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Cinedigm Preps 'RWBY: Volume 3' for Blu-ray[teaser]The animated action series is heading to Blu-ray in May.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Cinedigm is preparing 'RWBY: Volume 3' for Blu-ray on May 3. RWBY tracks the adventures of four young women Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang as they train to be monster-battling warriors (or Huntresses ) at a college named Beacon Academy. The future-fantasy world of Remnant is filled with ravenous monsters, treacherous terrain, and more villains than you can shake a sniper-scythe at. Fortunately, these four are there to battle the forces. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'RWBY: Volume 3' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 3. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Feb 29, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Ride Along 2' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy sequel starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube will park on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'Ride Along 2' for Blu-ray on April 26. Ben (Kevin Hart), a recently graduated police rookie, now aspires to be a detective like his soon-to-be brother-in-law, but James (Ice Cube) still doesn't think that he has what it takes for the job. He reluctantly takes Ben with him to follow up on a lead in Miami. Plans for a quick trip go awry when their unorthodox policing gets them into a compromising situation that threatens to derail a major case… and Ben's upcoming wedding day. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: •Feature Commentary with Director Tim Story •The Ride Along Roundtable •The Ride Diaries •Kevin & Cube: Brothers In-Law •The New Recruits •Inside Black Hammer Vision •Ride Along with Kevin Hart •Ride Along With Us •Behind the Scenes of Ride Along With Us •Cori's Wedding Commercial •Gag Reel You can find the latest specs for 'Ride Along 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 26. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 26, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Daddy's Home' on Blu-ray![teaser]The comedy starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg arrives on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount says 'Daddy's Home' will be available on Blu-ray on March 22. Brad (Will Ferrell) always dreamed of having the perfect family and is now determined to become the best step-dad to his new wife's (Linda Cardellini) children. But when their biological father Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) shows up unexpectedly, Brad's idyllic family life is turned upside down and he must go toe-to-toe with Dusty. Dad vs. Step Dad. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS:X soundtrack, and supplements include: The Making of Daddy's Home: Get an inside look at how the film was made, featuring hilarious cast interviews including Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg; Daddy-Off: Sit down with Will and Mark as they discuss how their characters compete to be the "Best Dad" and how they eventually learn to share a common ground; Daddy Daughter Dance: Join in on the fun as Will and Mark bust out their best dance moves in this behind-the-scenes look at the Daddy Daughter Dance; Halftime Stunt: Check out the outrageous NBA halftime stunt as director Sean Anders and Will Ferrell break down the hilarious scene when a cheerleader takes a ball to the face; Tony Hawk: Skater Double: Experience the ultimate reveal as world-famous skateboarder Tony Hawk gets back on the halfpipe while doubling for Will Farrell's character during the epic skateboard stand-off between dads; Child's Play: A cute and heartfelt piece showcasing the incredible talent of the child actors who play "Dylan" and "Megan" in Daddy's Home; Hannibal Buress: The Perfect Houseguest: Go behind-the-scenes in this unfiltered featurette about rising comedic star Hannibal Buress and how he became involved in the film; Blooper - Jeet Kune Do: See the hysterical bloopers of Mark and Will as they attempt to tell the perfect bedtime story; and Deleted and Extended Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Daddy's Home' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 22. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
David Keating's 'Cherry Tree' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror film is slated for an April Blu-ray release. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI will be releasing 'Cherry Tree' on Blu-ray on April 5. Faith's world is turned upside down after she finds out that her beloved father is dying. When the mysteriously alluring Sissy Young becomes her new hockey coach, Faith has no idea that Sissy is the head of a witches coven that has resided in her home town of Orchard for centuries. Using the fruit of an ancient cherry tree in a bloody ritual, the witches can bring the dead and dying back to life, and when Sissy offers to cure Faith's father, she lures the young woman into a dangerous deal that will leave her fighting for her life. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a making-of featurette and a trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Cherry Tree' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 26, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
John Rad's 'Dangerous Men' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The cult film will be getting the Blu-ray treatment in April. [/teaser] As previously reported, Drafthouse Films says 'Dangerous Men' will be available on Blu-ray on April 5. The fanatical brainchild of Iranian polymath John Rad, Dangerous Men is a passion project that remained in obsessive production for nearly two decades before it finally debuted in Californian theaters in 2005. An unflappably prodigious creative force, Rad handled much of the technical duties of the film, appearing multiple times in the film's credits as the director, writer, location scout, producer, executive producer, and more. Despite initially languishing at the box office during its limited theatrical release, and never finding a likeminded audience before Rad's untimely death in 2007, Dangerous Men developed a devoted following before vanishing as mysteriously as it appeared. Chief among them was Hadrian Belove, of the independent Los Angeles theater The Cinefamily, who saw the film multiple times during its brief theatrical run, and alerted Drafthouse Films and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema programming teams to the existence of the film. Working with the late artist's family, the team worked tirelessly alongside the American Genre Film Institute to locate and restore the original film. "It took us almost three and a half years of continuous begging, pleading and debasement before John Rad's family agreed to license us the film," said Drafthouse COO James Emanuel Shapiro. "It was well worth it! We are immensely proud that we've carved out our own niche of mind-shredding repertory releases and beyond thrilled to unleash what should very much be considered the Holy Grail of Holy F*cking Sh#t on audiences worldwide!" Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: 16-page booklet featuring only documented full-length interview with John S. Rad; Audio commentary featuring Destroy All Movies authors Zack Carlson and Bryan Connelly; That's So John Rad - An original documentary about to write the chair and the film and its original 2005 theatrical release; Rare footage of John S. Rad appearing on local access television; Interview with director of photography Peter Palian; Original theatrical trailer; and Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'Dangerous Men' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 26, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Michael Dougherty's 'Krampus' Creeping to Blu-ray[teaser]The truly terrifying and darkly comedic tale starring Adam Scott, Toni Collette, and David Koechner will arrive on Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Krampus' on Blu-ray on April 26. When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family's home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Feature Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Michael Dougherty and Co-Writers Todd Casey & Zach Shields; Krampus and His Minions – In this exclusive feature see how Krampus and his twisted underlings gave the visual-effects superstars at Peter Jackson's New Zealand-based Weta Workshop some creative and technical challenges. Viewers will have an insider look at how Krampus and his evil minions were created and executed; Practical Danger – Stunt Coordinator Rodney Cook walks viewers through how the film's thrilling stunts were done live on set while facing challenges with the creatures, children and set design; Inside the Snowglobe: Production Design – Filming almost entirely on sound stages in the middle of summer in New Zealand, the art department and special effects team had to pull out all of their tricks to create sets that were realistic, ready for stunts and practical effects, all while creating the look of a winter wonderland; Behind the Scenes at Weta Workshop: Krampus – Go behind-the-scenes at the world famous Weta Workshop to see how they brought the amazing Krampus creatures to life; Dougherty's Vision – In this featurette Director Michael Dougherty, along with the film's cast and crew, reveal how his approach informed the tone, pacing, humor and performances of Krampus; The Naughty Ones: Meet The Cast – At the center of this crazed story, filled with horrifying creatures and massive set pieces, are some of the funniest and most talented actors working today. This piece shines a light on the cast of Krampus as they share their experiences making this movie; Alternate Ending; Deleted Scenes; Extended Scenes; Gag Reel; and Galleries – Still Images from the set. You can find the latest specs for 'Krampus' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 26. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Norman Thaddeus Vane's 'Frightmare' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1983 horror flick will be making its way to Blu-ray at the end of March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome has revealed that 'Frightmare' will hit Blu-ray on March 29. Conrad Radzoff (Ferdy Mayne) was the biggest name in horror movies for decades until, one day, he died of a heart attack. Determined to celebrate his life, and death, the members of a local horror film society steal his freshly buried corpse and decide to host a party, in his honor, at their old and lavish mansion. Unaware that Radzoff's interest in horror extended beyond the silver screen and into the black arts, his corpse is soon re-animated and he begins exacting a bloody revenge against those who disturbed his final resting place. Slyly combining 80s slasher tropes with an insightful and self reflective look at the meaning of horror movies and death itself, Norman Thaddeus Vane's FRIGHTMARE (originally known as THE HORROR STAR) is a quick witted and suspenseful tribute to classic horror cinema. With captivating cinematography by Joel King (JUST BEFORE DAWN) and supporting performances from Jeffrey Combs (RE-ANIMATOR), Luca Bercovici and Leon Askin, FRIGHTMARE has been newly restored from its original camera negative and is coming to Blu-ray for the very first time! Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will feature a new 2K restoration from the original 35mm negative and supplements will include: Video interview with cinematographer Joel King; Audio interview with director Norman Thaddeus Vane; Historical commentary with David DelValle and David Decoteau (RapidHeart.com); and Commentary with The Hysteria Continues & More! You can find the latest specs for 'Frightmare' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
John D. Lamond's 'Felicity' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1978 cult film will be heading to Blu-ray at the end of March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Severin says 'Felicity' will arrive on Blu-ray on March 29. She ain't mama's little girl no more! The luscious Glory Annen stars as Felicity Robinson, a sheltered teen who surrenders herself to a world of bold adventure. From her pleasure at an all-girl school in England to hungers in the exotic underground of Hong Kong, Felicity finds herself ultimately delighted. Model Joni Flynn co-stars in this notorious odyssey that defined a generation of young men... and quite a few women, too! Severin Films is proud to present Felicity, fully restored in HD for the first time ever, featuring hours of incredible extras including two complete feature films from the personal vaults of writer/director John D. Lamond. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Bonus Feature Film: ABCs of Love & Sex... Australia Style; Bonus Feature Film: Australia After Dark; Audio Commentary on Felicity With Producer/Director John D. Lamond and Star Glory Annen; Audio Commentary on ABCs With Producer/Director John D. Lamond and Not Quite Hollywood Director Mark Hartley; Audio Commentary on AAD With Producer/Director John D. Lamond and Not Quite; Hollywood Director Mark Hartley; Not Quite Hollywood Out-takes with Actress Glory Annen, Director John D. Lamond, and Cinematographer Garry Wapshott; and John Lamond Trailer Reel. You can find the latest specs for 'Felicity' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Films of Maurice Pialat: Volume 1' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The boxed set of four films is planned for Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Media Group will be releasing 'The Films of Maurice Pialat: Volume 1' on Blu-ray on May 17. Mouth Agape (1974) - When cancer strikes the mother of the family in this French film, everyone in the family expresses a previously invisible caring and tolerance of the others. The father has always been a bit of a drunk, and is forever chasing younger women. Despite that, he and his wife care for each other, and he tends attentively to her in her last days while remaining unchanged in character. The son and daughter-in-law, whose marriage is somewhat sterile, have similarly penetrating interactions with the dying mother. Cast: Nathalie Baye, Philippe Leotard. NEW 2K RESTORATION. Graduate First (1978) - In a town in northern France, teenagers sitting for the baccalaureate await the fateful date with anxiety tempered with indifference. The past year has been the scene of their conflicts with adults and teachers alike who consider the exam as the highway to employment. The disillusioned teenagers see it more as the dead-end street to unemployment. Cast: Sabine Haudepin, Philippe Marlaud, Annick Alane, and Michel Caron. NEW 2K RESTORATION. Loulou (1980) - One evening Nelly meets Loulou, a down-and-out young man. After her husband kicks her out, she goes off to live with Loulou. She is soon with child, but Loulou doesn't change his wayward life, spending time with his pals and pulling off small-time robberies. Deeply hurt by his attitude, Nelly decides not to keep the baby. Isabelle Huppert, Gérard Depardieu, Guy Marchand, Humbert Baln, Bernard Tronczyk, Christian Boucher, and Frédérique Cerbonnet. NEW 2K RESTORATION. Love Exists (2007) - A certainty runs through Maurice Pialat's cinema: whatever is lived, spoken, invented or destroyed in real life will probably find its echo in a film one day. Beginning with these fictional reverberations, we sketched the self-portrait of a director who never forgot what it was to be a child, and was as uncompromising as one when it came to defining what love meant to him. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Films of Maurice Pialat: Volume 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 25, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Will 'Remember' this May[teaser]Atom Egoyan's thriller starring Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, and Dean Norris is headed for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early press announcement, Lionsgate will be bringing 'Remember' to Blu-ray on May 3. 'Remember' is the suspense-filled story of Zev (Christopher Plummer), an Auschwitz survivor who discovers that the Nazi guard who murdered his family some seventy years ago is living in America under an assumed identity. With the aid of a friend (Martin Landau), Zev sets out on a gripping journey that tests both his will and his fading memory as it brings him closer to the retribution he seeks. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary with Director Atom Egoyan, Producer Robert Lantos & Writer Benjamin August; "Performances to Remember" Featurette; and "A Tapestry of Evil: Remembering the Past" Featurette. You can find the latest specs for 'Remember' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 3.Posted Wed Feb 24, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by:
