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First Look: 'Space Ace' Blu-ray, HD DVD Art

Thu Feb 07, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, Digital Leisure (all tags)

Its release date is still a couple of months away, but we've got an early peek at the box art for the high-def bow of the arcade classic, 'Space Ace.'

As we reported earlier this week, Digital Leisure is launching 'Space Ace' on Blu-ray and HD DVD as a follow-up to last year's high-def release of 'Dragon's Lair.'

Previously announced specs for both versions include remastered 1080p video (with the option to view in 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios) and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio.

Among the bonus features is a picture-in-picture video commentary with the game's creators, additional interviews, and (on the HD DVD only) a "Head 2 Head" mode allowing web-enabled users to play the game simultaneously.

Now comes the first look at the title's cover art, recalling the graphics of the game's '80s heyday:



As previously announced, Digital Leisure has set a suggested list price of $29.95 for both the Blu-ray and the HD DVD.

You'll find final specs for 'Space Ace' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and HD DVD Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 11.

We've also set up dedicated threads for Digital Leisure's latest in our Forums area -- click the following links to discuss the 'Space Ace' Blu-ray release and the 'Space Ace' HD DVD release.

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Space Ace (Blu-ray)
Space Ace (HD DVD)
Dragon's Lair (Blu-ray)
Dragon's Lair (HD DVD)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
'Space Ace' Rockets to Blu-ray, HD DVD (Feb 06, 2008)

Warner Unveils Specs, Cover Art for 'I Am Legend'

Mon Feb 04, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, Warner (all tags)

The worst-kept secret in high-def is now official, with Warner confirming an early Spring arrival for the Will Smith blockbuster 'I Am Legend' on Blu-ray and HD DVD.

As we've previously reported, details for a high-def release of 'I Am Legend' were inadvertently revealed last month when Warner sent early promotional materials to retailers ahead of an official announcement.

Now the studio has confirmed full specs and street dates for the update of the classic sci-fi tale, with the Blu-ray due March 18 (day-and-date with the standard DVD), and the HD DVD/DVD combo to follow three weeks later on April 8.

Announced bonus features are surprisingly slim for a blockbuster that has grossed over $500 million worldwide (and counting). Extras to be shared across all versions include a full-length alternate version of the movie with never-before-seen "controversial" ending, plus four interactive comic books inspired by the film ("Death As a Gift," "Isolation," "Sacrificing the Few for the Many," "Shelter").

Tech specs on both high-def editions include 1080p video and high-res audio in Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround.

Finally, Warner has revealed high-res box art for 'I Am Legend' on both high-def disc formats:


Warner has set a suggested list price of $35.98 for both the Blu-ray and the HD DVD/DVD combo versions.

As always, you'll find updated specs for 'I Am Legend' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and HD DVD Release Schedule, where the disc is indexed under March 18 and April 8, respectively.

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

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
I Am Legend (Blu-ray)
I Am Legend (HD DVD)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Warner Brings 'I Am Legend' to Blu-ray, HD DVD (Jan 16, 2008)

Specs, Box Art in for 'Beowulf' HD DVD

Thu Jan 17, 2008 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, High-Def Disc Packaging, DreamWorks (all tags)

Confirming earlier reports, Paramount has officially announced a February arrival and full specs for 'Beowulf,' which will hit HD DVD in a new Director's Cut version with hours of added bonus content.

As we first reported late last year, Paramount had alerted retailers to a February 26 debut for the Robert Zemeckis-directed 'Beowulf on HD DVD, day-and-date with the standard DVD.

They've now confirmed the release and issued full specs, which include a full second disc of extras. In addition to a never-before-seen Director's Cut, the set includes a 16-part documentary "The Making of 'Beowulf,'" plus a dozen Deleted & Alternate Scenes. All of the bonus content will also be presented in full HD.

Exclusive to the HD DVD will be additional web-enabled content still to be announced.

Tech specs boast 1080p/VC-1 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio, plus optional Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 Surround dubs and subtitles in English, French and Spanish.

Finally, Paramount has revealed the disc's cover art:



As previously announced, retail for the HD DVD is $39.98.

You'll find final disc details for 'Beowulf' linked from our HD DVD Release Schedule, indexed under February 26.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for Paramount's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Beowulf (2007)' HD DVD release.

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Beowulf: The Director's Cut (2007) (HD DVD)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Paramount Plots 'Beowulf' HD DVD for February (Dec 19, 2007)

Final Specs in for 'Justice League' Blu-ray, HD DVD

Wed Jan 16, 2008 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Street Date Changes, High-Def Disc Packaging, Warner (all tags)

Warner has unveiled final specs (and an HD DVD delay) for its high-def release of the direct-to-video 'Justice League: The New Frontier.'

As we've previously reported, 'Justice League' will mark the first high definition release from Warner and DC Comics, bringing together Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and a host of other DC Comics heroes in a direct-to-video tale that explores the origins of legendary superteam.

Originally announced for both formats day and date with the standard DVD release on February 26, Warner now says the HD DVD edition will be delayed until March 18. (This move is consistent with the studio's plans to delay all of its previously announced HD DVD titles by three weeks as the first step in its HD DVD separation plan.)

The Blu-ray and standard DVD editions of 'Justice League: The New Frontier' remain on target for Feb 26.

Among the extras shared across all versions are two audio commentaries (the first with the filmmaking team, the second a solo track with comic book writer Darwyn Cooke), the documentaries "The Legion of Doom: The Pathology of the Super Villain," "Comic Book Commentary: Homage to the New Frontier" and "Super Heroes United!: The Complete Justice League History," three bonus episodes of the 'Justice League Unlimited' series ("Dark Heart," "To Another Shore" and "Task Force X"), and a special sneak peek at the upcoming "Batman: Gotham Knight" direct-to-video premiere.

Tech specs include identical 1080p/VC-1 encodes (at 1.78:1) on both the Blu-ray and HD DVD, plus standard Dolby 5.1 Surround tracks (at 640kbps).

Finally, here's a first look at the cover art for the two high-def versions:



As previously announced, Warner has set a suggested list price of $35.98 for each of the Blu-ray and HD DVD versions.

You'll find final specs for 'Justice League: The New Frontier' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and HD DVD Release Schedule, where they're indexed under their respective street dates.

We've also set up dedicated threads for DC Comics' first high-def release 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)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Direct-to-Video 'Justice League' to Hit Blu-ray, HD DVD (Nov 28, 2007)
Warner Outlines HD DVD Separation Plan; Delays 'Invasion,' 'Jesse James' HD DVDs (Jan 11, 2008)

First Look: 'Assassination of Jesse James' Box Art

Fri Jan 04, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, Warner (all tags)

Its release date is still two months away, but we've got an early peek at the Blu-ray and HD DVD cover art for Warner's highly-awaited next-gen bow of the epic Brad Pitt western.

As we first reported a few weeks back, the studio is bringing the much-buzzed-about Oscar hopeful 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford' to Blu-ray and HD DVD/DVD Combo disc on February 26, 2008, day-and-date with the DVD.

Previously announced specs across both next-gen versions include identical 1080p/VC-1 video, plus Dolby TrueHD audio on the HD DVD, with the Blu-ray enjoying uncompressed PCM 5.1 audio.

Extras are slim, with the 30-minute documentary "The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw" and the original theatrical trailer the only extras.

Now comes the first look at the title's high-def box cover art, highlighting the film's western milieu and, of course, Pitt's high-def ready mug:



As previously announced, Warner has set a suggested list price of $35.98 for the Blu-ray and HD DVD/DVD combo versions.

You'll find final specs for 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and HD DVD Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 26, 2008.

We've also set up dedicated threads for Warner's latest in our Forums area -- click the following links to discuss the 'Assassination of Jesse James' Blu-ray release and the 'Assassination of Jesse James' HD DVD release.

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Blu-ray)
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (HD DVD)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
'Assassination of Jesse James' Comes to Blu-ray, (Dec 19, 2007)

First Look: 'Into the Wild' HD DVD Art

Fri Dec 21, 2007 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, Paramount (all tags)

The acclaimed Sean Penn-directed 'Into the Wild' isn't due to hit high-def until early February, but we have an early peek at the box art for the much-anticipated HD DVD release.

As we've previously reported, Paramount Home Entertainment will debut the Oscar hopeful on HD DVD February 12, 2008, day-and-date with the standard DVD.

Among the previously-announced extras are the "Into the Wild: The Story, The Characters" and "Into the Wild: The Experience" featurettes, plus the film's theatrical trailer.

Tech specs include 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 Surround audio.

Now Paramount has revealed cover art for the HD DVD edition, which offers a new take on the film's original theatrical key art:



As previously announced, MSRP for the HD DVD is $39.95.

You'll find final disc details for 'Into the Wild' linked from our HD DVD Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 12, 2008.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for the Paramount release in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Into the Wild' HD DVD release.

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Into the Wild (HD DVD)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
'Into the Wild' Treks to HD DVD (Nov 20, 2007)

First Look: 'Bonnie & Clyde' Blu-ray, HD DVD Art

Wed Dec 12, 2007 at 01:56 PM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, Warner (all tags)

In a unique twist on next-gen packaging, Warner has revealed a new one-of-a-kind "book"-like case for its upcoming 'Bonnie & Clyde' Blu-ray and HD DVD releases.

As previously reported, Warner will bring the seminal flick to Blu-ray, HD DVD and standard DVD on March 25, 2008, in a first-ever special edition with a host of newly-produced supplements.

Among the bonus features shared across all versions will be the retrospective documentary "Revolution! The Making of 'Bonnie & Clyde,'" the History Channel TV special "Love and Death: The Story of Bonnie and Clyde," and never-before-seen deleted scenes and wardrobe tests.

The studio will continue to roll out the red carpet with the packaging for the classic crime caper, housing both the Blu-ray HD DVD versions in collectible "book" casing, which will open up to include 24 pages of additional photographs, production notes and other vintage material. Here's an early peek:



As previously announced, MSRP for the high-def versions of 'Bonnie & Clyde' is $28.98 a pop.

You'll find disc details for 'Bonnie & Clyde' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and HD DVD Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 8, 2008.

We've also set up dedicated threads for the crime couple's high-def debut in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Bonnie & Clyde' Blu-ray release and the 'Bonnie & Clyde' HD DVD release.

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Bonnie & Clyde (Blu-ray)
Bonnie & Clyde (HD DVD)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
'Bonnie & Clyde' Blast Their Way to Blu-ray, HD DVD (Nov 30, 2007)

First Look: 'Heartbreak Kid' HD DVD Cover Art

Thu Dec 06, 2007 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, DreamWorks (all tags)

Ben Stiller's 'The Heartbreak Kid' doesn't hit high-def until the end of December, but we've got an early look at the HD DVD cover art.

As previously reported, DreamWorks will bring the Farrelly Brothers remake of the '70s classic to HD DVD and standard-def DVD on December 26 as a special edition loaded with bonus features.

Among the extras set for the HD DVD include audio commentary with the Farrellys, four featurettes ("The Farrelly Brothers in: The French Tradition," "Ben & Jerry," "Heartbreak Halloween," "The Egg Toss"), deleted scenes, a gag reel and the film's original theatrical trailer (in HD).

Tech specs include 1080p/VC-1 video, and high-res audio support with Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround (48kHz/24-bit) and Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 Surround tracks.

Now DreamWorks has revealed the last remaining spec for the release, the HD DVD's cover art:



As always, you'll find disc details for 'The Heartbreak Kid (2007)' linked from our HD DVD Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 26.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for DreamWorks' latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss 'The Heartbreak Kid' HD DVD release.

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
The Heartbreak Kid (2007) (HD DVD)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
'Heartbreak Kid' Heads to HD DVD (Nov 14, 2007)

First Look: 'Zodiac' HD DVD Box Art

Tue Nov 20, 2007 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, DreamWorks (all tags)

Can't wait for David Fincher's 'Zodiac' to hit high-def? We've got a first look at the HD DVD's way-cool box cover art.

As previously reported, DreamWorks will bring the acclaimed serial killer procedural to HD DVD on January 8, 2008 in a highly-anticipated new Director's Cut, featuring never-before-seen additional footage.

The two disc HD DVD release is set to include multiple audio commentaries with Fincher and cast & crew, the "Zodiac Deciphered" documentary, six additional making-of featurettes, multiple "Background Files" profiling real-life serial killers, and a gallery of trailers and TV spots.

Tech specs include 1080p/VC-1 video, and Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 Surround tracks in English, French and Spanish.

Now Paramount has revealed the HD DVD's box cover, which -- in a break from tradition -- features no photos of the film's stars, but instead a stark image inspired by one of the real-life Zodiac Killer's infamous letters to the media in mid-1969:



As previously announced, MSRP for the HD DVD is $39.98.

You'll find full disc details for 'Zodiac: Director's Cut' linked from our HD DVD Release Schedule, indexed under January 8.

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

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Zodiac: Director's Cut (HD DVD)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
Paramount Re-Announces 'Zodiac' for HD DVD (Sep 18, 2007)

First Look: 'Eastern Promises' HD DVD Box Art

Thu Nov 15, 2007 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: High-Def Disc Packaging, Universal (all tags)

The high-def release of David Cronenberg's acclaimed thriller is still over a month away, but we've got an early look at the cover art for the highly anticipated HD DVD.

As previously reported, Universal will bring the Viggo Mortsensen-Naomi Watts starrer to HD DVD and standard-def DVD on December 26, following a hit theatrical run that had critics hailing it as one of the year's top Oscar contenders.

Among the previously-announced extras set for the HD DVD combo release of 'Eastern Promises' are two making-of featurettes, "Secrets and Stories" and "Marked for Life," the film's original theatrical trailer, and Universal's exclusive MyScenes bookmarking function.

Tech specs include 1080p/VC-1 video, and high-res audio support with Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround (48kHz/24-bit) and Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 Surround tracks.

Now Universal has revealed the last piece of the high-def puzzle, the HD DVD's cover art:



As previously announced, MSRP for the HD DVD combo is $39.98.

You'll find full disc details for 'Eastern Promises' linked from our HD DVD Release Schedule, indexed under December 26.

We've also set up a dedicated thread for Cronenberg's latest in our Forums area -- click the following link to discuss the 'Eastern Promises' HD DVD release.

Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
Eastern Promises (HD DVD)
Earlier on High-Def Digest:
'Eastern Promises' Headed to HD DVD this December (Nov 02, 2007)


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