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Josh Forbes' 'Contracted: Phase II' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The horror sequel will infect Blu-ray in the new year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing to release 'Contracted: Phase II' on Blu-ray on January 12. Picking up immediately after the events of the first film, this riveting sequel follows Riley (Matt Mercer, Contracted), now infected and running out of time, as he attempts to find out more about the virus and its mysterious host. As he digs deeper into its origins, Riley attracts the attention of a detective (Marianna Palka, Good Dick) who doubts his innocence, and BJ (Morgan Peter Brown, Absentia), who holds the key to the virus – and perhaps the destruction of mankind as we know it – leading to a blood-soaked finale you have to see to believe. Hang on to your barf bags, buckle up, and get ready for the genre ride of the year! No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Contracted: Phase II' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 12.Posted Mon Oct 26, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Better Look Out! 'Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives' Are Coming![teaser]Israel Luna's comedy thriller will take a stab at Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Breaking Glass will be releasing 'Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives' on Blu-ray on November 13. When the innocent and likable Bubbles Cliquot (Krystal Summers) shows up for her nightly stage performance with a black eye, her transgender friends suspect foul play from her latest boy toy. In order to move on, Bubbles joins her friends on a triple date with charming boys. But it just so happens the blind date is set up by the transphobic creep who gave Bubbles her shiner. After luring them into an abandoned warehouse, the attacker and his two beefy minions unleash all their hatred on the unsuspecting ladies, leaving them banged and bruised, but not broken. After waking up from her coma, Bubbles enlists the aid of her friends to bring her enemies to gory justice. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $12.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 26, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Hitman: Agent 47' Aims for a December Blu-ray Release[teaser]The action-packed thriller will be available in stores just after Christmas. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Hitman: Agent 47' for Blu-ray on December 29. Rupert Friend stars in this action-packed thriller based on the award-winning video game franchise. A genetically engineered assassin with superior intelligence and superhuman abilities, 47 (Friend), turns the tables on a sinister organization that's out to create an army of unstoppable killers with his DNA. Teaming up with a mysterious young woman (Hannah Ware), he uncovers secrets about his origins and faces an epic battle with his deadliest foe. Also starring Zachary Quinto, this gripping film is "Bond and Bourne rolled into one on steroids" (Marie Moore, The Film Strip). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 7.1 audio, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes; The Hit Counter; Re-Imagining Hitman; Ultimate Action: Staging the Fights; Hitman: Agent 47 Comic; Making of the Comic Book; Promotional Featurettes; Galleries; and Theatrical Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'Hitman: Agent 47' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 29.Posted Fri Oct 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Sinatra: All or Nothing at All' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The definitive account of the life, music, and career of Frank Sinatra is headed for Blu-ray in November. Pre-order your copy now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock Entertainment is set to release 'Sinatra: All or Nothing at All' on Blu-ray on November 20. Told in his own words through extensive archive interviews, along with commentary from those closest to him, the film weaves the music and images from Sinatra’s life together with rarely seen footage of Sinatra’s famous 1971 “Retirement Concert” in Los Angeles. The film’s narrative is shaped by Sinatra’s song choices for that concert, which director Alex Gibney interprets as the singer’s personal guide through his own life. With the participation of the Frank Sinatra Estate, family members and archivists, Sinatra: All Or Nothing At All is an intimate portrait of the singer, the actor and the man. Focusing on Sinatra’s first 60 years – beginning with his birth in Hoboken, New Jersey and meteoric rise in his 20s – and drawing on comments from friends and family, as well as never-before-seen footage from home movies and concert performances, this unprecedented tribute to the beloved showman follows Sinatra’s growth from roadhouse performer to global singing sensation. 'Sinatra: All Or Nothing At All' features clips from many Sinatra classics including: “My Way,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Fly Me To The Moon,” “All Or Nothing At All,” “The Lady Is A Tramp,” “Nancy (With The Laughing Face),” “That’s Life,” “Luck Be A Lady Tonight,” “New York, New York,” “(Love Is) The Tender Trap,” “Love And Marriage,” “Night And Day,” “Stardust,” “Young At Heart,” “Angel Eyes” and many more! Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Sinatra: All or Nothing at All' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 20.Posted Fri Oct 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Nicolas Cage Will 'Pay the Ghost' Next Month[teaser]The thriller will hit Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, RLJ Entertainment is prepping 'Pay the Ghost' for Blu-ray on November 10. Oscar® winner Nicolas Cage (Leaving Las Vegas) stars in this intense and chilling thriller about one man’s desperate search for his missing child. One year after his young son disappeared during a Halloween carnival, Mike Lawford (Cage) is haunted by eerie images and terrifying messages he can’t explain. Together with his estranged wife (Sarah Wayne Callies, AMC’s “The Walking Dead”), he will stop at nothing to unravel the mystery and find their son—and, in doing so, he unearths a legend that refuses to remain buried in the past. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Pay the Ghost' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 23, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Wes Craven's 'The Serpent and the Rainbow' Blu-ray Back on Schedule[teaser]The delayed horror flick starring Bill Pullman will now arrive on Blu-ray in the new year. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory was working on 'The Serpent and the Rainbow' for Blu-ray back in August, but was postponed and now the date has finally been set for January 26. Dennis Allan is a scientist who visits Haiti on the strength of a rumour of a drug which renders the recipient totally paralyzed but conscious. The drug's effects often fool doctors, who declare the victims dead. Could this be the origin of the "zombie" legend? Alan embarks on a surprising and often surreal investigation of the turbulent social chaos that is Haiti during the revolution which ousted hated dictator "Baby Doc" Duvalier. Often a pawn in a greater game, Alan must decide what is science, what is superstition, and what is the unknown in a anarchistic society where police corruption and witch-doctory are commonplace... Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.93. You can find the latest specs for 'The Serpent and the Rainbow' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 26. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 23, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Daniel Lee's 'Dragon Blade' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The period action-thriller starring Jackie Chan, John Cusack, and Adrien Brody is headed for Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Dragon Blade' on Blu-ray on December 22. When corrupt Roman leader Tiberius (Adrien Brody) arrives with a giant army to claim the Silk Road, Huo An (Jackie Chan) and his group of trained warriors teams up with an elite legion of defected Roman soldiers, led by General Lucius (John Cusack), to maintain the delicate balance of power in the region. To protect his country and his new friends, Huo An gathers the warriors of thirty-six ethnic nations together to fight Tiberius in an incredible, epic battle. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: "Behind the Scenes of Dragon Blade" Featurette; Extended Interviews with Cast & Crew; and Music Videos featuring Jackie Chan. You can find the latest specs for 'Dragon Blade' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 22. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 22, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Escape to Witch Mountain' and 'Return from Witch Mountain' Now Available on Blu-ray[teaser]Both titles are currently Disney Movie Club Exclusives. [/teaser] Disney/Buena Vista has released 'Escape to Witch Mountain' and 'Escape to Witch Mountain' on Blu-ray on October 13 exclusively for Disney Movie Club members. Escape to Witch Mountain - Two mysterious orphan children have extraordinary powers and are chased by a scheming millionaire. But where do these kids really call home? Return from Witch Mountain - Tia and her brother Tony have supernatural powers, can communicate and move things with the power of their mind alone. They arrive on Earth for a visit in Los Angeles. When Tony uses his powers to prevent an accident, he gets into the hands of Dr. Gannon, a ruthless scientist who's constantly striving for power over the world. He puts him a device into the brain that allows him to control Tony's will. Tia gets help from a kids gang to free Tony and save the Earth. You can find the latest specs for 'Escape to Witch Mountain' and 'Return from Witch Mountain' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under October 13.Posted Thu Oct 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Tom Stoppard's 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1990 film starring Gary Oldman, Tim Roth, Richard Dreyfuss, and Iain Glen will arrive on Blu-ray in the new year. Pre-orders are now available at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment will be releasing 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead' on Blu-ray on January 12. Winner of the prestigious Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion (Best Picture), Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is based on Tom Stoppard's award-winning play. It's the inventive tale of Hamlet as told from the viewpoint of two of the work's supporting, but certainly more outrageous characters. In this cleverly inspired version, however, the Shakespearean equivalents of Laurel and Hardy get a chance to take the lead roles in a dazzling setting where illusion and reality overlap! Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 12.Posted Thu Oct 22, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
TNT's 'Falling Skies: The Complete Fifth Season' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The final season of the sci-fi series is now available for pre-order. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Falling Skies: The Complete Fifth Season' for Blu-ray. An exact release date has not been announced. The final battle begins as 'Falling Skies' returns for its last season. As season five opens, all breed of beast and mutant are running rampant on earth, and humans are now ready to fight against the enemy. Tom and the 2nd Mass are filled with rage, ready to destroy the enemy in an all-out battle to determine the fate of Earth. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Falling Skies: The Complete Fifth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 22, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: