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Theatrical Review: 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'Bilbo, Gandalf and the rest of their magical crew are back in the latest 'Hobbit' adventure – now with less singing and more fiery dragon action! Does 'The Desolation of Smaug' bring the series up a notch? Our 'Lord of the Rings' mega-fan Luke weighs in. Read his review in the blog today.Posted Thu Dec 12, 2013 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
'Bonnie & Clyde' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The 2013 miniseries guns down Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'Bonnie & Clyde' for Blu-ray on January 28. Fresh on the heels of its simulcast premiere on History®, Lifetime® and A&E®, the passion-filled mini-series, executive produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, follows one of the nation’s most notorious couples, Clyde Barrow (Emile Hirsch) and Bonnie Parker (Holliday Grainger), who lusted after fortune, killed for fame, and embarked on an adrenaline-filled crime spree across America. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Iconography: The Story of Bonnie & Clyde – Go behind-the-scenes with the director & explore the costumes, props & sets used create the captivatingly realistic Depression-era scenes; Becoming Bonnie – Explore Holliday Grainger's interpretations of Bonnie Parker; Becoming Clyde – Explore Emile Hirsch's interpretation of Clyde Barrow; and the Blu-ray exclusive Legendary Story Revisited featurette – Writers John Rice & Joe Batteer explore how their creative decisions & artistic direction gave life to the fresh retelling of Bonnie & Clyde. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $55.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Bonnie & Clyde' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 28.Posted Thu Dec 12, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Last Love' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed drama heads to Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement retailers, Image Entertainment is preparing 'Last Love' for Blu-ray on December 31. Two-time Oscar-winner Michael Caine stars with Clémence Poésy in this richly nuanced, emotionally-charged story of lost souls, new-found hope and Last Love. Matthew Morgan (Caine) is a widowed, world-weary professor living alone in Paris. The cynical Matthew sees no meaningful future for himself – until he meets Pauline (Poésy), a free-spirited young dance instructor. From their first chance meeting, each instinctively provides what the other so desperately needs: someone to call family. Even as they both struggle to heal the wounds of their troubled pasts – including Matthew’s attempts to reconnect with his estranged children (Justin Kirk, Gillian Anderson) - the unlikely bond they form ultimately leads them to rediscover the joy that only family and true friendship can offer. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Deleted Scenes and Outtakes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Last Love' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 31.Posted Thu Dec 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Fists of Legend' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The action-packed flick will KO Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, CJ Entertainment will be releasing 'Fists of Legend' on Blu-ray on February 18. The ultra-popular sport of mixed martial arts take a new twist in 'Fists of Legend,' the story of three legendary street fighting high school friends and rivals who reunite 25 years later for the biggest fight of their lives. On a television show billed as "the greatest fight show on Earth," eager amateurs with lots to prove boldly step into the ring and expect to leave bloody but victorious. The gruesome fighting competition unexpectedly forces the three men to reconcile their broken friendship from the past and encounter true victory. Fists of Legend delivers an action-packed and unforgettable story of friendship and bloodlust. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Fists of Legend' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 18.Posted Thu Dec 12, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Disney's 'The Pirate Fairy' Blu-ray Preorder Live and $5 Coupon![teaser]Get your order in now for the animated adventure and save $5 at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon has already listed 'The Pirate Fairy' for Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy for pre-order and is offering a $5 off coupon for the upcoming release on April 1. From the world of Peter Pan comes 'The Pirate Fairy', a swashbuckling new adventure about Zarina (voice of Christina Hendricks), a smart and ambitious dust-keeper fairy who’s captivated by Blue Pixie Dust and its endless possibilities. When Zarina’s wild ideas get her into trouble, she flees Pixie Hollow and joins forces with the scheming pirates of Skull Rock, who make her captain of their ship. Tinker Bell (voice of Mae Whitman) and her friends must embark on an epic adventure to find Zarina, and together they go sword-to-sword with the band of pirates led by a cabin boy named James (voice of Tom Hiddleston), who’ll soon be known as Captain Hook, himself. Enjoy the laughter, heart, magic and thrills of 'The Pirate Fairy'. Visit this page to clip the coupon located just beneath the pricing and put in a preorder with the discount. And don't forget with Amazon's price guarantee if the price should fall between the time the preorder is placed and the release date, orders will receive the lowest price as well as the coupon discount!Posted Thu Dec 12, 2013 at 06:24 AM PST by: -
'Nightmare City' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]Umberto Lenzi's 1980 zombie movie will arrive on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] As previously reported, Raro Video is preparing 'Nightmare City' for Blu-ray on December 31. Using a new high-definition transfer struck from the original 35mm negative, Umberto Lenzi's zombie shocker 'Nightmare City' stars actor Hugo Stiglitz as a reporter caught in a living, breathing zombie hell. When an airplane comes into contact with radiation from a nuclear disaster it causes the passengers to mutate into scabby-faced humanoids with a compulsion to kill and drink the blood of their victims. As the zombies move into the city and beyond, will anyone or anything be able to stop the wave of bloody death and disease that threatens to decimate mankind? The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and an LPCM 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: An interview with Umberto Lenzi; Original English trailer; Original Italian trailer; and A fully illustrated booklet on the genesis and production of the film by Chris Alexander, Fangoria Magazine Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Nightmare City' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 31.Posted Thu Dec 12, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'About Time' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The romantic comedy/fantasy from director Richard Curtis is headed for Blu-ray just in time for Valentine's Day. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'About Time' will have a Blu-ray release on February 4. The night after another unsatisfactory New Year party, Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) learns a shocking bit of news from his father (Bill Nighy). It seems the men in his family have long had the ability to travel through time. Tim can't change history, but he can change what happens and has happened in his own life. So he decides to make his world a better place... by getting a girlfriend (Rachel McAdams). But as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds out that his unique gift can't save him from the sorrows and ups and downs that affect all families. 'About Time' is a comedy about love and time travel, which discovers that, in the end, making the most of life may not need time travel at all. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Feature Commentary: With Director Richard Curtis and Cast Members Domhnall Gleeson, Bill Nighy, Vanessa Kirby, Lydia Wilson and Tom Hollander; Deleted Scenes: With Introductions by Director Richard Curtis; Blooper Reel: Making Movies is a Serious Business; The "Luckiest" Music: Learn why Curtis picked Ben Folds' "The Luckiest" for About Time; and Ellie Goulding "How Long Will I Love You?" Music Video. Blu-ray exclusives include: About Tim and Time Travel: Questions such as where did the time travel idea come from, what Tim does with this new found power and what effect it has on him are answered. Plus, a brief guide to the mechanics of time travel; The Look – Style and Locations: Across many iconic London locations and the delights that Cornwall in the summertime has to offer, gain insight into the visual quality of About Time and the look Richard Curtis decided to give this film; and The World of Richard Curtis: Explore the sensibilities and aesthetic of Richard Curtis' films, from the atmosphere on set, to the feel of the films and in particular how About Time fits into his body of work. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'About Time' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under February 4.Posted Wed Dec 11, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'I Love Lucy: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The classic TV series will make its Blu-ray debut in March! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is working on 'I Love Lucy: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray on March 18. Here's how it all began-the classic episodes that started America's long-running love affair with everyone's favorite madcap redhead, Lucille Ball. Plus the rarely seen pilot episode that sold the I Love Lucy series. By the end of its initial season, I Love Lucy was TV's first bona fide smash-hit-the very first program seen in more than 10 million homes. America just couldn't get enough of this stunning new comedy talent-Lucy as a less-than-poised would-be ballerina in "The Ballet," Lucy battling the world's longest loaf of bread in "Pioneer Women," and Lucy in her greatest performance, as the health tonic-guzzling TV pitchwoman for "Vitameatavegamin" in "Lucy Does a TV Commercial." ("And it's so tasty, too!") Fall in love all over again, with the wild and wacky series that changed TV forever! Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $129.99. You can find the latest specs for 'I Love Lucy: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 18.Posted Wed Dec 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'A Letter to Momo' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The feature length anime film from director Hiroyuki Okiura is coming to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinedigm is preparing 'A Letter to Momo' for Blu-ray on June 10. Following the death of her father, who left her a letter that never got beyond a greeting, Momo struggles to come to terms with her grief and guilt, and finds herself distanced from her mother. When the two move to a new home on a remote island in the Japanese Inland Sea, Momo befriends a young boy and his perceptive younger sister, a timid postman and three rascally goblins. With their help Momo prepares to take the plunge into her new life on the island. 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 Letter to Momo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 10.Posted Wed Dec 11, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Poll: How Will You See 'The Desolation of Smaug' This Weekend?This week, Peter Jackson's blockbuster sequel 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' opens in a variety of theatrical formats – from 2D to 3D, and from standard 24 fps projection speed to High Frame Rate 48 fps. Do you plan to see this one in theaters, and if so, in which format will you seek it out? Vote in our blog poll.Posted Wed Dec 11, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by:
