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August 29th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
Everyone likes a good bonanza of a contest right?! Of course they do…especially when there’s free Blu-ray product involved! So I have a little secret to let you all in on. My favorite PR person in the whole wide world has hooked us up AGAIN! This time it’s a Blu-ray copy of the intriguing Da Vinci’s Demons: Season 1 to give away to one lucky reader. Could it be you? Ah…got your attention now, didn’t I? Well, hold your horses…you still have to enter our contest here to win. So why you’re at it, check out the full press release below on the Blu-ray of the hour here and read on to find out how you can win your very own copy. Good luck! Continue reading ‘Da Vinci’s Demons: Season 1 Blu-ray Giveaway Bonanza!’
August 28th, 2013 by Brian White
I went into my viewing of Byzantium wanting to like it so much because of my love for the can do no wrong actress, in my opinion, Gemma Arterton. So the truth be told that whenever you do something like that you’re almost guaranteed to set yourself up for failure and utter disappointment (point in case Man of Steel this summer). And when that doesn’t happen, then by God that’s when you know you just experienced a damn miracle. No, Byzantium is not the second coming of Christ, but who in their right mind would compare such a revolutionary event like that to a film’s quality (unless we’re talking Fight Club)? However, if you go into Byzantium with a bloody thirsty seeking of re-experiencing another satisfying tale akin to that of Interview With The Vampire with societal emphasis on themes of brotherhood, okay motherhood, and what it’s really like mentally and socially to live for over two centuries, then I can’t imagine you could ever walk away from this one disappointed. That’s my story and I’m “staking” to it. Continue reading ‘Can I “Permanently” Check Into ‘Byzantium’? (Movie Review)’
August 28th, 2013 by Brandon Peters
Cockneys Vs Zombies comes to your home on Blu-ray next Tuesday from Scream Factory. This hilarious “irreverent comedy” features the likes of Michelle Ryan (Bionic Woman, EastEnders), Honor Blackman (Goldfinger, Doctor Who), Alan Ford (Snatch, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), Harry Treadaway (Fish Tank, Control), Rasmus Hardiker (Lead Balloon, Saxondale), Georgia King (The New Normal, The Duchess), Jack Doolan (The Green Green Grass), Dudley Sutton (Lovejoy) and Richard Briers (The Good Life). I’ve reviewed the release already (HERE). But to wet your appetite and give you a look at the film, here’s some fresh clips, the trailer and an animated storyboard with some commentary! Continue reading ‘New Clips From The Upcoming Cockneys Vs Zombies Blu-ray!’
August 27th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
Y’all (my Texas accent is starting to protrude) start right here if you’re ever going to figure out where Batman got his mad detective skills from. That’s right y’all. Look no further than Argo, a cute little movie that won a few awards. And best of all, Warner Bros. has your best interest at heart this holiday season. Why? Because they are sparing no expenses and dropping a bomb on us with this Extended Edition of the film on the Blu-ray format complete with an extended cut of the film (another 9 minutes), new special features and a few collectible premiums. If that’s not enough to make you go heehaw, then I don’t know what is. Check out the enthralling press release below from Warner Bros. now and make sure you click here to pre-order this one for all your loved ones this holiday season. Y’all come back now you hear (I have no idea why I am talking this way…too much work this week I guess)? Continue reading ‘‘Argo’ F*&k Yourself This December With An Extended Edition’
August 27th, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Star Trek: Enterprise recounts the adventures of the pioneers of space travel who ventured into the universe 100 years before the events of Star Trek: The Original Series. Set in the 22nd century, in a time when interstellar travel is still in its infancy, Enterprise follows Captain Archer and his crew of brave explorers as they set out to chart the galaxy on a revolutionary spacecraft and experience the wonder and mystery of the final frontier as they seek out new life and new civilizations. A centerpiece to the Star Trek: Enterprise – The Complete Second Season Blu-ray collection is the newly produced cast reunion feature, “In Conversation: The First Crew,” which offers fans a look at an intimate and candid discussion with members of the main cast and recurring guest stars, who reveal their most memorable stories from the set and their favorite behind-the-scenes moments. The reunion is moderated by series co-creator/executive producer Brannon Braga. Fans will also enjoy “Uncharted Territory,” a three-part retrospective providing an inside look at the challenges faced by the writing staff and creators during the creative development of the second season, which ultimately inspired the controversial Xindi story-arc that kicks off in the season finale, “The Expanse.” Continue reading ‘Star Trek: Enterprise – The Complete Second Season (Blu-ray Review)’
August 27th, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment brand, has announced the release of Stranded on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital download from Director Roger Christian and Writer Christian Piers Betley on Aug. 27, 2013. The film stars Christian Slater and Brendan Fehr. Stranded will be available on DVD for an SRP of $27.97 and Blu-ray for $29.97. When the isolated U.S. military moonbase is bombarded by a rogue meteor storm, Colonel Gerard Brauchman (Christian Slater) and his small crew are cut off from Earth with their life support failing. Before long, the crew discovers the meteors harbored alien spores…and they’re replicating. Now a vicious, shape-shifting predatory life form is loose inside the crippled facility, picking off victims one by one. Locked in a desperate fight for survival, Brauchman and the terrified remaining astronauts have one final mission…keep the creature from escaping the moon and finding a new food supply on Earth. Continue reading ‘Stranded is Now Available on Blu-ray’
August 27th, 2013 by Brandon Peters
October is box set month for Scream Factory. Not only will they be releasing the first 3 Amityville Horror films, they will make horror fans’ mouths wetter and wallets lighter with The Vincent Price Collection on October 22. Today they have released their detailed final list of bonus content for the release. They made an announcement a week ago that they intended to release the US cut of Witchfinder General (aka Conqueror Worm), but were unable to do so because of a legal issue. They could have released it, but would have had to cut a scene. Instead of compromising their product, they opted just to drop it. For fans, this is just another shining example of not selling us short on anything. This will be a grand release despite that. I can’t wait to revisit these! Preorder and a detailed look at the discs are below! Continue reading ‘Scream Factory Unveils Final Bonus Content Details For THE VINCENT PRICE COLLECTION’
August 27th, 2013 by Gregg Senko
Oh the world of computer-animated films. It’s no secret that somewhere along the line I almost stopped enjoying them. I can’t put my finger on why, but it just happened. Still, I intend to give such films the time of day if they managed to catch my eye. Not every animated film can be as amazing as How To Train Your Dragon, but there is always the possibility of entertainment value to be had. So when a story of forest-dwelling creatures caught my attention back in the spring, I made it a point to eventually check it out. Blue Sky Studios’ Epic is now on Blu-ray, but did it fall short like so many other computer-animated films I’ve watched, or did it prove to reach my expectations?
Continue reading ‘EPIC (Blu-ray Review)’
August 26th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
On August 25th, I was happy to attend a screening of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, which was then followed by a panel discussion featuring actor Steve Blum (voice of ‘Bebop’s lead character Spike Spiegel) and director and illustrator Peter Ramsey (Rise of the Guardians). As a huge fan of the popular anime series and the film it spawned, it was exciting to see the film on the big screen again (I was fortunate to see the film during its very limited, original theatrical run in America, back in 2003), but also a very fun panel to listen in on afterward. Continue on to listen to the entire Q&A and learn more about this fun event.
Continue reading ‘Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Q&A, Featuring Steve Blum And Peter Ramsey’
August 26th, 2013 by Brandon Peters
Scream Factory continues to roll out and lay claim to King Of Jon Carpenter Blu-rays this November. They will be releasing what I can easily say will be a superior version of his cult classic Assault On Precinct 13 November 19 (this has already been released before through a different distributor). The week prior, they will be releasing the rare film Body Bags. The horror anthology that collaborates Carpenter with legend Tobe Hooper may be somewhat of a forgotten title to many. This trilogy of terror was only released on DVD in a brief stint by Artisan and quickly went out of print when they were no longer in business. Its a fun little film that features John Carpenter himself hamming it up as the host of the 3 short films. Also making appearances are Sam Raimi, Tobe Hooper, Wes Craven, Tom Arnold, David Warner and Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. This marks the 6th and 7th John Carpenter related releases from Scream Factory. Get in your preorders and find more detailed information after the link! Continue reading ‘John Carpenter’s BODY BAGS & ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 Coming to Blu-ray In November!’
August 26th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
New York, NY — This September, GKIDS, in conjunction with Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM), invites home viewers to experience the latest masterwork from Studio Ghibli: FROM UP ON POPPY HILL, from the creators of Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and many other animated masterpieces. Written by legendary studio founder Hayao Miyazaki and directed by Goro Miyazaki, the film marks the first feature-length collaboration between father and son – and the results are stunning. Fresh off a triumphant domestic and international theatrical run, Cinedigm will release this acclaimed gem in multiple formats: Blu-ray+ DVD 2-Pack, DVD 2-Pack, and Cable VOD on September 3rd, 2013. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming release.
Continue reading ‘Studio Ghibli’s Latest Animated Masterpiece, FROM UP ON POPPY HILL, Arrives On Blu-ray This September’
August 26th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
Oh my God! She has done it again! The finest PR person in the world has provided us with a title that melts in your hands if you hold it too long because that’s how hot it is! Of course I’m talking about the upcoming Blu-ray release of Spartacus: War of the Damned. And guess what?! One lucky reader here can bring the excitement and combat home for free this September. Do I have your full attention now? Good! Read on below for more information about this highly anticipated Blu-ray release and how you can win your very own prize pack containing not only the Blu-ray release, but also a novel and block game (as pictured below). Good luck! Continue reading ‘Spartacus: War of the Damned Blu-ray Giveaway Contest!’
August 24th, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Renowned filmmaker, Nicolas Winding Refn reunites with Ryan Gosling (Drive, Crazy Stupid Love) in the edgy thriller ONLY GOD FORGIVES debuting on Blu-ray™ and DVD on October 22nd from Anchor Bay Entertainment and RADiUS-TWC. Pre-book is September 25, 2013. ONLY GOD FORGIVES was written and directed by Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, Valhalla Rising). Blu-ray™ and DVD bonus materials include “Only God Forgives: Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Nicolas Winding Refn, Behind the Scenes, Director Interviews and The Music of Only God Forgives with Cliff Martinez.” Continue reading ‘‘Only God Forgives’ on Blu-ray and DVD October 22nd!’
August 23rd, 2013 by Gerard Iribe
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul? Anchor Bay Entertainment releases the dark and dangerous second season of the acclaimed Starz Original Miami mob series “MAGIC CITY: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON” on a three-disc Blu-ray™ and DVD set November 5th. From creator/writer and executive producer Mitch Glazer (The Recruit, Scrooged), executive producer Geyer Kosinski (Changeling, The Astronaut Farmer), co-executive producers Fred Berner (Pollock) and Colin Callender (“The White Queen”) comes all 8 intense new episodes of the steamy drama, plus some very cool bonus features. Continue reading ‘‘Magic City: The Complete Second Season’ on Blu-ray and DVD November 5th!’
August 23rd, 2013 by Brandon Peters
I’m not going to lie, the zombie craze and obsession we live in today makes me happy. Yes, we’re flooded with tons of bad repetitive low budget productions, but there are plenty of good zombie movies that have entered the vault. The zombie film can take many shapes and forms. One that works particularly well is the zombie comedy. Up with the likes of Shaun of the Dead and Zombieland, comes the very competent, funny and gory Cockneys Vs Zombies. This one is an import from England and only had a short limited run here in the states earlier this month. Don’t be fooled by the title (its reminiscent of straight to video dreck), I assure you, this one is quality. You’re not getting a SyFy movie or something shot in a 20 year old’s parents’ backyard. This is one I’m hoping people have the courage to check out, because it is quite funny and has some nice gore effects. Continue reading ‘Cockneys Vs Zombies (Blu-ray Review)’
August 23rd, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
I was just talking about the effectiveness of simplicity in another review and now we have a simple and efficiently made horror flick, titled You’re Next. Despite having been lingering around for a couple years, this is a horror flick that has maintained its positive buzz since debuting at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival and ends up delivering. Besides some minor details, You’re Next is by and large a straight forward slasher film that does not do anything new for the genre, but is a ruthless exercise in solid horror filmmaking. It is sufficiently scary, features victims you generally feel bad for, and knows how to be both frighteningly violent, but also entertaining. Cabin in the Woods may have done a number on the state of horror features, but You’re Next sticks to the basics and makes it work anyway.
Continue reading ‘Lamb Next, Tiger Next, Fox Next, ‘You’re Next’ (Movie Review)’
August 23rd, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
It is always an interesting task, when it comes to providing a critique of one of you most anticipated films of the year from one of your favorite filmmakers. The World’s End is the final entry in the thematically connected “Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy”. The films that led up to this finale are 2004’s Shaun of the Dead and 2007’s Hot Fuzz (both of which are favorite films of mine). All three of these films were written by Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, with Wright directing each film and Pegg starring in each, along with his best mate Nick Frost. I noted the years, because The World’s End is arriving quite a bit of time after the last entry, but it is fitting, as The World’s End is about growing up, among other things. The creative team involved has developed as filmmakers over the years and this is reflected in how this film continues in the tradition of showing off madcap humor, action, and heart, but also finds a way to acknowledge how times have changed. I have also failed to mention that this is a wild ride with some big sci-fi surprises, but the core of this film is just as strong as its hilarious and exciting exterior.
Continue reading ‘‘The World’s End’ And 11 Other Pubs To Visit Before The End Of The World (Movie Review)’
August 23rd, 2013 by Brian White
So here’s a title that I profess to know nothing about going into the press screening last Thursday night at the brand new Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline here in Austin, TX. Now come on, how can one turn that offer down? I said the BRAND NEW Alamo Drafthouse! I’m probably only the 100th person to have sat in the chair I plopped my a$$ down in last week. So what were we talking about? Oh yeah this movie. It’s called You’re Next. Now I must admit, the movie poster had me intrigued many months ago on iTunes Movie Trailers so I did what any outstanding American citizen would do. I watched the trailer. And…I wasn’t impressed with it. It felt old and tired…like a rehash of The Strangers or something along those lines that we’ve seen a million times now. So needless to say, I never intended to cover this one, but come on….THIS IS THE NEW ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE BABY! The word decline was not even a possible choice in my vocabulary as far as I’m concerned. Continue reading ‘You’ll Find The “Magic” In ‘You’re Next’ This Weekend (Movie Review)’
