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'The War' Announced for Blu-ray
Fri Feb 24, 2012 at 01:45 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, PBS, Paramount (all tags)
The critically acclaimed World War II documentary miniseries will enlist to Blu-ray in May.
In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is readying 'The War' for Blu-ray on May 15.
Six years in the making, the epic, seven-part film directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explores the history and horror of the Second World War from an American perspective through the personal accounts of men and women from four quintessentially American towns. Revealing the most intimate human dimensions of a worldwide catastrophe, the 15-hour documentary paints a vivid portrait of how the war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America.
'The War' is narrated by Emmy Award®-winner Keith David and includes voiceovers from acclaimed performers such as Tom Hanks, Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Lucas, Adam Arkin and Eli Wallach and features recordings by Norah Jones and Wynton Marsalis, as well as war-era favorites from Benny Goodman, Nat ‘King’ Cole and more. Presented in pristine high-definition, the Blu-ray also boasts nearly two hours of special features including filmmaker commentary, deleted scenes, additional interviews and a making of featurette.
The release is timed with repeat airings on PBS May 20th and May 27th.
Suggested list price for the 6-disc Blu-ray set is $129.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'The War' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 15.
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'Downton Abbey: Season Two' Announced for Blu-ray
Tue Jan 03, 2012 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, PBS (all tags)
The second season of the six-time Emmy winning drama is bound for Blu-ray in February.
In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is readying 'Downton Abbey: Season Two' for Blu-ray on February 7.
Last season opened with the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, which had dire consequences for Downton Abbey. The new season picks up in the middle of another disaster, World War I, which affected every aspect of life in England, accelerating the social change that was already transforming an age-old system of class and privilege. As the Great War rages across Europe, discord is sown even into the serene Yorkshire countryside. Simmering tensions behind the gates of Downton Abbey are beginning to come to a boil as the men and women of Downton do their part on both the front lines and the home front. What's more, the brutality and intensity of war seem to inflame more familiar passions - love, loss, blackmail, and betrayal - leaving family and staff alike to struggle in an ever-changing world, against a host of new demons.
The 3-disc set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Downton Abbey: Season Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 7.
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'These Amazing Shadows: The Movies That Make America' Announced for Blu-ray
Tue Oct 04, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: PBS, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The 2011 official Sundance Film Festival selection directed by Paul Mariano and Kurt Norton is coming to Blu-ray in November.
In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is readying 'These Amazing Shadows: The Movies That Make America' for Blu-ray on November 22.
The documentary tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.
Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'These Amazing Shadows: The Movies That Make America' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 22.
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'Prohibition' Announced for Blu-ray
Mon Jun 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, PBS (all tags)
Documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick will return to Blu-ray to tackle the 18th amendment of the U.S. Constitution this October.
In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is readying 'Prohibition' for Blu-ray on October 4.
The three-part miniseries chronicles the history of alcohol in America and has a total runtime of approximately 6 hours.
Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the release appears to be a 3-disc set with over two hours of bonus content.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $44.99.
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'Echo - An Elephant to Remember' & 'A Murder of Crows' Announced for Blu-ray
Tue Sep 28, 2010 at 02:30 PM ETTags: PBS, Disc Announcements (all tags)
PBS slates up two nature documentaries for high-definition release this winter.
In an early announcement to retailers, PBS says 'Nature: Echo - An Elephant to Remember' will hit Blu-ray on December 7, while 'Nature: A Murder of Crows' will be available on January 11.
There's no word on tech specs or extras as of yet, but suggested list price for 'Echo' is $24.99. 'A Murder of Crows' is $19.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Nature: Echo - An Elephant to Remember' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 7 and 'Nature: A Murder of Crows' indexed under January 11.
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'Becoming Human' Announced for Blu-ray
Tue Dec 15, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, PBS (all tags)
NOVA's groundbreaking exploration of human history and evolution will be given the high-definition treatment in February.
PBS will bring the documentary series 'Becoming Human' to Blu-ray on February 9.
There's no word on tech specs or extras as of yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99.
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'3 Mo' Divas' to Swing on Blu-ray this May
Fri Jan 23, 2009 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Acorn Media, PBS (all tags)
Acorn Media will bring the PBS music special '3 Mo' Divas' to Blu-ray this May.
Featuring the amazing musical talents of Jamet "Smooth and Sexy" Pittman, Laurice "Take No Prisoners" Lanier and "Super-Nova" Payton, this musical spectacular delivers ten different styles spanning 200 years of music in one concert.
Acorn Media, in association with PBS, will debut the special on Blu-ray May 12 (day-and-date with the DVD). It's timed for release shortly after the network broadcast premiere, which takes place in March.
There are no tech or supplement specs confirmed as of yet, but we'll keep you posted.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99.
You'll find the latest specs for '3 Mo' Divas' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 12.
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