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Top 10 Disaster Movies on Blu-rayDisaster movies. Hollywood loves to put mankind on the brink of extinction. Whether we're all running from an asteroid, giant monsters, aliens or climate change, audiences love to soak in the rampant carnage and destruction splayed out over movie screens. While we certainly don't want any of these disastrous scenarios to actually happen, it is a heck of a lot of fun imaging what would happen. The good folks over at www.888poker.com in connection to their online poker site put together this amusing infographic depicting the odds of certain humanity-ending scenarios actually happening. Needless to say, this got us thinking about our favorites! [Teaser]Here are our Top 10 Disaster Movies on Blu-ray. What would you put on your list?[/Teaser] 1. The Day After Tomorrow - Climate Change Order the Blu-ray 2. War of the Worlds - Alien Invasion Order the Blu-ray 3. Armageddon - Asteroid Impact Order the Blu-ray 4. This Is The End - Judgement Day Order the Blu-ray 5. 28 Days Later - Zombies! Order the Blu-ray 6. San Andreas - Catastrophic Earthquake Order the Blu-ray 7. Godzilla - Gigantic Monsters Order the Blu-ray 8. Terminator 2: Judgement Day - Artificial Intelligence Order the Blu-ray 9. 2012 - Diabolical Calendar Dates Order the Blu-ray 10. The Mist - Inter-Dimensional Monsters Order the Blu-ray The disaster movie is a summer season staple. One year it's an earthquake, the next it's the weather, and the year after that it could be our recently departed dead reanimated by radiation from an exploded satellite. Whatever en vogue means of depicting humanity's destruction, you can count on audiences to unite together in darkened theaters with buckets of delicious buttery popcorn. If you want to know the odds of what's gonna get ya in the end - check out the 888poker.com infographic for yourself! Dis-Honorable Disaster Movie Mentions Include: Meteor, King Kong, Panic in Year Zero, I Am Legend, The Earth Dies Screaming, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Poseidon Adventure, Independence Day, The Core, The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno, The Matrix, Twister, Dante's Peak, Deep ImpactPosted Sun Apr 9, 2017 at 07:03 AM PDT by: -
'Species: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Dated [UPDATED][teaser]The 1995 horror film starring Ben Kingsley, Natasha Henstridge, and Forest Whitaker is getting a Collector's Edition Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is working on 'Species: Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray this summer, and now the date has been set for July 11. When a beautiful human-alien hybrid escapes from observation, scientist Xavier Fitch dispatches a crew of experts to find her before she is able to fulfill her horrific purpose: to mate with unsuspecting men and produce offspring that could destroy mankind. As her deadly biological clock ticks rapidly, Fitch and his team are hurled into a desperate battle in which the fate of humanity itself hangs in the balance! No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Species: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Apr 7, 2017 at 09:52 AM PDT by: -
A Trio from Shout! in July[teaser]A horror double feature, a crime comedy, and a crime drama will be getting the Blu-ray treatment in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is working on 'A Shock to the System' for Blu-ray on July 4. He's killing on impulse … and he won't rest until he gets a corner office. The loyal and hardworking executive Graham Marshall (screen legend Michael Caine) has paid his dues. He has suffered through mounting bills, the indignities of climbing the corporate ladder, and a nagging wife (Swoosie Kurtz, Sisters) with only an anxiously awaited promotion to keep him going. But that all changes when his promotion is instead given to a boorish associate (Peter Riegert, National Lampoon's Animal House). Annoyed and frustrated, Graham unleashes his rage … in the form of an accidental killing with which he gets away clean! Emboldened by his newfound talent for murder, Graham begins to rethink his business strategy – with deadly results. Shout Factory is also preparing 'The Night of the Sorcerers / The Loreley's Grasp' for Blu-ray on July 18. The Night of the Sorcerers (1974) - A group of explorers arrive in Africa to study the wildlife in the same area where a brutal native ritual occurred in 1910. All is tranquil until night falls and distant drumming draws one of the female members of the group to investigate the jungle. From there, a nightmare will be awakened … a nightmare of zombie natives and scantily-clad vampire women who prowl the moonlight jungle in search of fresh blood and more victims to sacrifice. Starring Simón Andreu, Kali Hansa, and María Kosty. The Loreley's Grasp (1974) - In a town by the Rhine river, young women are turning up dead … savagely torn to pieces and their hearts missing. Concerned that whatever beast is doing these horrible murders will end up attacking the female students, a nearby school for women hires a hunter to find and kill the creature. The hunter will soon find out that this is no ordinary beast that craves human hearts, but rather a deceptive, alluring and mysterious being – The Loreley – who is already looking for another heart to use in a gruesome ancient ritual. Starring Tony Kendall, Helga Liné, and Silvia Tortosa. Finally, at the end of the month 'Scorchy' will be available on Blu-ray on July 25. She's Killed A Man, Been Shot At, And Made Love Twice Already This Evening… And The Evening Isn't Over Yet! Seattle undercover narc Jackie Parker (Connie Stevens) is out to bust the drug smuggling ring commanded by Philip Bianco. Also known as Race with Death. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'A Shock to the System', 'The Night of the Sorcerers / The Loreley's Grasp' and 'Scorchy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under July. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Apr 7, 2017 at 08:37 AM PDT by: -
Lionsgate Readies 'The Big Kahuna' for Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy starring Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito is heading to Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing The Big Kahuna for Blu-ray on May 30. Academy Award® winner Kevin Spacey and comedy legend Danny DeVito star in this hilarious story of two industrial lubricant salesmen trying to land the biggest client of their careers. Larry (Spacey) and Phil (DeVito) are jaded salesmen scheming to score some big business from a major client. But when they decide to throw a lavish cocktail party in a swank hotel's hospitality suite, it's a newbie sales associate (Peter Facinelli), who threatens to hook the Big Kahuna! Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.99. You can find the latest specs for The Big Kahuna linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 30. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Apr 7, 2017 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 2004' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The celebrated rock band will return to the stage on Blu-ray in June.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is preparing The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 2004 for Blu-ray on June 2. This is the first ever home entertainment release for of this brilliant show, which includes blistering versions of classics like "Substitute", "Baba O'Riley", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "You Better You Bet", "I Can't Explain", "Pinball Wizard", "Who Are You", "My Generation", "Magic Bus", and many more! In 2004, The Who returned to the Isle Of Wight Festival for the first time since their legendary 1970 performance. After a long absence, the festival had been reborn in 2002 and continues to this day. The Who's UK concerts in 2004 were the first in their home country since the death of founding member / bassist John Entwistle. As the evening shadows lengthened across the festival site, The Who took to the stage and delivered an incendiary performance packed with hit singles and classic album tracks. The concert more than lived up to the fans' expectations and memories of 1970. The Line-Up for this show featured Roger Daltrey (vocals); Pete Townshend (guitars, vocals); Simon Townshend (guitars, vocals); Pino Palladino (bass); Zak Starkey (drums) and John "Rabbit" Bundrick (keyboards, piano). The Who is forever linked with the storied history of this great festival and Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 2004 shows just why this incredible canon of songs, and the band themselves, remain as vital and important as ever. No other details have been announced at this time. You can find the latest specs for The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 2004 linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 2.Posted Fri Apr 7, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Mark Pellington's 'The Last Word' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The film starring Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Heche, and Tom Everett Scott is planned for Blu-ray this June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is working on 'The Last Word' for Blu-ray on June 6. In The Last Word, Shirley MacLaine is Harriet Lauler, a once successful businesswoman in tight control of every aspect of her life. As she reflects upon her accomplishments, she's suddenly inspired to engage a young local writer, Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried), to pen her life's story. When the initial result doesn't meet Harriet's high expectations, she sets out to reshape the way she is remembered, with Anne dragged along as an unwilling accomplice. As the journey unfolds, the two women develop a unique bond which alters not only Harriet's legacy, but also Anne's future. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Last Word' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Apr 6, 2017 at 08:08 AM PDT by: -
Asghar Farhadi's 'The Salesman' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Academy Award-winning film is coming to Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing The Salesman for Blu-ray on May 2. Forced to leave their apartment due to a dangerous construction project in a neighboring building, a young Iranian couple moves to the center of Tehran where they become embroiled in a life-altering situation involving the previous tenant. Directed by Asghar Farhadi, who also helmed the Oscar-winning feature A Separation. Specs have not been announced yet, but supplements will include A Conversation With Writer-Director Asghar Farhadi. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for The Salesman linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Apr 6, 2017 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The legendary band will hit the stage on Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is preparing The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America for Blu-ray on May 26. Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America follows The Rolling Stones on their 2016 tour through ten Latin America cities whilst at the same time trying to stage their first ever concert in Havana, Cuba, a colossal once-in-a-lifetime open air free show the likes of which Cuba had never seen before. The film captures the unique chemistry that exists between The Rolling Stones and their Latin American fans, a bond that has stretched across many years. Featuring electrifying live performances, intimate moments with the band members, anticipation and reaction from the fans and all the twists and turns of staging the Havana concert, Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America is a portrait of a band still at the very top of their game. Specs have not been announced yet, but supplements will include Seven full length performances from the Latin American tour. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 26. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Apr 6, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
F. Javier Gutiérrez's 'Rings' Blu-ray Dated and Supplements Revealed[teaser]The new chapter in the beloved 'Ring' horror franchise is coming to Blu-ray in early May.[/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount is preparing 'Rings' for Blu-ray later this year, and now the date has been set for May 2. A young woman becomes worried about her boyfriend when he explores a dark subculture surrounding a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after he has viewed it. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a "movie within the movie" that no one has ever seen before… Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Terror Comes Full Circle - Featurette; Resurrecting the Dead: Bringing Samara Back - Featurette; Scary Scenes; and Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Rings' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 10:31 AM PDT by: -
Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The critically-acclaimed horror film is set to arrive on home video at the end of May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal Studios is preparing 'Get Out' for Blu-ray later this year, and now the date has been set for May 23. Now that Chris (Daniel Kaluuya, Sicario) and his girlfriend, Rose (Allison Williams, Girls), have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend getaway in her parent’s home upstate. At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Alternate Ending with Commentary by Writer/Director Jordan Peele; Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Writer/Director Jordan Peele; Unveiling the Horror of Get Out: Go behind-the-scenes for the making of Get Out; Q&A Discussion with Writer/Director Jordan Peele and the Cast: Director/Writer Jordan Peele sits down with the cast to answer fan questions on the film hosted by Chance the Rapper; and Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Jordan Peele. You can find the latest specs for 'Get Out' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 08:43 AM PDT by:
