Starz Specs Upcoming ReleasesPosted September 12, 2007 by JoshStarz Home Entertainment has revealed the specifications for their upcoming Blu-ray releases. To the surprise of most, Starz will be using BD-50s, AVC video encoding, and PCM audio extensively on their releases. This should result in some absolutely stunning presentations of some classic horror films.DAWN OF THE DEADTech specs:
BD-50 dual layer
1080p AVC MPEG-4 transfer
1.85 Anamorphic
Uncompressed 5.1 PCM
Dolby Surround 2.0
Original Mono
Bonus features:
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Assistant Director Chris Romero and DVD Producer Perry Martin
Fast Film Facts – Blu-ray exclusive feature!
The Dead Will Walk Featurette
On-Set Home Movies
Monroeville Mall Tour
U.S. & International Trailers
U.S. & U.K. TV Spots
U.S. & U.K. Radio Spots
Monroeville Mall Commercial
Anchor Bay Blu-ray Preview – Presented in high definition!
DAY OF THE DEAD
BD-50 dual layer
1080p AVC MPEG-4 transfer
1.85 Anamorphic
Uncompressed 5.1 PCM
Dolby Surround 2.0
Original Mono
Bonus features:
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, and Actress Lori Cardille
Audio Commentary with Filmmaker Roger Avary
Fast Film Facts – Blu-ray exclusive feature!
“The Many Days of Day of the Dead” Featurette
Behind The Scenes
Audio Interview with Richard Liberty
U.S. & International Trailers
U.S. & U.K. TV Spots
U.S. & U.K. Radio Spots
Gateway Commerce Center Promo
Anchor Bay Blu-ray Preview – Presented in high definition!
EVIL DEAD IIBD-50 dual layer
1080p AVC MPEG-4 transfer
1.85 Anamorphic
Uncompressed 5.1 PCM
Dolby Digital 5.1
Bonus features:
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Sam Raimi, Star Bruce Campbell, Co-Writer Scott Spiegel and Special Make-up Effects Artist Greg Nicotero
Fast Film Facts – Blu-ray exclusive feature!
Evil Dead II: Behind The Screams Featurette
The Gore The Merrier Featurette
Theatrical Trailer
Anchor Bay Blu-ray Preview – Presented in high definition!
HALLOWEENBD-50 dual layer
1080p AVC MPEG-4 transfer
2.35 Anamorphic
Uncompressed 5.1 PCM
Dolby Digital 5.1
Bonus features:
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director John Carpenter, Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, and Producer Debra Hill
Fast Film Facts – Blu-ray exclusive feature!
Halloween: A Cut Above The Rest Featurette
Trailer
TV Spots
Radio Spots
Anchor Bay Blu-ray Preview – Presented in high definition!
MASTERS OF HORROR V1Episodes: CIGARETTE BURNS, DREAMS IN THE WITCH HOUSE, FAIR HAIRED CHILD
BD-50 dual layer
1080i AVC MPEG-4 transfer
1.77 Anamorphic
Uncompressed 5.1 PCM
Dolby Surround 5.1
Bonus features:
Audio Commentary with Director John Carpenter on CIGARETTE BURNS
Audio Commentary with Writers Drew McWeeny & Scott Swan on CIGARETTE BURNS
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Stuart Gordon, Actor Ezra Godden and DVD Producer Perry Martin on DREAMS IN THE WITCH HOUSE
Audio Commentary with Writer Matt Greenberg and Director William Malone on FAIR HAIRED CHILD
Anchor Bay Blu-ray Preview – Presented in high definition!
MASTERS OF HORROR V2Episodes: JENIFER, SICK GIRL, DEER WOMAN
BD-50 dual layer
1080i AVC MPEG-4 transfer
1.77 Anamorphic
Uncompressed 5.1 PCM
Dolby Surround 5.1
Bonus features:
Audio Commentary with Writer/Actor Steven Weber and DVD Producer Perry Martin on JENIFER
Audio Commentary with Director Lucky McKee, Composer Jaye Barnes Luckett and Actors Angela Bettis and Jesse Hlubik on SICK GIRL
Audio Commentary with Actors Brian Benben and Anthony Griffith on DEER WOMAN
Anchor Bay Blu-ray Preview – Presented in high definition!