The DVD/Blu-Ray Thread

[Sarge]

Resident Evil CG Flick Still Due This Year

Though Capcom has remained rather quiet about the North American release of the computer-generated feature Resident Evil: Degeneration, senior PR director Chris Kramer has affirmed that the movie will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD later this year.

Set seven years after the events of the first Resident Evil game and detailing the latest zombie-killing adventures of RE2 protagonists Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, the all-CG feature is being co-directed by Devil May Cry 4 producer Hiroyuki Kobayash.

While Capcom has always maintained that the film would arrive Japan this year, confirmation that the project is still on track and will hit North America this year came as part of a blog post by Kramer that focused on a Blu-ray.com list of disc specifications and extras for the Sony Pictures co-produced movie.

Those Blu-ray technical specifications and extras follow below:

Video will be presented in 1.78:1 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.

* Interactive Picture-in-Picture (BD Exclusive)
* Trivia Track
* The Making of Resident Evil: Degeneration
* Character Profiles
* Voice Bloopers
* Leon Interview
* Resident Evil: Degeneration Trailer Collection
* Resident Evil: Degeneration Tokyo Game Show Trailer
* Resident Evil 5 Video Game Trailer

Capcom has yet to detail exactly when in 2008 the film will arrive, though Bloody Disgusting reports a North American release date of December 30.

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[Sarge]

Wanted (R2) in October

Universal Pictures have scheduled the UK Region 2 DVD release of Wanted on 20th October 2008. Timur Bekmambetov’s first American feature is this slick action thriller starring James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie.

As it’s not officially announced features are TBC, but a quick search through the BBFC website reveals that multiple featurettes and other extras have been passed. These include:

* The Making of Wanted The Game
* Motion Comics
* Cast and Characters
* The Origins of Wanted
* Stunts on the L Train
* Special Effects
* Through The Eyes of Visionary Director Timur Bekmambetov
* Ground Breaking Visual Effects – From Imagination to Execution
* Set Tour
* Alternate Opening
* Extended Scene
* Easter Eggs


There is a Blu-ray Disc planned but it will not arrive until 1st December.

clicky

[Sarge]

The Wire: The Complete Series (R2) in December

HBO have announced the UK Region 2 DVD release of The Wire: The Complete Series on 8th December 2008 priced at £124.99 RRP. 60 episodes across 24 discs, all five seasons of this police drama series are packaged in a sleek black sleeve for this complete series collection.

A breakdown of the extras follows…

Season 1
# Three episode audio commentaries with writer/creator David Simon, director Clarke Johnson and writer George Pelecano

Season 2
# Episode audio commentaries

Season 3
# Q&A with David Simons and Creative Team, courtesy of the museum of Television & Radio.
# Conversation with David Simons at Eugene Lang College, The new School for Liberal Arts.
# Five Audio Commentaries with Creator David Simons, Director Joe Chappelle, Writer Richard Price and George Pelecanos, and Producers Karen L. Thorson and Nina K. Noble.

Season 4
# An Hour-Long Behind-The-Scenes Documentary In Two Parts: 'It's All Connected' and The Game Is Real
# Six Audio Commentaries With Creator David Simon, Cast And Crew

Season 5
# Six episode audio commentaries
# The Wire – The Last Word
# The Wire odyssey

clicky

[Sarge]

Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (R2) in September

Momentum Pictures have announced the UK Region 2 DVD release of Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer on 29th September 2008 priced at £15.99 RRP. This B-movie comedy horror is Jon Knautz’s directorial debut and stars Trevor Matthews, Robert Englund, Rachel Skarsten, Daniel Kash and James A Woods.

After witnessing the brutal murder of his family, Jack Brooks (Matthews) is left with an unquenchable fury and emotions he is constantly trying to keep under control.

Years later, working as a local plumber and struggling to keep any relationship together, Jack’s life is rapidly heading towards a downward spiral. One night, while fixing his college professor’s (Englund) water system, an ancient demon is awakened and the subsequent evil force is unleashed.

As Professor Crowley becomes possessed and transforms into a creature of legends, Jack finally realises the true reasons for his inner rage and how he can no longer run from the past… rousi

Extras include:

* Director Audio Commentary
* Deleted Scenes
* Video story boards
* 60min ‘Making of’
* 15min ‘Recording the score’
* 20min ‘Making the monsters’
* The short film TEEN MASSACRE

clicky

[tomvek]

Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (R2) in September

This will be mine

[tomvek]

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Ultimate Edition) (R2)

Release: 3rd November
RRP: £19.99

Features:

- Steelbook packaging
- Remastered picture from a high definition transfer
- 5.1, stereo and restored original mono audio tracks

Extras:

- Commentary with director Tobe Hooper , cinematographer Daniel Pearl and ‘Leatherface’ himself Gunnar Hansen
- Commentary with actors Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Allen Danziger and art director Robert A. Burns
- ’Off the Hook’ – an interview with Teri McMinn
- Interview with Production Manager Ron Bozman
- ’The Shocking Truth’ documentary
- A tour of the TSCM house with Gunnar Hansen
- ’Shocking Truth’ outtakes
- ’Flesh Wounds’ documentary
- Interview with director Tobe Hooper
- Interview with writer Kim Henkel
- Additional footage, outtakes and deleted scenes
- Trailers, TV and radio spots
- Posters, lobby cards and stills gallery

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Another re-release for Texas but a good buy for anyone who doesn't own it yet.

[Ecno]

I just got th Sound of Music from Morrisons for £3.99

[Sarge]

Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (R2) in September

This will be mine

Same here, I was a little surprised to see it was due out on DVD so soon...I was expecting it to have a limited cinema release first.

[Floex]

Tha's a bit steep for The Wire. Considering I got S1, 2 and 3 for under £18 each

[Sarge]

Mystery Science Theater 3000 20th AE (R1) in October

Shout! Factory have announced the Region 1 DVD release of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (20th Anniversary Edition) on 28th October 2008. Celebrating 20 years after MST3K’s premiere on television, the entire creative team reunites for the first time through this DVD release. The 20th Anniversary Edition DVD box set features four of the show’s most requested unreleased film episodes – First Spaceship on Venus, Laserblast, Werewolf and Future War, and boasts exclusive DVD bonus content that explore the genesis, life and afterlife of MST3K. Amongst the extras are all new interviews with the entire MST3K family– including Joel Hodgson, Jim Mallon, Trace Beaulieu, Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, J. Elvis Weinstein, as well as footage from the 20th Anniversary Reunion panel and much more. The “lavishly packaged” 4-DVD box set also contains collectible lobby cards and a figurine of the world famous Crow T. Robot – all assembled in a collectible embossed tin and only available with the purchase of this DVD box set.

Earlier this year, Shout! Factory secured the worldwide home entertainment rights to a vast library of original MST3K episodes that have never-been-available on DVD or for digital download. This DVD box set is the first of a series of DVD box set from Shout! Factory, in association with Best Brains, Inc.

clicky

[Christopher]

Any word if/when Star Wars is coming to Blu Ray?

[tomvek]

Any word if/when Star Wars is coming to Blu Ray?

Nope, no word of it yet Suzz

A rumour started last year they were coming but a spokesperson for Lucas said "Lucasfilm Ltd. has no plans to release any of the Star Wars movies on Blu-ray or HD DVD. Listings on Amazon.com or any other Web site are purely speculative and erroneous."

It's just a matter of time though.

[Skarjo]

Not a chance, Lucas hates money and would never release multiple versions of his films for profit.

[Johnny Ryall]

It'll be like the DVD boxset where they'll wait for the install base for BluRay to be huge so they can make loadsa $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[tomvek]

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (R2)

Release: 10th November
RRP: £24.99

Features:

Disc 1

- Main Feature
- Anamorphic Widescreen
- English DD5.1 Surround
- The Return of a Legend - The evolution of the new film and a tribute to the legendary hero and his creators.
- Pre-Production - Follows Steven Spielberg as he creates animatic sequences, Shia LaBeouf as he learns to swordfight and captures the reunion of filmmakers and cast on the soundstage.

Disc 2

- Production Diary: Making Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Join filmmakers, cast and crew for a complete look at the making of the film.

* Shooting Begins: New Mexico
* Back To School: New Haven, Connecticut
* Welcome to the Jungle: Hilo, Hawaii
* On-Set Action
* Exploring Akator
* Wrapping Up!

- Warrior Makeup
- The Crystal Skulls
- Iconic Props
- The Effects of Indy
- Adventures in Post Production
- Closing: Team Indy
- Pre-Visualization Sequences:

* Area 51 Escape
* Jungle Chase
* Ants Attack

- Galleries:

* The Art Department

+ The Adventure Begins
+ Cemetery and Jungle
+ Akator

* Stan Winston Sudio

+ Corpses, Skeletons & Mummies
+ Aliens & Crystal Skulls

* Production Photographs
* Portraits
* Behind-the-Scenes Photographs

Box Art



Blu-Ray Details

RRP: £29.99
Features: (All extras in HD)

Disc 1

Main Feature

- Indiana Jones Timelines— Explore the movie through interactive timelines that include video featurettes, in-depth information and unique imagery. Your adventure begins with one of these three timelines:

* Story Timeline: Showcases the key events of the “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” storyline.
* Production Timeline: A Making-of chronology for “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”.
* Historical Timeline: Dives into the real-world historical influences that are referenced in the film.

- The Return of a Legend - The evolution of the new film and a tribute to the legendary hero and his creators.
- Pre-Production - Follows Steven Spielberg as he creates animatic sequences, Shia LaBeouf as he learns to swordfight and captures the reunion of filmmakers and cast on the soundstage.


Disc 2

- Production Diary: Making Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Join filmmakers, cast and crew for a complete look at the making of the film.

* Shooting Begins: New Mexico
* Back To School: New Haven, Connecticut
* Welcome to the Jungle: Hilo, Hawaii
* On-Set Action
* Exploring Akator
* Wrapping Up!

- Warrior Makeup
- The Crystal Skulls
- Iconic Props
- The Effects of Indy
- Adventures in Post Production
- Closing: Team Indy
- Pre-Visualization Sequences:

* Area 51 Escape
* Jungle Chase
* Ants Attack

- Galleries:

- The Art Department
* The Adventure Begins
* Cemetery and Jungle
* Akator

- Stan Winston Sudio
* Corpses, Skeletons & Mummies
* Aliens & Crystal Skulls
- Production Photographs
- Portraits
- Behind-the-Scenes Photographs

Box Art

[Drunken_Master]

Any word if/when Star Wars is coming to Blu Ray?

Nope, no word of it yet Suzz

A rumour started last year they were coming but a spokesperson for Lucas said "Lucasfilm Ltd. has no plans to release any of the Star Wars movies on Blu-ray or HD DVD. Listings on Amazon.com or any other Web site are purely speculative and erroneous."

It's just a matter of time though.

Good job I downloaded them in glorious 1080P then!

[Ecno]

I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry is currently only £3 in Tescos.

[Skarjo]

I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry is currently only £3 in Tescos.

THAT'S HOW WE ROLL IN OUR HOUSE BABY!

[tnman]

A RRP of £30 is just ridiculous. Nobody would buy it at that price. Nobody.

[tomvek]

A RRP of £30 is just ridiculous. Nobody would buy it at that price. Nobody.

Luckily shops don't follow the silly RRP, Play.com have it for £17.99 on Blu-Ray. I sometimes think they state those large prices so shops can highlight "Save £12" beside their prices.