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'Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed

Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Warner Brothers, Disc Announcements (all tags)

To paraphrase Homer Simpson, "Jump, Free Willy! Jump! Jump with all your might... onto high-definition this March!"

Warner Brothers latest direct-to-video feature is 'Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove' starring Beau Bridges and the late Steve Irwin's daughter - Bindi, coming to Blu-ray on March 23.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: On the set of Free Willy: Greetings from South Africa; Bindi Irwin and Willy invite all to "meet my wild costars"; Bindi's first movie video diary; deleted scenes; and outtakes.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray is a Free Willy pop-up fun track.

The release will also include a DVD and digital copy.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined.

You can find the latest specs for 'Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 23.

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'Escape from L.A.' Back on the Slate for Blu-ray

Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Paramount, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The previously postponed release has finally been rescheduled for May.

Paramount is back to work on 'Escape from L.A.,' starring Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, for a Blu-ray release on May 4.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement appears to be a trailer.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Escape from L.A.' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 4.

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'K-19: The Widowmaker' Resurfaces on Blu-ray

Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 04:00 PM ET
Tags: Paramount, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The previously delayed high-definition release has been rescheduled for May.

Paramount is preparing Kathryn Bigelow's 'K-19: The Widowmaker,' starring Harrison Ford, for a Blu-ray release on May 4.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary by director Kathryn Bigelow and cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth; The Making of K-19: The Widowmaker; Exploring the Craft: Make-Up Techniques; Breaching the Hull; It's in the Details; and a theatrical trailer.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'K-19: The Widowmaker' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 4.

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Blu-ray Needs 'An Education'

Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Sony, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Lone Scherfig's Academy Award-nominated drama is planned for a high-definition release late next month.

In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'An Education' starring Carey Mulligan, Olivia Williams, Alfred Molina, and Cara Seymour will hit Blu-ray on March 30.

Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Commentary with director Lone Scherfig and actors Carey Mulligan and Peter Sarsgaard; The Making of An Education; Walking the Red Carpet; and Deleted scenes.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95.

You can find the latest specs for 'An Education' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 30.

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'Saving Private Ryan' Blu-ray Announced

Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 02:05 PM ET
Tags: Paramount, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Steven Spielberg's Academy Award-winning masterpiece will storm high-definition this May!

Paramount has just unveiled 'Saving Private Ryan' starring Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, and Matt Damon is finally coming to Blu-ray as part of the Sapphire Series on May 4.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Saving Private Ryan' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 4.

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Blu-ray Approaches 'A Fork in the Road'

Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Well Go USA (all tags)

Kidnapping and murder goes awry on Blu-ray this April.

In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing the independent film 'A Fork in the Road' for Blu-ray on April 20.

Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'A Fork in the Road' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 20.

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Experience 'Five Minutes of Heaven' on Blu-ray

Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, MPI (all tags)

The startling thriller inspired by true events is headed for high-definition this April.

MPI is working on 'Five Minutes of Heaven' starring Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt for Blu-ray on April 27.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Five Minutes of Heaven' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under April 27.

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HDD Cool Stuff: Target Exclusive 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' Blu-ray

Fri Feb 05, 2010 at 01:10 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Summit Entertainment, Target (all tags)

The Target edition will include a bonus disc of additional content and a collectible film cel.

Summit Entertainment is planning to release 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition)' starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner on Blu-ray on March 20.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary by director Chris Weitz and editor Peter Lambert; Six-Part Documentary takes you behind the scenes of the film; Rehearsal Footage with Muse, who is featured on the hit soundtrack; and Three Music Videos from Death Cab for Cutie, Anya Marina and Mute Math.

The Target exclusive will also include a second disc of "never-before-seen" content including cast interviews as well as a collectible film cel.

Suggested list price for the two-disc edition still hasn't been revealed yet.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' and 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 20.

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The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Blu-ray)

'Dark Nature' Announced for Blu-ray

Fri Feb 05, 2010 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Troma (all tags)

The notorious U.K. shocker will have a high-definition release in North America this April.

Troma is planning to bring the black comedy 'Dark Nature' to Blu-ray on April 27.

Specs have yet to be announced, but supplements will include a director's commentary, deleted scenes, interviews, and a slideshow.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $19.95.

You can find the latest specs for 'Dark Nature' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 27.

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'The Blind Side' Blu-ray Detailed

Fri Feb 05, 2010 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Warner Brothers, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The inspirational hit tackling Blu-ray this March has been detailed.

As previously reported, Warner Brothers revealed 'The Blind Side' starring Sandra Bullock in her Golden Globe winning performance will receive the high-definition treatment on March 23.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and deleted scenes.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray is: Acting Coaches: Behind the Blind Side, The Story of Big Quinton, Sidelines: Conversations on the Blind Side – Sandra Bullock and Leigh Anne Tuohy; Sidelines: Conversations on the Blind Side – John Lee Hancock and Athor Michael Lewis, and Exclusive Michael Oher interview.

The release will also include a DVD and digital copy.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray ihas been set at $35.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Blind Side' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 23.

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