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Tom and Jerry Spotlight Collection Vol. 3 now available

September 11, 2007 / / 0 Comments

The Tom and Jerry Spotlight Collection Vol. 3 is now available for an MSRP of $26.99 although you could probably find it cheaper online. Volume 3 is the final collection in the series and features 35 classic Tom and Jerry cartoons on two DVDs. 15 of the 35 shorts have been re-mastered in their original CinemaScope widescreen format.

Bonus features include: Cat and Mouse: The Tale of Tom and Jerry, a history of the show. Also included in the collection is The Karate Guard, a theatrical short released in 2005 that marked Joe Barbera’s first return as a writer, director and storyboard artist on the series since his and Hanna’s original cartoon shorts.

Via AWN

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‘Open Season 2’ heads directly to DVD

September 7, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Sony Pictures Animation has confirmed that it’s making a direct-to-DVD Open Season sequel which will hit store shelves in 2009. The original film took in $190 million worldwide and performed well on DVD so a sequel isn’t much a surprise. What is a surprise is the decision to to straight to DVD which hopefully doesn’t mean the production value will suffer.

The new movie will focus on Mr. Weenie and Giselle, both of which were characters in the original film. No word on whether or not the Boog and Elliot characters will make an appearance.

Via AWN

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Transformers HD DVD release date announced

September 5, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Paramount has announced that Transformers will be released October 16 exclusively on HD DVD, day-and-date with the standard DVD release.

Transformers on HD DVD will span two discs and be presented in 1080p widescreen video with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 audio. Sorry audiophiles, no lossless audio wil be included — which is a huge bummer for those with awesome sound setups.

The HD DVD version will include all the extra features found on the standard two-disc DVD edition along with HD DVD exclusives.

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The Simpsons Movie DVD details

August 30, 2007 / / 0 Comments

The folks over at TV Shows on DVD have received info on the Simpsons Movie DVD, set to release on December 18th. The 87-minute long movie will be available in both Widescreen and Fullscreen versions and will come with the following extras:

Animators commentary: David Silverman, Mike B. Anderson, Steven Dean Moore, Rich Moore.

Producers Commentary: James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Richard Sakai, Al Jean, Mike Scully, David Silverman, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith.

Deleted Scenes: Levels, Springfield News, DMV, Sausage Truck, Animals Painting

Promos: Jay Leno Promo, American Idol Promo, American Idol Cold Open, Lobby Promo, THX Spoof

Audio will be presented in English Dolby Surround 5.1 and English DTS 5.1 ES along with Spanish and French soundtracks in Dolby Surround and subtitles in English and Spanish.

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Ratatouille DVD includes Your Friend the Rat short film

August 27, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Pixar’s RATATOUILLE will arrive on DVD and Blu-Ray on Nov. 6, and when it does it will feature the all-new animated short, YOUR FRIEND THE RAT, a new adventure starring Remy and Emile.

The DVD will also include deleted scenes, a conversation with director Brad Bird and Chef Thomas Keller, and LIFTED (another Pixar short).

The Blu-ray version will also include: Gusteau’s Gourmet Game and Cine-Explore which allows viewers to customize their own behind the scenes experience, which includes animation briefings, documentary shorts, deleted shots and deleted scenes.

Via AWN

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DreamWorks Animation, Shrek the Third goes HD DVD exclusive

August 20, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG have announced they will exclusively support the HD DVD format and drop support for Blu-ray.

This affects the upcoming releases of the blockbusters “Shrek the Third” and “Transformers,” along with movies distributed by Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Nickelodeon Movies and MTV Films.

Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks Animation, said consumers seeking to switch to high-definition DVDs will be enticed by the movies available for HD-DVD players. He added the lower price for the Toshiba devices will appeal to the family market.

“It’s a game-changer, what they’re doing, and it’s why we decided to throw in with them,” Katzenberg said.

Source: MyWay
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Finding Nemo and Sleeping Beauty Blu-Ray in 2008

August 18, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment have announced that they will be releasing two animation classics on Blu-Ray: Sleeping Beauty and Finding Nemo.The first animated Platinum title coming to Blu-ray will be Sleeping Beauty. The disc will include a virtual castle and multi-player activities – both utilizing the new BD-Live technology.

Along with Sleeping Beauty, we will be treated to another Pixar release. This time we’ll get to experience Nemo’s adventure in high definition when the Finding Nemo Blu-Ray is released in Fall 2008 along with Sleeping Beauty.

Our guess is that Finding Nemo will be released in November alongside the DVD/Blu-Ray release for Wall-E — much like the upcoming Ratatouille and Cars Blu-Ray releases.

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Ratatouille heading to Blu-Ray in November

August 10, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Disney and Pixar are finally showing High Definition some love by releasing Ratatouille on Blu-Ray in November, most likely November 6th when Cars and Pixar Short Film Collection are also released on Blu-Ray.

‘Ratatouille’ will be presented in widescreen 2.39:1 1080p video and 5.1 uncompressed 48 kHz/24-bit audio. Extras will include the exclusive short ‘Your Friend the Rat;’ deleted scenes; a never-before-seen documentary with Brad Bird; and the following Blu-ray exclusives: Gusteau’s Gourmet Game; and Cine-Explore, dubbed the ultimate behind-the-scenes innovative experience.

Source TheManRoom

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Details on new Futurama movie, Bender’s Big Score

August 3, 2007 / / 0 Comments

bender.png We brought you the news of Futurama’s return last week, now we bring you the official confirmation by FOX along with details on the first DVD movie, Bender’s Big Score. Below is the press release sent out by FOX:

The future is back! The first new “Futurama” programming since 2003, Futurama: Bender’s Big Score features out-of-this-world hilarity on DVD November 27 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

As Xmas 3007 approaches, the “Futurama” crew must fight to save Earth in an epic battle against nudist alien Internet scammers. When the evil naked aliens launch a cyber-attack on Planet Express, they make a shocking discovery: the secret of time travel, mysteriously tattooed on Fry’s buttocks. Using their devious nudist software to control Bender, they repeatedly send the beer-fueled robot back in time to loot Earth of its greatest treasures. Bender’s rampage through history has shocking repercussions when he encounters Al Gore (guest-starring as himself) during the 2000 Presidential recount. Meanwhile, Leela finds true love, a beloved crew member suffers an embarrassing decapitation, and Fry learns deep secrets about his destiny and his buttocks.

Featuring:

1) Al Gore, Coolio and Sarah Silverman guest star.

2) Complete commentary by Matt Groening, David X. Cohen, and cast members

3) All new, full-length episode of “Everybody Loves Hypnotoad”, including TV commercials of the future

4) Mind-bending Futurama math lecture by Professor Sarah Greenwald

5) Promo for “An Inconvenient Truth” starring Bender and Al Gore, including commentary by the former Vice President.

Popeye the Sailor 1933-1938 Vol 1 DVD released

July 31, 2007 / / 0 Comments

The wait for Popeye is over, as Warner Home Video releases POPEYE THE SAILOR 1933-1938 VOLUME 1 on DVD today.

POPEYE THE SAILOR 1933-1938 VOLUME 1 includes more than nine hours of cartoons: 58 (7- to 10-minute) theatrical black-and white-shorts and two two-reeler 20-minute color cartoons. The set also includes the Academy Award-nominated POPEYE THE SAILOR MEETS SINDBAD THE SAILOR and more than five hours of informative bonus features.

Source AWN

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Futurama returns November 27th

July 28, 2007 / / 1 Comment

Do you hear that? That’s the sound of millions of people with good taste in TV cheering the return of Futurama! Fans of the series will be glad to know that the show will return on November 27th as a full-length movie being released on DVD. The initial release will be followed by 3 more DVD movies!

After all 4 DVD movies have been released, they’ll be chopped up into 16 episodes which will air on Comedy Central along with NEW episodes created for Comedy Central.

Welcome back Futurama, welcome back!

UPDATE: We have info on the first movie, Futurama: Bender’s Big Score. Click here!

Source: TV Squad

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‘Surf’s Up’ DVD and Blu-Ray release date

July 27, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Sony Pictures has announced that ‘Surf’s Up’ will come to Blu-ray and DVD on October 9th. Special features will include a three-part documentary on the making of the film, audio commentary, a music video, and more.

Surf’s Up tells the story of teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody Maverick, an up-and-coming surfer, who enters his first pro competition. Followed by a camera crew to document his experiences, Cody leaves his family and home in Shiverpool, Antarctica to travel to Pen Gu Island for the Big Z Memorial Surf Off.

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Pixar Short Film Collection release date

July 27, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Pixar fans rejoice as I’ve got great new for you! Buena Vista has announced that the highly anticipated ‘Pixar Short Film Collection’ will make its way onto Blu-ray this November 6th, just in time for you to add it to your Holiday wish list. This collection will feature all 13 Pixar short films. And of course since it’s a Blu-Ray release, all will be in high-definition, a first for any Pixar short!

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Dragonball Z set for Blu-Ray release

July 26, 2007 / / 0 Comments

FUNimation Entertainment is jumping on the Blu-Ray wagon with the announcement of their first high-def release. Which series gets the honor? Dragonball Z of course! Their first release will be two Dragon Ball Z titles on the same disc – ‘Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan’ and ‘Broly: Second Coming’ – set for release on November 13th.

Both titles have been digitally remastered from the original 35mm print and will be presented in 1080p. Along with the film, all extras will also be in 1080p, including “Dragon Ball Z: A New Look”, which describes the restoration process.

Source: IGN

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