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'Black Nativity: Extended Musical Edition' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]An extended version of the musical drama based on Langston Hughes' play will hit Blu-ray in October, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Black Nativity: Extended Musical Edition' for Blu-ray on October 7. Struggling to pay the bills, single mom Naima (Jennifer Hudson) sends her teenage son Langston (Jacob Latimore) to live with his estranged grandparents, Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs (Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett) in New York City. At first Langston resents their strict household, but with the help of new friends — and a little divine intervention — he embarks on an inspirational journey of self-discovery that brings the whole family together. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $29.99 You can find the latest specs for 'Black Nativity: Extended Musical Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 7.Posted Thu Aug 28, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'We are the Best!' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed Swedish punk rock film heads to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] Magnolia says they will be bringing 'We are the Best!' to Blu-ray on September 23. WE ARE THE BEST! is a story of three young misfit girls growing up in the early '80s Stockholm. Pixieish, mohawk-sporting Klara and her best friend Bobo are 13-year-old rebels looking for a cause. Despite having no instruments-or discernible musical talent-the two put all their energy into forming an all-girl punk band, recruiting their shy, classical guitar-playing schoolmate Hedwig as a third wheel. With tender affection for its young characters, WE ARE THE BEST! paints a joyous and sharply observant portrait of the rebellious spirit of youth and growing up different. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Behind the Music, The Making of We Are The Best, Photo Gallery, and Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'We are the Best!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 23.Posted Wed Aug 27, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Squirm' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The 1976 cult classic will be unearthed on Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Squirm' on Blu-ray on October 28. It was a violent summer storm. Millions of volts slashed the earth, sending hundreds of thousands of writhing, seething creatures, oozing out of the mire hungry for human flesh. It was the night of the crawling terror for the residents of Fly Creek in the 1976 horror cult classic SQUIRM from celebrated horror filmmaker Jeff Lieberman (Just Before Dawn, Blue Sunshine). This sought-after creature thriller stars Don Scardino (director, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, 30 Rock), Patricia Pearcy (Delusion), R.A. Dow and Jean Sullivan (Escape in the Desert) and features gory make-up effects from Oscar®-winning artist Rick Baker (An American Werewolf in London, Planet of the Apes, The Wolfman). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless mono soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio Commentary by Writer/Director Jeff Lieberman; NEW - EUREKA! – a look at where the idea for SQUIRM came from with Jeff Lieberman; NEW – DIGGING IN - interviews with writer/director Jeff Lieberman and actor Don Scardino; Theatrical Trailer; TV Spot; and Still Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Squirm' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 28.Posted Wed Aug 27, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Borgman' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Alex van Warmerdam's thriller heads to Blu-ray next month. Pre-order now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Drafthouse Films will be releasing 'Borgman' on Blu-ray on September 9. Borgman is a dark suburban fable exploring the nature of evil in unexpected places, following an enigmatic vagrant who enters the lives of an upper-class family and quickly unravels their carefully curated lifestyle. Charming and mysterious, Camiel Borgman seems almost otherworldly, and it isn't long before he has the wife, children and nanny under his spell in a calculated bid to take over their home life. However, his domestic assimilation takes a malevolent turn as his ultimate plan comes to bear, igniting a series of increasingly maddening and menacing events. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Three Deleted Scenes, Reversible Mondo Art, and 28-page booklet featuring cast and crew interviews and more. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Borgman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 9.Posted Wed Aug 27, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Snowpiercer' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Bong Joon-ho's acclaimed post-apocalyptic thriller will freeze Blu-ray in October. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay will be releasing 'Snowpiercer' on Blu-ray on October 21. Based on the French graphic novel Le Transperceneige, Snowpiercer is set in AD 2031 and tells the story of a group of survivors stranded on a train in a post-apocalyptic world covered by snow and ice. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Critics' Audio Commentary Hosted By Scott Weinberg; The Train Brought To Life: Behind The Scenes Of A Special Screening; TRANSPERCENEIGE: From The Blank Page To The Black Screen; The Birth Of Snowpiercer; The Characters; Animated Prologue; Concept Art Galleries; and Chris Evans & Tilda Swinton On Snowpiercer. You can find the latest specs for 'Snowpiercer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 26, 2014 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Sex Tape' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy starring Jason Segel and Cameron Diaz will be exposed on Blu-ray in October. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Sex Tape' on Blu-ray on October 21. When Jay (Jason Segel) and Annie (Cameron Diaz) first got together, their romantic connection was intense – and though they're still very much in love, ten years and two kids have cooled the passion. To kick things up a notch, they decide – why not? – to make a video of themselves trying out every position in THE JOY OF SEX in one marathon three-hour session. It seems like a great idea – until they discover that their most private video is no longer private. With their reputations on the line, they know they're just one click away from being laid bare to the world... but in their race to reclaim their video, they'll find that it will expose even more than they bargained for. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted & Extended Scenes; Bloopers; Line-O-Rama; and More... You can find the latest specs for 'Sex Tape' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 26, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Doctor Who: The Complete Matt Smith Years' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Rev up your TARDIS, more Doctor Who his headed to Blu-ray in November. Pre-orders are now available. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC says 'Doctor Who: The Complete Matt Smith Years' will arrive on Blu-ray on November 4. This special release comes in a collectible lay-flat book and features the Complete Matt Smith episodes: Series Five through Series Seven, all of Matt Smith's Christmas Specials including The Time of the Doctor, his last Christmas Special, plus the 50th Anniversary Special The Day of the Doctor in 3D and 2D, and An Adventure in Space and Time, all at full 1080p resolution. New bonus features include the 2013 Doctor Who Proms Concert, Matt Smith's two Sarah Jane Adventures episodes, The Five(ish) Doctors, and more. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $148.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Doctor Who: The Complete Matt Smith Years' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Aug 26, 2014 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
Three Hayao Miyazaki Blu-rays Announced[teaser]A trio of animated movies directed by the legendary filmmaker will make their Blu-ray debut in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 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; Exclusive Never-Before-Seen Bonus Features; and more! '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 stunning artistry blends with epic storytelling to create a uniquely entertaining motion picture. Experience it like never before on Disney Blu-ray! Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. '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. Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA mono soundtrack. 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.Posted Tue Aug 26, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Very Good Girls' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The drama starring Elizabeth Olsen and Dakota Fanning is heading to Blu-ray in September, and you can pre-order the movie now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'Very Good Girls' for Blu-ray on September 23. Naomi Foner takes the director's chair for this gentle and sensitive youth drama that follows two New York City teenagers and the events that put a strain on the bond between them, during one of the last summers of their adolescence. Lilly (Dakota Fanning) is quiet, thoughtful and introspective - the product of two conservative parents (Ellen Barkin and Clark Gregg) who keep a tight rein on her. Gerry (Elizabeth Olsen), on the other hand, is free-spirited, uninhibited andslightly caustic - the daughter of a left-of-center mom and dad (Demi Moore and Richard Dreyfuss) who let her do whatever, and go wherever, she pleases. Shortly before they each leave for college in the fall, the girls spend most of their time together, whiling away pleasant afternoons, but soon they both meet and fall for the same boy - artist David (Boyd Holbrook) who sells novelty ice cream bars at Far Rockaway Beach. He decides that he much prefers Lilly to Gerry, and Lilly loses her virginity to him. The affair grows more serious, but Lilly can't bring herself to divulge the news to Gerry for fear of breaking her heart. Not long after, an unexpected tragedy occurs in Gerry's family and forces Lilly to reach out in an attempt to console her best friend. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Interviews with the Cast and Crew. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Very Good Girls' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 23.Posted Tue Aug 26, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Poirot: The Complete Cases Collection' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]All 13 seasons of the popular mystery series are coming to Blu-ray in November. You can pre-order the show here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media is preparing 'Poirot: The Complete Cases Collection' for Blu-ray on November 4. The studio is also releasing 'Poirot: The Final Cases Collection' on the same date. 'Poirot: The Complete Cases Collection' - Spanning 25 years and the entire Poirot canon, David Suchet's iconic portrayal of Agatha Christie's famous Belgian detective has been hailed as "one of TV's greatest achievements" (Telegraph, U.K.). These 70 episodes of the hit mystery seen on public television are rich with period detail and feature some of film and television's brightest stars, including Michael Fassbender, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Damian Lewis, Tim Curry, Iain Glen, Christopher Eccleston, Aiden Gillen, Peter Capaldi, Lindsay Duncan, Hugh Bonneville, and many more. Follow Hercule Poirot and his "little grey cells" from his very first case to his final curtain call. This 28-disc set includes all 13 series of the beloved mystery, remastered and restored to original U.K. broadcast order. 'Poirot: The Final Cases Collection' - Agatha Christie's beloved detective Hercule Poirot is out to find the killer in these 25 feature-length mysteries from Series 7-13 of the television sensation. David Suchet makes "a near-perfect Poirot" (USA Today), supported by incredible guest stars including Michael Fassbender, Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt, Tim Curry, and many more. Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack on series 7-13, an LPCM 2.0 soundtrack on series 3-4, and a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack on series 1,2,5, and 6. Suggested list price for the 28-disc 'Complete Cases Collection' is $399.99, and suggested list price for the 13-disc 'Final Cases Collection' is $249.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Poirot: The Complete Cases Collection' and 'Poirot: The Final Cases Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under November 4.Posted Mon Aug 25, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
