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Tony E. Valenzuela's 'The Axe Murders of Villisca' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 2016 horror film will arrive on home video in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'The Axe Murders of Villisca' for Blu-ray on June 6. Over a century ago, the unspeakable happened. Will history repeat itself? On a June night in 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca suffered an unfathomable crime. Eight people—a mother, father, their four children, and two guests—were brutally murdered by an axe-wielding killer in a case that remains unsolved to this day. 104 years later, Caleb (Robert Adamson) and Denny (Jarrett Sleeper), two friends who share an interest in ghost hunting, and new girl in school Jess (Alex Frnka) sneak into the house where the infamous bloodbath occurred in hopes of recording paranormal activity. But nothing has prepared them for the supernatural force waiting to write the next chapter in the home's bloody history. Witness a new horror inspired by the true events that shocked a nation. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Axe Murders of Villisca' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 6.Posted Mon Mar 13, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Clint Eastwood's 'Unforgiven' Headed for Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The Best Picture Oscar-winner is coming to the 4K format in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Unforgiven - Ultra HD Blu-ray' will be available on May 23. The passage of time continues to confirm the landmark achievement of Unforgiven, quite possibly a great director's finest film. Winner of 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Director (Clint Eastwood), Supporting Actor (Gene Hackman) and Editing (Joel Cox), Unforgiven stars Eastwood and Morgan Freeman as retired outlaws who pick up their gun one last time to collect a bounty. Richard Harris is an ill-fated killer-for-hire, Hackman is a sly lawman of chilling brutality, and "Unforgiven is a classic Western for the ages" (Todd McCarthy, Variety). The release will feature 2160p video, and supplements include: Audio Commentary by Clint Eastwood biographer Richard Schickel; Four Documentaries; Classic Maverick Episode - Duel at Sundown; and Original Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Unforgiven - Ultra HD Blu-ray' linked from our UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 10, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Billy Wilder's 'One, Two, Three' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1961 comedy starring James Cagney is planned for Blu-ray at the end of May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 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 and the 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.Posted Fri Mar 10, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'The Great Wall' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]Director Yimou Zhang's action adventure film starring Matt Damon is heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'The Great Wall' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. Starring global superstar Matt Damon and directed by one of the most breathtaking visual stylists of our time, Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers), Legendary's The Great Wall tells the story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world's most iconic structure. The first English-language production for Yimou is the largest film ever shot entirely in China. The Great Wall also stars Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe and Andy Lau. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $44.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Great Wall' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 10, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
F. Javier Gutiérrez's 'Rings' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The latest installment in the horror franchise is coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Rings' for Blu-ray later this year. Julia becomes worried about her boyfriend, Holt, when he explores the dark urban legend of a mysterious video said to kill the watcher seven days after viewing. 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 and supplements have not been announced yet. 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 PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 10, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Michele Soavi's 'The Sect' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1991 horror film is headed for Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scorpion Releasing is working on 'The Sect' for Blu-ray sometime in May. A spree of grisly murders is perpetrated in Frankfurt by a group of Satan worshippers. A school teacher almost runs over an old man with a box and takes him in. It's no accident that the old man has come into her life, and it quickly becomes apparent that he has plans for her, plans that involve a permanent future with the Satanic cult. Starring Kelly Curtis, Herbert Lom, and Mariangela Giordano. The Blu-ray will feature a NEW 2K restoration and supplements include: New exclusive interview with Dario Argento; Interviews with Michele Soavi, screenwriter Gianni Romoli, actor Giovanni Lombardo Radice, composer Pino Donaggio, set designer Massimo Antonello Geleng, director of photography Raffaele Mertes and film historian Fabrizio Spurio; reversible sleeve; and a slipcase limited to first 2000 units. You can find the latest specs for 'The Sect' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Mar 10, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Paul Naschy Collection' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Five cult horror films starring Paul Naschy will be available in a Blu-ray boxed set this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory says 'The Paul Naschy Collection' will arrive on Blu-ray on June 20. Paul Naschy (born Jacinto Molina Álvarez) was Spain's answer to Lon Chaney. He has portrayed many classic monsters – the Wolfman, Frankenstein's monster, Count Dracula, the Mummy and more. He was not only a terrific actor, but an accomplished writer, producer and director. This Blu-ray box set includes five stellar films from his long and distinguished career. The set includes: 'Vengeance of the Zombies,' 'Horror Rises from the Tomb,' 'Blue Eyes of the Broken Doll,' 'Night of the Werewolf,' and 'Human Beasts'. The 5-disc set will present the complete uncut versions of the films in 1080p with lossless mono audio (Spanish and English dub) and supplements include Theatrical Trailers, Spanish Credit Sequences, Alternate Clothed Sequences, and Deleted Scenes ('Night of the Werewolf'). You can find the latest specs for 'The Paul Naschy Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 20.Posted Fri Mar 10, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Toni Erdmann' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The Oscar-nominated German dramedy for Best Foreign Language Film is planned for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on 'Toni Erdmann' for Blu-ray on April 11. Winfried rarely sees Ines since she left for a high-powered corporate job. So when he drops by to visit, the two quickly find themselves at odds as his quirky antics clash with her slick lifestyle. Determined to be part of her world, Winfried reappears as alter ego "Toni Erdmann," an outrageous life coach who turns his daughter's career plans upside-down. In the course of all the madness, the two discover that maybe they have more in common than they imagined. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary with actors Peter Simonischek and Sandra Hüller and producer Janine Jackowski; and AFI Fest Q&A with actors Peter Simonischek, Sandra Hüller and Ingrid Bisu and producer Janine Jackowski. You can find the latest specs for 'Toni Erdmann' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 11.Posted Thu Mar 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Floyd Mutrux's 'Aloha, Bobby and Rose' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1975 drama will be heading to high-definition this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scorpion Releasing is preparing 'Aloha, Bobby and Rose' for Blu-ray sometime later this year. Bobby has a new '68 Camaro and a dead-end job. Rose has a young son and a nowhere life. One night, they meet, fall in love and share a dream of leaving the seedy side of Hollywood for the easy life of Hawaii. But when an innocent prank goes tragically wrong, Bobby and Rose are on the run from the law and for their lives. As they take to the highway, they find that paradise is just out of reach...and that 'aloha' can also mean 'goodbye.' Aloha Bobby and Rose stars Paul Le Mat (Melivin & Howard) and Dianne Hull (Girls On The Road), with Robert Carradine, Tim McIntire and Edward James Olmos. Featuring classic songs by Elton John, Bob Dylan, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Jr. Walker and The All-Stars and The Temptations. This is a road movie like you've never seen...and a love story you'll never forget. NEW REMASTER. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Aloha, Bobby and Rose' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Mar 9, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'XX' Blu-ray Pre-orders Live[teaser]The 2017 horror anthology written and directed by women is planned for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Magnolia is preparing 'XX' for Blu-ray on May 23. XX is a new all-female helmed horror anthology featuring four dark tales written and directed by fiercely talented women: Annie Clark (St. Vincent) rocks her directorial debut with THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; Karyn Kusama (THE INVITATION, GIRLFIGHT) exorcises HER ONLY LIVING SON; Roxanne Benjamin (SOUTHBOUND) screams DON'T FALL; and Jovanka Vuckovic (THE CAPTURED BIRD) dares to open THE BOX. Award-winning animator Sofia Carrillo (LA CASA TRISTE) wraps together four suspenseful stories of terror featuring a cast including Natalie Brown, Melanie Lynskey, Breeda Wool and Christina Kirk. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'XX' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 9, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by:
