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Head Into 'The Forest' If You Dare...[teaser]The suspense-filled supernatural thriller will haunt Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'The Forest' will arrive on Blu-ray on April 12. When her troubled twin sister Jess mysteriously disappears, Sara Price (Natalie Dormer) discovers Jess vanished in Japan's legendary Aokigahara Forest. Searching its eerie dark woods with the help of journalist Aiden (Taylor Kinney), Sara plunges into a tormented world where angry spirits lie in wait for those who ignore the warning: stay on the path. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Exploring The Forest: Cast and filmmakers discuss their initial attraction to the project and the history behind the Aokigahara Forest; and dive into the characterizations, the visual effects, and the lore of the infamous Yurei in this behind-the-scenes featurette; Galleries; Storyboards; and Feature Commentary with Director Jason Zada. You can find the latest specs for 'The Forest' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 12. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 4, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Marc Lawrence's 'Pigs' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror flick will feed on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome is preparing 'Pigs' for Blu-ray on March 29. Lynn Webster is a mysterious and beautiful young woman with a deadly secret. After arriving in a secluded California town, she takes a job as a waitress for Zambrini (Marc Lawrence), an elderly former circus performer who runs a small cafe, complete with a pen of 12 hungry pigs. Local legend has it that his pigs only eat human flesh and that in order to satisfy their growing appetites, Zambrini has begun to murder drifters. Soon the sheriff (Jesse Vint) begins to get suspicious of the strange goings on at Zambrini's farm and grows closer and closer to discovering the shocking truth of the pigs. Directed by character actor Marc Lawrence and starring his daughter Toni as Lynn. PIGS is a suspenseful and atmospheric psychological horror film featuring claustrophobic camerawork by Glenn Roland (Ilsa She Wolf of the S.S.) and a haunting score by Charles Bernstein (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Cujo). Vinegar Syndrome presents this classic of 70s independent cinema newly restored and in its original director's cut for the first time on home video. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Featurette with actress Toni Lawrence; Featurette with composer Charles Bernstein; Audio interview with cinematographer Glenn Roland; Two alternate openings and alternate ending; Gallery; Multiple trailers & more! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Pigs' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 4, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Blu-ray Officially Dated[teaser]J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: Episode VII arrives on April 5th. Blu-ray pre-orders are now up at Amazon! [/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 is indexed under April 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 3, 2016 at 11:16 AM PST by: -
Miguel Gomes' 'Arabian Nights Trilogy' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]All three volumes will arrive on Blu-ray in May.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'Arabian Nights Trilogy' for Blu-ray on May 3. In Portugal - one European country in crisis - a film director proposes to build fictional stories from the miserable reality he is immersed in. However, failing to find meaning in his work, he cowardly runs away and leaves the beautiful Scheherazade to stand in his shoes. She will require enthusiasm and courage so as not to bore the King with sad stories of this country. As nights go past, restlessness leads to desolation and in turn to enchantment. Therefore Scheherazade organizes the stories she tells the King in three volumes. She begins like this: "It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that in a sad country among all countries...". 'Arabian Nights: Volume 1' - The Restless One- In which Scheherazade tells of the restlessness that befell the country: "It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that in a sad country among all countries, where people dream of mermaids and whales, and unemployment is spreading. In certain places, forests burn into the night despite the falling rain; men and women long to set out to sea in the middle of winter. Sometimes there are animals that talk although it is highly improbable that they are listened to. In this country, where things are not what they appear to be, men of power promenade on camels and hide permanent and shameful erections; they await the moment when taxes are collected so they can pay a certain wizard whom..." And seeing the morning break, Scheherazade fell silent. 'Arabian Nights: Volume 2 - The Desolate One' - In which Scheherazade tells of how desolation invaded men: "It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that a distressed judge will cry instead of giving out her sentence on a night when all three moons are aligned. A runaway murderer will wander through the land for over forty days and will teletransport himself to escape the Police while dreaming of prostitutes and partridges. A wounded cow will reminisce about a thousand-year-old olive tree while saying what she must say, which will sound none less than sad! The residents of a tower block in the suburbs will save parrots and piss inside lifts while surrounded by dead people and ghosts; including in fact a dog that..." And seeing the morning break, Scheherazade fell silent. – "Damned tales! If things continue this way my daughter will surely end up with her throat slit!" – the Grand-Vizier, Scheherazade's father, thinks in his palace in Bagdad.'Arabian Nights: Volume 3 - The Enchanted' - In which Scheherazade doubts that she will still be able to tell stories to please the King, given that what she has to tell weighs three thousand tons. She therefore escapes from the palace and travels the kingdom in search of pleasure and enchantment. Her father, the Grand-Vizier, arranges to meet her at the Ferris wheel and Scheherazade resumes her narration: "O auspicious King, in old shanty towns of Lisbon there was a community of bewitched men who, with all dedication and passion, devoted themselves to teaching birds to sing..." And seeing the morning break, Scheherazade fell silent. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Redemption (2013), a short film by Miguel Gomes; New York Film Festival: A Conversation with Miguel Gomes; and a Booklet with Production Diary and Essay by Dennis Lim. Suggested list price for the 3-Disc Blu-ray has not been announced. You can find the latest specs for 'Arabian Nights Trilogy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 3.Posted Thu Mar 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Lionsgate Details 'Standoff' for Blu-ray[teaser]Thomas Jane and Laurence Fishburne will go head to head on Blu-ray in April.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Standoff' for Blu-ray on April 12. Carter (Thomas Jane), a troubled veteran gets a chance at redemption by protecting a 12 year-old girl from a deadly assassin (Laurence Fishburne) after she witnesses a murder. Holding a shotgun with a single shell, he engages in physical and psychological warfare in a desperate fight for the girl's life. The Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. No supplements have been detailed at this time. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Standoff' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 12. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 3, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Fifty Shades of Black' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order[teaser]The spoof flick is heading to Blu-ray later this year.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Fifty Shades of Black' for Blu-ray in 2016. From Marlon Wayans, and the director of 'A Haunted House,' 'Fifty Shades Of Black' is an outrageous comedy starring Marlon Wayans in the role of Mr. Black. An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship. In addition to Marlon Wayans, the movie stars Kali Hawk, Mike Epps, Andrew Bachelor, Affion Crockett, Jane Seymour, Fred Willard and Florence Henderson. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Fifty Shades of Black' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 3, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Ken Burns' 'Jackie Robinson' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The 4-hour documentary about the legend who broke baseball’s color barrier is planned for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS says 'Jackie Robinson' will hit Blu-ray on April 12. This moving documentary tells the life story of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, the man and hero who broke baseball's color barrier. He continued to fight the race battle off the field long after he retired and helped in the Civil Rights Movement. "Jackie Robinson is the most important figure in our nation’s most important game,” said Ken Burns. “He gave us our first lasting progress in civil rights since the Civil War and, ever since I finished my BASEBALL series in 1994, I’ve been eager to make a stand-alone film about the life of this courageous American. There was so much more to say not only about Robinson’s barrier-breaking moment in 1947, but about how his upbringing shaped his intolerance for any form of discrimination and how after his baseball career, he spoke out tirelessly against racial injustice, even after his star had begun to dim.” Born in 1919 to tenant farmers in rural Georgia and raised in Pasadena, California, Robinson challenged institutional racism long before he integrated Major League Baseball. As a teenager, he demanded service at a Woolworth’s lunch counter and refused to sit in the segregated balcony at a local movie theater. In 1944, while serving as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Robinson was arrested after he defied an order from a civilian bus driver to move to the back of a military bus. He was found not guilty. In the spring of 1947, Brooklyn Dodgers General Manager Branch Rickey signed Robinson to a major league contract. To help ensure the success of their endeavor, and protect the big league prospects of future African American players, Robinson agreed to ignore the threats and abuse that Rickey assured him he would face. That season, Robinson kept his word, remaining silent while he dazzled fans with his brilliant play and helped lead the Dodgers to the National League pennant. By the end of the year, he was the most famous black man in the country and in one poll, finished second only to Bing Crosby as the most popular American. In 1949, Robinson began to speak out, challenging opposing players, arguing with umpires and speaking his mind to the press, and he played some of the best baseball of his career, winning the National League MVP award. Despite his accomplishments on the field, his outspokenness drew criticism across the league, from the press and even from black fans and players who worried he would set back the progress that African Americans had achieved in baseball. When he retired in 1956, many were happy to see him go. After baseball, Robinson continued to use his immense fame to elevate the civil rights movement, voicing his views through a widely read newspaper column in the New York Post, raising money for the NAACP and Martin Luther King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and campaigning vigorously for candidates he believed would work to improve the lives of African Americans. Meanwhile, in Stamford, Connecticut, the Robinson family faced the challenge of integrating schools, social clubs and Little League teams in their mostly white suburb, where residents and real estate agents had once tried to keep them from buying property. “JACKIE ROBINSON” is also a warm portrait of a loving and devoted husband and father, featuring extensive interviews with Robinson’s widow, Rachel, and their surviving children, Sharon and David, who witnessed firsthand how resistant society could be to equality for African Americans, even their enormously popular father. As the 1960s progressed, many African Americans grew frustrated with the slow pace of change in black neighborhoods, and new leaders began charting a more militant course for the civil rights movement. Robinson denounced their calls for progress by “any means necessary” and criticized them for rejecting integration. Some young African Americans accused Robinson of being out of touch — chiding him for his ties to Branch Rickey, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and other prominent whites — and sought new, more defiant cultural heroes such as Muhammad Ali and Jim Brown. But even as his celebrity waned and diabetes ravaged his body, Robinson continued to push for fair treatment and equal opportunities for all African Americans. After throwing out the first pitch before game two of the 1972 World Series, he told the crowd, and millions watching at home, that it was long past time for Major League Baseball to hire its first black manager. He died nine days later at just 53 years of age. “Jackie Robinson,” Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, was “a sit-inner before sit-ins, a freedom rider before freedom rides.” In addition to Rachel, Sharon and David Robinson, “JACKIE ROBINSON” features interviews with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama; former Dodgers teammates Don Newcombe, Carl Erskine and Ralph Branca; writers Howard Bryant and Gerald Early; Harry Belafonte; Tom Brokaw; and Carly Simon. Jamie Foxx is the voice of Jackie Robinson, reading excerpts from his newspaper columns, personal letters and autobiographies. Funding is provided by Bank of America; Public Broadcasting Service; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; Dalio Foundation; Mr. Jack C. Taylor; and members of The Better Angels Society, including Jessica & John Fullerton and John & Catherine Debs. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will have a suggested list price of $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Jackie Robinson' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 12. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 2, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Brian De Palma's 'Raising Cain' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1992 thriller starring John Lithgow will be getting a Collector's Edition Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory has revealed 'Raising Cain: Collector's Edition' will debut on Blu-ray on June 28. When Jenny cheated on her husband, he didn't just leave...he split. From master of terror Brian De Palma comes this stylish psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final frame. Carter Nix (John Lithgow) is a respected psychologist, loving husband and devoted father who decides to take a year off to help raise his daughter. Carter's wife Jenny is pleased to have her attentive husband home – at first. When Carter shows obsessive behavior toward their daughter, Jenny becomes concerned, and to complicate matters, Jenny's old flame re-enters her life. But nothing can prepare her for the emergence of Carter's multiple personalities, and a fiendish plot to recreate the infamous experiments of his deranged father. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Raising Cain: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 28.Posted Wed Mar 2, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Delmar Daves' 'The Red House' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The classic psychological-thriller starring Edward G. Robinson & Lon McCallister is Blu-ray bound for March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, The Film Detective says 'The Red House' will be headed for high-definition on March 29. Based on the popular 1943 novel once serialized in the Saturday Evening Post, 'The Red House' stars Edward G. Robinson ('Double Indemnity,' 'The Stranger), Lon McCallister ('The Big Cat,' 'Winged Victory'), Judith Anderson ('Rebecca,' 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof') Rory Calhoun ('The Texan,' 'How to Marry a Millionaire'), Allene Roberts ('Knock on Any Door,' 'The Hoodlum') and Julie London ('Man of the West,' TV’s Emergency!). Disabled farmer Pete (Robinson) and his sister Ellen (Anderson) have raised young Meg (Roberts) from infancy on their reclusive homestead. Now a teen, Meg persuades her friend Nath (McCallister) to come by each day to help with her chores. When Nath insists on using a backwoods shortcut home one day, Pete cautions him against doing so, speaking of ominous screams in the night and terrors that lie within a mysterious, abandoned red house on the outskirts of his property. Curious, Nath and Meg – who has growing feelings for Nath much to the chagrin of his girlfriend, Tibby (London) – ignore Pete’s warning and explore. Dark, troubling secrets and entangled relationships are soon revealed in this chilling tale directed by Delmer Daves (Dark Passage, 3:10 to Yuma), featuring an eerie original score by Miklós Rózsa. You can find the latest specs for 'The Red House' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 2, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Absent Minded Professor: 55th Anniversary Edition' Disney Movie Club Exclusive Blu-ray On the Way[teaser]The classic 1961 comedy will be available on Blu-ray next week. [/teaser] Disney Movie Club will be able to get their hands on the exclusive 'The Absent Minded Professor: 55th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray on March 8. Hailed as one of Walt Disney's most hilarious comedies, THE ABSENT-MINDED PROFESSOR contains two essential elements for laughter -- Fred MacMurray and Flubber, his gravity-defying formula for flying rubber! You'll visit Medfield College and delight in the fun when Professor Brainard (Fred MacMurray) uses Flubber to put more bounce in the basketball team, fly a Model "T" Jalopy over Washington, D.C., and save Medfield College from financial ruin! Join a brilliant cast full of your favorite Disney stars: Ed Wynn as Medfield's bumbling Fire Chief, Keenan Wynn as the evil-minded Alonzo Hawk, and Nancy Olson as the college secretary who the Professor has absent-mindedly left at the altar ... three times! It's high-flying fun for the entire family! Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Absent Minded Professor: 55th Anniversary Edition (DMC Exclusive)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 8.Posted Wed Mar 2, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by:
