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First Look Has Blu-ray 'Proposition'
Thu May 01, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
First Look has announced that it will bring Nick Cave's highly-acclaimed Western 'The Proposition' to Blu-ray this August.
Written by legendary rocker Cave, and starring Guy Pearce, 'The Proposition' was first released on Blu-ray in the UK by Tartan Video earlier this year. First Look will debut the indie cult hit in a domestic high-def edition on August 19 (the studio released a DVD version back in 2006).
There are no tech specs or supplement details announced as of yet, but we'll keep you posted.
First Look has set a suggested list price of $19.98 for the Blu-ray.
You'll find preliminary specs for 'The Proposition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 19.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for First Look's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Proposition' Blu-ray release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Proposition (Blu-ray)
First Look Goes Blu with 'War, Inc.'
Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
Iindie First Look Studios has announced it is going all-Blu with the early-July release of the John Cusack comedy 'War, Inc.'
Starring Cusack as a hitman who goes undercover as the organizer of a fake wedding between a pop star and a local politician, the Joshua Seftel-directed 'War, Inc' (formerly known as 'Brand Hauser') also stars Joan Cusack, Marisa Tomei and Hilary Duff.
Following a theatrical release beginning May 23, 'War, Inc.' will hit Blu-ray July 1, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
The title marks the first Blu-ray-exclusive release from First Look. The company had previously supported both next-gen formats with a number of titles, including 'The King of California' and 'The Amateurs.' A rep for First Look has told us that beginning with 'War, Inc.,' they have no plans to issue any further releases on HD DVD.
There are no tech specs or supplemental details available for the next-gen version of 'War, Inc.,' but we'll keep you posted.
Suggested retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99.
You'll find preliminary specs for 'War, Inc.' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 1.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for First Look's Blu-exclusive debut in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'War, Inc.' Blu-ray release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- War, Inc. (Blu-ray)
- The Amateurs (Blu-ray)
- The Amateurs (HD DVD)
- King of California (Blu-ray)
- King of California (HD DVD)
'UFC: Best of 2007' Headed to HD DVD
Wed Dec 26, 2007 at 09:30 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
Mixed martial arts fans, mark your calendars: First Look is bringing the Ultimate Fighting Championship's year-end bash 'UFC: The Best of 2007' to HD DVD this March.
Originally airing earlier this month on Spike TV, 'The Best of 2007' is a nearly three-hour extravaganza of the UFC's craziest bouts of the year, featuring bone-crunching highlights of now-famous matches between its biggest stars.
First Look has set a March 25th HD DVD arrival for the title, day-and-date with the DVD version. (Although First Look supports both next-gen disc formats, they've not yet announced a Blu-ray version of 'Best of 2007.')
Extras are set to include audio commentary by top UFC stars, multiple featurettes, and more to be announced. Tech specs were not available at press time, but we'll keep you posted.
First Look has set a $26.98 list price for the HD DVD.
You'll find preliminary disc details for 'UFC: The Best of 2007' linked from our HD DVD Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 25, 2008.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for the UFC's first foray into high-def in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'UFC: The Best of 2007' HD DVD release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Barry Manilow: Live (Blu-ray)
First Look Brings 'King of California,' 'Amateur' to HD DVD; Adds Blu-ray Support
Mon Sep 24, 2007 at 01:46 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
Becoming one of the few indies to go format-agnostic, First Look Studios will add Blu-ray to its high-def menu when it brings 'King of California' and 'The Amateur' to both next-gen formats in early 2008.
First Look jumped into high-def this past July with the HD DVD-only debut of direct-to-video premiere thriller 'The Contract,' but had yet to announce any further titles. Now, after a window of over six months, they're expanding their support to include Blu-ray with the release of two high-profile but little-seen festival favorites next year.
'King of California,' starring Michael Douglas and Evan Rachel Wood in a comedy about a mentally-unstable dad who tries to convince his daughter to hunt for treasure buried somewhere under suburbia, debuts January 29. The newly-retitled 'The Amateur' (aka 'The Mogul') follows two weeks later on February 12, starring Jeff Bridges as a man who, after a mid-life crisis, attempts to direct a porn movie.
No tech specs or supplemental details have been announced yet for either 'King of California' or 'The Amateur,' but stay tuned.
List price for both titles, on either format, is $29.99.
At press time, First Look had not yet announced any plans to release its premiere high-def title, 'The Contract,' on Blu-ray. However, if plans change we'll certainly you posted.
You'll find disc details for both 'King of California' and 'The Amateur' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and HD DVD Release Schedule, where they are indexed under January 29 and February 12, respectively.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for First Look's latest in our Forums area -- click the following links to discuss the 'King of California'/'The Amateur' Blu-ray releases and the 'King of California'/'The Amateur' HD DVD release.
- Related links:
- First Look Promos High-Profile Slate [Video Business]
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- King of California (Blu-ray)
- King of California (HD DVD)
- The Amateurs (Blu-ray)
- The Amateurs (HD DVD)
- The Contract (HD DVD)
First Look Reveals Full Specs for Debut HD DVD Title 'The Contract'
Mon Jun 25, 2007 at 03:07 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
First Look Entertainment has unveiled full specs for their maiden HD DVD release 'The Contract,' which is set to boast several exclusive high-def extras.
First Look originally announced 'The Contract' for a July 24 HD DVD release, day-and-date with the standard-def DVD. Now they have revealed complete tech specs and supplemental details, and the release looks like it will easily hold its own against any next-gen offering from a major studio.
In addition to 1080p/VC-1 video, the HD-30 dual-layer disc will feature DTS and Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 surround tracks (both 1.5mbps). Supplemental material will mirror the standard-def release, including the "Inside 'The Contract' featurette, a still gallery and theatrical trailer.
Exclusive to the high-def version will be a new picture-in-picture video commentary, dubbed the "First Look Inside Look."
Though PIP features have a good number of HD DVD titles, they've so far been reserved for major theatrical hits from the big studios. 'The Contract' represents the first truly low-budget, limited release indie feature to receive such interactive attention on high-def.
First Look has not announced Blu-ray support, and no Blu-ray version of 'The Contract' is currently set for release.
We've added full specs for 'The Contract' to our HD DVD Release Schedule, under July 24. Stay tuned for a full review in the coming weeks.
See what people are saying about this story in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Contract (HD DVD)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- First Look Throws Hat in HD DVD Ring with 'The Contract' (Apr 09, 2007)
First Look Throws Hat in HD DVD Ring with 'The Contract'
Mon Apr 09, 2007 at 02:32 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, First Look (all tags)
Indie studio First Look is throwing its hat into the next-gen ring, announcing its debut HD DVD release with a July debut of the dramatic thriller 'The Contract.'
The recently-formed company specializes in low-budget but high-profile independent films, and so far has seen most of its success in DVD market, enjoying success with such limited release hits as 'Sleeping Dogs Lie,' 'Caffeine' and the Morgan Freeman-directed '10 Items or Less.'
For the studio's next-gen debut, they have selected the Freeman and John Cusack-starrer 'The Contract.' The Bruce Beresford-directed thriller earned a scant $2 million at the box office, though strong critical notices may result in a stronger shelf life on video.
The film is due for HD DVD release only on July 24, day-and-date with the standard-def version.
There is no Blu-ray release announced, nor has First Look confirmed nor denied any plans to support the rival format.
Specs are not yet available for 'The Contract,' though First Look has set a suggested list price of $32.98, four bucks more than the DVD.
We'll keep you posted on full specs for 'The Contract' and all future First Look releases as soon as they are announced. In the meantime, we've added a new listing for the film to our HD DVD Release Schedule.
See what people are saying about this story in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Contract (HD DVD)
