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November 12th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Yo! Check this out! Below I want to share with you one of the Bonus Features,”Pirate Camp,” and other FYI info for you in regards to Anchor Bay Entertainment’s upcoming release of the acclaimed STARZ Original series BLACK SAILS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON on Blu-ray + Digital HD with Ultraviolet and DVD on January 6th, 2014. Personally, I have not checked out the show yet, but from everything I have seen so far, armed with the knowledge it’s powered by Starz and Anchor Bay, makes it a must-see television series for me to check out! What about you? Check out the pirate booty down below! Continue reading ‘Bonus Feature from BLACK SAILS Season One Blu-ray – “Pirate Camp”’
November 12th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
This January it’s time to face your absolute worst fears when Annabelle haunts the Blu-ray format in a Combo Pack from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. I don’t know about you but the only thing I’m scare about next year is seeing the Broncos get blown out again, but I digress. The Blu-ray and Digital Download of Annabelle include The Curse of Annabelle, Bloody Tears of Possession, Dolls of the Demon, A Demonic Process and Deleted Scenes. You know you have to check this out right? Of course you do! Check out the full press release below from Warner Bros. and get your scare on! Continue reading ‘Annabelle Creeps On The Blu-ray Format January 20th’
November 11th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Miracles happen when “The Good Lie” arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD on December 23 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Academy Award® winner Reese Witherspoon (“Walk the Line”) stars alongside Corey Stoll (“House of Cards”) and the Lost Boys, a group of real-life Sudanese refugees. Together, against the backdrop of their shared losses, the Lost Boys and these unlikely strangers find humor in the clash of cultures, and heartbreak as well as hope in the challenges of life in America. Along with Witherspoon and Stoll, the film stars real-life Sudanese refugees Arnold Oceng (“My Brother the Devil,” “Adulthood”) and newcomer Kuoth Wiel; Ger Duany (“I Heart Huckabees”) and rapper Emmanuel Jal, who were both former child soldiers and Lost Boys; and Femi Oguns (BBC’s “The Casualty”). Rounding out the cast are Sarah Baker as Faith Based Charities volunteer Pamela Lowi; and, as the younger Lost Boys, Peterdeng Mongok, Okwar Jale, Thon Kueth, Deng Ajuet and Keji Jale, all of whom are children of Sudanese refugees.
Continue reading ‘Warner Bros Home Entertainment Announces THE GOOD LIE’
November 11th, 2014 by Brian White
It should be no surprise to anyone that the dynamic duo, hilarious tag team of Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are back reprising their respective roles from 2012 in the appropriately titled 22 Jump Street (I’ll expand upon that more down below). I last talked about 21 Jump Street in my Blu-ray review over here in 2012 and I’m happy to report that I still have not seen a single episode from the original television series, but I’ve studied enough pop culture and seen enough comedies to pick up on references here and there. I’m smart like that, but I’m probably missing out on a few gags here or there. However, make no mistake. I wasn’t looking forward to this one very much going into it theatrically. Like the sequel to the original Hangover film I had my doubts and wondered if this second outing would simply be a cash grab with the same story, etc. set in a different locale. Even if it was, I’d probably laugh, but I’m a movie critic and I want more. I deserve more. Hear me roar! So the question that really matters is did I get what I was looking for? Check out the full 22 Jump Street Blu-ray review below to find out! Continue reading ’22 Jump Street (Blu-ray Review)’
November 11th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Today is the day! Batman the Complete TV Series is now available on Blu-ray, among other formats. I (along with many many others) have been excited about this for quite a while and now the day is finally here! Hopefully we will be able to provide a more expansive look at this Blu-ray set, but for now, feel free to order your copy through the link in this post and enjoy several clips from some of the bonus materials available with this massive set.
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November 11th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
From Director Wong Ching Po (Revenge: A Love Story) and acclaimed Action Director Yuen Wo Ping (The Grandmasters, Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2,Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) comes ONCE UPON A TIME IN SHANGHAI, debuting on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital Jan. 13 from Well Go USA Entertainment. The modern action-packed fable features rising martial arts star Philip Ng (Young and Dangerous: Reloaded) as a country bumpkin who moves to 1930’s Shanghai in the hope of becoming rich, but ends up honing his kung fu skills to become a lethal fighting machine. ONCE UPON A TIME IN SHANGHAI also stars the legendary Sammo Hung (Ip Man franchise), Andy On (As the Light Goes Out, White Vengeance), Michelle Hu (Mr. & Mrs. Player), Luxia Jiang (Ip Man: The Final Fight), Mao Junjie (Jackie Chan Presents: Wushu), Chan Koon-Tai (The Man with the Iron Fists), Yuen Cheung-Yan (Kung Fu Hustle, Charlie’s Angels franchise) and Fung Hak-On (Tai Chi Zero). Bonus materials include the behind-the-scenes featurette “The Making of Once Upon a Time in Shanghai.”
Continue reading ‘‘Once Upon A Time In Shanghai’ on Blu-ray, DVD Digital HD January 13th!’
November 11th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
A baker and his wife journey into the woods in search of a cow, a red cape, a pair of golden slippers and some magic beans to lift a curse that has kept them childless. Tony Award winners Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason and the rest of the original Broadway cast weave their magic spell over you in Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece, directed by James Lapine, a seamless fusion of fairy tale characters and what happens after “happily ever after.” With oft-recorded songs such as “Children Will Listen” and “No One Is Alone,” Into the Woods is a music lover’s delight from start to finish–and will forever cement Stephen Sondheim’s unparalleled position as the giant of the American musical theater. Continue reading ‘Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Into the Woods’ on Blu-ray December 2nd!’
November 10th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Here’s another title that slipped past me theatrically this year at the movies, but I have heard enough good word of mouth about The Equalizer, starring Academy Award Winner Denzel Washington, that I want to take the next step on the Blu-ray format and give it a chance. Looks like I’ll get my cake and eat it too before the year’s end as The Equalizer is set to extract vengeance on all December 30th. The Blu-ray will feature six behind-the-scenes featurettes, plus “Vengeance Mode” and more! Check out the full press release below from Sony! Continue reading ‘The Equalizer Brings Balance To The Blu-ray Format This December’
November 10th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I am not one to write about TV news all that often, but this caught me by surprise. Starz, the network behind Why So Blu favorite, Spartacus, is apparently putting together a TV series based on Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead, and Bruce Campbell is set to reprise his role as Ash. As a huge fan of The Evil Dead trilogy, the remake, and Sam Raimi’s involvement in horror in general, this is quite the announcement. Continue on to read all about it.
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Continue reading ‘STARZ RAISES THE DEAD – THE EVIL DEAD!’
November 10th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Inspired by an extraordinary true story, the audience-rousing PRIDE debuts on Blu-ray™, DVD & Digital HD on Dec. 23 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. This critically acclaimed comedy follows a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists who come together to help families affected by the UK miners’ strike in 1984, and has been described as “a feel-good movie that does more than temporarily lift your spirits – it makes you feel a little better about the world, and about our capacity to set aside differences and clasp hands” (Moira MacDonald,SeattleTimes). Starring in the film is an incredible ensemble cast, including Bill Nighy (Love Actually), Academy Award®nominee Imelda Staunton (Best Actress, Vera Drake, 2004), Paddy Considine (The Bourne Ultimatum), Dominic West (300), Andrew Scott (“Sherlock”), George MacKay (Defiance), Joseph Gilgun (This is England) and Ben Schnetzer (The Book Thief).
Continue reading ‘PRIDE Available on Blu-ray December 23rd!’
November 10th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
“Halo: The Master Chief Collection” offers the complete story of “Halo’s” legendary hero, the Master Chief, for the first time on one console, including an entirely re-mastered version of “Halo 2” – “Halo 2: Anniversary” – in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the fan-favorite classic.* “Halo: The Master Chief Collection” brings the ultimate “Halo” collection together (‘Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary,” “Halo 2: Anniversary” “Halo 3” and “Halo 4”) with a unified Master Menu that features every campaign chapter unlocked, enabling fans to experience the Master Chief’s story and “Halo’s” legendary multiplayer like never before. Play “Halo” your way, with curated playlists from the campaign and more than 100 multiplayer and Spartan Ops maps from across all four “Halo” titles. Every game in “Halo: The Master Chief Collection” is visually enhanced for Xbox One, with “Halo 2: Anniversary” featuring a fully re-mastered campaign. All four games will run at 60 frames per second on dedicated servers. “Halo: The Master Chief Collection” also includes access to the new live-action digital series, “Halo: Nightfall,” and the “Halo 5: Guardians” Multiplayer Beta, which are launching in late 2014. Continue reading ‘Halo: The Master Chief Collection for Xbox One is available Tomorrow (11/11)!’
November 7th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Next week sees the release of Batman: The Complete Television Series and we keep getting little goodies to share, in anticipation of this massive Blu-ray set’s upcoming release. In this post you will find a bunch of new images from the Blu-ray discs, as well as a brief clip of Batman himself, Adam West, discussing his favorite episode from the series. Continue on to see this clip and be sure to pre-order your copy of this set, if you haven’t already!
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Continue reading ‘Adam West Discusses His Favorite Episode From “Batman: The Complete Television Series”’
November 7th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
The original Candyman is what I consider one of the absolute scariest horror films of all time. Took a while for me to feel okay with looking in a mirror at night time after seeing that movie. Tony Todd will always be associated with that role, but for good reason, he’s outstanding. As was with every horror figure around the time, they couldn’t just be one and done. Everybody gets a sequel. Candyman’s second kill spree was no where near as great as his first one (A tops horror film of all time), but its still a pretty decent movie. If you really want to see bad, then continue moving on to the third one, which was lead by Donna D’Errico (When’s the last time you heard that name?). The first Candyman isn’t available yet in the US for Blu-ray, but there is an all-region edition available. Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh, however, is kicking off the year, and getting a nice release from Scream Factory as the begin 2015. Continue reading ‘CANDYMAN: FAREWELL TO THE FLESH Hits Blu-ray January 6!’
November 7th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Remember Bolt? Disney’s computer animated feature about a dog that believed it had superpowers, given that he was the star of a TV series. I enjoyed that film for what it was, as it had a warm spirit and lots of humor. That in mind, it always felt like Disney taking a film like Toy Story and turning it into something a lot less complex. Big Hero 6 feels like Disney’s attempt to reconstruct Pixar’s The Incredibles into a much more traditional superhero film (with lots of Disney-style emotional content), complete with a young, orphaned hero, the means to put a team of high-tech crime-fighters together, and a masked villain with a dastardly plan in mind. What really makes this film work though is the sense of wonder, fun, and enjoyment to be had in its execution, which is largely embodied by one of Disney’s best new sidekick characters, Baymax. Predictability aside, a large, marshmallow-like robot, and the colorful adventure he is a part of, will easily be plenty of fun for a wide audience.
Continue reading ‘‘Big Hero 6’ Begins (Movie Review)’
November 7th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Hey, it’s that Batman documentary and we at Why So Blu tend to support all things Batman-focused, especially special projects like this! I have been interested in and covering this documentary since its Kickstarter campaign launched way back in March of 2013. Before Comic Con I was able to see the film and was eventually able to speak with the film’s writer/director, which was quite inspiring. For those unaware, Legends of the Knight is a documentary about how Batman has gone on to inspire the power of the myth of superheroes and what real life individuals have gone on to do with that line of thinking in a positive manner. It features a lot of interesting stories and interviews and the film is now coming out for everyone to own this November. Continue on to learn more about this film and its release.
Continue reading ‘Virgil Films Presents LEGENDS OF THE KNIGHT on DVD, VOD, and Digital Download 11/18’
November 7th, 2014 by Brian White
So today’s history lesson focuses on Disney’s acquisition of Marvel Entertainment way back in 2009. Honestly, I can’t believe it has been that long, but I digress because I’m making money off their acquisition regardless in my stock portfolio. However, getting back to our history lesson, back then Disney wanted something new and exciting so CEO Bob Iger encouraged his company to explore all of Marvel’s properties, even the unknown ones, to find the next big thing. The idea was to pick an obscure title out of the bunch so Disney would have the freedom they needed to come up with their own version of the idea. And that ladies and gentlemen is how this next big thing we are gathered here to discuss was discovered. Of course I’m talking about Big Hero 6, which we should just get this over already to clear anyone who had this question about this “Marvel” film being produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, it is not part of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is set in its own standalone universe and I am A-OK with that. So let’s stop stalling in order to make this opening paragraph more robust and impressive and let’s get to talking some Big Hero 6! Continue reading ‘‘Feast’ Your Eyes on ‘Big Hero 6’and Their Big Hearts (Movie Review)’
November 6th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Jersey Boys has been an uber popular music for the last many years. It travels city to city and wows and pleases audiences across the United States. The film is a jukebox musical, meaning it features already established pop songs. But, that’s because its telling the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons so you kinda have to be that type of a musical. This film adaptation was once a passion project of Jon Favreau, but it wound up falling dead and never going anywhere. Then, oddly it was resurrected and Clint Eastwood was the guy at the helm. It seemed an odd marriage, and as you’ll see, it was one. Personally, I’d never had the pleasure of seeing the stage production of Jersey Boys and I really don’t think this film was any sort of supplement. Continue reading ‘Jersey Boys (Blu-ray Review)’
November 6th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
From filmmaker Greg A.Sager (DEVIL SEED), comes one of the most frightening films you’ll see this year! THE SHINING romances PREDATOR in KINGDOM COME, hitting DVD and Digital December 2 from Uncork’d Entertainment. A group of strangers wake up disoriented and soon find themselves being stalked by a supernatural force with sinister intentions. As they begin to question the coincidences that link their pasts, they soon realize that the decisions they make will seal their fates forever.
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Continue reading ‘KINGDOM COME Or Kingdom Go, It’ll Be Out December 2 On DVD!’
