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Shhhh! Image Entertainment has a Blu-ray 'Secret'
Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Image Entertainment (all tags)
Image Entertainment has announced an August Blu-ray debut for the supernatural drama 'The Secret.'
Starring David Duchovny and Lili Taylor as a married couple who find themselves embroiled in spectral happenings, 'The Secret' (not related to the publishing and DVD phenomena of the same name) will hit Blu-ray on August 12, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
Tech specs include 1080p video and English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround audio (with English and Spanish subtitle options).
There are no announced supplemental features.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98.
You'll find specs for 'The Secret' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 12.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Image's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Secret (2008)' Blu-ray release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Secret (2008) (Blu-ray)
Roy Orbison Goes 'Black & White' on Blu this July
Tue Apr 15, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Image Entertainment (all tags)
Image Entertainment has announced the latest addition to its Blu-ray music catalog, setting an early-July debut for 'Roy Orbison: A Black & White Night.'
Featuring over a dozen Orbison favorites and a star-studded guest list including Bruce Springsteen, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, and Tom Waits, 'Roy Orbison: A Black & White Night' will premiere on Blu-ray July 8. (Image previously released an HD DVD edition back in November 2007.)
Comparable to the HD DVD, video is presented in 1080i/VC-1 (1.78:1), with a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track filling in for the Dolby TrueHD.
The lone supplement is a bonus song, "Blue Angel."
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.99.
You'll find specs for 'Roy Orbison: A Black & White Night' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 8. (There it joins another recently-announced Image music title, 'The Moody Blues: Lovely to See You - Live at the Greek.')
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Image's latest music title in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Roy Orbison: A Black & White Night' Blu-ray release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Roy Orbison: A Black & White Night (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Image Announces 'Moody Blues: Lovely to See You' Blu-ray (Apr 15, 2008)
Image Announces 'Moody Blues: Lovely to See You' Blu-ray
Tue Apr 15, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Image Entertainment (all tags)
Putting the Blu in Moody Blues, Image Entertainment has announced a July Blu-ray debut for the band's concert film 'Lovely to See You.'
Featuring over 20 classic songs from the venerable rock act and shot entirely in high-definition, 'The Moody Blues: Lovely to See You - Live at the Greek' will premiere on Blu-ray July 8 (Image previously released an HD DVD edition back in November 2007).
Comparable to the previous HD DVD, video is presented in 1080i/VC-1 (1.78:1), with 48kHz/24-bit audio (this time in DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround, rather than Dolby TrueHD), with additional English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Stereo options.
Included in the thin supplement package is a 2005 interview with the band.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.99.
You'll find specs for 'Moody Blues: Lovely to See You' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 8.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Moody Blues: Lovely to See You - Live at the Greek (Blu-ray)
- The Moody Blues: Lovely to See You - Live at the Greek (HD DVD)
Discovery Channel's 'Human Body' Coming to Blu-ray
Mon Apr 07, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, TV on High-Def, Image Entertainment, Discovery Channel (all tags)
The Discovery Channel is set to go where no high-def release has gone before with the Blu-ray debut of its controversial four-part series 'Human Body: Pushing the Limits this July.'
Taking viewers across continents to introduce them to people who have pushed their bodies to the max, 'Human Body' uses CGI technology and hi-tech camera work to examine their subjects' physical ordeals in vivid detail -- both externally and internally. (Eeek!)
Image will present the complete four-episode, 180-minute series on a BD-50 dual-layer disc in 1080p video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.
There are no announced supplemental features.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98
You'll find the latest specs for 'Human Body: Pushing the Limits' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 29.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Discovery Channel's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Human Body: Pushing the Limits' Blu-ray release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Human Body: Pushing the Limits (Blu-ray)
New Batch of Music Titles Headed to Blu-ray
Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Image Entertainment (all tags)
Playing "catch up" with a number of its top HD DVD music releases, Image Entertainment has announced it is bringing a quintet of concert classics to Blu-ray beginning this Summer.
There are no street dates yet, but Image says that starting in mid-2008, it will release on Blu-ray five music titles previously available only on HD DVD -- 'Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at the Greek,' 'Heart: Alive in Seattle,' 'Moody Blues: Lovely to See You Live,' 'Roy Orbison: Black and White Night' and 'Barry Manilow Live!'
Specs have yet to be announced, but all titles are expected to mirror their HD DVD counterparts, which included 1080 video, remastered audio, and an assortment of bonus features.
There are currently no suggested retail prices for any of the Blu-ray versions, but we'll keep you posted.
As we await the full announcements, we've added listings for all five of Image's upcoming music titles to the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned!
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)
- Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at the Greek Theatre (HD DVD)
- Heart: Alive in Seattle (HD DVD)
- Manilow Live! (HD DVD)
- The Moody Blues: Lovely to See You - Live at the Greek (HD DVD)
- Roy Orbison: A Black & White Night (HD DVD)
Sondheim Comes to Blu-ray with 'Company'
Mon Mar 17, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Image Entertainment (all tags)
Image Entertainment has announced a late-May Blu-ray arrival for the Tony-winning Broadway musical 'Company.'
Sweeping all of the major awards at the 2007 Tonys (including Best Revival), 'Company' takes a comedic and unconventional look at love and commitment in Manhattan, and features nearly a dozen classic Stephen Sondheim songs, including "Another Hundred People," "Side by Side by Side," "The Ladies Who Lunch" and "Being Alive."
Starring the original Broadway cast and captured entirely with high-def cameras, the live performance of 'Company' will hit Blu-ray on May 20 (day-and-date with a standard DVD version).
The BD-50 dual-layer presentation will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround audio.
Bonus features include video interviews with director John Doyle and star Raquel Esparza, plus the featurette "An Audience with Stephen Sondheim."
Image has set a suggested list price of $29.95 for the Blu-ray.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Company (2007)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 20.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Image's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'Company (2007)' Blu-ray release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Company (2007) (Blu-ray)
Image Unveils Specs for 'Air I Breathe' Blu-ray
Mon Mar 17, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Image Entertainment (all tags)
Image Entertainment has revealed full specs for 'The Air I Breathe,' which is due to hit Blu-ray this May as a full-featured special edition.
As we previously reported, Image first announced the all-star indie drama for release on Blu-ray May 6 (day-and-date with the standard DVD), but the disc's initial specs had included no bonus features.
Now the full specs are in, with both the Blu-ray and standard DVD set to share a well-rounded suite of extras, including audio commentary (with director Jieho Lee, co-writer Bob DeRosa, director of photography Walt Lloyd, and editor Robert Hoffman), a making-of featurette, deleted scenes, and the original theatrical trailer.
Previously-announced tech specs include 1080p video and audio options in DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.
Suggested retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Air I Breathe' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 6.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Image's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'The Air I Breathe' Blu-ray release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Air I Breathe (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Image Brings 'The Air I Breathe' to Blu-ray (Feb 07, 2008)
Mariah Carey's 'Mimi' Gets Blu-ray Emancipation This April
Tue Mar 11, 2008 at 02:30 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Image Entertainment (all tags)
Mariah Carey's pop music alter-ego will make her high-def debut this April with the Blu-ray release of the live spectacular 'The Adventures of Mimi.'
Captured entirely in high-definition, 'Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi' is a 165-minute extravaganza of music, dance, and costume changes, spanning the chart-topping diva's 15-year career from such early hits as "Emotions" and "One Fine Day" to recent selections from her Emmy-winning comeback CD "The Emancipation of Mimi."
Image Entertainment will debut the Blu-ray of 'Mimi' on April 15, day-and-date with a three-disc standard def DVD version.
Image has so far only released the barest of specs, with the Blu-ray set to include 1080 video and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio.
There are no supplement details as of yet, but the Blu-ray version is getting a full two discs, so there should be plenty of extras. We'll keep you posted.
Image has set a suggested retail price of $29.98 for 'Mimi.'
You'll find the latest specs for 'Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 15.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Ms. Carey's high-def debut in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Mariah Carey: Adventures of Mimi' Blu-ray release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi (Blu-ray)
'Fearless Planet' Headed to Blu-ray this June
Tue Mar 11, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, TV on High-Def, Image Entertainment (all tags)
Image Entertainment has announced a June Blu-ray release for the acclaimed Discovery Channel series 'Fearless Planet.'
Captured entirely in high-definition by a team of the world's leading outdoor adventurers, 'Fearless Planet' is a six-part series that explores some of Earth's greatest wonders.
Image has set a June 3 arrival for the Blu-ray (day-and-date with the standard DVD), as a two-disc set which will contain the entire six-part series (including the episodes "Grand Canyon," "Earth Story," "Great Barrier Reef," "Sahara Desert," "Hawaii," "Alaska").
Image has yet to issue the full announcement for 'Fearless Planet,' so tech specs and supplement details are still to be determined. We'll keep you posted.
Suggested retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98.
You'll find preliminary specs for 'Fearless Planet' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 3.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Image Entertainment's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Fearless Planet' Blu-ray release.
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- Fearless Planet (Blu-ray)
Image Cancels Upcoming HD DVD Slate
Fri Mar 07, 2008 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Street Date Changes, Image Entertainment (all tags)
Image Entertainment has canceled its entire remaining HD DVD release slate, and says an official announcement ending support for the format is forthcoming.
One of the leading suppliers of independent titles on high-def, Image had previously supported both the HD DVD and Blu-ray formats, releasing a variety of music, special interest, and theatrical releases over the past two years.
A company spokesperson tells us that a written press release, due in the next several days, will confirm an end to their HD DVD support. Furthermore, effective immediately, Image has canceled all of the remaining HD DVD titles on its release schedule.
Among the HD DVD titles affected by the change are 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead' (originally due April 15), and a spate of IMAX films (which had been set for an April 8 release).
Image's upcoming Blu-ray release schedule will be unaffected by the news.
We'll keep you posted on Image's official exit from the HD DVD format as soon as an announcement is released.
In the meantime, we've removed all of the distributor's upcoming titles from our HD DVD Release Schedule.
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MORE HIGH-DEF DISC NEWS TAGGED "IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT":
- 'Short Circuit' Headed to Blu-ray Feb 29, 2008
- Image Brings 'The Air I Breathe' to Blu-ray Feb 07, 2008
- 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead' Heads to HD DVD (UPDATE: Blu-ray Too!) Dec 14, 2007
- UK Cult Fave 'Dead Fish' Bound for Blu-ray, HD DVD (UPDATED) Nov 26, 2007
- New Batch of IMAX Classics Bound For HD DVD Oct 02, 2007
- Direct-to-Video 'Suburban Girl' Bound For Blu-ray Sep 26, 2007
- Image Entertainment Reveals New Mini-Wave of HD DVD Concert Discs Sep 21, 2007
- Image Entertainment Plans Wave of Special Interest Titles For Blu-ray Sep 20, 2007
- Image Delays First HD DVD Music Titles Nov 14, 2006
- Barry Manilow Suffers High-Def Laryngitis Nov 08, 2006
- Image Amps Up First HD DVD Releases Aug 16, 2006
- Image to Power Up High-Def DVD Strategy Jun 13, 2006
