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Theodore Melfi's Comedy 'St. Vincent' Starring Melissa McCarthy and Bill Murray Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The film co-starring Naomi Watts, Chris O'Dowd, and Terrence Howard will be available on Blu-ray in February. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser] As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay will be releasing 'St. Vincent' on Blu-ray in the coming months, and now the date has been set for February 17. Maggie (McCarthy), a single mother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn with her 12-year old son, Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher). Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor, Vincent (Murray), a retired curmudgeon with a penchant for alcohol and gambling. An odd friendship soon blossoms between the improbable pair. Together with a pregnant stripper named Daka (Naomi Watts), Vincent brings Oliver along on all the stops that make up his daily routine -- the race track, a strip club, and the local dive bar. Vincent helps Oliver grow to become a man, while Oliver begins to see in Vincent something that no one else is able to: a misunderstood man with a good heart. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Deleted scenes from the film and Q&A with the one and only Bill Murray - the patron saint of comedy. You can pre-order the Blu-ray with a suggested list price of $34.99 here. The latest specs for 'St. Vincent' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 17.Posted Wed Jan 14, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
The Conspiracy Thriller 'Pioneer' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Erik Skjoldbjærg's gripping drama starring Wes Bentley and Stephen Lang is headed for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'Pioneer' for Blu-ray on March 16. Set in the early 80's, during the beginning of the Norwegian Oil Boom, Pioneer opens as enormous oil and gas deposits are discovered in the North Sea. Soon the authorities aim to bring the oil ashore through a pipeline from depths of 500 meters. A professional diver, Petter (Hennie), obsessed with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea has the discipline, strength and courage to take on the world's most dangerous mission. But a sudden, tragic accident changes everything. Petter is sent on a perilous journey where he loses sight of who's pulling the strings. Gradually he realizes that he is in way over his head and that his life is at stake. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Pioneer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Kino Prepping 'Revenge of the Ninja' for Blu-ray in May[teaser]Another classic ninja flick will be stalking Blu-ray this spring. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino will be bringing 'Revenge of the Ninja' to Blu-ray sometime in May. The Ninja are back! Brandishing swords and fists, leaping and kicking, wielding blow darts and explosives, they know a thousand ways to kill. Martial arts legend Sho Kosugi delivers a heart-pounding display of strength, speed and lethal Ninja know-how in this action-packed thriller that "takes us back to the good old days of the kung fu extravaganza" (Screen International). When a band of Ninja assassins slaughters the family of Cho Osaki (Kosugi), he flees to America in the hope of building a new life. A former Ninja himself, Osaki tries to escape his deadly past but soon discovers he has become the pawn of a ruthless drug trafficker - an American Ninja intent on killing anyone who crosses his path... including Osaki! Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include a brand new introduction and audio commentary by director Sam Firstenberg. You can find the latest specs for 'Revenge of the Ninja' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Jan 14, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Agatha Christie's 'Miss Marple: Volume Two' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The next wave of mysteries featuring the elderly super-sleuth arrives on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC will be releasing 'Miss Marple: Volume Two' on Blu-ray on March 31. Gather your wits and join best-selling author Agatha Christie's popular sleuth Miss Jane Marple in four delightfully baffling mysteries starring Joan Hickson; the actress Christie herself wanted for the title role. Regarded by many fans as the definitive Miss Marple, Joan Hickson was one of the oldest actresses to take a lead role in a major television series when she was cast as Agatha Christie's soft-spoken, sharp-eared sleuth at the age of 78 in 1984. She retired eight years later, having completed 12 mysteries in the Miss Marple series. Agatha Christie's sharp-eyed sleuth returns for four more classic English murder mysteries in Volume Two. When a country-house murder happens right under Miss Marple's nose, she gradually deduces how "They Do It with Mirrors." A nursery rhyme comes horribly true in "A Pocketful of Rye." Whatever happened to the body of a woman murdered on the "4:50 from Paddington"? And in "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side," who was the intended victim of the poisoned cocktail that killed Heather Badcock? Hickson stays one step ahead of you in these stylish and lushly produced mystery dramas, also starring Jean Simmons, Peter Davidson and Claire Bloom. All four mysteries have been completely remastered to high definition quality from the original film elements by BBC Studios and Post Production's Digital Media Services team. Volume Two is presented 1.33:1 1080p with a DTS-HD Master Audio Mono track. Special features include: A Very British Murder, Part 2: "Detection Most Ingenious," the second episode in a three-part series documenting the British national obsession with murder mysteries. You can find the latest specs for 'Miss Marple: Volume Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 31. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 14, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Ava DuVernay's Acclaimed Drama 'Selma' Up for Blu-ray Pre-Order[teaser]The Golden Globe nominated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. film is now available for Blu-ray pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be releasing 'Selma' on Blu-ray in the coming weeks. Selma chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay’s Selma tells the real story of the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his brothers and sisters in the movement that prompted change that forever altered history. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the 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 PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jan 13, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Life Partners' Blu-ray Starring Leighton Meester, Gillian Jacobs & Adam Brody Announced[teaser]The romantic comedy is heading to Blu-ray in March, and pre-orders are now live. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'Life Partners' for Blu-ray on March 3. At 29, the most long-term relationship Sasha (Leighton Meester) and Paige (Gillian Jacobs) have ever been in is with each other, using their co-dependent friendship as an excuse not to venture out into the dating world alone. But when Paige meets nerdy Tim (Adam Brody) and starts to get serious for the first time, the nature of their friendship begins to shift. Fearing she's being cast aside, Sasha tries to keep their relationship the same, but does growing up also mean growing apart? Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Life Partners' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 3. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jan 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
High-Def Digest Asks Keanu Reeves, Michael Pitt, Mike Cahill, and Will Forte to Share their Favorite Film Scenes[teaser]In our second 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. Last time we asked Kevin Smith, John Turturro, Jim Rash, and Nat Faxon what their favorite scenes were along with tons of other questions. You can check our first round of questions by CLICKING HERE. Below are the next three interviews for your enjoyment. Will Forte ('Nebraska', 'Beerfest', 'MacGruber') I had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with the amazing and talented Will Forte to discuss his film 'Nebraska'. We discuss his role in the Alexander Payne film, and what it was like working with Payne, Bruce Dern, Bob Odenkirk, and June Squibb. We also talk about his record high Donkey Kong score, his passion for karaoke, and his favorite scenes from movies. Forte evens sings 'War Pigs' in his german accent from 'Beerfest'. Forte is an excellent actor and a great person. Enjoy the fun interview and see his films Skip to the 2:44 mark for his favorite scenes, which are from 'Dr. Strangelove', 'Jaws', and 'Glory'. Michael Pitt ('Boardwalk Empire' and 'I Origins') and Mike Cahill ('Another Earth' and 'I Origins') I had the chance to sit down with the excellent actor Michael Pitt ('Boardwalk Empire') and Director/Writer Mike Cahill ('Another Earth') and discuss their new film, "I Origins". We talk about making the movie, what it was like to film in India, as well as some of their favorite moments in film. It was such a fun interview in Dallas, TX., and his film "I Origins" is definitely worth seeing. Go Watch it. Skip to the 6:00 mark for their favorite scenes, which are 'Goodfellas' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'. Keanu Reeves ('The Matrix' Trilogy, 'John Wick', 'Speed') We had the distinct honor of talking with the iconic and legendary actor Keanu Reeves in Austin, TX at Fantastic Fest 2014. Of course Mr. Reeves is a man of great range as he has performed Shakespeare, and has been in some of the biggest movies of all time including 'The Matrix trilogy. He was also in 'Bill and Ted' and 'Parenthood' amongst many many other fantastic films. We discuss his new film 'John Wick' and how much fun he had on set fighting the bad guys. We also discuss some of his favorite scenes in film. It was a pleasure to talk with him. Order the 'John Wick' Blu-ray. Enjoy! Skip to the 0.45 mark for his favorite scenes, which are 'Taxi Driver', 'The Ruling Class', and 'The Three Musketeers'. Part 3 is coming soon with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Johnny Knoxville, Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost.Posted Tue Jan 13, 2015 at 08:05 AM PST by: -
'Masterpiece: Mr. Selfridge Season 3' Blu-ray Starring Jeremy Piven Dated[teaser]The third season of the PBS drama series is coming to Blu-ray in May. Pre-orders are now live. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is preparing 'Masterpiece: Mr. Selfridge Season 3' for Blu-ray on May 5. Pioneering and reckless, with an almost manic energy, Harry Selfridge created a theater of retail for early 1900s Londoners where any topic or trend that was new, exciting, entertaining – or sometimes just eccentric – was showcased. Based on the book “Shopping, Seduction and Mr. Selfridge” by author Lindy Woodhead. Supplements have not been revealed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $44.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Masterpiece: Mr. Selfridge Season 3' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jan 13, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Hilary Brougher's 'Innocence' Will Seduce Blu-ray in March[teaser]The fantasy horror flick is now available for pre-order. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Cinedigm is preparing 'Innocence' for Blu-ray on March 3. Haunted by the death and dreams of her beloved mother in a Montauk surfing accident, 16-year-old Beckett and her father, novelist Miles Warner, move to Manhattan and attempt to piece together their shattered life. Now enrolled at the exclusive Hamilton preparatory school, her psychosis and hallucinations intensify with the dubious suicides of current and past students, as does her first love for Tobey Crawford. The discovery that her new school may be run by a coven of beautiful and seductive women who perpetuate their youth by drinking the blood of virgins becomes the ultimate challenge of Beckett and Tobey s young lives. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Innocence' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 3. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Jan 13, 2015 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Microsoft's 'Halo: Nightfall' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The action series based on the popular video game is gearing up for Blu-ray in March. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Microsoft is preparing 'Halo: Nightfall' for Blu-ray on March 17. 'Halo: Nightfall' tells the personal story of Jameson Locke, a legendary manhunter and agent with the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), Earth s most powerful and secretive military branch. He and his team are investigating terrorist chatter on the distant colony world of Sedra, when they are caught in a horrific biological attack. Led by Locke, ONI agents are forced to coordinate with Randall Aiken, a local commander with a remarkable history and deep-rooted mistrust of ONI. As they unravel a plot that draws them to an ancient, hellish artifact, they will be forced to fight for their survival, question everything, and ultimately choose between their loyalties and their lives. 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 'Halo: Nightfall' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jan 12, 2015 at 12:00 PM PST by:
