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2009-03-16T15:22:00.003-04:00

We're moving our preorder blog to Twitter, where we'll be posting hot new release info as soon as it's live on our site, so you can be the first to preorder the biggest releases. We'll also be posting links to new cover art, news updates and more. All the DVD info you need, in 140 characters or less!

Valkyrie Rides Into May

2009-03-11T15:54:00.004-04:00

MGM / UA has announced a May 19th release date for the Bryan Singer film Valkyrie. The film, based on actual events, stars Tom Cruise as Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, and details his attempted plot to assassinate Adolph Hitler. Valkyrie will be relased as a single disc DVD, a 2 Disc Special Edition DVD, and a 2 disc Blu-ray with a digital copy included.

Who Wants To Buy A Slumdog Millionaire?

2009-03-04T12:46:00.003-05:00

20th Century Fox has announced a March 31st release date for the Oscar®-winning Slumdog Millionaire. The film, which took home 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director for Danny Boyle, will be released on both DVD and Blu-ray.

Who Let The Dogs Out?

2009-02-11T15:24:00.003-05:00

Unfortunately, Marley & Me does not end with a massive party scene involving the twenty-two canines that portrayed the titular character and the Baha Men (crossing my fingers for Firehouse Dog 2), but perhaps it's made the deleted scenes, which you'll be able to check out starting March 31st. Marley & Me will be available as a single disc DVD, 2 DVD Bad Boy Edition with digital copy, and a 3 Disc Bad Boy Edition Blu-ray, which will include the film in high definition, a digital copy disc, and a standard DVD version of the film.

True Blu Blood

2009-02-05T15:05:00.003-05:00

HBO Home Video has announced a May 19th release date for True Blood: The Complete First Season. The series will be released as a 5-disc set on both DVD and Blu-ray, and stars Anna Paquin as psychic barmaid Sookie Stackhouse, a role that has already earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama.

Got Milk?

2009-02-02T10:58:00.003-05:00

Universal Studios has announced a March 10th release date for the Harvey Milk biopic, Milk. The film, being released on both DVD and Blu-ray, is currently nominated for 8 Oscars®, including Best Actor for Sean Penn, who looks like the current front runner after recently winning the Screen Actor's Guild Award.

Rachel Getting A Release Date

2009-01-26T13:05:00.003-05:00

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced a March 10th release date for the Oscar®-nominated Rachel Getting Married on DVD and Blu-ray. The film received one nomination in the Best Actress category for star Anne Hathaway, who has already won several awards for the role, including the National Board of Review Award for Best Actress.

Where Women Glow And Men Plunder

2009-01-14T14:28:00.003-05:00

20th Century Fox has announced a March 3rd release date for Australia, the epic romance starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. The film is widely regarded as a disappointment because it failed to spawn any catchphrases as infectious as "That's not a knife..." Australia will be released on both DVD and Blu-ray.

Another Disc To Buy

2009-01-14T13:31:00.001-05:00

Daniel Craig returns for his second outing as 007 in the worldwide blockbuster Quantum Of Solace, set for release on March 24th. The film will be released as a single disc DVD, two disc Special Edition DVD, and a high definition Blu-ray. And if I was a gambling man, I'd say it's a safe bet we can expect to see some more catalog Bond films show up on Blu-ray around that time.

Role Out

2009-01-06T13:10:00.003-05:00

Universal Studios has announced a March 10th release date for the hit comedy Role Models. The film, starring Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd (who also co-wrote the script), is the story of two social misfits forced into mentoring troubled kids as part of a court ordered community service, and will be released on both DVD and Blu-ray containing both rated and unrated versions of the film.

Zack And Miri Set A Release Date

2009-01-06T10:24:00.003-05:00

Zack And Miri Make A Porno, Kevin Smith's latest raunchfest starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks, has been announced for release by the Weinstein Company on February 3rd on DVD and Blu-ray. Although a bit of a box office dud, the film was hailed by critics as Smith's best in years and like his previous films should experience a second life on home video.

Let The Right One Preorder

2009-01-05T16:25:00.003-05:00

One of the most critically acclaimed movies of the year, the Swedish vampire film Let The Right One In is coming home March 10th. The film will be released day-and-date on DVD and Blu-ray from Magnolia Home Entertainment.

Max Fleischer's Superman Coming To DVD

2008-12-26T16:01:00.002-05:00

Although they've been given several bargain bin releases with less than impressive transfers, legendary animator Max Fleischer's classic Superman cartoons are finally receiving the carpet treatment they deserve. Warner Bros. has announced they will release Max Fleischer's Superman 1941 - 1942 on April 7th, in a 2 disc set similar to the studio's previous release of Fleischer's classic Popeye cartoons.

Seniors Rule!

2008-12-19T13:37:00.004-05:00

The unstoppable phenomenon that is the High School Musical series takes its final bow (until the inevitable College Musical, of course) when High School Musical 3: Senior Year comes home February 17th. A single DVD of the theatrical cut will be available, but of course just the film is not enough for most HSM fans, which means you'll most likely be picking up Extended Edition on DVD and Blu-ray, complete with digital copy so you never have to be without Chad, Ryan, Sharpay, Taylor, Gabriella, and of course, Troy.

You Can Dance!

2008-10-29T17:10:00.002-04:00

Mamma Mia!, one of the summer's biggest sleeper hits, is coming home December 16th. The ABBA-inspired musical is set to be released as a single disc fullscreen and widescreen DVD, a 2 Disc Special Edition DVD and in high definition on Blu-ray.

Burn Baby Burn

2008-10-29T17:01:00.003-04:00

Just in time for Christmas, Universal Studios has announced a December 23rd release date for the Coen Bros. Burn After Reading. The follow up to the Coen's Oscar-winning No Country For Old Men will be released on both DVD and Blu-ray.

Ride The Express

2008-10-27T13:15:00.003-04:00

The stoner action comedy Pineapple Express is set to hit DVD and Blu-ray January 6th. The film, starring Freaks And Geeks alumni Seth Rogen and James Franco, will be available as a single DVD of the theatrical cut, an unrated single disc DVD, a 2 Disc Unrated Edition DVD and a 2 Disc Unrated Blu-ray.

Let's Get Moronical

2008-10-14T10:25:00.005-04:00

Dreamworks has announced a November 18th release date for Ben Stiller's action comedy Tropic Thunder. The film will be released as a single disc of its original theatrical cut and an unrated director's cut on a 2 Disc DVD and Blu-ray.

Why So Serious?

2008-10-09T10:51:00.005-04:00

It's here, the announcement you've been waiting for since around 2:30 am on July 18th. The Dark Knight is coming home on DVD and Blu-ray December 9th. Single disc widescreen and fullscreen editions will be available as well as a 2 Disc Special Edition DVD and a 2 Disc Blu-ray, which will also include a digital copy (no word yet on which, if any, of the DVD configurations will include a digital copy). We've heard rumblings of a collector's set also being planned, but no official word yet. Keep your eyes on this spot and we'll keep you posted...I'm a man of my word.

UPDATE: The Limited Edition Blu-ray with Batpod Case is now available for preorder!

Go Straight 2 Hellboy

2008-09-25T15:31:00.003-04:00

One of the most pleasant surprises of the summer, Guillermo Del Toro's Hellboy II: The Golden Army is coming home November 11th in a variety of configurations. The standard single disc version will be available in both widescreen and fullscreen formats, while a 3 Disc Special Edition DVD and 2 disc Blu-ray will carry a wide variety of supplemental materials. Also being released are DVD and Blu-ray Collector's Editions, which includes a Golden Army statue and other collectibles.

Get Get Smart Smart

2008-09-25T15:29:00.002-04:00

Warner Bros. has announced a November 4th release date for the comedy hit Get Smart, based on the classic '60s spy spoof starring Don Adams as the clueless secret agent Maxwell Smart. The film, starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway, will be released as both a fullscreen and widescreen single disc DVD, a 2 disc special edition, and in high definition on Blu-ray.

I Want To Believe It's A Good Movie

2008-09-17T13:50:00.005-04:00

Like most of America, I skipped checking out The X-Files: I Want To Believe this summer in favor of a fourth viewing of The Dark Knight. Thankfully, on December 2nd The X-Files: I Want To Believe comes home on as a single disc DVD, a 3 disc Ultimate X-Phile Edition, and Blu-Ray. All three versions come with the theatrical cut and an extended version of the film, and a digital copy is included with the Ultimate X-Phile Edition and the Blu-Ray. The X-Files: Fight The Future will also be available for the first time on Blu-Ray on December 2nd.

Super Drunk

2008-09-05T16:21:00.003-04:00

The Will Smith superhero comedy Hancock has been officially announced for a November 25th release date. The film, which faced up uphill battle with the MPAA to obtain a PG-13 rating, will be released in rated and unrated configurations. The rated theatrical cut will be available as a single disc DVD, a single disc unrated DVD will be available, as will 2-disc editions on DVD and Blu-Ray that will include both the theatrical and unrated cuts.

I am IRON MAN!

2008-08-08T15:36:00.005-04:00

The summer's other big superhero film, Iron Man, has been officially announced for a September 30th release date. The film, which stars Robert Downey Jr. as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark, will be available as a standard single disc and also as a Ultimate 2-Disc Edition on both DVD and Blu-Ray.

Eleven Down, Infinity To Go

2008-07-23T16:48:00.003-04:00

20th Century Fox has announced an October 7th release date for the eleventh season of the greatest television show of all-time, The Simpsons. Season highlights include "Beyond Blunderdome," "Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder," "Pygmoelian," and the hilarious Behind The Music spoof "Behind The Laughter."

Give Yourself A Strangers

2008-07-22T15:05:00.004-04:00

Some of you may remember The Strangers as the movie with the creepy trailers depicting a home invasion by masked killers. Others may remember it as the movie they skipped in favor of Iron Man or Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. Either way, you'll have a chance to pick it up October 21st when it comes to both DVD and Blu-Ray, with both discs set to include theatrical and unrated cuts of the film.

Remembering Sarah Marshall

2008-07-14T13:11:00.004-04:00

Forgetting Sarah Marshall, one of spring's funniest comedies is coming home September 30th. The film, starring Jason Segel as the heartbroken Peter Bretter, is being released in a variety of configurations. A single disc widescreen and fullscreen option will give you both an extended unrated version of the film and the theatrical cut. The 3 Disc Collector's Edition will include both versions of the film, plus loads of extras, while the Blu-Ray version is set to contain both versions of the film, all of the extras from the collector's edition, plus a visual commentary and BD Live features. Finally, a Ulitmate Unrated Comedies Collection, will include Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The 40-Year-Old-Virgin, and Knocked Up, and will be available on both DVD and Blu-Ray.

No More Baby Mama Drama

2008-07-14T12:57:00.005-04:00

The Tina Fey/Amy Poehler pregnancy comedy Baby Mama has been scheduled for a September 9th release on DVD and Blu-Ray. The DVD will include both fullscreen and widescreen versions of the film, while both formats will include commentary with Fey, Poehler, Producer Lorne Michaels, and Writer/Director Michael McCullers. This should keep Fey fans (myself included) busy until the October 7th release of 30 Rock: Season 2.

Get More Smarter

2008-06-20T13:29:00.003-04:00

As a tie-in to the just released spy spoof Get Smart, Warner Bros. is releasing a direct-to-video film titled Get Smart's Bruce And Lloyd Out Of Control. The film follows supporting characters Bruce (Masi Oka) and Lloyd (Nate Torrence) in their own adventure with surprise appearances from several stars of the Get Smart theatrical feature. The film will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray July 1st.

Transformers Headed To Blu-Ray

2008-05-28T16:22:00.006-04:00

The 2007 smash hit Transformers is finally headed to Blu-Ray on September 2nd. One of the most requested films not yet available on Blu-Ray, Transformers found itself in the middle of a format war controversy last fall when director Michael Bay stated that there was no way that Transformers would ever look as good on HD-DVD as it would on Blu-Ray. No word yet if Bay will be recording a new "I told you so" commentary track. Also making their Blu-Ray debuts on September 16th from Dreamworks are the computer animated films Shrek The Third and Madagascar.

Spotted! GG On DVD!

2008-05-15T12:56:00.004-04:00

Blogging about a show whose titular character is blogging is a little too meta for me, so I'll keep this brief: The first season of The CW's hit show Gossip Girl is coming to DVD August 19th, just enough time for you to catch up before the start of season two. Guilty pleasures, prepare to be indulged.

Get Spaced

2008-05-14T12:16:00.004-04:00

Americans can finally enjoy the Simon Pegg/Edgar Wright/Jessica Stevenson comedy series Spaced, without having to buy a region free DVD player, illegal bootlegs, or suffer though poor quality (and also illegal) YouTube videos. BBC Home Video will release the long-awaited complete series on July 22nd, and is set to include commentaries with Pegg, Wright, Stevenson, Quentin Tarantino, Matt Stone, Kevin Smith, Patton Oswalt, Diablo Cody, and Bill Hader.

BLUniversal

2008-05-06T13:03:00.004-04:00

Universal Studios has announced its first day-and-date Blu-Ray release, director Neil Marshall's (The Descent) post-apocalyptic thriller Doomsday. The film will be released on July 29th on Blu-Ray, widescreen DVD and fullscreen DVD. The DVD editions will contain both theatrical and unrated cuts of the film, while the Blu-Ray will include the unrated version.

Back In Blu Business

2008-04-30T16:42:00.003-04:00

Paramount and Dreamworks have announced their official entry back into the Blu-Ray game, with rereleases of their entire previously released catalog, in addition to titles that were canceled last minute before the HD-DVD exclusivity switch, such as Next, Face/Off, and Blades Of Glory, all returning May 20th. Also announced today were a May 20th release for Bee Movie, a June 3rd release for There Will Be Blood and Cloverfield, and a day-and-date release for The Spiderwick Chronicles on June 24th.

I'm Right Here

2008-04-08T11:11:00.003-04:00

The Weinstein Company has announced a May 6th release date for the unconventional Bob Dylan biopic, I'm Not There. The film features Cate Blanchett, Richard Gere, Marcus Carl Franklin, Ben Whishaw, Christian Bale, and the late Heath Ledger all portraying different interpretations of Dylan.

Best Of Both Formats

2008-04-02T15:07:00.004-04:00

The highest grossing per-screen film of all time, Hannah Montana And Miley Cyrus: Best Of Both Worlds Concert, is coming home on August 19th, and this time you won't be at the mercy of greedy scalpers. A DVD version and Blu-Ray are both planned for release, and are set to include both 2-D and 3-D versions of the film.

Jump(er) In!

2008-04-02T14:59:00.004-04:00

Doug Liman's sci-fi adventure Jumper is "jumping" to DVD and Blu-Ray on June 10th. A single disc edition containing both fullscreen and widescreen formats of the film will be available, as will a 2 disc special edition and a Blu-Ray edition.

Insert Homoerotic Joke Here

2008-04-02T14:50:00.003-04:00

Meet The Spartans, the third spoof directed by the inexplicably successful duo of filmmakers Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, is coming home June 3rd. The film will be available in its theatrical PG-13 form, an Unrated Pit Of Death Edition DVD, and an Unrated Pit Of Death Edition Blu-Ray.

They're Tiny, They're Toony...

2008-04-02T14:39:00.004-04:00

Warner Bros. has announced the long awaited release of Tiny Toon Adventures: Season 1 - Volume 1 for a July 29th release date. Produced by Steven Spielberg, the show featured child versions of Looney Tunes favorites. Also releasing on July 29th is season one of the Spielberg produced Freakazoid.

The End Of The End For Jericho

2008-03-31T16:26:00.004-04:00

While the outlook may be grim for fans of CBS' post-apocalyptic drama Jericho, at least fans won't have to wait long for their second season DVDs. A June 17th release date has been announced for Jericho: The Second Season, along with a same day release of Jericho: The Complete Series for those of you who didn't get around to picking up the first season.

Add This Bucket To Your List

2008-03-28T14:24:00.004-04:00

Warner Bros. has announced a June 10th release date for The Bucket List on DVD and Blu-Ray. The film stars Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman as two terminally ill cancer patients who make a "bucket list" of things to do before they die. So if you actually are making a bucket list, be sure to put "Watch The Bucket List" on it.

4-22-2008

2008-03-17T10:54:00.003-04:00

Paramount Pictures has announced an April 22nd release date for the smash hit Cloverfield. The film follows a group of survivors documenting an attack on New York City by a horrific monster. Those of you who needed Dramamine while watching the Bourne films may want to steer clear of the shaky cam madness, but the rest of you can look forward to one of the most exciting films of 2008 come April 22nd.

No Business Like Grow Business

2008-03-13T14:58:00.003-04:00

Lionsgate has announced a June 3rd release for season three of the critically acclaimed Showtime series Weeds. With the second season's cliffhanger ending involving Nancy and Conrad in the middle of a Mexican standoff, fans without Showtime should be egger to see what's in store for the Botwin clan. The entire third season will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Batman's Turning Japanese

2008-03-11T13:45:00.004-04:00

Preceding the highly anticipated July 18th release of The Dark Knight, Warner Bros. is releasing a collection of anime-inspired Batman shorts titled Batman: Gotham Knight. Set for a July 8th release, the collection will be released as a standard single disc, a 2 disc Collector's Edition, and a Blu-Ray. Similar to The Animatrix, the shorts will focus on events taking place between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.

Universal Declares "War"

2008-03-10T12:39:00.003-04:00

Universal Studios has announced an April 22nd release date for Charlie Wilson's War, available in both widescreen and fullscreen formats. The film tells the true story of Congressman Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks) whose support of the Afghan mujahideen led to their defeat of the Soviet Union's military occupation in Afghanistan. The film also stars Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Let The Bodies Hit The Floor

2008-03-04T15:14:00.004-05:00

Defying all logic and reason, Sylvester Stallone gave fourth blood to his second most popular franchise and hit box office gold this past January with Rambo. Now set for home video release on May 27th, the film will be available in widescreen and fullscreen formats, and a 2 disc Special Edition with a digital copy for playback on iPods and Windows Media devices. The film will also be made available on Blu-Ray. No word yet on when Stop Or My Mom Will Shoot Again is expected to hit theaters.

Hard Knock Life

2008-03-04T14:22:00.003-05:00

The Spanish/Mexican supernatural thriller The Orphanage arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray on April 22nd. The film was produced by Pan's Labyrinth director Guillermo Del Toro, and focuses on a woman who's son begins to communicate with an invisible friend who may not be imaginary.

Are You Ready For Some High School Football?

2008-02-28T13:19:00.003-05:00

The second season of the critically acclaimed but ratings starved NBC show Friday Night Lights hits DVD on April 22nd. The second season was unfortunately cut short by the writers' strike, with only 15 episodes produced for the season. The fate of the show currently hangs in the balance, with fans all over the internet posting online petitions to save the show. One of the more creative ones can be found here.

Pending For A Bending

2008-02-27T16:02:00.005-05:00

The second straight-to-DVD Futurama film, Futurama: Beast With A Billion Backs is scheduled for release on June 6th. The film picks up immediately after the cliffhanger ending of Futurama: Bender's Big Score, so if you're behind on the exploits of the Planet Express crew be sure to pick it up before the June release of Beast With A Billion Backs. The Hypnotoad commands it!

Honest To Blog

2008-02-25T10:19:00.004-05:00

Juno, the newly christened Academy Award® winner for Best Original Screenplay is set for release on April 18th. The film, starring Ellen Page as the titular wise-cracking baby mama, will be released as a single disc version, a 2 disc special edition, and a special edition Blu-Ray. Both special editions will include a digital copy for viewing on your computer or iPod.

Three Down, Two To Go

2008-02-21T12:59:00.008-05:00

Universal has announced a March 18th release date for the Oscar ®-nominated film Atonement. The film will be available in widescreen and fullscreen formats as well as (surprisingly) a combo format HD-DVD. With this announcement, this past Tuesday's release of Michael Clayton, and the pending release of No Country For Old Men, that leaves only an announcement for Juno and There Will Be Blood to round up all the Best Picture nominees on DVD. Stayed tuned to Empire Eyes Forward, where we'll have news of a Juno and There Will Be Blood street date as soon as it's available.

Gettin' Jiggy With Myself

2008-02-19T10:57:00.003-05:00

On March 18th, the blockbuster hit I Am Legend comes to DVD and Blu-Ray, with an HD-DVD version to follow on April 8th. The film will be released in fullscreen and widescreen formats, as well as a 2 disc special edition including an alternate version of the film with what the package describes as a "controversial ending," which will also be included on both high-def versions. If I were a betting man, I'd say the end features a tense showdown involving Will Smith trying to convince his cousin Carlton to give him the gun he purchased for self defense.

There Will Be Meat Pies

2008-02-19T10:44:00.005-05:00

Tim Burton's big screen adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street comes home on April 1st. You have the option of a single disc version or a 2 disc special edition. Finally, you can sing along with the film in the comfort of your own home and not annoy fellow moviegoers...not that I've actually done that in a theater...within the past week...I have an excellent singing voice, I don't care what the security guards at AMC Theatres say!

Is This A Clue To Pre-Order? Yes.

2008-02-15T14:05:00.003-05:00

The blockbuster sequel National Treasure 2: Book Of Secrets has been announced for a May 20th release date on DVD, a 2-disc Gold Collector's Edition, and Blu-Ray. The smash franchise, starring Nicolas Cage as treasure hunter Ben Gates, continues to laugh in the face of poor to lukewarm critics' reviews by succeeding at the box office, mainly with families and receding hairline enthusiasts.

Korrection To "Kriterion For Kidz"

2008-02-15T00:32:00.003-05:00

As we previously reported on January 30th, Criterion will be releasing The Red Balloon, White Mane, and Paddle To The Sea. These three titles, however, will not be actual Criterion releases with the traditional spine number or extensive supplemental features. The full Criterion treatment will be given to The Red Balloon and White Mane at a later date (for those fearing the dreaded double dip), but currently Paddle To The Sea is not scheduled to get the same Criterion gloss. For full details, check out Criterion's blog On Five.

Rush, Don't Walk, To Pre-Order August Rush

2008-02-12T11:34:00.000-05:00

The musical family drama August Rush arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray on March 11th, with an HD-DVD version to follow on April 1st. The DVD version will include both fullscreen and 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen presentations on a flipper disc, while the high def formats will include the 2.40:1 theatrical presentation.

Pre-Order Now, A Thousand Times Over

2008-02-12T11:20:00.001-05:00

Director Marc Forster's The Kite Runner has been scheduled for release on DVD on March 25th. The film, based on the novel by Khaled Hosseini, stirred up controversy upon it's release due to the rape scene which put the lives of the child actors in jeopardy in their homeland of Afghanistan.

Cox Blocks April 8th

2008-02-11T10:15:00.000-05:00

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story is coming to DVD and Blu-Ray on April 8th. The film will be released in a one-disc theatrical edition, a two-disc unrated version, and a 2-disc unrated Blu-Ray. Most of you probably missed Walk Hard in theaters, as it was considered somewhat of a box office disappointment compared with producer Judd Apatow's other 2007 smash hits, Knocked Up and Superbad, however it's a hilarious and witty send-up of melodramatic biopics like Ray and Walk The Line that should please any music fan. Plus, it stars the always adorable Jenna Fischer, who will always be worth at least 96 minutes of my time.

Hurry April, Hurry Fast

2008-02-08T09:25:00.000-05:00

An April 1st release date has been set for Alvin And The Chipmunks on DVD and Blu-Ray, with each version including it's own digital copy, allowing you to view the film on your computer or iPod. The DVD version will include both widescreen and fullscreen versions of the film on a flipper disc.

Kriterion For Kidz

2008-01-30T15:14:00.000-05:00

A trio of classic family films are being released by Criterion on April 29th: The Red Balloon, White Mane, and Paddle To The Sea. All three titles are being made available for the first time on DVD in the United States, with The Red Balloon being one of the most sought after titles since the format's inception. Pre-order all three titles today!

Better. Stronger. And Now Commercial Free.

2008-01-30T12:46:00.000-05:00

The NBC revamp of Bionic Woman is coming to DVD March 18th on a two-disc DVD. The release is being dubbed Bionic Woman: Volume One, possibly because it's full season run was interrupted by the writers' strike or possibly because it's second season renewal hangs in the balance.

Lions For DVD

2008-01-30T12:30:00.001-05:00

Robert Redford's political drama Lions For Lambs heads to DVD on April 8th in both fullscreen and widescreen formats. The film, starring Redford, Meryl Streep, and Tom Cruise (whose newly rechristened United Artists released the film), deals with the effects that Washington policies have on regular people during wartime. So far no extras have been announced for the discs, however it will include an English Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack.

The Golden Compass Points To April

2008-01-28T13:40:00.000-05:00

New Line Home Entertainment has announced a April 29th release date for it's big screen adaptation of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass. The film will be released in single disc fullscreen and widescreen versions, along with a 2 Disc New Line Platinum Series DVD and Blu-Ray edition containing hours of bonus materials. Although the film was considered somewhat of a commercial disappointment at the American box office, the film performed extremely well overseas.

Criterion In April

2008-01-22T16:08:00.000-05:00

April sees two new additions to the Criterion Collection and a tenth release for the Eclipse line. First up is Allen Baron's gritty noir Blast Of Silence on April 15th, followed by an April 22nd release of Death Of A Cyclist and Silent Ozu: Three Family Comedies from Japanese master Yasujiro Ozu. Stay tuned to Empire Eyes Forward for an announcement of three new Janus Films titles also arriving in April.

In The Valley Of Oscars

2008-01-22T12:06:00.000-05:00

Coinciding with Oscar nominations for both films, Warner Bros. has announced a February 19th release date for Michael Clayton and In The Valley Of Elah. Nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Michael Clayton is being released in widescreen, fullscreen, and Blu-Ray formats on February 19th, with an HD-DVD release date of March 11th. In The Valley Of Elah will also have it's HD-DVD release delayed to March 11th, while the DVD and Blu-Ray versions are scheduled to arrive day-and-date on February 19th.

McDreamy Gets Enchanted

2008-01-16T15:31:00.000-05:00

The live action / animated Disney mash-up Enchanted, starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey and James Marsden, is set for release on March 18th, in widescreen, fullscreen, and Blu-Ray formats. Perfect for those of you who think that there's just not enough whimsy in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

It Feels Good To Be A Gangster

2008-01-16T10:42:00.000-05:00

The Denzel Washington /Russell Crowe blockbuster American Gangster has been officially announced for a February 19th release in 4 variations: a 2 Disc Unrated Extended Edition, a 3 Disc Collector's Edition, an Unrated Extended HD-DVD, and a box set titled Gangsters: The Ultimate Collection, which includes American Gangster, Scarface, Casino, and Carlito's Way.

Lose The Nerdy 3-D Glasses

2008-01-16T10:28:00.000-05:00

Beowulf comes home in 2-D on February 26th. You can see it the way you saw it in theaters (sans mind-blowing 3-D visuals, of course) on the standard edition DVD, or you can bring home the unrated Director's Cut on DVD and HD-DVD. No word yet on what to expect from the new cut, but one would guess lots of added gore and maybe some of the naughtier bits blurred and obscured in theaters...or you could just pick up Gia if you can't wait that long.

Playing With The Toys

2008-01-15T13:09:00.000-05:00

Coming fresh on the heels of today's DVD release of Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest, Warner Bros. has announced a May 20th release of Robot Chicken: Star Wars, the Adult Swim spoof of the legendary sci-fi saga as acted out by action figures. When, if ever, The Jon Stewart Show (which as I recall had this idea first) will be released on DVD is anyone's guess.

Margot At The Empire

2008-01-15T10:57:00.001-05:00

Director Noah Baumbach's Margot At The Wedding starring Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Jack Black arrives on DVD just in time for the Oscars® (with a good chance of being nominated for Best Original Screenplay) on February 19th. Margot is Baumbach's follow-up to his excellent 2005 film The Squid And The Whale, which makes a perfect double feature with his debut film Kicking And Screaming, available now from Criterion.

Universal Screwballs

2008-01-10T12:32:00.000-05:00

Universal Studios has announced a new wave of titles from their "Cinema Classics" line, this wave focusing on screwball comedies from the 1930s and 40s. The titles includes: She Done Him Wrong, Midnight, The Major And The Minor, and Easy Living. Each film includes an exclusive introduction by Film Historian Robert Osborne. Pre-order all four today!

Too Lazy To Come Up With A "Bee" Pun

2008-01-08T23:18:00.001-05:00

Jerry Seinfeld's computer animated family film Bee Movie comes home on March 11th in four different configurations. A standard single disc version available in fullscreen and widescreen formats, as is a 2 disc version dubbed "Jerry's 2 Disc Special Edition." If you have kids or enjoy the show Seinfeld, this film might be for you. So that leaves you, Joe Bradbury of Sioux City, Iowa, out of the picture. Enjoy your childless, Seinfeld hating life.

Return Of Lumet

2008-01-08T13:27:00.000-05:00

After a string of misses and near hits, director Sidney Lumet returned to form this past fall with Before The Devil Knows You're Dead, now available for pre-order on DVD, Blu-ray, and HD-DVD. The film stars Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke as a pair of brothers who conspire to rob their parents' jewelry store. Before The Devil Knows You're Dead arrives on all three formats on April 15th.

A Double Dose From Warner's To Start February

2008-01-08T12:38:00.000-05:00

Warner Bros. has announced a February 2nd release for two of the highlights of the 2007 fall movie season, The Brave One (also on Blu-ray and HD-DVD) and The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford (also on Blu-ray and HD-DVD). In Neil Jordan's The Brave One, Jodie Foster stars as Erica Bain, a woman who turns vigilante after her life is turned upside down by violence. The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford puts a meditative spin on the traditional western, more reminiscent of the films of Terrence Malick than Sergio Leone. Both are available for pre-order now at DVD Empire®.