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'Bambi (Two-Disc Diamond Edition)' Blu-ray Fully Detailed[teaser]Get the full scoop on Disney's next Diamond Edition hitting Blu-ray this March! [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista has planned 'Bambi (Two-Disc Diamond Edition)' for Blu-ray on March 1. 'Bambi' was Walt Disney’s fifth animated full-length feature film which released in 1942 during World War II and took approximately five years in the making due to the exquisite artwork and attention to detail of each and every scene, character and figure. The artwork itself was created by some of the legendary “nine old men,” including Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Marc Davis, Milt Kahl and Eric Larson and in order to achieve the film’s unprecedented level of realism, animators modeled anatomical studies using live animals (including a pair of fawns named Bambi and Faline) and imbued each with a uniquely endearing personality. Bambi’s delightful forest home received the same painstaking attention to detail, as background artists painted hundreds of landscapes based on extensive field research and nature photographs. Walt Disney broke the longstanding animation tradition by casting child actors in the roles of Bambi’s young animals, including Bobby Stewart as Baby Bambi, Donnie Dunagan as Young Bambi, Hardie Albright as Adolescent Bambi and Peter Behn as Young Thumper. The cast also includes Sam Edwards as Adult Thumper, John Sutherland as Adult Bambi, Paula Winslowe as Bambi’s Mother and Sterling Holloway (the voice of Winnie the Pooh and The Jungle Book’s Kaa, the snake) as Adult Flower. Disney’s new “Second Screen” technology, which is being introduced for the very first time on the 'Bambi' Diamond Edition release, will further transform the at-home movie watching experience by empowering viewers with the ability to engage with film content on multiple media platforms and bring them to life in their own hands at the touch of a button. By simply downloading the new Disney Second Screen App onto an internet-connected computer or iPad™* and synching it to the movie, consumers will instantly be able to dive deeper into the film by engaging with fun interactive elements like animated flipbooks, galleries, photos, trivia and more. 'Bambi' was nominated for three Academy Awards® for Best Song (“Love Is a Song,”), Best Sound Recording, and Best Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture. To date, 'Bambi' is No. 3 on the list of American Film Institute’s Top 10 Animated Films of All Times. And in 2004, the movie was commemorated with a first-class U.S. postage stamp and in the 1990’s the film inspired astronomers to name a pair of asteroids after the adorable characters – Thumper (April 20, 1993) and Bambi (October 17, 1995). The release will be available as a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack (as well as a DVD/Blu-ray combo pack w/DVD packaging) with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: The Making Of BAMBI: A Prince Is Born—A comprehensive look at the making of BAMBI covers the story, the characters, the actors, the art design, the music and the history of Walt Disney’s classic film using behind the scenes footage, production stills, animation, artwork and multiple interviews withperformers and behind the scenes participants; Tricks of the Trade (excerpt)—In an episode from the 1957 Disneyland TV show, Walt narrates the story of the multiplane camera, an animation innovation crucial to the production of BAMBI; Inside the Disney Archives—Disney Supervising Animator Andreas Deja guides viewers through Disney’s Animation Research Library, where artwork from past Disney animated feature films is stored, including early story sketches of Bobo the rabbit,” (who became Thumper), glass paintings made for the multiplane camera and more; The Old Mill—Winner of the 1937 Academy Award® for Best Short Subject/Cartoon, The Old Mill was a testing ground for several techniques critical to Walt’s artistic vision for BAMBI, including the multiplane camera, animating realistic animals and experimenting with such natural occurrences such as wind, rain and lightning; and DisneyPedia: Bambi's Forest Friends. Blu-ray exclusives include: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings-Enhanced Edition - A fascinating, multi-tiered, interactive story-telling experience. Go back in time with dramatic voice re-enactments of the moments with Walt that led to the creation of this classic film; 2 Never Before Seen Deleted Scenes; Deleted Song: “Twitterpated”; Blu-ray Galleries—A collection of the extraordinary images originally created as part of the design process for BAMBI; Family Play: Games & Activities; and Disney’s Big Book of Knowledge: BAMBI Edition— An interactive educational gaming experience that uses the film as a learning tool. Players can customize their own Big Book of Knowledge and learn all about forest creatures, seasons andmore! Each time a player completes a task, they are rewarded with new stickers to decorate their Big Book of Knowledge. Suggested list price for each combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Bambi (Two-Disc Diamond Edition)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 1.Posted Fri Dec 10, 2010 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Chain Letter' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The story of a deadly communiqué carrying a message of murder if the recipient dares to break the chain is now fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Image Entertainment has revealed 'Chain Letter' is coming to Blu-ray on February 1. Featuring Nikki Reed ('The Twilight Saga'), Betsy Russell (the 'Saw' series), and Michael J. Pagan ('CSI: Miami'), this terrifying thriller in the tradition of 'The Grudge' and 'Final Destination' proves death is always watching and waiting and anyone could be next! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement appears to be a trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Chain Letter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 1.Posted Fri Dec 10, 2010 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Blade Runner: The Final Cut' Blu-ray Best Buy Exclusive[teaser]Ridley Scott's sci-fi epic will be getting a single disc Blu-ray edition in January, though you can get it now at Best Buy. [/teaser] Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Blade Runner: The Final Cut' starring Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Daryl Hannah, and Edward James Olmos on Blu-ray on January 4, but apparently it has been available exclusively at Best Buy since November 30. (Why doesn't Best Buy announce this stuff?!!) The 5-disc collector's set has been available on Blu-ray since December of 2007. Specs are expected to mirror the previous release and supplements will include: Introduction by Ridley Scott; Audio commentary with Director Ridley Scott; Audio commentary with Executive producer/co-screenwriter Hampton Fancher, co-screenwriter David Peoples, producer Michael Deeley and production executive Katherine Haber; and Audio commentary with Visual futurist Syd Mead, production designer Lawrence G. Paull, art director David L. Snyder and special photographic effects supervisors Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich and David Dryer. You can still find the latest specs for 'Blade Runner: The Final Cut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under November 30.Posted Thu Dec 9, 2010 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
'Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic Charles Dickens' tale gets a sci-fi update on Blu-ray this February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC/Warner will be releasing 'Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol on the high-definition format on February 15th. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.89. You can find the latest specs for 'Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 15.Posted Thu Dec 9, 2010 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'It's Kind of a Funny Story' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The dramedy based on a novel by Ned Vizzini is coming to Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal has slated 'It's Kind of a Funny Story' for Blu-ray on February 8. The film stars Zach Galifianakis, Keir Gilchrist, and Emma Roberts and premiered at the 2010 Toronto Film Festival. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: A Look Inside It's Kind of a Funny Story, It's Kind of a Funny Story Premiere in New York City, My Scenes, and pocket BLU. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'It's Kind of a Funny Story' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 8.Posted Thu Dec 9, 2010 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Out of Sight' Blu-ray Features Added[teaser]The upcoming Blu-ray release of the comically cool caper based on the Elmore Leonard novel now has bonus features added. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal is preparing 'Out of Sight' for Blu-ray on March 1. Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney star in this Steven Soderbergh crime thriller comedy Variety hailed as "a sly, sexy, vastly entertaining film." Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Feature commentary with director Steven Soderbergh and screenwriter Scott Frank, Inside Out of Sight, deleted scenes, music highlights, production photographs, and a theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Out of Sight' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 1.Posted Thu Dec 9, 2010 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Resident' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Hilary Swank gets more than she bargained for with her new home in this thriller coming to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment has revealed 'The Resident' will have a Blu-ray release on March 29. The pulse-pounding shocker directed by Antti Jokinen is a production from famed Hammer Films and co-stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan ('Watchmen') and screen legend Christopher Lee. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Resident' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 29.Posted Thu Dec 9, 2010 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Inception' Blu-ray $17.99 at Amazon[teaser]One of the biggest and best reviewed films of the year is now under $20 at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price of Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt to $17.99 (50% off suggested list price). The Blu-ray has outstanding video, reference audio, and terrific supplements to boot, but for full details be sure to check out M. Enois Duarte's highly recommended review! If you haven't already blown your mind with this incredible release, you can order yours here!Posted Wed Dec 8, 2010 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
'The Walking Dead: Season One' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The first season of Frank Darabont's horror TV series will bring the zombie apocalypse to Blu-ray in March! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay looks to be releasing 'The Walking Dead: Season One' starring Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Laurie Holden, Sarah Wayne Callies, and Emma Bell on Blu-ray on March 8. 'The Walking Dead' tells the story of life following a zombie apocalypse. It follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, traveling in search of a safe and secure home. The world has changed and they need to figure out how to survive it. But they need to figure out how to survive one another... Specs and supplement still haven't been set yet, but suggested list price for this set is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Walking Dead: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 8.Posted Wed Dec 8, 2010 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Waiting for Superman' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a documentary on the public school systems coming to Blu-ray this February! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is prepping 'Waiting for Superman' for Blu-ray on February 22. The documentary is directed by Davis Guggenheim ('An Inconvenient Truth') and won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Four additional inspiring teacher/student stories, The making of "Shine" -- the film's title track -- by musician John Legend, A conversation with director Davis Guggenheim, and apparently every Blu-ray will include a $20 gift card to donate to a local school. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Waiting for Superman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 22.Posted Wed Dec 8, 2010 at 10:00 AM PST by:
