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Movies Expected to be Released as Blu Ray Films

Once people get a taste of Blu ray films and the features that make the format superior to all others, one of the first questions they ask is, What other movies will be available on Blu ray?. More and more movies, both old favorites and new releases, are being sent out into the entertainment world in this format, and there are some that have been announced to join the Hi Def family this coming year. Although many claims are not confirmed, there are plenty of rumors that give fans some clues as to what is in the works to be released.

First up on the list of anticipated titles is Metro Goldwyn Mayers The Princess Bride, which was originally released in 1987. It has an expected release date of March 17, 2009, and is rated PG. Many of the details of the release are yet to be announced, but the aspect ratio that it will be presented in is 1.85:1, the video resolution is 1080p, and the audio is in English: DTS HD Master Audio 5.1, which are typical of Blu ray films. List price for this release is $34.99.

Another classic that is rumored to join the family of Blu ray films is Grease. Originally released in 1978, the movie runs 110 minutes and is rated PG. Although there is not a concrete release date, the presenting aspect ratio of the musical favorite is 2.20:1 and the video resolution will once again be at 1080p.

If you are hoping for something a little more modern, Theres Something About Mary is slated to be released on May 5, 2009. From 20th Century Fox in 1998 and rated R, this movie runs for 119 minutes. Although specs for the audio and bonus material are not yet known, the visual presentation includes video codec of MPEG 4 AVC, a video resolution of 1080p, and an aspect ratio of 1.85:1.

Another addition to the Blu ray films collection will be the Tom Hanks hit Big, also from 20th Century Fox. It was originally released in 1988, it runs for two hours and ten minutes, and is rated PG. Fans can expect to be able to purchase the film beginning on May 5, 2009, just in time for summer. No audio specifications have been announced, but the video codec stands at being MPEG 4 AVC, the aspect ratio is 1.85:1, and the video resolution once again will be at 1080p.

Some of the other titles that will become Blu ray films include Amadeus (Directors Cut), Napoleon Dynamite, Office Space (Special Edition), Friday the 13th (Uncut) and many more as well.

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