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HDD Blu-ray Deal of the Week: 'The Universe: The Complete Series' ($82.99) and 'History in 3D' ($21.49) at Amazon[teaser]Two great History Channel Blu-ray releases are on sale this week at Amazon![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'The Universe: The Complete Series' for $82.99 (36% off the suggested retail price). Not only that, the retailer is also selling 'History in 3D' for $21.49 (46% off the suggested retail price). Click here to order either of the sets today and this offer is available from now through November 3.Posted Sun Oct 27, 2013 at 07:33 AM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Favorite Movies About ParentingAs Johnny Knoxville storms through theaters this week in 'Bad Grandpa' to demonstrate how absolutely not to be a responsible role model for a child, we've decided to use today's Roundtable to take a look at some of our other favorite movies about the parenting (or grandparenting) experience. Join us in the blog to share your picks for this topic.Posted Fri Oct 25, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Death Wish: 40th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Charles Bronson will once again be busting heads on Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Death Wish: 40th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray on February 4. In this explosive story of revenge and urban violence, Charles Bronson plays Paul Kersey, a passifist who has a change of heart after his family is attacked by a gang of thugs in their apartment, and his wife is brutally murdered. Kersey turns vigilante overnight, stalking the mean streets of New York; on the prowl for muggers, hoodlums and other criminals. 'Death Wish' is a violent, controversial film that tackles urban crime and the average citizen's helplessness in dealing with it. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Death Wish: 40th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 4.Posted Fri Oct 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection' Blu-ray $64.99 at Amazon[teaser]TODAY ONLY: Save nearly sixty percent on the must-own monster Blu-ray collection at Amazon![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection' on Blu-ray for only $64.99 (57% off suggested retail price). From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. 'Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection' showcases 8 of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera and Creature From the Black Lagoon. Starring Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., Claude Rains and Elsa Lanchester in the roles that they made famous, these original films set the standard for a new horror genre with revolutionary makeup, mood-altering cinematography and groundbreaking special effects. Featuring over 12 hours of revealing bonus features plus an exclusive collectible book, each film has been digitally restored from high resolution film elements for the ultimate classic monster experience. Click here to do the monster mash in high def style this Halloween!Posted Fri Oct 25, 2013 at 08:49 AM PDT by: -
'The Family' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The crime comedy from executive producer Martin Scorsese and acclaimed director Luc Besson is bound for Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has revealed 'The Family' is coming to Blu-ray on January 21. A Mafia boss and his family are relocated to a sleepy town in France under the Witness Protection Program after snitching on the mob. Despite Agent Stansfield’s (Tommy Lee Jones) best efforts to keep them in line, Fred Blake (Robert De Niro), his wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer), and their children Belle (Dianna Agron) and Warren (John D’Leo), can’t help resorting to old habits by handling their problems the “family” way. Chaos ensues as their former Mafia cronies try to track them down, and scores are settled in the unlikeliest of settings The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1/ soundtrack, and supplements will include: Making The Family; The Many Meanings of FU*%!; Sneak Peeks & Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Family' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 21.Posted Fri Oct 25, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Russian Ark' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The acclaimed dreamlike vision from Russian filmmaker Alexander Sokurov ('The Sun') of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg will have its Blu-ray debut in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is working on 'Russian Ark' for Blu-ray on November 19. 'Russian Ark' is the first feature-length narrative film shot in a single take (on digital video, using a specially designed disc instead of tape). 'Russian Ark' is shot from the point-of-view of an unseen narrator, as he explores the museum and travels through Russian history. The audience sees through his eyes as he witnesses Peter the Great (Maksim Sergeyev) abusing one of his generals; Catherine the Great (Maria Kuznetsova) desperately searching for a bathroom; and, in the grand finale, the sumptuous Great Royal Ball of 1913. The narrator is eventually joined by a sarcastic and eccentric 19th century French Marquis (Sergey Dreiden), who travels with him throughout the huge grounds, encountering various historical figures and viewing the legendary artworks on display. While the narrator only interacts with the Marquis (he seems to be invisible to all the other inhabitants), the Marquis occasionally interacts with visitors and former residents of the museum. The film was obviously shot in one day, but the cast and crew rehearsed for months to time their movements precisely with the flow of the camera while capturing the complex narrative, with elaborate costumes from different periods, and several trips out to the exterior of the museum. Tilman Büttner, the director of photography, was responsible for capturing it all in one single Steadicam shot. To celebrate the film's 10th Anniversary, 'Russian Ark' is making it's Blu-ray debut for the first time ever. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1/ soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements for this release. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Russian Ark' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 19.Posted Fri Oct 25, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Cat People: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Paul Schrader's 1982 cult film will sink its claws into Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory has revealed 'Cat People: Collector's Edition' is coming to Blu-ray on January 21. Irena (Nastassja Kinski) is a beautiful young woman who shares a terrifying secret with her brother (Malcolm McDowell) - when sexually aroused she transforms into a panther. When Irena falls in love for the first time, her secret threatens the relationship. Can she bring herself to tell her new-found love that she is one of the Cat People? The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1/2.0 soundtracks, and supplements will include: All-new interviews with Director/Writer Paul Schrader, Actress Nastassja Kinski, Actor Malcolm McDowell, Actor John Heard, Actress Annette O'Toole, Actress Lynn Lowry and legendary composer Giorgio Moroder; Still Gallery; Theatrical Trailer & TV Spot. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Cat People: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 21.Posted Thu Oct 24, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'City of Angels' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Brad Silberling's 1998 angelic romance is set to arrive on Blu-ray just in time for Valentine's Day. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'City of Angels' for Blu-ray on February 4. When a world-weary angel named Seth (Nicolas Cage) finds out that he can be seen by surgeon Maggie Rice (Meg Ryan), he longs to give up his immortality and become human. Upon making the transformation, he realizes the true meaning of love, and with that, the consequences of the fragile nature of life around him. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'City of Angels' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 4.Posted Thu Oct 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Duck Dynasty: Seasons 1-3 Collector's Set' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The Blu-ray set featuring first three seasons of the hit A&E reality series heading to Blu-ray in December has been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Duck Dynasty: Seasons 1-3 Collector's Set' on Blu-ray on December 3. Keep the camo-clad Robertsons in your sights at all times with this DUCK DYNASTY® gift set from A&E®. With these down-home millionaires from Louisiana, there's always somebody up to something that you can rest assured somebody else isn't going to like. See what happens when Willie hosts his own radio show, but makes the mistake of bringing Uncle Si on the air with him. Watch how his employee retreat fails to build trust among the Duck Commander team. And you'll want to catch Jase's plans to prevent Missy from finding out he's lost his second, newly replaced wedding ring. But the Robertsons never back down from a challenge, always taking on new adventures. The collector's set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include over 30 minutes of never-before-seen material including a revealing conversation with the Robertson family as well as a Limited Edition Duck Camo Bandanna. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Duck Dynasty: Seasons 1-3 Collector's Set' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 3.Posted Thu Oct 24, 2013 at 09:13 AM PDT by: -
'Taisho Baseball Girls' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The first 12 episodes of the anime series arrives on Blu-ray early next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Section 23 will be releasing 'Taisho Baseball Girls' on Blu-ray on January 14. 1925. Six years since the end of the Great War, four years since women were allowed to join political associations, and one year since Emperor Hirohito assumed the throne. Japan is a nation re-inventing itself, swept by wave after wave of wars, disasters and political unrest. War looms in China, males over the age of 24 are about to receive the right to vote, and a strange new type of school uniform called the "sailor suit" is being introduced. But at least the national pastime, baseball, remains bound by tradition, the exclusive realm of men and boys... until now. When a local player arrogantly states that girls should become housewives instead of going to school, teenage firebrands Koume and Akiko respond by forming their own baseball team. It's shocking. It's scandalous. And yet, in a nation in which almost anything seems suddenly possible, it may just be the start of something greater than any nine girls can imagine. The 2-disc set will feature Japanese lossless audio with English subtitles and clean opening and closing animations. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Taisho Baseball Girls' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 14.Posted Thu Oct 24, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
