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'Maniac' on Blu-ray[teaser]He's a maaaniac, MAAANIAC on the flo... and he'll slice up his victims once mo'... in glorious high-definition just in time for Halloween! [/teaser] Blue Underground will unleash William Lustig's 'Maniac' featuring special effects by the legendary Tom Savini to Blu-ray on October 26. The release is being given a new "pristine" 2k transfer and will apparently include the original uncut and uncensored version of the film. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary: Co-producer/director William Lustig and co-producer Andrew W. Garroni; Audio commentary: William Lustig, special make-up effects artist Tom Savini, editor Lorenzo Marinelli, and Joe Spinell's assistant Luke Walter; Anna and the Killer: interview with Star Caroline Munro; The Death Dealer: interview with special make-up effects artist Tom Savini; Dark Notes: interview with composer Jay Chattaway; Maniac Men: interview with songwriters Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky; Theatrical trailers, TV spots, Radio spots; The Joe Spinell Story; Maniac Publicity; Maniac Controversy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Maniac' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 26.Posted Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?' Blu-ray Features Added[teaser]Special features have been revealed for the Tyler Perry comedy headed for Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate says 'Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?' starring Michael Jai White, Janet Jackson, and Tyler Perry is coming to high-definition on August 31. The film is the sequel to the fourth film written and directed by Perry and took in over $60 million at the box office earlier this year. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 31.Posted Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tommy' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Who's 1975 rock opera will pinball to Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Tommy' starring Roger Daltrey, Ann-Margret, and Jack Nicholson is coming to high-definition on September 7. The film was nominated for two Oscars (Best Actress - Ann-Margret, Best Music/Scoring Original Song Score/Adaptation - Pete Townshend) and three Golden Globes (Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture - Roger Daltrey, Best Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy, and Ann-Margret won Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy). Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.90. You can find the latest specs for 'Tommy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 7.Posted Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
Four Dragon Dynasty Titles Now Available as Best Buy Exclusives[teaser]A quartet of films originally planned for high-definition release this August are available now, exclusively at Best Buy. [/teaser] As previously reported, Vivendi had announced 'An Empress and the Warriors,' 'Invisible Target,' 'The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk,' and 'Tai Chi Master' for a Blu-ray release on August 10, but apparently Best Buy has had them in stock since June 15. Specs and supplements haven't been confirmed yet, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'An Empress and the Warriors,' 'Invisible Target,' 'The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk,' and 'Tai Chi Master' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under June 15.Posted Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Solitary Man' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser] Michael Douglas goes solo in the acclaimed drama headed for Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment has just announced 'Solitary Man' for Blu-ray on September 7. A critical favorite during its theatrical run, 'Solitary Man' also stars Mary-Louise Parker ('Weeds') Jenna Fisher ('The Office'), Jesse Eisenberg ('Holy Rollers,' 'Zombieland'), Imogen Poots ('28 Days Later') with Susan Sarandon ('Wall Street II,' 'The Lovely Bones') and Danny DeVito ('It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia') – who Douglas has co-starred in several films with over the years, including 'Romancing the Stone,' 'Jewel of the Nile,' and 'The War of the Roses.' The Blu-ray release will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Brian Koppelman, Director David Levien and Actor Douglas McGrath; Solitary Man: Alone in a Crowd – Behind the scenes with the cast of Solitary Man; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Solitary Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 7.Posted Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 09:40 AM PDT by: -
'In Cold Blood' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1967 film based on Truman Capote's infamous book will have a standalone release this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'In Cold Blood' is coming to high-definition on September 7. The film was previously only available on Blu-ray as part of a 'Capote/In Cold Blood double feature. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $19.95. You can find the latest specs for 'In Cold Blood' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 7.Posted Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Alpha Dog' & 'Assault on Precinct 13' Blu-rays at Best Buy[teaser]The two HD DVD holdouts hitting Blu-ray in mid-July are now available exclusively at Best Buy. [/teaser] Universal is bringing 'Alpha Dog' starring Justin Timberlake and Bruce Willis as well as the 'Assault on Precinct 13' remake starring Ethan Hawke and Laurence Fishburne to Blu-ray on July 13, but they've been spotted in the mega retailer as early as June 13. 'Alpha Dog' will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement is - A Cautionary Tale: The Making of Alpha Dog. As for 'Assault on Precinct 13,' the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Armed and Dangerous; Behind Precinct Walls; Plan of Attack; The Assault Team; Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Director Jean-Francois Richet; Caught in the Crosshairs: Behind the Scenes of Assault on Precinct 13; Audio Commentary with Director Jean-Francois Richet, Writer James DeMonaco and Producer Jeffrey Silver; and D-BOX Motion Code. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Alpha Dog' and 'Assault on Precinct 13' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under June 13.Posted Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Terminator Salvation' Blu-ray $12.49 at Amazon[teaser]Watch John Connor try to save humanity while you're saving fifty percent off the cost of this franchise blockbuster on Blu-ray. [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price of 'Terminator Salvation' to $12.49 (50% off suggested list price). The disc is worth owning just for the Maximum Movie Mode, and you can order your copy here!Posted Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
'The Maltese Falcon' and 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Here's lookin' at you, Blu! Two more Humphrey Bogart classics are headed for high-definition this October! [/teaser] Warner Brothers has just announced the two John Huston directed films 'The Maltese Falcon' and 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' for Blu-ray on October 5. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements for 'The Maltese Falcon' include: Commentary by Bogart Biographer Eric Lax; Featurette: The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird; Breakdowns of 1941: Studio Blooper Reel; Makeup tests; Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Humphrey Bogart; Warner Night at the Movies 1941 – Short Subjects Gallery: Newsreel, Musical Short: The Gay Parisian, Two Classic Cartoons (Hiawatha's Rabbit Hunt & Meet John Doughboy); Trailers; and Audio-Only Bonus: Three radio show adaptations – two featuring the movie's original stars, plus another starring Edward G. Robinson. 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' will include: Commentary by Bogart biographer Eric Lax; Featurette: Discovering Treasure: The Story of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre; Feature-length documentary profile: John Huston; Outtakes; Classic Cartoon: 8 Ball Bunny; Warner Night at the Movies 1948 – Short Subjects Gallery: Newsreel, Joe McDoakes Comedy Short: So You Want to Be a Detective, Classic Cartoon: Hot Cross Bunny; Trailers; and Audio-Only Bonus: Radio show adaptation featuring the movie's original stars. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Maltese Falcon' and 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under October 5.Posted Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 11:50 AM PDT by: -
3D TV and 3D Blu-ray Player Sales Top $55 Million[teaser]Despite a lack of content, 3D components are selling well. [/teaser] Sure, there's not a lot to watch on your new 3D television, and there's only one commercial release out for your 3D Blu-ray player, but better to be ready, right? That appears to be the attitude of consumers who have been purchasing huge amounts of 3D products. According to the NPD, who tracks this sort of thing, 3D component sales have exceeded $55 million, which is a pretty strong number to hit. According to the NPD's Ross Rubin, "3D TV and Blu-ray players are seeing steady growth even as major product line launches are slated for the coming months." The number that would be a lot more telling – considering the fact that 3D televisions and Blu-ray players don't exclusively play 3D content – is how many people are actually using the 3D features. After all, a PlayStation 3 is a 3D capable Blu-ray player, but that doesn't mean the 3D is getting used. SourcePosted Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by:
