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'I Still Know' Re-Set to Slash Blu-ray this 'Summer'

Mon May 04, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Street Date Changes, BD-Live Titles, Sony (all tags)

Following a year delay, Sony has re-announced the slasher sequel 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' for a July Blu-ray release.

Featuring the return of the Gorton's Fisherman and Jennifer Love Hewitt's cleavage, 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' was originally announced for Blu-ray release last July, to coincide with the high-def debut of the original 'I Know What You Did Last Summer.'

While no reason was every given for the postponement, Sony has now set a new date for the release, which will carve its bloody swath on Blu-ray July 14.

Specs and extras remain the same, with the film receiving 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround track.

The slim bonus features include a featurette and a music video. The disc will also come BD-Live-enabled.

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

You'll find the latest specs for 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its new date of July 14.

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I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (Blu-ray)
I Know What You Did Last Summer (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Sony Axes 'I Still Know' Blu-ray from 'Summer' Schedule (Jul 16, 2008)

Anchor Bay Bumps 'Children of the Corn' Blu-ray

Tue Apr 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Street Date Changes, Anchor Bay (all tags)

Fans of He Who Walks Behind the Rows are going to have to wait a little longer for their high-def horror: Anchor Bay has bumped the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Children of the Corn.'

Originally announced for a July 28 release on Blu-ray, Anchor Bay has now rescheduled the 1985 cult horror fave (and endless sequel-churning machine) to August 25.

There are no changes to the disc's tech or supplement specs, which is set to include remastered 1080 video and Dolby TrueHD audio, new featurettes, a trivia track and more.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray remains $34.95.

You'll find updated specs for 'Children of the Corn' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 25.

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Children of the Corn (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
'Children of the Corn' to Stalk Blu-ray this July (Mar 25, 2009)

First Look to Re-Set 'Code' Blu-ray for June

Thu Apr 02, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Street Date Changes, First Look (all tags)

After an eight-month delay, First Look has announced a new street date for the little-seen actioner 'The Code.'

Starring Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas, and directed by Mimi Leder ('Deep Impact'), 'The Code' barely made a blip on the box office radar during its brief theatrical run last year.

Originally announced for an October video release then subsequently delayed, First Look has now confirmed a new June 23 Blu-ray release, day-and-date with the standard DVD.

There's still no word on tech or supplement specs, but we'll keep you posted.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.99.

You'll find the latest specs for 'The Code' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its new date of June 23.

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The Code (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
First Look Cracks 'The Code' on Blu-ray (Jun 16, 2008)

Sony Re-Sets 'Glory' Blu-ray for June

Fri Mar 27, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Street Date Changes, Sony (all tags)

After a delay of over a year, Sony has confirmed a new early-June Blu-ray release date for 'Glory.'

Originally scheduled for a February 2007 Blu-ray release, Sony subsequently yanked the title from its schedule without explanation. The studio has now confirmed a new Blu-ray date of June 2 for the Ed Zwick-directed Civil War drama.

Tech specs will see 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.35:1) and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

There's no word on bonus features as of yet, though a package comparable to the previous special edition DVD version appears likely.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.99.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Glory' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its new date of June 2.

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Glory (Blu-ray)

Neil Young's Blu-ray 'Archives' Get New Date

Wed Mar 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Street Date Changes, Music on High-Def, Warner Music Group (all tags)

More details and a new street date have emerged for Neil Young's 'Archives Volume One,' with the man himself announcing an early-June Blu-ray release via his official website.

As previously reported, the rock legend had announced ambitious plans last year to release his entire back catalog on Blu-ray in multiple, extensive special edition box sets. A tentative February 24 street date was originally announced for the Warner Music Group release, but never materialized.

Now, Young has stated that the first installment in the landmark Blu-ray release, 'Neil Young: Archives Volume One (1963-1972)' is planned for a June 2 street date.

Spanning ten discs, the set will boast no less than 128 tracks, among them 43 unreleased songs and 13 never-before-heard by the public.

Also included are two complete live albums, "Live At The Fillmore East" and "Live At Massey Hall 1971."
Video extras feature the full-length documentary "Journey Through the Past."

Rounding out this impressive Blu-ray release is a 236-page hardcover book, plus lyrics written by Neil Young, newspaper articles, letters and a Young timeline.

Suggested retail price for the box set has been set at $431.99.

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Neil Young: Archives Volume One - (1963-!972) (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Neil Young's 'Archives' Gets Date, Specs (Dec 11, 2008)

Disney Bumps 'Rounders,' 'Monsters, Inc.' Blu-rays

Tue Mar 17, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Street Date Changes, Disney (all tags)

Disney has confirmed two street date changes, bumping the planned Spring Blu-ray releases of 'Monsters, Inc.' and 'Rounders.'

Just removed from the studio's upcoming schedule are the 10th anniversary re-issue of 'Rounders,' originally due April 14, and a two-disc deluxe set of Pixar's 'Monsters, Inc.', which had been planned for May 12.

The studio has not released an official statement on the reason for the delays, nor rescheduled new dates, though we have received word that 'Monsters, Inc.' is likely to re-emerge this November, in time for the video release of Pixar's latest theatrical feature, 'Up.'

As always, we'll keep you posted as soon as Disney confirms new dates for both titles.

In the meantime, we've moved both 'Monsters, Inc.' and 'Rounders' to the "Release Dates Postponed" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Stay tuned.

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Monsters, Inc. (Blu-ray)
Rounders (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Two-Disc 'Monsters, Inc.' Coming to Blu-ray this May (Feb 23, 2009)
10th Anniversary 'Rounders' Headed to Blu-ray (Aug 29, 2008)

Warner Sets Specs, New Date for 'Woodstock' Blu-ray

Fri Mar 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Street Date Changes, BD-Live Titles, Music on High-Def, Warner (all tags)

In a rare street date advancement, Warner has announced a new June date for 'Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music,' which will hit Blu-ray as a massive three-disc set with hours of bonus features.

As previously reported, Warner had set a July 28 release date for the epic Blu-ray, as well as revealed initial specs for the classic rock documentary.

The studio has now issued final details, as well as a new street date -- fans will be able to snatch up 'Woodstock' over a month earlier than expected, on June 9.

As confirmed earlier, a nearly four-hour cut has been assembled from newly-found elements under the supervision of director Michael Wadleigh. Remastered and scanned in at 2K resolution, the Director's Cut will be presented across two BD-50 dual-layer discs in 1080p/VC-1 (2.20:1) video. A new Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio mix has also been created with the participation of original chief engineer Eddie Kramer.

Extras are copious, and fall under three extensive new documentaries: "The Museum at Bethelwoods: The Story of the Sixties & Woodstock," "Woodstock: Untold Stories," "Woodstock: From Festival to Feature." Content includes filmmaker interviews, fan recollections, rare footage, archival still material, and no less than eighteen bonus performances.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray is a Custom Playlist feature, and a BD-Live-enabled Media Center that will offer downloadable content, Live Community Screenings and a My WB Commentary function.

Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (1.85:1) and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround audio.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 9.

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Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music: Ultimate Collector's Edition (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Warner Announces 'Woodstock' Director's Cut for Blu-ray (Aug 06, 2008)

Updated Specs, Street Date for 'Grudge' Blu-ray

Fri Feb 20, 2009 at 01:30 PM ET
Tags: Street Date Changes, Sony (all tags)

Fans can look forward to a fully-loaded Blu-ray of 'The Grudge,' but will have to wait a few extra weeks to get it, with Sony announcing a street date bump of over two months to mid-May.

As first announced last month, Sony had planned to bring the $125 million-grossing horror smash to Blu-ray on March 10, complete was a special edition.

The studio has now finalized specs and a new date, with the Blu-ray pushed back to May 12 (timed to coincide with the release of the direct-to-DVD sequel 'The Grudge 3.')

Final tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation, with 1080p/VC-1 video (2.35:1) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio in both English and French.

Among the extensive bonus features are two audio commentaries (with Sam Raimi, Ted Raimi and Sarah Michelle Gellar, plus a second track with director Takashi Shimizu, producer Taka Ichise and actress Takako Fuji), a pair of featurettes ("Myth of the Ju-On," "Under the Skin"), plus the features "Sights and Sounds: The Storyboard Art of Takashi Shimizu" and "Production Designer's Notebook: The Sketches of Iwao Saito," and two Ju-On short films ("4444444444," "In a Corner").

The disc will also come BD-Live-enabled, with links to Sony's online Blu-ray destination and downloadable trailers.

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

You'll find final specs for 'The Grudge (2004)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its new date of May 12.

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The Grudge (2004) (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
'The Grudge' to Haunt Blu-ray this March (Jan 13, 2009)

Universal Reschedules '8 Mile' Blu-ray for April

Thu Feb 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Street Date Changes, Universal (all tags)

Following a nearly six-month delay, Universal has set a mid-April Blu-ray date for '8 Mile.'

First announced for a Blu-ray release last November, Universal quickly shelved the planned high-def release of the Eminem smash hit, with no explanation.

The studio has now confirmed a new date of April 14 for the Blu-ray.

Tech specs remain the same, with a BD-25 single-layer presentation with 1080p video and English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. Optional French and Spanish DTS 5.1 Surround tracks are also included, along with English, French and Spanish subtitles.

Extras will also stay the same, with the "Making of 8 Mile" featurette, uncensored "Rap Battles," and a music video.

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

You'll find the latest specs for '8 Mile' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its new date of April 14.

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8 Mile (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Eminem's '8 Mile' Coming to Blu-ray (Sep 05, 2008)

'Princess Bride' to Get March Blu-ray Engagement

Wed Feb 04, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Street Date Changes, MGM, Fox (all tags)

After numerous delays, 'The Princess Bride' is finally ready to make its Blu-ray debut, with MGM confirming a March release for the modern classic.

Suffering numerous shuffled street dates and setbacks over the past couple of years, Rob Reiner's romantic fable has finally been given a greenlight for a March 17 Blu-ray release via Fox/MGM, coming as a fully-loaded special edition.

Tech specs feature a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track.

Extras enjoy two audio commentaries (one with Reiner, the second with screenwriter William Goldman), four production featurettes ("As You Wish: The Story of The Princess Bride," "Miraculous Makeup," "The Dread Pirate Roberts: Greatest Pirate of the Seven Seas," "Love is Like a Storybook"), a Cary Elwes Video Diary, three additional featurettes ("The Princess Bride The Untold Tales," "The Art of Fencing," "Fairytales and Folklore"), the original theatrical trailer, and hidden easter eggs.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.99

You'll find the latest specs for 'The Princess Bride' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 17.

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The Princess Bride (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
MGM Bumps 'Bride,' Previews March Blu-ray Titles (Dec 20, 2006)


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