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'Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The next wave of 22 episodes from the hit animated series arrives on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney and LucasFilm will be bringing 'Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two' to Blu-ray on August 30. Amid growing Imperial oppression on Lothal, the rebels are forced to seek out new allies throughout the galaxy and additional resources to sustain their fight against the Empire. With the help of Ahsoka Tano, the crew of the Ghost bands together with a secret rebel cell and ex-soldiers from the Clone Wars to join a fledgling alliance determined to restore peace and freedom to the galaxy. As Ezra continues his journey to become a Jedi under Kanan’s guidance, the threat of the dark side looms large over the fate of the growing rebellion. Darth Vader himself will dispatch new Inquisitors to snuff any spark of resistance, setting the stage for a climactic showdown in which past lives will be revealed, terrible truths will be discovered, and the lives of our heroes will be changed forever. The 4-disc set will feature 1080p video and supplements include: Connecting the Galaxy: Rebels Season Two – Uncover hidden references, easter eggs and connections to the Star Wars universe found throughout the season; Rebel Recons – Blast off with 20 fun, fast-paced episode recons, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with cast and crew, and more; and From Apprentice to Adversary: Vader vs. Ahsoka (Exclusive to Blu-ray) – Executive Producer Dave Filoni reflects on the climactic ending of the season, when Ahsoka Tano finally confronts Darth Vader in a long-awaited, fierce and epic lightsaber battle. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 30. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jun 20, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Invasion of the Body Snatchers: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]Bonus features have been revealed for the 1978 horror flick getting a collector's edition Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on August 2. Under cover of darkness, while an unsuspecting city sleeps, an alien life form begins to sow the seeds of unspeakable terror. Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Leonard Nimoy, Veronica Cartwright and Jeff Goldblum star in this shocking, "first-rate suspense thriller" (Newsday). One by one, the residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves. As the phenomenon spreads, two Department of Health workers, Matthew (Sutherland) and Elizabeth (Adams), uncover the horrifying truth: Mysterious pods are cloning humans — and destroying the originals! The unworldly invasion grows stronger with each passing minute, hurling Matthew and Elizabeth into a desperate race to save not only their own lives, but the future of the entire human race. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will include a new 2K scan of the interpositive and supplements include: NEW Star-Crossed in The Invasion - an interview with actress Brooke Adams; NEW Leading the Invasion - an interview with actor Art Hindle; NEW Re-Creating The Invasion - an interview with writer W.D. Richter; NEW Scoring the Invasion an interview with composer Denny Zeitlin; NEW Audio Commentary with author/film historian Steve Haberman; Audio Commentary by director Philip Kaufman; Re-Visitors From Outer Space, or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Pod - including interviews with director Philip Kaufman, screenwriter W.D. Richter, director of photography Michael Chapman and actors Donald Sutherland and Veronica Cartwright; Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod; The Man Behind The Scream: The Sound Effects Pod – an interview with Ben Burtt and sound editor Bonnie Koehler; The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod; Theatrical Trailer, TV & Radio Spots; Photo Gallery; and an episode of SCIENCE FICTION THEATRE, Time is Just A Place, based on Jack Finney's short story. Directed by Jack Arnold. You can find the latest specs for 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jun 20, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Locked and Loaded: 'Code of Honor' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest Steven Seagal action flick will target Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Code of Honor' on Blu-ray on July 5. When his family is killed in a drive-by shooting, Robert Sikes (Steven Seagal), a former Special Ops operative, vows to rid his city of every last criminal. Sikes's former protégé, FBI agent Porter (Craig Sheffer), with help from a witness, tries to find his vigilante friend before the police — or the maniacal mobster Romano — are able to. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Code of Honor' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jun 20, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Cat in the Brain' Bound for Blu-ray in July[teaser]Lucio Fulci's horror flick will terrorize Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Grindhouse Releasing is preparing 'Cat in the Brain' for Blu-ray on July 12. Acclaimed Italian horror maestro Lucio Fulci, director of Zombie and The Beyond, stars in this blood-soaked epic as a director being driven insane by his own movies. Fulci is thrust into an ultra-violent nightmare of death and depravity where murder and madness consume his sanity in a vortex of violence. 'Cat In The Brain' is a psychological masterpiece in the tradition of such cinematic classics as 'Psycho,' 'Strait Jacket,' 'Eraserhead' and Fellini's '8 1/2.' Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: In-depth interviews with director Lucio Fulci and star Brett Halsey; New interviews with composer Fabio Frizzi, screenwriter Antonio Tentori, cinematographer Sandro Grossi and poster artist Enzo Sciotti; Lucio Fulci's heroic appearance at the 1996 NYC Fangoria Weekend of Horrors; Original Italian theatrical trailer & gallery of stills and poster art; Liner notes by Antonella Fulci, David J. Schow, Eli Roth and Martin Beine; BONUS CD - the original soundtrack by Fabio Frizzi!; Chilling GLOW-IN-THE-DARK slip cover - limited to first 3000 copies; Mini portrait of Lucio Fulci - suitable for framing - limited to first 3000 copies; PLUS OTHER SURPRISES. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/CD is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Cat in the Brain' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 12. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jun 20, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Fernando León de Aranoa's 'A Perfect Day' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The film starring Benicio del Toro, Tim Robbins, and Olga Kurylenko is planned for Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI says 'A Perfect Day' will arrive on Blu-ray on July 19. It's just another day on the job for a band of badass combat zone rescue workers as they defy death and confront war's absurdities. The setting is 1995, "somewhere in the Balkans." Over the course of 24 breathless hours, Mambrú (Benicio del Toro), leads his team of humanitarians—including hard-bitten, wisecracking veteran B (Tim Robbins) and new recruit Sophie (Melanie Thierry)—as they deal with a most unexpected crisis, layers of bureaucratic red tape, and the reappearance of Mambrú's old flame (Olga Kurylenko). Through it all, the group handles the less-than-glamorous realities of life in a combat zone the only way they know how: with selfless bravery and a healthy dose of irreverent humor. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'A Perfect Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jun 20, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Jeremy Saulnier's 'Green Room' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The intense thriller coming to Blu-ray in July has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate says 'Green Room' will hit on Blu-ray on July 12. After witnessing a shocking crime, a young rock band is unexpectedly thrust into a life-or-death battle to escape the clutches of a diabolical club owner (Stewart) and his ruthless henchmen in this white-knuckle thriller. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Director Jeremy Saulnier and Into the Pit: Making Green Room - Featurette. You can find the latest specs for 'Green Room' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 12. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jun 17, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
John le Carré’s 'The Night Manager' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The critically-acclaimed six-part miniseries is coming to Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'The Night Manager' for Blu-ray sometime in 2016. 'The Night Manager', the thrilling miniseries based on John le Carré’s best-selling spy novel, follows hotel manager Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) in his quest to bring down international arms dealer Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie). After being recruited by a British intelligence officer to infiltrate Roper’s inner circle, Pine is thrust into a world of international intrigue – but in his quest to do the right thing, Pine must first become a criminal himself. Includes all six unrated episodes, as originally aired on the BBC. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $45.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Night Manager' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jun 17, 2016 at 10:05 AM PDT by: -
'Miles Ahead' Starring Don Cheadle Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The Miles Davis biopic is coming to Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Miles Ahead' for Blu-ray on July 19. 'Miles Ahead' is a wildly entertaining exploration of one of 20th century music's creative geniuses, Miles Davis, featuring a career defining performance by Oscar nominee Don Cheadle in the title role. In the midst of a prolific career at the forefront of modern jazz, Miles Davis (Cheadle) virtually disappears from public view for a period of five years in the late 1970s, his musical voice stifled and numbed by drugs and pain medications. Dave Braden (Ewan McGregor), a wily music reporter, forces his way into Davis' life and, over the next couple of days, the two men unwittingly embark on a wild and sometimes harrowing adventure to recover a stolen tape of the musician's latest compositions. Plagued by years of regret and loss, Davis flirts with annihilation until he once again finds salvation in his art. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Commentary with Director Don Cheadle and Co-writer Steven Baigelman; Featurette - The Truth: Becoming Miles Davis; and 2016 Sundance Film Festival Q & A with Don Cheadle, Ewan McGregor, Emayatzy Corinealdi and LaKeith Lee Stanfield. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Miles Ahead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jun 17, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Time to Send Out a 'Search Party' on Blu-ray[teaser]The raucous new comedy from one of the guys that brought you 'Old School' and 'Road Trip' is planned for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Search Party' on Blu-ray on July 5. When the love of his life (Shannon Woodward of Raising Hope) jilts Nadro (Middleditch) at the altar thanks to his hard-partying pals Jason (Miller) and Evan (Pally), he follows her down to Mexico – where he’s carjacked and left naked in the middle of nowhere. Reluctantly summoning his friends to help him get back his runaway bride-to-be, Nadro plunges into an escalating series of outrageous misadventures courtesy of the guys who created the mess in the first place. The raucous comedy also stars Alison Brie (Community) and Krysten Ritter (Marvel’s Jessica Jones). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements on this release. You can find the latest specs for 'Search Party' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jun 17, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
History's Critically-Acclaimed 'Roots' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The powerful 4-part 2016 miniseries arrives on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'Roots' will be available on Blu-ray on August 23. The classic story of Roots is retold in this miniseries based on Alex Haley's 1976 novel. The show paints a portrait of American slavery through the journey of a family that has a will to survive through many hardships. Malachi Kirby stars as Kunta Kinte, a proud and educated young man who uses those traits to empower himself when he is captured and sold into slavery. While he is enslaved, he challenges his fellow slaves to fight for their freedom as he continues working toward achieving his dream of escaping and returning to his homeland of The Gambia. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Roots: A History Revealed documentary. You can find the latest specs for 'Roots' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jun 16, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
