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Sink Your Fangs Into HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 On Blu-ray January 12th!

Hotel-Transylvania 2Sony Pictures Animation’s monster family box-office hit HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2,which grossed more than $430 million in theaters worldwide to date, will debut on Digital HD Dec. 22, just in time for holiday viewing and on Blu-ray 3D™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on Jan. 12 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The Hotel Transylvania sequel reunites ‘Drac’s Pack’ of loveable characters, led by “Vampa” Drac (Adam Sandler, Grown-Ups) as they try to put Mavis (Selena Gomez, Spring Breakers) and Johnny’s (Andy Samberg, TV’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) son Dennis through a “monster-in-training” boot camp to bring out his vampire side. But little do they know that Drac’s grumpy and very old, old, old school dad Vlad (comedy legend Mel Brooks) is about to pay the family a visit to the hotel.  And when Vlad finds out that his great-grandson is not a pure blood and humans are now welcome at Hotel Transylvania, it doesn’t take long for things to get batty! Continue reading ‘Sink Your Fangs Into HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 On Blu-ray January 12th!’

Take THE WALK on Blu-ray January 5th!

WalkAcademy Award® winning Director Robert Zemeckis, (Best Director, Forrest Gump, 1994) uses cutting edge technology to bring to life the true story of THE WALK, debuting on Digital HD Dec. 22 and on Two-Disc 3D Blu-rayCombo Pack, Blu-ray and DVD Jan. 5 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Looper) stars as Philippe Petit, a young dreamer who brings together a band of unlikely recruits to achieve the impossible: a wire walk in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. With little more than nerve and blind ambition, Petit and his ragtag crew overcome daunting physical obstacles, betrayals, countless close calls and overwhelming odds to beat the system and execute their mad plan. THE WALK also stars Academy Award® winner Sir Ben Kingsley (Best Actor, Gandhi, 1982), Charlotte Le Bon (Yves Saint Laurent), James Badge Dale (World War Z) and Ben Schwartz (“Parks and Recreation”).

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Bad Boys I & II – 20th Anniversary Collection (Blu-ray Review)

Bad-BoysSony Pictures Home Entertainment celebrates a momentous milestone for a wildly popular and influential action franchise with the release of BAD BOYS I & II: 20thANNIVERSARY COLLECTION on Blu-ray and Digital HD Nov. 10.  Directed by Michael Bay (Transformers franchise), both films star two-time Best Actor Academy Award®nominee Will Smith (Ali, 2001; The Pursuit of Happyness, 2006) and Martin Lawrence (Big Momma’s House franchise) as loose cannon narcotics detectives solving major crimes in Miami with action and humor. Bad Boys II is making its Blu-ray debut.  Both blockbuster films are fully remastered in 4K and will be available as part of a two-movie Blu-ray set, complete with pristine high definition picture and booming lossless audio. Continue reading ‘Bad Boys I & II – 20th Anniversary Collection (Blu-ray Review)’

Ant-Man (3D Blu-ray Review)

Ant-ManMarvel, the Studio who brought you “The Avengers”, now brings to life one of the original Avengers — Marvel’s Ant-Man. Bring home the epic heist as Ant-man embraces his inner hero and harnesses the unique ability to shrink in scale to save not only the world, but his daughter. Full of both humor and heart, Marvel’s Ant-man is the perfect gift this holiday on Blu-ray and Digital HD. Get it early on Digital 3D, Digital HD, and Disney Movies Anywhere November 17 & on 3D Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-Ray, DVD, Digital SD and On-Demand December 8, 2015!

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‘Creed’ Is My First Champ of 2015 (Movie Review)

CreedI’m not sure where I was or what I was doing when I first heard news of a Rocky spinoff, but you better believe my reaction was a series of enthusiastic fist pumps into the air.  And for anyone that still has a flip phone, locked up in a house against their will in Cleveland, OH or just sadly aren’t in the know about what the cloud is really all about, Creed is the seventh film in the Rocky series, so to speak, and is the story of Apollo Creed’s son.  You remember him, right?  Apollo Creed as in Rocky’s arch nemesis in the first two films turned compadre in the next two subsequent ones.  Pretty cool, huh?  So nonetheless, I was very elated to be going into last week’s press screening of…okay I can say it now in a deep voice…CREED (not the band documentary, the fictional boxing film).  And for anyone who doesn’t know what the Rocky franchise means to me, let me refresh your memory. Continue reading ‘‘Creed’ Is My First Champ of 2015 (Movie Review)’

The Terror Continues in Sinister 2 on Blu-ray This January

Sinister 2Mysterious found footage reveals a series of gruesome murders in Sinister 2, the chilling sequel to the sleeper horror hit available on Digital HD on December 22, 2015, and on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on January 12, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The latest heart-stopping tale from series co-creators and screenwriters C. Robert Cargill & Scott Derrickson (who directed the first installment), producer Jason Blum of Blumhouse (Insidious, The Purge) and director Ciarán Foy (Citadel), Sinister 2 on Blu-ray and DVD is packed with bonus features including filmmaker commentary, a peek behind the camera and deleted scenes that raise the fear factor to unprecedented heights.  Read on to find out more!

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Monty Python And The Holy Grail – 40th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray Review)

monty pythonOne of the greatest comedies ever made is back on Blu-ray for a new release celebrating its 40th anniversary. Unfortunately, if you have already purchased Monty Python and the Holy Grail in the past, there is not much new here, beyond a new Q&A recorded this year. That said, you still get a ton of extra features for those who have not already delighted in the craziness of Monty Python and the release of their most celebrated film on Blu-ray. And yes, this film is still incredibly funny.

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The End Of The Tour (Blu-ray Review)

endofthetourThe End of the Tour has come to Blu-ray and it still sits as one of the best films of the year. It’s a simple story, but a fine two-hander between stars Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Segal. The story is about a rushed friendship of sorts and the film continually delivers on various realizations between the two characters and who they are and what they aspire to be. Of course, it’s difficult for either to really grasp a sense of what it means to be the person they have become, which is not exactly bad for either of them. That said, the film does begin on a dour note, but read on to learn more about this film and its Blu-ray presentation.

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Voodoo Man (Blu-ray Review)

Voodoo-ManZombies, adventure and romance, Voodoo Man has them all!  Bela Lugosi (Dracula) stars as Dr. Richard Marlowe, a “mad” scientist intent on bringing his late wife Evelyn (Ellen Hall, Lawless Code) back from the dead using voodoo magic in the atmospheric chiller, Voodoo Man directed by William Beaudine (The Panther’s Claw).   Voodoo Man co-stars George Zucco (House of Frankenstein), John Carradine (Son of Frankenstein), Michael Ames (Hang ‘Em High), Henry Hall (Murder in The Big House), Huntz Hall (The Bowery Boys), Empty Hall (The Horrible Dr. Hichcock), Annie Hall (The Diane Keaton Story) and Schlitz the Wonder Cat as Bowzer.  Olive Films will be bringing this 1940s Bela Lugosi horror feature to Blu-ray for the first time this next week (November 24th, to be exact).
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Interview with No Escape’s John Dowdle and Drew Dowdle

Interview with No Escape's John Dowdle and Drew DowdleI was super excited to get the opportunity to chat with the brains behind No Escape!  The director/writer John Dowdle and co-writer Drew Dowdle were so awesome and easy to talk to!  It’s always great to talk with filmmakers who have a genuine passion for what they do!  I really enjoyed this movie!  Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, it totally throws you a whole new shocking curve ball that leaves you wondering what could POSSIBLY happen next!  After watching this movie I really can’t wait to see what new projects “The Brothers Dowdle” have in store for us! Continue reading ‘Interview with No Escape’s John Dowdle and Drew Dowdle’

Kansas City Royals The 2015 World Series on Blu-ray!

Kansas City Royals World SeriesThe Kansas City Royals have finally done it – capturing their second World Series®championship in franchise history and first in 30 years!  Featuring all of the thrilling moments with behind-the-scenes footage from the Fall Classic, The 2015 World Series, a Major League Baseball film,arrives December 1 on Blu-ray and DVD. The documentary is from MLB, A+E Networks, and Lionsgate Home Entertainment, and was produced by MLB Network.  For the die-hard Royals fan who wants to relive the full World Series experience, the Kansas City Royals 2015 World Series Collector’s Edition arrives December 8 on Blu-ray and DVD, with all five game broadcasts from the 2015 World Series, as well as their ALDS and ALCS clinchers. Read on for more info.

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Climb ‘Everest’ on Blu-ray This January!

EverestI saw this one theatrically and it did not make me miss my hometown of Cleveland, OH one bit.  In fact, if I never saw snow again, I’d be alright.  With that being said this is a very cold movie.  Brr.  So here’s the deal.  Unbridled ambition, a ferocious storm, and the limits of human endurance collide at the top of the world in the white-knuckle adventure Everest, coming to Digital HD on December 22, 2015, and 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on January 19, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Following a pair of expeditions to the highest point – and most dangerous place – on Earth, Everest captures the brutal majesty of the deadly peak, and the boundless courage required to conquer it, with breathtaking cinematography and spectacular storytelling. Exclusive extras make Everest a can’t-miss, must-own event, bringing viewers behind-the-scenes for a look at the making of the film, as well as astonishing insights about the real-life 1996 summit attempt that inspired it. Continue reading ‘Climb ‘Everest’ on Blu-ray This January!’

The Man From UNCLE (Blu-ray Review)

ManUncleIntroDanger has never seemed so alluring when The Man From UNCLE arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD from Warner Bros Home Entertainment.  Henry Cavill (“Man of Steel”) stars as Napoleon Solo opposite Armie Hammer (“The Social Network”) as Illya Kuryakin in director Guy Ritchie’s action adventure The Man From UNCLE., a fresh take on the hugely popular 1960s television series. The Man From UNCLE also stars Alicia Vikander (“Ex Machina”), Elizabeth Debicki (“The Great Gatsby”), with JaredHarris (“Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows”), and Hugh Grant as Waverly.  The screenplay was written by Guy Ritchie & Lionel Wigram, who previously collaborated on re-imagining the classic detective Sherlock Holmes in two hit films. The story is by Jeff Kleeman & David Campbell Wilson and Guy Ritchie & Lionel Wigram. John Davis (“Chronicle”), Steve Clark-Hall (“RocknRolla,” the “Sherlock Holmes” films), Wigram and Ritchie produced the film alongside executive producer David Dobkin. Continue reading ‘The Man From UNCLE (Blu-ray Review)’

Straight Outta Compton Gets Dated on Blu-ray w/ Unrated Director’s Cut

Straight Outta ComptonThis news has me doing cartwheels as this is one of my favorite films of 2015.  It took me by surprise how much I loved it!  So here’s the deal.  Follow the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A. as they forge their anger and inner-city frustrations into the most potent weapon imaginable: their music.  In Straight Outta Compton: Unrated Director’s Cut fans can follow N.W.A.’s electrifying lyrics and unique sound, which introduced a truth that no one had heard before and exposed life in the hood igniting a social revolution that still reverberates today.  The culturally relevant and explosively entertaining biopic is coming to Digital HD on January 5, 2016 and Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand January 19, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.  The Blu-ray and Digital HD versions include the exclusive Unrated Director’s Cut that gives fans more of the N.W.A. story with 20 additional minutes of the film.  Directed by F. Gary Gray (The Italian Job, Friday), Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of five young rebels from South Central Los Angeles who, armed with only their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent, stood up to the authorities attempting to keep them down.
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M. Night Shyamalan Terrifies in THE VISIT Arriving On Blu-ray January 5!

VisitA family visit takes a terrifying turn when two siblings learn who Grandma and Grandpa really are in The Visit, a found documentary-style suspense thriller coming to Digital HD on December 15, 2015, and Blu-ray and DVD as well as On Demand on January 5, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The first collaboration from Academy Award®-nominated writer-director M. Night Shyamalan and Academy Award-nominated producer Jason Blum, The Visit Blu-ray and DVD are packed with spine-tingling exclusive bonus features including deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurette, and a suspenseful alternate ending.

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The Garbage Pail Kids Movie – Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)

Garbage-Pail-Kids-MovieThis holiday season, your favorite grime bandits – Windy Winston, Messy Tessie, Foul Phil, Valerie Vomit and rest of the raucous crew come to life with outrageous personalities and irreverent humor when THE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS® MOVIE Collector’s Edition arrives on home entertainment shelves on December 8, 2015 from SCREAM FACTORY™.  Based on the wildly popular trading cards, THE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS® MOVIE stars singer/songwriter Anthony Newley (Doctor Dolittle), Mackenzie Astin (Iron Will, Wyatt Earp), Katie Barberi (The Bronx Zoo). This grossly entertaining cult classic features great makeup effects by John Carl Buechler (Troll, Dolls, Ghoulies).  Available for the first time on Blu-ray™, this definitive collector’s edition of THE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS® MOVIE Collector’s Edition contains insightful bonus content, including new interviews with special makeup effects creator and artist, cast and crew.  A must-have for loyal fans, collectors and pop-culture enthusiasts, THE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS® MOVIE also contains a collectible cover featuring newly rendered retro-style artwork and a reversible cover wrap featuring original theatrical key art. Continue reading ‘The Garbage Pail Kids Movie – Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)’

Ghost Story (Blu-ray Review)

Ghost-StoryThe time has come to tell the tale. Scream Factory proudly presents the Blu-ray debut ofGhost Story on November 24, 2015. Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Peter Straub, Ghost Story features four of Hollywood’s most distinguished statesmen – Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and John Houseman – as they join forces against a paranormal nemesis.  Craig Wasson, Patricia Neal, and Alice Krige also star in this chilling and atmospheric telling of one of horror’s greatest stories.  Exclusive new bonus materials include new interviews with Author Peter Straub,  Actress Alice Krige, Screenwriter Lawrence D. Cohen, Producer Burt Weissbourd and Matte Photographer Bill Taylor.  Also present is a commentary with the film’s director, John Irvin.

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The Car (Blu-ray Review)

The-CarFasten your seatbelts for the terrifying thrill ride that has become a cult classic! On December 15, 2015, SCREAM FACTORY™ is proud to present THE CAR, arriving for the first time on Blu-ray™.  Directed by Elliot Silverstein, the action-packed thriller stars James Brolin (The Amityville Horror), Kathleen Lloyd (It Lives Again), John Marley (Deathdream), Elizabeth Thompson (A Shadow in the Street) and Ronny Cox (RoboCop).  R.G. Armstrong (Race with the DevilEvilspeak), Roy Jenson (Soylent Green), Melody Thomas Scott (Piranha, The Fury), Kim Richards (Assault on Precinct 13) and Kyle Richards (Halloween) also star in this high-octane thriller.  A must-have for loyal fans, movie collectors and horror-thriller enthusiasts to complete their home entertainment library, THE CAR Blu-ray also contains a collectible cover featuring newly rendered retro-style artwork and a reversible cover wrap featuring original theatrical key art.  Exclusive also to this disc are new Interviews with Author Peter Straub,  Actress Alice Krige, Screenwriter Lawrence D. Cohen, Producer Burt Weissbourd and Matte Photographer Bill Taylor.

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