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'The Last of the Unjust' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Claude Lanzmann's documentary is in the works for Blu-ray in September. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Media Group is preparing 'The Last of the Unjust' for Blu-ray on September 23. In 1975 Claude Lanzmann filmed a series of interviews with Benjamin Murmelstein, the last President of the Jewish Council in the Theresienstadt ghetto in Czechoslovakia, the only Elder of the Jews not to have been killed during the war. From Nisko in Poland to Theresienstadt, and from Vienna to Rome, the film provides an unprecedented insight into the genesis of the Final Solution. It reveals the true face of Eichmann, and exposes without artifice the savage contradictions of the Jewish Councils. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for this release is $49.98 You can find the latest specs for 'The Last of the Unjust' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 23.Posted Mon Jun 23, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Vanquished' Features Detailed[teaser]Michelangelo Antonioni's 1953 drama headed to Blu-ray in July is available for pre-orders at Amazon. [/teaser] As previously reported, Raro Video is preparing 'The Vanquished' for Blu-ray this summer, and now the date has been set for July 8. Challenging the linear narrative by weaving multiple story lines and exploring a directorial style way ahead of his time, Director Michelangelo Antonioni's unique triptych film, features three murders, one taking place in Paris, another in Rome, and another in London. All of the perpetrators are affluent youths, each killing for dubious motives. In the France segment, a group of adolescents kill for money, even though they don’t need it; in the London segment, a poet uncovers a woman’s body and tries to profit from the discovery; and in the Italian segment, a student becomes caught up in a smuggling ring, with deadly results. With elements that serve as a precursor to 'Blowup,' Antonioni explores how modern society can produce nihilistic tendencies in the least likely characters. Screened at the Venice Film Festival in 1953, I Vinti highlights the talent and sensibility of Michelangelo Antonioni, who would go on to direct some of the world's most lauded films such as L'Avventura and Blow-Up, early in his career. Now Antonioni's exploration of violence set across Europe can be seen in a newly remastered Blu-ray edition. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include: The original exclusive, uncut and elongated version of the Italian Episode as presented at the 1953 Venice Film Festival; An interview with the producer, Turi Vasile; An interview with one of the protagonists, Franco Interlenghi; An exclusive rare short film by Michelangelo Antonioni: Tentato Suicidio (23 min, 1953), an episode from L'Amore in Citta; Director biography and filmography; and a fully illustrated booklet containing critical analysis of the genesis of the film. Suggested list price for the release is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Vanquished' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 8.Posted Mon Jun 23, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Lawrence of Arabia: 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition' Blu-ray $43.49 at Amazon[teaser]Today's Gold Box deal at Amazon is the Collector's Edition of the classic film on Blu-ray! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price on the reissued 'Lawrence of Arabia: 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition' Blu-ray for $43.49 (55% off suggested retail price. The dramatic portrait of the famed British officer's journey to the Middle East, Lawrence Of Arabia is one of the most critically acclaimed and beloved films of all time. Assigned to Arabia during World War I, Lawrence courageously unites the warring Arab factions into a strong guerrilla front and leads them to brilliant victories in treacherous desert battlefields, where they eventually defeat the ruling Turkish Empire. Supplements include: Secrets of Arabia: Picture-in-Graphic Track; "Peter O'Toole Revisits Lawrence of Arabia" All-New Interview; "The Making of Lawrence of Arabia" documentary; "A Conversation with Steven Spielberg"; "The Camels Are Cast"; "In Search of Lawrence"; "Romance of Arabia"; "Wind, Sand and Star: The Making of a Classic" (1970 version); Newsreel Footage of the New York Premiere; and Advertising Campaigns. Also included in this set is a never-before-released deleted scene with Introduction by Anne Coates; "The Lure of the Desert: Martin Scorsese on Lawrence of Arabia" All-New Interview with Martin Scorsese; "In Love with the Desert"; "King Hussein Visits Lawrence of Arabia Scene"; "Wind, Sand and Star" (original version, 1963); Archival Interviews with William Friedkin, Sydney Pollack, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg; Trailers/TV Spots. Finally, the boxed set also contains an authentic 70mm film frame; 88-page coffee table book; and an exclusive Lawrence of Arabia soundtrack CD. Click here to be linked to the offer.Posted Sun Jun 22, 2014 at 07:03 AM PDT by: -
'Motel Hell' Blu-ray Supplements Revealed[teaser]The supplements for the cult 1980s horror flick checking in to Blu-ray this summer have now been finalized. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Motel Hell' on Blu-ray on August 12. Veteran actor Rory Calhoun stars as the delightfully fiendish Farmer Vincent in a goulish tale of the macabre that has now become a cult classic. At the Motel Hello, Farmer Vincent mixes up his special blend of smoked meats. But rumours abound of strangers disappearing just after passing by the motel.... Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Another Head on the Chopping Block: An interview with actor Paul Linke; From Glamour to Gore: An interview with actress Rosanne Katon; Ida, Be Thy Name: A look back at MOTEL HELL's frightful female protagonist Ida Smith; Original Theatrical Trailer; and Photo Galleries. New items include: Audio Commentary with director Kevin Connor, moderated by filmmaker Dave Parker; It Takes All Kinds: The Making of MOTEL HELL featuring interviews with director Kevin Connor, producers/writers Robert Jaffe and Steven Charles Jaffe and actor Marc Silver; and Shooting Old School with cinematographer Thomas Del Ruth You can find the latest specs for 'Motel Hell' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 12.Posted Fri Jun 20, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Dragonwolf' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Raimund Huber's actioner is planned for Blu-ray in July. Pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is working on 'Dragonwolf' for Blu-ray on July 29. The Devil's Cauldron - a city of depravity and violence, where only the lethal survive. Two hit men rule these streets, feared by all but loyal to one another. When a beautiful woman seduces them both, they turn on each other, igniting an epic battle that may bring the city to the brink of destruction. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Dragonwolf' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 29.Posted Fri Jun 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Seizure!' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Oliver Stone's directorial debut will be released on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scorpion Releasing is preparing 'Seizure!' for Blu-ray on September 9. A horror story writer, Edmond Blackstone, suffers from a recurring nightmare in which three bizarre figures terrorize him and his family. When Blackstone begins to write, the three figures appear at his home and the dream becomes reality. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include brand new interviews with stars Mary Woronov and Richard Cox. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Seizure!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 9.Posted Fri Jun 20, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Railway Man' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Jonathan Teplitzky’s acclaimed drama based on the extraordinary memoir of World War II prisoner of war Eric Lomax is headed for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay will be releasing 'The Railway Man' on Blu-ray on August 12. Academy Award® Winners Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman star in the remarkable autobiography of Eric Lomax (Firth), a British Army officer who is captured by the Japanese during WWII and sent to a POW camp, where he is tormented and forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway. Decades later, still suffering the trauma of his wartime experiences, Lomax and his wife Patti (Kidman) discover that the Japanese interpreter responsible for much of his treatment is still alive and set out to confront him, in this powerful and inspiring tale of heroism, humanity and the redeeming power of love. The Weinstein Company released 'The Railway Man' theatrically on April 11, 2014 to critical acclaim. Gary Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times raves that the film is “an impressively crafted, skillfully acted, highly absorbing journey into a dark corner of world history.” “Colin Firth gives a compelling performance,” lauded Stephen Holden of the New York Times, “Nicole Kidman is radiant.” The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Making Of The Railway Man and Feature Commentary With Director Jonathan Teplitzky And Co-Writer/Producer Andy Paterson. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Railway Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 12.Posted Fri Jun 20, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Spartacus: The Complete Series' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The ultra-violent series will be getting two all-new Blu-ray editions this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Spartacus: The Complete Series' for Blu-ray on September 16. Spartacus tells the classic tale of the Republic's most infamous rebel, who comes alive in the series' first season, Blood and Sand. Then comes Gods of the Arena, a prequel that explores a deadly history before the arrival of Spartacus, and the death he now carries with him. The second season, Vengeance, continues to follow Spartacus as he is faced with a choice to either satisfy his personal need for vengeance, or make the sacrifices necessary to keep his growing army from breaking apart at the seams. Finally, in War of the Damned, Spartacus carves his name into history as he plots to avenge his wife's death and leads Batiatus' slaves in a bloody uprising that will not be forgotten or equaled. All four seasons are currently available on Blu-ray. "The gods finally bless us with the complete collection," says creator and executive producer Steven S. DeKnight. "Spartacus was a true labor of love for everyone who worked on it and I'm incredibly proud to present all 39 episodes in stunning high-def for the fans to enjoy at their leisure." Adding, "But make sure you watch them in the order they first aired to revel in the experience as originally intended." The Blu-ray sets will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and new supplements include: Three New Season One Audio Commentaries, Spartacus Fan Favorites With Liam McIntyre, Scoring A Hit: Composer Joseph LoDuca, An Eye Full: Roger Murray, Spartacus: Paul Grinder, and The Last Word: John Hannah. A Collector's Set will also be available that includes a limited edition Spartacus figurine. Suggested list price for the standard Blu-ray Edition is $149.99, while the Collector's Edition is $199.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Spartacus: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 16.Posted Thu Jun 19, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Revolution: The Complete Second Season' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The second season of the post-apocalyptic series is headed for Blu-ray in August. You can pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Revolution: The Complete Second Season' will be available on Blu-ray on August 19. In creator Eric Kripke (Supernatural) and executive producer J.J. Abrams' epic adventure thriller, a family struggles to survive in a post-apocalyptic American landscape: a world of overgrown cities, treacherous militias and heroic freedom fighters, fifteen years after every single piece of technology -- computers, planes, cars, phones, even lights -- suddenly blacked out forever. Seen through the eyes of a fiercely determined young woman, Charlie Matheson (Tracy Spiridakos), who has lost members of her family in the blackout's tragic aftermath but has gained a new family and a new purpose, Revolution follows a rogue band of rebels -- including Charlie's secretive mother Rachel (Elizabeth Mitchell) and estranged uncle Miles (Billy Burke), a former marine and militia leader -- as they face danger At every turn in an attempt to overthrow the Militia, and ultimately return power to the people. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include a behind the scenes featurette and deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $69.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Revolution: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 19.Posted Thu Jun 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Words and Pictures' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Fred Schepisi's romantic drama is headed for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Words and Pictures' on Blu-ray on September 9. Prep school English teacher Jack Marcus (Clive Owen) meets his match in Dina Delsanto (Juliette Binoche) - an abstract painter, and new teacher on campus - and challenges her to a war between words and pictures...and, in the process, sparks an unlikely romance. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with director Fred Schepisi, and "Behind-the-scenes of Words and Pictures" featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Words and Pictures' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 9Posted Thu Jun 19, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
