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July 12th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Just announced today…Flixster will be giving Comic-Con attendees complimentary Ultraviolet enabled copies of certain Warner Bros. films. Movies include Mortal Kombat, Mars Attacks, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Green Lantern, Justice League: Doom and Green Lantern: Emerald Knights. Also, Flixster is proud to present free evening screenings of The Goonies, Beetlejuice and Friday the 13th (2009) at Extra at Comic-Con Stage in Bayfront Park. See below for more information. Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2012: Free Digital Copies For Attendees From Flixster and Ultraviolet’
July 12th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced today that I, ROBOT will be getting the Blu-ray 3D treatment and will be available at retailers nationwide on October 23, 2012. But for fans making the annual trek to San Diego for Comic-Con, Fox has created something special for you – a Limited Edition Collectible I, ROBOT Head, inspired by the film and jam-packed with goodies for robots and humans alike. The limited run of 250 serialized I, ROBOT heads is available for pre-order only at Fox booth #4313 for a special price of $99.99 and includes the all-new revolutionary 3D Blu-ray, a DVD version of the film and a bonus DVD disc chock full of extras. Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2012: Fox Announces I, Robot 3D Blu-ray’
July 12th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
It’s truly amazing how die hard the so-called twi-hard fans really are. They camped out for days for the final twilight comic con panel. I was lucky enough to get a spot in the press pit right next to the stage with some nice and some not so nice photographers and journalists. Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2012: The Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 Panel’
July 12th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
After being crushed up against the stage (by photographers not fans) at the Twilight Panel I didn’t know if I could make it all the way to ballroom 20 for the Psych panel. Comic-Con thankfully has a Starbucks inside and it was very tempting to just sit down and relax with a black iced tea and a scone after the Twilight pandemonium. I ran, to the Psych panel (okay I walked really fast) and I made it just in time for the panel moderator and Psych cast member Timothy Ombudsman’s introduction. Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2012: Psych Panel’
July 11th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
The brilliant Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat) “establishes a claim to be the best comic filmmaker now working” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times) as Third World ruler Admiral General Aladeen in the “outrageously funny” (Rafer Guzman, Newsday) comedy THE DICTATOR, reigning supreme in an all-new Banned* & Unrated version debuting August 21, 2012 on Blu-ray with a Digital Copy, DVD (both with UltraViolet ™), On Demand and for Digital Download from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The hysterical tale of an inept despot’s first trip to America, THE DICTATOR “starts at outrageous and rockets on from there” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) as the leader of Wadiya is stripped of power and suddenly forced to live his ultimate nightmare…the American dream. THE DICTATOR features an outstanding comedic ensemble including Anna Faris (Scary Movie), Ben Kingsley (Hugo), Jason Mantzoukas (“The League”), Chris Parnell (“30 Rock”), Bobby Lee (“MADtv”) and Jessica St. Clair (Bridesmaids). “My film is funnier than equal rights for women, as gut-busting as a UN resolution and more hilarious than watching a student set himself on fire. Owning a copy of my glorious and award-winning** film will give you more pleasure than having Halle Berry rub almond oil into your buttocks while you stimulate her bint al-sahn with your mashloof…and it will cost you considerably less money,” said Admiral General Aladeen. “Although my film was subjected to the infamous authoritarian censorship of the West, thanks to Blu-ray and DVD you can finally see all the really naughty bits. I have your home address, so trust me, you WILL love it.” Continue reading ‘The Dictator: Banned and Unrated on Blu-ray August 21st’
July 11th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Home Video Has announced plans to bring the original films based on the popular TV series to Blu-ray for the very first time! House of Dark Shadows is the feature film version of the popular TV serial involving a vampire’s quest for a cure to marry a lovely mortal. Night of Dark Shadows is about a man and his wife who move into a home and find themselves plagued by spirits of his ancestors that used to be witches. they are both scheduled with a street date of October 30th. No Amazon pre-order links are up of yet. Check out the teaser mages below for more information. And oh yeah…enjoy! Continue reading ‘Early Blu-ray Retail Announcement: House of Dark Shadows and Night of Dark Shadows’
July 11th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
San Diego Comic Con 2012 starts today with preview night and runs until this Sunday, July 15th. Mondo will be there at booth #437, you can download a Comic Con map via the link below to help you find the Mondo booth. During Comic Con Mondo will have 15+ NEW posters (that number includes variants) to release in addition to archival stuff Mondo pulled for this year. Like last year, Mondo won’t be releasing info on the new release times or title of the poster until it actually goes on sale at the booth. Follow @MondoNews on Twitter for exact sale times. It will work a lot like online sales work, everything will be released at a random time. Continue reading ‘Comic-Con 2012: MONDO Game of Thrones Limited Edition Screen Prints’
July 11th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
I love that slogan I created…LOL…now with dragon eggs. I crack myself up. But seriously…In the searing heat of summer…winter is coming. Only from HBO comes the ultimate home entertainment holiday gift — Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray with HBO Select (Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Copy in one set). Available on November 20, 2012, this stunning collector’s box set includes a premium dragon egg paperweight, a Blu-ray bonus disc of episode one from Season Two, as well as all of the bonus materials and interactive features from the original DVD and BD releases. Check out the full press release below. Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season Collector’s Edition – Now with Dragon Eggs!’
July 10th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Now tell me…what’s not to like about the cover art image to the left? That’s brilliant marketing if you ask me. On behalf of Anchor Bay Entertainment, we’re excited to announce that the grisly horror creature feature Piranha 3DD will be releasing nationwide on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD this summer! Full of flesh-eating fish, hot girls, nudity, and sick, sick humor, this campy sequel to the 2010 hit swims to retail on September 4, 2012! Check out the full press release below and pre-order your Blu-ray today! Continue reading ‘Double the D’s with Piranha 3DD on Blu-ray!’
July 10th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Well, I have to be honest with myself. Besides the three screenings I already have lined up for
The Dark Knight Rises next week, my second most anticipated film of the week will be catching
Get The Gringo in the privacy of my own home on Blu-ray. There’s something about a wild and romping Mel Gibson film that always makes me stand up and do a happy dance. And best of all…you too can be doing the happy dance with me too as our good friends over at Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment have given us two copies of
Get The Gringo to give away to two lucky readers here. Check out the full press release below and find out how you can enter to win!
Continue reading ‘Mel Gibson’s ‘Get the Gringo’ Blu-ray Giveaway Contest!’
July 10th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Bobcat Goldthwait did a hell of a lot of promoting for his film, God Bless America, which has been entertaining to see. Having retired from stand-up comedy nearly a decade ago, with his eyes set on being a filmmaker, he’s since made some interesting (and quite good) dark comedies; including Sleeping Dogs Lie and World’s Greatest Dad (Robin Williams is great in that movie). I like Bobcat Goldthwait. Listening to him now, he is very honest, funny, and brash in a good sort of way. It is unfortunate that God Bless America is not a better film. It certainly has a lot on its mind in regards to the state of America’s fascination with reality television, among other things, but the film does not come together as strongly as it could. Revisiting it now and after hearing more of what Goldthwait had to say, I still think it is worthy of a recommendation and the Blu-ray is certainly solid. Continue reading ‘God Bless America (Blu-ray Review)’
July 10th, 2012 by Jami Ferguson
After returning from the army, New York bartender Brian Flanagan (Tom Cruise) learns the secrets of the trade from his new boss, Doug Coughlin (Bryan Brown), before heading to Jamaica to work at a local resort Tiki Bar. While in Jamaica, Flanagan falls in love with an American tourist (Elisabeth Shue). Academy Award nominee Tom Cruise (Oscar Nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Jerry McGuire in 1997) stars in Cocktail as Brian Flanagan, one of Cruise’s most memorable films from earlier in his career. This summer, Cocktail is available digitally restored and presented for the first time ever on Blu-ray High Definition. Continue reading ‘Cocktail (Blu-ray Review)’
July 9th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
The Hunger Games is the first in a trilogy of books published by Scholastic that has already become a literary phenomenon with over 36.5 million copies in circulation. Set in the future, one male and one female from each of the twelve districts of the nation is forced to participate in the annual competition called The Hunger Games, which is broadcast live throughout the country for the entertainment of the Capitol’s wealthy residents. Sixteen year old Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) volunteers in her younger sister’s place to enter the games, and is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy when she’s pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. Blu-ray details within… Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games Launches on Blu-ray August 18th!’
July 9th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
One of the best reviewed films of the year and one I really wanted to see, but missed out on in theaters, Marley, is coming home to Blu-ray and DVD on August 7th. Marley is a documentary-biographical feature that covers the life of famed musician Bob Marley. Directed by Kevin MacDonald (Touching the Void, The Last King of Scotland) and featuring a soundtrack composed of many tracks and live recordings by Bob Marley & The Wailers, the film is an all encompassing look at the life of a man who became a legend. With tons of concert footage, interviews with his family and those influenced by him, and other insights into reggae’s greatest star, I am very excited to finally be able to check out this feature. Continue reading ‘‘MARLEY’ Is Jamming It’s Way To Blu-ray and DVD This August’
July 9th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
The Duplass brothers, particularly Mark Duplass, must be doing something right. This year alone, Mark has been in four movies and still has The League on FX coming back in the fall. He and his brother Jay have also been doing quite well. Earlier in the year, their film Jeff, Who Lives at Home came out in theaters and now they have The Do-Deca-Pentathlon hitting theaters and VOD. ‘Do-Deca’ was actually made a few years ago, but between ‘Jeff’ and 2010’s Cyrus it would seem that the Duplass’ have been given the chance to put out their much smaller and more personal movie. ‘Do-Deca’ is a minimalist sort of feature that doubles as a high stakes sports film and an exploration of sibling rivalry. It is certainly small scale, but also well done. Continue reading ‘Brotherly Love Gets Serious In ‘The Do-Deca-Pentathlon’’
July 9th, 2012 by Sean Ferguson
An exhilarating campaign to save mankind unfolds on the high seas, in the skies and on land when Battleship – the entertaining, action-adventure made with unprecedented support of the US Navy – comes to Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand August 28th, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Peter Berg (Hancock, The Kingdom, “Friday Night Lights”) directs and produces Battleship, and Taylor Kitsch plays Lieutenant Alex Hopper, a naval weapons officer assigned to destroyer USS John Paul, and humanity’s last hope in the face of a global alien invasion. Alexander Skarsgård (“True Blood,” Melancholia) is Hopper’s older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of USS Sampson; global music superstar Rihanna makes her motion-picture debut as Petty Officer Second Class Cora Raikes, Hopper’s crewmate and a weapons specialist on USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker (Just Go With It) is Sam Shane, Hopper’s fiancée and a physical therapist specializing in the rehabilitation of military combat veterans; Tadanobu Asano (Thor), is Captain Yugi Nagata, commanding officer of the Japanese destroyer Myoko and Hopper’s arch-rival; and Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson (The Grey, Taken) plays Hopper and Stone’s superior (and Sam’s father), Admiral Shane, Commander of the Pacific Fleet.
Continue reading ‘Battleship Arrives on Blu-ray August 28th!’
July 9th, 2012 by Blu-ray Brian
Those that know me know that I’m a huge fan of the infamous Starz Original Series, Spartacus, but things changed a bit for me this year. Like George Washington, I cannot tell a lie. I severely missed not having Andy Whitfield filling that coveted role. But like all good things, everything comes to an end no matter if we like it or not. We just have to press on. There’s always hope and right now Starz, Liam and the cast and crew of third season, Spartacus: War of the Damned, is trying to provide just that as they take us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes first look at the making of the series’ final season. Make sure to check out the press release and short video below.
Continue reading ‘Behind-the-Scenes First Look at Spartacus: War of the Damned’
July 9th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
In theory, I should have been fairly excited about a gritty, R-rated thriller from director Oliver Stone. After Stone’s last set of films, which includes Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, W., and World Trade Center, Savages seems like the kind of film that would bring him back to the edgy kind of filmmaking once utilized by the man who made Natural Born Killers and scripted Scarface. It certainly looks like an Oliver Stone film, complete with brutal violence, the use and repetition of certain types of music juxtaposed with symbolic cutaways, and a cranked up sense of direction. Unfortunately, the film falters by having certain key characters not really register as well as they should, ending quite poorly, and not having much of a sense of purpose, which seems key in all of Stone’s films. Still, a few of the actors and a number of other elements in the film worked well enough for me to find a decent B-movie here. Continue reading ‘‘Savages’ Is a B-Movie With Only So Much Bite’
