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'Cat Run 2' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]John Stockwell's sequel heads to Blu-ray in August. Pre-order the Blu-ray here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal will be releasing 'Cat Run 2' on Blu-ray on August 26. Cat Run 2 follows a couple of fumbling best friends who run a private detective agency that find themselves tackling a case in New Orleans. There they become embroiled in a web of sexy female spies and government conspiracy in the lively and character-filled backdrops of the Big Easy. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Cat Run 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 26.Posted Fri Jun 6, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Rio 2' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Detailed[teaser]The animated sequel set to arrive on both formats this July has now been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Rio 2' Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and 'Rio 2 - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack for July 15. It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law. The combo packs will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements include: Deleted Scene - Practice; Rio Refresher; Boom, Shake, Snap: The Local Sounds of Brazil; Birds and Beats: The Singing Talents of Rio 2; Nigel the Shakespearean Cockatoo and Friends; Music, Dance, Sing-Along Machine; Music Videos; and More! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set At $39.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Rio 2' and 'Rio 2 - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under July 15.Posted Thu Jun 5, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Stage Fright' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The terrifying thriller starring Minnie Driver and Meat Loaf is headed for Blu-ray in July. Pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia has just announced 'Stage Fright' for Blu-ray on July 8. Starry-eyed teenager Camilla Swanson wants to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a Broadway diva, but she's stuck working in the kitchen of a snobby performing arts camp. Determined to change her destiny, she sneaks in to audition for the summer showcase and lands a lead role in the play, but just as rehearsals begin, blood starts to spill, and Camilla soon finds herself terrified by the horror of musical theatre. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary, The Making Of Stage Fright, Outtakes, Deleted Scenes, Interviews: Writer/Director Jerome Sable, Co-Composer Eli Batalion, AXS TV: A Look at Stage Fright, "The Legend Of Beaver Dam", and Original Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Stage Fright' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 8.Posted Thu Jun 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tarzan: The Legend Lives' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Reinhard Klooss' animated take on the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs character swings to Blu-ray as a Wal-Mart exclusive this August.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'Tarzan: The Legend Lives' for Blu-ray on August 5. Based on the 'Tarzan' stories created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, one of the most classic coming of age stories of all time is now completely re-imagined for a new generation in stunning CGI-animation. In its initial theatrical release the film has grossed over $35 million globally. During an expedition to a remote African jungle, the Greystoke family's helicopter crashes, leaving one survivor: the young boy J.J., nicknamed Tarzan. Raised by gorillas, Tarzan lives by the laws of the jungle - until he encounters another human being, the courageous and beautiful Jane Porter. For Tarzan and Jane, it's love at first sight - and the beginning of a thrilling adventure - as Tarzan uses his instincts and intellect to protect his jungle home and the woman he loves. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: "Behind the Scenes with Kellan Lutz and Spencer Locke", "Becoming Gorillas", and "The Making of Tarzan" featurettes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Tarzan: The Legend Lives' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 5.Posted Thu Jun 5, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Gone With the Wind: 75th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Warner is working on yet another Blu-ray version of the timeless classic for September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Gone With the Wind: 75th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition on high-definition this September 9. Gone with the Wind, lauded as one of the American cinema’s grandest, most ambitious and spectacular pieces of filmmaking, was helmed by Victor Fleming in 1939, the same year as the director’s The Wizard of Oz. It captured 10 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress for Hattie McDaniel, the first Oscar awarded to an African-American actor. Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer-prize winning novel, on which the film is based, has been translated into 16 languages, has sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide, and even now, continues to sell 50,000 copies a year. Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard and Hattie McDaniel star in this classic epic of the American South. On the eve of the Civil War, rich, beautiful and self-centered Scarlett O'Hara (Leigh) has everything she could want - except Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard). As the war devastates the South, Scarlett discovers the strength within herself to protect her family and rebuild her life. Through everything, she longs for Ashley, unaware that she is already married to the man she really loves (Gable) - and who truly loves her - until she finally drives him away. Only then does Scarlett realize what she has lost ... and tries to win him back. The new special features include footage of Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh attending the original movie premiere in Atlanta and Old South/New South, a journey through today's South, revisiting the real-life locations depicted to see how the world of the Old South continues to inform life in the New South’s cosmopolitan world. The memorabilia includes a replica of Rhett Butler’s handkerchief and a music box paperweight playing Tara’s theme with an image on top of the Rhett-Scarlett kiss. Also included is a 36-page companion booklet featuring a look at the immortal style of Gone with the Wind, written by New York fashion designer and Project Runway finalist Austin Scarlett, whose signature look reflects the romantic elegance of the Gone with the Wind era. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs 'Gone With the Wind: 75th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 9.Posted Wed Jun 4, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Sopranos: The Complete Series' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The entire run of the landmark HBO crime drama is headed for Blu-ray in November! [/teaser] According to the Hollywood Reporter, HBO will be releasing 'The Sopranos: The Complete Series' on Blu-ray on November 4. The 28-disc set will include all 86 episodes in 1080p with lossless 5.1 audio and supplements will include more than five hours of bonus features including lost scenes, two roundtable dinners with the cast and crew, 25 audio commentaries, and a new and exclusive featurette exploring how The Sopranos was created and ultimately transformed the TV landscape. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Sopranos: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 4.Posted Wed Jun 4, 2014 at 06:15 AM PDT by: -
'The Wicked Lady' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1983 remake will lust after Blu-ray in 2014. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Scorpion Releasing is preparing 'The Wicked Lady' for Blu-ray later this year. The lusty, bawdy, epic story of England's legendary highwayperson Lady Barbara Skelton, who married a nobleman, lusted after a highway-man, and sought the love of the only man she could never have..... Humorous action drama. A remake of Leslie Arliss' 1945 film with Margaret Lockwood, James Mason, Patricia Roc, and Griffith Jones. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been announced yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Wicked Lady' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Jun 4, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Transcendence' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Wally Pfister's directorial debut uploading itself to Blu-ray later this year has now been detailed. You can pre-order the disc here (once Amazon decides to let you).[/teaser]As previously reported, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Transcendence' for Blu-ray, and the date has now been set for July 22. Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him. However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed-to be a participant in his own transcendence. For his wife Evelyn (Rebecca Hall) and best friend Max Waters (Paul Bettany), both fellow researchers, the question is not if they can...but if they should. Their worst fears are realized as Will's thirst for knowledge evolves into a seemingly omnipresent quest for power, to what end is unknown. The only thing that is becoming terrifyingly clear is there may be no way to stop him. The release will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and numerous supplements including: What is Transcendence? - The concept of "transcendence" is discussed by cast and filmmakers as we look inside the film's exploration of Artificial Intelligence and the Singularity; Wally Pfister: A Singular Vision - Step inside the creative process of director Wally Pfister to see how he juggles the dazzling, technologically advanced visuals along with guiding the cast through their intense character arcs; Guarding the Threat - Join the debate on the benefits and dangers of "transcendence."; The Promise of A.I. - Learn about the amazing potential of A.I. from scientists and the filmmakers; Viral Videos - "It's Me," "Singularity" and "R.I.F.T."; and Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Transcendence' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 22.Posted Tue Jun 3, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Hell on Wheels: The Complete Third Season' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The third season of the AMC western is riding toward Blu-ray in July, and you can pre-order the show here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Entertainment One is preparing 'Hell on Wheels: The Complete Third Season' for Blu-ray on July 15. Set in the 1860s, 'Hell on Wheels: The Complete Third Season' centers on former confederate soldier Cullen Bohannan, whose quest for vengeance has led him to the Union Pacific Railroad's westward construction of the first Transcontinental Railroad. Starring Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Common, Christopher Heyerdahl, Tom Noonan, and Robin McLeavy. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Ten "Inside the Episode" Featurettes; Behind the Music Featurettes; Set Tour with Common; A Look at Season 3; and Where Season 2 Left Off. Suggested list price for the 3-Disc set is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Hell on Wheels: The Complete Third Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 15.Posted Tue Jun 3, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Blue Ruin' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Jeremy Saulnier's revenge thriller will be available on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Blue Ruin' for Blu-ray on July 22. Blue Ruin is a classic American revenge story that recently won the FIPRESCI International Critics Prize at the Cannes Film Festival where it screened in the Directors' Fortnight. The film follows a mysterious outsider whose quiet life is turned upside down when he returns to his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. Proving himself an amateur assassin, he winds up in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Jeremy Saulnier and Macon Blair, No Regrets: The Making of Blue Ruin, Deleted Scenes, and Camera Test. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Blue Ruin' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 22.Posted Tue Jun 3, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
