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'Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The most expensive Taiwanese production to date arrives on Blu-ray stateside this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA has dated 'Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale' for Blu-ray on August 7. The historical drama documents the true story of Taiwan's aboriginals who revolted against the Japanese colonies in the 1930s. The film was also nominated for the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival as well as six Asian Film Awards including Best Director (Te-Sheng Wei) and Best Film. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $32.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 7.Posted Mon Jun 4, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Halloween II' & 'Halloween III: Season of the Witch' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Collector's Editions of both films are coming from Shout's new horror Scream Factory label in September. [/teaser] In an early press announcement, Shout Factory will release 'Halloween II' and 'Halloween III: Season of the Witch' on September 18. Picking up exactly where the first film left off, 'Halloween II' follows the same ill-fated characters as they once again encounter the knife-wielding maniac they thought they had left for dead. It seems the inhuman Michael Myers is still very much alive and out for more revenge as he stalks the deserted halls of the Haddonfield Memorial Hospital. As he gets closer to his main target, Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasence) discovers the chilling mystery behind the crazed psychopath’s actions. Written by John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Halloween II is a spine-tingling dark ride into the scariest night of the year. 'Halloween III' - When a terrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital, babbling and clutching the year’s most popular Halloween costume — an eerie pumpkin mask — Dr. Daniel Challis (Tom Atkins, 'The Fog,' 'Night Of The Creeps') is thrust into a terrifying Halloween nightmare. Working with the salesman’s daughter, Ellie (Stacey Nelkin), Daniel traces the mask to the Silver Shamrock Novelties company and its founder, Conal Cochran (Dan O’Herlihy, 'RoboCop'). Specs have yet to be revealed, but 'Halloween II' will include: Two audio commentaries (Director Rick Rosenthal & Stunt co-ordinator/actor Dick Warlock; The Nightmare Isn't Over: The Making Of Halloween II documentary featuring Rick Rosenthal, Lance Guest, Dick Warlock, Alan Howarth, and Dean Cundey; Horror's Hallowed Grounds featurette on the original shooting locations; still gallery; theatrical trailer, TV and radio spots; and a limited edition Haddonfield Memorial Hospital nurse's hat (less than 500 copies made) if purchased at Shout Factory's website. 'Halloween III' will include: Two audio commentaries (Director Tommy Lee Wallace & Star Tom Atkins); Stand Alone: The Making Of Halloween III: Season Of The Witch documentary featuring Tommy Lee Wallace, Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, Dick Warlock, and Dean Cundey; Horror's Hallowed Grounds featurette on the original shooting locations; still gallery; theatrical trailers and TV spots; and a limited edition - less than 500 copies made - poster if purchased at Shout Factory's website. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $29.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Halloween II' and 'Halloween III' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 18.Posted Mon Jun 4, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Forever Marilyn: The Blu-ray Collection' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]A boxed set of seven Marilyn Monroe classics will arrive on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is getting ready to release 'Forever Marilyn: The Blu-ray Collection' on July 31. This set includes: 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,' 'How to Marry a Millionaire,' 'River of No Return,' 'There's No Business Like Show Business,' 'The Seven Year Itch,' 'Some Like It Hot,' and 'The Misfits.' Specs, supplements, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray set have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Forever Marilyn: The Blu-ray Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 31.Posted Mon Jun 4, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $115.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon has reduced the price on the limited edition 'Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series' Blu-ray.[/teaser] The online retailer is now selling the highly acclaimed science-fiction drama in high-definition for $115.99 (67% off suggested retail price). This collection includes all four seasons, the miniseries, and a collectible cylon figurine. It doesn't, however, contain 'Battlestar Galactica: The Plan.' Click here to be linked to the offer. This offer is in effect now through June 9.Posted Sun Jun 3, 2012 at 08:50 AM PDT by: -
'Up - 3D' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Pixar's 2009 Academy Award-winner will be getting the Blu-ray 3D treatment in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is working on 'Up - 3D' for Blu-ray on December 4. The animated film was nominated for five Oscars (including Best Picture) and won for Best Achievement in Music/Original Score and Best Animated Feature. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but you can probably expect the 5-disc combo pack to have the same details as the standard Blu-ray, just with an additional 3D disc. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Up - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Fri Jun 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Save $8 on Disney's 'Finding Nemo - 3D'[teaser]Pre-order the Pixar favorite on Blu-ray 3D (2D included) at Amazon and instantly save an additional $8! [/teaser] Amazon is currently offering 'Finding Nemo - 3D' available on December 4 for $26.99 (30% off suggested list price + an instant $8 savings with a coupon)! And as usual, if the price drops further between now and the falrelease date, Amazon's price guarantee will ensure the lowest price is passed on to the buyer! Click here to access the page where you can pre-order your copy and clip the coupon (located beneath the price) right now! This coupon expires June 7.Posted Fri Jun 1, 2012 at 10:40 AM PDT by: -
James Cameron's 'Titanic' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Features Revealed[teaser]One of the biggest motion pictures of all-time is coming to Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D in September with loads of supplemental material! [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount is preparing 'Titanic' Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and 'Titanic - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack for September 14. James Cameron's 'Titanic' took home Oscars for Best Picture, Director, Best art Direction and Set Decoration, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Sound Effects Editing,Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, Best Original Dramatic Score, Best Original Song, and Best Sound. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: In-depth exploration of the film with James Cameron; Documentary footage produced by National Geographic with James Cameron that brings the world's leading RMS Titanic experts together to discuss why and how the ship sank; three audio commentaries; sixty behind-the-scenes featurettes; Featurette on the visual effects; thirty deleted scenes; and over 2,000 archival photographs. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $44.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $54.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Titanic' and 'Titanic - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under September 14.Posted Fri Jun 1, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Denon is Launching a Universal Blu-ray Player in July[teaser]You'll be able to play back your SACD and DVD-Audio discs in addition to the Blu-rays and DVDs you'd expect. [/teaser] Denon's DBT-1713UD is the latest universal player to be announced, and it includes all the playback options usually associated with universal players, including SACD and DVD-Audio. Of course, there's more to it than just that. The DBT-1713UD is designed with noise elimination in mind. It sports a silent loading disc transport and fanless construction, which means you won't have to hear those things blowing either. Denon's player also boasts a high-precision encoder, picture quality circuitry and plenty of other features to enhance video. It also includes 3D digital noise reduction to clean up those 3D Blu-rays. The DBT-1713UD will be out in July at a price of $499. Source: eCousticsPosted Fri Jun 1, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'House: Season Eight' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The doctor is out. Say goodbye to everyone's favorite medical sleuth when the final season of Fox's hit series arrives on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'House: Season Eight is coming to Blu-ray on August 21. Two-time Golden Globe® winner Hugh Laurie is back one last time as TV’s favorite misanthrope Dr. Gregory House in the hit series’ eighth and final season. When House returns to Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital after an unconventional release from his prison sentence, he finds himself under a surprising new chain of command and dealing with personnel changes to his staff. Together, House and his new team take on the most baffling medical cases yet and face challenges of both the mind and heart as this television phenomenon comes to a close with these final 22 gripping episodes from this beloved and brilliant show. The 5-disc Blu-ray/UV Digital Copy set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $74.98. You can find the latest specs for 'House: Season Eight' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 21.Posted Fri Jun 1, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Intruders' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]INTRUDER ALERT! The psychological thriller from Academy Award nominee Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (Best Short Film, Live Action, 'Linked,' 1996; '28 Weeks Later,' the upcoming 'Highlander' reboot) will haunt Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Media will be releasing 'Intruders on Blu-ray on July 17. The chilling story of two children living in different countries, each visited nightly by a faceless being who wants to take possession of them, 'Intruders' stars Academy Award® nominee Clive Owen (Best Actor, Supporting Role, 'Closer,' 2004; 'Killer Elite,' 'Children of Men,' ' Inside Man) along with Carice Van Houten (TV’s “Game of Thrones,” 'Valkyrie') and Daniel Brühl ('Inglourious Basterds'). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include making-of and behind-the-scenes featurettes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Intruders' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 17.Posted Fri Jun 1, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
