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'The Art of the Steal' heading to Blu-ray[teaser]The 2013 caper comedy starring Kurt Russell, Matt Dillon, and Jay Baruchel is headed for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'The Art of the Steal' for Blu-ray on May 6. Crunch Calhoun (Kurt Russell), a third rate motorcycle daredevil and semi-reformed art thief, agrees to get back into the con game and pull off one last big art heist with his conniving brother, Nicky (Matt Dillon). Reassembling the old team, Crunch comes up with a plan to steal a priceless historical book, but the heist leads to another far riskier plan devised by Nicky. They fail to realize each other's separate agendas when their plan goes awry in this con movie about honor, revenge and the bonds of brotherhood. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Doing The Crime: Making The Art of the Steal; The Making of "The Theft of the Mona Lisa"; and Feature Commentary With Writer/Director Jonathan Sobol & Producer Nicholas Tabarrok. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Art of the Steal' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 6.Posted Thu Apr 3, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season' Blu-ray Dated![teaser]Mark your calendars because the fourth season of AMC's hit zombie series is headed for Blu-ray at the end of August. Pre-orders are now available here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay has revealed 'The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season' will arrive on Blu-ray on August 26. As with the previous Blu-ray™ and DVD releases, fans will be able to enjoy this groundbreaking series with pristine picture and sound as well as hours of bonus features. And for the die-hard “Walking Dead” fan, there will be a specially-created limited edition “tree walker” Blu-ray™ set created by MacFarlane Toys. More information, including bonus feature content and technical specs, will be available soon. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $79.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 26.Posted Wed Apr 2, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Monuments Men' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]George Clooney's war adventure will deploy on Blu-ray in May. Pre-order the title here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is prepping 'The Monuments Men' for Blu-ray on May 20. Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, THE MONUMENTS MEN focuses on an unlikely World War II platoon, whose job it was to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves so they could be returned to their rightful owners. In a seemingly impossible mission, the Monuments Men, as they were called, find themselves risking their lives in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1,000 years of culture. The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack is loaded with bonus materials, including two all-new featurettes that highlight the making of the film. The first, “George Clooney’s Mission,” features interviews with Clooney, as well as the rest of the cast, on the elements that went into completing THE MONUMENTS MEN. The second featurette, “Marshaling the Cast,” features a cast discussion on the real men and women they brought to life on screen. Exclusively available on the Blu-ray are two additional exclusive featurettes. “In Their Own Words” is a unique piece that offers the most comprehensive and direct insight into the hearts and minds of these heroes, featuring an interview with Harry Ettlinger, one of the last surviving members of the Monuments Men. “A Woman Amongst the Monuments Men” features a discussion with Cate Blanchett on the historic, wartime female character she plays in the film (Claire Simone). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Monuments Men' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 20.Posted Wed Apr 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Super Skyscrapers' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The four-part PBS miniseries will tower over Blu-ray this month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is working on 'Super Skyscrapers' for Blu-ray on April 29. Urban planners around the world are building higher and faster than ever before, creating a new generation of skyscrapers that push the limits of engineering, technology and design to become greener, stronger and more luxurious. “Super Skyscrapers” is a four-part program that follows the creation of extraordinary buildings and showcases how they revolutionize the ways we live, work and entertain ourselves. “It’s clear that a new generation of buildings is rising around the world,” said Dan Oliver, executive producer at Blink Films. “They are extraordinarily complex, strong, tall and safer than ever. It was an amazing project to get behind the scenes in various stages of their development. We got an inside look at how today’s ever-improving technology is literally changing the game in construction, and the way global citizens are living their lives.” Episodes include One World Trade Center, Building the Future, Vertical City, and The Billionaire Building. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Super Skyscrapers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 29.Posted Wed Apr 2, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Cousin Jules' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Dominique Benicheti's 1972 documentary is headed for Blu-ray in June. Pre-orders are now available here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, The Cinema Guild is preparing to release 'Cousin Jules' on Blu-ray on June 3. An ode to rural France and the simple joys of life, Dominique Benicheti's glorious masterpiece 'Cousin Jules' captures the daily routine and rituals of Jules, a blacksmith, living with his wife, Felice, on a small farm in the French countryside. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Cousin Jules' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 3.Posted Wed Apr 2, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Tale of Princess Kaguya' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The latest animated film from Studio Ghibli is heading to Blu-ray. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, GKIDS is preparing 'The Tale of Princess Kaguya' for Blu-ray. An exact release date has not been set, but the disc is expected to ship in late 2014 or early 2015.An old man makes a living by selling bamboo. One day, he finds a princess in a bamboo. The princess is only the size of a finger. Her name is Kaguya. When Kaguya grows up, 5 men from prestigious families propose to her. Kaguya asks the men to find memorable marriage gifts for her, but the 5 men are unable to find what Kaguya ants. Then, the Emperor of Japan proposes to her. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Tale of Princess Kaguya' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Apr 2, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Labor Day' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Jason Reitman's adaptation of Joyce Maynard's best-selling book arrives on Blu-ray at the end of the month. You can pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be releasing 'Labor Day' on Blu-ray on April 29. Depressed single mom Adele (Kate Winslet) and her 13-year-old son Henry (Gattlin Griffith) offer a wounded, fearsome man named Frank Chambers (Josh Brolin) a ride. As police search the town for the escaped convict, the mother and son gradually learn Chambers' true story as their options become increasingly limited. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Commentary by director Jason Reitman, director of photography Eric Steelberg and first assistant director/co-producer Jason Blumenfeld; End of Summer: Making Labor Day; and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Labor Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 29.Posted Tue Apr 1, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Savage Streets' and 'The Redeemer' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Vigilante action and horror thrills are coming to Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Code Red is preparing 'Savage Streets' and 'The Redeemer: Son of Satan' for Blu-ray in 2014.'Savage Streets' - After nearly being rundown by a gang known as the Scars, Brenda (Linda Blair) and friends trash the leader's car. Gang leader, Jake, exacts his revenge by getting his cohorts to gang-rape her mute-dead sister, Heather (in a gloriously naunced role by Linnea Quigley). Armed with a crossbow and a bad attitude, Linda Blair sets out to avenge her mute-deaf sister while blazing a bloody, Bronson-inspired trail through 80's Los Angeles. 'The Redeemer: Son of Satan' - When a small town high school reunion occurs, a born loser (T.G. Finkbinder) who is now a Pastor makes a pact with the devil himself. He will kill his fellow schoolmates one by one to redeem himself and to hopefully get his second possessed thumb removed! He proves to be master of disguises, and he even treats his victim to some hammy acting. Revenge and death will never be the same as The Redeemer slowly kills his victims in various gory methods! Specs, supplements, and suggested list prices for each Blu-ray have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Savage Streets' and 'The Redeemer: Son of Satan' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Apr 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries: Series 2' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]A new batch of mysteries will unravel on Blu-ray in May. You can pre-order the show now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media is preparing 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries: Series 2' for Blu-ray on May 27. Gorgeously costumed and evocatively shot, 'Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries' returns with star Essie Davis ('Cloudstreet') as the Honorable Miss Phryne Fisher, a thoroughly modern woman of the late 1920s operating in a mostly male world. The glamorous “lady detective” goes about her work with a pistol close at hand—and, more often than not, a male admirer even closer. Based on the popular detective novels by Kerry Greenwood. The Blu-ray will feature 1080i video, a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Behind-the-Scenes Clips; Season's Greetings; Promos; and Photo Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.99.You can find the latest specs for 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries: Series 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 27.Posted Tue Apr 1, 2014 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Angry Birds Toons - Season One - Volume Two' Supplements Detailed[teaser]More episodes of the animated series are slingshotting toward Blu-ray in April, and you can pre-order the disc now. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony is preparing 'Angry Birds Toons - Season One - Volume Two' for Blu-ray on April 15. Life isn't easy on Piggy Island for the Angry Birds. Red and his fearless feathered companions, Chuck, Matilda, Bomb, the Blues and Terence, must band together to protect their eggs and their future from the wily plotting of the Bad Piggies! 'Angry Birds Toons' brings to life the characters and adventures from one of the beloved games in history, now as mini episodes for the whole family to enjoy. Specs have not been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Easter Holiday Special: "Easter Egg Hunt"; Three all-new, "Meet the Characters" Pods, featuring Bomb Bird, Terrence and Chef Pig; Previously released "Meet the Characters" Pod for Corporal Pig; and Four Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Angry Birds Toons - Season One - Volume Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 15.Posted Mon Mar 31, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
