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'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' Announced for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Both releases will be available in stores at the end of May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' on Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray on May 31. 'Pride And Prejudice And Zombies' is a fresh twist on Jane Austen's widely celebrated novel. A mysterious plague has fallen upon 19th century England, the land is overrun with the undead and feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is a master of martial arts and weaponry. Casting aside personal and social prejudices, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy must unite on the blood-soaked battlefield to rid the country of the zombie menace and discover their true love for one another. The releases will include: Deleted Scenes; Mr. Collins Line-o-rama; Gag Reel; The Badass Bennet Sisters; Creating the Unmentionables; Courtship, Class and Carnage: Meet The Cast; and From Austen to Zombies: Adapting a Classic. You can find the latest specs for 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 31. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 31, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Marleen Gorris’ 'Antonia’s Line' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The Academy Award-winning film arrives on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Film Movement Classics is set to release 'Antonia’s Line' on Blu-ray on April 19. “Written and directed with quirky charm by Marleen Gorris,” observed Janet Maslin of the New York Times when the film was released in February 1996, 'Antonia’s Line' played in international and in women’s film festivals where it garnered recognition, including awards from the Chicago and Toronto Film Festivals. Gorris, who also directed MRS. DALLOWAY, is one of a few women to be recognized for Directing by the Academy Awards, where it won the Best Foreign Film statue twenty years ago. In the aftermath of WWII, strong-willed Antonia (the incomparable Willeke van Almelrooy, returns to her small hometown where she has inherited her mother’s farm. Joined by her free-spirited artist daughter Danielle (Els Dottermans), the pair ingratiate themselves with the town’s tight-knit and eccentric community. As the years unfold, love and tragedy come to Antonia and Danielle, while they foster five generations of family and create a vibrant circle of strong, liberated women. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but the Blu-ray will include a new restoration of the film as well as an archival video interview with director Marleen Gorris and a new essay by author, film critic and Oscar specialist Thelma Adams. You can find the latest specs for 'Antonia’s Line' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 31, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Juan Fortuny's 'Crimson: The Color of Terror' Transplanted to Blu-ray[teaser]The 1973 horror starring Paul Naschy arrives on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Redemption will be releasing 'Crimson: The Color of Terror' on Blu-ray on June 14. Eurocult icon Paul Naschy (Frankenstein's Bloody Terror) stars as a criminal gang leader who undergoes a radical surgery in Juan Fortuny s 1973 thriller Crimson. When a jewel heist goes awry, Jack Surnett (Naschy) and his fellow thieves take shelter at the home of a scientist experimenting in brain replacement. Through the surgical finesse of the doctor s wife (Silvia Solar), Surnett is restored to health, but suffers irresistible pangs of bloodlust and conventional lust as well after the brain of a criminal known as The Sadist (Roberto Mauri) is grafted onto his own. The Blu-ray will feature a newly mastered transfer in high-definition from the original 35mm film elements; the standard 89-minute version and the complete more sexually explicit 98-minute version; and audio commentary by horror film historian Richard Harland Smith. You can find the latest specs for 'Crimson: The Color of Terror' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 31, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Brad Bird's 'The Iron Giant' Finally Headed for Blu-ray![teaser]The acclaimed 1999 animated feature will be getting two Blu-ray releases in September.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'The Iron Giant: Signature Edition' on Blu-ray on September 6. An Ultimate Collector's Edition will also be available on the same date. When "The Iron Giant" arrived in theaters in 1999, it was hailed as an "instant classic" by Joe Morgenstern of The Wall Street Journal, and the world soon learned another giant had arrived as well: filmmaker Brad Bird, who made his stunning directorial debut with this film and has gone on to win two Oscars, as well as worldwide acclaim for his work on both animated and live-action features. Winner of nine Annie Awards, "The Iron Giant" has been re-mastered and enhanced with two all-new scenes. The film takes place in October of 1957, when America had plenty to be worried about. Rock 'n' roll. Television. The bomb. And on the fourth day of that month, the Soviets successfully launched the first manmade satellite, Sputnik, into orbit. The space race had officially begun. The Cold War just got colder. People were unsure about their neighbors, even questioning their friends. In the small town of Rockwell, Maine, Annie Hughes (voice of Jennifer Aniston) is just worried about putting supper on the table for herself and her nine-year-old son, Hogarth (voice of Eli Marienthal). A single mother holding down a job at the local diner, Annie has her hands full with Hogarth—headstrong and imaginative, always on the lookout for the latest attempted takeover by mutant aliens or subversive invaders. So when a local fisherman comes into the diner with a tall tale about a huge metal man falling into the sea, the only one to pay him much attention is Hogarth, who sets out exploring to find the enormous robot. What he does find is a 50-foot giant with an insatiable appetite for metal and a childlike curiosity about its new world. Rumors of everything from an alien invasion to a Russian secret weapon bent on destroying Rockwell soon spread through the small town, prompting the arrival of government agent Kent Mansley (voiced by Christopher McDonald). Keeping one step ahead of Mansley, Hogarth convinces his beatnik friend Dean (voiced by Harry Connick, Jr.) to hide the Iron Giant (voiced by Vin Diesel) in Dean's junkyard. But it isn't long before the rumors turn into paranoia—the situation escalates and the possible destruction of Rockwell looms. Hogarth turns to his friend, the Iron Giant, who ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving the town's residents from their own fears and prejudices. In times like these, you really find out what your friends are made of…sometimes, it's even metal. The Blu-ray will include: The Giant’s Dream documentary NEW!; a personal letter from director Brad Bird; “The Iron Giant: Signature Edition” trailer; theatrical version commentary by Brad Bird; additional scenes, including alternate opening; Mini documentary segments; Teddy Newton The X Factor; Duck and Cover sequence; The Voice of the Giant; Motion Gallery; and Brad Bird Trailer Gallery. The Ultimate Collector's Edition will add: Five Mondo Art Cards; Beautiful 32-Page Book; Collectible Iron Giant Figurine; and more! You can find the latest specs for 'The Iron Giant' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 6. Order the Blu-ray Order the UCEPosted Wed Mar 30, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Imagine Dragons: Smoke + Mirrors Live' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The explosive concert featuring Dolby Atmos sound arrives on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock will be releasing 'Imagine Dragons: Smoke + Mirrors Live' on Blu-ray on June 3. Smoke + Mirrors Live celebrates Grammy Award winners Imagine Dragons' decibel-busting, spectacular live show. Capturing one incredible night in Toronto, it sees the band rapturously received by a crowd of 15,000 screaming fans. The band's phenomenal performance features their multi-platinum hits including Radioactive, I Bet My Life, Shots, Gold and Demons, as well as fan favorites from their first two records and the never before played live, Thief. The Smoke + Mirrors tour has seen the band play 110 dates in 42 countries on 5 continents. Smoke + Mirrors Live perfectly encapsulates the band's hugely successful transition to arena shows, fusing multi-sensory production with an intimate fan experience to create an atmosphere that can only be described as electric. Directed by Dick Carruthers (Led Zeppelin, The Killers, Oasis, Beyoncé), this concert film offers a one-of-a-kind experience for fans of their sensational live show. "It's tough to adequately capture a live experience on camera, especially for a production as multi-sensory as the Smoke + Mirrors Tour - but we couldn't be more excited with how it all came together", said the band. "The film really immerses you in the moment and conveys the emotion of the concert. We're excited to share it with fans who couldn't make it out to the tour or for those who want to relive the experience." TRACKS: 1. INTRO 2. SHOTS 3. TROUBLE 4. IT'S TIME 5. FOREVER YOUNG / SMOKE AND MIRRORS 6. POLAROID 7. I'M SO SORRY 8. THIEF 9. GOLD 10. DEMONS (feat. BLEEDING OUT and WARRIORS) 11. AMSTERDAM 12. HOPELESS OPUS 13. ON TOP OF THE WORLD 14. FRICTION 15. RELEASE 16. I BET MY LIFE 17. RADIOACTIVE 18. THE FALL The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements will include: ROOTS (Multi-angle); I WAS ME (Multi-angle); HOPELESS OPUS (Alternate Version); and GOLD (Alternate Version). You can find the latest specs for 'Imagine Dragons: Smoke + Mirrors Live' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 3.Posted Wed Mar 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Rick and Morty: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Dated for June[teaser]Rick and Mory will get schwifty on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Rick and Morty: The Complete Second Season' for Blu-ray on June 7. Rick Sanchez (Justin Roiland) is still living with his daughter Beth's (Sarah Chalke) family and causing more trouble than ever. This season the rest of the family, his son-in-law Jerry (Chris Parnell), grand-daughter Summer (Spencer Grammer) and grand-son Morty (Justin Roiland) are dragged into Rick's intergalactic adventures, as he faces new threats and mysteries of his secret past are revealed. Can the family survive Rick's insanity and all the chaos the universe throws at them? Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Behind the Scenes; Animatics for every episode; Commentaries for every episode; Deleted Animatic Sketches; Also includes Plumbus Manual Premium. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Rick and Morty: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 30, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Diary of A Deadbeat: The Story of Jim VanBebber' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The documentary on filmmaker Jim VanBebber will hit Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Massacre Video is preparing 'Diary of A Deadbeat: The Story of Jim VanBebber' for Blu-ray on April 12. Jim VanBebber, an uncompromising, underground, outlaw filmmaker from Greenville, Ohio has become one of the most infamous and controversial American independent filmmakers of our time. VanBebber brought us such cult classics as Deadbeat At Dawn (the first feature film made in Dayton, Ohio) My Sweet Satan, The Manson Family, and many others. Shot over the course of several years, Diary Of A Deadbeat is a documentary that follows VanBebber's life from his early super 8mm films to his days in Hollywood. Directed by young auteur Victor Bonacore, the documentary features interviews with an eclectic group of artists including Pantera's Phil Ansemlo, transgressive film director Richard Kern, Skinny Puppy's Nivek Ogre, R.A. The Rugged Man, Heidi Honeycutt, Stephen Biro, Damon Packard, Jessie Seitz, and many more. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: At Home With Mike Capone; Live In Boston!; Interview With Buddy Giovinazzo (director of COMBAT SHOCK) by Mitch Davis; Deleted Scenes; Locations Tour; VHS & Vanbebber With Chi Orengo; RA The Rugged Man Live Performance; Music Videos; Interview With Director; Interview With Producers; Plus Additional HIDDEN Surprises! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Diary of A Deadbeat: The Story of Jim VanBebber' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 12. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 30, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Blu-ray Deleted Scenes Sneak Peek[teaser]Check out a clip of the deleted scenes included on the upcoming Blu-ray. [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista will be releasing 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' on Blu-ray on April 5. 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' shattered box office records upon its debut to become the cinematic event of a generation with over $926 million domestic and $2.05 billion worldwide. Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. When a defector named Finn crash-lands on a desert planet, he meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a tough scavenger whose droid contains a top-secret map. Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the last of the Jedi Knights. Discover the complete story behind the making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with in-depth documentary and bonus material that will take fans on an exciting journey behind the scenes. Secrets will be revealed through extensive footage, never-before-seen deleted scenes, and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 29, 2016 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Steven C. Miller's 'Submerged' Heads to Blu-ray[teaser]The edge-of-your-seat thriller arrives on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Submerged' on Blu-ray on May 3. In Submerged, Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls) stars as an ex-soldier turned bodyguard hired to protect a young woman. But while cruising with a group of friends one night, their stretch limo is run off the road and into the water by a gang of ruthless kidnappers — who then dive in to finish the job. Suddenly it’s sink or swim, as the bodyguard must fight to keep the vehicle from becoming a watery grave. 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 'Submerged' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 3. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 29, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Kathleen Collins' 'Losing Ground' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy drama is coming to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Milestone is preparing 'Losing Ground' for Blu-ray on April 5. Losing Ground tells the story of a marriage of two remarkable people, both at a crossroads in their lives. Sara Rogers, a black professor of philosophy, is embarking on an intellectual quest to understand "ecstasy" just as her painter husband Victor sets off on a more earthy exploration of joy. Celebrating a recent museum sale, Victor decides to rent a country house where he can return to more realism after years working as an abstract expressionist. Away from the city, the couple’s summer idyll becomes complicated by Sara’s research and by Victor’s involvement with a young model. When one of her students casts Sara as the woman scorned in a film version of the song "Frankie and Johnny," she experiences a painful emotional awakening. While dealing with strong individuals and feelings, the film is also charming--Collins described it as a comedy about a young woman who takes herself too seriously. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary track by Professors LaMonda Horton-Stallings and Terri Francis; 2015 Theatrical Trailer; The Cruz Brothers and Miss Malloy (1980, 50 mins, Color) Kathleen Collins and Ronald Gray's first film; Video Interviews with Ronald K. Gray (46:30), Seret Scott (40:17) and Nina Lorez Collins (26:24); An Interview with Kathleen Collins by Phyllis R. Klotman (1982, Color, 22 mins, Courtesy of Indiana University Black Film Archive); and Transmagnifican Dambamuality (1976, 7 mins, B&W) Gray's celebrated lost student film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Losing Ground' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 29, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
