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'The Invisible Woman' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Ralph Fiennes' period drama centered around Charles Dickens is planned for Blu-ray in April. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'The Invisible Woman' on Blu-ray on April 15. Nelly (Felicity Jones) is haunted by her past. Her memories take us back in time to follow the story of her relationship with Charles Dickens (Ralph Fiennes) with whom she discovered an exciting but fragile complicity. Dickens – famous, controlling and emotionally isolated within his success – falls for Nelly. As Nelly becomes the focus of Dickens' passion and his muse, for both of them secrecy is the price, and for Nelly a life of "invisibility." Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Audio Commentary with Ralph Fiennes and Felicity Jones; On the Red Carpet at the Toronto Film Festival; and SAG Q & A with Ralph Fiennes and Felicity Jones. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Invisible Woman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 15.Posted Mon Mar 10, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete Series' Swings to Blu-ray[teaser]The 2008 animated series is getting the Blu-ray treatment next month. Pre-orders are now available. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'The Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete Series' on Blu-ray on April 22. The set includes both seasons of the animated series and features story arcs including Arcs include The Lizard, Tombstone, The Goblin, The Symbiote, The Master Planner, Venom, The Gang War, and a return to The Goblin. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $65.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 22.Posted Mon Mar 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Inspector Lavardin Collection' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]A collection of two thrillers from acclaimed French director Claude Chabrol are heading to Blu-ray in April, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Media Group is preparing 'The Inspector Lavardin Collection' for Blu-ray on April 22. The double feature set will include 'Chicken With Vinegar' and 'Inspector Lavardin.' 'Chicken With Vinegar' - Stéphane Audran plays a cruel, wheelchair-bound invalid who bullies her teenaged son Louis (Lucas Belvaux) into abject obedience. The pair is threatened by a conniving trio of "upright citizens" that want to buy her property as part of a deal for a lucrative development project. However, the two eccentrics, who are given to reading everyone's mail before it is delivered, won't sell. With townsfolk dropping off left and right in a series of gruesome murders, it requires the deceptively charming Inspector Lavardin (Jean Poiret) to get to the bottom of it all. 'Inspector Lavardin' - Jean Poiret returns as the remarkably urbane detective from 'Cop Au Vin.' This time he arrives at a cozy, seaside village to investigate the bizarre murder of a eminent Catholic author. A "pillar" of society, the writer is found dead by the shore, the word 'pig' scrawled across his naked body with lipstick and a huge stab wound in his back. The usually cool sleuth is shaken when he discovers that the victim's window is none other than his old flame. Stylish and charming, with lighthearted jabs at bourgeois conventions, 'Inspecteur Lavardin' is a first-rate thriller from master film-maker Claude Chabrol. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the 2-disc set is $49.98 You can find the latest specs for 'The Inspector Lavardin Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 22.Posted Mon Mar 10, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Lou Reed & Joni Mitchell SD Blu-rays Announced[teaser]Standard definition concert/documentary double features focused on each legendary artist will hit Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock is preparing 'Lou Reed: Transformer & Live At Montreux 2000' and 'Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart & Mind / Painting With Words & Music' for Blu-ray on March 25. Lou Reed: Transformer & Live At Montreux 2000 - The late Lou Reed's immense influence on Rock 'N' Roll cannot be quantified. Inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame, his time fronting The Velvet Underground and as a solo artist helped create the template of punk rock music and culture. 'Classic Albums: Transformer,' part of Eagle Rock's acclaimed documentary series, explores the creation and recording of Reed's legendary Transformer album through interviews with those involved, archive footage, and meticulous in-studio breakdowns of the songs. 'Live At Montreux' is mostly comprised of songs from his 2000 album Ecstasy, but also includes fan favorites like "Perfect Day" and "Dirty Blvd." On this performance, Reed is backed by his longtime band Mike Rathke (guitar), Tony "Thunder" Smith (drums), and Fernando Saunders (bass). Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart & Mind / Painting With Words & Music - One of the most distinguished and significant songwriters of her generation, Joni Mitchell, a multi-Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has captured the hearts and minds of fans worldwide. 'The Woman Of Heart And Mind' documentary, which tells the story of her life and career, was hailed by Uncut Magazine as "a model of musical biography in DVD form...her life story in perfectly matched words, music, and images…" It's paired with the concert film 'Painting With Words And Music,' which was captured at Los Angeles' Warner's Lot, in a specially set up auditorium displaying a gallery of her own paintings. Filmed in the spring of 1998, the setting is warm and intimate, as Mitchell plays in the round with a small band, performing beloved tracks from across her career, like "Big Yellow Taxi," "Crazy Cries Of Love," and "Amelia." Supplements have not been detailed yet but the Blu-rays will feature upscaled standard definition video and uncompressed stereo and DTS-HD MA soundtracks. Suggested list price for 'Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart & Mind / Painting With Words & Music' is $24.98 and suggested list price for 'Lou Reed: Transformer & Live At Montreux 2000' is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Lou Reed: Transformer & Live At Montreux 2000' and 'Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart & Mind / Painting With Words & Music' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under March 25.Posted Mon Mar 10, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Firefly: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $18.49 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's boxed set deal this week is Joss Whedon's cult sci-fi series on Blu-ray! [/teaser] The online retailer has dropped the price of 'Firefly' to only $18.49 (79% off suggested list price). Extras include audio commentaries with cast & crew on eight episodes, four featurettes ("Here's How It Was: The Making of "Firefly,'" "Serenity: The 10th Character," " Joss Sings the “Firefly” Theme," "Joss Tours the Set"), deleted scenes, a gag reel and audition tapes. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is an additional audio commentary by executive producer Joss Whedon and actors Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk and Ron Glass (on "Our Mrs. Reynolds"), and the featurette "'Firefly' Reunion: Lunch with Joss, Nathan, Alan and Ron." Click here to join the browncoats in high-definition today!Posted Sun Mar 9, 2014 at 07:18 AM PDT by: -
'Non-Stop' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]Liam Neeson's latest action flick is flying toward Blu-ray later this year. You can pre-order it now.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Non-Stop' for Blu-ray later this year. Global action star Liam Neeson stars in 'Non-Stop,' a suspense thriller played out at 40,000 feet in the air. During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the government to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes. 'Non-Stop' reunites Neeson with 'Unkown' director Jaume Collet-Serra and producer Joel Silver, and co-stars Golden Globe Award winner Julianne Moore. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Non-Stop' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Mar 7, 2014 at 12:10 PM PST by: -
'Journey to the West' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The Chinese adventure film directed by Stephen Chow is trekking toward Blu-ray in May, and you can pre-order the disc now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'Journey to the West' for Blu-ray on May 27. This is a world plagued by demons, who cause its human inhabitants unspeakable suffering. Young demon hunter Xuan Zang, fearlessly guided by his belief in "giving himself for the greater cause," risks his all and conquers a water demon, a pig demon and the demon of all demons, Sun Wukong. He embraces them as his disciples, and melts them with love. Meanwhile, Xuan Zang discovers the true meaning of Greater Love himself. In order to atone for their own sins and save the common people, the four of them embark on a journey to the West that's full of challenges… Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98 You can find the latest specs for 'Journey to the West' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 27.Posted Fri Mar 7, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Black Nativity' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The musical drama based on Langston Hughes' play will hit Blu-ray in April, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Black Nativity' for Blu-ray on April 15. Struggling to pay the bills, single mom Naima (Jennifer Hudson) sends her teenage son Langston (Jacob Latimore) to live with his estranged grandparents, Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs (Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett) in New York City. At first Langston resents their strict household, but with the help of new friends — and a little divine intervention — he embarks on an inspirational journey of self-discovery that brings the whole family together. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes and Promotional Featurettes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $39.99 You can find the latest specs for 'Black Nativity' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 15.Posted Fri Mar 7, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'The Andy Griffith Show: Season 1' Blu-ray Features Added[teaser]All 32 episodes of the classic show's first season are coming to Blu-ray in April, and now supplements have been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount is preparing 'The Andy Griffith Show: Season 1' for Blu-ray on April 8. Few television characters have impacted family culture as much as Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith), Barney Fife (Don Knotts), Opie (Ron Howard) and the idyllic American town of Mayberry. As town sheriff and widowed father, Andy teaches his son the meaning of family, friendship, and upstanding citizenship in this all-time classic series, now in remastered HD with slick-as-a-whistle special features. Includes every episode from the first season, beautifully restored in high definition, in original night-of-broadcast form with original sponsor openings and closings. Specs have yet to be detailed for the 4-Disc Blu-ray set, but supplements will include: The Danny Thomas Show: "Danny Meets Andy Griffith"; Additional Scenes; Interview: "Person To Person" with Andy Griffith (6/14/57); The Howards' On-set Home Movies; and Return To Mayberry Television Movie. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $129.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Andy Griffith Show: Season 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 8.Posted Thu Mar 6, 2014 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
'Date and Switch' Heading to Blu-ray[teaser]A high school friendship is about to get complicated in this comedy coming to Blu-ray in April. You can pre-order the movie now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Date and Switch' for Blu-ray on April 15. High school seniors Michael and Matty (Nicholas Braun and Hunter Cope) have been best friends since 3rd grade. Still virgins, they make a pact to help each other "score" before Senior Prom. But relationships get complicated and their mission takes an unexpected turn when Michael falls for Matty's ex-girlfriend and Matty announces that he's gay. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: "A Tale Of Coming Out" featurette; "Prom: A Rite Of Passage" featurette; Deleted Scenes; and Audio Commentary with director Chris Nelson and writer Alan Yang. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/UltraViolet combo pack is $24.99 You can find the latest specs for 'Date and Switch' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 15.Posted Thu Mar 6, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by:
