More than half of the biggest movies nominated for Academy Awards are already on Blu-ray, including “The Social Network,” “Toy Story 3” (not in 3D yet), “Inception,” “Winter’s Bone,” and “The Kids are All Right,” with several others arriving soon after Oscar winners are announced on Feb. 27.
Among the other five movies nominated for Best Picture, Fox announced this week the March 1 release of “127 Hours,” and “The King’s Speech” is expected from Anchor Bay on April 19.
In the best animated feature category, DreamWorks’ / Paramount’s “How to Train Your Dragon” is available but also only in 2D. Disney announced this week the March 29 release of “Tangled,” which will be the studio’s first title released in Blu-ray 3D ($49.99) simultaneous with its debut on 2D Blu-ray and DVD. Bonus features include behind-the-scenes featurettes hosted by voice actors Mandy Moore and Zach Levi, deleted scenes, extended versions of songs “When Will My Life Begin” and “Mother Knows Best,” two alternate versions of the storybook opening, and a montage of Disney animated movies leading to this 50th feature release.
Nominees in other categories are also available, including “Alice in Wonderland,” “The Town,” “Animal Kingdom,” “The Wolfman,” “Salt,” “Iron Man 2,” “Restrepo,” and “Day & Night,” Pixar’s Oscar-nominated short that is included on “Toy Story 3.” “Unstoppable,” nominated for sound editing, is coming to Blu-ray Feb. 15, 12 days before the Oscar ceremony, and “Hereafter,” nominated for visual effects, is slated for March 15.
— By Scott Hettrick
You missed it big time Scott when you did not mention that Best Documentary Oscar Nominee RESTREPO is available on Blu Ray and has been since December.
Sorry about that Joe. Thanks for bringing it to our attention — added it above.
Scott