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Blu-ray Highlights: Week of December 8th, 2013As we continue our charge towards Christmas, it should come as no surprise that this week's new Blu-ray releases put a major focus on movies that appeal to children and parents. Read our latest roundup in the blog today.Posted Mon Dec 9, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
Weekend Roundtable: 2013 Xmas Wish ListChristmas is almost upon us. Have you all been good boys and girls? If so, let's use today's Roundtable to remind Santa about all the goodies on our holiday wish lists this year. Share your wish list with us in the blog.Posted Fri Dec 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Captain Phillips' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]One of the best films of the year will hijack Blu-ray next month! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'Captain Phillips' for Blu-ray on January 21. 'Captain Phillips' is a multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. It is - through director Paul Greengrass's distinctive lens - simultaneously a pulse-pounding thriller, and a complex portrait of the myriad effects of globalization. The film focuses on the relationship between the Alabama's commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two time Academy award®-winner Tom Hanks), and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage. Phillips and Muse are set on an unstoppable collision course when Muse and his crew target Phillips' unarmed ship; in the ensuing standoff, 145 miles off the Somali coast, both men will find themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Audio Commentary with Director Paul Greengrass and 3 Capturing Captain Phillips featurettes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Captain Phillips' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 21.Posted Fri Dec 6, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Carrie' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The 2013 Stephen King adaptation will dump buckets of blood on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox/MGM is preparing 'Carrie' for Blu-ray on January 14. 'Carrie' is a reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Alternate Ending; "Bringing Back Carrie" Featurette; Deleted/Extended Scenes with Commentary by Director Kimberly Peirce; Commentary by Director Kimberly Peirce; The Power of Telekinesis; Telekinetic Coffee Shop Surprise; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Carrie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 14.Posted Fri Dec 6, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Battle of the Damned' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Dolph Lundgren takes on guns, zombies, and Cylon impostors on Blu-ray this February. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay says 'Battle of the Damned' is coming to Blu-ray on February 18. When a deadly virus is accidentally released into a major city, its population is quarantined by military blockade. And for a wealthy industrialist desperate to rescue his daughter from inside the rabid chaos, his only hope is former commando Max Gatling (Lundgren). Now Gatling has one day to bust in, blast through hordes of the undead, find the girl, and hunt for a way to get them both out alive. But will a small band of survivors and an army of killer robots turn his mission into maximum slaughter? Matt Doran ('The Matrix') and David Field ('Chopper') co-star in this intense action shocker that TheActionElite.com calls “awesome badass…one of the craziest movies of Dolph’s career and arguably one of his best!” The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Battle of the Damned' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 18.Posted Fri Dec 6, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Rush' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Ron Howard's latest flick speeds to Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is set to release 'Rush' on Blu-ray on January 28. During the sexy and glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing, two drivers emerge as the best: gifted English playboy James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and his methodical Austrian opponent, Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl). As they mercilessly clash on and off the Grand Prix racetrack, the two drivers push themselves to the breaking point of physical and psychological endurance, where there's no shortcut to victory and no margin for error. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Race for the Checkered Flag, The Making of Rush; The Real Story of Rush; Ron Howard - A Director's Approach; and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Rush' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 28.Posted Thu Dec 5, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'CBGB' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Randall Miller's music-centered drama will rock Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, XLrator Meda is bringing 'CBGB' to Blu-ray on December 31. 'CBGB' looks at New York’s dynamic punk rock scene through the lens of the ground-breaking Lower East Side club started by eccentric Hilly Kristal in 1973 originally as a home for “country, bluegrass and blues” (thus the club’s name) and which showcased cutting-edge bands through its closing in 2006. The Talking Heads, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Blondie, The Dead Boys, Bad Brains, Green Day, Soul Asylum, The Police, Bruce Springsteen, Everclear, George Thorogood, The Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth, The Black Crowes, The Flaming Lips, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The B-52s, The Runaways, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Tool and The Wallflowers are just some of the thousands of bands that played the club over the years. 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 'CBGB' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 31.Posted Thu Dec 5, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Beneath' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Larry Fessenden's horror/thriller will surface on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'Beneath' for Blu-ray on March 25. When a group of young friends commemorating their high school graduation take a trip to the remote Black Lake, their celebration turns into a nightmare with the sudden appearance of a bloodthirsty, underwater predator. Stuck in a leaking boat with no oars, the teens face the ultimate tests of friendship and sacrifice during a terror-stricken fight for survival. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price are still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Beneath' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 25.Posted Thu Dec 5, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon' is Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]The prequel to the hit Chinese detective film is opening a case on Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon' for Blu-ray on February 11. From legendary action director Tsui Hark and the creators of the international smash hit 'Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame' comes the captivating tale of Dee Renjie's beginnings in the Imperial police force. His very first case, investigating reports of a sea monster terrorizing the town, reveals a sinister conspiracy of treachery and betrayal, leading to the highest reaches of the Imperial family. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 11.Posted Thu Dec 5, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Lee Daniels' The Butler' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Lee Daniels' acclaimed drama will serve Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Lee Daniels' The Butler' for Blu-ray on January 14. 'The Butler' tells the story of White House butler Cecil Gaines, a devoted husband and father who served seven American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man's life and family. Forest Whitaker stars as the titular butler, with Robin Williams as Dwight Eisenhower, James Marsden as John F. Kennedy, Liev Schreiber as Lyndon B. Johnson, John Cusack as Richard Nixon, and Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Lee Daniels ('Precious') directs, with a screenplay by Emmy-award winning writer, Danny Strong ('Game Change'). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Lee Daniels' The Butler: An American Story; The Original Freedom Riders; "You And I Ain't Nothin' No More" Performed by Gladys Knight and Lenny Kravitz; Deleted Scenes; and Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Lee Daniels' The Butler' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 14.Posted Wed Dec 4, 2013 at 02:10 PM PST by:
