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Su Rynard's 'The Messenger' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The critically-acclaimed documentary about the decline of the world's songbird population soars to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino says 'The Messenger' will arrive on Blu-ray on May 3. For thousands of years, songbirds were regarded by mankind as messengers from the gods. Today, these creatures - woven inextricably into the fabric of our environment - are vanishing at an alarming rate. Under threat from climate change, pesticides and more, populations of hundreds of species have dipped dramatically. As scientists, activists and bird enthusiasts investigate this phenomenon, amazing secrets of the bird world come to light for the first time in the acclaimed and visually thrilling documentary The Messenger. Find out what's killing our songbirds, and what can be done about it. As in ancient times, songbirds may once again be carrying a message to humans - one that we ignore at our own peril. This critically-acclaimed documentary was a New York Times Critic's Pick, and was named a Top Ten Audience Favorite at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, as well as a winner at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival in 2015. Traveling from regions as diverse as the Boreal Forest, Mount Ararat, and New York City, filmmaker Su Rynard explores the relationship between birds and humans, and how changes in the environment impacts the habitats and, ultimately, the existence of songbirds. The film also highlights the work being done by people who are helping to make a positive impact on the environment in order to preserve and sustain the world's songbird population. Using a camera capable of shooting up to 1000 fps, Rynard and cinematographer Daniel Grant, working in collaboration with Western University's AFAR Avian research facility, captured images of songbirds in simulated nocturnal migration flying through the wind tunnel. This unique filming process resulted in stunning photography of the birds in motion. The Blu-ray will include a behind-the-scenes featurette, A Coffee Primer for Birds and People (about the relationship between coffee farms and bird habitats), a deleted scene, an informational booklet (with notes from the director and information on how viewers can help preserve the world's songbird population), the trailer, and an interview with director Su Rynard. You can find the latest specs for 'The Messenger' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 3. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Apr 7, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Mike Testin's 'Dementia' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 2015 horror flick arrives on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Dementia' on Blu-ray on May 17. In 'Dementia', George (Gene Jones, The Hateful Eight and The Sacrament) is an aging ex-soldier haunted by memories of Vietnam and struggling to reconnect with his estranged son and granddaughter. But when he suffers a stroke and is diagnosed with dementia, George is left in the care of Michelle (Halloween's Kristina Klebe), a seemingly sweet nurse with a disturbing dark side. At the mercy of a psychopath with a hypodermic needle, George becomes a prisoner in his own home, caught in a sadistic game of cat and mouse as brutal as anything he experienced in Vietnam. In his feature debut, director Mike Testin masterfully keeps the tension mounting — until it explodes in delirious violence. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dementia' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Apr 7, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
KHHHAAANNN!!! 'Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (Remastered in 4K)' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The fan favorite has been remastered in 4K and will be getting a new Blu-ray release in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be releasing 'Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan: Director's Cut (Remastered in 4K)' on Blu-ray on June 7. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is fondly regarded as being the closest in spirit to the 1966-69 TV series that spawned it. Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) escapes the tedium of a desk job to join Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley) on another space mission. While boldly going where no man etc. etc., Kirk crosses the path of his old enemy Khan (Ricardo Montalban), who as any die-hard Trekker can tell you, was the chief antagonist in the 1966 Trek TV episode "Space Seed." Leading a crew of near-savage space prisoners, Khan insinuates himself into the Genesis Project, which is designed to introduce living organisms on long-dead planets. Intending to harness this program for his own despotic purposes, Khan engages in battle with the Enterprise crew. ~ Daniel Gelb, Rovi. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the release will include both the theatrical and director's cuts and the current price for the Blu-ray is $14.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan: Director's Cut (Remastered in 4K)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7.Posted Wed Apr 6, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Guess Who's Coming to Blu-ray in May? 'Deadpool' -- That's Who![teaser]Ryan Reynolds puts on the anti-hero's tights and heads to Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox revealed 'Deadpool' will be pummeling Blu-ray in the spring, and now the date has been set for May 10. Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is a former Special Forces operative who now works as a mercenary. His world comes crashing down when evil scientist Ajax (Ed Skrein) tortures, disfigures and transforms him into Deadpool. The rogue experiment leaves Deadpool with accelerated healing powers and a twisted sense of humor. With help from mutant allies Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand), Deadpool uses his new skills to hunt down the man who nearly destroyed his life. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Deadpool' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 6, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Sorceress' Will Cast a Spell on Blu-ray this Summer[teaser]Director Jim Wynorski's fantasy horror flick has been dated for Blu-ray. [/teaser] As previously reported, Synapse Films is preparing 'Sorceress (1995)' for Blu-ray, and now the date is set for June 14. Larry Barnes (Larry Poindexter) is on the fast track to a partnership in a prestigious law firm, and his sexy witch wife Erica (Julie Strain, HEAVY METAL 2000) will do anything to keep her husband happy. But Erica makes a fatal mistake when she tries to kill Larry's main competition for the partnership, Howard Reynolds (Edward Albert, GALAXY OF TERROR). With Howard now crippled for life from Erica's dark magic, his wife Amelia (Linda Blair, THE EXORCIST) plots her revenge. Using witchcraft and a mystical medallion, Amelia tries to destroy everyone and everything in Larry's life! All the pleasures of the flesh and malevolence of black magic collide in this newly remastered and uncensored version of Jim Wynorski's SORCERESS (aka TEMPTRESS). Presented for the first time ever from a new 2K scan of the original uncut film element, this release features additional footage removed from the original release. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director Jim Wynorski; and Additional Audio Commentary with Director Jim Wynorski and SPFX Artist/Actor/Director, Tom Savini. You can find the latest specs for 'Sorceress (1995)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 14.Posted Wed Apr 6, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
John Hillcoat's 'Triple 9' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The star-studded crime thriller heads to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Triple 9' on Blu-ray on May 31. In Triple 9, a crew of dirty cops is blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. The only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for "officer down". Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecting rookie they set up to die foils the attack, triggering a breakneck, action-packed finale filled with double-crosses, greed and revenge. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes; Under the Gun – The acclaimed cast of Triple 9 offers an in-depth look at its characters and the pulse-pounding twists and turns at the heart of the film; and Authentic World – Director John Hillcoat and the cast of Triple 9 discuss how their grounded approach to filmmaking helped highlight the film's gritty, authentic look and feel. You can find the latest specs for 'Triple 9' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 31. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 6, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Deadpool' Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Date Announced[teaser]Ryan Reynolds puts on the anti-hero's tights and heads to Ultra HD Blu-ray next month. [/teaser]As previously reported, 20th Century Fox said 'Deadpool' will be pummeling Ultra HD Blu-ray in the spring, and now the date has been set for May 10. Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is a former Special Forces operative who now works as a mercenary. His world comes crashing down when evil scientist Ajax (Ed Skrein) tortures, disfigures, and transforms him into Deadpool. The rogue experiment leaves Deadpool with accelerated healing powers and a twisted sense of humor. With help from mutant allies Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand), Deadpool uses his new skills to hunt down the man who nearly destroyed his life. Exact specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Deadpool' linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 10. Order the Ultra HD Blu-rayPosted Tue Apr 5, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Who You Gonna Call? 'Ghostbusters' and 'Ghostbusters II' Dated for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Both comedies will be available on 4K Blu-rays in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Ghostbusters 4K' and 'Ghostbusters II 4K' on 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays on June 7. As two of the first Sony 4K Ultra HD disc releases, both films were fully restored from the 35mm original camera negatives, thereby utilizing in 4K the full resolution, detail and color depth inherent in the film. 4K Ultra HD is the perfect way to finally experience these comprehensive restorations at full 4K resolution in the home – it features four times the resolution of high definition, along with High Dynamic Range (HDR), which produces brilliant highlights, vibrant colors and greater contrast on compatible displays. Additionally, both films have been remixed specifically for the home theater environment with Dolby Atmos® audio, delivering captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. These new 4K Ultra HD releases precede the July 15 U.S. premiere of Sony Pictures’ highly anticipated new motion picture, Ghostbusters, from director Paul Feig, starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth. Also, as part of the excitement surrounding the arrival of the new film, SPHE will release over 50 episodes of the iconic 1980s animated series, The Real Ghostbusters, on DVD July 7 and on Digital, from Ivan Reitman, DiC and Sony Pictures Television. Both Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II are directed and produced by Ivan Reitman (Meatballs, Stripes), and written by Dan Aykroyd (My Girl) and Harold Ramis (Knocked Up). Bill Murray (St. Vincent), Dan Aykroyd (Blues Brothers), and Sigourney Weaver (Aliens) star, along with Harold Ramis (Groundhog Day) and Rick Moranis (Honey I Shrunk the Kids). Ernie Hudson (TV’s “Oz”) and Annie Potts (TV’s “Designing Women”) also star. Ghostbusters is ranked No. 28 on the AFI’s List of America’s Funniest Movies. Ghostbusters: University parapsychologists Dr. Peter Venkman (Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz (Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Ramis) lose a research grant when their experiment methodology is proven to be bogus. The team decides to go into business for themselves and open ‘Ghostbusters,’ a ghost removal service. After struggling to get on their feet, they are summoned to investigate the strange happenings in Dana Barrett’s (Weaver) Central Park West apartment. What they discover is that all Manhattan is being besieged by ghosts and other-worldly demons through a portal in her building. Ghostbusters II: Supernatural superstars Peter Venkman (Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz (Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Ramis) spring back into action when the infant son of Dana Barrett (Weaver) becomes the target of a powerful demonic force. Reunited with their industrious secretary Janine (Potts) and the nerdy, near-sighted Louis (Moranis), the ‘heroes of the hereafter’ must put a stop to an enormous underground river ready to rot the roots of the entire Big Apple. 'Ghostbusters' will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: Who You Gonna Call: A Ghostbusters Retrospective - Roundtable Discussion with Director Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd (Part 1); Poster Art Gallery – Gallery of 1988 artwork; Ray Parker Jr. Music Video; Slimer Mode – Picture in Picture and Trivia Track; 10 Deleted Scenes; Featurettes; Commentary with Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis & Joe Medjuck; Multi-Angles; Ecto-1: Resurrecting the Classic Car; and Ghostbusters Garage: Ecto-1 Gallery Storyboard Comparisons. 'Ghostbusters II' will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements include: Time Is But A Window: Ghostbusters II and Beyond - Roundtable Discussion with Director Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd (Part 2); Bobby Brown Music Video; Deleted Scenes; and Theatrical Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'Ghostbusters 4K' and 'Ghostbusters II 4K' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under June 7.Posted Tue Apr 5, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Stanley Donen's 'Movie Movie' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The musical comedy will arrive on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scorpion Releasing is preparing 'Movie. Movie' for Blu-ray, and now the date has been set for June 28. Newly re-mastered in HD! A hilarious two-films-in-one toast to the classic B movies of Hollywood in its heyday when the double features were king. Dynamite Hands (in black and white, of course) is the fight story about big punch boxer Joey Popchick (Harry Hamlin, Clash Of The Titans), his trainer Gloves Malloy (George C. Scott, Patton) and the up-to-no-good Vince Marlow (Eli Wallach, The Good The Bad And The Ugly). Baxters Beauties of 1933 (in gorgeous living color, naturally) follows the fortunes of Broadway producer Spats Baxter (George C. Scott) with a heart of gold and a daughter who thinks she s an orphan and ends up saving the day in Spats best show ever. Featuring an all-star cast including Barry Bostwick (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Art Carney (Harry & Tonto), Red Buttons (Sayonara), Kathleen Beller (The Betsy), Barbara Harris (Family Plot), Anne Reinking (All That Jazz) and Trish Van Devere (The Hearse) and directed by the great Stanley Donen (Singin In The Rain, Charade). Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: NEW interviews with Harry Hamlin, Kathleen Beller and Barry Bostwick; and an Introduction by George Burns. You can find the latest specs for 'Movie Movie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Apr 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Miracles From Heaven' Starring Jennifer Garner Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The inspirational drama is now available for pre-order. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Miracles From Heaven' for Blu-ray later this year. 'Miracles From Heaven' is based on the incredible true story of the Beam family. When Christy (Jennifer Garner) discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna (Kylie Rogers) has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident, an extraordinary miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored, and their community inspired. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $38.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Miracles From Heaven' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Apr 5, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
