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Blu-ray Goes on a 'Hunger' Strike
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 05:30 PM ETTags: Criterion, Disc Announcements (all tags)
British filmmaker Steve McQueen's gripping drama is headed for high-definition this February.
The Criterion Collection will bring 'Hunger' starring Michael Fassbender to Blu-ray on February 16.
The Blu-ray release will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Video interviews with McQueen and actor Michael Fassbender; a short documentary on the making of 'Hunger', including interviews with McQueen, Fassbender, actors Liam Cunningham, Stuart Graham, and Brian Milligan, writer Enda Walsh, and producer Robin Gutch; “The Provo's Last Card?” a 1981 episode of the BBC program Panorama, about the causes and effects of the IRA hunger strikes at the Maze prison and the political and civilian reactions across Northern Ireland; theatrical trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by film critic Chris Darke.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'Hunger' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 16.
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'Halloween II (2009)' Blu-ray Detailed
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 05:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)
Rob Zombie's horror follow-up coming to high-def early next year has been detailed.
As previously reported, Sony Pictures is preparing 'Halloween II (2009)' starring Tyler Mane and Malcolm McDowell for Blu-ray on January 12.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, likely a lossless audio track, and supplements will include: Commentary with writer/director Rob Zombie; deleted and alternate scenes; blooper reel; audition footage; Michael - Interior; Uncle Seymour Coffins' stand-up routines; Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures Music Videos; movieIQ; and BD-Live.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $38.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'Halloween II (2009)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 12.
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'Post Grad' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 04:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, 20th Century Fox (all tags)
The offbeat romantic comedy is headed for the high-definition format in January.
20th Century Fox will bring 'Post Grad' starring Alexis Bredel, Jane Lynch, Michael Keaton, and Carol Burnett to Blu-ray on January 12.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted and Alternate Scenes; “One Day” Music Video By Zach Gilford; Real Life Advice with Alexis Bledel and Zach Gilford; Know Your Strengths: Career Advice; How Not To Get A Job; A Guide To Moving Back Home; Dress For Success; Find Your Match! The Best Job For You; What Not To Wear; and Post Grad Confidential.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Post Grad' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 12.
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HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Fight Club' Blu-ray $15.99 at Amazon
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 02:30 PM ETTags: Amazon, High Def Deals (all tags)
Mischief. Mayhem. Soap. All in high-definition for a terrific price.
The online retailer has once again reduced the price of David Fincher's 'Fight Club' starring Edward Norton and Brad Pitt on Blu-ray now to just $15.99 (54% off suggested list price).
If you haven't already, click here to visit Amazon and join your own high-definition fight club today!
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- Fight Club: 10th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)
Warner Reveals DVD2Blu Program
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Warner (all tags)
Upgrade the WB DVDs in your collection to Blu-ray with Warner's latest promotion!
Earlier this year, Warner Home Video launched a trade-in program to convert your WB HD DVD titles into Blu-rays and now consumers can upgrade their qualifying standard DVDs to high-definition!
For as low as $7.95 per disc, DVD owners can mail in their applicable Warner discs (without the cases) and receive their Blu-ray counterparts (cases included we hope) in 4-5 weeks.
Complete details on this offer is available at http://www.dvd2blu.com/.
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Motorola May Sell Their Set-top and Networking Branch
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET
Facing losses from all sides, Motorola may decide to cut and run in the set-top box game.
Motorola is at the point where they need to make a decision. They have three major units – mobile, enterprise mobility, and network mobility – and all three are losing sales. Judging by the coverage of the Droid in the last few weeks, you might think Motorola was at the top of the game when it comes to mobile phones. While the move to Android has certainly helped Motorola’s mobile sales, they’re still facing a loss this coming year.
According to a source near Motorola, the company may be looking for buyers for their network mobility business, which includes home networking devices and set-top boxes. While the business may be down at the moment, Motorola does have a huge share of the set-top market which could make it attractive to prospective buyers.
No potential buyers have yet been named, but the expectation that one of their major competitors could buy the division is high.
Interestingly, the set-top and networking unit of Motorola is the part of the business that has been keeping the company afloat for the last several years, making a profit while the other two divisions took losses. Selling this division would be a bit of an unexpected move, and a bad idea according to analyst Mark Sue. The mobile business hasn’t recovered yet, he says, “so it would be a little too early to cut off the lifeline.”
Source: The Wall Street Journal
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'Pandorum' on Blu-ray Next Month
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Starz/Anchor Bay (all tags)
The sci-fi horror film will hit high-definition just before Christmas.
Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment says 'Pandorum' starring Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster will be coming to Blu-ray on December 22.
Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include an audio commentary; The World of Elysium: Behind-the-scenes featurette; Flight team training video; deleted and alternate scenes; still galleries; and a digital copy.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'Pandorum' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 22.
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Universal Announces iPhone and Social Networking Integration
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET
With the release of movies like 'Bruno,' 'Funny People' and 'Inglourious Basterds,' Universal has announced the integration of several new applications for PC and iPhone.
The pocket BLU app from Universal Studios Home Entertainment will debut this holiday season in time for the release of 'Bruno' on November 17th. Using the WiFi connection present on the iPhone and iPod Touch, pocket BLU is able to act as remote control for Blu-ray players viewing compatible titles. pocket BLU also simplifies the fast forward and seek features by letting users tilt their device sideways to select from a full timeline of the film.
pocket BLU will be compatible with 'Bruno,' 'Funny People,' 'Public Enemies,' 'Inglourious Basterds,' 'American Pie Presents: The Book of Love,' and '9.'
The release of 'American Pie Presents: The Book of Love' will also mark the introduction of social BLU. This application will allow users to access their Facebook and Twitter accounts, presumably to talk about the film. In future releases, says Universal, users will be able to share film-related content on their Facebook page.
Those who pick up a copy of 'Funny People' will get a look at the newly redesigned BD-Live Center. Users will be able to get a look at films coming to Blu-ray and to theaters. The BD-Live Center will automatically select previews that it believes the user will like, and bring updated content to the viewer.
It seems a bit farfetched to think that a user with an iPhone would want to log in to Universal’s application in order to access their Twitter or Facebook account, rather than just using an app that they’ve undoubtedly installed on their phone already. Using an iPhone or iPod Touch as a sort of advanced remote control though, could certainly have some potential.
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'The Last King Of Scotland' Blu-ray Bound
Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, 20th Century Fox (all tags)
The biopic of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is coming to Blu-ray early next year.
In another retailer announcement, it seems 20th Century Fox is preparing 'The Last King Of Scotland' starring Forest Whitaker in his Oscar winning role for a Blu-ray debut on February 2.
Specs and features haven't been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Last King Of Scotland' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 2.
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'Revanche' Announced for Blu-ray
Mon Nov 16, 2009 at 06:30 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Criterion (all tags)
Austrian filmmaker Götz Spielmann's Oscar-nominated masterpiece is slated for high-definition release in February.
The Criterion Collection says 'Revanche' will have a Blu-ray release on February 16.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: a new video interview with Spielmann; The Making of “Revanche,” a half-hour documentary shot on the film’s set; Foreign Land, Spielmann’s award-winning student short film, with an introduction by the director; U.S. theatrical trailer; and an essay by critic Michael Wood.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'Revanche' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 16.
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- Revanche (Blu-ray)
