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Chris Columbus' 'Pixels' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Now Live[teaser]The action-comedy starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Peter Dinklage is up for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Pixels' on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D sometime later this year. When aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them, they attack the Earth, using the games as models for their various assaults. President Will Cooper has to call on his childhood best friend, '80s video game champion Jules Brenner, now a home theater installer, to lead a team of old-school arcaders to defeat the aliens and save the planet. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $38.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $45.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Pixels' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Jul 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mosquito: 20th Anniversary Edition' Buzzes to Blu-ray[teaser]The 1995 cult monster film will eat Blu-ray alive in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films is preparing to release 'Mosquito: 20th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on October 13. From the Makers of THE BLOB, PRINCE OF DARKNESS and THEY LIVE and the SPFX Team of ARMY OF DARKNESS, DARKMAN and BATMAN RETURNS comes the high-definition world premiere of this giant monster cult classic! Science-fiction becomes horrifyingly real for a park full of innocent campers, as a hideous horde of mutated mosquitos viciously attack without warning! A band of survivors flees the bloodthirsty swarm in a death-defying attempt to warn the world of the mosquito menace. Led by a brave young couple and a resourceful government agent, the group realizes their only hope is to take on the bloodthirsty bugs in an explosive final showdown! A chilling blend of sci-fi, humor and old-school horror, MOSQUITO is a tour de force of terror. Starring genre icon Gunnar Hansen (the original "Leatherface" from THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE) and the late, great Ron Asheton (founding member of the punk rock band, The Stooges), MOSQUITO is a gore-drenched tale made with traditional stop-motion and practical effects! Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary with Director Gary Jones, Director of Photography and Co-Writer Tom Chaney, and Producer David Thiry; "Bugging Out!" The Making of Mosquito - Featurette; Deleted & Extended Scenes with Optional Director Commentary; Behind-the-Scenes Footage with Optional Director Commentary; Still Gallery; Theatrical Trailer; and Reversible Cover Art. You can find the latest specs for 'Mosquito: 20th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jul 27, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
The Safdies' 'Heaven Knows What' On Its Way to Blu-ray[teaser]The critically acclaimed drama is planned for Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay says 'Heaven Knows What' will be available on Blu-ray on September 15. Directed by celebrated filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie (Lenny Cooke, Daddy Longlegs), HEAVEN KNOWS WHAT blends fiction, formalism and raw documentary as it follows a young heroin addict (Arielle Holmes) who finds mad love in the streets of New York. The film is based on Holmes' soon-to-be-published memoir Mad Love in New York City. Co starring Caleb Landry-Jones (X-MEN: FIRST CLASS, BYZANTIUM), HEAVEN KNOWS WHAT also features street legend Buddy Duress and gore rap phenom Necro. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Heaven Knows What' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 15. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jul 27, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Elizabeth Banks' 'Pitch Perfect 2' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The musical comedy sequel is headed for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Pitch Perfect 2' on Blu-ray on September 22. Oscar®-nominee Anna Kendrick (Into the Woods), Rebel Wilson (Bridesmaids), Brittany Snow (Hair Spray), Anna Camp (The Help), Alexis Knapp (Project X), Hana Mae Lee (“Super Fun Night”) and Ester Dean (Ice Age: Continental Drift) return as the girls who run the a cappella world, with Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit), Chrissie Fit (Teen Beach Movie, “General Hospital”) and Katy Segal (“Sons of Anarchy”) joining the team for the first time. Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games series), who also directed the infectiously funny film, and John Michael Higgins reprise their roles as clueless competition commentators Gail and John. Skylar Astin (21 & Over), Adam DeVine (“Workaholics”) and Ben Platt (Ricki and the Flash) rejoin the comedy as the Barden’s favorite Treblemakers with YouTube superstar Flula Borg and Birgitte Hjort Sørensen (Automata) leading the Bellas’ archrivals, German supergroup Das Sound Machine. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes; Gag Reel; Extended Musical Performances; and The Bellas Are Back. Blu-ray exclusives include: Never Before Seen Treblemakers Performance; The Making of the Riff- Off; Das Sound Machine Finale Breakdown; Snoop in the House; Green Bay Rap; Line-Aca-Rama; The World Championships of A Cappella; An Aca-Love Story: Bumper and Fat Amy; Elizabeth Banks’ Directorial Debut; Legacy: Hailee Steinfeld; Aca-Camp; and Residual Heat Internship. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Pitch Perfect 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 22. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jul 24, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
A&E's 'Bates Motel: Season Three' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The third season of the acclaimed series will be checking in to Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Bates Motel: Season Three' on Blu-ray on October 13. After a blissful summer of closeness with his mother, living within the safe confines of home and the Bates Motel, Norman's fears about what really happened with Blaire Watson resurface and Norma questions what really happened. Forced to look at the truths about Norman for the first time, their deeply intricate relationship continues to evolve. Norma finds herself turning to the other man in her life, Norman's half-brother, Dylan and begins to rely on him in ways that she never expected. This relationship inevitably triggers jealousy in Norman and a new kind of love triangle between Norma and her two sons erupts. Estranged brother and uncle Caleb returns to haunt the family throughout the season challenging the family bond even further. Pressures of the outside world take a hold of the family when newcomers Kevin Rahm, Tracy Spiradakos and Ryan Hurst arrive at White Pine Bay. After a summer of living at the Bates Motel, Sheriff Romero and Norma have grown closer but there will always have that troubling question mark surrounding Norman. Something doesn't feel right, but spite of his instincts, Romero finds himself continually drawn back to the Bates family – and to Norma. Emma, also determined to find out what is happening to Norman, becomes more emboldened and fearless, going after the things she wants. Familiar face Bradley returns to surprise the family and digs up old memories. The 2-disc set will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes and A Broken Psyche: Creating Norma-n. You can find the latest specs for 'Bates Motel: Season Three' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jul 24, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
David Duchovny Hunts Charles Manson in 'Aquarius: The Complete First Season' Arriving on Blu-ray this Fall[teaser]The complete first season of the hit crime drama is planned for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is set to bring 'Aquarius: The Complete First Season' on Blu-ray on September 15. Los Angeles, 1967. Welcome to the Summer of Love. Aquarius stars David Duchovny as Sam Hodiak, a seasoned homicide detective whose investigations dovetail with the activities of real-life cult leader Charles Manson in the years before he masterminded the most notorious killings of a generation, the Tate-LaBianca murders. A small-time but charismatic leader with big plans, Manson has begun to build up his "family", recruiting vulnerable young men and women to join his cause. Teaming up with a young cop who will help him infiltrate Manson's circle, Hodiak is forced to see things through the questioning eyes of someone who came of age amongst the current anti-establishment counterculture. Edgy, addictive and visually stunning, the Age of Aquarius is here. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Webisodes and First Look: Aquarius. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Aquarius: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 15. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jul 24, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Rene Daalder's 'Massacre at Central High' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1976 thriller is planned for Blu-ray early next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films will be releasing 'Massacre at Central High' on Blu-ray sometime in 2016. A keen young athletics student moves to a Californian high school and is shocked to discover that his fellow students are being bullied by a rogue gang. He encourages them to take a stand, but meets much apathy and ends up having his leg smashed-up by the gang. He then decides to get his revenge and begins to wage a violent one-man war against the bullies, disposing of them one by one. No other details have been revealed at this time except that this release will feature a brand new HD transfer supervised by the director. You can find the latest specs for 'Massacre at Central High' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Jul 24, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mad Max: Fury Road' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Detailed[teaser]George Miller's insane action flick has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Mad Max: Fury Road' on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D, and now the date has been set yet for September 1. An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and most everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order. There's Max (Tom Hardy), a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos. And Furiosa (Charlize Theron), a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland. Each release will feature 1080p video, Dolby Atmos and lossless 7.1 soundtracks, and supplements include: Maximum Fury: Filming Fury Road; Mad Max: Fury on Four Wheels; The Road Warriors: Max and Furiosa; The Tools of the Wasteland; The Five Wives: So Shiny, So Chrome; Fury Road: Crash & Smash; and Deleted Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Mad Max: Fury Road' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 1. Order the 2D Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 23, 2015 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Stephen King's 'Christine' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]A non-limited release of the classic 1983 film will be parking on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing John Carpenter's 'Christine' on Blu-ray on September 29. Geeky student Arnie Cunningham falls for Christine, a rusty 1958 Plymouth Fury, and becomes obsessed with restoring the classic automobile to her former glory. But as the car changes, so does Arnie, and his newfound confidence turns to arrogance behind the wheel of his exotic beauty. Arnie's girlfriend Leigh and best friend Dennis reach out to him, only to be met by a Fury like no other. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Christine' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Alan Smithee's 'OLD 37' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed horror film starring Kane Hodder and Bill Moseley will terrorize Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Epic Pictures is preparing to bring 'OLD 37' to Blu-ray on October 6. Fresh off a double win at Montreal ComicCon's HorrorFest for Best Film and Best Kill, the film follows two brothers who use their father's old ambulance to intercept emergency roadside 911 calls and take their victims on a ride they will never forget. The film stars Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th, Hatchet) and Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects, House of 1000 Corpses) as twisted brothers working together to exact revenge on some careless teen drivers. Already featured by Fangoria, MTV, The Insider, J14 Magazine, DreadCentral, BloodyDisgusting, IHorror, HorrorHound and more, the star cast includes Brandi Cyrus, (Hannah Montana, Zoey 101), Caitlin Harris (The Secret Life of the American Teenager), Olivia Alexander (Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader, Killer Eye), Maxwell Zagorski, Maggie Keane Williams (Audition), Ben Schneider, Mindy White (States, Lydia), Sascha Knopf (Shallow Hal, Expiration Date), Ken Simmons (Kick Ass), and more. 'OLD 37' features a performance from certified platinum Australian rock band, Sheppard. The band not only performs live in a party scene in the film, but additionally has 4 songs featured on the soundtrack, all of which are off their debut full length Bombs Away, which is certified gold. Sheppard are the third Australian group to impact American top 40 radio this century. Since signing to Universal Republic, Sheppard have been seen preforming on ELLEN, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show and more. Other musicians featured on the OLD 37 soundtrack include The Used, Circa Survive, Night Riots, States, Death On Two Wheels, Survival Guide, DariusTX, and Emii. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is only $14.99. You can find the latest specs for 'OLD 37' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 6.Posted Thu Jul 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
