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'Life Before Her Eyes' Headed to Blu-ray
Thu May 15, 2008 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Magnolia (all tags)
Magnolia has alerted retailers to an August Blu-ray release for the acclaimed indie drama 'The Life Before Her Eyes.'
Starring Uma Thurman (and Evan Rachel Wood as Thurman's younger self) who struggles with memories of a personal tragedy that threatens to unravel her life fifteen years later. 'The Life Before Her Eyes' received only a limited release in theaters but enjoyed fine critical notices.
Magnolia has now set an August 19 street date for the Blu-ray, which will hit stores day-and-date with the standard DVD.
There were no tech specs or supplemental details available at press time, but a full announcement is expected in the coming days.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98.
In the meantime, you'll find preliminary disc details for 'The Life Before Her Eyes' linked from our Blu-ray release schedule, where it's indexed under August 19.
We've also set up dedicated threads for Magnolia's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Life Before Her Eyes' Blu-ray release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Life Before Her Eyes (Blu-ray)
'The Signal' to Sound on Blu-ray this June
Fri Apr 04, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Magnolia (all tags)
Magnolia Home Entertainment has announced a June touchdown for the sci-fi triptych 'The Signal.'
A horror yarn told in three parts, 'The Signal' tells the tale of a deadly intergalactic transmission which invades every cell phone, radio, and TV set around the world, transforming people into zombies. Receiving only a scant theatrical release late last year, Magnolia will release the Blu-ray on June 10, day-and-date with the standard DVD.
There are no tech specs or supplemental details as of yet, but Magnolia says the full press release should arrive in the coming days, so we'll keep you posted.
Magnolia has set a suggested retail price of $34.95 for the Blu-ray.
You'll find the preliminary specs for 'The Signal' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 10.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Magnolia's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Signal (2007)' Blu-ray release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Signal (2007) (Blu-ray)
Magnolia Offically Announces 'The Host' for Blu-ray, HD DVD
Wed May 23, 2007 at 12:01 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Magnolia (all tags)
Full details are in for the high-def release of the Asian horror hit 'The Host,' which Magnolia says it will unleash on Blu-ray and HD DVD this July.
Pre-release information had indicated only an HD DVD version of 'The Host,' but the studio has now officially announced that the title will make its debut on both next-gen formats simultaneous with standard-def DVD on July 24.
Tech specs are snot yet available, but the Blu-ray and HD DVD versions should see a wealth of matching supplements. Among the feastings are an audio commentary with the filmmakers, four featurettes, deleted scenes and a gag reel.
Magnolia has set a $34.95 list price for each version.
You'll find links to product pages for both titles (with full specs, including box art) in our Blu-ray Release Schedule and HD DVD Release Schedule, under July 24.
We've also set up dedicated threads for Magnolia's latest in our Forums area -- click the following links to discuss 'The Host' Blu-ray release and 'The Host' HD DVD release.
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Magnolia to Unleash 'The Host' on HD DVD (Apr 24, 2007)
Magnolia to Unleash 'The Host' on HD DVD
Tue Apr 24, 2007 at 04:04 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Magnolia (all tags)
Hide the children and pets! Magnolia Home Entertainment plans to let the Asian scare flick 'The Host' loose to feast on HD DVD this summer.
Though 'The Host' has enjoyed only a very limited theatrical release in the U.S., it has quickly earned a reputation as the biggest cult horror flick the genre has seen in years.
Magnolia says it will bring the ode to classic monster movies to HD DVD on July 24. No specs are yet available, though the preliminary info from the indie distributor indicates a special edition, so we look forward to at least some supplemental features.
List price has been set at a suggested $29.98.
Magnolia currently has no word on a comparable Blu-ray version. However, given that the majority of their past releases have ultimately been released on both formats, a Blu-ray announcement may be forthcoming.
We've added a new listing for 'The Host' to our HD DVD Release Schedule, under July 24. Watch this space for full details to come in the days ahead.
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 Host (HD DVD)
Pssst! Magnolia Brings 'World's Fastest Indian' to Blu-ray, HD DVD
Thu Feb 15, 2007 at 05:13 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Magnolia (all tags)
Indie Magnolia continues its stealth next-gen release campaign, sneaking 'The World's Fastest Indian' into stores this week on Blu-ray and HD DVD.
The aggressive distributor, co-owned by HDNet founder and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, has been one of the few indies to support either high-definition format. So far, they have released over a half-dozen titles on Blu-ray and HD DVD, including Steven Soderbergh's controversial 'Bubble,' 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room' and 'The Architect.'
Oddly, however, obtaining information on their releases has proven difficult, with little news available until their titles actually appear up on Amazon, ready for sale.
The trend continued this past Tuesday, with Magnolia releasing 'The World's Fastest Indian,' an acclaimed drama starring Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins, on both Blu-ray and HD DVD with little fanfare.
The impressive release includes a 1080p transfer, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio, and a wealth of bonus features, including filmmaker commentary, an archival documentary, multiple featurettes and deleted scenes.
Like all of Magnolia's next-gen titles, list price for 'The World's Fastest Indian' is $29.95.
Specs for all of Magnolia's current and upcoming high-def releases have now been added to both our Blu-ray Release Schedule and HD DVD Release Schedule.
We've also been in touch with the distributor, and hope to have more updated info in the future, as well as complete reviews of all of their Blu-ray and HD DVD titles, past and present. Watch this space...
We've also set up dedicated threads for these latest titles in our Forums area -- click the following links to discuss 'The World's Fastest Indian' Blu-ray release and 'The World's Fastest Indian' HD DVD release.
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Architect' to Hit Theaters, DVD and Both High-Def Formats in First Day-and-Date Cross-Format Release (Nov 16, 2006)
Magnolia, Samsung to Host First-Ever Blu-ray Theatrical Screening, Giveaway
Mon Nov 27, 2006 at 10:02 PM ETTags: High-Def Disc Marketing, High-Def Disc Release Windows, Disc Announcements, Magnolia, Samsung (all tags)
Adding a new twist to the promotion of a high-def disc format, Magnolia Pictures and Samsung Electronics are teaming up to preview the Blu-ray version of Magnolia's 'The Architect' in select U.S. theaters.
As we've previously reported, the film (an indie feature starring Anthony LaPaglia and Isabella Rossellini and co-produced by Magnolia parent company 2929 Entertainment) is already notable in that it will be released simultaneously in theaters, on DVD, and on Blu-ray and HD DVD on December 5.
To help promote the cross-format release, Magnolia and Samsung will host a series of "One Night Only" preview screenings of 'The Architect' on November 30th at select Landmark Theatres in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Minneapolis and San Diego. Making things more interesting, these first theatrical screenings will be presented on video, using the Blu-ray disc version of the film, and Samsung's consumer Blu-ray player.
According to a joint Magnolia/Samsung press release, the event "will give consumers an opportunity to experience the pristine picture and sound of the Blu-ray format on a full-size theater screen."
In addition, moviegoers that purchase a Samsung Blu-ray player at the screenings will receive an "Indie Five-Pack" of Blu-ray titles from Magnolia Home Entertainment. The pack includes the titles 'The Architect,' 'District B13,' 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,' 'Space Shuttle Discovery: Historic Mission' and 'The World’s Fastest Indian.'
If you're interested in checking out any of the screenings, showtime and ticket can be found via the official Landmark Theatres website.
See what people are saying about this story in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions.
- Related links:
- The Architect [Official Site]
- Landmark Theatres [Official Site]
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- 'Architect' to Hit Theaters, DVD and Both High-Def Formats in First Day-and-Date Cross-Format Release (Nov 16, 2006)
'Architect' to Hit Theaters, DVD and Both High-Def Formats in First Day-and-Date Cross-Format Release
Thu Nov 16, 2006 at 01:56 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Magnolia (all tags)
On December 5, Magnolia Pictures will make home entertainment history when it brings the indie drama 'The Architect' to theaters, standard-def DVD, Blu-ray and HD DVD simultaneously.
Though Magnolia has previously released titles in high-def that had previously made day-and-date debuts in theaters and on standard-def DVD, most notably Steven Soderbergh's 'Bubble,' 'The Architect' is the first to premiere on Blu-ray and HD DVD concurrent with the DVD and theatrical releases.
While full tech specs are not yet available for 'The Architect,' both the Blu-ray and HD DVD versions will include 1.78:1 widescreen 1080p video transfers plus a director's audio commentary, deleted scenes and a featurette.
Magnolia has set a $34.95 suggested list price for each release.
We've added new listings for 'The Architect' to both our HD DVD Release Schedule, and Blu-ray Release Schedule, and we'll keep you posted when final specs come in.
We also set up dedicated threads for both editions in our new Forums area -- click the following links to discuss 'The Architect' Blu-ray release and 'The Architect' HD DVD release.
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Psst! Magnolia Jumps Into Blu-ray with 'Bubble' (Sep 28, 2006)
Magnolia Officially Announces First Blu-ray Titles
Mon Oct 09, 2006 at 03:02 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Magnolia (all tags)
After months of fits and starts, Magnolia Home Entertainment has at last announced its first wave of Blu-ray releases, with HD DVD to follow shortly thereafter.
Though Magnolia's first Blu-ray release, for Steven Soderbergh's controversial 'Bubble' has been available for order via Amazon.com (and at other outlets) for a couple of weeks now, the indie distributor will officially release the film along with five others on October 10.
Among Magnolia's six-strong first Blu-ray wave are 'Bubble,' the 2005 dramatic comedy 'One Last Thing...' 'The War Within,' documentary 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,' and the HDNet shows 'Bikini Destinations: Triple Fantasy' and 'HDNet World Report Special: Shuttle Discovery's Historic Mission.'
All six titles will be relsaed on BD-25 single-layer discs with 1080p/MPEG-2 transfers and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound on most titles (note that 'Bubble' is Dolby 3.0 surround only). 'One Last Thing' and 'The War Within' will feature audio commentaries, though most others appear relatively bare bones (supplements for all titles have not yet been announced).
Magnolia has set a $29.98 list price for its theatrical titles, and $26.98 a pop for the HDNet releases.
Magnolia also says they plan to release their first wave of HD DVD titles sometime in November, though exact dates are not yet announced.
We've updated the listings for all six titles in our Blu-ray Release Schedule.
- Related links:
- Magnolia Launches First Blu-ray Slate [Video Business]
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Psst! Magnolia Jumps Into Blu-ray with 'Bubble' (Sep 28, 2006)
Psst! Magnolia Jumps Into Blu-ray with 'Bubble'
Thu Sep 28, 2006 at 09:15 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Magnolia (all tags)
With little fanfare, Magnolia Home Entertainment has jumped into the
Blu-ray format with its first release, Steven Soderbergh's 'Bubble.'
Hitting stores quietly this past Tuesday, September 26, Magnolia has released no press info on the Blu-ray 'Bubble,' though oddly the release is currently available at major online outlets, including Amazon.com.
Magnolia previously announced support for the HD DVD format in April of this year, pledging an initial slate of three theatrical titles that was to include 'Bubble.' However, those releases never appeared, which makes the almost covert appearance of the film on Blu-ray a bit of surprise.
We hope to have more details on 'Bubble,' as well as Magnolia's future Blu-ray and HD DVD plans soon. Also look for a review of the disc in the coming days.
In the meantime, we've added a listing for 'Bubble' to our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned!
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Magnolia Enters High-Def DVD Race, Announces First HD-DVD Titles (Apr 28, 2006)
Magnolia Enters High-Def DVD Race, Announces First HD-DVD Titles
Fri Apr 28, 2006 at 02:17 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Magnolia (all tags)
Magnolia Home Entertainment, the distribution arm of the company behind
Steven Soderbergh's controversial 'Bubble,' is throwing
its hat into the high-def DVD ring, reports Video Business.The company, co-owned by mogul Mark Cuban, has announced it will release its first batch of HD-DVD titles this May. Initial disc releases will include 'Bubble,' the acclaimed documentaries 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room' and 'The War Within,' and the TV series 'Bikini Destinations' and 'Shuttle Discovery’s Historic Mission.' The latter two come from Cuban's HDNet cable channel, which delivers both original and licensed programming in high-definition.
Magnolia has not yet announced exact street dates, pricing or bonus feature details.
The company also made no official plans to support rival Blu-Ray when the format when the format launches in June.
We have added Magnolia's new announcements to our comprehensive HD-DVD Release Schedule, and will update it with the most current news as it comes in.
- Related links:
- Magnolia in HD-DVD 'Bubble' in May [Video Business]
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