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Sony Bundles Up 'Crouching Tiger' in Blu-ray Box Set
Tue May 05, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Box Sets, Sony (all tags)
Sony has finally announced 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon' for high-def release this July, though fans may only be able to buy it as part of a three-title Blu-ray bundle.
The on-again, off-again 'Tiger' was last spotted with a November 2006 Blu-ray release date, before Sony unceremoniously yanked the much-anticipated title from its release schedule.
Now, retailers have been alerted to July 14 Blu-ray release date for the 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Curse of the Golden Flower, House of Flying Daggers Trilogy' box set. This three-pack bundle will include a first-ever Blu-ray version of 'Tiger,' plus the stand-alone versions of 'Curse' and 'House' that the studio previously released on the format in 2006.
At press time, there has been no word from Sony as to whether a stand-alone version of 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon' will be made available, but expectations are that it will be available outside of the box set. In any case, we'll certainly keep you posted.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $92.98.
You'll find the latest specs for the 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Curse of the Golden Flower, House of Flying Daggers Trilogy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 14.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Curse of the Golden Flower, House of Flying Daggers Trilogy (Box Set) (Blu-ray)
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Blu-ray)
- Curse of the Golden Flower (Blu-ray)
- House of Flying Daggers (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Crouching Tiger,' 'Winged Migration' Flock to Blu-ray (Nov 06, 2006)
Warner Officially Announces Ninja Turtles Blu-ray box
Tue Apr 28, 2009 at 02:30 PM ETTags: High-Def Box Sets, Warner, New Line (all tags)
The hard-shelled superheroes are finally confirmed for Blu-ray, with Warner setting an early-August arrival for the anthology 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Film Collection.'
As reported back in February, Warner/New Line had alerted retailers to an August release for a box set of the Ninja Turtles' complete cinematic canon, but stopped short of issuing an official press announcement or any specific details.
Confirmed to arrive August 4, the four-disc bundle will contain all three live-action New Line entries in the series, including 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,' 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Turtles in Time.' The collection will also throw in the latest all-CGI adventure 'TMNT' (which the studio previously-released on Blu-ray in 2007).
Tech specs will see each film receive a BD-25 single-layer presentation, with 1080p video. Audio specs have yet to be announced.
Warner has not outlined the complete bonus features on each disc, however, the box itself will come with various Ninja Turtle collectibles, including a comic book, autographed sketch by creator Peter Laird, a "Radical" beanie hat and eight TMNT character cards.
At press time, we have also not received a final MSRP for the set, but we'll keep you posted.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Collector's Edition Box Set' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 4.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Collector's Edition Box Set (Blu-ray)
- TMNT (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' to Get Blu Boxed this August (Feb 12, 2009)
'Lord of the Rings' Box Art Revealed, Pre-Orders Up
Thu Apr 16, 2009 at 03:00 PM ETTags: High-Def Box Sets, High-Def Disc Packaging, New Line, Warner (all tags)
Warner Home Video has given the first peek at initial specs and box art for its upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy which will see a seven-disc set featuring theatrical versions of all three films.
Though the studio has already confirmed through previous publicity and marketing materials that Peter Jackson's Academy Award-winning blockbusters were in the preparation stages for Blu-ray, no concrete details had yet to emerge.
Now it appears that the first official materials are in, with Warner releasing initial specs of a box set, dubbed 'The Lord or the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy,' appearing at retail sites today (including Amazon.com).
There is still no street date as of yet, but early details indicate a seven-disc set, that will include the theatrical versions only of all three films in the trilogy -- 'The Fellowship of the Ring,' 'The Two Towers' and 'Return of the King.'
Suggested list price for the box set has been listed at $99.99.
Additionally, Warner/New Line has revealed a high-res image of the front cover of the Blu-ray:
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There's no further tech or supplement details, but we expect additional details to emerge over the coming days and weeks. Needless to say, watch this space!
As we await a confirmed street date, we've added a listing for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy' to the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned...
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Blu-ray)
Sony to Box Up 'Underworld' on Blu
Tue Mar 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Box Sets, Sony (all tags)
Sony will be packaging the complete fantasy-horror trilogy on high-def in early-May as the 'Underworld Blu-ray 3-Pack.'
Arriving on May 12, the '3-Pack' will bundle the previously-released Blu-ray versions of 'Underworld' and 'Underworld: Evolution,' plus the just-announced 'Underworld: Rise of the Lycans' (which will also be hitting day-and-date on May 12).
Sony has not announced any exclusive content for the box set, nor any additional specs or materials unavailable on the stand-alone releases.
We have yet to receive a confirmed list price for the '3-Pack,' but we'll update this space as soon as final details come to us.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Underworld Blu-ray 3-Pack' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 12.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Underworld Blu-ray 3-Pack (Blu-ray)
- Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (Blu-ray)
- Underworld (Blu-ray)
- Underworld: Evolution (Blu-ray)
Warner Outlines 'Batman Anthology' Blu-ray Specs
Tue Feb 24, 2009 at 03:00 PM ETTags: High-Def Box Sets, Warner (all tags)
Warner has unleashed the full details of its 'Batman' anthology Blu-ray box set, which arrives this May with five discs and multiple hours of bonus features.
As previously reported, Warner announced a March 10 street date for 'Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology,' the five-disc set contains all four of the Batman films made from 1989-1997, including 'Batman,' 'Batman Returns,' 'Batman Forever' and 'Batman & Robin.'
The studio has now confirmed final specs, which will see each film receive its own BD-50 dual-layer presentation, with 1080p/VC-1 video and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.
Extras are extensive and match the previous DVD release of the 'Anthology.' Consistent among each film is an audio commentary with its respective director, documentary galleries, character profiles, and theatrical trailers. Also spread across all four films in the set is the multi-part "Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight" documentary.
Also included on 'Batman' is the featurette "On the set with Bob Kane," a cut storyboard sequence, and three music videos from Prince.
'Batman Returns' boasts an additional featurette ("The Bat, The Cat and the Penguin"), and a Siouxie and the Banshees music video.
'Batman Forever' features additional cut footage (presented as an extra) and a music video.
Finally, 'Batman & Robin' also includes additional footage as an extra, and four music videos.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $129.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 10.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Batman 'Anthology' Announced for Blu-ray (Jan 08, 2009)
Lionsgate to Launch 'Skynet Edition' of T2' this May
Mon Feb 23, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Box Sets, Lionsgate (all tags)
The unstoppable 'T2' is coming back to high-def, with Lionsgate unveiling two new editions of the sci-fi classic for Blu-ray release in mid-May.
Released in late 2006 on Blu-ray in a relatively bare-bones edition, as well as numerous prior DVD and video incarnations, Lionsgate will repackage the James Cameron epic yet again on May 19.
Featuring over six hours of bonus features is 'Terminator 2: Skynet Edition,' which will arrive concurrently with the 'Limited Edition Terminator 2 Complete Collector's Set,' a seven-disc set which will bundle the Blu-ray 'Skynet Edition' with the previous 'Ultimate Edition' and 'Extreme Edition' DVD versions.
Lionsgsate has not yet unveiled the full specs for the 'Skynet' and 'Complete Collector's Set' specs, but watch for remastered video and audio, and several all-new bonus features. As always, we'll keep you posted as details are confirmed.
Suggested retail price for the 'Terminator 2: Skynet Edition' Blu-ray has been set at $29.99, with the 'Limited Edition Terminator 2 Complete Collector's Set' going for $174.99.
You'll find the latest specs for both versions of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 19.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day - Skynet Edition (Blu-ray)
- Terminator 2: Complete Collector's Set (Blu-ray)
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Blu-ray)
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' to Get Blu Boxed this August
Thu Feb 12, 2009 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Box Sets, Warner, New Line (all tags)
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are coming to "Green-ray," with Warner bundling all four of their cinematic adventures in a high-def box set due this August.
In a hard-shell offer Warner is hoping TMNT fans won't be able to refuse, the studio has set an August arrival for the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Collector's Edition Box Set,' timed to coincide with the series' 25th anniversary.
The four-disc bundle will contain all three live-action New Line entries in the series, including 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,' 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Turtles in Time.' The collection will also throw inthe latest all-CGI adventure 'TMNT' (which the studio previously-released on Blu-ray in 2007).
There are no tech or supplement specs confirmed as of yet, but Warner is expected to issue the full press details over the coming weeks.
Warner has also not provided a definitive MSRP yet for the set, but as always, watch this space.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Collector's Edition Box Set' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 4.
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- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Collector's Edition Box Set (Blu-ray)
- TMNT (Blu-ray)
Universal Bringing Latest 'Mummy,' 3-Pack to Blu-ray this December
Thu Oct 09, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Box Sets, Universal (all tags)
In an early retail announcement, Universal says it is bringing the latest big-screen 'Mummy' adventure to Blu-ray this December, along with a three-pack collection of the complete trilogy.
Starring Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, and John Hannah, 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' barely squeaked past the $100 million mark at the domestic box office this past summer.
Universal will release the Rob Cohen-directed pic on December 16, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Early tech specs will see 1080p video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track.
There are no supplement details for the set as of yet, but as always, we'll keep you posted.
According to retailer reports, Universal is also planning to bring a 'Mummy' 3-pack to high-def on the same day, which will include 'Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' plus the previously-released Blu-rays of the first two installments in the series, 'The Mummy' and 'The Mummy Returns.' Watch this space for more details as they are confirmed.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 16.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Blu-ray)
- The Mummy (1999) (Blu-ray)
- The Mummy Returns (Blu-ray)
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