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'WWII in HD: Collector's Edition' Announced for Blu-ray
Thu Sep 08, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: A & E, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The History Channel's acclaimed war miniseries will be getting a Blu-ray double dip in November.
In an early announcement to retailers, A&E will be releasing 'WWII in HD: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on November 15.
The only people to see the war like this were the ones who lived it. Until now...
Seventy years in the making. Three thousand hours of color footage few knew existed. The first documentary to show original color footage of World War II in immersive HD, the world premiere History series 'WWII in HD' uses the journals and accounts of those who served in the war s biggest battles to create a personal, introspective and detailed look at life on and off the front lines. Follow 12 unforgettable Americans, and experience the war through their eyes, in their own words, as it really looked and sounded. 'WWII in HD' transforms their stirring journey into a tangible piece of history. Culled from rare color film found in a two-year worldwide search and converted to HD with meticulous technique, WWII in HD provides a picture of World War II as it has never been seen before.
Also included is 'The Battle for Iwo Jima,' an immersive look at the momentous battle using gloriously restored, full-color footage, some of which has never seen before. HISTORY details the entire action of the battle, from the first landing of a crippled B-29 to the conflict s bloody conclusion in a jungle of lava rocks.
This collection also features 'WWII in HD: The Air War, the untold story of the American 8th Air Force's bloody battle to defeat the German Luftwaffe in the months leading up to D-Day. Told through the gripping, first person accounts of three American airmen and Stars & Stripes reporter Andy Rooney, this special showcases breathtaking aerial combat--original, color footage, never before seen by most Americans--of the B-17s Flying Fortresses, P-47 Thunderbolts and P-51 Mustangs on missions such as Regensburg, Schweinfurt and Berlin. The 8th Air Force suffered more than 26,000 combat deaths--more than the US Marines lost in all of World War II.
The Blu-rays will feature 1080i video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and along with 'The Battle for Iwo Jima' and 'The Air War' Feature-Length Specials supplements include Character Profiles, Finding the Footage, and Preserving the Footage.
Suggested list price for the 4-disc set is $69.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'WWII in HD: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 15.
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'Gettysburg (2011)' Blu-ray Dated
Thu Jul 07, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: A & E, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The History Channel documentary is coming to Blu-ray in September.
In an early announcement to retailers, A&E is planning to bring 'Gettysburg (2011)' to Blu-ray on September 20.
The film on the famous 1863 Civil War battle is executive produced by Tony and Ridley Scott.
Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with a suggested list price of $34.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'Gettysburg (2011)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 20.
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'Space 1999: The Complete Season One' Blu-ray Up For Pre-order
Thu Jul 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM ETTags: A & E, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The classic 1975 science fiction TV series looks to be hitting high-definition shortly!
In an early announcement to retailers, it seems A&E is planning to bring 'Space 1999: The Complete Season One' to Blu-ray in the near future.
Although specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet, the release will be a 6-disc set.
Suggested list price for this set will be $99.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'Space 1999: The Complete Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.
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