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May 16th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
I missed this one while in theaters, but look forward to its release. Hailed as “a crime twist worthy of Hitchcock and dialogue worthy of the Coen Brothers” (Screen Daily), Thin Ice arrives on Blu-ray and DVD June 12 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Starring Oscar®-nominee Greg Kinnear (As Good AS It Gets, Little Miss Sunshine), Academy Award winner® Alan Arkin (Little Miss Sunshine), Billy Crudup (Almost Famous, Jesus’ Son) and Lea Thompson (Back To The Future), this intriguing caper premiered to critical praise at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Read on the learn more about this upcoming Blu-ray release Continue reading ‘Thin Ice Thaws Out This June’
May 16th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment today announced that MARGARET, the long awaited follow up to two-time Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Lonergan’s critically acclaimed debut feature You Can Count on Me, will release on Blu-ray combo pack July 10. Available exclusively at Amazon for a limited time, the two-disc Blu-ray set includes the theatrical version as well as a bonus DVD featuring the never-before-seen extended cut. Hailed as “one of the decade’s cinematic wonders” (Richard Brody, The New Yorker) and named “one of the best films of the year” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times), MARGARET is “ambitious, affecting, unwieldy and haunting” (Ann Hornaday, Washington Post) and features complex performances from a powerhouse cast including Anna Paquin, as the film’s eponymous heroine (TV’s “True Blood”), Mark Ruffalo (The Kids are Alright), Matt Damon (We Bought a Zoo, Invictus), and Matthew Broderick (Wonderful World). Continue reading ‘‘Margaret’ on Blu-ray July 10th’
May 16th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Was it Colonel Mustard in the study with a gun? Miss Scarlet in the billiard room with the rope? Or did the butler do it? Prepare for murder, madness, mystery and mayhem as the killer comedy CLUE® makes its Blu-ray debut on August 7, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Based on the world-famous Parker Brothers board game, CLUE® boasts an all-star cast including Tim Curry, Christopher Lloyd, Madeline Kahn, Eileen Brennan, Martin Mull, Michael McKean and Lesley Ann Warren. When six guests arrive at a strange house they soon discover that they have more in common than they suspected, including the fact that they are all being blackmailed by the mysterious Mr. Boddy. But when their host turns up dead and the accusations fly, it’s anyone’s guess who done it. With seven suspects, six weapons, five bodies and three endings, CLUE® is an uproarious mystery that will keep you guessing—and laughing—until the very end. Continue reading ‘Get a ‘Clue’ on Blu-ray, August 7th’
May 15th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Summer is coming and it’s time to get weird! The “Workaholics” Season 2 DVD and the “Workaholics” Seasons 1 and 2 Combo Doggy Blu-Ray will be released on June 5 by COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. The Season 2 DVD features all 10 uncensored episodes from the sophomore season, plus never-before-seen bonus features including: Behind the Scenes in the Writers’ Room; Bloopers; Alternate Takes and Deleted Scenes; and “Drunkmentary” on all episodes. The Season 1 and 2 Combo Doggy Blu-Ray includes all 20 uncensored episodes from the first two seasons and an outstanding selection of bonus features: New Season 1 Behind-the-Scenes – Countdown to V-Town: Lead-Up to the Series Premiere; Behind the Scenes in the Writers’ Room; Cast Interviews; Bloopers; Alternate Takes and Deleted Scenes; Live at Bonnaroo; “Drunkmentary” on all episodes; and more. Continue reading ‘‘Workaholics’: Season 1 & 2 on Blu-ray June 5th’
May 14th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Just in time for the 2012 release of the theatrical remake, fans can experience the original Arnold sci-fi masterpiece like never before when Lionsgate releases Total Recall: Mind-Bending Edition on Blu-ray and Digital Download July 31st. Comprised of an all-new Director approved, high-definition transfer from the original film negative and including exclusive bonus materials, there’s no better time to revisit this cult classic starring the action legend…Arnold Schwarzenegger. Total Recall is a winner of a Special Achievement Academy Award for its groundbreaking visual effects and the blockbuster action film was also nominated for two Oscars. How about that? I can’t wait! Check out the rest of the press release below and pre-order your Blu-ray copy today! Continue reading ‘Total Recall: July’s Mind-Bending Blu-ray Edition!’
May 14th, 2012 by Gregg Senko
Though there are only 2 films to its credit, the successful Tron franchise is frequently mentioned when it comes to landmark special effects. The original film from 1982 set a visual standard back then and that high quality was maintined when Tron: Legacy entered the digital fray in 2010. The series now continues with that same backbone of wowing imagery in the form of the new Disney cartoon series Tron: Uprising.
Continue reading ‘Disney Delivers Wows with ‘Tron: Uprising’’
May 11th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Directed by visionary filmmaker Tarsem Singh (Immortals), MIRROR MIRROR is a visually-spectacular, fresh and funny retelling of the classic Snow White legend. This family comedy features a star-studded cast including Academy Award®-winner Julia Roberts as the evil Queen, breakout star Lily Collins (The Blind Side) as Snow White, Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as the Prince, and Golden Globe® nominee Nathan Lane as the hapless bungling servant to the Queen. The film also stars Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) as the King and Mare Winningham (Brothers) as Baker Margaret and showcases the stunning costumes from Academy Award®-winning designer Eiko Ishioka (Dracula). The Blu-ray includes sparkling extras including a behind-the-scenes featurette, a toe-tapping dance-along to the reworked Nina Hart song “I Believe in Love” performed by the film’s Collins that plays over the end credits, interactive digital storybook, deleted scenes and much more. Continue reading ‘‘Mirror Mirror’ on Blu-ray June 26th’
May 11th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
When every single word counts, what do you choose to say? That is the question answered to comedic effect in A THOUSAND WORDS, debuting on Blu-ray and DVD on June 26, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film will also be available On Demand and for Digital Download on June 22, 2012. Academy Award® nominee Eddie Murphy (Tower Heist) is Jack McCall, a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, anywhere. He has set his sights on popular New Age guru Dr. Sinja (Cliff Curtis) for his own selfish purposes. But Dr. Sinja is on to him, and Jack’s life comes unglued after a magical Bodhi tree mysteriously appears in his backyard one night. With every word that comes out of Jack’s mouth, another leaf instantly falls from the tree and he realizes that when the last leaf falls, both he and the tree will meet their end. Undeterred, he comes up with some outrageously funny ways to communicate, but ultimately he must face reality. Words have never failed the effusive Jack McCall before, but now he’s only got a thousand words left to discover what matters most in life. “Laugh a lot” (Julie Harkness, “Made In Hollywood”) and learn some entertaining life lessons in this “heartwarming and hilarious” (Shawn Edwards,Fox-TV) comedy. Continue reading ‘‘A Thousand Words’ on Blu-ray June 26th’
May 10th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Bam! Boom! Screech! The microphone tap grows louder and LOUDER. Is this thing on? Good! You can all hear me! Today, here at Why So Blu, we would like to welcome one of our newest contributors of content…Mr. David Freedman, founder of www.justseenit.com. In a nutshell, JUST SEEN IT is the review show where a group of industry students review the newest in theaters and on network TV and cable. They have been ‘on the air’ for over a year now and have produced more than 250 episodes! And I’ll tell you what. I like what I have “seen.” So what do you say? Can you welcome them with arms wide open just like you greet our reviews and coverage each and every day? I know you can! Continue reading ‘Why So Blu Welcomes JUST SEEN IT to the Scene!’
May 8th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
This one, much like Cabin in the Woods, really caught me by surprise. While it’s no Cabin, 21 Jump Street did make for a pretty fun time with the hilarious tag team of Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. Simply put, both stars are too old for this “shift” as they go undercover on Blu-ray and DVD June 26th. The Blu-ray set features a gag reel, deleted scenes and many more hilarious special features. So what are you waiting for? Put those hands down, click on this link and pre-order your copy now! And oh yeah…check out the full press release below from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment too! Continue reading ‘Blu-ray is Going Undercover on 21 Jump Street June 26th’
May 6th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Ordinarily this is not my cup of tea, but when one of my favorite press agents in the Cleveland area market asked me to post this, how am I supposed to say no? I’m too nice of a guy. Anyway, I’m sure just seeing this here on the pages of Why So Blu will put a smile on the face of fellow staff writer Gregg Senko. Gregg…this one is for you! So without further ado, let’s skip all the verbose adjectives and check out the official new trailer for Step Up Revolution. Cue it, yo! Continue reading ‘STEP UP REVOLUTION Trailer Release!’
May 1st, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Two brothers with very different ways of looking at the world come together to help each other find their way in the “whimsical comedy” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times) JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME, debuting on Blu-ray and DVD (both with UltraViolet™) June 19, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film will also be available On Demand and for Digital Download on June 15, 2012. Jason Segel (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) as the hapless title character, Ed Helms (The Hangover 1 & 2) as his slightly more accomplished brother and Academy Award® winner* Susan Sarandon as their long-suffering mother are “beyond wonderful”
(Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) in this quirky and hilarious comedy from Mark and Jay Duplass (Cyrus). Continue reading ‘‘Jeff, Who Lives at Home’ on Blu-ray June 19th’
May 1st, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Kicking criminal butts and taking the law into his own hands, Danny Trejo (Machete, “Sons of Anarchy”) ignites the screen in the gritty, violent and enthralling film Bad Ass, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD June 5 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Inspired by the viral video of a vigilante citizen taking action into his own hands, Bad Ass also stars Ron Perlman (“Sons of Anarchy,” Hellboy) and Charles S. Dutton (Alien 3). Decorated Vietnam hero Frank Vega returns home only to get shunned by society leaving him without a job or his high school sweetheart. It’s not until 40 years later when an incident on a commuter bus, where he protects an elderly black man from a pair of skin heads, makes him a local hero and he’s suddenly celebrated once again. But his good fortune suddenly turns for the worse when his best friend Klondike is murdered and the police aren’t doing anything about it. Continue reading ‘‘Bad Ass’ on Blu-ray June 5th’
April 26th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
There should be a lot more coverage coming in the near future, but I just wanted to point out that from April 26th to May 3rd, 2012, the 13th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will be in full swing. As always, the festival takes place in beautiful Newport Beach, right along the coast. Over 400 films from over 50 countries will be screened during the week and, in addition, the Newport Beach Film Festival offers filmgoers the opportunity to meet the filmmakers. Directors, screenwriters and cinematographers eager to share their work will provide an exclusive inside look at the industry during post-screening Q&A’s. Continue reading ‘The 2012 Newport Beach Film Festival Begins’
April 25th, 2012 by Gregg Senko
It was back in the 90’s when Valiant Comics lived the good life before tapering off into oblivion. With a variety of titles to their credit including Archer & Armstrong, Harbinger, and Ninjak, their hottest book was arguably X-O Manowar. After the company changed hands and then practically fell off the face of the earth, its glory days may be resurfacing this year as the new-look Valiant makes its debut on Free Comic Book Day, May 1st, with the relaunch of X-O Manowar, which will be written by Robert Venditti (who also wrote The Surrogates books, which later became a popular Bruce Willis film) and penicilled by artist Cary Nord (Marvel Comics Presents).
Continue reading ‘A ‘Valiant’ Return’
April 23rd, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Besides Cabin in the Woods, the other movie that totally surprised me this year was Chronicle. Even though I’m not a huge fan of these handy cam movies, I have to admit when things are done right, and by golly…Chronicle was done right! Chronicle asks the magic question…what are you capable of? The Blu-ray, featuring an extended cut with must-see deleted scenes, flies onto the format May 15th. That’s coming up quick folks. Mark your calendars. No wait! Better yet…pre-order today and indulge in the full press release below from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Continue reading ‘‘Chronicle’ Flies Onto Blu-ray This May!’
April 22nd, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Lit will be releasing their new album The View From The Bottom June 19th, but as a special treat, you can listen to one of the new tracks before then. Same Sh**, Different Drink can be considered an “unofficial” sequel to My Own Worst Enemy without trying to be a new version of that classic song. In addition to the song we’ve included the PR release for the album. The boys are gearing up for a tour of the new record in addition to the Summerland Tour, with several other popular rock bands in tow. 2012 is gearing up to be a spectacular year for Lit, so give Same S**t, Different Drink a listen at Litband.com and let us know what you think. Cheers. Continue reading ‘Lit: ‘Same Sh**, Different Drink’’
April 21st, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
To satisfy consumer demand and serve the growing base of Blu-ray households, The Walt Disney Studios today announced plans to add more than 30 popular and iconic films to its ever-expanding Blu-ray library. Each film selected for release has been fully digitally remastered, with dirt and anomalies cleaned to a pristine level, offering viewers optimum high definition picture and sound quality of some of their favorite films. The films selected for release appeal to families, film-lovers and collectors with a wide-breadth of Live-Action, Animated, Romance titles that range from Beaches to While You Were Sleeping and Pocahontas to The Santa Clause. Many are celebrating special 10th, 15th and 20th Anniversary Edition releases, many are Academy-Award Winning Films like Dead Poets Society, Evita, Dick Tracy, and many are back by popular demand including Hocus Pocus, Adventures in Babysitting, and The Color of Money.
Continue reading ‘Disney Plans to Release 30+ Blu-rays for 2012!’
April 18th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Get ready for no-holds-barred hilarity with the uncensored version of the outrageous Road Trip on Blu-ray®. In this raunchy comedy, Josh (Breckin Meyer), a student at a college in Ithaca, NY, videotapes his one-night stand with beautiful sorority girl Beth (Amy Smart). A few days later, Josh discovers that one of his friends accidentally mailed the homemade porn tape to his girlfriend, Tiffany (Rachel Blanchard), who is spending some time with her family in Austin, TX. Josh and his friends Barry (Tom Green), Kyle (D.J. Qualls), E.L. (Seann William Scott), and Rubin (Paulo Costanzo) borrow a car and hit the road in a desperate bid to intercept the tape before Tiffany loads it into her VCR; Beth, however, wants Josh for herself and has her own plans to track down Tiffany. Continue reading ‘‘Road Trip’ Best Buy Exclusive on Blu-ray May 1st’
April 17th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Wow! May 22nd is coming fast. What’s so important about May 22nd you ask? Well, that’s when a beautifully haunted tale comes to life on the Blu-ray format. I’m talking about The Woman in Black. Never ever did I see myself liking this film, but when I left the theater that cold Sunday afternoon, I left with a gigantic smile on my face. The script was tight, yo! So check it out. I have included the full press release form Sony Pictures Home Entertainment below as well as a pre-order link so your can serve your request up now. Get to it! Continue reading ‘The Woman In Black Appears on Blu’
