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Billy Wilder's 'One, Two, Three' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The 1961 comedy starring James Cagney planned for Blu-ray at the end of May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Kino says 'One, Two, Three' will hit Blu-ray on May 30. James Cagney "gives one of the richest, funniest, most breathlessly paced performances of his career" (The New York Times) in this Billy Wilder comedy that defrosts the Cold War with gales of laughter! C.R. MacNamara (Cagney), a top-ranking executive stationed in West Berlin, is charged with the care of his boss' visiting daughter. But when he learns that she's gone and married a fierce young communist - and that his boss will be arriving in town in 24 hours - Mac must transform the unwilling beatnik into a suitable son-in-law or risk losing his chance for advancement! Before you can say "one, two, three," his plans have spun out of control and into an international incident that could infuriate the Russians, the Germans and, worst of all, his own suspicious wife (Arlene Francis)! Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary by Film Historian Michael Schlesinger; Billy Wilder on Politics and One, Two, Three; Billy Wilder and Volker Schlöndorff discussing One, Two, Three; Reversible Blu-ray Art; and Original Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'One, Two, Three' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 30. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 08:47 AM PDT by: -
Paul Naschy's 'Inquisition' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1973 film is headed for two Blu-ray editions this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Mondo Macabro is working on 'Inquisition' for Blu-ray sometime in June. However, a limited edition release will be available in April. 'Inquisition' is a period film set during the Inquisition about a witch-finder general who falls in love with a village beauty who has made a pact with the devil to seduce and condemn the man who is killing off Satan's servants. The release will be region-free worldwide and will feature a HD transfer from the original negative. The disc will also include Spanish and English language tracks; new created optional English subtitles; Audio commentary by Rod Barnett and Troy Guinn of the Naschycast; Archival video introduction to the film by Paul Naschy; "Blood and Sand", Eurotika! documentary on Spanish horror; Mondo Macabro previews; and Brand new cover illustration by Gilles Vranckx. The limited edition release will be limited to 666 numbered copies and will add a reversible cover; a booklet featuring brand new writing on the film by Pete Tombs; and of course, the red case. You can find the latest specs for 'Inquisition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Mar 22, 2017 at 08:22 AM PDT by: -
Paul W.S. Anderson's 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter' Dated for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Alice returns to kick more undead ass on both formats this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has revealed 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter' will be available on Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 16. Picking up after Resident Evil: Retribution, Alice (Milla Jovovich) is the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity's final stand against the undead. Now, she must return to where the nightmare began – The Hive in Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: "Explore the Hive" Featurette; "The Badass Trinity & The Women of Resident Evil" Featurette; "Stunts & Weaponry" Featurette; Retaliation Mode; and Sneak Peek: Resident Evil: Vendetta. You can find the latest specs for 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 16.Posted Tue Mar 21, 2017 at 10:06 AM PDT by: -
'Fifty Shades Darker' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The steamy sequel starring Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson is headed for home video in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is working on 'Fifty Shades Darker' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 9. When a wounded Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan, "The Fall," Anthropoid) tries to entice a cautious Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson, How to Be Single, Black Mass) back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian's past start to circle the couple. Jack Hyde (Eric Johnson, "The Knick," "Smallville") and Elena Lincoln (Kim Basinger, L.A. Confidential, 9 ½ Weeks) intensify the story, determined to destroy the couple's hopes for a future together. Each release will include both the theatrical and unrated cuts of the film with DT S:X audio and supplements include: A Darker Direction – Director James Foley explains how his vision had to meet with fans' expectations; New Threats – An introduction to some new, dark and threatening characters, including Jack Hyde, Leila and, of course, Elena Lincoln – aka Mrs. Robinson!; The Masquerade – This featurette about one of the film's most iconic scenes — the masquerade benefit event at Grey Mansion — explores the production design and costumes and goes behind-the-scenes with the filmmakers and main cast members; Intimate With Darker – An intense look and discussion about the intimate, sensual and provocative world of Fifty Shades Darker, including a visit to the Red Room and, of course, the new "toys!"; Deleted Scenes; A Tease to Fifty Shades Freed – A tease to the next Fifty Shades film; Writing Darker – Author E.L. James and screenwriter Niall Leonard trace back the history of the book and introduce viewers to the much darker story and its adaptation to the big screen; and Dark Reunion – The filmmakers and cast members discuss being reunited for this second film, and where we find Ana, Christian and their friends. You can find the latest specs for 'Fifty Shades Darker' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 9. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 21, 2017 at 09:28 AM PDT by: -
Taylor Hackford's 'The Comedian' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The comedy starring Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Harvey Keitel, and Billy Crystal is planned for Blu-ray this spring. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'The Comedian' will hit Blu-ray on May 2. An aging comic icon, Jackie (Robert De Niro), has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know him as the former television character he once played. Already a strain on his younger brother (Danny DeVito) and his wife (Patti LuPone), Jackie is forced to serve out a sentence doing community service for accosting an audience member. While there, he meets Harmony (Leslie Mann), the daughter of a sleazy Florida real estate mogul (Harvey Keitel), and the two find inspiration in one another, resulting in surprising consequences. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Comedian' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 21, 2017 at 08:28 AM PDT by: -
Jeff Kanew's 'Tough Guys' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1986 crime comedy starring Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas is headed for high-definition in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'Tough Guys' for Blu-ray on May 30. Two elderly gangsters are released from prison only to find they have trouble fitting in as old men who still take no guff from anyone. Cinematography by King Baggot (The Last Starfighter). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary by Director Jeff Kanew; Reversible Blu-ray Art (Alternate Poster); and Original Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Tough Guys' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 30.Posted Tue Mar 21, 2017 at 08:08 AM PDT by: -
Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Paradine Case' Blu-ray Dated & Supplements Detailed[teaser]The 1947 crime thriller starring Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, and Charles Laughton is coming to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Kino is working on 'The Paradine Case' for Blu-ray later this year, and now the date has been set for May 30. There have been many courtroom dramas over the years, but none quite like The Paradine Case. The masterful collaboration of producer David O. Selznick and director Alfred Hitchcock brings tension to an all-time high in this powerful and dramatic film. The lovely Mrs. Paradine (Ann Todd) is accused of poisoning her older, blind husband. She hires lawyer Anthony Keane (Gregory Peck) to represent her. Though Keane is married to a striking and devoted woman, he finds himself strangely attracted to his glamorous defendant. His deepening feelings convince him of her innocence, even though the evidence and his sense of reason may indicate otherwise. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio commentary with Hitchcock authors Stephen Rebello & Bill Krohn; Hitchcock/Truffaut - Icon interviews Icon (Audio); 1949 radio play starring Joseph Cotton, Alida Valli & Louis Jourdan; Peter Bogdanovich interviews Hitchcock (Audio); Restoration comparison; Reversible Blu-ray Art; and Original Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'The Paradine Case' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 30.Posted Tue Mar 21, 2017 at 07:51 AM PDT by: -
'Railroad Tigers' Starring Jackie Chan Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Ding Sheng's action flick is heading to Blu-ray in June.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'Railroad Tigers' for Blu-ray on June 20. In this action-comedy caper harkening back to Jackie Chan's classic Hong Kong films, a railroad worker (Chan) and his ragtag group of freedom fighters find themselves on the wrong side of the tracks when they decide to ambush a heavily armed military train filled with desperately needed provisions. Unarmed and outnumbered, they must fight back against an entire army using only their wits, in a series of a dazzling set pieces and action scenes rivaling anything seen on the big screen. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Railroad Tigers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule where it's indexed under June 20. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 21, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'I Am Not Your Negro' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The documentary film is coming to Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing I Am Not Your Negro for Blu-ray on May 2. In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next project, "Remember This House." The book was to be a revolutionary, personal account of the lives and successive assassinations of three of his close friends – Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. At the time of Baldwin's death in 1987, he left behind only thirty completed pages of his manuscript. Now, in his incendiary new documentary, master filmmaker Raoul Peck (Sometimes In April) envisions the book Baldwin never finished. The result is a radical, up-to-the-minute examination of race in America, using Baldwin's original words and flood of rich archival material. I Am Not Your Negro is a journey into black history that connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of #BlackLivesMatter. It is a film that questions black representation in Hollywood and beyond. And, ultimately, by confronting the deeper connections between the lives and assassination of these three leaders, Baldwin and Peck have produced a work that challenges the very definition of what America stands for. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'I Am Not Your Negro' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule where it's indexed under May 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Mar 20, 2017 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Roland Emmerich's 'Making Contact' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 80s fantasy flick will arrive on Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'Making Contact' for Blu-ray on May 9. From the director of Independence Day and Stargate: The Movie comes the fantasy film Making Contact a.k.a. Joey. Following the death of his father, nine-year-old Joey finds himself at the center of a frightening series of phenomena, including telekinesis, phone calls from beyond the grave and one very sinister ventriloquist dummy with extremely homicidal instincts. But when the authorities arrive to investigate Joey's "gift", they unleash a horrific supernatural that no scientist can comprehend... and only one boy can hope to stop. Specs and a suggested list price have not been announced yet, but supplements will include Original U.S. Theatrical Trailers 1 & 2 and Original German Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Making Contact' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule where it's indexed under May 9.Posted Mon Mar 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
