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'The Bletchley Circle: Season 2' Blu-ray Up For Pre-Order[teaser]The second season of the PBS drama is now available for Blu-ray pre-orders. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS will be releasing 'The Bletchley Circle: Season 2' on Blu-ray on April 15. With skills honed during World War II when they worked undercover at the site of the United Kingdom's main decryption establishment, the women of Bletchley Circle use their code-breaking skills to solve crimes in post-war London. Joining Anna Maxwell Martin (Susan), Rachael Stirling (Millie), Sophie Rundle (Lucy), and Julie Graham (Jean), who are all returning from Season 1, is Olivier Award-nominated actress Hattie Morahan (Alice). Two mysteries are featured this season. In "Blood on Their Hands," former Bletchley Park girl Alice Merren is in prison awaiting trial for the murder of eminent scientist, John Richards. Jean stands behind her innocence and tries to reunite the circle in an attempt to help one of their own. Lucy is now getting on well in a clerical job at Scotland Yard and keeping her head down, and Millie is working as a German translator. Susan is reluctant to get involved after her experience with the twisted serial killer Malcolm Crowley and the danger it posed to her family. In "Uncustomed Goods," Millie branches out into what she believes to be a harmless job on the side dealing in uncustomed goods. This endeavor leads to her being kidnapped and held in a seedy hotel by some gangsters. On discovering this, Alice goes to Jean and Lucy to help. The girls start to investigate in order to save their friend and, as they do so, uncover a much darker, hidden world of crime. The 2-disc set will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed stereo soundtrack, and supplements will include over 25 minutes of interviews. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Bletchley Circle: Season 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 15.Posted Tue Mar 4, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Poirot: Series 12' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Four more mysteries featuring the Belgian sleuth are headed for Blu-ray in May. Pre-orders are now available! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media will be bringing 'Poirot: Series 12' to Blu-ray on May 6. David Suchet stars as Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian detective in these sumptuous adaptations of Agatha Christie’s beloved novels. The mysteries in this set includes: 'Three Act Tragedy,' 'The Clocks,' 'Hallowe’en Party,' and 'Murder on the Orient Express.' The 2-disc set will feature 1080p video, a lossless stereo soundtrack, and supplements will include David Suchet on the Orient Express and a photo gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Poirot: Series 12' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 6.Posted Mon Mar 3, 2014 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
'Chinese Zodiac' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Jackie Chan's latest adventure heads to Blu-ray at the end of the month. Pre-orders are now available. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'Chinese Zodiac' for Blu-ray on March 25. Master adventurer Asian Hawk (Chan) is tasked with retrieving lost bronze heads, originally part of an ancient Chinese collection of zodiac busts. While wealthy entrepreneur Lawrence (Platt) dangles an enormous reward for such a find, Hawk deploys his array of high tech devices as he travels the world to help unearth the missing relics. Caught between a monster payday and the restoration of China's past, Hawk jumps into battle, using his death-defying skills to help thwart Lawrence's destructive plans, while hoping to secure the remaining bronze heads before it's too late. The Blu-ray/Digital Copy Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a making-of featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Chinese Zodiac' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 25.Posted Mon Mar 3, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Easy Money: Hard to Kill' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Babak Najafi's action thriller starring Joel Kinnaman is bound for Blu-ray next month. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinedigm will be releasing 'Easy Money: Hard to Kill' on Blu-ray on March 25. Directed by Babak Najafi ('Sebbe'), 'Easy Money: Hard To Kill' is the hugely anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed action adventure, 'Easy Money,' which garnered Kinnaman Sweden’s highly coveted Guldbagge Award for “Best Actor.” Based on the best-selling series of crime novels by Jens Lapidus, the film follows the next chapter of the fascinating characters from the original film, all crossing paths in the form of a single bag of money. Three years after the adventures in 'Easy Money,' JW (Kinnaman), once a promising student lured by greed into drug dealing, finds himself in prison and struggles to rid his life of illegal activities. Given one final chance with a temporary leave from jail, JW’s life quickly spins out of control in a violent intersection with Mahmoud (Fares Fares, Zero Dark Thirty, Safe House) and Jorge (Matias Varela, “The Borgias”), both of whom have delved even deeper into crime through the years of JW’s incarceration. 'Easy Money: Hard To Kill' is the second in an explosive three-part adventure through Stockholm’s crime underworld. The next chapter in the saga, 'Easy Money: Life Deluxe,' is also forthcoming from Cinedigm. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Easy Money: Hard to Kill' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 25.Posted Mon Mar 3, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Seal Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The latest direct-to-video actioner from Roel Reine will target Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Seal Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines' for Blu-ray on April 1. On an unsanctioned mission in Africa, a covert team of U.S. Navy SEALs is sent to locate a secret mining operation and prevent the sale of weapons-grade uranium to international terrorists. The stakes are higher than ever—and so is the body count—as Seal Team 8 must fight their way through the treacherous Congo in order to secure the uranium, expose the unknown buyer, and defuse one of the greatest threats the world has ever known! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: "The Ultimate Mission" featurette; "Surviving the Shoot" featurette; "Master of Chaos" featurette; and Commentary by director Roel Reine. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Seal Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 1.Posted Mon Mar 3, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of March 2nd, 2014This week's new Blu-ray releases offer the choice between one of last year's best-reviewed franchise blockbusters or one of the top Best Picture Oscar contenders. All things considered, that's not a bad dilemma to face. Read our latest Blu-ray roundup in the blog.Posted Mon Mar 3, 2014 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Masterpiece: Mr. Selfridge Season 2' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The second season of the PBS series starring Jeremy Piven as London's mercantile king is headed for Blu-ray in April. Pre-order it here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, PBS is working on 'Masterpiece: Mr. Selfridge Season 2' for Blu-ray on April 29. Three-time Emmy(R) winner Jeremy Piven ("Entourage") returns for a sumptuous new season of "Mr. Selfridge" as the man who brought seductive shopping to early twentieth-century London. A Co-Production of ITV Studios and MASTERPIECE, Season 2 continues the drama surrounding the birth of Selfridge & Co., the pioneering London department store founded in 1909 by American capitalist buccaneer, Harry Gordon Selfridge - portrayed with passion, charm, and a generous dose of human flaws by Piven. The returning cast includes Frances O'Connor ("Madame Bovary") as Harry's decent, down-to-earth wife, Rose; Aisling Loftus ("Page Eight") as Agnes Towler, the gutsy sales clerk promoted to head of display; Amanda Abbington ("Sherlock" Season 3) as Miss Mardle, jilted in love last season but smiled on by fate in the new series; and Ron Cook ("Little Dorrit") as Mr. Crabb, the store's money man with the bunny-in-the-headlights stare. "MR. SELFRIDGE SEASON 2" opens in the spring of 1914 with the store's gala fifth anniversary. Many employees have moved up the promotion ladder, some have moved on, and Rose has moved out - back to America from pique with Harry over his blatant infidelities. She unexpectedly returns to London, but as a changed woman. Meanwhile the loose ends of love affairs from last season get tied up as men are called to serve in a war that will change their lives forever. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the 3-disc Blu-ray set is $44.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Masterpiece: Mr. Selfridge Season 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 29.Posted Mon Mar 3, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Terminator Anthology' Blu-ray $24.99 at Amazon[teaser]An uprising of machines is this week's Blu-ray spotlight bargain at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'The Terminator Anthology' for $24.99 (50% off the suggested retail price). The set includes 'The Terminator,' 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day,' 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,' and 'Terminator: Salvation.' Click here to order your set today! This offer is available from now through March 9.Posted Sun Mar 2, 2014 at 07:23 AM PST by: -
Weekend Roundtable: 2014 Oscar SnubsWin or lose on Sunday, this year's Oscar nominees have at least been recognized for the quality of their work. In today's Roundtable, we take a look at some of last year's worthy movies that the Academy forgot. Join us in the blog to share your thoughts on movies that got snubbed by Oscar this year.Posted Fri Feb 28, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The latest installment in the popular horror franchise will haunt Blu-ray in April. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount is preparing 'Paranormal Activity: The Marked One' for Blu-ray in 2014, and now the date has been set for April 8. Jessie (Andrew Jacobs) begins experiencing a number of disturbing and unexplainable things after the death of his neighbor. As he investigates, it isn't long before Jessie finds he's been marked for possession by a malevolent demonic entity, and it's only a matter of time before he is completely under its control... The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will include both the theatrical and unrated extended cuts and will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include found footage. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 8.Posted Fri Feb 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by:
