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'Back to the Future' Documentary 'Back in Time' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The film directed by Jason Aron heads to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Gravitas Ventures will be releasing 'Back in Time' on Blu-ray on the very day Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) arrived in ‘Back to the Future 2’ – on “Future Day,” October 21, 2015. In ‘Back in Time,’ cast, crew, and fans explore the classic time-travel trilogy's resonance throughout pop culture. As the project evolved it took them from the joyous nostalgia at a massive London fan event to the living rooms of Michael J. Fox, Robert Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg, Bob Gale, Lea Thompson and Christopher Lloyd as well as Huey Lewis, James Tolkan (“Mr. Strickland”) Claudia Wells (“Jennifer Parker”) and more. Nothing is overlooked as they explore everything from Eric Stoltz’s casting to the invention of the hoverboard. Travelling throughout the world and leaving no stone unturned brings unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to the “BTTF” lexicon. “Iconic documentaries, like a bolt of lightning, only come around so often,” said Nolan Gallagher, Founder and CEO of Gravitas Ventures, “we are honored to be a part of the ‘Back to the Future’ mythology and bring this must-have film to the millions of fans who have loved the trilogy all these years.” Filmmakers Jason Aron and Lee Leshen add, “As both fans of the trilogy and filmmakers, it was extremely important for us to have this documentary seen by as many people as possible. We knew within minutes of meeting Nolan that the team at Gravitas would make that dream a possibility." In addition to original cast and crew support, ‘Back in Time’ was directed by Jason Aron, who also served as Executive Producer with Louis Krubich, Akrum Sheikh and Ronald Ferguson. Adam F. Goldberg (“The Goldberg’s”) served as Co-Executive Producer. Lee Leshen produced. You can find the latest specs for 'Back in Time' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 21.Posted Thu Aug 13, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Ken Burns' 'The Civil War' Remastered and Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed documentary series has been remastered for Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS will be releasing 'The Civil War: 25th Anniversary Commemorative Edition' on Blu-ray on October 13. "THE CIVIL WAR” attracted an audience of 38.9 million during its premiere in September 1990. It set a record for the highest rated PBS series broadcast, which stands today. The New York Times said that Ken Burns “…takes his place as the most accomplished documentary filmmaker of his generation.” The Washington Post said, ‘This is not just good television, nor even just great television. This is heroic television.’ The columnist George Will added, ‘If better use has ever been made of television, I have not seen it and do not expect to see better until Ken Burns turns his prodigious talents to his next project.’ The series has been honored with more than 40 major film and television awards, including two Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, Producer of the Year Award from the Producers Guild, People’s Choice Award, Peabody Award, duPont-Columbia Award, D.W. Griffith Award and the Lincoln Prize, among dozens of others. While Burns had directed and produced other award-winning films on PBS prior to “THE CIVIL WAR”, including his first feature film, the Academy Award-nominated THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE (1981), “THE CIVIL WAR” quickly became the standard for historic documentaries. Over the course of two months, 50,000 feet of the original 16mm film negative, which is preserved at the George Eastman House, was scanned frame by frame at 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels, the resolution used for Ultra High Definition). The standard definition 1990 broadcast was taken from a duplicate of the original negative, resulting in a loss of quality. This is the first time the film will be seen with the exact same fidelity and framing as the negative that Burns and his co-cinematographers Allen Moore and Buddy Squires shot over 25 years ago. “THE CIVIL WAR” is narrated by David McCullough and includes the voices of Sam Waterston (Abraham Lincoln), Julie Harris (Mary Chesnut), Jason Robards (Ulysses S. Grant), Morgan Freeman (Frederick Douglass), Paul Roebling (Joshua L. Chamberlain, etc.), Garrison Keillor (Walt Whitman, etc), George Black (Robert E. Lee), Arthur Miller (William T. Sherman), Chris Murney, (Pvt. Elisha Hunt Rhodes), Charley McDowell (Pvt. Sam Watkins), Horton Foote (Jefferson Davis), George Plimpton (George Templeton Strong), Philip Bosco (Horace Greeley, etc. ), Terry Courier (George McClellan), Jody Powell (Stonewall Jackson, etc.) and Studs Terkel (Benjamin F. Butler). Others who provided voices include Derek Jacobi, Pamela Reed, Jeremy Irons, Ronnie Gilbert, Kurt Vonnegut, Colleen Dewhurst, Hoyt Axton and Shelby Foote. The restoration of the program was done by Daniel J. White and supervised by Paul Barnes (lead editor of THE CIVIL WAR) of Ken Burns’s production company, Florentine Films, in association with the George Eastman House. Funding for the restoration was provided by Bank of America, PBS and The Corporation for Public Broadcasting. “THE CIVIL WAR” was directed by Ken Burns; produced by Ken Burns and Ric Burns; written by Geoffrey C. Ward, Ric Burns and Ken Burns; edited by Paul Barnes, Bruce Shaw and Tricia Reidy; cinematography by Ken Burns, Allen Moore and Buddy Squires; coordinating producer Catherine Eisele; associate producer Lynn Novick; co-producers Stephen Ives, Julie Dunfey and Mike Hill. The six-disc set will feature two hours of bonus features, including “The Making of The Civil War 25 years later”, uncut and re-mastered Shelby Foote interviews, and more. You can find the latest specs for 'The Civil War: 25th Anniversary Commemorative Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Aug 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Series 'Bloodline: Season One' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The first season of the Netflix drama is coming to Blu-ray. You can pre-order the show here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Bloodline: Season One' for Blu-ray sometime in the near future. 'Bloodline' is a dramatic thriller that explores the demons lurking beneath the surface of a contemporary American family. The Rayburns are hard-working pillars of their Florida Keys community. But when the black sheep son comes home for the 45th anniversary of his parents' hotel, he threatens to expose the Rayburns' dark secrets and shameful past, pushing his siblings to the limits of family loyalty. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $65.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Bloodline: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Aug 13, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'In the Courtyard' Starring Catherine Deneuve Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The French film will arrive on Blu-ray in October, and you can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Media Group is preparing 'In the Courtyard' for Blu-ray on October 6. Middle-aged musician Antoine suddenly decides to end his career. After several days aimless wandering, he is hired as the caretaker of an old residential building in Paris. Mathilde is a recently retired resident, generous-spirited and deeply involved with the management of the building. After she discovers a crack in her living room wall, her worry gradually turns to panic - what if the building were to collapse? Slowly, Antoine develops a fondness for this woman he is afraid will slip into madness. Through a confusion of misfires and anxiety, the two develop an awkward friendship, funny yet solid, which might just get them through this difficult patch... Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a French DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'In the Courtyard' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Aug 13, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Kevin Bacon Wants His 'Cop Car' Back on Blu-ray[teaser]The crime thriller will pull over Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Cop Car' will hit Blu-ray on September 29. When a pair of 10-year-olds find an abandoned cop car in a field and take it for a joyride, it seems like they could kill themselves at any moment. But things only get worse when the small-town sheriff goes looking for his missing car—and the illicit cargo he left in the trunk—and the kids find themselves at the center of a deadly game of cat and mouse they don’t understand. The only way out is to go as fast as their cop car can take them. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Their First and Last Ride: The Making of Cop Car. You can find the latest specs for 'Cop Car' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Aug 12, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Microsoft's 'Halo: Forward Unto Dawn / Nightfall' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The double feature based on the popular video game is gearing up for Blu-ray in October. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Microsoft is preparing 'Halo: Forward Unto Dawn / Nightfall' for Blu-ray on October 6. 'Halo: Forward Unto Dawn' - UNSC Cadet Thomas Lasky must conquer his inner fears and join forces with super-soldier John-117 to take down a massive faction of the Covenant. 'Halo: Nightfall' - While investigating terrorist activity on the distant colony world of Sedra, Jameson Locke and his team are caught in a horrific biological attack that exposes them to a much deeper danger. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Halo: Forward Unto Dawn / Nightfall' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Aug 12, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Halo' Comedy Web Series 'Red vs. Blue: Season 13' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The latest season of the animated show is rocketing toward Blu-ray, and you can pre-order the series here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Cinedigm is preparing 'Red vs. Blue: Season 13' for Blu-ray on October 13. The sim-troopers of Blood Gulch have seen their fair share of insanity over the years, but they ve never faced anything quite like this. Stranded on the planet Chorus, the Reds and Blues must convince two enemy armies to join forces or suffer complete annihilation at the hands of a bloodthirsty war lord. As the final installment in the critically acclaimed Chorus Trilogy, Red vs. Blue: Season 13 is as hilarious as it is thrilling. Between deadly mercenaries, alien artifacts and old rivalries, our hapless heroes are in for the fight of their lives in the longest running sci-fi/comedy series in American history, Red vs. Blue. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Red vs. Blue: Season 13' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Aug 12, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Matador: The Complete Series' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The crime series will hit Blu-ray in October, and you can pre-order the show here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Entertainment One is preparing 'Matador: The Complete Series' for Blu-ray on October 13. 'Matador' stars Tony Bravo, a DEA agent from East LA who is recruited by the CIA to investigate the LA Riot by going undercover as one of their players. Tony will need the espionage skills to impress his handlers and fast footwork on the pitch, or The Beautiful Game could end in sudden death. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Matador: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 11, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Adam Carolla Gets 'Road Hard' on Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy will be available on Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay will be releasing 'Road Hard' on Blu-ray on October 6. In 'Road Hard,' Bruce Madsen (Adam Carolla) is forced to go back on the road after his movie and television career has run dry, playing one dingy comedy club after another, spending endless nights in budget hotel rooms and always flying coach. Amidst trying to revitalize his career, rekindle his love life and put his daughter through college, Bruce knows one thing for sure - he must get off the road. 'Road Hard' is the story of that journey. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: The Making of Road Hard, Adam Carolla Behind the Scenes Preview, Carolla and Cranston Promo, and Carolla and Cranston Outtakes. You can find the latest specs for 'Road Hard' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 6.Posted Tue Aug 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Benoit Jacquot Collection' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The boxed set of three films is set to arrive on Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Media Group is preparing 'The Benoit Jacquot Collection' for Blu-ray on October 20. A Single Girl - A day in the life of a young and independent Parisian girl that is shot in real time as she copes with work and relationships. "Just as she's about to start a job with room service at a luxury hotel in Paris, a young woman (Virginie Ledoyen) tells her boyfriend that she's pregnant and wants to keep their child. They quarrel but arrange to meet an hour later; the film then follows her at work for that hour in real time. This segment of Benoit Jacquot's compelling 1995 feature, written with Jerome Beaujour, is a stunning demonstration of moral and existential suspense in relation to duration, much like Agnes Varda's 1961 Cleo From 5 to 7." (Jonathan Rosenbaum). NEW 2K RESTORATION. Keep It Quiet - Perhaps the most perfectly nuanced film Jacquot has ever made. The story works in the time-honored tradition of Tennyson's Enoch Arden. Fabrice Luchini's businessman Grégoire has just done an undeserved stretch in the penitentiary for some sordid white-collar family business, but given his newfound hyper-awareness of the world and the way his wife (Huppert) and brother (Lindon) tiptoe around him, he might as well be returning from the dead. Keep It Quiet hides the particulars of many of its plot entanglements in order to concentrate on the complex emotions entangling its characters. (Film Society of Lincoln Center). NEW 2K RESTORATION. The Disenchanted - Jacquot has often referred to this beautifully concentrated 1990 film as a new beginning, a break from the "theoretically" driven films of the 70s and 80s into the pursuit of "something human," in the director's words. The film is built around the troubled countenance of 17-year-old Judith Godrèche in the role of Beth, a teenager in the midst of a painful moral education. She is put in the unenviable position of holding her family together and debasing herself at the suggestion of both her scornful bedridden mother and her no-good boyfriend. Everything begins and ends with Godrèche's extraordinary dark eyes, at once signaling emotional deprivation, wounded intelligence, and hard-won wisdom. Jacquot and his extraordinary cinematographer Caroline Champetier give us the world as if refracted through those eyes, a strangely magical environment in which every object and encounter feels potentially ominous and/or liberating. Jacquot once described the film perfectly in an interview with Gerald Peary and Peter Brunette: "Beth's losing her childhood, becoming a woman, and becoming disenchanted. (Film Society of Lincoln Center). NEW 2K RESTORATION. Specs and supplements of yet to be revealed, but suggested list price is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Benoit Jacquot Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 20. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 11, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
