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Stephen Frears' 'Florence Foster Jenkins' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The comedy drama starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant is planned for Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is working on 'Florence Foster Jenkins' for Blu-ray on December 13. Based on the incredible true story, Academy Award winner Meryl Streep stars as a New York socialite who dreams of becoming a great opera singer. While the voice she hears in her head is beautiful, to everyone else it is hilariously awful. Her husband and biggest fan, St. Clair Bayfield (Hugh Grant) is determined to protect his beloved Florence from the truth. But when Florence stages a huge concert at Carnegie Hall, he faces his greatest challenge to make sure her performance hits all the right notes. Directed by Stephen Frears (The Queen, Philomena), FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS also stars Simon Helberg ("The Big Bang Theory") and Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Deleted Scenes; "Ours is a Happy World"; The Music and Songs of Florence; Designing the Look; From Script to Screen; Florence Foster Jenkins World Premiere; Q&A with Meryl Streep; and Live at Carnegie Hall. You can find the latest specs for 'Florence Foster Jenkins' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 18, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Bridget Jones's Baby' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The romance comedy starring Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth is set to arrive on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Bridget Jones's Baby' will be available on Blu-ray on December 13. Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth are joined by Patrick Dempsey for the next chapter of the world's favorite singleton in Bridget Jones's Baby. Directed by Sharon Maguire (Bridget Jones's Diary), the new film in the beloved comedy series based on creator Helen Fielding's heroine finds Bridget unexpectedly expecting. After breaking up with Mark Darcy (Firth), Bridget Jones's (Zellweger) "happily ever after" hasn't quite gone according to plan. Fortysomething and single again, she decides to focus on her job as top news producer and surround herself with old friends and new. For once, Bridget has everything completely under control. What could possibly go wrong? Then her love life takes a turn and Bridget meets a dashing American named Jack (Dempsey), the suitor who is everything Mr. Darcy is not. In an unlikely twist she finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch…she can only be fifty percent sure of the identity of her baby's father. The much-anticipated third installment of the Bridget Jones's franchise welcomes fellow Academy Award winner Emma Thompson to the cast. Longtime collaborators Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films produce alongside Debra Hayward. Universal Pictures will distribute Bridget Jones's Baby in North America and select international territories. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Alternate Ending; Gag Reel; Deleted and Alternate Scenes; and Full Circle: The Making of Bridget Jones's Baby - A multi-part documentary on the making of Bridget Jones's Baby featuring interviews with cast and crew. You can find the latest specs for 'Bridget Jones's Baby' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Rurouni Kenshin Part 1: Origins' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The action flick is slashing its way toward Blu-ray in November.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, FUNimation is preparing 'Rurouni Kenshin Part 1: Origins' for Blu-ray on November 1. Fans of the samurai genre will be awestruck by this riveting film adaption of the classic franchise! In the wake of a brutal civil war, the legendary and feared killer Kenshin Himura throws down his sword and vows to turn his back on bloodshed. Choosing instead to live his life as a peaceful wanderer, Kenshin soon finds that the world around him is rapidly changing—and not for the better. A sadistic drug lord, Kanryu, oppresses the people, poisoning them with opium and stealing what little they have left. When this greed-driven monster threatens the beautiful kendo instructor Kaoru, Kenshin can no longer stand idly by. Together with his street fighter comrade Sanosuke, Kenshin sets his sights on a showdown with Kanryu and his deadly henchmen. In a staggering action sequence for the ages, longtime fans will find out if Kenshin can survive his promise to face his own blade—before spilling the blood of his enemies! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Rurouni Kenshin Cast Interview Collection; Deleted Scenes; Making Of; Original Trailer; News Flash; Super News Flash; and Previews. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Rurouni Kenshin Part 1: Origins' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 1. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 18, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer 30th Anniversary' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The crime drama starring Michael Rooker is coming to Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Dark Sky Films is preparing 'Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer 30th Anniversary' for Blu-ray on December 6. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a chilling profile of a cold-blooded killer that, 30 years after its historic festival premiere, has lost none of its power to shock. The film, loosely based on a true story, has been hailed as one of the most disturbing and terrifying examinations of mass murderers ever filmed. Henry (Michael Rooker, The Walking Dead) is a psychopathic drifter who has coldly murdered a number of people for no particular reason and without any remorse. Leaving bodies in his wake, Henry makes his way to Chicago, where his he settles into the run-down apartment of his drug-dealing former prison friend and occasional roommate Otis (Tom Towles). Also moving into the space is Otis's younger sister Becky (Tracy Arnold), who is fleeing her abusive husband. As she fends off her brother's incestuous advances, Becky finds herself attracted to Henry - unaware that he, along with Otis, are continuing their murderous rampage. Supplements and a suggested list price have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video sourced from a new 4K restoration and a new 5.1 soundtrack. You can find the latest specs for 'Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer 30th Anniversary' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 6.Posted Tue Oct 18, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Pete's Dragon' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The adventure fantasy film will soar to high-definition this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney is working on 'Pete's Dragon' for Blu-ray on November 29. Families will be captivated by this magical movie followed by never-before-seen bonus features, including a revealing look at director David Lowery's personal diary kept during the filming of Pete's Dragon, the design process behind the lovable dragon Elliot, deleted scenes, a tour of the film's breathtaking production location of New Zealand, audio commentary by filmmakers and actors and hilarious bloopers. Pete's Dragon stars Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World) as Grace, a forest ranger in the Pacific Northwest who happens upon 10-year-old Pete, played by Oakes Fegley (This is Where I Leave You). Oona Laurence (Southpaw) is Natalie, the 11-year-old daughter of Jack, a lumber-mill owner played by Wes Bentley (The Hunger Games). Karl Urban (Star Trek) is Jack's bumbling brother Gavin and Oscar-winner Robert Redford (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) portrays Mr. Meacham, an old wood carver who delights the local children with tales of a fierce dragon. The film is directed by David Lowery (Ain't Them Bodies Saints) from a screenplay by Lowery & Toby Halbrooks based on a screenplay by Malcolm Marmorstein and produced by Jim Whitaker, p.g.a. (The Finest Hours), with Barrie M. Osborne (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring) serving as executive producer. Writer/director Lowery reveals, "I look back on childhood as an adventure, and I wanted to capture that on screen in the smallest—but also the biggest—way." The big—the creation of an irresistible 24-foot tall, green, furry dragon that can breathe fire and turn invisible—is brilliantly tackled by the team at the Academy Award-winning visual effects company Weta Digital (The Hobbit films and The Lord of the Rings trilogy). But it's the small moments between characters that so beautifully convey the film's powerful message: the importance of friendship, family and finding one's place in the world. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Notes to Self: A Director's Diary – Director David Lowery narrates the personal diary he kept through the filming of "Pete's Dragon" in this intimate and fascinating look at the movie's making; Making Magic – Discover fun facts about what went into designing this spectacular, lovable dragon; "Disappearing" Moments – The director shares a montage of the film's "lost" scenes; Welcome to New Zealand – Experience the wonders of New Zealand and learn why it's a magical place to visit … and to make a movie; Audio Commentary – Gain an insider perspective from director David Lowery, co-writer Toby Halbrooks and actors Oakes Fegley and Oona Laurence; Music Videos: "Nobody Knows" by The Lumineers & "Something Wild" by Lindsey Stirling featuring Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness; and Bloopers. You can find the latest specs for 'Pete's Dragon' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
William Friedkin's 'To Live and Die in L.A.: Special Edition' Blu-ray Supplements Revealed[teaser]The 1985 crime thriller is getting a special Blu-ray edition next month. [/teaser] As previously reported, Shout Factory will be releasing 'To Live and Die in L.A.: Special Edition' on Blu-ray on November 22. When a notorious, highly sophisticated counterfeiter murders his partner, Secret Service agent Richard Chance (William Petersen) launches a furious vendetta to capture the man responsible. But master counterfeiter Rick Masters (Willem Dafoe) is always just one step ahead of Chance in William Friedkin's thrilling, suspenseful crime drama. With violent shoot-outs and a turbulent chase scene reminiscent of Friedkin's own The French Connection, To Live and Die in L.A. broke with tradition by making the ostensible hero as morally reprehensible as the villain he pursues. Clashing with bureaucratic obstacles, Chance is forced to break the rules in order to procure cash for a sting operation, but the risks he takes snowball into an avalanche of violence and moral repercussions, leading to a morally ambiguous cul-de-sac from which there may be no return. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will include a new 4K scan of the negative supervised and approved by William Friedkin and supplements include: NEW Taking A Chance – An Interview With William Petersen; NEW Wrong Way: The Stunts Of To Live And Die In L.A. – An Interview With Stunt Coordinator Buddy Joe Hooker; NEW So In Phase: Scoring To Live And Die In L.A. – An Interview With The Band Wang Chung (Jack Hues And Nick Feldman); NEW Renaissance Woman In L.A. – An Interview With Actress Debra Feuer; NEW Doctor For A Day – An Interview With Actor Dwier Brown; Audio Commentary With Director William Friedkin; Deleted Scene And Alternate Ending; Counterfeit World: The Making Of To Live And Die In L.A.; Still Gallery; Theatrical Trailer; and Radio Spot. You can find the latest specs for 'To Live and Die in L.A.: Special Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 22.Posted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
David Cronenberg's 'Dead Ringers' Blu-ray Bonus Features Revealed[teaser]The thriller starring Jeremy Irons and Geneviève Bujold is coming to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is preparing 'Dead Ringers' for Blu-ray on November 15. Claire Niveau (Geneviève Bujold) is in love with handsome Beverly. Or does she love Elliot? It's uncertain because brothers Beverly and Elliot Mantle are identical twins sharing the same medical practice, apartment and women – including unsuspecting Claire. In portrayals that won the New York Film Critics Circle Best Actor Award, Jeremy Irons plays twin gynecologists whose emotional dependency collapses into mind games, madness and murder. David Cronenberg ('The Fly') won the Los Angeles Film Critics Awards Best Director honors for melding split-screen techniques, body doubles and Iron's uncanny acting into an eerie, fact-based tale. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will include a NEW 2K Scan At The Director's Preferred Aspect Ratio (1.66:1) and supplements include: NEW Audio Commentary With Writer William Beard, Author Of The Artist As Monster: The Cinema Of David Cronenberg; Audio Commentary With Actor Jeremy Irons; NEW Carey's Story – An Interview With Heidi Von Palleske; NEW Working Artist – An Interview With Stephen Lack; NEW Connecting Tissues – An Interview With Special Effects Artist Gordon Smith; NEW Double Vision – An Interview With Director Of Photography Peter Suschitzky; Vintage interviews With Jeremy Irons, Director/Co-writer David Cronenberg, Producer Marc Boyman And Co-writer Norman Snider; Vintage Behind-The-Scenes Featurette; and Original Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Dead Ringers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 15. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Kino Lorber Readies 'The Frontier' for Blu-ray[teaser]Oren Shai's crime drama will hit Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino Lorber is preparing 'The Frontier' for Blu-ray on December 6. Filmed in the California desert on Super 16mm, THE FRONTIER weaves elements of classic noir, American western, and the hard-boiled paperbacks of the 50s to create a timeless world within which the film's colorful characters roam. Shadowy, textured, and wonderfully lush, THE FRONTIER looks like it popped out of the front cover of a gritty paperback novel. A female drifter (Jocelin Donahue, The House of the Devil) discovers a violent gang of thieves at a desert motel run by a mysterious woman (Kelly Lynch, Drugstore Cowboy) and hatches a plan to escape with their stolen cash. An official selection of SXSW 2015, this riveting neo-noir keeps viewers guessing to the last exhilarating shot. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary by director/co-writer Oren Shai and co-writer Webb Wilcoxen, moderated by Shock Waves podcast's Elric Kane; "The Stranger", an interview with Jocelin Donahue; "The Law", an interview with AJ Bowen; "The Heavy", an interview with Jim Beaver; "8mm: Behind the Scenes of The Frontier"; and Theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Frontier' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Durrells in Corfu: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The PBS series is heading to Blu-ray in November.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is preparing 'The Durrells in Corfu: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray on November 1. Based on naturalist Gerald Durrell's much-loved trilogy of novels, The Durrells in Corfu sees impoverished but sparky widow Louisa Durrell (Keeley Hawes, MI-5) make the radical decision to leave 1930s England to seek out a new destiny for her family. As she relocates her reluctant brood to a dilapidated house in the Greek sun, the Durrells face a whole new set of challenges as they meet new friends, rivals, lovers and animals. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Durrells in Corfu: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 1. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Wild Life' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The animated adventure is headed for high-definition this November.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'The Wild Life' for Blu-ray on November 29. Embark on a tropical misadventure with a group of quirky animals and their human castaway, Robinson Crusoe. When savage cats invade their paradise, Robinson and the island's animals team up to defend themselves and their home in this fun-filled movie. The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: A Wild World: Making The Wild Life" Featurette; "Meet the Characters" Featurette; "Tips for Your Trip" Featurette; and The Wild Life Musical Adventure. You can find the latest specs for 'The Wild Life' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
