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February 2nd, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Vin Diesel (Fast & Furious and Riddick franchises) battles to protect mankind from the ultimate evil in The Last Witch Hunter arriving on Digital HD on January 12 and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand on February 2 from Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE company. Diesel stars as the heroic Kaulder, a legendary warrior sworn to protect the modern world from treacherous black magic and prevent the Queen Witch from returning. With stunning special effects, the film also features Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings trilogy), Rose Leslie (HBO’s “Game of Thrones“), Julie Engelbrecht (Before the Fall), and two-time Academy Award® winner Michael Caine (Best Supporting Actor, The Cider House Rules, 1999; The Dark Knight franchise), who assist in his quest to save our civilization. Continue reading ‘The Last Witch Hunter (Blu-ray Review)’
February 2nd, 2016 by Shohan Cagle
This true story takes place during the late 80’s in Yonkers, New York. The newly elected 28 year old Mayor
Nick Wasicsko has a major housing crisis to deal with. The courts have ruled that the city of Yonkers must build new low income housing witch would integrate and diversify traditionally white neighborhoods. Needless to say, this doesn’t go over so well. Even though it’s 1987 there are still plenty of people who believe that keeping to your own race is the best way to maintain peace and civility. There are also those who say that it’s not a matter of race, but economics. That the value of their homes will be brought down if low income housing comes in. Now granted, that is a valid argument. But the problem is, and they do touch on this, is that people of color have been systematically segregated into neighborhoods away from white people.
Continue reading ‘Show Me A Hero (Blu-ray Review)’
February 1st, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth
Mojave is a classic, cerebral thriller about a brilliant artist who attempts to escape his privileged existence by heading out to the desert, only to encounter homicidal, chameleon-like drifter. Golden Globe
® winner Oscar Isaac stars in his most intensely evil role in the riveting thriller
Mojave, which arrives on Blu-ray
™ + Digital HD and DVD + Digital April 5 from Lionsgate. From Academy Award
®winner William Monahan (Best Adapted Screenplay,
The Departed, 2006) and theatrically released by A24, the gripping film also stars Garrett Hedlund as the target of Isaac’s insidious plot. Explore beyond the film’s chilling story with special features including a behind-the-scenes featurette and deleted scenes. The
MojaveBlu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.
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Continue reading ‘Golden Globe Winner Oscar Isaac and Garrett Hedlund Star in MOJAVE Arriving on Blu-ray This April’
February 1st, 2016 by Gerard Iribe
Ten-year-old Lucie flees from the isolated warehouse where she has been held prisoner. Deeply traumatized, she is plagued by awful night terrors at the orphanage that takes her in. Her only comfort comes from Anna, a girl her own age. Nearly a decade later and still haunted by demons, Lucie finally tracks down the family that tortured her. As she and Anna move closer to the agonizing truth, they find themselves trapped in a nightmare if they cannot escape, a martyr’s fate awaits them… Continue reading ‘Martyrs (Blu-ray Review)’
February 1st, 2016 by Gerard Iribe
On a dark and stormy night the last train out of London comes to a sudden halt deep in the middle of a forest. After the driver ventures out to investigate and never returns, the passengers are in a state of panic – particularly after seeing the driver’s mutilated body outside the carriage. Realizing there’s something dangerous lurking in the forest, a ticket-collector, Joe (Ed Speleers), tells the passengers to make barricades to secure themselves in the carriage, but soon the deadly creature is stalking the besieged train and smashing through their defenses, picking them off one-by-one. Joe rallies his ‘pack’ of passengers to fight back. During a vicious battle they manage to kill the creature, revealing it to be a hideous mutated fusion of human and wild animal – a werewolf. However, celebrations are cut short when they hear more howls coming from the forest…
Continue reading ‘Howl (Blu-ray Review)’
February 1st, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Disney and Dreamworks invite you to take a step back into an era of espionage and Cold War. Steven Spielberg directs a dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, Bridge of Spies tells the story of James Donovan (Tom Hanks), a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on a near impossible mission to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. Bring home this high stakes suspense story on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and Digital HD February 2, 2016.
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February 1st, 2016 by Gerard Iribe
Chef Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) had it all and lost it. The former enfant terrible of the Paris restaurant scene had earned two Michelin stars and only ever cared about the thrill of creating explosions of taste. To land his own kitchen and that third elusive star though, Jones will need to leave his bad habits behind and get the best of the best on his side, including the beautiful Helene (Sienna Miller). BURNT is a remarkably funny and emotional story about the love of food, the love between two people, and the power of second chances. Continue reading ‘Burnt (Blu-ray Review)’
February 1st, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Kids and parents will believe in monsters when GOOSEBUMPS debuts January 12 on Digital and January 26 on Blu-ray 3D™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD. Based on Scholastic’s worldwide best-selling book series, with over 400 million copies in print, the motion picture adventure stars Jack Black (School of Rock) as Goosebumpsauthor R.L. Stine, along with Dylan Minnette (Prisoners), Ryan Lee (Super 8) and Odeya Rush (The Giver). When Zach (Minnette) unwittingly unleashes magical monsters on the town, he must team with his new friends Champ (Lee), Hannah (Rush) and Stine (Black) to send the ghouls back where they came from before it’s too late. The film is directed by Rob Letterman (Shark Tale, Monsters vs. Aliens) and produced by Deborah Forte (The Golden Compass) and Neil H. Moritz (22 Jump Street). The screenplay is by Darren Lemke (Turbo) based on a story by star screenwriting team Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski (Big Eyes). Continue reading ‘Goosebumps (Blu-ray Review)’
January 29th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
The demonic forces of Trigon infiltrate the minds and bodies of the Justice League, turning the veteran super heroes against their youthful counterparts in the all-new DC Universe Original Movie, Justice League vs. Teen Titans. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the film will be available from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on April 12, 2016 on Blu-Ray™ Deluxe Edition, Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack and DVD.
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Continue reading ‘JUSTICE LEAGUE VS TEEN TITANS On Blu-ray April 12!’
January 28th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Forever enchanting and inspiring, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs embodies The Walt Disney Signature Collection’s legacy of animation. In this epic story of love and friendship, the kind and beautiful princess Snow White wins the hearts of the Seven Dwarfs and triumphs over the evil plans of a wicked Queen. Share the movie called “The Greatest Animated Film Of All Time,” (American Film Institute) on Blu-ray February 2nd and on Digital HD January 19th, with special features for the entire family! This is the film’s second appearance on the Blu-ray format and first time for a digital copy. Continue reading ‘Snow White And The Seven Dwarves – The Signature Collection (Blu-ray Review)’
January 28th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Brace yourself for a gritty, zombie apocalypse action film that delivers non-stop action, edge-of-your-seat thrills, bloody violence and gore in equal measure. On February 2, 2016, SCREAM FACTORY™ is proud to unleash ZOMBIE FIGHT CLUB on Blu-ray and DVD, as well as being made available on digital entertainment platforms. This much-anticipated film premiered overseas and at numerous film festivals to great audience enthusiasm. ZOMBIE FIGHT CLUB is a must-have for action movie fans, zombie terror enthusiasts and movie collectors. Terence Yin (Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, Special ID), Michael Wong (TRANSFORMERS: Age of Extinction,Firestorm, Seven Swords), Jack Kao (Shinjuku Incident, Flying Swords of Dragon Gate) and recording artist MC HotDog also star in this no-holds-barred, martial-arts-meets-walking-dead masterpiece! Continue reading ‘Zombie Fight Club (Blu-ray Review)’
January 27th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Italian terror master Dario Argento elevates the Giallo genre to new heights with 1982’s TENEBRAE, a darkly humorous, futuristic and notoriously grisly horror film many consider to be one of his finest works. This all-new 1080p high-definition release of TENEBRAE is presented here, for the FIRST TIME EVER, with rare English insert shots never-before-seen on any optical disc release! Starring John Saxon (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET), Daria Nicolodi (Dario Argento’s PHENOMENA) and John Steiner (CALIGULA), this slasher-horror classic also features an amazing music score from Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli and Massimo Morante (formerly of Italian progressive-rock band, Goblin). Continue reading ‘Dario Argento Giallo Masterpiece TENEBRAE Stabs Its Way To Blu-ray Via A Limited Edition Steelbook From Synapse Films!’
January 27th, 2016 by Gerard Iribe
Xu Lai had dreams once. To be an artist and marry the girl of his dreams. 15 years later, he s sick of designing bras, humoring his baby-crazy wife, and catering to loopy in-laws. But his upcoming family vacation, now including his DVD-pirating, aspiring-documentarian brother-in-law, has a hidden agenda: a chance meetup with his old flame. But ditching his clan for a clandestine hookup might be the least of his worries. There s been a murder, and his new hot pursuit might be from the cops who want a word with him. Written, directed, produced and starring veteran actor Xu Zheng (LOST IN THAILAND, BREAKUP BUDDIES), LOST IN HONG KONG is the hotly-anticipated sequel to the highest-grossing film in China s history. Also starring Zhao Wei (RED CLIFF, SHAOLIN SOCCER) and Bao Bei er (SNOW GIRL AND THE DARK CRYSTAL, THE FOUR), LOST IN HONG KONG is a raucous comedy of errors that proves truth is stranger than fiction, and while you might not have the life you planned, happy endings might turn up in the places you least expect. Continue reading ‘‘Lost in Hong Kong’ on Blu-ray & DVD March 1st!’
January 27th, 2016 by Brandon Peters
Strange trick-or-treaters plague conflicted teenager Dora Vogel (Chloe Rose) during Halloween at her isolated home in the unsettling thriller Hellions. Making its Blu-ray and DVD premiere February 2nd, 2016 from Scream Factory, in conjunction with IFC Midnight, , Hellions stars Chloe Rose and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2), and was directed by acclaimed director Bruce McDonald (Pontypool). Fans of this sinister film can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com.
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January 27th, 2016 by Gerard Iribe
The critically-acclaimed, award-winning 99 HOMES, starring 2016 Golden Globe® nominee for Best Supporting Actor Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road, Man of Steel, The Iceman), Andrew Garfield (The Social Network, The Amazing Spider-Man franchise) and Laura Dern (Wild, The Fault in Our Stars), takes up residence on Blu-ray™, DVD, VOD and Digital HD on February 9, 2016. Directed by Ramin Bahrani (At Any Price, Chop Shop), who also co-wrote the screenplay with Amir Naderi, 99 HOMES is a propulsive thriller about a single father who is evicted from his home and his only chance to win it back is to go to work for the charismatic and ruthless businessman who evicted him in the first place. Bonus features include director’s commentary and a deleted scene.
Continue reading ‘I Got ’99 Homes’ (and a Mansion Ain’t One) – on Blu-ray & DVD February 9th’
January 27th, 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.
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January 27th, 2016 by Blu-ray Brian
Hell yeah! Here we have some Top 10 news! See why your legacy is more than a name when Creed arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. From Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema comes award-winning filmmaker Ryan Cooler’s Creed. The film reunites Coogler with his Fruitvale Station star Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Johnson, the son of Apollo Creed, and explores a new chapter in the “Rocky” story, starring Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone once again in his iconic role. Check out the full press release below from Warner Bros. Continue reading ‘Creed Punches His Way Onto Blu-ray March 1st’
January 27th, 2016 by Wes Middleton
Ol’ Wade Wilson, the merc with the mouth himself, is going to have a banner year! This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Deadpool comic book, which has stood out as one of Marvel’s fan favorites for years. Don’t believe me? Go to any comic convention worth its salt, and count how many Deadpools you see walking around. This occasion will be celebrated by releasing a special anniversary issue, Deadpool #7, due out next month. It’s building up to be a book you won’t want to miss. We’re promised not only our standard excellence from the current team of Gerry Duggan on scripts, Scott Kobush on art, and Nick Filardi on color, but Marvel is also bringing back former Deadpool creators to deliver an all-around Deadpool life time achievement style roast! I can hardly wait.
Continue reading ‘Year of the Deadpool’
