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‘Dumb and Dumber’ and ‘The Mask’ coming to Blu-ray

2008-10-13 /

Warner Home Video today announced that the classic Jim Carrey comedies, Dumb and Dumber and The Mask, will make their Blu-ray debut on December 9, 2008.

Both movies will be presented in widescreen 1.85:1 1080p video with Dumb and Dumber sporting a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD audio soundtrack. The Mask’s audio format is currently unconfirmed.

Dumb and Dumber’s bonus features include: Behind the story featurette; two alternate endings; ten deleted scenes; six minutes of bonus, unrated footage; trailers and TV spots.

The Mask will include: commentary tracks; four featurettes including Cartoon Logic– a tribute to Tex Avery; bonus scenes with commentary; alternate Opening and a theatrical trailer.

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New releases for October 14, 2008

2008-10-13 /

Here are this week’s new releases:

American Gangster
Casino
Constantine
Coral Reef Adventure
Dolphins (IMAX)
Eastern Promises
Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
The Jewel Of The Nile
The Living Sea (IMAX)
Mongol
Mystery of the Nile
Poltergeist
Romancing The Stone
Saving God
Space Station (IMAX)
Standard Operating Procedure
Stuck
The Ultimate Matrix Collection
War, Inc.
Warren Miller: Playground

Via VideoETA

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‘Tropic Thunder’ Unrated Director’s Cut coming to Blu-ray

2008-10-10 /

DreamWorks has announced today that the box-office comedy hit ‘Tropic Thunder’ will make its way onto Blu-ray on November 18 as an unrated director’s cut version, day-and-date with the DVD release.

The movie stars Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Cruise.

Tech specs: BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.

Extras include audio commentary with Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and Robert Downey Jr., behind-the-scenes featurettes, MTV Movie Awards clip, mock trailer and a DreamWorks Public Service Announcement.

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‘The Boondock Saints’ heads to Blu-ray

2008-10-10 /

Fox has announced that the cult classic ‘The Boondock Saints’ will blast its way onto Blu-ray on January 13, 2009. While the movie never received a wide theatrical release, it has gone on to find success on DVD.

Written and director by Troy Duffy, the film stars Willem Dafoe, Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus.

The movie will be released on a BD-50 dual-layer disc with 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video and DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround.

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Xbox 360 Blu-ray add-on in the works?

2008-10-09 /

According to Xbitlabs, Toshiba-Samsung Storage Technology, a joint venture between Samsung Electronics and Toshiba , has been contracted to manufacture external Blu-ray disc drives for the Xbox 360. It’s rumored that Microsoft is aiming for a $100-$150 price-point in order to compete with the PS3, which has a Blu-ray drive built-in.

Before you get too excited, please keep in mind that this is classified as a rumor until Microsoft releases a statement confirming or denying this.

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‘Iron Man’ is best selling Blu-ray debut ever

2008-10-08 /

Iron Man is flying high as it sits comfortably atop the Blu-ray mountain, claiming the spot of “best first week sales” for a Blu-ray movie. During its first week in stores, about 20% of Iron Man’s total sales were on Blu-ray. By comparison, I Am Legend logged about 9%.

According to retailers, the success is due to comic book, special effects and videogame fans— who are early adopters of the format and own PlayStation 3 consoles, which can play Blu-ray Discs. While that may be partly true, I believe it has to do with something much simpler– the movie is good! Hey Hollywood, make good movies and people will flock to them!

Update: The numbers are in and they’re huge! 7.2 million DVDs and more than 500,000 Blu-ray Discs were sold in the first week.

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Netflix to charge $1 more Blu-ray rentals

2008-10-08 /

Netflix today sent out emails to its members informing them that their monthly membership costs would increase by $1.00. This only affects people who rent Blu-ray movies. If you only rent DVDs, you will still continue to pay what you currently pay. Below is the email Netflix sent out:

Dear XXX,

As you may know, Blu-ray movies are more expensive than standard definition movies. As a result, we’re going to start charging $1 a month (plus applicable taxes), in addition to your monthly membership charge, for unlimited access to Blu-ray movies.

The additional charge for unlimited Blu-ray access will be automatically added to your next billing statement on or after November 5th, 2008 and will be referenced in your Membership Terms and Details. If you wish to continue getting Blu-ray movies for $1 a month more, you don’t need to do anything. If not, you can remove Blu-ray access anytime by visiting Your Account at the Netflix website.

If you have questions about this change or need any assistance, please call us anytime at 1-888-638-3549.

-The Netflix Team

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New releases for October 7, 2008

2008-10-06 /

Here are this week’s new releases:

The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad
The Amityville Horror
Beetlejuice
Body Heat
Carrie
Faces of Death
The Happening
Interview With The Vampire
Korn: Live On The Other Side
The Omen
Otis
Ray Harryhausen Collection
Sleeping Beauty
The Visitor
You Don’t Mess With the Zohan
Young Frankenstein

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