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Eagle Rock Bringing Trio of Music Titles to Blu[teaser]Indie Eagle Rock has announced a trio of new music titles, bringing live concert favorites from Tori Amos, Ray Charles and a host of top artists to Blu-ray for the first time.[/teaser] Due for simultaneous release on December 9, Eagle Rock will premiere 'Tori Amos, Live At Montreux 1991/1992,' 'Ray Charles, Live At Montreux 1997' and the all-star jam 'The Strat Pack Live In Concert' (featuring performances by Queen, Roxy Music, the Eagles, Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones') on Blu-ray. (Eagle Rock previously released all three titles on standard DVD.) No tech or supplement specs have been confirmed as of yet, but based on Eagle Rock's previous Blu-ray releases, expect at least some form of high-res audio and bonus features comparable to the previous DVD versions. Suggested list price has been set at $24.95 apiece. You'll find the latest specs for 'Tori Amos, Live At Montreux 1991/1992,' 'Ray Charles, Live At Montreux 1997' and 'The Strat Pack Live In Concert' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under December 9.Posted Thu Nov 6, 2008 at 10:30 AM PST by: -
'Babylon A.D.' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]Fox Home Entertainment is bringing the Vin Diesel action film 'Babylon A.D.' to Blu-ray this January with hours of bonus materials and exclusive content.[/teaser] A box office underperformer that was mauled by critics, the sci-fi yarn will hit Blu-ray January 6, day-and-date with the DVD. Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.35:1) and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround audio. Among the extras is a quartet of featurettes ("Babylon Babies," "Arctic Escape," "Fit For The Screen," "Flight of the Hummers"), the "Genesis of Aurora" short film and a still gallery. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is a Bonus View picture-in-picture track "Scene Evolution" which features behind-the-scenes material on nearly two dozen sequences from the film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Babylon A.D.' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6.Posted Thu Nov 6, 2008 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Ghost Hunters' to Spook Blu-ray this January[teaser]Image Entertainment is bringing the popular Sci-Fi Channel series 'Ghost Hunters' to Blu-ray in early January.[/teaser] Featuring a team of paranormal investigators who travel across America in search of spectral happenings, 'The Absolute Best of Ghost Hunters' culls together two previous DVD releases, "The Best of Ghost Hunters Vol. 1" and "The Best of Ghost Hunters Vol. 2" into one high-def package. Image will debut the Blu-ray version on January 6. Tech specs will see 1080 video (1.78:1) and Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo audio. Extras thus far include the bonus featurette "Ghost Hunters Revelations." We'll keep you posted of any future supplemental sightings. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'The Absolute Best of Ghost Hunters' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6.Posted Thu Nov 6, 2008 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Weinstein Sets January Date for 'Eden Lake'[teaser]Announcing its latest video premiere release, the Weinstein Co. has set an early-January Blu-ray release for the chiller 'Eden Lake.'[/teaser] Following only the slimmest of theatrical releases this past Halloween, the hardcore horror-thriller 'Eden Lake' will enjoy a wider audience when it hits Blu-ray on January 6 courtesy of Dimension Extreme (day-and-date with the standard DVD). Tech specs will see 1080p video (2.35:1) and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Confirmed extras include audio commentary with writer-director James Watkins and making-of featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Eden Lake' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6.Posted Wed Nov 5, 2008 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Lionsgate Brings Animated 'Hulk' Double Header to Blu-ray[teaser]Comic book fans, mark your calendars: Lionsgate will bring a double dose of Hulk to Blu-ray this January with a double feature of animated premiere movies.[/teaser] Dubbed "Twice the Carnage!", Lionsgate's Blu-ray release of 'Hulk Vs.' will pair up the full-length animated Marvel features 'Hulk Vs. Wolverine' and 'Hulk Vs. Thor.' The studio will issue the pair as a single Blu-ray release on January 27, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Early tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. There's no word on supplements, but watch this space for the latest information as soon as it is confirmed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Hulk Vs.' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 27.Posted Wed Nov 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Fox Planning February Bow for 'Vanishing Point'[teaser]Making an early announcement to retailers, Fox has set a late-February Blu-ray release date for the 1971 thriller 'Vanishing Point.'[/teaser] Considered one of the classics of '70s paranoid cinema, the Barry Newman-starrer will make its high-def debut on February 24. (Fox previously issued a DVD version in 2004.) At press time there are no tech or supplement specs available, but we expect final details to emerge in the coming weeks. We'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.99. You'll find preliminary specs for 'Vanishing Point' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 24.Posted Wed Nov 5, 2008 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Bird with the Crystal Plumage' to Haunt Blu-ray this February[teaser]Blue Underground has confirmed a late-February bow for the latest addition to its Blu-ray catalog, the Dario Argento classic 'The Bird with the Crystal Plumage.'[/teaser] The trend-setting Italian giallo will make its anticipated Blu-ray debut on February 24. Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with newly-remastered 1080p video and English audio tracks in DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 7.1 Surround and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Surround. (An Italian track is also set for inclusion, but exact audio specs remain TBA.) Extras include an audio commentary with journalists Alan Jones and Kim Newman, four interview featurettes ("Out Of The Shadows," "Painting With Darkness," "The Music Of Murder" "Eva's Talking") 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 'The Bird with the Crystal Plumage' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 24.Posted Tue Nov 4, 2008 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Fox Brings 'Donnie Darko' to Blu-ray[teaser]Fox has announced an early-February Blu-ray release for the cult classic 'Donnie Darko,' which will come to high-def with both the theatrical and unrated versions.[/teaser] Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Richard Kelly, 'Donnie Darko' failed to generate big grosses during its original theatrical run, but has since go one to amass a devoted following on video. Fox will give 'Donnie Darko' its high-def premiere on February 10 (the studio previously released a special edition DVD in 2005.) There are no tech specs or supplement details as of yet, but Fox is billing the Blu-ray as a Collector's Edition, so we expect plenty of extras. We'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Donnie Darko' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 10.Posted Tue Nov 4, 2008 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Sony Announces 'Lakeview Terrace' for Blu-ray[teaser]The hit thriller 'Lakeview Terrace' is headed to Blu-ray, with Sony Pictures announcing a January special edition release with extensive bonus features. [/teaser] Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Patrick Wilson, the crime drama grossed over $30 million during its theatrical run earlier this year. Sony will debut the Blu-ray January 13, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Tech specs will see a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Extras include a filmmaker audio commentary, a trio of making-of featurettes and deleted scenes. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Lakeview Terrace' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 13.Posted Tue Nov 4, 2008 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Sideways' Headed to Blu-ray this February[teaser]Fox has announced an early-February Blu-ray release for the Oscar-winning comedy 'Sideways.'[/teaser] Starring Paul Giamatti, Thomas Hayden Church and Virginia Madsen, the Alexander Payne-directed dramedy of wine-tasting and romance will debut on Blu-ray February 3. (Fox previously issued a DVD version in early 2005.) Tech specs will present the film in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. There are no announced extras at press time, but watch this space for further details in the coming days. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Sideways' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 3.Posted Tue Nov 4, 2008 at 06:00 AM PST by:
