News

Release dates and news on the major DVD releases will be published here from time to time when the information becomes available to us. All news is for Region 1 (US) discs unless stated.

The region 1 & 2 release schedule has moved here.

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Bowling for Columbine - Posted 12:54 Thursday, June 5, 2003

MGM Home Entertainment haves announced specs for Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Due for release on 19th August the film will be presented in a 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer with a Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track.

Extras include:
- An introduction by Michael Moore
- Audio commentary
- "Return to Denver/Littleton" featurette
- "Film Festival Scrapbook" featurette
- 3 Michael Moore interviews
- The Marilyn Manson "Fight Song" music video
- Stills gallery
- Theatrical trailer
- DVD-ROM extras

Retail price is $26.95.

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Cradle 2 the Grave - Posted 10:04 Wednesday, May 28, 2003

Warner Home Video have announced a 12th August release date for the Jet Li and Kelly Hu action flick, "Cradle 2 the Grave".

The film is presented in a 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Extras include the "Ultimate Fighting Champions" featurette, "Choreography of the Camera" featurette, "The Descender Rig" featurette, DMX's "X Gon' Give It to Ya" music video and the theatrical trailer.

Retail price is $27.95.

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Indiana Jones! - Posted 13:59 Wednesday, May 14, 2003

Yes it's true, the DVD we've all been waiting for is finally in sight. Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Entertainment are to release The Adventures of Indiana Jones - The Complete Movie DVD Collection on the 4th November 2003.

All three films, "Raiders of the Lost Ark", "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" have been restored and brushed up to THX standards.

Some 10 hours of extras are housed on a fourth disc, including new interviews with Indy's creators: Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Harrison Ford, a look at the making of the films, recently unearthed archival material and a spotlight on the real world history behind Indy's adventures. Including the films.

The box set will be available in both fullscreen and widescreen transfers. No retail price has been announced yet.