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'Westworld: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The first season of the HBO sci-fi series is headed for Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is working on 'Westworld: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray later this year. 'Westworld' is a series inspired by the 1973 film of the same title written by Michael Crichton about a futuristic theme park populated by artificial beings. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Welcome to Westworld; Crafting the Narrative; An Invitation to The Set; Reality of A.I.: Westworld; Welcome to Westworld: About the Series; and The Big Moment Featurettes. You can find the latest specs for 'Westworld: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Feb 21, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
James Nunn's 'The Marine 5: Battleground' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The action flick starring WWE's Mike "The Miz" Mizanin will shoot up Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'The Marine 5: Battleground' for Blu-ray on April 25. After returning stateside and now working as an EMT, Jake Carter (Mike "The Miz" Mizanin) finds himself trapped with an injured, marked man he's sworn to save. As a ruthless biker gang bent on revenge gains speed, Carter must use his killer Marine instincts to end the rampage . . . or die trying! Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: "Superstar Studded" featurette; and "Evening the Odds" featurette. You can find the latest specs for 'The Marine 5: Battleground' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 25.Posted Tue Feb 21, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Collateral Beauty' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The drama starring Will Smith, Edward Norton, Keira Knightly, Kate Winslet, and Helen Mirren will have a Blu-ray release next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Collateral Beauty' for Blu-ray on March 14. When a successful New York ad executive suffers a personal tragedy and retreats from life, his friends devise a drastic plan to reach him before he loses everything. Pushing him to the very edge, they force him to confront the truth in surprising and profoundly human ways. From Oscar-winning director David Frankel, this thought-provoking drama explores how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of beauty, and how the constants of love, time and death interlock in a life fully lived. The release will include A Modern Fable: Discovering Collateral Beauty - Join the cast and crew as they reveal how they were inspired to look at their lives in a new light. You can find the latest specs for 'Collateral Beauty' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Feb 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'We Go On' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The supernatural horror film from 'YellowBrickRoad's Jesse Holland and Andy Mitton is headed for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lightyear Entertainment and Sony are working on 'We Go On' for Blu-ray on April 4. The supernatural thriller tells the story of one man's quest to find out if there is more out there after we die. Paralyzed by his fear of dying, Miles Grissom (Clark Freeman) offers a cash reward to the first person who can show him a ghost, an angel, a demon – anything that can prove that we go on after our deaths. He narrows the responses down to three viable candidates – a scientist, a medium, and a worldly entrepreneur. Along with his fiercely protective mother (Annette O'Toole), he embarks on an adventure that will spiral into an unthinkable nightmare. "We're excited that fans across the U.S. and Canada will be able to see We Go On no matter where they live, now that it's coming to home video," said Arnie Holland, Lightyear CEO. "It's the kind of movie that makes you think and compels you to watch again and again. The questions posed in the movie about our mortality and the afterlife are what we all think about at one time or another." The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include a director's commentary. You can find the latest specs for 'We Go On' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 4.Posted Tue Feb 21, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Terence Fisher's 'Island of Terror' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1966 horror film starring the legendary Peter Cushing is headed for high-definition this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory says 'Island of Terror' will hit Blu-ray later this year. When the inhabitants of Petrie's island succumb to a mysterious disease, doctors Brian Stanley (Peter Cushing) and David West (Edward Judd) are asked to investigate. Puncture marks on the corpses reveal the horrifying truth: the islanders and their animals are being killed not by a disease, but by a strange type of silicate organism that sucks the bone from their bodies. As the death toll rises the seemingly indestructible creatures multiply at an alarming rate. Stanley and west lead the desperate islanders in a fight for survival as the unstoppable silicates threaten to engulf the island, and then the world. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Island of Terror' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Feb 21, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Sing' Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D & Ultra HD Blu-rays Detailed[teaser]The animated film is heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray next month.[/teaser] As previously reported, Universal is preparing 'Sing' for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and Ultra HD Blu-ray, and now the date has been set for March 21. In addition, a Best Buy Exclusive Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook will also be available. Set in a world like ours but entirely inhabited by animals, Illumination Entertainment's Sing stars Buster Moon (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey), a dapper koala who presides over a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. Buster is an eternal—some might even say delusional—optimist who loves his theater above all and will do anything to preserve it. Now faced with the crumbling of his life's ambition, he has one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world's greatest singing competition. The releases will feature Dolby Atmos soundtracks and supplements include: Mini-Movies (Gunter Babysits - Gunter offers to watch all of Rosita's 25 piglets for the night, trying to prove he's the best babysitter ever; Love At First Sight - During a piano lesson with Johnny, Miss Crawly becomes nostalgic about the dancing and romancing of her youth. Johnny convinces her that it's not too late to find someone and helps her setup a profile on a dating website; and Eddie's Life Coach - Eddie's mom signs her slacker son up for a digital training seminar to get his life back on track.); "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" Music Video - A cool and unique music video starring Tori Kelly. Making a Music Video with Tori Kelly - A behind the scenes look at the making of Tori's music video with exclusive insights provided by Tori herself; "Faith" Music Video; "Set It All Free" Lyric Video; The Making of SING - We take you through the animation studios of Illumination with interviews from Chris Meledandri, producer Janet Healy, the various animation teams and the voice talent of SING; Finding the Rhythm: Editing SING - Illumination editor Greg Perler, takes us inside the edit bay and reveals the secrets behind cutting an animated film. We'll plunge into his world in this fun and eye-opening peek inside the room where the magic gets put together; Character Profiles - Profiles on the incredible cast, all lending their voices to bring these animated characters to life; SING & Dance! - "Faith" - Celebrity choreographer Aakomon Jones takes us through a dance routine inspired by SING and the song, "Faith."; The SING Network - The SING Network brings you the latest news and highlights the business endeavors of your favorite SING stars; The Best Of Gunter - A rapid-fire, fun mash-up of all the best Gunter one-liners; and The Making Of The Mini-Movies - We'll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the artists who made them. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D is $44.98. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $44.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Sing' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 21. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 3DPosted Fri Feb 17, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Denzel Washington's 'Fences' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The Oscar-nominated drama starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis arrives on home video next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount says 'Fences' will hit Blu-ray on March 14. Hailed by critics and audiences alike, Fences has been nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor (Denzel Washington), Best Supporting Actress (Viola Davis) and Best Adapted Screenplay (August Wilson). Fences also has been named one of the best films of the year by the American Film Institute, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, the Producers Guild of America and more. In addition, Washington and Viola Davis both won SAG Awards for their performances and Davis' transcendent performance earned her the 2017 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and more than a dozen critics' group awards. Adapted by legendary writer August Wilson from his own renowned play, Fences follows former Negro-league baseball player Troy Maxson (Washington) in 1950s Pittsburgh as he fights to provide for those he loves in a world that threatens to push him down. An unforgettable and timeless masterpiece, Fences "connects with people on a deep, emotional level" (Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times) and pulses with the universal truths of love and forgiveness, despite what lies beyond your own fence. The release will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: interviews from the cast and crew, including actor/director Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, discover how August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play was adapted from stage to screen. Plus, visit the movie's Pittsburgh set, learn how Davis prepared for her award-winning performance, and much more. You can find the latest specs for 'Fences' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 17, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Pedro Almodóvar's 'Julieta' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The acclaimed Spanish drama is headed for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on 'Julieta' for Blu-ray on March 21. In Julieta, critically acclaimed director Pedro Almodovar tells a story about a mother's struggle to survive uncertainty and come to grips with fate. Julieta lives in Madrid with her daughter Antia. They are both in pain over the loss of Xoan, Antia's father and Julieta's husband. But sometimes grief doesn't bring people closer, it drives them apart. When Antia turns eighteen, she abandons her mother without a word of explanation. Julieta is haunted by the mystery of this loss and it pervades everything in her life. Her struggle and obsession lead to self discovery and surprising revelations. Evoking such earlier Almodóvar films as High Heels and All About My Mother, Julieta reflects on the magic of chance encounters and the fragility of relationships in the face of long-buried secrets. Written and Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, Julieta is based on the short stories "Chance," "Soon" and "Silence" by Pulitzer Prize winning author Alice Munro. Agustín Almodóvar and Esther García produced the film. The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: "Portrait of Julieta" and "Celebrating Director Pedro Almodóvar". You can find the latest specs for 'Julieta' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 17, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Ken Annakin's 'Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1969 romantic comedy starring Tony Curtis is planned for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies' for Blu-ray on April 25. Screen legend Tony Curtis leads an all-star international cast in this hilarious, romantic and action-packed romp! Set in glorious Monte Carlo, this hugely entertaining follow-up to Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines follows the dashing Schofield (Curtis) as he teams up with the scheming Sir Cuthbert Ware-Armitage (Terry-Thomas) in a zany, winner-take-all car rally beset with scheming competitors, treacherous cliffs - and a very beguiling blonde (Susan Hampshire). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include a NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian David Del Valle, moderated by Filmmaker Elijah Drenner. You can find the latest specs for 'Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 25.Posted Fri Feb 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Derek Yee's 'Sword Master' Heading for Blu-ray[teaser]The action-packed wuxia tale is planned for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA says 'Sword Master' will arrive on Blu-ray on April 11. In this beautifully shot wuxia epic, a powerful swordsman is haunted by the destructive impact his deadly talents have on others. Weary of the bloodshed and violence from the martial arts world, he banishes himself to the humble life a vagrant, wandering the fringes of society. But his violent past refuses to let him go quietly. The master swordsman must regain the ability to wield his sword and fight those disrupting the peace he so desperately craves. Director Derek Yee joins forces with producer Tsui Hark to bring this classic story of a master swordsman to life. With a mixture of complex emotions and unconventional characters, Tsui and Yee believe their collaboration has created a Sword Master that will both entertain and intrigue. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Mastering the Sword. You can find the latest specs for 'Sword Master' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 11.Posted Fri Feb 17, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by:
