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'The Hangover: Part II' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The poorly-received sequel to the hit Todd Phillips comedy will sober up Blu-ray this holiday season. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'The Hangover: Part II' is coming to high-definition on December 6. It seems what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas, as this time the Wolfpack (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galfianakis) find themselves in a similar situation in Bangkok, Thailand. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Comedy Rhythm of Todd Phillips, Not Your Everyday Monkey, Bangkok Tour with Mr. Chow, Action Mash-Up, Hangover 2 Laugh Track, and Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hangover: Part II' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 6.Posted Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Ultimate Gift' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 2006 family drama based on the bestselling Jim Stovall novel is planned for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says 'The Ultimate Gift' is coming to high-definition on November 15. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Behind-the-Scenes Featurette, Leave a Legacy, Live the Ultimate Gift, "Something Changed" Music Video, and "Legacy" Music Video. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Ultimate Gift' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 15.Posted Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Birth of a Nation' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]D.W. Griffith's controversial 1915 silent classic is coming to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino Video says 'The Birth of a Nation' will hit Blu-ray on November 22. Nearly 100 years after its initial release, 'The Birth of a Nation' remains one of the most controversial films ever made and a landmark achievement in film history that continues to fascinate and enrage audiences. It is the epic story of two families, one northern and one southern, during and after the Civil War. D. W. Griffith's masterful direction combines brilliant battle scenes and tender romance with a vicious portrayal of African-Americans. It was the greatest feature-length blockbuster yet to be produced in the United States and the first to be shown in the White House. After seeing it, President Woodrow Wilson remarked it was "like writing history with lightning!” [DISC 2 - DVD]: Is a DVD copy of Kino's ''Griffith Masterworks'' edition of the film restored by David Shepard of Film Preservation Associates in 1993. It contains an orchestral score adapted in 1993 from the original score by Joseph Carl Breil in 2.0 Stereo and ''The Making of The Birth of a Nation'' (24 min.) Produced by David Shepard and compiled and written by Russell Merritt. [DISC 3 - DVD]: SPECIAL FEATURES: (also on DVD ported over from Kino's ''Griffith Masterworks'' edition) that includes a filmed prologue to The Birth of a Nation (1930. 6 mins. Featuring D. W. Griffith and Walter Huston), Civil War Shorts directed by D. W. Griffith: In the Border States (1910. 16 mins.) The House with the Closed Shutters (1910. 17 mins.) The Fugitive (1910. 17 mins.) His Trust (1910. 14 mins. -- courtesy David Shepard. Music by Robert Israel, performed by the Biograph Quartet) His Trust Fulfilled (1910. 11 mins.) Swords and Hearts (1911. 16 mins.) The Battle (1911. 17 mins.), New York vs. The Birth of a Nation -- an archive of information documenting the battles over the film's 1922 re-release, including protests by the NAACP, transcripts of meetings, legal documents, newspaper articles, and a montage of scenes ordered cut by the New York Censor Board. Excerpts from a The Birth of a Nation souvenir book (1915) and several original programs. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Birth of a Nation' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 22.Posted Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Smurfs' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The family fantasy/adventure will make Blu-ray extra blue in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be bringing 'The Smurfs' starring Neil Patrick Harris and Hank Azaria (as Gargamel) to high-definition in a Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Copy Holiday Gift Set on December 2. 'The Smurfs - 3D' (2D and DVD included) will also be available on the same date. The critically panned film combines live-action with CGI animation by sending the little blue people to the Big Apple... which has NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SMURFS. Sorry, that just slipped out. The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: "Find the Smurfs" Game; The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol Mini-movie; Smurf-O-Vision: Second Screen Experience; "The Smurfs Fantastic Adventure" Game; Director's Commentary; Producer, Writers and VFX Supervisor Commentary; Deleted & Extended Scenes; The Smurfs: Comic Book to the Big Screen featurette; Smurf Speak: Meet the Cast featurette; Going Gargamel featurette; Progression Reels; "Happy Music" Montage; and Blue-pers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99 and $40.99 for the Blu-ray 3D. You can find the latest specs for 'The Smurfs' and 'The Smurfs - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under December 2.Posted Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Nirvana: Live at the Paramount' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The only Nirvana concert captured on film is getting a Blu-ray release only at Best Buy next week. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Geffen Records says 'Nirvana: Live at the Paramount' will have a Blu-ray release on September 27 exclusively at Best Buy, with a retailer-wide release on December 27. Coinciding with Nirvana's Nevermind album's 20th anniversary, the 1991 concert features the following performances: 1 Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam 2 Aneurysm 3 Drain You 4 School 5 Floyd The Barber 6 Smells Like Teen Spirit 7 About A Girl 8 Polly 9 Breed 10 Sliver 11 Love Buzz 12 Lithium 13 Been A Son 14 Negative Creep 15 On A Plain 16 Blew 17 Rape Me 18 Territorial Pissings 19 Endless, Nameless. The Blu-ray will feature video restored from the original 16mm elements and remixed uncompressed 5.1 and 2.0 audio. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Nirvana: Live at the Paramount' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 27.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM PDT by: -
'The Change-Up' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Ryan Reynolds/Jason Bateman switcheroo comedy will change-up Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'The Change-Up' will have a Blu-ray release on November 8. The movie about a married father who accidentally switches bodies with his best friend which leads to a series of wildly complex difficulties was generally panned by critics this summer. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with director David Dobkin, Time for a Change: Featurette with cast and crew, Family Matter: Behind-the-scenes featurette with the special FX team, Gag Reel, Deleted Scenes, pocketBlu, and BD-Live. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Change-Up' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under November 8.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The First Nudie Musical: 35th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray in the Works[teaser]Mark Haggard and Bruce Kimmel's 1976 R-rated musical comedy is coming to Blu-ray sometime at the end of the year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kritzerland has revealed they are working on 'The First Nudie Musical: 35th Anniversary Edition' for a Blu-ray release possibly in October or November. The film starring Stephen Nathan, Cindy Williams, and Bruce Kimmel will be mastered from the internegative (unfortunately the original camera negative is lost), however the quality is reportedly "terrific." Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include: Audio commentary with Cindy Williams, Stephen Nathan and Bruce Kimmel; Audio commentary with Nick Redman and Bruce Kimmel; Retrospective documentary with audio commentary featuring Nick Redman, Michael Rosendale, and Bruce Kimmel; Deleted scene; Two deleted musical numbers (one audio only); Two theatrical trailers and radio spot; Costume tests; and Stills gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The First Nudie Musical: 35th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Crazy, Stupid, Love' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Ryan Gosling schools Steve Carell in the world of romance this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' is headed to Blu-ray on November 1. The well-received romantic comedy co-stars Julianne Moore, Marisa Tomei, and Emma Stone. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo and will include: Steve and Ryan Walk Into a Bar featurette, The Player Meets His Match featurette, and Deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray combo pack is $35.99 and a movie-only edition will also available for $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 1.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Hawaii Five-0: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Details[teaser]Aloha! Get the full scoop on the hit CBS cop drama now available on Blu-ray only at Best Buy. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount has just released 'Hawaii Five-0: The Complete First Season' on Blu-ray exclusively at Best Buy on September 20. In this reboot of the classic TV series, Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin) returns home to Oahu in order to find his father's killer. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force (Five-O). Steve's team is joined by Danny "Danno" Williams (Scott Caan), Chin Ho Kelly (Daniel Dae Kim, 'LOST') and Kono Kalakaua (Grace Park, 'Battlestar Galactica'). The 6-Disc Blu-ray set features 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio Commentaries, Deleted Scenes, Legacy featurette, Picture Perfect: The Making of the Pilot featurette, Shorelines: The Story of Season 1 featurette, Aloha Action featurette, Grace Park's Hawaiian Tour, Gag Reel, CBS On-Air Launch Promos, Eye Lab Online Launch Promos, Re-Scoring the Theme Song, Inside the Box featurette, and Inside Comic-Con. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hawaii Five-0: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 20.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
High-Def Digest's 'Star Wars' Blu-ray Giveaway: And the winner is...The biggest Blu-ray release of the year, if not the biggest release in the history of the format, has finally arrived: 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' was released on September 16th! As usual, George Lucas tinkered with the series a bit, and set off some controversy, but we'll be honest, we were still really excited for this release. [teaser]To celebrate the Blu-ray debut of one of the most successful film series of all time, we ran a contest last week. The Prize: A free copy of 'The Complete Saga' for one lucky High-Def Digest reader. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner![/teaser] Entry was pretty simple. Visit the High-Def Digest Forums and answer one question: "When did you first see any of the 'Star Wars' movies? Tell us the story and what made that initial visit to the 'Star Wars' universe so memorable for you!" We wanted to know how the movie made readers feel the very first time they sat down and watched Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and the rest of the gang take on Darth Vader and the Emperor. We wanted to know who they saw it with. If they slept on the sidewalk to get tickets on opening day. Maybe let us know if that was them in that matted old Chewbacca costume. We got tons and tons of fantastic responses. After combing the posts for eligible participants, and randomly selecting an entry, we have a winner! Congratulations to forum member kamikaze! Your copy of 'The Complete Saga' is on the way! Thanks to everyone for sharing all of the great stories. We'll be running another contest in the very near future. Be sure to check out The Bonus View, the HDD Facebook page, the forums, and High-Def Digest, you never know where the next contest announcement will appear!Posted Tue Sep 20, 2011 at 03:05 PM PDT by:
