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'Mercy Street: Season 2' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The second season of the PBS drama is planned for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS says 'Mercy Street: Season 2' will be available on Blu-ray on February 14. Executive produced by Ridley Scott (The Martian, Gladiator, Thelma and Louise and The Good Wife); David W. Zucker (The Good Wife and The Man in the High Castle) of Scott Free; Lisa Q. Wolfinger (Desperate Crossing, the untold story of the Mayflower) and David Zabel (ER), the series follows the doctors, nurses and soldiers, as well as free, enslaved and contraband African Americans and other residents of the war-torn city, as they navigate the new world emerging from the most cataclysmic event in our country's history. Mercy Street Season 2 picks up directly from the dramatic events at the end of the first season finale, continuing to explore life in the chaotic city of Alexandria, the complicated interpersonal dynamics of Dr. Foster, Nurse Mary and the Mansion House staff, the increasingly precarious position of the Green family and the changing world of the burgeoning black population. The second season will introduce a number of new elements, taking the viewer closer to the war and into the halls of Confederate power, all set against the intensifying war, starting with the Seven Days' Battle and culminating with Antietam. The new season also delves deeper into the lives of newly freed African Americans, exploring - among other areas - life in a contraband camp, where formerly enslaved African Americans are forced to confront horrific living conditions and disease, but also get a glimpse of freedom. You can find the latest specs for 'Mercy Street: Season 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jan 13, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Deadtime Stories' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]Bonus features for the horror flick heading to Blu-ray in February have now been revealed.[/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is preparing 'Deadtime Stories' for Blu-ray on February 28. Your favorite nightmares come to life in a horror/fantasy salute to the age-old bedtime story ritual. Travel on a mysterious journey to a medieval world populated by blood-crazed witches, evil experiments and captive maidens. Then from the catacombs and dark caverns of medieval Europe you plunge into modern suburbia and the frolicsome adventures of a nubile lady jogger tracked by a savage werewolf. Finally, sensuality becomes macabre black comedy on the trail of three escaped mental patients who share a country house with a daffy murderess. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will feature a new hi-def transfer from the original negative and supplements include: NEW Audio Commentary with co-writer/director Jef Delman; NEW I Like the Grotesque – an interview with co-writer/director Jef Delman; NEW interviews with actors Cathryn de Prume, Melissa Leo and Scott Valentine; The Black Forest – an alternate cut of the first story; Deleted Scenes; Theatrical Trailers; and Still Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Deadtime Stories' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jan 13, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Peter Berg's 'Patriot's Day' Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The thriller based on the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing is now up for pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'Patriot's Day' for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year. An account of Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis's actions in the events leading up to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the aftermath, which includes the city-wide manhunt to find the terrorists behind it. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Patriot's Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Jan 12, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Kenneth Lonergan's 'Manchester by the Sea' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The drama nominated for five Golden Globes including Best Picture is planned for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'Manchester by the Sea' for Blu-ray on February 21. Golden Globe winner Casey Affleck heads a powerhouse cast in this acclaimed and deeply moving film from award-winning writer-director Kenneth Lonergan. After a solitary Boston janitor (Affleck) unexpectedly becomes the sole guardian of his 16-year-old nephew, he must come to terms with a past that separated him from his wife (Michelle Williams) and his hometown, as uncle and nephew unite for an unforgettable journey of love, community, sacrifice, and hope. The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: The featurette “Emotional Lives: Making Manchester by the Sea,” looking behind the scenes of the film, a conversation with director/writer Kenneth Lonergan, and deleted scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Manchester by the Sea' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 21.Posted Thu Jan 12, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Sean Penn's 'The Indian Runner' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1991 drama starring David Morse and Viggo Mortensen is headed for Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino has revealed 'The Indian Runner' will be available on Blu-ray later this year. This writing and directorial debut from Sean Penn (Dead Man Walking) is a "raw, intense drama" (Blockbuster Entertainment Guide) filled "with emotion and truth" (Leonard Maltin). An all-star cast featuring David Morse (The Negotiator), Viggo Mortensen (A Perfect Murder), Charles Bronson (Death Wish), Valeria Golino (Rain Man), Patricia Arquette (Stigmata) and Dennis Hopper (Blue Velvet) gives The Indian Runner "a fundamental honesty [and] real substance" (Janet Maslin, The New York Times). As deputy sheriff in a small town, Joe (Morse) leads a pretty simple life with his loving family. However, his idyllic existence abruptly changes when his troubled brother Frank (Mortensen) arrives unannounced at Joe's door. Much to the chagrin of his wife (Golino), Joe wants to help Frank make a better life for himself. But Joe soon discovers that this is a formidable task. And so Frank continues his destructive behavior, Joe decides he's had enough, and they square off in a final showdown that pits blood against blood. You can find the latest specs for 'The Indian Runner' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Jan 12, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Trolls' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The animated flick is coming to Blu-ray in February.[/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Trolls' for Blu-ray, and now the date has been set for February 7. From the creators of Shrek comes the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year, DreamWorks' Trolls. This holiday season, enter a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have trolls in their stomach. Featuring original music from Justin Timberlake, and soon-to-be classic mash-ups of songs from other popular artists, the film stars the voice talents of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Russell Brand, James Corden, Kunal Nayyar, Ron Funches, Icona Pop, Gwen Stefani, and many more. DreamWorks' TROLLS is a fresh, broad comedy filled with music, heart and hair-raising adventures. In November of 2016, nothing can prepare you for our new Troll world. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Party Mode - Sing, dance and laugh along with the Trolls in this engaging, interactive feature; PLUS, only on Blu-ray: use your remote to conTROLL fun on-screen moments!; Travel Through Troll Village - Cloud Guy narrates a fun exploration of Troll Village; The Potion for Stop-Motion - Part behind-the-scenes, part stop-motion tutorial, this featurette explores the process of creating Poppy's visually stunning scrapbook; Creating Troll Magic - Trolls Production Designer Kendal Cronkhite-Shaindlin leads a kid-friendly exploration of her role as production designer on the film before highlighting four key stages of creating the animation with detailed visuals of each stage; Troll 2 Troll - Poppy and Branch have a friendly debate on important topics such as “Cat vs. Dog.”; Inside the Bunker - An in-depth exploration of Branch's "special" place, narrated by Cloud Guy; and Deleted Scenes with Intros by Director, Mike Mitchell and Co-Director, Walt Dohrn. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $36.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Trolls' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 12, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Paramount Details 'Arrival' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Full details are in for Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi film heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray.[/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount is preparing 'Arrival' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray, and now the date has been set for February 14. When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team - led by expert linguist Louise Banks - is brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers - and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity. The releases will feature a lossless 7.1 soundtrack and supplements include: Xenolinguistics: Understanding Arrival - Featurette; Acoustic Signatures: The Sound Design - Featurette; Eternal Recurrence: The Score - Featurette; Nonlinear Thinking: The Editorial Process - Featurette; and Principles of Time, Memory & Language - Featurette. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is 48.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Arrival' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 14. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 11, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Complete Season Three' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The third season of the Netflix series planned for Blu-ray in February has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Entertainment One is working on 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Complete Season Three' for Blu-ray on February 7. Season Three features a returning ensemble cast including D.J. Cotrona, Zane Holtz, Eiza González, Jesse Garcia, Madison Davenport, Brandon Soo Hoo, Emily Rios and Jake Busey. New cast joining the third season are: Ana de la Reguera ("Jane the Virgin", "Narcos") who will have a recurring role as Lord Venganza Verdugo, one of the seven remaining culebra Lords; Marko Zaror ("Machete Kills") as Zolo, an Aztec warrior trained in hell; Tom Savini ("Friday the 13th", "From Dusk Till Dawn") as Burt, a retired demon hunter who smokes more medical marijuana than he sells; Maurice Compte ("Breaking Bad", "Narcos") as Brasa, a mysterious Rasputin-like figure who takes on the Gecko brothers; and Nicky Whelan ("House of Lies", "The Wedding Ringer") whose character will be revealed during the season. The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: audio commentary with the cast & crew, featurettes including "Season 3 Catch Up," "Inside the Episodes," "Season 3 Best Kills," "Evolution of a Fight Scenes" and much more! You can find the latest specs for 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Complete Season Three' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 11, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Acorn Media Readies 'The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 3' for Blu-ray[teaser]Four more mysteries will be heading to Blu-ray in March.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media is preparing 'The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 3' for Blu-ray on March 21. The Brokenwood Mysteries is set in a seemingly quiet country town where the newest resident, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location. Each telefeature in the series is a standalone story which sees the show's two lead police officers working to solve a case. In the third series, Mike and Kristin return to uncover more macabre events in the sleepy little murder-ridden town of Brokenwood. Once more, they're faced with quirky mysteries; a woman found dead under a giant foam spider; one corpse replaced by another; a classic car buff with a lungful of gasoline. Siphoning, or something more sinister? Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the 2-Disc Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 3' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 11, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Alex de Renzy's 'Babyface' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Bonus features have been revealed for the 1977 X-rated film getting the Blu-ray treatment in February. [/teaser] As previously reported, Vinegar Syndrome is preparing 'Babyface' for Blu-ray, and now the date has been set for February 28. Priscilla is a tease, flirting with every man she meets. When her mother catches her with Dan, a dockhand, Priscilla accuses the man of attacking her, resulting in a shoot out from which he's left for dead. However, Dan is quickly rescued by two women, who put him to work at an all male brothel with an exclusively female clientele. Becoming fast friends with the other 'studs', Dan soon finds a new home, that is, until he's warned about the notorious 'nutcracker'. Acclaimed filmmaker Alex de Renzy's dark social satire, Babyface, remains one of the director's most controversial and often censored films. Featuring an all star cast, including Amber Hunt and Paul Thomas, as well as a haunting performance from Molly Seagrim, Vinegar Syndrome brings this landmark film to Blu-ray, fully uncut and restored from long lost 35mm vault elements. The release will feature a transfer scanned and restored in 2K from 35mm vault elements and supplements include: Extensive audio interview with actress Molly Seagrim; "Parochial Passion Princess" a short film by Alex de Renzy; and reversible cover artwork. You can find the latest specs for 'Babyface' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 11, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by:
