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Steven Spielberg's 'The BFG' Blu-ray up for Pre-Order[teaser]The Big Friendly Giant is making his way to Blu-ray. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Disney is preparing 'The BFG' for Blu-ray later this year. 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. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. 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 PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 26, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Thea Sharrock's 'Me Before You' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama starring Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin is planned for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Me Before You' on Blu-ray on August 30. When Louisa Clark—Lou, as she's known—unexpectedly loses her waitressing job she must scramble to replace the income that her tight-knit family depends upon. Desperation drives her to take a job as a caregiver to Will Traynor, a man who used to be a wealthy banker with an adventurous soul, living life to the very fullest, but for whom those days are in the past. After a tragic accident, Will lost the desire to live and now keeps everyone at a distance with his caustic, overbearing attitude. But unlike his family, Lou refuses to tiptoe around him or cater to his moods. In fact, her sparkling personality and easy nature are hard for even Will to ignore, and soon enough each becomes exactly what the other needs. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Me Before You: From Page to Screen; Outtakes; and Deleted Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Me Before You' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 30. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 26, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Mick Garris' 'Psycho IV: The Beginning' Blu-ray Supplements Revealed[teaser]The bonus materials for the 1990 horror flick starring Anthony Perkins have now been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory says 'Psycho IV: The Beginning' will arrive on Blu-ray on August 23. A seemingly rehabilitated Norman Bates is drawn to a late night radio show where the host encourages him to share his views on the topic of matricide - the murder of a mother by her own child. Reliving his childhood, Norman recounts his trials as a young boy living with his widowed schizophrenic mother. These haunting memories are more than just disturbing visions of the past; they threaten to rekindle his killing urge in this spine-tingling thriller. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: NEW Audio Commentary with director Mick Garris, actors Henry Thomas and Olivia Hussey; NEW The Making of Mother – an interview with make-up effects artist Tony Gardner (27 minutes); Rare Behind-the-Scenes footage from director Mick Garris; and Photo Gallery of rare photos from Mick Garris. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $27.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Psycho IV: The Beginning' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Jack Irish: Season 1' Starring Guy Pearce Arriving on Blu-ray Next Week[teaser]All six episodes featuring the Australian antihero will be coming to Blu-ray in a two-disc set. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media will be releasing 'Jack Irish: Season 1' on Blu-ray on July 26. Guy Pearce delivers a magnificent performance as the wounded but charismatic Jack Irish. When Jack is contracted to find a man with a criminal past who is then killed in front of him, Jack suspects a set-up. The case spirals into a larger international conspiracy involving Muslim extremists and born-again Christians. Meanwhile, Jack’s on-again, off-again girlfriend, journalist Linda Hillier (Marta Dusseldorp), leaves Melbourne to further her career as a foreign correspondent in Manila. Though the job is not exactly what she had planned, Linda quickly realizes she may be on to a big story. As their cases eventually intertwine, Jack and Linda’s reunion is tested by the arrival of Sarah Longmore (Claudia Karvan, The Secret Life of Us), a metal sculptor with connections. Called “a terrific writer; sharp, funny and ambitious” by NPR’s Fresh Air from WHYY, crime writer Peter Temple has won the Ned Kelly Award five times as well as the Crime Writers’ Association’s Duncan Lawrie Dagger for best crime novel. The 2-disc set include six episodes with lossless 5.1 audio and supplements include behind the scenes featurettes and a photo gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Jack Irish: Season 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 26. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 26, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Gary Ross' 'Free State of Jones' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The riveting action-drama starring Matthew McConaughey is headed for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal has revealed 'Free State of Jones' will arrive on Blu-ray on September 20. Oscar® winner Matthew McConaughey stars in this epic, untold true story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy during the Civil War. Despite overwhelming odds, Knight banded together with other small farmers and local slaves and launched an uprising that led Jones County, Mississippi to secede from the Confederacy, creating a Free State of Jones. Written and directed by four-time Oscar® nominee Gary Ross (The Hunger Games, Seabiscuit), critics are hailing Free State of Jones as “riveting” (A.O. Scott, The New York Times). The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: The History of Jones County. You can find the latest specs for 'Free State of Jones' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 20. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 26, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Paul Feig's 'Ghostbusters' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live![teaser]The franchise reboot starring Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig is heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Ghostbusters' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. Ghostbusters makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm, director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today – Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth. This summer, they’re here to save the world! Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is 45.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Ghostbusters' 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 Blu-rayPosted Mon Jul 25, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
John Landis' 'An American Werewolf in London' Dated for 35th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray[teaser]The classic horror/comedy will be getting a new transfer this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is set to release 'An American Werewolf in London: 35th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on September 27. Blending the macabre with a wicked sense of humor, director John Landis (National Lampoon's Animal House) delivers a contemporary take on the classic werewolf tale in this story of two American tourists who, while traveling in London, find their lives changed forever when a vicious wolf attacks them during a full moon. Starring David Naughton, Griffin Dunne and Jenny Agutter, An American Werewolf in London is newly restored and features groundbreaking, Academy Award winning make-up by Rick Baker (The Wolfman; Michael Jackson's Thriller Music Video). The Blu-ray will feature a new transfer, although supplements from the previous release, and an exclusive sleeve. You can find the latest specs for 'An American Werewolf in London: 35th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 27. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jul 25, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Banshee: The Complete Fourth Season' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The final season of the HBO crime drama is slated for a Blu-ray release in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO will be releasing 'Banshee: The Complete Fourth Season' on Blu-ray on October 4. The final season takes place two years after Lucas gave up his badge after a bloody, multimillion-dollar heist at the Camp Genoa Marine Base which proved costly: Carrie's husband Gordon was killed, and Lucas's longtime computer-hacker partner, Job, was abducted by a shady criminal ring. After settling a score with a "recruiter" from Lucas's past whom he hoped would have intel on Job, Lucas went on a bender before being rescued by an unlikely savior, Proctor's niece. Emerging from a self-imposed exile, Lucas returns to Banshee to find it a changed town. Brock Lotus is now sheriff, Kai Proctor is the mayor, and the old "Cadi" police station has been replaced by a state-of the-art facility. A new deputy with ties to Proctor, Nina Cruz, has joined Brock's team, along with Kurt Bunker, the skinhead-turned-deputy who continues to make amends for his dark past while fighting the racist overtures of the group led by his younger brother Calvin. After reuniting with Carrie, their daughter Deva, and ex-boxer Sugar Bates, Lucas becomes immersed in a new Banshee crisis: rooting out a vicious serial murderer whose latest victim is someone near and dear to his heart. Sure to lift any "Fanshee" out of the doldrums, the three-disc Blu-ray set is packed with behind-the-scenes extras including audio commentaries, exclusive deleted scenes, episode recaps, "Banshee Origins" (which tells the story behind the story with eight prequel videos featuring the cast of Banshee), "Zoomed In Eps 1 – 8" (an on the set feature highlighting how key, adrenaline-filled scenes were created), and specially-created cast retrospectives on "Best Fight Scenes" and "Job's Best Outfits." You can find the latest specs for 'Banshee: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Mon Jul 25, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Road House: Collector's Edition' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]Patrick Swayze will be bustin' heads in glorious HD this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will be releasing 'Road House: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on September 6. Dalton (Patrick Swayze) is the best bar bouncer in the business, but he's anything but "typical." He's a little small for his trade, has a degree in philosophy and he believes in "being nice." But when he's hired to clean up the Double Deuce in the small town of Jasper, he's pushed to his breaking point. Turns out Jasper is controlled by an evil sadist (Ben Gazzara) who doesn't want anyone meddling with "his" town. After he sends his goons to bust up the Double Deuce, all hell breaks loose. Now it's "no more nice guy" for Dalton as he starts busting heads, leading him to the all-time, no-holds-barred showdown of the century. The Blu-ray will feature a new 2K Scan of the interpositive, supervised and approved by director of photography Dean Cundey and supplements will include: Audio Commentary by director Rowdy Herrington; Audio Commentary by Road House fans Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier; NEW The Making of Road House – interviews with director Rowdy Herrington, actors Kelly Lynch, John Doe, Kevin Tighe, Julie Michaels, Red West, Lisa Niemi Swayze, casting director Jackie Burch, director of photography Dean Cundey, editor Frank Urioste and more…; NEW Remembering Patrick – interviews with Lisa Niemi Swayze, Rowdy Herrington, Terry Funk, Kelly Lynch, Marshall R. Teague and more…; NEW A Conversation with director Rowdy Herrington; NEW Pain Don't Hurt: The Stunts of Road House interviews with second unit director/stunt coordinator Charlie Picerni, Rowdy Herrington, John Doe, Kelly Lynch and more…; NEW The Music of Road House – interviews with director Rowdy Herrington, John Doe, Red West and more…; What Would Dalton Do?; On the Road House with Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Rowdy Herrington, Marshall Teague, Benny Urquidez; Vintage interviews with Patrick Swayze, Ben Gazzara, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliot, Benny Urquidez and Rowdy Herrington; On the Set: Behind-the-Scenes Footage; Vintage Profile on Patrick Swayze; and the Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Road House: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jul 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
James Cameron's 'The Abyss' Headed for Blu-ray in 2017[teaser]The classic film has been remastered in 4K and is being prepped for Blu-ray in the new year. [/teaser] According to Variety, 20th Century Fox will finally be releasing 'The Abyss' on Blu-ray sometime next year. "We've done a wet-gate 4K scan of the original negative, and it's going to look insanely good. We're going to do an authoring pass in the DI for Blu-ray and HDR at the same time", said Cameron. 'The Abyss' is about a civilian oil rig crew recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver (Ed Harris) soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious being that has the power to change the world or destroy it. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Michael Biehn co-star. No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Abyss' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Jul 25, 2016 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
