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Weekend Roundtable: Baby's (Worst) First MovieIn this week's Roundtable, we ponder the question of what could be the worst possible movie with which to introduce a young child to the world of cinema. We have some truly terrible, traumatic suggestions. Share yours with us in the blog.Posted Fri Jan 10, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'The Best Man Holiday' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The romantic comedy sequel is coming to Blu-ray in February. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'The Best Man Holiday' for Blu-ray on February 11. Share the laughter, love and surprises as Harper (Taye Diggs), Lance (Morris Chestnut), Quentin (Terrence Howard), Jordan (Nia Long), Robyn (Sanaa Lathan), Mia (Monica Calhoun), Murch (Harold Perrineau), Candy (Regina Hall) and Shelby (Melissa De Sousa) all reunite for the first time in years. As they share their triumphs and tragedies, these college friends soon discover how easy it is to reignite long-forgotten rivalries and romances—all while new discoveries are made and secrets are revealed. 'The Best Man Holiday' is the comedy that critics are calling "a feel-good celebration" (James Verniere, Boston Herald). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Gag Reel; Holiday Reunion: The Making of The Best Man Holiday; Feature Commentary By Writer/Director/Producer Malcolm D. Lee; Alternate Ending; Deleted and Extended Scenes with Commentary by Writer/Director/Producer Malcolm D. Lee; and Smack Talk: Filming The Girl Fight Scene. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Best Man Holiday' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 11.Posted Fri Jan 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan - Demon Capital Set 1' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]13 more episodes of the anime series are heading to Blu-ray in January, and you can pre-order the show now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Viz Pictures is preparing 'Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan - Demon Capital Set 1' for Blu-ray on January 28. Rikuo Nura lives in Ukiyoe Town and looks like your typical junior high student. But unlike his classmates, he lives in an old, Japanese-style house full of yokai that serve him. Unbeknownst to many, Rikuo is the grandson of Nurarihyon, who is the leader of all yokai. Rikuo is regarded as the Third Heir of the Nura Clan, but he has yet to officially take his seat. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Additional Scenes; Production Sketches; and Storyboards. Suggested list price for the 2-disc set is $54.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan - Demon Capital Set 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 28.Posted Fri Jan 10, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Khumba - 3D' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]A young zebra will try to earn his stripes in this animated family film heading to Blu-ray in February, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Media is preparing 'Khumba' for Blu-ray. The disc will be released as a Walmart exclusive on January 14 and will then be available everywhere on February 11. Life is not all black and white for Khumba. A young zebra, born with only half his stripes, is rejected by his superstitious herd and blamed for a sudden drought affecting the land. Teaming up with a sassy wildebeest and a flamboyant ostrich, Khumba sets out on a daring mission across the Karoo desert to find the legendary waterhole where the first zebras got their stripes. Along the way he meets a host of colorful characters, but before he can reunite with his herd, Khumba will have to come face to face with a menacing leopard to take part in an epic battle…Khumba’s got to earn his stripes! Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Khumba' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 11.Posted Fri Jan 10, 2014 at 07:45 AM PST by: -
'Super Bowl XXLVIII Champions' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]We don't know who they are yet, but the 2014 Super Bowl champs are rushing toward Blu-ray in March, and you can pre-order the disc now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, NFL Productions is preparing 'Super Bowl XXLVIII Champions' for Blu-ray on March 4. NFL Films takes you down the sidelines, on the field and into the locker room with exclusive access to all the vivid sounds and images of every game in the memorable 2013-2014 season of the Championship team coupled with exciting extra content detailing stories from the year, media day at Super Bowl XLVIII, and the thrilling Lombardi Trophy Presentation. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Super Bowl XXLVIII Champions' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 4.Posted Fri Jan 10, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'How I Live Now' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Saorise Ronan will fight for survival in this British drama hitting Blu-ray in February, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'How I Live Now' for Blu-ray on February 11. Set in the near-future UK, Saoirse Ronan plays Daisy, an American teenager sent to stay with relatives in the English countryside. Initially withdrawn and alienated, she begins to warm up to her charming surroundings, and strikes up a romance with the handsome Edmund (George MacKay). But on the fringes of their idyllic summer days are tense news reports of an escalating conflict in Europe. As the UK falls into a violent, chaotic military state, Daisy finds herself hiding and fighting to survive. The Blu-ray/UltraViolet combo pack will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: AXS TV: A Look at How I Live Now; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'How I Live Now' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 11.Posted Thu Jan 9, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Samsung Predicts 4K Blu-ray for 2014[teaser]Samsung Australia's Vice President for Consumer Electronics believes 4K Blu-ray discs will arrive this year. [/teaser] According to a report in The Australian, 4K Blu-ray discs may be on the way later this year. Rumors of an announcement from the BDA have been swirling for months, but so far no official details have emerged. While several streaming and downloadable 4K media options have been revealed at CES, word about a true Ultra HD disc medium has remained elusive, but we may now be getting our first indications that movement on that front is indeed underway. Speaking with The Australian, Samsung Australia's Vice President for Consumer Electronics Philip Newton shared his belief that a 4K disc medium will arrive "by the end of the year." All of the technology for three and four-layer 100-125GB disc production is ready, but companies are simply waiting for manufacturers and the BDA to finalize the standards for the medium. Current topics of contention apparently include which codec will be used for the new format, with H.265 and Google's VP9 both being among the options. Until the standard is finalized, streaming options like Netflix and proprietary HDD download services like Sony's Video Unlimited 4K will remain the main sources of Ultra HD content. Source: The AustralianPosted Thu Jan 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Wicked Blood' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Abigail Breslin, James Purefoy, and Sean Bean star in this action thriller coming to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Koch Entertainment is preparing 'Wicked Blood' for Blu-ray on March 4. Hannah Lee (Abigail Breslin) is a bright teen girl trapped in the dark Southern underworld of violence and guns, drugs and vicious biker gangs. Neglected by her angry sister Amber (Alexa Vega), her only refuge is her troubled uncle Donny, who is a drug addict. Both live in fear of "Uncle Frank" Stinson (Sean Bean), who runs the illegal family business with an iron fist, aided by his psychotic younger brother Bobby. But when Amber falls in love with family rival Wild Bill (James Purefoy), Hannah realizes there is no escape from the ruthless Stinsons, and cleverly schemes to pit one pawn against another in a cunning game of revenge. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Wicked Blood' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 4.Posted Thu Jan 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'The Hungover Games' Heading to Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy spoof film will hit Blu-ray in February, but you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'The Hungover Games' for Blu-ray on February 4. After celebrating Doug's upcoming wedding in a cut rate hotel in Laughlin, Nevada, our hungover party-ers, Bradley, Ed and Zach, wake up in a strange room in an even stranger world… and without their pal, Doug. After meeting the haughty and flighty Effing and the gruff, alcoholic Justmitch, our trio puts the pieces together and realizes that they are on a train car headed to The Hungover Games. But instead of the twelve districts of The Hunger Games, our guys have to go toe to toe against various Pop Culture Districts, including The Superhero District, The Middle Earth District, the Puppet District, and the Johnny Depp District. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hungover Games' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 4.Posted Thu Jan 9, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Lost Future' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]The sci-fi adventure flick starring Sean Bean is heading to Blu-ray in March,. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Koch Entertainment is preparing 'The Lost Future' for Blu-ray on March 25. A group of post-apocalyptic survivors struggle to survive in a world where jungles, forests, primeval wetlands and deserts have obliterated civilization. They staunchly face genetically mutated beasts and mysterious diseases in an attempt to re-establish the human race as masters of Earth. Starring Sean Bean ('Game of Thrones'), Corey Sevier, and Sam Claflin. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Lost Future' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 25.Posted Thu Jan 9, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by:
