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'Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The fourth season of the popular TV series will infiltrate high-definition in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed 'Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season' is headed to Blu-ray on September 6. The entire season will be presented on four BD-50 discs with 1080p video, Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements include: Declassified scenes; gag reel; Chuck Versus Directing: Zachary Levi Takes Charge on "Chuck Versus the Leftovers;" Spying on the "Chuck" Cast: Operation Gomez; Buy Hard: The Jeff and Lester Story shorts; and the Blu-ray exclusive The Top Secret Chuckipedia Interactive Experience. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $69.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 6.Posted Fri Jun 3, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix is Putting its Focus Back on Discs[teaser]The company intends to change its streaming-only attitude over the next few months. [/teaser] You've probably noticed, but Netflix hasn't exactly been a great place to go for Blu-rays recently. They slacked on new releases, have limited catalog titles, and they charge more for the privilege. This lacking seems to be primarily due to the strong focus on streaming content. "Over the next couple of months (and couple of years) you’ll see us putting more focus on it," says the company's chief content officer Ted Sarandos on the subject of disc based content. "“Right now it is a couple of bucks more to get all the discs you want. There is some room in there to right that and put a little more focus on the DVD business." Sarandos also criticized brick and mortar stores like Blockbuster for failing to take advantage of Netflix's inadequacy. "There should have been end-caps at Best Buy that said ‘Not on Netflix’ and moving those movies to the front of the store," he says. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Fri Jun 3, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Hung: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The second season of the HBO series starring Thomas Jane will be getting into Blu-ray's pants this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is readying 'Hung: The Complete Second Season' for a high-definition release on September 20. The premise follows a former high school sports legend turned middle-aged high school basketball coach who finds a way to benefit from his biggest asset. The Blu-rays will feature 1080p (1.78:1) video, an English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include "Hung:" Inside the Series featurette; Deleted scenes; and 5 audio commentaries - Featuring Colette Burson and Dmitry Lipkin, co-executive producer/writer Angela Robinson, and writers Brett C. Leonard, Julia Brownell, and Kyle Peck. Suggested list price for this set will be $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hung: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 20.Posted Fri Jun 3, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dylan Dog: Dead of Night' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The dark comedy based on the popular graphic novel is coming to Blu-ray this July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is planning to release 'Dylan Dog: Dead of Night,' starring Brandon Routh, to Blu-ray on July 26. The story follows the adventures of supernatural private eye, Dylan Dog (one of the stupidest names ever), who seeks out the monsters of the Louisiana bayou in his signature red shirt, black jacket, and blue jeans. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dylan Dog: Dead of Night' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 26.Posted Thu Jun 2, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Roku Players Get Their First Game - Angry Birds[teaser]Roku is in talks with more casual game companies to expand their selection. [/teaser] The latest announcement for content coming to Roku players is more than just video streaming - though video streaming is a part of it. The company is bringing gaming to their internet TV boxes. "Just as we were the first to enable Netflix to stream instantly to the TV," says Roku CEO Anthony Wood, "we intend to be the catalyst for transforming the way people play casual games-starting with Angry Birds-on the biggest screen in the home." This summer, Roku will add 'Angry Birds,' 'Angry Birds Seasons' and 'Angry Birds Rio' to their store, but it doesn't end there. The 'Angry Birds' animated shorts will be available through the players, as well as access to 'Angry Birds' merchandise, directly through the online store. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Jun 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Muppets From Space' & 'The Muppets Take Manhattan' Blu-rays Announced[teaser]2011 is shaping up as the year of 'The Muppets' with a new movie hitting theaters this winter and a few catalog titles finding their way to Blu-ray in August! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on 'Muppets From Space' and 'The Muppets Take Manhattan' for Blu-ray on August 16. Gonzo is contacted by his alien family through his breakfast cereal in 'Muppets From Space' and when he is kidnapped, it's up to Kermit and the gang to rescue him and help reunite him with his long-lost family. In Frank Oz's solo directorial debut 'The Muppets Take Manhattan,' Kermit and his friends go to New York to get their musical on Broadway only to find it's a more difficult task than they anticipated. Specs and supplements are still unknown, but each release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and suggested list price is $19.99. Fans of the Muppets also won't want to miss Disney's brand-new adventure starring Jason Segel (who co-wrote the screenplay), Amy Adams, and Chris Cooper coming to the big screen on November 23! You can find the latest specs for 'Muppets From Space' & 'The Muppets Take Manhattan' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 16.Posted Thu Jun 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM PDT by: -
'The China Question' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed documentary from filmmaker Brook Silva-Braga is planned for Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Earthchild Productions will release 'The China Question' is coming to Blu-ray on June 28. What does China’s rise mean for America? Through the stories of ordinary people and analysis from the world’s leading experts including Niall Ferguson, Wu Jianmin, Orville Schell, and Susan Shirk, 'The China Question' explores the challenge America faces as China becomes the world’s second superpower. To understand the economic, political and moral implications of China’s rise, filmmaker Brook Silva-Braga spent over a year traveling both China and America. On a thoughtful, personal journey we meet Chinese and Americans dealing with extraordinary change and reflect on the twists of fate and history that brought us here. Featured Interviews: - Niall Ferguson, renowned economic historian - Susan Shirk, former State Department official and author of “China: Fragile Superpower” - Orville Schell, Director of the Asia Society's U.S.- China Center - Barry Naughton, author of “The Chinese Economy” - Wu Jianmin, former Chinese ambassador to U.N. - Cui Zhiyuan, a leading member of China’s New Left - Yasheng Huang, author of “Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics” - Yan Xuetong, one of Foreign Policy’s ‘Top 100 Public Intellectuals’ Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include over one hour of deleted scenes and extended interviews. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The China Question' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 28.Posted Thu Jun 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix and Facebook Plan Close Integration for More Socialized Movie Watching[teaser]Just how the companies plan to work together is unclear, but something is certainly in the works. [/teaser] At the eG8 conference last week in France, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that his company was looking to link up with Netflix in a cross-promotional effort. It makes sense, of course, that the biggest social media site on the net would want to join up with the biggest movie streaming service, but the big question is just how they'll do that. A plan outlined at the conference suggested that Facebook could be an all-in-one stop for content, allowing you to access movies your friends are watching directly from the site. "Music, TV, news, books — those types of things I think people just naturally do with their friends," says Zuckerberg. "I hope we can play a part in enabling those new companies to get built, and companies that are out there producing this great content to become more social." Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Thu Jun 2, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Conspirator' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The true story of one of the world's most famous assassinations will take a Blu-ray bow this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'The Conspirator' is coming to Blu-ray on August 16. Oscar®-winning director Robert Redford (Best Director, 'Ordinary People,' 1980) gives viewers a front-row seat in the thrilling courtroom battle waged against Mary Surratt (Golden Globe® nominee Robin Wright), the only female charged in the murder of President Abraham Lincoln. The film co-stars Golden Globe® nominee James McAvoy as the attorney who reluctantly takes on Surratt's defense, and who becomes her biggest ally as government forces align to bring her down. An all-star supporting cast includes Kevin Kline ('A Fish Called Wanda'), Danny Huston ('X-Men Origins: Wolverine'), Evan Rachel Wood (HBO's "True Blood"), Justin Long ('Going the Distance') and two-time Oscar® nominee Tom Wilkinson. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include a feature-length documentary about the plot to kill Lincoln, interviews with the cast and crew, and numerous featurettes on the making of the film and the true story behind it. Blu-ray exclusives include image galleries, and a video commentary with Robert Redford. 'The Conspirator' is housed in collectible embossed, foil stamped packaging for a limited time. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Conspirator' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 16.Posted Thu Jun 2, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Casino Royale: Collector's Edition' $9.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon has just lowered the price of another 007 favorite on Blu-ray to under $10![/teaser] The online retailer is selling the 2-disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray of 'Casino Royale.' starring Daniel Craig in his first outing as James Bond for just $9.99 (60% off suggested list price). Click here to be linked to the sale. It is unknown how long this sale will last, so if you were planning on picking up this fantastic reboot now is the time!Posted Thu Jun 2, 2011 at 07:47 AM PDT by:
