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Arrow Video Details June 2017 Blu-ray Titles[teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of June releases, including Dario Argento's The Bird with the Crystal Plumage.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing Madhouse, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, and Doberman Cop for Blu-ray throughout the month of June. Madhouse (June 13) - MANY PEOPLE VISIT ... NO ONE EVER LEAVES.Helmed by legendary producer/director Ovidio Assonitis, the man behind such cult favourites as The Visitor and Piranha II: The Spawning, Madhouse is a crimson-soaked tale of sibling rivalry taken to a terrifying and bloody extreme. Julia has spent her entire adult life trying to forget the torment she suffered at the hands of her twisted twin Mary... but Mary hasn t forgotten. Escaping hospital, where she s recently been admitted with a horrific, disfiguring illness, Julia's sadistic sister vows to exact a particularly cruel revenge on her sibling this year promising a birthday surprise that she ll never forget. An Italian production shot entirely in Savannah, Georgia, Madhouse (aka And When She Was Bad and There Was a Little Girl) fuses slasher elements with the over-the-top excess of 80s Italian terror resulting in a cinematic bloodbath so gut-wrenching that the British authorities saw fit to outlaw it as a video nasty . The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an English PCM 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Brand new audio commentary with The Hysteria Continues- Brand new interviews with cast and crew- Alternate Opening Titles- Theatrical Trailer, newly transferred in HD- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Marc Schoenbach- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Booklet featuring new writing on the film Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (June 20) - In 1970, young first-time director Dario Argento (Deep Red, Suspiria) made his indelible mark on Italian cinema with The Bird with the Crystal Plumage – a film which redefined the 'giallo' genre of murder-mystery thrillers and catapulted him to international stardom. Sam Dalmas (Tony Musante, We Own the Night), an American writer living in Rome, inadvertently witnesses a brutal attack on a woman (Eva Renzi, Funeral in Berlin) in a modern art gallery. Powerless to help, he grows increasingly obsessed with the incident. Convinced that something he saw that night holds the key to identifying the maniac terrorising Rome, he launches his own investigation parallel to that of the police, heedless of the danger to both himself and his girlfriend Giulia (Suzy Kendall, Spasmo)… A staggeringly assured debut, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage establishes the key traits that would define Argento's filmography, including lavish visuals and a flare for wildly inventive, brutal scenes of violence. With sumptuous cinematography by Vittorio Storaro (Apocalypse Now) and a seductive score by legendary composer Ennio Morricone (Once Upon a Time in the West), this landmark film has never looked or sounded better in this new, 4K-restored limited edition from Arrow Video! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, Italian and English lossless soundtracks, and supplements will include: - New audio commentary by Troy Howarth, author of So Deadly, So Perverse: 50 Years of Italian Giallo Films- The Power of Perception, a new visual essay on the cinema of Dario Argento by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, author of Devil's Advocates: Suspiria and Rape-Revenge Films: A Critical Study- New analysis of the film by critic Kat Ellinger- New interview with writer/director Dario Argento- New interview with actor Gildo Di Marco (Garullo the pimp)- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Candice Tripp- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring- 6 Lobby Card reproductions- Limited edition 60-page booklet illustrated by Matthew Griffin, featuring an appreciation of the film by Michael Mackenzie, and new writing by Howard Hughes and Jack Seabrook Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has not been announced yet. Doberman Cop (June 27) - Released just as the popularity of yakuza movies was waning in Japan, and as the country's film industry was undergoing some fundamental shifts, Doberman Cop is a unique entry in the career of director Kinji Fukasaku (Battles Without Honor and Humanity, Cops vs Thugs), and reunited him with star Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba (The Street Fighter, Wolf Guy) in an American-style crime movie that mixes gunplay and pulp fiction with martial arts and lowbrow comedy to create one of their most entertaining films. Based on a popular manga by "Buronson" (creator of Fist of the North Star), Doberman Cop follows the fish-out-of-water adventures of Joji Kano (Chiba), a tough-as-nails police officer from Okinawa who arrives in Tokyo's Kabuki-cho nightlife district to investigate the savage murder and mutilation of an island girl who had been working as a prostitute. Initially dismissed as a country bumpkin (complete with straw hat and live pig in tow!), Kano soon proves himself a more savvy detective than the local cops, and a tougher customer than anyone expected. As he probes deeper into the sleazy world of flesh-peddling, talent agency corruption and mob influence, Kano uncovers the shocking truth about the girl, her connection to a yakuza-turned-music manager (Hiroki Matsukata), and a savage serial killer who is burning women alive. Made to appeal both to the youth market with its biker gangs and popular music, as well as to old-time yakuza movie fans, Doberman Cop is an surprising oddity in Fukasaku's career, his sole film adapted directly from a manga and never before released on video outside of Japan. Featuring Chiba at his charismatic best — channeling a Japanese Dirty Harry while doing all his own stunts — and Fukasaku at his most fun, deftly showcasing the combined talents of his "Piranha Army" stock company of actors and other regular players — Doberman Cop is a classic action comedy and a missing link in 1970's Japanese cinema deserving of rediscovery. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Japanese mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Beyond the Film: Doberman Cop, a new video appreciation by Fukasaku biographer Sadao Yamane- New video interview with actor Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba- New video interview with screenwriter Koji Takada- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Malbon- First pressing only: Illustrated collector's book featuring new writing on the films by Patrick Macias Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has not been announced yet. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed throughout June.Posted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 07:15 AM PDT by: -
'The Autopsy of Jane Doe' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror flick will terrorize Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is preparing The Autopsy of Jane Doe for Blu-ray on May 2. It's just another night at the morgue for a father (Brian Cox) and son (Emile Hirsch) team of coroners, until an unidentified, highly unusual corpse comes in. Discovered buried in the basement of the home of a brutally murdered family, the young Jane Doe—eerily well preserved and with no visible signs of trauma—is shrouded in mystery. As they work into the night to piece together the cause of her death, the two men begin to uncover the disturbing secrets of her life. Soon, a series of terrifying events make it clear: this Jane Doe may not be dead. The latest from Trollhunter director Andre Ovredal is a scarily unpredictable, supernatural shocker that never lets up. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.55. You can find the latest specs for The Autopsy of Jane Doe linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Adios, Sabata' & 'The Return of Sabata' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1970s westerns are riding toward Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing Adios, Sabata and The Return of Sabata for Blu-ray on May 9. Adios, Sabata - Legendary spaghetti western producer Alberto Grimaldi (The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly) produced this rousing chapter of the Sabata series, which sees screen icon Yul Brynner (Taras Bulba, Invitation to a Gunfighter) stepping into the title character's boots. Under the brutal rule of local garrison leader Colonel Skimmel and European tyranny, a group of Mexican revolutionaries hire gunslinger Sabata (Brynner) to rob a transport of Austrian gold in order to buy weapons. But Colonel Skimmel has other plans, taking the gold for himself and blaming the revolutionaries, but no scheming colonel is going to keep Sabata from earning his pay. Gianfranco Parolini (Sabata, God s Gun) directed this rip-roaring, action-packed western filled with fabulous gadgets and wicked humor. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA mono soundtrack, and supplements will include Trailers and Reversible Art. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. Order the Blu-ray The Return of Sabata - The man with gunsight eyes is back and this time, he's judge, jury and executioner. The great Lee Van Cleef (Death Rides a Horse, Barquero) returns as the famous freewheeling gunslinger Sabata. This third and final go-round for the enigmatic sharpshooter who administers a unique brand of justice in the American West in the years following the Civil War finds Sabata in the role of victim. Sabata's skills as a gambler and thief are unparalleled. However, when a shifty band of desperadoes bilks him out of $5,000, he wants revenge. Legendary producer Alberto Grimaldi (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) and director Gianfranco Parolini (Sabata, We Are No Angels) took the Sabata series to another level, delivering the best and most action-packed film in the trilogy. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA mono soundtrack, and supplements will include Trailers and Reversible Art. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for both titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under May 9.Posted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 06:15 AM PDT by: -
Kino Preps 'The Gianfranco Rosi Collection' for Blu-ray[teaser]The documentary film collection will arrive on Blu-ray later this month.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing The Gianfranco Rosi Collection for Blu-ray on April 25. Gianfranco Rosi has emerged as one of the most awarded and provocative documentarians working today. His observational films artfully and sympathetically depict the lives of subcultures and displaced peoples the world over. The Gianfranco Rosi Collection includes four of his greatest films. Fire at Sea (2016), an Academy Award® Nominee for Best Documentary Feature and winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, is a heartwrenching portrait of African refugees pouring into the Italian island of Lampedusa. Sacro GRA (2013), winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, is an engaging tour of Rome s ring road, populated by a fascinating group of eccentrics. Rosi spent five years shooting Below Sea Level (2008), which documents the hand-to-mouth existence of California flatland squatters. And his first feature, Boatman (1993), captures life and death on the Ganges River in India. Specs have not been announced yet, but supplements will include: - Booklet essay by Nicolas Rapold- Interview with Gianfranco Rosi (Disc 1)- Interview with Pietro Bartolo (Disc 1)- NYFF: Q&A with Gianfranco Rosi (Disc 1, courtesy of Film Society of Lincoln Center)- Trailers Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.95. You can find the latest specs for The Gianfranco Rosi Collection linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Fox Preps Alien Day Celebration for April 26 with 24 Hours of Fan-Focused Activities[teaser]On April 26, no one will hear you scream.[/teaser] 20th Century Fox has announced the return of Alien Day. Set for April 26 -- a nod to planet LV-426 from the films -- the 24-hour event will celebrate the Alien franchise with a series of worldwide fan-focused activities, including a Q&A with the cast of Ridley Scott's upcoming Alien: Covenant. As part of the celebration, Fox will present a live streaming event, an interactive trivia challenge, worldwide screenings, all-new product launches, special reveals and more. Likewise, fans will also be able to buy the complete Alien Anthology on Blu-ray on April 11. A Wal-Mart and Walmart.com exclusive version with four limited-edition Mondo Alien movie poster cards will also be available on April 18. Here's a rundown of the major Alien Day activities announced so far per the press release: - ALIEN DAY livestreaming event at Fox Studios in Los Angeles: Beginning at 10 a.m. PDT on all ALIEN social channels and on the newly launched ALIEN Universe Hub (www.AlienUniverse.com), fans can interact with the cast via a question and answer session as well as view multiple behind-the-scenes segments highlighting the making of ALIEN: COVENANT. - Global One-Night Screening Event: Screenings of Ridley Scott’s original 1979 ALIEN starring Sigourney Weaver and his 2012 follow-up PROMETHEUS will be held across the globe on ALIEN DAY. At participating RPX Regal Cinema U.S. theaters and worldwide partners, fans can watch these sci-fi thrillers and be treated with exclusive content from ALIEN: COVENANT and a one-of-a-kind commemorative item. Participating locations will be listed on www.AlienUniverse.com. - The “MU/TH/UR of all ALIEN Trivia Challenges”: Returning for only 24 hours on www.AlienUniverse.com, Fox will unveil a new quiz every 4 hours and 26 minutes. Fans will answer a series of rapid-fire questions for a chance to win a VIP trip to Ridley Scott’s upcoming Imprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and incredible prizes. - Fan Art Contest: Submissions for a Fan Art Contest are now open at AlienUniverse.com. The chosen artwork will be transformed into a limited edition t-shirt premium available with the purchase of the ALIEN: COVENANT Blu-Ray and 4K Ultra HD, exclusively at Wal-Mart stores and Walmart.com. Pre Order will start on May 19. Beyond the Alien Day event, more product announcements, limited edition releases, and exciting unveils are set to take place in the weeks leading up to and through the May 10 theatrical premiere of Ridley Scott's Alien: Covenant. Source: Alien UniversePosted Tue Apr 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Osgood Perkins' 'The Blackcoat's Daughter' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The horror film also known as 'February' is planned for a Blu-ray release in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'The Blackcoat's Daughter' for Blu-ray on May 30. A deeply atmospheric and terrifying new horror film, The Blackcoat's Daughter centers on Kat (Kiernan Shipka) and Rose (Lucy Boynton), two girls who are left alone at their prep school Bramford over winter break when their parents mysteriously fail to pick them up. While the girls experience increasingly strange and creepy occurrences at the isolated school, we cross cut to another story—that of Joan (Emma Roberts), a troubled young woman on the road, who, for unknown reasons, is determined to get to Bramford as fast as she can. As Joan gets closer to the school, Kat becomes plagued by progressively intense and horrifying visions, with Rose doing her best to help her new friend as she slips further and further into the grasp of an unseen evil force. The movie suspensfully builds to the moment when the two stories will finally intersect, setting the stage for a shocking and unforgettable climax. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Blackcoat's Daughter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 30.Posted Tue Apr 4, 2017 at 08:11 AM PDT by: -
Studio Ghibli's 'The Red Turtle' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The animated film is swimming toward Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing The Red Turtle for Blu-ray on May 2. Marking the much-anticipated return of Studio Ghibli, this masterfully animated fantasy film tells the story of a man shipwrecked at sea who becomes stranded on a beautiful but desolate island. He learns to live in isolation, seemingly tormented in his efforts to escape the island by a giant red turtle. Miraculously, he soon comes upon a young woman also lost at sea and they create a family together. Specs have not been announced yet, but supplements will include: - The Birth of The Red Turtle- The Secrets of The Red Turtle- AFI Fest Q&A with Director Michael Dudok de Wit Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.99. You can find the latest specs for The Red Turtle linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Apr 4, 2017 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Bille August's 'Pelle the Conqueror: 30th Anniversary Edition' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1987 Oscar-winning Danish drama is headed for Blu-ray at the end of May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Film Movement says 'Pelle the Conqueror: 30th Anniversary Edition' will be available on Blu-ray on May 30. Lasse, an elderly and widowed farmer, and his young son Pelle, join a boat-load of immigrants to escape from impoverished rural Sweden to Denmark's Baltic island of Bornholm. They are employed at a large farm in Denmark, where they are treated as the lowest of the low. It is ultimately their loving relationship which sustains them through a difficult year. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary by film scholar Peter Cowie and a collector's booklet with film essay by film historian and critic Terrence Rafferty, cast and crew credits, and original production stills. You can find the latest specs for 'Pelle the Conqueror: 30th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 30.Posted Tue Apr 4, 2017 at 06:52 AM PDT by: -
'The Devil's Rain' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1975 horror film will be getting the high-definition treatment this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Severin says 'The Devil's Rain' will be available on Blu-ray later this year. A bunch of Satanists in the American rural landscape have terrible powers which enable them to melt their victims. However one of the children of an earlier victim vows to destroy them. Patriarch Steve Preston goes missing and worried mom Emma (Ida Lupino) sends eldest son Mark (William Shatner) in search of his father. Suddenly, a dying, eyeless Steve returns and demands that the family: "Give Corbis what belongs to him!" before dissolving into a gelatinous meltdown. Corbis (Ernest Borgnine) is a Satanic priest hell-bent on recovering a valuable book listing the names of those who sold their souls to the devil... a book that resides with the Preston family. Mark refuses to hand it over and puts up a brave fight, only to wind up an unwilling sacrifice. Occult expert, Dr. Richards (Eddie Albert) and Mark's younger brother Tom (Tom Skerritt) plot to free the Prestons and destroy The Devil's Rain, a bottle containing the souls of those already damned. The battle rages as the elixir is released and a bloody rain of devilry and malevolence is loosed upon a screaming, melting world. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Devil's Rain' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Apr 4, 2017 at 06:29 AM PDT by: -
Eran Creevy's 'Collide' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The action-thriller starring Nicholas Hoult, Felicity Jones, Ben Kingsley, and Anthony Hopkins will be available on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is working on 'Collide' for Blu-ray on May 30. Needing some fast cash to save the love of this life Juliette (Felicity Jones), Casey Stein (Nicholas Hoult) returns to his former employer and drug smuggler Geran (Ben Kingsley) for one last job – which goes horribly wrong. Now on the run from ruthless mob boss Hagen (Anthony Hopkins), Casey sets out on an adrenaline-fueled car chase on the German highways to get to Juliette before it's too late. Filled with twists and turns, Collide is a high-speed action-packed thrill ride from start to finish. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Collide' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 30. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Apr 4, 2017 at 06:07 AM PDT by:
