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'Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume Three' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Fifty more classic animated shorts are Blu-ray bound in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume Three' for Blu-ray on August 12. The 50 classic shorts in this volume include: 1. Hiawatha's Rabbit Hunt 2. A Corny Concerto 3. Falling Hare 4. Little Red Riding Rabbit 5. Hair-Raising Hare 6. Acrobatty Bunny 7. Big Snooze, The 8. A Hare Grows in Manhattan 9. Easter Yeggs 10. Slick Hare 11. Gorilla My Dreams 12. High Diving Hare 13. Hillbilly Hare 14. Bunny Hugged 15. Operation: Rabbit 16. Bully for Bugs 17. Bugs and Thugs 18. Knighty Knight Bugs 19. Honey's Money 20. The Hep Cat 21. Pigs in a Polka 22. Ham in a Role 23. Dog Gone South 24. A Bear for Punishment 25. Steal Wool 26. Porky Pig's Feat 27. Scrap Happy Daffy 28. Plane Daffy 29. The Stupid Cupid 30. Draftee Daffy 31. Nasty Quacks 32. The Stupor Salesman 33. Wholly Smoke 34. Swooner Crooner 35. Life with Feathers 36. Canary Row 37. Tree for Two 38. Sandy Claws 39. Dog Pounded 40. Satan's Waitin' 41. Birds Anonymous 42. Mouse and Garden 43. The Pied Piper of Guadalupe 44. A Gruesome Twosome 45. Guided Muscle 46. Beep Prepared 47. Walky Talky Hawky 48. Rhapsody in Rivets 49. High Note 50. Nelly's Folly Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include commentaries, documentaries, additional rare shorts, and more. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume Three' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 12.Posted Thu Apr 17, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Grand Piano' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The thriller starring Elijah Wood and John Cusack is planned for Blu-ray in May. Pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia will be releasing 'Grand Piano' on Blu-ray on May 20. Tom Selznick, the most talented pianist of his generation, stopped performing in public because of his stage fright. Years after a catastrophic performance, he reappears in public in a long awaited concert in Chicago. In a packed theater, in front of the expectant audience, Tom finds a message written on the score: "Play one wrong note and you die". Without leaving the piano, Tom must discover the anonymous sniper's motives and look for help without anyone realizing... Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Behind The Scenes and AXS TV: A Look at Grand Piano. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Grand Piano' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 20.Posted Thu Apr 17, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Avengers' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1998 film based on the classic British TV series will debut on Blu-ray in August. Pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is readying 'The Avengers' for Blu-ray on August 12. Ralph Fiennes is dapper John Steed and Uma Thurman is smartly cat-suited Emma Peel, two secret agents who fight crime with style. Sean Connery portrays Sir August De Wynter, an evil genius out to control the world with his high-tech weather machine. This madman poses quite a threat with raging icestorms, scorching temperatures, and mechanical buzz-bombing bees. Fortunately, come cold, heat or dreaded plight, our two heroes never lose their cool. Tea anyone? Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Avengers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 12.Posted Wed Apr 16, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Longmire: The Complete First and Second Seasons' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order[teaser]The first two seasons of A&E's crime series based on Craig Johnson's novels are now up for Blu-ray pre-orders. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive is preparing 'Longmire: The Complete First and Second Seasons' for Blu-ray sometime later this year. Longmire follows Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor), the Sheriff of the fictional Absaroka County, Wyoming, as he returns to work after the death of his wife. With the help of his daughter Cady (Cassidy Freeman), his new deputy Vic (Katee Sackhoff) and his best friend Henry Standing Bear (Lou Diamond Phillips), Walt must investigate a series of major crimes in his jurisdiction while preparing to run for re-election against Branch Connally (Bailey Chase), a young deputy in the department who wants the Sheriff's job. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.98. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Longmire: The Complete First and Second Seasons' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Apr 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Lone Survivor' Dated & Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Peter Berg's war drama gearing up for Blu-ray later this year has been detailed. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal is preparing 'Lone Survivor' for Blu-ray in 2014, and now the date has been set for June 3. 'Lone Survivor,' starring Mark Wahlberg, tells the story of four Navy SEALs on an ill-fated covert mission to neutralize a high-level Taliban operative who are ambushed by enemy forces in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Based on The New York Times bestseller, this story of heroism, courage and survival directed by Peter Berg ('Friday Night Lights') also stars Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster and Eric Bana. The Blu ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Bringing the Story to Light and The Fallen Heroes of Operation Red Wings; as well as a few Blu-ray exclusives including: Will of the Warrior; Recreating the Firefight; Learning the Basics; and The Pashtun Code of Life. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Lone Survivor' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 3.Posted Wed Apr 16, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Wind Will Carry Us' & 'On My Way' Blu-rays Announced[teaser]Two foreign dramas are heading to Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Media Group is preparing 'The Wind Will Carry Us' for Blu-ray on July 22 and 'On My Way' for Blu-ray on July 29.'The Wind Will Carry Us' - Palme d Or winning-director Abbas Kiarostami's acclaimed film documents the arrival of an engineer and his colleagues from Tehran in a remote village in Iranian Kurdistan. Assumed by the locals with whom they form an ambivalent relationship to be archaeologists or telecom engineers, the visitors behaviour and keen interest in the health of an ailing old woman appear strange and their true motives are shrouded in mystery. Haunting and visually stunning, 'The Wind Will Carry Us' is an absorbing abstract meditation on life and death and the divisions between tradition and modernity that stands among Kiarostami's best works. 'On My Way' - Now in her early sixties, former beauty queen Bettie (Catherine Deneuve) finds herself jilted by her lover and left alone to deal with the financial problems facing her family's restaurant. What begins as a quick drive to clear her head turns into a full-fledged road trip, and along the way there are chance meetings, an ex-Miss France gala, renewed ties with her estranged daughter and grandson, and possibly, at the end of the road, love.Specs, supplements and suggested list prices for the Blu-rays have not been detailed yet.You can find the latest specs for 'The Wind Will Carry Us' and 'On My Way' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they=re indexed under July 22 and July 29.Posted Wed Apr 16, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'House of Cards: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]The second season of the Netflix original series is bound for Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'House of Cards: The Complete Second Season' for Blu-ray on June 17. The Underwoods (Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright) continue their ruthless rise to power. New alliances form while old loyalties succumb to deception and betrayal. Francis and Claire must battle threats past and present to avoid losing everything. The 4-Disc Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Two Houses: Exploring differences between the original show & the history of how this project came together; Table Read: A behind-the-scenes look at table reads cut together with the actual scenes from the show; Direct Address: Exploring the way Francis Underwood speaks directly to viewers in both the original BBC series and Willimon's new adaptation; Politics for Politics Sake: Politics is only the back drop in this show, but the themes are universal. This featurette explores what the show is all about; relationships and power, not just politics; and Line of Succession: A look at the creative process that goes into making an episode. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'House of Cards: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 17.Posted Tue Apr 15, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Non-Stop' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The action-thriller starring Liam Neeson will be boarding Blu-ray in June. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'Non-Stop' for Blu-ray on June 10. During a transatlantic flight, U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages threatening that a passenger will die every 20 minutes unless $150 million is transferred into an off-shore account. With the lives of hundreds of passengers hanging in the balance, Marks must draw on all of his training and skill to uncover the killer traveling on the aircraft. The Blu ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Suspense at 40,000 Feet and the Blu-ray exclusive Non-Stop Action. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Non-Stop' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 10.Posted Tue Apr 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season Six' and 'Chain of Command' Blu-rays Delayed[teaser]The sixth season of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and the seamless 2-part movie arriving on Blu-ray this summer have been delayed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount will be releasing 'Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season Six' on Blu-ray on June 3, but now the date has been changed to June 24. Discover new visual depths and enhanced special effects in unforgettable episodes that take the crew to strange new worlds. Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) endures a Cardassian torturer, Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) uncovers a life-changing secret aboard the Starfleet station Deep Space Nine, and Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton) rescues Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott (guest star James Doohan) from a 75-year transporter limbo. The 2-part episode 'Chain of Command' will also be available on the same date. Tensions rise as a possible Cardassian attack looms, and Picard, Dr. Crusher and Worf are sent on a secret mission to find and destroy suspected biological weapons. The headstrong replacement captain, Edward Jellico, is cold and demanding -- to the dismay of the remaining crew. But when Picard is captured by the Cardassians and tortured for information, dismay turns to anger and resistance as Jellico's plans exclude a rescue mission. With his options running out, Picard must fight to save his sanity and ultimately his life. Each release will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray season is $129.99, while 'Chain of Command' is set at $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season Six' and 'Chain of Command' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're now indexed under June 24.Posted Tue Apr 15, 2014 at 08:28 AM PDT by: -
Two WWE Titles Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]A pair of WWE documentaries will step into the ring on Blu-ray in August . [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, WWE Home Video is preparing 'WWE: Paul Heyman' for Blu-ray on August 5 and 'WWE: OMG 2: The Top 50 Incidents in WCW History' for Blu-ray on August 12.'WWE: Paul Heyman' - Chronicles the story of Paul Heyman, the WWE entertainment producer, performer, and marketing expert. 'WWE: OMG 2: The Top 50 Incidents in WCW History' - Counts down the most outrageous moments in the history of WCW. What moments will make the cut, the top 10, and what is the greatest moment of all time? Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-rays will feature 1080i video and Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks. Suggested list price for 'WWE: Paul Heyman' is $29.95 and suggested list price for 'WWE: OMG 2: The Top 50 Incidents in WCW History' is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'WWE: Paul Heyman' and 'WWE: OMG 2: The Top 50 Incidents in WCW History' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 5 and August 12.Posted Tue Apr 15, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
