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'Office Space' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]Fox is bringing the cult comedy 'Office Space' to Blu-ray this February with a host of extras and exclusive content.[/teaser] Not a box office hit upon its initial theatrical release, the Mike Judge corporate satire has since amassed a rabid fanbase on home video. Fox has alerted retailers to a February 3 Blu-ray street date. (The studio previously issued a special edition DVD in 2006.) Extras include the "Out of the Office: An Office Space Retrospective with Mike Judge" featurette, six deleted scenes and the theatrical trailer Exclusive to the Blu-ray release is a "Jump to Conclusions 2.0" function and "The Apathy of Man" history fact track. Tech specs will feature a BD-50 dual-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video, English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround, and optional French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround dubs and subtitles. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Office Space' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 3.Posted Thu Oct 30, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Stomp' Coming to Blu-ray this January[teaser]The acclaimed music and dance troupe Stomp is coming to Blu-ray this January with the debut of their first-ever next-gen live release. [/teaser] Having entertained over 15 million people across 42 countries, the ensemble is considered one of the most successful stage shows of all time. 'Stomp Live' presents a brand-new stage performance, and will hit Blu-ray on January 27 (day-and-date with the standard DVD). The first high-def release from indie Well Go USA, there are no announced tech specs or supplement 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 preliminary specs for 'Stomp Live' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 27.Posted Thu Oct 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Victory Multimedia Goes Blu with 'Corporate Ladder'[teaser]Next-gen newcomer Victory Multimedia has announced their debut Blu-ray release, setting a mid-January date for the indie 'Climbing Your Way Down the Corporate Ladder.'[/teaser] Starring 'The Sopranos' Tony Sirico, the business comedy will kick off the indie distributor's next-gen support on January 13, when it debuts the Blu-ray day-and-date with the standard DVD. As Victory has only just announced the title to retailers, they have yet to confirm final tech specs or supplement details. As always, we'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98. You'll find preliminary specs for 'Climbing Your Way Down the Corporate Ladder' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 13.Posted Thu Oct 30, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Fox Has 'Seven Year Itch' for Blu-ray[teaser]Marking the first appearance of Marilyn Monroe on high-def, Fox has announced a mid-April Blu-ray release for 'The Seven Year Itch.'[/teaser] In what fans hope will be only the first of many more Monroe comedies to arrive on Blu-ray, Fox has alerted retailers to an April 14 street date for the 1955 classic. There are no tech or supplement specs at this early date, but we expect more details to surface over the coming weeks. Stay tuned. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find preliminary specs for 'The Seven Year Itch' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 14.Posted Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Of Wanted Lists and Foreign Imports[teaser]Our own Ken Brown has been keeping busy with a series of articles on the state of Blu-ray. He's just posted a couple of stories relating to issues all too familiar to home theater enthusiasts: Wanted Lists and Import Titles. [/teaser] Long time High-Def Digest readers are more than familiar with discussions along the lines of "When will 'such-and-such title' finally be out on Blu-ray?!!" Only to get a response that goes something like, "It's out in France, you can import it." In his latest piece for Sound & Vision, Ken explores both these subjects, first with his list of the 'The Ten Most Wanted Blu-ray Flicks,' and then with his examination of that most troubling example of failing to keep up with the home video Joneses: 'Five Reasons Foreign Home Video Kicks U.S. Butt.' For more information on importing BD discs, visit the BD imports thread in our forums area. To read more of Ken's thoughts on the Blu-ray market, check out his list of the horror movies that MUST be released on Blu-ray NOW!Posted Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Weinstein Planning January Blu-ray Release for 'Superhero Movie'[teaser]The Weinstein Co. has alerted retailers to an early-January Blu-ray bow for the spoof 'Superhero Movie.'[/teaser] Starring Pamela Anderson and Craig Bierko, 'Superhero Movie' failed to make much of a dent at the box office during its brief theatrical run earlier this year. The Weinstein Co. will give the comedy a second shot when it releases the Blu-ray January 6, day-and-date with the standard DVD. There's no tech or supplement specs as of yet, but we'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98. You'll find preliminary specs for 'Superhero Movie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6.Posted Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Criterion Announces 'El Norte' for Blu-ray[teaser]The Criterion Collection has announced its latest Blu-ray title, setting a late-January date for 'El Norte.'[/teaser] Directed by Gregory Nava, the critically-acclaimed immigrant drama will receive its Blu-ray premiere on January 20. (Criterion previously-released the film on standard DVD as a special edition.) There are no tech or supplement specs as of yet, but a package comparable to the DVD version is expected. We'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You'll find preliminary specs for 'El Norte' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 20.Posted Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Coen Brothers' 'Burn After Reading' Headed to Blu[teaser]The Coen Brothers' latest is bound for Blu-ray, with Universal Studios announcing a late-December high-def release for 'Burn After Reading.'[/teaser] The latest from the Oscar-winning directors features a star-studded cast and grossed over $30 million at the domestic box office. Universal will debut 'Burn After Reading' on Blu-ray December 23, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Extras on this slim release include only three featurettes ("Finding the Burn," "DC Insiders Run Amuck," "Welcome Back George") and exclusive to the Blu-ray, a BD-Live-enabled My Scenes Sharing feature. Tech specs will see a BD-25 single-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Burn After Reading' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 23.Posted Tue Oct 28, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Wackness' Headed to Blu this January[teaser]The 1994 "period drama" 'The Wackness' is bound for Blu-ray, with Sony Pictures announcing a January next-gen bow with multiple bonus features and Dolby TrueHD audio. [/teaser] Enjoying only a limited release in theaters this past summer, the Ben Kingsley-Mary-Kate Olsen-starrer will debut on Blu-ray January 6 (day-and-date with the standard DVD). Extras include audio commentary with director Jonathan Levine and star Josh Peck, three featurettes ("Keeping it Real: A Day in the Life of Writer/Director Jonathan Levine," "Time in a Bottle: Behind the Scenes of The Wackness," "The Luke Shapiro Show Episode 1") and deleted scenes. Tech specs will see 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'The Wackness' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6.Posted Tue Oct 28, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Universal Announces 'Death Race' for Blu-ray[teaser]Universal Studios has set a late-December kickstart for the action remake 'Death Race.'[/teaser] Starring Jason Statham, this high-octane update of the '70s cult classic will rev its engines on Blu-ray December 23, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Early specs will see both theatrical and unrated versions of the film on the same disc, plus BD-Live features (TBA) and Digital Copy. Universal is expected to confirm full specs in the coming days, so we'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Death Race' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 23.Posted Tue Oct 28, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
