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Beginning this Spring, SPHE (Sony) will support the rollout of BD-compatible
players, PCs and drives from a variety of consumer electronics and computer
companies by offering a wide-breadth of high-definition movies and other
promotional materials," said Mr. Feingold.
The first slate of BD titles encompasses a diverse mix of genres including
The Fifth Element, in multichannel uncompressed audio
Bram Stoker's Dracula,
Desperado,
For a Few Dollars More,
The Guns of Navarone,
Hitch,
House of Flying Daggers,
A Knight's Tale,
Kung Fu Hustle,
The Last Waltz,
Legends of the Fall,
Resident Evil Apocalypse,
Robocop,
Sense and Sensibility,
Stealth,
Species,
SWAT
and XXX.
Black Hawk Down and The Bridge on the River Kwai will
also be available on 50 GB, dual-layer Blu-ray Discs Summer 2006.
"With the announcement of these first 20 titles, I am delighted to say
that the age of Blu-ray has truly arrived," said Mr Feingold. "BD delivers
the most advanced high-definition experience available to entertainment
enthusiasts today, while offering filmmakers a limitless canvas to express
their artistic vision."
In addition to 1920x1080p HD master quality, consumers will benefit from
Blu-ray Disc's immense improvements over current DVD technology including
enhanced menu navigation, increased added-value and new interactive
capabilities.
"MGM has always been committed to presenting its films in the best formats
available," said Blake Thomas, head of MGM Home Entertainment. "The Blu-ray
high definition format allows us to give movie lovers what they deserve: the
absolutely best viewing experience available today."
Commencing Summer 2006, SPHE will begin adding bonus BD Java games, and
other anticipated features, to new release titles including Underworld
Evolution that will street day-and-date with DVD. The studio announced it
will also deliver four catalog titles per month beginning this Summer,
accelerating to 10 titles per month by the fourth quarter 2006. Also being
readied for Summer release is the complete television series of sci-fi
favorite, "Stargate Atlantis," in high-definition.
"Our strategy is to release new feature films on Blu-ray Disc day-and-date
with DVD to drive consumer awareness, excitement and sales of high-definition
movies. We will also release a continuous slate of catalog titles that film
enthusiasts love to own, to further maximize consumer interest," added Mr.
Feingold.
(nota: também anunciaram os mesmos títulos para HD-DVD...)Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment Announces Debut Line-up for Blu-ray Disc Format; Studio Selects Ten Launch Titles to Introduce Paramount HD Content
LOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 4, 2006 Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment announced today its upcoming slate of "Paramount High Definition" titles for the launch of the new Blu-ray Disc format.
Among the titles to be released in conjunction with the Blu-ray hardware delivery to retail stores are recent hits such as "Four Brothers" and "Sahara," sci-fi thrillers "Aeon Flux" and "Sky Captain & the World of Tomorrow," action-adventures "The Italian Job" and "Tomb Raider," the renowned music documentary "U2: Rattle and Hum" and Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow." The ten title launch slate also includes "We Were Soldiers" and "Manchurian Candidate" starring Academy Award(R) winners Mel Gibson and Denzel Washington, respectively.
Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment will continue its roll out of Blu-ray titles throughout 2006 and beyond, including the highly anticipated release of "Mission Impossible 3" alongside "Mission Impossible" and "Mission Impossible 2."
"Paramount is pleased to demonstrate its support for Blu-ray with these launch titles," said Thomas Lesinski, President, Paramount Pictures, Worldwide Home Entertainment. "We feel confident that the breadth and quality of the 'Paramount High Definition' line-up will provide consumers with a compelling home entertainment experience for years to come."
Continuing its unwavering support for the Blu-ray format, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced today the first wave of feature films to be released by the studio on the much-anticipated new Blu-ray Disc (BD) platform. The broad range of titles chosen will optimally demonstrate the next generation format's superior high-definition audio and visual elements. The initial titles in development include such action-packed blockbusters as FANTASTIC FOUR, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN, BEHIND ENEMY LINES and KISS OF THE DRAGON, the CGI-animated comedy ICE AGE along with many others that will bring Fox's total number of first wave releases to 20 titles. The company plans to debut its initial line-up of BD titles to coincide with the Blu-ray hardware launches in North America, Japan and Europe in 2006. Twentieth Century Fox will also plan simultaneous releases of its films on BD and DVD as the format takes hold and household penetration grows.
"Blu-ray is the superior high definition technology that fully delivers on the promise of a next generation format and represents the bright future of home entertainment," noted Mike Dunn, President Worldwide, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. "The release of our films on Blu-ray will provide consumers with in-home entertainment beyond anything they have imagined."
Fox's commitment to emerging technologies is dedicated to enhancing the consumer experience of its products and providing for backward compatibility with their existing home entertainment libraries while also aggressively protecting its intellectual property from piracy. The Blu-ray member companies fully embrace the Studio's steadfast commitment to the fight against piracy and the preservation of the integrity of its properties. Twentieth Century Fox joined the Board of Directors of the Blu-ray Disc Association in 2004 and remains an active contributor to the formats continuing development.
Lions Gate's first 10 titles include:
Lord of War
The Punisher
The Devil's Rejects
Saw
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Reservoir Dogs
Total Recall
Dune
Rambo: First Blood
