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Warner Bringing 'Cool Hand Luke' to Blu-ray this September

Mon May 12, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Warner (all tags)

Warner has announced their latest classic Blu-ray release with the September debut of 'Cool Hand Luke.'

Starring Paul Newman and Oscar-winner George Kennedy, 'Cool Hand Luke' will get the fully-remastered treatment from Warner on September 9, when the studio premieres the film on Blu-ray day-and-date with a new standard DVD re-issue.

Extras include all-new audio commentary with Newman biographer Erik Lax, the documentary "A Natural-Born World-Shaker: Making Cool Hand Luke" and the original theatrical trailer.

No word on tech specs yet, or whether Warner will be going with the Digi-Book packaging on 'Cool Hand Luke,' but we'll keep you posted.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.96.

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

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Cool Hand Luke (Blu-ray)

Warner Bumps 'Otis: Uncut' Blu-ray to October

Thu May 08, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Street Date Changes, Warner (all tags)

Horror fans will have to wait a little longer for the high-def premiere 'Otis: Uncut,' which Warner says will now hit Blu-ray this October, four months later than expected.

As previously reported, Warner had originally set a June 10 arrival for 'Otis: Uncut,' day-and-date with the standard-def DVD. The studio has now set a new date of October 7 for the next-gen version.

Extras remain the same, including an audio commentary by director Tony Krantz and screenwriter Erik Jendresen, the "Twisted World of Otis" featurette, an alternate ending, and "Suite 16," aka "the home movie of Otis’ fantasies made by Otis himself."

Tech specs include 1080p video and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and subtitle tracks in English and Spanish.

As previously announced, Warner has set the suggested retail price for the Blu-ray at $28.95.

You'll find specs for 'Otis: Uncut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its new date of October 7.

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Otis: Uncut (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Warner Premieres 'Otis: Uncut' on Blu-ray this June (Mar 10, 2008)

'Justice League: Season One' Headed to Blu-ray

Mon May 05, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Warner (all tags)

The heroes of 'Justice League' are flying to next-gen this August, when Warner releases the first season of the popular animated series on Blu-ray with a host of bonus features.

Following the successful high-def release of the direct-to-video premiere film 'Justice League: The New Frontier' earlier this year, Warner will debut 'Justice League: Season One' on Blu-ray August 19 (the studio previously-released the title on standard DVD).

Featuring 26 episodes spread across three BD-50 dual-layer discs, video comes in 1080p/VC-1 (at 1.78:1), with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio (no high-res option is provided) and subtitles in English, French, and Spanish.

Extras include filmmaker audio commentaries on three episodes, a pair of featurettes ("Storyboards: The Blueprints of Justice," "The Look of the Justice League"), the "Inside Justice League" creators' panel discussion, "Justice League: The First Mission" never-before-seen promo, and a Blackhawk Theme music video.

Finally, Warner has also issued box art for the Blu-ray release of 'Justice League: Season One':


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $59.95.

You'll find complete specs for 'Justice League: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 19.

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Justice League: Season One (Blu-ray)
Justice League: The New Frontier (Blu-ray)

Warner Gets Into 'Risky Business' on Blu-ray

Mon May 05, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Warner (all tags)

Warner has announced the Blu-ray release of 'Risky Business' this September, in a 25th Anniversary Edition with all-new extras featuring star Tom Cruise.

Often cited as one the seminal coming-of-age films (along with such classics as 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'American Graffiti'), the 1983 teen comedy grossed nearly $100 million at the domestic box office and transformed Cruise into a superstar.

Warner will debut the long-awaited special edition of the film on Blu-ray September 26, day-and-date with a new standard DVD re-issue.

Newly-produced bonus features include an audio commentary with director Paul Brickman, producer Jon Avnet, and Cruise, a making-of documentary, and alternate ending.

Warner promises newly-remastered video and audio, although tech specs have not yet been revealed. Stay tuned.

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

You'll find the latest specs for 'Risky Business' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 26.

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Warner Saddles Up 'Pale Rider' Blu-ray for August

Thu May 01, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Warner (all tags)

In an early pre-announce, Warner has unveiled plans to bring the 1985 cult Clint Eastwood western 'Pale Rider' to Blu-ray this August.

Timed to coincide with Warner's year-long 85th anniversary western celebration, 'Pale Rider' will debut on Blu-ray on August 26 in a newly-remastered edition.

As this is an early announcement, there are no tech specs or supplemental details available as of yet, but we'll keep you posted.

Warner has set a suggested list price of $28.95 for the Blu-ray.

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

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Warner Introduces "SmileBox" with 'How the West Was Won' Blu-ray

Tue Apr 29, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Warner (all tags)

Warner has announced an August Blu-ray release for 'How the West Was Won,' which will hit high-def in a first-of-its-kind "SmileBox" version, recreating the original Cinerama experience.

Starring John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, and Henry Fonda in one of the all-time classic westerns, 'How the West Was Won' will hit Blu-ray on August 26, day-and-date with a new standard DVD re-issue.

Packaged in Warner's Digi-Book casing, the set includes a film historian audio commentary, the acclaimed Dave Strohmaier documentary "Cinerama Adventure," the archival featurette "Making of How the West Was One,' and the original theatrical trailer. The Digi-Book also contains a 32-page booklet with behind-the-scenes photos and rare press materials.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray edition will be a "SmileBox" version of the film. The first of its kind on a high-def release, "SmileBox" presents the image with a "unique curvature that virtually recreates the true Cinerama experience" in the home theater environment. (The "SmileBox" version will be included on the Blu-ray in addition to the standard theatrical presentation.)

Warner has not released exact tech specs or audio details as of yet, but we'll keep you posted.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98.

You'll find the latest specs for 'How the West Was Won' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 26.

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How the West Was Won (Blu-ray)

July Blu-ray Date Set for 'Get Smart' Spin-Off

Fri Apr 25, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Direct-to-High-Def Premieres, Warner (all tags)

Warner Premiere has set an early-July Blu-ray debut for the 'Get Smart' direct-to-video spin-off 'Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control.'

Due in theaters June 20, 'Get Smart' stars Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway in a big-budget update of the famous Maxwell Smart spy series of the '60s.

In an precedent-setting marketing move, Warner earlier this year announced they would be debuting a direct-to-video spin-off film, 'Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control,' on DVD July 1 as a tie-in with its big-screen cousin.

Now the studio has announced a Blu-ray version for the same date, which will see 'Get Smart' stars Masi Oka of ('Heroes' fame) and Nate Torrance, in their own misadventure as two techies at the CONTROL organization who get mixed up in further spy complications.

Warner has not yet announced any tech specs or supplement details for the Blu-ray, but we'll keep you posted.

Suggested list price has been set at $35.99.

You'll find preliminary specs for 'Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 1.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for Warner's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control' Blu-ray release.

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Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control, (Blu-ray)

Warner Sets Specs, Box Art for 'Bucket List' Blu-ray

Fri Apr 25, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, Warner (all tags)

Due on Blu-ray this June, Warner has confirmed specs and box art for 'The Bucket List,' which will hit high-def with multiple exclusive features.

As previously reported, Warner first announced a June 10 Blu-ray debut (day-and-date with the DVD) for the $90 million-grossing Jack Nicholson-Morgan Freeman smash, but the studio didn't detail the complete specs.

Previously-confirmed extras (shared across both versions) include the featurette "Writing the Bucket List," and a John Mayer music video.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be additional interviews with the cast and director Rob Reiner, a pop-up trivia track, and a making-of featurette on the music video.

Newly-announced specs include 1080p/VC-1 video, and English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and subtitle tracks (no high-res audio is offered).

Finally, Warner has unveiled a high-res peek at the Blu-ray cover for 'The Bucket List':


As previously announced, Fox has set the suggested retail price at $35.99 for the Blu-ray.

You'll find final specs for 'The Bucket List' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 10.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for Warner's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Bucket List' Blu-ray release.

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The Bucket List (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
'Bucket List' Kicks It on Blu-ray This June (Mar 31, 2008)

'Fool's Gold' Blu-ray Specs, Box Art Revealed

Fri Apr 25, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, Warner (all tags)

Warner has dug up specs and box art for the June Blu-ray release of 'Fool's Gold,' though fans hoping for a bounty of extras may be in for a disappointment.

As previously reported, the studio announced a June 17th Blu-ray arrival (day-and-date with the DVD) for the Matthew McConaughay-Kate Hudson romantic comedy, but specs were scarce.

The studio has now issued the full announcement for 'Fool's Gold,' which will sport 1080p/VC-1 video and English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and subtitle tracks only (no high-res audio has been announced).

Extras shared between both the Blu-ray and DVD are quite slim, however, with only a single "Flirting With Adventure: The McConaughey-Hudson Chemistry" featurette, and gag reel.

Finally, Warner has unveiled a high-res peek at the Blu-ray cover for 'Fool's Gold':


As previously announced, Warner has set the suggested retail price at $35.99 for the Blu-ray.

You'll find final specs for 'Fool's Gold' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 17.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for Warner's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Fool's Gold' Blu-ray release.

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Fool's Gold (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Warner Digs Up 'Fool's Gold' on Blu-ray (Apr 07, 2008)

Specs, Box Art in for '10,000 B.C.' Blu-ray

Wed Apr 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, Warner (all tags)

Warner has unveiled updated specs and box art for '10,000 B.C.,' which will hit Blu-ray this June with Dolby TrueHD audio and exclusive high-def content.

Warner first announced the $250 million worldwide-grossing sci-fi adventure for a June 24 Blu-ray premiere (day-and-date with the standard DVD), including early supplement details.

The studio has now issued the full media release for '10,000 B.C.,' which is confirmed to share the same extras as the DVD version, including deleted scenes, an alternate ending, and theatrical trailers.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray are two making-of featurettes, "A Wild and Wooly Ride" and "Inspiring an Epic."

Tech specs boast 1080p/VC-1 video and an English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround track, along with French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and subtitle options.

Finally, Warner has issued a look at the Blu-ray box art for '10,000 B.C.':


As previously announced, Warner has set the suggested retail price at $35.98 for the Blu-ray.

You'll find the latest specs for '10,000 B.C.' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 24.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for Warner's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the '10,000 B.C.' Blu-ray release.

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10,000 B.C. (Blu-ray)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
'10,000 B.C.' Headed to Blu-ray this June (Apr 16, 2008)


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