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'The Big Country' Blu-ray Wal-Mart Exclusive[teaser]William Wyler's 1958 epic western will hit Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, 20th Century Fox will release 'The Big Country' on Blu-ray exclusively at Wal-Mart on May 24. The film stars Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons, and Burl Ives (in his Best Supporting Actor Oscar-winning role), and was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Music/Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture - Jerome Moross. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a featurette and the original theatrical trailer. Suggested list price will be $16.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Big Country' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 24.Posted Wed Mar 23, 2011 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Undertow' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The critically-acclaimed drama will make a splash on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Wolfe Video has revealed 'Undertow' will hit the high-definition format on June 1. Written and directed by first time filmmaker Javier Fuentes-León, 'Undertow' is an unusual ghost story about a married fisherman’s struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male lover within his town’s rigid traditions. Strikingly photographed to accentuate the majestic Peruvian coastline, the film features a sizzling international cast headed by Manolo Cardona ('Beverly Hills Chihuahua'), Tatiana Astengo ('Seven Minutes,' 'My Prison Yard') and Cristian Mercado ('Che: Part Two'). Specs have yet to be detailed, but supplements will include deleted scenes and the featurettes: “Undertow: A Look Inside,” “Behind-the-Scenes of Undertow,” “Interview with Christian Mercado,” and “Interview with Tatiana Astengo. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Undertow' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 1.Posted Wed Mar 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dementia 13' and 'Poor Pretty Eddie' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two classic cult horror films are coming at the end of April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Film Chest and Virgil Films & Entertainment has revealed the 1963 filn 'Dementia 13' for Blu-ray on April 26. Considered Coppola’s first mainstream, “legitimate” directorial effort, this gothic psychological thriller – based on a story idea Corman penned in one night – was shot for a budget of $42,000. The majority of the American actors were college pals of Coppola, many of whom paid their own way to Ireland for the opportunity to appear in a film. Although Coppola promised “lots of sex and violence,” Corman later battled with Coppola and hired director Jack Hill to shoot additional scenes of carnage. For years, it was rumored that the film’s print had mysteriously disappeared. Now, Film Chest makes Dementia 13 available to fans, restored and in HD for the first time ever! 'Dementia 13,' restored from original 35mm elements, is presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9 and 5.1 surround sound. Enclosed is a Collectible postcard reproduction of the original movie poster. Special features include Spanish subtitles, before-and-after film restoration demo and trailer. The distributor will also be bringing 'Poor Pretty Eddie' to Blu-ray on the same date. A true gem of “hicksploitation” cinema –horror films exploiting stereotypical depictions of backwood Whites of the rural American south – 'Poor Pretty Eddie' (1975) both relishes and ravishes the genre and is sure to appeal to aficionados of ’70s, grindhouse celluloid. 'Poor Pretty Eddie,' restored from the original 35mm film master, is presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16 x 9 and 5.1 surround sound mix. Enclosed is a collectible postcard reproduction of the original movie poster. Special features include commentary with cinematographer David Worth and cult film historian Joe Rubin; Spanish subtitles; before-and-after film restoration demo; and trailer. Suggested list price for 'Dementia 13' is $15.99 and 'Poor Pretty Eddie' is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dementia 13' and 'Poor Pretty Eddie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under April 26.Posted Wed Mar 23, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Green Lantern: Emerald Knights' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Nathan Fillion will be voicing Hal Jordan in the next DCU direct-to-video animated movie coming to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Green Lantern: Emerald Knights' for Blu-ray on June 7. The release will be an anthology of six tales that shows Hal Jordan and the Green Lanterns policing the galaxy a la 'Batman: Gotham Knights. Specs have yet to be detailed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and the only supplements shared with the DVD release will be sneak peeks at “All-Star Superman and an upcoming DC Universe animated movie. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be: Feature Film Commentary with Dan DiDio and Geoff Johns; “Only the Bravest: Tales of The Green Lantern Corps”; “Why Green Lantern Matters: The Talent of Geoff Johns; Pods: From Comic Book to Screen: Abin Sur & Laira Omoto - This short pod will take a peek into Geoff John’s Green Lantern Secret Origin book, which for the first time, showed fans what really happened to Abin Sur before he crashed landed on Earth, and passed on his ring to Hal Jordan; Bruce Timm’s Picks: Excerpt from “The Siege of Starro! Part One” from “Batman: The Brave and The Bold” & “Revenge of The Reach!” from “Batman: The Brave and The Bold”; and Digital Comic: Green Lantern. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Green Lantern: Emerald Knights' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 7.Posted Wed Mar 23, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'From Prada to Nada' Blu-ray Dated[teaser] The modern comedic twist on Jane Austen's classic novel "Sense & Sensibility" is planned for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In another announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'From Prada to Nada' starring Camilla Belle ('Push') and Alexa Vega ('Repo! The Genetic Opera') will have a high-definition release on May 3. Filled with cross-generational laughs, this romantic-comedy also stars Wilmer Valderrama (TV's "That '70s Show"), Nicholas D'Agosto ('Rocket Science'), Kuno Becker (TV's "The Defenders") and Academy Award® nominee Adriana Barraza (Actress in a Supporting Role, 'Babel,' 2006). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include three featurettes, bloopers, and deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'From Prada to Nada' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 3.Posted Tue Mar 22, 2011 at 03:50 PM PDT by: -
Samsung Pleads Guilty in Price Fixing Case[teaser]The company was fined a whopping $32 million. [/teaser] Samsung is the first company to be officially fined in the price fixing scandal that took place between 1997 and 2006. Samsung SDI agreed to plead guilty to the charges and pay the significant penalty. In addition to Samsung - the first company to be found guilty - six individuals have been indicted for price fixing. Another 22 executives and eight companies have been charged and the investigation is still happening. The US Justice Department's statement on the matter is pretty straightforward. "Samsung SDI and co-conspirators exchanged CDT sales, production, market share and pricing information for the purpose of monitoring and enforcing adherence to their agreements." Source: PhysOrg (via Crunch GearPosted Tue Mar 22, 2011 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - Limited Edition Extended Editions' Blu-ray Set Officially Announced![teaser] It's now official! Peter Jackson's extended trilogy is coming at the end of June -- and 'The Fellowship of the Ring' WILL receive a brand new transfer! [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers' 'The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - Limited Edition Extended Editions' will be released on June 28. The collection reportedly will also consist of 15 discs (6 Blu-rays - 2 for each movie, 9 DVDs) with 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 6.1 soundtracks, and all of the supplements found on previous editions (most of which will be found on the included DVDs). 'The Fellowship of the Ring' has been remastered from the original 2k digital files. Supplements include: Audio Commentaries (multiple tracks for each film); Easter Eggs: MTV Movie Award Spoof (The Council of Elrod), MTV Movie Awards clip (Gollum accepting award); Costa Botes Documentaries: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King: Behind the Scenes (on DVD); The Appendices (on DVD): Part 1: From Book to Vision; The Appendices: Part 2: From Vision to Reality; The Appendices: Part 3: The Journey Continues; The Appendices: Part 4: The Battle for Middle Earth; The Appendices: Part 5: The War of the Ring; The Appendices: Part 6: The Passing of an Age; Sixteen cast members, including Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, John Rhys-Davies, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Bernard Hill, and Miranda Otto; and online digital copies. Suggested list price for this set is $119.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - Limited Edition Extended Editions' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 28.Posted Tue Mar 22, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Firm' Blu-ray Best Buy Exclusive[teaser]Sydney Pollack's 1993 adaptation of the John Grisham novel will finally hit Blu-ray only at Best Buy this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will release 'The Firm' on Blu-ray exclusively at Best Buy on May 29. The film stars Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman, and Holly Hunter (in her Oscar nominated role) and was also nominated for Best Music/Score. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will only include a theatrical and teaser trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Firm' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 29.Posted Tue Mar 22, 2011 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
'Once Upon a Time in the West' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser] One of the greatest westerns of all time is bound for Blu-ray in May! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'Once Upon a Time in the West' for a Blu-ray release on May 31. The epic film directed by Sergio Leone stars Henry Fonda and Charles Bronson and is currently ranked #20 on IMDb.com's Top 250. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Commentary featuring directors John Carpenter, John Milius and Alex Cox, film historians Sir Christopher Frayling and Dr. Sheldon Hall plus cast and crew; An Opera of Violence; The Wages of Sin; Something to Do with Death; Railroad: Revolutionising the West; Locations Then & Now; Production Gallery; Theatrical Trailer (in HD); and Easter Egg – New Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Once Upon a Time in the West' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 31.Posted Tue Mar 22, 2011 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
'Big Jake' and 'Rio Lobo' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]May is turning out to be John Wayne Blu-ray month with two more classic westerns coming down the pipeline. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount says George Sherman's 1971 'Big Jake' and Howard Hawks' 'Rio Lobo' will be available on Blu-ray on May 31. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Big Jake' and 'Rio Lobo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 31.Posted Tue Mar 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
