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'Orange is the New Black: The Complete Second Season' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The second season of the acclaimed Netflix original series will be available on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 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 and four featurettes. 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 Fri Mar 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'The Pope of Greenwich Village/Desperate Hours' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The double feature Blu-ray is due out this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is preparing to release 'The Pope of Greenwich Village/Desperate Hours' on Blu-ray on June 2. The Pope of Greenwich Village - Turn up the Sinatra, put on a leather jacket, and slip into "a rollicking, high-voltage movie that produces tears of laughter" (New York Daily News). Mickey Rourke (The Rainmaker), Eric Roberts (Runaway Train) and Daryl Hannah (Splash) "create emotion-charged characters who tingle with energy and play with conviction" (The Hollywood Reporter) in this modern-day classic that's as robust and powerful as Italian espresso! In New York's Little Italy, smooth-talking hustler Charlie (Rourke) works in a restaurant and dreams of one day buying his own with his girlfriend Diane (Hannah). His wiry wheeler-dealer cousin Paulie (Roberts) waits tables, skims money off checks and is always scheming to score big. But they're all about to pull a scam on the wrong guy - Bed Bug Eddie (Burt Young, Rocky), the Mafia king of Greenwich Village! Now these small time con men are in big-time trouble - trouble so big that even their mobster uncle might not be able to save them! Desperate Hours - From Academy Award-winning director Michael Cimino comes this taut psychological thriller about a family held hostage in their own home. Starring Mickey Rourke, Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins, Mimi Rogers and Kelly Lynch, this nail-biting action film grabs you by the throat and leaves you gasping in terror. Prepare yourself. The Desperate Hours have begun. In dire need of a hideout, escaped convict Michael Bosworth (Rouke) uses his charming smile to gain entry into the posh home of Nora and Tim Cornell (Rogers and Hopkins) and their two children. While waiting for his beautiful lawyer- turned- accomplice (Lynch) to arrive, Bosworth's smile soon explodes into homicidal rage when the Cornells desperately try to fight back. Holding the family at gunpoint and ruthlessly pitting husband against wife, Bosworth's fury escalates into a shocking night of terror and cold-blooded murder. Finally, the family is forced to take a stand that will either destroy them... or unite them as never before. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include a trailer, TV spots, and Meet the Makers. You can find the latest specs for 'The Pope of Greenwich Village/Desperate Hours' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 2.Posted Fri Mar 6, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Colin Theys' 'Deep in the Darkness' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror film starring Dean Stockwell is planned for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will be releasing 'Deep in the Darkness' on Blu-ray on April 21. Dr. Michael Cayle thought leaving the chaotic lifestyle of New York City behind for the quiet, small town of Ashborough would bring his family closer together. Soon after arriving, however, he discovers the town's deepest secret: a terrifying - and controlling - race of creatures that live amongst the darkness in the woods behind his home. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include a trailer, TV spots, and Meet the Makers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Deep in the Darkness' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 6, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by:
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Gerry Anderson's 'Thunderbirds: The Complete Series' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]International Rescue will be saving the high-definition world this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 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). 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.Posted Thu Mar 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by:
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'From a Whisper to a Scream' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The 1987 horror film directed by Jeff Burr arrives on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'From a Whisper to a Scream' on Blu-ray on April 28. After losing his eyesight, his wife, and his daughter at the hands of a deranged psychopath, a man is transformed into an unstoppable killing machine hellbent on revenge! Eight years after the massacre of his family, the "Blind Wolf" has returned as a highly trained swordsman ready to seek justice. But he doesn't know seven deadly (and even undead) assassins have been hired by his sworn enemy to make sure he doesn't leave town alive! Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Return to Oldfield: The Making of WHISPER TO A SCREAM - - A comprehensive feature-length documentary about the making of 'From A Whisper To A Scream', featuring director Jeff Burr, producer Darin Scott, co-screenwriter C. Courtney Joyner, star Clu Gulager, and many more; A Decade Under the Innocence: Adventures in Super 8 Filmmaking - A feature-length documentary about teenage adventures in 'Super 8' filmmaking during the 1970's in Georgia, featuring director Jeff Burr and more; Audio Commentary with writer/director Jeff Burr; Audio Commentary with writer/producer Darin Scott and writer C. Courtney Joyner; Still Gallery with commentary by writer/director Jeff Burr; Theatrical Trailer; and "THE OFFSPRING" TV Spots. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.97. You can find the latest specs for 'From a Whisper to a Scream' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Kurando Mitsutake's 'Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2009 action-thriller is headed for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films will be releasing 'Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf' on Blu-ray on May 12. After losing his eyesight, his wife, and his daughter at the hands of a deranged psychopath, a man is transformed into an unstoppable killing machine hellbent on revenge! Eight years after the massacre of his family, the "Blind Wolf" has returned as a highly trained swordsman ready to seek justice. But he doesn't know seven deadly (and even undead) assassins have been hired by his sworn enemy to make sure he doesn't leave town alive! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Director Kurando Mitsutake, Producer Chiaki Yanagimoto and Editor John Migdal; Sword Fight Choreography; Behind-the-Scenes Featurette; Blooper Reel; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 12. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 5, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Arrow Video Details Three Titles for June[teaser]Three horror flicks will terrorize Blu-ray in June. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'Spider Baby' for Blu-ray on June 9; 'The Happiness of the Katakuris' for Blu-ray on June 16; and 'Contamination' for Blu-ray on June 23. Spider Baby - In a dilapidated rural mansion, the last generation of the degenerate, inbred Merrye family lives with the inherited curse of a disease that causes them to mentally regress from the age of 10 or so on as they physically develop. The family chauffeur looks out for them and covers up their indiscretions. Trouble comes when greedy distant relatives and their lawyer arrive to dispossess the family of its home... The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a LPCM 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary featuring Jack Hill and star Sid Haig; Panel discussion from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences FILM-TO-FILM Festival, recorded September 2012, featuring Jack Hill and stars Quinn K. Redeker and Beverly Washburn; The Hatching of Spider Baby - Interviews with Jack Hill, Sid Haig, star Mary Mitchel, fan Joe Dante and more on the making of the film; Spider Stravinsky: The Cinema Sounds of Ronald Stein - The composer of 'The Terror' and 'Attack of the 50 Foot Woman' among others is remembered by Harlene Stein, Jack Hill, American Cinematheque's Chris D. and others; The Merrye House Revisited - Jack Hill revisits the original house that was used as the main location in the film; Alternate opening title sequence; Extended scene; Original Trailer; Gallery of behind-the-scenes images; The Host (1960) – Jack Hill's early short film featuring Sid Haig in his first starring role [30 mins]; Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys; Collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by artist and writer Stephen R. Bissette, and an extensive article re-printed from FilmFax: The Magazine of Unusual Film and Television featuring interviews with the cast and crew, illustrated with original stills and artwork. Order the Blu-ray Contamination - A ship pulls into New York Harbor with no one on board. The police find a cargo full of green pulsating eggs. Upon contact, the eggs explode spreading a green acid like substance that seeps into the skin and explodes. It is later discovered that the eggs are being manufactured in South America by a one-eyed Martian that grew from a tiny seed a former astronaut brought back from a expedition to Mars... The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video and supplements will include: 2014 Q&A with Cozzi and star Ian McCulloch, recorded at Abertoir Film Festival; Luigi Cozzi on the Creation of Contamination – an archive documentary hosted by the director and including behind-the-scenes footage; Theatrical Trailer; Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin; and Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film, illustrated with original archive stills and posters. Order the Blu-ray The Happiness of the Katakuris - From Takashi Miike, the prolific director of such shocking hits including 'Audition' and 'Ichi the Killer' comes "The Sound of Music meets Dawn of the Dead"! The Katakuris are a family trying to run a peaceful country inn but with a lack of guests there is much excitement for their first visitor, until they wind up dead! As each guest in turn dies in strange circumstances the family agree to hide the bodies but will the coverups come back to haunt them... In The Happiness of the Katakuris scenes of grotesque stop motion animation, surreal musical numbers and zombies combine to make one of the finest horror-comedies ever made. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a LPCM 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary by director Takashi Miike; The Making of the Katakuris - An original documentary from the film's production featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage with the cast and crew; Interviews with the Katakuris cast members Kenji Sawada, Keiko Matsuzaka, Kiyoshiro Imawano, Shinji Takeda, Naomi Nishida, Tetsuro Tanba and Miike; Animating the Katakuris - A look at the creation of the film's stop motion effects with animation director Hideki Kimura and Miike; Trailer and TV Spots; Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by the Twins of EvilBooklet featuring new writing on the film by author Johnny Mains and a re-printed interview with Miike conducted by Sean Axmaker, illustrated with original stills. Order the Blu-ray Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for all of the films listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed throughout June.Posted Thu Mar 5, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Mad Max: Collector's Edition' Starring Mel Gibson Blu-ray Features Detailed[teaser]George Miller's classic action-thriller is getting a Collector's Edition in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is planning to release 'Mad Max: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on May 5. Setting Mel Gibson on a sure path to superstardom, this highly acclaimed "crazy collide-o-scope" (Newsweek) of highway mayhem "cinematically defined the postapocalyptic landscape" (TV Guide). Featuring eye-popping stunts that are "electrifying and very convincing" (Variety) and "an authentically nihilistic spirit" (The Village Voice), this unforgettable actioner from director George Miller (The Road Warrior, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and Mad Max: Fury Road) is "pure cinematic poetry" (Time). In the ravaged near-future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them. But they underestimate one officer: Max (Gibson). And when the bikers brutalize Max's best friend and family, they send him into a mad frenzy that leaves him with only one thing left in the world to live for – revenge! Also starring Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Steve Bisley (The Great Gatsby, Red Hill), this rugged racecar of a film runs on "comic book volatility… exhilarating rowdiness and visual intensity" (The New York Times)! Specs have yet to be finalized, but supplements include: NEW Interviews With Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel And Director Of Photography David Eggby; Audio Commentary By Art Director Jon Dowding, Director Of Photography David Eggby, Special Effects Artist Chris Murray And Tim Ridge; Mel Gibson: The Birth Of A Superstar featurette; Mad Max: The Film Phenomenon featurette; Original Theatrical Trailers & TV Spots; Photo Galleries; and Original Australian English and U.S. English dubbed audio tracks. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Mad Max: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 4, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by:
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'Welcome to Me' Starring Kristen Wiig Set for Blu-ray[teaser]Shira Piven's comedy drama is heading to Blu-ray in June, and you can pre-order the movie here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Media is preparing 'Welcome to Me' for Blu-ray on June 16. What happens when a young woman with Borderline Personality Disorder wins the lottery? In the case of Alice Klieg (Kristen Wiig), she quits her psychiatric meds and buys her own talk show. Inspired by the immortal Oprah, she broadcasts her dirty laundry as both a form of exhibitionism and a platform to share her peculiar views on everything from nutrition to relationships to neutering pets. Also starring Wes Bentley, James Marsden, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Linda Cardellini. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Welcome to Me' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 4, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Kylie Minogue: Kiss Me Once - Live at the SSE Hydro' Concert Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The popular singer will take to the stage on Blu-ray in March. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Frontiers Records is preparing 'Kylie Minogue: Kiss Me Once - Live at the SSE Hydro' for Blu-ray on March 24. Shot during Kylie's widely acclaimed Kiss Me Once tour, filmed at the SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow. Contains the full live concert including fan favourites ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’, ‘Slow’ and ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ as well as a selection of highlights from 'Kiss Me Once', many available live for the first time. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/2-CD set is $50.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Kylie Minogue: Kiss Me Once - Live at the SSE Hydro' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Mar 4, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by:
