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Weekend Roundtable: Favorite Con Artist MoviesWith the much-buzzed 'American Hustle' now in theaters, this week's Roundtable is all about some of our other favorite con artist movies. See our picks and share some of yours in the blog today.Posted Fri Dec 20, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'The Fifth Estate' Blu-ray Dated and Pre-Orders Live[teaser]Bill Condon's intense thriller arriving on Blu-ray next month is now available for pre-order! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will be releasing 'The Fifth Estate' on Blu-ray on January 28. Based on true events, this fast-paced global thriller takes you behind the shocking headlines. The Fifth Estate reveals the Wikileak’s rebel founder’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) quest to expose fraud and corruption to the widest audience possible: the internet. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: The Submission Platform - Visual Effects: From conception and pre-viz, through on-set photography and post, this featurette will explore the VFX challenges of bringing the submission platform to life; In Camera: Graphics: A study of the techniques and work involved in capturing the on screen graphics in camera, and allowing realistic interaction with the actors' performances; Scoring Secrets: A detailed examination of the soundscape created by both the composer Carter Burwell as he records his score, and the film's music supervisor as songs are chosen for the unique soundtrack; and Theatrical Trailers & TV Spots. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo Pack is $36.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Fifth Estate' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 28.Posted Fri Dec 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Theatrical Reviews: News Team, Assemble!From Disney Land in the 1960s to a near future dystopia, this is a really big week for new movies, and we have a bunch of theatrical reviews in the blog ready for your reading pleasure. Check out our staff's reviews of 'Anchorman 2', 'American Hustle', 'Saving Mr. Banks' and 'Her'.Posted Fri Dec 20, 2013 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'1' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Paul Crowder's Formula 1 documentary speeds to Blu-ray at the end of January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Entertainment will race '1' to Blu-ray on January 28. '1' is an action documentary showcasing the glamour, speed, danger and excitement of Formula 1® Grand Prix racing. Narrated by Michael Fassbender, the film tells the story of the golden age of Formula 1®, when the sport became terrifyingly dangerous. In the late 1960s, Formula 1® cars doubled their engine size and sprouted wings, making them incredibly quick, but even more hazardous. With money pouring in from sponsorship and a new worldwide television audience, superstar drivers were born, thrown like gladiators into the ring. The drivers were legendary with charisma and raw talent, but many of them paid the ultimate price. "1" follows the stories of the drivers who raced on the edge and those who stood up to change the sport forever. It is about the greatest show in the world: Formula 1®. Featuring never-before-seen archive footage and the most impressive list of Formula 1® interviewees ever assembled, including world champions Sir Jackie Stewart, Mario Andretti, Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button and Sebastian Vettel, 1 tells the story of the golden age of Formula 1®, when the sport became terrifyingly dangerous and the drivers were like rock stars with charisma and raw talent, but with many of them paying the ultimate price. '1' thrilled fans of Formula One when it screened at the 2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX™ in Austin, Texas as part of a special presentation by SXSW Film Festival and The Circuit of The Americas (CoTA). The film is currently available on all VOD platforms. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for '1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 28.Posted Fri Dec 20, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Hidden Fortress' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The samurai classic from the legendary Akira Kurosawa is planned for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will present 'The Hidden Fortress' on Blu-ray on March 18. A grand-scale adventure as only Akira Kurosawa could make one, 'The Hidden Fortress' stars the inimitable Toshiro Mifune as a general charged with guarding his defeated clan's princess (a fierce Misa Uehara) as the two smuggle royal treasure across hostile territory. Accompanying them are a pair of bumbling, conniving peasants who may or may not be their friends. This rip-roaring ride is among the director's most beloved films and was a primary influence on George Lucas's Star Wars. 'The Hidden Fortress' delivers Kurosawa's trademark deft blend of wry humor, breathtaking action, and compassionate humanity. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will feature a new 2K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray; Alternate 5.1 surround soundtrack preserving the original Perspecta simulated stereo effects, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray; and supplements include: New audio commentary by film historian Stephen Prince, author of The Warrior's Camera: The Cinema of Akira Kurosawa; Documentary from 2003 on the making of the film, created as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create; Interview from 2001 with filmmaker George Lucas about Kurosawa; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Catherine Russell. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hidden Fortress' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 18.Posted Fri Dec 20, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 2004 Winnie the Pooh movie is bound for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will be bringing 'Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo' to Blu-ray on March 11. Each year, Rabbit plays Easter Bunny, but this year, he’s decided it’s “Spring Cleaning Day,” and he orders everyone to hop to it: scrubbing, dusting, and mopping. All his pals are disappointed – especially little Roo – until Rabbit learns that putting others first and showing friends how much you care turns every day into a precious gift. Sparkling with unforgettable songs and a never-before-seen bonus treat, this delightful “egg-stravaganza” shows why love, hope and friendship are always in full bloom in the Hundred Acre Wood! Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will include GET UP AND DANCE! Kids and Families can get into the spirit of Easter by dancing to Rabbit’s Easter song. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 11.Posted Thu Dec 19, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Crossing Lines: Season One' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The first season of the NBC series is planned for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Crossing Lines: Season One' to Blu-ray on January 21. Premiering to over 4.4 million viewers, the NBC crime-drama swept audiences away with its intense and exciting stories of international criminals and the elite team that tracks them. Starring William Fichtner (TV's "Prison Break") and Donald Sutherland (The Hunger Gamesfranchise), the innovative show was created by executive producer and writer Edward Allen Bernero (TV's "Criminal Minds"). Set in exciting and exotic locations Crossing Lines taps into the charter of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to mandate a special crime unit to investigate serialized crimes that cross over borders, hunt down criminals and bring them to justice... a global FBI is born. The 3-disc set will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Behind the Lines featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Crossing Lines: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 21.Posted Thu Dec 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Charlie Countryman' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Fredrik Bond's directorial debut starring Shia LaBeouf and Evan Rachel Wood arrives on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Entertainment is set to bring 'Charlie Countryman' to Blu-ray on January 21. When his late mother appears in a vision and tells him to go to Bucharest, Charlie Countryman immediately boards a plane across the Atlantic. A chance encounter with an ailing passenger leads Charlie to Gabi, a Romanian beauty, changing the course of his entire trip. As he falls head-over-heels in love with Gabi, he realizes that her dark past is riddled with dangerous baggage: namely her gangster ex-husband who has no intention of letting Gabi go. Determined to protect her, Charlie enters into a hallucinatory underworld filled with violence and, strangely enough, love. Boston Herald’s James Verniere raved that 'Charlie Countryman' is “enjoyably offbeat.” Matt Donato from We Got This Covered called Evan Rachel Wood’s performance “whimsical and intoxicating.” In his Huffington Post review, Marshall Fine hailed the film as “an intriguing directorial debut” for Fredrik Bond. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Charlie Countryman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 21.Posted Thu Dec 19, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'A Touch of Sin' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The Chinese drama nominated for the 2013 Palme d'Or will debut on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'A Touch of Sin' for Blu-ray on March 18. An angry miner revolts against the corruption of his village leaders. A migrant worker at home for the New Year discovers the infinite possibilities a firearm can offer. A pretty receptionist at a sauna is pushed to the limit when a rich client assaults her. A young factory worker goes from job to job trying to improve his lot in life. Four people, four different provinces. A reflection on contemporary China: that of an economic giant slowly being eroded by violence. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'A Touch of Sin' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 18.Posted Thu Dec 19, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'A Brief History of Time' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The Criterion Collection takes a high-definition trek through the world of Stephen Hawking in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion says 'A Brief History of Time' will arrive on Blu-ray on March 18. Errol Morris turns his camera on one of the most fascinating men in the world: the pioneering astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, afflicted by a debilitating motor neuron disease that has left him without a voice or the use of his limbs. An adroitly crafted tale of personal adversity, professional triumph, and cosmological inquiry, Morris's documentary examines the way the collapse of Hawking's body has been accompanied by the untrammeled broadening of his imagination. Telling the man's incredible story through the voices of his colleagues and loved ones, while making dynamically accessible some of the theories in Hawking's best-selling book of the same name, 'A Brief History of Time' is at once as small as a single life and as big as the ever-expanding universe. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will feature a new 1080p 4K digital restoration supervised by director of photography John Bailey and approved by director Errol Morris, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: New interview with Morris; New interview with Bailey; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic David Sterritt, a chapter from Stephen Hawking's 2013 memoir My Brief History, and a short excerpt from Hawking's 1988 book A Brief History of Time. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'A Brief History of Time' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 18.Posted Wed Dec 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by:
