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'The Death Kiss' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Edwin L Marin's 1932 classic is in the works for Blu-ray in May. Pre-orders are now up at Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'The Death Kiss' for Blu-ray on May 6. When leading man Myles Brent (Edmund Burns) is killed while filming the closing scene of his latest movie, the list of possible suspects seems almost limitless. Brent was a player in more than one sense of the word, and he left more than a few scorned women in his wake. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Death Kiss' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 6.Posted Thu Mar 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Confession of Murder' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The acclaimed Korean crime thriller is planned for Blu-ray in April. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is prepping 'Confession of Murder' for a Blu-ray release on April 15. In Korea, murder has a statute of limitations and the time is up on a series of brutal slayings that left Lt. Choi (Jae-yeong Jeong) a broken and obsessed man, with a scarred face from their one encounter. Now, a handsome and beguiling young man has come forward, taking credit for the crimes. As the confessed-killer woos media and wins fans, Choi s rage spins out of control. Is he the killer? Can justice ever be served? And who is the mysterious J, who claims the author may not be the killer after all? Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include Behind the Scenes, Interviews, and a Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Confession of Murder' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 15.Posted Thu Mar 6, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Black Jack: 35th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1979 adventure heads to Blu-ray in April. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Media Group is preparing 'Black Jack: 35th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray on April 8. When honest young Tolly is forced on the run with 'Black Jack', a villainous ruffian, adventure and mishap are never far away. As the two enter a world of body-snatchers, private lunatic asylums and travelling fairs they find friendship in the most unlikely places. Based on Leon Garfield's popular novel, Ken Loach's Black Jack is a dark and complex adventure film set in the 18th Century. With Chris Menges' beautiful 16MM photography (interiors were shot in 35MM), enchanting performances by its charismatic young cast and Loach's gentle, observational style - seen in his earlier feature Kes (1969). Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Black Jack: 35th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 8.Posted Thu Mar 6, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Enter to Win All Nine Best Picture-Nominated Films on Blu-ray![teaser]To celebrate the launch of the new High-Def Digest, we are giving away all nine Best Picture nominees honored at last weekend's Academy Awards![/teaser] This list of nine Blu-ray releases includes 12 Years A Slave (Best Picture winner), American Hustle, Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club, Gravity, Her, Nebraska, Philomena and The Wolf of Wall Street. GIVEAWAY UPDATE 3-18: Congrats to Patrick F. of Chicago, the winner of the Best Picture giveaway! Delivery of the discs is subject to availability, thus all films that have been released on Blu-ray will be shipped to the winner at the close of the giveaway. Any films still unreleased on Blu-ray will be preordered for the winner. To enter the giveaway, simply use the widget below. The giveaway ends on Sunday, March 16th at 11:59 p.m. PT. The winner will be chosen and notified on Monday, March 17th. Good Luck!Posted Wed Mar 5, 2014 at 12:35 PM PST by: -
'August: Osage County' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]John Wells' acclaimed dramedy will be released on Blu-ray in April. Pre-orders are available here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay will be releasing 'August: Osage County' on Blu-ray on April 8. Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts star in the darkly hilarious and deeply touching story of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose lives converge when a family crisis brings them back to the Midwest house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional mother who raised them. 'August: Osage County' is based on the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama-winning play by Tracy Letts, who is also known as Andrew Lockhart on Showtime's "Homeland." Director John Wells, best known as executive producer and showrunner of hit television series "ER," "The West Wing" and "Shameless," skillfully translates from stage to screen, leading an all-star cast. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director John Wells and Cinematographer Adriano Goldman; Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Wells and Goldman; The Making of August: Osage County; and Writing Featurette with Tracy Letts. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'August: Osage County' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 8.Posted Tue Mar 4, 2014 at 02:25 PM PST by: -
'Little House on the Prairie: Season Two' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The second season of the classic series is planned for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Little House on the Prairie: Season Two' on Blu-ray on May 6. Season Two brings new challenges and unforgettable frontier adventures. When debts force Charles (Michael Landon) to work at several jobs, his entire family pitches in to earn the needed money. Mary's (Melissa Sue Anderson) gift for mathematics makes her the talk of the town. Charles helps an ailing widow find care for her three children, and the Ingalls family celebrates the nation's centennial with a joyous town party. Relive these favorite moments -- and so many more -- in this heartwarming 5-disc collection. With 22 original and uncut episodes, celebrate one of the most beloved TV series of all time with restored and remastered picture and sound. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include 40th Anniversary Documentary: The Little House Phenomenon Part Two - In The Beginning as well as Ultraviolet Digital Copies of all 22 episodes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Little House on the Prairie: Season Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 6.Posted Tue Mar 4, 2014 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
'I Love Lucy: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Date Change and Features Detailed[teaser] The classic TV series won't be making its Blu-ray debut until May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount was preparing 'I Love Lucy: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray on April 8, but now the date has been changed to May 6. You've loved and laughed at Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel for years, but you've never seen 'I Love Lucy' like this on glorious high-definition. Coming to Blu-ray in a highly collectible set with special gloss packaging that includes every episode from the first season, each one beautifully restored in high definition, in original night-of-broadcast form with original sponsor openings and closings. The set also includes a number of special features, many never before released on DVD. Specs have not been detailed yet but the 6-disc set will include: Audio Commentary (from the Criterion Collection laserdisc); Nine Production Featurettes; The Very First Show (1990 Network Special); The Very First Show: Outtakes; Series Bloopers/Flubs; Clowning Around; Interview: Meet Marc Daniels; The Sunday Lucy Show (SD); 1951 Promo (SD); Lucy On The Radio ("My Favorite Husband" radio broadcasts, audio only); Photo Gallery; and Production Notes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $119.99. You can find the latest specs for 'I Love Lucy: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 6.Posted Tue Mar 4, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'The Nutty Professor: Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The classic Jerry Lewis comedy is getting an ultimate Blu-ray edition in June! Pre-order here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing a special 'The Nutty Professor: Ultimate Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray on June 3. The title's eponymous professor is Julius F. Kelp (Lewis), a shy, bumbling chemistry teacher who has a mad crush on his student Stella Purdy (Stella Stevens). When he tires of being made fun of, Kelp develops a magic potion that turns him into smooth and smarmy nightclub singer Buddy Love. Stella is drawn to Buddy but unfortunately, the potion's formula is unstable and Buddy keeps slipping back into Julius at the most embarrassing moments. In the end the professor's ploy is revealed, but not before he delivers a speech calling for everyone to learn to love themselves first before others can return the favor. Stella realizes she loves him for who he is and, needless to say, the ending is a happy one. In a personal letter included with the new Blu-ray, Lewis notes, "[This] is a very special film with a lot of heart and soul. I thoroughly enjoyed the writing, directing, acting, editing, scoring and extensive promotion of the film. It is what I always dreamed of doing when I was growing up, watching Charlie Chaplin on the big screen. I am so happy to offer the unique elements of this collection for the first time, and I'm thankful to Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures for the opportunity to collaborate on this great release of The Nutty Professor, my very special child." The 4-disc set will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack (original mono also included), and supplements include: Jerry Lewis: No Apologies – An intimate look at the artist who has entertained and educated audiences for more than eight decades; Audio Commentary by Jerry Lewis and Steve Lawrence; The Nutty Professor: Perfecting The Formula Behind-The-Scenes Footage; Deleted Scenes; Screen Tests; Jerry Lewis at Work; Jerry at Movieland Wax Museum, with commentary by son Chris Lewis; Jerry and Stella Promos; Bloopers/Outtakes; and Trailers. The set will also include: Recreated "Being A Person" book – 96-pages made up of drawings and quotes inspired/written by Jerry Lewis and drawn by his personal illustrator. 250 copies of this book were originally made and distributed to members of the cast and crew of The Nutty Professor after the director heard of general conflicts among them; CD: Phoney Phone calls 1959-1972: Years before the Jerky Boys were harassing unwitting shop clerks, housewives and businessmen, Lewis perfected the art, as these recordings show. Released in 2001 on the Sin-Drome label, this is a collection of private prank calls secretly recorded by Jerry Lewis over the years; 48-Page Storyboard Book; 44-Page Cutting Script with Jerry's notes; Directors Letter – A letter specially written by Jerry to present this new collection; and Cinderfella (1960) and The Errand Boy (1961) on a standard DVD. Suggested list price for the set is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Nutty Professor: Ultimate Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 3.Posted Tue Mar 4, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Best Night Ever' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The estrogen-fueled adventure comedy will party on Blu-ray in April. Pre-orders are now available. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is bringing 'Best Night Ever' to Blu-ray on April 8. Four friends set off to Las Vegas for a one-night bachelorette party that turns out to be a lot more. Getting kicked out of a strip club, being mugged, and more craziness, places them smack dab in Vegas' seedy underbelly. The girls band together and embark on the wildest, out-of-control, blow-out night in bachelorette party history; destined to go down as the Best Night Ever. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements includes Behind the Scenes, AXS TV: A Look At Best Night Ever, Photo Gallery, and a Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Best Night Ever' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 8.Posted Tue Mar 4, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Workaholics: Season 4' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The fourth season of the office comedy series is bound for Blu-ray in June. Pre-orders are now available. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be bringing 'Workaholics: Season 4' to Blu-ray on June 3. It's time to get back to work for coworkers and roommates, Adam DeMamp (Adam DeVine), Blake Chesterfield Henderson (Blake Anderson) and Ders Torpin Holmvik (Anders Holm), but that also means partying harder than ever before. Comedy Central's hit scripted series is back with all new super fresh episodes. They do their jobs and sometimes they even do them well, but they show up late, leave drunk and always live for the day… even if they don't know what day it is. Whether they're hanging out at their house in Rancho Cucamonga or getting ready to rage at a Renaissance Faire, the guys find trouble wherever they go. The 2-disc set will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentaries, Drunkmentary, Additional Scenes: Alternate Takes, and Bloopers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Workaholics: Season 4' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 3.Posted Tue Mar 4, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by:
