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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)’
July 30th, 2013 by Brandon Peters
1980-1983 is known as the “Golden Age” of the slasher film. This horror subgenre got so popular there was almost a new one every week in theaters. Slashers were cheap to make and brought in big returns. Some studios built up and became something because of these films. However many studios crashed and burned. A lot of these films were lost or forgotten due to studios going out of business. One of those studios was the well known Cannon films. Scream Factory has gone in and saved 2 of these early slasher films that have never even had a DVD release. X-Ray and Schizoid are making their first appearance in the home video market since VHS. Being a fan of slashers and never having seen either, I was excited to dig in to this release! Continue reading ‘X-Ray/Schizoid Double Feature (Blu-ray Review)’
July 30th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Trailers are not posted very often, because we tend to be busy providing the latest coverage in regards to Blu-rays, movie reviews, and most recently – Comic Con. However, a recent trailer has launched for an upcoming film that puts Ben Stiller back in the director’s chair. The film is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. It is a new adaptation of a story from back in 1939, which as previously been made into a film. The film arrives this Christmas and It is the story of a timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams and embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing. I dug the trailer and was sent the link, so I figured why not post it. Continue on to view the trailer.
Continue reading ‘The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty Trailer’
July 29th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Drinking Buddies is a step forward in the film world for writer/director Joe Swanberg, who has specialized in making films of the mumblecore variety. To catch some up on what that term means, the concept of mumblecore revolves around independent films that are very low budget, largely improvised by the performers (generally amateur actors), and shot in very naturalistic ways, including lighting and real world-locations. Swanberg’s latest feature is the largest in scale, as it involves several well-known actors and a clearer structure that is somewhat familiar, but still working off what the cast brings to the material most of all. As a result, Drinking Buddies feels somewhat slight, overall, but the quality of the performances (one in particular) is enough to make it a solid watch. Setting a lot of action around a craft brewery does not exactly hurt either.
Continue reading ‘‘Drinking Buddies’ Have A Fun, Improv-Heavy, Good Time (Movie Review)’
July 29th, 2013 by Brandon Peters
Any franchise can be resurrected nowadays. In 1990, New Line Cinema released House Party which wound up being a surprise hit that spawned now 4 sequels. These films were party comedies, focusing on a thin main plot with the main characters while having multiple goofy side characters with little arcs as well. You’ve seen this type of film aped before and maybe it was House Party that brought it to the forefront. The first 2 sequels were hits as well and meant to be a finished trilogy. In 2000, a direct-to-video sequel brought back the franchise for a one off. Now, Warner’s Premiere label has decided to reboot this franchise for the modern generation. Continue reading ‘House Party: Tonight’s The Night (DVD Review)’
July 29th, 2013 by Blu-ray Brian
No, it’s not a demented contest but rather it’s a giveaway contest for The Demented on Blu-ray because on July 30th, Anchor Bay Films unleashes the biological warfare thriller The Demented on Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and DVD. If you’ve never heard of it, don’t worry. You’re about to! Conveniently located below you can find out all about this “demented” title as well as rules on how you can score your very own free copy of this horror flick on Blu-ray. Sound cool? I thought so! Read on… Continue reading ‘‘The Demented’ Blu-ray Giveaway Contest!’
July 27th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
Back in 2011, fans of the popular video game series Mortal Kombat were treated to a brand new way of experiencing the series and various characters through the means of a pretty solid web series (which I covered HERE). Mortal Kombat Legacy was a much grittier portrayal of the world of Mortal Kombat, with an emphasis on applying a real world quality to the series, despite involving fantastical elements, such as the god of thunder, Raiden. Regardless, the web series was a hit at the time, but has only slowly leaked out information regarding the new season. Well, there was a panel at San Diego Comic Con this year, which was a great way to reintroduce audiences to the series. While a trailer was released a few months ago, fans got a new look at this upcoming season, as well as some information in regards to how things are going to change for the better. Continue on to learn more about this panel, check out some photos, and take a look at the latest trailer.
Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2013: Mortal Kombat Legacy’
July 26th, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Experience new adventures and more heroic action from the company that brought you the biggest Super Hero movie of all time, Marvel’s The Avengers. Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye, Black Widow and the newest recruit Falcon, battle threats no single hero could vanquish in Marvel’s spectacular 2-part event, Marvel’s Avengers Assemble. Can the world’s most powerful team of Super Heroes put aside their differences and learn to live together under one roof long enough to save the world from ultimate destruction? The answer will be revealed when the Red Skull and M.O.D.O.K. wage war on The Avengers. Bring home all the thrills and non-stop action, complete with never-before-seen footage and bonus features! Continue reading ‘Marvel’s Avengers Assemble: Assembly Required Arrives on DVD on October 8!’
July 26th, 2013 by Sean Ferguson
Movie fans will be very happy to hear that Shout! Factory and ITV Studios Global Entertainment announced today a distribution agreement to bring a vast library of acclaimed cinema classics to U.S and Canada for home entertainment and digital distribution. As if that wasn’t cool enough, we are talking about some big movies too, with such classics as Sophie’s Choice, On Golden Pond, The Eagle Has Landed, The Last Unicorn, The Tamarind Seed, Capricorn One, The Cassandra Crossing, Brief Encounter, Saturn 3, The Merchant Of Venice, Voyage Of The Damned, The Boys From Brazil and more! A lot of these movies have never even been released on Blu-ray so I’m sure that there will be a lot of happy people when these come out! Continue reading ‘Shout! Factory and ITV Studios Global Entertainment Plan to Release 30 Classic Movies on Blu-ray!’
July 26th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
You have got to hand it to Hugh Jackman. He began his American film career by starring as Wolverine in Bryan Singer’s X-Men back in 2000 and he has remained loyal to the franchise. Despite proving his versatility as an actor, including his garnering of an Oscar nomination this past year for Les Miserables, Jackman has stepped into the shoes of Logan 6 times now (7, if you include next year’s X-Men: Days of Future Past). The man clearly has a love for playing this character and that is expressed better than ever in The Wolverine. Taking a step away from the X-Men franchise as a whole, this film is content with telling a smaller story with focus, as it deals with the journey of just one character and what it means to have lived a life full of everlasting pain. It also happens to be set in a world of comic book characters, allowing it to still have lots of action and fun with the premise. The result makes me happy to view The Wolverine as the best comic book movie of the summer.
Continue reading ‘‘The Wolverine’ Sinks His Claws Into A Strong Standalone Feature (Movie Review)’
