Wow, now Warner Brothers are really talking, classics in addition to recent releases. Casablanca, the Forbidden Planet and Mutiny on the Bounty are making their way to HD DVD on November 14th.

From the Warner Brothers Press Release:

BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Warner Home Video will release six new high definition titles on November 14. Making their HD DVD debuts are the incomparable Casablanca, the spectacular 1962 Marlon Brando remake of Mutiny on the Bounty, and the 50th Anniversary edition of Forbidden Planet, which is being released day-and-date with its Standard Definition version.

Forbidden Planet will be available as a 50th Anniversary HD DVD and as an Ultimate Collectors Edition packaged in a stunning metal case that includes the HD DVD, a collectible Robby the Robot replica with moveable limbs, Forbidden Planet and The Invisible Boy reproduction lobby cards portfolio, as well as a Forbidden Planet original theatrical poster mail-in offer.

Novembers going to be hell on my wallet, viva la HD DVD!

R.Hollis

The guys over at Movies @ Home Theater Blog have already posted a review of Batman Begins and it looks like a winner. From the pristine 1080p transfer to the Dolby TrueHD soundtrack the reviewer dubs the disc an easy recommendation. Here are a few other quotes from the review.

“I was hard pressed to pick out any noticeable film grain, this is one extremely clean transfer and what little grain is present hardly takes away from the overall presentation.”

“Of all the dark films I’ve viewed on HD DVD (and it seems to be a disproportionate amount) ‘Batman Begins’ produced the most discernable low-level shadow detail”

“To be quite honest the [Batman Begins] HD DVD provides a better viewing experience than what I remember from the theater.”

Sounds like a great disc, read the ‘Batman Begins’ review in its entirety here.

R.Hollis