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Dan Fogelman's 'Danny Collins' starring Al Pacino Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The film co-starring Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, and Christopher Plummer will hit Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios will be releasing 'Danny Collins' on Blu-ray on June 30. Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can't give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Behind the Scenes of Danny Collins and Danny Collins - Album Covers Through the Years. You can find the latest specs for 'Danny Collins' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 30. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri May 1, 2015 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Spike Lee's Romantic Thriller 'Da Sweet Blood of Jesus' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The remake of 'Ganja & Hess' arrives on Blu-ray at the end of May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay has revealed 'Da Sweet Blood of Jesus'' will be available on Blu-ray on May 26. A Spike Lee Joint, 'Da Sweet Blood of Jesus' is a new kind of love story, one that centers on an addiction to blood that once doomed a long forgotten ancient African tribe. When Dr. Hess Green (Stephen Tyrone Williams) is introduced to a mysteriously cursed artifact by an art curator, Lafayette Hightower (Elvis Nolasco), he is uncontrollably drawn into a newfound thirst for blood that overwhelms his soul. However, he is not a vampire. Lafayette quickly succumbs to the ravenous nature of the infliction but leaves Hess a transformed man. Soon Lafayette's wife, Ganja Hightower (Zaraah Abrahams), comes looking for her husband and becomes involved in a dangerous romance with Hess that questions the very nature of love, addiction, sex, and status in our seemingly sophisticated society. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Da Sweet Blood of Jesus'' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 26. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri May 1, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Wes Craven's 'The Serpent and the Rainbow' Slithers to Blu-ray[teaser]The 1988 horror flick starring Bill Pullman will be getting the Blu-ray treatment this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'The Serpent and the Rainbow' for Blu-ray sometime in August. Dennis Allan is a scientist who visits Haiti on the strength of a rumour of a drug which renders the recipient totally paralyzed but conscious. The drug's effects often fool doctors, who declare the victims dead. Could this be the origin of the "zombie" legend? Alan embarks on a surprising and often surreal investigation of the turbulent social chaos that is Haiti during the revolution which ousted hated dictator "Baby Doc" Duvalier. Often a pawn in a greater game, Alan must decide what is science, what is superstition, and what is the unknown in a anarchistic society where police corruption and witch-doctory are commonplace... No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Serpent and the Rainbow' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri May 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
David Butler's 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' Starring Humphrey Bogart and Bette Davis Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1943 musical comedy will dance to Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive is working on 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' for Blu-ray on May 19. This breezy, behind-the-Hollywood-scenes story about young talents hoping for a big break glitters with specialty numbers featuring Golden Era greats. Highlights include Humphrey Bogart being out-tough-guyed and Bette Davis performing a witty, wry jitterbug. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 2.0 audio, and supplements include: Theatrical Shorts in HD: Falling Hare, Little Red Riding Rabbit, & Food and Magic; Original Theatrical Trailers - Thank Your Lucky Stars & Watch on the Rhine; Musical Shorts: Three Cheers for the Girl & The United States Army Band; Vintage Newsreel: Hollywood Canteen Celebrates First Birthday; and Audio Only: Lady Esther Screen Guild Theater Radio Broadcast (9/27/43). You can find the latest specs for 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 19.Posted Fri May 1, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Damián Szifron's Academy Award Nominee 'Wild Tales' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The Best Foreign Language Film Oscar-nominee from Argentina arrives on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Wild Tales' will be available on Blu-ray on June 16. Wild Tales is a fresco of rage, fury, deception and revenge. Made up of six stories, it is an entertaining and jaw-dropping film about people crossing the line into madness when faced with perceived injustice. A lovers betrayal, a return to the repressed past, and the violence woven into everyday encounters drive the characters to lose control and cross the line that divides civilization and barbarism. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Wild Shooting: Creating the Film - A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Oscar nominated film and An Evening at the Toronto International Film Festival with Damián Szifron - Writer/Director Damián Szifron participates in a Q & A session at the festival screening of Wild Tales. You can find the latest specs for 'Wild Tales' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri May 1, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Liam Neeson Will 'Run All Night' on Blu-ray[teaser]The crime thriller from Jaume Collet-Serra will target Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Run All Night' will be available on Blu-ray on June 16. Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon (Neeson), once known as The Gravedigger, has seen better days. Longtime best friend of mob boss Shawn Maguire (Ed Harris), Jimmy, now 55, is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective (Vincent D’Onofrio) who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. Lately, it seems Jimmy’s only solace can be found at the bottom of a whiskey glass. But when Jimmy’s estranged son, Mike (Joel Kinnaman), becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crime family he chose and the real family he abandoned long ago. With Mike on the run, Jimmy’s only penance for his past mistakes may be to keep his son from the same fate Jimmy is certain he’ll face himself…at the wrong end of a gun. Now, with nowhere safe to turn, Jimmy just has one night to figure out exactly where his loyalties lie and to see if he can finally make things right. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Shoot All Night - Go behind the scenes with Director Jaume Collet-Serra and his team create a white-knuckle ride through New York’s underbelly; Action All Night - The film’s cast and crew discuss that special something that has made Neeson a staple of grit and vulnerability on the screen; and Deleted Scenes. You can find the latest specs for 'Run All Night' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Apr 30, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Reserves a Room at the 'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'[teaser]John Madden's star-studded sequel is headed for Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' on Blu-ray on July 14. Check in again for more love and laughter as new arrival Richard Gere joins an all-star ensemble cast — including Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy and Dev Patel — returning for this heartwarming sequel to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel! Now that his first venture has been proven successful, ever-confident Sonny (Patel) is busy juggling plans for a second resort...as well as his own wedding. But his efforts are constantly hampered by hilarious complications, and in order to pull it all together, he'll need a little help and encouragement from his resident friends. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Story; Cast; Returning to the Marigold Hotel; Blossoming Relationships; The Marigold Wedding; Filming in India; and Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Apr 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Gabe Polsky's Documentary 'Red Army' Body Checks Blu-ray[teaser]The 2014 film will skate to Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has revealed 'Red Army' will be available on Blu-ray on June 8. Red Army is an inspiring true story about the Cold War played out on the ice rink, and a man who stood up to a powerful system, paving the way for generations of Russians. From Oscar-nominated and Emmy award-winning filmmakers, Red Army examines the most successful dynasty in sports history: the Red Army hockey team. Told from the perspective of its captain, Slava Fetisov, the story portrays his transformation from national hero to political enemy. With the demise of Communism came the end of the Cold War, as Soviet players began joining the National Hockey League. The film examines how sport mirrors social and cultural movements in Cold War Russia. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Deleted Scenes; Interview with hockey legend Scotty Bowman; Q&A with Producer/Writer/Director Gabe Polsky and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul; Audio Commentary with Gabe Polsky and Werner Herzog; and Toronto International Film Festival Q&A with Gabe Polsky. You can find the latest specs for 'Red Army' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Apr 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Mario Bava's 'The Evil Eye (Featuring The Girl Who Knew Too Much)' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The Italian director's murder mystery and it's English-language counterpart will be available on Blu-ray in just a few weeks. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino will be releasing 'The Evil Eye (Featuring The Girl Who Knew Too Much)' on Blu-ray on May 19. Nora Davis (Leticia Roman) jets away to Rome to vacation with Edith, an old family friend. Unfortunately, her trip is anything but relaxing... On the first night, Edith dies - and as Nora runs into the night for help, she becomes an eyewitness to a murder as she sees a woman stabbed to death on the Piazza di Spagna! Being a young woman with an insatiable appetite for murder mysteries, Nora can't get anyone to believe her story, but with the help of the attentive Dr. Marcello Bassi (John Saxon), she learns that a murder did occur on that very spot - 10 years earlier - when Emily Craven fell victim to the "Alphabet Murderer"! What did Nora Davis really see, and who is stalking her through Rome? Could it be the Alphabet Killer, looking for victim D? Specs have yet to be revealed, but The Evil Eye will feature the AIP American release English-language version mastered in HD from the original 35mm negative, and The Girl Who Knew Too Much will feature the Alternate European cut in Italian with optional English subtitles. Supplements include Audio Commentary by Tim Lucas, author of Mario Bava: All the Colors of the Dark and Original Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'The Evil Eye (Featuring The Girl Who Knew Too Much)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Apr 30, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Troma Brings Albert Bogo's 'Extreme Jukebox' to Blu-ray[teaser]The horror comedy will rock Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Troma will be releasing 'Extreme Jukebox' on Blu-ray on June 9. Welcome to Nova Springs, a rock and roll metropolis chock-full of rising stars. Here you'll meet Jessie Cake, a charismatic glam metal front man and his groupie girlfriend, Chloe. After unearthing a mysterious LP in the abandoned estate of legendary 80s superstar David Crystal, these young lovers unleash a bloodthirsty spirit... the infamous Killer of the Woods. Even worse is the flesh-and-blood maniac Naughty Rocky Boy, the skulking back-alley killer whose weapon of choice is a musical instrument! As the bodies pile up in Nova Springs, it's up to Jessie, Chloe, and rock'n'roll priest Father Zappa (Italian heavy-metal pioneer Pino Scotto) to set things right. It's LORDS OF SALEM by way of ROCK AND ROLL HIGH SCHOOL, with a side of spaghetti! Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Behind The Scenes Documentary, Rainbow Projects, Slide Show, and Troma Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'Extreme Jukebox' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 9.Posted Thu Apr 30, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
