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Meera Menon's 'Equity' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The thriller starring Anna Gunn, James Purefoy, and Sarah Megan Thomas arrives on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on 'Equity' for Blu-ray on December 13. A female investment banker, fighting to rise to the top of the corporate ladder at a competitive Wall Street firm, navigates a controversial tech IPO in the post-financial crisis world, where loyalties are suspect, regulations are tight, but pressure to bring in "big money" remains high. Equity is about women on Wall Street. It's a Wall Street drama, but it's not about corruption, crime, or catastrophe. It's about women who thrive on competition and ambition, deals and strategy, but who must carefully calibrate every aspect of their lives, professional and private, to stay equal in the game. Equity is directed, written, produced, and financed by women, a collaboration among women in entertainment and business leaders in finance—the real-life women of Wall Street—who chose to invest in this film because they wanted to see their story told. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Equity' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 13.Posted Fri Sep 23, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Devil Within Her' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1975 horror flick starring Joan Collins and Donald Pleasence is in the works for Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scorpion Releasing is preparing 'The Devil Within Her' for Blu-ray early next year. Hollywood legend Joan Collins teams up with cult stars Donald Pleasence and Caroline Munro in this terrifying tale of a demonic baby! Lucy (Collins, Dynasty, Land Of The Pharoahs) is a former dancer, having moved up in the world via marriage to the wealthy Gino Carlesi (Ralph Bates, Horror of Frankenstein, Taste The Blood Of Dracula). and now comfortably settled down. Lucy is expecting and when the time comes, she goes to the hospital to give birth to the baby. It proves to be a protracted, dangerous and painful delivery as the baby is a hefty 12-pounder. The new-born infant is no ordinary baby, either, as it slashes Lucy open leaving the womb. The baby soon attacks the nanny, demolishes the nursery, and likely had a hand in the mysterious death of a nurse. Gino's sister Albana (Eileen Atkins, Equus, Cranford, Gosford Park), a nun, arrives from her convent in Italy to visit her new nephew and immediately sees that all is not well. She suspects that the killer baby is the actual spawn of Satan! As the devil baby continues its murderous rampage and the body count rises, will anyone be able to stop The Devil Within Her? Also starring Donald Pleasence (Halloween, THX 1138), Caroline Munro (Star Crash) and John Steiner (Yor The Hunter From The Future), The Devil Within Her is a terrifying tale that will have you gasping in horror. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Devil Within Her' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Sep 23, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Hailing All Blu-ray Formats: 'Star Trek Beyond' Coming November 1st[teaser]The Enterprise is setting a course for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and Ultra HD Blu-ray in early November! [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount is preparing 'Star Trek Beyond' for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and Ultra HD Blu-ray. In addition, an Amazon Exclusive Ultra HD Blu-ray Gift Set will also be available. 'Star Trek Beyond,' the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry and reintroduced by J.J. Abrams in 2009, returns with director Justin Lin ('The Fast and the Furious' franchise) at the helm of this epic voyage of the U.S.S. Enterprise and her intrepid crew. In “Beyond," the Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test. The releases will include Dolby Atmos soundtracks and supplements include: Deleted Scenes - Go Beyond the final cut of the movie with scenes you didn't see in theaters; Beyond the Darkness - Meet visionary producer J.J. Abrams, director Justin Lin and co-writers Simon Pegg and Doug Jung as they discuss the inspiration for the Star Trek Beyond storyline and how it came to life; Enterprise Takedown - Experience edge-of-your-seat action and see how a shocking attack destroys the USS Enterprise; Divided and Conquered - Learn how filmmakers pushed the boundaries in Star Trek Beyond by forcing the Enterprise crew into their most challenging situations yet; A Warped Sense of Revenge - Meet Star Trek's newest villain, Krall, as actor Idris Elba reveals the backstory behind his character's terrifying ambitions; Trekking in the Desert - Go on set to Dubai and discover how its futuristic architecture became the foundation for the most innovative Starbase yet; Exploring Strange New Worlds - Tour the incredible production sets of Star Trek Beyond with director Justin Lin; New Life, New Civilizations - See how special effects designers met the challenge to create an unprecedented 50 new alien species for the film to celebrate Star Trek's 50th Anniversary; To Live Long and Prosper - Journey through the past 50 years of Star Trek with J.J. Abrams and the cast as they reflect on the evolution of this iconic sci-fi series; For Leonard and Anton - Watch a touching tribute to the legendary Leonard Nimoy and beloved crew member Anton Yelchin; and Gag Reel - Join in on the fun with this hilarious gag reel of on-set bloopers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D is $48.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is 48.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray Gift Set is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Trek Beyond' 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 Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 3DPosted Thu Sep 22, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Renny Harlin's 'Skiptrace' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The action comedy starring Jackie Chan and Johnny Knoxville is coming to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Skiptrace' for Blu-ray on October 25. For years, by-the-book Hong Kong detective Benny Chan (Jackie Chan) has tried to avenge his partner's murder at the hands of a drug lord. When Benny learns that freewheeling American gambler Connor Watts (Johnny Knoxville) has the evidence he needs, he teams with Connor to get justice. Now all Benny and Connor have to do is survive the fight of their lives — and each other! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with director Renny Harlin and When Jackie Met Johnny- Featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Skiptrace' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Sep 22, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Sony Announces 'Hell on Wheels: Season 5 Volume 2 - The Final Episodes' Blu-ray[teaser]The show's final episodes are riding toward Blu-ray in November. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Hell on Wheels: Season 5 Volume 2 - The Final Episodes' for Blu-ray on November 1. It's the end of the line for Cullen Bohannon and his work on the first US transcontinental railroad in Hell on Wheels. The final push to finish brings a reckoning for Bohannon and the men standing in his path: the bloodthirsty Swede; the mercenary Chang; and the rapacious Thomas Durant. Bohannon contends with corruption, greed and murder as he leads the trek to complete the final stages of the building of the railroad. Supplements have not been announced yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $38.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hell on Wheels: Season 5 Volume 2 - The Final Episodes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 1. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Sep 22, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Kino Announces Kino Repertory Blu-rays, Including Philip Kaufman's 'The Wanderers'[teaser]The distributor has added a new label for classic and cult films.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino has announced the launch of its new Kino Repertory line. The collection will feature restored classic and cult titles curated by Jonathan Hertzberg, the company's Director of Repertory Sales and Acquisitions. Kino Repertory films will receive theatrical releases first and then head to Blu-ray. Currently announced titles include 'The Pit' and 'The Wanderers.' 'The Pit' (October 18) - A solitary and strange boy wreaks revenge on the people who harasses him when he makes a disturbing discovery in the depth of a forest. The Blu-ray will feature a new high-definition transfer and supplements will include: Interviews with Star Sammy Snyders, Star Jeannie Elias, and Screenwriter Ian A. Stuart; Audio Commentary by Paul Corupe of Canuxploitation.com and Film Historian Jason Pichonsky; and a Trailer Gallery. Order the Blu-ray 'The Wanderers' (TBA) - Set in the Bronx in 1963, the film concerns the titular gang of Italian-American teens and their ongoing power struggle with the rival "Fordham Baldies." Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Pitt' and 'The Wanderers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under October 18 and PENDING.Posted Thu Sep 22, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Twilight Time Reveals Blu-ray Titles for November & December 2016[teaser]The company has announced its latest collection of limited edition Blu-rays, including Woody Allen's 'Stardust Memories.' [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Twilight Time is preparing eleven titles for Blu-ray throughout November and December. The full lineup includes: November 15 I Want To Live! - A prostitute, sentenced to death for murder, pleads her innocence. Moby Dick - The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick. Moscow On The Hudson - When a Russian musician defects in Bloomingdale's department store in New York, he finds adjusting to American life more difficult than he imagined. Pretty Poison - When a mentally disturbed young man tells a pretty girl that he's a secret agent, she believes him, and murder and mayhem ensue. The Boston Strangler - A series of brutal murders in Boston sparks a seemingly endless and increasingly complex manhunt. Gran Bollito - Black Journal (originally titled Gran Bollito) is a 1977 Italian drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini. It is based on the real life events of Leonarda Cianciulli, the Italian serial killer best known as the "Soap-Maker of Correggio". December 13 Stardust Memories - While attending a retrospective of his work, a filmmaker recalls his life and his loves: the inspirations for his films. Nicholas Nickleby - A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-heartedly grasping uncle. The Barefoot Contessa - With extraordinary beauty, talent and grace, Spanish dancer Maria Vargas (Ava Gardner) was born to be a star. Aided by American movie director Harry Dawes (Humphrey Bogart), she attains great success and fortune in Hollywood's land of dreams. But, though she gives her all for stardom, there is one thing Maria will never compromise her soul. No matter what the cost, The Barefoot Contessa will dance to no one's music but her own.The Keys Of The Kingdom - A marvelous spectacle spanning six decades and two continents, The Keys of the Kingdom is the glorious epic that introduced audiences to screen newcomer Gregory Peck.The Three Worlds Of Gulliver - Gulliver's spellbinding travels to the lands of great and small are captivating in this live-actionfantasy adventure. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but each disc will be limited to 3,000 units and will carry a suggested list price of $29.95. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under November 15 and December 13.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Shout! Factory Dates Two Bruce Lee Films for Blu-ray[teaser]Two Bruce Lee flicks will hit Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is preparing 'The Chinese Connection' and 'Fists of Fury' for Blu-ray on December 6. 'The Chinese Connection' - Chen Zhen (Bruce Lee) returns to Shanghai to attend the funeral of his teacher. He vows to uncover what happened to his mentor and all signs point to the local Japanese Marital Arts school who have been taunting and insulting the students of the Ching Wu School. The local police won't do anything about the death, so Chen decides to restore honor to his school and his teacher by bringing down some furious vengeance on the Japanese school. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. Order the Blu-ray 'Fists of Fury' - Fists of Fury a.k.a. The Big Boss stars martial arts legend Bruce Lee as Cheng Chao-an , a young man that moves to Thailand to take a job in an ice factory. One day, when a block of ice is cracked open, two co-workers find out that something is being smuggled inside the blocks of ice. The two workers disappear without a trace and Cheng starts to investigate their disappearance. He soon finds out that the factory is smuggling heroin and comes face to face with the Big Boss for a climatic showdown. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for 'The Chinese Connection' and 'Fists of Fury' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under December 6.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Olive Films Preps 'Macbeth' & 'Hannie Caulder' for Blu-ray[teaser]Two new Olive Signature Blu-rays have been detailed for November. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Olive Films is preparing 'Macbeth' and 'Hannie Caulder' for Blu-ray on November 15 under its Olive Signature Series. 'Macbeth' - Something wicked this way comes in Orson Welles’ cinematic retelling of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Welles stars as the titular Macbeth—a doomed Scottish lord tragically undone by his own ambition. Welles’ noir-tinged interpretation bubbles over with supernatural prophecy and murderous intrigue, effectively mixing the use of shadow and oblique camera angles to achieve an ominous sense of a land in peril. Beautifully shot by John L. Russell (Psycho) and starring Orson Welles (who also adapted, produced and directed), Jeanette Nolan (The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance), Dan O’Herlihy (Robinson Crusoe), Roddy McDowall (How Green Was My Valley) and Alan Napier (TV’s Batman), Macbeth is an altogether unique interpretation of Shakespeare's Scottish play. This special Olive Signature edition includes both the original 1948 107-minute cut, replete with affected highland accents, and the 1950 pared-down 85-minute re-release that removed most of the accented dialogue. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Welles biographer Joseph McBride; "Welles and Shakespeare" - an interview with Welles expert, Professor Michael Anderegg; "Adapting Shakespeare on Film" - a conversation with directors Carlo Carlei (Romeo & Juliet) and Billy Morrissette (Scotland, PA); Excerpt from We Work Again, a 1937 WPA documentary containing scenes from Welles' Federal Theatre Project production of Macbeth; "That Was Orson Welles" - an interview with Welles' close friend and co-author, Peter Bogdanovich; "Restoring Macbeth" - an interview with former UCLA Film & Television Archive Preservation Officer Bob Gitt; "Free Republic: The Story of Herbert J. Yates and Republic Pictures"; and "The Two Macbeths" - an essay by critic Jonathan Rosenbaum Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray 'Hannie Caulder' - Revenge is a loaded gun in director Burt Kennedy’s (The Train Robbers) Hannie Caulder. Raquel Welch (One Million Years B.C., 100 Rifles, and Myra Breckinridge) smolders as Hannie, a widow sworn to avenge her own brutal rape and husband’s murder at the hands of Emmett (Ernest Borgnine, The Wild Bunch), Frank (Jack Elam, Support Your Local Sheriff), and Rufus (Strother Martin, Cool Hand Luke), three of the most despicable scoundrels to have ever roamed the prairie. Eager for revenge, but lacking the gunfighter’s know-how, Hannie soon discovers new confidence and skill when bounty hunter Thomas Luther Price (Robert Culp, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice) teaches her the way of the gun. In no time, Hannie is strapping on her six shooter and setting out to put a few notches on its handle. Co-starring the legendary Christopher Lee (Horror of Dracula), playing against type as a sympathetic gunsmith who befriends her, Hannie Caulder hits its target from ten paces. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary by Western expert and director Alex Cox (Walker, Repo Man); "Exploitation or Redemption?" - an examination of rape-revenge movies with film scholar Ben Sher; "A Very British Horror Studio" - interview with Sir Christopher Frayling on the history of Tigon Studios; and an Essay by film critic Miriam Bale. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for 'Macbeth' & 'Hannie Caulder' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under November 15.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Vinegar Syndrome Readies Three David DeCoteau Films for Blu-ray[teaser]Three flicks from director David DeCoteau are heading to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome is preparing 'Nightmare Sisters' and 'Murder Weapon / Deadly Embrace' for Blu-ray on October 25. 'Nightmare Sisters' - Three plain looking sorority sisters (Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens, and Michelle Bauer) decide to host a séance and invite their nerdy boyfriends to enjoy the fun. But when Omar (Dukey Flyswatter), a mystical shaman, suddenly appears in their crystal ball and tricks the girls into touching him, they're suddenly transformed into ravishing succubi, determined to suck more than just souls. Will the guys be able to stop the madness before it's too late? Director David DeCoteau's sexy horror comedy, NIGHTMARE SISTERS, is a non-stop thrill ride of outrageous 80s trash, starring three of the biggest names in scream queen history. Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring NIGHTMARE SISTERS to Blu-ray for the first time anywhere in the world, newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA Mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary track with director David DeCoteau & actress Linnea Quigley; Director introduction; Alternate feature length TV version; Interview with writer / associate producer Kenneth J. Hall; Bloopers / outtakes; and Reversible cover artwork. Order the Blu-ray 'Murder Weapon / Deadly Embrace' - The beautiful Linnea Quigley stars in two erotic thrillers from filmmaker David DeCoteau. First, in MURDER WEAPON, two women, who have just been released from an asylum, hold a party to reunite with their old boyfriends. Soon, though, a mysterious black clad killer begins murdering the boys in increasingly gruesome ways. Can the murderer be unmasked before it's too late? Then, in DEADLY EMBRACE, a lonely and under-sexed housewife hires a studly houseman, only to begin an affair with him. But when his actress girlfriend (Linnea Quigley) comes to visit, as well as her wealthy husband (Jan-Michael Vincent), things start happening that no one would have expected... Never released theatrically, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to have restored these nudity and blood filled direct to video classics from their long lost 16mm camera negatives and bring them to Blu-ray for the first time. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Commentary track with director David DeCoteau & actress Linnea Quigley on both films; Director introduction for both films; Video trailer for MURDER WEAPON; Outtakes for DEADLY EMBRACE; and Reversible cover artwork. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for 'Nightmare Sisters' and 'Murder Weapon / Deadly Embrace' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under October 25.Posted Wed Sep 21, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
