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‘Melancholia’ on Blu-ray March 13th

Gerard Iribe — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:24:10 +0000

One of the year’s best reviewed films, and headlined by a stellar ensemble of actors including Golden Globe^® nominee Kirsten Dunst (All Good Things), Alexander Skarsgård (“True Blood”) Charlotte Gainsbourg (Antichrist), Golden Globe winner Kiefer Sutherland (“24”), Stellan Skarsgård (Thor), and Academy Award nominee John Hurt (The Oxford Murders), visionary writer/director Lars Von Trier’s (Dancer In the Dark) newest film, MELANCHOLIA, is heralded as “a spectacle impossible to turn away from” (The Village Voice). Deemed “one of the year’s best” (New York Times) films and “a giant achievement” (Entertainment Weekly), MELANCHOLIA will arrive on Blu-ray Disc and DVD March 13 from Magnolia Home Entertainment.

WINNER OF BEST ACTRESS AT THE 64^th CANNES
FILM FESTIVAL AND BEST PICTURE AT THE EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS

MELANCHOLIA

Academy Award^® Nominee Lars Von Tier Mesmerizes Viewers With “A Moving Masterpiece” (Entertainment Weekly) Available On Blu-ray Disc And DVD
March 13 From Magnolia Home Entertainment

“Fantastic. Dunst gives what’s surely her finest performance.”
- Vogue

“Stunning. A movie that leaves the viewer in a state of ecstasy…marked by an astonishing profundity of vision.”

- Entertainment Weekly

“Von Trier presents his vision of the last moments of human life in a poetic nutshell in his prologue. This includes some of the most beautiful slow-motion sequences I’ve ever seen.”
- Chicago Sun-Times

In the “truly special” (Salon), story MELANCHOLIA centers on the wedding celebration of newly married couple Justine (Dunst) and Michael (Alexander Skarsgård), taking place at the house of the bride’s sister Claire (Gainsbourg), and brother-in-law John (Sutherland). Despite Claire’s best efforts, the wedding is a fiasco, with family tensions mounting and relationships reaching their breaking points. Yet at the same time, a deadly planet called “Melancholia,” is quickly hurtling towards Earth, ushering its ultimate destruction. The “masterwork of grandeur” (The Washington Post) explores what happens as the family comes to grips with their fears and faces the forthcoming end of their lives. With MELANCHOLIA, “Von Trier has created a stunning treatise on family, relationships, expectations, tradition and depression that is as rich and layered as the towering wedding cake” (Los Angeles Times).

Including special bonus features such as cast interviews, behind the scenes looks and a making of featurette, witness the film movie “that is more than worth your time” (CinemaBlend) when MELANCHOLIA becomes available on Blu-ray Disc and DVD for the suggested retail price of $26.98 and $29.98, respectively.

Synopsis
In this beautiful movie about the end of the world, Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and Michael (Alexander Skarsgård) are celebrating their marriage at a sumptuous party in the home of her sister Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg), and brother-in-law John (Kiefer Sutherland). A planet called “Melancholia” is heading directly towards Earth and threatening to collide. Meanwhile, tensions are mounting and relationships are fraying as the family deals with their fears.

Bonus Features:

Making of MELANCHOLIA

Behind the scenes of MELANCHOLIA

Interviews

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Ti West’s THE INNKEEPERS Scares on Blu-ray & DVD on 4/24

Blu-ray Brian — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:05:49 +0000

Ti West follows up his breakthrough hit with a haunted-house thriller that has unnerved viewers worldwide. The House of the Devil Director mixes old-school frights with modern panache in a gripping fright flick called The Innkeepers. Get ready! The flick is coming to scare you on Blu-ray and DVD this April 24th. Check out the trailer and the full press release below. FWIW, The Innkeepers is also available to watch right now on iTunes, Amazon and the PS3 Network. Enjoy!

New York, NY (February 8, 2012) An New England inn about to close for good is the classically creepy setting for THE INNKEEPERS, the acclaimed new film from Ti West, the young filmmaker whose critically praised House of the Devil gave the genre a jolt. Starring Sara Paxton, Pat Healy and Kelly McGillis, THE INNKEEPERS comes to Blu-ray and DVD from Dark Sky Films and MPI Media Group on April 24, 2012.

After over one hundred years of service, The Yankee Pedlar Inn in Connecticut is shutting its doors for good. The last remaining employees Claire (Sara Paxton, Shark Night 3-D, The Last House on the Left) and Luke (Pat Healy, Dirty Girl) are determined to uncover proof of what many believe to be one of New England’s most haunted hotels. As the inn’s final days draw near, odd guests start to check in and the pair of minimum wage ghost hunters begin to experience strange and alarming events that may ultimately cause them to be mere footnotes in the hotel’s long mysterious history.

Writer-director Ti West has revealed a unique style that pays tribute to classic horror of the 1970s and 80s with the bold spirit of the new American independent cinema. THE INKEEPERS, which co-stars Kelly McGillis (Top Gun, Stake Land), was an award-winning hit on the film festival circuit and opened to rave critical reviews last week in theaters nationwide. The way he works his magic is through a technique that some fans have called the slow burn: long takes and deliberately paced scenes, in which the camera follows characters down hallways, through the woods or into empty rooms says The New York Times “Featuring great fun, scares and characters, it’s a film that has the wonderful ability to both make you laugh and scream without ever becoming a parody of itself.” says CinemaBlend. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote, Ti West knows how to build suspense.

THE INNKEEPERS, which blends the classic ghost story style with a solid modern twist is an original Dark Sky Films in partnership with Glass Eye Pix. The extras on the Blu-ray and DVD will include:

The Innkeepers: Behind the Scenes

Commentary with Writer/Director/Editor Ti West, Producers Peter Phok & Larry Fessenden, and 2nd Unit Director/Sound Designer Graham Reznick

Commentary with Writer/Director/Editor Ti West and Stars Sara Paxton & Pat Healy

Trailer

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Arrives on Blu-ray March 27

Sean Ferguson — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:48:06 +0000

Everyone’s favorite chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore, and their female companions, The Chipettes, have the time of their lives during a family vacation they’ll never forget in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download on March 27 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The Chipmunks, Chipettes and their caretaker Dave Seville (Jason Lee; “My Name is Earl”) embark on a trip of a lifetime aboard the Carnival Dream cruise ship. Seeking fun and excitement, the Chipmunks turn the luxury cruise liner into their own personal playground. But the ultimate vacation quickly becomes a disaster when the Chipmunks, Dave and Carnival cruise pelican mascot, who turns out to be the chipmunks’ old manager, Ian Hawke (David Cross; Megamind), accidentally fall overboard and find themselves ‘chipwrecked’ on a remote island. Stuck in an unfamiliar territory, the six furry castaways are separated from Dave and must figure out a way to survive on their own for the first time in their lives.

CHIPMUNKS AND CHIPETTES REUNITE FOR THE GREATEST ADVENTURE EVER

The Latest Installmentof the Blockbuster Movie Franchise Cruises on to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download March 27

Also Available in an “Island Adventure” Edition with Additional Fun Features Including Sing-Alongs, Games and More!

LOS ANGELES (February 8th, 2012) – Everyone’s favorite chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore, and their female companions, The Chipettes, have the time of their lives during a family vacation they’ll never forget in ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download on March 27 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The hilarious live-action comedy will also be available as an exciting “Island Adventure” edition on Blu-ray and 2-Disc DVD, filled with tons of fun for the whole family to enjoy just in time for Easter.

The Chipmunks, Chipettes and their caretaker Dave Seville (Jason Lee; “My Name is Earl”) embark on a trip of a lifetime aboard the Carnival Dream cruise ship. Seeking fun and excitement, the Chipmunks turn the luxury cruise liner into their own personal playground. But the ultimate vacation quickly becomes a disaster when the Chipmunks, Dave and Carnival cruise pelican mascot, who turns out to be the chipmunks’ old manager, Ian Hawke (David Cross; Megamind), accidentally fall overboard and find themselves ‘chipwrecked’ on a remote island. Stuck in an unfamiliar territory, the six furry castaways are separated from Dave and must figure out a way to survive on their own for the first time in their lives.

Written and produced by husband and wife duo Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. and Janice Karman, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED features a star-studded voice cast with Justin Long (Dodgeball) as Alvin, Matthew Gray Gubler (“Criminal Minds”) as Simon, Jesse McCartney (Horton Hears a Who!) as Theodore, Christina Applegate (“Up All Night”) as Brittany, Anna Faris (What’s Your Number?) as Jeanette, and Amy Poehler (“Parks and Recreation”) as Eleanor.

Alvin and the Chipmunks began as an American animated music group in 1958 that was developed by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. who created a one-of-a-kind singing trio consisting of three animated chipmunks, Alvin, Simon and Theodore. Nearly six decades later, the franchise boasts an impressive collection of music albums, children’s books, video games, Television shows, Television specials, and animated and live-action feature films. In addition, Alvin and the Chipmunks has received several awards including five Grammy Awards®, two Kids Choice Awards®, and an American Music Award®, among others, and continues to entertain families with lovable characters as shown in its latest live-action film installment, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED.

Showcasing a variety of popular songs from Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” to LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” fans can get munked with the Munk Music & Dance Machine special feature on the ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED Blu-ray and DVD. Additional special features on the Blu-ray and DVD include sing-a-long music videos, behind-the-scenes featurettes, extended scenes, and more. Fans can also enjoy an exciting Chipwrecked: Coloring with The Chipmunks App, featured exclusively on the Blu-ray Disc. The film will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for an average retail price of $39.99 and $29.98 respectively, and the two-disc Island Adventure edition will be available for $34.98.

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED Island Adventure Blu-ray + DVD+ Digital Copy
    ●    Feature Film
    ●    Munk Music & Dance Machine
        ○    Vacation
        ○    Trouble
        ○    Whip My Hair
        ○    Party Rock Anthem
        ○    We Speak No Americano / Conga
        ○    Kumbaya
        ○    Survivor
        ○    Real Wild Child
        ○    Bad Romance
        ○    Hello
        ○    Say Hey
        ○    S.O.S
        ○    Vacation (Reprise)
        ○    Born This Way / Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now / Firework
        ○    Party Rock Anthem (Reprise)
        ○    We Have Arrived
    ●    Going Overboard with The Chipmunks
    ●    Munking Movies in Paradise
    ●    Everybody Munk Now!
    ●    Alan Tudyk, Chipmunk Appearance
    ●    Music Videos / Sing-A-Longs
        ○    Vacation
        ○    Survivor
        ○    Bad Romance
    ●    Fox Music Channel presents “Growing up Alvin”
    ●    Fox Movie Channel presents ”In Character with Jason Lee”
    ●    Extended Scenes
        ○    Walk The Plank
        ○    Brittany’s What If…
        ○    Ian’s Hungry
        ○    I Don’t Spank Them
        ○    No, No, No…
        ○    Zoe’s Map
        ○    Nowhere Else To Go
    ●    Promotional Fun Featurettes
        ○    Survival Tips
        ○    Rules
        ○    Theatrical Trailers
    ●    Chipwrecked: Coloring with Chipmunks App – Blu-ray Excusive

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‘Clueless’ on Blu-ray May 1st

Gerard Iribe — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:14:13 +0000

Paramount Home Media Distribution invites you to revisit the halcyon days of high school in the ‘90s; a time filled with camaraderie, chaste dances and fervent study…AS IF. Instead, kick off your designer shoes and enjoy the whip-smart comedy of the contemporary classic CLUELESS when it debuts May 1, 2012 on Blu-ray. Written and directed by Amy Heckerling (Fast Times at Ridgemont High), CLUELESS stars Alicia Silverstone in a break-out performance as Cher, a beautiful and self-absorbed high school student who spends her days focused on assembling the ideal fashion ensemble, talking her way out of bad grades and searching for the perfect boyfriend. What Cher discovers is that popularity only gets you so far, looks can be deceiving and love is sometimes found where you least expect it. Whatever.

ALICIA SILVERSTONE AND PAUL RUDD STAR IN THE UPROARIOUS COMEDY ABOUT POPULARITY, FASHION AND BEING UTTERLY…

CLUELESS

Outrageously Funny Satire Makes an Entrance on Blu-ray™ May 1, 2012
Including a Brand New “Clue or False” Trivia Game and More

CLUELESS features an outstanding ensemble cast including Paul Rudd (Role Models), Brittany Murphy (8 Mile), Stacey Dash (“Single Ladies”), Donald Faison (“Scrubs”), Jeremy Sisto (“Law & Order”) and Breckin Meyer (“Franklin & Bash”). The Blu-ray boasts over an hour of special features including a brand new “Clue or False” trivia game, in which fans can test their knowledge of the iconic film by answering questions that pop up while the movie plays. Viewers are then assigned to the appropriate social clique based on their expertise. The disc also includes a fashion featurette, a look at the class of ’95, a “Suck ‘n Blow” tutorial, original theatrical trailers and more.

CLUELESS Blu-ray

The CLUELESS Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 2.0 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Bonus features are as follows:

o Clue Or False Trivia Game

o The Class of ‘95

o Creative Writing

o Fashion 101

o Language Arts

o “Suck ‘N Blow”—A Tutorial

o Driver’s Ed

o We’re History

o Two Original Theatrical Trailers

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It’s Not Spider-Man, But ‘Carnage’ Makes Its Way To Blu-ray

Blu-ray Brian — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:03:38 +0000

I honestly have never heard of this film, but LOL…I would be all over a Carnage Blu-ray (as it relates to the Spider-Man universe). Okay. The time to be serious has officially begun…NOW! Alright, so digging into my inbox today I came across this latest press release from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. It says the following and I loosely quote. ”Nominated for Two Golden Globe Awards, Carnage stars Academy Award winners Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz and Academy Award Nominee John C. Reilly. It’s Roman Polansi’s adaptation of the Tony Award-Winning play and it’s available on Blu-ray and DVD March 20th.” Want to know more? Good! You’re in the right place. Check out the full press release below and pre-order your copy today!

Culver City, Calif. (February 6, 2012) – Carnage, the screen adaptation of Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning Broadway hit, “God of Carnage,” will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD March 20^th from Sony Pictures Classics and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Academy Award^® winner Roman Polanski (2002, Best Director, The Pianist) directs this sharp and witty comedy of “(no) manners” about the human condition and the carnage that is adulthood. Starring an ensemble cast featuring Academy Award^®winner Jodie Foster (1988, Best Actress,The Accused), Academy Award^® winner Kate Winslet (2008, Best Actress, The Reader), Academy Award^® winner Christoph Waltz (2009, Best Supporting Actor, Inglourious Basterds), and Academy Award^®nominee John C. Reilly (2002, Supporting Actor, Chicago), the bitterly amusing story focuses on one evening in the lives of two couples locked in a showdown after their children are involved in a playground incident.

Carnage has received two Golden Globe^® nominations this season: Best Performance By An Actress In A Motion Picture Comedy Or Musical, for both Foster and Winslet.

A Film Festival favorite this past fall, Carnage, which has a screenplay by Yasmina Reza and Polanski, was produced by SBS Productions and Saïd Ben Saïd (Unforgivable).

The special features include Actors’ Notes, a look at the making of the film, a filmed Q&A with John C. Reilly and Christoph Waltz, and a red carpet featurette.

Synopsis

Carnage, is a razor sharp, biting comedy centered on parental differences. After two boys duke it out on a playground, the “victim’s” parents, liberal writer Penelope Longstreet and her wholesaler husband, Michael (Foster and Reilly), invite the “bully’s” parents, power couple Nancy and Alan Cowan (Winslet and Waltz), over to work out their issues. A polite discussion of childrearing soon escalates into verbal warfare, with all four parents revealing their true colors. None of them will escape the carnage.

Blu-ray & DVD Special Features include:

Actors’ Notes – A Look at the Making of the Film

An Evening with John C. Reilly and Christoph Waltz

On the Red Carpet

Carnage has a run time of approximately 80 minutes and is rated R (for some strong language).

‘Young Adult’ arrives on Blu-ray and DVD March 13th

Gerard Iribe — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:29:38 +0000

A brilliant and bittersweet comedy about the harsh realities of growing up, YOUNG ADULT debuts on Blu-ray and DVD (both with UltraViolet™) on March 13, 2012, as well as On Demand and for Digital Download on March 9, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Nominated for a 2012 Golden Globe® for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Comedy or Musical, Charlize Theron is “a comic force of nature” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) as Mavis Gary, a former prom queen and current writer of young adult novels who returns to her hometown in order to win back her now-married high school sweetheart. The film reunites director Jason Reitman (Up In The Air) with screenwriter Diablo Cody, whose work was nominated for Best Original Screenplay by the Writers Guild of America and the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Hailed as a “one-of-a-kind comedy” (Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly), YOUNG ADULT also stars Patton Oswalt as one of Mavis’ former classmates, a role that earned him nominations for Best Supporting Actor from the Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto and Broadcast Film Critics Associations.

ACADEMY AWARD^®-WINNER* CHARLIZE THERON STARS
IN THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED COMEDY

YOUNG ADULT

Wickedly Funny Film From Oscar^®-Winning** Writer Diablo Cody
Debuts on Blu-ray™ and DVD March 13, 2012

The YOUNG ADULT Blu-ray includes commentary by director Jason Reitman and additional crew, a look at the making of the film, a Q&A featuring Jason Reitman and film critic Janet Maslin, deleted scenes and a scene deconstruction. The DVD includes the commentary, scene deconstruction and select deleted scenes. All Blu-ray and DVD releases available for purchase will be enabled with UltraViolet, a new way to collect, access and enjoy movies. With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them – reliably and securely – to a variety of devices.

YOUNG ADULT Blu-ray

The YOUNG ADULT Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description, and with English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Special features are as follows:

o Commentary by director Jason Reitman, director of photography
Eric Steelberg and first assistant director/associate producer
Jason A. Blumenfeld

o Misery Loves Company: The Making of Young Adult

o The Awful Truth: Deconstructing a Scene

o Q&A featuring Janet Maslin & Jason Reitman at the Jacob Burns Film Center

o Deleted Scenes

YOUNG ADULT DVD

The DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with English 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround, French 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround and English Audio Description, and with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Special features are as follows:

o Commentary by director Jason Reitman, director of photography
Eric Steelberg and first assistant director/associate producer
Jason A. Blumenfeld

o The Awful Truth: Deconstructing a Scene

o Deleted Scenes

About YOUNG ADULT

Jason Reitman directs and produces “Young Adult” along with producers Lianne Halfon (“Juno,” “The Libertine”), Russell Smith (“Juno,” “The Libertine”), Mason Novick (“Jennifer’s Body,” “500 Days of Summer”) and Diablo Cody. Helen Estabrook (“Up in the Air”) serves as executive producer with Steven Rales (“Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “The Darjeerling Limited”) Nathan Kahane (“The Switch,” “Whip It”) and John Malkovich (“The Perks of Being a Wallflower”).

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Infiltrates Blu-ray This March

Blu-ray Brian — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:54:04 +0000

An all-star cast led by Oscar nominee Gary Oldman and Oscar winner Colin Firth captivates in the brilliant espionage thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy on Blu-ray this March. The film is nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score. The Blu-ray Combo Pack is available to own on March 20th. I cannot wait! Read all about it below in the press release from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and pre-order your copy now!

OVERVIEW: Things aren’t always as they seem in the Oscar^®-nominated, suspenseful, and stylish thriller from director Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In), based on the classic novel by John le Carré. Focus Features’ Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy will be available on Blu-ray^™Combo Pack with UltraViolet^™,on DVD,on Digital Download and On-Demand March 20, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. At the height of the Cold War, Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), a.k.a. MI6 and code-named the Circus, has been compromised. An ever-watchful former top lieutenant and career spy, George Smiley (Gary Oldman, The Dark Knight, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ), is called out of retirement by the government to help identify and track a suspected mole at the top of the agency. The list of suspects is narrowed to five men. Even before the startling truth is revealed, the emotional and physical tolls on the players enmeshed in the deadly international spy game will escalate…Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is Academy Award^®-nominated for Best Actor (Gary Oldman), Best Adapted Screenplay (Bridget O’Connor & Peter Straughan), and Best Original Score (Alberto Iglesias); and is nominated for 11 BAFTA Awards including Best Film and Best Actor.

Also starring Oscar^®winner Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) with Benedict Cumberbatch (“Sherlock”), David Dencik (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), Tom Hardy (Inception), Ciarán Hinds (The Debt), Oscar^®nominee John Hurt (Midnight Express), Toby Jones (The Hunger Games), and Mark Strong (Robin Hood), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is “a pleasurably sly and involving puzzler” (Manohla Dargis, The New York Times) and showcases “easily one of the year’s best pictures – Gary Oldman gives a performance that is flawless in every detail.” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone).

Included with the Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack is an all-new UltraViolet^™ copy of the film. UltraViolet^™ is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, put them in the cloud and download and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smartphones and soon, consumers can download to devices of their choice too. The Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack also includes a Digital Copy of the film which is compatible with iTunes^®, iPad^®, iPhone^®, iPod^™ touch, Android or other retail partners. So now, consumers can truly enjoy their movies and TV shows anytime, anywhere, on the platform of their choice!

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-ray^TM : Unleash the power of your HDTV with perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound.

TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY: FIRST LOOK
DELETED SCENES
INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR JOHN LE CARRÉ
BD-LIVE^TM: Access the BD-Live^™ Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!

pocket BLU^TMapp: The groundbreaking pocket BLU^™ app uses iPad^®,iPhone^®, iPod^® touch, Android^™, PC and Mac^® to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray^™ player. Plus iPad^® and Android^™tablet owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU^™ made especially to take advantage of the tablets’ larger screen and high resolution display. Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray^™ content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way that’s bigger and better than ever before. pocket BLU^™ offers advanced features such as:

- Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray^™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live^™ functions with ease.
- Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
- Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray^™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
- Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU^™-enabled titles available and coming to
  Blu-ray^™ Hi-Def. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
- Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
uHEAR^™: Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your
Blu-ray^™ disc and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed.

BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY^™ and DVD):

INTERVIEWS WITH ACTORS GARY OLDMAN, COLIN FIRTH, TOM HARDY; DIRECTOR TOMAS ALFREDSON; AND SCREENWRITER PETER STRAUGHAN
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR TOMAS ALFREDSON AND ACTOR GARY OLDMAN

‘Hugo’ debuts on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD on February 28th

Gerard Iribe — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:02:48 +0000

Renowned director Martin Scorsese’s groundbreaking and original adventure HUGO makes its highly-anticipated debut on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD, all with UltraViolet™, On Demand and for Digital Download on February 28, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Recipient of more Academy Award nominations than any other film, HUGO was honored with 11 total—including Best Picture and Best Director—and has already won Martin Scorsese the Golden Globe for Best Director, was named the best film of 2011 by the National Board of Review, and was cited by more than 150 critics as one of the top 10 films of the year including writers for Associated Press, New York Times, Rolling Stone, Time, Entertainment Weekly, New Yorker, New York Daily News and The Hollywood Reporter, among others. Called “magical and enchanting” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times) and “one of the wonders of the world you need to see” (David Edelstein, New York Magazine), HUGO is bursting with dynamic action, sumptuous imagery and a heartwarming and magical story that audiences of all ages can enjoy.

HUGO will be available in a three-disc Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, as well as a two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, each of which boast nearly an hour of behind-the-scenes special features including an illuminating making-of featurette, a retrospective on the extraordinary genius of filmmaker Georges Méliès, a look at the mechanical man at the heart of HUGO, plus interviews with the cast and crew and more. The film will also be available as a single-disc DVD. All Blu-ray and DVD releases available for purchase will be enabled with UltraViolet, a new way to collect, access and enjoy movies. With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them – reliably and securely – to a variety of devices.

HUGO Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack

The HUGO Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The DVD in the combo pack is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround, Spanish 5.1 Surround and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The combo pack includes access to a digital copy of the film as well as the following:

Blu-ray

· Feature film in high definition

· Shoot the Moon (The Making of Hugo)

· The Cinemagician, Georges Méliès

· The Mechanical Man at the Heart of Hugo

· Big Effects, Small Scale

· Sacha Baron Cohen: Role of a Lifetime

DVD

· Feature film in standard definition

HUGO Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack

The HUGO Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack includes all of the above, plus a Blu-ray 3D presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The Blu-ray 3D includes the feature film presented in high definition and 3D.

HUGO Single-Disc DVD

The single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround, Spanish 5.1 Surround and English Audio Description and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The disc includes the feature film in standard definition and Shoot The Moon (The Making of Hugo).

HUGO Synopsis

Welcome to a magical world of spectacular adventure! When wily and resourceful Hugo discovers a secret left by his father, he unlocks a mystery and embarks on a quest that will transform those around him and lead to a safe and loving place he can call home. Academy Award-winning** filmmaker Martin Scorsese invites you to experience a thrilling journey that critics are calling “the stuff dreams are made of.” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone).

**Best Director, The Departed, 2006

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The Sitter “Totally Irresponsible” Edition Squats on Blu-ray This March!

Blu-ray Brian — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:14:02 +0000

Get ready because this March Jonah Hill (eat your heart out Gregg Senko) takes you where NO babysitting movie has ever gone before in the outrageously raunchy and “Totally Irresponsible” edition. The Sitter arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download on March 20th. I can’t even imagine how much more raunchier this will be? I checked this one out while down in FL last December and I was pleasantly surprised. Brilliant beginning. That’s all I’m going to say. Check out the full press release below from Fox Home Entertainment and pre-order The Sitter today!

From the director of Pineapple Express comes an adventure in babysitting that is definitely not for the entire family as Jonah Hill (21 Jump Street, Moneyball) steps in as THE SITTER, arriving on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download March 20th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Defiant, vulgar and envelope-pushing, THE SITTER will be available in the “totally irresponsible” edition offering a hilarious and even raunchier unrated cut of the film.

When Noah (Hill), the suburban slacker, is watching the neighbor’s kid he gets a booty call from his girlfriend in the city. To hook up with her, Noah takes to the streets, but his urban adventure spins out of control as he finds himself on the run from the maniacal drug lord. Raunchy laughs and insane action – it’s all in a night’s work for The Sitter.

With hilarious supporting performances from J.B. Smoove (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”),
Ari Graynor (What’s Your Number?) and Sam Rockwell (Cowboys & Aliens), THE SITTER “totally irresponsible” edition Blu-ray is loaded with special features including an unrated cut of the film, deleted scenes, a gag reel, outtakes and three behind-the-scenes featurettes. The Blu-ray and DVD will be available for an average retail price of $29.99 and $19.99 respectively. Prebook is February 22.

THE SITTER “Totally Irresponsible” Edition Blu-ray Special Features

The “Totally Irresponsible” unrated edition
Deleted & Extended Scenes

o Noah Goes Downtown – Extended

o Noah and Slater Talk About Twins – Extended

o Getting the Minivan – Extended

o Karl’s Back Room – Extended

o Karl Hugs It Out – Deleted

o Kids on the Curb – Deleted

o Meeting Karl in Chinatown – Extended

o Noah Calls Stephanie – Deleted

o Brooklyn Party Scenes – Deleted

o Alternate Ending: Carousel Fight

Gag Reel
“Totally Irresponsible” outtakes
“For Your Consideration” with Blythe featurette
“The Making of The Sitter” featurette
“Jonah the Producer” featurette

Prepare Thy Holy Hand Grenade, ‘Monty Python And The Holy Grail’ Doth Come To Blu In March

Aaron Neuwirth — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:09:12 +0000

I’m pretty sure there are a few people out there that have heard of this one. Monty Python and The Holy Grail is one of the great classic comedies that combined the legendary tale of King Arthur and the quest for the Holy Grail with the outrageous and absurdest humor stylings of the British comedy group Monty Python. Now Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has finally delivered information about the upcoming Blu-ray release of the film, arriving March 6th. Loaded with new, Blu-ray exclusive, special features, this looks to be one of the finest sets assembled in regards to such a hilarious film. Truth be told, I am mostly excited to be able to see an HD quality look at the Black Knight and the killer rabbit, not to mention hear the stunning sounds of Tim the Enchanter blasting away with his magic. Read on to learn more about this upcoming release.

The Comedy Classic Debuts on Blu-ray^™ with UltraViolet^™ March 6^th

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL

Loaded with Over 30 Minutes of

New Blu-ray Exclusive Special Features

Second Screen Functionality and Rebate Offer for the Interactive iPad App “The Holy Book of Days,” Launching on the Apple App Store

CULVER CITY, CALIF. (January 23, 2012) – From the fertile minds of the 20th Century’s most brilliant and outrageous comedy troupe comes their most highly regarded comedy classic - Monty Python and the Holy Grail – debuting on Blu-ray^™ with UltraViolet^™ March 6^th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Their second feature film stars Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin as we follow King Arthur and his knights in their search for the Holy Grail. Encounter the Black Knight, the Killer Rabbit, The Knights Who Say ‘Ni’! and the Black Beast of Aaaargh! The Blu-ray set is brimming with coconuts, shrubberies and swallows (African or European), OOPS, we mean loads of bonus materials, including over thirty minutes of new Blu-ray exclusive special features. The Blu-ray will also feature UltraViolet! With UltraViolet, owners of the Blu-ray will be able to add Monty Python and the Holy Grail to their free Digital Rights Library, enabling them to instantly stream or download the film. This medieval madness will be available on Blu-ray for $19.99 SRP.

Also debuting on March 6 is the first Monty Python interactive iPad app. “The Holy Book of Days” is a rich companion to the film, letting fans explore each of the 28 days of the filming of the movie through outtakes, diaries, audio recordings, scripts, and scores of stills. New illustrations, animations, and the story of the filming in the Pythons’ own words make each day of the Holy Grail come alive. The app offers a second screen experience too, letting users control and navigate the Blu-ray™ from the iPad. “The Holy Book of Days” will be available for $4.99 in the App Store. For a limited time, Sony is offering a $5 mail-in rebate when consumers purchase both the Blu-ray and iPad app.

Blu-ray Exclusive:

§ The Film re-mastered to high definition standards never before seen

§ The Holy Book of Days Second Screen Experience

§ Lost Animations with introduction by Terry Gilliam

§ Outtakes & Extended Scenes with introduction by Terry Jones

Blu-ray Features:

§ Scintillating commentaries by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones and even more revealing commentaries by John Cleese, Eric Idle & Michael Palin

§ Quest for the Holy Grail Locations with Michael Palin & Terry Jones

§ Lego Knights: The Knights of the Round Table in Lego

§ Special Japanese Version

§ How To Use Your Coconuts (an educational film)

§ BBC Film Night on location

§ Three Songs to sing-along

§ Cast Directory Photo Gallery

Monty Python and the Holy Grail has a running time of 92 minutes and is rated PG.

ABOUT ULTRAVIOLET

UltraViolet is an entirely new way to collect and enjoy your digital entertainment, giving you the power to instantly access your movies and TV shows with unprecedented flexibility. For more information, visit www.uvvu.com.

BD Catalog #: 34193

BD UPC Code: 043396341937

BD Order Date: 2/2/12

BD SRP: $19.99

About Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; worldwide television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in more than 142 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.

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‘Puss In Boots’ on Blu-ray February 24th

Gerard Iribe — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:20:08 +0000

Puss in Boots continues the legacy of Shrek, the #1 animated franchise of all time, with the uproarious and irresitable origin story of the notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots. Filled with hilarious action and adventure, the true tail—er, tale—of how Puss became a hero long before he met Shrek delighted audiences of all ages with its non-stop laughs, daring deeds and original story. Boasting an all-star cast of voice talent including Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton and Amy Sedaris, Puss in Boots is a must-own family film with serious cat-itude.

Puss In Boots dvd, double pack dvd, 2-DISC blu-ray/DVD COMBO PACK W/ DIGITAL COPY &
3-disc 3d/blu-ray/dvd combo pack w/ digital copy

Double Pack DVD

· Special Features: (Additional features on Double Pack DVD, 2-Disc Blu-ray & 3-Disc 3D)

o Puss in Boots: The Three Diablo’s

o The Cat’s Meow: Kitten to Cat, Glitter Box Dance Off!, Klepto Kitty, Kitty Keyboard, Fairytale Pop-Up, Kitty Strikes Again

2-Disc Blu-ray & 3-Disc 3D

· 1080p High Definition

· English 7.1 Dolby True HD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital & English Audio Description

· English, English SDH, French & Spanish Subtitles

DVD & Double Pack DVD

· Widescreen Format

· English 5.1 Surround, English 2.0 Surround, French 5.1 Surround, Spanish 5.1 Surround& English Audio Description

· English, French & Spanish Subtitles

· Special Features: (Available on DVD, Double Pack DVD, 2-Disc Blu-ray & 3-Disc BD)

o Purr-fect Pairings: The Voices Behind The Legends

o Deleted Scenes: Humpty Plots With Jack & Jill, Humpty Repays His Accomplices & Puss In Boots Fights The Giant

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The Muppets Arrive on Blu-ray March 20th!

Sean Ferguson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:20:28 +0000

On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary’s girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams), from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze Muppet Studios and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds. To stage a telethon and raise the $10 million needed to save the studio, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate.

The Must-Own Movie For The Entire Family Debuts on Blu-ray ™ Combo Pack, Digital and

On-Demand March 20, 2012

Debut Release Offers Fans the Full Movie Soundtrack with DVD Release and as part of a ‘Wocka-Wocka’ Pack for the Ultimate Muppets Experience!

BURBANK, Calif., January 19, 2012 –– One of the year’s best-loved family comedies and among the best reviewed films of 2011, Disney’s “The Muppets,” starring Jason Segel, Academy Award^®-nominee Amy Adams, and favorite celebrity couple Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy — debuts March 20 on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand formats. A must-own movie the entire family can enjoy, Disney’s “The Muppets” in-home release includes the DVD and music soundtrack packaged together and also offered as the ultimate Muppets experience, a ‘Wocka-Wocka Value Pack,’ which contains the movie on Blu-ray high definition, DVD and Digital Copy (three discs), plus a download card which allows fans to own all the songs from the film’s hugely popular soundtrack.

Disney’s “The Muppets” Blu-ray Combo Pack, with its flawless picture and pitch perfect sound, comes with a fantastic slate of bonus content including the laugh out loud “The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History––We Think).” The exciting release also includes the hilarious featurette “A Little Screen Test on the Way to the Read Through,” which follows Jason Segel, Kermit, The Great Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy and others asthey get ready for the first day of production, and much more fun.

“Blu-ray is a great way to bring the Muppets into your home without having to worry about cleaning up after us,” said Kermit the Frog, commenting on the announcement. “And the behind-the-scenes extras are a revealing tell-all look at what it took to bring our movie to the big screen. It’s a must-see for fans of bloopers, flubs and slip-ups – which pretty much describes our act.”

Miss Piggy is equally thrilled at the movie’s Blu-ray release, “Now you can watch moi whenever you want! Ooh! Lucky vous!”

Additional fun-filled features on Disney’s “The Muppets” Blu-ray include a groundbreaking industry first — ‘Disney Intermission,’ a hilarious all-new feature that allows viewers to press Pause on their remote control and watch as the Muppets take over the screen and entertain until the movie resumes playing. The release also includes “Explaining Evil: The Full Tex Richman Song,” an extended version of the rollicking rap song by villain Tex Richman (Academy Award® winner Chris Cooper) who provides the hilarious backstory of why he hates the Muppets. Audio commentaries with screenwriter and star Jason Segel, director James Bobin and screenwriter Nicholas Stoller are also included.

With the Muppet’s signature irreverent comedy, songs and dancing, Muppet fans of all ages will cheer as the gang reunites to put on a benefit show to save the crumbling Muppet Studios from being razed by nefarious oil baron Tex Richman. New fans and long-time devotees will find the rainbow connection when they bring Disney’s “The Muppets” into their very own homes.

3-Disc ‘Wocka-Wocka Value Pack’

(1-Disc Blu-ray + 1-Disc DVD + Digital Copy + Soundtrack Digital Download Card)

Includes:

The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History––We Think) – A laugh out loud look at the actors’funny gaffs and gags from behind the scenes of making Disney’s “The Muppets.”
Disney Intermission – Groundbreaking Blu-ray feature. Pausing a movie will never be this much fun, as the Muppets take over the screen every time you stop the disc!
Scratching The Surface: A Hasty Examination of the Making of Disney’s “The Muppets.” Hosted by unit production manager monster J.G., the cast and crew take a behind the scenes look at making Muppet and movie history.
Explaining Evil: The Full Tex Richman Song. Rapping his way through the story of his miserable life, Tex tells audiences why he turned out to be such a rotten guy.
A Little Screen Test on the way to the Read Through. This hilarious footage follows the Muppet gang as they go to their first table reading of the script.
Eight Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary with Jason Segel, James Bobin and Nicholas Stoller
The Combo Pack also comes with the popular theatrical spoof trailers
The Complete Soundtrack

2-Disc Combo Pack (1-Disc Blu-ray + 1 Disc DVD)

Includes:

The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History––We think).
Disney Intermission
Scratching the Surface: A Hasty Examination of the Making of Disney’s “The Muppets”
Explaining Evil: The Full Tex Richman Song
A Little Screen Test on the Way to the Read Through
Deleted Scenes
Audio commentary with Jason Segel, James Bobin and Nicholas Stoller
Hidden Easter Eggs

1-Disc DVD + Soundtrack Digital Download Card

Includes:

The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History––We Think)
Complete Soundtrack

1-Disc DVD

Includes:

The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History––We Think)

Digital Bonus Exclusive
Includes:

Inside Walter’s Trailer. Take a peek inside Walter’s star trailer as he prepares to play his big role.

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To Kill a Mockingbird: 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Giveaway!

Blu-ray Brian — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:40:17 +0000

Oscar Winner Gregory Peck gives the performance of his career in the timeless classic, To Kill a Mockingbird, available on Blu-ray for the first time ever January 31st. The 50th Anniversary Edition will be digitally remastered and fully restored with over three hours of bonus materials including two full-length documentaries, but better yet…WE HAVE TWO BLU-RAYS TO GIVE AWAY TO TWO LUCKY WINNERS WHO ENTER BELOW! What can be better than that? I know! NOTHING! And best of all…it’s really easy to enter. Check out the full press release below and enter today. Good luck!

Here’s all you got to do! Fill in the blanks below with your email and please…please…please…your full US or Canada mailing address (NO PO BOXES) and the name of the contest (To Kill a Mockingbird) and you’re automatically entered. It couldn’t be any easier! Two lucky winners will be picked on January 31st and notified via email. US and Canada entries only. Good luck! *** Any entires that don’t follow the rules set forth within this paragraph will be instantly dismissed ***

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To Kill a Mockingbird, one of the screen’s most beloved and critically acclaimed films, celebrates its 50^th anniversary with a commemorative Limited Edition Collector’s Series Blu-ray™ Combo Pack as well as on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment on January 31, 2012. The powerful and poignant adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel hits the half-century mark, digitally remastered and fully restored from high resolution 35MM original film elements, plus more than three-and-a-half hours of bonus features chronicling the making of the cinematic masterpiece.

The Limited Edition Collector’s Series Combo Pack of To Kill a Mockingbird: 50^th Anniversary Edition will include a Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy of the film, packaged in a hardcover book featuring exclusive movie memorabilia including script pages with Gregory Peck’s handwritten notes, storyboards, poster art and much more.

Released theatrically in 1962, To Kill a Mockingbird won instant accolades for its nuanced performances, splendidly crafted narrative and bold endorsement of racial tolerance, fairness and honor,a combination that still resonates with audiences today. It earned eight Academy Award^® nominations and three wins including a Best Actor statuette for Gregory Peck in one of his most iconic roles asthe principled Alabama lawyer Atticus Finch, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Art Direction. The prestigious American Film Institute lists To Kill a Mockingbird as one of the 100 Greatest American Films and also names Atticus Finch as the No. 1 Film Hero of All Time. A timeless, enduring classic that remains as relevant and impactful today as it was at its release, To Kill a Mockingbird’’s appeal continues to span generations.

In honor of its centennial anniversary, Universal Pictures proudly salutes 100 years of unforgettable films that have entertained audiences and touched the hearts of millions around the globe. In celebration of our first 100 years, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is proud to present a selection of our many beloved movies as part of an extensive year-long program that underscores the studio’s rich cinematic history and indelible cultural impact.

Click the link below to view the official trailer for the To Kill a Mockingbird 50^th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray™ release:

http://universal.wiredrive.com/r/p/?presentation=de63fe7c0c348f500d6a2a476a96a02d

Blu-ray™ and DVD Bonus Features:

Fearful Symmetry— A feature-length documentary on the making of To Kill a Mockingbird with cast and crew interviews and a visit to author Harper Lee’s home town.
A Conversation with Gregory Peck— An intimate feature-length documentary on one of the most beloved actors in film history with interviews, film clips, home movies and more.
100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics— An in-depth look at the film restoration process
Academy Award^® Best Actor Acceptance Speech— Gregory Peck’s speech after winning the Academy Award^® for his performance as Atticus Finch.
American Film Institute Life Achievement Award— Gregory Peck’s memorable remarks upon receiving the AFI Life Achievement Award.
Excerpt from “Tribute To Gregory Peck”— Cecilia Peck’s heartwarming farewell to her father given at the Academy in celebration of his life.
Scout Remembers— Actress Mary Badham shares her experiences working with Gregory Peck.
Feature Commentary with Director Robert Mulligan and Producer Alan Pakula
Original Theatrical Trailer

Bonus Features Exclusively on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack:

DIGITAL COPY: Owners of the Blu-ray™ Combo Pack can also download a digital version of the full-length movie from participating digital retailers to enjoy on a choice of popular electronic and portable devices.
U-CONTROL: SCENE COMPANION: Available on To Kill a Mockingbird: 50^th Anniversary Edition for the first time, viewers can watch interviews, see photos and more during key scenes with this picture-in-picture companion featuring narration by Gregory Peck’s Family.
BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!
pocket BLU™ app: The groundbreaking pocket BLU™ app uses iPad®, iPhone®, iPod® touch, Android™, PC and Mac® to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player. Plus iPad® and Android™ tablet owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU™ made

especially to take advantage of the tablets’ larger screen and high resolution display. Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray™ content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way that’s bigger and better than ever before. pocket BLU™ offers advanced features such as:

ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
VIDEO TIMELINE: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
MOBILE-TO-GO: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
BROWSE TITLES: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
KEYBOARD: Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
uHEAR™: Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray™ disc and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed.

SYNOPSIS

Experience one of the most significant milestones in film history like never before with To Kill a Mockingbird 50th Anniversary Edition. Screen legend Gregory Peck stars as courageous Southern lawyer Atticus Finch – the Academy Award®-winning performance hailed by the American Film Institute as the Greatest Movie Hero of All Time. Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel about innocence, strength and conviction and nominated for eight Academy Awards®, this beloved classic is now digitally remastered and fully restored for optimum picture and sound quality and boasts hours of unforgettable bonus features. Watch it and remember why “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:

Cast: Gregory Peck, Robert Duvall, Brock Peters, Mary Badham, John Megna, Rosemary Murphy, William Windom

Directed By: Robert Mulligan

Screenplay By: Horton Foote fom the novel by Harper Lee

Producers: Alan J. Pakula

Director of Photography: Russell Harlan

Edited By: Aaron Stell

Costume Designer: Rosemary Odell

Original Music By: Elmer Bernstein

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

BLU-RAY^™

Street Date: January 31, 2012

Selection Number: Limited Edition Collector’s Series Combo Pack: 61121056, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack: 61121057, Canadian Collector’s Series Combo Pack: 61121286000, Canadian Blu-ray™ Combo Pack: 61121285

Running Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

Layers: BD-50

Picture: Black and White

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1

Rating: Not Rated, Canadian: PG, Quebec: G

Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish

Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 / DTS 2.0 Mono, French DTS 2.0 Mono

Beneath The Darkness Will Take Your Breath Away on Blu-ray

Blu-ray Brian — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:20:37 +0000

Next month, Image Entertainment goes Beneath The Darkness in a thriller that will take your breath away. Beneath The Darkness stars Dennis Quaid, Tony Oller, and Aimee Teegarden. The film’s official synopsis goes a little something like this: ”In the film Quaid plays Ely, the well-respected mortician of rustic Smithville, Texas, where he was once a heralded high-school football star. Among the kids, however, he is legendary for a more sinister reason – [there are] rumors that his house is haunted. The truth is, this pillar of the community is actually a flesh-and-blood monster who buries his victims alive, [and] a sociopath who befriends adults and police while openly flaunting his murderous intentions to the youths.”

The Blu-ray will be presented in its 2.39:1 original aspect ratio with a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track. Special features include a behind-the-scenes doc and the original theatrical trailer.

Check out the film’s trailer below (looks killer) and pre-order your copy today. Beneath The Darkness comes to light on Blu-ray February 28th.

The Epic Battles of IMMORTALS Comes To Life on Blu-ray This March

Blu-ray Brian — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:14:28 +0000

Gerard Iribe was the first of us here to see this epic war, known as the Immortals, play out on the big screen and today I’m happy to announce we have a Blu-ray release date. The Immortals will engage the Blu-ray format in head-on war March 6th. The Blu-ray release will feature alternate beginning and endings and more in the 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Triple Play. Wow! That’s a tongue twister, huh? Want more? Good! Check out the full press release below courtesy of our friends over at Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Rock on!

One brave warrior, touched by the gods, must overcome all odds to save mankind from a merciless and powerful tyrant when IMMORTALS comes to Blu-ray and DVD on March 6^th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Directed by visionary filmmaker Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall) and written by Charles Parlapanides and Vlas Parlapanides, the home entertainment release is chock-full of must-see bonus features including an alternate beginning, two alternate endings, deleted scenes and an amazing graphic novel, creating the ultimate viewing experience.

From the producers of 300, Mark Canton, Gianni Nunnari, and Relativity’s CEO Ryan Kavanaugh, IMMORTALS explodes off the screen with action-packed battles, mythological adventure and an all-star cast including: Henry Cavill (Superman: Man of Steel), Luke Evans (Robin Hood), Kellan Lutz (Twilight), Isabel Lucas (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen), Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire), Stephen Dorff (Public Enemies), John Hurt (Hellboy) and Mickey Rourke (Iron Man 2). In this epic tale of vengeance and destiny, power-mad King Hyperion (Rourke) threatens to destroy all of humanity on his maniacal quest to obtain the ultimate weapon – the legendary Epirus Bow that gives the power to unleash war on both Heaven and Earth. But Theseus (Cavill), a heroic young villager chosen by the gods, rises up to stop Hyperion’s brutal rampage. With supernatural help from the beautiful oracle Phaedra (Pinto), Theseus embraces his destiny and leads a fierce band of warriors in a desperate fight for the future of mankind.

IMMORTALS is available on Blu-ray and DVD on March 6^th and was theatrically-released by Relativity Media on November 11, 2011.

SPECIAL FEATURES (Blu-ray plus Digital Copy):

· Alternate Opening

- Young Theseus

· Two Alternate Endings

- This Is Our Last Embrace

- Theseus Kills Hyperion

· Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes

- It’s No Myth

- Caravaggio Meets Fight Club: Tarsem’s Vision

· Deleted Scenes

· Immortals: Gods & Heroes (Graphic Novel)

SPECIAL FEATURES (DVD):

· Deleted Scenes

· Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes

- It’s No Myth

‘Like Crazy’ on Blu-ray March 6

Gerard Iribe — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:09:34 +0000

Called “crazily inventive and totally irresistible” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), the touching, beautiful and romantic drama LIKE CRAZY debuts March 6, 2012 on Blu-ray and DVD with UltraViolet™, for Digital Download and On Demand from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Director Drake Doremus expertly captures the thrilling exuberance and heartbreaking fragility of first love in “the rare love story that honestly conveys the giddy joys and sorrows of two people besotted with each other” (Claudia Puig, USA Today). Featuring “star-making performances” (Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times) by the incandescent Felicity Jones—who was given Breakthrough Awards by the National Board of Review and the Gotham Awards, as well as a Special Jury Prize at Sundance for her performance—and the terrifically earnest Anton Yelchin—who received a Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival and Special Recognition for a Breakthrough Performance at the Hamptons International Film Festival— LIKE CRAZY explores how a young couple faces the very real challenges of being apart…and of being together.

THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED AND MOVING LOVE STORY ARRIVES ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD

LIKE CRAZY

Winner Of The Grand Jury Prize At Sundance, Heartfelt Drama Debuts March 6, 2012

The LIKE CRAZY Blu-ray includes commentary by director Drake Doremus, editor Jonathan Alberts and cinematographer John Guleserian, deleted scenes with optional commentary and alternate scenes with optional commentary. The DVD includes commentary. All Blu-ray and DVD releases available for purchase will be enabled with UltraViolet, a new way to collect, access and enjoy movies. With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them – safely and securely – to a variety of devices.

LIKE CRAZY Blu-ray

The LIKE CRAZY Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and English Audio Description with English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Special features are as follows:

o Commentary by director Drake Doremus, editor Jonathan Alberts and cinematographer John Guleserian

o Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary

o Alternate Scenes with Optional Commentary

LIKE CRAZY DVD

The DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with English 5.1 Surround and English Audio Description and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The disc includes commentary by director Drake Doremus, editor Jonathan Alberts and cinematographer John Guleserian

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The Blu-ray ‘Skin I Live In’

Blu-ray Brian — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:06:36 +0000

How about a hell yeah? It’s Tuesday! OK…why am I so excited? I’ll tell you why! It’s because the only film, besides Warrior, that I felt I missed out on in 2011 has finally been confirmed to be coming to Blu-ray this March. Some call the movie “Scary, sexy and terrifically twisted.” Others call it “Extraordinary beautiful!” Whatever it may be, The Skin I Live In is a MUST-SEE in my opinion. So that’s why I’m very happy to spread Blu-ray love, joy and happiness today with the following press release from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Enjoy!

CULVER CITY, CALIF. (January 10, 2012) – Oscar^® winning Writer/Director Pedro Almodóvar (Best Writing, Original Screenplay, Talk To Her, 2002) and three-time Golden Globe^® nominee Antonio Banderas (The Mask of Zorro, Desperado) team up for the sixth time on The Skin I Live In, debuting on Blu-ray^™+ DVD Combo Pack March 6^th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. This psycho-sexual thriller, which also stars Elena Anaya (Savage Grace, Van Helsing), Marisa Paredes (High Heels, All About My Mother), Jan Cornet (There Be Dragons) and Roberto Álamo (Take My Eyes), follows a brilliant plastic surgeon (Banderas) who is haunted by past tragedies and by his present patient: a mysterious woman (Anaya) who holds the key to his obsession. Special features include a seven-part behind-the-scenes featurette, “An Evening with Pedro Almodóvar” Q&A and “On The Red Carpet: New York Premiere” featurette. The Skin I Live In will be available for $45.99 SRP (Combo Pack).

Synopsis:

Ever since his wife was burned in a car crash, Dr. Robert Ledgard (Antonio Banderas), an eminent plastic surgeon, has been interested in creating a new skin with which he could have saved her. After twelve years, he manages to cultivate a skin that is a real shield against every assault. In addition to years of study and experimentation, Robert needed three more things: no scruples, an accomplice and a human guinea pig. Scruples were never a problem. Marilia, the woman who looked after him from the day he was born, is his most faithful accomplice. And as for the human guinea pig …

DVD Bonus Features Include:

§ “The Making of The Skin I Live In” 7-Part Featurette

§ “An Evening with Director Pedro Almodóvar” Q&A

§ “On The Red Carpet: New York Premiere” Featurette

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar from his own screenplay, The Skin I Live In was executive produced by Agustín Almodóvar.

The Skin I Live In has a running time of 117 minutes and is rated R for disturbing violent content including sexual assault, strong sexuality, graphic nudity, drug use and language.

‘Footloose’ on Blu-ray March 6

Gerard Iribe — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:35:30 +0000

Called “fantastic” (People), “exciting” (Ain’t It Cool) and “high energy fun” (US Weekly), the contemporary re-telling of the beloved classic FOOTLOOSE debuts in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with UltraViolet™ and a Digital Copy, On Demand and for Digital Download on March 6, 2012 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Boasting high-energy dancing, an inspirational story and an impressive cast of rising stars and screen veterans, writer/director Craig Brewer’s (Hustle & Flow) modern update thrilled audiences of all ages with its combination of youthful spirit and infectious fun. Newcomer Kenny Wormald stars as Ren MacCormack, a city kid transplanted to the small town of Bomont where dancing has been outlawed. Ren goes up against Bomont’s reverend (Dennis Quaid) to challenge the ban with the help of the minister’s daughter (Julianne Hough, “Dancing with the Stars”) and in the process reminds the entire town that dancing is more than youthful exuberance—it’s a celebration of life. The film also stars Andie MacDowell (Beauty Shop) and Miles Teller (Rabbit Hole) and features an outstanding soundtrack with musical artists including Blake Shelton, Big & Rich, Ella Mae Bowen and more.

THIS IS OUR TIME…

TO CUT LOOSE WITH AN EXHILARATING, CONTEMPORARY TAKE ON THE 80s CLASSIC

Footloose

Sensational Re-Imagining Debuts March 6, 2012 in a Blu-ray™/DVD Combo Featuring More Than an Hour of Bonus Material Including Deleted Scenes, Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes and More!

The FOOTLOOSE Blu-ray/DVD combo pack includes over an hour of bonus features such as deleted scenes, a look back at the original film, featurettes on the stars and their dancing, commentary by Brewer, music videos and more. In addition, all Blu-ray and DVD releases available for purchase will be enabled with UltraViolet, a new way to collect, access and enjoy movies. With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them – safely and securely – to a variety of devices.

FOOTLOOSE Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack

The FOOTLOOSE Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description with English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The DVD in the combo pack is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with English 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround, French 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround and English Audio Description with English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The digital copy is presented in English and is compatible with iTunes® and Windows Media. Bonus features on the Blu-ray are as follows:

· Commentary by director Craig Brewer

· Jump Back: Re-Imagining Footloose

· Everybody Cut: The Stars of Footloose

· Dancing with the Footloose Stars

· Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by director Craig Brewer

· “Footloose” Music Video by Blake Shelton

· “Fake ID” Music Video by Big & Rich

· “Holding Out For A Hero” Music Video by Ella Mae Bowen

· Footloose Rap

FOOTLOOSE will also be available on a single-disc DVD presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with English 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround, French 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround and English Audio Description with English, French and Spanish subtitles. The disc includes the following special features:

· Commentary by director Craig Brewer

· Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by director Craig Brewer

· “Fake ID” Music Video by Big & Rich

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‘Jack and Jill’ on Blu-ray March 6

Gerard Iribe — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:52:59 +0000

Adam Sandler (Just Go With It, Grown Ups) plays both title roles in the outrageous slapstick comedy Jack & Jill, coming to Blu-ray^TM with UltraViolet^™, Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack, single disc DVD and Digital March 6^th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film also stars Katie Holmes as the beautiful wife of Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler), a successful advertising executive, who dreads one event each year: the visit of his identical twin sister Jill (also Adam Sandler). The bonus features include the laugh-out-loud blooper reel “Laughter is Contagious,” deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes featurettes. Available for $35.99 SRP (Blu-ray), $40.99 SRP (Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack) and $30.99 SRP (DVD), Jack & Jill will also feature UltraViolet™. With UltraViolet, owners of the Blu-ray will be able to add Jack & Jill to their UltraViolet digital collection in the cloud, enabling them to instantly stream or download the film.

His Twin Sister Is Coming To Visit … And It Ain’t Pretty

JACK & JILL

Starring Adam Sandler and Katie Holmes

Extensive Bonus Features Include a Blooper Reel,

Deleted Scenes and Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes

The Family Fun Arrives on Blu-ray™ with UltraViolet^™,

Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack, DVD and Digital March 6^th

Synopsis:

Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler) has his normal tranquil life turned upside down when his twin sister Jill (also Adam Sandler) arrives for visit.

Jack & Jill was directed by Dennis Dugan with the screenplay by Steve Koren & Adam Sandler. Adam Sandler also produced with Jack Giarraputo and Todd Garner. Barry Bernardi, Bettina Viviano, Allen Covert, Steve Koren, Robert Smigel and Tim Herlihy served as executive producers.

Bonus Features Include:

§ Deleted Scenes

§ Blooper Reel: “Laughter is Contagious”

§ Featurettes:

o “Look Who Stopped By”

o “Boys Will Be Girls”

Blu-ray & Combo Pack Exclusives Include:

§ Featurettes:

o “Stomach Ache”

o “Don’t Call it A Boat – Royal Caribbean”

Jack & Jill has a running time of 91 minutes and is rated PG for crude material including suggestive references, language and comic violence.

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The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption is Now Available! Check out these clips!

Sean Ferguson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:56:13 +0000

A once-powerful warrior king takes on a new life as an assassin for hire in the DVD Original The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption, available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download January 10, 2012. The latest chapter in Universal’s enormously popular The Mummy franchise, The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption brings the heroic, larger-than-life saga of the dethroned king Mathayus to face some of his fiercest demons and most vicious rivals—both real and supernatural—ever. In a dangerous, action-packed battle to regain his glory and reclaim the empire, Mathayus’s journey is steeped in intrigue, sorcery and romance. The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption stars Golden Globe winner Ron Perlman (“Sons of Anarchy,” Hellboy II: The Golden Army) as Horus, the powerful King of Egypt and Billy Zane (The Roommate, Titanic) as the villainous Talus. Directed by Roel Reiné, the film also stars Victor Webster (“Castle,” Surrogates) as Mathayus and UFC star Kimbo Slice (Locked Down), Bostin Christopher (Unbreakable); six-time WWE World Champion Dave Bautista, and Temeura Morrison (Green Lantern, Stars Wars: Episode 3 — Revenge of the Sith).

Here are some clips from the movie:

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‘Chinatown’ on Blu-ray April 3

Gerard Iribe — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:42:04 +0000

Teeming with murder, corruption, greed and sex, director Roman Polanski’s unforgettable classic CHINATOWN arrives for the first time ever on Blu-ray April 3, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston, the film follows an intricate web of deception as private investigator Jake Gittes (Nicholson) unravels a mystery involving water rights that are critical to the development of Los Angeles, as well as unspeakable family secrets. Written by Academy Award® winner Robert Towne, CHINATOWN was nominated for 11 Oscars® and was named by the AFI as one of the top 25 American films ever made. With a new high definition transfer, the CHINATOWN Blu-ray sports packaging that features the original theatrical poster and includes a collectible booklet. The disc includes over 2 ½ hours of bonus material such as an illuminating, feature-length commentary by screenwriter Robert Towne and director David Fincher (Zodiac); an in-depth, three-part documentary on the history and impact of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the continuing efforts to cultivate water resources for the metropolis; an appreciation of the film by prominent filmmakers; a look at the filming; an exploration of the legacy of this cinematic masterpiece; and more.

DIRECTOR ROMAN POLANSKI’S SEMINAL NEO-NOIR CLASSIC DEBUTS IN HIGH DEFINITION

CHINATOWN

Renowned Tour de Force Arrives on Blu-ray™ April 3, 2012 Overflowing with
Special Features Including Commentary by Screenwriter Robert Towne and Director David Fincher, a Three-Part Documentary, Personal Reflections from Leading Filmmakers and More

Blu-ray

The CHINATOWN Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, English Restored Mono Dolby TrueHD, French Mono Dolby Digital, Spanish Mono Dolby Digital and Portuguese Mono Dolby Digital, as well as English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.

Special features are presented in high definition as indicated:

o Commentary with Robert Towne and David Fincher— Towne and Fincher offer unique insights into this classic film. No matter how many times you’ve watched Chinatown, this commentary will open your eyes to a whole new experience.

o Water and Power (HD)— In this three-part documentary, Robert Towne visits sites along the original Los Angeles Aqueduct for the first time. He is informed of the social and environmental impacts and given insight into the major issues around the creation and ongoing operation of the aqueduct.

o The Aqueduct (HD)— The City of Los Angeles completed the 233-mile gravity-fed aqueduct from the Owens Valley in 1913, under the leadership of a self-taught engineer named William Mulholland. L.A. Department of Water and Power representatives along with Catherine Mulholland, granddaughter of the engineer, discuss the development of the aqueduct and its contribution to the growth of the nation’s second-largest city.

o The Aftermath (HD)— For decades a large rural community was desiccated under the management of water rights by the City of Los Angeles over a vast area of the Owens Valley. Legal victories beginning in the 1970’s lead to successful reductions in environmental damages and the restoration of some natural habitats. Historians, local ranchers and activists discuss the up-to-date impacts of the aqueduct and struggle to maintain a stable environment and community.

o The River & Beyond (HD)— Prior to the building of the first aqueduct a century ago Los Angeles relied solely on its own local water supply: the Los Angeles River and its aquifer. Today the river as a water resource is largely forgotten. Currently there are plans to re-develop the river to reduce L.A.’s dependence on imported water, reducing the environmental impact on distant communities, while creating parks and open spaces for the city.

o Chinatown: An Appreciation— Chinatown has been hailed as a perfect film.
Robert Towne’s cynical labyrinth of secrets and sin, Roman Polanski at the top of his form, Jack Nicholson in all his glory, Faye Dunaway at her sexiest and most mysterious, John Huston as one of the creepiest and most unrepentant villains of all time, the great cinematography, the wonderful score, the bandage on the nose…

In this featurette, prominent filmmakers express their personal admiration for the film:

o Steven Soderbergh – Director – Traffic

o James Newton Howard – Composer – The Dark Knight

o Kimberly Peirce – Writer/Director – Boys Don’t Cry

o Roger Deakins – Cinematographer – No Country For Old Men

o Chinatown: The Beginning and the End

Chinatown: Filming
Chinatown: The Legacy
Theatrical Trailer (HD)

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Tower Heist is Available to Pre-order and Arrives on Blu-ray Feb. 21st!

Sean Ferguson — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:08:05 +0000

When the staff of New York City’s most expensive and luxurious condominium discovers that the billionaire investment advisor living in the penthouse has plundered their retirement fund, they take matters into their own hands. Convinced that light-fingered Wall Street Titan Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda) has stashed his ill-gotten millions in his apartment, building manager Josh Kovacs (Ben Stiller) rallies his troops and enlists the help of small-time thief Slide (Eddie Murphy) to make sure they get back what’s rightfully theirs. These rookie thieves—including high-strung concierge Charlie (Casey Affleck), broke ex-Wall Streeter Mr. Fitzhugh (Matthew Broderick), new bellhop Dev’Reaux (Michael Peña) and feisty maid Odessa (Gabourey Sidibe)—know the building better than anyone. It turns out they’ve been casing the place for years…they just didn’t know it.

Ben Stiller & Eddie Murphy Lead an All-Star Cast in the Year’s Most Hilarious Action-Comedy

TOWER HEIST

Own the Special Edition Blu-Ray Combo Pack That Includes DVD, Digital Copy & UltraViolet & Features Two Hilarious Alternate Endings & Exclusive Bonus Features February 21, 2012

Universal City, Calif., January 3, 2012—A wealthy Wall Street swindler gets his just desserts at the hands of the employees he stiffed in the year’s most uproarious action comedy, Tower Heist, coming to Blu-ray Combo-Pack with UltraViolet, as well as DVD, Digital Download and On Demand February 21, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy lead an all-star comedy cast in this hilarious tale of sweet, sweet revenge. The film’s stellar ensemble cast includes Casey Affleck (Ocean’s Eleven trilogy), Alan Alda (The Aviator), Matthew Broderick (The Producers), Stephen McKinley Henderson (“Law and Order”), Judd Hirsch (A Beautiful Mind) Téa Leoni (Fun with Dick and Jane), Michael Peña (Battle: Los Angeles) and Gabourey Sidibe (Precious). The film is produced by Academy Award winning-producer Brian Grazer (8 Mile, A Beautiful Mind, American Gangster). The Tower Heist Blu-ray Combo Pack delivers the film in perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound and features over an hour of bonus features including two alternate endings, deleted scenes, a gag reel and exclusive behind-the-scenes features on the making of the film.

Included in the Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack is an all-new UltraViolet copy of the film. UltraViolet is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, put them in the cloud and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smart phones and soon, consumers can download to devices of their choice too. The Tower Heist Combo Pack also includes a DVD and Digital Copy of the film which is compatible with iTunes, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android or other retail partners. So now, consumers can truly enjoy their movies and TV shows anytime, anywhere, on the platform of their choice! The Blu-ray also includes Universal’s Second Screen—a technology that enhances the viewing experience by allowing viewers to simultaneously control and interact with the film and bonus material on a WiFi-connected tablet or computer as the movie plays on the television screen. The new Flick View Feature will allow fans to interact even more with the movie and be able to move content from their tablet to their TV screen.

BONUS FEATURES

Bonus features that appear on the both the Blu-ray and DVD versions include:

Two Alternate Endings – not seen in theatres!

Hilarious Deleted & Alternate Scenes

Gag Reel

Plotting Tower Heist—Following the structure of a classic caper movie in three acts, director Brett Ratner, producer Brian Grazer and the entire cast bring this heist film to a whole new level. Viewers will learn how the project started, as well as meet the screenwriters and cast. This exclusive feature reveals the secrets of the set design, special effects and more, including what it took to create the iconic sequence involving Steve McQueen’s car!

Feature Commentary with director Brett Ratner, editor Mark Helfrich and co-writers Ted Griffin & Jeff Nathanson

The following features are exclusive to Blu-ray:

Tower Heist Video Diary – Director Brett Ratner takes fans through the filmmaking process with these personal video production diaries from the set.

U-Control:

Picture-in-Picture – featuring pre-visualization and storyboard comparisons of some the film’s most exciting scenes.
The Music of Tower Heist

pocket BLU^™ App: The popular free pocket BLU™ app for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad^®, Android™ tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features made especially to take advantage of the devices’ larger screens and high resolution displays.

Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.

And with UNIVERSAL’S SECOND SCREEN, viewers can enjoy an innovative and interactive viewing experience, that allows them to control, interact and explore Tower Heist with groundbreaking new features right on a networked tablet or computer, in synchronization with the movie on the television screen! While the movie plays, experience features such as:

Flick View: Interact with the movie; move content from the Tablet to the TV screen; and compare storyboards, animatics and other executing content by “Flicking” them from on their tablet to their TV screen, simply by gesturing their fingers upwards on their tablets.
Behind the Scenes w/Flick View: Viewers get an all access look at the making of the film featuring interviews with cast and crew.
Storyboards w/Flick View: Viewers will be able to take a closer look at the storyboards created for some of the amazing sequences in the film.
The Music of Tower Heist—Songs from the Tower Heist soundtrack are highlighted with the option to add to a playlist and purchase.

BD-LIVE^™ – Access the BD-Live^™Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content, and more!

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon 4 disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray released on January 31st

Gerard Iribe — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:07:59 +0000

From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, in association with Hasbro, Paramount Pictures’ global smash hit Transformers: Dark of the Moon returns to Earth January 31, 2012 in a four-disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack with UltraViolet™ and a Digital Copy. A must-own film for every home media collection, Transformers: Dark of the Moon features “jaw-droppingly amazing 3D” (Harry Knowles, AintItCool.com) and fan-favorite characters OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE and Sam Witwicky amidst bigger and more spectacular action in an adventure that surpassed its predecessors to earn over $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office and become the #4 biggest movie of all time at the global box office. Bursting with nearly four hours of sensational behind-the-scenes footage, cast and crew interviews and more, the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack delivers blockbuster entertainment. “This Blu-ray 3D of Dark of the Moon will blow you away. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get a 3D television, this is it,” said director Michael Bay. “For fans who’ve been waiting patiently to bring Dark of the Moon home, this Ultimate Edition release delivers the goods.”

THE BIGGEST TRANSFORMERS MOVIE YET ARRIVES IN AN ULTIMATE
BLU-RAY 3D™, BLU-RAY™ AND DVD COMBO PACK ON JANUARY 31, 2012 WITH NEARLY FOUR HOURS OF EXPLOSIVE BONUS FEATURES

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON

7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of All Three Films Also Blasts Off for a Limited Time in a Spectacular Deluxe Package Including a
Plaque of Movie Images Signed by Michael Bay

And, for a limited time, all three eye-popping films in the Transformers franchise will be available in a 7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy featuring each film in high definition, Transformers: Dark of the Moon in high definition 3D, more than 10 hours of special features and a plaque of movie images signed by Bay.

The ongoing epic story of the mighty AUTOBOTS continues in Transformers: Dark of the Moon and the four-disc Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack takes fans behind-the-scenes, across the U.S. and into the far reaches of space for a fully immersive entertainment experience. The set includes a nearly two-hour documentary about the making of the film, which follows the cast and crew around the world, reveals the secrets behind the breathtaking stunts, including more footage of the amazing “birdmen,” and documents the film’s progress all the way through its triumphant release. Plus, additional features show how Chicago was transformed into the movie’s biggest action set, offer a look inside NASA, unveil artists’ renderings of the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS and much, much more. The combo pack will also be enabled with UltraViolet, a new way to collect, access and enjoy movies. With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them – safely and securely – to a variety of devices.

Four-Disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD

The Transformers: Dark of the Moon Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray are presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 Dolby TrueHD, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Surround Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The English 5.1 and English 2.0 tracks were each individually mastered to ensure optimal sound for the home entertainment experience.

The DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, English 2.0 Discrete Surround, French 5.1 Surround, Spanish 5.1 Surround and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.

The disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc 1 (Blu-ray):

· Feature film in high definition

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

· Above and Beyond: Exploring Dark of the Moon

o Rising from the Fallen: Development and Design

o Ready for Prime Time: Filming Across America

o Battle in the Heartland: Shooting in Chicago

o Attack of the Birdmen: Aerial Stunts

o Shadow of the Sentinel: Post-Production and Release

· Uncharted Territory: NASA’s Future Then and Now

· Deconstructing Chicago: Multi-Angle Sequences

o Previsualizations with optional commentary by director Michael Bay and previsualization supervisor Steve Yamamoto

o Previsualizations/Final Shot Comparison with optional commentary by director Michael Bay and previsualization supervisor Steve Yamamoto

o Visual Effects with optional commentary by visual effects supervisors Scott Farrar and Matthew Butler

o Visual Effects/Final Shot Comparison with optional commentary by visual effects supervisors Scott Farrar and Matthew Butler

· The Art of CYBERTRON

o AUTOBOTS

o DECEPTICONS

o Environments

o Weapons and Gear

o Ships

· The Dark of the Moon Archive

o 3D: A Transforming Visual Art

o Moscow World Premiere

o Birdmen Featurette

o Cody’s iPad

o The Sound of Transformers: Dark of the Moon

· The Matrix of Marketing

o Trailers

o Marketing Gallery

Disc 3 (Blu-ray 3D):

· Feature film in high definition 3D

Disc 4 (DVD):

· Feature film in standard definition

· Digital Copy—Compatible with iTunes® and Windows Media

7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy

The 7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy includes all three films in high definition, Transformers: Dark of the Moon in high definition 3D, more than 10 hours of bonus material, as well as a plaque of movie images signed by director Michael Bay. Disc specifications are as follows:

· Two-disc Special Edition Blu-ray of Transformers presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.

· Two-disc Special Edition Blu-ray of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.

· Three-disc Combo Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray of Transformers: Dark of the Moon presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 Dolby TrueHD, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Surround Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.

Synopsis

A mysterious event from Earth’s past threatens to ignite a war so big that the TRANSFORMERS alone will not be able to save the planet. Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and the AUTOBOTS must fight against the darkness to defend our world from the DECEPTICONS’ all-consuming evil in the smash hit from director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg.

TRANSFORMERS: Dark of the Moon

Street date: January 31, 2012

Runtime: 154 minutes

SRP: $39.99 (Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD combo pack)

$99.99 (7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy)

U.S. Rating: PG-13 for intense prolonged sequences of sci-fi action violence, mayhem and destruction, and for language, some sexuality and innuendo

Canadian Rating: PG for violence and coarse language

Order Transformers: Dark of the Moon ULTIMATE EDITION on Blu-ray!

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‘Melancholia’ on Blu-ray March 13th

MELANCHOLIA

Ti West’s THE INNKEEPERS Scares on Blu-ray & DVD on 4/24

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Arrives on Blu-ray March 27

‘Clueless’ on Blu-ray May 1st

CLUELESS

It’s Not Spider-Man, But ‘Carnage’ Makes Its Way To Blu-ray

‘Young Adult’ arrives on Blu-ray and DVD March 13th

YOUNG ADULT

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Infiltrates Blu-ray This March

‘Hugo’ debuts on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD on February 28th

The Sitter “Totally Irresponsible” Edition Squats on Blu-ray This March!

Prepare Thy Holy Hand Grenade, ‘Monty Python And The Holy Grail’ Doth Come To Blu In March

The Comedy Classic Debuts on Blu-ray™ with UltraViolet™ March 6th

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL

Loaded with Over 30 Minutes of

New Blu-ray Exclusive Special Features

Second Screen Functionality and Rebate Offer for the Interactive iPad App “The Holy Book of Days,” Launching on the Apple App Store

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‘Puss In Boots’ on Blu-ray February 24th

Puss In Boots dvd, double pack dvd, 2-DISC blu-ray/DVD COMBO PACK W/ DIGITAL COPY & 3-disc 3d/blu-ray/dvd combo pack w/ digital copy

The Muppets Arrive on Blu-ray March 20th!

To Kill a Mockingbird: 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Giveaway!

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Beneath The Darkness Will Take Your Breath Away on Blu-ray

The Epic Battles of IMMORTALS Comes To Life on Blu-ray This March

‘Like Crazy’ on Blu-ray March 6

THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED AND MOVING LOVE STORY ARRIVES ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD

LIKE CRAZY

Winner Of The Grand Jury Prize At Sundance, Heartfelt Drama Debuts March 6, 2012

The Blu-ray ‘Skin I Live In’

‘Footloose’ on Blu-ray March 6

Footloose

Sensational Re-Imagining Debuts March 6, 2012 in a Blu-ray™/DVD Combo Featuring More Than an Hour of Bonus Material Including Deleted Scenes, Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes and More!

‘Jack and Jill’ on Blu-ray March 6

JACK & JILL

The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption is Now Available! Check out these clips!

‘Chinatown’ on Blu-ray April 3

CHINATOWN

Tower Heist is Available to Pre-order and Arrives on Blu-ray Feb. 21st!

TOWER HEIST

Transformers: Dark of the Moon 4 disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray released on January 31st

THE BIGGEST TRANSFORMERS MOVIE YET ARRIVES IN AN ULTIMATE BLU-RAY 3D™, BLU-RAY™ AND DVD COMBO PACK ON JANUARY 31, 2012 WITH NEARLY FOUR HOURS OF EXPLOSIVE BONUS FEATURES

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON

The Comedy Classic Debuts on Blu-ray^™ with UltraViolet^™ March 6^th

Puss In Boots dvd, double pack dvd, 2-DISC blu-ray/DVD COMBO PACK W/ DIGITAL COPY &
3-disc 3d/blu-ray/dvd combo pack w/ digital copy

THE BIGGEST TRANSFORMERS MOVIE YET ARRIVES IN AN ULTIMATE
BLU-RAY 3D™, BLU-RAY™ AND DVD COMBO PACK ON JANUARY 31, 2012 WITH NEARLY FOUR HOURS OF EXPLOSIVE BONUS FEATURES