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'The Gunman' Starring Sean Penn & Idris Elba Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Director Pierre Morel's latest action flick is coming to Blu-ray in June, and you can pre-order the disc now. [/teaser]As previously reported, Universal is preparing 'The Gunman' for Blu-ray in the near future, and now the date has been set for June 30. Sean Penn stars as a former Special Forces soldier and military contractor suffering from PTSD. He tries to reconnect with his long time love, but first must go on the run from London to Barcelona and across Europe in order to clear his name. The film also stars Javier Bardem, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone, Mark Rylance and Jasmine Trinca. Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video and lossless 5.1 audio. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Gunman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 30. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 29, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Tentacles / Reptilicus' Blu-ray Double Feature Supplements Detailed and Pre-Orders Live[teaser]Two cult sci-fi horror flicks will terrorize Blu-ray in June, and you can pre-order the movies now. [/teaser]As previously reported, Shout Factory is preparing 'Tentacles / Reptilicus' for Blu-ray on June 16. 'Reptilicus' - When the accidentally thawed tail of a huge prehistoric monster is discovered, the process of regeneration begins growing into a full-sized monster...which attacks the city. 'Tentacles' - A prehistoric octopus of monstrous proportions, stirred from its sleep in the North Sea by underwater explosions, migrates to the U.S. Gulf Coast and menaces a seaside community. A scientist turns his trained killer whales against the octopus, and the giant sea creatures battle to the death. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include theatrical trailers, photo galleries, and a radio spot. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Tentacles / Reptilicus' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Some Call It Loving' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The drama featuring Richard Pryor will make its Blu-ray debut in July. [/teaser] As previously reported, Vinegar Syndrome is preparing 'Some Call It Loving' for Blu-ray on July 14. A woman who's been asleep for years is part of a carnival that sells her kisses for a buck. A lonely jazz musician buys her. Once awake, the two of them and his two girlfriends hook up. But sometimes, dreams are better than reality. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary track with director James B. Harris & Sam Prime; "Some Call it History" - video featurette with director James B. Harris; "A Dream So Real" - video featurette with cinematographer Mario Tosi; Extensive outtakes with commentary by James B. Harris & Sam Prime; Booklet written by Kevin John Bozelka; and a reversible cover. You can find the latest specs for 'Some Call It Loving' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 14.Posted Wed Apr 29, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
BBC One's 'Harry' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The six-part Australian crime drama is headed for Blu-ray in August. Pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media will be releasing 'Harry' on Blu-ray on August 25. Harry opens on a melancholy DS Harry Anglesea (Oscar Knightley) who arrives back in Auckland from bereavement leave in Samoa to try and solve a brutal and pointless homicide committed by a young Samoan high on "P" - a drug currently infesting the city streets. Harry's return comes with a mask of denial: he's emotionally blocked by his wife Sina's unexpected death and hasn't a clue how to properly deal with it, or with his grieving teenage daughter, Mele (Hunter Kamuhemu), who needs his affection more than ever and misguidedly sees her father as "the cavalry coming to the rescue." Despite insisting to the world that all is well, Sina's death takes such a toll on Harry, it forces him into a downwards spiral of drinking, sleepless nights and ever-increasing anger – an anger which will threaten the closest relationships around him. Forced by police policy to undergo regular counselling sessions, Harry meets another obstacle in the form of psychiatrist, Dr. Boucher (Theresa Healey), who sees through Harry's carefully constructed façade and refuses him a full operational clearance. Compounding his troubles is the pressure at work. The pursuit of the murderers unexpectedly leads Harry and the Major Crime team to the door of a vicious motorcycle gang about to undertake the biggest importation of Contact NT (the precursor for making P) the city has ever seen. The certainties in Harry's world further erode when Professional Standards aggressively pursues him for police brutality – and at the same time the growing tension between father and daughter becomes too much. When Mele provokes him one time too many, Harry snaps, only to discover the consequences of his anger may become the ultimate tragedy in his life. No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Harry' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 25.Posted Wed Apr 29, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Wes Craven's 'The People Under the Stairs' Getting a Blu-ray Collector's Edition[teaser]The 1991 horror flick should be available in stores this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'The People Under the Stairs: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray sometime in August. Wes Craven, the director of 'The Serpent and the Rainbow' and 'Shocker,' locks you inside the most terrifying house on the street. Trapped inside a fortified home owned by a mysterious couple, a young boy is suddenly thrust into a nightmare. The boy quickly learns the true nature of the house's homicidal inhabitants and the secret creatures hidden deep within the house. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The People Under the Stairs: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Apr 28, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Ted Nicolaou's 'Vampire Journals' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1997 vampire revenge flick will sink its fangs into Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Full Moon Features will be bringing 'Vampire Journals' to Blu-ray on July 21. A 19th century vampire stalks a more powerful vampire lord in his quest to gain revenge over the death of his mistress. In his search for the vampire lord in Eastern Europe he kills many of his servants and fellow vampires while cursing another to vampirism as well... Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Audio commentary by Ted Nicolaou and Charles Band; Full Moons Videozone featurette; and Original Subspecies 1-4 trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Vampire Journals' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Apr 28, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
BBC's 'Shark' Taking a Bite out of Blu-ray this Summer[teaser]The BBC documentary will be swimming to Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC will be releasing 'Shark' on Blu-ray on July 14. 'Shark' shows the enormous diversity of sharks around the world and highlights some of the incredible behaviors that have allowed them to survive for over 400 million years. Shark showcases some 30 species with footage from dozens of habitats worldwide including mangrove swamps, shipwrecks, coral reefs, under the polar ice, and on land. Yes, there is even a shark that walks on land! With new insights, new breakthroughs in technology, and a new generation of cameramen with pioneering approaches to underwater filming, Shark is a truly eye-opening and awe-inspiring program. The three-part series is BBC's first full-length documentary about sharks. "They have always appeared in other shows but they have never had their own programme dedicated to them," says series producer Steve Greenwood. "It is time we saw them as the fascinating and mysterious creatures they are rather than these simplistic under sea monsters. We are on a mission to show the people of Britain that the shark should be loved not feared. They don't target humans and in the rare cases they do they would only attack you by accident." No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Shark' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 14.Posted Tue Apr 28, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Peter Greenaway's 'The Pillow Book' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama starring Vivian Wu and Ewan McGregor is heading to Blu-ray in June, and you can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Film Movement is preparing 'The Pillow Book' for Blu-ray on June 9. 'The Pillow Book' is a sensual tale of passion, obsession and revenge. Directed by Peter Greenaway and starring Ewan McGregor and Vivian Wu, this is an irresistible arthouse drama about a young woman in search of a lover, who can match her desire for pleasure with her admiration for poetry and calligraphy. After finalising her own erotic diary ('Pillow Book'), which is firmly rejected from the publisher, Nagiko encounters a man who challenges her to write on his naked body, he will then bring her stories back to the publisher. But their plan works all too well. 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 Pillow Book' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Apr 28, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Michael Wadleigh's 'Wolfen' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1981 horror flick will attack Blu-ray in 2015. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive is working on 'Wolfen' for a Blu-ray release later this year. A real-estate tycoon, his coke-bringing wife and a slum wino have something grisly in common: they're the latest victims in a series of random murders. A veteran NYPD detective soon suspects the killings may be supernatural and deliberate: ages-old beings of cunning intelligence and incredible power, defending their turf from the encroachments of humankind. Using a Steadicam camera and Louma crane to simulate the predator's perspective, director Michael Wasdleigh (Woodstock) achieves a remarkable blend of New York City mystery and menace not captured on film before. With deft performances by Albert Finney, Gregory Hines, Dian Venora and Edward James Olmos. Wolfen is a full-fanged, full-throttle horror ride. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include the original theatrical trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Wolfen' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Apr 27, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Jean-Baptiste Léonetti's 'Beyond the Reach' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller starring Michael Douglas and Jeremy Irvine will target Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing to bring 'Beyond the Reach' to Blu-ray on June 16. A cocky businessman (Michael Douglas) spends his spare time big-game hunting. But when he hires an earnest young guide (Jeremy Irvine) to take him deep into the Mojave Desert in search of prey, things quickly go awry when he shoots and kills an innocent man by mistake. When the guide refuses to be drawn into the dishonest cover-up, a deadly game of cat-and-mouse ensues across a barren and brutal desert pitting hunter against prey. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Making of Beyond the Reach and Six Wheeling: Inside and Outside the Ultimate Ride. You can find the latest specs for 'Beyond the Reach' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Apr 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
