20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has just unveiled plans to release James Cameron’s Avatar on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc in April already.
Interestingly, at this time, the studio will release the film entirely without bonus materials, which makes it quite predictable that before the end of the year you will most likely see a multi-disc special edition featuring the bonus materials people expected to see on this release. In addition, this release will not feature a 3D version of the film, a feature that is also held back for a future release. Considering how much money the movie already made, it feels a little shameless how 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is setting themselves up to milk this film on home video for all that it’s worth.
The lackluster, uninviting version of “Avatar” arrives on DVD for $29.98 and on Blu-Ray Disc with a DVD Digital Copy for $39.99 on April 22.
Finally, official word has come from Twentieth Century Fox on the anticipated Blu-ray of Avatar, and it's an interesting bit of news.
It's rare that a company proudly boasts of a lack of features, but that's what Fox is doing today. The upcoming Avatar Blu-ray will contain absolutely zero supplements and no menus. Fox is going the Superbit route to take up every bit of the disc to maximize the picture and sound quality. If you're upset at the prospect of missing extras (including the promised deleted scenes), don't worry, the wait will just be a few more months when a multidisc set will come out. And of course the third helping - an eventual 3D release - hasn't been announced at all as of yet, but will likely arrive sometime next year.
The bare disc arrives April 22nd. The multidisc set hasn't been given a release date, but will be sometime in November. The 3D release will be sometime in the future.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has added Legion to their line-up, bringing the film to DVD and Blu-Ray Disc in May.
At a remote desert truck stop, the fate of the world will be decided. Evil's armies are amassing. Armed and united by the Archangel Michael (Paul Bettany), a group of strangers become unwitting soldiers on the frontlines of the Apocalypse. Their mission: protect a waitress and her sacred unborn child from the relentless, bloody siege of the demonic legion.
The DVD version will feature an anamorphic widescreen version of the film, accompanied by a Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track. As extras the disc will contain the three FeaturettesCreating the Apocalypse, taking you behind the Physical Effects, Humanity's Last Line of Defense examining the cast and characters, and From Pixels to Picture, a closer look at the Visual Effects.
The Blu-Ray Disc version will feature a 1080p high definition transfer with a DTS 5.1 HD Master Audio track. In addition to the bonus materials found on the DVD version, this version will also include Sony’s movieIQ Trivia Track as well as the Bringing Angels To Earth Picture-in-Picture video commentary.
“Legion” will be in stores on May 11 for $28.95 on DVD and $34.95 on Blu-Ray Disc.
Dreamworks Home entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment have just added Steven Spielberg’s version of War Of The Worlds to their line-up, scheduling a Blu-Ray version for June.
An ordinary man has to protect his children against alien invaders in this science fiction thriller, freely adapted from the classic story by H.G. Wells. Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) is a dockworker living in New Jersey, divorced from his first wife Mary Ann (Miranda Otto) and estranged from his two children Rachel and Robbie (Dakota Fanning and Justin Chatwin), of whom he has custody on weekends. On one such visitation, looking after the kids becomes a little more difficult when, after a series of strange lighting storms hit his neighborhood, Ray discovers that a fleet of death-ray robotic spaceships have emerged nearby, part of the first wave of an all-out alien invasion of the Earth. Transporting his children from New York to Boston in an attempt to find safety at Mary Ann's parents' house, Ray must learn to become the protector and provider he never was in marriage. Also starring Tim Robbins, War of the Worlds was directed by Steven Spielberg, who had been planning the project for years, but set it aside until a wave of "alien invasion" films (led by Independence Day) had run its course.
Apart from a 1080p high definition transfer and DTS 5.1 HD Master Audio, the release will contain a series of Featurettes, such as ”Revisiting the Invasion,” “The H.G. Wells Legacy,” “Steven Spielberg and the Original War of the Worlds,” “Characters: The Family Unit,” “Previsualization,” “Production Diaries,” “Designing the Enemy: Tripods and Aliens,” “Scoring War of the Worlds” and ”We are Not Alone”, as well as Galleries and the movie’s Theatrical Teaser Trailer in high definition.
“War of the Worlds” arrives in high definition on June 1 .
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced details about the upcoming release of Young Victoria on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc this summer.
Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend star in the lavish historical drama, “The Young Victoria”. Resolved to establish her authority over those who rule in her stead, a young and inexperienced Queen Victoria (Blunt) draws strength from the love of Albert (Friend), the handsome prince who’s stolen her heart. Based on the courtship and early reign of England’s longest-serving monarch, “The Young Victoria” is a majestic tale of romance, intrigue and power.
The DVD version, featuring an anamorphic widescreen presentation will also include Deleted and Extended Scenes as well as a number of Featurettes, such as ”The Real Queen Victoria,” “Making of The Young Victoria,” “Lavish History”, which offers a look at the costumes and locations, ”The Coronation” and ”The Wedding”.
The Blu-Ray version will feature a 1080p high definition transfer with high def audio, and will include the same bonus materials as the DVD release. In addition, it will also contain movieIQ and BD-Live features for additional real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and more while watching the movie!
“The Young Victoria” begins her reign on April 20 for $27.96 on DVD and $34.05 on Blu-Ray Disc.
Universal Home Entertainment has added Leap Year to their release line-up, bringing the film to DVD and Blu-Ray Disc in May.
When Anna’s (Amy Adams) four-year anniversary to her boyfriend passes without an engagement ring, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Inspired by an Irish tradition that allows women to propose to men on Leap Day, Anna follows Jeremy (Adam Scott) to Dublin to propose to him. But after landing on the wrong side of Ireland, she must enlist the help of the handsome and carefree local Declan (Matthew Goode) to get her across the country. Along the way, they discover that the road to love can take you to very unexpected places.
The DVD version features the film in an anamorphic widescreen presentation, complete with a Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track. No extras will be included.
The Blu-Ray version will serve up the movie in 1080p high definition and supplement it with a DTS 5.1 HD Master Audio track. The only extras on this version will by Universal’s My Scenes feature and the pocket BLU App.
“Leap Year” makes the switch to home video on May 4 for $29.98 on DVD and $36.98 on Blu-Ray.
Although Blu-Ray fans did not have the privilege to enjoy Warner Home Video’s recent 35 Years 35 Films Clint Eastwood box set, high def fans will be pleased to hear that the studio will be releasing a number of Eastwoods films on Blu-Ray Disc this summer.
The list features The Rookie, Heartbreak Ridge and Absolute Power for the first time in high definition, as well as re-release of Pale Rider and Space Cowboys. Further, Warner will release double-feature discs featuring The Enforcer and Sudden Impact and another one containing Kelly’s HeroesM and Where Eagles Dare.
Each of these Blu-Ray Discs will carry a $24.98 price tag when they arrive in stores on June 1.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has just added Blu-Ray versions of The Karate Kid and The Karate Kid II to their line-up, releasing both films in May.
A fatherless teenager faces his moment of truth in The Karate Kid. Daniel (Ralph Macchio) arrives in Los Angeles from the east coast and faces the difficult task of making new friends. However, he becomes the object of bullying by the Cobras, a menacing gang of karate students, when he strikes up a relationship with Ali (Elisabeth Shue), the Cobra leader's ex-girlfriend. Eager to fight back and impress his new girlfriend but afraid to confront the dangerous gang, Daniel asks his handyman Miyagi(Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita), whom he learns is a master of the martial arts, to teach him karate. Miyagi teaches Daniel that karate is a mastery over the self, mind, and body and that fighting is always the last answer to a problem. Under Miyagi's guidance, Daniel develops not only physical skills but also the faith and self-confidence to compete despite tremendous odds as he encounters the fight of his life in the exciting finale to this entertaining film.
Featuring a 1080p high definition with high definition audio, the release also contains a Commentary Track with Director John G. Avildsen, Writer Robert Mark Kamen and Actors Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. Also included are the Featurettes"Beyond the Form, " "East Meets West: A Composer's Notebook," "Life of Bonsai" and "The Way of the Karate Kid". A Blu-Pop Trivia Track is also included.
In The Karate Kid II, Ralph Macchio and Noriyuki "Pat" Morita re-create the roles that brought them international acclaim in “The Karate Kid.” Karate student, Daniel Larusso (Macchio), accompanies his wise and whimsical teacher, Mr. Miyagi (Morita), to his ancestral home in Okinawa. For the boy, it's a journey to an exotic new world offering new cluesto his mentor's secret past. For Miyagi, it's an opportunity to see his father one last time and torekindle a romance with his childhood sweetheart (Nobu McCarthy). But Miyagi's return also re-ignites a bitter feud with long-time enemy, Sato (Danny Kamekona) - a feud that involves young Daniel in a brilliant collision of cultures and combat. Now, far away from the tournaments, the cheering crowds and the safety of home, Daniel will face his greatest challenge ever when teacher becomes student and the price of honor is life itself.
This release will contain the Original Featurette"The Sequel" as well as a Blu-Pop Trivia Track.
Both titles will be available individually on May 11 for $24.95 each, or as a 2-disc double-feature for $39.95.
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