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Scream Factory Announces More Summer 2017 Blu-ray Titles[teaser]Five more genre flicks are heading to Blu-ray later this year.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing 'Vicious Lips,' 'The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake,' 'The Bat People,' 'The Man from Planet X,' and 'Alienator' for Blu-ray in summer 2017. 'Alienator' - From a remote space-station prison, the iron-willed alien warden sends an indestructible assassin (The Alienator) after an escaped prisoner who's crash-landed on Earth. 'The Man from Planet X' - A reporter in the Scottish Highlands is confronted by a friendly alien, who pleads for aid for his freezing planet.'The Bat People' - A bat bite transforms a honeymooning biologist (Stewart Moss) into a homicidal blood-drinker.'The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake' - A centuries-old voodoo curse includes decapitation and the shrinking of the victim's head.'Vicious Lips' - When a talented all girl band from outer space attempts to enter a huge talent contest their road to success is blocked by everything from psycho killers to comets. 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 Feb 28, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Mike Mendez's 'Don't Kill It' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The horror/comedy starring Dolph Lundgren (with a drawl!) is coming to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Don't Kill It' for Blu-ray on April 4. When an ancient demon is accidentally unleashed in a sparsely populated Mississippi town of Chickory Creek, their only hope of survival lies in the hands of a grizzled old demon hunter Jebediah Woodley and his reluctant partner FBI agent Evelyn Pierce. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Don't Kill It' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Feb 28, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Peter Berg's 'Patriots Day' Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Supplements Revealed[teaser]The thriller based on the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing will be available on both formats next month. [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate is working on 'Patriots Day' for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year, and now the date has been set for March 28. Based upon the dramatic real-life manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers, this powerful action-thriller follows Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders (Mark Wahlberg) as he joins brave survivors, first responders, and investigators in a race against time to find the bombers before they strike again. Directed by Peter Berg and featuring a stellar cast, Patriots Day is a stirring tribute to the Boston community’s strength and courage in the face of adversity. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: “Boston Strong: True Stories of Courage” Vignettes; “Researching the Day” Featurette; “The Boston Bond: Recounting the Tale” Featurette; “The Real Patriots: The Local Heroes’ Stories” Featurette; “The Cast Remembers” Featurette; and “Actors Meet Real-Life Counterparts: A 2-Part Series” (John Goodman and Ed Davis, Jimmy O. Yang and Dun Meng). You can find the latest specs for 'Patriots Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 28. Order the Blu-ray Order the UHD Blu-rayPosted Mon Feb 27, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
James Mangold's '3:10 to Yuma' Bound for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The 2007 western starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale is coming to the 4K format in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on '3:10 to Yuma' for Blu-ray on May 2. In Arizona in the late 1800s, infamous outlaw Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans (Christian Bale), struggling to survive on his drought-plagued ranch, volunteers to deliver him alive to the "3:10 to Yuma," a train that will take the killer to prison. During the grueling expedition, Evans and Wade, each from very different worlds, begin to earn each other's respect. However, with Wade's posse on their trail, the mission soon becomes a violent, impossible journey toward each man's destiny. The UHD/Blu-ray/Digital Copy combo pack will feature a DTS:X soundtrack and supplements include: "Destination 3:10 to Yuma" Making-Of Documentary; "Outlaws, Gangs, and Posses" Featurette; "An Epic Explored" Featurette; "3:10 to Score" Featurette; "Sea to Shining Sea" Documentary; "A Conversation with Elmore Leonard" Featurette; "The Guns of Yuma" Featurette; Deleted Scenes; Audio Commentary with Director James Mangold; Historical Timeline of the West (Blu-ray™ Only); and Inside Yuma: An Exclusive Blu-ray Disc™ Interactive Experience. You can find the latest specs for '3:10 to Yuma' linked from our UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 2.Posted Mon Feb 27, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Garth Davis' 'Lion' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Oscar-nominated drama starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman is coming to Blu-ray in April.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Lion' for Blu-ray on April 11. Five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of Kilometers across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: - Deleted Scenes- Behind the Scenes Gallery- "Never Give Up" Official Lyric Video performed by Sia Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Lion' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Feb 27, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Eighth Season' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The eighth season of the CW series is planned for Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Eighth Season' for Blu-ray on June 13. In Season Eight, we find Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Enzo (Michael Malarkey) continuing on their killing spree, both following the commands of a sinister and unnatural force. While Bonnie (Kat Graham), Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Caroline (Candice King) are grieving their loss, they team up to investigate who or what may be the cause of their disappearance at the end of season seven. Alaric (Matt Davis) joins the search and continues to look for clues on how they escaped the Armory vault, and Matt's (Zach Roerig) family history will reveal a deeper connection to Mystic Falls and how he may be able to save the town from destruction. The release will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Last Days As A Vampire; The Vampire Diaries: Forever Yours (Retrospective Special); The Vampire Diaries: 2016 Comic-Con Panel; and Deleted Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Eighth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 13.Posted Mon Feb 27, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Expendables' and 'The Expendables 2' Announced for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Both action films will be available in 4K this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'The Expendables' and 'The Expendables 2' for UHD Blu-ray on May 2. 'The Expendables' - Stoic soldier of fortune Barney Ross and his unstoppable team of mercenaries are hired to take out a tyrannical South American dictator, but they soon find themselves facing off against a former CIA operative gone rogue. The UHD/Blu-ray/Digital Copy combo pack will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: Comic-Con 2010 Panel; "Inferno: The Making of The Expendables" Featurette; "From the Ashes: Post Production" Documentary; Gag Reel; Deleted Scene; Audio Commentary with Director Sylvester Stallone; and Marketing Archive (Blu-ray™ Only). 'The Expendables 2' - Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat. The UHD/Blu-ray/Digital Copy combo pack will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: "Gods of War: Assembling Earth's Mightiest Antiheroes" Featurette; "Big Guns, Bigger Heroes: The 1980s and the Rise of the Action Film" Featurette; "On the Assault: The Real-Life Weaponry of The Expendables 2" Featurette; "Guns for Hire: The Real Expendables" Featurette; Deleted Scenes; Gag Reel; and Audio Commentary with Director Simon West. You can find the latest specs for 'The Expendables' and 'The Expendables 2' linked from our UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 2.Posted Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
'Passengers' Announced for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The science fiction thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt will hit both formats next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will release 'Passengers' on Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray on March 14. Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence (Best Actress, Silver Linings Playbook, 2012) and Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy) are among the 5,000 passengers who decided to board the Avalon spaceship for a 120-year journey that offers them the opportunity to wake up in a new century, on a new planet. The trip takes a deadly turn when their hibernation pods mysteriously wake them 90 years before they reach their destination. As they try to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction, they discover that the ship itself is in grave danger. With the lives of 5,000 sleeping passengers at stake, only Jim and Aurora can save them all. Special features include three featurettes, plus "Outtakes from the Set." In "Casting the Passengers," the cast and filmmakers provide insight into the joys and challenges of populating a ship built for thousands, with four key players. Guy Hendrix Dyas, nominated for the Academy Award for Best Achievement in Production Design for this film, takes audiences through the impressive sets constructed to represent The Avalon in "Creating The Avalon;" while fans step onto the set for an unforgettable visit in "On Set with Chris Pratt." The Blu-ray release of Passengers include additional exclusive material, including deleted scenes and the featurette "Space on Screen: The Visual Effects of Passengers," a deep dive on the effects used in the zero gravity pool scene. The Blu-ray also offers a first look at the Passengers Awakening Virtual Reality Experience. You can find the latest specs for 'Passengers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 14. Order the Blu-ray Order the UHD Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Christopher Smith's 'Detour' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2017 thriller is planned for a Blu-ray release in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'Detour' for Blu-ray on April 25. Harper (Tye Sheridan), a seemingly naive law student, obsesses over the idea that his shifty stepfather was involved in the devastating car crash that left his mother hospitalized and comatose. He drowns his suspicions in whiskey until he finds himself suddenly engrossed in conversation with volatile grifter Johnny (Emory Cohen) and his stripper companion, Cherry (Bel Powley). As daylight breaks and the haziness of promises made becomes clearer, how will Harper handle the repercussions (not to mention the violent duo—on his doorstep)? No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Detour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'The Blood of Fu Manchu/The Castle of Fu Manchu' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The double feature starring Christopher Lee is coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Blue Underground is preparing 'The Blood of Fu Manchu/The Castle of Fu Manchu' for Blu-ray later this year. 'The Blood of Fu Manchu' - International super-villian Fu Manchu reveals his latest diabolical plot for world domination: ten beautiful women are infected with an ancient poison so deadly that one kiss from their lips will bring instant death and lead to a global plague. 'The Castle of Fu Manchu' - Christopher Lee returns as the diabolical super-villian who, along with his sadistic daughter Lin Tang, creates a fiendish new chemical weapon that will turn the seas into a giant block of ice. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Blood of Fu Manchu/The Castle of Fu Manchu' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Feb 24, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by:
