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September 15th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
From executive producer Robert Rodriguez comes the first season of the original El Rey Network series, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN,swooping onto Blu-ray and DVD, featuring all 10 Season One episodes, including episodes directed by Rodriguez and Eduardo Sánchez(The Blair Witch Project). This supernatural series, based on Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino’s 1996 cult classic film of the same name (starring George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, Salma Hayek and Tarantino), centers on bank robbers Seth and Richie Gecko, who are wanted by the authorities after a heist leaves several dead. Escaping across the Mexican border with a family of hostages, the Gecko brothers take a detour to a strip club that’s populated by bloodsucking creatures of the night. Continue reading ‘On 9/16, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: SEASON 1 Swoops Onto Blu-ray’
September 15th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
This wonderful journey, “full of adventure, bravery, excitement, and friendship…has something for audiences of all ages” (Claudia Puig, USA Today). The “lively and likable” (Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times) tale is told through the eyes of Tuck, Munch and Alex, a trio of pals who make an out-of-this-world discovery. After receiving signals on their phones, they meet Echo, a small, but amazingly energetic, alien trying to make his way back to his home planet. As they race to help their new friend, the boys will discover that little Echo has touched their hearts in unexpected ways and changed their lives forever. Continue reading ‘Earth To Echo On Blu-ray And DVD October 21’
September 15th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Based on the novel “The Switch” written by Elmore Leonard, the “truly twisted fun” (In Touch) crime comedy Life of Crime will be available on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), and Digital HD October 28 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Written for the screen and directed by Daniel Schechter (Supporting Characters), the film is currently available On Demand. The cleverly written story about a kidnapping gone awry features a knockout lineup including Jennifer Aniston (We’re the Millers, TV’s “Friends”), yasiin bey (The Italian Job, Next Day Air), Isla Fisher (Now You See Me, The Great Gatsby), Will Forte (Nebraska, TV’s “Saturday Night Live”), Mark Boone Junior (TV’s “Sons of Anarchy,”Memento), with Tim Robbins (The Shawshank Redemption, Bull Durham), and John Hawkes (Lincoln, Winter’s Bone). Continue reading ‘LIFE OF CRIME Arriving On Blu-ray Oct 28’
September 14th, 2014 by Brian White
The Big Bang Theory, now entering its eighth season this year on CBS (season premiere 9/22), has long been one of my girlfriend’s favorite primetime shows. She’s actually the one responsible for making me such a huge fan too. Although I have to be honest. Five years went by before I even watched a single episode of the series. It just looked so stupid to me. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m a big geek in life much like the male cast, but the fact that a hot blonde could ever want anything to do with these nerds was never plausible to me. So I remember one Thanksgiving at my parent’s house and they had The Big Bang Theory on the television in the backroom. It caught my eye because I heard the guys on the show talking about an outing they were planning to see the remastered version of The Raiders of the Lost Ark in the theaters. Pretty much if you say anything Indiana Jones or Star Wars related you have my undivided attention. After liking what I saw and hearing my parents and Kori talk about the show so lovingly I was convinced I had to give it a whirl so without any regrets I purchased the first five episodes of season one off of iTunes and I too fell in love with the boys. So it’s with great pride, enthusiasm and joy that I present to you my coverage of The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Seventh Season Blu-ray review. Continue reading ‘The Big Bang Theory The Complete Seventh Season (Blu-ray Review)’
September 14th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
As a part of Marvel’s Phase II, they decided to take the small screen with a series in support of their theatrical features and One-Shots. That show would be Agents Of SHIELD, following SHIELD agents going around the country stopping baddies and discovering new people with superheros and supernatural artifacts. It was also promised to be linked to the cinematic universes and sometimes would cross over with the events of movies and maybe a (realistic, sorry fanboys, Tony Stark is never coming to TV) character or two would show up on in an episode. Another bombshell, the show would be led by Agent Coulson, back from the dead after being impaled by Loki in The Avengers. Continue reading ‘Marvel’s Agents Of SHIELD – Season 1 (DVD Review)’
September 12th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Homeland is an espionage drama series on Showtime that has received a lot of acclaim for the way it pulls together a lot of ideas surrounding counter-terrorism, paranoia, prisoners of war, damaged personas, and what it means to be a hero. Following the highly acclaimed first and second seasons (reviewed HERE and HERE), which were met with many awards to honor the success of the series success, the third season has now arrived on Blu-ray a few weeks before the new season starts, with the tough task of following up what has been started. This season of the series unfortunately has fallen prey to evidence of diminishing returns, despite attempts to change up the status quo and the very strong performances that continue to be prevalent throughout. Continue on to learn more about this third season Blu-ray release.
Continue reading ‘Homeland: The Complete Third Season (Blu-ray Review)’
September 12th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Disney’s Planes are back in the high-flying comedy adventure “PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE,” landing on Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand platforms Nov. 4, 2014. In this heart-pumping, laugh-filled follow-up to last year’s smash hit “PLANES,” world famous racer Dusty Crophopper joins an elite fire and rescue unit and learns what it takes to be a true hero. Featuring non-stop action, memorable characters and never-before-seen bonus features, “PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE” is this fall’s must-own animated family film! Continue reading ‘Disney’s Planes: Fire & Rescue Flys Home to Blu-ray 11/4′
September 12th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
It’s somewhat unbelievable that Supernatural is now ten years old. Yes, this is the review of the ninth season but season 10 is due to premiere, if it hasn’t already, on the CW via the WB network. Honestly, as a fan of the show, I am happy it’s still running and I am also happy that WB has been giving us some stellar packages on Blu-ray throughout the years. A show like Supernatural deserves to be seen and heard in the highest quality – Blu-ray. Let us see what the 23-episode season nine has to offer those who are on the outside looking in. Shall we begin? Continue reading ‘Supernatural: Season 9 (Blu-ray Review)’
September 12th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Two of Ridley Scott’s best films are coming to Blu-ray in all new collector’s editions. One is more obvious and that is Alien, Scott’s landmark sci-fi/horror feature, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The other is Kingdom of Heaven, celebrating its 10th anniversary as Scott’s most underrated feature (granted the Director’s cut version is where it’s at). That said, KOH features an all new cut of the film, the “Director’s Cut ‘Road Show’ Version”, which has a new commentary to go with it. Meanwhile, Alien features some collectible cards and a reprint of the original comic book tie-in. Both Blu-ray sets feature all versions of their film in the same package and many more extra features. Read on to learn more about these upcoming releases, which hit shelves on October 7th, 2014.
Continue reading ‘Two Epic Films from Legendary Filmmaker Ridley Scott Arrive as Collector’s Edition Blu-rays This October’
September 11th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
While Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers and Halloween: H20 have been given new “Collector’s Edition” style discs in this new Blu-ray set, the previously released Anchor Bay and Scream Factory titles remain relatively the same editions as you can buy standalone. That didn’t stop them from putting additional features for those movies in Halloween: The Complete Collection (Deluxe Edition). That’s what Disc 15 is for. There’s some all new stuff, plus some ported over material. All the more to make this the definitive Halloween set and leave you with really no desire to need anything further from this franchise in the future. The box set really is the complete journey through this franchise for good or bad. Continue reading ‘Halloween: The Complete Collection, Deluxe Edition – Disc 15 (Blu-ray Review)’
September 11th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
It’s widely known that the holy grail of the Halloween franchise is the “Producer’s Cut” of the sixth film, The Curse Of Michael Myers. The production overreacted to an unfavorable test screening following its final cut (Made up of 15 year old boys). Joe Chappelle was charged with taking his film and trying to completely change the story, the tone and make it much more graphic and violent. What resulted was a film that was disjointed, uneven and didn’t really make much sense. This wasn’t the internet era where this would have been widely known to begin with. It wasn’t until after the film had released that magazines and the like realized they had promo and set photos that seemed way off from what appeared in the final film. Then, it dropped. One of the most famous bootlegs in history started circulating and showed fans what was really intended for Halloween 6. For years and years fans pleaded to have it released and it many of those plans wound up failing. Now, 19 years later…this dream is finally coming true. Now what do us Halloween fans do with our lives? Continue reading ‘Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers – The Producer’s Cut (Blu-ray Review)’
September 11th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Cartoon Network today unveiled the highly-anticipated Blu-ray™ and DVD release of Adventure Time: The Complete Fourth Season. Available October 7, the two-disc DVD and single-disc Blu-ray release will feature all 26 episodes from the series’ fourth season, plus extensive exclusive bonus material. The highlight of the bonus features is a 19-minute Distant Bands: The Music of Adventure Time featurette with series creator Pendleton Ward, creative director Pat McHale, and storyboard artists Jesse Moynihan and Rebecca Sugar offering their commentary on the important role music plays in the series. In addition, each episode will feature commentary with the cast and crew, and this time, it all comes packaged in a new collectible Marceline slipcase, a must-have addition to Adventure Time fans’ collections. Continue reading ‘ADVENTURE TIME Season 4 Blu-ray Hits October 7!’
September 11th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Millennium Entertainment and Gilbert Films are proud to announce the home entertainment release of the star-studded comedy, ARE YOU HERE. Multiple Emmy® winner Matthew Weiner (creator, AMC’s “Mad Men”) unveils his big-screen debut with an impressive cast of performances by Emmy® nominee Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover trilogy), Academy Award® nominee Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers, Marley & Me, Midnight in Paris), Golden Globe® winner Amy Poehler (Mean Girls, NBC’s “Parks and Recreation”), Emmy® nominee Jenna Fischer (NBC’s “The Office,” Hall Pass) and Laura Ramsey (She’s The Man, Mad Men). Audiences can own the hilarious film on DVD and Blu-Ray™ on September 30, 2014. Continue reading ‘ARE YOU HERE Starring Amy Poehler, Owen Wilson, & Zach Galifianakis On Blu-ray September 30th’
September 11th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Scream Factory’s “Fall Frights” just began this week and is going to be terrorizing your Blu-ray shelves and wallets all the way through Hanukkah and Christmas! Today, we have the details on the Ma and Pa video store classic, DOLLS. You remember that cover art right? The one with the little doll holding her eyeballs and having that sinister set of teeth on the side of her face? Yeesh, gives me the willies. In case you don’t want to creep yourself out on that image, since this is a Collector’s Edition, they have some sweet new alternate “remixed” artwork for the release. Check out all the details below and pre-order yourself a copy. I believe if you pre-order from Shout! Factory’s website you may get this before the release date, just in time for Halloween. Continue reading ‘Scream Factory Gets All Doll’d Up For The DOLLS Collector’s Edition November 11!’
September 11th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Friday nights are not the most popular time you think of when it comes to “must see” television. When a show moves to the end of the week its know as getting put in a “Friday Death Slot” where its assumed the next step for the show is cancellation. However, few shows can do well and survive healthily on Friday nights. There’s lower expectation there, and the ability to impress and look good for advertisers comes with doing more in a lesser night. Hannibal was kept alive after season 1 but relegated to Friday, but it was a hopeful move to Friday because it seemed it was moved there not as being on its last leg, but because the thought was that it might flourish there. It did a little better, but the show’s artistic merit, its following and ability to do well after it has aired (DVR, streaming, DVD/Blu-ray sales) have proven that its very worth keeping around for NBC. Plus, I think the folks at NBC are just as big of fans as we are, wanting to see this thing come to full fruition. Continue reading ‘Hannibal – Season 2 (Blu-ray Review)’
September 11th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
The Drop is a strange sort of film, as it is ostensibly a crime drama rooted in its characters, but not quite focused enough to claim to be about one thing in particular. Sure, Tom Hardy is the lead in this film and we are basically following his mysterious character, who seems like a simple enough guy that could blow at any minute; but the film, while fairly straightforward, puts a number of things in front of its characters in a way that makes it hard to describe simply. As it stands, The Drop is a well-acted feature about criminals, gangsters, abuse, sorted pasts, moving on in one’s life, just trying to get by, and a cute little dog.
Continue reading ‘‘The Drop’ AKA About A Dog (Movie Review)’
September 10th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
It is great to see a movie like this treated with a level of respect. While Godzilla can be boiled down to a giant monster causing a rampage in a city, the fact that the film (as well as its marketing) had a level of restraint in how to actually depict the sort of chaos that comes with this sort of film territory is impressive. This new Godzilla movie had a lot more in common with a disaster movie than a science fiction/adventure story, but it respects the legacy of the 60-year old franchise. The film was incredibly satisfying in the way it confidently built up to huge reveals, maintained a level of pacing fitting of the more memorable summer blockbusters, put a great deal of faith in letting the atmosphere enthrall its audience into the story, and still was a lot of fun to watch. While the human-based drama leaves something to be desired, this is easily the most enjoyable Godzilla film since 1989’s Godzilla vs. Biollante. Now the King of the Monsters has arrived on Blu-ray for the world to continue to hear his roar.
Continue reading ‘Godzilla (Blu-ray Review)’
September 10th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Spartacus Star John Hannah reflects on the relationship between Batiatus & his wife Lucretia and on his time working with Lucy Lawless in this new bonus feature clip from Spartacus The Complete Series. Yep! That pretty much sums it all up as to what this post and bonus feature clip is all about don’t you think? Are you excited for next Tuesday the 16th? I am! The complete series of Spartacus is coming home to Blu-ray in a “complete” package one more time so let’s celebrate! Check out the bonus video from the Blu-ray set down below. Continue reading ‘‘Spartacus’ Star John Hannah’s Bonus Feature Clip From ‘The Complete Series’’
