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Marvel's 'Agent Carter: The Complete First Season' Up For Pre-Order[teaser]The first batch of episodes of the hit series starring Hayley Atwell will target Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista says 'Agent Carter: The Complete First Season' will hit Blu-ray on September 18. In this action-packed series, Peggy Carter becomes a S.S.R. agent during WW2 after her boyfriend, Steve Rogers (Captain America) is feared dead in an explosion. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Agent Carter: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jul 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Sony Prepping 'Lambert & Stamp' for Blu-ray[teaser]James D. Cooper's documentary is planned for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Lambert & Stamp' will arrive on Blu-ray on August 18. From first-time documentarian James D. Cooper, the film follows the two young directors as they compare notes on film, music and frustrated ambitions, forging a friendship and collaboration along the way. Weaving between rare archival footage and present-day interviews with surviving principles, including The Who's Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, Lambert & Stamp examines the era and culture of the '60s and the creative bond of their unique friendship. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Commentary with James D. Cooper, Q&A with Henry Rollins & Director James D. Cooper, and Never-Before-Seen Archival Footage of The Who exclusive to the Blu-ray. You can find the latest specs for 'Lambert & Stamp' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jul 13, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Eiichi Yamamoto's 'Belladonna of Sadness' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]The psychedelic 1973 animated film has received a 4K restoration and will be getting the Blu-ray treatment sometime later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinelicious Pics will be releasing 'Belladonna of Sadness' on Blu-ray in the near future. One of the great lost masterpieces of Japanese animation, never before officially released in the U.S., 'Belladonna of Sadness' is a mad, swirling, psychedelic light-show of medieval tarot-card imagery with horned demons, haunted forests and La Belle Dame Sans Merci, equal parts J.R.R. Tolkien and gorgeous, explicit Gustav Klimt-influenced eroticism. The last film in the adult-themed Animerama trilogy produced by the godfather of Japanese anime & manga, Osamu Tezuka and directed by his long time collaborator Eiichi Yamamoto ("ASTRO BOY" and "KIMBA THE WHITE LION"), BELLADONNA unfolds as a series of spectacular still watercolor paintings that bleed and twist together. An innocent young woman, Jeanne (voiced by Aiko Nagayama) is violently raped by the local lord on her wedding night. To take revenge, she makes a pact with the Devil himself (voiced by Tatsuya Nakadai, from Akira Kurosawa's RAN) who appears as an erotic sprite and transforms her into a black-robed vision of madness and desire. Extremely transgressive and not for the easily offended, BELLADONNA is fueled by a mindblowing Japanese psych rock soundtrack by noted avant-garde jazz composer Masahiko Satoh. The film has been newly restored by Cinelicious Pics using the original 35mm camera negative and sound elements – and including over 8 minutes of surreal and explicit footage cut from the negative. On par with Rene Laloux's FANTASTIC PLANET and Ralph Bakshi's WIZARDS as an LSD-stoked 1970s head trip, BELLADONNA marks a major rediscovery for animation fans. If Led Zeppelin had a favorite film, this would be it. In other words, Stairway to Hell. (In Japanese with English subtitles.). You can find the latest specs for 'Belladonna of Sadness' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Jul 13, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Batman: The Complete Television Series' is $101.99 at Amazon[teaser]The classic 1960s series on Blu-ray is nearly sixty percent off today at Amazon. [/teaser] For today only, the online retailer is offering 'Batman: The Complete Television Series' on Blu-ray for $101.99 (58% off suggested list price). *ALL 120 Original Broadcast Episodes Fully Remastered In HD OVER 3 Hours Of ALL NEW Extras: *Hanging with Batman – A true slice of life in the words of Adam West *Holy Memorabilia Batman! – A journey into the most sought after collectables through the eyes of 3 extraordinary collectors *Batmania Born! - Building the World of Batman – Explore the art and design behind the fiction. *Bats of the Round Table – A candid conversation with Adam West and his celebrity friends, chatting all things Bat '66. *Inventing Batman in the words of Adam West (episode 1 &2) - A rare treat for the fans as Adam discusses his script notes on bringing Batman to life in the first and second episodes *Na Na Na Batman! - Hollywood favorites stars and producers recount their favorite Batman memories. This special offer for 'Batman: The Complete Television Series' is available today only. Order the Blu-rayPosted Sun Jul 12, 2015 at 06:47 AM PDT by: -
'Terminator: Genisys' Blu-ray & Blu-ray 3D Up for Pre-Order![teaser]Arnold will be back on Blu-ray later this year, and you can pre-order the disc now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Terminator: Genisys' for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D. An exact release date has not been announced yet. When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline. Now, Sgt. Reese finds himself in a new and unfamiliar version of the past, where he is faced with unlikely allies, including the Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger), dangerous new enemies, and an unexpected new mission: To reset the future... Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack is $39.99. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack is $52.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Terminator: Genisys' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 3DPosted Fri Jul 10, 2015 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
Anne Fletcher's 'Hot Pursuit' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The crime comedy starring Reese Witherspoon and Sofía Vergara will arrest Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Hot Pursuit' on Blu-ray on August 11. In Hot Pursuit, an uptight and by-the-book cop (Reese Witherspoon) tries to protect the sexy and outgoing widow (Sofía Vergara) of a drug boss as they race through Texas, pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen. The film is directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal) from a screenplay written by David Feeney (TV's New Girl) and John Quaintance (TV's Ben & Kate). The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: The Womance - Reese and Sofía's on-set crazy-mashup-antics; Say What? - Watch the hilarity that ensued when Reese and Sofía each tried to speak the other's language; Action Like A Lady - In this action montage we will see all the crazy fun that went into creating the insane action scenes in the film; and an Alternate Ending. You can find the latest specs for 'Hot Pursuit' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jul 10, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
The Action Comedy 'Black & White: The Dawn of Assault' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The movie stars Angelababy, Mark Chao, Chu De-Kang Bo Huang, and Ryan Snyman and will be released on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] As previously reported, Shout Factory will be bringing 'Black & White: The Dawn of Assault' to Blu-ray on August 4. They're the last hope to save Harbour City — if they don't kill each other first. When a maverick cop and a gangster headed for retirement team up, sparks will fly and heads will roll in Black & White: The Dawn of Assault! A big-screen prequel to the popular television series from Taiwan, The Dawn of Assault puts its own spin on the classic buddy cop formula with this outrageous actioner filled to the brim with over-the-top stunts, government conspiracies, and weapons of mass destruction. Suspended detective Wu finds himself back in the thick of things when he crosses paths with Triad member Xu, who's looking to unload a stash of hot diamonds. When Xu's deal turns into a shoot-out and the diamonds go missing, the cop and the criminal reluctantly join forces to retrieve them. Before long they find themselves not only to be the hunters, but the hunted as their mission escalates into something bigger and more dangerous than they'd ever expected! Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include: Making Of Black & White: Dawn Of Assault and a trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Black & White: The Dawn of Assault' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jul 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Spaghetti Western 'Requiescant' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Carlo Lizzani's Italian western is riding toward Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'Requiescant' for Blu-ray on September 22. Directed by Carlo Lizzani (Wake Up and Kill, The Hills Run Red) and with a superb soundtrack by Riz Ortolani (Day of Anger, Cannibal Holocaust), Requiescant – Latin for 'Rest in Peace' – ranks among the finest Spaghetti Westerns. Alex Cox named it the "one film to prove that the Italian Western was not solely Sergio Leone's". Lou Castel (Fists in the Pocket, A Bullet for General) plays a young man who was raised to be a pacifist by a travelling preacher after Confederates massacred his family. But when his step-sister runs away, the pursuit reveals a natural talent as a sharp-shooter as well as a bloody and unexpected confrontation with his past. Joining Castel are an impressive array of performers, including Mark Damon (Black Sabbath, The Fall of the House of Usher) as the sadistic aristocratic villain, Franco Citti (Accattone, The Godfather) as his henchman, and the great Italian filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini (Salò) in a rare acting role as a revolutionary priest. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, an LPCM mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: An all-new interview with Lou Castel, recorded exclusively for this release; Archive interview with director Carlo Lizzani; Theatrical Trailer; Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx; and Illustrated collector's booklet containing new writing on the film by Pasquale Iannone. A suggested list price has not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Requiescant' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 22.Posted Fri Jul 10, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Raffaele Picchio's 'Morituris' Unleashes Undead Gladiators Upon Blu-ray[teaser]The Italian shocker will be available on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films says 'Morituris' will hit Blu-ray on September 8. Two lovely Romanian girls take a trip with three Italian men to a rumored midnight rave in the middle of a dark forest. As the gang proceeds on foot to their final destination, a mysterious graveyard is discovered, a shockingly vile plot twist is revealed and bloodthirsty undead Roman gladiators rise from the dead to torture and mutilate their victims! For the two women, an already terrifying night is about to get much, much worse, as the zombified warriors hunt down the group to tear their heads off! Will anyone survive the night? An interesting mix of old school 1980s Italian horror, with a touch of the brutality of Wes Craven's THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, MORITURIS is an unflinching, strong, cruel and extremely violent film featuring gruesome effects from Italian SPFX maestro, Sergio Stivaletti (DEMONS, DEMONS 2, DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE, Dario Argento's OPERA). Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will include a theatrical trailer and reversible cover art. You can find the latest specs for 'Morituris' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jul 10, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Laura Poitras' Acclaimed Documentary 'Citizenfour' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The 2014 Oscar winner for Best Documentary is up for Blu-ray pre-orders at Amazon. Order your copy here. [/teaser] As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Citizenfour' for Blu-ray sometime later this year, and now the date has been set for August 25. 2014’s Academy Award winning documentary 'Citizenfour' is a real life international thriller that unfolds by the minute. With unprecedented access, this gripping behind-the-scenes chronicle follows award winning director Laura Poitras (My Country, My Country) and journalist Glenn Greenwald’s remarkable encounters with whistle-blower Edward Snowden in a hotel room in Hong Kong, as he hands over classified documents that provide evidence of mass indiscriminate and illegal invasions of privacy by the National Security Agency (NSA). The documentary not only shows the dangers of governmental surveillance, but makes audiences feel them. After seeing the film, viewers will never think the same way about their phone, e-mail, credit cards, web browser or digital footprint again. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Bonus Scenes, New York Times Talk with Laura Poitras, Glenn Greenwald, Edward Snowden and David Carr, Film Society of Lincoln Center Q&A with Laura Poitras, and "The Program" - A New York Times Op-Doc by Laura Poitras. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Citizenfour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 9, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
