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March 28th, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
Good news! There is a very good chance Ratchet & Clank could turn out to be the very best video game adaptation ever. It’s not a high bar to clear, but there does seem to be a lot here that shows a fun movie that easily captures the spirit of the game. A lot of that comes from having the original writers and voice actors all involved, along with a great supporting cast of big stars. Whatever the case may be, the film looks fun and you can check out a few clips and some photos from the WonderCon panel that took place this past weekend. Enjoy!
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March 28th, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
Like it or not, another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is on its way. Fortunately, TMNT: Out of the Shadows appears to be delivering a lot of fan-favorite characters that largely stem from the original cartoon series. Yes, Beebop and Rocksteady are among the many new additions to this upcoming sequel. Additionally, this year’s WonderCon introduce a new look at the film, which included an introduction to Stephen Amell‘s Casey Jones. The panel featured Amell, Megan Fox and producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form, who were on hand to answer a few questions. In this post you will find a few new looks at Beebop and Rockstead, a new TV spot and a very cool limited edition poster from Gallery1988 by artist David Quiggle.
Continue reading ‘WonderCon 2016: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS’
March 27th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Disney presents one of the greatest rescue stories ever told. THE FINEST HOURS a heroic action-thriller based on the extraordinary true story of of the greatest small-boat rescue in Coast Guard history. Starring Chris Pine (the “Star Trek” films), Academy Award® and Golden Globe® nominee Casey Affleck (“Interstellar”), Ben Foster (“3:10 to Yuma”) and Eric Bana (“Lone Survivor”), “THE FINEST HOURS” makes its in-home debut packaged with a host of bonus features about the making of the movie and the remarkable true-life events that inspired it. It storms home on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere May 24th.
. Continue reading ‘THE FINEST HOURS Gets A Fine Blu-ray Release May 24th!’
March 24th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
A limousine joyride goes berserk in the breathless, pulse-pounding thriller Submerged. This anxiety-inducing film makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut May 3rd, 2016, from Scream Factory, in conjunction with IFC Midnight. Fans can pre-order their copies now from ShoutFactory.com. In Submerged, Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls) stars as an ex-soldier turned bodyguard hired to protect a young woman. But while cruising with a group of friends one night, their stretch limo is run off the road and into the water by a gang of ruthless kidnappers — who then dive in to finish the job. Suddenly it’s sink or swim, as the bodyguard must fight to keep the vehicle from becoming a watery grave. Continue reading ‘Pulse-Pounding Thriller SUBMERGED Makes Blu-ray Debut May 3rd From Scream Factory’
March 24th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Four years after Jennifer Lawrence first appeared on the big screen as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, Lionsgate’s (NYSE: LGF) critically acclaimed series based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling book trilogy comes to a thrilling resolution in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, arriving on Digital HD March 8 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack + Digital HD, DVD + Digital, and On Demand March 22, the company announced today. In addition, for the first time ever, The Hunger Games Complete 4-Film Collection will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on March 22.
. Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 (Blu-ray Review)’
March 23rd, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
A biopic like I Saw the Light feels like the result of a film that relies on a well-cast lead performance to make up for everything it lacks. With this film specifically, there is a lot that it lacks due to its unfocused nature and a misunderstanding of what it means to display the mystique of it subject. Tom Hiddleston puts his all into the role of Hank Williams, but this film has very little to offer.
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March 23rd, 2016 by Brian White
It seems like forever since the mighty Aaron Neuwirth wrote of the manic news that broke at San Diego Comic-Con 2013 here, which surprised the six thousand plus fans in attendance with news that the direct follow-up to the very divided Man of Steel entry would not necessarily be a solo outing, but also would include the infamous Caped Crusader, Batman. Reports then quickly poured in that the film would also prominently feature Wonder Woman in a somewhat lead role and service as a launching pad springing viewers right into the fabled Justice League movie everyone has been asking for long before The Avengers became so wildly successful. You remember that George Miller incarnation, don’t you? So here we are some three years later. I thought this day would never come. While I was not the biggest fan of Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel (review here), I wanted to come out of Tuesday’s press screening of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with a huge a$$ grin from ear-to-ear on my face. However, before we jump the gun and talk about what really went down, let’s kick this movie review off with the quote that gave both the boys and girls in attendance within Hall H at Comic-Con 2013 instant boners. Continue reading ‘Darkness, Camera, Action! ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ (Movie Review)’
March 23rd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Loyal fans of horror master John Carpenter (Halloween, They Live) know well the terrifying tale from his 1995 science fiction-horror cult classic VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED, directed by Carpenter and executive produced by Ted Vernon (Scarecrows), Shep Gordon (They Live) and Andre Blay (Prince of Darkness). The film stars Christopher Reeve (Superman), Kirstie Alley (Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan), Linda Kozlowski (Crocodile Dundee) and Michael Paré (The Lincoln Lawyer). On April 12, 2016, Scream Factory™ is proud to present John Carpenter’s VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED Collector’s Edition Blu-ray™, packed with insightful bonus content including new interviews with director John Carpenter, producer Sandy King, make-up effects artist Greg Nicotero, actor Michael Paré and cast,Horror’s Hallowed Grounds featurette (revisiting the locations of the film) and much more! Continue reading ‘John Carpenter’s Village Of The Damned – Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)’
March 23rd, 2016 by Jordan Grout
I can only assume teenagers will be the only demographic that enjoys Spaceship. Okay — please permit me to narrow that down. It will appeal to the emo subset. They’ll watch it with wonder, repeating favorite lines for about five years. And you know what? Good for them. I couldn’t be happier. For everyone else, though, good luck trying to stay awake.
Continue reading ‘SXSW Review: Spaceship’
March 22nd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Vividly atmospheric and brimming with tension, the twisted modern fairy tale The Hallow makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut April 5th, 2016 from Scream Factory, in conjunction with IFC Midnight. Wonderfully horrifying, this compelling and creepy film comes loaded with bonus features, including audio commentary with director Corin Hardy, a Surviving the Fairytale: The Making of The Hallow documentary, three behind-the-scenes vignettes, creature concept art, storyboard and sketchbook galleries, and more! Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com. Starring Joseph Mawle (The Awakening, Game of Thrones) and Bojana Novakovic (Devil, Drag Me to Hell), The Hallowmarks acclaimed visual stylist Corin Hardy’s feature directorial debut, displaying a technical elegance, eye-catching practical effects, and sophisticated approach to the macabre in this modern and disquieting horror fable. Continue reading ‘The Hallow (Blu-ray Review)’
March 22nd, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
At its very best, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice depicts sequences ripped straight out of an Alex Ross comic book. When at its worst, this is a cold, muscled-up film that has the feel of something written by Frank Miller, minus the irony. There is far too much on display for me to call one of the biggest superhero movie match-ups of all time bad or not worth your time, but the direction this film takes does see some of the biggest fears being realized. The story and characters fall flat in a gorgeously filmed world that, while mostly exciting, often misplaces the fun.
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March 22nd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Shout! Factory will Journey To Space for its first foray into a line of new, immersive, Giant Screen films in the visually stunning 4K Ultra HD™ format. The film will be released June 7, 2016, on Blu-ray, and in a 4K UHD + 3D Blu-ray + Blu-ray 2-disc combo. This dazzling film illustrates just how exciting and ambitious NASA’s next era promises to be. In showcasing the goals NASA and the space industry are working towards, including space travel to Mars and capturing asteroids, the film puts an end to the perception that the space program died with the end of the Space Shuttle Program.
. Continue reading ‘JOURNEY TO SPACE With Shout! Factory On Their Debut 4K Ultra HD Release!’
March 22nd, 2016 by Gerard Iribe
The French psychological thriller, THE LADY IN THE CAR WITH GLASSES AND A GUN, drives its way to Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital Rental/Download on April 12 from Magnolia Home Entertainment. Headlined by Freya Mavor (“Skins”), Benjamin Biolay (Stella), Elio Germano (A Magnificent Haunting) and Stacy Martin (Nymphomaniac Part 1 & Part II), and directed by Joann Sfar (Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life), the stylish remake of the mind-bending original 1970s drama brings sex appeal, sophistication and suspense.
Continue reading ‘‘The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun’ on Blu-ray & DVD April 12th’
March 22nd, 2016 by Gerard Iribe
A unique dramedy that explores the human psyche driven by drugs, sex, and obsession, CREATIVE CONTROL debuts on digital April 12 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD May 10 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Set in the near-future, CREATIVE CONTROL follows a tech-obsessed ad exec whose reality blurs when he starts using augmented reality glasses. Directed by, co-written and starring Benjamin Dickinson (First Winter), the film also features Nora Zehetner (“The Astronaut Wives Club”), Dan Gill (The Wedding Ringer), Alexia Rasmussen (The Missing Girl), Reggie Watts (“The Late Show with James Corden”), Gavin McInnes (founder of Vice magazine) and Jake Lodwick (creator of Vimeo). CREATIVE CONTROL won a special jury award for visual excellence at the 2015 SXSW Film Festival and was released theatrically by Amazon Studios and Magnolia Pictures.
Continue reading ‘‘Creative Control’ on Blu-ray & DVD May 10th’
March 21st, 2016 by Shohan Cagle
In the days leading up to
Batman Vs. Superman, some of us here at whysoblu wanted to discuss our favorite Batman and Superman comics to recognize and appreciate the storied history of these characters. So without further ado…
It’s probably one of the best comic books ever written and quite possibly the perfect batman story. Pretty much every other story that features the Batman doesn’t have a definitive ending. They usually wrap up with him saving the day and continuing as the savior of Gotham. With THIS story, without spoiling anything, it comes to a very satisfying conclusion that I challenge ANY bat-fan to turn their nose up at it! The Dark Knight Returns, which was written by Frank Miller, came out before Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman film so this was the first time anyone had ever seen a darker take on the character. Before this most folks had an image of a smiling Batman in a blue and black outfit. Frank Miller showed us just how damaged and deranged someone would become after witnessing their parents death and devoting their entire lives to righting the wrongs of the world around him.
Continue reading ‘Countdown to Batman v. Superman – Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (Comic Review)’
March 21st, 2016 by Wes Middleton
In the days leading up to Batman Vs. Superman, some of us here at whysoblu wanted to discuss our favorite Batman and Superman comics to recognize and appreciate the storied history of these characters. So without further ado…
All Star Superman was such a breath of fresh air for me. I honestly though that I genuinely didn’t care about Superman anymore. Don’t get me wrong, when Jerry Seigel and Joe Shuster introduced this iconic hero, it forever changed the world of comic books, and it did so for the better. For that, I will be forever grateful, but as new comics and new characters emerged, the golden boy of comics faded into the background, and I was okay with that. After all, one of the most difficult characters to write has to be one with near omnipotent powers. Here’s a guy who shrugs off bullets, can fly around the planet, and blast laser beams out of his eyes. While it may be fun to see somebody who can do everything, the immediate issue is why bother writing it? If he can beat any foe, if he’s powerful enough to overcome any obstacle, what drama is left? This is why I love All Star Superman, because it goes back to the roots, and found a new way to tell a FANTASTIC story. Continue reading ‘Countdown to Batman Vs. Superman: All Star Superman (Comic Review)’
March 21st, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
Whether or not you agree with what he has to say, Michael Moore has proven himself to be an entertaining filmmaker. Some of his films lean heavily on one side of things, but with Sicko and what I’m hearing about Where to Invade Next, it is nice to say Moore has a different touch working to explore some very interesting topics in humorous fashion. Everyone will have a chance to learn more about his latest effort, which arrives on Blu-ray on April 29th. And now this: “Just when we need him most, America’s favorite political provocateur, Michael Moore, brings us his latest award-winning film, Where to Invade Next. Honored by festivals and critics groups alike, Where to Invade Next is an expansive, hilarious, and subversive comedy/documentary in which the Academy Award®-winning director confronts the most pressing issues facing America today and finds solutions in the most unlikely places.” Find out more!
Continue reading ‘Don’t Worry, It’s Only Michael Moore In WHERE TO INVADE NEXT Available on Blu-ray This April’
March 20th, 2016 by Bron Anderson
One of two documentaries about mass shootings premiering at SXSW, TOWER pieces together stories from a few survivors and witnesses of the UT Tower shooting that took place in Austin in August of 1966. The film uses roto-scoped animation (think films like Waking Life, or A Scanner Darkly) on top of archive footage, to create a unique storytelling mechanism, which allows for playful recreation of the events without diminishing any impact. TOWER takes its time with the events of that day and provides an avenue for the viewer to empathize with each person’s story as the terrifying and unsettling nature of the shooting and the eventual aftermath become clear. Boxes of tissues should have been handed out to people entering this screening, particularly after we were told that some of the survivors were in attendance. Continue reading ‘SXSW Review: TOWER’
Good news! There is a very good chance Ratchet & Clank could turn out to be the very best video game adaptation ever. It’s not a high bar to clear, but there does seem to be a lot here that shows a fun movie that easily captures the spirit of the game. A lot of that comes from having the original writers and voice actors all involved, along with a great supporting cast of big stars. Whatever the case may be, the film looks fun and you can check out a few clips and some photos from the WonderCon panel that took place this past weekend. Enjoy!
