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Nicolas Cage's Political Thriller 'The Runner' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The film starring Nicolas Cage is headed for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Alchemy is set to release 'The Runner' on Blu-ray on August 25. In the aftermath of the 2010 BP oil spill, an idealistic but flawed politician is forced to confront his dysfunctional life after his career is destroyed in a sex scandal. 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 'The Runner' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 23, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Tinto Brass' 'The Voyeur' Seduces Blu-ray[teaser]The 1994 erotic film is headed for high-definition in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cult Epics will be releasing 'The Voyeur' on Blu-ray on September 8. 'The Voyeur' -- based on the famous erotic novel Luomo che Guarda by Alberto Moravia, tells the story of Eduardo Dodo, who in public is a professor of French literature but in private a desperately lovesick cuckold, married to the ever-more-elusive Sylvia. His life is shattered when he becomes an onlooker rather than a participant in life. Those around him, though, seem to be living life to the fullest. His bedridden father has a scantily clad nurse, his students have unending sexual fun, sometimes in his presence, and even the public beach has become and orgy ground. Through a series of small revelations, Dodo slowly comes to realize who his rival is, the discovery, rather than destroying his marriage, strengthens and renews it. Erotic filmmaker Tinto Brass is here at the height of his powers, crafting an unforgettable fable of sexual desire. The music by Riz Ortolani is seductive, the set designs are sumptuous, and the photography is as stunning as Hitchcock's, and the lead performers, Franceso Casale and Katarina Vasillissa (a Polish photomodel), are eye-catching. Specs have yet to be finalized, but supplements will include: Interview with the Director (2007), Photo Video Gallery, and HD Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'The Voyeur' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 23, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Criterion's October Blu-ray Titles Now Available for Pre-Order![teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of October releases, including David Lynch's 'Mulholland Dr.' and David Cronenberg's 'The Brood.' [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing 'My Own Private Idaho,' 'A Special Day,' 'The Brood,' 'Kwaidan,' and 'Mulholland Dr.' for Blu-ray throughout the month of October. 'My Own Private Idaho' (October 6) - River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves star in this haunting tale from Gus Van Sant, about two young street hustlers: Mike Waters, a sensitive narcoleptic who dreams of the mother who abandoned him, and Scott Favor, the wayward son of the mayor of Portland and the object of Mike’s desire. Navigating a volatile world of junkies, thieves, and johns, Mike takes Scott on a quest along the grungy streets and open highways of the Pacific Northwest, in search of an elusive place called home. Visually dazzling and thematically groundbreaking, 'My Own Private Idaho' is a deeply moving look at unrequited love and life on society's margins. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an English 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements will include: Illustrated 2005 audio conversation between Van Sant and filmmaker Todd Haynes; The Making of "My Own Private Idaho," a 2005 documentary featuring cast and crew; Kings of the Road, a 2005 interview with film scholar Paul Arthur on Van Sant's adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV and Orson Welles's Chimes at Midnight; Conversation from 2005 between producer Laurie Parker and actor River Phoenix's sister Rain; Audio conversation from 2005 between writer JT Leroy and filmmaker Jonathan Caouette; Deleted scenes; Trailer; PLUS: A book featuring essays by film critic Amy Taubin and Leroy; a 1991 article by Lance Loud; and reprinted interviews with Van Sant, Phoenix, and actor Keanu Reeves. Order the Blu-ray 'A Special Day' (October 13) - Italian cinema dream team Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni are cast against glamorous type and deliver two of the finest performances of their careers in this moving, quietly subversive drama from Ettore Scola. Though it's set in Rome on the historic day in 1938 when Benito Mussolini and the city first rolled out the red carpet for Adolf Hitler, the film takes place entirely in a working-class apartment building, where an unexpected friendship blossoms between a pair of people who haven’t joined the festivities: a conservative housewife and mother tending to her domestic duties and a liberal radio broadcaster awaiting deportation. Scola paints an exquisite portrait in sepia tones, a story of two individuals helpless in the face of fascism's rise. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed Italian mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: New interviews with Scola and actor Sophia Loren; Two 1977 episodes of The Dick Cavett Show featuring Loren and actor Marcello Mastroianni; Trailer; PLUS: An essay by critic Deborah Young. Order the Blu-ray 'The Brood' (October 13) - A disturbed woman is receiving a radical form of psychotherapy at a remote, mysterious institute. Meanwhile, her five-year-old daughter, under the care of her estranged husband, is being terrorized by a group of demonic beings. How these two story lines connect is the shocking and grotesque secret of this bloody tale of monstrous parenthood from David Cronenberg, starring Oliver Reed and Samantha Eggar. With its combination of psychological and body horror, 'The Brood' laid the groundwork for many of the director’s films to come, but it stands on its own as a personal, singularly scary vision. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed English mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: New documentary about the making of the film and Cronenberg’s early work, featuring actor Samantha Eggar, producer Pierre David, cinematographer Mark Irwin, assistant director John Board, and special makeup effects artists Rick Baker (Videodrome) and Joe Blasco (Shivers and Rabid); New, restored 2K digital transfer of Crimes of the Future, a 1970 feature by Cronenberg, supervised by the director, plus a 2011 interview in which the director discusses his early films with Fangoria editor Chris Alexander; Interview from 2013 with actors Art Hindle and Cindy Hinds; Appearance by actor Oliver Reed on The Merv Griffin Show from 1980; Radio spot; PLUS: An essay by critic Carrie Rickey. Order the Blu-ray 'Kwaidan' (October 20) - After more than a decade of sober political dramas and social-minded period pieces, the great Japanese director Masaki Kobayashi shifted gears dramatically for this rapturously stylized quartet of ghost stories. Featuring colorfully surreal sets and luminous cinematography, these haunting tales of demonic comeuppance and spiritual trials, adapted from writer Lafcadio Hearn's collections of Japanese folklore, are existentially frightening and meticulously crafted. This version of 'Kwaidan' is the original three-hour cut, never before released in the United States. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed Japanese mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary by film historian Stephen Prince; Interview from 1993 with Kobayashi, conducted by filmmaker Masahiro Shinoda; New interview with assistant director Kiyoshi Ogasawara; New piece about author Lafcadio Hearn, on whose versions of Japanese folk tales Kwaidan is based; Trailers; PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O’Brien. Order the Blu-ray 'Mulholland Dr.' (October 27) - A love story in the city of dreams . . . Blonde Betty Elms (Naomi Watts) has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia (Laura Harring). Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman’s identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher (Justin Theroux) runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project. David Lynch's seductive and scary vision of Los Angeles's dream factory is one of the true masterpieces of the new millennium, a tale of love, jealousy, and revenge like no other. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an English DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: New interviews with Lynch, Deming, actors Naomi Watts and Laura Harring, composer Angelo Badalamenti, and casting director Johanna Ray; Interviews with Lynch and cast members, along with other footage from the film’s set; Trailer; PLUS: A booklet featuring an interview with Lynch from filmmaker and writer Chris Rodley’s 2005 edition of the book Lynch on Lynch; and More! Order the Blu-ray Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed throughout October.Posted Wed Jul 22, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
George Roy Hill's 'The World According to Garp' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1982 film starring Robin Williams, John Lithgow, and Glenn Close is planned for Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive is set to release 'The World According to Garp' on Blu-ray later this year. When Robin Williams played T.S. Garp in The World According to Garp, two totally original American icons met: a leading comic actor of our time and the character whose loopy adventures made John Irving's novel a literary milestone and runaway bestseller. Fans of Williams' dramatic work in Dead Poets Society and his Oscar winner Good Will Hunting will also savor his Garp, a sweet-natured writer whose life is a weird minefield of violence, adultery, fatherhood, rampant feminism and eerie coincidence. Glenn Close (her film debut) as Garp's formidable mother and John Lithgow as a transsexual ex-NFL receiver give impressive support, earning Oscar nominations and critics laurels galore. Their collaboration is "one helluva magnificent movie" (Bernard Drew, Gannett Newspapers). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements include the original theatrical trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'The World According to Garp' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Jul 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 Collection' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The new collector's set featuring all of Marvel's phase two films is now available for Blu-ray pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will be releasing 'Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 Collection' on Blu-ray this holiday season. The limited-edition, 13-disc Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection invites you to hold the greatest power in the cosmos in the palm of your hand. Contents includes: Marvel’s Iron Man 3 (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) Marvel’s Ant-Man (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) PLUS a Top-Secret Bonus Disc and more! This Marvel fan’s dream features collectible, specially designed disc holders and exclusive Marvel memorabilia! Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $249.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Jul 22, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Kevin Carraway's 'Chain of Command' Targets Blu-ray[teaser]The action-thriller starring Michael Jai White, Max Ryan, and Steve Austin is planned for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Chain of Command' on Blu-ray on September 22. Special Operative James Webster (Michael Jai White) just returned home from duty, only to witness the brutal slaying of his brother. Webster immediately tries to retaliate and hunt down the perpetrators, but as he delves deeper into the secret world of corruption and murder, he finds himself at the center of a deadly conspiracy that cuts deep inside the walls of the US Government. With the most ruthless military assassin (Steve Austin) hot on his trail, Webster must expose the corrupt high-ranking officials before he becomes just another victim of the nefarious plot. 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 'Chain of Command' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 22. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jul 22, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Brad Peyton's 'San Andreas' Strikes Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The disaster flick is headed for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is set to release 'San Andreas' on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on October 20. After the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives, triggering a magnitude 9 earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) and his estranged wife make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter. But their treacherous journey north is only the beginning. And when they think the worst may be over…it's just getting started. Each release will feature 1080p video, a lossless audio, and supplements include: Audio Commentary by Director Brad Peyton, San Andreas: The Real Fault Line, Dwayne Johnson to the Rescue, Scoring the Quake, Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by Director Brad Peyton, and Gag & Stunt Reels. You can find the latest specs for '21 Jump Street' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 20. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 21, 2015 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Lost in Space: The Complete Adventures' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Now Live[teaser]All 83 episodes of the classic science-fiction series will be coming to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'Lost in Space: The Complete Adventures' on Blu-ray on September 15. Follow the heart-racing, cliff-hanging adventures of John Robinson and his family aboard the Jupiter 2, along with Robot B-9 and the delightfully devious Dr. Zachary Smith. This massive 18-disc set contains all 84 episodes remastered in high definition, and over 6 hours of exciting extras with recently discovered content you won't find anywhere else in the galaxy. It's out-of-this-world fun for everyone! From Fox's Facebook page: "There will be 6 episodes duplicated and will include original commercials from the time they aired. They are: {"The Reluctant Stowaway" • "The Derelict" • "The Magic Mirror" • "Follow the Leader" • "Blast off into Space" • "Target Earth"} "Target Earth will have the original half screen freeze frame intact as seen originally!!" The 18-disc set will include: 50th Anniversary Interviews with the Original Series Cast; LOST IN SPACE: THE EPILOGUE - Original Cast Table Read of Bill Mumy's (Will Robinson) 1980 Unproduced Epilogue; Vintage Versions of 6 Episodes AS SEEN ON AIR in the 1960's with Original TV Commercials and Bumpers; 1973 Animated Special; 20th Anniversary Audio Interview with Lost in Space Creator Irwin Allen; 2 Full-Length Lost in Space Documentaries; Original Animated Series Concept Pitch Video; Unaired Pilot Episode: "No Place to Hide"; AND MUCH MORE! You can find the latest specs for 'Lost in Space: The Complete Adventures' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 15. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 21, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Sony Prepping 'The Indian in the Cupboard' for Blu-ray[teaser]Frank Oz's family fantasy will make its Blu-ray debut this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on The Indian in the Cupboard: 20th Anniversary Edition' for on Blu-ray on September 22. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this enchanted classic, now for the first time on Blu-ray! On his ninth birthday, Omri is presented with many gifts - the most unusual being a cupboard. But this is no ordinary wooden box. It is endowed with magical power that transforms Omri's plastic toy figurines into living creatures. The first miniature to be animated is a 19th Century Iroquois warrior named Little Bear, who is terrified at first by his alien surroundings but soon bonds with hisgigantic playmate. But when Omri's friend, Patrick, gets in on the act and brings a six-shooting cowboy (David Keith, U-571) to life, their fantastic secret is in danger of being revealed. The Indian in the Cupboard is terrific family entertainment from director Frank Oz (Bowfinger) and Melissa Mathison, the writer of E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: From the cast of Goosebumps (NEW), Little Bear: A Return to The Indian in the Cupboard, Featurette: Litefoot who famously played Little Bear looks back at this iconic role (NEW), Archival Making-of Featurette (NEW), Original Theatrical Trailer (NEW), and legacy features include commentary from Director Frank Oz. You can find the latest specs for 'The Indian in the Cupboard: 20th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 22. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Kim Farrant's 'Strangerland' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller starring Nicole Kidman, Joseph Fiennes, and Hugo Weaving is headed for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Alchemy will be releasing 'Strangerland' on Blu-ray on August 18. Newly arrived to a remote desert town, Catherine (Nicole Kidman) and Matthew (Joseph Fiennes) are tormented by suspicion when their two teenage children mysteriously vanish into a dust storm. 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 'Strangerland' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jul 21, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
