Archive Page 69
September 16th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
What a way to close out the week than with a sneak peek at some stills and the brand new trailer for one of the scariest franchises of all time: [REC]! Well, here’s the entire press packet from Filmax International. [REC] 3: Genesis is not only the third film in the franchise, but will serve as the prequel to the first film. Anyways, I cannot wait for this to hit theaters and Blu-ray. American horror filmmakers need to take note and see how it’s done by this creative Spanish team! Continue reading and check out the pictures along with the killer first trailer to what sure looks to be another scary @$$ entry into the world of [REC]!!! Continue reading ‘‘[REC] 3: Genesis’ Preview and Trailer!’
September 16th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
AMC announced today that Emmy Award-winning make-up effects artist Greg Nicotero has been a named co-executive producer of “The Walking Dead.” Nicotero has also inked a first-look deal with the network, which gives him the opportunity to bring his own passion projects to AMC. At Saturday’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Nicotero won Best Prosthetic Make-up for AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” Nicotero directs a series of webisodes this season and is also set to direct an episode. “Greg’s talent extends well beyond the word of special fx makeup,” said Joel Stillerman, AMC’s SVP of original programming, production and digital content. “He is also a truly talented director, and has an incredibly comprehensive understanding and appreciation for great storytelling. His knowledge and respect for the genre is unparalleled, and we are looking forward to expanding our relationship with him with an eye towards developing more great original series.” Continue reading ‘Greg Nicotero Named Co-Executive Producer of ‘The Walking Dead’’
September 15th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Called “a mind-blowing masterpiece” (FOX-TV), writer/director J.J. Abrams’ (Star Trek) breathtaking adventure SUPER 8 debuts in a Blu-ray™/DVD Combo Pack with Digital Copy November 22, 2011 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Produced by Amblin, Bad Robot and Academy Awardâ winner* Steven Spielberg, the exhilarating story follows a group of friends in a small Ohio town who witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie. When they realize that it was no accident, they set out to find the truth—something more shocking than any of them could have imagined. Combining action, humor and heart, the film features outstanding performances from a fresh young cast including Elle Fanning (Somewhere), Gabriel Basso (“The Big C”), Zach Mills (Kit Kittredge: An American Girl) and newcomers Joel Courtney, Riley Griffiths and Ryan Lee, along with veteran actors Kyle Chandler (“Friday Night Lights”) and Ron Eldard (“Blind Justice”). Continue reading ‘‘Super 8’ debuts in a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack with Digital Copy November 22nd’
September 15th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
TV Land’s hilarious show returns for more hijinks when “Hot in Cleveland” Season Two debuts on DVD November 29, 2011. The hit series stars acclaimed actresses Valerie Bertinelli (“One Day at a Time”), Jane Leeves (“Frasier”), Wendie Malick (“Just Shoot Me”) and Betty White (“The Golden Girls”) in the role that has already garnered her a SAG Award, a Gracie Allen Award and a 2011 Emmy® nomination. Season two continued to delight audiences, averaging over three million total viewers and posting triple-digit gains over the network’s primetime average. Continue reading ‘‘Hot In Cleveland’ Season Two warms up the shelves on DVD November 29th’
September 9th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
It has been an extremely busy year for comic book based films, and we’re still not done yet; Captain America, I’m looking at you! Before we get to the Cap’n, we’ve got to get to the God of Thunder himself; Thor! I need to preface this review by stating that I received the full 3-D Blu-ray set, but for all intents and purposes, this will be a full review of the 2-D version along with the special features. We will leave the “Limited Edition” artwork for reference purposes, as well. So how will Kenneth Branagh’s epic tale of the Norse-comic book-mythology play it out? These, and all of your other questions will be answered in our review, so without further ado, let’s get it started, yo! Continue reading ‘Thor (Blu-ray Review)’
September 9th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Spectacular action, stunning visual effects, non-stop thrills and fan-favorite characters including OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE and Sam Witwicky rocketed Transformers: Dark of the Moon into the stratosphere, with the latest installment of the wildly popular TRANSFORMERS franchise surpassing its predecessors to earn over $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office. From Paramount Pictures in association with Hasbro, the breathtaking film redefines the scale, scope and emotional impact of what a blockbuster can be with the ongoing epic story of the mighty AUTOBOTS in a thrill-packed adventure that the whole family can enjoy. Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, the film will debut in a Blu-ray/DVD Combo with a digital copy and on standard DVD on Friday, September 30, 2011, followed by a deluxe Blu-ray and DVD release, including a Blu-ray 3D, in the coming months. Continue reading ‘Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon Blasts off on Blu-ray/DVD on September 30’
September 8th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Although the status of the U.S. space program is in flux, those wishing to explore the furthest reaches of the cosmos need to look no further than FARSCAPE: THE COMPLETE SERIES BLU-RAY EDITION. This November, home viewers will be transported through a wormhole across a thousand galaxies to the stunningly original universe of this groundbreaking cult classic from The Jim Henson Company, finally available in spectacular hi-def! Bringing together all four complete seasons (88 episodes) and over 15 hours of bonus programming across 20 blu-ray discs, this definitive collection, optimized for HD from the European PAL masters – the highest quality available source elements — delivers the most optimal viewing experience for the series which TV Guide named “one of television’s best cult shows ever”. And, on November 15, it will be available for fans both new and old for $199.95srp. Continue reading ‘On 11/15, Prepare for Starburst with A+E’s Eagerly Awaited FARSCAPE: The Complete Series Blu-ray Edition’
September 8th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
The epic story begun in the Academy Award® nominated worldwide box office hit How To Train Your Dragon continues with the groundbreaking new DREAMWORKS DRAGONS Double DVD and Video Game, taking flight November 15, 2011. One of the best reviewed films of 2010*, How To Train Your Dragon enchanted audiences the world over with its captivating and original story boasting fire-breathing action, heroic deeds and heartfelt laughs. DreamWorks Animation’s new signature entertainment experience, DREAMWORKS DRAGONS Double DVD and Video Game features two brand new adventures plus a Dragons online video game available for the first time ever. These three exciting experiences come in one highly-affordable package just in time for holiday gift-giving, available in both Blu-ray and DVD. Continue reading ‘Dreamworks Dragons Double DVD and Video Game flys onto DVD and Blu-ray November 15th’
September 4th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
X-Men: First Class is the official first chapter in the X-Men film universe. One could even say that the film is a reboot of sorts, but that may or may not be stretching it a bit. A very cool cast has been assembled to take on the roles of earlier character versions in this latest offering from Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake, Kick Ass). X-Men: First Class is also the first of the X-Men films to be grounded in the real world and intermixed with real events of the time. JFK and Cuban Missile Crisis anyone? How would the new cast playing old familiars measure up to the gravitas of Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McCellan on the latter (or previous) trilogy? How would “less popular” mutants fair without Wolverine having to carry each and every film? For this and much more, you’ve come to right place. Why So Blu presents: X-Men: First Class. Continue reading ‘X-Men: First Class (Blu-ray Review)’
September 4th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Starz is on a roll and if you’ve been keeping track the train doesn’t stop for no one! Spartacus: Blood and Sand and Spartacus: Gods of the Arena were instant smash hits, so it was a bit of a head spinner to see the company tackle the Arthurian legend of old in Camelot. The promotional materials shown made the prospect of this new retelling even more appealing. What it also did was make fans anticipate that it would have the same level of blood, sex, and violence that both of the previous Spartacus shows had. The biggest question on everyone’s mind was…would Camelot deliver the goods or would it just be hype? Keep reading and find out! Continue reading ‘Camelot: The Complete First Season (Blu-ray Review)’
September 3rd, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Everyone is after fugitive Jedi Dass Jennir. An assassin broke into an Imperial facility seeking information about Jennir’s whereabouts, and the specifics of what was stolen have put Darth Vader on Jennir’s trail-with the Emperor’s blessing! Even the outlaw crew of the Uhumele are searching for their erstwhile companion. Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Dark Times—Out of the Wilderness #2’
September 3rd, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Shark Week may have come and gone, but these magical beasts will always live on in the silver linings of this Blu-ray disc. Discovery Channel hosts a yearly week of programming in tribute to these majestic predators of the deep. Shark Week: Restless Fury is one such compilation of recent Discovery Channel programming devoted to sharks collected in one volume. How will the these oceanic wonders stack up to the scrutiny of the Blu-ray format? Get your snorkel and dive right in. Continue reading ‘Shark Week: Restless Fury (Blu-ray Review)’
September 1st, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Take a journey back in time with the romantic tale based on Sara Gruen’s New York Times #1 Best-Seller novel of the same name, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, coming to Blu-ray and DVD on November 1st from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Starring Academy Award®-winner Reese Witherspoon (Walk The Line), Robert Pattinson (Twilight series) and Oscar®-winner Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds), the film presents an epic tale of forbidden love in a magical place filled with adventure, wonder and great danger. Showcasing the decadence of a bohemian circus and the majesty of its animals against the backdrop and beauty of a bygone era, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS makes the ideal holiday gift idea for your favorite film buff, fashionista or book-lover! Continue reading ‘Discover the Beauty of ‘Water for Elephants’ on Blu-ray and DVD November 1st’
August 30th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Bring home acclaimed writer/director Terrence Malick’s (Badlands, Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line, The New World) thought provoking film experience THE TREE OF LIFE, available exclusively on Blu-ray Disc Combo Pack October 11 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Through stunning cinematography and raw emotional power Malick’s hymn to life excavates answers to the most haunting and personal human questions through a kaleidoscope of the intimate and the cosmic, from the raw emotions of a family in a small Texas town to the wildest, infinite edges of space and time, from a boy’s loss of innocence to a man’s transforming encounters with awe, wonder and transcendence. Continue reading ‘‘Tree of Life’ on Blu-ray Combo Pack October 11′
August 30th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
The animals at the Franklin Park Zoo break their time-honored code of silence and reveal that they can talk in the family-friendly comedy Zookeeper, coming to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, single disc Blu-ray, DVD and Digital October 11 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Kevin James (Grown Ups, Paul Blart: Mall Cop) is loveable zookeeper Griffin Keyes, who finds true love with a lot of help from his talking animals. Zookeeper also stars Rosario Dawson (Seven Pounds) and Leslie Bibb (Iron Man 2). The bonus features on the DVD include deleted scenes, a blooper reel and multiple behind-the-scenes featurettes, including “Creating the Visual Effects,” which shows how filmmakers created talking animals. The Blu-ray Disc™ contains everything included on the DVD, plus additional featurettes, including “The Cast of Zookeeper,” a look at some of the star voices in the film, including Judd Apatow, Jim Breuer, Jon Favreau, Faison Love and Maya Rudolph, as well as movieIQ+sync. The Blu-ray Combo Pack includes all the added value from the single DVD and Blu-ray versions. Continue reading ‘‘Zookeeper’ Arrives on Blu-ray, Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack, DVD and Digital October 11′
August 27th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Having Norwegian Ninja arrive for me to review was a surprise, because the only thing I’d really heard or seen of the film was one single trailer with English subtitles. The trailer looked hilarious. Why? It’s in the title! Norwegian Ninja! How could I not be impressed with it? The trailer looked like an extremely low budget flick with crappy production values. I was so in! Then the DVD copy arrived and I was…even more in? Yep, Why So Blu is proud to present (wait for it) the DVD review of…NORWEGIAN NINJA!!!! Continue reading ‘Norwegian Ninja (DVD Review)’
August 23rd, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Beginning on August 23, 2011, BestBuy.com will give fans the opportunity to pre-order the Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack of the blockbuster hit Thor in sensational, limited edition packaging exclusive to the retailer. From Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios, the phenomenal screen debut of the legendary God of Thunder took audiences by storm, earning more than $448 million at the global box office. The collectible package features the very first image of Marvel’s Thor, which appeared in the comic book “Journey into Mystery” #83 in August 1962 with cover art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The vintage image invites consumers to “Begin the saga of Thor in this issue!”.In addition, every person who pre-orders the Thor Blu-ray/DVD Combo prior to September 13, 2011 on BestBuy.com will receive a one-month subscription to Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited ($9.99 value). The Thor Blu-ray/DVD Combo debuts on September 13, 2011 and includes a digital copy of the film, as well as 80 minutes of immersive bonus materials including an original short film Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant, an unprecedented look inside the world of director Kenneth Branagh, a sneak peek into Marvel’s The Avengers, and much more. Continue reading ‘‘Thor’s’ Collectable, Limited Edition Best Buy Exclusive for Pre-Order 8/23′
August 23rd, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Prepare for out-of-this-world fun with the DVD premiere of two spooky adventures from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE: DWA): Scared Shrekless and Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space, arriving in time for Halloween in a thrill-filled Double DVD Pack. The perfect centerpiece for family Halloween party fun, the Double DVD Pack includes not only the two delightfully creepy main attractions, but also “Thriller”, an all-new Shrek-ed out parody of Michael Jackson’s epic music video “Thriller”. Dance along with your favorite Shrek characters as they get funky—and freaky—in the sensational new video. The Halloween Party Double DVD Pack also includes loads of other musical fun, video and more, making it an ideal choice for families to come together and enjoy Halloween. Continue reading ‘‘Scared Shrekless’ and ‘Monsters Vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins’ comes to DVD 9/27′
