The Strain: The Complete First Season – Premium Collector’s Edition (Blu-ray Review)
June 30th, 2015 by Aaron Neuwirth
The second season of The Strain is premiering soon on FX and what better way to celebrate than by checking in on the first season of the series. There is of course a chance that you may have already seen the first season and even own the Blu-ray, which was reviewed by Why So Blu’s Brian White. Well, now we have the Premium Collector’s Edition, which houses the Blu-ray in a collectible bust of the series’ main villain, The Master. The Blu-ray package also contains all new supplements to make this Collector’s Edition more worthwhile. Continue on to see pics of the set and details on what else is in store for those interested.
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From executive producers Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars, 90210, Party Down) and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (Veronica Mars, The Ex List), Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and DC Entertainment brings iZOMBIE: The Complete First Season to DVD on September 29, 2015. iZOMBIE, the new hit series that nearly 3 million people are tuning in to weekly on The CW, stars Rose McIver (Once Upon a Time, Masters of Sex), Malcolm Goodwin (Breakout Kings), Rahul Kohli (Eastenders), Robert Buckley (One Tree Hill) and David Anders (Once Upon a Time, The Vampire Diaries). The 3-disc DVD set includes all 13 episodes from the first season, plus deleted scenes and Comic-Con panel.
Five years ago, a man awoke from a coma in a hospital. For sheriff’s deputy Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), what should have been a cause of celebration became the flash point for five years of unceasing horror, unrelenting personal sacrifice…and one of the most popular TV shows ever broadcast. Ain’t that the truth! So here’s the official word of the day straight from my email inbox. On August 25th, Anchor Bay Entertainment gives home entertainment fans their annual Walker fix with The Walking Dead Complete Fifth Season Blu-ray + Digital HD and DVD releases. Each 5-disc set presents all sixteen gripping episodes from the series that has single-handedly redefined the zombie genre. True to the tradition of the previously released seasons, The Walking Dead Complete Fifth Season arrives jam-packed with three hours of insightful and provocative bonus features that give viewers yet another inside glimpse into creating the fallen world of the Walkers and the souls brave – and crazy – enough to attempt survival. Check out the full press release below for all the information you can possibly handle on this annual release! 
Will Ferrell’s James King is a millionaire head fund manager who is accused of fraud and embezzlement, who seeks the aid of Darnell Lewis (Kevin Hart) to prep him for life in prison in Get Hard. The two form an unlikely bond in the 30 days leading up to his incarceration. The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 16th, 2015 before its wide release in the U.S. on March 27th. 
I haven’t wanted to walk out a movie so badly since last summer’s “A Million Ways to Die in the West,” also written/directed/starring Seth MacFarlane. If “Ted 2” doesn’t make my top 5 Worst Films of the Year in December, I’m going to be horrified. Lazy, pandering, boring, unbearably long, and excruciatingly unfunny, “Ted 2” is a complete waste of time and money.
Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One delivers all 15 action-packed episodes plus never-before-seen bonus material and cast/crew interviews revealing the magic behind the making of the hit series. Releasing on Blu-ray and DVD on September 1, this is a must-add collection to the library! 
Just in time for the holidays, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings home Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas, an uplifting story about family, friendship, and the magic of the holiday season. This stop-motion animated holiday musical movie combines the humor and spirit of the beloved holiday film Elf with songs from the Broadway hit Elf: The Musical to create an all-new retelling of Buddy’s delightfully absurd yet heartwarming story. It will be available on DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack for the first time ever on October 20, 2015. Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas contains 44 minutes of non-stop holiday cheer and includes a behind the scenes episode, “Elf’in All The Way.” Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas.
KISS, Epic Rights, Bif Bang Pow!, and Entertainment Earth proudly present a rare autograph signing session with KISS at the Entertainment Earth booth #2343 during San Diego Comic-Con 2015. KISS members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer are scheduled to sign autographs at the Entertainment Earth booth on Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. All signings at the booth are free, but require a ticket. Details on how to obtain a randomly distributed ticket will be available at the Entertainment Earth booth on the first day of the show. Rock on and find out all you need to know to shout it out loud down below. 
TNT is bringing the explosive dramas The Last Ship and Falling Skies to Comic-Con International: San Diego 2015. TNT’s presence at the annual gathering will include all-star panels for both series, plus an Oculus Rift virtual reality experience that puts fans of The Last Ship in the middle of the action. Among the many stars set to participate are The Last Ship‘s Eric Dane, Rhona Mitra, Adam Baldwin, Travis Van Winkle, Jocko Sims and Marissa Neitling, along with Falling Skies‘ Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton, Drew Roy, Sarah Carter, Connor Jessup, Colin Cunningham and Doug Jones. Also participating are The Last Ship executive producer Hank Steinberg and Falling Skiesco-executive producer Olatunde Osunsanmi. Read on for more info. 
Nickelodeon presents San Diego Comic-Con attendees with three panels this year: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; SpongeBob SquarePants; and Nickelodeon Animation featuring Sanjay and Craig, which will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at Sanjay and Craig, Harvey Beaks and the upcoming series Pig Goat Banana Cricket and The Loud House. During each hour-long panel, voice cast and executive producers will show special sneak peeks, screen a brand-new episode and reveal never-before-seen content. Check out the full press release below for more information.
From the ominous horns of Jaws signaling fear, to the inspiring theme for Star Wars, music has always been an important supporting character in movies. Hell yeah it has! And for the superhero genre, the music reflects these emotions and so much more. So while you are at Comic-Con 2015 join leading Hollywood Film and TV composers as they offer a behind the scenes look at the music of today’s biggest superhero film and TV projects with unreleased film clips and never before heard music. Check out the 411 of the panel down below. 
From BAFTA award-winning director Asif Kapadia (Senna), Amy (not be confused with the film I once wrote) tells the incredible story of six-time Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse – in her own words. The movie features extensive unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks. This strikingly modern, moving and vital film also shines a light on the world we live in, in a way that very few can. Amy opens nationwide on July 10th. You want to see Amy early? Of course you do! If you live in the Austin, TX area, read on below how you can see the film three days early courtesy of Why So Blu and Gofobo. 
On July 21, 2015, SCREAM FACTORY™ is proud to present I, MADMAN Blu-ray™on home entertainment shelves for the first time. Arriving for the first time on Blu-ray, this long-awaited release contains insightful bonus content, including interviews with director Tibor Takacs, actor & artistic supervisor Randall William Cook, screenwriter David Chaskin, actor Clayton Rohner and actress Stephanie Hodge, behind-the-scene footage, audio commentary and much more! A must-have for movie collectors and horror enthusiasts. Directed cult filmmaker Tibor Takacs (The Gate), I, MADMAN stars Jenny Wright (Near Dark, The Lawnmower Man), Clayton Rohner (April Fool’s Day, The Human Centipede III) and three-time Academy Award® winner Randall William Cook (Dr. Caligari) as the mysterious and frightening Malcolm Brand. 
There is a genuine, chaotic sense of menace that possesses every frame of “Creep,” and it will dig deep into your psyche and fester long after the film’s 82 minutes are over. The “found-footage” style of filmmaking is one that has remained stagnant for many years, employed only because it’s fast and cheap. If it is to successfully continue, auteurs should study “Creep” and recognize why it works so well. However, if found-footage were to swiftly evaporate from the mainstream, it will have ended on a very high note.
Cartoon Network is out to deliver the ultimate fan experience at Comic-Con this year! San Diego Comic-Con attendees will be among the first to check out We Bare Bears, Cartoon Network’s latest animated series, with premiere screenings, an immersive booth experience, signings, giveaways, and more! We Bare Bears will premiere Monday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network. They also are there to present a back-to-back Fandemonium Panel Extravaganza featuring Regular Show & Uncle Grandpa followed by Adventure Time & Steven Universe. Both panels are hosted by Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live) the voice of Panda on We Bare Bears. Get an inside look at the hottest animated shows on TV with exclusive clips, special musical performances and Q&A sessions with series creators, producers and voice talent. Throughout both panels fans will be treated to never-before-seen content and behind-the-scenes footage from We Bare Bears presented by series creator, Daniel Chong. Read on for more information and when/where you can find this all at Comic-Con! 
Join Anchor Bay Entertainment at Comic-Con for exclusive photo opportunities and limited edition giveaways. Anchor Bay Entertainment, a leader in home entertainment, is celebrating its 20th anniversary at San Diego’s Comic-Con 2015! Stop by Booth 4536 to take pictures with a customized walker from AMC’s The Walking Dead and the skull helmet from Northmen – A Viking Saga. Attendees will have a chance to win a limited edition The Walking Dead guitar from Artist Series Guitar. Additional swag giveaway items that will be available to con-goers include The Walking Dead / Black Sails bags, Aquarius buttons, It Follows mini posters and A LEGO Brickumentary buttons! As an added bonus, in honor of the 20th Anniversary, there will be multiple chances to win various DVDs from the Anchor Bay catalog. Read on to find out where at Comic-Con you’ll find all this Anchor Bay goodness!
Twentieth Century Fox today announced a very special event for its upcoming Paper Towns: “Night on the Towns,” where fans will be the first to see the film and be included in a live simulcast experience of an exclusive Q&A with Paper Towns stars Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Halston Sage, Justice Smith and Jaz Sinclair; author John Green, upon whose bestseller the film is based; director Jake Schreier; and producer Wyck Godfrey. There will also be acoustic performances by Saint Motel and Nat & Alex Wolff, plus a few surprises to be unveiled that evening. Read on to find out more! 
