HD DVD & Blu-ray - Release Calendar 2007
05-03-07, 04:08 PM
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Heroes on HD-dvd Well here we go with TV from Universal .... TVshowsondvd is reporting Heroes will be released the last Tuesday in August.
05-03-07, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Drexl
It will be interesting to see how the aspect ratio is handled with IMAX films. I'm afraid they may decide to chop them to fill a widescreen TV.
05-03-07, 06:42 PM
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Getting We Are Marshall, Heroes and Face/Off for sure. Heroes is going to be a fairly big title for Universal I think - great show that looks pretty damn good on broadcast, so should really shine on disc.
05-03-07, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
I haven't seen a single episode of Heroes, so I'll be blind buying this one. 8/28 also has Face/Off.
05-03-07, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DthRdrX
Heroes on HD-dvd Well here we go with TV from Universal .... TVshowsondvd is reporting Heroes will be released the last Tuesday in August.
I'm hoping the PQ is excellent, as I wouldn't mind paying extra for this show on HD-DVD.
05-04-07, 01:13 PM
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'300' On HD DVD, Blu-ray In July?
Of all the anticipated new theatrical films expected to be released on home video this summer, none is more anticipated on HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc than Warner Brothers smash hit '300.' While '300' has yet to be officially announced for a home video release, we've come to learn from a reliable source that Warner Home Video is looking at July to bring King Leonidas and his Spartan warriors home.
The arrival of '300' on presumably HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, given Warner's support for both formats, begs an interesting question. Will Warner use this high profile release as the guinea pig to unveil their new TotalHD format that includes HD DVD and Blu-ray versions on a single disc? We should find out in the coming weeks, so until then, close your eyes and imagine the Battle of Thermopylae in 1080p and lossless audio (on Blu-ray too, right Warner?)
As with any pre-announce news regardless of the source, please consider it rumor only until Warner Home Video officially announces '300.'
'300' On HD DVD, Blu-ray In July?
Of all the anticipated new theatrical films expected to be released on home video this summer, none is more anticipated on HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc than Warner Brothers smash hit '300.' While '300' has yet to be officially announced for a home video release, we've come to learn from a reliable source that Warner Home Video is looking at July to bring King Leonidas and his Spartan warriors home.
The arrival of '300' on presumably HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, given Warner's support for both formats, begs an interesting question. Will Warner use this high profile release as the guinea pig to unveil their new TotalHD format that includes HD DVD and Blu-ray versions on a single disc? We should find out in the coming weeks, so until then, close your eyes and imagine the Battle of Thermopylae in 1080p and lossless audio (on Blu-ray too, right Warner?)
As with any pre-announce news regardless of the source, please consider it rumor only until Warner Home Video officially announces '300.'
05-07-07, 05:48 AM
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Disney June Blu-ray Slate in Flux; 'Cars,' Other Hits Likely to See New Street Dates
Mon May 07, 2007 at 02:34 AM ET
In a surprise shuffling of its previously-announced June Blu-ray release slate, street date bumps now appear likely for a quartet of highly-anticipated hits including 'Cars,' 'The Rock,' 'Con Air' and 'Crimson Tide.'
'The Rock,' 'Con Air' and 'Crimson Tide' were first announced for a June 5 Blu-ray release this past January, via a studio press statement unveiled during the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
A June 5 date for 'Cars' was subsequently issued to major retailers a couple of weeks later, in a separate announcement made in late January.
However, following those initial announcements, an official street date confirmation has yet to materialize from Disney, nor any final disc specs.
An inquiry to the studio by High-Def Digest to confirm the June 5 street date has revealed that Disney's summer Blu-ray reelase plans have not yet been finalized, and most if not all of those original CES announcements will likely see delays.
However, the studio still expects the four titles to receive a Blu-ray release this summer, with confirmed dates and specs due in the coming weeks.
Disney June Blu-ray Slate in Flux; 'Cars,' Other Hits Likely to See New Street Dates
Mon May 07, 2007 at 02:34 AM ET
In a surprise shuffling of its previously-announced June Blu-ray release slate, street date bumps now appear likely for a quartet of highly-anticipated hits including 'Cars,' 'The Rock,' 'Con Air' and 'Crimson Tide.'
'The Rock,' 'Con Air' and 'Crimson Tide' were first announced for a June 5 Blu-ray release this past January, via a studio press statement unveiled during the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
A June 5 date for 'Cars' was subsequently issued to major retailers a couple of weeks later, in a separate announcement made in late January.
However, following those initial announcements, an official street date confirmation has yet to materialize from Disney, nor any final disc specs.
An inquiry to the studio by High-Def Digest to confirm the June 5 street date has revealed that Disney's summer Blu-ray reelase plans have not yet been finalized, and most if not all of those original CES announcements will likely see delays.
However, the studio still expects the four titles to receive a Blu-ray release this summer, with confirmed dates and specs due in the coming weeks.
05-07-07, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Doughboy
I wonder which cut of Amadeus that'll include. Also, it's interesting that there's no mention of TotalHD. Is WB getting cold feet over that or will it just be select titles?
05-07-07, 02:43 PM
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In some good news for today, The Digital Bits has announced that Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet is coming out on DVD on 8/14, and they expect HD announcements to be forthcoming, as well.
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents
It's from the original 70mm elements, too. Here's hoping the HD announcements are sooner rather than later (unlike the recent Alexander re-cut).
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents
It's from the original 70mm elements, too. Here's hoping the HD announcements are sooner rather than later (unlike the recent Alexander re-cut).
05-08-07, 07:48 AM
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Sony Pushes Back 'Wild Things' Blu-ray Release
May 07, 2007
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has pushed back the upcoming 'Wild Things (Unrated)' Blu-ray Disc release from July 3 to July 17. This move pairs 'Wild Things' with Lionsgate's 'Waiting... (Unrated and Raw)' as the only titles announced for that date.
Unaffected by the move are previously announced 'The Patriot' and 'Flatliners,' both of which will retain their original July 3 Blu-ray Disc debut.
Sony Pushes Back 'Wild Things' Blu-ray Release
May 07, 2007
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has pushed back the upcoming 'Wild Things (Unrated)' Blu-ray Disc release from July 3 to July 17. This move pairs 'Wild Things' with Lionsgate's 'Waiting... (Unrated and Raw)' as the only titles announced for that date.
Unaffected by the move are previously announced 'The Patriot' and 'Flatliners,' both of which will retain their original July 3 Blu-ray Disc debut.
05-08-07, 07:50 AM
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced the following titles on HD DVD, this July 24. None of them will be released on the HD DVD/DVD Combo discs and they will each be priced at $29.98 SRP. Bonus materials on each of these HD DVD title would include those found on their DVD counterparts. Nutty Professor II: The Klumps HD DVD will also include a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio track.
The Bourne Identity (HD DVD)
1080p High Definition Widescreen 2.35:1
Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 (English & French)
English [SDH] & French subtitles
Includes HD DVD Exclusive Extras: U-Control Interactive Entertainment Experience (Picture-in-Picture Instant Access, GPS Location tracking, The Treadstone Files)
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (HD DVD)
1080p High Definition Widescreen 1.85:1
Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (English) & Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 (English & French)
English [SDH] & French subtitles
Scent of a Woman (HD DVD)
1080p High Definition Widescreen 1.85:1
Dolby Digital-Plus (5.1 English & 2.0 French)
English [SDH] & French subtitles
Streets of Fire (HD DVD)
1080p High Definition Widescreen 1.85:1
Dolby Digital-Plus (5.1 English & 2.0 French)
English [SDH] & French subtitles
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced the following titles on HD DVD, this July 24. None of them will be released on the HD DVD/DVD Combo discs and they will each be priced at $29.98 SRP. Bonus materials on each of these HD DVD title would include those found on their DVD counterparts. Nutty Professor II: The Klumps HD DVD will also include a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio track.
The Bourne Identity (HD DVD)
1080p High Definition Widescreen 2.35:1
Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 (English & French)
English [SDH] & French subtitles
Includes HD DVD Exclusive Extras: U-Control Interactive Entertainment Experience (Picture-in-Picture Instant Access, GPS Location tracking, The Treadstone Files)
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (HD DVD)
1080p High Definition Widescreen 1.85:1
Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (English) & Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 (English & French)
English [SDH] & French subtitles
Scent of a Woman (HD DVD)
1080p High Definition Widescreen 1.85:1
Dolby Digital-Plus (5.1 English & 2.0 French)
English [SDH] & French subtitles
Streets of Fire (HD DVD)
1080p High Definition Widescreen 1.85:1
Dolby Digital-Plus (5.1 English & 2.0 French)
English [SDH] & French subtitles
05-08-07, 08:19 AM
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Bourne Identity should be a good catalog seller. They're treating it like a new release with the U-Control features. Universal is really getting aggressive.
Nutty Professor 2 gets TrueHD, but not Bourne? WTF?
Nutty Professor 2 gets TrueHD, but not Bourne? WTF?
05-08-07, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by fryinpan1
Scent of a Woman (HD DVD)
1080p High Definition Widescreen 1.85:1
Dolby Digital-Plus (5.1 English & 2.0 French)
English [SDH] & French subtitles
1080p High Definition Widescreen 1.85:1
Dolby Digital-Plus (5.1 English & 2.0 French)
English [SDH] & French subtitles
