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'Rio - 3D' Blu-ray Coming[teaser]Better late than never! Now the hottest birds in town will also be bringing the party to the third dimension this summer! [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox will release 'Rio' on high-definition on August 2. Now a 'Rio - 3D edition has surfaced as a possible exclusive at Best Buy. 'Rio' brings together vivid characters and colorful backdrops amidst energizing Latin and contemporary tunes, creating the ultimate family-friendly music and dance experience for audiences of all ages. In addition to more than one hour of special bonus features and materials, consumers will have access to all-new exclusive levels of the smash video game hit Angry Birds Rio® that showcase your favorite characters from the film! The creators of 'Ice Age' bring audiences a whole new tropical adventure in 'Rio' featuring the most colorful cast of characters south of the Equator, including George Lopez ('Beverly Hills Chihuahua'), Tracy Morgan (“30 Rock”), Jemaine Clement ('Despicable Me'), Rodrigo Santoro ('Che'), will.i.am ('Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa'), Jamie Foxx ('Dreamgirls'), Jane Lynch (“Glee”), and Wanda Sykes ('Over The Hedge'). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack (hope this is a typo), and massive supplemental package including: Explore the World of Rio; Blu Shows the Way (Introduction); Boom-Boom Tish-Tish: The Sounds of Rio; The Making of Hot Wings; Saving the Species: One Voice at a Time; The Real Rio; Deleted Scene: Fruit Stand; Postcards from Rio; Carnival Dance O Rama; Rio de JAM-eiro Jukebox; Angry Birds Rio (Trailer, Nigel Mash Up, and Instructional Video); Music Videos; and a Blu-ray exclusive Live Lookup Powered By IMDb. The Blu-ray release will also include a DVD and Digital Copy of the film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99 and $49.99 for the Blu-ray 3D. You can find the latest specs for 'Rio' and 'Rio - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August.Posted Tue Jul 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Henry's Crime' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The outrageous crime caper from acclaimed indie filmmaker Malcolm Venville ('44 Inch Chest') has been announced for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox/MGM have revealed 'Henry's Crime' will have a Blu-ray release on August 23. “With a terrific cast led by Keanu Reeves ('The Matrix Trilogy'), Vera Farmiga ('Up in the Air') and a splendid James Caan ('Misery'), 'Henry’s Crime' is a fun comedy with irresistible heist and heart” (Boxoffice Magazine). Reeves stars as Henry Torne, a wrongly accused man who winds up behind bars for a bank robbery he didn’t commit. After befriending a charismatic lifer (Caan) in prison, Henry finds his purpose — having done the time, he decides he may as well do the crime. But his outlandish plan to rob the very same bank spins wildly out of control, as he finds himself performing in a stage play and falling in love with the production’s seductive leading lady (Farmiga). The Blu-ray 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-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Henry's Crime' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 23.Posted Tue Jul 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Thor' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D![teaser]The mighty hammer will fall this September for the high-definition formats! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will release 'Thor' on high-definition on September 13. 'Thor - 3D' will also be available on the same date. The god of thunder comes to life in Kenneth Branagh's action fantasy starring Chris Hemsworth as the arrogant Asgardian legend, Anthony Hopkins as his father Odin, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, and Tom Hiddleston as the mischievous Loki. The releases will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a lossless soundtrack, and over 80 minutes of features including two featurettes, a sneak peek for Joss Whedon's 'The Avengers,' and more! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $44.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $54.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Thor' and 'Thor - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 13.Posted Tue Jul 12, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mimic' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Guillermo del Toro's 1997 horror flick will clickety-clack its way to Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'Mimic' for Blu-ray on September 27. The film is based on the short story by Donald A. Wollheim and stars Mira Sorvino and Josh Brolin. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Introduction and Audio Commentary from Director Guillermo del Toro; Behind-the-scenes retrospective featurette; Featurette looking at the creatures in Mimic; Deleted/Alternate Scenes; Outtakes; and Storyboard Animatics. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Mimic' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 27.Posted Tue Jul 12, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
High-Def Digest-Digest July 11, 2011[teaser]It's been a busy couple of weeks for Blu-ray releases and if you're not visiting the site regularly you might have missed some big announcements, like another Steven Spielberg classic finally making its way to high definition. There's been plenty of gear and industry news too, and we've gathered it all up for you in the handy dandy "High-Def Digest-Digest."[/teaser] Blu-ray News 'Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray! You can check one off of your want list - 'Jurassic Park' is hitting Blu-ray on October 25. Along with the movies themselves, you'll enjoy a six-part documentary and digital copies of all three films. 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Blu-ray Announced Tim Burton's take on a classic tale has only been available on HD DVD - at least if you're looking for a high definition picture. That all changes October 4th, when the Blu-ray hits shelves. 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Announced Of course, if you prefer the original, you can pick that up on October 4th as well. The collector's edition comes with the same supplements as previous installments and a few extra pack-ins. 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 6' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed It's one of the funniest shows on television and it's coming to Blu-ray on September 13th. Thrill as the gang buys a boat, witness Charlie Kelly: King of Rats and check out the crew's take on 'Lethal Weapon 5.' 'Zombie' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray! The Italian horror classic 'Zombie' has achieved a significant cult following - partially for the film itself and partially for the reputation it gained at its release. The Blu-ray release includes a new 2K transfer and plenty of special features. 'Footloose' Blu-ray Announced Kevin Bacon is sizzling as ever in this dance classic about a city boy fighting against the rules of a small town. The Blu-ray, which hits shelves on September 27, includes bonus features including a documentary and trailers. 'Scream 4' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray It's the fourth installment in the horror film series that helped to define the 90s and it's coming to Blu-ray on October 4th in a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack. Other News Vizio Showcases 2011 Televisions - Including 21:9 Sets Vizio has plenty up its sleeve for the coming year. Far from being the best of the budget brands, the company is making a concentrated effort towards high end televisions. Hulu is Up For Sale After an Offer From Yahoo Yahoo offered to buy Hulu out of nowhere and Hulu said no. It must have been a pretty tempting offer though - Hulu went up for sale just a week later. The Boxee Remote Comes to PC and Mac Boxee has been leaving out PC and Mac people for quite some time, but the much loved Boxee remote will finally be available for computer users. Netflix Announces Streaming to Latin America Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean are all getting Netflix streaming later this year. US territories like Puerto Rico got access last week. 80 Percent of People Pick Passive TVs, According to LG It's a study financed by LG, so you'll need to take that into consideration, but it seems that a vast majority of people prefer passive technology to active.Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011 at 03:10 PM PDT by: -
'Twas the Night Before Christmas' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Another holiday classic will be available on Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will release 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' on Blu-ray on October 4. When a town learns that Santa Claus has struck it off his delivery schedule due to an insulting letter, a way must be found to change his mind. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray are still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 4.Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'West Side Story' Announced for Blu-ray![teaser]Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the classic musical with two different editions hitting Blu-ray this November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has just unveiled 'West Side Story: 50th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray on November 15. The Blu-ray will be available in a Limited Edition 4-Disc Boxed Set featuring 2 disc Blu-ray, newly-restored DVD, Tribute CD and collectible memorabilia, as well as a 2-disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray. Five decades after its historic debut, a timeless classic returns to dazzle audiences young and old. Based on the hit Broadway musical of the same name, the iconic film 'West Side Story' won a record-breaking ten Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Directing and Best Original Score, the film took home more awards than any other movie-musical in the history of cinema. This monumental production not only featured the timeless lyrics from master American composer Stephen Sondheim, but a brilliant score from Leonard Bernstein, and beautiful direction from Robert Wise. This “brilliant” (The New Republic) film sets the ageless story of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950’s New York. A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry between two street gangs – the Jets and the Sharks. When Jets member Tony (Richard Beymer, 'The Longest Day') falls for Maria (Natalie Wood, 'Splendor in the Grass'), the sister of the Sharks leader, it’s more than these two warring gangs can handle. As mounting tensions rise, a battle to the death ensues and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale. Featuring the famous songs “Maria,” “America,” “Tonight,” and “I Feel Pretty,” WEST SIDE STORY: 50th Anniversary Edition showcases thrilling performances by Best Supporting Actress® winner Rita Moreno ('The King and 'I), Best Supporting Actor® winner George Chakiris ('Two and Two Make Six') and Russ Tamblyn ('How the West Was Won'). The Blu-rays will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: ALL-NEW: Pow! The Dances of West Side Story – cast members, contemporary filmmakers, dancers and choreographers analyze and illuminate the film’s film’s famous dance sequences; ALL-NEW: A Place for Us: West Side Story’s Legacy – a look back at the iconic film and the impact it has had all over the world; Song Specific Commentary by Lyricist Stephen Sondheim; Music Machine – allows viewers to go straight to their favorite musical numbers; West Side Memories; Storyboard to Film Comparison Montage; and Trailers. Suggested list price for these releases are still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'West Side Story: 50th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 15.Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Blu-ray Announced an Detailed[teaser]The classic 1961 Blake Edwards' rom-com is finally coming to Blu-ray this September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' for a Blu-ray release on September 20. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Patricia Neal, and George Peppard, the film was nominated for five Academy Awards and won two including Best Music/Original Song - Moon River (Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer) and Best Music/Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture (Mancini). The Blu-ray will feature a new 1080p digital transfer with a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack (plus a restored monaural track) and supplements will include: Commentary by producer Richard Shepherd; A Golightly Gathering featurette; Henry Mancini: More Than Music featurette; Mr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective featurette; The Making of a Classic featurette; It's So Audrey: A Style Icon featurette; Behind the Gates: The Tour featurette; Brilliance in a Blue Box featurette; Audrey's Letter to Tiffany featurette; Photo Galleries: The Movie, Production, Publicity; and Original Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 20.Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
More 'Planet Earth' Blu-rays On the Way[teaser]The epic 2006 documentary series narrated by David Attenborough is getting special and limited editions on Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC/Warner will be releasing 'Planet Earth: The Complete BBC Series - Special Edition' and 'Planet Earth: The Complete BBC Series - Limited Edition' on October 4. With an unprecedented production budget of $25 million, and from the makers of Blue Planet: Seas of Life, comes the epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, over 2,000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, shot entirely in high definition, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. A stunning television experience that captures rare action, impossible locations and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest, and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, this blockbuster series takes you on an unforgettable journey through the daily struggle for survival in Earth's most extreme habitats. Planet Earth takes you to places you have never seen before, to experience sights and sounds you may never experience anywhere else. Each 6-Disc set will include a number of features including: • One 10-minute behind the scenes program for each episode • Planet Earth: The Future documentary on the environmental issues raised by Planet Earth • Commentary on select episodes • Great Planet Earth Moments featurette • Snow Leopard: Beyond the Myth featurette on the snow leopards that annually visit a cave in the mountains of Pakistan • Secrets of the Maya Underworld featurette on the freshwater pools in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula • Elephant Nomads of the Namib Desert featurette on two female elephants trying to raise their young in the Namib Desert • "Music Only" viewing option • Sneak Peek at Executive Producer Alastair Fothergill's next project: Frozen Planet The Limited Edition set will also come housed in globe-style packaging. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray sets is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Planet Earth: The Complete BBC Series - Special Edition' and 'Planet Earth: The Complete BBC Series - Limited Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under October 4.Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Alien' Blu-rays $12.49 Each at Amazon[teaser]All four individual Blu-ray releases of the sci-fi franchise are now over sixty percent off at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Alien,' 'Aliens,' 'Alien 3,' and 'Alien Resurrection' on Blu-ray for $12.49 (64% off the suggested list price). Click here to check out the sale and take advantage of this deal of the week!Posted Sun Jul 10, 2011 at 12:03 PM PDT by:
