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Acorn Media Announces 'Foyle's War: Set 8' Blu-ray for May[teaser]The latest batch of episodes from the British crime series is now up for pre-order. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Foyle's War: Set 8' for Blu-ray on May 5. As WWII rages around the world, a police inspector fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crime on the south coast of England. Later series find the retired detective navigating the world of Cold War espionage. 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 $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Foyle's War: Set 8' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 5.Posted Mon Dec 22, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Holiday Bargain: 'Alien Anthology' + 'Prometheus' Blu-ray Bundle is $19.98 at Amazon[teaser]The highly recommended Blu-ray boxed set is once again under $20 at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling the must own boxed set 'Alien Anthology' for $19.98 (78% off suggested list price). The set includes 'Alien,' 'Aliens,' 'Alien 3,' and 'Alien: Resurrection' as well as 'Prometheus'. Click here to go hunting for alien face huggers and giant blue people on Blu-ray! This offer is available from now through December 28.Posted Sun Dec 21, 2014 at 09:36 AM PST by: -
The BBC's 'Atlantis: Season 2 Part One' Blu-ray Dated for February[teaser]Part one of the second season is now available for pre-order. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, the BBC is preparing 'Atlantis: Season 2 Part One' for Blu-ray on February 10. The all-too mortal Jason of the Argonauts and his new friends, Hercules and Pythagoras, reunite to romp again in the BBC's hit family fantasy series, set in the mythical streets and palaces of ancient Atlantis. Grab your toga and strap on your shield a s Jason battles famous Greek figures in pursuit of answers to his father's mysterious disappearance. Will Jason finally decode his own destiny, foretold by a cryptic oracle? Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the 2-Disc Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Atlantis: Season 2 Part One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Dec 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers' & 'Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Michael A. Simpson's cult horror sequels will arrive on Blu-ray in the new year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be bringing 'Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers' and 'Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland' to Blu-ray in 2015. Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers - Five years after the horrific slaughter at Camp Arawak, transgendered lunatic Angela Baker has become a counselor at Camp Rolling Hills. But Angela is about to teach 'bad campers' a brutal lesson in survival when these horny teens are sliced, stabbed, drilled, barbecued, chain sawed and worse. Renee Estevez co-stars in this outrageously vicious sequel to the original cult hit, filled with gratuitous nudity, rampant mullets, exclusive extras and gore galore. Welcome to Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers! Starring Pamela Springsteen, Renée Estevez, and Tony Higgins. Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland - Welcome to Camp New Horizons, where an autumn retreat brings together a group of obnoxious rich kids and surly city thugs for an 'experiment in sharing.' But when notorious transsexual psychopath Angela Baker (Pamela "yes, she's Bruce's sister, Springsteen) joins the horny teens, she shares a lesson in butchery with axes, trucks, firecrackers, lawnmowers and more. Academy Award nominee Michael J. Pollard (1967, Bonnie and Clyde) and Tracy (yes, she's Melanie's sister) Griffith co-star in this third wild installment of the cult body count saga, packed with all the cruel killings you love, the gratuitous nudity you expect and a bloody cabin full of exclusive extras you've only imagined. Welcome to Sleep Away Camp III: Teenage Wasteland! Starring Pamela Springsteen, Tracy Griffith, and Michael J. Pollard. Specs, supplements, suggested list price, and release dates have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers' and 'Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Dec 19, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Rowan Joffe's 'Before I Go to Sleep' Starring Nicole Kidman & Colin Firth Set for Blu-ray[teaser]The mystery thriller is heading to Blu-ray in January. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Before I Go to Sleep' for Blu-ray on January 27. A taut thriller based on the worldwide best-selling novel by S.J. Watson, 'Before I Go to Sleep' is the story of a woman (Nicole Kidman) who wakes up every day with no memory as the result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, terrifying new truths begin to emerge that make her question everything she thinks she knows about her life - as well as everyone in it, including her doctor (Mark Strong) and even her husband (Colin Firth). Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Before I Go to Sleep' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 27. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Dec 18, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Pre-Orders Live![teaser]You can now pre-order either the 2D or 3D Blu-rays of the final chapter in Peter Jackson's trilogy at Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack for a release sometime in the coming months. Having reclaimed Erebor and vast treasure from the dragon Smaug, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) sacrifices friendship and honor in seeking the Arkenstone, despite Smaug's fiery wrath and desperate attempts by the Hobbit Bilbo (Martin Freeman) to make him see reason. Meanwhile, Sauron sends legions of Orcs in a sneak attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As the fate of Middle Earth hangs in the balance, the races of Men, Elves and Dwarves must decide whether to unite and prevail -- or all die. Suggested list price for both releases seems to be $44.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the 2D Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-rayPosted Thu Dec 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Holiday Bargain: 'Sons of Anarchy: The Collector's Set' Blu-ray $99.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's Gold Box Deal today features the entire series of the hit crime drama on Blu-ray![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Sons of Anarchy: The Collector's Set' for $99.99 (67% off the suggested retail price). 'Sons of Anarchy' is an adrenalized drama with darkly comedic undertones that explores a notorious outlaw motorcycle club's (MC) desire to protect its livelihood while ensuring that their simple, sheltered town of Charming, California remains exactly that, charming. The MC must confront threats from drug dealers, corporate developers, and overzealous law officers. Behind the MC's familial lifestyle and legally thriving automotive shop is a ruthless and illegal arms business driven by the seduction of money, power, and blood. This Collector's Set includes the first 6 seasons and a slot for the final 7th season (note that season seven will be included in this offer via a coupon by e-mail). Click here to rev up your engine and order this set at an awesome price! This offer is available today only.Posted Thu Dec 18, 2014 at 09:13 AM PST by: -
Bobby and Peter Farrelly's 'Dumb and Dumber To' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The komedi seequal staring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels is pland for Bloo-ray in Febrooary. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Dumb and Dumber To' on Blu-ray on February 17. Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprise their signature roles as Lloyd and Harry in the sequel to the smash hit that took the physical comedy and kicked it in the nuts: Dumb and Dumber To. The original film's directors, Peter and Bobby Farrelly, take Lloyd and Harry on a road trip to find a child Harry never knew he had and the responsibility neither should ever, ever be given. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: That's Awesome! – The Story Of Dumb And Dumber To; with Blu-ray exclusives being Alternate Opening and Deleted/Extended Scenes; Gag Reel; and What's so Smart about Dumb and Dumber To? From stress relief to providing a new perspective on life, the film's cast and crew and the author of Psychology for Dummies make the case for why you sometimes need to step back from the seriousness of life and just get dumb. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Dumb and Dumber To' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 17. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Dec 18, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Holiday Bargain: 'The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $49.99 at Amazon![teaser]Save a whopping eighty-six percent on all 158 episodes of the classic comedy series on Blu-ray this week at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is currently offering 'The Dick Van Dyke Show: The Complete Series' for $49.99 (86% off suggested list price). Welcome one of TV's funniest couples ever into your living room. You'll be laughing hysterically as you join Rob Petrie (Dick Van Dyke) struggling with the ups and downs of work and home, aided and agitated by his lovely wife Laura (Mary Tyler Moore). Adding to the fun are Rob's wisecracking co-workers Sally (Rose Marie) and Buddy (Morey Amsterdam), long-suffering Mel Cooley (Richard Deacon) and hot-tempered boss Alan Brady (Carl Reiner). Winner of 15 Emmy Awards, THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW is consistently ranked among the top TV comedies of all-time and renowned for its top-notch cast and stellar writing. Now enjoy each episode in pristine high-definition – direct from the 35mm negatives – for the first time! Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Dec 17, 2014 at 11:10 AM PST by: -
Criterion's March Blu-ray Titles Now Available for Pre-Order![teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of March releases, including Francois Truffaut's 'The Soft Skin' and Errol Morris' 'The Thin Blue Line.' [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing 'The Soft Skin,' 'Ride the Pink Horse,' 'The Thin Blue Line,' 'Gates of Heaven/Vernon, Florida,' 'Hoop Dreams,' and 'Cries and Whispers' for Blu-ray throughout the month of March. 'The Soft Skin' (March 10) - François Truffaut followed up the international phenomenon Jules and Jim with this tense tale of infidelity. The unassuming Jean Desailly is perfectly cast as a celebrated literary scholar, seemingly happily married, who embarks on an affair with a gorgeous stewardess, played by Françoise Dorléac, who is captivated by his charm and reputation. As their romance gets serious, the film grows anxious, leading to a wallop of a conclusion. Truffaut made 'The Soft Skin' at a time when he was immersing himself in the work of Alfred Hitchcock, and that master’s influence can be felt throughout this complex, insightful, underseen French New Wave treasure. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed French mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary by screenwriter Jean-Louis Richard and François Truffaut scholar Serge Toubiana; New video essay by filmmaker and critic Kent Jones; Interview with Truffaut from 1965 about the film; PLUS: An essay by critic Molly Haskell. Order the Blu-ray 'Ride the Pink Horse' (March 17) - Hollywood actor turned idiosyncratic auteur Robert Montgomery directs and stars in this striking crime drama based on a novel by Dorothy B. Hughes. He plays a tough-talking former GI who comes to a small New Mexico town to shake down a gangster who killed his best friend; things quickly turn nasty. 'Ride the Pink Horse' features standout supporting performances from Fred Clark, Wanda Hendrix, and especially Thomas Gomez, who became the first Hispanic actor to receive an Academy Award nomination for his role here. With its relentless pace, expressive cinematography by the great Russell Metty, and punchy, clever script by Charles Lederer and Ben Hecht, this is an overlooked treasure from the heyday of 1940s film noir. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed English mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary featuring film noir historians Alain Silver and James Ursini; New interview with Imogen Sara Smith, author of In Lonely Places: Film Noir Beyond the City; Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of the film from 1947, featuring Robert Montgomery, Wanda Hendrix, and Thomas Gomez; PLUS: An essay by filmmaker and writer Michael Almereyda. Order the Blu-ray 'The Thin Blue Line' (March 24) - Among the most important documentaries ever made, 'The Thin Blue Line,' by Errol Morris, erases the border between art and activism. A work of meticulous journalism and gripping drama, it recounts the disturbing tale of Randall Adams, a drifter who was charged with the murder of a Dallas police officer and sent to death row, despite overwhelming evidence that he did not commit the crime. Incorporating stylized reenactments, penetrating interviews, and haunting original music by Philip Glass, Morris uses cinema to build a case forensically while effortlessly entertaining his viewers. 'The Thin Blue Line' effected real-world change, proving film’s power beyond the shadow of a doubt. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed English mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: New interview with Morris; New interview with filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer (The Act of Killing); NBC report from 1989 covering Randall Adams’s release from prison; PLUS: An essay by film scholar Charles Musser. Order the Blu-ray 'Gates of Heaven/Vernon, Florida' (March 24) - With his trademark mixture of empathy and scrutiny, Errol Morris has changed the face of documentary filmmaking in the United States, and his career began with two remarkable tales of American eccentricity: 'Gates of Heaven' and 'Vernon, Florida.' The first uses two Northern California pet cemeteries as the bases for a profound and funny rumination on love, loss, and industry; the second travels to a languorous southern backwater and meets a handful of fascinating folks—a determined turkey hunter, a curious minister, a laconic policeman—engaged in individualistic, sometimes absurd pursuits. Morris consistently creates humane portraits of true candor, and these early works remain two of his greatest and most provocative films. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, uncompressed English mono soundtracks, and supplements will include: New interviews with Morris; Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe (1980), a twenty-minute film by Les Blank featuring Herzog fulfilling a bet intended to inspire Morris to complete his first feature; Footage of Herzog professing his admiration for Gates of Heaven at the 1980 Telluride Film Festival; PLUS: An essay by critic Eric Hynes. Order the Blu-ray 'Hoop Dreams' (March 31) - Two ordinary inner-city Chicago kids dare to reach for the impossible—professional basketball glory—in this epic chronicle of hope and faith. Filmed over a five-year period, 'Hoop Dreams,' by Steve James, Frederick Marx, and Peter Gilbert follows young Arthur Agee and William Gates as they navigate the complex, competitive world of scholastic athletics while dealing with the intense pressures of their home lives and neighborhoods. This landmark film, which documents the journeys of two remarkable families, continues to educate and inspire viewers, and it is widely considered one of the great works of American nonfiction cinema. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed English DTS-HD MA 4.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Two audio commentaries: one by filmmakers Peter Gilbert, Steve James, and Frederick Marx, and one by the film’s subjects, Arthur Agee and William Gates; Life After “Hoop Dreams,” a new documentary catching up with Agee, Gates, and their families; Additional scenes; Collection of excerpts from Siskel & Ebert tracking the acclaim for Hoop Dreams; Original music video for the film’s theme song from 1994; Trailers; PLUS: Essays by author John Edgar Wideman and filmmaker and critic Robert Greene. Order the Blu-ray 'Cries and Whispers' (March 31) - This existential wail of a drama from Ingmar Bergman concerns two sisters, Karin (Ingrid Thulin) and Maria (Liv Ullmann), keeping vigil for a third, Agnes (Harriet Andersson), who is dying of cancer and can find solace only in the arms of a beatific nurse (Kari Sylwan). An intensely felt film that may be Bergman’s most striking formal experiment, 'Cries and Whispers' (which won an Oscar for the extraordinary color photography of Sven Nykvist) is a powerful depiction of human behavior in the face of death, positioned on the borders between reality and nightmare, tranquillity and terror. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed Swedish mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Introduction by Ingmar Bergman from 2001; New interview with actor Harriet Andersson, conducted by film scholar Peter Cowie; New video essay on the film’s visuals by filmmaker : : kogonada; Behind-the-scenes footage with commentary by Cowie; Ingmar Bergman: Reflections on Life, Death, and Love with Erland Josephson (2000), a 52-minute interview with Bergman and his longtime collaborator; Trailer; PLUS: An essay by film scholar Emma Wilson. Order the Blu-ray Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed throughout March.Posted Wed Dec 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by:
