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X-Men Unite! 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Dated for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Bryan Singer's mutant-filled blockbuster will arrive on all three formats in October. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'X-Men: Apocalypse' on Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray later this fall, and now the date has been set for October 4. OSCAR® Winner Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy lead a powerhouse cast in director Bryan Singer’s extraordinary follow-up to X-Men: Days of Future Past. After thousands of years, Apocalypse – the world’s first and most powerful mutant – has awakened to find a world led by humans. Intent on cleansing the Earth of mankind, he recruits a group of mutants to create a new world order. In a desperate race to save humanity, Professor X (McAvoy) leads the young X-Men in an epic showdown – against an unstoppable enemy – that will determine the fate of the world. Based on “one of the coolest superhero movies of the decade” (Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun Times), Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will also debut the first ever “challenge room” at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). The X-Men: The Tomb of Apocalypse X-perience (Booth #3529) will incorporate a series of challenges that fans will solve to defeat the world’s most powerful mutant, Apocalypse. The booth will be open daily, including Preview Night, July 20 – 24. Each morning, fans will have the opportunity to RSVP for “Tomb Time” until the day’s schedule is full. The Tomb of Apocalypse X-perience: --- Will allow fans to work through a series of challenges to defeat Apocalypse Fans who complete the challenge receive a custom SDCC 2016 X-MEN: APOCALYPSE t-shirt, while supplies last, and a souvenir photo --- Will feature original costumes from the film including Oscar Isaac’s “Apocalypse,” Evan Peters’ “Quicksilver” and Alexandra Shipp’s “Storm” – offering fans several photo opportunities As part of the experience, fans will have a chance to pre-order X-MEN: APOCALYPSE which arrives on Digital HD on Sept. 9, 2016 and debuts on Blu-ray™, 4K Ultra HD & DVD Oct. 4, 2016. Exclusive to SDCC, fans who pre-order will receive a limited edition Dazzler vinyl cover while supplies last. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted/Extended Scenes with Optional Introductions by Bryan Singer; Gag Reel; Wrap Party Video; Hour long documentary, X-Men: Apocalypse Unearthed; Audio Commentary by Bryan Singer and Simon Kinberg; and Concept Art and Photo Gallery. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray will include a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. You can find the latest specs for 'X-Men: Apocalypse' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING. Order the 2D Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Mon Jul 18, 2016 at 03:15 PM PDT by: -
'Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The bonus materials for the documentary on the ultimate Indy film set to be released on Blu-ray in August have now been revealed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Drafthouse Films says 'Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made' will hit Blu-ray on August 16. The true, decades-spanning tale of the greatest fan film ever made. After Steven Spielberg's classic Raiders of the Lost Ark was released 35 years ago, three 11-year-old boys from Mississippi set out on what would become a 7-year-long labor of love and tribute to their favorite film: a faithful, shot-for-shot adaptation of the action adventure film. They finished every scene...except one; the film's explosive airplane set piece. Over two decades later, the trio reunited with the original cast members from their childhood in order to complete their masterpiece. Featuring interviews with John Rhys Davies, Eli Roth and more, Raiders! is the story of the project's culmination, chronicling the friends' dedication to their artistic vision--mixed in with some movie magic--to create the greatest fan film ever made. Special features include more than four hours on bonus content, such as dual audio commentary tracks (with Skousen & Coon as well as Strompolos & Zala), deleted scenes from the documentary, outtakes from the Adaptation, Q&A footage from the Adaptation's 2003 premiere at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, TX, a photo booklet featuring storyboard art from the Adaptation and a free HD digital copy of the film. You can find the latest specs for 'Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 16.Posted Mon Jul 18, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Exotic Dances of Bettie Page: 25th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Announced and Supplements Detailed[teaser]Christmas comes early for Bettie Page fans this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cult Epics says 'The Exotic Dances of Bettie Page: 25th Anniversary Edition' will be available on Blu-ray on September 13. Bettie Page, pin-up model of the 1950s, cult model of the 80s and 90s, gained mainstream recognition in the last few years of her life when she was immortalized in three major film productions, the first being Nico B's Bettie Page: Dark Angel (a homage to the lost bondage films.) Irving Klaw, King of the Pin-ups, directed these short films and they where the first the young Bettie performed in on celluloid. These films have now been transferred from original 8mm reels in a new High-definition transfer, including rare bonus Bettie Page Kamera Club films. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will feature a new 2K HD transfer and restoration (from original 8mm films) and supplements will include: Bettie Page Kamera Club Films (8mm films in HD); Bettie Page/Irving Klaw HD Video photo gallery; Bettie Page Uncovered: The Private Life & Photographs; Q&A Session (with Ron Brem, nephew of Bettie Page) 2016 in HD; and a silver embossed collectible Blu-ray O-ring. You can find the latest specs for 'The Exotic Dances of Bettie Page: 25th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 13.Posted Mon Jul 18, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Bo Mikkelsen's 'What We Become' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The Danish horror flick is headed for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory and IFC Films will be bringing 'What We Become' to Blu-ray on October 18. The Johansson family—mom, dad, their rebellious teenage son, and young daughter—are looking forward to a quiet summer in their idyllic suburban town. But in the blink of an eye, things go from blissful to berserk when a horrifying plague tears through the community. After a string of grisly deaths, the government puts the neighborhood on lockdown. But one thing soon becomes terrifyingly clear: you can't quarantine the apocalypse. This nightmarish, blood-soaked shocker establishes sharply drawn, recognizably real characters—and then watches what happens when they're put through the wringer to survive. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'What We Become' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jul 18, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Shallows' Starring Blake Lively Bound for Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller is swimming toward Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'The Shallows' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. In the taut thriller, when Nancy (Blake Lively) is surfing on a secluded beach, she finds herself on the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of Nancy’s ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude. 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 'The Shallows' 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 Fri Jul 15, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
John le Carré’s 'The Night Manager' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The critically-acclaimed six-part miniseries is coming to Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony is preparing 'The Night Manager' for Blu-ray, and now the date has been set for August 30. Former British soldier Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) is recruited by Burr (Olivia Colman), an intelligence operative. He is tasked to navigate Whitehall and Washington, D.C. where there is an alliance between the intelligence community and the secret arms trade. He must infiltrate the inner circle of arms dealer Richard Onslow Roper (Hugh Laurie), Roper's girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki), and associate Corcoran (Tom Hollander). The Night Manager is a new show directed by acclaimed Danish helmer Susanne Bier (After the Wedding, In a Better World) and starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, Tom Hollander and Elizabeth Debicki. The show is based on the novel of the same name by John le Carré. You can find the latest specs for 'The Night Manager' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 30. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jul 15, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Four More Hammer Films Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]Two Hammer double features arrive on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Mill Creek will be releasing 'The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll / The Gorgon' and 'The Revenge of Frankenstein / The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb' on Blu-ray on September 6. The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll - Absorbed in research directed towards freeing the two natures of man, Dr. Jekyll degenerates in to Mr. Hyde, a vengeful maniac. While Hyde wants revenge against a gambler whom his wife is in love with, Dr. Jekyll, takes steps to do away with his evil self. Starring Starring: Paul Massie, Dawn Addams, Christopher Lee, David Kossoff, Norma Marla, and Francis De Wolff. The Gorgon - In a rural village, a series of murders have been committed where each victim was turned into stone. A local professor investigates and finds an evil Gorgon haunting a nearby castle and in search of more victims. Starring Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Richard Pasco, Barbara Shelley, Michael Goddliffe, and Patrick Troughton. The Revenge of Frankenstein - Peter Cushing reprises his famous role as Baron Victor Frankenstein in this horror classic. Rescued from the guillotine by his devoted crippled assistant Fritz, the Baron relocates and becomes Dr. Stein. Under the guise of charity work, he continues his gruesome experiments, this time transplanting Fritz's brain into his latest creation: a normal, healthy body. Starring Peter Cushing, Eunice Gayson, Francis Matthews, and Michael Gwynn. The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb - An American showman and financier disrupts the coffin of a mummified pharoah and finds it empty. The mummy has escaped to fulfill the dreadful prophesy and exact a violent and bloody revenge on all those who defiled his final resting place. Starring Terence Morgan, Ronald Howard, Fred Clark, Jeanne Roland, George Pastell, and Jack Gwillim. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll / The Gorgon' and 'The Revenge of Frankenstein / The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 6.Posted Fri Jul 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Henri Verneuil's 'The Sicilian Clan' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1969 crime thriller is headed for Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino will be releasing 'The Sicilian Clan' on Blu-ray later this year. A Sicilian family, headed by Vittorio Manalese, plan to steal a cache of diamonds. Roger Senet, in prison for murder, is hired for the job and sprung with the help of the family. However, once the caper is successfully carried out, Senet finds himself on the wrong side of the clan when they discover that he has been having an affair with Manalese's daughter-in-law. Based on the popular novel by Auguste Le Breton. Soundtrack by Ennio Morricone. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will feature a NEW 4K Restoration of the English Cut (118 Minutes) as well as the Original French Cut (125 Minutes) and supplements will include: "Legend of the Clan" Featurette; The Sicilian Clan by Fred Cavaye; and Original Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'The Sicilian Clan' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Jul 15, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Greg McLean's 'The Darkness' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror flick starring Kevin Bacon and Radha Mitchell is planned for a September for a release. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'The Darkness' on Blu-ray on September 6. From the producers of The Purge and Insidious, comes this terrifying supernatural thriller starring Kevin Bacon (TV's The Following) and Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill). When their young son (David Mazouz, TV's Gotham) brings home five mystical stones he found on their family's camping trip to the Grand Canyon, Peter (Bacon) and Bronny (Mitchell) begin to notice strange things happening in their house. Having awakened dark forces bound to the rocks, the family fights for survival as malicious demons feed off their fears and threaten to destroy them. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include deleted scenes and an alternate ending. You can find the latest specs for 'The Darkness' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jul 15, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Independence Day: Resurgence' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live![teaser]The sci-fi sequel will invade Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Independence Day: Resurgence' for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and Ultra HD Blu-ray. In addition, a Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook Blu-ray is also available for pre-order. We always knew they were coming back. After INDEPENDENCE DAY redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter delivers global catastrophe on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens' advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $49.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is 39.99. Suggested list price for the Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Independence Day: Resurgence' 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-ray Order the Blu-ray 3DPosted Thu Jul 14, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by:
