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Blu-ray Will 'Fear the Walking Dead' in December.[teaser]The first season of the 'Walking Dead' prequel is headed for Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay will be releasing 'Fear the Walking Dead: The Complete First Season' on Blu-ray on December 1. Living in the same universe as The Waling Dead, Fear the Walking Dead is a gritty drama that explores the onset of the undead apocalypse through the lens of a fractured family. Set in Los Angeles, a city where people come to escape, shield secrets, and bury their pasts, a mysterious outbreak threatens to disrupt what little stability high school guidance counselor Madison Clark (Kim Dickens) and English teacher Travis Manawa (Cliff Curtis) have managed to assemble. The everyday pressure of blending two families while dealing with resentful, escapist, and strung out children takes a back seat when society begins to break down. A forced evolution, a necessary survival of the fittest takes hold, and the dysfunctional family must either reinvent themselves or embrace their darker histories. The 2-disc set will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: A Look at the Series and Character Bios. Note that a Special Edition release will be available sometime in 2016. You can find the latest specs for 'Fear the Walking Dead: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 1.Posted Wed Oct 7, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Shameless: The Complete Fifth Season' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The fifth season of the acclaimed dramedy based on the long-running, award-winning British series is headed for Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Shameless: The Complete Fifth Season' for Blu-ray on December 29. In season five of Shameless, the Gallaghers are feeling the heat! In the swelter of another Chicago summer, Fiona (Emmy Rossum) juggles a crush on her new boss (Dermot Mulroney) with a new husband (Steve Kazee) and the return of her old boyfriend (Justin Chatwin)! Frank (William H. Macy) balances his brand new liver against that old healthy appetite for liquor, drugs and trouble. Lip (Jeremy Allen White) heads home from college and struggles to hang with his old South Side friends. Debbie (Emma Kenney) has her first real boyfriend, Ian’s (Cameron Monaghan) dealing with real health issues, and Carl’s (Ethan Cutkosky) just dealing. Personal and urban renewal runs rampant as organic coffee shops and yoga studios invade the hood, and the Gallaghers stumble toward finding out who they really are and who to truly love. Don’t miss another moment with the lovable, irreverent Gallagher gang. A stellar cast shines in all 12 seriously hilarious and heartbreaking season five episodes. “The fifth season of Shameless continues to deliver fresh, captivating storylines, powerful acting performances and outstanding production; it’s no surprise the series has built such a loyal and devoted fan following,” said Rosemary Markson, WBHE Senior Vice President, TV Marketing. She added, “The Gallagher clan may be as unconventional as a family can ever be, but that’s what makes the show such a delight to watch. We’re excited to release another engaging season of this remarkable series with some terrific behind-the-scenes bonus content.” Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Two Featurettes, Audio Commentary, and Deleted Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Shameless: The Complete Fifth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Ready to Dance? 'Jimmy's Hall' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]Ken Loach's drama heads to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on 'Jimmy's Hall' on Blu-ray on November 17. In 1921, Jimmy Gralton's sin was to build a dance hall on a rural crossroads in an Ireland on the brink of Civil War. The Pearse-Connolly Hall was a place where young people could come to learn, to argue, to dream….but above all to dance and have fun. As the hall grew in popularity its socialist and free-spirited reputation brought it to the attention of the church and politicians who forced Jimmy to flee and the hall to close. A decade later, at the height of the Depression, Jimmy returns to Co. Leitrim from the US to look after his mother and vows to live the quiet life. The hall stands abandoned and empty, and despite the pleas of the local youngsters, remains shut. However Jimmy reintegrates into the community and sees the poverty, and growing cultural oppression, the leader and activist within him is stirred. He makes the decision to reopen the hall in the face of what they may bring…. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Making of featurette, Audio Commentary, and Deleted Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Jimmy's Hall' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 7, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Leni Riefenstahl's 'Triumph of the Will' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1935 Third Reich film is headed for Blu-ray this winter. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films says 'Triumph of the Will' will arrive on Blu-ray on December 8. Leni Riefenstahl's classic piece of historical filmmaking, filmed during the 1934 Nazi Party Rally in Nuremberg, Germany, is considered by many to be one of the most important films ever made. Realized by Paul Joseph Goebbels, Hitler's Reich Minister for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, this film was created to influence all of Germany to support the power of the Nazi Party. Historically significant and, at times, a horrifyingly manipulative exercise in propaganda for the Nazi regime, TRIUMPH OF THE WILL continues to be controversial eighty years after its original release and has been banned in Germany for many decades. Until her death in 2003, Riefenstahl was under fire for her personal relationship with Adolph Hitler, spending her life haunted by the shadow of the Nazi Party. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: All-new 2015 high-definition 2K remaster of TRIUMPH OF THE WILL from a duplicate 35mm fine grain master; Original German language with all-new on screen identifications and newly translated removable English subtitles for the speeches; Leni Riefenstahl's short film DAY OF FREEDOM (Remastered in 2K HD); Audio Commentary by Dr. Anthony R. Santoro (Specialist on National Socialist German history); and Liner Notes. You can find the latest specs for 'Triumph of the Will' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 7, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Get Ready to Laugh with 'Shaun the Sheep' on Blu-ray[teaser]The hilarious animated feature from Aardman (the producers of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit) is planned for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Shaun the Sheep' on Blu-ray on November 24. MEET SHAUN! He's a little sheep with big dreams, and lately, life on Mossy Bottom Farm has become a bit dull. When Shaun takes the day off for some fun in the Big City, he gets a lot more action than he bargained for. Now Shaun and his flock must use their wits to hatch a baaaa-rilliant plan to get back home in an adventure the whole family will love. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: "Making the Shaun Movie" Featurette; "Meet the Characters" Featurette; "Join Shaun Behind the Scenes" Featurette; "Meet the Crew" Featurette; and Parody Poster Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Shaun the Sheep' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 6, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Did You Hear That 'Thundercrack!' on Blu-ray?[teaser]The 1975 erotic film will be released on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films will be releasing 'Thundercrack!' on Blu-ray on December 8. Witness if you dare... THUNDERCRACK!... the world's only underground kinky art horror film. With the initial setup of an atmospheric gothic tale a dark and stormy night breakdown featuring a creepy old house on the hill, it quickly turns eerie and different. A tour de force of underground filmmaking with a plot beyond description, this film fully exposes itself with amazing dialogue and trash-noir lighting through which to peer at the pickles, the puke and the polymorphs. In 1975, Curt McDowell and writer/actor George Kuchar created the utterly brilliant THUNDERCRACK!, a film not recommended for those with tender sensibilities. A true cult classic that has shocked, excited and amazed audiences worldwide for 40 years, this presentation is the first ever official North American video release! Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Rare archival interview segments with director Curt McDowell presented as audio commentary; BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVE Bonus Feature - IT CAME FROM KUCHAR (87 minutes): Directed by Jennifer Kroot; Documentary about the twin underground filmmakers George and Mike Kuchar; and BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVE: An additional BONUS DVD loaded with fun additional extras! Rare interviews, short films, THUNDERCRACK! audition footage, outtakes and MORE! You can find the latest specs for 'Thundercrack!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 6, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Takashi Miike's 'Yakuza Apocalypse: The Great War of the Underworld' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The Japanese horror/comedy will make its way to Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Entertainment One is working on 'Yakuza Apocalypse: The Great War of the Underworld' for Blu-ray on December 1. In the ruthless underground world of the yakuza, no one is more legendary than boss Kamiura. Rumored to be invincible, the truth is he is a vampire-a bloodsucking yakuza vampire boss! Among Kamiura's gang is Kageyama, his most loyal underling. However, the others in the gang view Kageyama with disdain and ridicule him for his inability to get tattooed due to sensitive skin. One day, assassins aware of boss Kamiura's secret arrive from abroad and deliver him an ultimatum: Return to the international syndicate he left years ago, or die. Kamiura refuses and, during a fierce battle with anime-otaku martial-arts expert Kyoken, is torn limb from limb. With his dying breath, Kamiura bites Kageyama, passing on his vampire powers to the unsuspecting yakuza. As he begins to awaken to his newfound abilities, Kageyama's desire to avenge the murder of boss Kamiura sets him on a course for a violent confrontation with Kaeru-kun, the foreign syndicate's mysterious and seemingly unstoppable leader! 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 'Yakuza Apocalypse: The Great War of the Underworld' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 1. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 6, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
John Irvin's 'Ghost Story' Will Haunt Blu-ray[teaser]The 1981 supernatural thriller starring Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and John Houseman is planned for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory has revealed that they are working on 'Ghost Story' for Blu-ray on November 24. In a peaceful New England town, the four lifelong friends who make up the Chowder Society come together each week to regale each other with tales of terror. But when one of the elderly gentlemen experiences a family tragedy, it becomes apparent that a buried secret from their youth has arisen to remind them of the sins of their past. Soon, they will learn they have never been forgiven… and a supernatural vengeance awaits them all. Craig Wasson, Patricia Neal, and Alice Krige also star in this chilling and atmospheric telling of one of horror’s greatest stories. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: New Audio Commentary by Director John Irvin; New Interviews with Author Peter Straub, Actress Alice Krige, Screenwriter Lawrence D. Cohen, Producer Burt Weissbourd and Matte Photographer Bill Taylor; Vintage Theatrical Trailer, TV and Radio Spots; and Photo Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Ghost Story' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
The Acclaimed 'Stalingrad' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 2003 documentary miniseries is planned for Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films says 'Stalingrad' will arrive on Blu-ray on December 8. The Eastern Front experienced the viciousness of war on a scale of unimaginable horror and brutality. The bloodiest and most savage fighting took place in Stalingrad between August 1942 and February 1943. Stalin's city on the Volga had military significance for Hitler, as it carried the name of his enemy and therefore had to be destroyed. The ensuing battle sealed the fates of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians, marked the turning point of World War II, and was the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. This three-part HD documentary by award-winning documentary filmmakers Sebastian Dehnhardt, Christian Deick and Jorg Mullner presents both the German and Russian perspective, contains rare footage shot by soldiers during the siege, and reveals new historical facts with moving eyewitness accounts and confessions from some of Stalingrad's last survivors. The Russian archives opened their doors to the filmmakers, granting exclusive access to a wealth of previously unreleased material. Originally broadcast in both Germany and Russia in slightly truncated editions, this Blu-ray contains all three STALINGRAD documentaries including THE ATTACK (54 min.), THE KESSEL (56 min.) and THE DOOM (55 min.) in their original uncut, English dubbed versions. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: High-definition presentation of the original three-part 2003 mini-series; English language dubbed version featuring footage not seen in the original broadcast; Deleted interview segments; Video interview with Dr. Guido Knopp (Professor and Historian); and Stalingrad Today Views of the City of Volgograd. You can find the latest specs for 'Stalingrad' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Oh Hell No! 'Sharknado 3' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The third film in the zany franchise gets an extended cut Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Asylum is preparing 'Sharknado 3' for Blu-ray on October 6. When a mass of Sharknadoes threatens America’s East Coast, chainsaw-wielding hero Fin must again risk his life to save his children on spring break. But as he fights his way south, the sharknadoes merge and grow bigger than ever before. Celebrity cameos include: Mark Cuban, Ann Coulter, Michele Bachmann, Kendra Wilkinson, Holly Madison, Chris Jericho, Jerry Springer, Chris Kirkpatrick … and many, many more! Starring Tara Reid (American Pie, Van Wilder), Ian Ziering (“Beverly Hills 90210”), Cassie Scerbo (“Make It or Break It,” “Dance Revolution”), Bo Derek (10, Tommy Boy), Frankie Muniz (“Malcolm in the Middle”), and David Hasselhoff (“Baywatch”), the creature/disaster smash hit SHARKNADO 3: OH HELL NO! premiered on the Syfy Network on 7/22/15 drawing 2.8 million viewers, continuing the Sharknado phenomenon. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: LIGHTS, CAMERA, SHARKS: The making of Sharknado 3; FEEDING FRENZY: An exclusive look at the Sharknado Documentary; SHARK TAILS: Alternate Endings; The Asylum VFX: Before & After; Cast and Crew Commentary; GROWING PAINS: The Evolution of Sharknado VFX; Gag Reel; BITE MARKS: Famous Faces in Sharknado 3!; ARCHIE VS. SHARKNADO; A STORMY ROMANCE: A Sharknado Love Story; MAKING OF THE SOUNDTRACK; and SHARK CHUM: Extended Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Sharknado 3' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
