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If someone was going to wish a Happy Valentine’s Day, why not have it be Baymax? Big Hero 6 is arriving on Blu-ray on February 24th, but for now, enjoy this message, which all of us at Why So Blu certainly are happy to join in on! (Enjoy the bonus video that comes with the special Valentine’s Day message as well!)
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Here’s a film I am very excited for. Guillermo del Toro has a gothic horror story coming out this October and we now have the first look at it. The film stars Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, and Charlie Hunnam. This looks like something completely fitting for del Toro and given his attitude on film, he certainly knows how to put his all in each one of his features. Check it out for yourself, with this teaser trailer, pics, and new poster for the film Crimson Peak!
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Continue reading ‘CRIMSON PEAK – The First Teaser For Guillermo Del Toro’s Haunted House Film’
Drug Dealing. Gang Beatings. Prostitution. They’re all part of a typical day for the students of Lincoln High. Take a trip into this academic abyss with Scream Factory’s release of Class of 1984. Available April 14th, 2015, the film makes its Blu-ray debut as part of a Collector’s Edition Combo Pack that comes loaded with bonus features, including new interviews with director Mark Lester, composer Lalo Schifrin and actors Perry King, Lisa Langlois and Erin Noble, new career retrospective interview with Perry King, audio commentary with director Mark Lester, the featurette Blood and Blackboards, which includes interviews with director Mark Lester, actors Perry King and Merrie Lynn Ross, and more!
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Alchemy is proudly bringing the film, THE WORLD MADE STRAIGHT to DVD and Blu-Ray this coming Tuesday (February 17). The thriller is based on the 2006 novel of the same title by New York Times best-selling author Ron Rash. David Burris (Executive Producer of CBS’ “Survivor”) directs the talented cast that includes Noah Wyle (The Librarian franchaise, NBC’s “ER”, TNT’s “Falling Skies”), Jeremy Irvine (War Horse, The Railway Man, Now Is Good), Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Pay It Forward) and Minka Kelly (500 Days of Summer, Friday Night Lights, Lee Daniel’s The Butler).
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This throwback horror film just raised the hacked-up bar: Horror legend Kane Hodder and Playboy Playmate of the Year 2012, Jaclyn Swedberg star in this scary, sexy, indie shocker that joins a group of friends just as they emerge from the thick, murky darkness of the marshes tattered, bloody, and lucky to be alive. But they will soon find out that the lucky ones are already dead. MUCK is packed with old-school gore effects and brutal stunts, without any CGI or apologies. Lachlan Buchanan (“Pretty Little Liars”) co-stars in writer/director Steve Wolsh’s searing directorial debut that unfolds like a blood-stained love letter to horror fanatics everywhere! MUCK opens in limited theatrical release on Friday, March 13th, then arrives on Blu-ray & DVD on March 17th. Today we throw you the trailer and a clip (which is NSFW, so you’ve been warned!). Scroll on down for them! Continue reading ‘The Official Trailer & A Clip (NSFW) From The Upcoming MUCK Starring Kane Hodder!’
This spring, let your imagination run free. Sci-fi fantasy and comic book fans will have the chance to embark on a unique journey beyond space, time and known worlds that await us when the highly celebrated live-action, sci-fi anthology METAL HURLANT CHRONICLES: THE COMPLETE SERIES debuts for the first time on Blu-ray™ and DVD on April 14, 2015 from Shout! Factory.
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Leighton Meester and Gillian Jacobs star in keenly observant comedy Life Partners arriving on Blu-ray and DVD March 3 from Magnolia Home Entertainment. It also has Adam Brody, Abby Elliott and Kate McKinnon. I’m a huge fan of both Jacobs and McKinnon, so this film at least has that going for it in my wheelhouse. This one drops on March 3rd, so we’ll see how this is plenty soon. For now, here’s a little bit from Magnolia about this release. Scroll on down for the info and pre-order yourself a copy if you so please.
Amy Schumer has proven to be a unique comic voice in the past few years, given her rise in popularity, which includes her very funny and risque Comedy Central series, Inside Amy Schumer. Now she has teamed up with director Judd Apatow for Trainwreck, a romantic comedy that very much looks like a film fitting of these two individuals sensabilities. Also: it has wrestling star John Cena being funny, which is a big plus. The cast also features Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Tilda Swinton and comedy superstar LeBron James. I’m excited to see this film, but for now, everyone can check out both a red-band and green-band trailer, along with some images and a poster for the film!
Continue reading ‘NEW Trailers & Poster for Universal Pictures’ Trainwreck, starring Amy Schumer’
Next week, Scream Factory is releasing the Chiller TV original movie Animal (Starring Joey Lauren Adams!) to Blu-ray. I’ve already reviewed the disc, which you can check out by clicking HERE. Today, to get you geared up and ready for next Tuesday when it drops, I’ve been provided with the trailer and two clips to give you a taste of what Animal has to deliver. If you like what you see, then you can also click the Amazon link to pre-order yourself a copy to watch and enjoy next week. I really dug the creature in this film and its got some solid kills. Anyway, keep scrolling down or click the link to jump on down and view the trailer and clips.
. Continue reading ‘Trailer & Clips From Next Week’s Scream Factory Release of ANIMAL!’
Bring home WGN America’s bold new drama Manhattan: Season One, on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and Digital HD April 7th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Featuring strong performances byRachel Brosnahan (TV’s “House of Cards”) and Michael Chernus (TV’s “Orange Is the New Black”), Manhattan: Season One, provides “acleverly imagined portrait of the men and women who were at the center of that peculiar sovereignty” (Alessandra Stanley, The New York Times). Set against the backdrop of the mission to build the world’s first atomic bomb, Manhattan follows the brilliant but flawed scientists and their families as they attempt to coexist in a world where secrets and lies infiltrate every aspect of their lives. Continue reading ‘Manhattan: Season One on Blu-ray & DVD April 7th’
Alchemy is proud to announce the home entertainment release of the dramedy, THE HUMBLING. Directed by Academy Award® award Barry Levinson (Rain Man), the film features Academy Award® winner Al Pacino (The Godfather trilogy, Dog Day Afternoon, Scent of a Woman), Golden Globe® nominee Greta Gerwig (Frances Ha, Greenberg), Tony Award® winner Nina Arianda(Venus in Fur) Academy Award® winner Dianne Wiest (Bullets Over Broadway, Hannah and Her Sisters) Golden Globe® nominee Charles Grodin (Midnight Run, FX’s Louie),Dan Hedaya and Golden Globe® winner Kyra Sedgwick (TNT’s The Closer). THE HUMBLING will be available on DVD and Blu-ray™ on March 3rd, 2015. Continue reading ‘‘The Humbling’ on Blu-ray & DVD March 3rd!’
Celebrate 40 years of the classic story of one young woman’s passion to achieve her dreams with MAHOGANY The Couture Edition arriving on DVD May 5, 2015 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Academy Award® nominee and legendary musical artist Diana Ross stars as a secretary who becomes a high fashion model and world famous designer in this captivating and dramatic tale directed by Motown legend Berry Gordy. MAHOGANY was Ross’ follow up to her acclaimed film debut in the Billie Holiday biopic Lady Sings The Blues, for which she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Continue reading ‘‘Mahogany: The Couture Edition’ on DVD May 5th!’
Batman and his team of fellow heroes are tasked with taming an altogether different form of beasts inBatman Unlimited: Animal Instincts. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, the latest animated DC Comics film to hit shelves from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment arrives May 12, 2015 on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. The Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD will include an exclusive Firebat figurine, while supplies last. Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts will be available on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack and on DVD. The Blu-rayTM Combo Pack includes a digital version of the movie on Digital HD with UltraViolet.* Fans can also own Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts in Digital HD on May 12 via purchase from digital retailers. Continue reading ‘BATMAN UNLIMITED: ANIMAL INSTINCTS Coming May 12 From Warner Bros.’
Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company are proud to announce the home entertainment release of the visually stunning film, THE IMMIGRANT.Hailed by the A.V. Club’s Ignatiy Vishnevetsky as “an American masterpiece,” audiences can own the film on DVD and Blu-Ray™ April 7, 2015.
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Golden Globe® nominee Oscar Isaac (Best Actor, Inside Llewyn Davis, 2014) and Academy Award®nominee Jessica Chastain (Best Actress, Zero Dark Thirty, 2012) star alongside Golden Globe® nominee David Oyelowo (Best Actor, Selma, 2015), Alessandro Nivola (Selma) and Academy Award® nominee Albert Brooks (Best Supporting Actor, Broadcast News, 1987) in the gangster-filled crime-thriller A Most Violent Year. The film follows a determined immigrant entrepreneur struggling to stay on the right side of the law while building an industrial empire. Released theatrically by A24, A Most Violent Year will be available on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) April 7th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
Get ready to journey into one of the greatest minds in history! Anchor Bay Entertainment releases the second season of the critically acclaimed STARZ Original series, “DA VINCI’S DEMONS: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON,” on Blu-ray™ and DVD on March 3rd. From Creator and Executive Producer David S. Goyer (Blade, The Dark Knight, Man of Steel), comes the second season of the series, bigger and bolder as Leonardo da Vinci travels to South America, Naples, and Turkey, in his quest to find answers. Science mixes with love, lust and thrills in an adventure that is as inventive as the man who inspired it. Bonus features include featurettes that give a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry that goes into the making of this lavish show, as well as a recap of Season 1. The series is currently available on all digital platforms. Continue reading ‘DA VINCI’S DEMONS: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON Arrives On Blu-rayMarch 10th’
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Fox Searchlight Pictures invite audiences to embark on a remarkable journey of self-discovery, with ACADEMY AWARD®-Winner* Reese Witherspoon, as WILD finds its way home on Digital HD™ March 17th and Blu-ray™ and DVD March 31st. Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and featuring OSCAR®-Nominated performances by Witherspoon (Best Actress) and ACADEMY AWARD-Winning† co-star Laura Dern (Best Supporting Actress), WILD brings Strayed’s gripping and inspirational true story to life.
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Legendary action star Jason Statham (The Expendables franchise, Transporter franchise) headlines the action-packed thriller Wild Card, showing its hand on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on March 31st from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The film is currently available via On Demand. An extended version of the film, featuring 10 additional minutes not previously seen will also be available on Digital HD on the same date. Featuring an all-star cast including Michael Angarano (Cinemax’s “The Knick”), Milo Ventimiglia (TV’s “Heroes”), Dominik García-Lorido (STARZ’s “Magic City”), Anne Heche (HBO’s “Hung”), Sofia Vergara (TV’s “Modern Family”), Max Casella (HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”) and Jason Alexander (TV’s “Seinfeld”), with Hope Davis (TV’s “Allegiance”) and Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Gamesfranchise), Wild Card is “Statham’s coolest action flick since The Transporter” (Comingsoon.net). Continue reading ‘Jason Statham Struts His Stuff In The Casino Lobby In WILD CARD On Blu-ray March 31!’
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