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'Alien: 35th Anniversary' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]The science fiction classic will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Blu-ray in October. Pre-orders are now live. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Alien: 35th Anniversary' for Blu-ray on October 7. The release will include the 1979 Theatrical Version and 2003 Director's Cut. When the crew of the space-tug Nostromo responds to a distress signal from a barren planet, they discover a mysterious life form that breeds within human hosts. The acid-blooded extraterrestrial proves to be the ultimate adversary as crew members battle to stay alive and prevent the deadly creature from reaching Earth. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Sigourney Weaver in her breakout performance as Ripley, this legendary first film in the 'Alien' saga will leave you breathless! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary by Director Ridley Scott, Cast and Crew; Audio Commentary by Ridley Scott (Theatrical Version Only); Introduction by Ridley Scott (Director's Cut Only); Final Theatrical Isolated Score by Jerry Goldsmith; Composer's Original Isolated Score by Jerry Goldsmith; Deleted and Extended Scenes; Alien Illustrated Comic; and Collectible Art Cards. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital Copy combo pack is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Alien: 35th Anniversary' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Sep 29, 2014 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Kingdom of Heaven: Ultimate Edition' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Ridley Scott's historical epic is getting the special edition treatment on Blu-ray in October. You can pre-order the disc now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Kingdom of Heaven: Ultimate Edition' for Blu-ray on October 7. The release will include the Director's Cut, Director's Cut Roadshow Version, and Original Theatrical Versions. On the brink of celebrating its 10th anniversary, a truly legendary cast leads this visually spectacular epic, including Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson and Academy Award-winner Jeremy Irons. Bloom stars as Balian, a young blacksmith who has lost his family and his faith. But when his father (Neeson) reveals his destiny, Balian joins the heroic fight to protect his people from overwhelming forces, and rises to knighthood. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Introduction by Director Sir Ridley Scott; The Engineer's Guide Trivia Track; Roadshow Commentary with Orlando Bloom, Ridley Scott and Writer William Monahan; The Path to Redemption; Sound Design Suite; Visual Effects Breakdowns; Press Junket Walkthrough; World Premieres; Pilgrim's Guide Trivia Track; Special Shoot Gallery; Poster Explorations; A&E Movie Real; History vs. Hollywood; Orlando Bloom "The Adventure of a Lifetime"; Featurettes and More. Suggested list price for the 2-Disc Blu-ray/UltraViolet combo pack is $25.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Kingdom of Heaven: Ultimate Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Sep 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Miss Marple: Volume One' Will Crack the Case on Blu-ray in October[teaser]Four more classic Agatha Christie mysteries will be getting the high-definition treatment in October. You can pre-order your copy here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC is preparing 'Miss Marple: Volume One' on Blu-ray on October 28. Gather your wits and join best-selling author Agatha Christie's popular sleuth Miss Jane Marple in four delightfully baffling mysteries starring Joan Hickson; the actress Christie herself wanted for the title role. Regarded by many fans as the definitive Miss Marple, Joan Hickson was one of the oldest actresses to take a lead role in a major television series when she was cast as Agatha Christie's soft-spoken, sharp-eared sleuth at the age of 78 in 1984. She retired eight years later, having completed 12 mysteries in the Miss Marple series. When the hated Colonel Protheroe is found murdered in the sleepy village of St. Mary Mead, Miss Marple wonders why so many people want to confess in "The Murder at the Vicarage." A strange young blonde is found strangled at Gossington Hall, the home of Colonel and Dolly Bantry, in "The Body in the Library," but luckily Miss Marple is their neighbor. In "The Moving Finger," a nasty case of poison-pen letters bring Miss Marple to East Anglia. And finally, in "A Murder is Announced," everyone in Chipping Cleghorn is intrigued by the advertisement predicting a murder at Little Paddocks. But when the lights go out at the appointed hour, no one thinks it's a joke anymore. All four stories were shot entirely on location and feature appearances by A-List British actors including BAFTA Winner Cheryl Campbell, Samantha Bond and Ralph Michael. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: A Very British Murder, Part 1: The first episode of a three-part series documenting the British national obsession with murder mysteries. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $44.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Miss Marple: Volume One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Sep 29, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Nothing Bad Can Happen' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed German thriller is headed for Blu-ray next month. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Drafthouse Films will be releasing 'Nothing Bad Can Happen' on Blu-ray on October 14. Inspired by atrocious true events, Nothing Bad Can Happen (original German title: Tore Tanzt) follows Tore (Julius Feldmeier), a young man involved with an underground Christian punk movement called the Jesus Freaks. The gentle Tore falls in with a family curious to test his seemingly unwavering religious faith. As his trials become more and more extreme, Tore finds his capacity for love and resilience pushed to its limits and beyond. A confident and intense debut film from German writer-director Katrin Gebbe and producer Verena Gräfe-Höft, Nothing Bad Can Happen premiered at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. It went on to win the New Auteur Award at AFI Fest, Best Feature Film and Best Actor at the German Film Critics Association Awards, and the Best Actress Award at Fantastic Fest 2013. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Tore Tanzt: A Conversation With Julius, Katrin and Verena; An interview with director Katrin Gebbe; 12-page booklet of essays on the film; Theatrical trailer; and a digital download of the film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Nothing Bad Can Happen' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Sep 29, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Fox Searchlight 20th Anniversary Collection' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]A boxed set of 20 films on Blu-ray will be available in stores in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'Fox Searchlight 20th Anniversary Collection' on Blu-ray on December 9. Celebrating two decades of cinematic innovation and excellence, Fox Searchlight Pictures 20th Anniversary Collection features powerful performances and direction by some of Hollywood's most beloved actors and filmmakers. Each of the 20 iconic films featured in this one-of-a-kind collection was hand selected from Fox Searchlight's impressive catalog based on considerations of timelessness, cultural impact, awards recognition and box office success. From sidesplitting comedies and riveting thrillers to unforgettable dramas, including Best Picture Academy Award® Winners Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and 12 Years a Slave (2013), these critically acclaimed movies have captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world. The films in this set include: •The Brothers McMullen •Garden State •The Full Monty •Little Miss Sunshine •Boys Don't Cry •The Last King of Scotland •28 Days Later •Once •Sideways •Juno •Napoleon Dynamite •Slumdog Millionaire •500 Days of Summer •The Descendants •Crazy Heart •The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel •127 Hours •Beasts of the Southern Wild •Black Swan •12 Years A Slave Exclusive to the collection is an all-new Blu-ray bonus disc, "WE HAVE YOUR STORY," which features a 98-minute documentary celebrating Fox Searchlight's history through the eyes of the filmmakers, the talent and the films. From its inception, Fox Searchlight has been a haven for the stories of our lives – stories of hope and struggle, of success and failure, of love and loss. Global, resonant, daring, funny, inspirational and heartbreaking, the Fox Searchlight library has been a window to our world, and its promise has been to offer the most visionary directors, actors and writers a setting to express themselves unlike any other. We Have Your Story is a celebration of that pledge, highlighting the special bond that exists between the filmmakers, the stars...and the story. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $299.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Fox Searchlight 20th Anniversary Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Sep 29, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Moontrap' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Robert Dyke's 1989 sci-fi thriller has been remastered in HD and will be released on Blu-ray in November. Pre-order your copy here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Olive Films says 'Moontrap' will hit Blu-ray on November 18. A 1980s cult classic, Moontrap stars Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead) and Walter Koenig (Star Trek's original Chekov) as astronauts sent to the moon to investigate evidence of what appears to be signs of human life. They reanimate the body of a woman (Leigh Lombardi), who warns them that the moon is under the control of a race of alien cyborgs, which have been awaiting the opportunity to stage their invasion of Earth. The humans realize that desperate measures must be taken to halt the cyborgs' departure from the moon -- even if it ends in their own destruction. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: New video Interview with Bruce Campbell and Walter Koenig, New video interview with director Robert Dyke and writer Tex Ragsdale, and Audio commentary by Robert Dyke and Tex Ragsdale. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Moontrap' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Sep 26, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Reclaim' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Alan White's thriller is in the works for November. You can pre-order the Blu-ray now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Reclaim' on Blu-ray on November 18. When the newly adopted daughter of American couple Steven (Ryan Phillippe) and Shannon (Rachelle Lefevre) goes missing while the family is abroad, they quickly discover that all is not what it seems with the adoption agency - and find themselves in a fight for their lives when they encounter Benjamin (John Cusack) and Reigert (Jacki Weaver), the culprits behind a high-stakes human-trafficking ring. To expose the truth and save their daughter, Steven and Shannon will have to risk everything...including their lives. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary with Director Alan White, "Behind the Scenes of Reclaim" featurette, Interviews with Cast and Crew, Deleted/Extended Scenes, and "Fighting the World" music video. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Reclaim' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Sep 26, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Hercules' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated and Detailed[teaser]Brett Ratner's action-packed blockbuster is planned for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Hercules' Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and 'Hercules - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack for November 4. Global superstar Dwayne Johnson delivers an unforgettable performance as the mighty Hercules in this thrilling story of strength, courage and heroism. When a terrifying new enemy threatens the innocent, Hercules and his fearless team of warriors must lead their army in a battle against overwhelming odds. The releases will feature 1080p video, Dolby Atmos (7.1 Dolby TrueHD compatible) soundtracks, and supplements will include: Theatrical Commentary by director Brett Ratner and producer Beau Flynn; Brett Ratner and Dwayne Johnson: An Introduction; Hercules and his Mercenaries—Delve into the story behind the team assembled by Hercules for his perilous missions and the skills required of them; Weapons!—Exploration of the weapons created for the spectacular action scenes, including training with the actors; The Bessi Battle—Discover how one of the major action sequences of the film was created with the filmmakers, actors, stunt team, make-up effects and more; The Effects of Hercules—A behind-the-scenes look at the film's spectacular visual effects; and 15 Deleted/Extended Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $39.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $54.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hercules' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are both indexed under November 4. Order the 2D Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-rayPosted Fri Sep 26, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Wetlands' Blu-ray on the Way in January[teaser]The raunchy German film is coming to Blu-ray in January. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Strand Releasing is preparing 'Wetlands' for Blu-ray on January 20. Eighteen year-old Helen Memel (Carla Juri) likes to skateboard, masturbate with vegetables and thinks that body hygiene is greatly overrated. Struggling with her parents' divorce, she spends her time experimenting and breaking one social taboo after the other with her best friend, Corinna (Marlen Kruse). When a shaving accident lands her in the hospital, she sees it as a way to reconcile her parents and forms an unlikely bond with her male nurse, Robin (Christoph Letkowski). 'Wetlands' is an unapologetically vulgar coming-of-age tale about divorce, first love, and anal fissures. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $32.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Wetlands' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 20.Posted Fri Sep 26, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Trip to Italy' Travels to Blu-ray in December[teaser]The comedic sequel to 'The Trip' will arrive on Blu-ray in December. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, IFC Films will be releasing 'The Trip to Italy' on Blu-ray on December 23. Michael Winterbottom's largely improvised 2010 film, The Trip, took comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon—or semifictionalized versions thereof—on a restaurant tour around northern England. In this witty and incisive follow-up, Winterbottom reunites the pair for a new culinary road trip, retracing the steps of the Romantic poets' grand tour of Italy and indulging in some sparkling banter and impersonation-offs. Rewhetting our palates from the earlier film, the characters enjoy mouthwatering meals in gorgeous settings from Liguria to Capri while riffing on subjects as varied as Batman's vocal register, the artistic merits of "Jagged Little Pill," and, of course, the virtue of sequels. Winterbottom trains his camera to capture the idyllic Italian landscape and the gastronomic treasures being prepared and consumed while keeping the film centered on the crackling chemistry between the two leads. The Trip to Italy effortlessly melds the brilliant comic interplay between Coogan and Brydon into quieter moments of self-reflection, letting audiences into their insightful ruminations on the nuances of friendship and the juggling of family and career. The result is a biting portrait of modern-day masculinity. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Trip to Italy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 23.Posted Thu Sep 25, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
