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June 6th, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
While they are among the most acclaimed modern filmmakers of today, one of the criticisms leveled at Joel and Ethan Coen is how mean they are to their characters. There may be truth in that, but Hail, Caesar! certainly says a lot about their love for the movies. Set in the 1950s, the Golden Age of Hollywood, this film is a mystery-comedy where the mystery hardly matters and a group of loosely-connected characters serve as a tribute to what makes the movies so grand. After making only a small splash in the theaters, the film is now on Blu-ray for all to see this lunacy.
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June 6th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
When a young woman returns from her tropical bachelorette party getaway, she begins to succumb to an insect bite in the palpably disturbing film Bite. The skin-crawling chronicle of one woman’s truly terrifying descent into madness makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut August 2nd, 2016 from Scream Factory. Directed by Chad Archibald (The Drownsman), Bite had a sensational premiere at the 2015 Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, where it won an Audience Award, before sinking its teeth into audiences during its theatrical run earlier this year. This visceral body-horror feature also includes an audio commentary track from writer/director/producer Chad Archibald, as well as five behind-the-scenes documentary shorts about the special effects makeup, creating the set, and more! Fans can order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com. Continue reading ‘Visceral Body-Horror BITE Makes Blu-ray Debut August 2nd From Scream Factory!’
June 5th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Romantic obsession has harrowing consequences in ‘90s cult-classic, suspense thrillerTHE CRUSH, written and directed by Alan Shapiro (Flipper, TV’s The Outsiders) and starring Cary Elwes (Saw, The Princess Bride, Twister), Alicia Silverstone (Clueless, Batman and Robin), Jennifer Rubin (Bad Dreams, Screamers) and Kurtwood Smith (TV’s Agent Carter, That ‘70s Show). On June 21, 2016, SCREAM FACTORY™ is proud to present THE CRUSH Blu-ray edition, featuring new audio commentary with writer/director Alan Shapiro, new interviews with Kurtwood Smith and Jennifer Rubin, and more! Available for the first time on Blu-ray, this special Scream Factory home entertainment release is a must-have for movie collectors, horror/ thriller enthusiasts and loyal fans to complete their movie library. *** Avid fans and collectors please take note: those who order directly from ShoutFactory.com and get it shipped two weeks early.
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June 5th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Hailed as “powerful” (Kyle Smith, New York Post), “engrossing” (Soren Andersen, Seattle Times) and “full of explosive action” (Dan Casey, Nerdist), director Michael Bay’s remarkable 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand June 7, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film arrives two weeks early on Digital HD May 24. The film stars John Krasinski (TV’s “The Office”), James Badge Dale (World War Z) and Pablo Schreiber (TV’s “Orange is the New Black”), and is based on the nonfiction novel 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi by New York Times best-selling author Mitchell Zuckoff with the members of the Annex Security Team. The 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI three-disc Blu-ray Combo Pack with Digital HD includes an hour of bonus content featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the six ex-military operators recounting the extraordinary detail involved in recreating the events from the attack. Plus, join the cast and crew as they highlight the filmmaking process and how director Michael Bay brought the film to life. Continue reading ’13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi (Blu-ray Review)’
June 5th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
After their armed bank robbery goes haywire, three criminals take their hostages—a young woman, a father, and his sick daughter—on a berserk, blood-spattered road trip. Rabid Dogs, the chilling remake of the 1974 Mario Bava cult classic Kidnapped, makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut June 14th, 2016 from Scream Factory, in conjunction with IFC Midnight. Starring Lambert Wilson (The Matrix Reloaded, Dante 01), Laurent Lucas (Calvaire) and Virginie Ledoyen (The Beach , The Backwoods), Rabid Dogs comes loaded with over two hours of bonus feature, includingthe feature-length “Making of Rabid Dogs”, interviews with the cast, and an effects, weapons, and production design featurette. Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com. Continue reading ‘Rabid Dogs (Blu-ray Review)’
June 5th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
On June 14, 2016, Scream Factory presents the definitive home video release of the sequel of one of the scariest modern-classic horror films ever made, Jeepers Creepers 2. This release comes in a 2-disc Collector’s Edition set packed with a treasure trove of extras, both existing and newly produced. This chilling sequel to the hit film Jeepers Creepers stars Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop), Eric Nenninger (Malcolm in the Middle), Nicki Aycox (Joy Ride 2) and Jonathan Breck returning as The Creeper. Jeepers Creepers 2 comes complete with the news interviews Jeepers Creepers 2: Then and Now – with writer/director Victor Salva, director of photography Don FauntLeRoy, editor Ed Marx and actor Tom Tarantini, A Father’s Revenge – an interview with actor Ray Wise, and Don’t Get Off the Bus – interviews with actors Tom Tarantini, Thom Gossom Jr. and Diane Delano. Continue reading ‘Jeepers Creepers 2 – Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
June 4th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
On June 14, 2016, Scream Factory presents the definitive home video release of one of the scariest modern-classic horror films ever made, Jeepers Creepers. The release comes in a 2-disc Collector’s Edition set packed with a treasure trove of extras, both existing and newly produced. Jeepers Creepers (Collector’s Edition) includes the new 2K scan of the interpositive film, the new interviews Jeepers Creepers: Then and Now – with writer/director Victor Salva, producer Barry Opper, director of photography Don FauntLeRoy, editor Ed Marx and actor Tom Tarantini, From Critters to Creepers – an interview with producer Barry Opper, The Town Psychic – an interview with actress Patricia Belcher, and a new audio commentary with writer/director Victor Salva and stars Gina Philips and Justin Long. Continue reading ‘Jeepers Creepers – Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
June 4th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ (WDAS) comedy-adventure, “Zootopia” has broken records worldwide earning more than $900 million at the global box office to date. The best reviewed movie of 2016, critics and audiences around the world have fallen in love with the wonderfully innovative animal metropolis of “Zootopia” and the comedic chemistry of rookie rabbit officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and scam-artist fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). It’s been called one of the best buddy cop comedies in years! Viewers will not only be able to enjoy the vibrant world of Zootopia and reunite with their favorite characters, but also discover more about the evolution of this extraordinary tale through in-depth bonus offerings. The runaway hit arrives home on June 7 via Digital HD, Blu-ray™ and Disney Movies Anywhere. Continue reading ‘Zootopia (Blu-ray Review)’
June 3rd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
This July, Scream Factory presents two long-lost cult favorites on Blu-ray for the first time. Hellhole and The Boy Who Cried Werewolf debut in a Blu-ray + DVD combo pack, and on Blu-ray, respectively. Read on to find out more information, as well as being able to pre-order both, below. Hellhole comes years after it was announced then shelved due to a lacking source. However, that’s been rectified and its finally seeing release. A very exciting release for Scream Factory and cult cinema fans!
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June 3rd, 2016 by Brian White
Ever since it was announced way back when that the beautiful, thumb challenged, mother of three Megan Fox would star as April O’Neil in an all-new live action adventure/reincarnation feature film of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I knew things were completely on the right path. Cowabunga! I was so right! While the 2014 outing was rather silly and probably inconsequential to the survival of the TMNT brand as a whole (the Nickelodeon cartoon carries it alone), the end result was helluva lot of fun to be had (see my movie review here). So it’s with great joy, giddiness and absolutely no exacerbation that I unbiasedly (as much as possible considering Megan Fox is in this one) tackle the green subject matter contained within this review, the sequel to the 2014 Paramount hit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, with the utmost of care, caution and precious handling. After all, these are cute, little green turtles. But who we kidding? These turtles love to kick arse! Gotta love ’em! Continue reading ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Is An Absolute Blast! (Movie Review)’
June 2nd, 2016 by Brian White
Game of Thrones, the most-watched HBO original series and best-selling TV on DVD title for the past five years, is once again releasing in collectible Steelbook packaging on Blu-ray. Following the release of Steelbook Seasons 1 and 2 this past fall (see our giant review here), the collection continues, with seasons 3 and 4 releasing in a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray set with the revolutionary new audio technology Dolby Atmos (more about that is discussed down below in a couple of places). Game of Thrones Steelbook Seasons 3 and 4 will be available on June 7, 2016. Read on to learn all about this third season re-release in collectable steelbook packaging. Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones: The Complete Third Season – Steelbook Collectors Set (Blu-ray Review)’
June 2nd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
On July 5, 2016, Scream Factory, in conjunction with IFC Midnight, present Cabin Fever and The Pack, two suspenseful thrillers making their Blu-ray and DVD debut! Take a look at all the info on these releases, as well as pre-ordering them from the links below!
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June 2nd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
A new Super Hero will soon be flying into homes, as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Supergirl: The Complete First Season on Blu-rayTM and DVD on August 9, 2016. Delivering 10.9 million Total Viewers weekly, Supergirl is the #2 series on CBS amongst Men 18-49, just behind The Big Bang Theory and a Top 5 series on the network with Men 18-34, Men 25-54 and Tweens 12-17*. Fans can purchase the set which, in addition to all 20 exhilarating episodes, contains over an hour of extra content, including the 2015 Comic-Con panel, featurettes, deleted scenes and a gag reel. Supergirl: The Complete First Season is priced to own at $49.99 SRP for the DVD and $54.97 SRP for the Blu-ray including Digital HD. Supergirl: The Complete First Season is also available to own on Digital HD via purchase from digital retailers.
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June 2nd, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
The turtles are back and actually better than ever. Sometimes you have to say something along the lines of, “if you didn’t like the first one then this will be no different,” but that really isn’t the case here. TMNT: Out of the Shadows has both packed itself with all sorts of new characters best known from their cartoon origins and done all it can to make the film more palatable for all audiences. The results are quite fun, granted you accept the CG-fest that you are in for.
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June 2nd, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
Golden Globe® winner Colin Farrell (In Bruges) and Academy Award® winner Rachel Weisz (Best Supporting Actress, The Constant Gardener, 2005) star in the 2015 Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize winner The Lobster, arriving on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on August 2 from Lionsgate. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the director behind the Academy Award®-nominated Dogtooth (Best Foreign Language Film, 2010), this provocative, edgy, and wickedly hilarious film is a story about love, relationships, and societal conformity. Universally loved by critics and audiences alike, The Lobster was a festival favorite when it was released theatrically from A24 and is Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh.
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June 2nd, 2016 by Blu-ray Brian
Today is the day! The BIGGEST movie of the year, and still my personal favorite, is coming home to Blu-ray next month! And look at that box art. Sexy, sexy! Prepare for war when Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice arrives onto Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. The extended cut will be available on all Blu-ray formats and Digital HD. Read on to find out more! Continue reading ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Arrives on Blu-ray Next Month’
June 2nd, 2016 by Brian White
Back in 2005 something odd happened. There was a science fiction movie that came out named Doom. That was a first for me because it became the first film adapted from a video game I actually didn’t hate. Coincidentally it also starred one of the men we’re here to roast today, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Back then I only knew the man as The Rock, and somehow I completely missed all his time in the ring within the professional wrestling world, but make no mistake about it you could see the motivation in the eyes of this wrestling turned movie star to break down walls and take no prisoners. However, it really wasn’t until his involvement in The Fast & The Furious franchise in 2011 did I really start to fall for the man. Fast forward now five more years and yeah, Mr. Dwayne Johnson has my full and undivided attention as he lays waste to all in his domination of Hollywood. Continue reading ‘Ballers: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray Review)’
June 2nd, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
With three albums and success that ranges from internet fame to directorial work to starring roles in film and TV, The Lonely Island (the comedy trio consisting of Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone) have rightfully built up to this. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is essentially ‘Lonely Island: The Movie’, as it takes their talents as satirical/parody rappers and puts it to good use in this modern age ‘Spinal Tap’. Popstar may not become a comedy classic in the same vein and the subject being parodied is not exactly new territory being explored, but the film is consistently funny and happy to take plenty of jabs at the millennial music scene.
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