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There's 'No Way Out' for Kevin Costner on Blu-ray[teaser]Roger Donaldson's 1987 action-thriller co-starring Gene Hackman and Sean Young arrives on Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will be releasing 'No Way Out' on Blu-ray on February 16. Imagine being a hunter leading highly trained bloodhounds in pursuit of a killer...and the trail leads directly to you! Starring Academy-Award winners Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman, No Way Out is "a mesmerizing look at Washington power" (The Hollywood Reporter. Capturing a well-deserved four stars from critic Roger Ebert, this "taut [and] stylish" (Newsweek) thriller is fast-paced and powerful - "a perfect nailbiter" (Variety)! In a fit of rage, Secretary of Defense David Brice (Hackman) murders his mistress. To keep a lid on the scandal, Brice's loyal aide (Will Patton), creates the perfect cover-up: he "invents" a more enticing killer - a Russian spy - and then enlists naval commander Tom Farrell (Costner) to find him. But as a chilling twist of fate would have it, Farrell also has a strong commection to the victim...and now all the clues he's been hired to uncover are leading straight to him! In a desperate race against time, Farrell's search for the killer is not only a matter of national security, but also a matter of saving his own hide. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'No Way Out' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 19, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Camille Delamarre's 'The Transporter Refueled' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The action-thriller starring Ed Skrein being delivered to Blu-ray in December has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'The Transporter Refueled' on Blu-ray on December 8. Frank Martin, played by newcomer Ed Skrein, a former special-ops mercenary, is now living a less perilous life- or so he thinks- as an independent agent contracted to transport classified packages for questionable people. When Frank's father (Ray Stevenson), pays him a visit in the south of France, their father-son bonding weekend soon takes a turn for the worst when Frank is engaged by the cunning femme-fatale, Anna (Loan Chabanol), and her three seductive sidekicks on a mission to orchestrate the bank heist of the century. Frank must use his covert expertise and knowledge of fast cars, fast driving and fast women in an attempt to outrun a sinister Russian kingpin, and worse than that, they are thrust into a dangerous game of chess with a team of gorgeous women looking for revenge. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Frank Martin: The Reluctant Hero; The Coeur Brise: Les Femmes of Refueled; and Rocketing from 0-60. You can find the latest specs for 'The Transporter Refueled' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Blu-ray Deal of the Day: 'Friends: The Complete Series' $59.99 at Amazon[teaser]Smelly cat... smelly cat... Today's Deal of the Day is every episode of the classic sitcom on Blu-ray![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Friends: The Complete Series' for $59.99 (79% off the suggested retail price). The ultimate collector set features over 110 hours of content (90 hours of features and 20 hours of bonus content). All 236 original broadcast episodes (released for the 1st time in the US) Highly Collectible Premium Packaging Lenticular Box Cover Hard-cover book that holds 21 discs 32-page episode guide with content from the Warner Bros. archives. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 19, 2015 at 08:58 AM PST by: -
Michael Almereyda's 'Experimenter' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The dramatic biography of social psychologist Stanley Milgram is planned for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia will be releasing 'Experimenter' on Blu-ray on January 5. Yale University, 1961. Stanley Milgram (Peter Sarsgaard) designs a psychology experiment that remains relevant to this day, in which people think they're delivering painful electric shocks to an affable stranger (Jim Gaffigan) strapped into a chair in another room. Disregarding his pleas for mercy, the majority of subjects do not stop the experiment, administering what they think are near-fatal electric shocks, simply because they've been told to. With Nazi Adolf Eichmann's trial airing in living rooms across America, Milgram's exploration of authority and conformity strikes a nerve in popular culture and the scientific community. Celebrated in some circles, he is also accused of being a deceptive, manipulative monster. His wife Sasha (Winona Ryder) anchors him through it all. 'Experimenter' invites us inside Milgram's whirring mind in this bracing portrait of a brilliant man whose conscience and creative spirit continue to be resonant, poignant, and inspirational. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Experimenter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 19, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Pray for Death' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 80s action flick will seek vengeance on Blu-ray in February. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'Pray for Death' for Blu-ray on February 23. In 'Pray for Death,' martial arts legend Sho Kosugi (Enter the Ninja, Ninja 3: The Domination) stars as a family man driven to exact vigilante justice ninja style! Japanese Restauranteur Akira (Kosugi) has taken his wife and two boys to the United States in search of a better life. But their slice of the American Dream is quickly soured when they fall foul of a group of vicious jewellery thieves. Unfortunately for the bad guys, they didn't count on Akira being a secret black ninja. The samurai sword of vengeance falls swift and hard in this classic slice of 80s ninja action from director Gordon Hessler (Scream and Scream Again, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad), culminating in an action-packed showdown with a bodycount worthy of Commando. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Brand new interview with star Sho Kosugi; Archive interview and Ninjitsu demonstration with Kosugi from the film s New York premiere; Original Theatrical Trailer; Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin; and The first pressing also includes a collector's booklet featuring an extract from Sho Kosugi s upcoming biography. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Pray for Death' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 19, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
F. Gary Gray's Docudrama 'Straight Outta Compton' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The critically-acclaimed film heads to Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Straight Outta Compton' on Blu-ray on January 19. With an 89% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and hailed by critics as, "an electrifying piece of hip-hop history that speaks urgently to right now," (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), Straight Outta Compton bowed as the box office's biggest R-rated August opening of all time and biggest musical biopic ever, grossing $60 million during its opening weekend and generating over $200 million worldwide to date. Following the rise of the world's most notorious group, Straight Outta Compton features breakout stars O'Shea Jackson Jr. (Ice Cube), Corey Hawkins (Dr. Dre), Jason Mitchell (the late Eazy-E), Neil Brown, Jr. (DJ Yella) and Aldis Hodge (MC Ren) as members of N.W.A. and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Paul Giamatti (HBO's John Adams) as the group's manager. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: N.W.A. The Origins: N.W.A. was a group that changed history. Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, DJ Yella, and many others talk about their start in the 80's and where it all began; Impact: An exploration of the impact N.W.A. and specifically their breakout album that changed everything; Director's Journey: Utilizing a large amount of stand up interviews, we follow F. Gary Gray through the streets of Compton as he brings together the story of the founders of gangsta rap; The Streets - Filming in Compton: Take a look through the lens of Director F. Gary Gray as he perfected the authentic feeling of what it was like to walk the streets of Compton; N.W.A Performs in Detroit: We go behind the scenes of what this performance meant to the original members of N.W.A. as they saw their lyrics spark controversy against the corruption of the police in Los Angeles, as well as the thoughts of the actors performing the song on stage for the movie; and Feature Commentary with director/producer F. Gary Gray. Blu-ray exclusives include: Deleted Scenes; Becoming N.W.A.: An in-depth look at how the producers and F. Gary Gray tackled the challenging task of casting these larger than life creators of gangster rap; and Never Before Seen Performance. You can find the latest specs for 'Straight Outta Compton' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 18, 2015 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Scott Mann's Action-Thriller 'Heist' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The film starring Robert De Niro, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Dave Bautista arrives on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Heist' on Blu-ray on December 22. When their attempt to rob a casino owned by the feared gangster Pope (Robert De Niro) goes awry and a shootout ensues, Vaughn (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Cox (Dave Bautista) are forced to flee on foot and hijack city bus 657 and take the passengers hostage. Now, in a high-speed chase, Vaughn will not only have to outwit the police who are in hot pursuit, led by Officer Bajos (Gina Carano), but he will have to contend with Pope's maniacal right hand man, Dog (Morris Chestnut), in order to make it through the day alive. But we quickly learn that things are not what they seem, and Vaughn has more than one card up his sleeve. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Commentary with Director Scott Mann, Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Writer Max S. Adams; Cast and Crew Interviews; "The Making of Heist" Featurette; and Deleted/Extended Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Heist' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 22.Posted Wed Nov 18, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Claudio Fragasso's 'Monster Dog' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]Alice Cooper takes on a werewolf in the 1984 horror flick planned for Blu-ray in 2016. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scorpion Releasing and Kino will be releasing 'Monster Dog' on Blu-ray on some time next year. Alice Cooper stars as Lou, the rock star who unwittingly leads his band into a weekend of terror they will never forget. A classic werewolf adventure with a unique twist, Monster Dog will hold you in the grip of fear as it unleashes new dimensions in terror! No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Monster Dog' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Nov 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'American Horror Project Vol. 1' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Three 70s horror flicks will terrorize Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'American Horror Project Vol. 1' for Blu-ray on March 8. Everyone knows the classic American horror titles: Night of the Living Dead, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and A Nightmare on Elm Street, to name but a few. But we want to tell you a different story a story of the unsung heroes of American terror... Whether it's a film that has languished in obscurity, or a movie that's at risk of being lost due to lack of source materials, American Horror Project is here to ensure that these unique slices of the American Nightmare are brought back into the public consciousness and preserved for all to enjoy. Volume I of this series presents three tales of violence and madness from the 1970s. 'Malatesta's Carnival of Blood' (Christopher Speeth, 1973) sees a family arrive at a creepy, dilapidated fairground in search of their missing daughter, only to find themselves at the mercy of cannibalistic ghouls lurking beneath the park. Meanwhile, 'The Witch Who Came from the Sea' (Matt Cimber, 1976), stars Mollie Perkins (The Diary of Anne Frank) as a young woman whose bizarre and violent fantasies start to bleed into reality literally. Lastly, every parent's worst nightmare comes true in 'The Premonition' (Robert Allen Schnitzer, 1976), a tale of psychic terror in which five-year-old Janie is snatched away by a strange woman claiming to be her long-lost mother. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Reversible sleeves for each film featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by the Twins of Evil; American Horror Project Journal Volume I - Limited Edition 60-page booklet featuring new articles on the films from Kim Newman (Nightmare Movies), Kier-La Janisse (House of Psychotic Women) and Brian Albright (Regional Horror Films, 1958-1990); Brand new interview with director Christopher Speeth; Brand new interview with writer Werner Liepolt; Draft Script (BD/DVD-ROM content); Production stills gallery; Audio commentary with director Matt Cimber, actress Millie Perkins and director of photography Dean Cundey; Brand new interview with director Matt Cimber; Brand new interview with Dean Cundey; Brand new interview with actor John Goff; Audio commentary with director-producer Robert Allen Schnitzer; Brand new interview with composer Henry Mollicone; Interview with actor Richard Lynch; Three Robert Allen Schnitzer short films: Vernal Equinox , Terminal Point and A Rumbling in the Land; 4 Peace Spots; Trailers and TV Spots; PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED! Suggested list price for the 3-Disc Blu-ray/3-Disc DVD is $99.95. You can find the latest specs for 'American Horror Project Vol. 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 18, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Sheba, Baby' Starring Pam Grier Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 70s Blaxploitation flick is heading to Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'Sheba, Baby' for Blu-ray on February 9. Fresh off her career defining roles for Jack Hill in 'Coffy' and 'Foxy Brown,' Pam Grier returned to pure Blaxploitation (after turns in Blaxploitation-horror and action), in cult filmmaker William Girdler's (The Manitou, Abby) 'Sheba, Baby'... Grier plays Sheba Shayne, a private eye based in Chicago who is called to her hometown to stop the local mob boss (played by that bad D'Urville Martin;, Black Caesar, Dolemite) from moving in on her father's loan business. Aided by her father's partner, Brick Williams (Austin Stoker, Assault on Precinct 13, Battle for the Planet of the Apes), Sheba finds out that the violent thugs aren't going to go away with a fight. Car bombs, gun fights and boat chases ensue whilst armed with her curves, street smarts and a .44, Sheba is in for a bloodbath! Grier would appear in three Blaxploitation classics in 1975 (the others were Bucktown and Friday Foster), where she was at the top of her game and genre, with the Los Angeles Times calling her '';cool, tough and glamorous - a female fantasy Wonder Woman''; further cementing her status as the first female action star. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an LPCM mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with producer-screenwriter David Sheldon, moderated by critic Nathaniel Thompson; Sheldon: Baby - a brand new interview with David Sheldon; Pam Grier: The AIP Years - a look over the wonder years of the Blaxploitation queen with film historian Chris Poggiali; Trailer; Gallery featuring rare publicity images and Lobby Cards; Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sean Phillips; and a Booklet featuring brand new writing on the film by Patty Breen, webmaster of WilliamGirdler.com, illustrated with archive stills and posters. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Sheba, Baby' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 18, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by:
