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'The Entitled' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray

Fri Aug 12, 2011 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Starz/Anchor Bay (all tags)

The psychological thriller hits Blu-ray in September.

In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay will release 'The Entitled' on Blu-ray on September 6.

Like so many, Paul Dynan (Kevin Zegers, 'Frozen,' “Gossip Girl”) has become a casualty of today’s economic realities. Facing mounting debts, medical bills for his mother and foreclosure on their home, Paul can only wonder how some of his peers, born into wealth and privilege, don’t realize how good they have it. Until Paul decides that maybe there’s a way they can make him some money. And maybe teach them a lesson or two about how their lives can be taken away at any moment...

'The Entitled' stars Zegers, Victor Garber ('Titanic,' 'Milk,' “Alias”) Laura Vandervoort (“V,” “Smallville”), Dustin Milligan ('Slither,' 'Extract,' 'The Messengers'), Devon Bostick ('Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' 'Survival of the Dead'), Stephen McHattie ('300,' 'Watchmen,' 'A History of Violence') and Ray Liotta ('Goodfellas,' 'Hannibal,' 'Observe and Report').

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include filmmakers’ commentary, a behind-the-scenes featurette, an alternate ending and the theatrical trailer. .


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Entitled' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 6.

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The Entitled (Blu-ray)

'Red' Announced for Blu-ray

Mon Nov 29, 2010 at 02:15 PM ET
Tags: Summit Entertainment, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Bruce Willis is a retired black-ops CIA agent who's still "got it" on Blu-ray this January.

In an early retailer announcement, Summit Entertainment is planning to bring 'Red' to Blu-ray on January 25.

The action comedy co-stars Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, and John Malkovich, and is based on a hit comic book series.

Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Audio commentary with retired CIA field officer Robert Baer; Deleted and extended scenes; and Access: RED - Activate a variety of "scene-specific" features including interviews with cast members, real-life CIA expert commentary, animated documentary shorts on controversial CIA operations and more.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.49.

You can find the latest specs for 'Red' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where It is indexed under January 25.

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Red (2010): Special Edition (Blu-ray)

'$5 A Day' Blu-ray Announced

Tue Dec 08, 2009 at 01:25 PM ET
Tags: Image Entertainment, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The quirky independent comedy is coming to Blu-ray in January.

In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment has revealed '$5 A Day' starring Christopher Walken and Sharon Stone is coming to Blu-ray on January 26.

Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.98.

You can find the latest specs for '$5 A Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 26.

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$5 A Day (Blu-ray)

'Deadlands 2: Trapped' on… HD-DVD??!!

Fri Sep 04, 2009 at 02:15 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements (all tags)

You heard that correctly. Anthem Films is bringing Gary Ugarek's indie zombie film to the defunct format in a limited edition.

'Deadlands 2: Trapped' will be released on HD-DVD on October 27. What makes the release special is that it will come with a numbered certificate of authenticity and will be limited to 500 copies.

This not only makes the release the last title to make its way to the deceased format, but will also make it a highly sought-after collectible.

Gary Ugarek has this to say about his release:

“Over the last 18 months, since HD DVD’s demise, I and a small group of HD DVD enthusiasts have scoured every part of the planet trying to obtain the left over releases of HD DVD material. We were early adopters of the format and still feel to this day the format shouldn’t have been left to die off. So I set out to do some research and realized the following:

During HD DVD’s release, over 1,000,000 player units were sold and over 800 titles were released for the format. At the end of its tenure the market penetration still remained strong, and the format built a dedicated fan base."

"So I set out to see if these HD DVD owners would be interested in a brand new release. I presented all the information about the film, gave them access and links to trailers, the press kit and the technical aspects… and you know what… THEY LOVED THE IDEA. The feedback was unbelievable. Within 36 hours of putting the question out there, I received over 200+ emails, within 96 hours 380+ requests from HD DVD fans asking me to make this happen."

"I presented the idea to Anthem Pictures, the distributor, and they liked it, and immediately jumped behind it.”

“Some people thought I was flat out nuts and were asking, why HD DVD? Are you not a Blu-Ray supporter? I answered I am, but when you have a dedicated fan base for a format, like HD-DVD does, and you see the passion of its supporters I immediately knew I wanted to do this for the fans. I want to give them something special.”

“I had been asked by the fans to include something about how I made a micro/low budget zombie film, and what my experiences were, what hoops and hurdles I had to overcome, and I though sure, why not.”

“I know it’s a gamble with HD DVD having lost out on the format war, but based on feedback from HD DVD fans we expect this to be a huge moment for them, the film and HD DVD. Kind of ironic that a zombie film would be helping HD DVD try to come back from the dead, even if for a short period of time, but who knows, if the program is a success maybe other indie filmmakers and distributors can do something similar for the HD DVD fans and keep it alive for the hard core.”

Specs are still unknown for the HD-DVD, but supplements include both the Unrated & Original Work Print versions, director's commentary, work print commentary, featurette on indie filmmaking from the director's POV, featurette on the theatre cineplex location, and more!

Most of the supplements will be exclusive to the HD-DVD version as well.

Suggested price for the HD-DVD has been set at $29.95 plus shipping and handling, and it can be pre-ordered here.

You can find the latest specs for 'Deadlands 2: Trapped' linked from our HD-DVD Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 27.

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Deadlands 2: Trapped (Blu-ray)

More 'Torchwood' Hitting Blu-ray this September

Fri May 08, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, TV on High-Def, BBC (all tags)

BBC Video has announced its latest round of 'Torchwood' on Blu-ray, setting a mid-September arrival for 'Children of Earth.'

The latest series in the popular sci-fi saga, 'Torchwood: Children of Earth' will feature the complete 300-minute episode arc as a two-disc set, due to hit stores on Blu-ray (day-and-date with the standard DVD) on September 15.

The release follows 'Torchwood: The Complete First Season' (which hit Blu-ray last year) and 'Torchwood: The Complete Second Season,' due this July.

Tech specs will see 1080p/VC-1 video (1.78:1) and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio.

There's no word yet on supplements, but we'll keep you posted.

Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray has been set at $39.99.

You'll find the latest specs for 'Torchwood: Children of Earth' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 15.

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Torchwood: Children of Earth (Blu-ray)
Torchwood: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray)
Torchwood: The Complete Second Season (Blu-ray)

More 'Dragon Ball Z' Headed to Blu-ray

Thu Sep 18, 2008 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Anime, FUNimation (all tags)

FUNimation has announced its next round of Dragon Ball Z, with a double-header of 'Return of the Cooler' and 'Cooler's Revenge' planned for Blu-ray this November.

Like the company's previous Dragon Ball Z double-feature releases, 'Dragon Ball Z: Return of the Cooler/Cooler's Revenge' will present both full-length animes on a single BD-50 dual-layer disc. FUNimation has set a November 11 street date for 'Return of the Cooler/Cooler's Revenge.'

There were no tech specs or supplemental details available for the release at press time, but we'll keep you posted.

As with past 'Dragon Ball Z' releases, suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.95.

You'll find preliminary specs for 'Dragon Ball Z: Return of the Cooler/Cooler's Revenge' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 11.

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Dragon Ball Z: Return of the Cooler/Cooler's Revenge (Blu-ray)

Verdi's 'Il trovatore' Set for HD DVD

Mon Mar 24, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Opus Arte (all tags)

In a late-breaking announcement, Opus Arte is bringing its latest musical release 'Guiseppe Verdi: Il trovatore' to HD DVD this week.

Shot entirely in high-definition, 'Il trovatore' features Jose Cura and Dmitri Hvorostovsky leading an all-star cast of Verdi’s blazingly passionate opera, in Elijah Moshinsky’s Royal Opera House production co-produced with Teatro Real Madrid and featuring sets by noted Italian film designer Dante Ferretti.

Opus Arte has set a March 25 street date for the stateside HD DVD release.

Tech specs include 1080i video (at 1.78:1), with Dolby TrueHD tracks in 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Stereo.

Supplements include a suite of three behind-the-scenes featurettes, including "Meet the Cast," "All About Schläger" and "Designing Il trovatore."

Suggested retail price for the HD DVD has been set at $39.99.

You'll find disc details for 'Guiseppe Verdi: Il trovatore' linked from our HD DVD Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 25.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for Opus Arte's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Il trovatore' HD DVD release.

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Verdi: Il Trovatore (HD DVD)

'Freedom: 6' Comes to HD DVD This June

Wed Mar 19, 2008 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Bandai Visual (all tags)

Bandai Visual says it will bring the penultimate installment in the popular 'Freedom' series to HD DVD this June.

Originally presented as a seven-part series in Japan, entitled The Freedom Project, Bandai has retained the same strategy for the series' stateside release, issuing a new 30-minute episode as a stand-alone title every few months.

The company says that despite the imminent end of the HD DVD format in North America, it plans to finish out releasing the series on the format. Due in stores June 24, 'Freedom: 6 ' will again see a "twin format" configuration like the first five volumes of the series. (The company says that the last installment, 'Freedom: 7,' will be released on HD DVD sometime this August.)

Tech specs include a 1080p/VC-1 transfer (at 1.78:1 widescreen), and Japanese tracks in Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 Surround (1.5mbps) and PCM 2.0 Stereo (optional English subtitles are also provided).

Extras remain slim, with the disc including only a theatrical trailer, and for web-enabled users, a "digest version" of 'Freedom: 5' plus a TV spot for 'Freedom: 7.'

Retail for the HD DVD has been set at $39.99.

You'll find disc details for 'Freedom: 6' linked from our HD DVD Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 24.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for Bandai's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Freedom: 6' HD DVD release.

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Freedom: 6 (HD DVD)
Freedom: 5 (HD DVD)
Freedom: 4 (HD DVD)
Freedom: 3 (HD DVD)
Freedom: 2 (HD DVD)
Freedom: 1 (HD DVD)

Rachmaninov's 'Piano Concertos' Multichannel Audio HD DVD Announced

Fri Mar 07, 2008 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Music on High-Def, Surround Records (all tags)

Surround Records has announced a late-March arrival for the latest addition to its line of HD DVD multichannel audio releases.

Featuring a pair of performances presented in an "Acoustic Reality Experience," the street date for 'Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3 ' is March 29.

Carrying on the tradition of its past HD DVD releases, Surround Records presents 'Rachmaninov' in remixed 7.1-channel DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio high-resolution surround, along with an accompanying video track that features multimedia artwork and visuals encoded in 1080p/VC-1.

As we've previously reported, Surround Records has announced that it will begin rolling out Blu-ray editions of its HD DVD titles this Spring. The indie distributor has yet to announce exact release dates for its first Blu-ray releases.

Retail price for 'Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3' on HD DVD has been set at $29.95. (The disc is currently available for pre-order at Amazon.com for 19.95 -- see the link below.)

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Related links:
Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 2&3 [Amazon.com]
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Surround Records Announces Dual-Format Format

Warner Says 'P.S. I Love You' on Blu-ray, HD DVD this Spring

Thu Mar 06, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Warner (all tags)

Warner has announced it will bring the Hilary Swank romantic comedy 'P.S. I Love You' to Blu-ray and HD DVD this May.

Grossing over $50 million at the domestic box office, the Richard LaGravenese-directed film emerged as the sleeper hit of the holiday season, despite less-than-kind critical notices.

Warner will bring 'P.S. I Love You' to Blu-ray on May 6 (day-and-date with the standard DVD), followed by an HD DVD version three weeks later on May 27.

Extras shared across all versions include two featurettes ("A Conversation with Cecilia Ahern," "The Name of the Game is Snaps"), deleted scenes, and a James Blunt music video. There were no high-def exclusives reported at press time.

Warner has not yet announced tech specs, but we'll keep you posted.

Suggested retail prices for both the Blu-ray and HD DVD editions have been set at $35.98 each.

You'll find the latest specs for 'P.S. I Love You' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and HD DVD Release Schedule, indexed under their respective dates of May 6 and May 27.

We've also set up dedicated threads for Warner's latest in our Forums area -- click the following links to discuss the 'P.S. I Love You' Blu-ray release and the 'P.S. I Love You' HD DVD release.

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P.S. I Love You (Blu-ray)
P.S. I Love You (HD DVD)


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