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Blu-ray Gives a Lesson 'How to Be Single' in May[teaser]The romantic comedy is headed for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'How to Be Single' will arrive on Blu-ray on May 24. Based on the novel of the same name, an author writing a book about bachelorettes becomes entangled in an international affair while conducting hands-on research abroad. The author and her friends are single New Yorkers who would all much rather be in committed relationships. On a whim, Julie, the writer, decides to write a book about the experiences of single women around the world. She takes a leave of absence from her job as a publicist, jets off to France, and encounters a man named Thomas, who is in an open marriage. Even as she continues her travels to other countries, Julie longs for Thomas, who meets up with her again in Bali, jump-starting a torrid affair. While Julie is off seeing the world, her friends are back in New York, growing closer to each other as their lives develop in wild ways. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: The Pros and Cons of How To Be Single; Rebel Rabble: A Look at Rebel Wilson; The Best Idea Wins! The Humor of How To Be Single; Deleted Scenes; Gag Reel; and Rebel Wilson Outtakes. You can find the latest specs for 'How to Be Single' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Apr 11, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Alex Proyas' 'Gods of Egypt' Headed for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The action-adventure fantasy arrives in stores on multiple formats in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Gods of Egypt' on Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 31. In this spectacular action-adventure, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero Bek (Brenton Thwaites) undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. In order to succeed, he must enlist the help of the powerful god Horus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) in an unlikely alliance against Set (Gerard Butler), the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt's throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen takes them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail in the epic final confrontation. Each release will feature a DTS:X soundtrack and supplements include: Deleted Storyboards; A Divine Vision: Creating a Cinematic Action Fantasy; Of Gods and Mortals: The Cast; Transformation: Costume, Make-up & Hair; On Location: Shooting in Australia; The Battle for Eternity: Stunts; and A Window into Another World: Visual Effects. You can find the latest specs for 'Gods of Egypt' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 31. Order the 2D Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Mon Apr 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Eddie the Eagle' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live![teaser]The inspirational biopic is leaping toward Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Eddie the Eagle' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year. Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pck is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is also $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Eddie the Eagle' 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 Mon Apr 11, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
José Ramón Larraz's 'Symptoms' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The long lost 1974 horror flick will be making its way to high-definition in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Mondo Macabro is preparing 'Symptoms' for Blu-ray on May 10. A Limited Edition version is also available for pre-order exclusively through the Mondo Macabro Store. For years only viewable as a blurry bootleg derived from an early 80s British TV broadcast, this haunting thriller can now be seen as it was intended with a brand new HD transfer of the recently discovered negatives. It's taken us more than 15 years of searching and negotiating to get here, but with the indispensable assistance of the BFI Mondo Macabro can finally bring this film to the world on Blu-ray and DVD. Symptoms is an intense and claustrophobic study of a woman's descent into madness and murder. Made in the same years as Larraz's better known Vampyres with much of the same crew and a similar vibe, Symptoms is more atmospheric and ambiguous, and less exploitative. But it casts a powerful spell and is perhaps the most potent example of director Jose Larraz's unique style. Starring Angela Pleasance (From Beyond the Grave) in what is probably her best ever role, Symptoms is a film whose time has finally come. After premiering at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival as the official UK entry and a brief theatrical run, the film sank into almost complete obscurity until being rescued from oblivion by books like Tohill and Tombs' Immoral Tales and the ever-diligent video underground. With this stunning new Blu ray release Symptoms can now be seen as the masterpiece of 70s horror that it truly is. Specs have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will include the 2011 documentary on Jose Larraz, ON VAMPYRES AND OTHER SYMPTOMS; FROM BARCELONA to TUNBRIDGE WELLS, a 1999 TV documentary on Larraz, part of the EUROTIKA! series; and New interviews with stars Angela Pleasence and Lorna Heilbron and editor Brian Smedley-Aston. In addition, the Limited Edition disc will also include: Larraz on Larraz! Bonus DVD featuring a two-hour long archival interview with Jose Ramon Larraz; and an Exclusive booklet featuring a brand new essay from Writer/Critic Samm Deighan! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. Suggested list price for the Limited Edition Blu-ray is $25. You can find the latest specs for 'Symptoms' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Apr 11, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Jaws 2,' 'Jaws 3,' and 'Jaws: The Revenge' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]We're gonna need a much bigger boat this June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Jaws 2,' 'Jaws 3,' and 'Jaws: The Revenge' on Blu-ray on June 14. 'Jaws 2' - The horror is far from over as Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton reprise their iconic roles in Jaws 2. Four years after the great white shark terrorized the small resort of Amity, unsuspecting vacationers begin disappearing in an all-too-familiar fashion. Police Chief Brody (Scheider) finds himself in a race against time when a new shark attacks ten sailboats manned by teenagers, including his own two sons. The same heart-stopping suspense and gripping adventure that enthralled movie audiences throughout the world in Jaws returns in this worthy sequel to the original motion picture classic. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc and starring Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Joseph Mascolo, and Mark Gruner. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Deleted Scenes; The Making of Jaws 2; Jaws 2: A Portrait by Actor Keith Gordon; John Williams: The Music of Jaws 2; The "French" Joke; Storyboards; and Theatrical Trailer. 'Jaws 3' - Second sequel to Steven Spielberg's classic with another giant Great White shark wreaking havoc on an aquatic amusement park in Florida after following her newly born offspring inside and getting trapped. Originally filmed and released in 3D. Directed by Joe Alves and starring Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Jr. Louis Gossett, Simon MacCorkindale, and John Putch. The release will include Jaws 3 in 3D as well as the Theatrical Trailer. 'Jaws: The Revenge' - Ellen Brody still lives in the island resort town of Amity, and her sons Sean and Michael don't work at Sea World anymore, and some time ago, Ellen's husband Martin Brody died of a heart attack that happened because he was afraid of sharks. Sean is now a deputy in Amity. One night, during the Christmas season, Sean is called to untangle a log from a buoy, and when Sean goes to the buoy, he's killed by a great white shark. Directed by Joseph Sargent and starring Lorraine Gary, Michael Caine, Mario Van Peebles, Lance Guest, and Karen Young. The Blu-ray will include the original trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Jaws 2,' 'Jaws 3,' and 'Jaws: The Revenge' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under June 14. Order Part 2 Order Part 3 Order RevengePosted Fri Apr 8, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Return of the Living Dead: Collector's Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Dan O’Bannon's 1985 zombie flick is getting a collector's edition Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'The Return of the Living Dead: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on July 19. Writer/director Dan O’Bannon (Alien, Lifeforce) puts an uproarious spin on the zombie apocalypse movie in 1985’s cult classic The Return Of The Living Dead, starring Clu Gulager (A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge), James Karen (Mulholland Drive) and Don Calfa (Weekend at Bernie’s). Considered one of the campiest undead romps of its time, the film helped launch the career of scream queen Linnea Quigley (Night of the Demons, Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama) and features a killer soundtrack with tracks from many songs from punk artists such as The Cramps, T.S.O.L. SSQ and 45 Grave. This collector's set includes a brand new 2K scan of the film and over 12 hours of extras! This definitive set includes a new 2K scan of the inter-positive and many brand new supplements including: Audio Commentary with Gary Smart (co-author of The Complete History of the Return of the Living Dead) and Chris Griffiths; The FX of the Living Dead with Production Designer William Stout, FX make-up artists William Munns, Tony Gardner, Kenny Myers and Craig Caton-Largnet, Visual Effects artists Bret Mixon and Gene Warren Jr. and actor Brian Peck (Expanded Version) (30 minutes); Party Time: The Music of The Return of the Living Dead with music consultants Budd Carr and Steve Pross and soundtrack artists Dinah Cancer (45 Grave), Chris D (The Flesh Eaters), Roky Erickson, Karl Moet (SSQ), Joe Wood (T.S.O.L.), Mark Robertson (Tall Boys) plus musicians Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks) and John Sox (The F.U.’s, Straw Dogs); HORROR’S HALLOWED GROUNDS – revisiting the locations of the film; and a collectible slipcover featuring newly rendered artwork and a reversible cover wrap featuring original theatrical key art. Order from Shout Factory and receive a poster as well as early shipment (two weeks before street date). A deluxe edition limited to 1000 units is also available directly from Shout Factory that includes an additional slipcover, two posters, and an early shipment (three weeks before street date). You can find the latest specs for 'The Return of the Living Dead: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 19. Order the CE Blu-ray Order the Deluxe Blu-rayPosted Fri Apr 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Disney's 'The Finest Hours' Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama starring Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, and Ben Foster is coming to the rescue on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney is preparing 'The Finest Hours' for Blu-ray on May 24. This heroic action-thriller is based on the extraordinary true story of the greatest small-boat rescue in Coast Guard history. In 1952, a massive winter storm strikes off the coast of Cape Cod, ripping a T-2 oil tanker in half and trapping more than 30 sailors inside its rapidly sinking stern. When word of the disaster reaches the U.S. Coast Guard, four men led by Captain Bernie Webber (Chris Pine) set out in a 12-seat boat on a daring mission to rescue the stranded men, braving freezing cold, 60-foot waves and hurricane-force winds, and guided by Webber's vow that "We all live, or we all die." Packed with thrilling, larger-than-life action and anchored in a belief in the strength of the human spirit, The Finest Hours is a triumph. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Against All Odds: The Bernie Webber Story – Visit the quaint and close-knit town of Chatham, and experience the events surrounding the most heroic Coast Guard rescue ever through the eyes of the people who witnessed them; Brotherhood – Cast members reflect on the bonds they forged during the shoot; Two Crews – Pine and Affleck share insights into Bernie Webber and Ray Sybert, men who led their respective crews against all odds; What Is Your Finest Hour? – A Coast Guard member recounts an incredible rescue; The Finest Inspiration: The US Coast Guard – Meet the people who put their lives on the line for others; and Deleted Scenes – "A Desperate Idea" and "The Story of How They Met." Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Finest Hours' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Apr 8, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed murder mystery miniseries heads to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media says 'And Then There Were None' will arrive on Blu-ray on April 19. This landmark adaptation of the best-selling novel of all-time is written by Sarah Phelps (The Casual Vacancy, Great Expectations) and features Aidan Turner (Poldark, The Hobbit trilogy), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Anna Maxwell Martin (Midwinter of the Spirit, The Bletchley Circle), Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), Miranda Richardson (Harry Potter films, Sleepy Hollow), Douglas Booth (Great Expectations), Maeve Dermody (Serangoon Road), Burn Gorman (TURN: Washington’s Spies, Torchwood), Toby Stephens (Black Sails, Jane Eyre), and Noah Taylor (Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones). The gripping miniseries follows a dinner party on an isolated island where the guests start dying one by one. And Then There Were None made its U.S. premiere on Lifetime on March 13-14, 2016. As the world teeters on the brink of World War II, 10 strangers are invited to isolated Soldier Island. Among them are young secretary Vera Claythorne (Maeve Dermody), soldier Philip Lombard (Aidan Turner), General John MacArthur (Sam Neill), spinster Emily Brent (Miranda Richardson), and Judge Lawrence Wargrave (Charles Dance). With seemingly nothing in common, the guests wonder who their mysterious host may be. But the ominous reason for their visit soon becomes clear… and by the end of the night, the first of them is dead. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Behind-the-scenes featurette (43 min.), featurette about Agatha Christie (20 min.), an interview with writer Sarah Phelps (15 min.), and a photo gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'And Then There Were None' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Apr 8, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Star Trek' and 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Paramount's first voyage into the world of 4K Ultra HD boldly arrives in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be releasing 'Star Trek 4K' and 'Star Trek Into Darkness 4K' on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on June 14. Both STAR TREK and STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS have been digitally remastered with new 4K UHD transfers for exceptionally brilliant picture quality and feature Dolby Atmos® soundtracks* remixed specifically for the home theater environment. Dolby Atmos delivers captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead, to bring entertainment alive all around the audience. Each film will be presented in a three-disc UHD/Blu-ray/Digital HD Combo Pack. STAR TREK features a bonus Blu-ray Disc™ loaded with over three hours of behind-the-scenes content. The STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS UHD and Blu-ray Discs include the spectacular IMAX® version of the film and the package also includes a bonus Blu-ray Disc with more than two hours of special features. 'Star Trek' will include a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: Commentary by J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, Alex Kurtzman, Damon Lindelof and Roberto Orci; To Boldly Go — Taking on the world’s most beloved science fiction franchise was no small mission. Director J.J. Abrams, writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof, and executive producer Bryan Burk talk about the many challenges they faced and their strategy for success; Casting — The producers knew their greatest task was finding the right cast to reprise these epic roles. The cast, for their part, talk about the experience of trying to capture the essence of these mythic characters. The piece concludes with a moving tribute to Leonard Nimoy; A New Vision — J.J. Abrams’ vision was not only to create a Star Trek that was a bigger, more action-packed spectacle, but also to make the spectacle feel real. Every aspect of production—from unique locations to the use of classic Hollywood camera tricks—was guided by this overall objective; Starships — Abrams and production designer Scott Chambliss were careful to pay tribute to the design of the original Enterprise, but they also wanted to make it futuristic and cool for a modern audience. This chapter focuses on the unique stories behind the creation of the film’s starships; Aliens — Designers Neville Page and Joel Harlow talk about the hurdles they faced creating new alien species, recreating the Romulans and Vulcans, and designing the terrifying creatures on Delta Vega for the new Star Trek; Planets — From the frozen landscape of Delta Vega to the desert plains of Vulcan, Scott Chambliss and the art department had a number of radically different planets to create. Abrams’ desire to shoot on real locations whenever possible led the production team to a number of strange and surprising locations; Props and Costumes — Property master Russell Bobbitt had the unique challenge of designing props that were both true to the original series and pertinent to today’s technology. Likewise, costume designer Michael Kaplan talks about how he designed costumes that paid homage to what came before yet were relevant and timeless; Ben Burtt and the Sounds of Star Trek — When famed sound designer Ben Burtt was hired to create sounds for the first Star Wars film, he took his inspiration from the original “Star Trek” series. Burtt jumped at the opportunity to pay tribute to the sounds that sparked his career with the sounds he created for the new Star Trek; Score — As a fan of the original series, composer Michael Giacchino embraced the challenge of creating new music for Star Trek while preserving the spirit of Alexander Courage’s celebrated theme; Gene Roddenberry’s Vision — J.J. Abrams, Leonard Nimoy, previous Star Trek writers and producers, and scientific consultant Carolyn Porco describe and commend the optimistic and enduring vision of Gene Roddenberry; Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary; Starfleet Vessel Simulator — Explore extensive data on the U.S.S. Enterprise and the Romulan ship, the Narada. Submerse yourself in breathtaking 360° views and close-ups and review detailed tech information; Gag Reel; and Trailers. 'Star Trek Into Darkness' will include the IMAX version with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: Enhanced commentary; The Mission Continues PSA; The Voyage Begins…Again – Go behind-the-scenes as filming begins on the next Star Trek adventure; Creating the Red Planet – Experience the creation of a never-before-seen alien world, as featured in the action-packed opening sequence of the film; Introducing the Villain; Rebuilding the Enterprise – See the design and construction of a bigger, interconnected Enterprise set; National Ignition Facility: Home of the Core – Location shooting at the National Ignition Facility; Attack on Starfleet – Go behind the scenes with the cast and filmmakers and witness the creation of the shocking attack on Starfleet Headquarters; Aliens Encountered – The design and application of alien makeup; The Klingon Home World – Discover the stunning world of Kronos, and see how the filmmakers reinvented the Klingons for a new generation; The Enemy of My Enemy – Find out how, and why, the identity of the film’s true villain was kept a mystery to the very end; Vengeance is Coming – A comprehensive look at the design and production surrounding the black ship; Ship to Ship – An in-depth and thrilling look at the filming of the iconic space jump sequence, which both defied the laws of physics and pushed the limits of visual effects; Mr. Spock and Mr. Spock – Leonard Nimoy makes a cameo appearance and reflects on his history with Trek; Down with the Ship – Discover the stunt & VFX work involved to make the Enterprise roll over; Kirk and Spock – Explore the dynamic relationship between the film’s heroes; Brawl by the Bay – Sit in with Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch as they revisit their intense preparation for the film’s breathtaking climax; Fitting the Future – A look at the film’s out-of-this-world costumes; Property of Starfleet – Sourcing and tracking the film’s myriad props; Unlocking the Cut – A discussion with the film editors about their monumental task; Visual Affection – A comprehensive look at the creation and implementation of visual effects; The Sounds of Music (and FX) – A discussion with film composer Michael Giacchino and sound designer Ben Burtt; Safety First – A prank pulled on the cast; Continuing the Mission – An inspiring look at the partnership between the film’s crew and the organization that assists returning veterans to find meaningful ways to contribute on the home front; Gag Reel; Deleted Scenes; and Theatrical Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Trek 4K' and 'Star Trek Into Darkness 4K' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under June 14.Posted Thu Apr 7, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Swing Batta Batta Swing! 'The Walking Dead: The Complete Sixth Season' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Negan is coming to Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay will be releasing 'The Walking Dead: The Complete Sixth Season' on Blu-ray on August 23. This past season brought many unforeseen, exciting and pulse-pounding twists and turns. With the end of every season comes the bittersweet knowledge that we must wait with bated breath until the next ride. To keep your “The Walking Dead” appetite satiated, Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly continues the tradition of offering fans an opportunity to relive the ever so satisfying and stirring sixth season. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $79.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Walking Dead: The Complete Sixth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Apr 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
