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'Dead Shadows' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The French sci-fi horror flick is coming to Blu-ray in April, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing 'Dead Shadows' for Blu-ray on April 29. 'Dead Shadows' tells the terrifying story of a young man, named Chris (Fabian Wolfrom), whose parents were brutally killed 11 years ago, on the same day that Halley's Comet could be seen from earth. Tonight, a new comet is appearing and everyone in his building are getting ready for a party to celebrate the event. There’s even an apocalypse theory going around. As the night falls, Chris discovers that people are starting to act strange – and it seems to somehow be connected to the comet. They are becoming disoriented and violent and it doesn’t take long before they begin to mutate into something far beyond this world. In a fight for survival, Chris tries to escape from his building with the help of a gun taunting tenant named John (John Fallon) – but will they make it out alive? Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a French DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Dead Shadows' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 29.Posted Tue Jan 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'The Grandmaster' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Wong Kar Wai's epic historical action film heads to Blu-ray in March, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'The Grandmaster' for Blu-ray. Though originally announced for November 26, the disc will now be released on March 4. From acclaimed director/writer Wong Kar Wai comes an epic tale inspired by the life of the warrior hero who taught Bruce Lee. Asian superstar Tony Leung ('In the Mood for Love') portrays legendary Kung Fu master Ip Man, who survived the turmoil of 1930s China to change the world of martial arts forever. Ziyi Zhang ('Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon') and Chang Chen ('Red Cliff') co-star in this visually stunning saga of love, honor and vengeance, featuring breathtaking action choreography by Yuen Wo Ping ('The Matrix,' 'Kill Bill'). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a Mandarin DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Grandmaster: From Ip Man to Bruce Lee, A Conversation with Shannon Lee, Daughter of Bruce Lee, Behind the Scenes Featurette, and The Grandmaster According to RZA. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Grandmaster' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 4.Posted Tue Jan 14, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Knights of Badassdom' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The long delayed role playing comedy starring Peter Dinklage and Summer Glau will finally hit Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] It's available for pre-order now. In an early announcement to retailers, Entertainment One is preparing 'Knights of Badassdom' for Blu-ray on April 1. A group of costumed "Live Action Role Players," dressed as knights, elves and other medieval characters, take to the woods for "The Battle of Evermore." But when a make-believe wizard casts a spell from an ancient book, purchased on eBay, fantasy becomes reality as a powerful demon manifests itself. Can these pretend warriors muster the courage to save themselves and the rest of humanity? Specs and supplements have not been announced, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Knights of Badassdom' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 1.Posted Tue Jan 14, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The latest installment in the popular horror franchise will haunt Blu-ray later this year. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Paranormal Activity: The Marked One' for Blu-ray in 2014. 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... Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but 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 PENDING.Posted Mon Jan 13, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'The Swimmer' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The cult classic starring Burt Lancaster will make a splash on Blu-ray in March. It's up for pre-order now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Grindhouse Releasing is preparing 'The Swimmer' for Blu-ray on March 11. This much admired cult classic stars Burt Lancaster as Ned Merrill, who decides to swim across the country, using a chain of swimming pools in his friends' gardens. Along the way he meets a host of women from his past, faces humiliation, embarrassment and steamy encounters, before arriving home with a startling revelation. Studio bosses felt that the movie was too confused, and brought in director Sydney Pollack to tighten the narrative. Specs have not been detailed yet but the video will be sourced from a new digital restoration created from 4K scans, and supplements will include: The Story of The Swimmer - brand new, five-part, 2-1/2 hour documentary by Oscar-winner Chris Innis featuring in-depth interviews with stars Janet Landgard, Joan Rivers and Marge Champion, composer Marvin Hamlisch, film editor Sidney Katz, assistant directors Michael Hertzberg and Ted Zachary, UCLA Olympic swim coach Bob Horn, and Joanna Lancaster; The original New Yorker short story read by author John Cheever; 12 page booklet with liner notes by legendary director Stuart Gordon ('Re-animator'); Rare production stills from the lost alternate scenes; Extensive still galleries, trailers and TV spots; And More. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Swimmer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 11.Posted Mon Jan 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Weeks of Jan. 5-18, 2014The beginning of January has been surprisingly active on the Blu-ray front this year. See what we mean in the blog today with our coverage of the past two weeks of disc releases.Posted Mon Jan 13, 2014 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Frozen' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The hit animated film will cast a spell on Blu-ray in March, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney is preparing 'Frozen' for Blu-ray on March 18. Fearless optimist Princess Anna (Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey, teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven to find her sister Elsa (Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (Josh Gad), Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Making of Frozen; D'frosted: Disney's Journey From Hans Christian Anderson to Frozen; Breaking The Ice: The Real Making of Frozen; 4 Deleted Scenes with introduction by Directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee; Original Theatrical Short: "Get A Horse"; Let It Go" Music Videos by Demi Lovato, Martina Stoessel & Marsha Milan Londoh; and Frozen Teaser Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack is $44.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Frozen' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 18.Posted Mon Jan 13, 2014 at 08:15 AM PST by: -
'Big History' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Science and history will collide in this documentary miniseries heading to Blu-ray in March, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Big History' for Blu-ray on March 11. The 'Big History' collection turns history on its head, breaks down the walls between history and science, and tells the story of the universe from the Big Bang through today. Crisscrossing through time and space, each episode reveals the transformative relationships between science and history that you never knew existed. Did you know that we carry the legacy of the Titanic, and even the Big Bang, in our pockets every day in the form of a cell phone? We'll explore 13.7 billion years of history with bizarre questions like: What is the connection between Egyptian mummies and today's ham and cheese sandwich? Was the American Revolution driven in part by a biological thirst for caffeine? And why does nearly every ancient civilization build massive structures in the shape of a pyramid? The Blu-ray/UltraViolet combo pack will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: 10 bonus segments with over 30 minutes of never-before-seen-on-TV footage. Suggested list price for the 3-disc set is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Big History' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 11.Posted Mon Jan 13, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Here Comes the Devil' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The Mexican horror flick will terrify Blu-ray in March, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'Here Comes the Devil' for Blu-ray on March 18. A couple's preteen son and daughter inexplicably reappear after being lost overnight on a desolate, cave-riddled mountainside. Becoming withdrawn and beginning to exhibit strange behavior, their parents quickly assume something sinister happened to them while missing and alone. But after hearing an ominous local legend, the concerned mother and father begin to realize that their children may have fallen prey to something inhuman - and that this dark, unstoppable evil has now returned home with them. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Here Comes the Devil' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 18.Posted Mon Jan 13, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Marilyn Monroe: Classic Nine-Film Collection' Blu-ray $39.99 at Amazon![teaser]A collection of nine Marilyn Monroe films on Blu-ray is a whopping eighty percent off this week at Amazon![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Marilyn Monroe: Classic Nine-Film Collection' for $39.99 (80% off the suggested retail price). This bundle includes nine films (Bus Stop, Niagara, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire, River of No Return, There's No Business Like Show Business, The Seven Year Itch, Some Like it Hot, and The Misfits). Click here to get your blonde bombshell fix today! This offer is available from now through January 19.Posted Sun Jan 12, 2014 at 07:37 AM PST by:
