James Cameron's Avatar 3D Limited Edition coming to Blu-ray Ocotber 16th

I Have a very exciting announcement for you all this morning. Our friends at Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment have let it be know that for the first time ever James Cameron's Avatar will be available in a Limited Edition 3D as a Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD combo pack on October 16,2012. Now for those of you who may say "I already have Avatar in 3D" , please remember that that was a very limited disc included with a 3d glasses kit a couple years ago. This will be the first time it has been released for all fans to enjoy at an affordable price. Below is the official press release:




PANDORA COMES TO LIFE LIKE NEVER BEFORE WITH
THE ULTIMATE HOME VIEWING EXPERIENCE

AVATAR
ON BLU-RAY 3D
Over 33 Million Facebook Fans Receive Exclusive
Global Announcement as the Film That Became a Worldwide
Phenomenon Arrives on Blu-ray 3D in October

LOS ANGELES, CA. (August 14, 2012) – The world of Pandora has never looked better as over 33 million AVATAR Facebook fans were the first to learn of the upcoming release of the AVATAR Blu-ray 3D Collector’s Edition, debuting globally beginning October 15, releasing in North America October 16, from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. A home entertainment experience like no other, for the first time ever, fans will be able to welcome James Cameron’s global box office sensation into their homes in stunning 3D high-definition.

“3D television is the future of home entertainment,” said James Cameron, the Oscar® winning Director. “I’m a huge proponent of the technology and very pleased that AVATAR can be viewed in the living room the way it is meant to be seen.”

“As the number of homes with 3D televisions continues to grow, we thought it was important to bring the biggest 3D film ever right into your living room,” continued Jon Landau, Academy Award® winning Producer of Avatar. “This is the only way fans should experience the world of Pandora and this release offers the highest picture quality possible. ”Previously only available to consumers through an exclusive deal with Panasonic, the two-disc AVATAR 3D Blu-ray Collector’s Edition will feature the original theatrical release and be available in all-new collectible packaging. Seen by more than 310 million people worldwide, the Oscar and Golden Globe winning epic is the highest grossing film of all time, taking in more than $2.7 billion in worldwide box office. It is also top-selling Blu-ray disc of all time.

Forever Marilyn Collection - Blu-ray Disc Review

***SYNOPSIS***
Marilyn Monroe is an iconic sex symbol whose name still resonates today (who can forget when her skirt is blown up in 'The Seven Year Itch'). She passed away too young but her legacy lives on thanks to Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment release of the Forever Marilyn Blu-ray collection. We see her vulnerability, her cutie playfulness, and her underrated comedic chops. For me her best role was in the classic Some Like It Hot.

The packaging of the set is okay but would have preferred separate Blu-ray cases in a sturdy outer slip box. Instead we get a slim digipack style set with a very soft outer cardboard sleeve. The seven discs are housed in slots of either Book 1 or Book 2. It all works alright and do save space but they could have done a lot more for this major release.




***VIDEO QUALITY*** 
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes - Presented in the original 1.33:1 aspect ratio. Wow , the colors on display are stunning. The most striking color is the bold reds and pinks. Black levels were absolutely perfect. Fine detail and sharpness was consistently strong. 9/10

How To Marry A Millionaire - Presented in the original 2.55:1 aspect ratio. An overall pleasing presentation that starts a bit flat but comes around by the end. Color saturation is just right throughout with good skin tones. Black levels were consistently strong. 8/10

River of No Return - Presented in the original 2.55:1 aspect ratio. This is a really nice improvement over the DVD version. Colors are more saturated and detail has taken a big step up. Black levels were a little below average compared rest of the set. Overall a good upgrade though 7.5/10

There's No Business Like Show Business - Presented in the original 2.55:1 aspect ratio. Color saturation is just gorgeous, once again if you notice a pattern here these older films just have such a lovely look that you don't get in modern digitally shot movies. Black levels were rock solid but I didn't notice some instances of crushed blacks. 8.5/10

The Seven Year Itch - Presented in the original 2.55:1 aspect ratio. Colors are somewhat subdued on this one but not bland. There are some specks of bold colors in the dream sequences. Black levels were good. Fine detail wavers from time to time but this is another nice upgrade. 8/10

Some Like It Hot - Presented in the original 1.66:1 aspect ratio. This is the exact same disc that was released a while back and it is still a stunning presentation of this B&W classic. Black levels are consistent if not always inky. Contrast was close to perfect and highlights the subtle shades of white and grey. Sharpness was superb. 9/10

The Misfits - Presented in the original 1.66:1 aspect ratio. This is a solid performer but there were problems with softness in closeups. . Grayscale performance was strong with deep blacks and well managed contrast. 7.5/10


***AUDIO QUALITY*** 
Audio is provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track for six of the films were pleasing listens. The most beneficial upgrade is the music cues and scores. LFE isn't deep by any means. Surrounds exhibited some nice bleeding of the music to the rears. Dialogue was crisp and clean throughout. No pops or hisses.

The Misfits only has a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track. Dialogue is the best part of this track, it was clean and intelligible throughout. Bass was barely there and the musical score doesn't reach the highs that it should have.


***SPECIAL FEATURES*** 
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
* Movietone News: "Marilyn and Jane in Cement" (SD, 50sec)

* Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2min32sec)


How To Marry A Millionaire
* Movietone News: "How To Marry A Millionaire" Cinemascope (SD, 1min19sec)

* Trailer

River of No Return
* Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2min54sec)


There's No Business Like Show Business
* Trailers


The Seven Year Itch
* Commentary by Author Kevin Lally

* Isolated Score Track DTS-HD MA 5.1

* The Hays Code: Picture-in-Picture with Sexual Innuendo Meter

* Marilyn Monroe Interactive Timeline (1080p)

* Monroe and Wilder: An Intersection of Genius (1080p, 25min57sec)

* Fox Movie Channel Presents Fox Legacy with Tom Rothman (SD, 17min23sec)

* Deleted Scenes (SD, 3min32)

* Hollywood Backstories: The Seven Year Itch (SD, 24min25sec)

* Publicity (SD, 5min20sec)

* Still Galleries (1080p)


Some Like It Hot
* Audio Commentary

* The Making of Some Like It Hot (SD, 25min45sec)

* The Legacy of Some Like It Hot (SD, 20min22sec)

* "Nostalgic Look Back" Documentary (SD, 31min13sec)

* Memories of the Sweet Sues Featurette (SD, 12min03sec)

* Virtual Hall of Memories (SD, 21min04sec)

* Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2min20sec)


The Misfits
* Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 3min45sec)

LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace coming to Blu-ray (Walmart Exclusive) September 16th

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will be releasing a Walmart Exclusive Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack of the animated 24 minute special LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace on September 16, 2011. No technical specs or special features have been detailed so far. But for certain there will be an Exclusive Young Han Solo LEGO minifigure. Below is the trailer:

Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray Deleted Scenes Preview

Lucasfilm has released a teaser trailer that gives some very cool glimpses at certain deleted scenes we can expect to see on the Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray September 16, 2011. The footage for the most part looks rough and it seems that no restoration effort has gone into the deleted scenes and will more than likely just be available for viewing for the first time which is enough reason to celebrate but it would nice if they take the time to clean them and provide at the very least 5.1 audio.Enjoy the video below:




"MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU"

Sons of Anarchy: Season 3 coming to Blu-ray August 30th

Fox Home Entertainment has announced their plans to release the hit FX show Sons of Anarchy: Season 3 as a 3-Disc Blu-ray set on August 30, 2011. The show stars Ron Pearlman, Charlie Hunnam, and Katey Sagal.

All 13 episodes of the third season will be presented in full 1080p in the original aspect ratio of 1.78:1 and audio will be provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. Special features are set to include the following:

* Episode Commentary on "SO" - Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson, Chris Collins, Regina Corrado, Katey Sagal and Marco Ramirez
* Episode Commentary on "Firinne" - Kurt Sutter, Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal and Maggie Siff
* Episode Commentary on "NS" - Kurt Sutter, Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman, Mark Boone Jr., Kim Coates, Tommy Flanagn, Theo Rossi and Dayton Callie
* "Bainne" (Extended Episode)
* "June Wedding" (Extended Episode)
* Season 3 Bridge Pieces
* Writers Roundtable
* Bike Customizer
* Directing the Finale with Kurt Sutter
* "NS" Table read with Cast
* Fox Movie Channel Presents World Premiere: Sons of Anarchy Season 3
* Deleted/Extended Scenes
* Gag-Reel

CG Animated hit Rio coming to Blu-ray August 2nd

Fox Home Entertainment has announced their plans to release the CG Animated hit Rio as a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo Pack on August 2, 2011. The movie features the voices of stars Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway.

The film will be presented in full 1080p in the original aspect ratio of 2.39:1. Audio will be provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. Below are the planned special features:

* Explore the World of Rio - Beach, Jungle, City, Stadium
* Blu Shows the Way - Introduction
* Boom-Boom Tish Tish: The Sounds of Rio featurette
* The Making of Hot Wings featurette
* Saving the Species: One Voice at a Time featurette
* The Real Rio featurette
* "Welcome to Rio" Music Video
* Taio Cruz – "Telling the World" Music Video
* Deleted Scene: "Fruit Stand"
* Postcards from Rio featurette
* Carnival Dance O Rama - Intro, Blu, Jewel, Luiz, Monkeys, Nico and Pedro, Raphael, Samba Line
* Rio de JAM-eiro Jukebox
* Angry Birds Rio – Trailer
* Angry Birds Rio – Nigel Mash Up
* Angry Birds Rio – Instructional Video
* Live Lookup Powered By IMDB

Fox to release Black Swan Blu-ray March 29

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced their plans to release the Darren Aronofsky film Black Swan on a Blu-ray March 29, 2011. The film stars Natalie Portman whom won the Best Actress Academy Award this past Sunday. Technical specs are set to include full 1080p HD video and a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. You can click on the link below to pre-order from Amazon.com and help support this blog.


SPECIAL FEATURES

* Metamorphosis – A Three-Part Series: - A behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking process from Darren Aronofsky's visionary directing, to the physically-demanding acting, to the stunning special effects.
* Behind the Curtain: - An inside look at the film's costume and production design (Blu-ray Exclusive).
* Ten Years in the Making: - Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky discuss their creative journey, from "preparing for the role" to "dancing with the camera" (Blu-ray Exclusive).
* Cast Profiles: Roles of a Lifetime - Presented by Fox Movie Channel, the stars reflect on the their challenging and rewarding characters (Blu-ray Exclusive)

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader coming to Blu-ray April 8

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has announced their plans to release the Michael Apted film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader on a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo Pack April 8, 2011. The film stars Liam Neeson, Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, and Skandar Keynes.

SPECIAL FEATURES

* Audio commentary by Director Michael Apted and producer Mark Johnson
* Animated short: The Untold Adventures of The Dawn Treader
* King Caspian's Guide to the Dawn Treader: Legends and Lore of the Great Ship
* Deleted scenes
* Five Islands Explorations
* Narnian Discoveries: Friends and Foes of Narnia (7 featurettes)
* Three behind-the-scenes featurettes including Battle on the Sea
* Sword Game
* Four Fox Movie Channel Presents behind-the-scenes featurettes

Fox to release Love and Other Drugs on Blu-ray March 1

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment have announced their plans to release the Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway film Love and Other Drugs on Blu-ray March 1, 2011. Special features are set to include:

* Funny Extended Deleted Scenes
* An Actor's Discussion: Relationship between Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway
* Beautifully Complex: Anne Hathaway discribes Maggie
* Reformed Womanizer: Jake Gyllenhaal is Jamie
* Selling Love and Other Drugs
* Digital Copy

Fox to release Best Picture Nominee 127 Hours on Blu-ray March 1

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment have announced their plans to release the Best Picture nominee Danny Boyle (Best Director Nominee) film 127 Hours on a Blu-ray/Digital Copy Combo Pack March 1, 2011. The film stars Best Actor nominee James Franco. Special features are set to include:

DISC ONE

* Commentary with Danny Boyle, Christian Colson & Simon Beaufoy
* Search & Rescue - The events that aided the search and rescue of Aron Ralston
* 127 Hours: An Extraordinary View - A unique collaboration between the director and actor
* Deleted Scenes
* God of Love: short film by Luke Matheny

DISC TWO

* Digital Copy of movie

Machete - Blu-ray Disc Review

***SYNOPSIS***
From director Robert Rodriguez (Grindhouse, Sin City) comes an action-packed, cutting-edge serving of carnage...with killer deleted scenes that deliver more guns, more girls and more Machete action! Set up, double-crossed and left for dead, Machete (Danny Trejo) is an ass-kicking ex-Federale who lays waste to anything that gets in his path. As he takes on hitmen, vigilantes and a ruthless drug cartel, bullets fly, blades clash and the body count rises. Any way you slice it, vengeance has a new name--Machete.


***MOVIE REVIEW***
Babes, boobs, knives, and guns. Make no mistake this a movie tailor made for men. Danny Trejo in the role he was born to play is a throwback to antiheroes from the past that talked with action and not their tongues. He exudes a natural screen charisma without saying hardly a word, his awesome face says it all. The violence on display here is over the top fun that includes a guy getting his intestines ripped out by "Machete" which he uses as a rope to descend a building. The supporting characters are a hell of a lot of fun as well. Robert De Niro and Jeff Fahey make humorous pair as a Texas senator and his aid. Michelle Rodriguez plays her usual tough badass role which she does with ease. Steven Seagal has the funniest death scene in years. Just like films such as "Crank", "Crank 2", "The A-Team" it is best to just put your mind at ease and enjoy the exhilarating ride. Remember, "Machete don't text" . 8/10


***VIDEO QUALITY***
"Machete" arrives on Blu-ray with a 1080p transfer in the original aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Fans of the "Grindhouse" double feature will be used to the video quality for the opening of the film. It is alive with scratches, jitters, missed frames, and heavy grain. I loved it. Once the opening credits are through you'll be treated to a pristine transfer bursting with desert orange hues, rich blue skies, deep blood reds, and every other color in the rainbow. Fine detail is stunning, Danny Trejos amazingly worn face is a revelation when watching this transfer.
Black levels were deep with solid shadow detail. There were zero signs of compression artifacts, edge enhancement, or DNR. FOX slices the competition (pun intended) with a superb presentation. 10/10


***AUDIO QUALITY***
Audio is provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. This is a powerful action track accompanied by a cool score by Chingon. Surrounds are constantly engaged during any action scene. Bullets whiz by and hit with stunning clarity. Dialogue was crisp and clean. The LFE channel will give your system a good workout with thumping bass and deep wall rattling explosions. A really fun listen. 9/10


***SPECIAL FEATURES***

* Audience Reaction Track - A fun option where you can watch the movie along with an audience reacting that was recorded from the theatrical run.
* Deleted Scenes (10min58sec, HD) - Some worth watching scenes are here for your viewing. The best are a deleted subplot of Jessica Albas character having a twin sister.
* Theatrical Trailer (1min56sec, HD)
* Red Band Theatrical Trailer (2min, HD)
* Sneak Peeks (HD - Included are trailers for Street Kings 2, The A-Team, and Twelve.
* BD-Live Exclusive Deleted Scene (42sec, HD)
* Digital Copy - A digital copy of the main feature for download to your PC, Mac , or portable device.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga coming to Blu-ray Disc this September

It's official. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment president Mike Dunn announced at a CES press event today that Star Wars: The Complete Saga will be released on Blu-ray September 2011. The lavish 9 disc Saga set will have over 30 hours of bonus features. In was quite a surprise though they did not announce a 3D version since the press event took place at the Panasonic booth. Full details from the official press release are as follows:




"THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE

THE MOST ANTICIPATED BLU-RAY RELEASE IN THE GALAXY

IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR WORLDWIDE PRE-ORDER STARTING TODAY

LAS VEGAS (Jan. 6, 2011) – The most anticipated Blu-ray release ever -- the Star Wars Saga -- emerges from light speed this September 2011. For the first time, all six of George Lucas' epic films (Episodes I-VI) are united in one complete set. Fans worldwide are able to pre-order now with online retailers.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Star Wars in three distinct sets to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan:

* Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray (9-disc Set includes all six films)
* Star Wars: Prequel Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes I-III)
* Star Wars: Original Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes IV-VI)

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will feature all six live-action Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation, along with three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive Star Wars archives, and much more.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will be available for $139.99 US/$179.99 CAN and the Star Wars: Trilogy Sets for $69.99 US/89.99 CAN. Pricing for each set will vary by international territory.

Flanked by a legion of his finest Imperial stormtroopers, Darth Vader himself joined Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment President Mike Dunn at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to announce the release, vowing "The forces of the Empire will be at your disposal to assure the success of this endeavor."

"The Star Wars Saga is the most anticipated Blu-ray collection since the launch of the high-def format," Dunn said. "The epic franchise pioneered sound and visual presentation in theaters and is perfectly suited to do it again in the home, with a viewing experience only possible with Blu-ray."

"With all six episodes available for the first time in one collection, this is a great way for families and home audiences to experience the complete Saga from start to finish," said Doug Yates, Vice President of Marketing, Online, Distribution, Lucasfilm Ltd. "And with the quality of high-definition, Blu-ray provides the most immersive home experience possible."

"The Star Wars franchise has been the most anticipated Blu-ray release by Amazon's customers," said Bill Carr, Vice President of Music and Video at Amazon.com. "We think that Star Wars will be incredibly popular with our customers, and we expect pre-orders to be very strong."