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Restored 'The Terror' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Roger Corman's 1963 film is getting a new restored Blu-ray release at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, The Film Detective will release 'The Terror' on Blu-ray on May 31. Famous for being one of Jack Nicholson’s earliest film roles, The Terror was shot on sets remaining from the shoot of the iconic horror film The Haunted Palace. Although officially credited to Corman, The Terror had a total of five collaborative directors, including Nicholson himself and Francis Ford Coppola. Commented film historian Phil Hopkins, owner of The Film Detective, “After years of sub-par versions, The Film Detective brings The Terror to the screen as it’s never been seen before, fully restored from 35mm archival material in its original aspect ratio. I think fans will be thrilled with the unparalleled quality of this Blu-ray release, not only visually but by the impact of the soundtrack.” In 18th century France, Lt. Andre Duvalier (three-time Academy Award-winner Jack Nicholson, The Departed, As Good As It Gets, A Few Good Men, The Shining), an officer in Napoleon’s army, has been separated from his regiment. Wandering near the coast, he spies a young woman (Sandra Knight, Frankenstein’s Daughter, Blood Bath) and calls out to her. When she fails to acknowledge, he follows her into the dark surf and strangely loses consciousness. He awakens in a house tended by an old woman, Katrina (Dorothy Neumann, Sorry, Wrong Number, The Ten Commandments), who claims not to know the mysterious lady. On his way once again, Andre comes upon the castle of Baron Victor Frederick Von Leppe (Boris Karloff, Frankenstein, The Mummy, How the Grinch Stole Christmas). There he learns that the girl is in fact the spirit of the Baron’s late wife, being used as a pawn by the witchy Katrina who is bent on driving the elderly Baron to suicide. Also starring Dick Miller (A Bucket of Blood) as Stefan, married in real-life to Knight (who portrays the ghost of Ilsa, the Baroness Von Leppe), who was visibly pregnant with their daughter during filming. The Terror is presented in full screen with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and original sound. You can find the latest specs for 'The Terror' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 31. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu May 5, 2016 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
Lionsgate Details 'The Perfect Match' for Blu-ray[teaser]The romantic comedy is heading to Blu-ray in July. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'The Perfect Match' for Blu-ray on July 19. Charlie (Terrence J) is a bachelor who's convinced that relationships are dead despite attempts by his therapist sister (Paula Patton) and his friends to tell him otherwise. On a bet, he decides to stay with one woman for one month to prove that he is immune to love. Soon, he meets the beautiful and mysterious Eva (Cassie Ventura) and coaxes her into a casual affair. But as Charlie spends more time with Eva, he begins to question whether he may actually want more than just a one-night-stand. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: "Making The Perfect Match" Featurette; "What's Love Without Comedy" Featurette; "Nobody's Perfect" Featurette; and Chillin' with the Perfect Cast - Cast & Director Commentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Perfect Match' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu May 5, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never Sleeps' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The concert disc is heading to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Reprise is preparing 'Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never Sleeps' for Blu-ray on May 27. 'Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never Sleeps' includes the full-length concert film from Neil Young and Crazy Horse's 1978 tour. The show features the legendary hits "Cinnamon Girl," "Like a Hurricane," and the acoustic and electric versions of "Hey Hey, My My." Specs and supplements have not been announced yet Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $21.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never Sleeps' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 27. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu May 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror flick will terrorize Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Severin Films is preparing 'Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror' for Blu-ray in 2016. The nights of terror are unleashed when a professor's thirst for knowledge seals his own demise when he unwittingly unseals a cursed underground crypt in an ancient burial ground! The desecrated graveyard erupts with a ground swell of ravenous, rotting, flesh hungry zombies that shamble into the night in search of living human prey! On the adjoining grounds, a group of clueless, decadent socialites are enjoying a wild weekend retreat of debauchery. Among the the eccentric guest are a nympho mother and her freakish, incestuous son! Unfortunately for the guests, their isolated country villa lies directly in the path of the flesh-eating horde that have party plans of their own! Supplements and a suggested list price have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack. You can find the latest specs for 'Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu May 5, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Vinegar Syndrome Dates 'Psychic Killer' for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror thriller will seek vengeance on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome is preparing 'Psychic Killer' for Blu-ray on May 31. Arnold Masters (Jim Hutton) is a mild-mannered man who obsesses over his mother, but finds himself implicated in a murder he didn't commit, and is sent to an asylum. While incarcerated, a fellow patient teaches him the techniques of Astral Projection, also known as the Kirlian Effect, which is the ability to use his mind to control objects at will. When the real killer is found and Arnold is released, only to find that during his time in the asylum his mother has died, he vows vengeance against those responsible for setting him up and begins to use his powers to exact a bloody revenge. Directed by character actor Ray Danton (Crypt of the Living Dead) and co-starring Julie Adams, Neville Brand, Aldo Ray, and Mary Wilcox, THE PSYCHIC KILLER is a mid 70s Drive-In classic that, despite frequent gore and a blood and nudity filled shower death scene, somehow received a PG rating from the MPAA and is presented here fully uncut and newly restored in 2K from its original 35mm camera negative. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: "The Danton Force" featurette w/ Mitchell & Steve Danton, co-star Julie Adams, and 1st Assistant Director Ronald G. Smith; "The Psychic Killer Inside Me" featurette with Greydon Clark; "The Aura of Horror" featurette with Mardi Rustam; Original theatrical trailer; Multiple TV Spots; and Reversible cover artwork. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Psychic Killer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 31 Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu May 5, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Vinyl: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Dated for June[teaser]The HBO series starring Bobby Cannavale is coming to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is preparing 'Vinyl: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray on June 7. Richie Finestra (Bobby Cannavale, two-time Emmy® winner, Boardwalk Empire), the founder and president of American Century Records, is trying to save his company and soul without destroying everyone in his path. With his passion for music and discovering talent gone by the wayside, and American Century on the precipice of being sold, he has a life-altering event that reignites his love of music, but severely damages his personal life. The drama features an amazing all-star cast including SAG Award nominee Olivia Wilde (Doll and Em), and multiple Emmy® winner Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond). Scorsese, Jagger and Winter executive produce along with Victoria Pearman, Rick Yorn, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, John Melfi, Allen Coulter and George Mastras. Executive music producer, Mick Jagger. Winter serves as showrunner. Specs have not been revealed yet, but supplements will include: 'Making Vinyl: Recreating the 70s' featurette; Inside the Episode briefs; and Audio commentaries by Terence Winter, Bobby Cannavale, and Olivia Wilde. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Vinyl: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed May 4, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Shout! Factory Announces "Shout Select" Series Blu-rays[teaser]The new imprint will include cult favorites and unheralded gems. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout! Factory has revealed its new "Shout Select" series. The imprint will launch with 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension: Collector's Edition,' 'Elvis,' and 'Midnight Run: Collector's Edition' in August. In addition, 'Road House: Collector's Edition' and 'Bill & Ted's Most Excellent Collection' are set for release in September. 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension: Collector's Edition' (August 16) - Brilliant brain surgeon Banzai (Weller) just made scientific history. Shifting his Oscillation Overthruster into warp speed, he's the first man ever to travel to the Eighth Dimension and come back sane! But when his sworn enemy, the demented Dr. Lizardo (Lithgow), devises a plot to steal the Overthruster and bring an evil army of aliens back to destroy Earth, Buckaroo goes cranium to cranium with the madman in an extra-dimensional battle that could result in total annihilation of the universe! Starring Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Lloyd, Lewis Smith , The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension has developed a loyal cult following since its release in 1984. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Retrospective documentary featuring brand-new interviews with members of the cast and crew and an Additional disc of bonus features to be announced. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.93 Order the Blu-ray 'Elvis' (August 16) - Just two years after Elvis Presley died, Kurt Russell brought him back to life in the original biopic about the King of Rock ’n’ Roll. Broadcast on ABC in 1979, Elvis marked the first time director John Carpenter and Russell would work together in what would become a legendary partnership in film history. 'Elvis' traces Presley’s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom and then to his triumphant conquering of Las Vegas. Elvis garnered several Emmy®nominations including Outstanding Lead Actor for Kurt Russell, and features an all-star supporting cast including Shelley Winters as Gladys Presley, Season Hubley as Priscilla Presley, Bing Russell (Kurt’s real-life dad) as Vernon Presley, Pat Hingle as Colonel Tom Parker, Joe Mantegna as “Memphis Mafia” member Joe Esposito, and Ed Begley Jr. as drummer D.J. Fontana. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: "Bringing a Legend to Life" featurette with archival interviews with Kurt Russell and John Carpenter (1979); Rare Clips from American Bandstand; and Photo Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $27.93 Order the Blu-ray 'Midnight Run: Collector's Edition' (August 23) - Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) is a tough ex-cop turned bounty hunter. Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas (Charles Grodin) is a sensitive accountant who embezzled $15 million from the Mob, gave it to charity and then jumped bail. Jack's in for a cool $100,000 if he can deliver The Duke from New York to L.A. on time…and alive. Sounds like just another Midnight Run (a piece of cake in bounty hunter slang), but it turns into a cross-country chase. The FBI is after The Duke to testify. The Mob is after him for revenge and Walsh is after him to just shut up. If someone else doesn't do the job, the two unlikely partners may end up killing each other in this hilarious, action-filled ride from producer-director Martin Brest (Beverly Hills Cop). Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: New interview with actor Robert De Niro; We've Got the Duke – an interview with actor Charles Grodin; Moscone Bail Bonds – An Interview With Actor Joe Pantoliano; Hey Marvin! – An Interview With Actor John Ashton; I'm Mosely! – An Interview With Actor Yaphet Kotto; Midnight Writer – An Interview With Writer George Gallo; Vintage "Making Of" Featurette; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.93 Order the Blu-ray Exact release dates, specs, supplements, and suggested list prices for 'Road House: Collector's Edition' and 'Bill & Ted's Most Excellent Collection' have not been announced yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension: Collector's Edition,' 'Elvis,' and 'Midnight Run: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under August 16 and August 23.Posted Wed May 4, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The Justice League will save the day on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout' and 'LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout (w/Figure)' for Blu-ray on June 21. Batman faces his greatest challenge yet: VACATION! The caped crusader reluctantly agrees to let Batgirl and Nightwing take him on a long overdue vacation from crimefighting, while Superman and the Justice League watch over Gotham City. Neither operation goes as planned when Batman's vacation is cut short by dangers from his past and invaders from the center of the earth, and Superman and the other Leaguers quickly realize just how much Batman usually has his hands full with the villains of Gotham. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Gotham City Breakout' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 21. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed May 4, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Risen' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The action-packed epic starring Joseph Fiennes, Cliff Curtis, and Tom Felton arrives on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony will be releasing 'Risen' on Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 24. RISEN is the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius (Joseph Fiennes), a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius (Tom Felton), are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus (Cliff Curtis) in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Deleted Scenes; The Battle of the Zealots Deconstructed; The Mystery of The Resurrection: Making Risen; A.D. Jerusalem; Script to Screen; and Audio Commentary. 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 'Risen' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 24. Order the Blu-ray Order the Ultra HD Blu-rayPosted Wed May 4, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Orphan Black: Season Four' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The fourth season of the critically-acclaimed series is headed for Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] As previously reported, BBC America will be releasing 'Orphan Black: Season Four' on Blu-ray on July 19. Tatiana Maslany returns to her Emmy-nominated role as multiple clones in the critically-acclaimed pulsating thriller Orphan Black. The explosive third season plunged the clone sisterhood into dangerous territory where they faced the threat of extermination by forces old and new. Banding together, they defeated their most formidable foes - male clones who also happened to be their blood brothers. But while it appears their tactics and allegiances have left them all clear to move forward, the past will reappear to haunt their future. Season 4 of the drama will see leader-of-the-pack, Sarah, reluctantly return home from her Icelandic hideout to track down an elusive and mysterious ally tied to the clone who started it all - Beth Childs. Sarah will follow Beth's footsteps into a dangerous relationship with a potent new enemy, heading in a horrifying new direction. Under constant pressure to protect the sisterhood and keep everyone safe, Sarah's old habits begin to resurface. As the close-knit sisters are pulled in disparate directions, Sarah finds herself estranged from the loving relationships that changed her for the better. Returning this season is Jordan Gavaris as Sarah's battle-worn foster brother Felix; Maria Doyle Kennedy as Sarah and Felix's foster mother Mrs. S; Kristian Bruun as Donnie, Alison's partner-in-crime and husband; Kevin Hanchard as Art, Beth's detective partner who's torn between his job and his loyalty to the clones; Skyler Wexler as Sarah's long-suffering daughter Kira; Ari Millen as a mysterious new Castor clone, the likes of which we've never seen before; and Josh Vokey as Scott, Cosima's lab partner. Also returning this season is James Frain as Ferdinand, an intimidating "cleaner" for shadowy organization, Topside; Allison Steadman as Kendall Malone, "the original"; and Rosemary Dunsmore as Susan Duncan, Rachel's adoptive mother and one of the leading scientists of Project Leda. Joining the Orphan Black cast this season is Joel Thomas Hynes as Dizzy, an edgy, self-reliant hacker who doesn't conform to group mentality. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Exclusive interviews; Behind-the-scenes content; and an Extended scene from episode eight. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Orphan Black: Season Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue May 3, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
