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'Alien Anthology' Officially Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]All four films in the classic sci-fi franchise are headed to Blu-ray this October! [/teaser] 20th Century Fox is working on the 'Alien Anthology' box set for a Blu-ray bow on October 26. This six-disc set contains about 60 hours of special features and over 12,000 images, including material from the legendary early 1990s LaserDisc release, the "Legacy" release and the Quadrilogy DVDs and have been "reinvigorated for an intense Blu-ray high-definition viewing experience." New content includes original screen tests of Sigourney Weaver prior to filming the original Alien, unseen deleted scenes, and the previously unseen original cut of "Wreckage and Rage: The Making of Alien3," and the "MU-TH-UR Mode," an interactive feature enabling easy access to all content on the discs. The 6-disc set will contain the four films with 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtracks, and full contents are as follows: Disc One: Alien - 1979 Theatrical Version; 2003 Director's Cut with Ridley Scott Introduction; Audio commentary with Director Ridley Scott, writer Dan O'Bannon, executive producer Ronald Shusett, editor Terry Rawlings, and actors Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton and John Hurt; Audio commentary with Ridley Scott (on theatrical cut only); Final theatrical isolated score by Jerry Goldsmith; Composer's original isolated score by Jerry Goldsmith; Deleted and extended scenes; and MU-TH-UR Mode interactive experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream. Disc Two: Aliens - 1986 Theatrical Version; 1991 Special Edition with James Cameron introduction; Audio commentary by director James Cameron, producer Gale Anne Hurd, alien effects creator Stan Winston, visual effects supervisors Robert Skotak and Dennis Skotak, miniature effects supervisor Pat McClung, and actors Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Jenette Goldstein, Carrie Henn and Christopher Henn; Final theatrical isolated score by James Horner; Composer's original isolated score by James Horner; Deleted and extended scenes; and MU-TH-UR Mode interactive experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream. Disc Three: Alien3 - 1992 Theatrical Version; 2003 Special Edition (Restored Workprint Version); Audio commentary by cinematographer Alex Thomson, B.S.C., editor Terry Rawlings, alien effects designers Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr., visual effects producer Richard Edlund, A.S.C., and actors Paul McGann and Lance Henriksen; Final theatrical isolated score by Elliot Goldenthal; Deleted and extended scenes; and MU-TH-UR Mode interactive experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream. Disc Four: Alien Resurrection - 1997 Theatrical Version; 2003 Special Edition with Jean-Pierre Jeunet introduction; Audio commentary by director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, editor Herve Schneid, A.C.E., alien effects creators Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr., visual effects supervisor Pitof, conceptual artist Sylvain Despretz, and actors Ron Perlman, Dominique Pinon and Leland Orser; Final theatrical isolated score by John Frizzell; Deleted and extended scenes; and MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream. Disc Five: Making the Anthology - The Beast Within: Making Alien, Superior Firepower: Making Aliens, Wreckage and Rage: Making Alien3, One Step Beyond: Making Alien Resurrection. Disc Six: The Anthology Archives - Pre-production, production, post-production, and aftermath featurettes, concept art, screen tests, photo galleries, and more for all four films. The release will also apparently be available in limited edition collectible egg packaging. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray box set is $139.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Alien Anthology' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 26.Posted Thu Jul 15, 2010 at 11:40 AM PDT by: -
'Grindhouse: Special Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]At last! Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez' B-movie double feature will finally be re-released in a special edition Blu-ray set this October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi is working on 'Grindhouse: Special Edition' for a Blu-ray release on October 5. Both 'Planet Terror' and 'Death Proof' have already been released on home video separately, much to the dismay of the films' fans. Specs and supplements haven't been confirmed yet, but suggested list price for the 2-disc Blu-ray set is only $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Grindhouse: Special Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 5.Posted Thu Jul 15, 2010 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
'IMAX: Grand Canyon Adventure - River at Risk' Announced for Blu-ray 3D[teaser]An IMAX documentary will be receiving the Blu-ray 3D treatment this October. [/teaser] Image Entertainment is bringing 'IMAX: Grand Canyon Adventure - River at Risk - 3D' to the Blu-ray 3D format on October 26. The 2D version of this documentary narrated by Robert Redford has already been released on Blu-ray. The release will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Making of documentary, MacGillivray Freeman short retrospective, trivia quiz, and trailers. Suggested list price for the 3D Blu-ray is the same as the 2D version at $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'IMAX: Grand Canyon Adventure - River at Risk - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 26.Posted Thu Jul 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Samsung Delivers a Trio of Blu-ray Players[teaser]They're incremental upgrades, primarily adding 3D to existing models. [/teaser] Samsung is one of the companies that's really pushing the 3D craze, but until recently they've only had a single 3D capable Blu-ray player to offer. The new releases expand on that and make that lone player feel a little less lonely. The $230 BD-C5900 is essentially a 3D capable BD-C5500. It's got the same specs and the same look, but with a big 3D logo planted on the top. The $280 BD-C6800 is the same, only it's an upgraded 6500. Both players sport streaming features, upscaling, Blu-ray 3D compatibility and HDMI 1.4 outputs. If you're looking for a pair of HDMI outputs, rather than the single port offered by most players, the BD-7900 has just what you're looking for. It's an upgrade to the C6900 and comes in at $400. Source: SamsungPosted Thu Jul 15, 2010 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dorian Gray' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest retelling of Oscar Wilde's classic novel is planned for Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] National Entertainment Media says 'Dorian Gray' starring Colin Firth, Ben Barnes, and Rachel Hurd-Wood is coming to Blu-ray on August 24. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Interviews, deleted scenes, and behind-the-scenes footage. Suggested price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Dorian Gray' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 24.Posted Thu Jul 15, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
LG Announces Two New 3D HDTV Lines[teaser]Both lines feature LED backlighting, 3D capability, and come in 47 and 55 inch sizes. [/teaser] LG's new LX6500 line of televisions is fully 3D capable and is packed with plenty of other cool features too. It uses LED edge lighting and local dimming to achieve a contrast ratio of 8,000,000:1, for example. It also sports TruMotion 240Hz smoothing technology and a 2ms response time. You can pick up the 47 inch LX6500 for an MSRP of $2,699 while the 55 goes for $3,499. The LX9500 steps things up pretty significantly. It's got a bezel of less than an inch, which gives it a very clean look. It upgrades the edge lighting to full LED backlighting with 240 different segments. It adds TruMotion 480Hz tech and a response time of just one millisecond. The 9500 also adds support for the Magic Motion control system. If you're so inclined, you can ditch the traditional remote and wave your hands to control your television. The 47 inch LX9500 runs $4,300, while the 55 inch model sells for $5,400. Source: eCousticsPosted Thu Jul 15, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Letters to Juliet' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Amanda Seyfried is looking for love on Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, Summit Entertainment says 'Letters to Juliet' is headed to Blu-ray on September 14. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD flipper disc and will include: Audio commentary with director and cast; Deleted and extended scenes; The Making of Letters to Juliet: in Italia; and A Courtyard in Verona. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Letters to Juliet' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 14.Posted Thu Jul 15, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Ultimate Edition' Blu-ray $24.99 at Amazon[teaser]The 3-disc Ultimate Edition of J.K. Rowling's wizardly worldwide phenomenon is now fifty percent off! [/teaser] Amazon has done some magic on the price of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Ultimate Edition' which is now $24.99 (50% off suggested list price). The release includes both the theatrical and extended cuts of the film, a color booklet of photos, as well as other goodies! Harry Potter fans can order their copy here!Posted Wed Jul 14, 2010 at 12:45 PM PDT by: -
'Red Dragon' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Hannibal Lecter will be on the loose again just in time for Halloween! [/teaser] Universal says Brett Ratner's 'Red Dragon' starring Anthony Hopkins (in his Oscar winning role), Edward Norton, Ralph Fiennes, Harvey Keitel, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Emily Watson is coming to Blu-ray on October 12. 'Red Dragon' is the second film adaptation of Thomas Harris' novel (the first was 'Manhunter' already available on Blu-ray as part of the 'Hannibal Lecter Collection'). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Feature commentary with director Brett Ratner and writer Ted Tally; Music score commentary with composer Danny Elfman; Lecter's FBI file and life history; Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer, hosted by John Douglas; Anthony Hopkins: Lecter and Me; The Making of Red Dragon; Additional scenes; Brett Ratner's student film; Visual effects; Screen and film tests; The Burning Wheelchair; The Leeds' House Crime Scene; and Storyboards to final feature comparison. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Red Dragon' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 12.Posted Wed Jul 14, 2010 at 12:10 PM PDT by: -
LG Announces the new BX580 Blu-ray Player[teaser]It's got streaming capabilities, built-in WiFi, and of course, 3D Blu-ray compatibility. [/teaser] The BX580 from LG includes everything we've come to expect from the Blu-ray players of 2010. It's connected, it's 3D capable and it's slick looking. Thanks to a built-in WiFi connection, you'll be able to jump onto services like Netflix, CinemaNow, Vudu and YouTube to enjoy all the best that the internet has to offer. If going wireless isn't your thing, you can still run an Ethernet cord. The BX580 handles 3D Blu-ray discs and sports an HDMI 1.4 output as you might expect. It upscales DVDs to 1080p and shows Blu-rays at the same. The spec sheet says it's got "Superior Audio Performance," but doesn't elaborate on what exactly that means. You can pick up the BX580 for a price of $349. Source: eCousticsPosted Wed Jul 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by:
