Mar 11, 2009
MGM is readying a 19 May Blu-ray Disc release of Valkyrie. This Tom Cruise Hitler-assassination adventure will arrive with a 1.85:1 1080p transfer, a DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound mix, two commentaries (one with Cruise, director Bryan Singer and writer Christopher McQuarrie, another with McQuarrie and Nathan Alexander), as well as seven featurettes. SRP is $39.99.

Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Styx and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra of Cleveland: One With Everything on Blu-ray Disc on 21 April. This unique concert will arrive with a 1.78:1 1080i transfer and a DTS-HD 5.1 Lossless Master Audio sound mix, but no bonus features will be included. SRP is $24.98.
The Weinstein Company remains unspoken as to official specs (and even a confirmed release date), but we have nontheless gotten our hands on a copy of Fanboys' DVD artwork, and thought we'd share. This majestically goofy gem of a movie had a somehow anemic theatrical run, but trust me - when it hits DVD, you'll see the light. SRP remains TBD. We'll keep you updated.
Final specs have been revealed for The Weinstein Company's 14 April Blu-ray Disc release of The Reader. This Oscar-winning drama starring Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes will arrive with a 1080p transfer, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 sound mix, some deleted scenes, and five featurettes. SRP is $34.95.
16 June will bring the Fox release of Family Guy: Volume 7. This latest release of the hit animated show will arrive with 1.33:1 transfers, Dolby Digital 5.1 sound mixes, commentaries on each episode, deleted scenes, animatics (with commentary), and some featurettes. SRP is $39.99.
Paramount will release Cannon: Season 2, Vol. 1 on 2 June. This sophomore go-round of the hit William Conrad series will arrive with 1.33:1 transfers, mono sound mixes, as well as some episode promos. SRP is $36.98.