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'The Apartment (1960)' Rescheduled for Blu-ray
Wed Jan 11, 2012 at 03:20 PM ETTags: MGM, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The Best Picture Oscar-winner will finally be available on Blu-ray at the end of the month.
As previously reported, MGM/UA was going to be bringing 'The Apartment (1960)' to Blu-ray on September 13, but now the new date looks to be January 24.
Winner of five 1960 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, 'The Apartment' is legendary director Billy Wilder at his most scathing and satirical best. With audio commentary from film producer and AFI member Bruce Block and two featurettes— including a loving tribute to actor Jack Lemmon—this special Collector’s Edition is your chance to own one of "the finest comedies Hollywood has turned out" (Newsweek)!
C.C. Baxter (Lemmon) knows the way to success in business...it's through the door of his apartment! By providing a perfect hideaway for philandering bosses, the ambitious young employee reaps a series of undeserved promotions. But when Bud lends the key to big boss J.D. Sheldrake (Fred MacMurray), he not only advances his career, but his own love life as well. For Sheldrake's mistress is the lovely Fran Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine), elevator girl and angel of Bud's dreams. Convinced that he is the only man for Fran, Bud must make the most important executive decision of his career: lose the girl...or his job.
Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Apartment (1960)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under January 24.
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'Bond 50' Blu-ray Coming in 2012!
Tue Jan 10, 2012 at 05:44 PM ETTags: James Bond, MGM, Disc Announcements, 20th Century Fox (all tags)
James Bond fans get ready for the ultimate 007 Blu-ray collection containing all 22 films in 2012!
In celebration of James Bond’s monumental golden anniversary, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment today unveiled 'Bond 50,' a collectible box-set featuring all 22 James Bond films on Blu-ray Disc for the first time in one complete offering. The longest running film franchise of all time, the 'Bond 50' collection marks the debut of nine James Bond films previously unavailable in high definition Blu-ray. Fans around the world can pre-order now with participating online retailers.
Acclaimed Bond directors John Glen (five Bond films including 'For Your Eyes Only,' 'Octopussy,' 'A View to a Kill,' 'The Living Daylights' & 'Licence To Kill'), Martin Campbell ('GoldenEye,' 'Casino Royale') and Michael Apted ('The World Is Not Enough') with special guests Olga Kurylenko ('Quantum of Solace') and Caterina Murino ('Casino Royale') made the Blu-ray announcement today during a Directors’ Panel discussion in the Panasonic Booth at the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
'Bond 50' showcases fifty years of Bond neatly packaged into one cool, sleek collectable box-set featuring all six iconic James Bond actors. Produced using the highest possible picture quality and audio presentation, the collection includes all 22 James Bond feature films from 'Dr. No' to 'Quantum of Solace' and more than 130 hours of bonus features including some new and exclusive content.
“With all 22 feature films available on Blu-ray in one collection for the first time this is a great way for fans to catch up on 007’s epic journey before 'Skyfall' hits theaters next Fall,” said Michael Brown, Senior Vice President, MGM Home Entertainment. “Now viewers can enjoy the intense action of the innovative franchise in the most immersive home experience possible.”
“We have a whole program of exciting activities planned for our 50th anniversary year, beginning with today’s announcement, by Fox, of the release of all 22 films on Blu-ray for the very first time,’’ added Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, with Eon Productions. “We are also delighted that Fox has unveiled a specially designed anniversary poster which we hope the fans will love as much as we do. Our website, 007.com will be regularly updated with all the latest anniversary news and events.”
You can find the latest specs for 'Bond 50' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under PENDING.
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'Quigley Down Under' Blu-ray Goes Non-Exclusive
Mon Oct 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, MGM (all tags)
The Wal-Mart exclusive rights end on this story about a man who doesn't like to be called "Roy" in November.
As previously reported, MGM's 'Quigley Down Under' hit Blu-ray exclusively at Wal-Mart on May 24, and now the title will be available in other stores on November 1.
Tom Selleck gives the boldest performance of his career in this "new style, revisionist Western with the panoramic scope of a movie epic" (Los Angeles Times). Fierce gunfights, forbidding landscapes, breakneck chases - all hallmarks of the classic Western - are reinvented in this hard-pounding actioner that "revitalizes the genre" and comes out "a sure winner" (The Hollywood Reporter).
Arriving in Australia with nothing more than a saddle and his prized six-foot Sharps rifle, American sharpshooter Matthew Quigley thinks he's been hired to kill off wild dogs. But when he realizes, instead, that his mission is murder - to "eliminate" the Aborigines from a wealthy cattle baron's land - Quigley refuses and quickly turns from hunter to hunted. Forced to wage a savage war against his former employer, Quigley proves that no one gets the best of a steely-eyed American gunfighter - no one, that is, except the mysterious beauty (Laura San Giacomo, sex, lies, and videotape) who rides by his side and captures his heart.
The Blu-ray features 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include a featurette and the original theatrical trailer.
Suggested list price is $19.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Quigley Down Under' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 24.
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'The Big Country' Blu-ray Gets Retailer-Wide Release
Mon Oct 31, 2011 at 09:00 AM ETTags: MGM, Disc Announcements (all tags)
William Wyler's 1958 epic western will no longer be a Wal-Mart exclusive Blu-ray come November.
In an early retailer announcement, 20th Century Fox says the Wal-Mart exclusive Blu-ray of 'The Big Country' released on May 24 will be widely available on November 1.
One of Hollywood's greatest directors teams with a cast of incredible screen legends for this bold, sweeping tale of a ship's captain who ventures west to find a hotbed of jealousy, hatred and dangerous rivalries. As the reluctant hero is thrust into the maelstrom, he must summon all of his resolve to save not only his own life, but also the life of the woman he loves.
Four-time Academy Award® Winner William Wyler directs this action-packed adventure that triumphs as "a work of art" (Motion Picture Herald). Starring Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Charlton Heston, Chuck Connors, and Burl Ives (in an Oscar®-Winning performance), this magnificently entertaining epic will take your breath away with unbridled suspense, exhilarating excitement and explosive drama on a grand scale.
The Blu-ray features 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements includes a featurette and the original theatrical trailer.
Suggested list price is $19.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Big Country' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 24.
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'Sid and Nancy' Best Buy Exclusive Blu-ray Detailed
Wed Oct 05, 2011 at 10:00 AM ETTags: MGM, Disc Announcements (all tags)
MGM has finally decided to give us the scoop on the catalog Blu-ray spotted on store shelves only at Best Buy.
As previously reported, MGM has released 'Sid and Nancy' on Blu-ray at Best Buy late last month, and will have a retailer-wide release on December 27.
The film is a biopic of Sid Vicious (played by Gary Oldman) from the Sex Pistols and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb).
The Blu-ray has 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include For the Love of Punk and Junk Love featurettes.
The Blu-ray can be yours for $14.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Sid and Nancy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 27.
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'Blue Velvet' Dated for Blu-ray
Mon Aug 22, 2011 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, MGM (all tags)
David Lynch's 1986 thriller is slated for November.
In an early announcement to retailers, MGM/UA will be bringing 'Blue Velvet' to Blu-ray on November 8.
The mysterious film that earned Lynch a Best Director nomination at the Oscars stars Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan and Dennis Hopper.
Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with a suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Blue Velvet' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 8.
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Blu-ray is 'Dressed to Kill'
Tue Jul 05, 2011 at 09:00 AM ETTags: MGM, Disc Announcements (all tags)
Brian De Palma's 1980 controversial thriller will be looking spiffy in some new high-def threads this September.
In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox/MGM have revealed 'Dressed to Kill' will have a Blu-ray release on September 6.
The film starring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, and Nancy Allen seems to have divided critical audiences receiving four Saturn Award nominations (with Dickinson winning Best Actress) and a New Female Star of the Year Golden Globe nomination for Allen, along with three Razzie nominations - Worst Actor (Caine), Worst Actress (Allen) and Worst Director (De Palma).
Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include the uncut version of the movie and supplements will include The Making of Dressed to Kill; Unrated, R-Rated and TV-Rated Comparison; Slashing Dressed to Kill; An Appreciation by Keith Gordon; animated photo gallery; and theatrical trailer.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Dressed to Kill' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 6.
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'A Fistful of Dollars' & 'For A Few Dollars More' Blu-rays Announced
Tue Jun 07, 2011 at 03:00 PM ETTags: MGM, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The two Clint Eastwood westerns are going solo on Blu-ray this August.
In an early announcement to retailers, MGM/UA will release 'A Fistful of Dollars' and 'For A Few Dollars More' on Blu-ray on August 2.
Both titles are currently available as part of 'The Man With No Name Trilogy' which also includes 'The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.'
The Blu-rays will most likely just be a repackage deal with 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements including audio commentaries, featurettes, interviews, and publicity assets.
Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $16.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'A Fistful of Dollars' & 'For A Few Dollars More' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 2.
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- A Fistful of Dollars (Blu-ray)
- For a Few Dollars More (Blu-ray)
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Blu-ray)
- The Man With No Name Trilogy (Blu-ray)
'Original Sin' Announced for Blu-ray
Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: MGM, Disc Announcements (all tags)
Another catalog romance thriller will seduce Blu-ray in June.
In an early announcement to retailers, MGM Home Entertainment says 'Original Sin' will receive the high-definition treatment on June 7.
This guilty pleasure starring Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie earned the sexiest woman alive a Worst Actress Razzie Award nomination in 2002.
Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Original Sin' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7.
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'Hair' and 'New York, New York' Announced for Blu-ray
Thu Apr 07, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: MGM, Disc Announcements (all tags)
Two classic 1970s musicals are planned for Blu-ray this June.
In an early announcement to retailers, MGM is prepping 'Hair' and 'New York, New York' for Blu-ray on June 7.
'Hair' was nominated for two Golden Globes including Best Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy and New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Male (Treat Williams), while 'New York, New York' was nominated for four including Best Original Song (New York, New York), Best Actor - Musical/Comedy (Robert De Niro), Best Actress - Musical/Comedy (Liza Minnelli) and Best Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy.
Specs, supplements, and suggested list price for the Blu-rays are still undetermined at this time.
You can find the latest specs for 'Hair' and 'New York, New York' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under on June 7.
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- Hair (1979) (Blu-ray)
- New York, New York (1977) (Blu-ray)
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