Category: DVD/Blu-ray (Page 16 of 24)

Four ‘Peanuts Holiday Collection’ videos

Warner Home Video recently released “Peanuts Holiday Collection,” a 3 DVD set which includes “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “It’s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Those who prefer not to buy the complete set can purchase each movie separately, although you’ll probably save money by buying the set.

For those still on the fence on whether or not to purchase these, check out the following four videos and tell me you don’t want to run out and buy these for nostalgic reasons. We all remember the great times we had watching these as a child. Now’s your chance to relive those memories or pass them on to your children.

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‘Dead Space: Downfall’ hospital clip

Check out this brand new video for Dead Space: Downfall, scheduled for release on October 28th on DVD and Blu-ray.

Warning: The following video contains violence and adult language.

Synopsis: An ancient religious artifact has been recovered by a deep-space mining ship, and for the crew of the USG Ishimura, life just became a living hell. Unearthed on a far-away planet during a mining operation, the relic is worshiped by some, even seen as proof of God. But when it’s removed from its resting place and brought on the ship, the artifact unleashes a long-dormant alien race, one bent on ripping apart — and taking over — every human aboard.

‘Dead Space: Downfall’ slashes its way onto DVD and Blu-ray

What if aliens took over the human race? Our own worst nightmares have come to life in Anchor Bay Entertainments October 28th DVD and Blu-ray Disc releases of Dead Space: Downfall. The movie bridges the gap in the narrative between the Dead Space comic series and the Dead Space: Downfall video game which will be released in late October.

Check out some artwork below.

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‘The Flight Before Christmas’ takes off Oct. 28th

A young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father who he believes is a member of Santa’s famous Flying Forces. Despite suffering from severe vertigo, he sneaks out of his home to take flying lessons from his friend Julius, a clumsy flying squirrel. Soon after, Niko and Julius learn that Santa and his reindeer are in serious trouble so the pair gather their forest friends and head North to save the day.

The Flight Before Christmas, starring Emma Roberts and Norm MacDonald, will be available on DVD at retailers nationwide on October 28, 2008.

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‘Kung Fu Panda’ sequel release date announced

DreamWorks Animation today announced that the sequel to “Kung Fu Panda” is expected scheduled for theatrical release on June 3, 2011. DreamWorks Animation also hopes to release the movie in IMAX theaters worldwide.

The sequel will star Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and other original cast members. Running the show will be director ennifer Yuh Nelson, head of story “Kung Fu Panda.” Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger, writers and co-producers of the original film, will also return.

DreamWorks Animation’s CEO, Jeffrey Katzenberg, said, “We are thrilled to reunite the creative team that made ‘Kung Fu Panda’ such a global success. Because of their imaginative work, Po’s path to heroism proved popular with moviegoers of all ages around the world.”

“Kung Fu Panda,” which has raked in over $625MM worldwide will be release on on two-disc DVD and Blu-ray on November 9, 2008 alongside a brand new companion story, “Secrets of the Furious Five.”

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10th Anniversary ‘Powerpuff Girls’ collection announced

Warner Home Video has announced today that it will release a special 10th anniversary collection of ‘The Powerpuff Girls,’ featuring all 78 episodes. The 6-disc DVD set is scheduled for release on January 20, 2009 and will retail for $59.97 — although you’ll probably be able to get it for less. Bonus materials include commentary tracks, a music video, a documentary on the show’s creator and much more.

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‘Spongebob Squarepants – WhoBob WhatPants?’ coming to DVD

Spongebob Squarepants – WhoBob WhatPants? is set for release on October 14th on DVD; featuring six episodes for a total runtime of 78 minutes.

Episode Descriptions:

What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?
SpongeBob leaves Bikini Bottom, gets amnesia and finds himself Mayor of New Kelp City! When Sandy, Patrick, Mr. Krabs and Squidward finally find him, will SpongeBob return to his old life with these “strangers” or remain in the city where he’s a hero?

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‘The Smurfs: Season One, Volume Two’ DVD Videos

On October 7, 2008 The Smurfs: Season One, Volume Two will be released on DVD in time to observe the Smurfs’ 50th anniversary this year.

This DVD will feature 20 re-mastered and uncut episodes from the second half of the series’ premiere season, along with a special bonus featurette.

While you wait, here are two preview clips. One is from the DVD and one is behind the scenes interviews with different celebrities that talk about their memories of growing up with the Smurfs.

Update: Video clips are no longer available, so here’s the DVD cover art instead:

Classic anime ‘AKIRA’ heads to Blu-ray

Bandai Visual Entertainment announced today that the anime classic AKIRA will be released on Blu-ray in Japan on February 20, 2009 and in the Unites States four days later on February 24.

The Blu-ray release includes the new high-def transfer made from the original film print. Both Japanese and Enligh language tracks are available along with subtitles. Marking an industry first, the Japanese 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack will consist of a 192kHz 24-bit audio stream.

Lastly, bonus features include a TV commercial, two teasers, two trailers, storyboards and a 20 page booklet.

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‘Scooby-Doo & The Goblin King’ heads to DVD

Scooby-Doo & The Goblin King follows Scooby-Doo and Shaggy as they try to stop a carnival magician named the Amazing Krudsky from turning everyone into Halloween monsters, after he steals the light magic from Princess Fairy Willow.

Scooby-Doo and Shaggy board the Grim Reaper Railroad, which is bound for Halloween Land to retrieve the Goblin scepter from the Goblin King, before Krudsky can. Along the way, the Mystery Inc. crew encounters the Headless Horseman, Jack O’Lantern and a frisky broomstick.

The film features the voice talents of Jay Leno, Hayden Panettiere, Lauren Becall, Lary Joe Campbell, Wayne Knight, Wally Shawn, Russi Taylor, Thom Adcox and Tim Curry.

DVD bonus features include: Scooby-Doo You Believe in Magic? featurette where viewers learn the secrets behind some cool magic tricks.

Aside from its DVD debut on September 23, 2008, the Scooby-Doo & The Goblin King has also been scheduled for national broadcast in the Fall of 2008 on the Cartoon Network.

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‘Legion of Superheroes: Vol 3’ DVD now available

Warner Bros. announced today that Legion of Superheroes V3 is now available in stores. The Legion of Super Heroes, a three-time Emmy Awards nominee features the teen Heroes Superman, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Timber Wolf, Brainiac 5, Bouncing Boy and Phantom Girl as they fight crime and protect mankind from villains.

In Legion of Super Heroes: Volume 3, Superman’s time in the 31st century draws to a close, prompting the Legion to hold its annual tryouts for a fresh crop of heroes to replace him. The audition stars off with The Substitutes, a wacky band of rejects, and a mischievous wizard from planet Xerok who wreaks havoc in New Metropolis leaving only Phantom Girl to save the day. How will it end? Find out in Legion of Super Heroes: Volume 3.

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‘Space Chimps’ blasts off onto DVD and Blu-ray

Vanguard Animation’s ‘Space Chimps’ is rocketing its way onto DVD and Blu-ray on November 25th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Starz Media. Space Chimps centers on the story of Ham III, the grandson of the first chimpanzee in space, who is recruited to join two NASA chimps, the fearless Lieutenant Luna and the uptight Titan, on an important mission to retrieve a wayward craft. However, things get a little hairy when they find out that they were sent on a space ship with no plans to return to earth. Ham III has to muster the courage and channel his inner chimp to get them home, while saving the peaceful inhabitants of a distant planet from their evil dictator.

The Space Chimps DVD release is presented on a flipper disc in both widescreen (2.35:1 aspect ratio) and full screen (1.33:1 aspect ratio) formats with English 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish/French Dolby Surround audio with English and Spanish subtitles. DVD bonus features will include: Fox Movie Channel Presents Casting Session featurette; Still Gallery; andTV Spots

The Space Chimps BD release will be authored in BD-Java with AVC (MPEG 4) compression on a single-layer 25 GB disc presented in widescreen format (2.35:1 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 DTS HD Lossless Audio and Spanish/French 5.1 Dolby Digital audio with English & Spanish subtitles. The Space Chimps BD includes all of the standard-def DVD bonus features, plus the BD-exclusive “Trivia Blast Off” trivia track featuring on-screen facts about outer space, space travel and the Space Program.

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The Simpsons Season 11 DVD set announced

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment today announced that the eleventh season of The Simpsons will arive on DVD October 7th. The collection features all 22 episodes from the eleventh season and includes many guest stars such as Mel Gibson, Lucy Lawless, Kid Rock, Dick Clark, Tim Robbins, John Goodman, Parker Posey, Don Cheadle, Ron Howard, Willie Nelson, Britney Spears and more.

The set also features tons of bonus materials including an introduction from Matt Groening; audio commentaries on every episode with Groening, executive producers, writers, actors and directors; deleted scenes; animation showcases; original sketches; special language feature; featurettes, including footage of The Simpsons receiving their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and more.

The Simpsons – The Complete Eleventh Season also features a new look – a special Krusty The Clown themed box that contains a surprise insert for the die hard fan.

All episodes are compiled on four discs (full frame, aspect ratio 1.33:1). Each episode is presented with English 5.1 Dolby Surround, Spanish and French Stereo and English and Spanish subtitles.

Check out more images and the DVD cover art after the jump.

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5 more Disney classics, including Snow White, coming to Blu-ray

The NY Times reports that Disney plans on releasing five more classic animated movies on Blu-ray within two years. The five movies bound for high-definition glory are: Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Fantasia 2000 and last but no least, Beauty and the Beast. Disney will kick off it’s Platinum Blu-ray releases with Sleeping Beauty on October 7th.

All of the releases will take full advantage of Blu-ray technology including BD Live, which allows for internet interactivity. Bob Chapek, president of Disney’s home entertainment division, is fully behind Blu-ray and BD Live, commenting “BD Live is not a niche product, We see mass adoption of the technology.”

Update:
Pinocchio – Spring 2009
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Fall 2009
Fantasia – 2010
Fantasia 2000 – 2010
Beauty and the Beast – Fall 2010

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