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'Cronos' and 'Videodrome' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two great films by Del Toro and Cronenberg are coming to Blu-ray in December! [/teaser] Criterion has revealed Guillermo Del Toro's 1993 horror film 'Cronos' for Blu-ray on December 7. The Blu-ray will feature a newly restored 1080p transfer (supervised by Del Toro), a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio commentary with Guillermo del Toro; Audio commentary with Producers Arthur H. Gorson and Bertha Navarro and coproducer Alejandro Springall; Geometría: an unreleased 1987 short horror film by Del Toro, finished by the director in 2010, plus a new video interview with him; Welcome to Bleak House: a video tour by Del Toro of his office, featuring his collectibles and personal work; New video interviews with Del Toro, Navarro, and actor Ron Perlman; Video interview with actor Federico Luppi; stills gallery; trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by film critic Maitland McDonagh and excerpts from Del Toro's notes for the film. Criterion will also be bringing David Cronenberg's 1982 film 'Videodrome' starring James Woods and Deborah Harry on the same date. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and supplements will include: Audio commentary with David Cronenberg and director of photography Mark Irwin; Audio commentary with Actors James Woods and Deborah Harry; Camera (2000): a short film starring Videodrome's Les Carlson, written and directed by Cronenberg; Forging the New Flesh: a new half-hour documentary featurette by filmmaker Michael Lennick about the creation of Videodrome's video and prosthetic makeup effects; Effects Men: a new audio interview with special makeup effects creator Baker and video effects supervisor Lennick; Bootleg Video: the complete footage of Samurai Dreams and seven minutes of transmissions from Videodrome, presented in their original, unedited form with filmmaker commentary; Fear on Film: a 26-minute roundtable discussion from 1982 between filmmakers Cronenberg, John Carpenter, John Landis, and Mick Garris; Original theatrical trailers and promotional featurette; Stills galleries featuring hundreds of rare behind-the-scenes production photos, special effects makeup tests, and publicity photos; and a booklet featuring essays by writers Carrie Rickey, Tim Lucas, and Gary Indiana. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Cronos' and 'Videodrome' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under December 7.Posted Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Warner's Blu-ray 3D Wave in November[teaser]Early Blu-ray 3D adopters will finally be able to buy some content in two months! [/teaser] Warner Brothers is planning to bring six titles to the Blu-ray 3D format on November 16. The titles are 'Clash of the Titans (2010) - 3D,' 'Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore - 3D,' 'The Polar Express - 3D,' 'IMAX: Deep Sea - 3D,' ' IMAX: Under the Sea - 3D,' and 'IMAX: Space Station - 3D.' "This is an exciting time in the industry and we are thrilled to be a part of this evolution in home entertainment," said Dorinda Marticorena, SVP of worldwide marketing and high-def. "As sales of Blu-ray 3D hardware increase during the holidays, we wanted to ensure that consumers have access to a diverse selection of 3D content, not attached to an exclusive bundle, which will showcase the amazing possibilities of this brilliant new format – and this is just the beginning. Each title will include both the Blu-ray 3D and 2D versions, and 'Clash of the Titans' and 'Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore' will also add DVD and digital copies. 'Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore' includes a 3D Looney Tunes animated short, 'Coyote Falls.' Suggested list price for each of these releases is $44.95. You can find the latest specs for all of these releases linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under November 16.Posted Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Frighteners' on Blu-ray[teaser]Another HD DVD exclusive looks to bescaring up Blu just in time for Halloween! [/teaser] According to a recent listing on Columbia House, Universal Studios is preparing Peter Jackson's 'The Frighteners' for Blu-ray on October 26. The film stars Michael J. Fox, Chi McBride, and Jeffrey Combs and the release will be the Director's Cut. It is unclear whether the the release will be widely available or will be exclusive to Columbia House. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray are still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Frighteners' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 26.Posted Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Se7en (Non-Digibook)' Blu-ray Wal-mart Exclusive[teaser]David Fincher's masterpiece has been released, but those who aren't fans of digibooks will want to head down to Wal-Mart.[/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers/New Line Cinema released the crime thriller 'Se7en' starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Gwyneth Paltrow for a Blu-ray release on September 14 as a digibook. The Blu-ray features 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and the following supplements: Stars commentary with director David Fincher and actors Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman; Story commentary with Fincher, author Richard Dyer, screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker, editor Richard Francis-Bruce and New Line president of production Michael De Luca; Picture commentary with Fincher, director of photography Darius Khondji, production designer Arthur Max, editor Richard Francis-Bruce and author Richard Dyer; Sound commentary with Fincher, sound designer Ren Klyce, composer Howard Shore and author Richard Dyer; Additional/extended scenes; Alternate endings; Exploration of the opening title sequence from multiple video angles with various audio mixes and two commentary tracks; Production design and still photographs with commentaries; The Notebooks: Full motion video details "John Doe´s" writings; and a theatrical trailer. The Wal-Mart exclusive is reportedly exactly the same except it doesn't include digibook packaging. You can find the latest specs for both editions of 'Se7en' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 14.Posted Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Ramona and Beezus' Blu-ray Announced & Detailed[teaser]The heart-warming story of sisterhood is coming to Blu-ray in November.[/teaser] 20th Century Fox has announced 'Ramona and Beezus' for Blu-ray on November 9. The family coming-of-age comedy is based on the best-selling books by Beverly Cleary and stars teen sensation Selena Gomez ('Hannah Montana' and 'Wizards of Waverly Place') and newcomer Joey King. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Show & Tell Film School - Tips and tricks on how kids can make their own movie, Five Deleted Scenes, Gag Reel, and My Ramona with author Beverly Cleary. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be: Two More Deleted Scenes, A Day in the Life of Joey King, Selena & Joey Audition Footage, and Fox Movie Channel Presents: Life After Film School w/Director Elizabeth Allen. The release will also include a DVD and Digital Copy. Here's a peek at the packaging: Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Ramona and Beezus' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is now indexed under November 9.Posted Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Countdown to Zero' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Blu-ray is set to explode this November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia will begin the 'Countdown to Zero' on Blu-ray on November 23. The documentary is directed by Lucy Walker and covers the history of the atomic bomb. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Deleted scenes, Interviews, Oppenheimer: The Man behind the Bomb, and PSAs by key celebrities/musicians. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Countdown to Zero' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 23.Posted Wed Sep 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Last Airbender' Announced on Blu-ray[teaser]M. Night Shyamalan's live-action spin on the hit Nickelodeon animated series will be bending Blu-ray this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is working on 'The Last Airbender' for Blu-ray on November 16. The Blu-ray features 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Origins of the Avatar: Birth of the mythology from the original co-creators of the animated show, Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Concept art from the popular series provides further perspective into how the story would eventually reincarnate into an epic feature film (in HD); Deleted scenes (in HD); and Outtakes (in HD). The release will also be available in a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo Pack that appears to add: Avatar Annotations (Picture-in-picture on select scenes) – Insights with cast and crew; Discovering The Last Airbender (nine-part documentary in HD); Siege of the North: Get transported to the frozen realm of the Northern Water Tribe and the largest indoor film set ever built on the U.S. east coast (in HD); and Katara for a Day: Spend a day on the set with Nicola Peltz (in HD). A 3D version of the film hasn't been announced despite being converted for 3D during its theatrical run. Suggested list price for the single disc Blu-ray is $41.99 while the combo pack is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Last Airbender' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 16.Posted Wed Sep 15, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Kids Are All Right' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The acclaimed comedy/drama that made quite the buzz at Sundance will make Blu-ray all right this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is preparing Lisa Cholodenko's 'The Kids Are All Right' for Blu-ray on November 16. The film stars Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska, and Josh Hutcherson, and currently holds a 96% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Feature commentary with director/co-writer Lisa Cholodenko; The Journey to Forming a Family: cirector/co-writer Lisa Cholodenko reveals how her five-year long journey to write and bring the film to the screen was motivated by her desire to put down roots and create a family of her own; The Making of The Kids Are All Right; The Writers' Process: Lisa Cholodenko & Stuart Blumberg discuss their writing process; BD-Live; pocket BLU; My Scenes; and uHEAR™: Never miss another line of dialogue when you're watching The Kids Are All Right with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray disc and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Kids Are All Right' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 16.Posted Wed Sep 15, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Trick r' Treat' Blu-ray $7.99 at Amazon[teaser]Start preparing now for Halloween with this great anthology on Blu-ray for under $8! [/teaser] The online retailer has reduced the price of 'Trick r' Treat' starring Brian Cox and Anna Paquin to only $7.99 (47% off the suggested list price). Click here to ring the doorbell of this delicious deal!Posted Tue Sep 14, 2010 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Save $8 on 'The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' Blu-ray[teaser]Save $8 on Disney's action/adventure on Blu-ray! [/teaser] Here's another offer, this time to save $8 on 'The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,' starring Jake Gyllenhaal, available in stores on Blu-ray on September 14. Click this link to access to the page where you can print out your coupon valid at participating retailers. The offer is available in-store only in the U.S. and Canada and the coupon expires on September 28.Posted Tue Sep 14, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
