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Warren Beatty's 'Rules Don't Apply' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The period romantic comedy is headed for Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Rules Don't Apply' for Blu-ray on February 28. An aspiring young actress (Lily Collins) and her ambitious young driver (Alden Ehrenreich) struggle hopefully with the absurd eccentricities of the wildly unpredictable billionaire (Warren Beatty), who they work for. It's Hollywood, 1958. Small town beauty queen and devout Baptist virgin Marla Mabrey (Collins), under contract to the infamous Howard Hughes (Beatty), arrives in Los Angeles. At the airport, she meets her driver Frank Forbes (Ehrenreich), who is engaged to be married to his 7th grade sweetheart and is a deeply religious Methodist. Their instant attraction not only puts their religious convictions to the test, but also defies Hughes' #1 rule: no employee is allowed to have any relationship whatsoever with a contract actress. Hughes' behavior intersects with Marla and Frank in very separate and unexpected ways, and as they are drawn deeper into his bizarre world, their values are challenged and their lives are changed. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: This is Rules Don't Apply - Featurette; Music Video: "The Rules Don't Apply" performed by Lily Collins; and a Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Rules Don't Apply' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Paul Verhoeven's 'Elle' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The thriller is set to arrive on the high-definition format in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Elle' will be available on Blu-ray on March 14. Michèle (Isabelle Huppert) seems indestructible. Head of a successful video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. Being attacked in her home by an unknown assailant changes Michèle's life forever. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game - a game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control. In addition to her Golden Globe win and current Academy Awards® nomination, Isabelle Huppert was named Best Actress by the National Society of Film Critics, New York Film Critics Circle, Gotham Awards, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, Boston Film Critics Society, Boston Online Film Critics Association, San Francisco Film Critics Circle, St. Louis Film Critics, Austin Film Critics and Florida Film Critics Circle. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: "A Tale of Empowerment: Making Elle" and "Celebrating an Icon: AFI's Tribute to Isabelle Huppert" . You can find the latest specs for 'Elle' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Mel Gibson's 'The Passion of the Christ' Returns to Blu-ray[teaser]The 2004 Biblical drama starring Jim Caviezel will soon be available on Blu-ray with dubs. [/teaser] 20th Century Fox is set to release 'The Passion of the Christ' on Blu-ray on February 7. The film begins in the Garden of Olives where Jesus has gone to pray after the Last Supper. Jesus must resist the temptations of Satan. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, Jesus is then arrested and taken within the city walls of Jerusalem where leaders of the Pharisees confront him with accusations of blasphemy and his trial results in a condemnation to death. With inspiring performances from Jim Caviezel as Jesus and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalen, this new edition of The Passion of the Christ features English, Spanish and Portuguese language dubbed audio for the first time ever. The release will include NEW English, Spanish and Portuguese Language Dub; Original Theatrical and Recut Version Edited for Graphic Depictions; Audio Commentaries (Original Version) with Mel Gibson, Filmmakers and Theologians; Biblical Footnotes (Original Version); and Music Commentary (Selected Scenes, Original Version). You can find the latest specs for 'The Passion of the Christ' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Gus Van Sant's 'Psycho' Checks into Blu-ray[teaser]The 1998 shot-for-shot remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic is headed for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'Psycho' for Blu-ray on May 9. Criminal on the run, Marion Crane (Anne Heche) take refuge at the motel operated by Norman Bates (Vince Vaughn) – a troubled man whose victims encounter a grisly fate at the hands of his "mother." Marion soon becomes the next victim and her disappearance prompts inquiries from her sister (Julianne Moore) and a private investigator (William H. Macy). They both soon discover the morbid bond linking Norman to his mysterious "mother" at the Bates Motel. Relive the terror in acclaimed director Gus Van Sant's all-new version of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece of suspense...PSYCHO. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Psycho' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 9.Posted Thu Feb 2, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Walter Hill's 'Streets of Fire: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1984 cult classic is set to arrive on Blu-ray this spring. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is preparing 'Streets of Fire: Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray sometime in May. Amid a brooding rock & roll landscape, the Bombers motorcycle gang, led by the vicious Raven Shaddock (Willem Dafoe), kidnap diva Ellen Aim (Diane Lane). Her hope for rescue lies with unlikely heroes: soldier of fortune Tom Cody (Michael Pare) and his sidekick, the two-fisted beer-guzzling, McCoy (Amy Madigan). Joined by Ellen's manager, Billy Fish (Rick Moranis), the trio plunges headfirst into a world of rain-splattered streets, hot cars, and deadly assassins. This cult hit features a razor-sharp cast and original songs written by Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty and Ry Cooder and performed by such greats as The Blasters and The Fixx. Streets of Fire is a rock & roll shotgun blast to the senses. No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Streets of Fire: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Feb 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Arrow Video Reveals April 2017 Blu-ray Titles[teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of April releases, including Richard Kelly's 'Donnie Darko.'[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'Caltiki the Immortal Monster,' 'Wolf Guy,' 'Django, Prepare a Coffin,' and 'Donnie Darko' for Blu-ray throughout the month of April. 'Caltiki the Immortal Monster' (April 11) - Arrow Video presents a collaboration between two giants of Italian cult cinema Riccardo Freda (The Vampires, The Horrible Dr Hichcock) and Mario Bava (5 Dolls for an August Moon, Blood and Black Lace)! A team of archaeologists led by Dr John Fielding (John Merivale, Circus of Horrors) descends on the ruins of an ancient Mayan city to investigate the mysterious disappearance of its inhabitants. However, the luckless explorers get more than they bargained for when their investigation of a sacrificial pool awakens the monster that dwells beneath its waters the fearsome and malevolent god Caltiki. Though Riccardo Freda received sole directing credit, a significant portion of the film was in fact the work of Mario Bava, who also served as its cinematographer and was responsible its striking special effects. Drawing on a diverse array of influences, from The Quatermass Experiment to the works of HP Lovecraft, Caltiki the Immortal Monster is a unique and unforgettable sci-fi chiller which showcases these two legendary filmmakers at their most inventive. Presented here for the first time in a newly restored high definition transfer, Caltiki shines and terrifies! like never before. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless Italian and English mono soundtracks, and supplements will include: - New audio commentary by Tim Lucas, author of Mario Bava: All the Colors of the Dark- New audio commentary by Troy Howarth, author of The Haunted World of Mario Bava and So Deadly, So Perverse: 50 Years of Italian Giallo Films- From Quatermass to Caltiki, a new discussion with author and critic Kim Newman on the influence of classic monster movies on Caltiki- Riccardo Freda, Forgotten Master, an archival interview with critic Stefano Della Casa- The Genesis of Caltiki, an archival interview with filmmaker Luigi Cozzi- Archival introduction to the film by Stefano Della Casa- Alternate opening titles for the US version- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector s booklet featuring new writing by Kat Ellinger and Roberto Curti Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray 'Django, Prepare a Coffin' (April 11) - Django the drifter returns in this classic sixties Spaghetti Western from Ferdinando Baldi (Texas Addio, Comin At Ya!), starring Terence Hill (They Call Me Trinity) as the wandering gunslinger, hired as executioner to a corrupt local politician who is framing innocent men, sending them to hang in an evil scheme to take hold of their land. But Django has other ideas and, cleverly faking the deaths of the condemned men, he assembles them into a loyal gang who ll help him take down the boss, a man who had a hand in the death of Django s wife years before. Thrill as Django gets his bloody revenge with a hail of bullets in this classic from a series of B-movie western that helped to define a genre. Prepare your coffin now! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, Italian and English uncompressed 2.0 soundtracks, and supplements will include: - Django Explained A new interview with Spaghetti Western expert and author Kevin Grant- Original Trailer- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector s booklet by critic and Spaghetti Western expert Howard Hughes Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. Order the Blu-ray 'Donnie Darko' (April 18) - Fifteen years before Stranger Things, Richard Kelly set the template and the high-water mark with his debut feature, Donnie Darko. Initially beset with distribution problems, it would slowly find its audience and emerge as arguably the first cult classic of the new millennium. Donnie is a troubled high school student: in therapy, prone to sleepwalking and in possession of an imaginary friend, a six-foot rabbit named Frank, who tells him the world is going to end in 28 days 06 hours 42 minutes and 12 seconds. During that time he will navigate teenage life, narrowly avoid death in the form of a falling jet engine, follow Frank's maladjusted instructions and try to maintain the space-time continuum. Described by its director as ''The Catcher in the Rye as told by Philip K. Dick'', Donnie Darko combines an eye-catching, eclectic cast pre-stardom Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, heartthrob Patrick Swayze, former child star Drew Barrymore, Oscar nominees Mary McDonnell and Katharine Ross, and ER star Noah Wyle and an evocative soundtrack of 80s classics by Echo and the Bunnymen, Tears for Fears and Duran Duran. This brand-new 4K restoration, carried out exclusively for this release by Arrow Films, allows a modern classic to finally receive the home video treatment it deserves. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video sourced from brand new 4K restorations of both the Theatrical Cut and the Director's Cut, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Audio commentary by writer-director Richard Kelly and actor Jake Gyllenhaal on the Theatrical Cut- Audio commentary by Kelly, producer Sean McKittrick and actors Drew Barrymore, Jena Malone, Beth Grant, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne, Katharine Ross and James Duval on the Theatrical Cut- Audio commentary by Kelly and filmmaker Kevin Smith on the Director's Cut- Deus ex Machina: The Philosophy of Donnie Darko, a brand-new documentary by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures on the making of Donnie Darko, containing interviews with writer-director Richard Kelly, producer Sean McKittrick, director of photography Steven Poster, editor Sam Bauer, composer Michael Edwards, costume designer April Ferry, actor James Duval and critic Rob Galluzzo- The Goodbye Place, Kelly's 1996 short film, which anticipates some of the themes and ideas of his feature films- The Donnie Darko Production Diary, an archival documentary charting the film's production with optional commentary by cinematographer Steven Poster- Twenty deleted and alternate scenes with optional commentary by Kelly- Archive interviews with Kelly, actors Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, James Duval, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holmes Osborne, Noah Wyle and Katharine Ross, producers Sean McKittrick, Nancy Juvonen, Hunt Lowry and Casey La Scala, and cinematographer Steven Poster- Three archive featurettes: They Made Me Do It, They Made Me Do It Too and #1 Fan: A Darkomentary- Storyboard comparisons- B-roll footage- Cunning Visions infomercials- Music video: Mad World by Gary Jules- Galleries- Trailers- TV spots- Exclusive collector's book containing new writing by Nathan Rabin, Anton Bitel and Jamie Graham, an in-depth interview with Richard Kelly, introduction by Jake Gyllenhaal and contemporary coverage, illustrated with original stills and promotional materials- Limited edition packaging featuring new artwork by Candice Tripp Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.95. Order the Blu-ray 'Wolf Guy' (April 25) - Shinichi ''Sonny'' Chiba is a martial arts ''manimal'' in the ultra-70's, 100% bizarre mixture of horror, action and sci-fi that is Wolf Guy, one of the rarest and most sought-after cult films produced by Japan's Toei Studio. Based on a manga by Kazumasa Hirai (creator of 8 Man), and never before released outside of Japan, it's a genre film classic waiting to be discovered and a completely unclassifiable trip into phantasmagoric funk. Chiba stars as Akira Inugami, the only survivor of a clan of ancient werewolves who relies on his supernatural powers to solve mysterious crimes. After a series of bloody killings perpetrated by an unseen force, Inugami uncovers a conspiracy involving a murdered cabaret singer, corrupt politicians, and a plot by the J-CIA to harvest his blood in order to steal his lycanthropic powers! At the same time, Inugami also discovers the truth behind his family heritage, and that he may not be the last of his kind. Directed by B-movie genius Kazuhiko Yamaguchi (Sister Streetfighter, Wandering Ginza Butterfly, Karate Bear Fighter), Wolf Guy truly is one-of-a-kind, with Chiba in full effect as the part-man, part-wolf, all-karate action hero and a collection of familiar 1970's Toei actors in support. Violence, action, nudity, real surgical footage, and a psychedelic musical score all work together to create an unforgettable trip to the heights of Japanese cinematic weirdness. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Japanese uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: - New video interview with actor Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba- New video interview with director Kazuhiko Yamaguchi- New video interview with producer Tatsu Yoshida- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Wes Benscoter- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Patrick Macias and a history of Japanese monster movie mashups by Jasper Sharp 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 April.Posted Thu Feb 2, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Monster Trucks' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The acton comedy is racing toward Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Monster Trucks' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. 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. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. 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 and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 2, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'3 Classic Films by Claude Chabrol' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The three film collection will arrive on Blu-ray in February.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Film Collection is preparing '3 Classic Films by Claude Chabrol' for Blu-ray on February 21. The three film collection will include 'Betty,' 'The Swindle,' and 'The Torment (L'Enfer).' Cohen Film Collection is proud to present for the first time in HD, a collection of films by Claude Chabrol, one of the most prolific and widely respected of French film directors. As one of the prime instigators of the French New Wave, Chabrol directed lean narrative films whose keenly observed realism typically drew inspiration from the suspense film and psychological thriller. 'Betty' - Alone and drunk, Betty, is led to a Paris restaurant by a stranger. Here, she meets an older woman, Laure, with whom she strikes up an instant rapport. The two women seem to have suffered the same lot in their lives. Laure takes Betty back to her hotel and helps to cure the young woman of her depression and alcoholism. Little by little, Betty pieces together her recent history and realizes that perhaps her life is not worth living. The she meets Mario, Laure’s lover... 'The Swindle' - Betty and Victor tour quietly around France in their motor home living safely on part-time swindles…until they become involved in a scam with high stakes and international implications. Chabrol’s 50th film is a deft and entertaining thriller. 'The Torment (L'Enfer)' - Paul (François Cluzet) has just bought a charming waterfront hotel in the heart of France. In debt for the next ten years, he sets to work with his beautiful new wife, Nelly (Emmanuelle Béart). The life of the young couple resembles a dream come true until Paul’s suspicions and jealousy get the best of him. His increasing obsession turns into madness that ends in a tragedy. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the 3-Disc Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for '3 Classic Films by Claude Chabrol' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Feb 1, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
J.A. Bayona's 'A Monster Calls' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The fantasy film is coming to Blu-ray in March.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'A Monster Calls' for Blu-ray on March 28. 12-year-old Conor O’Malley’s (Lewis MacDougall) life has taken a dark turn. His mother (Felicity Jones) has taken ill; he now lives with his grandmother (Sigourney Weaver), who is less than sympathetic; and he is tortured by bullies at school. The only thing Conor can turn to is his artwork, which creates a world for him to escape. Late at night, Conor unexpectedly conjures a 40-foot-high monster (voiced by Liam Neeson), who comes every evening to tell him stories. It is through these stories that Conor learns to see the world in a completely different way in this visually-spectacular film from director J.A. Bayona. Specs have not been announced yet, but supplements will include: - Deleted Scenes- The Making of A Monster Calls- Making of the Tales- English Feature Commentary with Writer Patrick Ness- Spanish Feature Commentary with Director J.A. Bayona Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'A Monster Calls' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Feb 1, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Tom Ford's 'Nocturnal Animals' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller starring Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal will arrive on Blu-ray in February.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Nocturnal Animals' for Blu-ray on February 21. Academy Award nominees Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal star in this haunting romantic thriller from acclaimed writer/director Tom Ford (A Single Man). Susan (Amy Adams) is living through an unfulfilling marriage when she receives a package containing a novel manuscript from her ex-husband, Edward (Jake Gyllenhaal). The novel is dedicated to her but its content is violent and devastating. Susan cannot help but reminisce over her past love story with the author. Increasingly she interprets the book as a tale of revenge, a tale that forces her to re-evaluate the choices that she has made, and reawakens a love that she feared was lost. Also starring Armie Hammer and Michael Shannon, Nocturnal Animals is a thriller of shocking intimacy and gripping tension. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Making of Nocturnal Animals. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Nocturnal Animals' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Feb 1, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by:
