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May 5th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
IDW Publishing is pleased to announce the launch of CRAWL TO ME, a new original horror comic by Alan Robert. Created, written, and illustrated by Robert, best known for being the bassist and creative force behind the respected hard rock group, Life of Agony, as well as the creator of the Wire Hangers comic series, with a film now in development. Robert has paired up with IDW once again for an all-new mini-series set to debut in July 2011. CRAWL TO ME takes place in an isolated country town during the frigid winter months. The story centers on a young family as they cope with a series of disturbing events that force them to question their relationship, their faith and their very existence. Continue reading ‘IDW Launches ‘Crawl To Me’ In July’
May 5th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
During a time of epic change and liberation, one novice Buddhist monk turned prince breaks away from tyranny to declare sovereignty for Siam when
Kingdome of War Part 1 & 2 arrives on Blu-ray and DVD June 7 from Magnolia Home Entertainment under the Magnet Releasing label. The action packed film is based on the historical true story of King Naresuan the Great, who liberated the Siamese from the control of Burma, changing the destiny of a nation. Loaded with massive battle scenes, over-the-top production and lavish costumes, the
Kingdom of War Part 1 & 2 is available on
Blu-ray Disc and DVD and features bonus materials including a making-of, behind the scenes and an international trailer.
Continue reading ‘‘Kingdom of War’ Part 1 and 2 Come to Blu-ray June 7th’
May 5th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
I feel like I have done something wrong in picking out films to watch during the 12th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival. Besides my initial screening, every film that I have seen so far has been very good. Wednesday night, May 4, 2011, was no different, as I got to watch another highly entertaining feature. This time it was an offbeat thriller, The Perfect Host, in which a criminal cons his way into the house of a man planning to throw a dinner party, only to have the tables turned on him in the worst possible way. Continue reading ‘NBFF Review: The Perfect Host’
May 4th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Fans of MTV’s highest-rated series ever have another chance to head back to where it all began with the Jersey Shore Uncensored: Season Three DVD release on Tuesday, July 26. New Jersey’s most recognizable house-mates—Snooki, The Situation, DJ Pauly D, Vinny, Sammi, Ronnie, JWOWW and newest addition Deena—turn up the drama in 13 UNCENSORED and unforgettable episodes as they hit the boardwalk during a sizzling summer on the shore. Loaded with over two hours of must-see bonus features, this four-disc set includes exclusive extended and deleted scenes from some of the season’s most explosive moments, three “After Hours” specials, behind-the-scenes moments from the photo shoot, and the not-to-be-missed “Reunion Special!” Continue reading ‘Jersey Shore Uncensored: Season Three Comes to DVD July 26th’
May 4th, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Today as part of Star Wars Day, Lucasfilm finally spilled the beans on the details on the upcoming Star Wars Blu-ray box sets. While I don’t think they’ve told us everything, there is still a lot to be excited about. They will now be in 6.1 DTS Surround Sound and there’s over forty hours of special features! There’s still no word on whether or not the original theatrical editions will be included or not, but hopefully that’s something they are saving as a surprise for later. I’m sure there will be more information given at Comic-Con this year, but there’s still been a lot of cool things revealed today! Take a look at the details below and May the Fourth Be With You! Continue reading ‘The Future is Always in Motion – New Details on the Star Wars Saga’s Blu-rays! Updated with Cover Art!’
May 4th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
So the time has come to prepare for the onslaught of summer blockbuster entertainment. I previously put together a list of films I anticipated for the spring, and with that now out of the way, it’s time for the next stage of this year – massively large budgeted entertainment. The number of films coming out this summer is so large that I had to add an extra five films to the list, because a top ten just wouldn’t cut it. Once again, I use the term “summer” loosely. I am not going by the actual start and end of the summer; I am going by the summer film season, which begins at the start of May and ends at the start of September. As far as these choices go, the dates are subject to change, but at this point, they should mostly be sticking to these release dates. So with all of that out of the way, let’s get to the flicks: Continue reading ‘Aaron’s Top 15 Most Anticipated Films of Summer 2011’
May 4th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
Tuesday night for the Newport Beach Film Festival was an international showcase night, featuring films from countries including France, Sweden, Australia, and Switzerland, which is the country where the filmmakers responsible for Der Sandmann have come from. Once again, I have chosen wisely, as Der Sandmann is a wonderful film that managed to bring a fantastical element into the realm of a romantic comedy. It is a sweet and funny film, but also charming in the way this fantasy element adds to the film’s imagination and spirit. Settling into strange territory, this is the kind of romantic comedy that I can enjoy; one that is original, with interesting ideas that are well thought out, while still maintaining the right kind of emotional backing. Continue reading ‘NBFF Review: Der Sandmann (The Sandman)’
May 4th, 2011 by Blu-ray Brian
I’m excited about this news. It’s not because it’s about a sexy female, but because it involves the sequel to one of my favorites from 2010 (see here). Of course I’m talking about the upcoming November release of Piranha 3DD. Katrina Bowden, star of 30 Rock and recently named Esquire Magazine’s 2011 Sexiest Woman Alive, will be seen galavanting around in Dimension Films’ Piranha 3DD this fall. Bowden has been added to the already busy menu which includes Gary Busey, Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, Chris Zylka, David Koechner, Meagan Tandy, Paul James Jordan, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Hector Jimenez, Adrian Martinez, and Clu Gulager. Piranha 3DD will be released November 23rd. Production on the film started just last week. I’m a bit nervous though…that’s a pretty fast turn around time. Continue reading ‘Katrina Bowden Joins The Cast of Dimension Films’ Piranha 3DD!’
May 3rd, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
This week’s episode of the Mortal Kombat web series is a nice change in pace and may be the best episode yet. It does not feature much action and the running time once again lasts a little less than 10 minutes, including credits, but we learn a lot of backstory about several classic Mortal Kombat characters. We get to see the land of Outworld for the first time, where the characters of Shao Kahn, Baraka, Mileena, Kitana and Sindel are all introduced. This episode also benefits from a change up in its style. Along with live action set pieces (which really stretch the budget, given the look of Baraka), this episode features a number of motion comic-styled animated sequences to provide for some of the more abstract designs from within Outworld. It was also nice to see this episode not retrain from Mortal Kombat-style bloody violence, which was missing from last week. Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy – Ep. 4 – Kitana & Mileena (Part 1)’
May 3rd, 2011 by Mary Welms
Attention all horror fans…this title looks pretty darn cool. Doesn’t it? You didn’t even read it yet. Alright, listen up. “When some restless teenagers decide to play a prank on a backwoods family, boredom quickly turns to paralyzing fear.” How do you like that logline? I think I’m liking it. Savage Country, the notorious shocker film demanded by MTV viewers will be available to all horror fans on DVD on May 31st. It’s not Blu-ray, but I’m happy to be getting it. Check out the full press release below from MPI Media Group. It looks cool! Continue reading ‘MTV Fan-Demanded SAVAGE COUNTY Comes to DVD 5/31’
May 3rd, 2011 by Mary Welms
The fight for Earth’s survival begins June 14th when Battle: Los Angeles debuts on DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. And if that’s not enough, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment collaborate to include an exclusive game demo from the upcoming installment in the massively popular Playstation 3 franchise, Resistance 3. Now that’s what I call bang for your buck! Check out the full press release below from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and pre-order your Blu-ray copy now! Continue reading ‘Battle: Los Angeles Conquers Resistance 3 on Blu-ray!’
May 3rd, 2011 by Jami Ferguson
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane is the man behind American Dad which centers around CIA Agent Stan Smith and his family and their wacky adventures. Stan’s family consists of his wife Francine, daughter Hayley and son Steve, and an alien named Roger. Roger was rescued from Area 51 by Stan and most days Roger makes Stan regret that decision. Last but not least is Klaus – a German man trapped in a goldfish body. American Dad could have easily been called Craziest Family Ever. Continue reading ‘American Dad – Volume 6 (DVD Review)’
May 3rd, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
It was a Monday night Asian showcase on May 2, 2011, for the Newport Beach Film Festival. The films featured as spotlight screenings were all products of Asian filmmakers. To continue to mix up the types of movies I have seen so far, I chose Redline, the first anime film to be featured as a Spotlight Screening for the NBFF. I ended up making a fantastic choice, as Redline was a hugely entertaining film. The film is a sci-fi auto racing-themed work of art, featuring incredible animation, a knowingly over-the-top style & story, memorable & hilarious characters, and some slick animated racing action. I had a ton of fun watching this film, especially in my drive to appreciate anime more. Continue reading ‘NBFF Review: Redline’
May 2nd, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Blue Underground continues to show mad love for Dario Argento on Blu-ray as do we in reviewing Dario Argento films on Why So Blu. The latest offering from the Italian master of horror is his film Deep Red which is separate from his “Animal” trilogy and came before Suspiria. Argento was busy during the 70’s for sure! Blue Underground has remastered and produced BOTH versions of Deep Red. There is the 105 minute English version and the 126 minute Italian cut of the film. The following review of Deep Red will contain information of what both cuts of the film have to offer as opposed to two separate reviews. Come on in and take a stroll into darkness with Deep Red on Blu-ray! Continue reading ‘Deep Red (Blu-ray Review)’
May 2nd, 2011 by Sean Ferguson
Serving as a warm-up and placeholder for the upcoming Avengers movie, The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes airs on the Disney XD channel and has now been released on DVD. This action-packed superhero series features Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Ant-Man, Wasp, Black Panther, Nick Fury, and The Hulk. There’s also appearances from the Fantastic Four and some of the other heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. These two volumes offer a continuing storyline and true to character portrayals. While the animation could be better, this new series is the best animated show Marvel has released to date. Continue reading ‘The Avengers – Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Volumes 1 and 2: Heroes Assemble/Captain America Reborn! (DVD Review)’
May 2nd, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
For my screening on the fourth night of the 12th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival, I managed to be pleasantly surprised by A Bag of Hammers. Going into the film, I was expecting to maybe have a good laugh at a simple comedy; however, I was delighted to see that the film not only accomplished having a comedic touch, but found very solid footing in balancing what turned out to be a comedic drama. This was a very good film that I was happy to have enjoyed deeply and I attribute many of the film’s charming qualities, such as its strong writing and dialogue, solid performances, and great chemistry between all of the actors, to that conclusion. While the film may reach a few points of being a tad too dark, with a story that is not entirely unpredictable, these minor issues hardly effect a film that is very well crafted and highly entertaining. Continue reading ‘NBFF Review: A Bag of Hammers’
May 1st, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Cue the synth theme! Don’t try to play it off, you know exactly what synth theme I am talking about. It’s the theme that once you hear it it stays in your head and you begin humming or whistling it all day long. That would be the Beverly Hills Cop theme, and you can now listen to it in all its lossless glory! Eddie Murphy stars alongside a who’s who of crazy and eclectic characters dispensing his own brand of streetwise justice on the glitzy streets of Beverly Hills. Besides 48Hrs., Beverly Hills Cop was one of the first films to define the wisecracking-buddy cop films that were soon to follow in abundance. It’s actually no surprise that Beverly Hills Cop was a Jerry Bruckheimer and Don Simpson vehicle. How does the Beverly Hills Cop Blu-ray stack up to scrutiny? Come in and find out! Continue reading ‘Beverly Hills Cop (Blu-ray Review)’
May 1st, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
The 12th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival’s screening of Project Nim was one of the screenings I was most anticipating. Project Nim is the new documentary from director James March, who previously made the Oscar winning documentary Man on Wire. Since Man on Wire was both an incredibly well crafted documentary and also one of the most enjoyable docs I had ever seen, his latest feature about Nim, a famous chimpanzee from the 70s, was one I was going to give the benefit of the doubt to and hope for the best. Once again, Marsh has made a film that is incredibly well crafted, but the enjoyable factor is replaced by a story that is somewhat comic, but more revealing, and fairly unsettling at times. All of this is to say that Project Nim is another great film from Marsh, not as a crowd pleaser, but as an emotional journey. Continue reading ‘NBFF Review: Project Nim’
