Of those four films, In the Mood for Love is the only previously available Criterion entry receiving a Blu-ray upgrade; the rest are new to the Criterion Collection.
Furthermore, The Forgiveness of Blood, Sunday Bloody Sunday, and Rosemary's Baby are making their respective debuts onto the North American Blu-ray format.
Quoted below are Criterion's release date and disc specifications for each film.
In the Mood for Love (October 2nd, 2012)
High-definition digital restoration, approved by cinematographer Mark Lee Ping-bin
5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
In the Mood for Love, director Wong Kar-wai's documentary on the making of the film
Deleted scenes with director's commentary
Hua yang de nian hua (2000), a short film by Wong
Archival interview with Wong and a 'cinema lesson' given by the director at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival press conference from 2000, with stars Maggie Cheung Man-yuk and Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Trailers and TV spots
Two new interviews with critic Tony Rayns, one about the film and the other about the soundtrack
A booklet featuring an essay by novelist and film critic Steve Erickson and the Liu Yi-chang story that provided thematic inspiration for the film
The Forgiveness of Blood (October 16th, 2012)
New high-definition digital transfer, approved by producer Paul Mezey
5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
Audio commentary featuring director and cowriter Joshua Marston
Two new video programs:
Acting Close to Home, a discussion between Marston and actors Refet Abazi, Tristan Halilaj, and Sindi La�ej
Truth on the Ground, featuring new and on-set interviews with Mezey, Abazi, Halilaj, and La�ej
Audition and rehearsal footage
Trailer
A booklet featuring an essay by film writer Oscar Moralde
Sunday Bloody Sunday (October 23rd, 2012)
New high-definition digital restoration, supervised by director of photography Billy Williams
Uncompressed monaural soundtrack
New video interviews with actor Murray Head, Williams, and production designer Luciana Arrighi
Illustrated 1975 audio interview with director John Schlesinger
New interview with writer William J. Mann (Edge of Midnight: The Life of John Schlesinger) about the making of Sunday Bloody Sunday
New interview with photographer Michael Childers, Schlesinger's longtime partner
Trailer
A booklet featuring a new essay and screenwriter Penelope Gilliatt's 1971 introduction to the film's screenplay
Rosemary's Baby (October 30th, 2012)
New high-definition digital restoration, approved by director Roman Polanski
Uncompressed monaural soundtrack
New interviews with Polanski, actor Mia Farrow, and producer Robert Evans
Komeda, Komeda, a feature-length documentary on the life and work of jazz musician and composer Krzysztof Komeda, who wrote the score for Rosemary's Baby
1997 radio interview with author Ira Levin from Leonard Lopate's WNYC program New York and Company on the 1967 novel, the sequel, and the film
A booklet featuring an essay by critic Ed Park and Levin's afterword for the 2003 New American Library edition of his novel, in which he discusses its and the film's origins
These Blu-rays will be available for pre-order on Amazon shortly.
Sweet mother of mercy! HEEEEEELLLLLLL YEEEEEEEEEEESSSS!!!!! I've heard the rumours abot Rosemary's baby going Criterion Blu, but I din't dare belive it until i became official.
Indy, Hitchcock masterpiece box, Jaws, Lawrence Of Arabia on the way and now one of the greatest films of all time Rosemary's baby! This could be the best Blu-Ray fall yet for cinephiles!
Also, anyone have any info on what spine number these are going to be? Because, I can't be alone in hoping that Rosemary's Baby will be spine number 666. I know the numbers are approaching that area too...
@insomniac013: that's titled Bloody Sunday, even though I thought of that as well for a second.
I've been waiting for Rosemary's Baby since the format was launched, and seeing this is a new, director-approved transfer... well, that made my day. Odd enough, I was also thinking about In the Mood for Love just right before I read the news.
Well, I'm beating a dead horse by saying I'm sad that Brazil, Throne of Blood, and Rashomon are still MIA, but I've been meaning to see Rosemary's Baby for quite a while, and can't do better than Criterion. And in October even... but I may wait until the next 50% off sale ;-p
Not to nitpick, but Kar-Wai is Wong Kar-Wei's first name. "Wong" is his last name. So the headline should have read, "Wong, Marston,..." (Picky, picky.)
This is a terrific lineup of films. I've seen two of them: In the Mood for Love and Rosemary's Baby.
However, both of the two I haven't seen are from directors whose other work I admire: Joshua Marston, who directed one of the best films on class and the experience of immigrants, Maria Full of Grace, plus many episodes of popular TV series; and John Schlesinger, who directed one of the best buddy film masterpieces of all time, Midnight Cowboy, plus the classic crime drama Marathon Man.
So, I definitely plan to own all four of these films, if not on their release dates, then shortly thereafter.
Where on Earth is The Following, I really wanted it along with Dark Knight Rises to complete Nolan on Blu-ray. In the Mood for Love and Rosemary's Baby are great, but The Following is what I deeply anticipated. Thanks again Criterion for leaving out the better titles you could have released.
Great lineup! I can't think of the last time a Criterion cover used the same concept as the studio DVD artwork. It's weirdly improved, too. Criterion = subtlety = awesome.
Just saw In the Mood for Love and it was a complete breathtaking experience! Such beautiful images with a wonderful score and top-notch performances! Now is at the top of my list and I will definitely get it in the Nov. B&N sale alongside Rosemary's Baby
Two of the greatest movies of all-time: Rosemary's Baby and In the Mood for Love. Brilliant set. Heard good things about Forgiveness of Blood as well. Can't wait for Rashomon, I hope that will be soon!
Awesome announcement, although short of MoC's recent classic cinema announcement. Definitely leaping on In The Mood for Love - as per Criterion's site, the extras and booklet essays appear to be different on the DVD and BD editions. Should get the OCD collectors all jittery
Yes, definitely MoC has trumped Criterion this month! Seeing them put out things like Die Nibelungen reminds me that Criterion passed on a BluRay release of their Von Sternberg silent box just before they started releasing everything in both formats. MoC is doing it right! Don't get me wrong, I will be in the mood to see you Rosemarys Baby again sometime, but I'd rather see them put out the films where Cassavetes is also behind the camera. In the Mood for Love is a fine film, but I can't watch it again because of the annoying musical score, which endlessly repeats the same cues! Oh well, I'm just kvetching....over the course of time Criterion is great, but I hate to see a month with no pre-1950 films, and I hope it doesn't happen too often. One of these months I hope to see the Eisenstein sound films box redone, since that was one of their weaker DVD efforts (interlaced problems and a retouched soundtrack for Nevsky that they don't seem to know about).
2046 is a Sony title. I doubt we'll see a Criterion treatment. And Wong Kar-wai's last name is Wong (He lists his English names the Chinese way, which is last name before first name). Can we change the headline to Wong, Marston,..." please?
There is a rare Criterion easter egg in the DVD version of "In the Mood for Love". I wonder if it will be carried over to the BD. The BD could also use some involvement from the other cinamatographer by the name of Christopher Doyle.
@Tatifan - I agree with you. MoC releases some of the finest cinema on Blu. Criterion so far is just not exciting right now. MOC have early films of Michelangelo Antonioni, Kenji Mizoguchi, Fritz Lang, etc. Criterion bring it on! release the box set of John Cassavetes!!!! and more important cinema!
Must have a good deal going, as with Chinatown. 
