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Updated: Saving Private Ryan Blu-ray Confirmed; Coming May 4

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February 11, 2010

Update: We have confirmed that Saving Private Ryan on Blu-ray will be a ‘Sapphire Series’ release. While this does not ensure a new transfer (Gladiator!), it does increase the potential for new and previously available bonus… Read More

7 Minutes of Twilight Eclipse on New Moon Ultimate Fan Edition Blu-ray & DVD

February 11, 2010

Walmart has begun taking pre-orders for The Twilight Saga: New Moon “Ultimate Fan Edition” Blu-ray Disc and DVD. This new version is exclusive to Walmart and due in stores on March 20 alongside the Special Edition release. The… Read More

Disney Rushing Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland to Blu-ray?

February 10, 2010

Disney CEO Bob Iger’s previous comments about shortening the length of theatrical runs is starting to come to fruition. THR has learned that Disney has asked US exhibitors to trim more than three weeks from the theatrical run of Tim Burton’s… Read More

Sony New Blu-ray Player Line Compatible with 3D via Firmware Update

February 10, 2010

Sony bucked the CES trend of introducing all-new Blu-ray 3D players at CES in January by announcing the newly launched BDP-S470 and coming within 30 days BDP-S570, BDV-E770W and BDV-E570 Blu-ray players will be compatible with Blu-ray 3D… Read More

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Blu-ray Release Date and Details

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February 9, 2010

Alvin, Simon and Theodore and joined by a trio of lovely chipettes in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, now confirmed by Fox Home Entertainment to be arriving on Blu-ray Disc and DVD March 30. The critter-filled sequel made over $400… Read More

Fringe Season One Blu-ray Under $25 at Amazon

February 9, 2010

The first season of J.J. Abrams’ Fringe on Blu-ray Disc has gone on sale at online retailer Amazon.com. Not a piddly little $5 off sale, either. For an unknown period of time, Amazon is selling Fringe: Season One on Blu-ray for $24.99.… Read More

Double Dose of Elizabeth on Blu-ray

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February 9, 2010

Two more Universal HD DVD holdovers will make their way to Blu-ray Disc on April 27 with the release of Elizabeth starring Cate Blanchett and its sequel, Elizabeth: The Golden Age. Both Elizabeth films are being ported to Blu-ray in 1.85:1 1080p… Read More

Paramount Reschedules Escape From L.A. on Blu-ray

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February 8, 2010

After postponing what was to be a September 2009 release for John Carpenter’s Escape From L.A. on Blu-ray last September, Paramount Home Entertainment has rescheduled the followup to Escape From New York for a May 4 release alongside… Read More

K-19: The Widowmaker to Surface on Blu-ray

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February 8, 2010

Joining Saving Private Ryan in journeying to Blu-ray on May 4 is the Cold War submarine thriller K-19: The Widowmaker. The film, starring Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson, was passed over by Paramount for an HD DVD release making its Blu-ray appearance… Read More

Did You Hear About The Morgans? Blu-ray Dated

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February 8, 2010

The December romantic comedy Did You Hear About The Morgans? starring Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker will arrive March 16 on Blu-ray from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film grossed over $50 million worldwide despite less-than-favorable… Read More