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Richard Franklin's 'F/X 2: The Deadly Art of Illusion' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1991 sequel is now up for pre-order. [/teaser] As previously reported, Kino is set to release 'F/X 2: The Deadly Art of Illusion' on Blu-ray on December 8. The Deadly Art of Illusion! Bryan Brown (Far East) and Brian Dennehy (Gorky Park) are back as Rollie and Leo in an all-new action-thriller that continues the F/X saga with stylish wit, unrelenting suspense and amazing high-tech action. Five years after his first deadly adventure, Rollie Tyler (Brown) has left the special effects business and now designs sophisticated electronic toys for a living. But when his girlfriend's ex-husband, a police detective, persuades him to devise an illusion to capture a serial killer, Rollie is once again lured into the lethal world of make-believe. And soon, he finds himself trapped in a murderous maze of deceit and treachery in which he must depend on his ingenious tricks and his friendship with detective Leo McCarthy (Dennehy) to expose a terrifying underworld conspiracy... but only if he can stay alive! Cult filmmaker Richard Franklin (Psycho II, Road Games) directed this top-notch sequel that features a strong cast including Rachel Ticotin (Total Recall), Joanna Gleason (Boogie Nights), Philip Bosco (The Dream Team) and Kevin J. O Connor (Color of Night). Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'F/X 2: The Deadly Art of Illusion' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The House Where Evil Dwells/Ghost Warrior' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The double feature will be available on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory says 'The House Where Evil Dwells/Ghost Warrior' will hit on Blu-ray on January 5. The House Where Evil Dwells - A century ago, a samurai brutally murdered his adulterous wife and her lover before taking his own life. Now, the Fletcher family has found what they think is their perfect Japanese home – not knowing it's the same house where the murders occurred. But as strange events escalate and the ghosts of the dead begin to toy with the living, the Fletchers discover they've become unwitting players in a horrible reenactment... one which they may not survive! This chilling ghost story stars Edward Albert (Galaxy Of Terror), Susan George (Straw Dogs) and Doug McClure (Humanoids From The Deep) and is directed by Kevin Connor (Motel Hell). NEW TRANSFER. Ghost Warrior - While exploring a cave, two skiers find the body of a 400-year-old samurai warrior entombed in ice. He is brought to the United States in a hush-hush operation and revived through cryosurgery. Unfortunately, he is then forced to battle for his freedom, dignity and life. This Charles Band production stars Janet Julian (King Of New York, Humongous). No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The House Where Evil Dwells/Ghost Warrior' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 5.Posted Tue Oct 13, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Blu-ray Deal of the Week: 'Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection' $49.99 at Amazon[teaser]The classic films starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce are on sale this week at Amazon.[/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection' for $49.99 (62% off the suggested retail price). The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection stars Basil Rathbone as the legendary Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as the venerable Dr. John H. Watson. The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection is comprised of all 14 classic films on 5 discs: The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror, Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon, Sherlock Holmes in Washington, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, The Spider Woman, The Scarlet Claw, The Pearl of Death, The House of Fear, The Woman in Green, Pursuit to Algiers, Terror by Night, Dressed to Kill. Click here to order this set today and this offer is available from now through October 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 12, 2015 at 08:24 AM PDT by: -
A Double Dose of 'Troll' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]A cult classic and the best worst movie ever made will be released together on Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory says 'Troll / Troll 2' will arrive on Blu-ray on November 17. Troll - Lock the doors and pull out the weed-wacker for this house party of horror! One family is about to find out there's no place like home when a troublesome troll starts taking over their building, transforming each apartment into an overgrown garden of ancient evil and turning tenants into a horde of hairy hobgoblins! Michael Moriarty and Julia Louis-Dreyfus star in this super-slimy scare-fest. Troll 2 - Those greedy goblins are back and hungrier than ever in this gourmet gross-out! Disguised as friendly country folk, a pugnacious posse of people-eating trolls lures visitors to their town. But a family of four is about to discover this place is a real tourist trap... and now, the no-good gnomes must be destroyed before the family gets flambéed... and the world becomes a buffet in this feeding frenzy of fear! Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: NEW The Making of TROLL featuring interviews with director John Carl Buechler, producer Charles Band, writer Ed Naha, composer Richard Band, special effects artists John Vulich and Gino Crognale, visual effects artists Jim Aupperle, James Belhovek, Linda Drake and Kevin Kutchaver; Behind the Scenes Still Gallery; NEW audio commentary on Troll 2 with actors George Hardy and Deborah Reed; and Theatrical Trailers. As an added bonus, the first 5,000 copies sold will also include a DVD copy of Best Worst Movie. Fans can pre-order their copies by visiting ShoutFactory.com. You can find the latest specs for 'Troll / Troll 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 12, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' - Now Fully Detailed for Blu-ray![teaser]The latest film in the action-packed franchise is headed for Blu-ray this holiday season. You can order your copy now![/teaser] Hailed as “relentlessly thrilling” (Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly) and filled with “jaw-dropping stunts” (Scott Mendelson, Forbes), the global hit 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' will hit Blu-ray on December 15 from Paramount Home Distribution. A 5-film boxed set collecting all the films will also be available on the same date. Loaded with “killer action and tight suspense” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), Paramount Pictures and Skydance Media’s MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—ROGUE NATION was directed and written for the screen by Christopher McQuarrie. Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg and Ving Rhames return to their iconic roles and the movie also stars Alec Baldwin and newcomer Rebecca Ferguson in a “star-turning role” (Brian Viner, Daily Mail) as a mysterious double agent. With his elite organization shut down by the CIA, agent Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and his team (Renner, Pegg, Rhames) race against time to stop the rise of a new global threat, The Syndicate, a dangerous network of rogue operatives turned traitors. To stop them, Ethan must join forces with an elusive, disavowed agent (Ferguson) who may or may not be on his side as he faces his most impossible mission yet. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, Dolby Atmos audio, and supplements include: an audio commentary by Tom Cruise and director/screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie; Lighting the Fuse; Cruise Control; Heroes; Cruising Altitude; Mission: Immersible; Sand Theft Auto; and The Mission Continues. Here's a behind-the-scenes clip from the special features (available on iTunes Extras and Blu-ray Combo Pack) that shows how Tom Cruise completed the underwater sequence from the film, including how he trained to hold his breath for up to 6 minutes: You can find the latest specs for 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 15. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 9, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'My Fair Lady: 50th Anniversary Edition' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic Oscar-winning film has been restored for a Blu-ray release at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be bringing 'My Fair Lady: 50th Anniversary Edition' to Blu-ray on October 27. The release will feature a brand new 4k restoration from an 8K scan of the original negative and other surviving 65mm elements, all painstakingly restored by acclaimed film historian and preservationist Robert A. Harris. Adapted from the original Broadway hit and headlined by Hollywood legends Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, My Fair Lady 50th Anniversary Edition arrives in collectible packaging with an entire Blu-ray disc dedicated to 90 minutes of special features including a variety of original trailers and featurettes that were used in theaters to promote the feature film, as well as footage from the film's Los Angeles and British premieres in 1964. You can find the latest specs for 'My Fair Lady: 50th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 27. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 9, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Game of Thrones: The Complete Fifth Season' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order[teaser]The fifth season of the acclaimed fantasy series is up for Blu-ray preorders at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO will be releasing 'Game of Thrones: The Complete Fifth Season' on Blu-ray on March 15. Season Five of the hit HBO series stars Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Aidan Gillen (Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish), Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont), Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Jack Gleeson (Joffrey Baratheon), Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy), Rory McCann (Sandor "The Hound" Clegane), Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Conleth Hill (Varys), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth), Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon), Carice van Houten (Melisandre), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell), Ciarán Hinds (Mance Rayder), Michael McElhatton (Roose Bolton) and Iwan Rheon (Ramsay Snow). The 4-disc set will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Audio Commentaries – Twelve audio commentaries with cast and crew including David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Kit Harington, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Iain Glen, Maisie Williams, Natalie Dormer, Gwendoline Christie and more; Anatomy of an Episode: Mother's Mercy – Details about the creation of "Mother's Mercy," from the writing table all the way through to visual effects; The Real History Behind Game of Thrones – In a two-part series, historians and George R.R. Martin discuss the era known as "The Wars of the Roses" and other historical events that served as inspiration for his novels; Deleted Scenes – 4 deleted scenes; A Day in the Life – Inside look at the production process of Season 5; and New Characters/New Locations – Explore the new societies, cultures and locations from Season 5. Blu-ray exclusives include: The Dance of Dragons – An in-depth look at the story behind the Targaryen civil war; In-Episode Guide – Provides background information about on-screen characters, locations, and relevant histories; and Histories and Lore – Explore the mythology of Westeros and Essos from character perspectives in 14 history pieces with feature illustrations. You can find the latest specs for 'Game of Thrones: The Complete Fifth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 15. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 8, 2015 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
The Truth is Out There: 'The X-Files: The Complete Series' Bound for Blu-ray![teaser]All nine original seasons will hit Blu-ray before the new episodes arrive on TV next year! [/teaser] According to FoxConnect, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'The X-Files: The Complete Series' to Blu-ray, and the release will hit stores on December 8. The truth is out there…and now it can be found in its entirety when Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment exposes the complete world of “The X-Files” on Blu-ray for the first time – just ahead of the event series premiere Sunday, January 24, 2016. “THE X-FILES” THE COLLECTOR’S SET – featuring a slot for the upcoming six-episode event series – releases on December 8, giving fans the chance to own a piece of television history and one of the year’s must-have giftset collections. Fans can also purchase each season individually on Blu-ray on December 8. Now for the first time, all nine exhilarating, groundbreaking seasons of The X-Files, along with special features, can be yours to own on Blu-ray! Although they began as reluctant partners, FBI special agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully (Golden Globe winners David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson) ultimately form a powerful bond as they struggle to unravel deadly conspiracies and solve paranormal mysteries. (The set contains full seasons 1 - 9). “THE X-FILES” THE COLLECTOR’S SET features more than 23 hours of content across all nine seasons – perfect for catching up on the series before the new event series airs. Relive all the mythology, conspiracy theories with special features, including behind-the-scenes featurettes, and commentaries by executive producer Chris Carter (“Millennium,” “Harsh Realm”), R.W. Goodwin, Rob Bowman, Kim Manners, Frank Spotnitz, Robert Patrick and Rod Hardy. Fans can pre-order the collection and individual seasons at www.x-filesblu-ray.com. Since its inception in 1993, “The X-Files” has remained a worldwide phenomenon, garnering a loyal cult following, 16 Emmys® and five Golden Globes® Awards, including “Best Dramatic TV Series” during its nine-season run. THE X-FILES debuts with a special two-night event beginning Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 (10:00-11:00 PM ET/7:00-8:00 PM PT), following the NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, and continuing with its time period premiere on Monday, Jan. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). The upcoming event series will encompass a mixture of stand-alone episodes and those that further the original show's seminal mythology. In the opening episode, Mulder and Scully take on a case of a possible alien abductee. The all-new episodes will feature appearances by guest stars, including Joel McHale ("Community"), Robbie Amell ("The Flash"), Lauren Ambrose ("Dig," "Six Feet Under"), Annabeth Gish ("The Bridge"), Annet Mahendru ("The Americans"), Rhys Darby ("Flight of the Conchords"), Kumail Nanjiani ("Silicon Valley") and William B. Davis, who reprises his role as "Cigarette Smoking Man." Three of the episodes are written and directed by Chris Carter, with the remaining new episodes written and directed by original series veterans Glen Morgan, Darin Morgan and James Wong. You can find the latest specs for 'The X-Files: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 8.Posted Thu Oct 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Those Crazy 'Minions' Are Planning Their Big Return to Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D![teaser]The animated comedy will arrive on both formats in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Minions' on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on December 8. The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters—from T. rex to Napoleon—the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob—ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embark upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award-winner Sandra Bullock), the world's first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in 'mod' London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind...from annihilation. The releases will feature 1080p video, Dolby Atmos audio, and supplements include: Three All New Original Mini-movies; Deleted Scene – Me, Myself And Stuart; Around The World Interactive Map; Behind The Goggles – The Illumination Story Of The Minions – Get a "behind the googles" look at the history and evolution of everyone's favorite yellow henchmen; Illumination Macguff Animation; Lighting, Layout and Effects - A look at the ways in which layout and lighting plays a big role in the emotion and motivation in the movie. Also see the ways in which they try to keep the 60's vintage look and the challenges they face with very technical shots, where one shot can take weeks; Jingle Bells Minion Style - This holiday favorite is brought to life in a merry-Minion way. Now you get to sing along to the beloved video that was the most shared piece of content on Facebook in 2014; and The Secret Life of Pets Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Minions' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 8. Order the 2D Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 8, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Robert Gordon and Morgan Neville's 'Best of Enemies' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The documentary will hit Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia will be releasing 'Best of Enemies' on Blu-ray on November 3. In the summer of 1968 television news changed forever. Dead last in the ratings, ABC hired two towering public intellectuals to debate each other during the Democratic and Republican national conventions. William F. Buckley Jr. was a leading light of the new conservative movement. A Democrat and cousin to Jackie Onassis, Gore Vidal was a leftist novelist and polemicist. Armed with deep-seated distrust and enmity, Vidal and Buckley believed each other's political ideologies were dangerous for America. Like rounds in a heavyweight battle, they pummeled out policy and personal insult—their explosive exchanges devolving into vitriolic name-calling. Live and unscripted, they kept viewers riveted. Ratings for ABC News skyrocketed. And a new era in public discourse was born. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Best of Enemies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 3. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 8, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
