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Weinstein to Release First Theatrical Blu-ray with 'The Mist'
Posted Wed Jun 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM PDT by Peter BrackeBecoming the last major studio to embrace Blu-ray, the Weinstein Co. has announced its first theatrical release on the format with the August bow of 'The Mist.'
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Genius Products Planning Return to Blu-ray with 'Lonesome Dove?'
Posted Tue May 13, 2008 at 08:00 AM PDT by Peter BrackeAn early alert to retailers leaking an August next-gen bow for 'Lonesome Dove' suggests that lone studio holdout Genius Products is on the verge of jumping into Blu-ray.
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Genius to Go Blu in Late 2008; Weinstein to Follow?
Posted Thu Mar 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM PDT by Peter BrackeAfter sitting out the format war for nearly a year, the CEO of Genius Products says the company is preparing to release its first Blu-ray titles beginning later this year.
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HD DVD Backer Weinstein Goes MIA; Speculation Mounts
Posted Thu Oct 25, 2007 at 08:00 AM PDT byWith no releases or announcements from the Weinstein Company in over four months, speculation is mounting that there are changes afoot for the HD DVD exclusive distributor.
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Weinstein Co. Bumps 'Black Christmas,' 'Harsh Times' HD DVD Dates
Posted Tue Apr 10, 2007 at 09:01 PM PDT byThe Weinstein Co. is shuffling its upcoming HD DVD line-up, moving the late spring releases 'Black Christmas' and 'Harsh Times' back one month to early summer.
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Weinstein Co. Scares Up 'Black Christmas,' Rejiggers Winter HD DVD Line-Up
Posted Sun Feb 25, 2007 at 07:59 PM PST byBringing a dose of holiday horror to HD DVD, the Weinstein Co. has announced the 2006 remake of 'Black Christmas,' and split its original March slate into two waves now due in April and May.
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'Feast,' 'Harsh Times' Fill Out Weinstein Co.'s March HD DVD Slate
Posted Tue Feb 13, 2007 at 09:01 PM PST byAdding two new titles to their growing HD DVD library, the Weinstein Co. will bring 'Feast' and 'Harsh Times' to the next-gen format on March 27.
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Weinstein Co.'s 'School for Scoundrels' in Session on HD DVD
Posted Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 01:12 PM PST byThe Weinstein Co. continues their exclusive support of the HD DVD format with the release of the comedy 'School for Scoundrels,' due in stores March 27.
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Weinstein Co. Sets Date, Specs for Second HD DVD Wave
Posted Thu Jan 4, 2007 at 11:40 AM PST byWith little time to spare, the Weinstein Co. has officially set a January 16, 2007, street date for its second wave of HD DVD titles, including 'Clerks II,' 'Pulse' and 'Lucky Number Slevin.'
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Weinstein Co. Drops More Hints at HD DVD January Line-Up
Posted Thu Dec 7, 2006 at 11:39 AM PST byWeinstein Co./Genius continues to leak out info (very) slowly for its pending January slate of HD DVD titles, today releasing box art which further hint at specs.
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'Clerks II,' 'Slevin' and 'Pulse' on Deck at Weinstein for Early 2007
Posted Mon Nov 13, 2006 at 10:26 PM PST byWe're beginning to get a clearer picture of The Weinstein Company's 2007 HD DVD plans, with word that 'Clerks II,' 'Lucky Number Slevin' and the horror chiller 'Pulse' are being prepared for a January 2007 release.
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Weinstein Co. Adds 'Scary Movie 4,' More HD DVD Launch Titles
Posted Thu Oct 5, 2006 at 10:55 AM PDT byThe Weinstein Co. has added three new titles to their lineup of HD DVD launch titles, led by the smash hit 'Scary Movie 4.'
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Genius Jumps into HD DVD, Blu-ray
Posted Thu Sep 14, 2006 at 01:47 PM PDT byGenius Products, the home video distribution partner of The Weinstein Company, have announced their first wave of HD DVD titles will debut this holidays season, with Blu-ray support to follow early next year.
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HD-DVD Comes Out Swingin' with Initial Title Lineup
Posted Thu Jan 5, 2006 at 07:59 AM PST byBlu-Ray may have fired the first salvo in the high-def format war at yesterday's CES 2006, but the HD-DVD camp is not backing down from the fight. Universal, Warner, New Line and HBO unveiled their initial HD-DVD offerings today, which appeared to trump Blu-Ray in terms of diversity, day-and-date with DVD support and speed to market, with the first titles expected by mid-March.
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While all of the studios supporting either high-def DVD format unveiled about 10 to 20 titles apiece, initial impressions give HD-DVD the edge. The obvious catalog action blockbusters like 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Matrix' trilogies are there, but so is comedic fare like 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin.' Combine that with strong same-day-as-DVD titles as 'Superman Reborn' and 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,' and it makes for a strong opening blitzkrieg. Having HBO under the Warner umbrella also means TV DVD will be better represented than it has been with Blu-Ray, with HBO pledging such top shows as 'The Sopranos' and 'Deadwood' by year end.
HD-DVD's showing was also boosted by the first genuine surprise of CES 2006: the newly-formed Weinstein Co. announced exclusive HD-DVD support. With an upcoming lineup of titles including 'The Matador,' 'Scary Movie 4,' 'Young Hannibal,' 'The Passion of the Clerks,' that's nothing to scoff at.
However, Blu-Ray has a counterpunch of its own still left for CES 2006. Disney will unveil their exclusive plans for the Sony-backed format with a gala event tonight, which could tip the scales back in the Blu-Ray's favor.