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HDD Spotlight Bargain: High School Musical Trilogy $51.95 at Amazon[teaser] Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day is all three 'High School Musical' films on Blu-ray.[/teaser] For today only, Amazon is selling of the trilogy of 'High School Musical' on Blu-ray for $51.95, 53% off the suggested retail price. The sale includes 'High School Musical: Remix,' 'High School Musical 2,' and 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year.' The trilogy is also available on DVD for $31.99. Click here for the Blu-rays or you can sing and dance in standard-def if you click here for the DVDs.Posted Thu May 14, 2009 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Universal Announces 'Coraline' for Blu-ray[teaser]Universal has announced it is bringing 'Coraline' to Blu-ray in late-July as a two-disc special edition with 2-D and 3-D versions.[/teaser] The sleeper animated fantasy, which grossed over $60 million during its domestic theatrical run, will arrive on Blu-ray July 21 (day-and-date with the standard DVD). Both 2-D and 3-D versions will be presented on a BD-50 dual-layer disc via seamless branching, with 1080p video (1.85:1) and English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. Extras include audio commentary with director Henry Selick and composer Bruno Coulais, three featurettes ("Making of Coraline," "Voicing the Characters," "Creepy Coraline") and deleted scenes. Exclusive to the Blu-ray (on the 2-D version only) are two U-Control picture-in-picture tracks, and "Tours and Voice Sessions" featurette, as well as My Scenes Sharing and "The World According to Henry" BD-Live functions. A second standard DVD disc will include a Digital Copy of the film compatible with PCs and iTunes (expires July 31, 2010). Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Coraline' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 21.Posted Thu May 14, 2009 at 12:20 PM PDT by: -
'Push' Eyes July Blu-ray Date[teaser]Summit Entertainment is bringing the teen sci-fi adventure 'Push' to Blu-ray in early-July.[/teaser] Starring Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning as a pair of teens on the run from a shadowy supernatural organization, 'Push' pulled in a domestic box office gross of $30 million. Summit will release the Blu-ray July 7, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Tech specs will see 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.39:1) and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track. Extras include audio commentary with director and cast, a making-of featurette, and deleted scenes. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Push' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 7.Posted Thu May 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Big Trouble in Little China' Blu-ray Gets Specs, Extended Cut[teaser]Fox has detailed final specs for 'Big Trouble in Little China,' which will kick its way to Blu-ray this July in a never-before-seen extended cut.[/teaser] As first reported last week, Fox has set an August 4 Blu-ray date for the 1986 John Carpenter cult classic, and it was expected to include the original theatrical cut of the film only. Final details have just come in, with 'Big Trouble' now boasting both its PG-rated and extended cut versions (with never-before-seen footage), accessible on BD-50 dual-layer disc via seamless branching. Tech specs will see 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.35:1) and a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track. Extras will match the previous special edition DVD, including audio commentary by Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell, nine deleted scenes and an alternate ending, vintage making-of featurette, a music video, additional interviews, still gallery and theatrical trailers and TV spots. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'First Sunday' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 6.Posted Thu May 14, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Sea Monsters' Goes 3-D with Blu-ray Re-Issue[teaser]'Sea Monsters' is going 3-D, with Warner announcing a Blu-ray re-issue of the IMAX animated adventure due mid-August. [/teaser] Originally released in a 2-D-only version on Blu-ray in June 2008, National Geographic (via Warner Home Video) will return to the high-def well with 'Sea Monsters' due August 11 (day-and-date with the standard DVD). Containing both 2-D and first-ever 3-D versions (along with four pairs of glasses), 'Sea Monsters 3-D' will be presented in a BD-50 dual-layer disc in 1080p/VC-1 video (1.78:1) and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio. As with the previous Blu-ray, there are no announced supplements Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $35.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'National Geographic: Sea Monsters 3-D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 11.Posted Thu May 14, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: Star Trek: Motion Picture Trilogy $39.99 at Amazon[teaser]Captain's Log Stardate 051309: In order for... Amazon... to maintain peace... in the galaxy... the online retailer... has... matched Best Buy prices.[/teaser] Amazon has just reduced the price of the 'Star Trek: Motion Picture Trilogy' on Blu-ray to $39.99. The box set includes: 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,' 'Star Trek III: The Search for Spock,' and 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.' Beam me to the sale, Scotty! It is unknown how long this sale will last, so if you're a Trekkie be sure to give act fast.Posted Wed May 13, 2009 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Warner/New Line Announce Ten Catalog Titles for Blu-ray[teaser]Warner/New Line will unleash nearly a dozen top catalog titles on Blu-ray this September, running a diverse slate of action, horror, and comedy favorites.[/teaser] On September 8, the studio will raid its vaults for ten titles, each making its high-def debut. Coming from Warner are 'Sphere,' 'The Postman,' 'Creepshow,' 'Dead Calm,' 'Over the Top' and the Razzie Award masterpiece 'Catwoman.' Due from New Line is a spate of mostly horror titles, including 'Freddy vs. Jason,' 'Snakes on a Plane' and the hit remake of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' as well as Terence Malick's 'The New World: Extended Cut.' 'Creepshow,' 'Dead Calm' and 'Over the Top' will contain no announced extras, while all other titles will feature the same package of supplements as found on the previous DVD editions. All tiles will also be remastered in 1080p/VC-1 video, with exact audio specs unavailable at press time, though most (if not all) are expected to include Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround tracks. We'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for each Blu-ray has been set at $28.95. We'll be adding listings for all ten titles to our Blu-ray Release Schedule throughout the day, where they will be indexed under September 8.Posted Wed May 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
TV in the Gold Box at Amazon Next Week[teaser]The online retailer is planning a whole week of exclusive sales on DVD or Blu-ray.[/teaser] Beginning Monday May 18, 2009, Amazon will feature seven TV shows on DVD or Blu-ray as the Deal Of The Day in the Amazon.com Gold Box running the whole week. Also in addition to the Deal Of The Day, Amazon will be offering a lunchtime special on a different TV DVD each day from May 18 through May 22 beginning at 10:00 AM PST. Discounts on each deal will only be in effect while supplies last so be sure to check in as early as you can. Click here to read the complete details on this massive sale.Posted Wed May 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Fox Details 'Towering Inferno' Blu-ray Specs, Box Art[teaser]Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced 'The Towering Inferno,' which will alight Blu-ray this July with hours of bonus features.[/teaser] As previously reported, the studio had set a July 14 Blu-ray street date for the Irwin Allen disaster classic, but stopped short of issuing any specs. Full details are now in, with the Best Picture Oscar nominee receiving the BD-50 dual-layer treatment, with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.35:1) and English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 51. Surround and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround tracks. Among the extensive extras are three audio commentary tracks with FX supervisors, multiple making-of featurettes, no less than 32 deleted and extended scenes (including an alternate ending), a vintage 1977 Irwin Allen interview, storyboards, still galleries and theatrical trailers. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'The Towering Inferno' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 14.Posted Wed May 13, 2009 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'300: The Complete Experience' Set for July Blu-ray Double Dip[teaser]Two years after its high-def debut, Warner is double-dipping the monster hit '300' with the July release of 'The Complete Experience.'[/teaser] Though long-rumored for a Blu-ray release, Warner Home Video has today finally confirmed a July 21 street date for '300: The Complete Experience,' which will arrive on high-def as a DigiBook special edition, timed to coincide with the video release of director Zack Snyder's just-announced 'Watchmen: Director's Cut.' Expanding upon the extras found on the previous, single-disc Blu-ray version of '300,' the three-disc 'Complete Experience' will include over two hours of new making-of footage. Dubbed "The Complete 300: A Comprehensive Immersion,' the Blu-ray will feature three picture-in-picture tracks that offer three unique perspectives while you watch the film: • Creating a Legend - Frank Miller and Zack Snyder interpret a classic tale • Bringing the Legend to Life - Building a world from a comic • The History Behind the Myth - The real story of the hot gates Also new to the 'Complete Experience' Blu-ray are BD-Live connectivity, which will include MyCommunity Screening and My WB Commentary functions, and a media center with additional downloadable content. Bonus features carried over from previous video releases of '300' include a blue screen-only picture-in-picture track, audio commentary by Snyder, writer Kurt Johnstad and director of photography Larry Fong, multiple featurettes ("The 300- Fact or Fiction?", "Who Were The Spartans - The Warriors of 300," "Preparing for Battle - The Original Test Footage," "Frank Miller Tapes," "Making of 300"), the "Making 300 in Images" still gallery, web-i-sodes, and deleted scenes. Tech specs will see the main feature presented on a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/VC-1 video (2.39:1) and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. A third standard DVD disc will contain a Digital Copy of the film, compatible with PCs and iTunes. Finally, the set comes housed in Warner's DigiBook packaging, which includes a 50-page full-color collectible booklet with additional liner notes and rare photos. We have yet to receive a confirmed suggested retail price for the Blu-ray, but we'll keep you posted. You'll find the latest specs for '300: The Complete Experience' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 21.Posted Wed May 13, 2009 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
