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'The Best of Bogart Collection' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Four classic Humphrey Bogart films will be boxed up together in a Blu-ray collection in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'The Best of Bogart Collection' on Blu-ray on March 25. The set includes 'The Maltese Falcon,' 'Casablanca,' 'The Treasure of Sierra Madre' and 'The African Queen.' Specs, supplements, and suggested list price haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Best of Bogart Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 25.Posted Wed Dec 4, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Universal to Donate Portion of Proceeds from FAST 6 to Paul Walker's Charity[teaser]Part of the proceeds of every home video purchase of the latest film in the Fast and Furious franchise will be donated to the late actor's charity Reach Out Worldwide. [/teaser] Universal Pictures today announced that a percentage of proceeds from the upcoming home entertainment release of Fast & Furious 6 will be donated to Paul Walker’s non-profit Reach Out WorldWide, a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who augment local expertise when natural disasters strike in order to accelerate relief efforts. Walker founded the organization after witnessing deficiencies in local activations following the January 2010 Haiti earthquake, and he remained passionately devoted to the charity. “With the passing of Paul, the world has lost a man who spent a great deal of his life in service to others. We share in the deep grief of his family, friends and the countless fans who love him,” said Donna Langley, Chairman, Universal Pictures. “We keep Paul’s memory alive and honor his legacy through continued support of Reach Out WorldWide, the non-profit he founded to give hope to those who must rebuild after they have experienced natural disasters.” Paul Walker’s family has requested that in lieu of flowers or other gifts, donations be made to support Paul’s charity. To learn more about the efforts of Reach Out WorldWide or make a direct donation, please visit www.roww.org. Fast & Furious 6 will be available in North America on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital and On Demand on December 10, 2013.Posted Wed Dec 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Renfield the Un-Dead' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Dracula's assistant will step out from under his master's shadow in this horror flick stalking Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, R Squared Films is preparing 'Renfield the Un-Dead' for Blu-ray on December 3. R. N. Renfield (Phil Nichols), the mad slave of Dracula, is now an insane vampire stalking a modern day metropolis (Bayou City, Texas). Believed to be a serial killer known as "The Bayou City Butcher", he is relentlessly pursued by Paul Cranston (Paul Damon), a driven detective who always gets his man. Renfield is also sought by Mina Harker (Roxy Cook), now a vampire, along with her hybrid son, Quincy (Tyler Tackett). It is a thrilling game of cat and mouse in which Renfield reveals his ancient history with the vampire lord Dracula, does battle not only with the mortals of Bayou City, but the forces of darkness as well. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Renfield the Un-Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 3.Posted Wed Dec 4, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Poll: Which December 2013 Movies Are You Excited To See?Amidst all the beaming children and holiday cheer, the end of the year also brings us a bunch of potential blockbusters and Oscar hopefuls, including new films from Martin Scorsese, Peter Jackson and the Coen brothers. Which movies this month do you look forward to watching? Vote in our blog poll.Posted Wed Dec 4, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Nothing Special' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Three women will face conflict and romance in this comedy drama hitting Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, R Squared Films is preparing 'Nothing Special' for Blu-ray on December 17. A dark and funny tale of an ambitious young woman at a crucial turning point in her career and her relationship with her bi-polar mother. Louise (Julia Garcia Combs) is an insurance underwriter living in Los Angeles with her mother, May (Karen Black), who has recently been evicted from her Section 8 apartment after the building was condemned. May's shaky grip on reality begins to loosen when she becomes aware of the close relationship between Louise and her trailblazing boss, Catherine (Barbara Bain), whom Louise admires and adores. Catherine is secretly fighting cancer and has an estranged relationship with her own daughter, and reaches out to Louise as a surrogate. At the same time, Catherine is pushing Louise to accept a big promotion, which will compel Louise to relocate to New York. Things heat up when May and Catherine meet by chance on Mother's Day and an alarming confrontation ensues. Throw into the mix a budding romance between Louise and the local bartender, and we find ourselves in the midst of a gripping story of the joys and heartaches of mother-daughter relationships, and the intense emotional lives of three remarkable women living in the shadow of the Hollywood sign. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Nothing Special' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 17.Posted Wed Dec 4, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Prepares an 'Escape Plan'[teaser]Stallone and Schwarzenegger will try to bust out of prison in high-def style this February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment will be releasing 'Escape Plan' on Blu-ray on February 4. Structural security specialist Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone) is paid to enter high security prisons and escape while highlighting weaknesses in their apparently escape-proof systems. But when he is framed and incarcerated in a prison of his own design which is run by the relentless Warden Hobbes (Jim Caviezel), he has to put his incomparable skills to the ultimate test. However, in order to escape this particular prison he'll need the help of another insider. Luckily he meets fellow prisoner and old-timer Swan Rottmayer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) who agrees to help Ray in his escape, but only if Ray agrees to free him while doing so... Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Audio Commentary with director Mikael Hafström and Writer Miles Chapman; The Making Of Escape Plan; Maximum Security: The Real-Life Tomb; and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Escape Plan' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 4.Posted Tue Dec 3, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Being Human: The Complete Third Season' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The third season of the remake of the BBC fantasy series is planned for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Entertainment One is bringing 'Being Human: The Complete Third Season' to Blu-ray on January 7. Leading everyday lives is a lot harder than it looks for three twenty something, supernatural roommates vampire Aidan (Sam Witwer), ghost Sally (Meaghan Rath) and werewolf Josh (Sam Huntington) who share their secrets and a Boston brownstone. Together they learn that there are fates worse than death and more to life (and the afterlife) than most "normal" humans could ever imagine. The 4-disc set will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Behind-the-Scenes Featurette, Being Human Panel from San Diego Comic-Con 2013, The Cast on Cliffhangers, and Bloopers. You can find the latest specs for 'Being Human: The Complete Third Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 7.Posted Tue Dec 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Frankenstein Created Woman' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1967 horror flick will live again on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Entertainment is preparing 'Frankenstein Created Woman' for Blu-ray on January 28. In 'Frankenstein Created Woman,' a tormented girl (Susan Denberg) drowns herself after her lover is framed for her father's murder and guillotined. Baron Frankenstein (Peter Cushing), experimenting with the transfer of souls, places her lover's soul into her body, bringing Christina back to life. With no memories of her past life, she becomes driven by a ghostly revenge and carries out a violent retribution on those responsible for both deaths. Specs have not been detailed, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary Featuring Derek Fowlds ("Johann"), Robert Morris ("Hans") and Jonathan Rigby (Hammer Historian); Frankenstein Created Woman Trailer; World of Hammer Episode "The Curse of Frankenstein"; World of Hammer Episode "Hammer Stars: Peter Cushing"; Brand New Documentary: "Hammer Glamour"; Animated Stills Gallery; and Exclusive Collectable Cards. Suggested retail price for the Blu-ray is $24.95 You can find the latest specs for 'Frankenstein Created Woman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 28.Posted Tue Dec 3, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Nurse Jackie: Season Five' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The fifth season of the Showtime series starring Emmy-winner Edie Falco is in the works for Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'Nurse Jackie: Season Five' for Blu-ray on February 18. After leaving rehab early, Jackie finds sobriety and relative happiness -- but that is the calm before the storm. With her marriage coming to an end, a careless accident sends Jackie (Falco) to her own All Saints Hospital for emergency care. While recovering, she meets NYC policeman Frank Verelli (Ferrera), whose flirtatious advances may lead Jackie into uncharted territory: dating. Stepping out of her usual comfort zone, challenged by new colleagues, Jackie faces her one-year sobriety anniversary. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio Commentaries with the Cast and Crew; "A Sober Jackie" featurette; "New to the Floor" featurette; Gag Reel; and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Nurse Jackie: Season Five' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 18.Posted Tue Dec 3, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Frozen' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Up for Pre-Order![teaser]Everybody chill! Disney's latest animated adventure is now available for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D pre-orders at Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is already preparing 'Frozen' Blu-ray/DVDcombo pack and 'Frozen - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack for a release sometime in the coming weeks. In 'Frozen,' fearless optimist Anna (Kristen Bell) teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $41.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $45.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Frozen' and 'Frozen - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Dec 2, 2013 at 01:00 PM PST by:
