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'Adventure Time The Complete Sixth Season' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]43 more episodes of the hit Cartoon Network series are headed for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Adventure Time The Complete Sixth Season' for Blu-ray on October 11. In Adventure Time, a boy named Finn and his adoptive brother Jake, a wise, shapeshifting dog, are best friends who set out on a series of wondrous adventures in the post-apocalyptic land of Ooo. The Land of Ooo, which is a mystical place filled with mountains, forests, winding rivers and cities, is home to several strange and unique characters. Throughout their captivating adventures, Finn and Jake encounter several of Ooo's most extraordinary inhabitants, including Princess Bubblegum, The Ice King, Flame Princess, Lumpy Space Princess and Marceline the Vampire Queen. Their exciting journeys together through this whimsical landscape serve as the plot of the hit animated series. One of Cartoon Network's most popular programs, Adventure Time originally premiered in 2007. Since its debut, the series has received critical acclaim, earned multiple Emmy awards and has become an enormous hit among audiences of all ages. Each Adventure Time premiere reached 2.5 million persons 2+ during season 6. Adventure Time was created by Pendleton Ward (The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack) and is produced by Cartoon Network Studios and Frederator Studios. The series features Jeremy Shada as Finn and, John DiMaggio as Jake. Specs have yet to be revealed but supplements will include: Food Chain Featurette; Song Demos; Animatics; and Galleries. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Adventure Time The Complete Sixth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Andreas Marschall's 'Masks' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 2011 horror flick is headed for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Reel Gore Releasing is preparing 'Masks' for Blu-ray on September 13. In her quest for fame, drama student Stella gets caught in the grip of a mysterious and deadly stage school. Stella longs to be an actress. When she is accepted to a private school in Berlin, her dream seems to come true. But there is something wrong with the "Matteusz Gdula-Institute". In the seventies, the school´s founder, Matteusz Gdula, practiced a learning style that promised to let students shine by driving them to their mental limits. In the end his method was banned, as mysterious deaths occurred during his lessons and Gdula committed suicide. At night, Stella hears eerie sounds in the corridors of the school. A fellow student disappears. Stella suspects that behind the closed door to the abandoned, forbidden wing of the school lurks a bloody secret. A secret that kills the students... The Blu-ray will include the Exclusive Original Soundtrack CD; Behind the Scenes Featurette; Deleted Scenes; Music Video Clip; Trailer and Slideshow; Collectible Blu-ray Slipcase and Sleeve (First 3000 units only); and a 24-Page illustrated booklet (First 3000 units only). You can find the latest specs for 'Masks' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 29, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Mark Pavia's 'Fender Bender' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 2016 slasher film is headed for Blu-ray this Halloween season. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will be bringing 'Fender Bender' to Blu-ray on October 4. He stalks the streets. Remorseless. Brutal. Bloodthirsty. When his prey is at its most vulnerable, he appears. And when night falls and all is quiet… he strikes. Prepare for the next driving force in horror… Fender Bender, "a scary, suspenseful slasher [that'll] keeps you on pins and needles throughout" (Bloodydisgusting.com)! Seventeen-year-old Hilary has just received her driver's license… only to have her first accident shortly thereafter. Innocently exchanging her personal information with the remorseful stranger behind the wheel, Hilary returns home for a quiet evening with friends. But when the man she so readily handed all of her information to reveals himself to be something much darker and sinister than she could imagine, Hilary finds herself in a head-on collision with terror. From writer/director Mark Pavia (Stephen King's The Night Flier), Fender Bender is an intense crash-and-slash thriller that brings you back to a time when the boxes on the shelf at your local video store beckoned you with masked, knife-wielding maniacs and a twisted sense of morals. The Blu-ray will include the High-Definition Theatrical Cut (2.35:1) as well as a "Retro VHS" Version Of The Film in which you can watch the film in a re-created mode that takes you back to the 1980's and the heyday of VCRs; and supplements include: "Slashback" Trailer Reel – A collection of vintage Scream Factory-branded slasher previews (Runs about 40 mins. PERFECT to have in the background during Halloween parties.); Director's and Producer's Commentaries; Behind-The-Scenes Featurette; and Original Trailer and TV Spot. You can find the latest specs for 'Fender Bender' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 29, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Kickboxer: Vengeance' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]John Stockwell's action flick will be available in stores in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is working on 'Kickboxer: Vengeance' for Blu-ray on November 8. Eric and Kurt Sloan are the descendants of a well-known Venice, California-based family of martial artists. Kurt has always been in older brother, Eric's shadow, as he lacks the instincts needed to become a champion. Against Kurt's concerns, Eric accepts a paid offer and travels to Thailand to challenge the Muay Thai champion Tong Po and fails with dire consequences. Kurt sets out for revenge. He trains with his brother's mentor, Durand, for a Muay Thai fight against the merciless champion, Tong Po. Durand first thinks Kurt is impossible to train, but through a series of spiritual exercises and tests, Durand discovers that Kurt has a deeper strength that will carry him through his final showdown with Tong Po. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Kickboxer: Vengeance' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Aug 26, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Ang Lee's 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Ultra HD Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The acclaimed action epic getting the 4K treatment in October has now been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony says 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Ultra HD Blu-ray' will be available on October 18. Two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy - and the inescapable, enduring power of love. The release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include six never-before-seen deleted scenes, all-new retrospective interviews with director Ang Lee, producer James Schamus and editor Tim Squyres, an archival making-of featurette and the “A Love Before Time” music video. The 4K Ultra HD disc will also include all of the above special features, in addition to presenting the six rare deleted scenes in full 4K resolution with HDR. As part of this special package, both the film and the deleted scenes have an all-new introduction from director Ang Lee; these introductions are exclusive to the 4K Ultra HD disc. You can find the latest specs for 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Ultra HD Blu-ray' linked from our UHD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Aug 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Ang Lee's 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Supremes Cinema Series Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The acclaimed action epic returns to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: 15th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on October 18. Named "Best Picture of the Year" by over 100 critics nationwide! Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword isstolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy - and the inescapable, enduring power of love. Set against 19th-century China's breathtaking landscape, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the action-packed, box office smash from acclaimed director Ang Lee (Sense and Sensibility, The Ice Storm) featuring stunning martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo Ping (The Matrix). Nominated for 10 Academy Awards® and winner of four, including Best Foreign Language Film* CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON is presented with an all-new 4K restoration and exclusive Dolby Atmos® sound on both the Blu-ray and the 4K Ultra HD releases. The film was fully restored from the 35mm original camera negative, thereby utilizing in 4K the full resolution, detail and color depth inherent in the film. 4K Ultra HD brings the full power of this restoration into the home, featuring four times the resolution of high definition, high dynamic range (HDR)--which produces brilliant highlights, vibrant colors and greater contrast on compatible displays--and Dolby Atmos audio, remixed specifically for the home theater environment, delivering captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. The Blu-ray will also utilize this new restoration at HD resolution along with the Dolby Atmos audio. The CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON Blu-ray is loaded with all-new bonus content, including six never-before-seen deleted scenes, all-new retrospective interviews with director Ang Lee, producer James Schamus and editor Tim Squyres, an archival making-of featurette and the “A Love Before Time” music video. The new Blu-ray will be available as part of the Supreme Cinema Series, a premium, limited edition collection befitting beloved cinematic favorites and modern classics, featuring collector’s packaging with the acrylic “Clear Case.” The edition also includes a 24-page booklet of rare photos and behind-the-scenes detail that will only be available while supplies last. There will also be a Supreme Cinema Series “Clear Case” edition with the 4K Ultra HD disc, available exclusively at Amazon while supplies last. You can find the latest specs for 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: 15th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Aug 26, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
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Ridley Scott's '1492: Conquest of Paradise' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1992 drama starring Gérard Depardieu, Armand Assante, and Sigourney Weaver will set sail to Blu-ray at the end of the year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is working on '1492: Conquest of Paradise' for Blu-ray later this year. In the late fifteenth century, Christopher Columbus persuades the Queen of Spain to fund his latest expedition to the East by searching out new trade routes on the way. Inadvertently arriving in the Americas, Columbus attempts to civilize the natives and live in harmony with them, but his efforts are sabotaged by a crew intent on plundering all the New World has to offer. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for '1492: Conquest of Paradise' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Aug 26, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Aliens: 30th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Full details are in for James Cameron's classic horror getting a 30th anniversary edition in September. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'Aliens: 30th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on September 13. In this action-packed sequel to Alien, Sigourney Weaver returns as Ripley, the only survivor from mankind's first encounter with the monstrous Alien. Her account of the Alien and the fate of her crew are received with skepticism - until the mysterious disappearance of colonists on LV-426 lead her to join a team of high-tech colonial marines sent in to investigate. Personally supervised by director James Cameron, this special edition includes scenes eliminated prior to the film's 1986 release which broaden the narrative scope and enrich the emotional impact of the film. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: NEW – The Inspiration and Design of Aliens featurette; Deleted and Extended Scenes; Superior Firepower: Making Aliens and Making Aliens Enhancement; and Pre-Production Galleries. You can find the latest specs for 'Aliens: 30th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Aug 25, 2016 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
Olive Films Readies 'The Quiet Man' & 'The Night of the Grizzly' for Blu-ray[teaser]Two new Olive Signature Blu-rays have been detailed for October. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Olive Films is preparing 'The Quiet Man' & 'The Night of the Grizzly' for Blu-ray on October 25 under its Olive Signature Series. 'The Quiet Man' - Sean Thornton (John Wayne, Sands of Iwo Jima), an American boxer with a tragic past, returns to the Irish town of his youth. There, he purchases his childhood home and falls in love with the fiery local lass, Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O Hara, Rio Grande). But Kate's insistence that Sean conduct his courtship in a proper Irish manner with matchmaker Michaleen Oge Flynn (Barry Fitzgerald, Going My Way) along for the ride as chaperone is but one obstacle to their future together; the other is her brother, Red Danaher (Victor McLaglen, Rio Grande), who spitefully refuses to give his consent to their marriage, or to honor the tradition of paying a dowry to the husband. Sean couldn't care less about dowries or any other tradition that might stand in the way of his happiness. But when Mary Kate accuses him of being a coward, Sean is finally ready to take matters into his own hands. The Quiet Man would go on to win two Academy Awards in 1953, including Best Director (John Ford) and Best Cinematography and received five more nominations including Best Picture, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (McLaglen)." The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with John Ford biographer Joseph McBride Tribute to Maureen O'Hara with Ally Sheedy, Hayley Mills, and Juliet Mills; "Don't You Remember It, Seánín?: John Ford's The Quiet Man" - a visual essay by historian and John Ford expert Tag Gallagher; "Free Republic: The Story of Herbert J. Yates and Republic Pictures"; "The Old Man: Remembering John Ford" - an appreciation of the director with Peter Bogdanovich; and "The Making of The Quiet Man" – Written and hosted by Leonard Maltin. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray 'The Night of the Grizzly' - Adventure is the name of the game in the action-packed, western-tinged The Night of the Grizzly. Clint Walker (The Dirty Dozen) stars as Big Jim"" Cole, a former lawman who trades his badge for rancher duds when he inherits land in Wyoming. But no sooner has the Cole family begun settling into their new life when nature in the form of a blood-thirsty grizzly bear rears its ugly head. Adding to the terror and tension are a group of envious neighbors who want the Cole property for themselves, and the unwelcome return of an outlaw from Big Jim s past who s out for revenge. Directed by Joseph Pevney (Man of a Thousand Faces), The Night of the Grizzly features a who's-who of great character actors including Keenan Wynn (Once Upon a Time in the West), Jack Elam (Hannie Caulder), Leo Gordon (Hondo) and Ron Ely (TV's Tarzan)." The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary by film historian Toby Roan; "Blood on the Claw: How Cheyenne Bodie Became a Movie Star" - an essay by C. Courtney Joyner; "The Legend of Big Jim Cole" – interview with Clint Walker; The Night of the Grizzly World Premiere archival footage; and "At Home with Clint Walker and His Home Gymnasium" – archival interview. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for 'The Quiet Man' & 'The Night of the Grizzly' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under October 25.Posted Thu Aug 25, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds Classic Album' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The story behind the band's celebrated album will be revealed on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock Entertainment is preparing 'The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds Classic Album' for Blu-ray on September 23. The latest addition to the acclaimed & award winning Classic Albums series tells the story behind the making of The Beach Boys ground breaking album Pet Sounds, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Pet Sounds was recorded in late 1965 and early 1966, about a year after Brian Wilson had withdrawn from playing live with The Beach Boys in order to concentrate on composing and studio work. While the rest of the band were out on tour, Brian Wilson worked in the studio creating multi-layered compositions with painstaking attention to detail utilizing orchestration, sound effects and unusual instruments. When the band returned from tour they went into the studio to add their trademark complex vocal harmonies.The new direction of the music caused some consternation within the group and the program explores the band's relationship at this time as well as the creation of the music through interviews with all the surviving Beach Boys and others involved in the creation of the album. The US press didn't know what to make of the album at first, although it later became acknowledged as both important and influential. In the UK the album was immediately acclaimed and commercially successful, peaking at No.2 in the albums chart and remaining in the Top 10 for 6 months. Pet Sounds is now universally regarded as one of the finest albums of the sixties and thoroughly merits its place in the Classic Albums series. Sepcs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include over 30 minutes of additional interviews not included in the broadcast version. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $21.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds Classic Album' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Aug 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
