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August 4th, 2013 by Brian White
Seriously, how many people out there can rattle off many good third entries in a feature film franchise or at least halfway decent attempts? Any takers? They say that by the third time around a movie franchise usually wears out its welcome. Third time’s not always the charm when it comes to films. A strong concept is harder to conjecture and any fresh breath of air you once had you now must rejuvenate and excite the crowd all over again for or else you risk quickly boring the bejesus out of your viewers. However, lessoned learned, you must not stray too far from that original formula or suffer the curse of The Hangover Part III you will. How about playing it safe? Does that ever work? Very rarely it does in my opinion. But what about if you give the people what they want? You know they aren’t coming for mind blowing plots or Oscar worthy performances so why even try to venture down that road? If you know what people will desire and exactly who will be showing up, then just give it to them. Continue reading ‘Hatchet III (Blu-ray Review)’
August 4th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
It must be hard to be so simple. Fruitvale Station has the feel of a very straightforward film, were one to break it down into its basic structure. We follow one man throughout his day. We see where he lives, whom he interacts with, and it all ends on a tragic note. It also happens to be based on a true story. There is so much more there though. Beyond the efforts to get a small film like this made, which includes using Oakland locations and filming on and around BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), Fruitvale Station is such a strong success because of incredibly apt direction, the feel generated throughout, based on the sense of location and supporting players, and the incredibly compelling lead performance from Michael B. Jordan. There is nothing glamorous about how this story is told; it simply works as a straightforward telling of one with a great pool of talent to work with.
Continue reading ‘The Fantastic ‘Fruitvale Station’ Is A Look At A Man Caught Up (Movie Review)’
August 3rd, 2013 by Brian White
Last night I realized why I was alive. It wasn’t because of the technology I fool myself into thinking that I love and can’t live without, the Blu-rays that overflow on my shelves or the V8 engine that roars in my dream car…it’s because of the music in my life that I didn’t know how much I missed until I saw Rob Zombie close out the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Music Festival in Austin, TX last night. He may as he said been playing to the smallest crowd on the tour (very sad for what is said to be the live music capital of the world), but in my mind he was performing for only my girlfriend (her first Zombie show ever) and I. For that hour and ten minutes nothing in my life mattered, not the physical/chronic pain I suffer from daily, my silly emotional scars or the professional and monetary setbacks/challenges I face in life…it was only my girlfriend and I and Rob Zombie and band (that’s a lot of and’s). To be completely honest, none of the other bands on the Rockstar Mayhem bill truly stood a chance of ever competing with Rob Zombie or at his level. It was kind of unfair for them. Ha ha. But that’s their problem. Read on…and I’ll tell you why. Continue reading ‘2013 Rockstar Mayhem Festival: Austin, TX – Rob Zombie (Concert Review)’
August 2nd, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
I have been having a BAD, BAD day today so when this hit my inbox just moments ago I felt like a kid with rich parents on Christmas morning. Thank you to the Paramount PR team for bringing some sunshine into my life today. I am forever in your debt now. So now that I’m done rambling, what do you say we get down to business? Roger that! I am beyond ecstatic to report that World War Z, one of my favorite movies of the year, is coming home to the Blu-ray format on September 17th, one week prior to my mom’s birthday. YEAH!!! An unrated version of the worldwide blockbuster film will be available on the Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D combos, as well as extensive bonus features. Check out the full press release below for more information and make sure you PRE-ORDER HERE. I have also attached the full color screenshots of the cover art that will be found on both Blu-ray editions. Continue reading ‘Brad Pitt’s Hair and World War Z on Blu-ray September 17th!’
August 2nd, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Released from the Disney vault for the first time in almost seven years, The Jungle Book swings onto Blu-ray Diamond Edition in the U.S. on February 11, 2014. Based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic novel, this song-filled celebration of friendship, fun, and adventure was Disney’s 19th animated masterpiece and the last animated feature to have Walt Disney’s personal touch. Now, viewers can experience its lush and colorful world and jazzy, toe-tapping songs – including the “I Wan’na Be Like You” and Academy Award-nominated classic “The Bare Necessities” – with the ultimate in high definition picture and sound clarity. Also featuring thrilling new bonus features, The Jungle Book is next winter’s must-own Diamond Edition Blu-ray! The ultimate Disney fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty, once again awakens to exquisite new picture and sound on Blu-ray in the U.S. in October 2014. Heralded by audiences and critics alike, Sleeping Beauty was one of the final fairy tales to be that Walt Disney himself worked on. Fully restored with revolutionary Blu-ray technology, this animated classic’s dazzling colors, spectacular action, and Academy Award-nominated orchestration (for Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture) shines brighter than ever. With wondrous new bonus features families will love, Sleeping Beauty charms like never before on Blu-ray Diamond Edition! Continue reading ‘Disney’s Sleeping Beauty and The Jungle Book Get the Diamond Edition Treatment in 2014′
August 2nd, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Here’s an animated film that I never got around to seeing, but heard enough good things to make me kind of regret not doing so. Maybe it has to do with curiosity surrounding Nic Cage playing a caveman in an animated film (though not being animated would make me more curious) or maybe it has to do with seeing an animated caveman adventure that does not involve characters from Ice Age, but I am looking forward to checking it out. I will have the chance to do so, along with everyone else, come October 1st, when The Croods arrives on Blu-ray. Continue on to check out the different editions of this upcoming Blu-ray, which will best help you enjoy this animated caveman adventure.
Continue reading ‘DUN DUN DAHHH! Dreamworks’ The Croods Arrives on Blu-ray This October’
August 2nd, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
This Star Trek: The Next Generation – Redemption Blu-Ray is a seamlessly edited, feature-length presentation of the classic two-part episode that served as the season four finale and season five premiere. Penned by acclaimed sci-fi screenwriter Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica), the thrilling episode follows Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) and Lieutenant Worf (Michael Dorn) as they fight to end a Klingon civil war. Along with an extensive audio commentary from Moore and scenic artists/Star Trek consultants Mike and Denise Okuda, Star Trek: The Next Generation – Redemption Blu-Ray includes the exclusive documentary, “Survive and Succeed: An Empire at War.” This newly produced special feature explores the Klingon mythology of Star Trek: The Next Generation and features all-new interviews with writer/producer Moore, who, in addition to“Redemption,” wrote some of the franchise’s most memorable Klingon storylines, and some of the actors who played the most renowned Klingon characters including Michael Dorn (Worf), Robert O’Reilly (Gowron) and Gwynyth Walsh (B’Etor).
Continue reading ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation – Redemption (Blu-ray Review)’
August 2nd, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
2 Guns is a lot of things, but calling it ‘good’ is something I am having trouble trying to do. Given that the film is based on a comic series, which I assume is very pulpy and full of dark humor, I could give it the benefit of the doubt that it is supposed to feel like light fun, with the occasional amount of gritty menace. At the same time, the fact that this big budget film, with A-list stars, feels just as much like a 2-hour series premiere of a new show on TNT called “Trench & Stig”, does not exactly have me deeming this film as one to race out and see. 2 Guns revels in plot twists, characters threatening each other, wavering allegiances, and plenty of gun fights. It is not all that original and more convoluted than clever, but star chemistry can go a long way.
Continue reading ‘2 stars, ‘2 Guns’, Too Fun? Maybe… (Movie Review)’
August 1st, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
While the clock is ticking and we are all waiting with the utmost of anticipation for The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season on Blu-ray and DVD August 27th, why not take a sneak peek at a deleted scene from the Anchor Bay Entertainment set, huh? Sounds like a brilliant idea to me. So while I don’t have anything else to ramble on about at the moment, please make sure you support our site and pre-order your Blu-ray set here and check out the following video below courtesy of my favorite PR person in the whole wide world. She knows who she is! Enjoy! Continue reading ‘Deleted Scene From The Walking Dead Season 3: “Carol vs. Merle”’
August 1st, 2013 by Brandon Peters
Super Storm, formerly known as Mega Cyclone, is yet another exploitative Saturday night SyFy Channel movie. These usually feature vaguely familiar faces, over the top concepts and some good unintentional and sometimes “in on the joke, too” laughs. There’s an audience for these. Likely those making the choice to watch it are well aware of what they’re in store for. Those fooled by a cool box or just perusing to be curious are usually left ticked. Either way, as long as there’s an audience, you keep turning them out. Luckily, I’m of the type that every now and then one of these movies can hit the spot if I’m looking for some goofy fun. Continue reading ‘Super Storm (Blu-ray Review)’
July 31st, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
Da Vinci’s Demons – The Complete First Season is a portrait of a young man tortured by the gift of superhuman genius. Da Vinci is a man in the midst of a storm that has been brewing for centuries. A conflict between truth and lies; religion and reason; past and future. His aspirations are used against him by the opposing forces of the time – luring him into a game of seduction where those who despise his intellect need him most. Sound interesting and something you think you’d want to watch? Of course it does so pre-order it here why don’t you and as an added bonus…check out a deleted scene from the upcoming Blu-ray set below! Continue reading ‘A Deleted Scene From Da Vinci’s Demons – The Complete First Season’
July 31st, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
All hail the conquering hero for his final and fiercest battle. Anchor Bay Entertainment releases the conclusion of the acclaimed Starz Original series Spartacus: War of the Damned – The Complete Third Season on a mighty three-disc Blu-ray and DVD set September 3rd. From executive producers Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi, Josh Donen and Steven S. DeKnight here are all 10 heroic episodes, plus bonus features including ‘Making of’ featurettes, behind-the-scenes footage, a fun farewell and much more! Plus the Blu-ray contains exclusive extended episodes and audio commentaries from cast and creators. Of course we’re not going to show you them all here, but you can pre-order your Blu-ray disc set now and enjoy a bonus clip on us. Enjoy! Continue reading ‘A Bonus Visual Effects Feature Clip From Spartacus: War of the Damned Blu-ray’
July 31st, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
When it comes to teenager-focused comedy dramas, based around high school life, I tend to look at Cameron Crowe’s Say Anything as my favorite of that bunch. The Spectacular Now is a film adaptation of an acclaimed novel by Tim Tharp and it has come very close to giving me the same vibe that I really love about Say Anything. There is a familiar story here, joining the leagues of other coming-of-age films (a sub-genre I have seen a lot of this year), but I had a different sort of experience while watching this film. It is not necessarily that I could relate to certain characters, but the effort taken to make the film relatable was very well done. There are comedic moments that work well, but the dramatic moments really hit hard, and the film is stronger for being so sincere in its presentation.
Continue reading ‘Head Into ‘The Spectacular Now’ (Movie Review)’
July 31st, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
Just when you thought two plus hours wasn’t enough comes mention today of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition that features a 13-minute longer cut (hopefully more singing in Bilbo’s shack) and nearly nine hours of new special features. Now that’s exciting for the fans! This all goes down on Digital Download October 22nd and on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray 2D and DVD November 5th. I never bought the Blu-ray of the theatrical version so this one may be a grab for me (hint hint). But you don’t have to take my word, you check it out for yourself in the full press release below courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and pre-order it here. Enjoy! Continue reading ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition Bulks Up In Nov.’
July 31st, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
This Fall, Primetime Emmy Award-winning television writer and creator Damon Lindelof (Lost) teams up with legendary artist Leinil Francis Yu (Secret Invasion) and superstar colorist Dave McCaig to bring to life the highly popular comic book series Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk. This action-packed story brings two of Marvel’s greatest heroes—Wolverine and the Hulk—together like never before for their most brutal encounter yet in Marvel Knights Animation’s Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk DVD debuting for the first time on home entertainment shelves nationwide on September 10, 2013 from Shout! Factory. Dr. Bruce Banner (a.k.a. the Hulk) has been presumed dead since his execution, following his murderous rampage through Manhattan as the Hulk. But when reports start cropping up of an unidentified creature appearing around the globe, Nick Fury begins to get worried. Not because Banner can turn from man to unstoppable monster in seconds, but because Banner’s existence is the one secret that can bring down Fury. So Fury turns to the only man he can trust: Wolverine. And he’s only too glad to take care of Banner – by any means necessary. This highly anticipated Marvel Knights Animation series boasts unparalleled storytelling combined with rich visual animation and insightful bonus content. Featuring cover art illustration by Leinil Francis Yu, this deluxe DVD is collected in a unique comic book style packaging that bridges the comic book to DVD concept. Continue reading ‘Own the Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk DVD this September!’
July 31st, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Exclusively at Disney’s D23 Expo August 9–11 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Disney fans are invited to explore the incredible roster of film, stage, and music projects on the horizon at The Walt Disney Studios, with a variety of panel discussions, sneak peeks, and exhibits. This year the Studio will present two arena shows, kicking off the Expo at 10 a.m. Friday, August 9, with “Art and Imagination: Animation at The Walt Disney Studios,” a showcase of upcoming animated films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and DisneyToon Studios. John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Disney’s Animation Studios, will host a lively exhibition chock-full of never-before-seen footage, celebrity and filmmaker appearances, and live performances from films like Disney’s Frozen, Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur and the Mickey Mouse short Get a Horse! Then at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn, Disney Live Action Production President Sean Bailey, and Marvel Studios President and Producer Kevin Feige will host “Let the Adventures Begin: Live Action at The Walt Disney Studios,” an expedition through the Studio’s exciting live-action offerings from Disney as well as several powerhouse pictures on tap from Marvel Studios, with exclusive clips and surprise guests from a range of films including Saving Mr. Banks, Tomorrowland, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and much more. Continue reading ‘Everything You Need To Know About Disney’s Upcoming D23 Expo’
July 31st, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Join Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula) as he leads his crew through more thrilling adventures in sparkling high-definition when Star Trek: Enterprise – The Complete Second Season arrives on Blu-ray Disc August 20 from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution. 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. Continue reading ‘Star Trek: Enterprise – The Complete Second Season Arrives on Blu-ray August 20!’
July 31st, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Now you can enjoy the complete fourth season (airing 1964-1965), all 32 episodes in their entirety and in spectacular high-definition – direct from the 35mm negatives! Be there as Laura gets her toe caught in a bath spout in the unforgettable episode “Never Bathe on a Saturday,” a sleep-deprived Rob tries to stay awake during his job interview with Alan Brady in “100 Terrible Hours” and Don Rickles is a klutzy thief who tries to rob the Petries in a stalled elevator in “4 1/2 ” then enlists them to entertain in “The Alan Brady Show Goes to Jail.” “The Dick Van Dyke Show”: The Complete Fourth Season is loaded with Blu-ray exclusives including: TV Academy tribute to Carl Reiner featuring Dick Van Dyke, Ray Romano and Brad Garrett, Rose Marie, Larry Mathews and more, Mary Tyler Moore’s appearance on “The Danny Kaye Show.” Also included are audio commentaries with Carl Reiner, Dick Van Dyke and Garry Marshall, Emmy Award telecast clip featuring the cast, original network promo spots, and more! Continue reading ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show – The Complete Fourth Season (Blu-ray Review)’
