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'Ragnarok' Blu-ray Bonus Features Detailed[teaser]The Norwegian adventure film is setting an expedition course toward Blu-ray in November. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]As previously reported, Magnolia is preparing 'Ragnarok' for Blu-ray on November 18. Sigurd Svendsen is a Norwegian archaeologist who is fascinated by a viking ship found at the Oseberg burial mound. He believes that a runic inscription on the ship, which translates to "man knows little," holds the key to understanding the Norse myth of Ragnarok: the day when heaven and earth are destroyed. After finding similar inscriptions on a stone in Northern Norway, Sigurd, along with his kids and a colleague, begins an expedition to uncover the secret of the day of doom. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements include: Ragnarok: The Visual Effects and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Ragnarok' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Frank Darabont Collection' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Three of the acclaimed director's best films will be bundled together in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'The Frank Darabont Collection' on Blu-ray on February 24. This set will include 'The Shawshank Redemption,' 'The Green Mile,' and the Blu-ray debut of 'The Majestic.' Darabont was born in 1959 in Montbéliard, Doubs, France where his parents had fled to a refugee camp after the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. The family soon moved to Chicago and then Los Angeles, where Darabont grew up. After spending years as a forklift driver and writing for such projects as The Blob, The Fly II and Young Indiana Jones, Darabont caught the eye of Stephen King, and the two became friends. This led to collaborations on Darabont’s first two films, The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile and later The Mist. Both The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile received Academy Award® nominations for Best Picture. The Shawshank Redemption received a total of seven nominations and The Green Mile four. Darabont himself collected Oscar® nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay for each film as well as nominations from the Director's Guild of America. Darbont’s other distinguished credit is the hit AMC TV series The Walking Dead, the pilot for which he created, wrote and directed, as well as executive produced the first season with Gale Anne Hurd. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Frank Darabont Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 24.Posted Wed Oct 15, 2014 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Doors: Feast of Friends' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The rare concert documentary film will debut on Blu-ray in November. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock Entertainment is preparing 'The Doors: Feast of Friends' for Blu-ray on November 11. In April of 1968, filming began for what would become the first and only film produced about The Doors, by The Doors. Funded by the band and helmed by friend and fellow film graduate Paul Ferrara, the footage shot for this film would become the well from which the majority of future documentaries and music videos about the band would draw. This film became Feast of Friends, as Paul Ferrara thought it was a great lyric to use for the title. Other than a few appearances in film festivals the following year, an official release would never be seen. Until now. If not for a poor quality bootleg copy circulated among collectors and eventually via the Internet, the film's existence would have scarcely been known beyond the circle of diehard Doors fans. By many accounts, the original source of that bootleg is thought to have been Morrison's own copy, which he hand-carried when he moved to Paris in 1971 after recording what would be The Doors' final album. Concealed in a paper bag and forgotten at a friend's house, Morrison would never reclaim it, as he passed suddenly a few days later. 'Feast of Friends' offers a cinematic look at The Doors on the road during their summer '68 tour. Whilst never truly completed, as the production funding was abruptly cut due to the band's political problems stemming from Jim's arrest in Miami, the film provides a stylistic approach in true 60's cinéma vérité style. The film is comprised of concert performances which are intercut with fly-on-the-wall footage of the group in their natural habitat - playful, sensitive, chaotic and touching. Other than a few appearances in film festivals in 1968, this is the first official release. Completely restored from the original negative, as supervised by Jim Morrison, the film has been color-corrected and mastered in high definition with the soundtrack totally remixed and remastered by long-time Doors co-producer/engineer Bruce Botnick. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Feast of Friends: Encore; The Doors Are Open; and The End. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Doors: Feast of Friends' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Oct 15, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tears for Fears: Songs from the Big Chair' Blu-ray Audio Dated[teaser]The popular album is getting the Blu-ray audio treatment in November, and you can pre-order the disc now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Tears for Fears: Songs from the Big Chair' for Blu-ray Audio on November 11. Tears for Fears' biggest-selling album, 'Songs from the Big Chair' is now available in its most spectacular format. This Blu-ray Audio edition of the album includes newly remastered versions of classics songs like 'Everybody Wants To Rule the World,' 'Mother's Talk,' 'Shout' and 'Head over Heels,' and a 5.1 surround sound version of the album mixed by renowned musician and audio engineer Steven Wilson. Tears for Fears' phenomenal 10-million-selling second album marked a transition in the band's sound and catapulted them into international prominence and this set is a must for fans of the band and music in general. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray Pure Audio disc is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Tears for Fears: Songs from the Big Chair' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 11. Order the Blu-ray AudioPosted Wed Oct 15, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
The Simpsons: The Seventeenth Season' Blu-ray Up for Pre-orders![teaser]The 2005-2006 season unleashes an angry Sideshow Bob on Blu-ray in December. You can order it now![/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'The Simpsons: The Seventeenth Season' on Blu-ray on December 2. When we were 17 it was a very good year -- a year for Homer's new dad, MacGyver gets mad, Sideshow Bob's not so bad... Another comical compilation of “The Simpsons” — the longest-running scripted show in television history — has arrived. Season 17 contains all 22 outrageous episodes, a vast repertoire of Springfieldian special features, plus a mind-blowing list of celebrity guest voices, including Alec Baldwin, Larry Hagman, William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, Rob Reiner, Susan Sarandon and Lily Tomlin, just to name a few, with additional guest voices also providing commentary including Richard Dean Anderson, Ricky Gervais, Michael York and Kelsey Grammer. Phew! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Buogiorno, Simpsons Lovers; Sketch Gallery 1 & 2; Three Bonus Episodes (2 Blu-ray Exclusive); Deleted Scenes; Audio Commentary; The Great Ones; Live! It's The Simpsons; Easter Eggs; Let There Be Music; and Animation Showcase. You can find the latest specs for 'The Simpsons: The Seventeenth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 2. Order Season 17 on Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Bryan Adams: Reckless' Blu-ray Audio Announced[teaser]The deluxe edition album will hit Blu-ray audio in November. Pre-orders are now live. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, interscope is preparing 'Bryan Adams: Reckless' for Blu-ray Audio on November 24. Since its release in 1984, 'Reckless' has sold over 12 million copies worldwide. It has spawned huge hits such as 'Run to You', 'Kids Wanna Rock', 'Somebody', 'Summer of '69', 'One Night Love Affair' and 'It's Only Love' a duet with the incomparable Tina Turner. 'Reckless' also gave Bryan his first U.S. #1 on Billboard with 'Heaven' as well as a Diamond Award for over a million sold in his home country of Canada. The album was the turning point in Adams' career, leading him to tour all over the world and garner legions of fans with his legendary live shows. The 'Reckless' reissue has been personally overseen by Bryan working with many of the original team including Bob Clearmountain, Bob Ludwig and Jim Vallance. The 2014 deluxe remaster by Bob Ludwing enticingly includes seven previously unreleased bonus tracks. These tracks were written as demos with Jim Vallance - the co-writer on the Reckless album. Of utmost interest to fans will be the actual inclusion of the track 'Reckless' which due to deadlines did not make it onto the original album. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the 2CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Pure Audio deluxe edition is $79.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Bryan Adams: Reckless' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 24. Order the Blu-ray AudioPosted Tue Oct 14, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Lost Missions' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The sixth and final season of the animated series that takes place in a galaxy far, far away arrives on Blu-ray next month. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will be releasing 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Lost Missions' on Blu-ray on November 11. In these eagerly anticipated episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, some of the deepest mysteries of the conflict between the light and the dark sides of the Force are revealed. An intrepid clone trooper discovers a shocking secret, Anakin Skywalker's closest relationship is tested to its limits, and what Master Yoda discovers while investigating the disappearance of a Jedi could forever change the balance of power in the galaxy. The two disc set will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Never Before Seen 16-Minute Documentary Covering All Six Seasons as well as Four additional story reels from "The Lost Missions" Season (Blu-ray exclusive). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $45.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Lost Missions' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 13, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'About Schmidt' Hopping in the Blu-ray Winnebago this February![teaser]Alexander Payne's acclaimed 2002 dramedy is planned for Blu-ray in February. Pre-orders are now live. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, New Line Cinema will be bringing 'About Schmidt' to Blu-ray on February 3. Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) is about to taste a not so sweet slice of life. When he retired, he and his wife Helen had big plans, but an unexpected twist changed everything. Now, all of Schmidt's attention is focused his daughter's upcoming wedding to a loser waterbed salesman. From meeting hippie parents to sponsoring a Tanzanian foster child, Schmidt embarks on a search for answers... and discovers that life is full of trick questions. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.97. You can find the latest specs for 'About Schmidt' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 3. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Vampire's Kiss / High Spirits' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]Another Blu-ray double-feature is in the works for February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory says 'Vampire's Kiss / High Spirits' will arrive on Blu-ray sometime in February. 'Vampire's Kiss' - Oscar winner Nicolas Cage is "amazing" (The New Yorker) in this outrageous, erotically charged thriller about a womanizing New York executive who becomes convinced that he's a vampire when one of his conquests bites his neck in the throes of passion. Jennifer Beals (Devil in a Blue Dress) sizzles as the femme fatale who sets Cage on his batty course in this darkly funny, "lively, imaginative fantasy" (Los Angeles Times)! 'High Spirits' - Impoverished Peter Plunkett (Peter O'Toole) hatches the perfect plan to save his debt-ridden Irish castle: lure American tourists by advertising his place as haunted. But when Peter and his staff don sheets and chains to go a-haunting, they scare up more than paying guests... they arouse the real ghosts of Castle Plunkett! And when American tourist Jack (Steve Guttenberg) spies a gorgeous ghost named Mary (Daryl Hannah), it's love at first sighting. Now all Jack has to worry about is Mary's murderous spook of a husband... and their 200-year ages difference! No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Vampire's Kiss / High Spirits' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Oct 13, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Ghoulies/Ghoulies II' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror double feature is expected to arrive on Blu-ray next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Ghoulies/Ghoulies II' on Blu-ray next Spring. Ghoulies Take a creepy old Hollywood mansion, a naive young man and a pretty girl. Add an over-the-top orgy and some slimy, winged goblins who crawl out of toilets, and you have Ghoulies, a horrifying and hilarious ride into the darkest regions of hell! Conjured during a party thrown by the mansion's new owner, the hairy, fanged demons waste no time reeking havoc on the scene-and declaring the unsuspecting owner their new lord and master! Ghoulies II The demonic, toilet-dwelling goblins are back! Stowed away in "Satan's Den," the traveling House of Horror operated by carnival workers Larry and Uncle Ned, the Ghoulies merrily devour the sideshow attraction's patrons...until Larry realizes his horror house is for real and tries to flee the scene! Deliciously outrageous special effects and over-the-top antics ratchet up the horrific fun! No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Ghoulies/Ghoulies II' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Oct 13, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
