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'Come What May' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Christian Carion's war drama coming to Blu-ray in February has now been fully detailed.[/teaser] As previously reported, Cohen Media Group is preparing 'Come What May' for Blu-ray on February 7. May 1940. To escape the imminent German invasion, the inhabitants of a small village in northern France flee their homes, like so many millions of their compatriots. Max, a German boy, travels with them. His father, Hans, opposed the Nazi regime and was imprisoned in Arras for having lied about his nationality. Hans is eventually set free and sets off to find his son, accompanied by a Scottish soldier who is trying to get back home. The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Original Theatrical Trailer; Making of Come What May; Behind the Scenes Featurette with legendary composer Ennio Morricone; Audio Commentary with director Christian Carion; and Video Interview with director Christian Carion and Richard Pena, Former Program Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Come What May' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Dec 29, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Dario Argento's 'Opera' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1987 horror film is getting a Deluxe Collector's Edition in the new year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scorpion Releasing is working on 'Opera: Deluxe Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray in the new year. When a young opera singer takes over the leading role in an avant-garde presentation of Verdi's Macbeth, she triggers the madness of a crazed fan who repeatedly terrorizes the diva to watch the brutal murders of her friends. Will the woman's recurring nightmare hold the key to the identity of this psychopath or does an even more horrific evil lay waiting in the wings? The Blu-ray will feature a new 2K scan of the original camera negative with extensive color correction - exclusive to this release; two different English tracks and the Italian track with English Subtitles; the film presented in two aspect ratios, each on their own dual layered discs - 2.35:1 and 1.78:1; and supplements include: NEW audio commentary with film historian Nathaniel Thompson; NEW interviews with stars William McNamara, Barbara Cupisti, Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni , Urbano Barberini and make up artist Franco Casagni; Interviews with director Dario Argento, composer Claudio Simonetti, screenwriter Franco Ferrini, special fx artist Sergio Stivaletti, press agent Enrico Lucherini, and movie historian Fabrizio Spurio; The U.S/Orion Pictures cut; Original Theatrical Trailers; and more! You can find the latest specs for 'Opera: Deluxe Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Dec 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Dennis Hopper's 'Colors: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1988 crime drama starring Sean Penn, Maria Conchita Alonso and Robert Duvall is planned for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is preparing 'Colors: Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray on March 7. In the 'hood, all that matters are your colors... Bob Hodges (Robert Duvall) is a seasoned street cop who has learned a lot from long experience while his new, young partner, Danny McGavin (Sean Penn), has learned nothing - yet knows it all. Forced to work together in the L.A.P.D.'s renowned C.R.A.S.H. anti-gang unit, they set out to investigate a brutal gang murder. Hated and hunted by both sides, the cops soon find themselves trapped in the middle of a turf war. With nowhere to turn, they are ambushed, double-crossed and shot at in a take-no-prisoners street battle. As the violence escalates, these two diametrically opposed men must come to terms with one important fact - to stay alive they must come together! The release will will feature the Unrated Cut of the Film, including footage restored from the International Cut and the original Home Video Cut. Supplements include: A Cry of Alarm – An interview with screenwriter Michael Schiffer; and Cops and Robbers – An interview with Technical Advisor/Ex-L.A.P.D. Gang Division Dennis Fanning. You can find the latest specs for 'Colors: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 28, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Michael Mann's 'Ali' Commemorative Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The sports drama starring Will Smith as the legendary Mohammed Ali will take another jab at Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Ali: Commemorative Edition' is heading to Blu-ray on January 17. Muhammad Ali thrilled the world as the wildly outrageous heavyweight champion. At the same time, he did battle with a political establishment aggressively opposed to his political positions while he was grappling with a tumultuous romantic life. Filmmaker Michael Mann evokes Ali in his fullest human dimension in this new cut. Experience the epic drama from Academy Award nominees Will Smith (Ali, The Pursuit of Happyness) and director, writer, producer Michael Mann (The Insider, The Aviator) on Blu-ray for the first time. The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: "On Set with The Greatest" featurette (NEW); "The Making of Ali" Featurette; and Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Ali: Commemorative Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Well Go USA Preps 'Cold War II' for Blu-ray[teaser]The action sequel is heading to Blu-ray in March.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'Cold War II' for Blu-ray on March 7. Picking up some time after the events in the first movie, Sean Lau is now the Commissioner of Police after the successful rescue operation. However, things turn bad when his wife and daughter are kidnapped. Sean has to seek help from former rival and retired DCP, Waise Lee, to return to his job to help save Sean's wife and child. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Cold War II' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 28, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Dirty Dancing: 30th Anniversary Edition' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic romance flick will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Blu-ray in February.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Dirty Dancing: 30th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray on February 7. In addition, a special Collector's Edition will also be available for purchase. The timeless classic now available in a special 30th Anniversary edition featuring never-before-seen interview footage and new featurettes. In the summer of 1963, innocent 17-year-old Baby (Jennifer Grey) vacations with her parents at a Catskills resort. One evening, she is drawn to the staff quarters by stirring music, and there she meets Johnny (Patrick Swayze), the hotel dance instructor, who is as experienced as Baby is naive. She soon becomes Johnny's pupil in dance and love. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: - NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN Happy Birthday, DIRTY DANCING- NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN Patrick Swayze: In His Own Words- NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN Patrick Swayze Uncut- NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN Eleanor Bergstein Thoughts On A Lifetime Of DIRTY DANCING- Outtakes/ deleted/ alternate/ extended scenes- Music Videos- The DIRTY DANCING Phenomenon- The Rhythm Of The Dancing- Original Screen Tests- Cast & Crew Interviews (Jennifer Grey, Eleanor Bergstein, Miranda Garrison, Kenny Ortega)- Commentary with Writer/ Co-Producer Eleanor Bergstein- Commentary with Kenny Ortega, Miranda Garrison, Jeff Jur, Hilary Rosenfeld and David Chapman In addition, the Collector's Edition release will also include limited & numbered collectible packaging along with Exclusive Memorabilia: - Kellerman's cottage room key chain for Baby's room- ''I carried a watermelon'' wristlet wallet- Compact mirror- 108-page shooting script with written notes and a letter signed by Eleanor Bergstein (writer)- Vintage Kellerman resort postcards- Kellerman resort brochure / map- ''Do Not Disturb'' door sign- Dance step cards- Original theatrical mini one-sheet Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.99. Suggested list price for the Collector's Edition is $64.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dirty Dancing: 30th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 7. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 28, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Office Christmas Party' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]Josh Gordon & Will Speck's holiday comedy is coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Office Christmas Party' for Blu-ray in 2017. In Office Christmas Party, when the CEO (Jennifer Aniston) tries to close her hard-partying brother's branch, he (T.J. Miller) and his Chief Technical Officer (Jason Bateman) must rally their co-workers and host an epic office Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and close a sale that will save their jobs. The latest comedy from directors Josh Gordon and Will Speck (BLADES OF GLORY) co-stars Kate McKinnon, Olivia Munn, Jillian Bell, Rob Corddry, Vanessa Bayer, Randall Park, Sam Richardson, Jamie Chung, and Courtney B. Vance in the funniest movie of the holiday season. 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 'Office Christmas Party' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Dec 27, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Assassin's Creed' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The video game adaptation starring Michael Fassbender is leaping toward Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Assassin's Creed' for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and Ultra HD Blu-ray in spring 2017. Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D is $49.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Assassin's Creed' 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-ray Order the Blu-ray 3DPosted Tue Dec 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Paul Lynch's 'Humongous' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1982 horror film arrives on Blu-ray in the new year. [/teaser] Scorpion Releasing is preparing 'Humongous' for Blu-ray sometime next year. A group of teens on a boat find themselves in a fogbound night only to run aground on the rocks of the mysterious 'Dog Island' right before their boat goes up in flames. As they gather on the shoreline, one of them goes missing, another is critically injured and four go searching for shelter. They then decide to venture into the still standing house to summon help from its occupants...if any. Luckily, there is someone still dwelling there, but unfortunately there's something else out on the island growling in the dark and it ain't no dog! And it is hungry! The Blu-ray will include two versions of the film - the R-Rated Cut (in HD) and the Unrated Cut (in HD with standard definition inserts); NEW interview with actor David Wallace; Audio Commentary with director Paul Lynch and writer William Gray, moderated by Nathaniel Thompson; Theatrical Trailer; Watching in Nightmare Theatre mode; Reversible cover featuring the original movie poster; and a slipsleeve featuring custom artwork by artist Kung Fu Bob (limited to first 2,000 copies only). You can find the latest specs for 'Humongous' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 7.Posted Tue Dec 27, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Alfred Hitchcock's 'Lifeboat' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The 1944 thriller is scheduled to be released on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] As previously reported, Kino is working on 'Lifeboat' for Blu-ray sometime next year, and now the date has been set for March 7. After their ship is sunk in the Atlantic by Germans, eight people are stranded in a lifeboat. Their problems are further compounded when they pick up a ninth passenger — the Nazi captain from the U-boat that torpedoed them. With powerful suspense and emotion, this legendary classic reveals the strengths and frailties of individuals under extraordinary duress. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include a NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas; Audio Commentary by Film Professor Drew Casper; The Making of Lifeboat; and Animated Montage of Images. You can find the latest specs for 'Lifeboat' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 7.Posted Mon Dec 26, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by:
