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'Capitalism: A Love Story' Coming to Blu-ray

Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Starz/Anchor Bay, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The latest documentary from controversial filmmaker Michael Moore will hit Blu-ray this December.

In an early announcement to retailers, it seems Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment will release 'Capitalism: A Love Story' on Blu-ray on December 29.

Specs, supplements, and suggested list price have yet to be revealed.

You can find the latest specs for 'Capitalism: A Love Story' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 29.

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'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' Blu-ray Full Details and Box Art

Thu Nov 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

As previously reported, the animated feature based on the best-selling children's book will rain down on high-definition this winter -- and now we have full details.

Sony is prepping 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' starring the voice talents of Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Bruce Campbell, and many more for Blu-ray on January 5.

The Blu-ray release will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and special features will include: Directors' commentary with Bill Hader; A Recipe for Success: The Making of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs; Key Ingredients: The Voices of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs; Flint's Food Fight Game - enhanced for Blu-ray; Extended scenes; Early development scenes; Progression reels with introductions by visual effects supervisor Rob Bredow; “Raining Sunshine” music video by iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove; Interactive "Raining Sunshine" sing-a-long; Behind the scenes of Miranda Cosgrove's "Raining Sunshine" music video; Make It Rain Food.

The Blu-ray will also include a DVD copy of the film as well as an interactive "Splat" button enabling viewers to throw food at the screen during the movie.

Here's a look at the front cover:


And the back cover:


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95.

You can find the latest specs for 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 5.

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'Hellboy: Sword of Storms/Blood & Iron' Coming to Blu-ray

Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 06:00 PM ET
Tags: Starz/Anchor Bay, Disc Announcements (all tags)

A collection of two animated 'Hellboy' features will be summoned to high-definition in February.

Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment says 'Hellboy: Sword of Storms/Blood & Iron' will hit Blu-ray on February 2.

Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $17.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Hellboy: Sword of Storms/Blood & Iron' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 2.

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'Wild Ocean' Splashes onto Blu-ray

Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 05:00 PM ET
Tags: Image Entertainment, Disc Announcements (all tags)

IMAX's "epic underwater struggle for survival" is slated for a Blu-ray release in January.

Image Entertainment will take the plunge into the 'Wild Ocean' on Blu-ray on January 26.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Wild Ocean' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 26.

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'Lola Montès' Announced for Blu-ray

Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 04:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Criterion (all tags)

Max Ophüls' classic film will be released on the Blu-ray format by Criterion in February.

The Criterion Collection has announced 'Lola Montès' starring Martine Carol and Peter Ustinov is slated for Blu-ray on February 16.

The Blu-ray release will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed PCM 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements set to include: Audio commentary featuring Max Ophüls scholar Susan White; “Max Ophüls ou le plaisir de tourner,” a 1965 episode of the French television program Cinéastes de notre temps, featuring interviews with many of Ophüls's collaborators; Max by Marcel, a new documentary by Marcel Ophüls about his father and the making of 'Lola Montès'; silent footage of actress Martine Carol demonstrating the various glamorous hairstyles in 'Lola Montès'; theatrical rerelease trailer from Rialto Pictures; and a booklet featuring an essay by film critic Gary Giddins.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95.

You can find the latest specs for 'Lola Montès' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 16.

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'Soul Power' Announced for Blu-ray

Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

The documentary chronicling the 1974 music festival in Zaire which promoted the now historic fight between Ali and Foreman is coming to Blu-ray early next year.

Sony is preparing 'Soul Power' featuring James Brown, B.B. King, and more for Blu-ray on January 26.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a commentary with director Jeffrey Levy-Hinte and music/festival producer Stewart Levine; as well as deleted scenes.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95

You can find the latest specs for 'Soul Power' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 26.

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'The Burning Plain' Announced for Blu-ray

Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Magnolia (all tags)

Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger star in this powerful drama hitting Blu-ray in January.

Magnolia Home Entertainment says 'The Burning Plain' is slated for Blu-ray on January 12.

Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: The Making of The Burning Plain, The Music of The Burning Plain, and HDNet: A Look at The Burning Plain.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Burning Plain' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 12.

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Blu-ray Goes on a 'Hunger' Strike

Tue Nov 17, 2009 at 05:30 PM ET
Tags: 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 ET
Tags: 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 ET
Tags: 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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