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'Sinbad: Season One' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The first season of the BBC adventure series sails to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner/BBC will be releasing 'Sinbad: Season One' on Blu-ray on September 3. Elliot Knight stars as Sinbad, an impetuous young man on a quest for redemption, condemned to keep searching for a way to lift the curse that chains him to the seas, until he can find the goodness in himself. His 8th century Arabia is a melting pot of cultures, faiths and creatures, full of life and dynamism but also threatening and volatile. Before their journey is over, Sinbad and his crew of outcasts will not only have to brave their own demons, but some of the most dangerous enemies imaginable. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Sinbad: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 3.Posted Wed May 22, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Big City' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Satyajit Ray's acclaimed drama will make its Blu-ray debut in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion will be bringing 'The Big City' to Blu-ray on August 20. 'The Big City' follows the personal triumphs and frustrations of Arati (Madhabi Mukherjee), who decides, despite the initial protests of her bank-clerk husband, to take a job to help support their family. The Blu-ray will feature a 2K 1080p digitally restored transfer, uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements include: New interview with actor Madhabi Mukherjee; Satyajit Ray and the Modern Woman, a new interview program featuring Ray historian Suranjan Ganguly; The Coward (1965), a feature film directed by Ray that also addresses modern female identity and stars Mukherjee and Soumitra Chatterjee; and a booklet featuring an essay by scholar Chandak Sengoopta and an interview with Ray from the 1980s by his biographer Andrew Robinson. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Big City' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 20.Posted Wed May 22, 2013 at 06:30 AM PDT by: -
Xbox One Unveiled as the Ultimate All-in-One Entertainment System[teaser]The unveiling was streamed live from Microsoft's Redmond campus.[/teaser] Today, Don Mattrick announced the XBOX ONE. After nearly eight years of the 360 and the emergence of Xbox LIVE as an entertainment and social platform, Microsoft was quick to pitch the new system as the future of living room. The new Xbox One was presented with a list of specs including 8GB RAM, an 8 Core CPU, a Blu-ray drive, USB 3.0 and a 500GB Hard Drive. The system was described as being controlled through three different means, including the new Kinect sensor, the new controller, and SmartGlass. The system contains a hybrid operating system whose upswing is said to allow for instantaneous switching between games and other applications. Also, applications can be developed without the need to adhere to the gaming OS, a distinction for the new system that makes app development seem closer to a Windows like experience. The new controller sticks close to the 360 controller design, but with an internal battery, corrected d-pad, and app-switching buttons in place of the back and start buttons. According to Microsoft, the changes are among some 40 overall design changes to the controller. The entire event preceded promised E3 reveals, and had a lot of time focused on entertainment options like instant on Kinect controls, and user-specific game and entertainment selection derived from user habits. The system was described as a way to make the TV more intelligent and make the living room experience "simple, instant, and complete." The system contains both an HDMI out and HDMI in, and has the ability to DVR games. The new achievement system was described as dynamic. Some of the games featured for the system include EA Sports' 'FIFA', 'Forza 5', 'Quantum Break' (a new title from Remedy), and of course the highlight, 'Call of Duty: Ghosts.' The 'Ghosts' footage was important enough to preclude any sort of conclusion for the briefing, and the sudden ending was less than ideal. A new HALO TV series involving Steven Spielberg was teased, but more importantly, Microsoft promised that the new system would get 15 exclusives with 8 new franchises in the first year. This system was described as being available "later this year," presumably during the holiday period. System pricing was not mentioned. Source: Xbox Author: Brian HossPosted Tue May 21, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Hannibal: Season One' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The first season of the NBC crime drama is planned for Blu-ray in 2013. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Hannibal: Season One' is coming to Blu-ray sometime later this year. The TV series explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Hannibal: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue May 21, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Sword in the Stone: 50th Anniversary Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Another animated Disney favorite will magically appear in high-definition this August! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista says 'The Sword in the Stone: 50th Anniversary Edition' will have a Blu-ray release on August 6. When they learn that whoever pulls a bewitched sword from deep within a large stone will become the next King of England, many try to remove the sword and fail. For an awkward squire-in-training, the quest seems impossible. But with help from the legendary wizard Merlin, the young man's incredible dream just might be realized. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack is $36.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Sword in the Stone: 50th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 6.Posted Tue May 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated[teaser]Duke, Roadblock, Snake Eyes, and the rest of the team will be protecting both Blu-ray formats in July. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount's 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' is in the works for Blu-ray, and now that date looks to be July 30. 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation – 3D' (2D included) will also be released at the same time. A follow-up to the 2009 worldwide blockbuster 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,' which grossed over $300 million worldwide, Paramount Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Skydance Productions present, in association with Hasbro, a di Bonaventura Pictures production: 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation.' In this installment, the team is not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra, but they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. The movie stars D.J. Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum with Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson. Directed by Jon M. Chu; produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Brian Goldner and written by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick, based on Hasbro's G.I. Joe characters. Specs have not been revealed yet, but supplements include: G.I. Joe Declassified: Eight Part Making-of Documentary; Deleted Scenes; and more! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $39.99 and $54.99 for the Blu-ray 3D. You can find the latest specs for 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' and 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation – 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under July 30.Posted Tue May 21, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Return to Never Land' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2002 sequel to 'Peter Pan' will soar on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will be releasing 'Return to Never Land' on Blu-ray on August 20. Let your imagination soar as your favorite characters from Peter Pan, Disney’s classic adventure, return to Never Land! Now, for the first time through the magic of Blu-ray, experience all the thrilling action with digitally restored picture and spine-tingling high-definition sound! Wendy’s very practical and no-nonsense daughter, Jane, begins the adventure of a lifetime when the infamous Captain Hook whisks her away to the enchanted island of Never Land. It’s up to Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys to help Jane believe in faith, trust and pixie dust. With the first-ever Lost Girl at his side, will Peter Pan finally defeat Hook and his swashbuckling band of pirates? Share the power of believing with your family in Return To Never Land—now more spectacular than ever on Disney Blu-ray! The release will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo is $36.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Return to Never Land' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 20.Posted Tue May 21, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Contest: Win a Studio Ghibli Blu-ray Prize PackWe have a very special giveaway this week that includes not one but two movies on Blu-ray – a Studio Ghibli prize pack of Hayao Miyazaki's anime classics 'My Neighbor Totoro' and 'Howl's Moving Castle'. Enter our contest today for your chance to win.Posted Tue May 21, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of May 19th, 2013This week's Blu-ray releases feature a curious convergence of coming and going. A former action icon returns from retirement while an A-List filmmaker calls his career quits. Read about these and more in the blog today.Posted Mon May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
'Star Trek Into Darkness' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Up for Pre-Order![teaser]J.J. Abrams' latest sci-fi/action blockbuster is already up for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D pre-orders at Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is already preparing 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet combo pack and 'Star Trek Into Darkness - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet combo pack for release later this year. When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew. Specs, supplements, and release dates have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $39.99 and the Blu-ray 3D will be $54.99. The Blu-ray 3D will also be available in a limited edition set with a replica phaser for $99.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Trek Into Darkness' and 'Star Trek Into Darkness - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon May 20, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
