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'Constantine' Headed to Blu-ray

Mon Jul 21, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Exclusive HD Content, Warner (all tags)

Warner has announced its latest "catch-up" title for Blu-ray, bringing the devilish thriller 'Constantine' to the format in time for Halloween.

Originally released on HD DVD back in June 2006 (read our review), 'Constantine' is one of a handful of high-profile Warner titles the studio never subsequently released on Blu-ray.

That will change on October 14, when the studio debuts the Keanu Reeves-Rachel Weisz hit on Blu-ray with all the same bonus features as the previous HD DVD.

The identical spate of extras will include a pair of audio commentaries (by director Francis Lawrence and producer Akiva Goldsman, and co-screenwriters Kevin Brodbin and Frank A. Cappello), over a dozen featurettes ("Channeling Constantine," "Conjuring Constantine," "Director's Confessional," "Collision with Evil," "Holy Relics," "Shotgun Shootout," "Hellscape," "Visualizing Vermin," "Warrior Wings," "Unholy Abduction," "Demon Face," "Constantine's Cosmology," "Foresight: The Power of Pre-Visualization," "A Writer's Vision"), deleted scenes, a music video and theatrical trailers.

Tech specs see a BD-50 dual-player presentation with 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

Warner has set a suggested $28.95 list price for the Blu-ray.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Constantine' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 14.

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Constantine (Blu-ray)

Universal Adds Exclusives, U-Control to 'Virgin,' 'Knocked Up' Blu-rays

Fri Jul 18, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Exclusive HD Content, Universal (all tags)

Universal has issued final specs for '40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Knocked Up,' both of which will hit Blu-ray this September in unrated cuts and with new exclusive content.

As originally announced last month, the Judd Apatow-directed '40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Knocked Up' will debut as stand-alone Blu-ray releases on September 30, along with the Apatow-produced comedy 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall.' All three will also be made available as part of a three-pack bundle, the "Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection.'

Matching the already-announced specs for 'Sarah Marshall,' Universal has now confirmed that both 'Knocked Up' and '40-Year-Old Virgin' will also feature both the theatrical and unrated cuts of the film available on a single BD-50 dual-layer disc, accessible via seamless branching. Tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround.

Extras are extensive, with both titles enjoying the same bells and whistles as the previous HD DVD and standard DVD editions, including audio commentaries, multiple featurettes, deleted scenes, additional behind-the-scenes footage and Apatow's now-standard "Line-O-Rama" montages.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray versions of both 'Knocked Up' and '40-Year-Old Virgin' are U-Control picture-in-picture tracks (Profile 1.1 required), as well as U-Control Tutorials.

Suggested list price for each title has been set at $34.95.

As always, you'll find specs for '40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Knocked Up' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they join 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and 'Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection' under September 30.

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Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
The 40-Year-Old Virgin (Blu-ray)
Knocked Up (Blu-ray)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (Blu-ray)
Ultimate Unrated Comedy Collection (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Universal Plotting 'Sarah Marshall,' Judd Apatow 3-Pack for Blu-ray (Jun 17, 2008)

Fox Sets 'Omen' Blu-ray Specs, Adds Exclusives

Mon Jun 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Exclusive HD Content, Fox (all tags)

Fox has unleashed final specs for the October Blu-ray release of the 'Omen' franchise, which will hit high-def with hours of brand-new exclusive content.

As previously reported, Fox has marked September 9 for the "Boo-ray" release of the original 1976 shocker 'The Omen' as a stand-alone release, as well as a four-disc 'Omen: The Collection' featuring four films in the classic franchise.

Now full specs are in, with the original 'Omen' jam-packed with bonus features. Ported over from the previous two-disc standard DVD release are no less than three audio commentaries with the filmmakers, six featurettes ("666: The Omen Revealed," "The Omen Legacy," "Curse or Coincidence?", "An Appreciation: Wes Craven On The Omen," "Jerry Goldsmith on The Omen Score," "Screenwriters Notebook"), a deleted scene, still gallery and theatrical trailer.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray is the "Richard Donner on The Omen" featurette, the "Omen Revelations" Bonus View picture-in-picture trivia track, Jerry Goldsmith's isolated score (in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround), and an additional audio commentary with film historians Lem Dobbs, Nick Redman and Jeff Bond.

'Omen: The Collection' will include the original 'The Omen' (with the same specs listed above), plus 'Damien: Omen II,' 'The Final Conflict: Omen III' and the 2006 remake of 'The Omen.' Special features are as follows:

'Damien' includes an audio commentary with producer Harvey Bernard, and the original theatrical trailer.

'The Final Conflict' features audio commentary with director Graham Baker, and the original theatrical trailer.

Finally, the 2006 'Omen' boasts audio commentary with director John Moore, producer Glen Williamson and editor Dan Zimmerman, a pair of featurettes ("Revelations 666," "Abbey Road Sessions") and extended scenes.

Tech specs are identical for all releases, with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround, plus subtitles in English, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Suggested list price for 'The Omen' has been set at $39.95, with $129.98 set for 'The Omen Collection.'

You'll find final specs for 'The Omen' and 'The Omen Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 9.

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Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
The Omen: The Collection (Blu-ray)
The Omen (1976) (Blu-ray)
The Omen (2006) (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Fox to Unleash 'Omen' Franchise on Blu-ray this September (Jun 05, 2008)

Sony Unveils Box Art, Goes Unrated for 'Prom Night' Blu-ray

Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Exclusive HD Content, Sony (all tags)

Sony has unwrapped final box art and specs for the horror hit 'Prom Night,' which will hit Blu-ray this August in a new unrated version with exclusive bonus content.

The slasher remake was originally announced earlier this month for a August 19 Blu-ray debut (day-and-date with the DVD), and promising extensive supplemental features.

Sony has now set final specs, which include an unrated version of the film spread over a BD-50 dual-layer disc, with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

Extras shared across both versions include audio commentary with director Nelson McCormick and cast, deleted scenes and an alternate ending (with optional commentary), and a suite of five featurettes ("Bridgeport High Vikings Video Yearbook," "A Night To Remember: The Making of Prom Night," "Profile of a Killer," "Gothic Spaces: Creating the Pacific Grand Hotel," "Prom Night Photo Album: Real Prom Stories From the Cast").

Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be a Bonus View (Profile 1.1)-enabled picture-in-picture storyboard track, as well as a BD-Live polling feature dubbed "Where is the Best Place to Hide a Body?"

Finally, here's a look at the final Blu-ray box cover for 'Prom Night,' which replicates the original theatrical key art:


As previously announced, Sony has set the suggested retail price at $38.95 for the Blu-ray.

As always, you'll find final specs for 'Prom Night (2008)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 19.

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Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Prom Night (2008) (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Sony Scares Up Bonus View, BD-Live for 'Prom Night' Blu-ray (Jun 10, 2008)

Sony Sets Specs, Adds BD-Live to 'Last Summer' Blu-ray

Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Exclusive HD Content, Sony (all tags)

Sony Pictures has announced final specs for 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' which will come to Blu-ray with Dolby TrueHD audio and BD-Live access.

As previously reported, Sony set a July 22 Blu-ray date for the 1997 hit teen slasher flick, but had yet to confirm final specs.

Final details are now in, with the high-def version enjoying the same bonus features as the previous special edition DVD release, including audio commentary (with director Jim Gillespie and editor Steve Mirkovoich, the featurette: "I Now Know What You Did Last Summer," the original director short film "Joyride," a music video and the original theatrical trailer.

Sony will also equip the 'Last Summer' Blu-ray with BD-Live access, though the studio has yet to specify what bonus content will be available when the disc streets.

Tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.35:1) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround tracks in English, French and Portuguese.

Finally, Sony has issued the final Blu-ray box art for 'I Know What You Did Last Summer':


As previously announced, Sony has set the suggested retail price at $28.95.

You'll find final specs for 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 22.

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Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
I Know What You Did Last Summer (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Sony Plotting July Blu-ray Bow for 'Last Summer' Double Header (May 12, 2008)

Sony Scares Up Bonus View, BD-Live for 'Prom Night' Blu-ray

Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Exclusive HD Content, Sony (all tags)

Sony has announced plans to bring an unrated version of the teen horror hit 'Prom Night' to Blu-ray this August with extensive Bonus View and BD-Live exclusive features.

A remake of the cult 1980 slasher flick, 'Prom Night' scared up over $40 million at the domestic box office this past Spring. Sony will debut the Brittany Snow-starrer on August 19, day-and-date with the standard DVD.

Extras shared across both versions include audio commentary with director Nelson McCormick and cast, deleted scenes and alternate ending (with optional commentary), and a suite of five featurettes ("Bridgeport High Vikings Video Yearbook," "A Night To Remember: The Making of Prom Night," "Profile of a Killer," "Gothic Spaces: Creating the Pacific Grand Hotel," "Prom Night Photo Album: Real Prom Stories From the Cast").

Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be a Bonus View (Profile 1.1)-enabled picture-in-picture storyboard track, as well as a BD-Live polling feature dubbed "Where is the Best Place to Hide a Body?"

Presented in its unrated form with footage not found in the PG-13 theatrical cut, tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

Sony has set a suggested list price of $38.95 for the Blu-ray.

As always, you'll find the latest specs for 'Prom Night (2008)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 19.

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Prom Night (2008) (Blu-ray)

Sony Reveals Specs, Adds BD-Live to 'Emily Rose' Blu-ray

Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Exclusive HD Content, Sony (all tags)

Sony has announced updated specs for the July Blu-ray release of 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose,' which is now set to include additional bonus features and BD-Live interactivity.

As we've previously reported, Sony first announced a July 22 debut for the critically-acclaimed horror flick last month, with initial specs indicating only a minimal batch of extras.

The studio has now issued the full press announcement for 'Emily Rose,' which includes several newly-revealed extras. In addition to the previously-announced trio of featurettes ("Genesis of the Story," "Casting the Film," "Visual Design"), the disc will also feature audio commentary with director Scott Derrickson and a batch of deleted scenes.

Sony says the Blu-ray edition will also feature exclusive BD-Live content, although the studio has yet to detail exactly what be available for download. We'll keep you posted.

Tech specs include a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio in English, French and Portuguese, and subtitle tracks in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Lastly, Sony has unveiled a high-res peek at the Blu-ray cover art for 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose':


As previously announced, suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.

You'll find complete updated specs for 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 22.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for Sony's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' Blu-ray release.

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Sony Conjures Up July Bow for 'Exorcism of Emily Rose' on Blu-ray (May 13, 2008)

Lionsgate Adds Digital Copy, Exclusives to 'Meet the Browns' Blu-ray

Thu May 22, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Exclusive HD Content, Lionsgate (all tags)

Lionsgate has set final specs and box art for the Summer Blu-ray debut of 'Meet the Browns,' which will come to high-def with exclusive content and Digital Copy.

As originally announced last month, the Tyler Perry-directed romantic drama will arrive on Blu-ray on July 1 (day-and-date with the DVD).

Extras shared between the Blu-ray and DVD include a suite of four featurettes ("Meet the Manns," "Angela and Rick: Meet the Lovebirds," "The Browns are Born: The Story of Meet the Browns," "Jenifer Lewis: Unleashed") and a Digital Copy of the movie.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be 3 additional featurettes ("Mr. Brown’s Fashion Breakdown," "The Music of Meet the Browns," "Bakin' It and Shakin' It With Mr. Brown").

Tech specs feature 1080p video and uncompressed English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 7.1 Surround, plus English and Spanish subtitles.

Finally, here's a look at the box art for 'Meet the Browns':


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95.

You'll find final specs for 'Meet the Browns' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 1.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for Tyler Perry's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Meet the Browns' Blu-ray release.

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Meet the Browns (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Lionsgate Brings 'Meet the Browns' to Blu-ray (Apr 29, 2008)

Disney Flaunts 'Sleeping Beauty' Blu-ray Belles, Whistles

Wed May 14, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Exclusive HD Content, Disney (all tags)

Disney has dropped its latest tantalizing preview of the extras on its upcoming Blu-ray of 'Sleeping Beauty,' which promises to hit high-def with the most extensive BD-Live features yet seen on the format.

As previously reported, the studio has been touting 'Sleeping Beauty' as the kick-off high-def title in its Platinum Edition series, setting a street date of October 7 for the Blu-ray (the same day as a new standard-def re-issue).

Further sneak peeking the features on the trend-setting disc, Disney President Bob Chapek told USA Today that 'Sleeping Beauty' "will revolutionize the way people will interact with and view movies in the home. We pulled out all the stops in launching this technology."

Among the cutting-edge BD-Live and BD-Java-enhanced extras on 'Sleeping Beauty,' viewers will be able to chat with friends right on the screen during playback (using a laptop, BlackBerry, or other PDA) through Disney's protected network. They'll also be able to insert customized video messages anywhere in the movie and send them to friends or family members via a "movie mail" feature.

Other activities on the disc include the option to play trivia games with fellow viewers across the country, plus access to a constant supply of new trailers. Accessing content will allow users to trade in "reward" points collected by using many of these features, for ringtones and wallpaper.

As previously announced, Disney has set a suggested retail price of $34.98 for the Blu-ray.

As always, you'll find the latest details for 'Sleeping Beauty' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 7.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for Disney's Platinum Edition debut in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Sleeping Beauty' Blu-ray release.

Related links:
Blu-ray Interactivity Enlivens 'Sleeping Beauty' [USA Today]
Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Sleeping Beauty (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
First Look: 'Sleeping Beauty' Blu-ray Box Art (Apr 16, 2008)

Disney Unveils Specs, Bundles Glasses with 3-D 'Hannah Montana' Blu-ray

Wed Apr 09, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Exclusive HD Content, Disney (all tags)

Disney has revealed final specs for 'Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour,' which will hit Blu-ray this August in a format-first 3-D viewing option -- with 3-D glasses included.

As we first reported last week, Disney issued an early alert to retailers for the teen box office sensation, which will hit Blu-ray on August 19 (day-and-date with the standard DVD).

Disney has now officially confirmed the date, and unveiled specs which are sure to pique the curiosity of even the most Hannah Montana-resistant early adopter.

Marking the first-ever next-gen release to include both 2-D and 3-D viewing modes, 'Best of Both Worlds' will come packed with four pairs of 3-D glasses. Both versions will be presented in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio, plus French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and subtitle options.

Bonus features shared between the Blu-ray and DVD include"The Ultimate Personal Tour" documentary (spend a day with Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers as they prepare for the concert), plus two extra songs ("Good And Broken" by Miley Cyrus, and the ABBA classic "SOS" by the Jonas Brothers).

As previously announced, Disney has set a suggested list price of $35.98 for the Blu-ray.

You'll find specs for 'Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 19.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for Hannah Montana's high-def debut in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour' Blu-ray release.

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Hannah Montana And Miley Cyrus: Best Of Both Worlds Concert Tour (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Hannah Montana Goes 3-D with 'Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour' Blu-ray (Apr 03, 2008)


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