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April 12th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
I am not one to normally post trailers on the site, given that we are more focused on the review side of things and the in-depth coverage that goes along with that; however, when I was covering WonderCon 2012, I made mention of the film Looper, a new time travel flick that I am really excited for. At the time, there was nothing available in the way of posting, beyond my description of the panel and a few images. Now, in the past week, a trailer and a poster for the film have debuted. Given that I stated I wanted to provide an update when a trailer was made available in this article HERE, now is the time I fulfill that promise. Again, Looper is the new time travel film from writer/director Rian Johnson (Brick, The Brothers Bloom), which stars Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emily Blunt. While there are plenty of much more high-profile films coming very soon and throughout the summer, Looper is a fall release that is very high on my list of films to see as well. Continue on to see the trailer and the poster for the film. Continue reading ‘‘Looper’ Has Its Trailer Debut’
April 11th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
I have to admit. I know it sounds cheesy, but this film really was an adrenaline rush from start to finish for me. I’m talking about the Denzel Washington/Ryan Reynolds vehicle, Safe House, that is. I actually saw it twice in the theaters. Unless it’s The Dark Knight, that’s something I usually don’t do, but I will be breaking that tradition with another screening of Cabin in the Woods this weekend. But anyway, the year’s most explosive action blockbuster will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack with UltraViolet and Digital Copy (I love that Universal provides you an option here) as well as DVD and On-Demand on June 5th. I can’t wait. The film has some minor flaws, but it’s a Day 1 for me! Check out the full press release below from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and pre-order your copy today! Continue reading ‘Safe House Explodes Onto Blu-ray This June!’
April 10th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Jaws comes to Blu-ray for the first time ever on August 14th, 2012 and features an all-new, digitally remastered and fully restored picture, as well as 7.1 surround sound. The film is one of 13 classic Universal films selected to be digitally remastered and fully restored from 35mm original film elements as part of Universal’s ongoing 100th Anniversary celebration. Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg,
Jaws set the standard for edge-of-your seat suspense quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the movie industry. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror,
Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history.
Continue reading ‘JAWS Finally Makes It’s Way to Blu-ray this August!’
April 9th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage (1996, Best Actor in a Leading Role for Leaving Las Vegas) is back as Johnny Blaze in Marvel’s action-packed 3D sequel GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE, unleashed June 12th on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ and DVD – all with UltraViolet™ – from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. In this thrilling follow-up to the worldwide, box-office hit Ghost Rider, the world’s darkest hero takes on the ultimate bad guy: the devil, himself. The sequel is directed by acclaimed action filmmakers Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (Crank series, Gamer), and co-stars Ciarán Hinds (John Carter, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2), Violante Placido (The American), Johnny Whitworth (Limitless, 3:10 to Yuma), Christopher Lambert (Highlander, Mortal Kombat), and Idris Elba (Thor, Takers). Continue reading ‘‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’ on Blu-ray June 12th’
April 9th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
On May 8, get ready to venture to your voyeuristic side when Magnolia Home Entertainment releases Playback under the Magnet Label on Blu-ray and DVD. Based on the prequel novella, “Playback: Light and Shadow,” the “original and entertaining piece” (Gashe.com) features Christian Slater (Bobby, Very Bad Things), Johnny Pacar (Wild Child, Discovery Kids’ “Flight 29 Down), Toby Hemingway (Black Swan, Feast of Love), and Amber Childers (“All My Children”). The unnerving film follows a group of high school students who begin to dig into their towns infamous past and unwittingly unlock a dark secret that has been kept hidden for years. Now an evil spirit has awakened and will stop at nothing to get what it wants. Continue reading ‘‘Playback’ on Blu-ray May 8th’
April 4th, 2012 by Gregg Senko
Navy SEALs. Is there anything these guys can’t do? I mean one minute we see them on CNN picking off Somali pirates on a moving boat from a few hundred yards, the next they’re taking out Bin Laden with the garbage. Even amidst an unconventional day at the office, these guys find the time to…star in a movie? You got it. In case you missed the high octane film in theaters this past winter starring active duty U.S. Navy SEALs, you’ll have the chance to catch it on Blu-ray and DVD very soon. If Infinity Ward’s highly successful ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ video game franchise were ever to make a transition to the big screen, this is what it would look like. Check out all the details here…
Continue reading ‘‘Act of Valor’ Makes Tactical Arrival to Blu-ray This June’
April 4th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Well…I have to admit, as the month of May approaches I’m getting more and more excited about this Avengers project, and rightfully so with the exclusive Marvel footage leaked online today showing a very scrumptious Scarlett Johansson kicking a$$ like only the Black Widow can. It’s nothing more than a quick one minute and six second scene, but something is better than nothing, right? And it’s in High-Definition! What are you waiting for? Check it out now! Continue reading ‘Marvel’s Avengers Assemble in HD – Black Widow Interrogation Scene’
April 4th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Who can perform a zero-gravity striptease, seduce an angel and still have time to save the universe? Sexy, sultry, space adventurer BARBARELLA, that’s who! Coming in for a landing on Blu-ray for the first time ever on July 3, 2012, the terrifically titillating sci-fi romp BARBARELLA continues to entertain with its outrageous, out-of-this-world story and brazen sexuality. Jane Fonda stars as the titular heroine who lands on the planet Lythion in the year 40,000. Faced with robots, monsters and evil of varying stripes, she must vanquish her enemies, all while attempting—and failing—to keep her skin-tight spacesuit on. Along the way she receives assistance from a variety of handsome men, each of whom receives her uninhibited appreciation. Directed by Roger Vadim (Fonda’s ex-husband), BARBARELLA is a kind of sexual Alice in Wonderland of the future and the film is replete with psychedelic set designs, far-out characters and an outrageously entertaining story set amongst the stars. Continue reading ‘‘Barbarella’ on Blu-ray July 3rd’
March 29th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Gerard Butler (300) delivers a blazing performance as Sam Childers, the impassioned biker and ex-criminal turned crusader in MACHINE GUN PREACHER from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. From Golden Globe® nominated director Marc Forster (Monster’s Ball), MACHINE GUN PREACHER is the moving true-life story of discovery and redemption as Sam Childers takes up the fights for the children of East Africa and their freedom from Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). An Official Selection at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival and featuring the Grammy® and Golden Globe® nominated song “The Keeper” by Chris Cornell, MACHINE GUN PREACHER is complete with special features and commentary on the must-own Blu-ray and DVD on June 5th. Continue reading ‘‘Machine Gun Preacher’ on Blu-ray June 5th!’
March 28th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
It’s spy vs. spy in the ultimate battle for one woman’s affection this May the action packed comedy, This Means War, dukes it out on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download May 22nd. Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy form the perfect love triangle in this psuedo adventure-comedic love story. I didn’t think I would like it very much, but I think my man crush on Tom Hardy made it even more enjoyable. Nevertheless, you can check out the full press release below from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and pre-order your copy now! Continue reading ‘THIS MEANS WAR: Spy Vs. Spy Battles it Out on Blu-ray’
March 27th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
It’s not everyday your website gets its name up in bright lights or in a kick a$$ trailer for the whole world to see. So when that time happens you want to stand on the peak of the highest mountain and scream at the top of your lungs for all the masses around the world to take notice of you and your news. Am I right? Of course I am. And that’s exactly what I’m doing now. Here’s to one of the nicest guys I know in show business…director Paul Morrell. Kudos on his film’s first official trailer, which made its debut today. It’s my honor to host HUFF’s first official trailer right here on Why So Blu…right where it should be. Behold people. It’s “Breathlessly shocking!” Thanks Lauren! Forever grateful! Continue reading ‘Behold HUFF’s Official Trailer!’
March 23rd, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Cheers! In today’s news, Warner Home Video debuts a monumental box set for their devoted Harry Potter fans. Announcing the Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection, which boasts all eight movies on Blu-ray, DVD and UltraViolet Digital Copy on September 7th. This limited and numbered collection is the largest ever for Warner bros. The 31-disc collection features all previously released content plus 5 hours of never-before-seen exclusive material and is presented in gorgeous gift box packaging with eight must-have pieces of collectible movie memorabilia that can’t be found anywhere else. Don’t believe me? Check out the full press release below. Continue reading ‘Announcing The Blu-ray ‘Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection’’
March 23rd, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
The Mighty Mel Gibson returns! This time it’s in a film written, produced and starring himself. What more can you ask for? I just watched The Patriot this morning while eating breakfast…bad a$$…but that’s not why we are here. Get The Gringo is an explosive action filmed infused with dark comedy directed by Adrian Grunberg from a screenplay he co-wrote with Mel Gibson and produced by Mel Gibson, Bruce Davey and Stacy Perskie. Filmed in Mexico, the multi-lingual film also stars Daniel Gimenez Cacho, Jesus Ochoa, Roberto Sosa, Dolores Heredia, Kevin Hernandez, Fernando Becerril, Mayra Serbullo, Mario Zaragoza, Gerardo Taracena, Tenoch Huerta and Peter Gerety. Continue reading ‘Get The Gringo Gets a Trailer!’
March 22nd, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
The final major movie-related panel that took place at WonderCon, in the main ballroom, on Saturday, March 17, 2012, was the presentation of a trio of films from Sony Pictures. This presentation included panels for Resident Evil: Retribution, Looper, and The Amazing Spider-Man. While two of the films listed will certainly spark a level of interest for many, the other film is definitely one to keep their eye on as well. Each panel provided a sneak peak at what is coming; some more extended looks than others, and the panel members involved all had a good time talking about the features they were a part of. There certainly seemed to be something for everyone at this panel. Read on to learn more about each film project and to see some trailers for them. Continue reading ‘WonderCon 2012: Sony: Resident Evil, Looper, and The Amazing Spider-Man’
March 22nd, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Adding more to my series of WonderCon posts, there is something to be said for what Universal has in store for audiences this summer. This blockbuster studio’s presentations included panels for the upcoming films Snow White and the Huntsman and Battleship. There was much to enjoy from both in regards to the footage that we were treated to, even if one panel was way more awkward to watch than the other (Hint: one involves things blowing up real good, while the other has the awkwardness of Kristen Stewart at a comic convention). Regardless, in terms of providing a good case for both of these movies, I think the audience was able to learn enough about both upcoming blockbusters to make them much more interested than they might have been beforehand. Read on to learn more about these films, the panels, and to find more footage. Continue reading ‘WonderCon 2012: Universal Pictures – Battleship and Snow White and the Huntsman’
March 21st, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Really, this movie should just be called Space Jail, which will probably not be the last time I mention that in writing, as I am kind of excited to see this mindlessly fun-looking sci-fi/action flick. WonderCon presented a whole panel devoted to the upcoming release from Open Road Films, Lockout, which takes place in the future, set mainly aboard a prison located in space, outside of earth’s atmosphere. The premise is essentially Escape from New York in space, but the attitude this film seems to have, judging by its footage and trailers, indicates a film that has more of a desire of being silly fun rather than serious and bleak. Read on to learn more about this film, the panel, and to see some footage. Continue reading ‘WonderCon 2012: Lockout’
March 20th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Okay. This one can go either way. I know some people that hated this film and some people that loved it. Put me down for pleasantly surprised. I went into the theatrical screening of this one with very low expectations and I came out liking it. Why? Because it was a hot, skin tight black leathered Kate Beckinsale and it was an a$$ kicking good time! True…it lacked the fundamentals of a truly great film, but like Gerard to Conan and Gregg (bless his heart) to Transformers 2, Sean to Troll 2 (LOL) and let’s not forget Aaron to whatever his flavor of the week is (I’m just busting your balls), everyone has their guilty pleasure. Underworld Awakening just might be mine this calendar year. It’s a new war, a new breed and a new hope. And the 3D battle between the ever clanging Vampires and Lycans resumes on May 8th with a Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD release. Oh yeah…there’s that UltraViolet stuff too. Continue reading ‘UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING Rises on Blu-ray May 8th’
March 20th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
In a somewhat strange movie, before the Fox panel for Prometheus and Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Fox Searchlight was scheduled to present a panel for an upcoming film of theirs, Sound of My Voice. This is a film that premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, only now coming close to being released in theaters. The film is a psychological thriller that surrounds the concept of a mysterious cult-like group, led by a young woman, and discovering whether or not she is for real in her claims or leading an elaborate con. Given that this was an independent film with a different sort of premise, it felt kind of odd to put it on display in a room full of thousands of people more interested in panel’s for blockbuster films; however, at the same time, upon finding out the premise, there is a some logic as to why this film would be benefited by such a panel. Read on to find out more about this film and to see a trailer and clip from the film. Continue reading ‘WonderCon 2012: Sound of My Voice’
March 19th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Everyone fights. No one quits. During WonderCon, many arrived to the main ballroom (which holds around 4,000 people) early in order to catch some of the bigger panels that would be happening later on in the day. The first thing to actually occur in the ballroom that day was a series of trailers for many upcoming films. All of the trailers had been seen at this point, but the one exception was the trailer that played at the very end of this entertaining reel. This new trailer was for Starship Troopers: Invasion, an upcoming direct-to-Blu-ray and DVD CG-animated film. The film is apparently a sequel to the first Starship Troopers film and is set to arrive this summer. Little else is known so far, but read on to find out a bit more and to see the trailer. Continue reading ‘WonderCon 2012: Starship Troopers: Invasion’
March 19th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
During the weekend of March 16-18, 2012, I was able to be a part of WonderCon 2012. WonderCon is normally located up in San Francisco, but this year, due to renovations taking place at the Moscone Center, WonderCon was relocated to the Anaheim Convention Center. 2012 marks the 26th anniversary of WonderCon and to kick things off for Why So Blu’s coverage, here is a post about the 20th Century Fox panel, which premiered new footage and trailers for two of their big summer movies, Prometheus and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and featured appearances from the cast and crew from both films. Continue reading ‘WonderCon 2012: 20th Century Fox – Prometheus and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’
I am not one to normally post trailers on the site, given that we are more focused on the review side of things and the in-depth coverage that goes along with that; however, when I was covering WonderCon 2012, I made mention of the film Looper, a new time travel flick that I am really excited for. At the time, there was nothing available in the way of posting, beyond my description of the panel and a few images. Now, in the past week, a trailer and a poster for the film have debuted. Given that I stated I wanted to provide an update when a trailer was made available in this article HERE, now is the time I fulfill that promise. Again, Looper is the new time travel film from writer/director Rian Johnson (Brick, The Brothers Bloom), which stars Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emily Blunt. While there are plenty of much more high-profile films coming very soon and throughout the summer, Looper is a fall release that is very high on my list of films to see as well. Continue on to see the trailer and the poster for the film. Continue reading ‘‘Looper’ Has Its Trailer Debut’
