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Elizabeth the Golden Age will be released on HD DVD, Release Date: February 5th, 2008. The movie looks great and don’t forget that you can also pick up the original “Elizabeth” on HD DVD, with Cate Blanchett still in the title role.

Synopsis:
Elizabeth: The Golden Age finds Queen Elizabeth I (Oscar®-winner Cate Blanchett) facing familial betrayal and danger for her throne and country. In the changing religious and political tides of late 16th century Europe, Elizabeth finds her rule challenged by the Spanish King Philip II (Jordi Molla), who is building a sea-dominating armada to ferry his powerful army to England and restore the country to Catholicism.

Film star Heath Ledger was found dead in his bed in one of his residences in Soho by his housekeeper at 3:35 PM ET today. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they believe it was not a crime, adding prescription pills were found near his body.

Heath Ledger was an Academy Award nominee and gives what looks to be an amazing performance as The Joker in the upcoming “The Dark Knight”.   You may remember him from a variety of films, including: “Brokeback Mountain”, “A Knight’s Tail”, “The Patriot”, and “Monster’s Ball”.

The current format war got me thinking about what might have been, had Sony used their current strategy to win the Betamax/VCR format war. Oh well, too bad, no do-overs.

Moviefone had the first picture of the new Star Trek Enterprise from J.J. Abrams new Star Trek XI movie. It looks pretty sharp, and if you want to see the trailer for the new film, it will be attached before that other little J.J. Abrams project, “Cloverfield”. It’s bound to get alot of Star Trek fans excited, some may even show up to “Cloverfield” just to see this trailer. To see a larger picture, Click Here.

 

Paramount will release ” Into the Wild” on HD DVD, Release Date: March 4th, 2008. This looks like a great movie and would make a fine addition to your HD DVD collection.

Synopsis:

“Into the Wild” is based on a true story and the bestselling book by Jon Krakauer. After graduating from Emory University in 1992, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless (Hirsch) abandons his possessions, gave his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.

Dreamworks will release “Bee Movie” on HD DVD, Release Date: March 11th. This is the smash hit animated movie of last summer. If you liked Shrek, you’ll like Bee Movie, from the mind of Jerry Seinfeld, and produced by Steven Spielberg.

Synopsis:

Barry B. Benson, a bee who has just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry’s life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to sue us.

Universal will release “American Gangster” on DVD and HD DVD. Release Date: February 19th.

The movie will be available in both a Theatrical Cut and a Unrated Extended Version. A 3 disc collector’s edition will also be released.

Synopsis:

Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. It is also the story of a dedicated and honest policeman, Richie Roberts, who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Based on a true story.

Paramount will release “Beowulf” on DVD and HD DVD. Release Date: February 26th.

Extras include featurettes and additional scenes. The Director’s Cut releases will contain more extras and on HD DVD you get web enabled features as well.

For full details on all versions be sure to check related releases below.

Synopsis:
In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast´s ruthlessly seductive mother who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle throughout the ages, immortalizing the name Beowulf. Academy Award® winner director Robert Zemeckis tells the oldest epic tale in the English language with the most modern technology, advancing the cinematic forum through the magic of digitally enhanced live action. A stellar cast is led by Ray Winstone (”The Departed,” “Sexy Beast”) in the title role. Joining him are Academy Award® winner Anthony Hopkins as the cursed King Hrothgar, John Malkovich, Robin Wright Penn, Brendan Gleeson, Crispin Glover, Alison Lohman and Oscar® Winner Angelina Jolie as Grendel´s mother.

Well Warner Bros. seems to think this is the format that “the people chose”. I disagree. You had better get used to this type of thing though if you support Blu-Ray. The video is a little lengthy, because it’s real time, but it’s very educational and a little comical, but as far as business goes this is sad and unacceptable.

Release Date: 2008

You may remember Morgan Spurlock as the documentary filmmaker who brought us “SuperSize Me”. “SuperSize Me” was a huge hit for the filmmaker, educating people about the many negative effects of the fast food industry.

Morgan Spurlock is at it again, with people saying that he has really hit the jackpot of documentary film making. The premise of the film is that Morgan Spurlock’s girlfriend will be having his baby in about 8 weeks and he wants to make the world a safer place by finding Osama Bin Laden.

There is alot of speculation that he actually finds Osama Bin Laden, and his directory of photography, Daniel Marricone, says that Spurlock has “definitely got the holy grail.” Does this mean he found it, well according to sources, this is what happens. This is a Spoiler Alert, so stop reading now if you don’t want to know what happens.

“At the end of the movie, he is about to go into the Tribal Area of Pakistan, where a huge sign says no outsiders allowed, you will be shot. He thinks about his kid and decided to turn around.”

“It’s a funny movie, and it shows crazy footage. He basically goes in the middle east and finds out why everyone hates America. It does offer a interesting look in the middle east, a different view that Americans haven’t seen before. But no Bin Laden.”

And that’s basically it. Again, none of this is confirmed at this point, but seems likely. I’m sure the movie will still be very interesting, but most likely of course, no Bin Laden.