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October 23rd, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Well, the plan to release this teaser during ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. did not pan out the way it was intended, but regardless, here it is, the first full length teaser trailer for the upcoming Marvel epic, Avengers: Age of Ultron. Those who attended Comic Con will recognize some similarities to the footage presented there, but the biggest change is the increase in visual effects and the lack of any humor. This is a trailer that wants to show the darker tone that will come from the presence of Ultron and it is pretty exciting to see. The film hits theaters May 2015 and is easily one of the most anticipated films of next year. Continue on to check out the trailer and the new poster for the film.
Continue reading ‘No Strings Hold Down This Trailer For Marvel’s Avengers: Age Of Ultron’
October 22nd, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I cannot say this is a film that has me super excited, but at the same time, I am sure it is probably pretty good. I reviewed the first Dolphin Tale on Blu-ray and found it to be fine. Everything I have heard about this sequel suggests the same, plus I still get Morgan Freeman, so it seems like a win. Dolphin Tale 2 is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on December 9th and it has a bunch of special features coming with it. This is another chapter in a story surrounding the true story of a dolphin who was rescued thanks to the work by people who care and some technological ingenuity. I have seen the trailer for this sequel and it certainly gives me some interesting thoughts on how it will turn out, but I will find out soon enough what is going on, when this Blu-ray becomes available, as will everyone that missed out on this top family film in theaters. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming release.
Continue reading ‘Dolphin Tale 2 Comes To Blu-ray This December!’
October 21st, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
SNL alumni Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader reunite in the acclaimed comedy The Skeleton Twins, arriving on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand on December 16th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The movie will also be available on Digital HD starting December 2nd. The winner of Best Screenplay at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and described by Rolling Stone as “hilarious and heart-crushingly real,” the film also stars Luke Wilson (Old School) and Ty Burrell (TV’s “Modern Family”), is written by Craig Johnson (True Adolescents) & Mark Heyman (Black Swan) and is directed by Craig Johnson. As one who was a big fan of the film (Review HERE), I am excited for more to see this little treasure, when it arrives on Blu-ray. Continue on to read more about this upcoming release.
Continue reading ‘Kristen Wiig And Bill Hader Star In The Skeleton Twins Arriving on Blu-ray This December’
October 21st, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
2014 is just flying by as we are already in my favorite coveted month of October. The leaves have started to turn red and yellow and the ghosts and goblins are out there creeping about. This short list is made up of my favorite horror films that I like to watch during the Halloween holiday season. A slice of pumpkin pie and nice pumpkin craft ale and a nice horror movie hits the spot perfectly. This obviously isn’t a comprehensive but just a tasty sampler of films that are relatively short in running time but hit you right in your fear spot. In any event sit back and enjoy my Top-3 Halloween Horror Treats!
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October 20th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
The untold story of Mexico’s greatest and most beloved comic film star comes to life when Cantinflas charms the world on DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD and On Demand December 2nd from Pantelion and Lionsgate Home Entertainment. In the most successful Hispanic film of the summer, the true story of Mario “Cantinflas” Moreno is brought to vivid life. Nicknamed “The Charlie Chaplin of Mexico,” Cantinflas tries his hand at a number of odd jobs including boxing and bullfighting, finally stumbling to success in small-town bars and theaters. His improvisational quirks and fearlessness send him to the global stage where he becomes a beloved, comedic fixture. Mexico’s official submission for the 2014 Academy Award®‘s Best Foreign Language Film category, Cantinflas stars Óscar Jaenada (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) accompanied by the talents of Michael Imperioli (HBO’s “The Sopranos”), Ilse Salas (Güeros), Luis Gerardo Méndez (The Noble Family) and Gabriela de la Garza (Dragonball: Evolution), along with Adal Ramones (Saving Private Perez) and Bárbara Mori (La Mujer de Mi Hermano). Cantinflas is a unique tale of one man’s journey from modest beginnings to superstardom. Continue reading ‘‘Cantinflas’ on DVD & Digital HD December 2nd!’
October 20th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
The Emmy® Award-winning JUSTIFIED returns for its fifth season with Dewey Crowe heading north to invest a $300,000 settlement from the Marshals Service in a brothel owned by Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins), but it isn’t long before his cousin Daryl Jr. and the rest of their Florida crime family arrive to cash in, too. As Daryl looks to consolidate the business in Harlan, Boyd’s efforts to help Ava (Joelle Carter) fix her murder trial run aground, forcing him to reach out to ruthless crime bosses from Lexington, Detroit, and even Canada and Mexico. With the Crowes complicating life in Harlan, Boyd enters into a series of ill-fated alliances that threaten to bring him down and expose Raylan Givens’ (Timothy Olyphant) involvement in a mobster’s questionable death. With Raylan’s future in doubt, a revenge attack catches Art (Nick Searcy) in its crosshairs, unleashing a federal investigation that throws the Crowes into turmoil and puts Boyd on a collision course with the law. Developed for Television by Graham Yost, JUSTIFIED is based on the short story “Fire in the Hole” by Elmore Leonard. The show is executive produced by Elmore Leonard, Graham Yost, Michael Dinner, Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly (“Unforgettable”), Fred Golan, Don Kurt and Dave Andron. The show is co-executive produced by Chris Provenzano, Timothy Olyphant, Taylor Elmore and Benjamin Cavell.
Continue reading ‘‘Justified:Season 5’ on Blu-ray & DVD December 2nd!’
October 17th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
I remember this movie being a pretty big deal in the horror community leading up to its release. I had two particular factors leading my interest into it; Clive Barker and Scott Bakula. As a huge Quantum Leap fan, and the fact that he wasn’t in a whole lot of movies, meant I just had to see it. And around this time, if a movie had Clive Barker’s name anywhere on its credits it was a must see. Unfortunately, I don’t remember being too impacted by the film once I saw it, and have not revisited it since probably a VHS rental back in the 90s. So foggy my memory that I didn’t remember Famke Janssen as the love interest in the movie. This release is also awesome because it contains both the theatrical version and Director’s Cut of the film. Anyway, I’m excited to go back to it now in Scream Factory’s upcoming Collector’s Edition as I’ll get a likely stellar transfer of the film as well as some groovy extras to discuss it. Continue reading ‘Clive Barker’s LORD OF ILLUSIONS 2-Disc Collector’s Edition Comes To Blu-ray Dec 18!’
October 16th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
This fall, brace yourself for a gritty gangster crime drama that delivers neo-Western violence, revenge and a captivating tale of love in equal measure. On November 18, 2014, Shout! Factory will debut the much-anticipated South American box office hit BRAZILIAN WESTERN on Blu-ray™ and DVD in a two-disc Blu-ray+DVD combo pack, as well as being made available on digital entertainment platforms. Since its theatrical premiere in Brazil and at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, this movie has been hailed by international critics and audiences alike for its passionate storytelling, melding the stylistic approach of classic genre films with a distinct and original vision. A must-have for world cinema enthusiasts and movie collectors Continue reading ‘Gritty Gangster Crime Drama BRAZILIAN WESTERN Hits Blu-ray November 18’
October 15th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I have not seen Dead Snow in years, but I recall really enjoying it. Now we have a sequel, Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead, and everything I have heard has led me to believe I will be in for a treat when I finally do catch it. Everyone will have their chance to see the sequel to the comedy-horror film about Nazi zombies on December 9, when the film comes to DVD and on a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming Blu-ray release.
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October 14th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Today’s your lucky day and you just don’t know it yet, but I am going to tell you why. It’s with great enthusiasm and joy that I announce to you that this December 2nd you get to experience the first season of TV’s hottest, most blood-curdling sci-fi series from Executive Producers-Writers Guillermo Del Toro, Carlton Cuse and Chuck Hogan,
The Strain Season One. Along with every blood sucking Season One episode that just finished airing a couple weeks back on FX you’ll be blessed with behind-the-scenes special features that explore the story’s journey from bestselling novel to hit show. How much more exciting can today get for you? Read on and find out!
Continue reading ‘The Strain Season One Lives on Blu-ray This December’
October 14th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Boyhood is a film that I was very interested in seeing this year, but try as I might I did not get around to it. It’s hailed as “a moving 12-year epic that isn’t quite like anything else in the history of cinema” (Andrew O’Hehir, Salon), “a breathtaking achievement” (Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post) and “a profound viewing experience” (Manohla Dargis, The New York Times). And now it’s official! Writer/director Richard Linklater’s extraordinary film Boyhood debuts on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD January 6, 2015 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. It should also be noted that the film arrives four weeks early on Digital HD December 9, 2014. I can’t wait to experience it! Check out the full press release below. Continue reading ‘‘Boyhood’ Grows Up on Blu-ray This December’
October 13th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
New York Comic Con 2014 certainly went out with a bang, as Day 4 brought more surprises and gossip-filled panels for all the fans in attendance on Sunday. Once again it was the television panels that generated the most interest, with new Batman-origins show Gotham taking the top spot. The cast and crew were on-hand to answer questions and talk about their experiences on the show so far. Gotham fans were also treated to a special sneak peak of scenes from upcoming episodes. Continue reading ‘New York Comic Con: Day 4 Social Wrap Up’
October 13th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Day 3 at New York Comic Con was dominated by television and unsurprisingly the biggest buzz of the day went to The Walking Dead. Season 5 of the smash hit zombie-filled drama premieres tonight on AMC and yesterday’s panel gave fans a look at the first 4 minutes of the last night’s episode. Cast and crew were also on hand to answer questions on how the show will be developing this season, helping The Walking Dead generate 18,256 mentions and 4,664 Intent-to-View mentions. However, The Walking Dead had tough competition for the Day 3 top spot from Marvel’s latest TV show Daredevil, which will be premiering exclusively on Netflix soon. The series, which stars Boardwalk Empire favourite Charlie Cox in the title role, held a panel where cast and crew presented the first footage from the series, as well as promotional posters and pictures. The Netflix series generated 17,762 mentions and 2,111 ITV mentions during the course of NYCC Day 3. Continue reading ‘New York Comic Con: Day 3 Social Wrap Up’
October 11th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Friday was Marvel Day at NYCC, with the studio dropping several surprises on fans during the course of the day! The biggest news of the day from Marvel was the announcement that this summer’s biggest blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy would be getting an animated series for the Disney XD channel. The announcement generated a mighty 6,544 mentions. The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D panel also generated a significant amount of buzz, as cast and crew revealed secrets from season 2 of the show and fans also got their first look at the highly anticipated Agent Carter series. All this, as well as other Marvel comics panels, helped Marvel generate a super 29,471 mentions on Friday alone, making it our superhero of the day! Continue reading ‘New York Comic Con: Day 2 Social Wrap Up’
October 10th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Sigurd is an archaeologist who is fascinated by a Viking ship found at the Oseberg burial mound. He believes that a runic inscription on the ship, which translates to “man knows little,” holds the key to understanding the Norse myth of Ragnarok: the day when heaven and earth are destroyed. After finding similar inscriptions on a stone in Northern Norway, Sigurd, along with his kids and a colleague, begin an expedition to uncover the secret of the day of doom. A discovery beyond their imagination awaits! Ragnarok will be gracing Blu-ray on November 18! Find all the details on Ragnorok’s Blu-ray below!
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Continue reading ‘RAGNAROK Comes To Blu-ray November 18!’
October 9th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Former hotshot racecar driver Peter Roberts (Thomas Jane) traded the winner’s circle for safety, stability, a pile of debts and a 9 to 5 job as a beginners’ driving instructor. But his life shifts into overdrive when mysterious out-of-towner Simon Keller (John Cusack) shows up for a driving lesson and hijacks Peter to be his getaway driver in a $9 million heist. Now these unlikely fugitives are on a white knuckle race to stay one step ahead of the mobsters who want their money back and the corrupt cops who will kill anyone who gets in their way. Peter and Simon just might have half a chance, if they can stick to the plan, drive faster than the bullets being fired at them…and don’t kill each other first.
Continue reading ‘‘Drive Hard’ on Blu-ray & DVD November 11th!’
October 9th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
The US official teaser trailer for TOMORROWLAND directed by Brad Bird and starring George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy and Hugh Laurie, which just debuted at New York Comic Con, is now available. That is a sentence that thrills me, as Disney may have been able to present a panel about this upcoming feature at NYCC, but I am very happy to at least see footage from the actual film. Appropriately cryptic, but filled with ideas and a way to pique the interests of many, this is one of the original films coming next summer that has me very excited. Continue on to check out the new teaser trailer and a poster.
Continue reading ‘Tomorrowland Takes Off With A New Teaser And Poster’
October 9th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
An intimate portrayal of the spirited John Wojtowicz, the man behind the infamous Brooklyn bank robbery that inspired the acclaimed film
Dog Day Afternoon,
The Dog arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD November 4 from Drafthouse Films and Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) under the Docurama label. Hailed as “hilarious, poignant and fascinating (The Film Stage),” the posthumous documentary interweaves extraordinary candid interviews with archival footage of early 70s gay rights activism, capturing the many sides of Wojtowicz, the self-proclaimed “pervert,” unraveling his baffling existence. Filmed over a 10-year period, the “wonderfully obsessive (Examiner)” feature is directed by Allison Berg and Frank Keraudren.
Continue reading ‘Compelling True Story THE DOG Arrives On Blu-ray, DVD And Digital HD November’
Well, the plan to release this teaser during ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. did not pan out the way it was intended, but regardless, here it is, the first full length teaser trailer for the upcoming Marvel epic, Avengers: Age of Ultron. Those who attended Comic Con will recognize some similarities to the footage presented there, but the biggest change is the increase in visual effects and the lack of any humor. This is a trailer that wants to show the darker tone that will come from the presence of Ultron and it is pretty exciting to see. The film hits theaters May 2015 and is easily one of the most anticipated films of next year. Continue on to check out the trailer and the new poster for the film.
