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'The Majestic' Opens on Blu-ray in February[teaser]Frank Darabont's 2001 film starring Jim Carrey will soon be showing on Blu-ray. YOu can pre-order the Blu-ray now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'The Majestic' for Blu-ray on February 24. The film will also be included in 'The Frank Darabont Collection' releasing on the same date. The year is 1951 and ambitious Hollywood screenwriter Peter Appleton (Jim Carrey) is suddenly targeted as a suspected Communist. He loses his job and his girl in quick succession and then in a serious car accident, he's left with amnesia, losing his identity altogether. Stumbling into a charming small California town where he's mistaken for Luke Trimble, one of their many long lost World War II heroes, Peter meets Luke's beautiful girlfriend Adele (Laurie Holden). His "father" Harry (Martin Landau) reintroduces Peter to the life he led before the war, and they work together as father and son to restore and reopen The Majestic, the town's long abandoned movie palace. Though his true memory eventually returns, Peter falls in love with Adele during his sojourn in the town, and he discovers the courage and the conviction he needs to become the hero of his own life. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Movie Within the Movie: Sand Pirates of the Sierra, deleted scenes, and trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Majestic' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 17, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Justice League: Throne of Atlantis' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Aquaman swims his way into the next DC Comics animated feature arriving on Blu-ray in January. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Justice League: Throne of Atlantis' on Blu-ray on January 27. Atlantis, led by Aquaman's brother Ocean Master, attacks the East Coast of the United States, flooding major cities including Metropolis, Gotham City and several others. The Justice League comes together to help Aquaman turn back the tide, but soon learn they're woefully overmatched by the Atlantean Army, and must find a way to save the world from total annihilation. The crossover was spread across "Justice League" 14-17 and "Aquaman" 14-16. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: All-New Featurettes, Preview of the Next DC Universe Animated Original Movie, Four Bonus Cartoons, and more. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Justice League: Throne of Atlantis' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 27. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The next chapter in the action-packed 'The Mummy' franchise will journey to Blu-ray in January. Pre-orders are now available at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power' for Blu-ray on January 20. Victor Webster (The Scorpion King: The Battle for Redemption) stars as the heroic warrior Mathayus and is joined by Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”), Ellen Holman (“Spartacus”), Barry Bostwick (“Cougar Town”), Michael Biehn (The Terminator) and Rutger Hauer (“True Blood,” Blade Runner). Also featured are “The Ultimate Fighter” Winner Roy “Big Country” Nelson, Cage Rage World Champion Antonio “Big Foot” Silva, 11-time World Kickboxing Champion Don “The Dragon” Wilson, three-time WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres and UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie. In The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power, Mathayus embarks on his most dangerous assignment yet. When he is betrayed by a trusted friend, Mathayus must marshal all his strength and cunning to outwit a formidable opponent who will stop at nothing to unlock a supreme ancient power. The Blu-ray/DVD/ultraviolet combo will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Gag Reel; A Brand New World – Director Mike Elliott brings a new approach to the production; Great Chemistry – An onset visit with the cast and crew; and Blu-ray exclusive deleted scenes and Real Fighters, Fake Punches – The cast share stories about the physically daunting scenes that pack an enormous punch, literally. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 20.Posted Fri Oct 17, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'When the Game Stands Tall' Tackles Blu-ray[teaser]Thomas Carter's inspirational football drama is headed for Blu-ray in December. Pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'When the Game Stands Tall' for Blu-ray on December 9. Inspired by the true story, Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ) plays high school football coach Bob Ladouceur during the season that changed everything. As coach of the Spartans Football Team, Bob always tells his players that winning doesn't matter. Yet somehow, with the aid of assistant coach Terry Eidson (Michael Chiklis, TV’s “The Shield”), he’s led the team to a record-breaking 151 straight victories. When his wife Bev (Laura Dern, Jurassic Park) urges him to refocus on his family, Bob is blinded by the pressure to keep the streak alive. Now, in the midst of a season of crisis and tragedy when the Spartans stand to lose everything, a remarkable young player (Alexander Ludwig, The Hunger Games) helps Bob rediscover that teamwork outshines personal glory When The Game Stands Tall. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Select Scene Commentary with Director Thomas Carter & Coach Bob Ladouceur; Six Deleted & Extended Scenes; "Undefeated: Making When the Game Stands Tall" -- A behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, excitement and triumphs of filming; "Gridiron Action" – A look at the dynamic approach filmmakers took to stage & film the exciting football sequences; and "The Heart and Soul of a Program" -- A look at the man behind the De La Salle Football Program. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'When the Game Stands Tall' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 17, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Constant Gardener' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Fernando Meirelles' acclaimed thriller will make its Blu-ray debut in January. Pre-order the Blu-ray here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'The Constant Gardener' for Blu-ray on January 6. Nominated for four Academy Awards, The Constant Gardener stars Ralph Fiennes and Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress, Rachel Weisz. In this gripping suspense-thriller, a diplomat on the hunt for his wife's murderer uncovers a treacherous conspiracy that will destroy millions of innocent people – unless he can reveal its sinister roots. From the best-selling spy novel by John le Carré comes this edge-of-your-seat story of murder, deception and revenge that critics are calling "a hair-raising thriller with an unforgettable finale" (Karen Durbin, Elle). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Anatomy of a Global Thriller: Behind the Scenes of The Constant Gardener; John Le Carré: From Page to the Screen; Deleted Scenes/Extended Scene: Haruma – Play in Kibera; and Embracing Africa: Filming in Kenya. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Constant Gardener' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 16, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'I Am Ali' to Knock out Blu-ray in November[teaser]Clare Lewins' documentary on the greatest fighter of all time will clobber Blu-ray in November. Pre-orders are available now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios will be releasing 'I Am Ali' on Blu-ray on November 11. 'I Am Ali' is an intimate and heartwarming look at the legendary athlete, beloved father, humanitarian, and activist as he has never been seen before. With exclusive access to Ali's personal archive of "audio journals," 'I Am Ali' features touching interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends, legends of the boxing community—including former heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and George Foreman—and Ali's longtime friend and business manager, Gene Kilroy. The film shares the champion's extraordinary history as a fighter, lover, brother, father, and friend as told by insiders and by the man himself for the very first time. From the executive producer of the Academy Award®-winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man, 'I Am Ali' also features a stellar soundtrack with classic songs from the ’60s and ’70s, including hits by Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin, and many more. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'I Am Ali' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 16, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Tommy Wirkola's sequel to the cult zombie film will sled to Blu-ray this December. Pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing to release 'Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead' on Blu-ray on December 9. The sequel to the cult horror comedy from Director Tommy Wirkola (Dead Snow, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters) stars Vegar Hoel (Dead Snow, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters), Martin Starr (Knocked Up, Superbad), Jocelyn DeBoer (Stuck Like Chuck) and Ingrid Haas (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World). Picking up immediately where the original left off, the film wastes no time getting right to the gore-filled action, leaving a bloody trail of intestines in its wake. Wirkola comes up with more inventive ways to maim and dismember than anyone ever thought possible. Combining wry humor with horrific worst-case scenarios, this follow-up to the 2009 Midnight classic shocked the weak-of-heart and delighted even the most hard-core fans of the horror genre when it made its debut the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include audio commentary with the director and writer, a VFX Featurette and Dead Snow comic book, as well as the international version of the film and the short film ARMEN (both Blu-ray exclusive).. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Jeff Beck: Live in Tokyo' Set for Blu-ray[teaser]The English rock musician will hit the stage on Blu-ray in November. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is preparing 'Jeff Beck: Live in Tokyo' for Blu-ray on November 25. Jeff Beck is undeniably one of the world s greatest guitar players. Technically brilliant, he is renowned for pushing musical boundaries and has excelled across many different genres from rock and jazz to pop and blues. Live In Tokyo was filmed at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Japan on April 9th this year. These Japanese dates were the first to feature Jeff Beck s new backing band of Jonathan Joseph (drums), Nicolas Meier (guitars) and Rhonda Smith (bass) and the setlist includes some material from his new, as yet unreleased, studio album. In contrast to Beck s previous visual releases, both filmed in small clubs, Live In Tokyo is filmed in a major concert arena and has a very different, more expansive feel. Jeff Beck is a true guitar legend and this show captures him at his very best. TRACKLISTING1) Loaded 2) Little Wing 3) You Know You Know 4) Hammerhead 5) Angel (Footsteps) 6) Stratus 7) Yemin 8) Where Were You 9) The Pump 10) Medley: Goodbye Pork Pie Hat / Brush With The Blues 11) You Never Know 12) Danny Boy 13) Blue Wind 14) Led Boots 15) Corpus Christi 16) Big Block 17) A Day In The Life 18) Rollin And Tumblin 19) Cause We Ended As Lovers 20) Why Give It Away Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include Band On Band / Set List Commentary. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Jeff Beck: Live in Tokyo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 16, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Andre Rieu: Love in Venice - The 10th Anniversary Concert' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 10th anniversary musical celebration will arrive on Blu-ray in November. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Andre Rieu: Love in Venice - The 10th Anniversary Concert' for Blu-ray on November 10. The Vrijthof concerts have been going for ten years! This anniversary was all the excuse André Rieu needed to make things extra festive and put on a fantastic, unforgettable anniversary concert. For this tenth concert series he had the Vrijthof square specially decorated in Venetian style, complete with a Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, a fabulous Italian fountain and a colourful Venetian masquerade. It was a party from the start, with André and the entire Johann Strauss Orchestra riding into the Vrijthof on Vespas, in a colourful procession accompanied by the sounds of the Italian hit Azzurro, loud hooting and heart-warming applause from the whole audience. 'Love in Venice' is an evening full of wonderful Italian music, world hits like Funiculi funicula, Tiritomba and Vieni sul mar and fabulous operatic arias. For the occasion of this anniversary, the Italian singer Rocco Granata came to sing his world hit Marina. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Andre Rieu: Love in Venice - The 10th Anniversary Concert' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 16, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Richard Linklater's 'Boyhood' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Richard Linklater's acclaimed drama is bound for Blu-ray in January. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Boyhood' for Blu-ray on January 6th. Filmed over the course of 12 years with the same cast, BOYHOOD is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason. A box office hit from IFC Films that has garnered universal critical acclaim, BOYHOOD achieved a rare 99% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, earned an unprecedented score of 100 on Metacritic and is the first film to receive an A+ score from Entertainment Weekly’s Critical Mass. The film stars Academy Award® nominee* Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Lorelei Linklater and Ellar Coltrane as Mason. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: a look at the extraordinary work that went into making the film, as well as an in-depth Q&A with Richard Linklater and the cast. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Boyhood' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 6th. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 15, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
