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Sebastian Schipper's Acclaimed 'Victoria' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The winner of the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution for Cinematography at the 2015 Berlin International Film Festival will make its Blu-ray debut in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Adopt Films and Kino Lorber will be releasing 'Victoria' on Blu-ray on March 8. Laia Costa and Frederick Lau star in breakout performances, winning awards for Best Performance by a Leading Actress and Actor, respectively, at the German Film Awards. This groundbreaking and technically daring indie hit and festival success -- ambitiously shot in a single take -- tells the story of a young woman, alone in Berlin, who meets a group of local men at a nightclub, and finds herself involved in a pulse-pounding, exciting thrill-ride that quickly spirals dangerously out of control. Hailed by critics for its bold and audacious stylistic approach, Victoria is the fourth film by acclaimed German director Sebastian Schipper, whose previous films include Sometime in August and A Friend of Mine. In addition to the Silver Bear, Victoria won the Prize of the Guild of German Art House Cinemas, and Reader Jury of the "Berliner Morgenpost" Awards at the 2015 Berlin Film Festival, six awards including Outstanding Feature Film and Best Direction at the German Film Awards, and Festival Award for Best International Film at the San Diego Film Festival, among numerous other awards and nominations at international film festivals. This film is not a movie; it's not about a bank robbery. It is a bank robbery. "Victoria" was shot in one single take. Two hours and eighteen minutes. No cuts. No CGI. No cheap tricks. No expensive ones, either. Just one shot. Victoria, a young woman from Madrid, meets for local Berliners outside a nightclub. Sonne and his friends promise to show her a good time and the real side of the city. But these lads have gotten themselves into hot water: they owe someone a dangerous favor that requires repaying that evening. As Victoria's flirtation with Sonne deepens into something more, he convinces her to come along for the ride. And later, when things become more ominous and possibly lethally dangerous for Sonne, she insists on coming along. As the night takes on an ever more menacing character, what started out as a good time quickly spirals out of control. As dawn approaches, Victoria and Sonne address the inevitable; it's all or nothing and they abandon themselves to a heart-stopping race into the depths of hell. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Victoria' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 5, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Bruce Malmuth's 'Nighthawks' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1981 crime thriller starring Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, and Rutger Hauer is planned for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will be releasing 'Nighthawks' on Blu-ray on May 3. Sylvester Stallone and Rutger Hauer star in this riveting story of suspense and intrigue that starts in London, continues in Paris and reaches its chilling conclusion on the streets of New York. When Europe's most feared terrorist (Hauer – The Hitcher) explosively announces his presence in Manhattan, two elite undercover cops (Stallone and Billy Dee Williams) are assigned to stop him before he strikes again. But the ruthless terrorist has other plans for the city - and the detectives. This edge-of-your-seat thriller, directed by Bruce Malmuth (Hard to Kill), also stars Lindsay Wagner (The Bionic Woman), Persis Khambatta (Star Trek: The Motion Picture), Nigel Davenport (The Island of Dr. Moreau) and Joe Spinell (Maniac). No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Nighthawks' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 3.Posted Thu Feb 4, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Academy Award winner William Monahan's 'Mojave' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Golden Globe® winner Oscar Isaac stars in his most intensely evil role in this riveting thriller arriving on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Mojave' on Blu-ray on June 26. Mojave is a classic, cerebral thriller about a brilliant artist, Thomas (Garrett Hedlund), who attempts to escape his privileged existence by heading out to the desert, only to encounter homicidal, chameleon-like drifter Jack (Oscar Isaac). Their first encounter at a campfire sets up a nonstop, violent duel of physical and intellectual equals, a chase that moves from the spectacular vistas of the American desert to a noir Los Angeles, where Thomas's notoriety as an artist is revealed. Jack, for his part, continues to remake his own identity in relentless pursuit of his victim, culminating in a vortex of criminality and brutality as Thomas emerges as an equally dangerous opponent. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: A Doppelgänger and the Desert: Making Mojave; and Deleted Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Mojave' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 4, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
MPI Preps Misty Copeland Documentary 'A Ballerina's Tale' for Blu-ray[teaser]The documentary about Misty Copeland is dancing toward Blu-ray in February. [/teaser]In an announcement to retailers, MPI is preparing 'A Ballerina's Tale' for Blu-ray on February 2. Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Get the incredible, behind-the-scenes story of how she overcame outmoded ballet culture stereotypes and near career-ending injuries to become one of the most revered dancers of her generation. More than just a ballet success story, A Ballerina's Tale is a hugely inspirational and universal tale of perseverance. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'A Ballerina's Tale' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Feb 4, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Macbeth' Starring Michael Fassbender Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Director Justin Kurzel's adaptation of the Shakespeare classic is heading to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Macbeth' for Blu-ray on March 8. From the producers of The King's Speech comes the story of a fearless Scottish General, Macbeth (Academy Award© Nominee Michael Fassbender), whose ambitious wife (Academy Award © Winner Marion Cotillard*) urges him to use wicked means to gain power of the throne. A thrilling interpretation of one of Shakespeare's most famous and compelling characters, Macbeth is a dramatic re-imagining of the realities of war-torn times and a tale of all-consuming passion and ambition. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Q&A with Michael Fassbender and "Making Macbeth" featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Macbeth' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Feb 3, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'The Fall: Series 1 & 2' Starring Gillian Anderson Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The show's first two seasons will hit Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media is preparing 'The Fall: Series 1' and 'The Fall: Series 2' for Blu-ray on March 1. 'The Fall: Series 1' - Emmy and Golden Globe winner Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) smolders as a British detective summoned to Belfast to solve a high-profile murder. She quickly recognizes the signs of a serial killer, but the culprit (Jamie Dornan, Fifty Shades of Grey) has already targeted his next victim. Over five engrossing episodes, this psychological thriller follows both the hunter and the hunted as they attempt to outmaneuver each other in “an intriguing game of cat and mouse” (The Sunday Times, U.K.). Heralded as “one of the best BBC dramas in years” (The Guardian, U.K.), THE FALL proves as riveting as it is unsettling, granting rare insight into the mind of a sociopath. Critics rave that “Anderson is sublime, almost otherworldly, while Dornan. . . matches her for icy charisma” (Daily Mail, U.K.). The stellar cast also features Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife) and John Lynch (In the Name of the Father). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a 13 minute Behind the Scenes featurette. Suggested list price for the 2-Disc Blu-ray is $39.99. Order the Blu-ray 'The Fall: Series 2' - It’s been 10 days since serial killer Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan, Fifty Shades of Grey) fled Belfast, and Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson (Golden Globe winner Gillian Anderson, The X-Files) is running out of time to catch him. Then Spector commits a brazen crime to silence someone from his past, and Gibson finds crucial evidence that puts her hot on his trail once more. “An intelligent show with tremendous acting” (The Atlantic), this “harrowing yet riveting” (The Independent, UK) British drama has enthralled critics and audiences alike. Anderson mesmerizes as the strong, self-possessed detective, while Dornan proves disturbingly charismatic as Spector, a man who is both a sadistic killer and a loving father. With vivid characterizations and heart-pounding storytelling, The Fall is an unforgettable psychological thriller. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Behind the Scenes; Deleted Scenes; and Photo Gallery. Suggested list price for the 2-Disc Blu-ray is $39.99. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for 'The Fall: Series 1' and 'The Fall: Series 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under March 1.Posted Wed Feb 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Zhang Yimou's 'Coming Home' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The acclaimed director's latest drama is coming to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Coming Home' for Blu-ray on March 8. Lu (Chen Daoming) and Feng (Gong Li) are a devoted couple forced to separate when Lu is arrested and sent to a labor camp as a political prisoner during the Cultural Revolution. When Lu is released years later, he returns home to find his beloved wife has amnesia and remembers little of her past. Unable to recognize him, she still patiently awaits her husband's return. A stranger within his own family, Lu is determined to awaken his wife's memory through gentle displays of unconditional and eternal love. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Mandarin DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Toronto International Film Festival Q & A with Zhang Yimou and Directors Commentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Coming Home' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Feb 3, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Humans: Series One (Uncut UK Edition)' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The first season of the sci-fi series will be heading to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media will be releasing 'Humans: Series One (Uncut UK Edition)' on Blu-ray on March 29. In the near future, technological advances have brought about the creation of life-like humanoid servants, called Synthetics—or synths—that help busy families simplify their lives. Joe Hawkins (Tom Goodman-Hill), disheartened by his wife, Laura's (Katherine Parkinson), distance, and his children's indifference, purchases a synth with the hope that it will ease the family's struggles. The synth, Anita (Gemma Chan) is an instant hit with Joe's children, but Laura can't shake her unease or the feeling that something is very wrong with Anita. As the Hawkins family adjusts to life with Anita, retired synth engineer George (William Hurt) can't bring himself to get rid of his beloved, but malfunctioning synth, Odi (Will Tudor). And mysterious Leo (Colin Morgan) desperately searches for someone with his synth, Max. But why does Max seem different from other synths, and what secrets are the two holding? 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 'Humans: Series One (Uncut UK Edition)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Feb 3, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Tom Hooper's 'The Danish Girl' Blu-ray Dated for March[teaser]The drama starring Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander will arrive on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'The Danish Girl' for Blu-ray on March 1. Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander star in this remarkable love story inspired by true events from Oscar-winning director Tom Hooper. When Gerda (Vikander) asks her husband Einar Wegener (Redmayne) to fill in as a portrait model, Einar's long-repressed feelings surface and she begins living her life as a woman. Embarking on a groundbreaking journey that's only made possible by the unconditional love of her wife, Einar fights to become the person she's meant to be, transgender pioneer Lili Elbe. The Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Making of The Danish Girl. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Danish Girl' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 1. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Feb 2, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Ron Howard's 'In the Heart of the Sea' Bound for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The Oscar-winner's whaling epic splashes down on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'In the Heart of the Sea' on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on March 8. Experience one of the greatest true stories ever told with “In the Heart of the Sea” -- an action-adventure based on Nathaniel Philbrick’s best-selling book about the dramatic true journey of the Essex, a New England whaling ship. The film stars Chris Hemsworth as Owen Chase, the veteran first mate of the New England whaling ship, the Essex; Benjamin Walker as its inexperienced Captain, George Pollard; Cillian Murphy as second mate Matthew Joy; and Ben Whishaw as novelist Herman Melville, whose inquiries into the event 30 years later helped bring the story to light. Tom Holland also stars as young seaman Tom Nickerson, and Brendan Gleeson as the same man, 30 years later. Spanish actor Jordi Mollà is the captain of another ship, the Archimedes, who tries to warn the Essex of what may lie ahead. Each release will feature 1080p video, Dolby Atmos audio, and supplements include: Whale Tales: Melville's Untold Story; The Hard Life of a Whaler; Chase & Pollard: A Man of Means and A Man of Courage; LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE: The Real-Life Sequel to Moby Dick; Commanding the Heart of the Sea; Deleted and Extended Scenes; and Ron Howard: Captain's Log. You can find the latest specs for 'In the Heart of the Sea' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 8.Posted Tue Feb 2, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by:
