The Blu-Ray Upcoming, News & Info Thread

[The Ween]

The show that Didn't even start yet ? Lol

It did. On Monday.

 

[Natrix]

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced and detailed the individual Blu-ray releases of four classic horror movies originally available as part of the Universal Classic Monsters Essentials Collection box set: Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and The Wolf Man (1941). All four iconic horror titles, which Universal has dubbed Wave 2, street on September 17th.

(Wave 1 of Universal's Classic Monster movies included The Mummy (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), Phantom of the Opera (1943) and Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), and arrived earlier this year.)


Dracula

Synopsis: The original Dracula, starring Bela Lugosi, launched the Hollywood horror genre and defined the iconic look and frightening character of the famed vampire. Towering ominously among the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains, Castle Dracula strikes fear in the hearts of the Transylvanian villagers below. After a naive real estate agent succumbs to the will of Count Dracula, the two head to London where the vampire hopes to stroll among respectable society by day and search for potential victims by night. The inspiration for hundreds of subsequent remakes and adaptations, this classic film directed by Tod Browning, is the signature adaptation of Bram Stoker's story with its eerie passion, shadowy atmosphere and thrilling cinematography.

The Blu-ray edition of Dracula features a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono track and the following extras:

Drácula (1931) - Spanish Version: Introduction by Lupita Tovar Kohner
Feature Commentary with Film Historian David J. Skal
Feature Commentary with Steve Haberman, Screenwriter of Dracula: Dead and Loving It
Alternate Score by Philip Glass - Performed by the Kronos Quartet
The Road to Dracula
Lugosi: The Dark Prince
Dracula: The Restoration
Monster Tracks
Dracula Archives
Trailer Gallery


Frankenstein

Synopsis: An unforgettable masterpiece, the original Frankenstein stars Boris Karloff as the screen's most tragic and iconic monster in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Tampering with life and death, Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life. The mad scientist's dreams are shattered by his creation's violent rage as the monster awakens to a world in which he is unwelcome. Featuring groundbreaking makeup by Jack Pierce, director James Whale's adaptation of Mary Shelley's masterpiece novel blends themes of horror, isolation and compassion, and remains one of the most shocking movies of all time.

The Blu-ray edition of Frankenstein features a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono track and the following extras:

Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
Feature Commentary with Historian Sir Christopher Frayling
The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
Karloff: The Gentle Monster
Monster Tracks
Universal Horror
Frankenstein Archives
Boo! A Short Film
Trailer Gallery
100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics


The Bride of Frankenstein

Synopsis: In one of the most popular horror films of all time, The Bride of Frankenstein, Boris Karloff reprises his role as the silver screen's most misunderstood monster who now longs for a mate. Continuing exactly where the original left off, the critically acclaimed sequel introduces Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger) as a deranged scientist who forces Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) to help him create a companion for the monster. Once again directed by James Whale and adapted from Mary Shelley's classic novel, the sequel features outstanding makeup and special effects, instantly making the Bride of Frankenstein (Elsa Lanchester).

The Blu-ray edition of The Bride of Frankenstein features a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono track and the following extras:

Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen
She's Alive! Creating The Bride of Frankenstein
The Bride of Frankenstein Archive
Trailer Gallery
100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics


The Wolf Man

Synopsis: "Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright". In 1941, The Wolf Man introduced the world to a new Universal movie monster and the mythology of the werewolf was redefined forever. Featuring a heartbreaking performance by Lon Chaney Jr. and groundbreaking make-up by Jack Pierce, this story of a cursed man who transforms into a deadly werewolf when the moon is full has become a masterpiece of the horror genre.

The Blu-ray edition of The Wolf Man features a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono track and the following extras:

Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver
Monster by Moonlight
The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
The Wolf Man Archives
Trailer Gallery
100 Years of Universal: The Lot

 

[Natrix]

Walt Disney Home Entertainment has announced the 20th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray release of producer Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, which will be available in two versions: a 3-disc 3D/BD/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and a 2-disc BD/DVD combo pack. Burton and director Henry Selick's classic stop motion phenomenon streets on September 10th.

 

[Natrix]

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Deluxe Edition, which collects Parts 1 & 2 of the well-received animated adaptation of Frank Miller's landmark limited comic book series of the same name. The Deluxe Edition set arrives on Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack on October 8th.

Part 1 Synopsis: As Gotham destroys itself, an aging Bruce Wayne (Peter Weller) watches from the seclusion of his Wayne Manor, disgusted at both the new criminal element as well as his physical and mental frailties that forced him to retire ten years earlier. When Wayne's old adversary Harvey "Two-Face" Dent (Wade Williams) violently re-asserts his twisted influence, Wayne takes up the Batman mantle once more. But even improved crime-fighting technology and a new sidekick (Ariel Winter) might prove inadequate for Wayne to confront the perils of this new dystopian Gotham City.

Part 2 Synopsis: The Dark Knight (Weller), along with Robin (Winter), have finally reclaimed Gotham City and allowed a ray of hope to penetrate the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. But with Batman back in the spotlight, the extended media coverage has awoken a far worse evil at Arkham Asylum: The Joker (Michael Emerson). Forever destined to be mortal enemies, The Joker has a diabolical scheme that may pull Batman down to the darkest levels of insanity. Meanwhile, on the horizon, a global catastrophe races towards Gotham and with it a familiar face: The Man of Steel (Mark Valley), though this time he has Batman in his sights. Witness as the aging Dark Knight wages a tireless war against crime while proving that courage and will are indeed timeless.

Complete tech specs and extras have yet to be revealed, but the Deluxe Edition release is set to include:

New 70-minute Frank Miller Documentary (Deluxe Edition Exclusive)
New Cast and Crew Commentary (DE Exclusive)
4 Collector Cards (BD DE Exclusive)
All Previous Part 1 and Part 2 Special Features

 

[Niltusk]

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Deluxe Edition, which collects Parts 1 & 2 of the well-received animated adaptation of Frank Miller's landmark limited comic book series of the same name. The Deluxe Edition set arrives on Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack on October 8th.

Part 1 Synopsis: As Gotham destroys itself, an aging Bruce Wayne (Peter Weller) watches from the seclusion of his Wayne Manor, disgusted at both the new criminal element as well as his physical and mental frailties that forced him to retire ten years earlier. When Wayne's old adversary Harvey "Two-Face" Dent (Wade Williams) violently re-asserts his twisted influence, Wayne takes up the Batman mantle once more. But even improved crime-fighting technology and a new sidekick (Ariel Winter) might prove inadequate for Wayne to confront the perils of this new dystopian Gotham City.

Part 2 Synopsis: The Dark Knight (Weller), along with Robin (Winter), have finally reclaimed Gotham City and allowed a ray of hope to penetrate the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. But with Batman back in the spotlight, the extended media coverage has awoken a far worse evil at Arkham Asylum: The Joker (Michael Emerson). Forever destined to be mortal enemies, The Joker has a diabolical scheme that may pull Batman down to the darkest levels of insanity. Meanwhile, on the horizon, a global catastrophe races towards Gotham and with it a familiar face: The Man of Steel (Mark Valley), though this time he has Batman in his sights. Witness as the aging Dark Knight wages a tireless war against crime while proving that courage and will are indeed timeless.

Complete tech specs and extras have yet to be revealed, but the Deluxe Edition release is set to include:

New 70-minute Frank Miller Documentary (Deluxe Edition Exclusive)
New Cast and Crew Commentary (DE Exclusive)
4 Collector Cards (BD DE Exclusive)
All Previous Part 1 and Part 2 Special Features

Hate waiting until October, but this is great.

 

[Batty]

I'm glad I held off on buying them individually considering the new extras. I'm sure it'll piss off a few people who already bought them. Way to go, WB!

 

[Master Wayne]

Son of a...
I just gave in and bought them both just two days ago.

 

[YoNoSe]

Son of a...
I just gave in and bought them both just two days ago.

Eh....70 minutes of "Frank Miller used to be awesome!" Don't need.

 

[furystorm]

Eh....70 minutes of "Frank Miller used to be awesome!" Don't need.

That made me

 

[Master Wayne]

Eh....70 minutes of "Frank Miller used to be awesome!" Don't need.

Thanks for cheering me up.

 

[YoNoSe]

That made me

Thanks for cheering me up.

 

[batfan08]

I'm glad I held off on buying them individually considering the new extras. I'm sure it'll piss off a few people who already bought them. Way to go, WB!

Same here. However, part of me is wondering if it won't be a different experience entirely. I was reading the Blu-Ray.com forums, and, apparently, the runtime is 156 minutes. Both the films are 76 minutes, so, with the credits, they are 152 minutes. That means that this version has 4 extra minutes somewhere. Now, assuming they did combine both parts into one full-length film, there would most likely be a new set of credits that combines both into one, which makes me think that there could be even more than 4 minutes of extra stuff. It'd certainly be awesome if that were the case, but I'm just speculating.

 

[batfan08]

Just as I thought. From the Blu-Ray forums:

This is the version I have been waiting for. Pre-ordered.

Here is the WHV sell sheet:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=202493&page=25

 

[Johnny1378]

It's coming. Most likely around November, cash in on Christmas.

Here's what the Indian version looks like. Might get something similar:

Been looking forward to this since it was first announced. Hopefully, it will have some nice extras. I avoided getting the first version of the trilogy when they announced that this set would follow.

 

[batfan08]

It's official:
https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=106112

 

[ChaserFan]

It's official:
https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=106112

Was kinda expecting more

 

[Adolfo]

Finally Solomon Kane 07/16

 

[TheFiend]

It's official:
https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=106112

Meh.

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[The Ween]

Stolen from the Man of Steel thread.......

 

[batfan08]

Kewl, now, if they'll release the specs, I'll be happy as a clam, providing they aren't as disappointing as the TDK UCE.