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Rupert Wainwright's 'Stigmata' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1999 horror/thriller starring Patricia Arquette, Jonathan Pryce, and Gabriel Byrne will be getting the high-definition treatment in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Stigmata' on Blu-ray on May 12. Frankie Paige (Patricia Arquette) has absolutely no faith in God. All of that changes when she suddenly begins to suffer the Stigmata - the living wounds of the crucified Christ. Frankie's miraculous bleeding comes to the attention of the Vatican's top investigator, Father Kiernan (Gabriel Byrne). But when Cardinal Houseman (Jonathan Pryce), discovers that Frankie is actually channeling an extraordinary and provacative message that could destroy the Church, he's convinced that she - and the force possessing her - must be forever silenced. Determined to stop this deadly conspiracy, Kiernan risks his faith - and his life - to save her and the message that will change the destiny of mankind forever. No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Stigmata' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 12.Posted Fri Jan 23, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Michael Mann's 'Blackhat' Up for Blu-ray Pre-Orders[teaser]The intense crime thriller starring Chris Hemsworth is now up for pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Blackhat' on Blu-ray sometime later this year. Set within the world of global cybercrime, 'Blackhat' follows a furloughed convict and his American and Chinese partners as they hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Blackhat' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 22, 2015 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
DreamWorks' 'Penguins of Madagascar' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The wacky penguins from 'Madagascar' return to Blu-ray just in time for Easter. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, DreamWorks is preparing to release 'Penguins of Madagascar' on Blu-ray on March 17. The release will also be available with 2 hopping penguin toys for a limited time. They’re cute...they’re cuddly...they’re back! From the creators of MADAGASCAR comes the hilarious new movie that proves global espionage is for the birds! In DreamWorks’ PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR, your favorite super-spies—Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private—join forces with the elite North Wind team to save the world. It’s a side-splitting, globe-trotting adventure the whole family will love! PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR is “a fun, smartly conceived film that will appeal to all movie-goers,” proclaims Bill Bregoli of CBS Radio. A hit with audiences and critics alike, the film received an outstanding audience reaction with a coveted “A-” CinemaScore® and certified fresh on RottenTomatoes.com. Directed by Eric Darnell and Simon J. Smith, PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR features the voice talents of John Malkovich (“Crossbones” Red 2), Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game), and Ken Jeong (The Hangover), joining Tom McGrath, Chris Miller and Christopher Knight, who are reprising their roles as the Penguins from the beloved Madagascar franchise. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Top Secret Guide to Becoming an Elite Agent; Madagascar Mash Up; Cheezy Dibbles Ad; Theatrical Trailer; Image Gallery; and Blu-ray exclusives including: Music Videos; Flipper Slap Shake Waddle and Roll; Do the Penguins Shake with tWitch; Deleted Scene; and Global Flight Plan. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Penguins of Madagascar' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 17.Posted Thu Jan 22, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Batman Vs. Robin' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The next all-new DCU animated movie is set to be released on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Batman Vs. Robin' on Blu-ray on April 14. A deluxe edition that will include a collectible Batman figurine will also be available on the same day. The shadows of Gotham City are no place for a child but Damian Wayne (Stuart Allen) is no ordinary child. Now bearing the mantle of Robin, he blazes a headstrong and sometimes reckless trail alongside his father, Batman (Jason O'Mara). While investigating a crime scene, Robin encounters a mysterious figure, Talon (Jeremy Sisto), who leads him on a life-altering course through the depths of Gotham's secret society, known as The Court of Owls. It's a dangerous journey that will force Batman and Robin to face their most dangerous adversary: each other. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and except for a sneak peek at Justice League: Gods & Monsters, all of the supplements are Blu-ray exclusive and include: Gotham's City Secret: The Mythic Court of Owls - The Court of Owls is the secret society that directly connects the past of Gotham to the current city. Are they silent guardians that are the noble benefactors or are they the malevolent force that manipulates a city toward their grand design?; Talons of the Owl - If the Owls are the masterminds, their instruments of destruction are their assassins. Appropriately called The Talons, these warriors are designed to carry out the will of the Owls; Batman Vs. Robin Audio Commentary; and Bonus cartoons from the DC Comics Vault. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Batman Vs. Robin' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Brian A Miller's Sci-Fi Adventure 'Vice' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The film starring Bruce Willis, Thomas Jane, and Ambyr Childers is planned for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Vice' will be released on Blu-ray on March 17. Julian Michaels (Bruce Willis) has designed the ultimate resort: VICE, where anything goes and the customers can play out their wildest fantasies with artificial inhabitants who look, think and feel like humans. When an artificial (Ambyr Childers) becomes self-aware and escapes, she finds herself caught in the crossfire between Julian's mercenaries and a cop (Thomas Jane) who is hell-bent on shutting down Vice, and stopping the violence once and for all. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, Dolby Atmos audio, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director Brain A. Miller and Actors Ambyr Childers and Brain Greenberg; Behind The Scenes of 'VICE'; Cast And Crew Interviews; and Trailer Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Vice' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 22, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Pete Walker Collection Volume 2' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A new set of Pete Walker Blu-rays including a few exclusive titles is planned for 2015. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino's Redemption label will be bringing 'The Pete Walker Collection Volume 2' on Blu-ray later this year. The box set will include six films: (Flesh and Blood Show / Frightmare / House of Mortal Sin / Home Before Midnight / Man of Violence / The Big Switch). The last two will be exclusive to this set. You can find the latest specs for 'The Pete Walker Collection Volume 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Jan 22, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Jon Stewart's Political Thriller 'Rosewater' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The Emmy winner's directorial debut arrives on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is preparing to bring 'Rosewater' to Blu-ray on February 10. Based on Then They Came For Me: A Family’s Story Of Love, Captivity, and Survival, the best-selling memoir by Maziar Bahari and Aimee Molloy, Rosewater follows the Tehran-born, Canada-based Bahari as the journalist returns to Iran to interview Mir-Hossein Mousavi, challenger to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the country’s contentious 2009 presidential election. As Mousavi’s supporters were protesting Ahmadinejad’s victory declaration even before the polls closed, Bahari endured personal risk by sending footage of the street riots to the BBC. For this, Bahari was arrested by police led by a man known only as “Rosewater.” He was tortured and interrogated over the next 118 days, while his wife embarked on an international campaign to have her husband freed and media outlets kept the story alive. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Iran’s Controversial Election, The Story of Maziar Bahari, Real Spies Have TV Shows, What Happens in New Jersey..., and A Director’s Perspective. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Rosewater' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 21, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Hero and the Terror' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Another Chuck Norris flick is headed for Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino will be releasing 'Hero and the Terror' on Blu-ray sometime this summer. A notorious killer is back to terrorize Los Angeles, and only one man can stop him. Martial arts superstar Chuck Norris packs a powerful punch I this "exciting" (Variety) action-thriller about a tough L.A. cop's pursuit of a savage villain from his past. "Adroitly directed with startling images" (The Village Voice) and harrowing action scenes, Hero and the Terror is edge-of-your-seat suspense from beginning to end. Homicide detective Danny O'Brien (Norris) is known simply as "Hero" for having brought down L.A.'s most vicious serial killer: Simon Moon (Jack O'Halloran) a.k.a. "The Terror." But for years, O'Brien has secretly been haunted by the fact that his capture of Moon was a fluke. When The Terror escapes from jail and returns to his old killing ways, O'Brien finally gets the chance to earn his glorified reputation... if his monstrous enemy doesn't destroy him first! You can find the latest specs for 'Hero and the Terror' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Jan 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
The History Channel's 'Ancient Aliens: Season 7, Volume 1' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The seventh season of the documentary series is heading to Blu-ray in March, and you can pre-order the show here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, A&E Home Entertainment is preparing 'Ancient Aliens: Season 7, Volume 1' for Blu-ray on March 10. Explore the intriguing possibility that ancient aliens shaped our distant past in 'Ancient Aliens Season 7.' From the beginning of recorded history, humans have told stories about beings with super-human strength. Could tales about Zeus, Thor and Hanuman and even today’s Superman and Batman really have originated in oral legends about extraterrestrials? And in ancient myths from around the globe, gods are often found intervening in human affairs, from Sumerian myth to the story of Moses. Were these supernatural visitations really the work of aliens using advanced technology to shape our civilization? We’ll also consider whether the reptilian alien, a fixture of science fiction, is reflected in the serpent gods of ancient myth. Could they have been living beings? Find out, and much more. Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the 2-Disc Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Ancient Aliens: Season 7, Volume 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 21, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Turn: Washington's Spies - The Complete First Season' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The first season of the hit AMC series is bound for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay says 'Turn: Washington's Spies - The Complete First Season' will be marching to Blu-ray on March 17. Based on Alexander Rose’s book Washington’s Spies, AMC’s TURN tells the untold story of America’s first spy ring. A historical thriller set during the Revolutionary War, TURN centers on Abe Woodhull (Jamie Bell), a farmer living in British-occupied Long Island who bands together with his childhood friends to form The Culper Ring -- an unlikely team of secret agents who not only went on to help George Washington turn the tide of the war but also gave birth to modern spycraft. The 3-Disc Set will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: The History of Turn: Washington's Spies, From Art to Image, and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Turn: Washington's Spies - The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 21, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by:
