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'Super Bowl XLVIII Champions: 2014 Seattle Seahawks' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest NFL Films release will tackle Blu-ray next week. Pre-orders are now available. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinedigm will be releasing 'Super Bowl XLVIII Champions: 2014 Seattle Seahawks' on Blu-ray on March 4. On February 2, 2014, the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos took the field for Super Bowl XLVIII. The matchup pitted the league's top-ranked offense against the league-leading defense in what became the most-watched television show ever, and the Seahawks prevailed decisively. With its incredible cinematography and sound, including player and coach wirings, NFL Films chronicles the Seahawks' entire regular season and playoff run with action-packed highlights detailing all the big moments. Super Bowl XLVIII Champions Seattle Seahawks takes fans through the journey of the Seattle Seahawks during the regular season and playoffs and culminating with the storied Super Bowl victory in New Jersey. "It is extra special to deliver a product to commemorate the first-ever franchise win for the Seattle Seahawks organization and their outstanding fans! This film will give fans an authentic, in-depth look at the most exciting moments, players and coaches wired with sound , and all of the top plays from the Seahawks' historic season," said Norbert Hudak, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Brand Management for Cinedigm. "Following the Seahawks' journey from week one, to the record-setting roar in Seattle to the triumphant victory in the Super Bowl, the Super Bowl XLVIII Champions: Seattle Seahawks release is a must-own for anyone who wants to celebrate this accomplishment." Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Media Day Highlights, 2013 Shots of the Year, 2013 Players/Coaches Wired for Sound, and Richard Sherman: Compton's Own. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Super Bowl XLVIII Champions: 2014 Seattle Seahawks' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 4.Posted Wed Feb 26, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Oscar Poll: Best Picture 2014The Academy Awards air this Sunday. Which movie do you think will win the Best Picture Oscar this year? More importantly, which movie do you think should win? Vote in our blog poll.Posted Wed Feb 26, 2014 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Black Beauty' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The 1994 adaptation of the classic Anna Sewell novel is arriving on Blu-ray in June, and pre-orders are already up at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be bringing 'Black Beauty' to Blu-ray on June 17. Lyrically recounted from the handsome black stallion's perspective, the film traces the steed's fortunes, from his happy beginnings on a sprawling, verdant country manor to working-class London's sooty, teeming streets. As he passes from owner to owner during a two-decade span, the ever-faithful horse encounters the best and worst of the human spirit. Specs and supplements have not been set yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $14.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Black Beauty' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 17.Posted Wed Feb 26, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Ben Stiller's daydreaming dramedy will be seeking adventure on Blu-ray in April. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' for Blu-ray in 2014, and now the date has been set for April 15. Ben Stiller directs and stars in 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,' James Thurber's classic story of a day-dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker (Kristen Wiig) are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Behind The Scenes, Gallery: Reference Photography, Deleted and Extended Scenes, Music Video “Stay Alive”, and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 15.Posted Tue Feb 25, 2014 at 01:15 PM PST by: -
Blu-ray Walks a 'Tightrope' in June[teaser]The 1984 Clint Eastwood thriller is bound for Blu-ray this summer. Pre-orders are now up here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed 'Tightrope' will be coming to Blu-ray on June 10. Eastwood stars as Wes Block, a lawman walking a tightrope separating him from the man he strives to be and the man he fears he is. While investigating a string of brutal sex murders, he uncovers a link between himself and the suspect. To the killer, the only good hooker is a dead one, especially if she's been with Block. Soon no woman who knows Block is safe, including those dearest to him. Showcasing New Orleans at its moody best, Tuggle (Escape from Alcatraz) adds shadings to Block that make him more than a stoic action hero, and Eastwood grabs the challenge. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Tightrope' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 10.Posted Tue Feb 25, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Alexander: The Ultimate Cut' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The film Oliver Stone can't stop tinkering with is getting a quadruple dip in June. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is readying 'Alexander: The Ultimate Cut' for Blu-ray on June 6. 'Alexander' is based on the true story of one of history's most luminous and influential leaders; a man who had conquered 90% of the known world by the age of 25. The film chronicles Alexander's path to becoming a living legend, from a youth fuelled by dreams of myth, glory and adventure, to his intense bonds with his closest companions, to his lonely death as a ruler of a vast empire. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include the theatrical version and a new 206-minute "Ultimate Cut" and supplements include: The Ultimate Cut Audio Commentary with Oliver Stone; Theatrical Version Audio Commentary with Stone; New Documentary: The Real Alexander and the World He Made - Learn how Alexander the Great's vision of uniting East and West helped shape our modern world, and how different our lives might have been had his empire not fractured upon his untimely death at the age of 32; Sean Stone's Feature-Length Documentary: Fight Against Time: Oliver Stone's Alexander; and much more. The release will also include "The Art of Alexander 40-page art book, featuring numerous concept drawings, production storyboards and behind-the-scenes photographs; as well as collectible packaging with correspondence memos between Oliver Stone and his cast and crew. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Alexander: The Ultimate Cut' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 6.Posted Tue Feb 25, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Amistad' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Features have been revealed for Steven Spielberg's 1997 drama sailing to Blu-ray in May. Pre-orders are now available! [/teaser] As previously reported, DreamWorks will be bringing 'Amistad' to Blu-ray on May 6. Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship, La Amistad, is seized, these captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. An enthralling battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation, confronting the very foundation of the American justice system. But for the men and women on trial, it is simply a fight for the basic right of all mankind...freedom. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a making-of featurette and the theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $22.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Amistad' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 6.Posted Tue Feb 25, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Bad Country' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The crime drama also known as 'Whiskey Bay' is planned for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'Bad Country' on Blu-ray on April 29. When Baton Rouge police detective Bud Carter (Willem Dafoe) busts contract killer Jesse Weiland (Matt Dillon), he convinces Jesse to become an informant and rat out the South's most powerful crime ring. So when the syndicate orders Carter's death and Weiland's ID'd as a snitch, the two team up to take down the mob and the crime boss (Tom Berenger) who ordered the hit. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include deleted scenes and "Taking Down An Empire: On the Set" Featurette – Go behind-the-scenes with the cast and crew to hear about the process of taking the film from script to screen and shooting on location in Louisiana. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Bad Country' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 29.Posted Tue Feb 25, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Veronica Mars: The Movie' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The crowdfunded continuation of the cult television series will hit Blu-ray later this year, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Veronica Mars: The Movie' for Blu-ray later this year. On the eve of graduating law school, Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) has put Neptune and her amateur sleuthing days behind her. While interviewing at high-end New York law firms, Veronica Mars gets a call from her ex-boyfriend Logan who has been accused of murder. Veronica heads back to Neptune just to help Logan find an attorney, but when things don't seem right with how Logan's case is perceived and handled, Veronica finds herself being pulled back into a life she thought she had left behind. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/UltraViolet combo pack is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Veronica Mars: The Movie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Feb 24, 2014 at 01:20 PM PST by: -
'Gimme Shelter' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed drama from Ron Krauss is headed for Blu-ray in April. You can pre-order this Blu-ray here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has revealed 'Gimme Shelter' is coming to Blu-ray on April 29. 'Gimme Shelter' depicts the story of Agnes "Apple" Bailey (Vanessa Hudgens) a tough, street-wise teen who flees life with her drug addicted mother to find the wealthy father she's never known. But when her father's new prim & proper family find out Apple is pregnant, she is pressured to conform to their expectations and runs away again. Apple must rely on her own survival skills on the streets, until she meets the kindly Father McCarthy who helps direct her to a shelter for pregnant teens. Apple's unbreakable spirit enables her to fight against the odds to find redemption, and ultimately create a family to finally call her own. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a making-of featurette and deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Gimme Shelter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 29.Posted Mon Feb 24, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by:
