This Week's New Blu-ray Releases - 9th March 2010

 Here is a rundown of this week's major new Blu-ray releases in the UK and USA.

US Releases for the 9th March:

Precious.

As the cumbersome subtitle states, this is the film based on the novel Push, by Sapphire.  Extras include a conversation with Sapphire, a featurette on how the movie was adapted from the novel and a commentary from the director.

Capitalism: A Love Story.

Michael Moore's latest documentary.  Various featurettes and interviews continue the story, plus there is a Blu-ray exclusive conversation with Harvard professor Elizabeth Warren.

Possession.

Sarah Michelle Geller is a remake of an Asian horror?  Nope, it's not the Grudge, but the more recent Korean movie Addicted.  Deleted scenes, alternate ending and a featurette are the only extras.

Up in the Air.

Jason Reitman's successful film starring George Clooney.  Reitman provides a commentary track.

Also out on this date is Planet 51, Old Dogs and Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day.

UK Releases for the 8th March:

An Education.

Rubbish cover art conceals a great film.  The extras are better though, with cast interviews, deleted scenes and a commentary.

Toy Story I and II.

Both these classic Pixar tales are served up as Combi packs with DVD and Blu-ray editions inside.

Julie & Julia.

As well as a commentary with Nora Ephron, there are several Blu-ray exclusive features including Julia's Kitchen, a tour of the custom made original set, plus a MovieIQ feature called Julia's Recipe Collector.

Also out on the 8th is Saw VI.