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Paul Feig's 'Spy' Is Up for Blu-ray Pre-Order at Amazon[teaser]The action-comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Jason Statham is now available for pre-orders. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be bringing 'Spy' on Blu-ray sometime later this year. Susan Cooper is an unassuming deskbound CIA analyst and the unsung hero behind the Agency's most dangerous missions. But when her partner falls off the grid and another top agent is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global disaster. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.74. You can find the latest specs for 'Spy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Aug 5, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Unveils Supreme Cinema Series with 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' on Blu-ray[teaser]Francis Ford Coppola's take at horror has received a 4K restoration and a Dolby Atmos upgrade. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is set to release 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' on Blu-ray as part of their Supreme Cinema Series on October 6. The Supreme Cinema Series is a premium, limited edition collection befitting beloved cinematic favorites and modern classics. Each film is presented with pristine high definition picture, enhanced sound and a collection of new and/or archival special features, creating an ultimate edition for first-time viewers and fans alike. Complete with unique Clear Case packaging, the Supreme Cinema Series is the optimal way to celebrate these unforgettable cinematic experiences. A young English lawyer, Jonathan Harker, is sent to a gloomy village in eastern Europe. He is captured and imprisoned by the undead vampire Dracula, who travels to London, inspired by a photograph of Harker's betrothed, Mina Murray. In Britain, Dracula begins a reign of seduction and terror, draining the life from Mina's closest friend, Lucy Westenra. Lucy's friends gather together to try to drive away Dracula and rescue Mina. Each release will feature a new 4K restoration & Dolby Atmos soundtrack (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible), and supplements include: NEW Reflections in Blood: Francis Ford Coppola and Bram Stoker's Dracula; NEW Practical Magicians: A Collaboration Between Father and Son; NEW Rare 1993 Commentary with Francis Ford Coppola, Roman Coppola and Greg Cannom; Deleted Scenes; Audio Commentary & Film Introduction by Director Francis Ford Coppola; and 4 Legacy Featurettes. A limited edition collectible version will also be available and will include clear-case packaging and a 24-page booklet with a new introduction from Director Francis Ford Coppola. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99 while the limited edition is $45.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 6.Posted Wed Aug 5, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Justified: The Complete Series' Draws on Blu-ray[teaser]All six seasons of the critically-acclaimed series will be available in a collectible Blu-ray set this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Justified: The Complete Series' on Blu-ray on October 13. For six electrifying seasons, no crime series proved more combustible than the Peabody Award-winning Justified. At the explosive center of the action, Western-style, Stetson-wearing, gun-slinging U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) confronts murder, drugs, bank heists, mobsters, crime families, corrupt politicians and even his own tumultuous past – and never backs down. His ultimate adversary is the cunning, complex outlaw Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins), but the real wild card is Ava Crowder (Joelle Carter), the mysterious woman torn between the two men and both sides of the law. From creator Graham Yost and based on legendary author Elmore Leonard's crime novella "Fire in the Hole," it all leads to a perfectly unexpected final showdown. The 18-disc Blu-ray set will have all extras included on the previous releases, plus many new features: That's a Wrap Gag Reel, Three All-New Featurettes; Writers' Room Tour with Graham Yost; Leaving Harlan Alive: Making the Final Season; Harlan Revisited: Favorite Moments; In Elmore's Words - featuring actors, who worked with Elmore Leonard, reading select passages from some of his most well-known pieces of work; as well as a Justified Flask and a Commemorative Disc Book all in collectible packaging. You can find the latest specs for 'Justified: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 4, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Jupiter Ascending - 3D' is $16.49 at Amazon[teaser]Andy and Lana Wachowski's science-fiction blockbuster is on sale this week at Amazon. [/teaser] Amazon's deal this week is 'Jupiter Ascending - 3D' on Blu-ray for $16.49 (63% off suggested list price). Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) was born under a night sky, with signs predicting that she was destined for great things. Now grown, Jupiter dreams of the stars but wakes up to the cold reality of a job cleaning other people's houses and an endless run of bad breaks. Only when Caine (Channing Tatum), a genetically engineered ex-military hunter, arrives on Earth to track her down does Jupiter begin to glimpse the fate that has been waiting for her all along, as her genetic signature marks her as next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos. This offer for 'Jupiter Ascending - 3D' is available from now through August 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 4, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Blomkamp³' is $19.99 at Amazon[teaser]Own the set of three Neill Blomkamp films for nearly 65 percent off today only at Amazon. [/teaser] Amazon's deal today is 'Blomkamp³' on Blu-ray in digibook-style packaging for just $19.99 (64% off suggested list price). The world of Neill Blomkamp is unlike any other. Distinct of story and vision, and for the first time together in this limited edition Blu-ray set, District 9, Elysium and Chappie define Blomkamp as a true auteur. Relish in these action-packed hits with a new collection of extras, including limited-release special features on District 9 and Elysium, and an alternate ending and exploration of visual effects, weaponry and artificial intelligence on Chappie. This special offer for 'Blomkamp³' is available for today only. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 4, 2015 at 08:51 AM PDT by: -
'The Collected Works of Hayao Miyazaki' Amazon Exclusive Blu-ray Coming[teaser]If you like the animated films of Hayao Miyazaki, you'll definitely love this.. [/teaser] Disney/Buena Vista will be releasing 'The Collected Works of Hayao Miyazaki (Amazon Exclusive)' on Blu-ray on November 17. The Amazon exclusive set features Miyazaki’s 11 animated feature films including - Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Ponyo, and The Wind Rises. You can find the latest specs for 'The Collected Works of Hayao Miyazaki (Amazon Exclusive)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 17.Posted Tue Aug 4, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Taviani Collection' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Three films from Paolo and Vittorio Taviani will be getting the Blu-ray treatment later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Film Collection will be releasing 'The Taviani Collection' on Blu-ray sometime later this year. Padre Padrone - Follows the story of young, barely literate shepherd boy Gavino who lives under the thumb of his tyrannical peasant father. He is ultimately rescued from his family and his isolated lifestyle by a call to military service, eventually emerging as a brilliant linguist and scholar. Based on the book by Gavino Ledda. Starring Omero Antonutti, Saverio Marconi, Marcella Michelangeli, Stanko Molnar, and Nanni Moretti. NEW 2K RESTORATION. Night of the Shooting Stars - It is the Night of San Lorenzo, the night when dreams come true. While watching shooting stars, Cecilia tells her son about a similar night in 1944, when she was six years old and the residents of San Martino, her small Tuscan town, defied their Nazi occupiers. Starring Omero Antonutti, Margarita Lozano, and Claudio Bigagli. NEW 2K RESTORATION. Kaos - Magic, drama, misery, and hope are given life in five tales adapted from Luigi Pirandello's Novelle per un anno. With a strong, poetic vision of Sicilian life, directors Paolo and Vittorio Taviani imbue this epic masterpiece with a serene, sympathetic revelation of mankind that transcends the boundaries of time. Starring Margarita Lozano, Orazio Torrisi, and Carlo Cartier. NEW 2K RESTORATION. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Taviani Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Aug 4, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Edgar Allan Poe's Black Cats: Two Adaptations by Sergio Martino & Lucio Fulci' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Directors Sergio Martino and Lucio Fulci will terrorize viewers on Blu-ray in October. You can pre-order the films here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow is preparing 'Edgar Allan Poe's Black Cats: Two Adaptations by Sergio Martino & Lucio Fulci' for Blu-ray on October 13. Edgar Allan Poe's celebrated story 'The Black Cat' has provided the inspiration for numerous films over the years. But few adaptations are as stylish as those offered up by the twin Italian titans of terror, Sergio Martino and Lucio Fulci. In Martino's classic giallo 'Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key,' teacher Oliviero (Luigi Pistilli, A Bay of Blood) finds himself under suspicion for murder when one of his students and mistress is found brutally murdered. As more bodies start to pile up, the arrival of Oliviero s attractive niece (Edwige Fenech, Five Dolls for an August Moon, All the Colours of the Dark) brings with it complications of its own. In 'The Black Cat,' from that other Godfather of Gore, Lucio Fulci (Zombie), Scotland Yard Inspector Gorley (David Warbeck, The Beyond) find himself summoned to a sleepy English village to investigate the recent murder of a young couple. With no obvious signs of entry at the murder scene, Gorley is forced to start considering the possibility that his suspect may not be human... Finally together on Blu-ray and in stunning new 2K restorations from the original camera negatives, fans can enjoy the double-dose of terror that is Edgar Allan Poe's 'Black Cats' Italian-style! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Brand new interview with director Sergio Martino; Dolls of Flesh and Blood: The Gialli of Sergio Martino a visual essay by Michael Mackenzie exploring Sergio Martino's unique contributions to the giallo genre; Stephen Thrower, author of Beyond Terror - The Films of Lucio Fulci, on The Black Cat; Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin; Limited Edition 80-page perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the films, Poe s original story and more, illustrated with archive stills and posters; and Much more to be announced! Suggested list price for the 4-Disc Blu-ray is $69.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Edgar Allan Poe's Black Cats: Two Adaptations by Sergio Martino & Lucio Fulci' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Brian Trenchard-Smith's 'Turkey Shoot' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1980s thriller also known as 'Escape 2000' is planned for Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Severin is set to release 'Turkey Shoot' on Blu-ray on September 8. In a totalitarian society a few years from now, innocent 'deviants' like Paul (Steve Railsback) and Chris (Olivia Hussey) are forced into government camps where their 'rehabilitation' includes beatings, rape a and torture. But the most shocking brutality is still to come when they are chosen fofor the 'Turkey Shoot,' a hohrrific hunt by the sadistic warden and his wealthy friends using prisoners as human prey. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Not Quite Hollywood Extended Interviews, The Ozploitation Renaissance – Round table discussion with director Brian Trenchard-Smith, producer Antony I. Ginnane, and Ozploitation cinematographer Vincent Monton. (26 minutes), Turkey Shoot: Blood & Thunder Memories – featurette (24 minutes), Brian Trenchard-Smith Interview (10 minutes), Audio Commentary with Brian Trenchard-Smith, Turkey Shoot Trailer, Escape 2000 Alternate Title Sequence, and Blood Camp Thatcher Alternate Title Sequence. You can find the latest specs for 'Turkey Shoot' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 8.Posted Mon Aug 3, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Andrea Di Stefano's 'Escobar: Paradise Lost' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Benicio Del Toro embodies Pablo Escobar on Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Escobar: Paradise Lost' for Blu-ray on October 6. Young surfer Nick (Josh Hutcherson) thinks all his dreams have come true when he goes to visit his brother in Colombia. Against an idyllic backdrop of blue lagoons and white beaches, he falls madly in love with Maria (Claudia Traisac,"Cuentame"). It all seems perfect until he meets her uncle, the famous drug kingpin Pablo Escobar (Del Toro) and he finds his life is on the line when he's pulled into the dangerous world of the family business. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Escobar: Paradise Lost' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 3, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
