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ClassicFlix Announces Upcoming Blu-ray Lineup[teaser]Fifteen new titles are in the works for Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, ClassicFlix has announced its upcoming lineup of Blu-ray titles. Though exact release dates have not been announced, the discs are expected to arrive this summer. Tomorrow Is Forever - Claudette Colbert, Orson Welles, George Brent and Natalie Wood star in this moving, romantic drama about a soldier, previously thought lost in action, who returns years later to find his wife remarried.Nightmare (1956) - A New Orleans musician has a nightmare about killing a man in a strange house but he suspects that it really happened.The Killer Is Loose - An unhinged, deceptively mild-mannered bank robber escapes prison, seeking revenge on the cop who accidentally killed his wife during a gun battle.Five Steps to Danger - Cold War espionage: On a fishing trip, Sterling Hayden's car breaks down. Ruth Roman gives him a lift. She is en route to drop off coded secrets to a scientist.The Noose Hangs High - In this slapstick farce, legendary comedians Abbott & Costello are window washers mistaken for messengers who are sent to collect $50,000 in cash by a gangster, with zany results.He Walked by Night - This film-noir piece, told in semi-documentary style, follows police on the hunt for a resourceful criminal who shoots and kills a cop.Crime of Passion - Kathy leaves the newspaper business to marry homicide detective Bill but is frustrated by his lack of ambition and the banality of life in the suburbs. Her drive to advance Bill's career soon takes her down a dangerous path.Casanova Brown - In this hilarious romantic comedy, Gary Cooper gets a lesson in diapers and formula after stealing his child from his ex-wife (Teresa Wright), who had plans to give it up for adoption.Along Came Jones - A good-natured saddle tramp traveling with his sidekick, is mistaken for a ruthless outlaw with a price on his head.You Only Live Once - The public defender's secretary and an ex-convict get married and try to make a life together, but a series of disasters sends their lives spiraling out of controlT-Men - Dennis O'Brien is a treasury agent determined to bring a counterfeiting ring to justice. O'Brien and his partner Tony Genaro go undercover to gain the confidence of the ruthless Detroit mob responsible for the phony money.Sundown - During World War II, a mysterious native woman (Gene Tierney) arrives with her caravans at a remote British Army outpost in East Africa, and proceeds to assist the soldiers in their fight against the Nazis.Stand-In - A former child star falls in love with a stuffy accountant, who wants to learn why his firm's movie studio is losing money.Raw Deal - In this film noir classic a revenge-seeking gangster (Dennis O'Keefe) is sent to prison after being framed for a crime he didn't commit. After seducing a beautiful young woman he uses her to help him carry out his plot for vengeance leading him to the crazy pyromaniac (Raymond Burr) who set him up.The Crystal Ball - A beauty contestant (Paulette Goddard) fills in for a fortuneteller and changes a lawyer's (Ray Milland) future with a rich widow (Virginia Field). Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Mar 16, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Damien Chazelle's 'La La Land' Dated & Detailed for Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The musical starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling is dancing toward Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray in April.[/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate is preparing 'La La Land' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray, and the release date has now been announced as April 25. Written and directed by Academy Award (R) nominee Damien Chazelle, LA LA LAND tells the story of Mia [Emma Stone], an aspiring actress, and Sebastian [Ryan Gosling], a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams. The Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will both feature Dolby Atmos soundtracks, and supplements will include: - Audio Commentary with writer/director Damien Chazelle and composer Justin Hurwitz- 10 Featurettes- Damien & Justin Sing: The Demos- Song Selection Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $42.99. You can find the latest specs for 'La La Land' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 25. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 15, 2017 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Paramount Details 'Monster Trucks' for Blu-ray[teaser]The acton comedy is racing toward Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Monster Trucks' for Blu-ray on April 11. Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp (Lucas Till), a high school senior, builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars. After an accident at a nearby oil-drilling site displaces a strange and subterranean creature with a taste and a talent for speed, Tripp may have just found the key to getting out of town and a most unlikely friend. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Who's Driving the Monster Trucks?- The Monster in the Truck- Creating the Monster Truck- Gag Reel- Deleted Scenes- Production Diaries Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Monster Trucks' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule where it's indexed under April 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Irvin Berwick's 'Malibu High' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1979 crime drama is headed for Blu-ray in 2017. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome is working on 'Malibu High' for Blu-ray later this year. When a high school senior is dumped by her boyfriend, her grades fall drastically -- and to avoid failing, she begins seducing her male teachers. Thus begins her downward spiral into drug addiction and prostitution, and ultimately assassinations for a kingpin mob boss. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Malibu High' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Mar 15, 2017 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: 50th Anniversary Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Sergio Leone's classic 1966 western will be getting a 50th anniversary edition later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: 50th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray later this year. By far the most ambitious, unflinchingly graphic and stylistically influential western ever mounted, The Good The Bad And The Ugly is an engrossing action shot through with a volatile mix of myth and realism. Clint Eastwood returns as the "Man With No Name," this time teaming with two gunslingers to pursue a cache of $20,000-and letting no one, not even warring factions in a civil war, stand in their way. From sun-drenched panoramas to bold hard close-ups, exceptional camera work captures the beauty and cruelty of the barren landscape and the hardened characters who stride unwaveringly through it. Forging a vibrant and yet detached style of action that had not been seen before, and has never been matched since, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly shatters the western mold in true Eastwood style. The 2-Disc release will include 4K transfers of both the Theatrical and Extended Cuts, lossless audio, and supplements include: New Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas (Theatrical); "Trailers From Hell" with Ernest Dickerson (Theatrical); M.O.S. Deleted Scene of Blondie in the desert finding skeletons (Theatrical); Trailers for Sergio Leone Westerns (Theatrical); Audio Commentary By Acclaimed Film Historian Richard Schickel (Extended); Audio Commentary By Noted Cultural Historian Christopher Frayling (Extended); Leone's West: Making Of Documentary (Extended); The Leone Style: On Sergio Leone Featurette (Extended); The Man Who Lost The Civil War: Civil War Documentary (Extended); Reconstruction The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (Extended); II Maestro: Ennio Morricone and The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Featurette (Extended); Deleted Scenes (Extended); Original U.S. Theatrical Trailer (Extended); and Original French Theatrical Trailer (Extended). You can find the latest specs for 'The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: 50th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Mar 14, 2017 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Peter Bogdanovich's 'Saint Jack' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama starring Ben Gazzara is heading to Blu-ray later this month.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scorpion Releasing is preparing 'Saint Jack' for Blu-ray on March 28. Jack Flowers (Ben Gazzara) is a street savvy American living in Singapore. And like all Americans, Jack has a dream... to open the best whorehouse in Singapore. Of course a whorehouse doesn't come easy. It takes a lot of moves and a lot of hustle. But as Jack always says "People make love for so many crazy reasons... why shouldn't money be one of them"? The Limited Edition Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Audio commentary with director Peter Bogdanovich- On-camera interview with Peter Bogdanovich- Brand new on-camera interview with producer Roger Corman- Reversible Coverart- Brand new on-camera interview with producer Roger Corman- Memories of Saint jack - interviews with cast and crew members- The Singapore Location of Saint Jack- Original trailer You can find the latest specs for 'Saint Jack' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 28.Posted Tue Mar 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Don Coscarelli’s 'The Phantasm Collection' New Blu-ray Supplements Revealed[teaser]The boxed set of all five 'Phantasm' films available on Blu-ray next month has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Well Go USA is preparing 'The Phantam Collection' for Blu-ray, and now the official street date is April 11. One of the world’s most popular franchises in the history of horror, the Phantasm film series has terrified fans for generations. The collection features all five frightening films in the series – PHANTASM: REMASTERED (1979), PHANTASM II (1988), PHANTASM III: LORD OF THE DEAD (1994), PHANTASM IV: OBLIVION (1998) and the most recent installment PHANTASM: RAVAGER (2016). In all five films in Don Coscarelli’s iconic series, Mike (Michael Baldwin) faces off against a mysterious grave robber known only as the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm) and his lethal arsenal of terrible weapons. "Well Go USA has done an outstanding job in curating the ultimate Phantasm collection. This terrific new release rivals the best Blu-ray box sets ever in its size and depth," said Don Coscarelli. "I am so excited to share these never-before-seen features with our devoted fans, who will now be able to witness just how the Phantasm films were created in this stunning high-definition presentation." "This box set is the answer to every Phantasm fan's prayers," said Doris Pfardrescher, President & CEO, Well Go USA Entertainment. "The filmmakers have gone above and beyond in order to create the most immersive Phantasm experience possible in one comprehensive box set." 'Phantasm' - At a funeral, Mike (Michael Baldwin), watches as a tall mortician clad in black (Angus Scrimm) tosses the unburied coffin into a waiting hearse as if it were nothing. Seeking the truth behind this unusual sight, Mike breaks into the mortuary, where he comes face-to-face with the sinister Tall Man. After barely managing to escape with his life, Mike enlists the help of his brother, Jody (Bill Thornbury), and their friend Reggie (Reggie Bannister). Together they set out to uncover the secrets of the Tall Man and those who dwell in his hellish world. PHANTASM: REMASTERED has a runtime of approximately 98 minutes and is rated R for nudity, violence and intense scenes. 'Phantasm II' - Released after seven years in a mental hospital, Mike convinces his old pal Reggie to join forces with him to hunt down and destroy the Tall Man once and for all. Mike’s visions lead the two to a quiet little town where a horde of flying killer balls aim to slice and dice their gruesome way through everyone. Exploding with special effects, unparalleled thrills, horror and suspense, PHANTASM II climaxes with a blood-curdling conclusion that you have to see to believe. PHANTASM II has a runtime of approximately 97 minutes and is rated R. 'Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead' - The mutant dwarf creatures are attacking, the silver spheres are flying, and the Tall Man is back with a vengeance! Fifteen years after the original horror classic, writer/producer/director Don Coscarelli reunites brothers Mike (A. Michael Baldwin) and Jody (Bill Thornbury) to help their friend Reggie (Reggie Bannister) destroy the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm) once and for all. PHANTASM III: LORD OF THE DEAD has a runtime of approximately 91 minutes and is rated R for violence and gore, and for language and sexuality. 'Phantasm IV: Oblivion' - 13 years after the original nightmare began, Mike must cross dark dimensions of time and space to discover his origins and those of his nemesis, the evil Tall Man. With only his loyal friend Reggie at hisside, and the spirit of his dead brother to guide him, Mike must finally confront this malevolent embodiment of death. Prepare to be scared witless as the fine line between the living and the dead snaps with a vengeance! PHANTASM IV: OBLIVION has a runtime of approximately 90 minutes and is rated R for horror violence/gore and some strong language. 'Phantasm V: Ravager' - After battling with the Tall Man in Phantasm: Oblivion, a battered Reggie wanders through the desert in search of his missing friend, Mike. After recovering his 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda, Reggie is targeted by two of the Tall Man’s Sentinel Spheres and destroys them. He awakens suddenly to find himself sitting in a wheelchair pushed by none other than the elusive Mike! Although overjoyed by their reunion, Reggie is in this alternate dimension an aged and weary old patient in a psychiatric ward. And only he remembers their battled and bloodied past with the Tall Man. Reggie must travel between dimensions and discern what is reality in order to confront the mysteries at the heart of a decades-long struggle against evil. He is met with new and familiar faces along the way, and an epic showdown on the Tall Man’s home world awaits! PHANTASM V: RAVAGER has a runtime of approximately 86 minutes and is not rated. The 6-disc set will include loads of special features including audio commentaries, interviews, deleted scenes, behind the scenes featurettes, trailers, TV spots, radio spots, and “Phantasmagoria” a documentary containing new and archival interviews with cast and crew. New supplements include: Audio Commentary with writer/director Don Coscarelli, co-producer Paul Pepperman and visual consultant Roberto Quezada; Additional home movie footage; "Balls of Steel: Bob Ivy's Stunt for the Ages - The Phantasm III Car Stunt" – This featurette shows the planning and behind-the-scenes footage of the dangerous stunt performed in the film and includes recently rediscovered material; "It's Never Over: The Making of PHANTASM III: LORD OF THE DEAD" – This featurette includes interviews with Don Coscarelli, A. Michael Baldwin, Reggie Bannister, Bill Thornbury, Gloria Lynn Henry, Stuntman Bob Ivy, director of photography Christopher Chomyn, composer/sound designer Christopher L. Stone, sphere designer/mechanical effects artist Kerry Prior, special makeup effects designer Dean Gates and Production Assistant Kristen Deem; Audio Commentary with writer/director Don Coscarelli and editor Norman Buckley; Behind the Scenes Compilation; "Death is No Escape: The Making of PHANTASM IV: OBLIVION" – This featurette includes interviews with Don Coscarelli, A. Michael Baldwin, Reggie Bannister, Bill Thornbury, special makeup effects artist Gigi Bannister, stunt co-ordinator/actor Bob Ivy, director of photography Christopher Chomyn, composer/sound designer Christopher L. Stone, sphere designer/mechanical effects designer Kerry Prior, cameraman Justin Zaharczuk and special makeup effects artist Robert Kurtzman; Behind the Scenes Compilation; Phantasm sequels Conceptual Art Gallery by Justin Zaharczuk; "The Making of PHANTASM V: RAVAGER" featurette; Interview with actor A. Michael Baldwin; Interview with actress Kat Lester; Interview with actor Stephan Jutras; Behind the Scenes Promo with Angus Scrimm Tribute; Phantasm V Red Credit Sequence; "Phantasm and You" – a comic recap of the first 4 films by PHANTASM V: RAVAGER director David Hartman; Flashback Weekend Chicago Convention Panel Discussion (2008); Flashback Weekend Chicago Convention Cast Panel (2014); Flashback Weekend concert performance by Kat Lester; and 2016 Fantastic Fest Premiere and Q&A. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_dXuptog2yA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> You can find the latest specs for 'The Phantasm Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 11.Posted Tue Mar 14, 2017 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mr. Mom' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1983 comedy starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr is headed for high-definition in 2017. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory has revealed 'Mr. Mom' will be available on Blu-ray later this year. Funnyman Michael Keaton (Beetlejuice) teams with Tootsie's Teri Garr in this "fresh and funny audience pleaser" (Boxoffice) that's all housework...and no pay! Jack and Caroline Butler (Keaton and Garr) are perfectly happy with their roles in life...until a layoff makes him a househusband and her a working wife! And while she wrangles with charts, graphs and an all-to-eager-to-be-wrangled boss, he has to contend with their hyper kids, a ravenous vacuum cleaner, an angry washing machine and an oversexed neighbor (Ann Jillian of TV's "It's A Living")! From late nights in the boardroom to lonely nights in the bedroom, the biggest challenge for both Jack and Caroline is learning to trust one another with their reversed roles...which they'd better do quickly...before Mr. Mom becomes Mr. Single Mom! No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Mr. Mom' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Mar 13, 2017 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Universal Details 'Dracula' and 'The Mummy' Complete Legacy Collection Blu-rays[teaser]The legendary monsters will terrorize Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Dracula: Complete Legacy Collection' and 'The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection' for Blu-ray on May 16. 'Dracula: Complete Legacy Collection' - The original Dracula is one of the silver screen's most unforgettable characters and, along with the other Universal Classic Monsters, defined the Hollywood horror genre. Dracula: Complete Legacy Collection includes all 6 films from the original legacy including the frightening classic starring Bela Lugosi and the timeless films that followed. These landmark motion pictures defined the iconic look of the famed vampire and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that strengthen the legend of Dracula to this day. Includes: Dracula / Dracula's Daughter / Son of Dracula / House of Frankenstein / House of Dracula / Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. The 4-Disc Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD MA mono audio, and supplements will include: - The Road to Dracula- Lugosi: The Dark Prince- Dracula: The Restoration- Monster Tracks- Dracula Archives- Alternate Score by Philip Glass - Performed by the Kronos Quartet- Feature Commentary with Film Historian David J. Skal- Feature Commentary with Steve Haberman, Screenwriter of Dracula: Dead and Loving It- Trailer Gallery- My Scenes- Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Gregory W. Mank- Theatrical Trailer- 100 Years of Universal: The Lot- 100 Years at Universal: Unforgettable Characters Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98. Order the Blu-ray 'The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection' - The original Mummy is one of the silver screen's most unforgettable characters and, along with the other Universal Classic Monsters, defined the Hollywood horror genre. The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection includes all 6 films from the original legacy including the terrifying classic starring Boris Karloff and the timeless films that followed. These landmark motion pictures defined the iconic look of the ancient Egyptian monster and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that strengthen the legend of the Mummy to this day. Contains: The Mummy / The Mummy's Hand / The Mummy's Tomb / The Mummy's Ghost / The Mummy's Curse / Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy. The 4-Disc Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD MA mono audio, and supplements will include: - Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed- He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce- Unraveling The Legacy of The Mummy- The Mummy Archives- Feature Commentary with Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns and Brent Armstrong- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Paul M. Jensen- Trailer Gallery- 100 Years of Universal: The Carl Laemmle Era- My Scenes Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for 'Dracula: Complete Legacy Collection' and 'The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under May 16.Posted Mon Mar 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Anounnces 'Brimstone' for Blu-ray[teaser]The western starring Dakota Fanning, Guy Pearce, and Kit Harington is riding toward Blu-ray in April.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Brimstone' for Blu-ray on April 11. A triumphant epic of survival and a tale of powerful womanhood and resistance against the unforgiving cruelty of a hell on earth. Our heroine is Liz (Dakota Fanning), carved from the beautiful wilderness, full of heart and grit, hunted by a vengeful Preacher (Guy Pearce) - a diabolical zealot and her twisted nemesis. But Liz is a genuine survivor; she's no victim - a woman of fearsome strength who responds with astonishing bravery to claim the better life she and her daughter deserve. Fear not. Retribution is coming. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Brimstone' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Mar 13, 2017 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
