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October 2nd, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
For the first time ever, eight of the most iconic cinematic masterpieces of the horror genre are available together on Blu-ray as
Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection debuts on October 2, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Digitally restored from high resolution film elements in perfect high-definition picture and perfect high-definition sound for the first time ever,
Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection brings together the very best of Universal’s legendary monsters—imaginative and technically groundbreaking tales of terror that launched a uniquely American movie genre. This definitive collection features eight films on Blu-ray, a collectible 48-page book featuring behind-the-scenes photographs, original posters, correspondence and much more. Each iconic film is accompanied by an array of bonus features that tell the fascinating story of its creation and history, including behind-the-scenes
documentaries, filmmaker commentaries, interviews, storyboards, photo galleries, and trailers. Especially appealing for fans are a never-before-seen featurette about the restoration of
Dracula and the first ever offering of
Creature from the Black Lagoon in its restored Blu-ray 3D version.
Continue reading ‘Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection is Available Now!’
October 1st, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
On November 13, 2012, Shout! Factory will release The Incredible Mel Brooks: An Irresistible Collection of Unhinged Comedy, a 5-DVD/1-CD set that is a veritable treasure trove of all things Brooksian, a laugh-filled celebration of his illustrious career. This box set takes viewers on a journey through time with performances, extensive interviews, film clips and rare archival television footage, as well as some never-before-seen photos, and special tributes. Continue reading ‘Pre-order The Incredible Mel Brooks: An Irresistible Collection of Unhinged Comedy’
October 1st, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
On October 9th, Ridley Scott returns to Blu-ray in the genre he helped define so long ago in PROMETHEUS. Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender lean an all-star cast in the epic, ambitious and bold sic-fi thriller. The Blu-ray contains over seven hours of bonus materials including an alternate opening and ending, deleted and alternate scenes and access to Peter Weyland’s files. Pre-order your copy today and check out the press release below from Fox Home Entertainment!
Continue reading ‘Prometheus Crash Lands on Blu-ray October 9th’
September 30th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
OH YEAH!!! Christmas comes early this year!!! What else can I say besides this is my most anticipated Blu-ray of the year, with the exception of The Indiana Jones catalog collection found right here. That’s right ladies and gentlemen. I’m talking about the epic conclusion to the boldest and most ambitious comic book hero story ever told on the big screen…The Dark Knight Rises. Hot off the press from Warner Bros., check out all the cool stuff you’ll find on this Blu-ray combo pack in stores December 4th. Continue reading ‘Christmas Comes Early: The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray’
September 30th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
From “one of the greatest films of all time” (Chicago Sun Times) Apocalypse Now to the “raw and riveting” (Rolling Stone) Tetro, the set includes some of the iconic filmmaker’s best works, sharing a combined total of 12 Academy Award® nominations and two wins. In addition to Apocalypse Now and Tetro, the collection also includes the classic film’s updated and extended version, Apocalypse Now Redux, along with the thriller The Conversation and One From The Heart, available for the very first time in stunning high definition. Continue reading ‘Francis Ford Coppola 5-Film Collection on Blu-ray December 5th!’
September 19th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Oh God! I can’t tell you how excited I am for this one! On October 23rd, Anchor Bay Films presents a claustrophobic horror film that gives you no choice but to sweat with 247°F on Blu-ray , starring such genre favorites as Scout Taylor-Compton (Rob Zombie’s Halloween & Halloween II), Christina Ulloa (“Californication,” “Charmed”), Travis Van Winkle (“Happy Endings,” Friday the 13th remake, Transformers), and Tyler Mane (Rob Zombie’s Halloween & Halloween II, X-Men). Check out the film’s synopsis below and an exclusive clip as well…done.
Continue reading ‘Anchor Bay Leaves You 2 Degrees From Death with 247°F on Blu-ray’
September 18th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Perhaps the most terrifying human relationship is the one between a serial killer and his target. But what if it starts that way, and becomes something…more? From the visionary mind of director Jennifer Lynch comes the dark fable Chained from Anchor Bay Films. With a stellar cast including Vincent D’Onofrio, Gina Phillips, Conor Leslie, Evan Bird, with Jake Weber and Julia Ormond, Chained is an unforgettable ride into the darkness that can reside in the human heart – no matter what your age. And I’m definitely looking forward to this one. Check out the film’s synopsis and bonus clips below! Continue reading ‘Two Disturbing Clips from Jennifer Lynch’s Horror Thriller CHAINED’
September 18th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Dangerous and decadent, “Magic City” begins in 1959, in Miami’s Miramar Playa Hotel where hotelier Ike Evans (Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Watchmen, Texas Killing Fields) is conjuring up ways to finance his dream. He has essentially sold his soul to the devil: mob boss Ben “The Butcher” Diamond (Danny Huston, The Kingdom). Ike’s wife Vera (Olga Kurylenko, Quantum of Solace), a former showgirl, and his three children think he is an honorable man, but he just can’t break his pact with the most notorious criminal in town. So Ike’s life is a façade: his home and his business must be kept separate – but does he have the sleight of hand to pull it off? Check out some for the video clips below and find out for yourselves. Continue reading ‘Clips From Magic City: The Complete First Season Blu-ray’
September 18th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Men In Black 3 is coming November 30th to Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and DVD, so bust out your noisy crickets and get ready for some fun. When talking about surprises this past summer, Men In Black 3 easily stands out to me (Review HERE). The various production issues and concerns about its high budget could have easily turned MIB3 into a disaster. Instead, this film managed to be not only a lot of fun, but what I would consider the best of the series. It is a lot of fun, has a lot of creative visuals and creature effects, and packs a really strong finale, on multiple levels. Men In Black 3 ended up being quite the solid effort and this November, people can check out the film in a variety of formats, each packed with special features. Find out more about all that is going into this upcoming by reading on. Continue reading ‘Men in Black 3 Time Jumps Onto Blu-ray 3D™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™/DVD Combo Pack and DVD on 11/30’
September 17th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Okay. Sometimes movies take it a little too far for me. You know which ones you are. But wow! Did you read the synopsis for the film Excision starring Annylynne Mccord, Traci Lords, Ariel Winter, Roger Bart and Jeremy Sumpter? Well if not…you’re in luck because I have that and so much more. My favorite publicist sent this over today and I couldn’t wait to share it with all my sick, twisted horror fans here at Why So Blu? Halloween’s coming. What are you going to be doing? Hopefully not dissecting a bird. What am I talking about? Click play below and find out. I dare you! Continue reading ‘Blu-ray Clip From the Disturbing Coming-of-Age Horror Film EXCISION’
September 13th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Every week sees the release of a few new trailers. This week has provided trailers for two heavily anticipated films of the fall. While Why So Blu only posts about trailers every so often, we are probably the only site to put up a post that has both the latest trailer Disney’s Wreck It Ralph AND Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln for no real reason other than that the fact that it’s a wacky combo. Both are films that I know that I am personally looking forward to, because I have both an interest in history (it was my major) and am a huge video game geek. Continue on to see the trailers for both of these films, along with information about each, and their most current posters. Now Updated with More New Wreck-It Ralph Posters. Continue reading ‘Lincoln AND Wreck-It Ralph Trailers’
September 12th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Dark Horse Comics announces plans to publish a comprehensive art book for BioShock® Infinite! BioShock® Infinite, developed by Irrational Games, won over 75 editorial awards at E3 2011, including the Game Critics Awards’ Best of Show. In The Art of BioShock Infinite, delve deeper into the world of BioShock® Infinite and the city of Columbia—the fabled floating metropolis built by the US government in the late 1800s to serve as a floating world’s fair! This deluxe hardcover features production designs and concept illustrations focusing on main characters Booker, Elizabeth, and Songbird from the highly anticipated BioShock® Infinite video game. See the evolution of the Heavy Hitters, the populace of Columbia, the Sky-Hook, Vigors, airships, and much more! The Art of BioShock Infinite also features an introduction from BioShock® Infinite creative director Ken Levine. Continue reading ‘Dark Horse to Publish ‘The Art of Bioshock Infinite’’
September 11th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course, King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent – Madagascar style. Continue reading ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted on Blu-ray October 16th’
September 11th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During the following 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis constructed a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers. Their plan: travel back to Earth and re-colonize the planet. And in the not-too-distant future, mankind’s greatest enemy is no longer history as the Reich strikes back in this eagerly-anticipated worldwide box office phenomenon which has enjoyed a U.S. theatrical release in over 75 markets, and makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut this October from Entertainment One. Continue reading ‘‘Iron Sky’ on Blu-ray October 2nd’
September 7th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
The extraordinary true story of a brilliant master of deception and the FBI agent hot on his trail makes its high definition debut when CATCH ME IF YOU CAN arrives on Blu-ray December 4, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Oscar®-nominee* Leonardo DiCaprio and Academy Award®-winner** Tom Hanks star in the “supremely entertaining” (New York Times) tale of Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. as he successfully passes himself off as a pilot, a lawyer and a doctor—all before his 21st birthday. Directed by Academy Award-winner*** Steven Spielberg, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is a “flat-out-fun movie” (Associated Press) that lets viewers join in on a truly incredible game of cat and mouse. Continue reading ‘‘Catch Me If You Can’ on Blu-ray December 4!’
September 4th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Ready to get out your web slinger and fly, Blu-ray fans? The 700 Million Dollar Amazing Spider-Man swings his way to 3-D Blu-ray, DVD and UltraViolet on Friday November 9th with hours of bonus features, behind-the-scene documentaries, deleted scenes, audio commentary and more. The feature directed by Marc Webb and starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone also features an exclusive Blu-ray “Second Screen App” with a full movie sync option complete with Director’s Notebook, additional interviews, pre-visulaization sequences, production timeline and more. Check out the full press release below and pre-order your copy now! Continue reading ‘The Amazing Spider-Man Swings Onto Blu-ray This November!’
September 4th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
IDW Publishing is pleased to announce an all-new horror mini-series, CHASING THE DEAD, written by Matthew Scott and Tim Westland, based on a novel by author Joe Schreiber (Red Harvest, Death Troopers). Coming in November, CHASING THE DEAD is a fast-paced, ferociously tense supernatural thriller. Artist Dietrich Smith will provide captivating interiors and cover art for the series. “I was immediately struck by Schreiber’s ability to create amazing suspenseful situations that contained subtle elements of horror lurking in the corners. This is a zombie road trip done in a whole new way with a unique supernatural mythology and a fun twist at the end,” says Scott. “As soon as I finished the book, I knew we had to bring this to graphic novel.” Continue reading ‘IDW Brings ‘Chasing the Dead’ this November!’
September 2nd, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Now that horror fans have the backstory on the Hillbilly Cannibal’s “Bloody Beginnings”, the franchise rejoins the infamous disfigured brothers as they return when WRONG TURN 5: BLOODLINES debuts on unrated Blu-ray, DVD and, for the first time ever, Digital Copy on October 23 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. This all-new terrifying film boasts the talent of horror movie veteran Doug Bradley (Hellraiser), along with Game of Thrones’ Roxanne McKee. The cutting-edge terror continues when a small mining town hosts the legendary Mountain Man Festival on Halloween, where crowds of costumed partygoers gather for a wild night of music and mischief. But a killer celebration soon gives way to a blood-soaked feeding frenzy when an inbred family of hillbilly cannibals trick and treat themselves to a group of visiting college students who are just dying for a good time… Continue reading ‘‘Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines’ on Blu-ray October 23rd’
