Posted in: News and Opinions by Archive Authors on May 31st, 2005
On March 30th, Universal will release the 25th Anniversary Edition of the John Belushi &Dan Aykroyd film The Blues Brothers. This disc will include the theatrical version (2:13) as well as an expanded edition (2:28) of the film, both presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfers along with English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Extended) & English Dolby Digital 2.0 (Theatrical) audio tracks. Extras will include an introduction by Dan Aykroyd, a Behind-the-Scenes Documentary, Concert Footage and more.
Posted in: News and Opinions by Archive Authors on May 24th, 2005
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher comedy Guess Who on August 2nd. This disc will be presented in an anamorphic widescreen transfer, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track. Extras will include an audio commentary (with director Kevin Rodney Sullivan), a gag reel, deleted scenes (with optional director commentary), a "Love is the Melody: The Making of GUESS WHO" featurette, & a collection of trailers.
Posted in: News and Opinions by Archive Authors on May 12th, 2005
Warner Home Video will relesae the 4-disc Collector's Edition of Ben Hur sometime this September. We will report full specs as soon as they are known, but for now, here are some of the extras... scene specific commentary by Charlton Heston, a new documentary, a "Making-of an Epic" Documentary, screen tests and more. Stay tuned.
Posted in: News and Opinions by Archive Authors on May 3rd, 2005
Fox Home Entertainment will release an Unrated Edition of the Ben Stiller/Vince Vaughn comedy Dodgeball on August 2nd. This disc will be presented in a 1.85 anamorphic widescreen transfer, along with a Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track. Extras will include a new joke commentary (with writer/director Rawson Marshall Thurber, Ben Stiller & Vince Vaughn), two additional "easter egg" commentary tracks, deleted and extended scenes (with optional commentary), an alternate ending, a blooper reel, four featurettes ("...ustin Long: A Study in Ham & Cheese," "Dodgeball Boot Camp: Training for the Dodgeball," "Dodgeball: Go for the Gold" & "The Anatomy of a Hit"), and more.
Posted in: News and Opinions by Archive Authors on April 26th, 2005
On June 21st, Warner Home Video will release the Sandra Bullock sequel Miss Congeniality 2 on DVD. This disc will be relesaed is separate 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen and 1.33:1 full frame versions, both featuring Dolby Digital 5.1 audio (in both English & French). The only extras to be included are some deleted scenes and the theatrical trailer.
Posted in: News and Opinions by Archive Authors on April 26th, 2005
Miramax Home Entertainment will release the bollywood-style comedy Bride And Prejudice on July 5th. This disc will be presented in a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, along with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio (in both English and French). Extras will include an audio commentary (with the filmmakers), deleted scenes, Ashanti's song, a gag reel, extended songs, a "Bringing Bombay to L.A.: The Making Of Bride & Prejudice" featurette and a Conversation with Aishwarya Rai and Martin Henderson.
Posted in: News and Opinions by Archive Authors on April 26th, 2005
Miramax Home Entertainment will release the bollywood-style comedy Bride And Prejudice on July 5th. This disc will be presented in a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, along with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio (in both English and French). Extras will include an audio commentary (with the filmmakers), deleted scenes, Ashanti's song, a gag reel, extended songs, a "Bringing Bombay to L.A.: The Making Of Bride & Prejudice" featurette and a Conversation with Aishwarya Rai and Martin Henderson.
Posted in: News and Opinions by Archive Authors on April 25th, 2005
On June 7th, Miramax will release the Collector's Series of the Billy Bob Thorton film Sling Blade. This disc will feature the Director's Cut of the film presented in a 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio tracks (English & French). Extras will include a Commentary from Writer/Director/Actor Billy Bob Thornton, Roundtable discussions & Conversations with the cast, a "Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood - The rise of Billy Bob and the evolution of Sling Blade" featurette, Bravo Pro...iles: Billy Bob Thornton, On The Set With the Filmmakers, “Doyle’s Dead” (with Billy Bob intro), Swingblade reviews, and a "The Return of Karl" video piece.
Posted in: News and Opinions by Archive Authors on April 18th, 2005
Warner Bros. will release the Adrien Brody/Keira Knightley thriller The Jacket on June 21st. This disc will be presetned in a 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, along with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio tracks in both English and French. Extras will include a "Look of The Jacket" documentary, a "Jacket: Project History" featurette and a collection of deleted scenes.
Posted in: News and Opinions by Archive Authors on April 14th, 2005
On June 21st, Miramax Home Entertainment will release the Bruce Willis action/thriller Hostage. This disc will be presented in an anamorphic widescreen transfer, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track. Extras will include an audio commentary (with director Florent Siri), a behind-the-scenes featurette, and a collection of deleted/extended scenes.