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'Edward Scissorhands: 25th Anniversary Edition' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Tim Burton's classic fantasy has received a 4K restoration and will be getting a new Blu-ray edition this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is sharpening up 'Edward Scissorhands: 25th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray on October 13. Johnny Depp delivers the performance of a lifetime as Edward, an irresistibly charming creation with razor-sharp metal hands and a heart of gold. Edward's lonely life in a Gothic castle changes forever when he meets a kindhearted Avon Lady (Dianne Wiest), who takes him to a pastel paradise known as Suburbia. Thanks to his fantastic talents, Edward becomes a neighborhood sensation, but when he falls in love with Kim (Winona Ryder), he must go to extraordinary lengths to protect her. The beautifully restored EDWARD SCISSORHANDS: 25th ANNIVERSARY Blu-ray showcases Burton's magical use of color, light and shadow, with clear, rich detail in even the darkest scenes. Considered Burton's most personal and favorite work, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS is one of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment's most successful films. Nominated for an Academy Award® for "Best Makeup", the romantic dark fantasy film is recognized as a quintessential icon for Goth subculture. The Blu-ray will feature a new 4K restoration, lossless audio, and supplements include: Tim Burton featurette, and two audio commentaries with Tim Burton and Danny Elfman. This release will also include a few collectibles (Custom paper dolls, a heart shaped cookie cutter and a topiary air freshener that smells like fresh cut grass). You can find the latest specs for 'Edward Scissorhands: 25th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 13.Posted Tue Aug 18, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Kris Swanberg's 'Unexpected' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama starring Cobie Smulders is due to hit Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Alchemy will be releasing 'Unexpected' on Blu-ray on September 29. Samantha is a high school science teacher at a low-income school about to close, and she has just found out she’s pregnant. Though her boyfriend, John, proposes and is thrilled to begin a new life together, Sam struggles with the idea of halting her career to be a full time mother. Simultaneously, one of Sam’s brightest students, Jasmine, has also become pregnant. Sam makes it her mission to get Jasmine into college and bonds with her over their impending motherhood. Unbeknownst to Same Jasmine is wiser than she gives her credit for, and when things don’t go exactly according to Sam’s plan, she must reexamine what is best for herself and for the people she loves. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Unexpected' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 29.Posted Tue Aug 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Fabrice du Welz's 'Alleluia' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed horror film heads to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Doppelganger Releasing and Music Box Films will be releasing 'Alleluia' on Blu-ray on September 22. Based on notorious real-life "Lonely HeartsKillers" who make victims of their romantic liaisons, Alleluia is a chilling anti-lovestory from acclaimed Belgian horror auteur Fabrice Du Welz. Michel (Laurent Lucas) is a born womanizer and professional hustler with a penchant for wooing lonely, vulnerable widows and divorcees. When he meets introverted single mom Gloria (Lola Dueñas) online and treats her to an electrifying first date, she's left completely smitten. Michel tries to swindle what he can out of the one-night stand, confessing that he dates lonely women in order to steal their money. But Gloria has other plans, abandoning her daughter and vowing to aid Michel's scam while masquerading as his sister. The toxically co-dependent lovers embark on a deadly odyssey amplified by wild sex, unbridled jealousy and frenzied forays into the dark arts, leading to a shocking series of savage, murderous scenarios. An official selection at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival Directors' Fort night series, Alleluia was also the Grand Jury Prize winner at the 2015 NashvilleFilm Festival's Graveyard Shift Competition. Described as "a fire-charged thriller that spins a disturbing web of madness, jealousy, sex and murder" by Shelagh Rowan-Legg of TwitchFilm and "a grotesque masterpiece" by Marc Savlov of The Austin Chronicle, the film is a deliciously twisted thriller—a razor-sharp, blood-soaked shocker that breathes new life into the lovesick horror genre to serve up a tale of white-hot desperation and terrifying devotion. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Feature Commentary with director Fabrice du Welz, Shooting Alleluia Making-Of Featurette, Deleted Scenes, Cast & Crew Interviews, and A Wonderful Love ShortFilm by Fabrice du Welz. You can find the latest specs for 'Alleluia' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 22. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 18, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Donald Cammell's 'White of the Eye' Blu-ray Planned[teaser]The 1987 thriller starring David Keith will stalk Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory says that they will release 'White of the Eye' on Blu-ray sometime in November. A serial killer is on the loose in and around the small community of Globe, Arizona, and housewife Joan White gradually comes to suspect that her opera-loving hi-fi engineer husband Paul might know more than he's letting on. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'White of the Eye' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Aug 18, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Dee Ree's 'Bessie' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama starring Queen Latifah will arrive on Blu-ray in just a few weeks. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO will be releasing 'Bessie' on Blu-ray on September 1. Bessie offers an intimate look at the determined woman whose immense talent and love for music took her from anonymity in the rough-and-tumble world of vaudeville to the 1920s blues scene and international fame. Capturing Bessie's professional highs and personal lows, the film paints a portrait of a tenacious spirit who, despite her own demons, became a celebrated legend. Throughout the years, Bessie Smith has served as an inspiration for such illustrious singers as Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Nina Simone, among others. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Bessie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 1. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 17, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Resident Evil Collection' is $29.99 at Amazon[teaser]Own all the films in the franchise for less than $30 this week at Amazon. [/teaser] Amazon's deal is 'The Resident Evil Collection' on Blu-ray for $29.99 (69% off suggested list price). The set includes five films (Resident Evil / Resident Evil: Apocalypse / Resident Evil: Extinction / Resident Evil: Afterlife / Resident Evil: Retribution). This offer for 'The Resident Evil Collection' is available from now through August 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Sun Aug 16, 2015 at 07:37 AM PDT by: -
Two Luc Besson Films Join Sony's Supreme Cinema Series Line[teaser]Both fan favorite titles will be available on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Léon: The Professional' on Blu-ray on October 27. Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman and Danny Aiello star in LÉON: THE PROFESSIONAL, a go-for-broke thriller about a professional assassin whose work becomes dangerously personal. Calling himself a “cleaner,” the mysterious Léon is New York’s top hitman. When his next-door neighbors are murdered, Léon becomes the unwilling guardian of the family’s sole survivor - 12-year-old Mathilda. But Mathilda doesn’t just want protection; she wants revenge. Training her in the deadly tricks of his trade, Léon helps her track the psychotic agent who murdered her family. From the electrifying opening to the fatal finale, LÉON THE PROFESSIONAL is a nonstop crescendo of action and suspense. Experience both the U.S. theatrical and international versions of this beloved action masterpiece, now fully remastered in 4K. The release will feature 4K Restoration & Dolby Atmos Audio (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible) of both the Theatrical And Extended International Versions of the film, and supplements include: Cast and Crew Look Back, Jean Reno: The Road to Léon, Natalie Portman: Starting Young, and Original Theatrical Trailer. Besson's 'The Fifth Element' will also be available on the same date. New York cab driver Korben Dallas didn’t mean to be a hero, but he just picked up the kind of fare that only comes along every five thousand years: A perfect beauty, a perfect being, a perfect weapon. Together, they must save the world. Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, and Gary Oldman star in acclaimed director Luc Besson’s outrageous sci-fi adventure, an extravagantly styled tale of good against evil set in an unbelievable twenty-third century world. Now fully remastered in 4K, experience this dynamic action favorite like never before. The release will feature a 4K Restoration & Dolby Atmos Audio (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible), and supplements include: The Visual Element, The Digital Element, The Star Element, The Alien Element, The Fashion Element, The Diva, Imagining The Fifth Element, and The Elements of Style. You can find the latest specs for 'Léon: The Professional' and 'The Fifth Element' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under October 27.Posted Fri Aug 14, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Things Are About to Get 'Harry' on Blu-ray[teaser]The series appealing to fans of 'Prime Suspect,' 'Cracker,' and 'The Wire' is planned for Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media will be releasing 'Harry' on Blu-ray on August 25. Still grieving his wife’s suicide, Detective Harry Anglesea (Oscar Kightley) returns to Auckland’s Major Crime Unit after bereavement leave in his native Samoa. Although he’s eager to jump back into the job, his self-destructive behavior hints that he may not be ready. His 13-year-old daughter, Mele, is even less ready for life as usual and desperately needs her father’s attention. But Harry and his boss, DSS Jim “Stocks” Stockton (Sam Neill), soon become engrossed in a high-profile case. After a series of violent robberies turns fatal, the city clamors for the police to catch the killer. Harry traces the crime from a drug-crazed gunman to the street gangs that peddle methamphetamine, though there may be larger forces at play. But the investigation leads him on a downward spiral that could destroy his career and what remains of his family. Gritty and suspenseful, this award-winning drama probes the narcotics underworld of New Zealand’s largest city and the toll it takes on those caught in its grip. 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 'Harry' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Aug 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Bertrand Bonello's 'Saint Laurent' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama based on the life of the fashion icon will be available on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Saint Laurent' will arrive on Blu-ray on September 22. Dive into the color and lush textures of the incredible life of fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent. Explore the mind of a creative genius, the intricacies that turned a haute-couture label into a worldwide phenomenon, and the glamour and decadence that followed Saint Laurents footsteps of fame and fortune. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Saint Laurent' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 22.Posted Fri Aug 14, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Leigh Whannell's 'Insidious: Chapter 3' to Haunt Blu-ray[teaser]The horror prequel will arrive on Blu-ray just in time for Halloween. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Insidious: Chapter 3' will hit Blu-ray on October 13. Go back to the beginning, if you dare, in this chilling prequel that takes place before the unforgettable haunting of the Lambert family. Paranormal investigators Tucker and Specs team up with the psychic Elise to help Quinn, a teenage girl who believes that her late mother is trying to make contact. At first, Elise's horrific past makes her reluctant to use her ability, but when Quinn's desperate father begs for assistance, she agrees to venture into The Further. There, she finds a ruthless supernatural entity with a voracious craving for the souls of the living. It's the darkest chapter yet in this spine-tingling portrayal of evil unleashed. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Origin Story: Making Chapter 3 Featurette, plus Blu-ray exclusive Deleted Scenes, Being Haunted: A Psychic Medium Speaks Featurette, Macabre Creations Featurette, Stunts: The Car Crash Featurette, and Cherry Glazerr: Tiptoe Through the Tulips Featurette. You can find the latest specs for 'Insidious: Chapter 3' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Aug 14, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
