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Gerard Johnstone's Comedy Horror Flick 'Housebound' will Haunt Blu-ray in November[teaser]The South by Southwest festival hit is now available for pre-order. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, XLrator Media is preparing 'Housebound' for Blu-ray on November 18. Kylie Bucknell is forced to return to the house she grew up in when the court places her on home detention. Her punishment is made all the more unbearable by the fact she has to live there with her mother Miriam – a well-intentioned blabbermouth who's convinced that the house is haunted. Kylie dismisses Miriam's superstitions as nothing more than a distraction from a life occupied by boiled vegetables and small-town gossip. However, when she too becomes privy to unsettling whispers & strange bumps in the night, she begins to wonder whether she's inherited her overactive imagination, or if the house is in fact possessed by a hostile spirit who's not particularly thrilled about her return. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $20.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Housebound' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 6, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The November Man' Starring Pierce Brosnan Is Targeting Blu-ray Later This Month[teaser]The appropriately titled spy thriller will hit stores in November. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'The November Man' for Blu-ray on November 25. Code named 'The November Man'; Peter Devereaux (Pierce Brosnan) is an extremely dangerous and highly trained ex-CIA agent, who is lured out of quiet retirement on a very personal mission. He must protect valuable witness, Alice Fournier, (Olga Kurylenko) who could expose the truth behind a decades old conspiracy. He soon discovers this assignment makes him a target of his former friend and CIA protégé David Mason (Luke Bracey). With growing suspicions of a mole in the agency, there is no one Devereaux can trust, no rules and no holds barred. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: The Making of The November Man; Theatrical Trailer; Audio Commentary by Roger Donaldson, Pierce Brosnan and Beau St. Clair; Brosnan Is Back! - Featurette; and Bringing Belgrade to the Big Screen - Featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The November Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 5, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
The Final Season of HBO's Acclaimed 'Boardwalk Empire' Starring Steve Buscemi Arrives on Blu-ray in January[teaser]The fifth and final season is already up for Blu-ray pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO will be releasing 'Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Fifth Season' on Blu-ray on January 13. Over the course of its first four seasons, Boardwalk Empire, the hit HBO series from Emmy Award winner Terence Winter and Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, garnered critical accolades for its top-rate performances, beautiful costumes and set pieces and breathtaking cinematography. Concluding a powerful and groundbreaking run, Season 5 jumps forward six full years to 1931. In stark contrast with the Roaring '20s, the country is in the throes of the Great Depression, and with the end of Prohibition in sight, Nucky is looking to legitimize himself by forging alliances with liquor producers. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Four Cast and Crew Audio Commentaries; Eight "Scouting the Boardwalk" Location Pieces that take fans behind-the-scenes of the final season; and Digital HD Digital Copy of the Entire Season. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $79.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Fifth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Sony's Thriller 'No Good Deed' from Director Sam Miller Bound for Blu-ray Next Year[teaser]Pre-orders for the Blu-ray arriving in January are now live at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'No Good Deed' will hit on Blu-ray on January 6. Terri (Taraji P. Henson) is a devoted wife and mother of two, living an ideal suburban life in Atlanta when Colin (Idris Elba), a charming but dangerous escaped convict, shows up at her door claiming car trouble. Terri offers her phone to help him but soon learns that no good deed goes unpunished as she finds herself fighting for survival when he invades her home and terrorizes her family. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Making a Thriller Featurette - Producers Glenn S. Gainor and Will Packer, as well as Director Sam Miller, Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson discuss the process of making a thriller, developing relatable characters, and incorporating exciting action while telling a real and raw story; and two Blu-ray exclusives -- The Thrill of a Good Fight - Taraji P. Henson and Idris Elba discuss the intense physicality of the fight sequences and what goes into creating a thrilling fight; and Good Samaritan - Taraji P. Henson and filmmakers discuss Terri's decision to help a stranger during the night. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'No Good Deed' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 5, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
George Armitage's 1990 Black Comedy 'Miami Blues' Heading to Blu-ray Courtesy of Shout Factory[teaser]The movie is expected to arrive on Blu-ray shelves in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is planning to bring 'Miami Blues' to Blu-ray on February 24. Brace yourself... this intoxicating "cocktail with rum and cyanide" (Time) is at once "brutal, funny, unpredictable and a bit unhinged" (Newsweek)! Fred Ward, Alec Baldwin and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in this offbeat black comedy about a murdering thief, his simple-minded wife and the denture-wearing cop closing in on his trail. Veteran criminal Frederick Frenger, Jr. (Baldwin) has moved to Miami to get a fresh start... at robbing a whole new set of people. But when his streetwalker-gone-straight wife (Leigh) begins to suspect his criminal behavior, and an obsessed cop (Ward) begins to close in, he will need a lot more than luck and a bogus badge to escape a crossfire hotter than the barrel of a smoking gun! No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Miami Blues' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 24.Posted Wed Nov 5, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Director Wes Ball's Adaptation of James Dashner's Bestseller 'The Maze Runner' is Bound for Blu-ray this December[teaser]The Blu-ray Combo Pack will be packed with over 2 hours of extras and an exclusive comic book. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be bringing 'The Maze Runner' to Blu-ray on December 16. When Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organization known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can Thomas hope to uncover his true purpose and a way to escape. Based upon the best-selling novel by James Dashner. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include two hours of extras and exclusive comic book. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Maze Runner' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Nov 4, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
The Disney Animated Classic '101 Dalmatians' Planned for Blu-ray in February[teaser]The 1961 film will be getting the Diamond Edition Blu-ray treatment on February 10. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will be releasing '101 Dalmatians: Diamond Edition' on Blu-ray on February 10. Pick your favorite spot to watch—anytime and anywhere—and get ready for a fun-filled adventure with the Diamond Edition of 101 Dalmatians! Pongo, Perdita and their super-adorable puppies are in for thrills, hilarious spills and an epic action-packed adventure when they face off with Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most fabulously outrageous villainess. When Cruella dognaps all of the Dalmatian puppies in London, brave animal heroes launch a daring plan to save all puppies from Cruella’s clutches! Unleash all the excitement and suspense of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, a beloved classic you’ll want to share with your family again and again! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: All New Short – The Further Adventures of Thunderbolt; Walt Disney Presents “The Best Doggoned Dog in the World” (1961 Version); Lucky Dogs; DisneyView; Dalmatians 101: Hosted by Cameron Boyce (Disney Channel’s “The Descendants”); plus a Selection of Classic Bonus Features. Suggested list price for the combo pack is $36.99. You can find the latest specs for '101 Dalmatians: Diamond Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 10.Posted Tue Nov 4, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Jim McCullough's 1978 Bigfoot film 'Creature from Black Lake' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The movie is expected to arrive in stores sometime next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films will be releasing 'Creature from Black Lake' on Blu-ray sometime in the new year. Some fishermen are attacked in the Louisiana swamps. When the word gets out of a mysterious Bigfoot-type creature, two researchers come to a small town to study and hopefully discover what the beast is. Their research from some farmers help the two men to learn that the creature may be a very angry and murderous missing link. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Creature from Black Lake' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Nov 4, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Theodore Melfi's Comedy 'St. Vincent' Starring Melissa McCarthy and Bill Murray is Up for Blu-ray Pre-orders at Amazon[teaser]The film co-stars Naomi Watts, Chris O'Dowd, and Terrence Howard. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay will be releasing 'St. Vincent' on Blu-ray in the coming months. 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 and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but you can already pre-order the Blu-ray with a suggested list price of $34.99 here. You can find the latest specs for 'St. Vincent' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Nov 3, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Twilight Forever: The Complete Saga' Blu-ray $33.99 at Amazon[teaser]Own the entire fantasy romance franchise on Blu-ray at over 50 percent off this week at Amazon![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Twilight Forever: The Complete Saga' for $33.99 (55% off the suggested retail price). The set includes all of the films and loads of bonus features including The Adventure Begins: The Journey From Page To Screena 7-part documentary. Click here to mail-order sparkly emo vampires and buff werewolves from Amazon! This offer is available from now through November 8.Posted Mon Nov 3, 2014 at 08:07 AM PST by:
