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'Pandas: The Journey Home - 3D' Blu-ray 3D Best Buy Exclusive[teaser]The IMAX documentary arrives on both high-definition formats next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Virgil Films & Entertainment says 'Pandas: The Journey Home - 3D' will arrive on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D combo pack on June 16. After thriving for millions of years in the bamboo forests of mountainous western China, giant pandas were brought to the brink of extinction by human expansion of the past few centuries. But thanks to a major commitment by the Chinese government and dedicated individuals, there is new hope for the bear's survival and ability to thrive on its own. Pandas: The Journey Home invites viewers to witness the birth, nursery care and teaching of panda cubs - all leading to eventually moving them back into the wild. Audiences will fall in love anew with this iconic, delightful creature and better understand the desperate plight of pandas in the wild. The filmmakers were granted unprecedented access to the Wolong Panda Center in China to bring to light the work (and play) required to secure the animal's future in the wild. Directed by Nicolas Brown (Human Planet, Expedition Alaska) and produced by Caroline Hawkins (Meerkats 3D, Fatal Attractions) of Oxford Scientific Films, the film finds the Wolong Center at a significant milestone in it history. After decades of its captive breeding program, the center has hit its target number of 300 giant pandas and must now tackle the challenge of reintroducing breeding populations to the wild. The filmmakers were allowed to film the release of pandas bred in captivity and to follow a group of wild pandas in their mountain habitat. And to follow one panda in particular, Tao Tao, as he is released into the bamboo forest to begin his adventure "living wild." Pandas: The Journey Home captures what could be a make-or-break milestone in the animals' history and in the history of conservation itself. As producer Hawkins says, pandas "are more than just cute and cuddly animals to see in the zoo. They have a place in the wild and in the ecosystem." Actress Joely Richardson (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Maggie, Nip/Tuck) narrates this informative and heart-melting look at the challenges facing this fun-loving, resilient creature. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Pandas: The Journey Home - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 16. Order the 3D Blu-rayPosted Thu May 28, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Jess Franco's 'Eugenie' & 'Marquis de Sade's Justine' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Both cult films will be available on Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Blue Underground will be releasing 'Eugenie' and 'Marquis de Sade's Justine' on Blu-ray sometime in 2015. Eugenie - Marie Liljedahl (the luscious star of INGA) is Eugenie, an innocent young woman taken to an island paradise where she is initiated into a world of pleasure and pain controlled by the sinister Dolmance (Christopher Lee). But when she surrenders to her own forbidden fantasies, Eugenie becomes trapped in a frenzy of drugs, sadomasochism and murder. Can a frightened girl in the grip of carnal perversion find sanctuary in the orgies of the depraved? Jack Taylor (SUCCUBUS) and Maria Rohm (MARQUIS DE SADE'S JUSTINE) co-star in this legendary erotic classic from Jess Franco, the infamous director of VAMPYROS LESBOS and VENUS IN FURS. Based on the notorious novel PHILOSOPHY IN THE BOUDOIR by the Marquis de Sade, this rarely seen shocker is presented completely uncut, and remains one of the most controversial explorations of extreme sexuality in European cinema history. Marquis de Sade's Justine - Romina Power (18-year-old-daughter of Tyrone Power) stars as Justine, a nubile young virgin cast out of a French orphanage and thrust into a depraved world of prostitution, predatory lesbians, a fugitive murderess (Mercedes McCambridge), bondage, branding, and one supremely sadistic monk (an outrageous performance by Jack Palance). It's a twisted tale of strange desires, perverse pleasures and the ultimate corruption of innocence as told by the Marquis de Sade. JUSTINE is one of the most lavish and bizarre erotic shockers ever made by the notorious Jess Franco, bursting with wanton nudity, sexual perversion, and an all-star cast that also includes Akim Tamiroff (TOUCH OF EVIL), Maria Rohm (EUGENIE, 99 WOMEN) and Klaus Kinski (NOSFERATU) as the Marquis de Sade. Originally released with over 30 minutes cut, this infamous film is presented here fully restored and completely uncensored for the first time. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Eugenie' and 'Marquis de Sade's Justine' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu May 28, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Jörg Buttgereit's 'The Death King' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The extremely graphic film is planned for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cult Epics will be releasing 'The Death King' on Blu-ray on June 9. Seven stories on Death and Suicide, each taking place on a different day of the week, enframed by the decomposition of a human body. Warning: extremely graphic. Der Todesking, available for the first time on Blu-ray, is presented Uncut and Uncensored in a new High Definition transfer, including the bonus Shockumentary Corpse F##king Art; an in-depth look behind the scenes of Nekromantik, Nekromantik 2 and Der Todesking. The first 3000 Blu-ray copies include collectible artwork – 25th Anniversary (Silver embossed) and the release will include Slipcover and Corpse F##king Art Postcard; New Director's Approved HD transfer (taken from the original 16mm negative); New Introduction by Jorg Buttgereit (2015); Audio Commentary by Jorg Buttgereit and co-author Franz Rodenkirchen; The Making of Der Todesking; Still Photo Gallery; JB HD Trailers; Corpse F##king Art (Documentary) 1983, 60 Mins., HD transfer; and Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. You can find the latest specs for 'The Death King' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu May 28, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Woman in Gold' Starring Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed film based on the extraordinary true story of Austrian-American Maria Altmann and her journey to bring justice back to her family will arrive on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay will be releasing 'Woman in Gold' on Blu-ray on July 7. 'Woman in Gold' is the remarkable true story of one woman's journey to reclaim her heritage and seek justice for what happened to her family. Sixty years after she fled Vienna during World War II, an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), starts her journey to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis, among them Gustav Klimt's famous painting Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I. Together with her inexperienced but plucky young lawyer Randy Schoenberg (Ryan Reynolds), she embarks upon a major battle which takes them all the way to the heart of the Austrian establishment and the U.S. Supreme Court, and forces her to confront difficult truths about the past along the way. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: “The Making of 'Woman in Gold',” “Feature commentary with Director Simon Curtis and Producer David M. Thompson” and “Stealing Klimt Documentary Trailer,” with an additional piece “Neue Galerie New York Press Conference”. You can find the latest specs for 'Woman in Gold' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed May 27, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Acorn Media Announces 'George Gently: Series 7' Blu-ray[teaser]The British detective will return to Blu-ray in September, and pre-orders are now live. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media is preparing 'George Gently: Series 7' for Blu-ray on September 29. The North of England's most upstanding detective, George Gently, returns to work the beat alongside his trusted partner, DS Bacchus. Together they investigate murder and corruption set against the turbulent tide of 1960s Britain. Supplements have not been announced yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the 2-disc Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'George Gently: Series 7' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed May 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Tall Blond Man With One Black Shoe' is Heading to Blu-ray in July[teaser]The French comedy is now available for pre-order. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Film Movement is preparing 'The Tall Blond Man With One Black Shoe' for Blu-ray on July 7. This French farce stars physical comic Pierre Richard as the naive Francois, who is mistakenly dubbed a spy as the result of interior spats in the French Secret Service. Unwittingly the target of assassins, and chief Toulouse's (Jean Rochefort) plot to trap another agent, Francois continues to muddle through his otherwise unremarkable life as it seems to fall apart before him. 'Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe' was given a fittingly titled sequel 'Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe(1974)' and even remade in the States as 'The Man with One Red Shoe (1985).' Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Tall Blond Man With One Black Shoe' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed May 27, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Tibor Takacs' 'I, Madman' Blu-ray Bonus Features Detailed[teaser]The thriller from the director behind the beloved 80’s supernatural horror film 'The Gate' is planned for Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is set to release 'I, Madman' on Blu-ray on July 21. After a spine-tingling paperback catches the imagination of bookstore clerk Virginia, she seeks out the author's second book, I, Madman. But once she opens the cover, its eerie tale of obsessive love comes to life, catapulting a disfigured, scalpel-wielding killer from the world of fiction onto the streets of Hollywood with one demented goal: to win Virginia's love, one murder at a time! Directed cult filmmaker Tibor Takacs (The Gate), I, MADMAN stars Jenny Wright (Near Dark, The Lawnmower Man), Clayton Rohner (April Fool’s Day, The Human Centipede III) and three-time Academy Award® winner Randall William Cook (Dr. Caligari) as the mysterious and frightening Malcolm Brand. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will offer insightful bonus content, including interviews with director Tibor Takacs, actor & artistic supervisor Randall William Cook, screenwriter David Chaskin, actor Clayton Rohner and actress Stephanie Hodge, behind-the-scene footage, audio commentary and much more. You can find the latest specs for 'I, Madman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed May 27, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Neill Blomkamp's 'Chappie' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The sci-fi flick starring Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, and Hugh Jackman is coming to Blu-ray in June. You can pre-order the movie here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Chappie' for Blu-ray on June 16. In addition, the film will also be available on that same day as part of the 'Blomkamp³ Limited Edition Collection' which includes 'District 9' and 'Elysium' as well. In the near future, crime is monitored by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. As powerful and destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: We Are Tetravaal" featurette; Alternate Ending; Extended Scene: "A Very Bad Man; and Eight Featurettes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $34.99. Suggested list price for the 'Blomkamp³ Limited Edition Collection' is $55.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Chappie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue May 26, 2015 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Midsomer Murders: Set 26' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]More mysteries will be solved on Blu-ray in September. Pre-orders are now live. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media is preparing 'Midsomer Murders: Set 26' for Blu-ray on September 15. Inspector Barnaby investigates murder mysteries in Middle England. Based on the novels by Caroline Graham. The set is expected to include 'The Dagger Club,' 'Murder By Magic,' 'The Ballad of Midsomer,' and 'A Vintage Murder.' Starring Neil Dudgeon and Gwilym Lee. Supplements have not been announced yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the 2-disc Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Midsomer Murders: Set 26' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 15. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue May 26, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Richard Marquand's 'The Legacy' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror flick will terrorize Blu-ray in August, and you can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is preparing 'The Legacy' for Blu-ray on August 25. How far would you go to inherit everlasting life? When an American couple (Katharine Ross and Sam Elliott) have a mysterious car accident in the English countryside, the other driver offers to take them to his lavish country estate to make amends. But once there, the suspense deepens when they learn the other houseguests are expecting them! It's not long before the couple's fear turns to terror when the guests (including rock superstar Roger Daltrey) begin dying in unspeakable ways. Now it's clear the true master of the house is a supernatural force that will stop at nothing to find the rightful heirs for an unimaginably horrible legacy. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Legacy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue May 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
