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'Inside Llewyn Davis' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The acclaimed film from Joel and Ethan Coen heads to Blu-ray in March. You can pre-order your copy from Amazon here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on 'Inside Llewyn Davis' for Blu-ray on March 11. Inside Llewyn Davis follows a week in the life of a young folk singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Davis (Isaac) is struggling to make it as a musician against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, some of them of his own making. Living at the mercy of both friends and strangers, Llewyn's misadventures take him from the baskethouses of Greenwich Village to an empty Chicago club -- on an odyssey to audition for a music mogul -- and back again. Brimming with music performed by Isaac, Justin Timberlake and Carey Mulligan, as well as Marcus Mumford and Punch Brothers, the film represents the Coen Brothers' fourth collaboration with multiple-Grammy and Academy Award-winning music producer T Bone Burnett. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Inside Inside Llewyn Davis: This 40-minute making-of documentary offers insights from the filmmakers, cast, crew and musicians, including Oscar Isaac, Elijah Wald, Stark Sands, T Bone Burnett, Carey Mulligan, Justin Timberlake, Marcus Mumford, Chris Thile, John Goodman, F. Murray Abraham, Jess Gonchor, Mary Zophres and Bruno Delbonnel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Inside Llewyn Davis' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 11.Posted Fri Feb 7, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'12 Years a Slave' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Steve McQueen's Best Picture nominee arrives on Blu-ray in March. You can pre-order it here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says '12 Years a Slave' will have a Blu-ray release on March 4. Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender), as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon's chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist (Brad Pitt) will forever alter his life. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: A Historical Portrait, The Team, and The Score. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for '12 Years a Slave' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under March 4.Posted Fri Feb 7, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Möbius' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The spy/thriller from director Eric Rochant is planned for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Möbius' on Blu-ray on April 1. In the high stakes world of espionage, one Russian FSB operative will do whatever it takes to crack an international money laundering operation and American banker, Alice, is the key. The only problem is that he isn't the only one after Alice. Now he must find out who he can trust and use everything he knows in order to get to the truth and bring down a powerful Russian oligarch. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Making of Möbius and Extended Interviews with Writer/Director Eric Rochant and actors Tim Roth, Cécile De France and Jean Dujardin. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Möbius' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 1.Posted Fri Feb 7, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Zoolander' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Ben Stiller's 2001 comedy will strike a pose for Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Zoolander' for Blu-ray on June 3. Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander (Stiller), VH1's three-time Male Model of the Year. His face falls, though, when hippie-chic Hansel (Owen Wilson) scooters in to steal the latest award. Meanwhile, the evil fashion mogul Mugatu (Will Ferrell) seizes the opportunity to brainwash Derek, turning him into a killing machine that, when triggered, will assassinate the Prime Minister of Malaysia. With the help of the beautiful journalist Matilda (Christine Taylor), Derek races to keep the world safe for male models everywhere. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Zoolander' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 3.Posted Thu Feb 6, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'The Final Terror' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]Andrew Davis' cult 1983 horror flick is in the works for Blu-ray in 2014. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'The Final Terror' on Blu-ray sometime later this year. Three young campers out for what they hope to be a fun-filled weekend find their plans spoiled by a maniacal killer who stalks the forest in search of fresh victims. Specs, supplements, suggested list price, and a release date have not been set yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Final Terror' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Feb 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Theatrical Review: 'The Lego Movie'Even though it's only February, we may already have the family film of the year. According to our theatrical reviewer Phil Brown, 'The Lego Movie' is "plastic perfection." Read his review in the blog today.Posted Thu Feb 6, 2014 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'The King of Comedy: 30th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Martin Scorsese's unforgettable film starring Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, and Sandra Bernhard arrives on Blu-ray in March. You can pre-order this title here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is bringing 'The King of Comedy: 30th Anniversary Edition' to Blu-ray on March 25. A funny thing happens to talk show host Jerry Langford (Lewis) on his way to the studio.... kidnapped by stand up comedian Rupert Pupkin (De Niro) and his wacky sidekick (Bernhard), Langford is forced to give Pupkin a shot at the big time by allowing the struggling comic to perform his routine on Langford's show. What unfolds is an incredibly funny and poignant story about the darker side of comedy. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 1.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Tribeca Film Festival: A Conversation with Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, and Jerry Lewis; A Shot to the Top: The Making of The King of Comedy; Deleted And Extended Scenes; and Theatrical Trailer and TV Spot. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The King of Comedy: 30th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 25.Posted Thu Feb 6, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Dark House' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest horror flick from Victor Salva ('Jeepers Creepers') will haunt Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, New Video Group will be releasing 'Dark House' on Blu-ray on March 11. When Nick Di Santo (Luke Kleintank) learns that his father is not only alive but can possibly reveal the origin of his son's dark gift, he sets out on a trip that takes him to an abandoned mansion he thought only existed in his childhood imagination. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include a behind the scenes featurette. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Dark House' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 11.Posted Thu Feb 6, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Blazing Saddles: 40th Anniversary Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic Mel Brooks comedy is getting a 40th Anniversary Blu-ray edition in May. Pre-orders are now available! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Blazing Saddles: 40th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray on May 6. 'Blazing Saddles' stars Cleavon Little as an unlikely sheriff in the town of Rock Ridge, Harvey Korman as the villain, Madeline Kahn as a Marlene Dietrich-style chanteuse, Gene Wilder as the wacko Waco Kid and Brooks himself as a dimwitted politico. Once the lunatic film gets started, logic is lost in a blizzard of gags, jokes, quips, puns and outrageous assaults upon good taste or any taste at all. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards®-- Supporting Actress for Kahn, Best Editing and Best Song. The unforgettable Brooks comedy, one of Warner Bros.’ most successful ever, is listed as #6 on American Film Institute’s (AFI) list of the best comedies of all time – “AFI’s 100 Years…100 Laughs.” First released in 1974, 'Blazing Saddles' grossed nearly $120 million at the domestic box office and has sold more than 4.6 million DVDs. The Western film genre spoof is one of Brooks’ top commercially successful films, along with 'Young Frankenstein,' also released that same year. Mel Brooks is one of only seven people who have earned all four major entertainment prizes -- the Tony®, the Emmy®, the Grammy® and the Oscar®. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include: NEW - Blaze of Glory: Mel Brooks' Wild, Wild West - Brooks reflects on his own movie-making chutzpah, Blazing Saddles' lasting cultural impact on audiences of all generations, and alongside co-stars Gene Wilder and Madeline Kahn, proves why his film is one of the funniest and most outrageous film ever made; 10 Exclusive Art Cards with funny quotes and images from the film; Audio Commentary with Mel Brooks; Back in the Saddle: cast reunion documentary; Black Bart: 1975 television pilot inspired by the movie; Deleted Scenes; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Blazing Saddles: 40th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 6.Posted Wed Feb 5, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'American Hustle' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]David O. Russell's Oscar-nominated film arrives on Blu-ray next month. Pre-orders are available here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'American Hustle' for Blu-ray on March 18. A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock our nation, American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Bale), who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser (Adams) is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Cooper). DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that's as dangerous as it is enchanting. Renner plays Carmine Polito, the passionate, volatile, New Jersey political operator caught between the con-artists and Feds. Irving's unpredictable wife Rosalyn (Lawrence) could be the one to pull the thread that brings the entire world crashing down. Like David O. Russell's previous films (The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook), American Hustle defies genre, hinging on raw emotion, and life and death stakes. 'American Hustle' has received ten Academy Award-nominations, including Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Directing, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Christian Bale), and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Amy Adams). The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Combo Pack will feature 1080p video (mastered in 4K), a lossless soundtrack, and supplements include The Making of American Hustle and Deleted & Extended Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'American Hustle' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 18.Posted Wed Feb 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by:
