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AMC's 'Halt and Catch Fire: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The first season of the AMC drama series is now available to pre-order. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Halt and Catch Fire: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray on May 5. At the dawn of the PC era, 3 unlikely "cowboys," Joe MacMillan, Gordon Clark and Cameron Howe, take personal and professional risks in the race to build a breakthrough computer. Tensions build within the group as they tread the line between visionary and fraud, genius and delusion, as their drive to do something that matters runs up against their ability to truly innovate. The series begins in the early 80s in Dallas, aka The Silicon Prairie, during the boom of the computer industry. IBM has released the first PC and is seemingly dominating the cutthroat field. MacMillan, Gordon and Cameron form an alliance at the smaller (fictional) tech company, Cardiff Giant, infiltrating it from within and using its people and resources to revolutionize the computer, shake up the competition and redeem their past personal failures. The show is not just about the ruthless rise of the computer business, or the obsessive striving for competitive advantage in the marketplace. Rather, it’s about people at war with themselves as they search for something bigger. During their search, they'll struggle with the dark side of the human ego, the destructive power of ambition, and the often thin line separating genius from delusion. The Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Inside Episodes; Re-Making The 80s; Rise Of The Digital Cowboys; and Setting The Fire: Research And Technology. Suggested list price for the 3-Disc Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Halt and Catch Fire: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Mar 16, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Universal Announces 'Wet Hot American Summer' & 'Orgazmo' for Blu-ray[teaser]The cult comedies will arrive on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Wet Hot American Summer' and 'Orgazmo' for Blu-ray on May 12. 'Wet Hot American Summer' - Camp Firewood, 1981. It's the last day of camp and everyone is busy. Camp director Beth (Janeane Garofalo) is trying to keep order while falling in love with astrophysicist Henry (David Hyde Pierce). Henry is trying to save the camp from being hit by a piece of SKYLAB hurtling toward Earth. Camp counselor Coop is in love with Katie, who is in love with lifeguard Andy. If that's not enough, there's a waterfall rescue, talking vegetable cans, the misfits, the cool kids... and more! It's a star-filled, laugh-a-minute, crazy comedy. Summer camp was never this much fun! Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: 10th Anniversary Event Highlights; Wet Hot American Summer: Live at SF Sketchfest; Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Director/Co-Writer David Wain; Cast Comments; Behind the Scenes; Songs With Production Stills; Theatrical Trailer; Feature Commentary With Director/Co-Writer David Wain, Co-Writer Michael Showalter, and Actress Janeane Garofalo; and Soundtrack With Extra Farts. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. Order the Blu-ray 'Orgazmo' - Joe Young (Trey Parker) is a devout Mormon visiting Hollywood to convert the unenlightened. While spreading the word, Joe is offered $20,000 to play Captain Orgazmo in a porn director's film. Mindful of the financial burdens of his upcoming wedding, Joe reluctantly accepts the role, not certain of what he's in for! Written, directed and starring 'South Park' co-creator Trey Parker and featuring his 'South Park' partner Matt Stone, this hilarious send-up of the porn industry will have you laughing long after the credits roll. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Deleted Scenes; Outtakes; Behind the Scenes; Dragon Con Interview; EPK Interviews; Red Band Trailer; The Book of Orgazmo; Original 16mm Trailer; Photo Gallery; Drunken Commentary with Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Dian Bachar, Stan Sawicki, Andrew W. Kemler, and Jason McHugh; Cast Commentary with Masao "Maki" San, David Dunn, Robyn Lynne Raab, Jason McHugh, Shayla LaVeaux, Farrell Timlake, and Matt Potter; Wild Commentary with "South Park" Writing Staff (Pam Brady, Matt Pregger, and Kyle McCulloch), Weird Al Yankovic, Dave Foley, Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, Kevin Smith, and David Zucker. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for 'Wet Hot American Summer' & 'Orgazmo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under May 12.Posted Mon Mar 16, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Orange is the New Black: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The second season of the acclaimed Netflix original series will be available on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate says 'Orange is the New Black: The Complete Second Season' is coming to Blu-ray on May 19. Nominated for 12 Primetime Emmys and 4 Golden Globes, Orange is the New Black is a fierce and funny series that follows Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) when a crime she committed in her past sends her to an all-women's prison with an unforgettable and irreverent group of fellow inmates. Shocking revelations and new arrivals shake up the lives and relationships of Litchfield's prisoners in this highly anticipated second season. . The 3-disc set will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio commentaries with cast and crew (on episodes "Hugs Can Be Deceiving" and "You Also Have a Pizza"); "Back Before the Potato Sack" featurette; "Orange Peeled" featurette; "A Walk Around the Block" featurette; and "The VEE.I.P. Treatment" featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Orange is the New Black: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 19. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
High-Def Digest Asks Morgan Spurlock, Derek Cianfrance, Josh Gad, and Joshua Micahel Stern to Share their Favorite Film Scenes[teaser]In our fourth round of interviews, we ask our favorite actors, writers, and filmmakers to share their favorite film scenes with us. [/teaser]It's one of our favorite questions to ask people, as each professional has different tastes. In the past, we've asked Kevin Smith, John Turturro, Jim Rash, Nat Faxon, Will Forte, Keanu Reeves, Michael Pitt, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Adrianne Palicki, Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Mike Cahill what their favorite scenes were, along with tons of other questions. You can check our previous rounds of questions by CLICKING HERE for part 1, CLICK HERE for part 2, and CLICKING HERE for part 3. Below are the next three interviews for your enjoyment. Morgan Spurlock ('Super Size Me','Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope', 'One Direction: This is Us') I had the amazing opportunity and pleasure to sit down and talk with director Morgan Spurlock. Turns out, we had a lot in common. After we discussed why he chose One Direction to document, we geeked out on 'The Simpsons', Steve Martin, horror movies, Fangoria Magazine, and much more. Spurlock is a great filmmaker and I can't wait to see his next project. Skip to the 5:45 mark for his favorite scenes, which includes 'Scanners'. Derek Cianfrance ('Place Beyond the Pines', 'Blue Valentine') We has the chance to meet with the fantastic filmmaker 'Derek Cianfrance'. We discussed how he made 'Place Beyond the Pines', working with Bradley Cooper, Ray Liotta, and Ryan Gosling, and his love of mafia movies. He's currently filming a movie called 'Metalhead' about a heavy metal drummer. It was a lot of fun to talk with him. Skip to the 8:00 mark for his favorite scenes, which include 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew', 'Woman Under the Influence', 'Goodfellas', 'Gimme Shelter'. Josh Gad and Joshua Michael Stern ('Jobs', 'The Rocker', 'Frozen') I was lucky enough to sit down with actor Josh Gad and director Joshua Michael Stern and discuss their work on the Steve Jobs biopic, 'Jobs'. We talk about how much access they had to the Apple archives and corporate offices, working with Ashton Kutcher, if Apple gave them any discounts, and of course their favorite films. Skip to the 5:25 mark, which include 'Jaws', 'The Goonies', 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', and 'Poltergeist'.Posted Thu Mar 12, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Paddington' Blu-ray Starring Ben Whishaw Dated and Detailed[teaser]The family comedy is heading to Blu-ray soon, and you can pre-order the movie now. [/teaser]As previously reported, 'Paddington' is set for Blu-ray later this year, and now the date has been set for April 28. 'Paddington' tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined -until he meets the kindly Brown family who read the label around his neck that says "Please look after this bear. Thank you," and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rare talking bear catches the eye of a museum taxidermist. The film features an entirely computer-generated bear who interacts with a cast of esteemed actors. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Meet the Characters, When a Bear Comes to Stay, From Page to Screen and "Shine" Lyric Music Video written by Gwen Stefani & Pharrell, plus the Blu-ray exclusive The Making of "Shine" with Gwen Stefani & Pharrell. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Paddington' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 12, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Ava DuVernay's Acclaimed Drama 'Selma' Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The Academy Award nominated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. film is now available for Blu-ray pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount will be releasing 'Selma' on Blu-ray on May 5. Embraced by critics and audiences alike, SELMA was named one of the best films of the year by New York Times, New York Post, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Huffington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Variety, Hollywood Reporter and many more. The film was nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Picture and won the Oscar® for Best Original Song for John Legend and Common's compelling tribute "Glory." Director Ava DuVernay delivers the "definitive depiction of the 1960s American civil rights movement" (Lou Lumenick, New York Post) with the incredible story of how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the epic march from Selma to Montgomery to secure equal voting rights in an event that forever altered history. 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary march. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: The Road to Selma; Recreating Selma; "Glory" Music Video featuring John Legend and Common; Historical Newsreels; Photo Gallery; Deleted and Extended Scenes; National Voting Rights Museum and Institute; Selma Student Tickets: Donor Appreciation; Commentary by director Ava DuVernay and actor David Oyelowo; and Commentary by director Ava DuVernay, director of photography Bradford Young and editor Spencer Averick. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Selma' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 11, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Marc Lawrence's 'The Rewrite' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The rom-com is due out on Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is preparing to release 'The Rewrite' on Blu-ray on March 31. Once upon a time, Keith Michaels (Hugh Grant) was an award-winning Hollywood screenwriter, but divorce and a string of unsuccessful films have left him with nothing but bad debts and blank pages. So when his agent arranges a job as guest screenwriting professor at a remote university in upstate New York, a desperate Keith can't say no. Initially hoping to give minimal effort to actual teaching so he can focus on his next script, Keith unexpectedly finds himself becoming invested in his students lives, including Holly (Marisa Tomei), a single mom looking to start her own new chapter. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Rewrite' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 31. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Rupert Wyatt's 'The Gambler' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, and Jessica Lange will bet on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be releasing 'The Gambler' on Blu-ray on April 28. Wahlberg stars as Jim Bennett, a brilliant professor leading a secret double life as a high-stakes gambler. When Jim is forced to borrow money from a notorious gangster, he places the lives of those he loves in mortal danger. With time running out, he must enter the criminal underworld and risk everything to keep from losing it all. Written for the screen by Academy Award-winner William Monahan (The Departed). The Blu-ray Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Mr. Self Destruct: Inside The Gambler; Dark Before Dawn: The Descent of The Gambler; Changing The Game: Adaptation; In The City: Locations; Dressing The Players: Costume Design; and Deleted/Extended Scenes. Also, for a limited time, the Blu-ray Combo Pack available for purchase will include an offer for $15 off sports tickets at Ticketmaster.com (U.S. only). The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Gambler' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 11, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Jeremy Garelick's 'The Wedding Ringer' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy starring Kevin Hart and Josh Gad will get hitched to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'The Wedding Ringer' on Blu-ray on April 28. Doug is a socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem: he has no best man. With less than two weeks to go until he marries the girl of his dreams, Doug is referred to Jimmy, who provides flattering best men for guys in need. What ensues is a hilarious wedding charade as they try to pull off the big con, and an unexpected budding friendship. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Going to the Chapel of Love and Select Scenes Commentary with Director Jeremy Garelick and Josh Gad. Blu-ray exclusives include: 15 Deleted Scenes; Five Outtake Reels; Line-o-Rama (short collections of alternate shots of jokes on set); and go to Aloe Blaccs Can You Do This Music Video. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Wedding Ringer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 11, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Thunderbirds: The Complete Series' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The classic complete 1960s adventure series is now available for Blu-ray pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] As previously reported, Shout Factory will be releasing 'Thunderbirds: The Compete Series' on Blu-ray on June 9. The SUPERMARIONATION cult television classic leaps into the stratosphere of fun and excitement with Thunderbirds: The Complete Series! Operating from a top-secret island base in the year 2065, the team at International Rescue- intrepid Jeff Tracy and his valiant sons Scott, John, Virgil, Gordon, and Adam- engage in a never-ending humanitarian crusade to protect the innocent. Traveling via land, sea, air, and space in their fantastically advanced vehicles, the Tracys take on the most impossible of missions with courage, honor…and their greatest strength of all: the power of family. The crown jewel of Gerry Anderson's visionary creative oeuvre, Thunderbirds promises audiences both young and young-at-heart an outstanding showcase of thrills, action, and adventure-with no strings attached (okay, maybe some strings.) Blast off with the team at International Rescue in 5…4…3…2…1... Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Launching Thunderbirds Documentary and Vintage Thunderbirds Publicity Brochure (BD-ROM). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $69.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Thunderbirds: The Compete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Mar 10, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
