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Eminem's '8 Mile' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]Universal has announced it is bringing Eminem's motion picture debut '8 Mile' to Blu-ray this Fall.[/teaser] Marking the rapper's first appearance on high-def, the $125 million-grossing drama will hit Blu-ray on November 18. (Universal previously released the title on DVD in 2002.) Tech specs will see a BD-25 single-layer presentation with 1080p video and English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround. Optional French and Spanish DTS 5.1 Surround tracks are also included, along with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Extras are slim, with the "Making of 8 Mile" featurette, uncensored "Rap Battles," and a music video. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98. You'll find the latest specs for '8 Mile' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18.Posted Fri Sep 5, 2008 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Kit Kittredge' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]All-American girl Kit Kittredge is coming to Blu-ray, with New Line announcing a late-October next-gen debut for her first motion picture.[/teaser] Based on the wildly popular line of dolls for young girls, 'Kit Kittredge: An American Girl' grossed only $15 million domestically despite being one of the better-reviewed films of the summer. New Line/Warner will roll out the family-friendly adventure on Blu-ray October 28, day-and-date with the standard DVD. Early tech specs indicate 1080p/VC-1 video and standard Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio, and there are no announced extras. Further details are expected in the days ahead, however, so we'll keep you updated. Suggested retail price for the Blu-rays has been set at $38.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Kit Kittredge: An American Girl' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 28.Posted Fri Sep 5, 2008 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
Eagle Rock Announces 'Jethro Tull,' 'Legends' Montreux Blu-rays[teaser]A pair of new concert discs featuring music legends Jethro Tull, Eric Clapton, and David Sanborn recorded at the Montreux Rock Festival are kicking off Eagle Rock's Fall Blu-ray line-up.[/teaser] Two titles are set to debut on September 30: 'Jethro Tull: Live at Montreux 2003' and 'Legends: Live at Montreux 1997,' the latter featuring all-star jams with such greats as Clapton, Sanborn, Joe Sample, and Marcus Miller. There are no tech specs yet, but judging by Eagle Rock's previous Montreux releases, expect 1080 video and some form of high-res audio. At press time, there were no announced extras for either release. We'll keep you posted of any further spec updates. Suggested retail price for the Blu-rays has been set at $24.95 a pop. You'll find the latest specs for 'Jethro Tull: Live at Montreux 2003' and 'Legends: Live at Montreux 1997' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 30.Posted Fri Sep 5, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Police: Certifiable' Blu-ray Specs Revealed[teaser]Universal Music Group has released final specs for the Blu-ray of 'The Police: Certifiable,' which will include three discs of music and bonus features. [/teaser] As previously reported, the famed supergroup will release their debut Blu-ray title 'The Police: Certifiable - Live in Buenos Aires.' Documenting a stop on their mega-grossing farewell tour, the Blu-ray will be made available exclusively through Best Buy beginning November 11 (day-and-date with the DVD version). Featuring the entire 109-minute concert on a BD-50 dual-layer disc, tech specs boast 1080p video and Dolby TrueHD audio in both 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Stereo. Extras include the featurette "Better Than Therapy" and a still gallery, both in full HD video. Packaged as a Blu-ray/2xCD set, also included will be a pair of CDs containing the entire concert (audio only). Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.98. You'll find final specs for 'The Police: Certifiable - Live in Buenos Aires' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 11.Posted Fri Sep 5, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
LG Details BD300 Blu-ray/Netflix Player[teaser]LG Electronics has released more information on its upcoming BD300 Blu-ray Player, which will be capable of streaming TV and movie programming to owners with Netflix subscriptions.[/teaser] In an announcement made yesterday, the company said the players will be available next month at retailers such as Best Buy and Circuit City. The suggested retail price has been set at $399.95 Allan Jason, vice president of sales and marketing for Digital Media/New Products at LG called the new player "The ultimate convergence of home theater entertainment and functionality" Jason dubbed the BD300 "the next step in a truly personalized entertainment experience." As reported by The New York Times "Bits" Technology Blog the movies streamed via Netflix will not be available in High-Def, but this is one of the first players to allow instant streaming, providing the combination of top of the line picture quality, and the added convenience of Netflix's on demand video offerings. LG representatives have also pointed out the ability to update the player's operating system to add future features through software updates. We'll provide more information on this player as details come to us.Posted Thu Sep 4, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Echo Bridge is 'Saving God' on Blu-ray[teaser]Echo Bridge has announced it is bringing the inspirational indie drama 'Saving God' to Blu-ray this October.[/teaser] The first day-and-date theatrical release for the bargain-priced distributor, 'Saving God' will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD October 28. There are no tech specs yet for the Ving Rhames-starrer, but the full details are expected shortly. We'll keep you posted. In a break from Echo Bridge's usual low Blu-ray prices, this day-and-date release will list for a suggested $29.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Saving God' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 28.Posted Thu Sep 4, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Soundstage Debuts First Blu-ray with 'Sheryl Crow - Live'[teaser]The popular cable concert series Soundstage is coming to high-def, with the November Blu-ray debut of 'Sheryl Crow - Live.'[/teaser] Marking the debut next-gen release for both Soundstage and Sheryl Crow, 'Soundstage: Sheryl Crow - Live' will feature a complete 60-minute performance, captured entirely with HD cameras during a stop on Crow's sold-out 2003 tour. Koch Releasing will debut the Blu-ray on November 11. There are no tech specs yet, nor any announced supplements, but we'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $24.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Soundstage: Sheryl Crow - Live' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 11.Posted Thu Sep 4, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Bam Margera's '#$&% Santa' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]Adding a classy touch to its holiday high-def line-up, Warner has announced a December bow for the direct-to-video premiere 'Bam Margera Presents: Where the #$&% is Santa?'[/teaser] Starring Margera, his "hot wife" Missy and a cast of zany sidekicks, this raunchy holiday comedy will make its direct-to-video debut on December 2, hitting Blu-ray and DVD day-and-date. Supplements include 25 minutes of additional scenes, a still gallery, and a trailer. There are no tech specs yet, but we'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $28.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Bam Margera Presents: Where the #$&% is Santa?' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 2.Posted Thu Sep 4, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Rocker' Coming to Blu-ray this October (UPDATED)UPDATE 09/03/08: We've received word from Fox Home Entertainment that despite any online retail reports, the Blu-ray of 'The Rocker' has not yet been scheduled. Although the title is planned for release, official confirmation of a street date is pending. We've updated our database in the meantime, and will keep you posted.. [teaser]In a early retailer alert, Fox is planning to bring the 'The Rocker' to Blu-ray this October.[/teaser] Starring Rainn Wilson and Christina Applegate, the musical-themed comedy has so far grossed less than $10 million at the domestic box office. Fox will street the Blu-ray October 14, day-and-date with the standard DVD. There are no supplemental details or tech specs yet, but we expect Fox's usual 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround audio presentation. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99. You'll find preliminary specs for 'The Rocker' listed in our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 14.Posted Wed Sep 3, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Fox Brings 'Space Chimps' to Blu-ray this November[teaser]The 'Space Chimps' are coming to high-def, with Fox setting a late-November Blu-ray bow for the all-CGI animated adventure. [/teaser] Despite having the misfortune to open this past summer against 'The Dark Knight,' 'Space Chimps' still managed to eke out a respectable $30 million box office gross. The family comedy is likely to perform far better on video, however, when Fox debuts the Blu-ray November 25 (day-and-date with the standard DVD). Filled with "bonus features the whole family will go bananas over," both versions share a "Fox Movie Channel Presents: Casting Session" featurette, a still gallery and TV spots. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is the BD-Java-based "Trivia Blast Off" trivia track featuring on-screen facts about space travel and the NASA Space Program. Tech specs feature a BD-25 single-layer presentation with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround audio. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Space Chimps' listed in our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 25.Posted Wed Sep 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
