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'Crawlspace' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The 80s horror flick will scare up Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is preparing 'Crawlspace' for Blu-ray on December 17. Renters Beware! Landlord Karl Gunther (Klaus Kinski – Nosferatu The Vampyre) seems like a conscientious landlord who looks out for this female tenants. What they don't know is that he has an elaborate network of crawlspaces that he uses to watch their every move. Can a new prospective renter stop this apartment building's rapid turnover rate…or will Gunther continue to make a killing? Also starring Talia Balsam ('The Kindred') and Tane McClure ('Death Spa'), directed by David Schmoeller ('Tourist Trap,' 'Catacombs,' 'Puppetmaster') and featuring a haunting score by Pino Donaggio ('Dressed To Kill,' 'Blow Out,' 'Piranha'), this disturbing and truly creepy film is driven by a compelling performance from Kinski. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA Mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary by director David Schmoeller; "Please Kill Mr. Kinski" – a short film by David Schmoeller; Interview with Make-up effects artist John Vulich; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Crawlspace' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 17.Posted Thu Oct 24, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year: Gift of Friendship Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A holiday family film starring Winnie the Pooh and his friends is bound for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista says 'Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year: Gift of Friendship Edition' will be released on Blu-ray on November 5. Get ready to ring in the season with a full-length adventure straight from the heart of the Hundred Acre Wood. Join Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Roo and the whole gang in Winnie The Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year – now on Blu-ray™ and Digital Copy for the first time. Newly re-mastered in digital high definition, this sparkling holiday classic is an inspiring celebration of friendship. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but Rabbit will only discover the true spirit of the season after his pals make misguided New Year’s resolutions to change – with hilarious and heartfelt results! Featuring beloved characters, delightful songs and fun-filled bonus goodies, this special “Gift Of Friendship Edition” is sure to become a shared family tradition for generations to come. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $36.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year: Gift of Friendship Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 5.Posted Wed Oct 23, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection: Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray $26.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save big on a bundle of Peanuts holiday specials on Blu-ray at Amazon! [/Teaser] The online retailer is now offering 'Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection: Ultimate Collector's Edition' for $26.99 (61% off suggested price). The set includes:'It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown' Deluxe Edition, 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' Deluxe Edition, 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Deluxe Edition, 'It's Christmastime Again Charlie Brown, 'It's Magic Charlie Brown,' The Mayflower Voyagers, A Christmas Miracle: The Making of A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Making of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown. Click here to bring Charlie Brown and his friends home today!Posted Wed Oct 23, 2013 at 10:59 AM PDT by: -
'The Long Day Closes' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Terence Davies' acclaimed film is Blu-ray bound in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will proudly present 'The Long Day Closes' on Blu-ray on January 28. 'The Long Day Closes' is the most gloriously cinematic expression of the unique sensibility of Terence Davies, widely celebrated as Britain's greatest living filmmaker. Bursting with both enchantment and melancholy, this autobiographical film takes on the perspective of a quiet boy growing up lonely in Liverpool in the 1950s. But rather than employ a straightforward narrative, Davies jumps in and out of time, swoops into fantasies and fears, summons memories and dreams. A singular filmic tapestry, The Long Day Closes is an evocative, movie- and music–besotted portrait of the artist as a young man. The Blu-ray will feature a new 1080p digital transfer, an uncompressed stereo soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio commentary by director Terence Davies and director of photography Michael Coulter; Episode from 1992 of the British television series The South Bank Show with Davies, featuring on-set footage from The Long Day Closes and interviews with cast and crew; New interviews with executive producer Colin MacCabe and production designer Christopher Hobbs; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Koresky. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Long Day Closes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 28.Posted Wed Oct 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Beast Within' will Emerge on Blu-ray[teaser]A teenager will undergo some truly monstrous growing pains on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is preparing 'The Beast Within' for Blu-ray on December 17. 18-year-old Michael MacCleary – the progeny of an unholy union between his mother and a swamp beast – is on the verge of becoming a man. And as the inherited evil in his blood gnaws at his soul, Michael must return to the swamp to uncover the terrifying identity of his father – before his nasty natural tendencies force him to feed on the locals! Starring Ronny Cox ('Robocop'), Bibi Besch ('Tremors'), Paul Clemens ('Communion') L.Q. Jones ('The Wild Bunch') and R.G. Armstrong ('Race With The Devil'). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA Stereo soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary by director Philippe Mora and actor Paul Clemens; Audio Commentary by writer Tom Holland;and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Beast Within' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 17.Posted Wed Oct 23, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Poll: Do You "Blind Buy" Movies on Blu-ray?In this week's poll topic, we want to know whether you "blind buy" movies on Blu-ray that you've never actually watched before? Is this a regular habit for you, or do you save your dollars only for movies that you've already seen? Tell us about your buying habits in our blog poll.Posted Wed Oct 23, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Jayne Mansfield's Car' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The comedy drama starring Billy Bob Thornton, Robert Duvall, and John Hurt is coming to Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Jayne Mansfield's Car' for Blu-ray on December 10. In what critics are calling his best work as writer/director since Sling Blade, Academy Award®-winner Billy Bob Thornton stars along with Oscar winner Robert Duvall, two time Oscar®-nominee John Hurt and Golden Globe®-winner Kevin Bacon, in this story of fathers and sons, wars and peace, and the turbulent time that changed America forever. It's 1969 in a small Alabama town, and the death of a quirky clan's long estranged wife and mother bring together two very different families for the funeral. But do the scars of the past hide differences that will tear them apart or expose truths that could lead to the most unexpected collisions of all? Robert Patrick ('Walk The Line'), Ray Stevenson ('Dexter'), Katherine LaNasa ('Deception') and Frances O’Connor ('The Hunter') co-star in the acclaimed comedy/drama where "the performances are first-rate" (NY Daily News). Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include Jayne Mansfield’s Car: Behind the Scenes featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Jayne Mansfield's Car' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 10.Posted Wed Oct 23, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Disney Offers 'The Little Mermaid' Exchange Program[teaser]Disney wants to make right a very minor audio glitch on the Diamond Edition Blu-ray. [/teaser] According to the studio, 'The Little Mermaid' Blu-ray has a minor audio sync error resulting from a pair of switched shots during Ariel's "Part of your World." To begin the exchange process, call Walt Disney Studios Entertainment Guest Relations at 1-800-723-4763 (888-877-2843 in Canada) or submit a message online here. The disc exchange is free and Disney requires disc specific details as well as a mailing address to issue a prepaid return label to send in the defective disc. The entire exchange process is estimated to take between 4-8 weeks.Posted Tue Oct 22, 2013 at 05:55 PM PDT by: -
'Mickey's Christmas Carol: 30th Anniversary Special Edition' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Disney's 1983 take on the Dickens' classic heads to Blu-ray this holiday season. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will be releasing 'Mickey's Christmas Carol: 30th Anniversary Special Edition' on Blu-ray on November 5. Ring in the holidays with a new 30th Anniversary Special Edition of 'Mickey’s Christmas Carol.' Disney’s timeless tale sparkles like never before on Blu-ray and Digital Copy, with fully-restored classic holiday shorts, plus all-new bonus features. Make the season merry as Mickey, Goofy, Donald and all their pals star in a heartwarming retelling of Dickens’ unforgettable holiday tale. Ebenezer Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck) is far too greedy to understand that Christmas is a time for kindness and generosity. But with the guidance of some wise ghosts (Goofy and Jiminy Cricket) and a bunch of newfound friends, Scrooge learns to embrace the spirit of the season. Share this wonderful holiday treat with the whole family. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $36.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Mickey's Christmas Carol: 30th Anniversary Special Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 5.Posted Tue Oct 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Rififi' and 'Thief' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Films from Jules Dassin and Michael Mann are getting the Criterion Blu-ray treatment this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing 'Rififi' for Blu-ray on January 14. After making such American noir classics as 'The Naked City' and 'Brute Force,' blacklisted director Jules Dassin went to Paris and embarked on his masterpiece: a twisting, turning tale of four ex-cons who hatch one last glorious heist in the City of Lights. At once naturalistic and expressionistic, this melange of suspense, brutality, and dark humor was an international hit and earned Dassin the Best Director prize at the Cannes Film Festival. The Blu-ray will feature a 2K restored 1080p transfer, uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements will include: Interview with director Jules Dassin; Set design drawings by Alexandre Trauner; Production stills; Trailer; A booklet featuring an essay by critic J. Hoberman. Michael Mann's 'Thief' will also be available on Blu-ray on the same date. The revered American auteur Michael Mann burst out of the gate with his bold artistic sensibility fully formed with 'Thief,' his first theatrical feature. James Caan stars, in one of his most riveting performances, as a no-nonsense ex-con safecracker planning to leave the criminal world behind after one final diamond heist, but discovering that escape is not as simple as he hoped. Finding hypnotic beauty in neon and rain-slick streets, sparks and steel, 'Thief' effortlessly established the moody stylishness and tactile approach to action that would define such later iconic entertainments from Mann as 'Miami Vice,' 'Manhunter,' and 'Heat.' The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary featuring Mann and actor James Caan; New interviews with Mann, Caan, and Johannes Schmoelling of the band Tangerine Dream, which contributed the film's soundtrack; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Nick James. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Rififi' and 'Thief' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under January 14.Posted Tue Oct 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
