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'Robocop' Remake Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]There will be... trouble -- when the 2014 remake arrives on Blu-ray this June. Pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM/UA will be bringing 'Robocop' to Blu-ray on June 3. In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Their drones are winning American wars around the globe and now they want to bring this technology to the home front. Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) is a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit. After he is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp utilizes their remarkable science of robotics to save Alex's life. He returns to the streets of his beloved city with amazing new abilities, but with issues a regular man has never had to face before. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes; Omnicorp Product Announcement; RoboCop: Engineered for the 21st Century; and Theatrical Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'RoboCop' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 3.Posted Tue Apr 15, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dio: Live In London' SD Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The heavy metal rock band will take to the stage on Blu-ray in May, and you can pre-order the concert now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is preparing 'Dio: Live In London' for Blu-ray on May 13.Filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo on December 12th 1993 this previously unreleased concert film captures the then newly reformed Dio on the last night of their European tour in support of the Strange Highways album in stunning Blu-ray quality. With a line-up of Ronnie James Dio (vocals), Vinny Appice (drums), Jeff Pilson (bass) and Tracy G (guitar) the band delivered a blistering performance on tracks from their new album, previous Dio classics and favorites from Ronnie's career with Black Sabbath and Rainbow. So take a ride on Strange Highways and be blown away by one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Track Listing1) Stand Up And Shout 2) Strange Highways 3) Don t Talk To Strangers 4) Evilution 5) Pain 6) The Mob Rules 7) Children Of The Sea 8) Holy Diver 9) Heaven And Hell 10) Man On The Silver Mountain 11) Drum Solo 12) Heaven And Hell (reprise) 13) Jesus, Mary & The Holy Ghost 14) Hollywood Black 15) The Last In Line 16) Rainbow In The Dark 17) We Rock 18) Here s To You The SD Blu-ray will feature upconverted 1080p video, a DTS soundtrack, and supplements will include Hangin' With The Band behind-the-scenes featurette.Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98.You can find the latest specs for 'Dio: Live In London' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 13.Posted Tue Apr 15, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'About Last Night (2014)' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]The 2014 remake of the 1986 romantic comedy is hitting Blu-ray in May, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'About Last Night (2014)' for Blu-ray on May 20. A modern reimagining of the classic romantic comedy, this contemporary version closely follows new love for two couples as they journey from the bar to the bedroom and are eventually put to the test in the real world. Starring Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, and Regina Hall. Directed by Steve Pink. Specs and supplements have not been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99.You can find the latest specs for 'About Last Night (2014)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 20.Posted Mon Apr 14, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Blood Ties' Blu-ray Supplements Revealed[teaser]Guillaume Canet's 2013 crime drama is planned for Blu-ray in June. You can pre-order it here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Blood Ties' for Blu-ray on June 3. New York, 1974. Fifty year-old Chris has just been released on good behavior after several years in prison following a gangland murder. Waiting for him reluctantly outside the prison gates is his younger brother, Frank, a cop with a bright future. Chris and Frank have always been different, and their father, Leon, who'd raised them alone, seems strangely to prefer Chris - this, despite all his troubles. Yet blood ties are the ones that bind. Frank, hoping that his brother has changed, is willing to give him a chance; he shares his home, finds him a job, and helps him reconnect with his children and his ex-wife, Monica. But Chris' past quickly catches up to him, and his descent back into a life of crime becomes inevitable. Based on a script by James Gray. Specs have yet to be revealed but supplements will include Blood Ties: Behind The Scenes featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/UltraViolet combo pack is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Blood Ties' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 3.Posted Mon Apr 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Man Who Knew Too Little' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Jon Amiel's 1997 comedy starring Bill Murray is planned for Blu-ray in August. Pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will release 'The Man Who Knew Too Little' on Blu-ray on August 5. Wallace Ritchie (Murray) flies to England to spend his birthday with his brother, James (Peter Gallagher). James has business guests coming over and must find something to occupy his brother until dinner's over. Wallace ends up taking part in the "Theatre Of Life," which promises to treat the participant as a character in a crime drama. Trouble begins, though, when Wallace is mistaken for a real spy and shoots a man. Now he's tangled up in a plot to kill Russian dignitaries on the eve of the signing of an important peace agreement. For him, it's all an act. But to the men who want a second Cold War, Wallace is public enemy number one. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Man Who Knew Too Little' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 5.Posted Mon Apr 14, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Mad Max Trilogy' Blu-ray $24.99 at Amazon[teaser]The set of three films on Blu-ray starring Mel Gibson is fifty percent off this week at Amazon![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Mad Max Trilogy' for $24.99 (50% off the suggested retail price). This nonstop collection includes: MAD MAX - Special Features: Commentary by Jon Dowding, David Eggby, Chris Murray and Tim Ridge; Mad Max: The Film Phenomenon Featurette; THE ROAD WARRIOR - Special Features: Commentary by Director George Miller and Cinematographer Dean Semler; Introduction by Leonard Maltin; Theatrical Trailer; and MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME. Click here to order three times the Mad Mel fun in a collectible tin! This offer is available from now through April 19.Posted Sun Apr 13, 2014 at 07:37 AM PDT by: -
'The Rodgers & Hammerstein Blu-ray Collection' An Amazon Exclusive[teaser]Musical lovers can now pre-order the ultimate collection of classic films in a Blu-ray set exclusive to Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing to bring 'The Rodgers & Hammerstein Blu-ray Collection on May 6. This Amazon-exclusive collection will feature six of the 15-time Academy Award™- winning movie musicals by the Oscar™- Tony™- Pulitzer™- Grammy™- Emmy™-Award-winning team of Rodgers & Hammerstein, including Best Picture winner The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, The King and I, South Pacific, State Fair, and Carousel. The set features brand new 4K digital restorations of The King and I and Carousel, the only two films made in CinemaScope55, and Oklahoma! meticulously restored in 4K from 8K scans of 65mm Todd-AO film elements in its original road show version at the unusual original frame rate of 30 frames per second. Bonus materials include a Sing-A-Long version of The King and I for die-hard musical theatre lovers and more than an hour of behind-the-scenes features for Oklahoma!. Fox will release Oklahoma! and The King and I in stand-alone Blu-ray and DVD combo packs October 7 in commemoration of their 60th anniversaries in 2015 and 2016 respectively. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray Collection is $199.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Rodgers & Hammerstein Blu-ray Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 6.Posted Sat Apr 12, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Supplements Detailed for 'Pompeii' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]Bonus features have been revealed for Paul W. S. Anderson's disaster flick heading to both Blu-ray formats next month. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony is working on 'Pompeii' for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on May 20. Set in the days leading up to the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, a slave on a ship heading for Naples works to get home to save the woman he loves and his best friend, a gladiator trapped inside the city's coliseum. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements include: Pompeii - Buried in time - Behind the scenes of ancient history greatest disaster; Filmmakers' commentary; The Assembly - Cast and characters; The Volcanic Eruption - Special Effects; and the following Blu-ray exclusives: 20 Deleted and Alternate Scenes; The Gladiators: Stunts; The Journey: Production Design; and The Costume Shop: Costume Design. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $45.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Pompeii' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 20.Posted Fri Apr 11, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Black Dynamite: Season One' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The first 10 episodes of Cartoon Network's animated Adult Swim series are bound for Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be bringing 'Black Dynamite: Season One to Blu-ray on July 15. The Black Dynamite series further chronicles the exploits of the central character, Black Dynamite (voiced by Michael Jai White) -- a 1970s renaissance man with a kung-fu grip -- and his crew. His sidekick extraordinaire is Bullhorn, the brains and cunning that complements Black Dynamite's hard-hittin', bone-crushin' style. Providing comic relief on the mean streets is Cream Corn (Tommy Davidson) and classing up the place is the gorgeous Honey Bee (Kym Whitley). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Video Commentaries featuring writer Carl Jones and members of the cast, Original Pilot, and Behind the Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Black Dynamite: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 15.Posted Fri Apr 11, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Time Machine' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]Supplements have been revealed for the 1960 adventure film headed for Blu-ray in July. Pre-order the Blu-ray here. [/teaser] As previously reported, Shout Factory will be releasing 'The Time Machine (1960)' on Blu-ray on July 8. From H.G. Wells' landmark novel comes this beloved adventure about an inventor (Rod Taylor) who builds a time-travel device that whisks him through a war-ravaged 20th century and into a far-off era where humans are enslaved by evil subterranean mutants. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include the original theatrical trailer and the behind the scenes documentary Time Machine: The Journey Back, hosted by Rod Taylor and featuring Alan Young and Whit Bissell. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Time Machine (1960)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 8.Posted Thu Apr 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
