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November 19, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

So, we saw on Blu-ray.com that Michael Moore's latest movie, Capitalism: A Love Story, is coming to Blu-ray on Dec. 29. We went to the source, distributor Anchor Bay Entertainment, and said, "Give us the scoop!"

But it turns out there is no scoop. Moore's Capitalism won't be released on home video until "some time in 2010," according to the PR lady. We got an update: Spring 2010.

She promises to keep me in the posted on the release date, so I give that same promise to you.

In the meantime, enjoy the trailer:

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November 13, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Lionsgate is extending the Incredible Hulk franchise Feb. 2 (prebook Jan. 6) with the release of Planet Hulk on DVD and Blu-ray. The BIG Marvel release has a little extra for fans—the box art was designed by legendary comic book artist Alex Ross.

The movie, about the Hulk on a distant planet ruled by a tyrannical Red King, will be priced at $19.98 for the single DVD, $24.98 for the two-DVD special edition and $29.99 for Blu-ray.

Special features include motion comics for Spider-Woman and X-Men, a Wolverine and X-Men episode, music videos and digital copy.

November 10, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

With a bunch of critical attention behind it, Sony's Moon will come rise on DVD and Blu-ray on Jan. 12 (prebook Dec. 10).

Starring Sam Rockwell, Moon earned $5 million in a limited theatrical release. The psychological sci-fi movie follows Rockewll as an astronaut who has been living and working on the moon with his only companion a computer voiced by Kevin Spacey. Rockwell is about to return to Earth when an accident happens that adds to Rockwell's growing paranoia.

As expected with a story like this, a lot of work ...Read More

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November 8, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs might not have huge names in its voicecast or Disney, Pixar or DreamWorks in its producing credits, but Sony's animated movie, based on a popular children's book, grossed $120 million at the box office. And I'll bet a bunch hamburgers, that it'll do very well when it hits DVD and Blu-ray on Jan. 5 too.

The movie probably would have made a splash in the fourth quarter, but Sony has avoided competition from Up on Nov. 10, G-Force on Dec. 15 (both from Disney) and Universal's...Read More

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November 5, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)

The new year will start in horror is Warner has anything to do with it. The studio will bow The Final Destination on DVD and Blu-ray on Jan. 5 (prebook Dec. 1).

The $67 million-grossing fourth movie  in the franchise will be priced at $28.98 on DVD and $35.99 on Blu-ray.

The Blu-ray will have 3D and 2D versions of the movie for a limited time and two pairs of 3D glasses packed in the box.

The Blu-ray also will have digital copy, as well as alternate endings, a "Body Count" featurette, pre-visualization/storyboard segments and BD Live access.

Both the Blu-ray and DVD will have deleted scenes.

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