The Hobbit: EE, Mad Max Collection and More Are Headed to Blu-ray

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey isn't even out yet and Warner Home Video is already planning an extended edition home video release. This shouldn't come as too much of a shock considering the previous trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, also got lavish extended editions. What is surprising is just how early this announcement has come down the pipe.

The announcement was actually part of Warner's 90th Anniversary unveiling, where they revealed their full 2013 slate. You can read more about it here. Take a look at what else is in store:

If you'll note Q3, you'll see another big release on deck -- The Dark Knight Trilogy Ultimate Collector's Edition. This is not -- I repeat not -- the trilogy box set that's slated to be released in December. We previously reported that Warner Bros. was prepping another box set. It's unclear if that set will include new bonus features, or just a ton of cool swag.

Also note some of the other titles headed back to Blu-ray, including Enter the Dragon, The Exorcist, The Right Stuff, A Christmas Story and The Mad Max Collection. It also appears that Warner Bros. is preparing a restoration of the 1953 3D version of House of Wax! As always, stay tuned for more news regarding these titles!

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The Campaign Heads Home in October

Just a few days ahead of the 2012 Presidential election, Warner Home Video will bring The Campaign to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download October 30. The political mudslinging comedy, from director Jay Roach, received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics (read our review here) and earned just over $85 million in the U.S.

Here's a synopsis of the picture, direct from Warner Bros., "When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naïve Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Center.

At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors' support, a cutthroat campaign manager and his family's political connections, he soon becomes a contender who gives the charismatic Cam plenty to worry about. As Election Day closes in, the two are locked in a dead heat, with insults quickly escalating to injury until all they care about is burying each other, in this mud-slinging, back-stabbing, home-wrecking comedy."

The Campaign will come to Blu-ray encoded in 1080p, mixed in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. The DVD will feature an anamorphic widescreen transfer and 5.1 Dolby Digital audio. The discs will include the following features:

• Extended Cut with 11 hilarious minutes of added footage
• Line-O-Rama
• Deleted Scenes
• Gag Reel
• DVD Copy
• Ultraviolet Copy

With the exception of the deleted scenes and UltraViolet copy of the film, bonus features are exclusive to either the single-disc Blu-ray or Blu-ray/DVD combo pack.

Suggested retail is set at $29.98 for the single-disc Blu-ray, $35.99 for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and $28.98 for the DVD. Amazon pre-orders are already available. Current prices are $20.99 for the single-disc Blu-ray, $25.19 for the Blu-ray combo pack, and $19.99 for the DVD.

Be on the lookout for a review of The Campaign on Blu-ray this October!

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New Cloud Atlas Posters

Warner Bros. has revealed seven sweet, new banners for their upcoming epic Cloud Atlas, which is now slated to open in select IMAX theaters when it hits screens in North America on Oct. 26:

Check out our advance review of Cloud Atlas here!

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Zombieland Director Revs Up Spy Hunter Movie

Zombieland and Gangster Squad director Ruben Fleischer will direct and exec produce Warner Bros.' film version of the classic Midway video game Spy Hunter.

The news comes as WB Interactive recently announced that Spy Hunter will hit PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS on October 9th.

Vulture reminds us that the project has been set-up at Warners since 2010 where Chad St. John had been hired to script an adaptation of Spy Hunter for producers Dan Lin and Roy Lee.

Spy Hunter languished in development hell for years when it was at Universal, where directors such as Paul W.S. Anderson and John Woo were involved at different points and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was attached to star.

The classic arcade driving game follows super-spy Alex Decker who, in his tricked-out G-6155 CIA Prototype Interceptor, must hunt down rogue agents and destroy as many enemy vehicles as possible while avoiding civilian casualties.

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The Hobbit: Bilbo Gets a New Poster

To celebrate Hobbit Day, Warner Bros. and MGM have released the new poster for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, this one featuring Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and his sword Sting.

In other Hobbit Day news, check out this Hobbit trailer made by school kids:

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opens December 14.

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Godzilla Remake Release Date Set

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have set a release date for their planned Godzilla remake. The city-destroying monster will roar back into theaters (and most likely in 3D) on May 16, 2014.

Gareth Edwards (Monsters) will direct the movie, which the companies said "will return the character to its epic roots with a gritty, realistic actioner."

The script is by Dave Callaham (Doom), David S. Goyer (Nolan's Batman trilogy), and Max Borenstein (upcoming The Seventh Son).

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300 Prequel Gets Another New Title

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have once again retitled their in-production prequel to 300.

The Noam Murro-directed film was originally called Xerxes and then retitled 300: Battle of Artemisia. Now the studio has renamed it 300: Rise of an Empire.

The film stars Eva Green, Lena Headey, Sullivan Stapleton and Rodrigo Santoro. It's slated for release August 2, 2013.

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Production Starts on The Hangover 3

The Wolf Pack is back in action! Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have announced that cameras are officially rolling on The Hangover Part III.

Todd Phillips' comedy follow-up will be shooting in Los Angeles and Tijuana, as well as the original film's staple, Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.

In addition to stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis, the sequel will feature returning cast members Heather Graham, Ken Jeong and Jamie Chung. As previously announced, this latest chapter centers on the Wolf Pack trying to spring Alan (Galifianakis) out of a mental institution.

The Hangover Part III is currently aiming for a May 24, 2013 release.

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Akira Remake Opening Scene Storyboards Revealed

Warner Bros.' live-action remake of Akira may be dead in the water for now, but that hasn't curbed any of the buzz surrounding the film.

Recently, Movies.com came across artist Jeffrey Errico's opening storyboards for the movie, which would have depicted a slightly different take on the original film's opening. Keep in mind, however, it's uncertain for which version of the film these storyboards were created (Jaume Collet-Serra took over from Albert Hughes). In either case, here are some of the storyboard images followed by the opening of the classic film for comparison's sake:

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