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The Instant Classic 'April and the Extraordinary World' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Christian Desmares and Franck Ekinci's animated steampunk adventure will be available on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, GKIDS and Universal Studios will be releasing 'April and the Extraordinary World' on Blu-ray on August 2. From the producers of the Academy Award-nominated Persepolis and the mind of renowned graphic novelist Jacques Tardi comes a riveting sci-fi adventure set in an alternate steampunk universe. Paris, 1941. A family of scientists is on the brink of discovering a powerful longevity serum when all of a sudden a mysterious force abducts them, leaving their young daughter April behind. Ten years later, April (voiced by Academy Award nominee Marion Cotillard) lives alone with her dear cat, Darwin, and carries on her family's research in secret. But she soon finds herself at the center of a shadowy and far-reaching conspiracy, and on the run from government agents, bicycle-powered dirigibles and cyborg rat spies. Undaunted, she continues her quest to find her parents and discover the truth behind their disappearance. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: The Origin of The Extraordinary World; April and the Extraordinary World: Official U.S. Trailer; and More from GKIDS. You can find the latest specs for 'April and the Extraordinary World' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 2.Posted Wed Jun 8, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Flash: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The second season of the smash hit series will be racing to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner says 'The Flash: The Complete Second Season' will be speeding to Blu-ray on September 6. Last season, the S.T.A.R. Labs Particle Accelerator exploded, creating a dark matter storm that struck forensic scientist Barry Allen - bestowing him with super-speed and making him the fastest man alive. But Barry wasn't the only person who was given extraordinary abilities that night. The dark matter also created meta-humans...many of whom have wreaked havoc on the city. With the help of the S.T.A.R Labs team, Caitlin Snow, Cisco Ramon and Dr. Harrison Wells, Barry protects the people of Central City from these powerful new threats as The Flash. Following the defeat of Allen's arch-nemesis Eobard Thawne (aka the Reverse-Flash), Team Flash must quickly turn their attention to the Singularity left swirling high above Central City, consuming everything in its path. Not only is the Singularity threatening the city with impending doom, but it's also opened up a gateway to a parallel universe - a world where Barry Allen may not be the fastest man alive; but instead an unstoppable villain known as Zoom. The 4-disc set will feature ALL 23 one-hour episodes plus Arrow crossover in 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Behind-the-scenes visual effects featurettes for almost every episode; Star Crossed Hawks featurette; Star Crossed Hawks: The Hunt for Vandal Savage featurette; The Many Faces of Zoom featurette; Chasing Flash - The Journey of Kevin Smith featurette; The Flash: 2015 Comic-Con Panel; The Flash: 2015 PaleyFest; Deleted Scenes; and Gag Reel. You can find the latest specs for 'The Flash: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jun 7, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Universal Dates its First Ultra HD Blu-rays for August[teaser]Titles will include 'Lone Survivor,' 'Lucy,' and 'Oblivion.' [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Lone Survivor,' 'Lucy,' and 'Oblivion' for Ultra HD Blu-ray on August 9. 'Lone Survivor' - Marcus Luttrell and his team set out on a mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, in late June 2005. Marcus and his team are left to fight for their lives in one of the most valiant efforts of modern warfare. The Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 2160p video, a DTS:X soundtrack, a DTS Headphone:X soundtrack, and supplements will include: Will of the Warrior; Bringing the Story to Light; Recreating the Firefight; Learning the Basics; The Fallen Heroes of Operation Red Wings; and The Pashtun Code of Life.. 'Lucy' - A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. The Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 2160p video, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Evolution of Lucy and Cerebral Capacity: The True Science of Lucy. 'Oblivion' - Set on a future Earth, civilization lives above the clouds and scavengers collect ancient artifacts from the polluted surface below. An earthbound soldier, who is stuck there repairing drones that patrol and blast a savage alien life form, encounters a beautiful woman who crashed in a craft and they have an experience that forces him to question his world view. The Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 2160p video, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Destiny; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Voyage; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Combat; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Illusion; Promise of a New World: The Making of Oblivion – Harmony; and M83 Isolated Score. Suggested list prices have not been announced yet. In addition to the above titles, Universal is also preparing 'The Huntsman: Winter’s War,' 'Warcraft,' 'Jason Bourne,' and 'Everest' for Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year. You can find the latest specs for 'Lone Survivor,' 'Lucy,' and 'Oblivion' linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 9.Posted Tue Jun 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Ridley Scott's 'The Martian: Extended Edition' Ultra HD Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos Now Available![teaser]Matt Damon is stranded again on Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has released 'The Martian: Extended Edition' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. The new cut features 10 minutes of additional footage. During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney's safe return. The Ultra HD Blu-ray features 2160p video and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Meanwhile, the Blu-ray features 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack. Supplements include: Audio Commentary by Ridley Scott (Director), Drew Goddard (Writer, Exec Producer) and Andy Weir (Author of The Martian); Deleted Scenes; The Long Way Home: Making the Martian; Dare Mighty Things: NASA's Journey to Mars; and Journey to Mars 101 Q&A. Suggested list price for the 2-Disc Blu-ray is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is also $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Martian: Extended Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jun 7, 2016 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
Fritz Lang's 'Destiny' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1921 fantasy thirller will arrive on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'Destiny' for Blu-ray on August 30. A dizzying blend of German Romanticism, Orientalism, and Expressionism, Fritz Lang s DESTINY (Der made Tod) marked a bold step for Lang, away from the conventional melodrama and into the kind of high-concept filmmaking that would culminate in such über-stylized works as Die Nibelungen and Metropolis. DESTINY is a visually ambitious, cinematic allegory in which a young woman (Lil Dagover) confronts the personification of Death (Bernhard Goetzke), in an effort to save the life of her fiancé (Walter Janssen). She is transported to a Gothic cathedral, where lives are represented as burning candles of varying length. Death weaves three romantic tragedies, and offers to unite the girl with her lover, if she can prevent the death of the lovers in at least one of the episodes. Thus begin three exotic scenarios of ill-fated love, in which the woman must somehow reverse the course of destiny: Persia, Quattrocento Venice, and a fancifully-rendered ancient China. Restored by Anke Wilkening on behalf of the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Stiftung, this definitive presentation of Destiny preserves the original German intertitles and simulates the historic color tinting and toning of its initial release. Accompanying the film is a newly-composed score by Cornelius Schwehr as a commissioned composition by ZDF / ARTE performed by the 70-member Berlin Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Frank Strobel. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Destiny' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 30. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jun 7, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Carmen Marrón's 'Endgame' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The inspirational feature film will debut on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory says 'Endgame' on Blu-ray on July 5. Endgame is a fictional story based on true events - how an impoverished high school in the border town of Brownsville, Texas, started a chess team and went on to become state champions. The touching family-friendly film also touches on the subjects of immigration, teen drinking, being true to one’s self, and bullying. Rico Rodriguez plays Jose, who is struggling with living in the shadow of his popular soccer-star brother, who is favored at school as well as by their mother. He finds comfort in playing chess with his abuelita (Ivonne Coll), who has been teaching him to play like his grandfather, a champion in Mexico. Now as part of the Brownsville school team, Jose has the chance to use his chess skills and, for once in his life, find himself in the spotlight, as he tries to help his team make it to the Texas state finals. As their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the meaning of perseverance and team effort in the face of adversity, Jose discovers his own strengths and uses them to bring his broken family together. Efran Ramirez plays Jose’s coach Mr. Alvarado, a role inspired by J.J. Guajardo, the real-life teacher and chess coach who led Brownsville to win the Texas State Chess Championship, and become recognized as a force to be reckoned with in the world of competitive chess. Endgame was directed by Carmen Marrón (Go For It!), a former guidance counselor with a dream of making films with positive role models for Latino kids. Shot in Brownsville in just 19 days, the film captures how a determined and caring teacher and his chess club found a way to help students rise above their challenges to meet a brighter future. Following a warm reception in theaters in 2015, Endgame is premiering on HBO this July. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Endgame' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jun 7, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
John Carpenter's 'The Thing: Collector's Edition' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror classic is getting a Collector's Edition this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'The Thing: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray in September. Horror-meister John Carpenter (Halloween, Escape from New York) teams Kurt Russell's outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling version of the classic The Thing. In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Once unfrozen, the form-changing alien wreaks havoc, creates terror and becomes one of them. No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Thing: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Jun 6, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Confirmation' Starring Kerry Washington Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The HBO film is heading to Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is preparing 'Confirmation' for Blu-ray on August 2. From HBO Films comes this riveting drama that details the explosive 1991 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearings, which brought the country to a standstill and became a pivotal moment in American culture, forever changing how we perceive and experience workplace equality and gender politics. Kerry Washington, Wendell Pierce and Greg Kinnear lead a stellar cast in this film that pulls back the curtain on the hearings of Thomas—a man whose nomination came under fire when a former employee, Anita Hill, accused him of sexual harassment. What follows is a fascinating recreation of the drama that unfolded in public and behind closed doors, focusing on Thomas and Hill and their support teams as well as key Committee members and advisors including Joe Biden, Ted Kennedy, Arlen Specter, Orrin Hatch, and others. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Confirmation' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jun 6, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Steven Soderbergh's 'The Knick: The Complete Second Season' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The second season of the Cinemax drama is scrubbing in for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is preparing 'The Knick: The Complete Second Season' for Blu-ray on August 2. A series of misfortunes leaves the Knick facing a state of upheaval in Season 2 of Steven Soderbergh's Emmy(R)-nominated series. With Thackery (Clive Owen) away to treat his cocaine addiction, a dearth of affluent patients and financial missteps plaguing the NYC hospital, the board decides to relocate uptown. Meanwhile, gifted black surgeon Algernon Edwards (Andre Holland) jockeys to become Thackery's successor as Chief of Surgery as the rest of the staff grapples with numerous challenges, both at work and in their private lives. Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the 4-Disc Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Knick: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jun 6, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
See Charles Grodin Wince in HD! 'Beethoven' Arrives on Blu-ray This Summer[teaser]The 1992 family comedy will slobber all over Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'Beethoven' will hit Blu-ray on August 16. A slobbering St. Bernard dog becomes the center of attention for a loving family but its vet secretly wants to kill him. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Beethoven' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jun 6, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
