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Wanna Play? 'Child's Play' Getting a Collector's Edition Blu-ray[teaser]The classic horror film has received a new transfer and will be available on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Child's Play: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on October 18. The "chills come thick and fast" (Los Angeles Times) in this riveting, jolt-a-minute thriller about an innocent-looking doll inhabited by the soul of a serial killer who refused to die. From the director of Fright Night, Child's Play comes complete with "excellent special effects" (Leonard Maltin) and a slew of special features that make this Blu-ray your "friend to the end!" In this "clever, playful thriller" (The New York Times), only six-year-old Andy realizes that Chucky is responsible for a spate of gruesome murders, including that of his unsuspecting babysitter. But the real terror takes hold when the deranged doll becomes determined to transfer his evil spirit to a living human being... Andy! The Blu-ray will feature a NEW 2K scan of the interpositive and supplements will include: NEW Audio Commentary with director Tom Holland; Audio Commentary with Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks and "Chucky" designer Kevin Yagher; Audio Commentary with Producer David Kirschner and Screenwriter Don Mancini; Select Scene Chucky Commentaries; Evil Comes in Small Packages featuring interviews with Don Mancini, David Kirschner, John Lafia, Chris Sarandon, Brad Dourif, Catherine Hicks, Alex Vincent, Kevin Yagher (24 minutes); Chucky: Building a Nightmare featuring Kevin Yagher (10 minutes); A Monster Convention featuring Catherine Hicks, Alex Vincent and Chris Sarandon (5 minutes); Introducing Chucky: The Making of Child's Play Vintage Featurette (6 minutes); The Decade of Darkness – featurette on '80s horror films (23 minutes); Original Theatrical Trailer; and Still Photo Gallery. Fans of the film will want to take note of two exclusive offers on the release—which are only available at www.shoutfactory.com while supplies last: a standard offer that includes a slipcover and a limited-edition 18” x 24” poster of the newly-designed art from artist Justin Osbourn -- shipped two weeks earlier than National Street date of October 18th; and a deluxe offer that is limited to 2000 units and includes everything above plus a second "Good Guys" slipcover—made exclusively for this promotion and a second 18” x 24” poster of the newly designed art -- shipped two weeks earlier than national street date plus an exclusive, limited edition 5.5" tall "Good Guys" Chucky" doll created by NECA and housed in a "Good Guys" box. You can find the latest specs for 'Child's Play: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 12, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Sutton Roley's 'Chosen Survivors' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1974 horror flick is headed for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino will be releasing 'Chosen Survivors' on Blu-ray on October 4. A group of diverse individuals are suddenly taken from their homes and flown via helicopter to a futuristic bomb shelter in the desert, nearly two miles below the surface of the Earth. There they learn that a nuclear holocaust is taking place and that they've been "chosen" by computer to survive in the shelter in order to continue the human race. The shelter is designed to allow the people to exist underground comfortably for years, but they are faced with a threat nobody could have predicted: a colony of thousands of bloodthirsty vampire bats finds a way into the shelter and launches a series of vicious attacks where they claim the humans one by one... Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Audio Commentary by Film Historian Richard Harland Smith and a Trailer Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Chosen Survivors' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Tue Jul 12, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Hail to 'The Last King' on Blu-ray[teaser]Nils Gaup's action-adventure is coming to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'The Last King' for Blu-ray on September 20. In the year 1206 Norway is raged by civil war. The King's illegitimate infant son, Håkon Håkonsson, which half the kingdom wants killed off, is guarded in secrecy by two men. A story which changed the course of the country's history. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Last King' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 20. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Ted V. Mikels' 'The Astro-Zombies' to Invade Blu-ray[teaser]The 1968 horror film is planned for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino says 'The Astro-Zombies' will be available on Blu-ray on October 11. After being fired from the Space Agency, the disgruntled (not to mention crazy) Dr. DeMarco creates an Astroman from a criminal's dead body. However, he loses control of his creation, which goes on a killing spree, attracting the attention of an international spy ring and the CIA. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will feature a new HD master and supplements include: NEW Audio Commentary by Writer/Producer/Director Ted V. Mikels; NEW RIFFTRAX Commentary by Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett; NEW Audio Commentary by Horror Cinema Historian Chris Alexander; Original Theatrical Trailer; and Reversible Art. You can find the latest specs for 'The Astro-Zombies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 11.Posted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
William Peter Blatty's 'The Exorcist III: Collector's Edition' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1990 horror film will be getting a collector's edition just in time for Halloween. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'The Exorcist III: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on October 25. For more than fifteen years Police Lieutenant Kinderman (George C. Scott) has been haunted by the death of his friend Father Damien Karras. Now, on the 15th anniversary of the exorcism that claimed the priest's life, Kinderman's world is once again shattered when a boy is found decapitated and savagely crucified. It's just the beginning of a nightmare series of bizarre religious murders. The brutal murders bear the hallmarks of the infamous Gemini Killer…who died in the electric chair fifteen years earlier. But when a psychopath claiming to be the Gemini Killer reveals intimate, gruesome details that only the true killer could possibly know, Kinderman is confronted with a horrifying truth that he cannot explain…and that will shake him to the core. The Exorcist III is author/filmmaker William Peter Blatty's personal vision of what followed after The Exorcist. Like the original, The Exorcist III combines elements of a detective story, a theological puzzle, and an unforgettable study in terror. No details have been revealed yet except that the release will include a cut as close to Blatty's original script as possible put together from various film and video sources. You can find the latest specs for 'The Exorcist III: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 25.Posted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Rachael Moriarty and Peter Murphy's 'Traders' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The action-thriller will debut on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI and Dark Sky Films says 'Traders' will be available on Blu-ray on August 2. Jobs are gone. Homes are being repossessed. Suicide rates are soaring. But Vernon Stynes (John Bradley, Game of Thrones) might have the answer - Trading. Through an underground online network of similarly displaced individuals, two people agree to Trade by emptying their bank accounts, selling everything they own and putting the cash into nondescript green bags. They then travel to a remote location, dig a grave and fight to the death. Winner buries the loser and takes the two bags. Then you find someone else and do it again, and again, and again, until you are rich enough or dead, whichever comes first. Harry Fox (Killian Scott, Calvary) has lost his job, his dignity, his best friend. What else has he got to lose? Why not become a Trader? Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Traders' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 2.Posted Mon Jul 11, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Aliens: 30th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]James Cameron's classic horror is getting a 30th anniversary edition in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 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. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Aliens: 30th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Sun Jul 10, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Jon Favreau's 'The Jungle Book' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The live-action reimagining of the Disney classic is headed for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will be releasing 'The Jungle Book' on Blu-ray on August 30. Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “Chef”) and produced by Favreau and Brigham Taylor (executive producer of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “Tomorrowland”), “The Jungle Book” is a live-action epic adventure based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories, inspired by Disney’s classic 1967 animated film and centered on Mowgli (Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: King Louie’s Temple: Layer by Layer – So, exactly how do you create a musical number featuring one man-cub, a massive, legendary ape and an army of wild and wily monkeys in the Seeonee jungle? Viewers are granted rare and unique access to the development of the “I Wan’na Be Like You” sequence in which King Louie attempts to coerce Mowgli into giving up Man’s deadly “red flower” (fire). A fast-moving musical progression reel showcases storyboards, animatics, Christopher Walken’s recording session and visual effects layers, which ultimately merge to form one of the film’s most memorable scenes; “The Jungle Book” Reimagined – Favreau sits down with producer Brigham Taylor and visual effects supervisor Robert Legato to discuss “The Jungle Book” and reflect on the years they devoted to the reimagining of this timeless tale. Discover how Rudyard Kipling’s original stories and the classic animated film influenced their unique approach, witness the technical wizardry that enabled the team to create a believable and thrilling movie-going experience, and learn how they borrowed a page from Walt Disney’s innovation playbook to make it all happen. Lastly, meet the all-star voice cast who help bring the film’s colorful characters to life, as well as the musicians who accent the adventure with a majestic music score; I Am Mowgli – Follow the extraordinary journey of 12-year-old Neel Sethi, who was selected from thousands of hopefuls worldwide to play Mowgli “alongside” some of today’s biggest movie stars. Get a glimpse of Neel’s life before Hollywood came calling, check out his audition that sealed the deal, and see how a close-working relationship with Favreau brought out his best. Plus, Neel shares how filming “The Jungle Book” was one wild ride, from working alongside imaginary animals to performing some super-fun stunts; and Audio Commentary – Favreau delivers his scene-by-scene perspective on the live-action adventure “The Jungle Book” with all the candor and humor you’d expect from this multi-talented actor-writer-director-producer. You can find the latest specs for 'The Jungle Book' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 30. Order the Blu-rayPosted Sun Jul 10, 2016 at 06:15 AM PDT by: -
'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Collector's Edition' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1984 sci-fi comedy is planned for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory says 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Collector's Edition' will be available on Blu-ray on August 16. Expect the unexpected… he does. Neurosurgeon. Physicist. Rock Star. Hero. Buckaroo Banzai (Peter Weller, Robocop) is a true 80s renaissance man. With the help of his uniquely qualified team, The Hong Kong Cavaliers, Buckaroo is ready to save the world on a moment's notice. But after his successful test of the Oscillation Overthruster – a device that allows him to travel through solid matter – he unleashes the threat of "evil, pure and simple from the 8th Dimension"… the alien Red Lectroids. Led by the deranged dictator Lord John Whorfin (John Lithgow), the Lectroids steal the Overthruster with the intent of using it to return to their home of Planet 10 "real soon!" But no matter where you go, there Buckaroo Banzai is… ready to battle an interdimensional menace that could spell doom for the human race. How can Buckaroo stop the Lectroids' fiendish plots? Who is the mysterious Penny Priddy? Why is there a watermelon there? For the answers to these and other questions, you have to watch The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, monkey boy! Featuring Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Lloyd, and Clancy Brown, Buckaroo Banzai is a cleverly crazed cult classic as only the 80s could deliver. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: NEW Into The 8th Dimension – A Two-Hour Retrospective Documentary including brand-new interviews with cast and crew; NEW Audio Commentary with Michael and Denise Okuda; Audio Commentary with Director W.D. Richter and Writer Earl Mac Rauch; Buckaroo Banzai Declassified Featurette; Deleted Scenes (including the Alternate Opening with Jamie Lee Curtis); New Jet Car Trailer; and Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jul 8, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Brad Anderson's 'Session 9' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]Bonus features have been revealed for the 2001 horror flick getting the Blu-ray treatment this August. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Session 9' on Blu-ray on August 16. It looms up out of the woods like a dormant beast. Grand, imposing... abandoned and deteriorating, the Danvers State Mental Hospital, closed down for 15 years is about to receive 5 new visitors. Donning protective gear, the men of the Hazmat Elimination Co. venture into the eerily vast and vacant asylum that is filled with an evil and mysterious past. Rampant patient abuse, medieval medical procedure and rumors of demonic possession are some of the many dark secrets the hospital holds - but then so do each of the men. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: NEW Return To Danvers: The Secrets Of SESSION 9 Featuring Interviews With Director/Co-writer Brad Anderson, Actor/Co-writer Stephen Gevedon, Actors Josh Lucas, Brendan Sexton III, Larry Fessenden, Composers The Climax Golden Twins And Director Of Photography Uta Briesewitz; NEW Horror's Hallowed Grounds – Revisiting The Locations of The Film; Audio Commentary With Brad Anderson And Stephen Gevedon; Deleted Scenes And Alternate Ending With Optional Commentary By Director Brad Anderson; Story To Screen Featurette; The Haunted Palace Featurette; Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Session 9' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jul 8, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
