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May 9th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Finally releasing from the Disney Vault, Disney’s ultimate princess fairytale classic “Sleeping Beauty” will be available for the first time on Diamond Edition Blu-ray, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on October 7, 2014. Experience all of the pageantry and power of this wondrous tale on Blu-ray – and for the first time on Digital HD – with incredible high definition picture, thrilling, soaring sound, and all-new Diamond Edition special features that make this a must-own for every family’s classic collection!
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May 8th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Can this day get any better?! Not only am I off from my day job today (first time since last November), one of my best friends is coming into town, Aaron Neuwirth’s birthday bonanza is today, I finally got antibiotics after suffering for six weeks (I found out I’m seriously allergic to Austin and the only alleviation is to move) and I’m 25 minutes away from playing the latest Call of Duty: Ghosts map pack, Devastation, on the PS4, but this announcement also happens! Jeezus! What a day to celebrate! I cannot wait to check out Under the Skin on Blu-ray on July 15th. With the only opportunity to see this film in one of the crappiest theaters ever in Austin, TX I decided to hold out and wait for the bliss of it all on the pristine Blu-ray format. I sure hope it’s worth the wait! Oh what the hell it has Scarlett Johansson naked in it. It has to be! So without further ado, check out the full press release from Lionsgate out below! Continue reading ‘‘Under The Skin’ of Scarlett Johansson To Spin on Blu-ray This July!’
May 7th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Director Hu Gaun (Cow, Design of Death) taps into a variety of genre styles for the Chinese action-comedy THE CHEF, THE ACTOR AND THE SCOUNDREL, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and digital June 24th from Well Go USA Entertainment. Described by Film Business Asia as part knockabout comedy, part serious spy movie, part tribute to the films of our childhood – it will also go down in movie history as the first comedy with a plot about germ warfare. During the Second Sino-Japanese War, China is suffering from a cholera outbreak because the Japanese are using it as a biological weapon. Four Chinese agents capture a Japanese scientist and his bodyguard and interrogate them by Chinese opera in order to get the vaccine formula. THE CHEF, THE ACTOR AND THE SCOUNDREL stars Liu Ye (Curse of the Golden Flower) as the Chef, Zhang Han Yu (Special ID, Back to 1942) as the Actor and Huang Bo (Lost in Thailand) as the Scoundrel, with Chie Tanaka (Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale) and Liang Jing (Eastern Bandits) rounding out the cast. Continue reading ‘‘The Chef, The Actor, and The Scoundrel’ on Blu-ray & DVD June 24th!’
May 7th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Anchor Bay Entertainment and RADiUS-TWC are proud to announce the home entertainment release of Daniel Stamm’s dark thriller, 13 SINS. From the director of The Last Exorcism, the film stars Mark Webber, Devon Graye, Rutina Wesley, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Tom Bower, and Ron Perlman with screenplay by David Birke and Daniel Stamm. Audiences can experience the horror on DVD and Blu-Ray™ on June 17, 2014. Continue reading ‘’13 Sins’ on Blu-ray & DVD June 17th!’
May 7th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Millennium Entertainment is proud to announce the home entertainment release of the star-studded sci-fi drama, Parts Per Billion. Written and directed by Brian Horiuchi, the film stars the ensemble cast of Academy Award® nominee Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon, Robot & Frank, The Box), Academy Award® nominee Gena Rowlands (The Notebook, The Skeleton Key, Broken English), Josh Hartnett (Black Hawk Down, Lucky Number Slevin, Pearl Harbor), Rosario Dawson (Sin City, Rent, Seven Pounds), Teresa Palmer (I am Number Four, Warm Bodies, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice), Penn Badgley (CW’s “Gossip Girl,” Margin Call, Easy A) and Alexis Bledel (CW’s “Gilmore Girls,” The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Post Grad). Beginning on May 20, the end-of-days film will be available for early digital download before heading to VOD, DVD and Blu-Ray™ on June 3, 2014. Continue reading ‘‘Parts Per Billion’ on Blu-ray & DVD June 3rd!’
May 7th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
As a big Steve Coogan fan, I was happy to see him return to playing a character that brought him a lot of early fame. I was actually able to see this movie last year, as I was oversees, where the Alan Partridge character is much more popular. I was pleased to see the film receive a small theatrical/VOD release earlier this year, as there is a lot to like about it, with Coogan playing this radio DJ character who gets caught up in a crazy hostage situation. On June 10th, everyone will be able to see the film for themselves and find out what comedic joy they’ve been missing. Continue on to read more about this upcoming Blu-ray release.
Continue reading ‘Steve Coogan Stars As ‘Alan Partridge’ On Blu-ray This June’
May 6th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Based on the popular novel by Willy Vlautin, THE MOTEL LIFE is a searing and profound examination of brotherhood set in the timeless Sierra Nevadan frontier. Frank (Emile Hirsch) and Jerry Lee Flannigan (Stephen Dorff) work odd jobs, drink hard, and drift from motel to motel. Their only escape is through Frank s fantastic stories and Jerry Lee s rich illustrations. Everything changes when Jerry Lee is involved in a hit-and-run accident, which forces the brothers across the state to the home of Frank s old flame, Annie (Dakota Fanning). Continue reading ‘‘The Motel Life’ on Blu-ray & DVD June 3rd!’
May 6th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Helix is an intense thriller about a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travels to a high-tech research facility in the Arctic to investigate a possible disease outbreak, only to find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that holds the key to mankind’s salvation…or total annihilation. The 13-episode sci-fi drama is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (TV’s “Battlestar Galactica”), Lynda Obst (Contact), Steven Maeda (TV’s “Lost”, “CSI: Miami”, “The X-Files”) and Brad Turner (TV’s “24”). Continue reading ‘‘Helix: The Complete First Season’ on Blu-ray & DVD July 1st!’
May 6th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
One of the best films of the first half of this year is arriving on Blu-ray on June 17th. I was a big fan of Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and was happy to catch it a couple times in theater (Review HERE), as well interview some of the cast and crew (HERE). The film is an adventure story of sorts, though it has plenty of other things going on that are comedic, mysterious, dramatic, and other words that describe this expansive, yet not-too-lengthy film. It has a huge cast, the includes many frequent players in Wes Anderson’s films, but is highlighted by Ralph Fiennes and young Toni Revolori, who make their Anderson film debut. The Grand Budapest Hotel is a weird and unique film that is unlike pretty much anything else coming out this year. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming Blu-ray release.
Continue reading ‘Check Into Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel On Blu-ray This June’
May 2nd, 2014 by Brandon Peters
On June 3, 2014, SCREAM FACTORY™ is proud to release RAVENOUS Blu-ray™ on home entertainment shelves in the U.S and Canada. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, this highly collectible SCREAM FACTORY™ release features insightful bonus content. This is an awesome pickup by Scream Factory and begins their foray into niche horror films of the 1990s and early 2000s. Its also kicks off the 2nd month of their SUMMER OF FEAR. And what’s more exciting? The Summer of Fear is amazing and yet their saying we’ve not seen anything yet come Fall 2014. I cannot wait! But, today, we have the specs on RAVENOUS! Continue reading ‘Scream Factory Satisfies Fans’ Hunger For RAVENOUS On June 3rd!’
May 2nd, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Directed by José Padilha, ROBOCOP stars Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earle Haley and Samuel L. Jackson. In ROBOCOP, the year is 2028 and OmniCorp – the world’s leader in robot technology – sees a golden opportunity to reap billions for their company. When Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) – a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit – is critically injured, OmniCorp grabs their chance to build a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and will stop at nothing – no matter the cost to Alex – to make sure the program succeeds. But OmniCorp never counted on one thing: there is still a man fighting inside the machine. The film is written by Joshua Zetumer and Edward Neumeier & Michael Miner, and produced by Marc Abraham and Eric Newman. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Columbia Pictures’ released ROBOCOP theatrically on February 12, 2014. Continue reading ‘Crime Has A New Enemy When ROBOCOP Arrives On Blu-ray June 3’
May 2nd, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Academy Award winner Jack Palance stars in this terrifying adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic vampire novel
Dracula, written for the screen by sci-fi/horror master Richard Matheson
(The Twilight Zone, I Am Legend, Duel) and produced by the legendary Dan Curtis
(Dark Shadows, Trilogy of Terror, The Winds of War). Palance
(City Slickers, Batman, Shane, Contempt) is Count Dracula, whose centuries-old existence is threatened after he attacks the lovely Lucy Westenra (Fiona Lewis,
Dr. Phibes Rises Again), and her fiance (Simon Ward,
The Tudors, Young Winston) calls in famed vampire hunter Dr. Van Helsing (Nigel Davenport,
A Man for All Seasons; Mary, Queen of Scots) to investigate. Originally shown on CBS-TV in 1974,
DAN CURTIS’ DRACULA has long been considered among the most frightening versions of the Dracula story; the
Los Angeles Times called Palance “the definitive Count Dracula – as flesh-crawling an experience as you’ve ever had.” Filmed on location in England and Yugoslavia,
DAN CURTIS’ DRACULA has been transferred and restored in 2K High Definition from the original 35mm camera negative and presented here on Blu-ray for the first time!
Continue reading ‘Dan Curtis’ DRACULA Starring Jack Palance Available On Blu-ray May 27th!’
May 2nd, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Just in time for the premiere of DreamWorks Animation’s highly-anticipated sequel, the Academy Award®-nominated HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON flies into stores loaded with Viking-sized bonus features, including an exciting episode from the studio’s hit television series “DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk.” Packages also include a code for up to $7.50 off one movie ticket to see How to Train Your Dragon 2 in theaters.*
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April 30th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
This one brings some great excitement to the summer. Curtains, a long thought to be lost horror film, will be making the jump to glorious Blu-ray courtesy of Synapse Films. This has been on DVD before, but I think the DVD releases of the film are all just ripped from the VHS. So they’re kinda crummy and cropped/pan & scan. As a fan of this film, I’m glad to finally get to see it in its original form and presentation. This is the first of three biggie classic cult slasher acquisitions from Synapse Films (they also have Prom Night and Popcorn coming in the future). They do great work and take their time in restoring these, so it should be a nice treat. Also great, is its got one of those super cool retrospective docs as a a bonus feature. There’s no pre-order up yet, but no matter, this is an exciting day knowing it has a date and its just 2 months away! Continue reading ‘Canadian ’80s Lost Classic CURTAINS On Blu-Ray and DVD July 8, 2014!’
April 30th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
With Tuesday being a busy day for me, I only had time to catch one film at the Newport Beach Film Fest. I chose Finding Neighbors, a small drama about a man dealing with a lack of connection in his life. It is the kind of film that is loosely plotted, decently acted, but ultimately only most effective for those who really find their own connection with the characters. Call it a lack of perspective regarding how I can personally connect to these characters, but I cannot say I haven’t appreciated other films, with similar stories that also felt more entertaining.
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April 30th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Academy Award® Winner Nicolas Cage (Best Actor in a Leading Role, Leaving Las Vegas, 1995) gives the performance of a lifetime in the pulse-pounding action-filled drama,Joe, coming to Blu-ray Disc (plus Digital HD UltraViolet), DVD (plus Digital UltraViolet) and Digital HD June 17 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Joe is currently available on Video on Demand and Pay-Per-View. Joined by rising star Tye Sheridan (Mud, Tree Of Life), the heart-wrenching and “brilliant not to be missed” (Twitchfilm.com) film from director David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express, Prince Avalanche) was an official selection of the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals. Adapted from Larry Brown’s Joe: A Novel, the critically acclaimed film has been heralded as “one of Nicolas Cage’s best performances” (Collider.com). Continue reading ‘‘Joe’ on Blu-ray June 17th!’
April 30th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Christian Slater (Stranded, True Romance) stars with Vinnie Jones (X-Men: The Last Stand, Snatch) in this heart-stopping supernatural thriller. After a series of inexplicable murders sweeps a small, isolated community, Father Henry (Slater) goes to a local police detective (Jones) with a theory on why the murders are occurring. The two learn that a troubled teen with a dark past has recently moved to town and has set his sights on the cop’s beautiful, young daughter. Father Henry, who turns out to have secrets of his own, finds himself pitted against a demonic force more diabolically evil and twisted than any of them could have imagined. Continue reading ‘‘Way of the Wicked’ on Blu-ray & DVD May 20th!’
April 29th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
So this is pretty cool. I have been happy to attend the Hero Complex Film Festival for the past couple years and the lineup for 2014’s fest has just been announced. For Los Angeles residents and those willing to come out for a weekend, Hero Complex will be presenting a number of very cool screenings and Q&A’s from the likes of James Cameron, Joe Dante, Sigourney Weaver, Ronald D. Moore, and more! The event takes place during the last weekend in May and is sure to be a lot of fun. Continue on in this post to learn more about this lineup, when certain films are screening, who else will be around, ticketing information and more.
Continue reading ‘LA Times announces 2014 Hero Complex Film Festival Lineup’
