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Screen Media Brings Lymelife to Blu-ray
Posted July 3, 2009 05:19 AM by Juan Calonge
Screen Media Films is entering the Blu-ray arena with the release of the indie movie 'Lymelife', a coming-of-age story set in 1970s suburban Long Island and starring Alec Baldwin, which will hit store shelves on September 22, day-and-date with the DVD. There is no information on technical specifications yet.
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Streets of Blood Coming to Blu-ray
Posted July 3, 2009 05:02 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that Starz/Anchor Bay is set to release the action/drama movie 'Streets of Blood' on Blu-ray on September 22 (for some reason, two months after coming out on DVD). There is no information on audio or video specifications or special features at this stage.
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Sony Not Ready to Give Up on China
Posted July 2, 2009 09:33 AM by Josh Dreuth
Since launching Blu-ray in China, Sony has seen lackluster sales of the high definition format among the Chinese populous. Not deterred, however, Sony has pledged to maintain support for Blu-ray in China for the foreseeable future, and in response will increase marketing and promotion of Blu-ray titles.
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New Pioneer BD Players Coming to the UK
Posted July 2, 2009 08:37 AM by Juan Calonge
A month after being announced in the US, the new line of Pioneer Blu-ray players is arriving in the UK, although with slightly different model numbers: BDP-120, BDP-320, and BDP-LX52. All three support BD-Live, and include advanced audio decoders, as well as an integrated USB port for use with compatible flash drives and hard disk drives.
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Marantz High-end BD Player Now Coming to UK
Posted July 2, 2009 07:58 AM by Juan Calonge
Marantz has announced the UK launch of its high-end Blu-ray player, the UD9004. Specifications are similar to those of the recently-announced Japan version. It supports SACD and features a 10-bit Silicon Optix REALTA video processor, 14-bit video DAC, an SD card reader, RS-232 control interface, and support for BD-Live. List price is 5,500 pounds.
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Eminem and Toto Concert BDs from Eagle Rock
Posted July 2, 2009 07:04 AM by Juan Calonge
Eagle Rock Entertainment is set to release two concert titles on Blu-ray in the UK on October 19: 'Eminem: Live from New York City' and 'Toto: Falling in Between Live'. No specifications have been announced, but you can expect a 1.78:1 hidef video encode, accompanied by 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 PCM soundtracks.
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Burst Angel Blu-ray for Late September
Posted July 2, 2009 06:07 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that FUNimation Entertainment will release the girls-with-guns anime series 'Burst Angel' on Blu-ray on September 29. This three-disc set will include the 24 episodes of the series, plus the "Infinity" OVA. There is no information on AV specs or special features.
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More BD-Live Content for Trek Original Series Blu-ray
Posted July 2, 2009 05:38 AM by Juan Calonge
Beginning this week, CBS will be adding more video content to its Star Trek BD-Live portal, available exclusively to the owners of 'Star Trek: The Original Series: Season 1', including a roundtable discussion with special-effects experts and a preview of what to expect for the Blu-ray edition of the second season.
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Bones Season Four Blu-ray in October
Posted July 2, 2009 05:23 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will release 'Bones: Season Four' on Blu-ray on October 6, day-and-date with the DVD. Video will be presented in 1.78:1 1080p AVC, accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. The edition will consist of five discs.
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BD Sales Information: June 22-28
Posted July 2, 2009 04:26 AM by Juan Calonge
The hugely successful theatrical release of 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' further boosted 'Transformers', which was the top-selling Blu-ray for the week ended June 28 (up from number 4 the week before), according to Nielsen VideoScan First Alert. 'Gran Torino' remained strong at second place in its third week.
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AACS License Fees Slashed
Posted July 2, 2009 03:40 AM by Juan Calonge
The final AACS license (see our news posts of June 8 and June 12) also addresses one of the most frequents complaints small studios and replicators had about Blu-ray: the license fees. As summarized in a note by Sonic Solutions, AACS fees have dropped for all content holders, but the biggest savings are for first-time and low-volume publishers.
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Outlander Blu-ray Announced in the UK
Posted July 1, 2009 03:19 PM by Juan Calonge
Momentum Pictures has announced the Vikings-vs-aliens movie 'Outlander' for Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on August 31, day-and-date with the DVD. There are no technical specifications available, but you can expect a 2.35:1 1080p video presentation accompanied by a 5.1 lossless audio track. There is no information regarding regional coding.
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Blu-ray.com Subwoofer Contest
Posted July 1, 2009 12:24 PM by Josh Dreuth
Blu-ray.com is pleased to announce that we have teamed up with high-end audio manufacturer Elemental Designs to bring you a contest where one of our lucky members will have the chance to win an Elemental Designs A7-700 Subwoofer valued at $1600! The contest starts today and runs through July 14th, so be sure to vote now.
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Kong: Return to the Jungle Blu-ray
Posted July 1, 2009 11:46 AM by Juan Calonge
Image Entertainment has announced that it will release the direct-to-video animated feature 'Kong: Return to the Jungle' on Blu-ray on October 13. Video will be 1.78:1 high-definition, accompanied by a Dolby Digital 2.0 audio track. There is no information on special features.
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BDA Hires Brands2Life for European Promo
Posted July 1, 2009 10:20 AM by Josh Dreuth
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has hired promotional firm Brands2Life to help raise consumer awareness about the high definition format in Europe. The company has already been handed the BDA's European consumer brief and will also be managing the European press office. Their goal is to converse with film, music, and gaming social media sites to raise awareness among Blu-ray's target audience.
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UK: 3.1m BDs sold in first half of 2009
Posted July 1, 2009 10:15 AM by Juan Calonge
The British Video Association (BVA) has revealed that 3.1 million Blu-ray discs have been sold in the UK since the start of 2009. The figure represents a 231% growth in sales figures from the same period last year. DVD sales, in turn, dropped 9.5% year-on-year.
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Denon Brings 2010 Blu-ray Player to the UK
Posted July 1, 2009 10:12 AM by Josh Dreuth
Denon UK has announced that they will bring the Denon DBP-2010 Blu-ray Disc player to the UK as a more affordable option for high-end consumers. Originally announced for US release in May, the company will bring the player to UK shores this month for the SRP of £600 in both black and silver.
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Happy DTS 7.1 Day!
Posted July 1, 2009 08:51 AM by Josh Dreuth
Agoura Hills Mayor Denis Weber has declared today to be "DTS 7.1 Day" in recognition of the company's cutting edge 7.1 surround sound audio technology. I kid you not. California State Assemblywoman Julia Brownley also offered up her praise for the high definition audio company with a Certificate of Recognition noting DTS's "dedication to delivering unparalleled sound quality to audiences around the world".
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Details Revealed for The Girl Next Door; High Crimes Blu-rays
Posted July 1, 2009 08:09 AM by Josh Dreuth
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'The Girl Next Door' and 'High Crimes', which are both scheduled to hit store shelves on September 1st. 'The Girl Next Door' will come in unrated form while 'High Crimes' will maintain it theatrical cut. For both releases, video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks.
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M*A*S*H Blu-ray Gets Detailed
Posted July 1, 2009 08:02 AM by Josh Dreuth
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has revealed the technical specs and special features for the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'M*A*S*H', which is set to be released on September 1st. For the release, video will be presented in 2.35:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
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Almost the Truth from Monty Python on BD
Posted July 1, 2009 07:15 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that Umvd/Visual Entertainment will release 'Monty Python: Almost the Truth' on Blu-ray on October 27, day-and-date with the DVD and mere weeks after airing on cable. This six-hour documentary will come out in a three-disc set.
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Sugar Blu-ray in September from Sony
Posted July 1, 2009 06:57 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that it will release the baseball film 'Sugar' on Blu-ray on September 1, day-and-date with the DVD. The movie presentation will consist of a 1.78:1 AVC video encode, accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD audio track.
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Emmerich's Godzilla Stomps on Blu-ray in November
Posted July 1, 2009 06:35 AM by Juan Calonge
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that it will bring the 1998 version of 'Godzilla' on Blu-ray on November 3, tying in with the theatrical opening of Roland Emmerich's latest disaster movie, '2012'. As a major catalog title, this include Sony's new movieIQ live database feature.
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Stop Making Sense Blu-ray for October
Posted July 1, 2009 05:50 AM by Juan Calonge
In an early announcement to retailers, it has been revealed that Palm Pictures and Umvd/Visual Entertainment will release the Talking Heads concert film 'Stop Making Sense' on Blu-ray on October 13. No information on audio or video specifications or special features is available yet.
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Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz BDs Get Detailed
Posted July 1, 2009 04:58 AM by Juan Calonge
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed the Blu-ray release of 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz', which are due to hit stores on September 22. Each title will come in a BD-50, with 2.35:1 1080p video and a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and a lot of bonus materials.
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Red Dwarf: Back to Earth on Blu-ray
Posted July 1, 2009 04:34 AM by Juan Calonge
BBC Home Entertainment, in conjunction with Warner Home Video, has announced that it will bring 'Red Dwarf: Back to Earth' to Blu-ray on October 6, day-and-date with the DVD. Video will be presented in 1.78:1 1080p video, with a stereo audio track. There is no information on special features.
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Superman/Batman Team-Up Comes to Blu-ray
Posted July 1, 2009 03:59 AM by Juan Calonge
Warner Home Video has announced that it will release the direct-to-video animated movie 'Superman/Batman: Public Enemies' on Blu-ray on September 29, day-and-date with the DVD. This title will be presented on a BD-25, with 1.78:1 VC 1080p video.
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Cinram Sets Up First BD Lines in Germany
Posted July 1, 2009 03:34 AM by Juan Calonge
Cinram GmbH has announced the installation of its two first Blu-ray replication lines in Germany, at the company's largest European production and distribution center, in Alsdorf, near Aachen. By mid-August, when both lines are operational, total production capacity will be 32,000 units per day.
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