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April 17th, 2017 by Brandon Peters
Buckle up for high-stakes action when Altitude arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD and Digital HD June 20 from Lionsgate. Depart on flight 709 with star Denise Richards as she embarks on a thrilling ride fighting action veteran Dolph Lundgren and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell. Packed full of nonstop action, the Altitude Blu-ray and DVD will be available June 20th!
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April 17th, 2017 by Aaron Neuwirth
This July, Criterion will travel to the Zone with Andrei Tarkovsky’s hypnotic, philosophical sci-fi masterpiece Stalker-making its U.S. Blu-ray debut in a new 2K restoration, with special features that explore this endlessly mysterious film’s production and significance, including interviews with the crew as well as a new conversation with author Geoff Dyer. Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty drop out of society and hit the road in Lost in America, a hilarious satire of yuppie dreams and delusions written and directed by Brooks, featuring new interviews with the cast and crew. Robert Bresson presents a world stripped of illusion in his final film, L’argent, an unsparing tale of crime and corruption adapted from a Tolstoy novella, on Blu-ray for the first time in a new, restored 4K digital transfer. And there’s more: the neorealist landmarks of Roberto Rossellini’s War Trilogy-intensely humane portraits of resistance, mourning, and hope filmed in the rubble of the Second World War-will arrive on Blu-ray in new restorations.
Continue reading ‘Brooks, Bresson and More Coming to The Criterion Collection July 2017’
April 14th, 2017 by Jason Coleman
The Audience Awards Film Festival wrapped this past weekend in North Hollywood, CA and it was a real hoot. Not only did yours truly get to represent the great WhySoBlu.com by hosting and moderating a Q&A for the Project Earth Doc Challenge, but I also got to meet the illustrious Effie T. Brown and take in a gaggle of horror shorts to boot! (That’s an evening!) In any case thought I would pay tribute to the new fest by taking an “Encapsulated” look at the six flicks that made up the Horror Shorts program, give a few shout outs and post the release of the winners to which the fantastic festival gave over $100,000 in cash and prizes – read on!
Continue reading ‘Audience Awards Film Festival 2017 – Horror Shorts Reviews, Shout Outs & Award Winners Announced’
April 14th, 2017 by Brandon Peters
Today, at the Star Wars Celebration convention in Orlando, a moment we’ve all be very eagerly awaiting has arrived! Our first look at the follow up The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi! This is our first glimpse at the continued adventures of Rey, Finn and Poe as well as everyone’s favorite reckless Knight of Ren, Kylo Ren. JJ Abrams steps aside for this one and acclaimed director Rian Johnson (Looper, Brick) takes the reigns in what could be the best Star Wars yet! Joining the fold this time around to spar with our cast are Laura Dern, Benicio Del Toro and Kelly Marie Tran. This film also promises a more full return of original franchise hero, Luke Skywalker, last seen taking his hood off. Does this trailer get you even more ecstatic for what is probably the most anticipated film of the year? Is it enough to wet your appetite until it drops in theaters on December 15th? Patience is a virtue, but damn, give it to me now! Keep following to watch the trailer that you’re going to be repeatedly viewing and analyzing until the next one drops! Continue reading ‘STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Trailer Is Here!’
April 13th, 2017 by Brandon Peters
From acclaimed writer-director Walter Hill comes the stylish rock-and-roll fable, starring Michael Paré (The Virgin Suicides), Diane Lane (Man of Steel), Rick Moranis (Ghostbusters) and Amy Madigan (The Dark Half). Amid a brooding rock & roll landscape, the Bombers motorcycle gang, led by the vicious Raven Shaddock (Willem Dafoe), kidnap diva Ellen Aim (Diane Lane). Her hope for rescue lies with unlikely heroes: soldier of fortune Tom Cody (Michael Paré) and his sidekick, the two-fisted beer-guzzling McCoy (Amy Madigan). Joined by Ellen’s manager, Billy Fish (Rick Moranis), the trio plunges headfirst into a world of rain-splattered streets, hot cars, and deadly assassins.
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April 11th, 2017 by Brandon Peters
Bring home the year’s funniest family adventure when “The LEGO® Batman Movie,” arrives onto Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. The film features Will Arnett who reprises his starring role from “The LEGO Movie,” as the voice of LEGO Batman, aka Bruce Wayne. The film also features Zach Galifianakis (the “Hangover” films, “Muppets Most Wanted”) starring as The Joker; Michael Cera (TV’s “Arrested Development”) as the orphan Dick Grayson; Rosario Dawson (TV’s “Daredevil”) as Barbara Gordon; and Ralph Fiennes (the “Harry Potter” films) as Alfred.
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April 11th, 2017 by Gerard Iribe
Witness the gripping story of two lives forever bound by tragedy when Aftermath arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD), DVD and On Demand June 6 from Lionsgate. Inspired by true events, Golden Globe® winner Arnold Schwarzenegger (1977, New Star of the Year – Actor, Stay Hungry) stars as a husband fearlessly seeking revenge on the air traffic controller responsible for his family’s death. The Aftermath Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively Continue reading ‘Catch the ‘Aftermath’ on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD June 6!’
April 10th, 2017 by Brandon Peters
The Assignment, the jaw-dropping audacious revenge thriller from legendary director Walter Hill (The Warriors, 48 Hrs.), starring Michelle Rodriguez and Golden Globe® winner Sigourney Weaver (Best Actress, Motion Picture – Drama, Gorillas in the Mist: The Adventure of Dian Fossey; 1989; Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture, Working Girl, 1989,) heads home to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD and Digital HD on June 6 from Lionsgate. The film is available On Demand now. Rodriguez stars as a lowlife killer put through a full male-to-female gender reassignment surgery by a score-settling surgeon played by Weaver. Also starring Emmy® and Golden Globe® winners Tony Shalhoub (Golden Globe®: Best Actor, Television Series – Comedy, “Monk”, 2003) and Anthony LaPaglia (Golden Globe®: Best Actor, Television Series – Drama, “Without a Trace,” 2004). Screenplay and story by Walter Hill and Denis Hamill (Turk 182!). Continue reading ‘Michelle Rodriguez Is On THE ASSIGNMENT June 6th!’
April 10th, 2017 by Bron Anderson
‘Member “South Park”? Oh, I ‘member! The 20th Season of the Emmy Award-winning animated series about four boys from a small Colorado town arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on June 13th of this year. Along with some special features, this release will come in special vinyl-sized packaging available at Best Buy. Relive the moments of Cartman insisting that his girlfriend is both smart and funny or follow along as the Danish government does its best to figure out who the massive internet troll could be. Those and many other ridiculous episodes from Season 20 will be ready and waiting later this year! How about some further details about the release. Continue reading ‘South Park Season 20 Releases on Blu-ray and DVD June 13th’
April 10th, 2017 by Aaron Neuwirth
A powerful morality tale steeped in 90s urban culture, JUICE marked the feature directorial debut of Spike Lee’s acclaimed cinematographer Ernest R. Dickerson and the first starring roles for Omar Epps and an electrifying Tupac Shakur. 25 years later, the gritty and influential film continues to be celebrated for its realistic portrayal of Harlem life, the early New York hip hop scene, and the fate of four friends in pursuit of the power and respect they call the Juice. To mark the film’s 25th anniversary, Paramount Home Media Distribution will release the film on Blu-ray for the first time ever on June 6, 2017, packed with brand new interviews and more.
Continue reading ‘JUICE, Starring Tupac Shakur, Debuts on Blu-ray June 6th for its 25th Anniversary’
April 10th, 2017 by Brandon Peters
The furry little menaces from the genus Rattus are something to be feared in the repellent rodent films Willard and Ben. Making their Blu-ray and DVD debuts May 16th, 2017 from Scream Factory, these two twisted “tails” feature brand-new bonus material, including new scans, new audio commentary and interview with actor Bruce Davison, new audio commentary and interview with actor Lee Montgomery, theatrical trailers, still galleries, and more! Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com.
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April 8th, 2017 by Aaron Neuwirth
Meet the craziest teachers ever when “Fist Fight” arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. Ice Cube (“Barbershop: The Next Cut,” the “Ride Along” movies) and Charlie Day (“Horrible Bosses,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) star as high school teachers prepared to solve their differences the hard way in the comedy “Fist Fight,” directed by Richie Keen (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”). “Fist Fight” will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99 on May 30, and includes the film in high definition on Blu-ray disc, a DVD and a digital version of the movie in Digital HD with UltraViolet*. Fans can also own “Fist Fight” via purchase from digital retailers beginning May 16.
Continue reading ‘Fight It Out or Own FIST FIGHT on Blu-ray May 30’
April 5th, 2017 by Brandon Peters
The legend of Samara takes a chilling turn in the new chapter of the hit Ring franchise, RINGS,which comes calling on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand May 2, 2017 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Dare to watch on Digital HD two weeks early on April 21.
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April 4th, 2017 by Aaron Neuwirth
A speculative thriller from Blumhouse Productions (Split,Insidious franchise, The Gift) and the mind of Jordan Peele, the first African-American writer/director to cross $150 million at the box office with his debut film, GET OUT arrives on Digital HD on May 9, 2017and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on May 23, 2017 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Known as the best reviewed movie of 2017 on Rotten Tomatoes to date, the dark and unsettling break-out hit is deeply relevant to modern day topics, captivating audiences with thrilling conflicts and danger at every turn. Own GET OUT on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD and be the first to see the chilling alternate ending that flips the script, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, plus much more!
Continue reading ‘Jordan Peele’s Terrific Horror Hit GET OUT Arrives on Blu-ray May 23′
April 4th, 2017 by Aaron Neuwirth
From writer-director Osgood Perkins, the terrifying and suspenseful The Blackcoat’s Daughter arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus Digital HD) and DVD May 30 from Lionsgate. Emma Roberts stars as a troubled young woman who embarks on a journey to an isolated prep school while two stranded students (played by Kiernan Shipka and Lucy Boynton) face a sinister threat from an unseen evil force. Praised as “truly unsettling” by RogerEbert.com, the movie premiered at the 2015 Toronto Film Festival and the 2015 Fantastic Fest. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming release.
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April 4th, 2017 by Aaron Neuwirth
For everyone looking to head to SoCal and check out some films this April, the 2017 Newport Beach Film Festival begins on the 20th. Additionally, the NBFF has announced TAKE EVERY WAVE: THE LIFE OF LAIRD HAMILTON as its opening night film. The screening will take place on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 7:30pm at Edwards Big Newport in Newport Beach, followed by a gala reception at Fashion Island, also in Newport. The 18th annual NBFF will run from April 20 – April 27, 2017. Continue on to learn more about the upcoming opening night event, the film festival in general and where to find out more about the films being screened and how to purchase tickets.
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April 3rd, 2017 by Blu-ray Brian
Nothing is as ever good as the original, but John Wick Chapter 2 tries very hard to capture all the essence of what made the original tick. John Wick: Chapter 2, the highly anticipated, hard-hitting second installment in the thrilling John Wick saga, shoots its way onto Digital HD May 23 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital HD), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD, and On Demand June 13 from Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company. Keanu Reeves (The Matrix franchise) returns with director Chad Stahelski (John Wick) and writer Derek Kolstad (John Wick) in this globe-trotting, action-packed thriller. Reeves stars alongside an all-star cast including Bridget Moynahan (TV’s “Blue Bloods”), Ian McShane (TV’s upcoming “American Gods”), John Leguizamo (American Ultra), Common (Selma), Peter Stormare (TV’s upcoming “American Gods”), and, reuniting with Reeves for the first time since The Matrix films, Laurence Fishburne (TV’s “Hannibal”). Continue reading ‘JOHN WICK CHAPTER 2 Arrives on 4K, Blu-ray & DVD 6/13!’
March 30th, 2017 by Brandon Peters
Winner of Best Horror Film at Fantastic Fest 2016, the ominous thriller The Autopsy of Jane Doe makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut as a Walmart exclusive on May 2nd, 2017, from Scream Factory, in conjunction with IFC Midnight. The Blu-ray + DVD Combo will be available everywhere June 27th, 2017. This taut, suspenseful film features strong performances from Emile Hirsch and Brian Cox, and has been a hit with critics and audiences alike.
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