Archive Page 495
September 12th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Dark Horse Comics announces plans to publish a comprehensive art book for BioShock® Infinite! BioShock® Infinite, developed by Irrational Games, won over 75 editorial awards at E3 2011, including the Game Critics Awards’ Best of Show. In The Art of BioShock Infinite, delve deeper into the world of BioShock® Infinite and the city of Columbia—the fabled floating metropolis built by the US government in the late 1800s to serve as a floating world’s fair! This deluxe hardcover features production designs and concept illustrations focusing on main characters Booker, Elizabeth, and Songbird from the highly anticipated BioShock® Infinite video game. See the evolution of the Heavy Hitters, the populace of Columbia, the Sky-Hook, Vigors, airships, and much more! The Art of BioShock Infinite also features an introduction from BioShock® Infinite creative director Ken Levine. Continue reading ‘Dark Horse to Publish ‘The Art of Bioshock Infinite’’
September 12th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Homeland is an espionage drama series, with psychological thriller elements that pulls together a lot of ideas surrounding counterterrorism, paranoia, prisoners of war, damaged personas, and what it means to be a hero. I missed Homeland during its initial run on Showtime last fall, so I was happy to be able to catch up with in on Blu-ray, before the start of the second season. Given all the critical acclaim the series received, it came as no surprise to me that Homeland is easily one of the best new dramas currently on TV. The series resembles something of a mix between The Manchurian Candidate, The Conversation, and 24, with a very well plotted out season that is full of twists and turns, not to mention strong lead performances and great thrilling elements throughout. Now Homeland’s first season is available for all to check out on Blu-ray. Continue on to learn more about this release. Continue reading ‘Homeland (Blu-ray Review)’
September 11th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade take male bonding to hilarious new heights in this outrageous, no-holds-barred comedy that gets funnier every time you watch! There’s trouble brewing in peaceful Glenview, Ohio. That’s why four civic-minded citizens, armed with flashlights, walkie-talkies and spiffy new jackets, have teamed up to safeguard their community. But the guys find more than they bargained for when they uncover an alien plot to destroy Earth, and now these bumbling heroes are Glenview’s only chance to save the neighborhood — and the world — from annihilation. Continue reading ‘The Watch Takes Over Neighborhoods On Blu-ray This November’
September 11th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
From the directors of Little Miss Sunshine comes a “charming and delightful” (Marshall Fine, Huffingtonpost.com) romantic comedy starring Paul Dano and writer-actress Zoe Kazan. Struggling with writer’s block and a lackluster love life, once-famous novelist Calvin (Dano) creates a beautiful fictitious character named Ruby (Kazan) who inspires him. But not only does this bring his work to life- it also brings Ruby to life- literally! Face-to-face with an actual relationship with his once virtual girlfriend, Calvin must now decide whether to pen this love story or let it write itself. Also starring Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas and Elliott Gould, Ruby Sparks is a smart coming-of-age story that proves true love can be remarkably magical. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming Blu-ray release. Continue reading ‘Ruby Sparks Lights Up Blu-ray On Oct. 30th’
September 11th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course, King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent – Madagascar style. Continue reading ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted on Blu-ray October 16th’
September 11th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During the following 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis constructed a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers. Their plan: travel back to Earth and re-colonize the planet. And in the not-too-distant future, mankind’s greatest enemy is no longer history as the Reich strikes back in this eagerly-anticipated worldwide box office phenomenon which has enjoyed a U.S. theatrical release in over 75 markets, and makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut this October from Entertainment One. Continue reading ‘‘Iron Sky’ on Blu-ray October 2nd’
September 11th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
What better way to get in the Halloween sprit than by celebrating with a monster party? Lionsgate Home Entertainment makes Mad Monster Party available for the first time in High Definition with the release of the Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) as well as HD Digital Download and On Demand arriving just in time for the spookiest holiday of the year from the team who created the stop-motion and animated holiday classics “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty the Snowman”. Mad Monster Party stars the voice talents of Boris Karloff (Frankenstein) and Phyllis Diller (Eight on the Lam). Baron Von Frankenstein (voice of Boris Karloff) has decided to retire as the head of the Worldwide Organization of Monsters. But first, he must inform the other monsters about his plans. How to deliver the news? How else – through a Mad Monster Party! Von Frankenstein’s guests include a who’s who of Halloween favorites, including the Werewolf, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Mummy, the Invisible Man and more. But who among them is fit to be the new head of the monsters? Continue reading ‘Mad Monster Party (Blu-ray Review)’
September 10th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Robert De Niro seems to be letting Nic Cage take all the credit for taking on any role that comes his way. Maybe it is because Nic Cage has more energy in him (that’s why he’s the Rage Cage), while De Niro’s lesser projects seem to involve him sleepwalking through random supporting roles. Freelancers finds De Niro playing a supporting role as a corrupt cop who has recruited the film’s lead, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson to be a part of his super elite corrupt cop club. Also, Forest Whitaker co-stars as Denzel Washington’s character in Training Day turned up to 11. Needless to say, Freelancers is a cop drama that no one ever wanted, but Fitty does his best to show that he is a capable lead. Following its incredibly brief theatrical run, Freelancers is now available for anyone to checkout. Continue on to learn more about how this Blu-ray release fares. Continue reading ‘Freelancers (Blu-ray Review)’
September 10th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
The found footage genre is alive and well and coming to you in the form of Apartment 143, which was originally called Emergo outside of the United States. a team of paranormal investigator take a case involving a family who believe they are the victims of a haunting. With science and technology at their disposal, the team will enter the dwelling to document, report, and get to the bottom of the case. Will Apartment 143 bring a fresh take on the genre? It seems that we are being bombarded with a found footage film every week. Most end up sucking, but a few do get past the finish line. Let’s see how it goes with Apartment 143 [Emergo]. Continue reading ‘Apartment 143 [Emergo] (Blu-ray Review)’
September 9th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
Luke Wright (Jason Statham) was living a normal life as a second-rate mixed martial arts cage fighter until screwing up a rigged fight. The Russian Mafia decides to make an example of him to prevent this from happening again and murders his family. With nothing to live for anymore, Wright wanders the streets of New York full of guilt and anger until he encounters Mei (Catherine Chan), a frightened 12-year-old Chinese girl. An orphaned math prodigy, Mei had been forced to work for the Triads as a counter and holds the key to a numerical code that could destroy the Triads, the mob and corrupt cops within the NYPD. After discovering that the same gangsters who killed his family are pursuing her, Wright takes matters into his own hands to protect the innocent girl and seek revenge. Continue reading ‘Safe (Blu-ray Review)’
September 8th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
So I have been told that I have sleepwalked before. This realization has dawned on me as well, as I have found myself in weird situations in the dead of night before, but it has never lead to anything that has put me into harm’s way. In saying this, I do not think it necessarily puts me right in tune with what writer/director/star of Sleepwalk with Me, Mike Birbiglia, has gone through, but it did seem like an honest and easy enough hook to draw people in, so there you go. For those still with me on this, along with being a story about a man who developed a sleepwalking disorder based on the stress in his life, this film delivers a relationship story and a story about a burgeoning comedian who found his way. It is a scrappy little film, based on a true story, but it is quite entertaining and endearing. Continue reading ‘Seeing ‘Sleepwalk With Me’ Is A Step In The Right Direction’
September 8th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Does anyone have a favorite musician, who made music they really appreciated, only to have no idea what happened to that person or group? On the contrary, what if you did something you enjoyed and released your work to the public, found little success and faded into oblivion, only to learn years later that you have become something of an icon for a particular crowd. Searching for Sugar Man is a documentary that basically explores the idea of a mythical figure on the small scale. It follows the journey of a few men seeking the truth behind what happened to a musician who never amounted to much in his own country, but become something of a phenomenon elsewhere. It is a tremendously appealing film, due to the nature of the people involved, what we come to learn about the man who is sought after, and of course the wonderful soundtrack of the film. Continue reading ‘Seek Out ‘Searching For Sugar Man’’
September 8th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
Walt Disney Pictures’ action-packed animated musical adventures Pocahontas and Pocahontas II: Journey To A New World have been released for the first time ever in vivid High Definition. Combined also for the first time in a Two-Movie Collection, the exciting release allows families and fans of all ages to own these timeless stories of hope, courage and friendship together in an exciting Disney ‘Combo Pack’ Including Blu-ray and DVD, and also available on HD digital download. The Two-Movie Collection, Blu-ray debut features exciting all-new bonus material including “Drawing Inspiration: The Lost Story of Hiawatha,” a fascinating behind-the-scenes featurette showcasing how Walt Disney and his team were once developing a full-length animated feature called “Hiawatha,” that ultimately directly influenced the development of Pocahontas. Pocahontas won Academy Awards for both “Best Original Score” and “Best Song – “Colors of the Wind” 1995. The film also earned a Grammy Award for “Best Song” (“Colors of the Wind,” 1996). Continue reading ‘Pocahontas / Pocahontas II: Journey To A New World Two-Movie Collection (Blu-ray Review)’
September 7th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
The extraordinary true story of a brilliant master of deception and the FBI agent hot on his trail makes its high definition debut when CATCH ME IF YOU CAN arrives on Blu-ray December 4, 2012 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Oscar®-nominee* Leonardo DiCaprio and Academy Award®-winner** Tom Hanks star in the “supremely entertaining” (New York Times) tale of Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. as he successfully passes himself off as a pilot, a lawyer and a doctor—all before his 21st birthday. Directed by Academy Award-winner*** Steven Spielberg, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is a “flat-out-fun movie” (Associated Press) that lets viewers join in on a truly incredible game of cat and mouse. Continue reading ‘‘Catch Me If You Can’ on Blu-ray December 4!’
September 7th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
The Evil Queen has cast an evil spell on an enchanted forest filled with fairytale characters. The curse trapped these characters in a place where all their happy endings were stolen – our world. Now the Evil Queen is acting as town mayor, and all of the inhabitants of the fairytale world of Storybrooke can’t seem to remember any details of their past lives. As the truth starts to unfold, the battle between good and evil begins. Bonus materials include “Welcome To Storybrooke,” a feature that takes you on a tour of the town that was the inspiration for the show, deleted scenes, audio commentaries, bloopers, and much, much more! Continue reading ‘Once Upon A Time: Season One (Blu-ray Review)’
September 7th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
Boardwalk Empire was the winner of eight 2011 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Martin Scorsese), and the 2011 Golden Globe for Best Drama Series and Best Actor (Steve Buscemi). In season two, Nucky and his lieutenants appear to have solidified their hold on power by rigging an election and getting a crony elected mayor. However, after a bloody KKK attack at Chalky White’s bootleg warehouse, Nucky finds his hold on Atlantic City weakened, first by state agents who arrest him for election fraud, then by members of his own inner circle and even his family, who align against him. Meanwhile, mobsters like Arnold Rothstein, Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky and Al Capone wait in the wings, looking for the chance to grab a bigger piece of Nucky’s pie. Though his fortunes have soared in the wake of Prohibition, Nucky Thompson is paying a steep price for wielding ultimate power in “the world’s playground.” Following the ’20 election, Nucky finds himself the target of an investigation for voter fraud and faces not only jail, but insurrection by some of those he considered his closest allies. Continue reading ‘Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Second Season (Blu-ray Review)’
September 7th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Ride full-throttle with the Sons of Anarchy into the most intense, adrenaline-charged season ever! Out of prison and back in business, SAMCRO faces a powerful new nemesis as they forge an unlikely alliance and head in a dangerous new direction. As a deadly, internal power struggle rocks the club to its very core, Jax struggles with the legacy of his father and makes plans for the future of his family amid chaos, corruption, betrayal and murder. Action-packed with electrifying extended episodes, Sons of Anarchy: The Complete Fourth Season will take you for the ride of your life! Continue reading ‘Sons of Anarchy: The Complete Fourth Season (Blu-ray Review)’
September 6th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
Piranha 3DD incorporates the classic elements of the teen horror/exploitation movies of the 1970s, packed with ferocious flesh-eaters, scantily-clad young victims, and bizarre and exciting twists and turns. Whereas Piranha 3D took place on a lake, the 2012 sequel is set at a water park, complete with water slides and a lazy river – the perfect places for piranha mayhem! Back for more outrageous fun, Christopher Lloyd reprises his role as the eccentric piranha expert. After the terror unleashed on Lake Victoria in Piranha 3D, the prehistoric school of blood thirsty piranhas are back and this time, no one is safe from the flesh-eating fish as they sink their razor-sharp teeth into the visitors of summer’s best attraction, The Big Wet Water Park. Now with double the action, double the horror, and double the D’s, Piranha 3DD stars Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, David Koechner, Chris Zylka, Katrina Bowden, Gary Busey, Christopher Lloyd, and David Hasselhoff.
Continue reading ‘Piranha 3DD (Blu-ray Review)’
