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'Dark Water' Bound for Blu-ray in October[teaser]Hideo Nakata's horror flick will flood Blu-ray in October.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'Dark Water' for Blu-ray on October 11. After terrifying audiences worldwide with the blockbuster J-horror classic Ring and its sequel, director Hideo Nakata returned to the genre for Dark Water, another highly atmospheric, and critically acclaimed, tale of the supernatural which took the common theme of the dead wet girl to new heights of suspense and drama. Based upon on a short story by Ring author Koji Suzuki, Dark Water follows Yoshimi, a single mother struggling to win sole custody of her only child, Ikuko. When they move into a new home within a dilapidated and long-forgotten apartment complex, Yoshimi begins to experience startling visions and unexplainable sounds, calling her mental well-being into question, and endangering not only her custody of Ikuko, but perhaps their lives as well. Beautifully shot by the same cinematographer as Ring and Pulse, and featuring an especially unnerving sound design, Dark Water successfully merges spine-tingling tension with a family's heart-wrenching emotional struggle, creating one of the very finest and most unsettling contemporary Japanese horror films. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Japanese DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Brand new interview with director Hideo Nakata; Brand new interview with novelist Koji Suzuki; Brand new interview with cinematographer Junichiro Hayashi; Archive interview with actress Asami Mizukawa; Original Making of documentary; Trailer; and a Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Strain. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Dark Water' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 15, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Journey: Live in Manila' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The rock band will hit the stage on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is preparing 'Journey: Live in Manila' for Blu-ray on September 9. Originally released on DVD in 2009, Journey Live In Manila is now being reissued on DVD and Blu-ray; but for the first time featuring the audio from the show on 2CD. Filmed in 4K utilizing RED technology to deliver extraordinary quality, this release captures Journey's concert at the SM Mall Of Asia in Manila, Phillipines on March 14th, 2009. It marked the return to his hometown of the band's then newly arrived singer and frontman Arnel Pineda. Journey delivered an inspired performance in front of an adoring crowd as they played a set of greatest hits interspersed with tracks from their 2008 album Revelation. This is a must-have for any Journey fan. Line-up is Arnel Pineda (lead vocals); Neal Schon (lead guitar, vocals); Jonathan Cain (keyboards, rhythm guitar, vocals); Ross Valory (bass, vocals); Deen Castronovo (drums, percussion, vocals). Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/CD is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Journey: Live in Manila' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 15, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Sherlock: Season Four' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The fourth batch of mysteries of the acclaimed BBC series is now available for pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] Amazon has already been prepping sales for the BBC's 'Sherlock: Season Four' on Blu-ray. Sherlock Holmes stalks again in contemporary versions of the classic detective stories, translated to 21st century London, where the world's first "consulting detective" advises Scotland Yard with the aid of his friend and comrade, Dr. John Watson, a soldier recently returned from deployment to Afghanistan. No details have been revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Sherlock: Season Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Aug 12, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Into the Forest' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]The post-apocalyptic thriller starring Ellen Page and Evan Rachel Wood is planned for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Into the Forest' will hit Blu-ray on October 4. Set in the near future, this riveting and suspenseful apocalyptic drama follows two sisters whose peaceful lives are disrupted one day by a world-wide power outage. The sisters must work together in order to survive in their increasingly treacherous new world, fighting intruders, disease, loneliness, and starvation. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: "The Making of Into the Forest" Featurette and Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Patricia Rozema. You can find the latest specs for 'Into the Forest' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 4.Posted Fri Aug 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
John Irvin's 'Hamburger Hill' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1987 war classic is headed for Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'Hamburger Hill' for Blu-ray. Vietnam, 1969. Hill 937. 10 Days. 70% Casualities. Those are the facts - this is the story. The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill... up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battling for a mud-covered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers like chopped meat. They are fighting for their country, their fellow soldiers and their lives. War is hell, but this is worse. Hamburger Hill tells it the way it was, the way it really was. It's a raw, gritty and totally unrelenting dramatic depiction of one of the fiercest battles of America's bloodiest war. Dodge the gunfire. Get caught behind enemy lines. Go into battle beside the brave young men who fought and died. Feel their desperation and futility. This happened. Hamburger Hill - war at its worst, men at their best. No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Hamburger Hill' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Aug 12, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens - 3D: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Coming November 15th[teaser]The long awaited 3D version of Episode VII is coming in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney says 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens - 3D: Collector's Edition' will hit Blu-ray on November 15. Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. When a defector named Finn crash-lands on a desert planet, he meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a tough scavenger whose droid contains a top-secret map. Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the last of the Jedi Knights. For the first time—and just in time for the holidays—viewers can bring home Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in 3D, encased in stunning, collectible packaging. The exclusive four-disc 3D Collector's Edition contains the original theatrical release on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™, Digital HD and DVD, along with originally released bonus features and brand-new bonus material, including additional deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes conversations with cast and crew and revealing, never-before released audio commentary by director J.J. Abrams. The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 7.1 audio, and supplements include: NEW Audio Commentary with J.J. Abrams – Enter the mind of visionary director J.J. Abrams as he reveals the creative and complex choices made while developing the first film in the new Star Wars trilogy; Foley: A Sonic Tale – Foley artists, consisting of old pros and new talent, unite to bring the world of Star Wars: The Force Awakens alive through the matching of sound to action; Sounds of the Resistance – Hear how the epic sound design of Star Wars: The Force Awakens moves the Star Wars legacy forward; Deleted Scenes – View never-before-shared scenes that didn't make the film's final cut; Dressing the Galaxy – Costume designer Michael Kaplan reveals how the costumes of the original Star Wars movies were re-envisioned for a new generation; The Scavenger and the Stormtrooper: A Conversation with Daisy Ridley and John Boyega – The two new stars share the thrill of working together on the adventure of a lifetime and becoming part of the Star Wars legacy; Inside the Armory – Take a fascinating tour through the design and creation of the weaponry in Star Wars: The Force Awakens; and Classic Bonus Features – These offerings from the April release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens include the complete story behind the making of the film, an unforgettable cast table read, insights from legendary composer John Williams, and deleted scenes, as well as features that dig deeper into the creation of new characters such as BB-8, the design of the climactic lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren, the film's remarkable digital artistry, and the Star Wars: Force for Change global aid initiative. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens - 3D: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 15. Order the CE Blu-rayPosted Thu Aug 11, 2016 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Waxwork / Waxwork II: Lost in Time' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The double feature will be available on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Waxwork / Waxwork II: Lost in Time' will hit Blu-ray on October 18. Waxwork - Welcome to the Waxwork... the mysterious place where every picture tells a horror story. The private midnight showing is about to begin with the scariest bunch of drips you'll ever meet! Gremlins star Zach Galligan co-stars in this comedy of terrors with Deborah Foreman (My Chauffer), Miles O'Keefe (Tarzan), Michelle Johnson (Blame it On Rio), David Warner (Time After Time) and the special effects of Bob Keen (Alien, Hellraiser)! Inside the wax museum, a group of teenagers are aghast at the hauntingly lifelike wax displays of Dracula, the Wolfman, the Mummy and other charter members of the horror Hall of Fame. Each display is perfectly grotesque, yet each is missing one thing... a victim! Admission to the Waxwork was free, but now they may pay with their lives! One by one, the students are drawn into the settings as objects of the bloodthirsty creatures. They are now part of the permanent collection. no movie you've ever seen before can hold a candle to Waxwork! Waxwork II - Lost in Time - A killer is waiting - in the past, present and future. Looking for clues to a bizarre killing, a young couple bravely embarks on a terrifying journey through time in this action-packed sci-fi thriller. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentaries with Anthony Hickox & Zach Galligan; "The Waxwork Chronicles" (Parts 1–6); Vintage "Making of" Featurette; Theatrical Trailers; and Still Galleries. You can find the latest specs for 'Waxwork / Waxwork II: Lost in Time' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Aug 11, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Takeshi Kitano's 'Violent Cop' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1989 crime thriller will gun down Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Film Movement will be bringing 'Violent Cop' to Blu-ray on October 11. Beautifully restored in HD, this classic film is now released for the first time in North America on Blu Ray. In his explosive directorial debut Japanese renaissance man-cum-comedian-extraordinaire Takeshi "Beat" Kitano plays vicious rogue homicide Detective Azuma who takes on a sadistic crime syndicate only to discover widespread internal corruption in the police force. Facing criminal charges for his unorthodox "Dirty Harry" type methods, Azuma finds himself caught in a web of betrayal and intrigue that sends him on a bloody trail of vengeance. But when his sister is kidnapped by a sadistic drug lord, Azuma's tactics escalate towards an apocalyptic climax. New Collector's Edition art by Benjamin Marra, the influential comic creator and artist, commissioned exclusively for retrospective screenings and the Blu Ray/DVD re-release. Bonus Features, include: 20-minute featurette, That Man Is Dangerous: The Birth of Takeshi Kitano; original Violent Cop trailer; new Violent Cop HD re-release trailer. Package, includes: Collector's Booklet, featuring film essay by Tom Vick, the Asian film Curator for the Freer and Sackler Galleries (The Smithsonian's Museums of Asian Art); cast and crew credits; chapter breaks; stills. You can find the latest specs for 'Violent Cop' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Aug 11, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Blood Diner' Collector's Series Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1987 Vestron Video black comedy is bound for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Blood Diner' on Blu-ray on September 27. Two cannibalistic brothers kill various young women to make their flesh part of their new special dish at their rundown restaurant while seeking blood sacrifices to awaken a dormant Egyptian goddess. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will be newly remastered in high-definition from the original film elements and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Director Jackie Kong; Queen Kong; The Cook, The Uncle, and The Detective; Open for Business; Scoring for Sheetar!; You Are What They Eat; Archival Interview with Project Consultant Eric Caidin; Theatrical Trailer & TV Spots; and Still Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Blood Diner' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 27. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Aug 11, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tab Hunter Confidential' is Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]The documentary on Hollywood's all-American boy arrives on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, FilmRise will be releasing 'Tab Hunter Confidential' on Blu-ray on August 23. Based on Tab's New York Times best-selling memoir, producer Allan Glaser and director Jeffrey Schwarz (I Am Divine) have assembled dozens of past and present Hollywood stars, and most importantly the man himself, to talk frankly about being a survivor of the Hollywood roller coaster. Throughout the 1950s, Tab Hunter reigned as Hollywood's ultimate heartthrob. In dozens of films, and in the pages of countless magazines, Tab's astonishing looks and golden-boy sex appeal drove his fans to screaming, delirious frenzy, solidifying him the prototype for all young matinee idols to come. Bristling against being just another pretty face and wanting to be taken seriously, Tab was one of the few to be able to transcend pin-up boy status. He earned his stripes as an actor to become a major movie star and recording artist. But throughout his years of stardom, Tab had a secret. Tab Hunter was gay, and spent his Hollywood years in a precarious closet that repeatedly threatened to implode and destroy him. Decades later, Tab's dramatic, turbulent and ultimately inspiring life story has become an explosive documentary feature. Tab Hunter Confidential offers unprecedented access to the man behind the marquee smile, who shares first hand what it was like to be a manufactured movie star during the Golden Age of Hollywood and the consequences of being someone totally different from his studio image. The film traces Tab's dizzying rise to Hollywood super-stardom, his secret life in an era when being openly gay was unthinkable, and his ultimate triumph when the limelight finally passed him by and true love won. Punctuating Tab's on-screen presence are rare film clips and provocative interviews with friends and co-stars including John Waters, Clint Eastwood, George Takei, Debbie Reynolds, Robert Wagner, Portia de Rossi, Noah Wyle, Connie Stevens, Robert Osborne, and dozens more. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include extended interviews with Tab Hunter, Hollywood legends John Waters, George Takei, Debbie Reynolds, Robert Osborne, Robert Wagner and many others. You can find the latest specs for 'Tab Hunter Confidential' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Aug 10, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
