Topic: Blu-ray Release Schedule

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SEPT. 09
Exiled (US)
BMG-Arista / 120 MINS. / NR / All Regions

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NOV. 18
Encounters At The End Of The World (US)
Image Entertainment | 2007 | 100 mins | Rated G |



Synopsis:
In the most hostile, barren, alien environment on the planet - you meet the most interesting people.

Welcome to Antarctica - like you've never experienced it. You've seen the extraordinary marine life, the retreating glaciers and, of course, the penguins, but leave it to award-winning, iconoclastic filmmaker Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man, Rescue Dawn) to be the first to explore the South Pole's most fascinating inhabitants...humans. In this one-of-kind documentary, Herzog turns his camera on a group of remarkable individuals, "professional dreamers" who work, play and struggle to survive in a harsh landscape of mesmerizing, otherworldly beauty - perhaps the last frontier on earth.

Filmmaker Werner Herzog travels to the Antarctic community of McMurdo Station, on Ross Island, the headquarters for the National Science Foundation and home to eleven hundred people during the austral summer. McMurdo is a gathering place for people who want to step off the map and where everyone seem to be full-time travelers and part-time workers. Beyond the settlement, Herzog ventures from the under-ice depths of the Ross Sea to the brink of the Mount Erebus volcano. Over the course of his journey, nature in the wild shares equal time with human nature and he encounters many a colorful character along the way.

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jaqy888 halos monopolize mo na ang thread na to ah?!  how about for concert bd's? 

sorry for ot!

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jaqy888 halos monopolize mo na ang thread na to ah?!  how about for concert bd's? 

sorry for ot!

hahahaha .... it's for our members' benefit naman ... 
There are some concert BDs posted in this page and the previous pages.
Kakaunti lang kasi ang concert BDs.

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hahahaha .... it's for our members' benefit naman ... 
There are some concert BDs posted in this page and the previous pages.
Kakaunti lang kasi ang concert BDs.

still just waiting for any james taylor concert bd 

sorry again for ot! 

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still just waiting for any james taylor concert bd 

sorry again for ot! 

copy that. Am also a James Taylor fan. 
Interesting that his concerts have yet to be released in blue.
Maybe in the near future .....

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DEC. 16
Old School (Unrated) (US)
DreamWorks | 2003 | 92 mins | Unrated |



Synopsis:
A trio of thirty-something buddies tries to recapture the outrageous, irrepressible fun of their college years by starting their own off-campus frat house. Mitch, Frank and Beanie have all reached a crossroads in their lives. They can choose to be responsible adults, with wives, families and steady jobs--or they can postpone adulthood in favor of the reckless abandon of frat house living with all the fun and none of the education. No contest.

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SEPT. 30
Giuseppe Verdi: La Traviata (US)
132 mins | Not rated |

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SEPT. 30
Bellini: Norma (US)
Opus Arte | 188 mins | Not rated |



In Guy Joosten’s ingenious production of Bellini’s masterpiece, Norma is about more than just beautiful singing. It becomes a layered, timeless drama in which Norma is the archetypal successful woman struggling to retain her dominant but vulnerable position. Hasmik Papian’s lyrical and intense interpretation of the title role accentuates the striking similarity between a Druid high priestess and a modern opera diva. Conductor Julian Reynolds guides the brilliant cast, choir and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra to great heights, providing a refreshing new take on the chef d’oeuvre of bel canto.

Pollione: Hugh Smith
Oroveso: Giorgio Giuseppini
Norma: Hasmik Papian

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NOV. 18
The Who: Kilburn 1977 (US)
Image Entertainment | 1977 | 65 mins | Not rated |

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SEPT. 30
Puccini/Rachmaninov: Gianni Schicchi (US)
Opus Arte | 162 mins | Not rated |



Alessandro Corbelli takes the title role in Annabel Arden’s whirlwind production of Puccini’s compact opera, in which the scheming Gianni Schicchi retrieves for himself the spoils of a disinherited family to pave the way for his daughter to marry her love.

Gianni Schicchi: Alessandro Corbelli
Rinuccio: Massimo Giordano
Lauretta: Sally Matthews
Zita: Felicity Palmer
La Ciesca: Marie McLaughlin

London Philharmonic Orchestra

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NOV. 25
Superman: Doomsday (US)
Warner Bros. | 2007 | 135 mins | Rated PG-13 |



The most shocking showdown in Superman history! When Lexcorp accidentally unearths the intergalactic serial killer Doomsday, Superman battles the creature head on in the fight of his life...literally. The world collectively mourns their fallen hero; humanity realizes it will never feel truly safe again. Superman's enemies rejoice all but Lex Luthor, who grieves the loss in his own demented manner, setting off a chilling chain of events that even he couldn't have foreseen. Inspired by the bestselling graphic novel of all time, DC Comics' The Death of Superman, this feature-length animated adventure boasts exciting action sequences that rivals anything you've ever seen starring the Man of Steel!

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OCT. 28
The Polar Express Presented in 3-D (US)
Warner Bros. | 2004 | 100 mins | Rated G |



When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
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The Polar Express Presented in 3-D is packaged with four sets of 3-D glasses similar to how the Hanna Montana Best of Both Worlds set is currently packaged. Also included is the original 2-D theatrical version for newcomers to the film on Blu-ray who have no interest in wearing the glasses for the film's duration.




Extra features included on this second issue of The Polar Express are as follows.

    * Smokey and Steamer Song not seen in theaters
    * You Look Familiar: The many Polar faces of Tom Hanks
    * A Genuine ticket to Ride: 5 featurettes
    * True Inspirations: Profiling author Chris Van Allsburg
    * Believe: Josh Groban performance and behind the scenes
    * Flurry of Effects: 5 motion-capture sessions
    * Snow Angels: Moviemakers' Christmas memories
    * Theatrical trailer

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SEPT. 09
Various Artists: Winter Wonderland (US)
2008 | Not rated |

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OCT. 14
Standard Operating Procedure (US)
Sony Pictures | 2008 | 116 mins | Rated R |



Coded for all regions (A, B and C), extras are presented in a mix of standard and high definition. Features include:

    * 1080P 2.40:1 Widescreen
    * English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD
    * French and Portuguese VO 5.1 Dolby TrueHD
    * Subtitles (Main Feature): English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Thai, Korean, German, Turkish, English SDH
    * Subtitles (Extras): Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Thai, Korean, German
    * Commentary with director Errol Morris
    * 9 Deleted Scenes
    * Blu-ray Exclusive Features:
          o Nearly 2 hours of new interview footage
          o Berlin Panel Discussion: Diplomacy in the Age of Terror
          o Berlin Press Conference
          o Los Angeles Premiere Q&A with Director Errol Morris

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OCT. 21
America The Beautiful (US)
Summit Entertainment / 77 MINS. / NR



Synopsis:
America The Beautiful celebrates true American beauty in crystal clear High Definition accompanied by an incredible soundtrack mastered in Dolby TrueHD. Legendary Ray Charles comes alive with his timeless rendition of America the Beautiful paired with spectacular scenes of the United States of America in all her glory. Along with American favorite instrumental music selections from - Classical to Opera, Ragtime to Cajun, Bagpipes to Banjo - the purple mountains majesty, fruited plains, and oceans white with foam never looked so good.

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OCT. 14
Gangsters Giftset (American Gangster, Casino, Eastern Promises) (US)
Universal Studios | 454 mins | Not rated |

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OCT. 27
Sophie Scholl (UK)
Drakes Avenue Pictures / PG / All Regions



Features include:

    * 1080/24p 1.85:1 Widescreen
    * German PCM Stereo
    * Optional English subtitles
    * Behind-the-Scenes of the Production – ‘Making of Sophie Scholl’ Multi-part documentary (55mins)
    * 12 Deleted and Alternate Scenes (36mins)
    * Historical Interviews:
          o Franz Muller (White Rose Member) & Walter Gebel (nephew of Sophie Scholl’s cellmate Else Gebel) (19mins)
          o Will Mohr (son of Inspector Mohr) (7mins)
          o Elisabeth Hartnagel (Sister of Sophie and Hans Scholl with archive trial footage) (30mins)
    * Trailer

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SEPT. 09
Various Artists: Christmas Memories (US)
2008 | Not rated |

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OCT. 21
The Yule Log : Christmas By The Fireplace (US)
Summit Entertainment / 89 MINS. / NR



Experience the magical ambience of a real glowing fireplace that is sure to warm up any room. The Yule Log: Christmas by the Fireplace features pristine high definition fireplace footage complimented by three Dolby TrueHD soundtrack options: traditional Christmas carols, sounds of the crackling fire and a combination of both. With over 30 festive holiday favorites, The Yule Log: Christmas by the Fireplace offers hours of holiday cheer while being mesmerized by flickering flames. Christmas never looked so good!

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OCT. 20
Top Gear – The Great Adventures: Polar Special (Director’s Cut) {UK}
2 Entertainment /  NR



Clarkson and May, in a seriously modified Toyota, take on Hammond and his dog sled in a 450 mile race to the North pole as they drive over thin ice to face in-tent hostilities, polar bear fear and desperate food fantasies.

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NOV. 18
Paul McCartney: The Space Within Us(US)
A&E Home Video | 2006 | 115 mins | Not rated |



The chance to see a living legend in the flesh doesn't come often, but in 2005 former Beatle Paul McCartney graced the U.S. with his presence and undertook a lengthy tour of the country. Fortunately, a full camera crew captured the highlights, and 'The Space Within Us' presents a mixture of songs from the tour, with Beatles songs and solo McCartney tracks all included. The title 'The Space Within Us' is a reference to the origins of this broadcast, which was first witnessed by astronauts aboard the Mir space station, who received this performance as a live feed. Now earthbound audiences can enjoy live versions of tracks such as "Yesterday," "Get Back," "Drive My Car," and a goosebump-inducing "Hey Jude."

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DEC. 01
Hancock (UK)
Sony Pictures | 2008 | 92 mins | Rated PG-13 |



Academy Award® nominee Will Smith (The Pursuit of Happyness) stars in this action-packed comedy as Hancock, a sarcastic hard-living and misunderstood superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public. When Hancock grudgingly agrees to an extreme makeover from idealistic publicist Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman, Juno), his life and reputation rise from the ashes and all seems right again – until he meets a woman (2003 Academy Award® winner Charlize Theron, Actress in a Leading Role, Monster) with similar powers to his and the key to his secret past.

This Blu-ray release includes all the material from 2-Disc DVD release plus BD-Live features and the additional Blu-ray exclusive featurette On-Set Visual Diary, a bonus-view picture-in-picture track with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast, filmmakers and crew.

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NOV. 25
Meet Dave (US)
20th Century Fox | 2008 | 90 mins | Rated PG |



A massive fireball from space hits New York's Central Park and an ordinary man emerges unscathed. The man turns out to be a spaceship operated by 100 human-looking aliens who are one-quarter inch tall and seeking a way to save their planet; complications ensue when their captain falls in love with an Earth woman who's always picked losers for previous romances.

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OCT. 13
Adulthood (UK)
Pathe Distribution Ltd. / R-15 / Region B



From director, writer and actor Noel Clarke, Adulthood is the sequel to Kidulthood (which Clarke wrote). Set against the backdrop of an unseen London underbelly, Adulthood delivers a raw, hard-hitting reflection of what life is like for young people in a culture where sex is currency, drugs are easy to come by and violence is a way of life.

Extras on this two-disc set include:

    * In vision commentary by Noel Clarke and cast - function that lets you skip between the filmed commentary and the feature
    * Audio commentary by Noel Clarke
    * ‘Making of’ featurette
    * Cast featurette
    * Regional tour featurette
    * Behind-the-scenes Bashy video shoot
    * Bashy music video
    * Behind-the-scenes - cast and crew screening
    * Jump Off Party featurette
    * The music of Adulthood
    * Behind-the-scenes premiere and after party
    * Deleted scenes
    * Outtakes


The Blu-ray disc will also include a new ‘text me’ option that sends an on-screen message during the film, giving you the option of watching a special feature relevant to that particular part of the film. 

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SEPT. 30
The Salem Witch Trials (US)
Echo Bridge Entertainment | 2003 | 183 mins | Not rated |



Synopsis:
Set during one of the darkest and most controversial times in American history, this enthralling drama tells the shocking true story of the witch hunts that gripped Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692 as seen through the eyes of a fear-mongering preacher (Henry Czerny) and a local woman (Kirstie Alley) whose many miscarriages force her to question her own beliefs. With Shirley MacLaine, Rebecca De Mornay, Alan Bates, and Peter Ustinov.

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SEPT. 30
Angel in the Family (US)
Echo Bridge Entertainment | 2004 | 88 mins | Not rated |

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SEPT. 30
The Man Who Saved Christmas (US)
Echo Bridge Entertainment | 2002 | 100 mins | Not rated |

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SEPT. 30
Bellini: Norma (US)
Opus Arte | 188 mins | Not rated |




In Guy Joosten’s ingenious production of Bellini’s masterpiece, Norma is about more than just beautiful singing. It becomes a layered, timeless drama in which Norma is the archetypal successful woman struggling to retain her dominant but vulnerable position. Hasmik Papian’s lyrical and intense interpretation of the title role accentuates the striking similarity between a Druid high priestess and a modern opera diva. Conductor Julian Reynolds guides the brilliant cast, choir and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra to great heights, providing a refreshing new take on the chef d’oeuvre of bel canto.

Pollione: Hugh Smith
Oroveso: Giorgio Giuseppini
Norma: Hasmik Papian

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SEPT. 30
A Christmas Visitor (US)
Echo Bridge Entertainment | 2002 | 88 mins | Not rated