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John Bruno's 'Virus' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The 1999 action-thriller starring Jamie Lee Curtis, William Baldwin, and Donald Sutherland is bound for high-definition in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is preparing 'Virus' on Blu-ray on May 2. Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween, True Lies) faces a new, unstoppable terror in this science fiction chiller from the producer of Aliens, Terminator 2 and Tremors. Curtis plays the navigator of a tugboat crew which loses its cargo during a hurricane. In the calm eye of the storm, they come across a Russian research ship floating dead on the water. Boarding the vessel, they initially believe it to be deserted - but they soon realize they're not alone. First, they discover a terrified survivor (Joanna Pacula, Tombstone), and then they find that the ship has been taken over by a ruthless alien intelligence. Now, the small band must fight for their lives against a force that has come to claim Earth for its own, and creates bio-mechanical monstrosities with one goal: eliminating the virus called humans. Donald Sutherland (Invasion of the Body Snatchers) and William Baldwin (Backdraft) also star in a film featuring horrific special effects by the artist behind the Jurassic Park films, Species and Starship Troopers. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: NEW Eye Of The Storm – An Interview With Director John Bruno; NEW Science & Fiction – An Interview With Writer Dennis Feldman; NEW Into The Woods – An Interview With Actor Marshall Bell; NEW Men, Monsters And Machines: The Special Effects Of VIRUS Featuring Interviews With Robotics Effects Designers Steve Johnson And Eric Allard, Special Makeup Effects Artist Joel Harlow And Special Makeup Effects Supervisor: Second Unit Vincent J. Guastini; NEW Audio Commentary With Director John Bruno And Writer Dennis Feldman; Audio Commentary With Director John Bruno And Actor Marshall Bell; Vintage featurette – Virus: Ghost In The Machine; Vintage Featurette – Interviews With Cast And Crew; Deleted Scenes; Original Theatrical Trailer; and Still Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Virus' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Park Chan-wook's 'The Handmaiden' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2016 film will be available on home video at the end of the month.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive is working on 'The Handmaiden' for Blu-ray on March 28. From Park Chan-wook, the celebrated director of Oldboy, Lady Vengeance, and Stoker, comes a ravishing new crime drama. Park presents a gripping and sensual tale of two women - a young Japanese Lady living on a secluded estate, and a Korean woman who is hired to serve as her new handmaiden, but is secretly plotting with a conman to defraud her of a large inheritance. Inspired by the novel Fingersmith by British author Sarah Waters, The Handmaiden borrows the most dynamic elements of its source material and combines it with Park Chan-wook's singular vision to create an unforgettable viewing experience. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. You can find the latest specs for 'The Handmaiden' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
High-Def Digest's Must Own 3-D Classics on Blu-rayAs CES 2017 saw the first year without any new 3-D television sets in development, one may fear that the 3-D Blu-ray format is going the way of the dinosaurs. Many of us took the 3-D plunge and purchased top of the line sets in order to appreciate the eye-popping effects in the comfort of our own home. For the time being, it would appear that 3-D televisions are being phased out, but the good news is that there is plenty of great content out there for fans who love their entertainment in three dimensions. [teaser]The new big blockbusters all have terrific 3-D releases, but it's important to take a look back at the films that got the 3-D ball rolling.[/teaser] Here is our list of the classic 3-D Blu-rays every collector should have in their home: 3-D Rarities Most people think that 3-D has been around only since the 1950s, but it dates back much further. The first 3-D stereographic footage and exhibition date back all the way to 1915! Amazingly enough, a lot of this footage survives today and the great folks at 3-D Film Archive (You're going to hear a lot about these guys in this article) and Flicker Alley have pulled together a collection of short films shot between 1922 and the 1950s. While some of these shorts are in understandably rough shape, the 3-D effect is impressive, to say the least. Not only is '3-D Rarities' a wonderful exhibition of short films in 3-D, it's also an important history lesson in filmmaking! Where else are you going to see Charlie Chaplin's Tramp (in this case an impersonator) toss a pie in your face in 3-D? House of Wax (1953) 'Bwana Devil' may have been the film to whet audiences' appetites for 3-D movies, but it was this Vincent Price horror classic directed by André De Toth that got the craze rolling in 1953. The film is a study in mood and atmosphere and helped propel Price to leading man status for horror pictures for generations. Terror and thrills leap out of your screen with numerous sight gags that create a terrific 3-D illusion as Price's Professor Jarrod gets revenge on those who wronged him by turning them into wax sculptures in his twisted museum of the macabre. The Blu-ray is terrific with exceptional video and audio. A true 3-D fan's delight that must be a part of your collection. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Another horror classic comes roaring back to life in 3-D! This 1954 monster movie classic directed by the late great Jack Arnold and starring Richard Carlson and Julie Adams features the titular Gillman slaying unsuspecting trespassers in depth of the Amazon. Above water and below, this is a beautiful restoration effort for a black and white monster picture. The first time that fossilized hand protrudes from the screen, you'll want to reach out and try to shake hands! The sequel 'Revenge of the Creature,' has as of yet to be released on 3-D. Fingers crossed we get to see Jon Agar swim around with the Gillman at Sea World in 3-D very soon! Kiss Me Kate (1953) Believe it or not but not every single 3-D film released during the 50s heyday of 3-D was a monster movie or featured a murderous Vincent Price! George Sidney's adaptation Cole Porter's musical broadway show 'Kiss Me Kate' proved to be a perfectly entertaining and musical wonder to behold in three dimensions! Delightfully entertaining and full of numerous out-of-the-screen moments make this an absolute must-own 3-D song and dance wonder. You may think you've seen 'Kiss Me Kate,' but you haven't enjoyed the full effect of the film until you've seen it as it was meant to be seen. Now pull out those glasses and give this colorfully infectious flick a whirl! It Came From Outer Space (1953) Granted, not every single 3-D film produced in the 1950s heyday were science fiction and horror films, but a bunch of them were! Jack Arnold's 'It Came From Outer Space' was one of the best in the group. Not simply a piece of sci-fi B-movie schlock, 'It Came From Outer Space' is a thoughtful contemplation about humanity - while working in some 3-D thrills and chills. Featuring an out of this world restoration by the 3-D Film Archive, the picture and audio quality make for a picture-perfect 3-D experience. Do not pass this one up! The Mad Magician (1954) Made a quick year after the break-out hit 'House of Wax,' Vincent Price stars in this pseudo-remake about a wronged magician who dispatches his enemies with his deadly illusions. The plot may be a bit familiar, but this is the film that cemented Vincent Price as the go-to source for horror thrills and chills. Director John Brahm makes smart use of 3-D through inventive camera angles and some impressive tricks to give this black and white thriller a little extra edge. This 3-D Blu-ray delivers all the goods and includes the two hilarious 3-D 3 Stooges shorts 'Pardon My Backfire' and 'Spooks!' making it a terrific three-dimensional package! Jaws 3-D (1983) The 1950s may have been known for the 3-D craze, but the format never really went away. By the time the 1980s came around, 3-D was in full swing again and 'Jaws 3-D' was front and center. Unrelated to any of the previous sequels, fans were treated to the titular toothy shark terrorizing Sea World (sound familiar?). While this plot shares more than a few similarities to 'Return of the Creature,' the 3-D schlocky images of a shark floating towards the screen or a severed arm is a hilarious delight. Fully restored in 3-D, this Blu-ray is the only way to experience the terror! GOG (1954) A smart and crafty thriller, 'GOG' takes a stab at man's technological advancements where the creations designed to save us could well be our end. Not only is 'GOG' a well-made little science fiction yarn, it sports some impressive 3-D visuals courtesy of the multi-armed robotic monstrosity Magog. This is perhaps one of the finest vintage 3-D restorations to make its way onto 3-D Blu-ray. 3-D Film Archive did an incredible job restoring this film giving it a new life with bright bold colors and and incredible use of the 3-D effects. World War II in 3-D This History Channel documentary may not be a thriller or a romantic musical, but what it does do is showcase the importance of 3-D photography during World War II. From Nazi propaganda films to Allied forces invasion preparations, this Blu-ray features some incredible 3-D moments and proves to be an impressive educational experience! Dial M for Murder (1954) One of Hitchcock's finest thrillers also manages to make a splash in 3-D. Unfortunately, the restoration effort for this presentation isn't quite as good as one would hope - but when those scissors come out, you'll be happy to have those glasses on! Again, it's not ideal, but considering the age of the film and the fact that this was an early release on the format - this is still a worthwhile addition to the collection! 3-D may not be for everyone, but for enthusiasts, it provides a unique and infectious viewing experience. Thankfully there are plenty of great classic 3-D films out there with more on the way. With so many great titles out there, it's hard to keep a list like this to only ten, but these flicks are a great starting point for building an impressive collection of classic 3-D movies on Blu-ray.Posted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Arrow Video Details May 2017 Blu-ray Lineup[teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of May releases.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'Brain Damage,' 'Cops vs Thugs,' 'Evil Ed,' and 'The Climber' for Blu-ray throughout the month of May. 'Brain Damage' (May 9) - IT'S A HEADACHE FROM HELL! From Frank Henenlotter, the man behind such cult horror favourites as Basket Case and Frankenhooker, comes Brain Damage the ultimate head-trip, now finally on Blu-ray! Meet Elmer. He s your local, friendly parasite with the ability to induce euphoric hallucinations in his hosts. But these LSD-like trips come with a hefty price tag. When young Brian comes under Elmer s addictive spell, it s not long before he finds himself scouring the city streets in search of his parasite s preferred food source brains! Featuring late TV horror host John Zacherley as the voice of Elmer, Brain Damage boasts some of the most astonishing bad taste gore-gags ever realized, including the notorious brain-pulling sequence and another that let's just say ends with a distinctly unconventional climax. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an English PCM mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Brand new audio commentary by writer-director Frank Henenlotter- Brand new interviews with cast and crew- Q&A with Henenlotter recorded at the 2016 Offscreen Film Festival- Theatrical Trailer- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck- PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!- Limited edition O-card with exclusive artwork (FIRST PRESSING ONLY!)- Collector's Booklet with new writing on the film by Michael Gingold (FIRST PRESSING ONLY!) Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray 'The Climber' (May 16) - After shooting cult favourites Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula in Europe, Joe Dallesandro spent much of the seventies making movies on the continent. In France he worked with auteurs like Louis Malle and Walerian Borowczyk, and in Italy he starred in all manner of genre fare from poliziotteschi (Savage Three, Season for Assassins) to nunsploitation (Killer Nun). The Climber follows in the tradition of gangster classics such as The Public Enemy and Scarface as it charts the rise and inevitable fall of small-time smuggler Aldo (Dallesandro). Beaten and abandoned by the local gang boss after he tries to skim off some profits for himself, Aldo forms his own group of misfits in order to exact revenge... Written and directed by Pasquale Squitieri (Gang War in Naples, I Am the Law), The Climber is a prime example of Italian crime cinema a high-octane action-thriller full of brawls, fistfights, shootouts and explosions! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an Italian PCM mono and alternative English soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Little Joe s Adventures in Europe, a brand-new interview with Joe Dallesandro on his numerous European film appearances during the 1970s and early 1980s- Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Malbon- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Booklet featuring new writing on the film by Roberto Curti, author of Italian Crime Filmography, 1968-1980 Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray 'Cops vs Thugs' (May 23) - Considered by many to be director Kinji Fukasaku's greatest single-film achievement in the yakuza genre, Cops vs Thugs was made at the height of popularity of Toei Studios' jitsuroku boom: realistic, modern crime movies based on true stories taken from contemporary headlines. Returning to the screen after completing their Battles Without Honor and Humanity series together, Fukasaku joined forces once again with screenwriter Kazuo Kasahara, composer Toshiaki Tsushima and star Bunta Sugawara to create one of the crowning achievements of his career, and a hard-boiled classic which is still ranked as one of the best Japanese films of the 1970's. It's 1963 in the southern Japanese city of Kurashima, and tough-as-nails detective Kuno (Sugawara) oversees a detente between the warring Kawade and Ohara gangs. Best friends with Ohara lieutenant Hirotani (Hiroki Matsukata), he understands that there are no clear lines in the underworld, and that everything is colored a different shade of gray. But when random violence interrupts the peace and an ambitious, by-the-books lieutenant (Tatsuo Umemiya) comes to town, Kuno's fragile alliance begins to crumble. Greedy bosses and politicians alike seize the opportunity to wipe out their enemies, and Kuno faces the painful choice of pledging allegiance to his badge and keeping a promise to his brother. Echoing the great crime films of Sidney Lumet and Jean-Pierre Melville, in Fukasaku's world, there's no honor among thieves or lawmen alike, and the only thing that matters is personal honor and duty among friends. Kasahara's shattering screenplay and Fukasaku's dynamic direction support an all-star, ensemble cast to create one of the most exciting, and deeply moving films about cops and criminals ever made. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Japanese mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Audio commentary by film scholar Tom Mes- New video interview with film scholar & Fukasaku biographer Sadao Yamane- Sympathy for the Underdog, a new visual essay on Fukasaku's career by Marc Walkow- Trailer- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Ian MacEwan- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Patrick Macias, Marc Walkow and a newly-translated essay by screenwriter Kazuo Kasahara Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray 'Evil Ed' (May 30) - WHEN HIS MIND BLOWS, ANYTHING GOES! A blood-soaked love letter to the splatter films of the 80s, video rental favourite Evil Ed returns in a brand-new Special EDition featuring an extended cut of the feature and hours of stomach-churning bonus features! Mild-mannered film technician Edward enjoys his job. That is, until he finds himself transferred from his regular post to the Splatter and Gore department , where he s forced to edit hours upon hours of grisly video nasty footage. Traumatized by the onscreen violence, Ed starts to lose his grip on reality with ghastly (and bloody) consequences... Owing a debt to films such as The Evil Dead, Re-animator and the early splatter classics of Peter Jackson, Evil Ed is a veritable smorgasbord of flying limbs, exploding heads, busty babes and creepy creatures! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, Original Stereo and 5.1 Audio Options, and supplements will include: - Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys- Collector's booklet with new writing on the film by critic James Oliver- Keep Em Heads Rollin making-of documentary- Reconstructing Edward featurette on the creation of the Special EDition cut- Deleted scenes- Bloopers- Teasers and Trailers- Still Gallery- Lost in Brainland never-before-seen extended 3 hour version of the making-of documentary- PLUS OTHER SURPRISES!!! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray 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 May.Posted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Adam Rifkin's 'Psycho Cop Returns' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]The 1993 horror/thriller will arrest Blu-ray this April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome is preparing 'Psycho Cop Returns' for Blu-ray on April 25. Adam Rifkin's jaw dropping PSYCHO COP RETURNS on Blu-ray, newly restored and uncut, featuring every lovingly photographed killing and stripping sequence the way they were meant to be seen. Plus, an all new nearly 45 minute long making of documentary, and more! The region-free Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack will feature the film newly scanned and restored in 2K from 35mm vault elements and supplements include: Audio Commentary track with Director Adam Rifkin; "Habeas Corpus" - a 43 minute documentary on the making of PSYCHO COP RETURNS, featuring brand new interviews with: Adam Rifkin (Director), Robert R. Shafer (Lead Actor), Dan Povenmire (Screenwriter), Peter Schink (Editor), Miles Dougal (Co-Star), Rod Sweitzer (Co-Star), Nick Vallelonga (Co-Star), Barbara Niven (Co-Star) and Melanie Good (Co-Star); "The Victims of Vickers" - featurette with SFX Artist Mike Tristano; Cover artwork by Chris Garofalo; Reversible cover artwork; and a limited edition (1,666) metallic o-card available only at VinegarSyndrome.com! You can find the latest specs for 'Psycho Cop Returns' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 25.Posted Wed Mar 8, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Rusty Cundieff's 'Tales from the Hood: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1995 horror anthology starring Clarence Williams III is headed for Blu-ray this April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'Tales from the Hood: Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray on April 18. Welcome to the 'hood of horrors! It's a place where your worst fears can come to life. A place where it's hard to tell nightmares from reality. A place where you will discover Tales From The Hood. Stack, Ball and Bulldog arrive at a local funeral parlor to retrieve a lost drug stash held by the mortician Mr. Simms (Clarence Williams III). But Mr. Simms has plans for the boys. He leads them on a tour of his establishment, introducing them to his corpses. Even the dead have tales to tell and Mr. Simms is willing to tell them all. And you better listen – because when you're in the 'hood, even everyday life can lead to extraordinary terror. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: NEW Welcome To Hell: The Making Of TALES FROM THE HOOD – Featuring Interviews With Director/Writer Rusty Cundieff, Producer/Writer Darin Scott, Actors Corbin Bernsen, Wings Hauser, Anthony Griffith, Special Effects Supervisor Kenneth Hall, And Doll Effects Supervisors Charles Chiodo And Edward Chiodo (56 minutes); Audio Commentary With Director/Writer Rusty Cundieff; Vintage Featurette; Original Theatrical Trailer; Original TV Spots; and Still Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Tales from the Hood: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 7, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Kino Readies Five Bob Hope Films for Blu-ray[teaser]Five Bob Hope flicks are heading to Blu-ray later this year.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'Road to Bali,' 'Son of Paleface,' 'The Lemon Drop Kid,' 'Road to Rio,' and 'My Favorite Brunette' for Blu-ray in summer 2017. 'Road to Bali' - Hope and Crosby have to flee Melbourne in order to avoid two marriage proposals, and find themselves in Bali, where they find themselves vying for the attention of the Princess and are targeted by thieves. 'Son of Paleface' - Junior Potter returns to claim his father's gold, which is nowhere to be found. "Mike" is the luscious head of a gang of thieves, and Roy Barton is the federal marshal hot on her trail.'The Lemon Drop Kid' - Bob Hope stars as Sidney Melbourne (a/k/a "The Lemon Drop Kid"), a con man who offers a friendly "sure thing" horse tip to the girlfriend of mobster Moose Moran.'Road to Rio' - Two inept vaudevillians (Bing Crosby, Bob Hope) stow away on a Brazilian-bound ocean liner and foil a plot by a sinister hypnotist to marry off her niece to a greedy fortune hunter.'My Favorite Brunette' - A baby photographer plays private eye to help a woman find her uncle, kidnapped by a master criminal. Specs, supplements, and suggested list prices 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're indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Mar 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
William Byron Hillman's 'Double Exposure' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1983 erotic thriller is getting the Blu-ray treatment in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome is working on 'Double Exposure' for Blu-ray on April 25. William Hillman's one of a kind hybrid of 'erotic thriller' and slasher, DOUBLE EXPOSURE, is also coming to Blu, freshly restored off its original negative and featuring all new extras, featuring Hillman, DP Michael Stringer, and script supervisor Sally Stinger. The region-free Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature the film newly scanned and restored in 2K from 35mm original camera negative; Audio Commentary track with Director William Byron Hillman; "Exposing Double Exposure" Interview with Cinematographer R. Michael Stringer; "Staying on Task" Interview with Script Supervisor Sally Stringer; Isolated score by Composer Jack Goga; Original theatrical trailer; Promotional still gallery; Reversible cover artwork by Derek Gabryszak; and a limited edition (1,000) o-card available only at VinegarSyndrome.com! You can find the latest specs for 'Double Exposure' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 25.Posted Tue Mar 7, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Classicflix Preps 'Miss Annie Rooney' & 'Another Man's Poison' for Blu-ray[teaser]The dramas starring Shirley Temple and Bette Davis are heading to Blu-ray in March and April.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Classicflix is preparing 'Another Man's Poison' for Blu-ray on March 28 and 'Miss Annie Rooney' for Blu-ray on April 4. 'Another Man's Poison' (March 28) - In her first role since starring as Margo Channing in the Academy Award®-winning All About Eve (Best Picture, 1950), Bette Davis plays mystery writer Janet Frobisher, a cold and conniving woman who will stop at nothing to get what she wants -- and what she wants at the moment is her secretary’s fiancé Larry (Anthony Steel). But Janet’s plan hits a snag when her estranged husband shows up unannounced after attempting to rob a bank. Her husband’s partner in crime, George (played by real-life husband Gary Merrill), further complicates matters for Janet when he pays her a visit later the same day. Getting rid of one of them proved easy. The other, not so much. Filmed in England and co-produced by Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Another Man’s Poison presents the dynamic Bette Davis at her devious and beguiling best. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. Order the Blu-ray 'Miss Annie Rooney' (April 4) - It’s spring in the Rooney household, and starry-eyed Annie dreams of blossoming love. Her father dreams of something more tangible -- to be parked on easy street. But in their working-class Irish neighborhood, the odds are against them both. Shirley Temple stars in the title role of Miss Annie Rooney and displays all the endearing charms that made her America’s little sweetheart. Along the way, Annie jitterbugs a path straight into the heart of Marty (Our Gang alum Dickie Moore) who may fulfill the hopes of both Annie and her father. Co-starring William Gargan and Shirley’s Captain January co-star Guy Kibbee, and featuring Peggy Ryan, Roland Dupree and June Lockhart, Miss Annie Rooney is a fun, heart-warming treat that all Shirley Temple fans will enjoy! Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for 'Miss Annie Rooney' & 'Another Man's Poison' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed throughout March and April.Posted Tue Mar 7, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Warner Archive Announces March 2017 Blu-ray Titles[teaser]Four films are hitting Blu-ray this month.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive is preparing 'S.O.B.,' 'World Without End,' 'Demon Seed,' and 'Finian's Rainbow' for Blu-ray throughout the month of March. 'Finian's Rainbow' (March 7) - An Irish rogue plants a stolen crock of leprechaun gold in the soil near Fort Knox to reap what he thinks will be a rich harvest. In tow are his spirited daughter, a lovestruck leprechaun and a bigoted Southern senator transformed by misbegotten magic. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - ORIGINAL ROADSHOW VERSION with Overture, Entr'acte/Intermission & Exit Music- Watch Finian's Rainbow With Francis Ford Coppola: Introduction and Commentary by the Director- Featurette: The World Premiere of Finian's Rainbow- Original Theatrical Trailer (HD) Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $21.99. Order the Blu-ray 'S.O.B.' (March 7) - Felix Farmer’s (Richard Mulligan) latest movie flops – and lots of Hollywood types spring into action. Agents are called. Lawyers are retained. Statements are issued. It’s what master comedy director Blake Edwards calls “Standard Operating Bull,” the subject of his gleefully satiric S.O.B. Julie Andrews is a wholesome superstar about to alter her image…radically. Aiding and abetting the madness are William Holden, Robert Preston, Robert Vaughn, Shelley Winters, Loretta Swit and more. Dialogue crackles like fat in a fire, gags range from dead-on deadpan to comedic broadsides, insights bristle and sting. Nothing standard here: S.O.B. is extraordinary. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include the Original Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $21.99. Order the Blu-ray 'Demon Seed' (March 14) - Susan Harris is alone in the house when, suddenly, doors lock, windows slam shut and the phone stops working. Susan is trapped by an intruder…but this is no ordinary thug. Instead, the intruder is a computer named Proteus, an artificial brain that has learned to reason. And to terrorize. In “one of her finest, most vulnerable performances” (Danny Peary, Guide for the Film Fanatic), Julie Christie plays Susan in this taut techno-thriller based on the Dean Koontz novel. Packed with suspense, surprise and special effects, Demon Seed follows Susan’s desperate attempts to outmaneuver and outthink her captor. Then Susan learns what Proteus wants: its own child, conceived in her womb and destined for domination. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include the Original Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $21.99. Order the Blu-ray 'World Without End' (March 28) - “CinemaScope’s first science-fiction thriller” sees four intrepid astronauts (Hugh Marlowe, Nelson Leigh, Rod Taylor and Christopher Dark) successfully complete mankind’s first Mars mission, only to run afoul of a warp in space. Tossed centuries into the future, they discover an Earth devastated by nuclear war, where mutant beast-men rule the surface. Underground is a society marked by listless males and lustful ladies (future- wear designed by Vargas!). Trapped in a tomorrow they never made, the four astronauts take on the mutant and the malicious while fighting to bring humanity back to the surface. Supplements have not been detailed, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $21.99. Order the Blu-ray 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 March.Posted Mon Mar 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by:
