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Sony Unveils Exclusives, Digital Copy for 'Hancock' Blu-ray[teaser]Sony Pictures has set final specs for the November Blu-ray release of 'Hancock,' which will include an unrated version of the film, high-def exclusives, and Digital Copy.[/teaser] As first reported last week, Sony officially announced a November 25 street date for the $200 million-grossing Will Smith blockbuster (day-and-date on Blu-ray and DVD), but stopped short of issuing any specs. Presented in separate unrated and theatrical versions (accessible via seamless branching), 'Hancock' will feature a BD-50 dual-layer presentation in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio. Newly-confirmed bonus features include a suite of seven featurettes ("Superhumans: The Making of Hancock," "Home Life," "Seeing the Future," "Suiting Up," "Building a Better Hero," "Bumps and Bruises," "Mere Mortals: Behind the Scenes with 'Dirty Pete'"), plus a Digital Copy of the film included on a second standard DVD. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is the "On-Set Visual Diary" picture-in-picture (BonusView) commentary, provided on both the unrated and theatrical versions. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.95. You'll find the latest specs for 'Hancock' listed in our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 25.Posted Wed Sep 3, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Meet Dave' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]Fox has announced plans to bring the Eddie Murphy comedy 'Meet Dave' to Blu-ray this November.[/teaser] Grossing a mere $12 million at the domestic box office, Fox hopes to give the Brian Robbins-directed, effects-laden comedy a second chance on video when it releases the film on blu-ray November 25 (day-and-date with the standard DVD). Fox will present 'Meet Dave' on a BD-25 single-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround audio. Optional French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround tracks are also provided, and English and Spanish subtitles. Extras include a trio of Fox Movie Channel Presents..." TV specials, a making-of featurette, deleted scenes, alternate ending, and crew profiles. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99. You'll find the latest specs for 'Meet Dave' listed in our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 25.Posted Wed Sep 3, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Announces 'I Am Legend' Blu-ray Collector's Edition[teaser]Warner has unveiled the latest addition to its growing line of Blu-ray double-dips, with the early-December release of 'I Am Legend: Ultimate Collector's Edition.'[/teaser] Originally released earlier this year in relatively bare bones Blu-ray and HD DVD editions, Warner will re-launch the Will Smith sci-fi blockbuster on December 9 as a two-disc Blu-ray (day-and-date with new two-disc and three-disc DVD versions). Kicking off the hours of new bonus features on disc one is the theatrical version of the film with audio commentary by director Francis Lawrence and producer-screenwriter Akiva Goldsman,the 21-part documentary "Creating I Am Legend," the featurette "Cautionary Tale," four animated comics and the theatrical trailer. Disc two includes the alternate version of the film plus a pair of "Behind the Story" featurettes, 12 deleted scenes, and a Digital Copy of the film for use on PCs, portable video players and Mac-based devices. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be Focus Points, allowing you to watch the theatrical version of the film while exploring the making of 'I Am Legend' (Profile 1.1 required). The 'Ultimate Collector's Edition' will also come housed in a deluxe package including a 44-page concept sketch book, a lenticular commemorative image from the film, and six collectible art cards. Warner has not yet announced tech specs for the Blu-ray, but 1080p video and high-res audio are expected. We'll keep you posted. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $59.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'I Am Legend: Ultimate Collector's Edition' listed in our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 9.Posted Tue Sep 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The F Word' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]Cinevolve has announced plans to bring the controversial 2005 docu-fiction film 'The F Word' to Blu-ray this October.[/teaser] Directed by Jed Weintrob, 'The F Word' is a fiction/documentary hybrid about Joe Pace, a radio talk show host whose program, "The F Word," is being shut down by the F.C.C. Previously released on DVD, Cinevolve will launch the Blu-ray on October 21. At press time there were no announced supplements. We're still awaiting tech specs, and will let you know as soon as further details are confirmed. Suggested list price has been set at $22.95. You'll find preliminary specs for 'The F Word' listed in our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 21.Posted Tue Sep 2, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Shriek Show Goes Blu with 'Flesh for the Beast,' 'Shadow: Dead Riot'[teaser]Next-gen newcomer Shriek Show has announced their debut high-def releases, bringing the horror films 'Flesh for the Beast' and 'Shadow: Dead Riot' to Blu-ray this November.[/teaser] A genre arm of indie distributor Media Blasters, Shriek Show has set a November 25 street date for the cult favorites. Tech specs and supplement details have yet to be announced for both titles, but Shriek Show says additional information will be released soon. We'll keep you posted. Suggested list price for each title has been set at $29.98. You'll find preliminary specs for 'Flesh for the Beast' and 'Shadow: Dead Riot' listed in our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under November 25.Posted Tue Sep 2, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
New Line Bumps 'Mongol' Blu-ray[teaser]In a late-breaking street date change, New Line has bumped next week's planned Blu-ray release of 'Mongol' to mid-October.[/teaser] As previously reported, New Line had originally set a September 9 next-gen premiere for the 2007 Best Foreign Language Film Oscar winner. Although the studio gave no word on the reason for the delay, New has now moved 'Mongol' back by over a month, with the Blu-ray's new date set at October 14. Tech specs and supplemental details remain unchanged, as does the disc's suggested list price of $39.98. As always, you'll find the latest specs for 'Mongol' listed in our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its new date of October 14.Posted Tue Sep 2, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Sets 'Hancock' Blu-ray for November[teaser]After weeks of speculation, Sony Pictures has confirmed a late-November Blu-ray touchdown for the Will Smith blockbuster 'Hancock.'[/teaser] Originally rumored for an early-December release, fans will get the $200 million-plus-grossing superhero spoof earlier than expected when Sony debuts the Blu-ray of 'Hancock' on November 25, day-and-date with the standard DVD. As the studio has only just issued a trade alert for 'Hancock,' all tech specs and supplement details are still under wraps. We'll certainly keep you posted as soon as the full press announce comes in. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $38.95. You'll find preliminary specs for 'Hancock' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 25.Posted Fri Aug 29, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
First Look: 'Austin Powers' Blu-ray Box Art[teaser]There are still no specs, but New Line has unveiled an early peek at the Blu-ray box art for the 'Austin Powers Collection.'[/teaser] As previously reported, New Line/Warner announced a December 2 arrival for the 'Austin Powers Collection: Shagadelic Edition, with Extra Mojo,' which will box up all three entries in Mike Myers' spy spoof series -- 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,' 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me' and 'Austin Powers in Goldmember.' Though the studio has yet to reveal the full contents of the box set, they promise extensive supplemental features including audio commentaries, deleted scenes, multiple featurettes, music videos, and more. We'll keep you posted as official specs come to us. Helping to tide us over while we await the full press release, however, New Line has just unveiled a sneak peek at the Blu-ray's cover art: As previously announced, suggested retail price for the box set will list for $74.98. As always, you'll find the latest specs for the 'Austin Powers Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 2.Posted Fri Aug 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Warner Announces 'Superman: Doomsday' for Blu-ray[teaser]Warner Premiere and DC Comics have announced a late-November Blu-ray bow for the direct-to-video animated film 'Superman: Doomsday.'[/teaser] Promising the "most shocking showdown in Superman history!", and featuring the voices of Ray Wise, Anne Heche, and Adam Baldwin, 'Superman: Doomsday' will make its long-belated premiere on Blu-ray November 28, timed to coincide with a new standard DVD re-issue. (Warner previously released the film on DVD in a bare bones edition in September 2007.) Supplements will mirror the new two-disc DVD, including an audio commentary with the filmmakers, a spate of featurettes ("When Heroes Die: The Making of Superman Doomsday," "The Clash of the Juggernauts," "Requiem and Rebirth: Superman Lives," "Superman Doomsday: Behind the Voices"), four episodes of 'Superman: The Animated Series,' and a sneak peek of the upcoming 'Wonder Woman' direct-to-video premiere film. Tech specs will see 1080p/VC-1 video and a standard Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.98. You'll find the latest specs for 'Superman: Doomsday' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 28.Posted Fri Aug 29, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Artsmagic Jumps into Blu with 'Bird People in China'[teaser]Next-gen newcomer Artsmagic has given its debut Blu-ray title, the Takashi Miike fantasy 'The Bird People of China,' an October release date.[/teaser] Marking a thematic change of pace for cult director Miike, 'The Bird People of China' mixes fantastical adventure with everyday realism to spin a unique allegorical fairy tale. Previously released on DVD by Artsmagic, the title will debut on Blu-ray on October 28. Artsmagic has not yet announced tech specs or supplement details for its maiden Blu-ray release, but full details are expected shortly. We'll keep you posted. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95. You'll find preliminary specs for 'The Bird People of China' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 28.Posted Fri Aug 29, 2008 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
