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Metallica Comes to Blu-ray
Thu Oct 22, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Universal Music (all tags)
The four horsemen became 'French for one night' back in July, and the rock concert will be available on Blu-ray next month.
Universal Music is prepping 'Metallica: Français pour une nuit' for a high-definition release on November 23.
The release will only be available on Metallica's website, Metallica Nimes, and French retail stores, but the disc will be region free.
There's no word on tech specs yet, but supplements will include band interviews and fan videos. A full track listing can be viewed here.
You can find the latest specs for 'Metallica: Français pour une nuit' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 23.
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- Metallica: Français pour une nuit (Blu-ray)
Babs Goes Blu This June
Tue May 19, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Universal Music (all tags)
Universal Music announces 'Barbra Streisand: Live in Concert 2006' for Blu-ray in late-June.
Set for a June 30 release, Barbra Streisand's 2006 live concert gives fans a front row seat -- in high-definition -- for the artist's record-breaking performance.
There's no word on tech specs or extras as of yet, but we’ll make sure to keep you posted.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'Barbra Streisand: Live in Concert 2006' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 30.
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- Barbra Streisand: Live in Concert 2006 (Blu-ray)
Rolling Stones to Drop 'Biggest Bang' on Blu-ray
Wed May 06, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Universal Music (all tags)
Venerable rockers the Rolling Stones are starting it up again on high-def, bringing 'The Biggest Bang' to Blu-ray in mid-June.
Documenting the band's mammoth 'A Bigger Bang' stadium world tour (which currently ranks as the top-grossing trek in concert history), 'Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang' was previously released as a four-disc DVD set in 2007.
Hip-O Records, via Universal Music, will release the first-ever Blu-ray version on June 16.
We've receive no word yet on specs or supplements, but we'll certainly keep you posted.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16.
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- Rolling Stones: Biggest Bang (Blu-ray)
Elton John's 'Red Piano' to Hit Blu-ray this Week
Mon May 04, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Universal Music (all tags)
In a last-minute announcement, Elton John's Vegas extravaganza 'The Red Piano' will be hitting Blu-ray tomorrow.
Slipping through the cracks, we've just received confirmation that Universal Music has set a May 5 Blu-ray date for 'Elton John: The Red Piano,' which was previously available as a Best Buy exclusive last fall. Featuring over two dozen of the piano man's biggest hits, the set was recorded during multiple shows during John's record-breaking, spectacular Las Vegas stageshow.
Despite the late hour of the news, we still have not yet received tech or supplement specs for the 'The Red Piano.' However, based on John's last Blu-ray release, 'Elton 60: Live at Madison Square Garden,' expect 1080 video and some form of high-res audio. We'll update our listing as soon as final details become available.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Elton John: The Red Piano' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 5.
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- Elton John: The Red Piano (Blu-ray)
- Elton 60 - Live at Madison Square Garden (Blu-ray)
Iron Maiden to Launch 'Flight 666' on Blu-ray
Fri Apr 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Universal Music (all tags)
Metal legends Iron Maiden are launching their first-ever high-def release, bringing the concert film 'Flight 666' to Blu-ray this May.
Chronicling the band's "Somewhere Back In Time" 2008 world tour, the two-disc set will include a full-length tour documentary on disc one, with the second disc featuring 16 songs from the tour.
There are no tech or supplement specs as of yet, but the package is promised to be an extensive one, so watch for plenty of goodies.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99.
You'll find the latest specs for 'Iron Maiden: Flight 666' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 26.
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- Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (Blu-ray)
'Tribute to Pavarotti' Concert to Sing Blu-ray Tune Today!
Tue Mar 31, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music, Universal Music (all tags)
In an extremely last-minute announcement, Universal Music has announced a Blu-ray release for the all-star concert film 'The Tribute to Pavarotti.'
Featuring unique performances from some of the world's most respected and revered musicians, the film features Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Sting and Andrea Bocelli, as well as featuring backstage interviews and footage of Pavarotti.
We still haven't received exact tech specs on the release, aside from 1080i video (1.78:1) and some form of high-res audio.
There are no announced extras.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.95.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Tribute to Pavarotti' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under... TODAY!
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- The Tribute To Pavarotti (Blu-ray)
UMV to Bring 'ABBA: The Movie' to Blu-ray
Fri Dec 26, 2008 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Universal Music (all tags)
In a late-breaking announcement, Universal Music has set an early-January Blu-ray release for the pop documentary 'ABBA: The Movie.'
The 1977 big-screen feature, which chronicles the band's frenzied tour of Australia, is likely being rush-released to capitalize on the recent success of 'Mamma Mia!' (which hit Blu-ray earlier this month to strong sales).
Only days away, Universal has set a January 6 street date for the Blu-ray. (The company had previously-released the film on standard DVD, as well as an import-only Blu-ray version.)
Extras will mirror the previous DVD and import high-def releases, including the featurette "Looking Back," a pair of interactive "Tour Souvenir Program" and "Memorabilia" galleries, a theatrical trailer and two TV spots.
There are no tech specs yet, but we'll keep you posted.
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'ABBA: The Movie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6.
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- ABBA: The Movie (Blu-ray)
- ABBA: The Movie (UK Import) (Blu-ray)
- Mamma Mia! The Movie (Blu-ray)
'Police: Certifiable' Blu-ray Specs Revealed
Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Music on High-Def, Universal Music (all tags)
Universal Music Group has released final specs for the Blu-ray of 'The Police: Certifiable,' which will include three discs of music and bonus features.
As previously reported, the famed supergroup will release their debut Blu-ray title 'The Police: Certifiable - Live in Buenos Aires.' Documenting a stop on their mega-grossing farewell tour, the Blu-ray will be made available exclusively through Best Buy beginning November 11 (day-and-date with the DVD version).
Featuring the entire 109-minute concert on a BD-50 dual-layer disc, tech specs boast 1080p video and Dolby TrueHD audio in both 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Stereo.
Extras include the featurette "Better Than Therapy" and a still gallery, both in full HD video.
Packaged as a Blu-ray/2xCD set, also included will be a pair of CDs containing the entire concert (audio only).
Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98.
You'll find final specs for 'The Police: Certifiable - Live in Buenos Aires' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 11.
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- The Police: Certifiable - Live in Buenos Aires (Blu-ray)
- Earlier on High-Def Digest:
- Best Buy to Offer Exclusive 'Police: Live in Buenos Aires' Blu-ray (Aug 06, 2008)
Elton John Throws Blu-ray Bash with 'Elton 60'
Mon Dec 03, 2007 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Universal Music (all tags)
Captain Fantastic is due to make his high-def debut this week with the Blu-ray bow of the concert spectacular 'Elton 60: Live at Madison Square Garden.'
Captured entirely with high-def cameras, 'Elton 60' documents John's record-breaking 60th sellout performance at Madison Square Garden, which was held on his 60th birthday earlier this year. The once in a lifetime concert features performances of a staggering 33 classic tunes, and one of the most extravagant stage productions in the singer's legendary 30-plus year musical career.
First issued on standard DVD in early October, this Blu-ray edition marks the next-gen debut for the Island/Mercury label, which plans to release the disc December 4. (Note that distribution of the disc will be handled by Universal Music Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vivendi. UMG is not directly affiliated with HD DVD-exclusive Universal Studios.)
Tech specs for the Blu-ray version of 'Elton 60' include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (1.78:1 widescreen), and two flavors of uncompressed PCM audio -- 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Stereo.
Although the two-disc DVD contained a wealth of rare vintage television performances by John, at press time there were no announced extras for the Blu-ray.
UMG has set a suggested list price of $24.95 for the Blu-ray.
As always, you'll find disc details for 'Elton 60: Live at Madison Square Garden' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 4, 2007.
We've also set up a dedicated thread for Universal Music's debut high-def release in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Elton 60' Blu-ray release.
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- Elton 60 - Live at Madison Square Garden (Blu-ray)
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