 Blu-ray player has a more tenuous release date, simply listed as Fall 2012. The price for the player is $299. Source: eCousticsPosted Tue Jun 26, 2012 at 09:04 AM PDT by: -
'Burke & Hare' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1972 black comedy will make its high-definition debut in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino Video is prepping 'Burke & Hare' for Blu-ray on July 17. Two of the most notorious figures in the history of medicine, William Burke and William Hare were a pair of enterprising street thugs who provided anatomical specimens to the Edinburgh Medical College--often by robbing the graves of the recently dead, sometimes through even more nefarious methods. Derren Nesbitt and Glynn Edwards bring these two scoundrels to life in 'Burke & Hare,' a colorful, early '70s rendition of life in the taverns, brothels, and surgical theatres of 1820s Scotland. While other filmmakers have treated the Burke and Hare murders as a source of gothic horror, director Vernon Sewell ('The Blood Beast Terror') offers a playful spin on the Irish body snatchers, blending dark comedy with bawdy eroticism, seasoning it with the grotesque, then crowning it with a playful theme song by the pop band The Scaffold. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Grave Desires: Corpses on Film -- an interview with Dr. Patricia MacCormack, Interview with actress Francoise Pascal, and the original theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Burke & Hare' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 17.Posted Tue Jun 26, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mad Monster Party' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1967 stop-motion animated classic will arrive on Blu-ray in time for Halloween! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'Mad Monster Party' is planned for Blu-ray on September 4. From the team who created the stop-motion and animated holiday classics "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman," Mad Monster Party stars the voice talents of Boris Karloff (Frankenstein) and Phyllis Diller (Eight on the Lam). Baron Von Frankenstein (voice of Boris Karloff) has decided to retire as the head of the Worldwide Organization of Monsters. But first, he must inform the other monsters about his plans. How to deliver the news? How else - through a Mad Monster Party! Von Frankenstein's guests include a who's who of Halloween favorites, including the Werewolf, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Mummy, the Invisible Man and more. But who among them is fit to be the new head of the monsters? The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio Mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Mad Monster Party: Making of a Cult Classic, Groovy Ghouls: The Music of Mad Monster Party, It's Sheer Animagic! Secrets of Stop-Motion Animation, two bonus sing-along tracks, and a trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Mad Monster Party' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 4.Posted Tue Jun 26, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Friends: The Complete Series' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Now Live![teaser]Pre-orders are now live for the mega Blu-ray boxed set arriving in November! [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers says 'Friends: The Complete Series' is coming to high-definition on November 13. 'Friends' is an American sitcom about six friends struggling to survive on their own in Manhattan. In each episode, they find the companionship, comfort and support from each other to be the perfect solutions to the pressures of everyday life. The series stars 'The Ones That Were There For You' for ten seasons strong: Jennifer Aniston as “Rachel Green,” Courteney Cox as “Monica Geller,” Lisa Kudrow as “Phoebe Buffay,” Matt LeBlanc as “Joey ribbiani,” Matthew Perry as “Chandler Bing,” and David Schwimmer as “Dr. Ross Geller.” 'Friends' has also featured many notable guest stars including Tom Selleck, Aisha Tyler, Jon Favreau, Anna Faris, Hank Azaria, Bruce Willis, Reese Witherspoon, Christina Applegate, Sean Penn, Jon Lovitz, Alec Baldwin, and many more. This ultimate collector’s set for the ultimate fan features over 110 hours of content – including all 236 original broadcast episodes released for the first time in the US, plus 20 hours of special features including over three hours of newly-added special features. New content includes a retrospective documentary with new interviews looking back at the influential 10 years of the series, never-before-released cast appearances, unaired footage, a new gag reel and more! All 10 seasons have been completely remastered in stunning 1080p high definition video with a 16x9 widescreen format and 5.1 audio. The 'Friends: Complete Series' Blu-ray box set is presented in highly collectible new packaging consisting of a lenticular box cover, a hard-cover book that holds 21 Blu-ray discs, plus a 32-page episode guide. OVER 17 HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES FROM THE ORIGINAL FRIENDS DVD RELEASES: • Friends Around the World: Explores the Friends phenomenon around the globe • On Location in London: Cross the Atlantic for a whirlwind English visit with Friends • The One That Goes Behind the Scenes: The full hour-long Discovery Channel Documentary • Behind the Style: The Look of Friends: Costume Designer Debra McGuire, Hair Stylist Jonathan Hanousek, and Makeup Artist Robin Siegel offer an inside look at Friends fashion, hair and makeup over the years • The Flaming Lips Phoebe Battles the Pink Robots music video featuring Lisa Kudrow and directed by Kevin S. Bright • Friends Final Thoughts: The cast and producers reflect during their final days at work and after series production ends • Never-before-seen uncut version of Smelly Cat Matt LeBlanc Joey Joey music video • Commentaries From 31 Episodes • Friends of Friends video guestbook • Gag reels from multiple seasons • And More! OVER 3 HOURS OF ALL-NEW SPECIAL FEATURES: • True Friends: Documentaries: Retrospective documentaries with new interviews looking at the influential 10 years of the show and how it changed the cultural landscape of the 90’s and first half of the new millennium • Friends From the Start: Learn how the show was created and the challenges of finding the perfect cast and capturing “lightening in a bottle” • When Friends Become Family: Enter the Writers Room and hear about the inspiration and development of some of the most iconic episodes and favorite moments from various seasons • Legacy of Friends: Learn why the show had to come to an end, its influence on pop culture, and the legacy that it left behind • The Original Producer’s Cut for 'The One Where Rachel Tells Ross': ‘The One Where Rachel Tells Ross’ is re-assembled back to its original form. An introduction by Kevin Bright will set up the episode and explain why it was ultimately edited before air. • The Original Script for ‘The One Where Rachel Tells Ross’ • Friends On The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2005) • Friends Visit The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2004) • The Ones With More Friends: The original extended broadcast episodes • The One with the Never-Before-Seen Gags: Originally for the cast and crew, this never-before-seen gag reel has all the laughs that were too funny to include on the DVD • The Rembrandts - "I'll Be There For You": Official music video featuring the cast of Friends Suggested list price for the Blu-ray boxed set is $279.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Friends: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Mon Jun 25, 2012 at 12:05 PM PDT by: -
'The Lucky One' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Blu-ray will get lucky with another Nicholas Sparks' romance in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'The Lucky One' is coming to high-definition on August 28. Based on Sparks' bestseller The Lucky One, Zac Efron stars alongside Taylor Schilling and Blythe Danner in this romantic drama directed by Academy Awardr-nominated writer/director Scott Hicks. U.S. Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault (Efron) returns from his third tour of duty in Iraq, with the one thing he credits with keeping him alive-a photograph he found of a woman he doesn't even know. Learning her name is Beth (Schilling) and where she lives, he shows up at her door, and ends up taking a job at her family-run local kennel. Despite her initial mistrust and the complications in her life, a romance develops between them, giving Logan hope that Beth could be much more than his good luck charm. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/UV Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Zac Efron Becomes a Marine, Watch The Sparks Fly - The Romantic World Of The Lucky One, and Zac and Taylor's Amazing Chemistry. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray combo pack is $35.99 and a movie-only edition will also be available for $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Lucky One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 28.Posted Mon Jun 25, 2012 at 11:45 AM PDT by:
