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Direct-to-Video 'Sublime' Bound for Blu-ray, HD DVD
Fri Feb 22, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Direct-to-High-Def Premieres, Warner (all tags)
Warner Premiere and Raw Feed will debut their first next-gen title this Spring, with the release of 'Sublime' on Blu-ray and HD DVD.
A dark, twisted tale of terror starring Tom Cavanaugh as an unwitting patient trapped in the mysterious Mt. Abaddon Hospital, 'Sublime' will hit Blu-ray in an unrated cut on April 22 (day-and-date with the standard DVD), followed three weeks later by an HD DVD version on May 13.
Bonus features shared across all versions include an audio commentary by director Tony Krantz and screenwriter Erik Jendresen, two making-of featurettes ( "Surgical Exorcism," "The Shebeen Josie"), and the music video "Have No Fear" by Bird York
Tech specs have not yet been announced, but we'll keep you posted.
Suggested retail for the Blu-ray and HD DVD has been set at $28.99 a peice.
You'll find disc details for 'Sublime' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and HD DVD Release Schedule, where it's indexed under its respective street dates of April 22 and May 13.
We've also set up dedicated threads for Raw Feed's debut high-def title in our Forums area -- click the following links to discuss the 'Sublime' Blu-ray release and the 'Sublime' HD DVD release.
Direct-to-Video 'Justice League' to Hit Blu-ray, HD DVD
Wed Nov 28, 2007 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Direct-to-High-Def Premieres, Warner (all tags)
Warner Premiere and DC Comics will debut their first next-gen title this February, with the release of 'Justice League: The New Frontier' on Blu-ray and HD DVD.
Featuring the voices of Neil Patrick Harris, David Boreanaz and Brooke Shields, the direct-to-video 'Justice League: The New Frontier' brings together Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman and a host of other DC Comics heroes in a tale that the explores the origins of legendary superteam. Marking the first high-definition release from DC Comics, Warner Premiere will debut 'The New Frontier' on Blu-ray and HD DVD day-and-date with the standard DVD on February 26, 2008.
All versions will share an extensive array of supplemental features, including two audio commentaries with the filmmakers (participants TBA), the documentaries "The Legion of Doom: The Pathology of the Super Villain" and "Comic Book Commentary: Homage to the New Frontier," a "Super Heroes United!: The Complete Justice League History," a special sneak peek at the upcoming "Batman: Gotham Knight" direct-to-video premiere, and three bonus episodes of the 'Justice League Unlimited' series ("Dark Heart," "To Another Shore" and "Task Force X").
Tech specs announced thus far for the next-gen versions include 1080p video and audio in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround. However, Warner has not confirmed final audio configurations, so we'll keep you posted if they add any high-res formats to the mix.
Suggested retail for the Blu-ray and HD DVD is $34.95 a pop.
You'll find disc details for 'Justice League: The New Frontier' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our HD DVD Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 26, 2008.
We've also set up dedicated threads for Warner Premiere's debut high-def title in our Forums area -- click the following links to discuss the 'Justice League' Blu-ray release and the 'Justice League' HD DVD release.
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Justice League: The New Frontier (Blu-ray)
- Justice League: The New Frontier (HD DVD)
Warner Plans Line of Direct-to-Disc Horror Sequels for Blu-ray, HD DVD
Wed Jun 20, 2007 at 03:12 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Direct-to-High-Def Premieres, Warner (all tags)
Warner Home Video has announced a new pact with Joel Silver's Dark Castle Entertainment to produce a series of direct-to-video horror sequels for release on Blu-ray and HD DVD, starting with the sequel 'Return to Haunted Hill' this Halloween.
As part of a multi-year deal with the studio, Dark Castle will produce between two or three films a year for video release on DVD, Blu-ray and HD DVD, as well as other digital delivery media, including the Internet.
First up in October (exact street date TBA) will be 'Return to the House on Haunted Hill,' a direct-to-video sequel to the 2000 theatrical hit 'House on Haunted Hill.
While 'Return' will be released to standard-def DVD as well, the next gen versions of the film are set to exclusively include a new interactive "navigational cinema" technology that sounds like a high-tech form of the old "Choose Your Own Adventure" books, allowing the viewer to make seven choices as the story unfolds, leading to over 90 different iterations of the film.
"We are continually looking for fresh and edgy ideas for our films and for our fans to experience," Dark Castle co-founder Joel Silver told Variety.
Exact specs and further supplemental details are not yet available for 'Return to House on Haunted Hill,' nor any pricing information.
In anticipation of a full press release, we've added 'Return to House on Haunted Hill' to the "Release Dates Pending" section of our Blu-ray Release Schedule and HD DVD Release Schedule. Stay tuned!
See what people are saying about this story in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions.
- Related links:
- Silver Does Digital for Warner Bros. [Variety]
First Direct-to-HD Feature 'Bell Witch' to Debut This Summer on Blu-ray, HD DVD
Mon Apr 30, 2007 at 03:03 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Direct-to-High-Def Premieres, Big River (all tags)
In a next-gen first, the direct-to-video horror film 'Bell Witch: The Movie' will make its exclusive debut on Blu-ray and HD DVD this August.
Starring 'Friday the 13th's "Queen of the Slashers" Betsy Palmer and directed by helmer S. Shane Marr, the indie scarefest was produced with high-definition cameras, and completed entirely in the digital realm.
Though the major studios and other independents routinely release films directly to video without a theatrical release, so far there have been no such releases exclusive to the high-definition formats.
'Bell Witch' will make history as the first direct-to-Blu-ray and HD DVD premiere movie when it debuts simultaneously on both formats on August 15 via distributor Big River Productions, three weeks ahead of its subsequent release on standard-def DVD and on high-definition cable on September 1.
"We shot 'Bell Witch' in 24p 1080 HD back in 2002," said Marr via a press statement. "But we decided to hold the film until it could be released in HD so that people could see it as it was meant to be viewed."
No specs, supplemental details nor pricing is yet available for 'Bell Witch: The Movie.' But we'll certainly keep you posted as soon as further details on this notable release are officially announced.
In the meantime, we've added fresh listings for the film to our Blu-ray Release Schedule and HD DVD Release Schedule, under August 15. Stay tuned!
We've also set up dedicated threads for 'Bell Witch: The Movie' in our Forums area -- click the following links to discuss the 'Bell Witch' Blu-ray release and the 'Bell Witch' HD DVD release.
- Related links:
- Bell Witch: The Movie [Official Site]
- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Bell Witch: The Movie (Blu-ray)
- Witless Protection (Blu-ray)
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