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Break Out the Bubbly: 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Eddy and Patsy are headed to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie' will be available on Blu-ray on November 29. Edina and Patsy are back in their fabulous and hilarious big-screen debut! Still oozing glitz and glamour while clubbing their way around London, the beloved boozers find themselves in a media firestorm when they’re blamed for accidentally killing Kate Moss at a fashion event. Perfectly accessorized with dozens of celebrity cameos, including Jon Hamm, Kate Moss, Joan Collins and many more, this uproarious, madcap romp is bloody good fun, sweetie darling! The combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes, Outtakes, On Set with Dame Edna, 8 Featurettes, and a Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Sep 30, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Steven Spielberg's 'The BFG' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The Big Friendly Giant is making his way to Blu-ray this holiday season.[/teaser]As previously reported, Disney is preparing 'The BFG' for Blu-ray later this year, and now the date has been set for December 6. The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers—Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg—finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic "The BFG" to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s 'The BFG' tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Bringing "The BFG" to Life – Ruby Barnhill (Sophie) hosts a phizz-whizzing journey through the making of "The BFG." This behind-the-scenes documentary details the film's progression through interviews with Roald Dahl's daughter Lucy Dahl, screenwriter Melissa Mathison, executive producers Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Kristie Macosko Krieger, and numerous members of the talented cast and crew; The Big Friendly Giant and Me – Sophie wasn't the first "bean" in Giant Country—many illustrations were created as if drawn by a little boy who was there long before Sophie. This charming, in-world short will bring the drawings to life with animation and narration, recounting the friendship and the dreams shared between the boy and the Big Friendly Giant; Gobblefunk: The Wonderful Words of The BFG – A whoopsey-splunkers tutorial on the meaning of the gloriumptious gobblefunk in "The BFG"; Giants 101 – Jemaine Clement (Fleshlumpeater) and Bill Hader (Bloodbottler) introduce us to the loathsome giants in "The BFG," along with movement choreographer/motion capture performer Terry Notary, who collaborated with the actors and Director Steven Spielberg prior to filming to develop their movements and character traits; and Melissa Mathison: A Tribute – An homage to Melissa Mathison, the extraordinary, Oscar-nominated screenwriter of "The BFG" and "E.T.," whose talent and heart were as immense as the giants in "The BFG." Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The BFG' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Sep 30, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mr. Church' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The heart-warming drama starring Eddie Murphy and Britt Robertson arrives on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'Mr. Church' for Blu-ray on October 25. 'Mr. Church' tells the story of a unique friendship that develops when a little girl and her dying mother retain the services of a talented cook – Henry Joseph Church. What begins as a six-month arrangement instead spans fifteen years, and creates a family bond that lasts forever. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Food on Film; Based on a True Friendship; Britt Robertson Interview; and Eddie Murphy: Doing a Drama. You can find the latest specs for 'Mr. Church' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Sep 29, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Arrow Video Readies 'Creepshow 2' & 'Pulse' for Blu-ray[teaser]The distributor has dated two horror flicks for December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'Pulse' for Blu-ray on December 6 and 'Creepshow 2' for Blu-ray on December 13. 'Pulse' - Award-winning filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa delivered one of the finest entries in the "J-Horror" cycle of films with this moody and spiritually terrifying film that delivers existential dread along with its frights. Setting his story in the burgeoning internet and social media scene in Japan, Kurosawa's dark and apocalyptic film foretells how technology will only serve to isolate us as it grows more important to our lives. A group of young people in Tokyo begin to experience strange phenomena involving missing co-workers and friends, technological breakdown, and a mysterious website which asks the compelling question, "Do you want to meet a ghost?" After the unexpected suicides of several friends, three strangers set out to explore a city which is growing more empty by the day, and to solve the mystery of what lies within a forbidden room in an abandoned construction site, mysteriously sealed shut with red packing tape. Featuring haunting cinematography by Junichiro Hayashi (Ring, Dark Water), a dark and unsettling tone which lingers long after the movie is over, and an ahead-of-its-time story which anticipates 21st century disconnection and social media malaise, Pulse is one of the greatest and most terrifying achievements in modern Japanese horror, and a dark mirror for our contemporary digital world. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Japanese DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: New interview with writer/director Kiyoshi Kurosawa; New interview with cinematographer Junichiro Hayashi; The Horror of Isolation: a new video appreciation featuring Adam Wingard & Simon Barrett (Blair Witch, You re Next); Archive Making of documentary, plus four archive behind-the-scenes featurettes; Premiere footage from the Cannes Film Festival; Cast and crew introductions from opening day screenings in Tokyo; Trailers and TV Spots; and Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray 'Creepshow 2' - Horror titans George A. Romero and Stephen King deliver yet another fiendish selection of blood-curdling tales in Creepshow 2 now newly remastered in 2K! In Old Chief Wood'nhead, a group of young hoodlums face retribution from an unlikely source after looting a local hardware store. Meanwhile, The Raft sees a group of horny teens wishing they'd read the warning signs first before taking a dip in a remote lake. Finally, an uptight businesswoman finds herself with some unwanted company following a hit-and-run incident in The Hitch-hiker. Whilst retaining the EC comic book flavour that made the original such a hit, Creepshow 2, this time directed by long-time Romero collaborator Michael Gornick, is a decidedly darker and grimmer affair than its predecessor and remains one of the greatest horror anthologies of all time. Specs have not been announced yet, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary with director Michael Gornick, moderated by Perry Martin; Nightmares in Foam Rubber featurette with special make-up effects artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero; My Friend Rick Berger on working with make-up legend Rick Baker; Behind-the-Scenes Footage; Trailers and TV Spots; Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Mike Saputo; and Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Blyth (first pressing only). In addition, a Limited Edition version will be released as well with a Creepshow 2: Pinfall limited edition booklet featuring the never-before-seen comic adaptation of this unfilmed Creepshow 2 segment by artist Jason Mayoh. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. Suggested list price for the Limited Edition Blu-ray is $39.95 Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for 'Pulse' and 'Creepshow 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under December 6 and December 13.Posted Thu Sep 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Fall Out Boy: The Boys of Zummer Tour Live in Chicago' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The rock band will hit the stage on Blu-ray in October.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is preparing 'Fall Out Boy: The Boys of Zummer Tour Live in Chicago' for Blu-ray on October 21. Join multi-platinum band Fall Out Boy as they travel back to their hometown of Chicago for a mind-blowing audio-visual extravaganza. Featuring their newest hits Centuries, Irresistible, and Uma Thurman, this 17 song concert also includes the band's best loved songs from across their whole career. This special performance is one of the most memorable Fall Out Boy concerts ever, filmed during the Boys of Zummer tour that hit 39 North American cities throughout 2015. Great musicianship, powerful songs and stunning visuals all make for an exceptional concert experience! Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include three music videos: "Centuries," "Irresistible," and "Uma Thurman." Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Fall Out Boy: The Boys of Zummer Tour Live in Chicago' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Sep 29, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'T.A.M.I. Show / The Big T.N.T. Show: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Two classic 1960s music concerts are headed for high-definition in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is working on 'T.A.M.I. Show / The Big T.N.T. Show: Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray on December 2. The Big T.N.T. Show was filmed in Los Angeles in November of 1965 and stars some of the biggest acts of the day, including many future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members, performing their best material. The Byrds, in their original line-up of Gene Clark, David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Michael Clarke, and Roger McGuinn, perform two # 1 hits, “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season).” Ray Charles gives a rousing performance of “What’d I Say” and “Let the Good Times Roll.” A sultry performance by The Ronettes on “Be My Baby” is met with impassioned screams from the audience; The Lovin’ Spoonful perform their Top 10 hits “Do You Believe in Magic?” and “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice”; and Bo Diddley fires up the crowd with “Bo Diddley” and “Hey, Bo Diddley.” To close the show, The Ike & Tina Turner Revue give an electrifying performance, including “I Think It’s Going to Work Out Fine” and “A Fool in Love.” Also on the stage that evening was Petula Clark, performing her No. 1 hit “Downtown”; Roger Miller, playing his biggest hit, “King of the Road”; Donovan, opening his set with Buffy Sainte-Marie’s “Universal Soldier”; and the reigning queen of folk, Joan Baez, reflecting the continuing popularity of the genre as the Vietnam War escalated. Performing to the side of the stage in between acts, but not seen in the film, was the Modern Folk Quartet. Made up of future luminaries - songwriter/producer Chip Douglas, Lovin’ Spoonful member Jerry Yester, famous rock photographer Henry Diltz, and songwriter/musician Cyrus Faryar, with session player “Fast” Eddie Hoh on drums, the band closed the evening with the show’s Harry Nilsson-composed theme song “This Could Be The Night.” Originally billed as a companion piece to the T.A.M.I. Show after that show’s success, The Big T.N.T. Show holds up as an essential time capsule from its day. Phil Spector was on board to help produce, to serve as the on-screen music director, and to play piano for Baez’s rendition of The Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling.” David McCallum, a rising star appearing in the new TV series The Man From U.N.C.L.E., was tapped to emcee. Filmed at what was then the Moulin Rouge nightclub on Sunset, footage also includes shots of the Los Angeles haunts Chateau Marmont, Ben Frank’s coffee shop, and fleeting hot spot The Trip nightclub. One of the most acclaimed rock events ever captured on film, the 1964 concert known as T.A.M.I. Show also featured performances by several future Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. In a lineup like no other, the Rolling Stones, James Brown, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, the Supremes, Chuck Berry, Lesley Gore and others took the stage one after another on October 29 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Aside from the five rock groups, all the performers were backed by a band that we've come to know as the Wrecking Crew, famed for playing on Phil Spector-produced hits, Beach Boys albums and much more, with future stars Glen Campbell and Leon Russell, among others. Fanita James, Jean King, and future solo star Darlene Love, billed as The Blossoms, provided backing vocals. Mastered from a new High-Definition transfer, The T.A.M.I. Show / The Big T.N.T. Show Collector's Edition brings both of these history-making films to life in a definitive set that no fan or scholar of rock and soul music will want to be without. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Interview with T.A.M.I. Show director Steve Binder; New interviews with The Big T.N.T. Show performers Petula Clark, Henry Diltz and John Sebastian; Commentary by T.A.M.I. Show director Steve Binder; and a 36-page booklet featuring detailed essays by Don Waller and rare photos and memorabilia. You can find the latest specs for 'T.A.M.I. Show / The Big T.N.T. Show: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Sep 29, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Into the Badlands: Season 1' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The first season of the AMC series is heading to Blu-ray in November.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Into the Badlands: Season 1' for Blu-ray on November 8. Centuries from now, civilization as we know it has ceased to exist. Billions perished and nations collapsed, but over time, a feudal society emerged where the strongest rose to wealth and power. This area, known as the Badlands, is uneasily divided among seven rival Barons who control the resources necessary to daily life. Each Baron has loyal armies of trained assassins known as Clippers. Baron Quinn s head Clipper, Sunny (Daniel Wu), grew swiftly through the ranks to become Quinn s most trusted advisor. For decades, Quinn has been unchallenged as the Badlands most powerful Baron, but there is a rising suspicion among his rivals that he is growing vulnerable. The territory s newest Baron, The Widow (Emily Beecham), has begun testing his appetite for a fight. An ambush leads Sunny to a teenage boy, M.K. (Aramis Knight), who Sunny soon learns harbors a dark secret and has a hefty bounty on his head. Sunny selects M.K. as his Colt (student) and together, they will embark on an odyssey that could mean the difference between chaos and enlightenment for everyone in the Badlands. The Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Inside INTO THE BADLANDS; Anatomy Of A Fight; Building The World of INTO THE BADLANDS; The Characters Of INTO THE BADLANDS: The Barons; The Characters Of INTO THE BADLANDS: The Clippers; The Master: INTO THE BADLANDS Fight Camp Episode 1; Creating Real Kung Fu: INTO THE BADLANDS Fight Camp Episode 2; Bringing It All Together: INTO THE BADLANDS Fight Camp Episode 3; and INTO THE BADLANDS Digital Comic. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Into the Badlands: Season 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Sep 28, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
PBS Releases 'Indian Summers: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray[teaser]The show's second season will arrive on Blu-ray this month.[/teaser]In an announcement to retailers, PBS is preparing 'Indian Summers: The Complete Second Season' for Blu-ray on September 27. It is 1935. Three years have passed, and as the seasons turn, so too do the machinations of a rising revolution. As a new summer falls upon the foothills of India's Little England, Simla, political tensions reach fever point. With help from the scheming Cynthia (Julie Walters), Ralph faces the most pivotal year of his career. Alice s husband has followed her to India, and Aafrin s ascending career may be in jeopardy. 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 Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Indian Summers: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 27. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Sep 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Stephen Dunn's 'Closet Monster' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The acclaimed Canadian drama is headed for a high-definition release in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Strand Releasing is preparing 'Closet Monster' for Blu-ray on January 10. A fresh take on the coming-of-age story, this surreal tale follows the artistically driven Oscar (AMERICAN CRIME's Connor Jessup) hovering on the brink of adulthood. Struggling to find his place in the world after a rough childhood and haunted by images of a tragic incident, Oscar dreams of escaping his small town. After he meets a mysterious and attractive new co-worker, Oscar follows the guidance of his pet hamster Buffy (voiced by Isabella Rossellini) and faces his demons to find the life he wants. The blu ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include behind-the-scenes featurettes, an interview with Director Stephen Dunn, and trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'Closet Monster' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Sep 28, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie' Blu-ray Dated for October[teaser]The animated flick is coming to Blu-ray in October.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Eastern Star is preparing 'Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie' for Blu-ray on October 25. Get your quarters ready, because the world's top fighters are about to go head to head in this explosive animated adaptation of the classic Street Fighter II arcade game! M. Bison's plan to crush those who would oppose his organization, Shadowloo, is simple: brainwash the strongest martial artists around with his dreaded psycho power, and turn them into living weapons! To stop him, Interpol agent Chun-Li must team up with Major Guile of the United States Air Force, but that's no small feat. They'll have to put aside their differences and learn to work together, and fast. Bison is closing in on Ryu, a traveling vagabond said to be the best fighter in the world. Fortunately (or not), Ryu is a hard man to find, but the same can't be said of his eternal rival, Ken. And it might just be through Ken that Bison will get what he wants! Can the World Warriors beat Bison to the punch? See the action (and we mean all the action!) in Street Fighter II the Animated Movie, presented for the first time ever entirely uncut! Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Sep 28, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
