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IGN has released the official trailer for Warner Premiere’s next direct-to-DVD animated film, “Justice League, Crisis on Two Earths”. Beware of possible nerdgasm ahead.

“Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths” will hit stores next spring.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed details on the blu-ray/DVD release of “District 9″.

Release Date: December 29th, 2009
MSRP: 1-disc DVD ($28.96); 2-disc DVD ($36.95); 2-disc Blu-ray ($39.95)

1-Disc DVD

• Director’s commentary
• 3-part documentary (”The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker’s Log”)
• Koobus Big Gun feature

2-Disc DVD, Blu-ray

• All of the above
• Additional featurettes (”Metamorphosis: The Transformation of Wikus”, “Innovation: Acting and Improvisation”, “Conception and Design: Creating the World of District 9″, “Alien Generation: Visual Effects”).

Here is the early artwork for the DVD and blu-ray releases and the promotional poster:

Warner Home Video has released the details for the blu-ray and DVD release of “The Hangover”:

Release Date: December 15th, 2009

MSRP: 1-disc DVD ($29.98) ; 2-disc DVD ($34.99) ; blu-ray ($35.99)…something doesn’t add up here.

The 2-disc DVD and blu-ray will include the following features:

• Unrated and theatrical editions of the film
• Gag reel
• Additional photos from the missing camera
• Other featurettes – Map of Destruction, The Madness of Ken Jeong, Action Mash-Up, Three Best Friends Song, The Dan Band!
• Digital copy of the film

Warner has released the details on “Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut”, which will be a 5-disc DVD and 4-disc blu-ray. The new cut will integrate the animated film “Tales of the Black Freighter” into the film, as well as include 2 new audio commentaries with director Zack Snyder and illustrator Dave Gibbons.

An additional 3 hours of special features will consist of the following:

• “The Phenomenon: The Comic that Changed Comics”
• “Real Super Heroes, Real Vigilantes”
• “Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World”
• “Watchmen: Video Journals”, “My Chemical Romance Desolation Row”
• “Under The Hood”
• “Story Within A Story: The Books of Watchmen”
• A digital copy of the theatrical version
• Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comics

MSRP: 5-disc DVD – $43.87 ; 4-disc blu-ray – $59.99

We have posted the cover artwork below.

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m satisfied with my 2-disc Director’s Cut on blu-ray.  This is definitely something for the diehard “Watchmen” fan.

Release Date: November 17th, 2009

Check out this kickass blu-ray artwork along with the slew of special features:

• New A Hit In The Ear: Ren Klyce and the Sound Design of Fight Club
• Welcome To Fight Club
• Angel Faces Beating
• The Crash
• Tyler’s Goodbye
• New Flogging Fight Club
• New Insomniac Mode: I Am Jack’s Search Index, Commentary Log, Topic Search
• Behind the Scenes Vignettes: Production, Visual Effects, On Location
• Edward Norton Interview
• Commentary by David Fincher
• Commentary by David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter
• Commentary by Chuck Palahniuk and Jim Uhls
• Commentary by Alex McDowell, Jeff Cronenweth, Michael Kaplan and Kevin Haug
• Seven Deleted Scenes and Alternate Scenes
• Trailer Farm – Theatrical Teaser, Theatrical Trailer, The Eight Rules of Fight Club
• 12 TV Spots
• Public Service Announcements
• Music Video
• Five Internet Spots
• Promotional Gallery
• Art Gallery

The full details on the blu-ray and DVD release of J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” have been posted.  Here’s the full spec sheet released from Paramount Pictures:

The STAR TREK DVD and Blu-ray will boast out-of-this-world special features to take viewers even further into the new universe of the rousing space adventure. The two-disc DVD and three-disc Blu-ray include in-depth explorations of the reimagining of the franchise, the phenomenal cast, the spectacularly real action sequences, the powerful score and the captivating aliens, commentary by J.J. Abrams, the writers and producers, a gag reel and a digital copy of the film. Additionally, the discs feature compelling deleted scenes that reveal a side story involving Nero with a first-ever look at Abrams’ version of the infamous warrior Klingons.

The STAR TREK Blu-ray boldly ventures beyond the final frontier with over three hours of sensational bonus footage including branching pods that allow for enhanced exploration, more fascinating features on the starships, planets, props, costumes and sound of STAR TREK, as well as a Starfleet Vessel Simulator and access to the latest NASA news about real-life space exploration via BD-Live.

The two-disc DVD and three-disc Blu-ray will also offer a home entertainment first: groundbreaking augmented reality technology. Using a webcam, a Star Trek visual cue will morph into a 3D holographic tour of the U.S.S. Enterprise on the screen, providing a unique immersive and interactive experience.

DVD:
The STAR TREK two-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Special features are as follows:

Disc 1:
• Commentary—By director J.J. Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk.
• A New Vision— J.J. Abrams’ vision was not only to create a Star Trek that was a bigger, more action-packed spectacle, but also to make the spectacle feel real. Every aspect of production—from unique locations to the use of classic Hollywood camera tricks—was guided by this overall objective.
• Gag Reel—Bloopers featuring the entire principal cast.

Disc 2:
• Digital Copy
• Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
o Spock Birth
o Klingons Take Over Narada
o Young Kirk, Johnny and Uncle Frank
o Amanda and Sarek Argue After Spock Fights
o Prison Interrogation and Breakout
o Sarek Gets Amanda
o Dorm Room and Kobayashi Maru (original version)
o Kirk Apologizes to the Green Girl
o Sarek Sees Spock
• To Boldly Go— Taking on the world’s most beloved science fiction franchise was no small mission. Director J.J. Abrams, writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof, and executive producer Bryan Burk talk about the many challenges they faced and their strategy for success.
• Casting— The producers knew their greatest task was finding the right cast to reprise these epic roles. The cast, for their part, talk about the experience of trying to capture the essence of these mythic characters. The piece concludes with a moving tribute to Leonard Nimoy.
• Aliens— Designers Neville Page and Joel Harlow talk about the hurdles they faced creating new alien species, recreating the Romulans and Vulcans, and designing the terrifying creatures on Delta Vega for the new Star Trek.
• Score— As a fan of the original series, composer Michael Giacchino embraced the challenge of creating new music for Star Trek while preserving the spirit of Alexander Courage’s celebrated theme.
• DVD-Rom:
o STAR TREK® D-A-C Free Trial Game for XBOX 360®
o Weblink to the STAR TREK® D-A-C Free Trial Game for PC
o Weblink to the STAR TREK® D-A-C Free Trial Game for PlayStation® Network

Blu-ray
The STAR TREK three-disc Blu-ray is presented in 1080p High Definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital with English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Special features are as follows:

Disc 1:
• Commentary—By director J.J. Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk.
• NASA News— This BD-Live feature gives viewers access to the latest NASA news about real space exploration. Learn about new mission developments and check out featured imagery from around the universe.

Disc 2:
• To Boldly Go—See description above.
o Branching Pods:
• The Shatner Conundrum
• Red Shirt Guy
• The Green Girl
• Trekker Alert!
• Casting—See description above.
• A New Vision—See description above.
o Branching Pods:
• Savage Pressure
• Starships—Abrams and production designer Scott Chambliss were careful to pay tribute to the design of the original Enterprise, but they also wanted to make it futuristic and cool for a modern audience. This chapter focuses on the unique stories behind the creation of the film’s starships.
o Branching Pods:
• Warp Explained
• Paint Job
• Bridge Construction Accelerated
• The Captain’s Chair
• Button Acting 101
• Shuttle Shuffle
• Narada Construction Accelerated
• Aliens—See description above.
o Branching Pods:
• The Alien Paradox
• Big-Eyed Girl
• Big Bro Quinto
• Klingons
• Drakoulias Anatomy 101
• Planets— >From the frozen landscape of Delta Vega to the desert plains of Vulcan, Scott Chambliss and the art department had a number of radically different planets to create. Abrams’ desire to shoot on real locations whenever possible led the production team to a number of strange and surprising locations.
o Branching Pods:
• Extra Business
• Confidentiality
• Props and Costumes— Property master Russell Bobbitt had the unique challenge of designing props that were both true to the original series and pertinent to today’s technology. Likewise, costume designer Michael Kaplan talks about how he designed costumes that paid homage to what came before yet were relevant and timeless.
o Branching Pods:
• Klingon Wardrobe
• Ben Burtt and the Sounds of Star Trek— When famed sound designer Ben Burtt was hired to create sounds for the first Star Wars film, he took his inspiration from the original “Star Trek” series. Burtt jumped at the opportunity to pay tribute to the sounds that sparked his career with the sounds he created for the new Star Trek.
• Score—See description above.
• Gene Roddenberry’s Vision— J.J. Abrams, Leonard Nimoy, previous Star Trek writers and producers, and scientific consultant Carolyn Porco describe and commend the optimistic and enduring vision of Gene Roddenberry.
• Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary—See details above.
• Starfleet Vessel Simulator—Explore extensive data on the U.S.S. Enterprise and the Romulan ship, the Narada. Submerse yourself in breathtaking 360° views and close-ups and review detailed tech information.
• Gag Reel—See description above.

Disc 3:
• Digital Copy
• STAR TREK® D-A-C Free Trial Game for XBOX 360®
• Weblink to the STAR TREK® D-A-C Free Trial Game for PC
• Weblink to the STAR TREK® D-A-C Free Trial Game for PlayStation® Network

The STAR TREK single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. The single-disc DVD includes the commentary, “A New Vision” and the gag reel.

“Star Trek” will be released on blu-ray and DVD on November 17, 2009.

MTV has posted the first 4 minutes of “Green Lantern: First Flight”, the next animated direct-to-video blu-ray/DVD release by Warner Home Video.  We’ve posted the video below.  Enjoy.

“Green Lantern: First Flight” hits stores July 28, 2009.