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Sony Set to Release Ira Sach's Film 'Love is Strange' Starring John Lithgow and Alfred Molina on Blu-ray this January[teaser]The acclaimed drama also stars Marisa Tomei and Jason Stuart. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Love is Strange' will arrive on Blu-ray on January 13. Ben (John Lithgow) and George (Alfred Molina) take advantage of New York's new marriage laws and tie the knot after being together for 39 years. Unfortunately, the Catholic school where George teaches does not approve and they reluctantly fire him, forcing the couple to split up while they sell their apartment and look for cheaper housing. George moves in with two friends (Cheyenne Jackson and Manny Perez) while Ben ends up across town with his nephew (Darren Burrows), his wife (Marisa Tomei) and their teenage son with whom Ben shares a bunk bed. While struggling with the pain of separation, Ben and George are further challenged by the intergenerational tensions and capricious family dynamics of their new living arrangements. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Commentary with John Lithgow, Alfred Molina and Ira Sachs; LA Film Fest Q&A with John Lithgow, Alfred Molina, Cheyenne Jackson & Ira Sachs; and What is Love: Making of Love is Strange. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Love is Strange' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Banshee: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The second season of the Cinemax action series will arrive on Blu-ray in December. You can pre-order the show here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is preparing 'Banshee: The Complete Second Season' for Blu-ray on December 30. From executive producer Alan Ball, creator of 'True Blood,' this Cinemax action drama charts the continuing twists and turns that follow Lucas Hood (Antony Starr), an ex-convict who improbably assumes the identity of sheriff of the rural, Amish-area town of Banshee, where his former lover and partner-in-crime (Ivana Milicevic) lives under her own alias, Carrie Hopewell. Season 2 takes up immediately after the S1 finale, when Carrie’s father, gang kingpin Rabbit (Ben Cross) was left for dead after a climactic warehouse shootout. Carrie, now exposed and estranged from her husband and kids, is torn between her devotion to her family and her connection to Lucas, who had given himself up in order to save her years earlier. The new season finds Lucas, having escaped detection after being interrogated by FBI agent Jim Racine (guest star Zeljko Ivanek), with his hands fuller than ever as sheriff, dealing with (among other things) the murder of a Kinaho tribe girl, the continuing escalation of tensions between Amish overlord Kai Proctor (Ulrich Thomsen) and Kinaho tribe leader Alex Longshadow (Anthony Ruivivar), and the unwelcome appearance of a surprise visitor: the reprobate son of the real (dead) Lucas Hood. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Inside the Title Sequence: Uncover the clues behind each episode's opening title sequence with this interactive feature; Twitter Commentary with Cast & Crew: Take a look back at the cast and crew of Banshee live tweeting during the season premiere and finale; Banshee Origins: Find out the story before the story with a dozen prequel videos featuring the cast of Banshee; Conversation Between Olek & the Albino: See both sides of Olek and the Albino's phone call from Banshee Origins; Zoomed In: Episodes 1-4 & 6-8: Go on set with the cast to see how key adrenaline-filled scenes were created; Audio Commentaries with Cast & Crew; Deleted Scenes; Episode Recaps; and Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Banshee: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 30. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 29, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Looking: The Complete First Season' Checking Blu-ray Out In January[teaser]The first season of the new HBO series is coming to Blu-ray in January, and pre-orders are now live. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is preparing 'Looking: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray on January 6. This new HBO comedy series revolves around three thirty-something friends living in San Francisco, who explore the exciting, sometimes overwhelming, options available to a new generation of gay men. Looking offers up the unfiltered experiences of three close friends living - and loving - in modern-day San Francisco. Friendship may bind them, but each is at a markedly different point in his journey: Patrick (Jonathan Groff - Spring Awakening) is the 29-year-old video game designer getting back into the dating world in the wake of his ex's engagement; aspiring artist Agustín (Frankie J. Alvarez - Smash), 31, is questioning the idea of monogamy amid a move to domesticate with his boyfriend; and the group's oldest member, longtime waiter Dom (Murray Bartlett), 39, is facing middle age with romantic and professional dreams still unfulfilled. The trio's stories intertwine and unspool dramatically as they search for happiness and intimacy in an age of unparalleled choices - and rights - for gay men. Also important to the Looking mix is the progressive, unpredictable, sexually open culture of the Bay Area, with real San Francisco locations serving as a backdrop for the group's lives. Rounding out the Looking world are Dom's roommate Doris (Lauren Weedman), Agustín's boyfriend Frank (O.T. Fagbenle), and Patrick's co-worker Owen (Andrew Law), as well as love interests Kevin (Russell Tovey), Lynn (Scott Bakula), and Richie (Raúl Castillo). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: 6 Audio Commentaries with Groff, Alvarez, creator/executive producer Michael Lannan and executive producer Andrew Haigh; and more! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Looking: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 29, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Gets 'Fugly!'[teaser]The comedy starring John Leguizamo is planned for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Olive Films is working on 'Fugly!' for Blu-ray on January 13. Jesse Sanchez (Leguizamo), an artist/comedian gives the performance of his life. During a New Year's party, Jesse fakes a suicide attempt wrapping a retractable dog leash around his neck, accidentally knocks himself out, and sinks into the waters of his bathtub. Jesse gets the chance to reflect, possibly for the last time, upon his life and love. Jesse's near death experience bends reality to stage and back again. Leguizamo leads an all-star cast that includes Rosie Perez (Do The Right Thing), Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill), Griffin Dunne (Broken City) and Ally Sheedy (The Breakfast Club). Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, and the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Fugly' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 13.Posted Wed Oct 29, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'ThunderCats: The Compete Series' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The short-lived 2011 animated reboot will pounce on Blu-ray this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archives will be releasing 'ThunderCats: The Compete Series' on Blu-ray on November 11. The ThunderCats are back! A generation after becoming beloved animation icons, the mighty survivors of Thundera returned for a bold, new re-imagining that mixed the best of the past with the boldness of the new. After the destruction of the cat civilization of Thundera by the evil Mumm-Ra, young Prince Lion-O leads a small band of survivors to safety. As the threats of Mumm-Ra ring in their ears, these determined cats know what they must do: find the Book of Omens. Using his powerful Sword of Omens, Lion-O guides his friends, facing vicious foes and making fantastic new allies while racing towards a showdown with Mumm-Ra. Now all 26 episodes are available in "sight beyond sight" 1080p HD on Blu-ray Disc as they were meant to be seen. So get ready to rip into the action with Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro, Snarf, Cheetara, Wily Kit, Wily Kat and hear the battle cry of "ThunderCats Ho!" once again, for the very first time! Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'ThunderCats: The Compete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 28, 2014 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Girls: The Complete Third Season' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]The third season of the popular HBO series will hit Blu-ray in January, and you can pre-order the show now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is preparing 'Girls: The Complete Third Season' for Blu-ray on January 6. Lena Dunham returns for the third, highly anticipated season of her Emmy and Golden Globe-winning comedy series 'Girls.' Following the misadventures of a group of 20-something friends in NYC, the series centers on Hannah Horvath (Dunham) and her mess of anxieties, insecurities, and uncertainty as she approaches her mid-20s. In Season 3, Hannah is now in a committed relationship with Adam (Adam Driver), and the two are settling into a newfound domesticity in Hannah's apartment. Hannah is also working on rehabilitating her writing career and concentrating on delivering her eBook to her eccentric publisher. Meanwhile, Marnie (Allison Williams) is adjusting to life after a sudden and traumatic breakup with Charlie and meticulously working to achieve the life she feels she deserves. Nearing graduation, newly single Shoshanna (Zosia Mamet) masterminds a plan to create a healthy (at least on paper) balance between partying and her studies. And, continuing her streak of disrupting the lives of those around her, Jessa (Jemima Kirke) resurfaces and strikes up an ambiguous friendship with a flamboyant father figure. Over this season's 12 episodes, the friendships between the girls are more volatile than ever, proving that female friendship is its own kind of romance. As always, love, life, sex and death can all interrupt the circuitous path to adulthood - and will arrive when you're least prepared. Guests this season include Richard E. Grant ('Doctor Who') as Jessa's rehab friend Jasper; Rita Wilson ('The Good Wife') as Marnie's mom Evie; John Cameron Mitchell ('Hedwig and the Angry Inch') as Hannah's editor/publisher David; Gaby Hoffmann ('You Can Count on Me') as Adam's sister Caroline; and others. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: 6 Audio Commentaries with Dunham, Mamet, Kirke, Judd Apatow, and others; Inside the Episodes; Deleted & Extended Scenes; Lutheran Healthcare Honors Lena; The Making of Girls; Gag Reel; Season 2 Recap; Episodic Recaps; Marnie Michaels "What I Am"; Marnie & Desi "Bet on Me"; and Lil Frexxx "Dancin' on his D." Suggested list price for the 3-disc Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Girls: The Complete Third Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 28, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Working Girl' Scales Blu-ray Ladder in January[teaser]Mike Nichols' acclaimed 1988 rom-com is bound for Blu-ray in January. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is set to bring 'Working Girl' to Blu-ray on January 6. Nominated for 6 Academy Awards; director Mike Nichols' witty, romantic look at life in the corporate jungle stars Melanie Griffith as Tess McGill, an ambitious secretary with a unique approach for climbing the ladder to success. When her classy, but villainous boss (Sigourneey Weaver) Breaks a leg skiing, Tess simply takes over her office, her apartment, even her wardrobe. She then creates a deal with a handsome investment banker (Harrison Ford) that will either take her straight to the top - or finish her off for good. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include trailers and TV spots. You can find the latest specs for 'Working Girl' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Destroyer' Targets Blu-ray[teaser]Robert Kirk's 1988 horror flick will be sentenced to Blu-ray next summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Destroyer' on Blu-ray sometime next summer. Execution day for a serial killer sparks a prison riot, leaving prison officials to assume he was successfully electrocuted. A year later, a film crew using the prison as a set discover the truth. No other details have been revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Destroyer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Oct 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Young Ones' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Jake Paltrow's sci-fi drama heads to Blu-ray in January. Pre-order the Blu-ray here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Screen Media is working on 'Young Ones' for Blu-ray on January 13. Set in a near future when water has become the most precious and dwindling resource on the planet, one that dictates everything from the macro of political policy to the detailed micro of interpersonal family and romantic relationships. The land has withered into something wretched. The dust has settled on a lonely, barren planet. The hardened survivors of the loss of Earth's precious resources scrape and struggle. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Young Ones' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 13.Posted Tue Oct 28, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Three Hayao Miyazaki Blu-rays Detailed[teaser]The trio of animated movies directed by the legendary filmmaker making their Blu-ray debut in November have now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney is preparing 'Kiki's Delivery Service,' 'Princess Mononoke,' and 'The Wind Rises' for Blu-ray on November 18. 'Kiki's Delivery Service' - Discover 'Kiki's Delivery Service,' a fantastic coming-of-age tale full of magic, adventure and self-discovery from the sensational imagination of Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (2002, Best Animated Feature, 'Spirited Away'). And now you can explore even more of Kiki's amazing world through never-before-seen bonus features -- exclusively in this 2-Disc Special Edition! Kiki is an enterprising young girl who must follow tradition to become a full-fledged witch. Venturing out with only her black cat, Jiji, Kiki flies off for the adventure of a lifetime. Landing in a far-off city, she sets up a high-flying delivery service and begins a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world. Bring home 'Kiki's Delivery Service' from Studio Ghibli and Disney for the first time ever on Blu-ray, and share Kiki-s high-flying adventure again and again. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Introduction by John Lasseter; Original Japanese Storyboards; Original Japanese Trailers; Behind the Microphone - English voice cast members Kirsten Dunst, Janeane Garofalo and Phil Hartman give voice to their on-screen characters; Creating Kiki's Delivery Service - Director Miyazaki discusses how he created the world of the movie; Kiki & Jiji - Producer Toshio Suzuki reveals how Director Miyazaki based the character of Kiki on Suzuki's teenage daughter; Flying with Kiki & Beyond - The director discusses how he approached Kiki flying; Producer's Perspective: Collaborating with Miyazaki - The producer talks about how he worked with the director through the years; The Locations of Kiki - The real world locations that influenced the look of the film are revealed; Scoring Miyazaki - Composer Joe Hisaishi talks about his approach in writing the music; and an all-new Ursula's Painting - A musical montage of Ursula's Painting. The painting was created by junior high school students and used by Director Miyazaki for the film. 'Princess Mononoke' - Witness the majesty of celebrated animated film director Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece, 'Princess Mononoke,' for the first time ever on Blu-ray High Definition. This exquisitely animated, critically acclaimed adventure from one of the most illustrious filmmakers of all time is now even more spectacular with dazzling HD picture and sound! Inflicted with a deadly curse, a young warrior named Ashitaka sets out to the forests of the west in search of the cure that will save his life. Once there, he becomes inextricably entangled in a bitter battle that matches Lady Eboshi and a proud clan of humans against the forest's animal gods... who are led by the brave Princess Mononoke, a young woman raised by wolves. This monumental struggle between man and nature will have you transfixed as if stunning artistry blends with epic storytelling to create a uniquely entertaining motion picture. Experience it like never before on Disney Blu-ray! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Princess Mononoke in the USA - In September of 1999, Princess Mononoke's director, Hayao Miyazaki traveled to the US and Canada to promote the film's release. This feature is a record of those events; Jada Pinkett Smith, Claire Danes, Billy Bob Thornton, Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup talk about acting in the English voice cast in Princess Mononoke; Original Japanese Storyboards; Original Japanese and English Trailers; Original English Theatrical Trailer; and Original TV Spots. 'The Wind Rises' - From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (Best Animated Feature, 'Spirited Away,' 2002) comes a spellbinding movie beyond compare. Experience "perhaps the greatest animated film the cinema has ever seen" (David Ehrlich, Film.com) on Blu-ray. Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted and unable to be a pilot, he becomes one of the world's most accomplished airplane designers, experiencing key historical events in an epic tale of love, perseverance and the challenges of living and making choices in a turbulent world. Bring home the film that has dazzled fans and critics around the globe. Bursting off the screen with spectacular picture and sound and featuring fascinating bonus material, Miyazaki's final masterpiece, 'The Wind Rises,' is breathtaking on Blu-ray. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Wind Rises: Behind the Microphone; Storyboards; Original Japanese Trailers and TV Spots; and Announcement of the Completion of the Film. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $36.99. You can find the latest specs for all of the films listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under November 18. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 27, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
