Here’s a brief look at this week’s new Blu-ray titles:

• The Baytown Outlaws [Blu-ray] – $12.75 (58% off)
• The Bible: The Epic Miniseries [Blu-ray] – $34.96 (50% off)
• Hello Dolly! [Blu-ray] – $16.99 (32% off)
• Hemingway & Gellhorn [Blu-ray] – $19.99 (20% off)
• John Dies At The End [Blu-ray] – $16.99 (43% off)
• Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled (10-Disc Limited Edition Six-Movie Collector’s Set) [Blu-ray] – $149.49 (32% off)
• The Sweeney [Blu-ray] – $16.96 (32% off)
• That Thing You Do! [Blu-ray] – $13.99 (30% off)

History (formerly known as The History Channel) announced two high profile projects today.  The first, The Hatfield and the McCoys, centers on the infamous 19th-century family feud.  Kevin Costner will star as “Devil” Anse Hatfield and co-produce with Leslie Greif.  The press release claims the 2012 premiere will coincide with the 150th anniversary of the feud, but I’m not sure how they determine the anniversary for a multidecade feud that was initiated 146 years ago.  Brad Pitt, Robert Duvall, and Crazy Heart director Scott Cooper were linked to a separate Hatfield/McCoy movie over a year ago, with the caveat that it will happen “if and when Pitt decides to clear a place in his schedule.”  I imagine the Costner project will dissuade Pitt from searching too hard for that hole.

Additionally, History is developing a docudrama series with producer Mark Burnett (Survivor).  The network promises all the greatest hits: Noah’s Ark, the Exodus from Egypt, Daniel and the Lion’s Den, and of course, the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.  The press release highlights the “state-of-the-art computer-generated imagery (CGI),” which is absolutely noteworthy in 2011.  The 10-hour series will air in five parts in 2013.

Read the official announcement for both projects after the jump.