The Blu-Ray Upcoming, News & Info Thread

[Natrix]

Criterion releasing The Hidden Fortress on March 18, 2014! Finally!

A grand-scale adventure as only Akira Kurosawa could make one, The Hidden Fortress stars the inimitable Toshiro Mifune as a general charged with guarding his defeated clan’s princess (a fierce Misa Uehara) as the two smuggle royal treasure across hostile territory. Accompanying them are a pair of bumbling, conniving peasants who may or may not be their friends. This rip-roaring ride is among the director’s most beloved films and was a primary influence on George Lucas’s Star Wars. The Hidden Fortress delivers Kurosawa’s trademark deft blend of wry humor, breathtaking action, and compassionate humanity.

Disc Features
New 2K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
Alternate 5.1 surround soundtrack preserving the original Perspecta simulated stereo effects, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray
New audio commentary by film historian Stephen Prince, author of The Warrior’s Camera: The Cinema of Akira Kurosawa
Documentary from 2003 on the making of the film, created as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create
Interview from 2001 with filmmaker George Lucas about Kurosawa
Trailer
New English subtitle translation
One Blu-ray and one DVD, with all content available in both formats
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Catherine Russell

 

[budafett]

Once a month my wife turns into a steel book.

that last about a week?

 

[jye4ever]

Hobbit AUJ EE 3D plus 2D Bluray has finally dropped to $30.00 on Amazon!

https://amzn.com/B00E8S2GJI

 

[Centurion]

Hobbit AUJ EE 3D plus 2D Bluray has finally dropped to $30.00 on Amazon!

https://amzn.com/B00E8S2GJI

Thanks for the heads up.
Got one for a friend.

 

[jye4ever]

Thanks for the heads up.
Got one for a friend.

 

[IronFingaz]

Happy New Year from Criterion!

 

[Darth Waller]

Is that a Tati box set after I dropped all that money buying the UK BDs?

 

[IronFingaz]

Is that a Tati box set after I dropped all that money buying the UK BDs?

That's what they say. Also Red River, Scanner, The Wild Child, A Raisin In The Sun, Breaking The Waves and Picnic At Hanging Rock. And the four beatles could mean A Hard Days Night.

 

[Darth Waller]

They released A Hard Day's Night and Help! on laserdisc, so anything is possible.

 

[IronFingaz]

They released A Hard Day's Night and Help! on laserdisc, so anything is possible.

And they have the rights for it. Some mentioned Let It Be but they don't have the rights for that one, though.

 

[Darth Waller]

And they have the rights for it. Some mentioned Let It Be but they don't have the rights for that one, though.

I'm not sure who owns the rights to that movie. It's been out of print for years.

 

[Batty]

I really like Picnic At Hanging Rock. I might have to pick that up.

And Scanners? I would've never expected that. I hope this means we'll see more Cronenberg titles.

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

Looks like only Scanners for me.

 

[IronFingaz]

Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Home Entertainment have officially announced and dated the 3D and 2D Blu-ray releases of director Alan Taylor's Thor: The Dark World, starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård, Rene Russo, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Jaimie Alexander, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings and Tadanobu Asano. The sequel to Marvel's Thor arrives on February 25th.

Synopsis: Marvel's Thor: The Dark World continues the big-screen adventures of Thor (Hemsworth), the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel's Thor and The Avengers, Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos... but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin (Hopkins) and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster (Portman) and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

The 2-disc 3D combo pack release will feature 3D and 2D versions of the film on two BD-50 discs, along with a downloadable Digital HD digital copy. The combo pack does not include a DVD copy, however. Likewise, the 1-disc 2D combo pack features a 2D BD-50 and a Digital HD digital copy.

Update: Bonus content includes:
Marvel One-Shot Short Film: All Hail the King
Audio Commentary with Director Alan Taylor, Producer Kevin Feige, Actor Tom Hiddleston (Loki) and Cinematographer Kramer Morgenthau
Never-Before-Seen Extended and Deleted Scenes
A Brothers' Journey: Thor & Loki
Go behind the scenes with the filmmakers and cast in this 30-minute featurette to explore two of the most iconic characters in the Marvel Universe. Journey through the key moments that have defined and endeared these characters to audiences around the world with stars Chris Hemsworth (Thor) & Tom Hiddleston (Loki).
Scoring Marvel's Thor: The Dark World with Brian Tyler
Go behind the scenes with the filmmakers and acclaimed composer Brian Tyler for a look at the creation of the movie's original score.
Exclusive Look – Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Get an exclusive first look at the latest installment in the Captain America franchise and its cast of characters, including Scarlett Johansson as the Black Widow, Samuel L. Jackson as Director Nick Fury, Chris Evans as our hero Steve Rogers, his new ally Sam Wilson, aka the Falcon played by Anthony Mackie, and a mysterious enemy from the past: the Winter Soldier played by Sebastian Stan.
The Dark World Gag Reel
And More...

 

[The Ween]

No DVD copies at all? I'm surprised!

 

[chewblacca]

Is 3d still that big of a seller? I'm looking to buy a new HDTV and everywhere I go everyone tells me 3d tv is dead. So why is Hollywood still making them? Most of the films done in 3d look horrible and really are not done properly.

 

[batfan08]

Is 3d still that big of a seller? I'm looking to buy a new HDTV and everywhere I go everyone tells me 3d tv is dead. So why is Hollywood still making them? Most of the films done in 3d look horrible and really are not done properly.

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[meth head]

Is 3d still that big of a seller? I'm looking to buy a new HDTV and everywhere I go everyone tells me 3d tv is dead. So why is Hollywood still making them? Most of the films done in 3d look horrible and really are not done properly.

I was having this discussion with my friend the other day. I actually don't like 3D at the cinema in most cases, it is used unnecessarily and in many ways spoils the film for me (Gravity being about the only exception). However, 3D at home is much better! I have a 3D tv and it really looks glorious for some strange reason. For instance, I wasn't a massive fan of the ASM in 3D at the cinema, but on my 3D tv it looks superb!

 

[jye4ever]

There are some awesome 3D movies, format shouldn't just be abandoned because of some crappy conversions from greedy studios.

 

[The Ween]

Is 3d still that big of a seller? I'm looking to buy a new HDTV and everywhere I go everyone tells me 3d tv is dead. So why is Hollywood still making them? Most of the films done in 3d look horrible and really are not done properly.

A lot of people I know love it on their tvs at home.