HBO’s epic fantasy series Game of Thrones is coming to Blu-ray ($79.98) and DVD ($59.99) on March 6, 2012. In addition to all 10 episodes, the season one package is bundled with a ton of extras including never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage, making-of features, and interviews. Eye the rundown provided by EW after the break. Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’ season one releases on Blu-ray March 6
On November 16 fans of the highest grossing movie ever will be treated to special editions of Avatar on Blu-ray and DVD. You might be scratching your head thinking don’t I already own Avatar on Blu-ray (or DVD) already? Let’s remove that confusion. Avatar did release on both formats back in April; these versions, however, only included the original theatrical release. No bonus footage, no nothing. This second release, on the other hand, packs tons of bonus content and more. The three-disc Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition Blu-ray and Theatrical Special Edition Re-Release DVD (yeah, those are their official titles) will include the original theatrical version, the special edition re-release, and the collector’s extended cut that includes sixteen more minutes and an exclusive alternate opening Earth scene. They will also include 45 minutes of new never-before-seen deleted scenes. Says director James Cameron: “I told our team — let’s do the ultimate box set of Avatar, with everything in it the fans could possibly want. There’s an extended length cut that’s sixteen minutes longer, plus documentaries, behind the scenes featurettes, artwork and over 45 minutes of deleted scenes. Everything worth putting into a special edition is in this set.” Peek after the break for the official PR and to browse the bonus content in more detail. And as for the 3D Blu-ray version? That’s expected to release next year.
[Via Deadline]
I’m going on a hunch here and assuming you’ve seen Avatar in theatres. I mean, $737 million in domestic ticket sales doesn’t just spring out of no where. And I bet you can’t wait to get your mits on your own copy. Avatar is set to release on DVD and Blu-Ray on April 22 to coincide with Earth Day (how cute). The April DVD/Blu-Ray release will not include any bonus features. That means no deleted scenes, no behind-the-scenes featurettes, no nothing. Why, you ask? “Sources at Fox said the April disc will come without extra features so that all available storage space can be used for the best picture and sound possible.” So where’s all the extra features then? Apparently they will be packed into a second release (dubbed “The Ultimate Edition”) of the DVD/Blu-Ray packages in November. And what about the 3D version of the movie; when can we watch it at home the way it’s meant to be seen? That won’t come until sometime in 2011. Consumers likely won’t have 3D TVs to play it on until then anyway. So your safest bet is to wait until November to snag all the extras and play the rest by hear; who knows how fast 3D tech in the home will catch on.
Update: Sorry 3D fans, this update does not push forward the Avatar in 3D release. But it does fix the no bonus features ’til November fiasco. A fresh press release reveals The Avatar Program: “Connecting the two releases in April and November is “The Avatar Program,” an interactive consumer experience that offers an online hub for exclusive content, discounts and more.” The Avatar DVD/Blu-Ray release on April 22 will come with a unique code that can be used to access bonus features online and adopt a “virtual hometree.” Full PR after the break.
[Via Reuters; Gizmodo; BoxOfficeMojo; Engadget] Continue reading Avatar in 3D coming home to a 3DTV near you in 2011 [UPDATED]
Bret McKenzie & Jemaine Clement, the comedic folksy duo that comprise Flight of the Conchords, have released their second studio album with I Told You I Was Freaky. This follows their hilariously successful first hit, their self-titled Flight of the Conchords. Just like their first album, I Told You I Was Freaky contains all of their songs performed during the second season of the hit HBO series Flight of the Conchords. Some stand-out, personal favorites include “Hurt Feelings,” “Sugalumps,” “Too Many Dicks (On the Dance Floor),” and “You Don’t Have to be a Prostitute.” You can purchase the new album at Amazon or on iTunes. While the iTunes version contains a bonus track with “Pencils in the Wind,” the hard copy version packs a poster and a songbook that features the lyrics and chords to each song. (Read: get the hard copy version.)
If you haven’t heard of Flight of the Conchords, do yourself a BIG favor and watch the first two seasons. Get Season 1 here and Season 2 here. The New Zealander’s perfect blend of comedy and music takes you on fun, stupid, and sometimes trippy worthwhile ventures. Bret and Jemaine are laugh-out-loud hilarious. But please, don’t take my word for it. Check out Seasons 1 & 2 on DVD. And once you become fans of these relevant off-beat musicians, go ahead and enjoy their CDs. It’s a riot.
Though the duo has gone on the record of saying that this is the end of the road for the Flight of the Conchord HBO series, they do leave room for a possibility. Check out an old but good interview that took place during the production of Season 2 after the break. Good news is that Flight of the Conchords was a “folk” music group before it was a TV series. So even if the show does not air a third season, there is much hope for another studio album or tour. Also, we can’t forget that a few FOTC tracks will be making their way to Rock Band soon!
[Via Wikipage]
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It looks Glee: Season 1 will be split up into two volumes, and it makes sense. Firstly, when the 4-disc 13-episode DVD box set was made FOX had not yet renewed the show, thereby granting it 9 additional episodes. Second, although this might sound unfair (but, in fact, it kinda is), FOX has a ton of music rights to pay for; by shipping two volumes of DVDs and soundtracks the network can recoup its money for all the rights it had to pay for over the length of the season (and gear up for Season 2 (which has not been confirmed yet, but still)). So, in sum: Glee Season 1: Volume 1 – Road to Sectionals DVD will pack the initial 13-episode run. (It will also include bonus material (ie. behind-the-scenes, audition tapes, performances, etc..) The soundtrack, Glee the music Season 1: Volume 1 will include all of the main performances debuted during the first half of the season. Look after the break for the full 18-track listing.
There will be a full season DVD released after the entire first season airs, and purchasers of Volume 1 will receive a voucher that can be applied to that full set. Glee will be going on a haitus during the holiday season and will return just in time to make sure it finishes in mid-May during the usual TV sweeps period. The Volume 1 DVD and CD would make great holiday gifts, giving Gleeks and non-Gleeks the chance to watch (or re-watch) the first half of the season. Purchase the DVD and CD on Amazon and preorder the CD on iTunes.
Now on to the next bit of news. Lea Michele’s (Rachel’s) Spring Awakening co-star Jonathan Groff will be joining the cast of Glee in the near future. According to EW, he will be featured in “five or six episodes” and will play the lead male singer of Vocal Adrenaline, our Glee club’s arch-nemisis and biggest competition. Glee’s co-creator Ryan Murphy calls him a “miva” (or “a male diva”). I’m not really a spoiler type but I’ll give you this: EW also claims that Groff “will also serve as a potential love interest for Michele’s Rachel.”
[Via TVShowsonDVD; TV.popcrunch; EW]
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