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'Maid in Manhattan' Dresses Up for Blu-ray

Thu Jul 24, 2008 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

Sony Pictures has announced a September Blu-ray bow for the Jennifer Lopez romantic comedy 'Maid in Manhattan.'

Arriving September 30, Sony will bring the $60 million-grossing hit to Blu-ray along with a trio of previously-announced comedies, including 'My Best Friend's Wedding,' 'Mona Lisa Smile' and 'Can't Hardly Wait.'

Tech specs include a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.40:1) and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. (Optional dubs and subtitles are provided in French, Spanish and Portuguese.)

Announced extras are slim, with a blooper reel the only bonus feature.

Suggested retail price has been set at $28.95.

You'll find specs for 'Maid in Manhattan' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 30.

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Maid in Manhattan (Blu-ray)
My Best Friend's Wedding (Blu-ray)
Mona Lisa Smile (Blu-ray)
Can't Hardly Wait (Blu-ray)

Sony Previews 'Ghostbusters' Blu-ray Plans at Comic-Con

Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

'Ghostbusters' fans attending Comic-Con this weekend could get a sneak peek at an apparently October-bound Blu-ray release of the '80s comedy classics.

According to various fan and website reports coming in from Comic-Con (which officially kicks off tomorrow in San Diego), a Sony Blu-ray booth on the show floor is currently touting an October 21 Blu-ray street date for both 'Ghostbusters' and 'Ghostbusters 2,' complete with a large overhead banner advertisement (featuring the tagline "Get Slimed in High-Def!")

There's currently no further word on potential supplemental features on the planned Blu-ray version of the 'Ghostbusters' films, nor any tech specs or other specifics.

At press time Sony PR has also not issued a press release or other media confirmation of a 'Ghostbusters' release on Blu-ray, but as always we'll keep you updated as any official news comes in.

In the meantime, we've added listings for 'Ghostbusters' and 'Ghostbusters 2' to our Blu-ray Release Schedule, with both indexed under October 21.

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Ghostbusters (Blu-ray)
Ghostbusters 2 (Blu-ray)

Sony to Bring 'Can't Hardly Wait' to Blu-ray this September

Mon Jul 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

Just in time for the start of the school year, Sony has set a late-September Blu-ray bow for the teen favorite 'Can't Hardly Wait.'

Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ethan Embry, Sony has issued a September 30 street date for the film's first-ever Blu-ray release (a standard DVD edition was released back in 1999).

No tech specs or supplemental details are available as of yet for 'Can't Hardly Wait,' but we'll keep you posted.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95.

In anticipation of further details, you'll find preliminary specs for 'Can't Hardly Wait' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 30.

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Can't Hardly Wait (Blu-ray)

Sony Axes 'I Still Know' Blu-ray from 'Summer' Schedule

Wed Jul 16, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

Sony no longer knows what you're doing on Blu-ray this summer after yanking the planned debut of the slasher sequel from its next-gen schedule.

Originally announced for a July 22 Blu-ray bow, the Jennifer Love Hewitt scream-fest 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' was to join the original 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' in making its high-def debut.

We've now received confirmation from Sony that while the original 'Summer' remains on track for release, 'I Still Know' has been given the hook, with no new date pending.

The studio gave no word on the reasons behind the change and didn't say if or when a new date might be announced. As always, we'll keep you posted.

In light of Sony's announcement, we've moved 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' to the "Release Dates Postponed" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule.

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I Know What You Did Last Summer (Blu-ray)
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Sony Plotting July Blu-ray Bow for 'Last Summer' Double Header (May 12, 2008)

David Mamet's 'Redbelt' Coming to Blu-ray

Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

Sony Pictures has announced a late-August Blu-ray release for the David Mamet action drama 'Redbelt.'

Representing unusual thematic territory for writer-director Mamet, 'Redbelt' descends into the Los Angeles fighting subculture for a drama of loyalty and honor. Though it failed to make much of a dent at the box office, Sony will give the film another shot on Blu-ray on August 26 (day-and-date with the DVD).

Tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.40:1) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

Among the extensive bonus features is an audio commentary with director David Mamet and Randy Couture, four featurettes ("Behind-the-Scenes of Redbelt," "Inside Mixed Martial Arts," "Cast and Crew," "The Magic of Cyril Takayama"), a Q&A with Mamet, and "Fighter Profiles," aka video profiles on the fighters featured in the film.

Suggested retail price for the Blu has been set at $38.96.

You'll find specs for 'Redbelt' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 26.

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Redbelt (Blu-ray)

Sony Plans September Walk Down Blu-ray Aisle for 'Made of Honor'

Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

Making an early announcement to retailers, Sony Pictures is planning a September Blu-ray bow for the hit romantic comedy 'Made of Honor.'

Starring Patrick Dempsey, Bridget Monaghan, and the late Sydney Pollack (in his final film role), 'Made of Honor' grossed over $50 million at the domestic box office. Sony will debut the Blu-ray on September 16, day-and-date with the standard DVD.

Tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.40:1) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Made of Honor' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 16.

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Made of Honor (Blu-ray)

Sony Planning '88 Minutes' Blu-ray

Tue Jul 08, 2008 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

Sony Pictures is bringing the Al Pacino crime thriller '88 Minutes' to Blu-ray this September.

Starring Pacino and Alicia Witt, '88 Minutes' failed to make much of an impression on critics or audiences, and grossed a meager $20 million at the domestic box office. Sony will give the film another shot on Blu-ray when it debuts the Jon Avnet-directed film September 16, day-and-date with the standard DVD.

Extras include an audio commentary with Avnet, a pair of featurettes ("Director's Point of View," "The Character Within") and an alternate ending.

Tech specs enjoy a BD-50 dual-layer presentation, with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround and subtitle tracks in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Suggested retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95.

You'll find the latest specs for '88 Minutes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 16.

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Sony to Bring 'The Fall' to Blu-ray this September

Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

Sony Pictures has announced it will bring the acclaimed Indian fantasy 'The Fall' to Blu-ray in early September.

Though acclaimed for its widely imaginative visuals, the mythical romance from director Tarsem Singh ('The Cell') received only a limited theatrical release here in the States this past May. Sony will debut the film on Blu-ray September 9, day-and-date with the standard DVD.

There are no tech specs or supplement details as of yet, but the full press release is due shortly, so stay tuned.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95.

You'll find preliminary specs for 'The Fall (2006)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 9.

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The Fall (2006) (Blu-ray)

'Married Life' Coming to Blu-ray

Tue Jul 01, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

Sony Pictures has announced an early-September Blu-ray bow for the indie film 'Married Life.'

Starring Oscar-winner Chris Cooper, Pierce Brosnan and Rachel McAdams, 'Married Life' enjoyed weak critical notices and only a brief theatrical run this past Spring. Sony will debut the Blu-ray on September 2, day-and-date with the standard DVD.

Supplements shared between the both versions include an audio commentary with director Ira Sachs, plus three alternate endings.

Sony has not yet announced tech specs for 'Married Life,' but we'll keep you posted.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray is $38.95.

You'll find specs for 'Married Life' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 2.

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Married Life (Blu-ray)

'Rudy' Running to Blu-ray this September

Tue Jul 01, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Sony (all tags)

Sony Pictures has announced it is bringing the inspirational cult favorite 'Rudy' to Blu-ray this September.

Though not a big box office hit at the time of its theatrical release in 1993, the Sean Astin-starrer has since gone on to attract a large cult following on video.

Previously released as a special edition DVD, Sony will debut the Blu-ray on September 9 (the same day as another recent sports-themed release, the just-announced 'Jerry Maguire').

Tech specs for 'Rudy' include a 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 presentation, with Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround tracks in English, French and Portuguese.

There's no word yet on any supplemental features, but Sony will have the full media announcement in the coming days, so stay tuned.

Suggested retail for the Blu-ray is $28.95

You'll find the latest specs for 'Rudy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 9.

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Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Rudy (Blu-ray)
Jerry Maguire (Blu-ray)


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