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'IMAX: Born to Be Wild' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Announced[teaser]Another IMAX documentary is slated for both Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D this April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'IMAX: Born to Be Wild' and 'IMAX: Born to Be Wild - 3D' for a a release on April 17. Narrated by Academy-Award® winner Morgan Freeman, 'Born to be Wild' is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them—saving endangered species one life at a time. Stunningly captured in IMAX 3D, 'Born to be Wild' is a heartwarming adventure transporting moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas, and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick, as they and their teams rescue, rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo packs will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-rays is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'IMAX: Born to Be Wild' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 17.Posted Thu Jan 26, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Aaron's Sundance 2012 Journal: Day 4The buses were unkind to me today. This morning I caught my normal bus into town and for some reason it took a wrong turn into a neighborhood and came out facing the wrong direction. The driver assured us we were still headed into town, but then he grabbed his jacket and stepped off the bus without explaining anything. People were freaking out. A lady next to me was channeling 'Jurassic Park' as she repeated, "He left us," a few times. I know I should've known better. I should've stayed on the bus, because I knew that they weren't just going to leave us there, but I was in a hurry. Every time I'm at the grocery store I always pick the wrong line and get behind the person taking the longest. When it comes to situations like this bus my mind starts racing, wondering if I'll make my movie on time, so I jumped off the bus and started walking. I only needed to go about three blocks to get to where I was going, but three blocks on icy sidewalks seems more like 10 blocks. It was a stupid move on my part because right after I started walking down the street a new driver appeared, hopped in the bus, turned it around, and they were off. I, on the other hand, was beginning to sweat because of all the layers I had on. It was cold outside, but I was walking at a pretty steady clip. I finally did make my first destination, which was the movie 'Liberal Arts' directed by Josh Radnor. I took up my favorite seat in the whole place, front row, off to the side. The front row in the Eccles theater, which is a huge high school auditorium, is a great place to sit. The screen is pushed all the way to the back of the stage so there's no neck breaking going on. Then, when the Q&A starts after the show, you're right there in front to take it all in. I liked 'Liberal Arts,' but do admit that you probably have to be a fan of Radnor's in the first place. If you're into How I Met Your Mother then you'll probably like 'Liberal Arts.' It's not as zany as that show, actually it's quite dramatic, but there's a lot of similarities. Mainly, Radnor, who is just playing a slightly calmer version of Ted Mosby. Elizabeth Olsen is fantastic in it, but she's great in everything she's in. A friend of mine wondered, while we were in line for another movie, if Elizabeth Olsen ever brags to her two multi-millionaire sisters that she's a better actor than the both of them put together and then in turn they whip out a million bucks and burn it in front of her just because they can. During the Q&A it was freaky how much Radnor acts and talks like Ted Mosby. So much so that I wonder if he is actually doing any sort of acting in How I Met Your Mother. All his mannerisms, inflections, and slightly pretentious anecdotes were totally Ted Mosby. It was eerie. After that was over I hopped on another bus and encountered my second bus mishap of the day. Around noon the buses start to become really crowded. Standing room only. This is difficult because sometimes the bus driver can't see that you're trying to get off the bus because the crowds are so thick. We pulled up to the stop where I wanted to get out, but the driver couldn't pull all the way up so he opened the doors to let some people out. I thought he was going to wait for the bus in front of us to leave, then pull up further into the bus stop, but he didn't. He simply took off, headed straight downtown and I was stuck. I had to ride it into town and then back out in order to get to the stop that I wanted. When I finally got to the press tent I went in and got into line with Luke for 'Save the Date,' which ended up being a very charming, very funny rom-com. Only it's one of those movies where really grungy guys continuously score really good-looking women. None of the people that get together in this movie would ever be put together if we were matching them up in the real world. It doesn't matter though, because the movie really is quite fun. After that it was off to write a bit. I was going to hit up 'Nobody Walks,' but decided not to just because it's already hard enough to take out enough time to write everything I need to write. Luke and I hung out in the Yarrow Hotel for a little while, and then it started snowing again. Not as bad as Snowpocalypse, but it was still pretty ugly out there. What's funny is that out-of-towners really romanticize the snow. All these people from Los Angeles think snow is simply the greatest thing they've ever seen. That is until they have to start trudging through the wet, muddy slush created by buses and cars. Then suddenly snow falling isn't so awesome anymore. At 6:00pm I got in line for 'Black Rock.' A survivalist horror film written by Mark Duplass. It was directed by his wife Katie Aselton, who also stars alongside Lake Bell and Kate Bosworth. As much as I love everyone involved, 'Black Rock' is simply awful. The men hunting the girls down in the woods are completely moronic idiots. When it comes to a hunter-and-hunted movie the film is only as good as its villains and these guys aren't scary in the least. What a letdown that movie was. After fuming about 'Black Rock' I headed back to the bus stop to catch a bus out to the Redstone Cinemas to take in one last movie. It was a Chilean movie called 'Young and Wild,' about a 17 year-old girl who goes through sort of a sexual awakening. Only, it's not as fun as it sounds. This is more like watching 'Shame' the teenage girl edition. As the sex acts get weirder and more explicit, I honestly felt extremely uncomfortable watching it with a theater full of movie-goers. Then it was back home. I got back around midnight and crashed. My first movie tomorrow isn't until noon so I can take some time to relax and sleep in a little. I'm planning on seeing a would-be comedy about a startup phone sex business called 'For a Good Time, Call…' After that I'm going to the third Mark Duplass movie that's at the festival this year, which also stars 'Parks and Rec.'s Aubrey Plaza. The movie is called 'Safety Not Guaranteed.' It has something to do with time travel but I really have no idea what to expect. Then I might hit up 'The Surrogate' after that. Only three movies today. I planned on five, but decided that I didn't want to wake up and try to make it to an 8:30 screening of 'Bachelorette.' [teaser]This festival is doing anything but flying by. It's only Tuesday, but I feel like it should be Friday. That's not necessarily a bad thing though...[/teaser]Posted Wed Jan 25, 2012 at 12:45 PM PST by: -
'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The release is no longer a "35th Anniversary Edition" but the Blu-ray is still coming in early March. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony will be releasing 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' on Blu-ray on March 6. The Hugo-nominated classic is currently ranked #74 on IMDb.com's Top 250 and stars Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. The Blu-ray will include an Ultraviolet Digital Copy and will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentaries by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones, plus general complaints and back-biting by John Cleese, Eric Idle & Michael Palin; Join Michael Palin and Terry Jones in their special documentary The Quest For The Holy Grail Locations; Monty Python And The Holy Grail In Lego!; Japanese version; How To Use Your Coconuts (An Educational Film); BBC Film Night; Meanwhile, King Arthur & Sir Bedevere...; Elephant & Castle; Run Away!; The Tale of Sir Robin; The Tale of Sir Lancelot; Three Mindless Sing-Alongs; Henry 4th; and Cast directory photo gallery. Blu-ray exclusives will include Terry Gilliam introduces his lost animation reel; Terry Jones introduces the outtakes; and The Holy Book of Days Second Screen application for iPad. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail: 35th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 6.Posted Wed Jan 25, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The fourth film in the series based on the popular young adult novels by Stephenie Meyer coming to Blu-ray in February has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Summit Entertainment is planning to release 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1' starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner on Blu-ray on February 11. It also appears that there will be a Bella's Wedding Dress Edition available on the same date. The Quileutes close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses a threat to the Wolf Pack and the townspeople of Forks. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary by director Bill Condon; Bella and Edward's wedding video; three Twilight character features (Jacob's Destiny, Edward Fast Forward, and Jacob Fast Forward); and a six-part behind-the-scenes documentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $33.99 and the Wedding Dress Edition is still TBA. You can find the latest specs for 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 11.Posted Wed Jan 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Iron Maiden: En Vivo!' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The rock legends' 2011 concert is planned for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, EMI has revealed 'Iron Maiden: En Vivo!' is getting a high-definition release on March 27. EN VIVO! was filmed on April 10, 2011, in front of over 50,000 ecstatic fans at the Estadio Nacional, Santiago, during the Round The World In 66 Days leg of The Final Frontier World Tour, and captures a magnificent performance by the band, ardently embraced by the legendary Latino passion and energy of their Chilean fans. With spectacular stage backdrops, dynamic musicianship and a literally jaw-dropping appearance by Eddie, this live show encapsulates to perfection the heart and soul of Iron Maiden 2011. Bass player and founding member Steve Harris comments, "For The Final Frontier Tour, it was really important to me that we filmed in South America as we re always so overwhelmed by the fans reaction when we go to that part of the world and I wanted to reflect that in the filming. After much consideration, we chose the Santiago show as we felt it was one of our best performances of the entire tour and to play at the prestigious Estadio Nacional was a landmark moment for us. For reasons known to our fans, it took a long time before we got to play our first show in Chile, and once we did get to play a show, the response was so phenomenal we just had to keep coming back, and it's got better and better each time! This show also features the gigantic new Eddie. He wasn't due to make his appearance until our European leg of the tour later in 2011, but we managed to transport him across the sea in a special huge container just in time for the latter end of the South American dates, so it was great we were able to immortalize him for the DVD as he really has to be seen to be believed!" The concert was filmed digitally using 22 HD cameras and an octocam (a flying camera which captures aerial crowd scenes), recorded in both stereo and 5.1 audio and mixed by Maiden s longstanding producer, Kevin Caveman Shirley, all of which serves to accentuate the incredible atmosphere of this compelling performance. Disc two of the DVD set is a bonus disc containing an 88-minute documentary, Behind The Beast. This is also an entirely in-house production by Maiden's own Krew, led by Andy Matthews, and is intended as an interesting and revealing high quality home movie for their fans to see how Iron Maiden put on a tour and what goes on behind the scenes at a show. The bonus disc also contains an extended version of the promo video Satellite 15...The Final Frontier, a video about the making of Satellite 15...The Final Frontier plus the opening video sequence to The Final Frontier World Tour. Maiden s Final Frontier World Tour 2010-11 saw the band circumnavigating the planet for the third time in their customized Boeing 757, Ed Force One, piloted by lead singer Bruce Dickinson, and playing 98 shows in 36 countries to over 2 million fans. Track Listing: 1. Satellite 15 2. The Final Frontier 3. El Dorado 4. 2 Minutes To Midnight 5. The Talisman 6. Coming Home 7. Dance Of Death 8. The Trooper 9. The Wicker Man 10. Blood Brothers 11. When The Wild Wind Blows 12. The Evil That Men Do 13. Fear Of The Dark 14. Iron Maiden 15. The Number Of The Beast 16. Hallowed Be Thy Name 17. Running Free Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Behind The Beast documentary, Satellite 15…The Final Frontier promo video (director's cut), The Making of Satellite 15…The Final Frontier promo, and The Final Frontier World Tour Show Intro. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Iron Maiden: En Vivo!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 27.Posted Wed Jan 25, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Young Adult' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The latest comedy from 'Juno' director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody is planned for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is working on 'Young Adult' for a high-definition bow on April 24. The film starring Charlize Theron and Patrick Wilson received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical (Theron) and three Critics' Choice nominations for Best Actress (Theron) Best Screenplay (Diablo Cody), and Best Supporting Actor (Patton Oswalt). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Young Adult' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 24.Posted Wed Jan 25, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Aaron's Sundance 2012 Journal: Day 3[teaser]After having such hectic schedules the first two days I decided that for Day 3 I'd take it easy...well, at least in the morning. [/teaser] Instead of being up bright and early to head out the door around 7:00 I slept in a little and skipped the first movie I had planned for today, which was 'The End of Love.' It's just too hard to do continuous four- and five-movie days. I know what you're saying to yourself: "This guy is complaining about watching movies all day?" Well, watching movies is only half of the equation. The other half is packing into crowded buses, walking through a foot and a half of muddy slush water, and standing in hour-long lines just to get into the next movie. There's much more to a festival than meets the eye. Don't get me wrong, it's a blast, but even the most hardened movie watcher like me has their limits, and I was simply beat. The weather had calmed down and Snowpocalypse passed on by, but not before it dumped about a foot and a half of snow in Park City, making getting around ten times more difficult. Every bus you step off of you have to be extra careful not to step in the deceptively deep slush pool or you might find yourself shin deep in freezing cold mud water. Yeah, it's not a fun thing to have happen. The last thing you want is to be squishing around from theater to theater in soggy socks. My first movie was at noon. It was a high school rom-com entitled 'The First Time' and it's one of the best movies I've seen up here so far. After you can get past the initial 'Gilmore Girls' fast-talking, hip dialogue, there's some real substance here. Witty, smart teenagers, which is always a welcome respite from the norm. From there I headed on back to the Festival Headquarters in order to finally get some writing done. That's the other con to seeing movies back-to-back-to-back-to-back: you never have time to write. I was able to crank out three reviews in a new lounge I found sponsored by Southwest. It's the perfect place to write, because it's quiet and it has outlets for your computer cables. If you want to know the top survival technique of any writer when it comes to covering a film festival, know where the outlets are. Your laptop battery will inevitably fail, or you're like me and have laptops whose batteries are doing nothing more than adding weight to the computer. Outlets are essential. They're as important as knowing where the nearest bathrooms are. Go to any film festival and head on over to wherever the press office is, and guaranteed you'll find journalists wandering rooms, hallways, and lobbies looking for outlets and getting frustrated when they can't find them. I contemplated skipping the next movie I had planned, which was 'Red Lights.' I hadn't heard anything good about it, and specifically that the ending really stank. At a festival, news spreads quickly about which movies are gaining ground and which ones simply fizzle out. 'Red Lights' was getting a reputation of having a decent first two acts and then completely going off the rails in the third. At the last minute I decided to try to see if I could still get in. I did, about a minute late, and had to sit almost in the front row. The rumors were right. The supernatural thriller starring Cillian Murphy and Robert De Niro starts off rather well – if not a little generically as far as supernatural thrillers go – and then completely comes off the hinges when it's time to end the movie. Oh boy is it bad. Really bad. So bad that they should consider rewriting and reshooting a completely different ending. After 'Red Lights' I had it all planned out. I was going to catch Stephen Frear's new movie 'Lay the Favorite.' I was going to perfectly line up with the last movie of the night 'Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap.' Only, it wasn't until I was in line for 'Lay the Favorite' that I found out the movie didn't start at 7:00pm like I thought it did. No, it started at 7:30pm, which cut out 30 minutes of travel time I desperately needed to make it to the distant Redstone Theaters for 'Something From Nothing.' Reluctantly I had to step out of line and head on out to the Redstone Theaters. I had to make the choice because I was covering 'Something From Nothing' for Film.com, whereas 'Lay the Favorite' would've just been something to see for fun. I was bummed, but I'll try and fit it in later in the week. I got out to Redstone but still had about an hour to kill. I walked by a bistro which was empty save a few patrons. They had the NFC Championship game on TV. I was watching from outside, when a nice waiter walked up to the glass and motioned me to come in. "Come in, we don't charge for you to watch," he said. So I sat at the bar and watched the 49ers lose in overtime, and then took off back to the theater for my last movie of the day. 'Something From Nothing' is a must see movie if you have even the slightest interest in rap. It's a master's thesis in the way rap works, how it evolved, and the way lyricists put pen to paper and come out with something magical. It was directed by Ice-T, who was there. He sat directly behind me as a matter of fact. His question and answer session after the movie was the best I've ever been to at Sundance. In detail he described his passion for the movie and even did some freestyling for everyone. It was fantastic. I could've listened to him talk all night. I tried to sneak a couple incognito pictures of Ice-T and his wife Coco and the best I got was the picture above. After that the night was done. Ice-T's laid back Q&A was the perfect way to end what turned out to be my own version of a laid back day at Sundance. On Day 4 I'm planning on seeing five movies but I doubt I'll get to them all. Up first, in the morning, is Josh Radnor's 'Liberal Arts,' followed by the relationship comedy 'Save the Date.' I plan on taking in 'Nobody Walks' but I may cut out and take some time off to write. After that it's off to Katie Aselton's 'Black Rock,' and then a nightcap with the Chilean film 'Young and Wild.'Posted Tue Jan 24, 2012 at 02:20 PM PST by: -
Top 5/Bottom 5: Joseph Gordon-Levittby Aaron Peck Joseph Gordon-Levitt kind of followed the same path as another child actor turn effortlessly-cool movie star, Neil Patrick Harris. In his early years Gordon-Levitt was known as the cute, rambunctious alien boy Tommy Solomon from '3rd Rock from the Sun.' I used to watch a lot of '3rd Rock from the Sun' and although I liked him then, I never thought he'd become such a great actor in such a short period of time. Many times child actors fade into obscurity, but not Gordon-Levitt. Over the past few years he's made himself into one of Hollywood's hottest commodities. Starring in huge blockbusters and indies alike. He's even started his own production company called hitRECord.org, which is an openly collaborative film project which brings artists from all around the world to work on movies together. It's an extremely interesting premise, and one that will be talked about at length during this upcoming Sundance Film Festival. [teaser]Even though the past few years have been a sort of cinematic awakening for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, he's been a part of a few stinkers too – just like anyone. Since '50/50' hits Blu-ray today, we thought we'd take this opportunity to look at the best and worst of Gordon-Levitt's still young acting career.[/teaser] The Best '50/50' This was certainly one of the best acting performances of 2011. A cancer movie can be a difficult task. You have to walk a thin line between overly dramatic and under developed. The last thing you want to do is offend people who have had cancer by creating an unrealistic depiction of the trial that they went through. Gordon-Levitt walks that line with grace. His portrayal of Adam, a man who just recently found out he has a rare form of spinal cancer, is believable and heartwarming. He also showed that he's definitely ready to take on any leading dramatic role out there. '(500) Days of Summer' I've got to say that this is my favorite of all the movies I've ever seen at Sundance, and quite possibly one of my favorite movies ever. Gordon-Levitt plays hopeless romantic Tom, whose passion in life is finding The One. He thinks he's found that person in Summer Finn (Zooey Deschanel). Here's a film that is playful, experimental, and simply one of the best romantic comedies out there. One of my favorite Gordon-Levitt scenes is in this movie. There's a moment where we're presented with two viewing options: reality and fantasy. In the fantasy Tom imagines what it's going to be like with Summer when he greets her at her party, and reality is just that. Juxtaposing the two scenes together was a directorial feat of brilliance, but watching Gordon-Levitt act by himself side-by-side shows the extent of his range. On one half of the screen he's happy and care-free, on the other side he's dejected and heartbroken. Honestly, one of the most original and well-acted sequences I've ever seen in a romantic comedy. 'Brick' 'Brick' is such an audacious and odd undertaking that it must be lauded simply for its fearlessness. Not too many movies come around that make you feel like you haven't seen this somewhere before. Watching 'Brick' really is a unique experience. You really just have to experience 'Brick' to know exactly what it's all about. For those of you that still have yet to see this dark noir comedy you need to rectify that this instant. Speaking of which, we desperately need a Blu-ray release for this already! 'Inception' Sure this movie is all about Leonardo Dicaprio and Christopher Nolan, but Joseph Gordon-Levitt punches in with an outstanding supporting role. With his bean-pole build you wouldn't think that he could pull off an action film like this, but he easily does. Remember the "effortlessly cool" statement in the first paragraph. He exudes it in bucket loads with this film. 'The Lookout' It was 2007 when 'The Lookout' came out and I still think that it was one of the more underrated films of that year. Crime thrillers don't usually get the due they deserve, even when they're good (unless they're directed by the Coen Brothers). That year was all about 'No Country for Old Men' and 'There Will Be Blood.' Even though it was never destined to win an Academy Award, 'The Lookout' is a superb noir thriller that stands up against many of the best movies of that year. The Worst 'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra' Do I even have to have give you a reason for hating this movie? It's a steaming pile of Stephen Sommers. The CGI in this movie is enough to give someone a migraine. It's non-stop and not the least bit subtle. The whole Eiffel Tower scene still gives me nightmares. I'm still trying to come to grips with the fact that there's a sequel coming out later this year. 'Havoc' This movie is most well-known for being the movie where Anne Hathway gets really naked and really dirty. No, that doesn't help the movie rise up into "good" or even "watchable" territory. It's one of those movies that you look up online for the two minute clips that you really want to see wink, wink, then you never think of it again. 'Killshot' Yet another dismal adaption of an Elmore Leonard book. Honestly, I don't know why his material gets screwed up so much. The silver lining here is that Gordon-Levitt actually isn't that bad as the psychopath sidekick to Mickey Rourke's hitman. Sadly, that doesn't really save the movie from its inability to catch the spirit or grittiness of Leonard's writing. 'Latter Days' It was hailed by the gay community as a game-changer simply because it dealt with hot-button issues. That never stopped the movie from being a bore populated with stereotypical characters, flimsy emotion, and a been-there-done-that feel. 'Miracle at St. Anna' Here's Spike Lee at his worst. He's such a well-known and respected filmmaker that it seems he gets a free pass whenever he puts out a movie, but this one was different. A two hour and forty minute war epic that plods around like someone forgot to trim down the story in the editing room. In Gordon-Levitt's defense, his bottom five deal with movies where he didn't play main roles, whereas in his top films he's either the star or a very crucial side character. He's been in some bad movies, but those weren't entirely his fault. Even then, he's fairly good when stuck with bad material. Another movie worth mentioning is 'Hesher.' While not a perfect film, Gordon-Levitt branches out and completes a transformation that is 180 degrees away from his role in '(500) Days of Summer.' He's one of the hottest actors out there at the moment, for good reason. What do you think about the list? Are there any movie that you'd add into the top or bottom five that we missed out on? And just for fun, where would you place his time on '3rd Rock from the Sun'?Posted Tue Jan 24, 2012 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
'Puss in Boots' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Detailed[teaser]The swashbuckling spinoff coming to Blu-ray 3D in February has now been fully detailed! [/teaser] As previously reported, DreamWorks is preparing 'Puss in Boots' and 'Puss in Boots - 3D' for a a release on February 24. 'Puss in Boots' continues the legacy of Shrek,' the #1 animated franchise of all time, with the uproarious and irresitable origin story of the notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots. Filled with hilarious action and adventure, the true tail—er, tale—of how Puss became a hero long before he met Shrek delighted audiences of all ages with its non-stop laughs, daring deeds and original story. Boasting an all-star cast of voice talent including Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton and Amy Sedaris, 'Puss in Boots' is a must-own family film with serious cat-itude! The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Purr-fect Pairings: The Voices Behind The Legends featurette, deleted scenes, Three Diablos animated short, and The Cat's Meow (six-part interactive feature). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99 and $49.99 for the Blu-ray 3D. You can find the latest specs for 'Puss in Boots' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 24.Posted Tue Jan 24, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Frozen Planet' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The BBC follow-up to 'Planet Earth,' 'Life,' and 'Human Planet' is bound for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC/Warner will be releasing 'Frozen Planet on the high-definition format on April 17. From BBC Earth and Alastair Fothergill, Executive Producer of 'Planet Earth' and 'The Blue Planet: Seas of Life,' 'Frozen Planet' is the epic tale of two disappearing wildernesses. The Arctic and Antarctic remain the greatest wildernesses on Earth. The scale and beauty of the scenery and the sheer power of the elements – the weather, the rough ocean and the ice – is unmatched anywhere else on our planet. Many of the most spectacular landscapes, charismatic animals and their behavior have never been recorded before. Filmed with the same breathtaking camera techniques as 'Planet Earth' and 'Life,' 'Frozen Planet' tells the compelling story of animals such as the wandering albatross, the adelie penguin and the polar bear, and paints a portrait that will take your breath away, at a moment when, melting fast, the frozen regions of our planet may soon be changed forever. The 3-disc set will include all seven episodes with a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack and supplements include Science at the Ends of the Earth documentary, On Thin Ice featurette, and six Freeze Frame Video Diaries. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $54.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Frozen Planet' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 17.Posted Tue Jan 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by:
