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Criterion Announces August Titles[teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of August releases, including Bob Fosse's 'All That Jazz' and Alfonso Cuarón's 'Y tu mamá también.' [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing 'Love Streams,' 'Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!,' 'Y tu mamá también,' 'All That Jazz,' and 'Vengeance Is Mine' for Blu-ray throughout the month of August. 'Love Streams' (August 12) - The electric filmmaking genius John Cassavetes and his brilliant wife and collaborator Gena Rowlands give luminous, fragile performances as two closely bound, emotionally wounded characters who reunite after years apart. Exhilarating and risky, mixing sober realism with surreal flourishes, 'Love Streams' is a remarkable film that comes at the viewer in a torrent of beautiful, erratic feeling. This inquiry into the nature of love in all its forms was Cassavetes's last truly personal work. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: New video essay on actor Gena Rowlands by film critic Sheila O'Malley; New interviews with executive producer and director of photography Al Ruban and actor Diahnne Abbott; Interview from 2008 with actor Seymour Cassel; "I'm Almost Not Crazy . . ."—John Cassavetes: The Man and His Work (1984), a sixty-minute documentary by Ventura on the making of Love Streams; Trailer; PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Dennis Lim and a 1984 piece by Cassavetes on the film from the New York Times. 'Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!' (August 19) - Pedro Almodóvar's colorful and controversial tribute to the pleasures and perils of Stockholm syndrome, 'Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!' is a rambunctious dark comedy starring Antonio Banderas as an unbalanced but alluring former mental patient and Victoria Abril as the B-movie and porn star he takes prisoner in the hopes of convincing her to marry him. A highly unconventional romance that came on the spike heels of Almodóvar's international sensation 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown,' this is a splashy, sexy central work in the career of one of the world’s most beloved and provocative auteurs, radiantly shot by the director’s great cinematographer José Luis Alcaine. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a Spanish 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements will include: New documentary on the making of the film including interviews with Pedro and Agustín Almodóvar; actors Antonio Banderas, Victoria Abril, Loles Léon, Rossy de Palma, and Penélope Cruz; production manager Esther García; editor José Salcedo; and cinematographer José Luis Alcaine; New interview with Almodóvar collaborator and Sony Pictures Classics copresident Michael Barker; Conversation from 2003 between Almodóvar and Banderas; Footage from the film’s 1990 premieres in Madrid and New York; PLUS: A booklet featuring a 1990 piece about the film by Almodóvar, a conversation between filmmaker Wes Anderson and critic Kent Jones, and an interview with Almodóvar from 1989. 'Y tu mamá también' (August 19) - The smash road comedy from the Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón is that rare movie to combine raunchy subject matter and emotional warmth. Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna shot to international stardom as a pair of horny Mexico City teenagers from different classes who, after their girlfriends jet off to Italy for the summer, are bewitched by a gorgeous older Spanish woman (Maribel Verdú) they meet at a wedding. When she agrees to accompany them on a trip to a faraway beach, the three form an increasingly intense and sensual alliance that ultimately strips them both physically and emotionally bare. Shot with elegance and dexterity by the great Emmanuel Lubezki, 'Y tu mamá también' is a funny and moving look at human desire. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a Spanish 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements will include: On "Y tu mamá también": Then and On "Y tu mamá también": Now, two new pieces on the making of the film, featuring interviews with actors Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, and Maribel Verdú; Cuarón; cowriter Carlos Cuarón; and Lubezki; New interview with philosopher Slavoj Žižek about the film; On-set documentary from 2001; Deleted scenes; You Owe Me One (2002), a short film by Carlos Cuarón; PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Charles Taylor and character biographies by Carlos Cuarón. 'All That Jazz' (August 26) - The preternaturally gifted director and choreographer Bob Fosse turned the camera on his own life for this madly imaginative, self-excoriating musical masterpiece. Roy Scheider gives the performance of his career as Joe Gideon, whose exhausting work schedule—mounting a Broadway production by day and editing his latest movie at night—and routine of amphetamines, booze, and sex are putting his health at serious risk. Fosse burrows into Gideon's (and his own) mind, rendering his interior world as phantasmagoric spectacle. Assembled with visionary editing that makes dance come alive on-screen as never before, and overflowing with sublime footwork by the likes of Ben Vereen, Leland Palmer, and the awesomely leggy Ann Reinking, 'All That Jazz' pushes the musical genre to personal depths and virtuosic aesthetic heights. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a 3.0 DTS-HD Master Audio sountrack, and supplements will include: Two audio commentaries: a feature-length one with editor Alan Heim and a scene-specific one with actor Roy Scheider; Razzle-Dazzle, a new video essay on the film by critic Matt Zoller Seitz; Episode from 1980 of the television talk show Tomorrow, featuring director Bob Fosse and choreographer Agnes de Mille; New interview with Heim; New interview with Fosse biographer Sam Wasson; Interview excerpts and footage from the set, featuring Fosse and Scheider; Portrait of a Choreographer, a 2007 documentary on Fosse; The Soundtrack: Perverting the Standards, a 2007 documentary about the music in the film; Interview from 2007 with George Benson about his song “On Broadway,” which opens the film; PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by theater critic Hilton Als; and More! 'Vengeance Is Mine' (August 26) - A thief, a murderer, and a charming lady-killer, Iwao Enokizu (Ken Ogata) is on the run from the police. Director Shohei Imamura turns this fact-based story—about the seventy-eight-day killing spree of a remorseless man from a devoutly Catholic family—into a cold, perverse, and at times diabolically funny examination of the primitive coexisting with the modern. More than just a true-crime tale, 'Vengeance Is Mine' bares humanity’s snarling id. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed Japanese mono soundtrack, and supplements will include:Audio commentary from 2005 featuring critic Tony Rayns; Excerpts from a 1999 interview with director Shohei Imamura, produced by the Directors Guild of Japan; Trailer and teaser; PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Atkinson, a 1994 interview with Imamura by writer Toichi Nakata, and writings by Imamura on Vengeance Is Mine and his approach to filmmaking. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed throughout the month of August.Posted Fri May 16, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Unknown Known' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The highly touted account of the life of former United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld by Academy Award® winning filmmaker Errol Morris is planned for Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is set to release 'The Unknown Known' on Blu-ray on July 1. Director Errol Morris—winner of the Academy Award®, Best Documentary Feature for THE FOG OF WAR (2003)—offers a mesmerizing portrait of Donald Rumsfeld, the larger-than-life figure who served as United States Secretary of Defense and as the principal architect of the Iraq War. Love him or hate him, you cannot take your eyes off Rumsfeld in this unique kind of cat-and-mouse game of argument and counterargument, evasion and evidence. Morris takes us where few have ever been—beyond the web of words into the unfamiliar terrain of Rumsfeld’s mind. THE UNKNOWN KNOWN presents history from the inside out. It shows how the ideas, the fears, and the certainties of one man, written out on paper, transformed America, changed the course of history—and led to war. Premiering at the 2013 Telluride Film Festival, THE UNKNOWN KNOWN was also an official selection of the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival and 70th Venice International Film Festival. RADiUS-TWC went on to release the film theatrically on April 2, 2014 to high praise. In his review for The New Yorker, Richard Brody asserts that the documentary is “a masterwork of political epistemology and dialectical jujitsu." Jon Frosch of The Atlantic declares THE UNKNOWN KNOWN is “the story of American power pursued and misused." Special features include Feature Commentary with director Errol Morris, A Conversation with Errol Morris, Third Annual Report of the Secretaries of Defense (1989), and a Four-part op-ed The Certainty of Donald Rumsfeld by Errol Morris. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Unknown Known' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 1.Posted Fri May 16, 2014 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The missing pieces will be revealed on Blu-ray this July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be bringing 'Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery' to Blu-ray on July 29. This Blu-ray set was personally supervised by Twin Peaks mastermind David Lynch and will include 90 minutes of never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes from the prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.' “During the last days in the life of Laura Palmer many things happened, which have never been seen before,” Lynch said. “They’re here now alongside the new transfer of 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me' and Twin Peaks, the television series." You can find the latest specs for 'Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 29.Posted Thu May 15, 2014 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Dexter: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $105.99 at Amazon[teaser]Today's Gold Box deal at Amazon is the entire run of the hit Showtime series on Blu-ray for seventy percent off! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price on 'Dexter: The Complete Series' Blu-ray for $105.99 (70% off suggested retail price. Headlined by Michael C. Hall in his Golden Globe® and SAG Award-winning role as the now-iconic titular character, and winner of 31 awards including two Golden Globes® and four Emmys®, DEXTER was named as one of the best-written series of all time by the Writers Guild of America. The acclaimed series follows the seemingly mild-mannered vigilante serial killer (Hall) as he spends his days solving crimes and nights committing them. The series features a stellar ensemble cast including Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King, C.S. Lee, Lauren Vélez, David Zayas, Geoff Pierson, Desmond Harrington, Aimee Garcia and James Remar. The set includes: “Grafix: The Art of Dexter” -- collection of photography, fan artwork and iconography and images used in the series’ cutting edge promotional campaigns; an all-new bonus disc with access to over three hours of behind-the-scene interviews, featurettes and more; and the packaging resembles a replica of Dexter's blood slide trophy box. Click here to be linked to this fantastic today-only offer!Posted Thu May 15, 2014 at 08:10 AM PDT by: -
'The Addams Family' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Barry Sonnenfeld's creepy and kooky comedy is planned for Blu-ray this September. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed 'The Addams Family' will hit Blu-ray on September 9. When long-lost Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) reappears after twenty-five years in the Bermuda Triangle, Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia Addams (Anjelica Huston) plan a celebration to wake the dead. But their daughter Wednesday (Christina Ricci) barely has time to warm up her electric chair before Thing points out Fester's uncommonly "normal" behavior. Could this Fester be a fake, part of an evil scheme to raid the Addams fortune? Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Addams Family' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 9.Posted Thu May 15, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Enemy' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The psychological thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal is now available for Blu-ray pre-orders. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Enemy' on Blu-ray on June 24. Adam Bell (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a glum professor who has grown disinterested by his ordinary life. When Adam discovers a man who appears to be his double, the identical men meet and their lives become bizarrely and hauntingly intertwined. Gyllenhaal is transfixing playing both roles, journeying through a world both familiar and strange. The film’s final and unnerving image will not be soon forgotten by audiences. In the end, only one man can survive. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but the release will include Lucid Dreams: The Making of Enemy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Enemy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 24.Posted Thu May 15, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Brad Silberling's 2004 Jim Carrey fantasy heads to Blu-ray in September. Pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events' will hit Blu-ray on September 9. "Dear Viewer, If you enjoy movies filled with singing rabbits, exploding spaceships, or cheerleaders, you are holding the wrong disc entirely. This movie is extremely alarming, an expression which here means a thrilling misadventure involving three ingenious orphans and a villainous actor named Count Olaf who wants their enormous fortune. It includes a suspicious fire, delicious pasta, Jim Carrey, poorly behaved leeches, an incredibly deadly viper, Meryl Streep, and the voice of an impostor named Jude Law. The only things that could make such a spectacle more upsetting are special features, such as commentary by me or outtakes involving nervous laughter. I am bound to continue my research into the lives of the Baudelaire orphans, but you are free to seek lighter fare, like blue cheese fondue. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket." Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 9.Posted Wed May 14, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Klondike' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]There's gold in them there hills! The Discovery miniseries will rush to Blu-ray next month. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinedigm will be releasing 'Klondike' on Blu-ray on June 10. Based on actual events, Klondike tells the story of the last great Gold Rush in history. In 1897 two friends make the perilous journey through North American wilderness to the Klondike boom town Dawson City, "The Paris of the North" where murder, revenge, riches and redemption await. Supplements include exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes looks and a special addition entitled Discovering Klondike that explores the fascinating history of Yukon's gold rush and how it was brought to the screen for Discovery Channel's Klondike. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $20.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Klondike' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 10.Posted Wed May 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Shôgun' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic 1980 miniseries starring Richard Chamberlain is bound for Blu-ray in July.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be releasing 'Shôgun' on Blu-ray on July 22. From best-selling author James Clavell ("King Rat," "Noble House") comes the sweeping award-winning story of love and war, set against the spectacular background of feudal Japan at the beginning of the 17th Century. Richard Chamberlain (TV's "Dr. Kildare," "The Thorn Birds") stars as John Blackthorne, an English navigator shipwrecked off the coast of Japan. Rescued, he becomes an eyewitness to a deadly struggle involving Tornaga (Toshira Mifune, Rashomon), a feuding warlord intent on becoming Shogun, the Supreme Military Dictator. At the same time Blackthorne is irresistibly drawn into the turmoil, he finds himself vying to become the first-ever Gai-Jin (foreigner) to be a made a samurai warrior. The 3-disc set will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with Director Jerry London, Historical Perspective Featurettes (SD), and The Making of Shôgun (SD). You can find the latest specs for 'Shôgun' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 22.Posted Wed May 14, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Cannibal Holocaust' Blu-ray Dated and Pre-Orders Up[teaser]The controversial cult classic will be released on Blu-ray in July. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Grindhouse Releasing will finally unleash 'Cannibal Holocaust' on Blu-ray on July 1. Banned and heavily censored the world over, here is a film that surpasses its reputation as a shot-gun blast to the senses. Cannibal Holocaust presents the found footage of a group of four documentary filmmakers who experience brutal death at the hands of a savage South American tribe of flesh-eaters. This footage is so intense, so graphic and so unflinching in its realism that the director and producer of Cannibal Holocaust were arrested upon its original release and the film seized. The 3 Disc Deluxe Edition (2 Blu-rays + CD) will feature a new hi-definition digital restoration of the original director's cut; spectacular digital stereo re-mix and original mono mix; and supplements will include: 2 feature-length commentary tracks - with director Ruggero Deodato and star Robert Kerman, and with stars Carl Yorke and Francesca Ciardi; New in-depth interviews with Ruggero Deodato, Francesca Ciardi, assistant director/co-star Salvo Basile (shot in Columbia!) and cameraman Roberto Forges Davazati; Classic interviews with Robert Kerman, Carl Yorke and Oscar-nominated composer Riz Ortolani; Extensive still galleries and theatrical trailers from around the world; BONUS CD- original soundtrack album by Riz Ortolani newly remastered in stunning 24bit/96khz sound from the original studio master tapes; Glossy 24-page booklet containing liner notes by director Eli Roth, legendary horror journalist Chas. Balun, Euro-music expert Gergely Hubai and Italian exploitation film authority Martin Biene; Shocking reversible cover with original art by notorious illustrator Rick Melton; Beautiful embossed slip cover; 9 Easter eggs! - including the Grindhouse Releasing theatrical re-release premiere and Necrophagia music video directed by Jim VanBebber; AND OTHER SURPRISES! The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Cannibal Holocaust' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 1.Posted Wed May 14, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
