I mentioned a few days ago that the Universal Studios title Wanted will be released in both a regular and a Limited Edition Collector’s Gift Set.
I see more details on the Collectors version at DVD Times .
Universal and Paramount continue to catch up with titles previously released on HD DVD with today’s new listings.
Universal Home Video will be releasing Jet Li’s Fearless on Blu-ray Disc on December 9th, 2008.
The retail price is $29.98, get it at Amazon for only $21.95.
Looks like it is vigilante day for Blu-ray today, with the listings of The Dark Knight and Dexter Season 1.
Warner Home Video has announced The Dark Knight for Blu-ray on December 9th, 2008 - complete with BD Live features and a Digital Copy.
When Hellboy II: The Golden Army streets on November 11th from Universal, Blu-ray Disc enthusiasts will have two versions to choose from.
The primary version will be a 2 Disc Edition that includes Digital Copy and BD Live capability. This edition will be $39.98 retail, or pre-order at Amazon for only $29.95.
I know I haven’t done import watch reports for a while, so I figured I should just cover the interesting releases from France, Germany and the UK today.
Starting with the UK, I see that Revolver Entertainment is planning to release Tyson on November 17th, and The Wackness for December 29th, 2008
Every now and then the techy geek inside notices something interesting in the details for Blu-ray Disc releases
This week I have noticed an interesting trend from Universal with respect to their chosen video codec.
In the past, Universal has pretty universally used the VC-1 codec.
I see some great titles added at Amazon France today.
Quite a number of new titles have been listed to be released by Aventi and BAC - including a number of US ‘art house’ films. I am certainly hoping for good quality releases that are coded for all regions!
Dead Man is scheduled for release by BAC on November 5th, 2008.
Weinstein Company is releasing their first Blu-rays this week.
The first Weinstein Company title is the thriller 1408, which is $20.95 at Amazon.
They are also releasing the Frank Darabont movie The Mist, which is $23.95 at Amazon.
Looks like a music and imports theme today.
Expect a second Soundstage title to be available November 11th, in addition to the previously listed Tom Petty title.
Koch Vision has Soundstage: Sheryl Crow coming to Blu-ray on November 11th, 2008.
Retail is set at $24.99, pre-order at Amazon for only $17.95.
Quite a number of exciting releases to note today, including new titles from the previously HD DVD exclusive studios Universal Pictures and The Weinstein Company.
Universal Home Video is releasing The Kingdom, featuring Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper and Jennifer Garner, on November 25th, 2008.
Retail for this ‘catch up’ title will be $29.98, only $21.95 at Amazon.
