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'I Love You Phillip Morris' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Jim Carrey will pull a con on Blu-ray this April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'I Love You Phillip Morris' for Blu-ray on April 5. Hailed by the Village Voice as "the best performance of Carrey's career," this hysterically dark comedy, from the writers of 'Bad Santa,' spins the true story of Steven Russell (Carrey), a small town businessman who became one of the most wanted men in Texas for his brilliant con schemes and prison escapes, all to impress the handsome and incredibly naïve Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include a filmmakers' commentary and making of featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'I Love You Phillip Morris' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 5.Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
'Jeff Beck Rock & Roll Party: Honoring Les Paul' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The music icon gets honored by Jeff Beck with a high-definition party next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock Entertainment is prepping 'Jeff Beck Rock & Roll Party: Honoring Les Paul' for a high-definition release on February 22. The concert was filmed on June 9, 2010 in high-definition at Iridium Jazz Club in New York City celebrating what would've been Les Paul's 95th birthday. Jeff Beck will also be taking the party on the tour on the following dates: March 24: 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C.; March 25: Keswick Theater – Philadelphia, PA; March 26: The Wang Centre – Boston, MA; March 28: Beacon Theatre – New York, NY; March 29: State Theatre – New Brunswick, NJ; March 31: Michigan Theatre –Ann Arbor, MI; April 1: Cadillac Palace Theatre – Chicago, IL; April 4: Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie – Grand Prairie, TX; April 5: Austin City Limits Live at Moody Theatre – Austin, TX; April 8: Fox Theater – Pomona, CA; and April 9: The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA. There's no word on tech specs yet, but supplements include: Interview with Jeff Beck; Behind The Scenes; At home with Jeff Beck & his guitars; Jeff Beck & Les Paul – Rock 'n' Roll Tonite; and Les Paul & his little black box. A full track listing can be viewed here. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Jeff Beck Rock & Roll Party: Honoring Les Paul' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 22.Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'The Last Legion' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Sir Ben Kingsley and Colin Firth bring the Roman Empire to high-definition this April. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Weinstein is preparing the adventure fantasy 'The Last Legion' for Blu-ray on April 19. The film was nominated for a Taurus Award for Best Action in a Foreign Language Film and a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in an International Feature Film - Leading Young Performer (Thomas Brodie-Sangster). The Blu-ray looks to have 1080i video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and no supplements have been revealed so far. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Last Legion' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 19.Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The final music performance at the legendary stadium is headed to Blu-ray this March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony Music is prepping 'Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium' for a high-definition release on March 1. The Last Play At Shea, staged on July 16 and July 18, 2008 before a combined 110,000 fans, comprised the final performances ever at the historic stadium. Live At Shea Stadium contains two and a half hours of hits and album favorites, featuring special guests Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, John Mayer, John Mellencamp, Steven Tyler and Roger Daltrey. There's no word on tech specs yet, but supplements will include three bonus performances with Steven Tyler (Walk This Way), Roger Daltrey (My Generation), and John Mellencamp (Pink Houses). A full track listing can be viewed here. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 1.Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Malcolm X' Blu-ray Delayed[teaser]The Spike Lee Joint originally slated for a Blu-ray release at the end of the month has been delayed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers has slated 'Malcolm X' for Blu-ray on January 25, but now the release has been postponed due to a rights issue with certain music used in the film. 'Malcolm X' was nominated for two Academy Awards including Best Costume Design and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Denzel Washington. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Malcolm X' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Stand By Me' Announced for Blu-ray![teaser]The much-loved drama based on Stephen King's novella 'The Body' will set out for adventure in high-definition this March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Stand By Me' is coming to Blu-ray on March 22. The film about four young friends who set out to find the dead body of a missing teenager stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland, Richard Dreyfuss, and is directed by Rob Reiner. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with director Rob Reiner; Featurette: Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand by Me including interviews with Stephen King and Rob Reiner; Music video: Ben E. King, "Stand By Me"; and an all-new picture-in-picture 25th anniversary retrospective commentary with director Rob Reiner and actors Wil Wheaton and Corey Feldman. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Stand By Me' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 22.Posted Wed Jan 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Faster' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The Rated-R revenge flick will hunt down Blu-ray this March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has revealed 'Faster' for Blu-ray on March 1. After 10 years in prison, Driver (Dwayne Johnson) is now a free man with a single focus – hunting down the people responsible for brutally murdering his brother. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes & Alternate Ending with Director's Introduction and Blu-ray exclusives: Weapons and Wheels: The Guns, Cars and Stunts of Faster; Bank Heist; PS3 Theme; and movieIQ®+sync. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Faster' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 1.Posted Wed Jan 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Netflix Pulls "Add to DVD Queue" From Instant Watch Devices[teaser]It's another move away from physical media for Netflix, and one that's gotten people understandably upset. [/teaser] Up until now, Netflix has had a feature on Instant Watch devices like the PS3, Roku player, and iPhone that would allow you to add a movie to your DVD queue if it wasn't available to stream. Seems like a good idea, right? Well it's gone. Netflix has announced that they're pulling the option because "providing the option to add a DVD to your Queue from a streaming device complicates the instant watching experience and ties up resources that are better used to improve the overall streaming functionality." The problem with that answer is that removing the option actually makes things more complicated. To add a movie to your DVD queue on the iPhone, you can't just search for it and then add it to your queue like you used to. You'll have to search, find it, realize that it's unavailable streaming, close the Netflix app, open up your internet browser and then add it from the Netflix site. That or keep a netbook handy for adding and removing DVDs and Blu-rays from your queue. This seems to be yet another move away from DVD and Blu-ray discs for Netflix, which has been focusing intently on its streaming service. Source: Netflix BlogPosted Wed Jan 19, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Burlesque' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Steve Antin's musical Cinderella story will dance and dazzle on Blu-ray this March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'Burlesque' for Blu-ray on March 1. A small town singer (Christina Aguilera) moves to the big city for her chance at stardom when she discovers Burlesque, a glamorous nightclub packed with dancers, sizzling musical numbers, and an owner (Cher) in need of a star. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Director's Commentary; Alternate Opening; The Burlesque Lounge: Alternate Full Musical Performances!; Blooper Reel, and Blu-ray exclusives will include movieIQ™+sync featuring the Burlesque playlist; Burlesque is Back!; The Performers: The Cast of Burlesque; Setting the Stage: Production Design & Performers; Inside the Dressing Room: Creating the Burlesque Look; and The Set List: The Music & Choreography of Burlesque. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Burlesque' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 1.Posted Wed Jan 19, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Fair Game' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Doug Liman's political thriller based on true events is in the works for Blu-ray release in two months. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, Summit Entertainment is planning to bring 'Fair Game' starring Sean Penn and Naomi Watts to Blu-ray on March 29. Specs haven't been revealed yet, and the only supplement appears to be an audio commentary with Valerie Plame Wilson and Joe Wilson. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Fair Game' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 29.Posted Wed Jan 19, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by:
