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Blu-ray At Comic-Con 2008
Posted July 18, 2008 02:21 PM by Josh
Many studios are planning to make significant Blu-ray title announcements at the upcoming Comic-Con, which starts next Thursday in San Diego. While not traditionally a conference about films, many studios use the opportunity to communicate directly with comic fans regarding comic-based movie franchises.
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Warner Reaffirms Dedication to Blu-ray Quality
Posted July 18, 2008 09:00 AM by Josh
Over the past few weeks, Warner Home Video has been absolutely pummeled by our forum members for the use of BD-25s and 5.1 Dolby Digital soundtracks on upcoming catalog releases. While there is nothing wrong with using BD-25s for some material, the length of these movies combined with the expansive amount of bonus features would certainly result in some loss in video quality.
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Knocked Up and 40-Year-Old Virgin Specs Announced
Posted July 18, 2008 08:25 AM by Josh
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced the specs for the upcoming Blu-ray releases of Judd Apatow's 'Knocked Up' and 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin', both due to hit store shelves on September 30th. Available individually or as part of the 'Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection' (along with the previously announced Blu-ray release of 'Sarah Marshall'), each disc will contain both the rated and unrated versions of the film.
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Sukiyaki Western Django Coming to Blu-ray
Posted July 18, 2008 07:52 AM by Josh
First Look Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Takashi Miike film 'Sukiyaki Western Django' to Blu-ray on November 11th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No technical specs or supplemental features have been announced at this time. We expect to learn more about this title as the release date gets closer.
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SinoCES: Chinese Blu-ray Players Revealed Part 2
Posted July 17, 2008 03:22 PM by Josh
Following up on yesterday's post revealing a huge batch of Chinese Blu-ray Disc players, we have one more brochure and one more player to add to the list. You may recall that a little over a year ago, a Blu-ray Disc Player spotted on the Gowell's website, which at the time was huge being that the HD DVD group was adamantly searching for Chinese manufacturers. Well, today we have some new information from that same company, and three upcoming Blu-ray players.
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Iron Man Blu-ray Slotted for September 30th
Posted July 17, 2008 11:43 AM by Josh
In an early announcement to the trades, Paramount Home Entertainment has revealed that they will bring the superhero blockbuster hit 'Iron Man' to Blu-ray on September 30th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No additional technical specs of supplemental features have been announced at this time, but a full press release is expected soon.
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Warner to Re-release A Christmas Story
Posted July 17, 2008 08:18 AM by Josh
Warner Home Video has announced that they will re-release the holiday film 'A Christmas Story' for Blu-ray on November 4th. This will be the same disc that will be found in the previously announced 'A Christmas Story: Ultimate Collector's Edition', which due to hit store shelves on the same day, but in regular Blu-ray packaging.
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Universal Announces Horror Trio for September
Posted July 17, 2008 08:00 AM by Josh
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'Dawn of the Dead: Unrated Director's Cut' (2004), 'Land of the Dead: Unrated Director's Cut', and 'The Thing' to Blu-ray on September 30th. Available separtately, or part of a 'Halloween Starter Pack' box set, the titles will each come on a BD-25 with 1080p widescreen video and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks.
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SinoCES: Chinese Players Revealed
Posted July 16, 2008 02:53 PM by Josh
At the Chinese International Consumer Electronics Show (SinoCES) last week, many Chinese manufacturers were on the show floor displaying their latest products for Blu-ray. Not surprisingly, the majority of the products shown were Blu-ray Disc players, no doubt trying to get a foothold in the exploding Blu-ray market.
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UFC Coming to Blu-ray
Posted July 16, 2008 01:49 PM by Josh
First Look Entertainment has announced that they will bring 'UFC: Ultimate Comebacks' to Blu-ray on November 18th, day-and-date with the DVD release. The program - which originally aired on Spike TV - features some of UFC's best fights between its most famous fighters. No technical specs or supplemental features have been announced at this time.
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The Doors and Belly Special Features Revealed
Posted July 16, 2008 08:02 AM by Josh
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has revealed the supplemental features for the upcoming Blu-ray releases of 'The Doors' and 'Belly', both due to hit store shelves on August 12th. As previously reported, both titles will be presented in 1080p widescreen video accompanied by a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Today on Blu-ray - July 15th, 2008
Posted July 15, 2008 03:07 PM by Josh
This week, film fans get another taste of classic cinema with the Blu-ray release of the now legendary Jack Nicholson film 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' from Warner Home Video. When a film of this caliber gets released on Blu-ray - winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture - its nearly impossible to ignore.
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Blu-ray Edition of Nixon Announced
Posted July 15, 2008 08:17 AM by Josh
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the Oliver Stone film 'Nixon: Election Year Edition' to Blu-ray on August 19th. The disc will feature a newly remastered director's cut of the film, and will be presented in 2.40:1 1080p AVC video accompanied by a 5.1 PCM soundtrack.
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Speed Racer Announced for Blu-ray; The Matrix Next?
Posted July 15, 2008 07:35 AM by Josh
Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring the Wachowski brothers film 'Speed Racer' to Blu-ray on September 16th, day-and-date with the DVD release. This three-disc set will feature the main feature and supplemental features on the first disc, the DVD game "Speed Racer Crucible Challenge" on the second disc, and a digital copy of the film on the third disc - the last two being exclusive to the Blu-ray release.
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Baraka Coming to Blu-ray
Posted July 15, 2008 07:34 AM by Josh
Various retailers have indicated that MPI Home Video will release the award-winning film 'Baraka' for Blu-ray on October 28th. The film presents a series of still photographs taken around the world. What makes this title unique is that it was filmed in the Todd-AO 70mm format which shares it history with legendary films such as 'Oklahoma!' and 'The Sound of Music'.
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Warner Announces Five Action Blu-ray Titles for September (Update)
Posted July 15, 2008 07:21 AM by Josh
Various sources have indicated that Warner Home Video is set to announce five action Blu-ray titles, all due to hit store shelves on September 2nd. These titles include, 'Eraser', 'Outbreak', 'Under Siege 2', 'Every Which Way But Loose', and 'Gauntlet'. As these titles have not been officially announced, there are no known technical or special features. Watch for more info soon.
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Sony Announces Specs for Made of Honor
Posted July 14, 2008 02:10 PM by Josh
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the specs for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Made of Honor', due to hit store shelves on September 16th, day-and-date with the DVD release. As previously announced, video will be presented in 2.40:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
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Palisades Acquires Most of Tartan UK Library
Posted July 14, 2008 12:32 PM by Josh
According to Home Media Magazine, Palisades, the company that just recently acquired the Tartan USA library, has acquired the majority of the Tartan UK library. While no solid Blu-ray plans were announced by the company, they are planning to start releasing DVDs from the popular Asia Extreme line of Tartan titles this fall, with Blu-ray releases soon to follow.
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The Visitor Coming to Blu-ray
Posted July 14, 2008 12:27 PM by Josh
Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the award-winning 'The Visitor' to Blu-ray on October 7th, day-and-date with the DVD release. No technical specs have been announced at this time, but we do know that supplemental features for this title will include a featurette, a theatrical trailer and a "Playing the Djembe" video.
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