Archive for the 'News' Category
December 5th, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
Why So Blu? was given a special opportunity to “hangout” with Elysium visual effects supervisor Peter Muyzers yesterday morning, as they broadcasted live from Las Vegas at the Cave visual effects convention. Several folks from Autodesk moderated the Google Hangout. Since we’re also going to be reviewing Elysium on this very website soon, it made perfect sense to cover the event, so that we may pair the two pieces together to give fans better coverage of the science fiction epic. Aside from a few technical hiccups during the live feed, the Google Hangout was fun and informative. The following post is more of a free-form post as opposed to a word-for-word transcription. We will also link to the Google Hangout, so that you can also view it at your leisure. Continue reading ‘Elysium’s Google Hangout with Visual Effects Supervisor Peter Muyzers’
December 5th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Rhinos, Goblins, and Electro, oh my! Certainly plenty of threats coming Spider-Man’s way in the upcoming sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Arriving May 2, 2014, we now have a trailer to behold, which certainly emphasizes the kinds of things you see in trailers to sequels in big franchises. I had previously written a post regarding the Comic Con panel for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 this past July (which can be found HERE), but now there is a bit more for readers to chew on, as they are seeing the web head back in action, along with Max Dillon aka Electro (Jamie Foxx), Aleksei Sytsevich aka Rhino (Paul Giamatti), and Harry Osborne (Dane DeHaan). The scale looks big, we have lots of new characters, and everything else seems to be moving full swing ahead. Personally, I enjoyed the first film well enough, even if it never really rose too far beyond being average, but at least the sequel has the benefit of having the origin story out of the way and can focus on new developments. I just hope it is not too saturated with villains. In this post I have embedded the new trailer and added a bunch of pictures from the film that have been released so far.
Continue reading ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Trailer Debut’
December 4th, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Created by award-winning writers/producers Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, the critically acclaimed television series L.A. LAW held court in primetime during the course of its eight-season run on network television from 1986 through 1994. Winner of fifteen Primetime Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes and numerous honors and accolades, L.A. LAW takes viewers inside the inner sanctum of a fictional Los Angeles law firm of McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney & Kuzak. There, a team of ambitious and competitive attorneys must face the conflicts between their personal desires, their obligations as lawyers, and their principles as human beings. Continue reading ‘L.A. LAW: Season One Finally Comes to DVD this February’
December 4th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
The titles don’t get much more convenient than when the press release e-mails supply you with one for a film you already do not care for all that much. Regardless, just in time for Valentine’s Day, Baggage Claim hits Blu-ray on February 14th. It is a romantic comedy about an impossibly attractive woman who just can’t seem to find love. Based on a best-selling novel, Baggage Claim features an all-star cast of black actors (and Adam Brody) and the Blu-ray features a decent set of special features to further compliment the film. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming Blu-ray release.
Continue reading ‘Find Your Match When ‘Baggage Claim’ Comes to Blu-ray & DVD This February’
December 4th, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company announced today LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER, grossing over $115 million in box office, will be available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack with Digital HD Ultraviolet™, On-Demand and Pay-Per-View on January 14, 2014. The film will also be available early in Digital HD on December 31. Inspired by a true story, Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland) stars as Cecil Gaines, the devoted husband, father and White House butler who served seven presidents during some of the most tumultuous and defining moments of the 20th century. Academy Award® nominee Oprah Winfrey (The Color Purple) co-stars with a stellar supporting cast that includes John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, David Oyelowo, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, Robin Williams and Danny Strong in this powerful drama from the Oscar® nominated director of Precious (2009). Continue reading ‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler on Blu-ray and DVD January 14th!’
December 4th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
In case you missed the parkour craze of the mid-00s, Run has got you covered. Sure this movie basically looks like the Step Up equivalent of freerunning chase movies, but I tend to enjoy Parkour on film and even if the film has few other things in the way of credible merit, it will probably be entertaining in some manner nonetheless. It may not be District B13 awesome (recommend!), but it’s something. Plus, I have linked the trailer, which features an evil Eric Roberts brandishing a glass of wine and threatening some street punk. Sounds good to me! The 3D + 2D Blu-ray hits shelves on January 14th. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming film.
Continue reading ‘‘RUN’ – A 3D Parkour Movie – Hits Blu-ray This January’
December 4th, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
ARC Entertainment announces the release of Sweetwater, starring Emmy and Golden Globe nominee January Jones (TV’s Mad Men), Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Ed Harris (Pollock, A History of Violence) and Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter series). Directed by Logan Miller (Touching Home), Sweetwater will be available on DVD for and Blu-ray on Dec. 31, 2013. In the late 1800’s, a beautiful former prostitute (January Jones) is trying to build an honest life with her husband in the rugged plains of New Mexico. When she catches the eye of a sadistic and powerful religious leader (Jason Isaacs), her life is violently turned upside down. She embarks on a bloody course of vengeance with the assistance of a renegade sheriff (Ed Harris) who has violent tendencies of his own. Continue reading ‘‘Sweetwater’ on Blu-ray and DVD December 31st!’
December 3rd, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
I make it no secret in life that one of my favorite young actresses in Hollywood is Chloe Grace Moretz so it should also come with no surprise that I’m looking forward to her performance in the remake of Carrie, especially since I missed it in theaters earlier this fall. I have heard a bunch of mixed things regarding the movie from fellow reviewers, but I guess I will be the judge of that finally when it comes to Blu-ray on January 14th and Digital Download on January 3rd. It will feature a never-before-seen ending that’s billed as too shocking for theaters. Continue reading ‘You Will Know Carrie’s Name on Blu-ray Next Month’
November 26th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
Here’s one of those titles where I was just so busy in life at the time that I was regrettably not able to check out theatrically despite wanting to over the many positive reviews out there. I do pride myself in the fact that I own the soundtrack, which in my opinion is pretty killer for a live concert. So it looks like I am in luck! While I can’t find any pre-order information online, I do have the below press release in my possession which states there will be multiple versions released of Through The Never on the magical day of January 28th…just in time for the Super Bowl, huh? Check it out below! Continue reading ‘Metallica Through The Never Thrashes Onto Blu-ray In January’
November 26th, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
Explore an intimate portrayal of the inner-battle between fantasy and reality in the lighthearted drama from Sony Pictures Classics, BLUE JASMINE, available Jan. 21 on Blu-ray™* and DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Written and directed by Woody Allen (Midnight in Paris, To Rome With Love), this endearing film finds Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett (The Aviator, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, 2004) as Jasmine French, a former New York socialite, after her life falls to pieces. Following her fall from grace, Jasmine flees the Manhattan high life for San Francisco, where she tries to pull herself back together again, while teetering between a troubled past and a fresh start. Continue reading ‘Blue Jasmine on Blu-ray January 21st!’
November 26th, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
The horror comedy, Hellbenders arrives on 3-D Blu-ray (includes 3-D and standard version of the film plus Digital HD UltraViolet), DVD (plus Digital UltraViolet) and Digital HD on February 18 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. An official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival, Hellbenders was written and directed by JT Petty (The Burrowers). Clifton Collins Jr. (Pacific Rim), Clancy Brown (Cowboys and Aliens) and Andre Royo (HBO’s “The Wire”) star in this twisted tale of rebel ministers who drag the worst demons back to hell. Shot in state-of-the-art 3D, Hellbenders includes an audio commentary with the director, a “making of” featurette and a behind-the-scenes featurette. Continue reading ‘‘Hellbenders’ on Blu-ray and DVD February 18th!’
November 25th, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
From the minds of writer Eric Garcia (Matchstick Men) and artistJavier Fernandez, Darby Pop Publishing’s City: The Mind in the Machine will make its debut this February! “Practically every day in the news there’s a story about a new interface between man and machine. We’ve gone from punch-cards to keyboards to touchscreens in a matter of decades, and direct brain-system connections are already being explored,” said writerEric Garcia. “Between that and the ubiquity of wireless networking, we’re living in uncharted territory — which is why I’ve been so excited to tell the story of CITY: MIND IN THE MACHINE. It’s been a thrill working with Javier and Darby Pop to explore these concepts and bring this world to life.” Continue reading ‘Darby Pop’s City: The Mind in the Machine’
November 23rd, 2013 by Gregg Senko
Days 1 and 2 of the Austin Comic Con are in the books and it was the usual fun and sensorary overload to be found on the exhibitors floor. Actors such as R.I.P.D.‘s James Hong and The Walking Dead‘s Laurie Holden were found strolling about. Fans could be found adorned in the threads of their favorite superhero or steam punk attire. And then there is the merchandise. Yes, sensory overload indeed, but amidst all the artwork and collectibles stood a writer and his book.
Continue reading ‘Austin Comic Con 2013: It’s ‘Just Another Zombie Love Story’’
November 21st, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
Hailed as one of the year’s best films by critics everywhere, the “off the scale brilliant” (Huffington Post) and “masterful” (Washington Post) survival drama All Is Lost makes its highly-anticipated debut on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD UltraViolet), DVD (plus Digital UltraViolet), and Digital HD February 11th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The “thrilling, nail-biting, pulse-racing adventure,” (Rolling Stone) will be available three weeks earlier on Video on Demand and Pay-Per-View on January 21st. In a role that is “the capstone to a great star’s career” (Time Magazine), Academy Award® winner Robert Redford (*Best Directing, Ordinary People, 1980) delivers a commanding solo performance as a man who must battle to survive after his boat is wrecked in the open seas. Written and directed by J.C. Chandor, the Oscar®-nominated writer of Margin Call, All Is Lost is an enthralling story of one man’s courage and perseverance against all odds. Continue reading ‘‘All Is Lost’ on Blu-ray and DVD February 11th!’
November 19th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
Well I know one person that will be excited for news of Machete Kills coming to Blu-ray in January…our very own Gregg Senko! He must be doing cartwheels right now as it has just been announced that this explosive sequel that breaks all the rules is hitting the Blu-ray and DVD formats on January 21st with an early drop date of January 7th on Digital HD. Woo hoo! I’m excited! But don’t take my word for it, take the studio’s with the official press release posted below in all its glory. This is going to be one bloody good time! Continue reading ‘Machete Kills on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD in January!’
November 19th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
All I know is this movie is supposed to be da bomb! I have yet to see it yet, but all my reviewer friends had nothing but mad praise for this one. So Fruitvale Station is in my future on the Blu-ray format and now it’s in yours too! Every step will bring you closer to the edge on January 14th! Just an FYI…the early digital download window begins on January 7th if you just can’t wait an extra week. In the meantime check out the full press release below and pre-order your copy today! Continue reading ‘Fruitvale Station Rolls Onto Blu-ray In January’
November 18th, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
Anchor Bay Films is proud to announce the home entertainment debut of the high-stakes action thriller, FREEZER, starring Dylan McDermott (“Hostages,” “American Horror Story”) and Peter Facinelli (The Twilight saga, “Nurse Jackie”). The film will be available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital starting January 21, 2014. Combo pack includes Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD Ultraviolet™. FREEZER will also have an exclusive Los Angeles theatrical release on January 17, 2014. Continue reading ‘‘Freezer’ on Blu-ray and DVD January 21st!’
November 14th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
We are now moving on from Disney villains yesterday to biblical epics today, as the trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s Noah makes its debut. As a follow up to Black Swan, Aronofsky has moved on to something very different for him, as he tackles the story of Noah and his Ark. The film features Russell Crowe as Noah and also stars Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, and Anthony Hopkins. This post features both the domestic trailer, which is only currently available via Apple and the international trailer, along with the film’s poster. From what is shown in these trailers, the scale of the film is certainly the main highlight being marketed, but without revealing anything, I can just say that a key element is being left out, which I found to be one of the more interesting concepts to go along with this film, as it is both a very new thing for Aronofsky, but something totally fitting of his style. Continue on to check out the trailers.
Continue reading ‘Darren Aronofsky’s ‘NOAH’ Trailers Debut’
