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Blu-ray Highlights: Week of Sept. 22nd, 2013Audiences apparently haven't burned out on superheroes yet. This week, the latest 'Iron Man' blockbuster comes to video. Will you buy it, or does something else catch your attention? Read our latest roundup of new Blu-ray releases in the blog today.Posted Mon Sep 23, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Grandmaster' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Wong Kar Wai's epic historical action film heads to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay has set 'The Grandmaster' on Blu-ray for November 26. Inspired by the life and times of the legendary Kung FU master, Ip Man (who mentored Bruce Lee), the story spans the tumultuous Republican era that followed the fall of China's last dynasty, a time of chaos, division and war that was also the golden age of Chinese martial arts. Filmed in a range of stunning locations that include the snow-swept landscapes of Northeast China and the subtropical South, The Grandmaster features virtuoso performances by some of the greatest stars of contemporary Asian cinema. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: The Grandmaster: From Ip Man to Bruce Lee, A Conversation with Shannon Lee, Daughter of Bruce Lee, Behind the Scenes Featurette, and The Grandmaster According to RZA. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Grandmaster' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 26.Posted Mon Sep 23, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray $24.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's Blu-ray deal this week is for those with the ultimate sweet tooth![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' for $24.99 (62% off the suggested retail price). Gene Wilder stars as Willy Wonka, maker of Everlasting Gobstoppers, Fizzy Lifting Drinks, Three Course Dinner Gum, and other sweet treats in this music-filled fantasy based on Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Join five contest-winning children on a tour of Wonka's magical candy factory, staffed by the mysterious and diminutive Oompa Loompas. With Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum. Includes the songs "The Candy Man," "Oompa-Loompa-Doompa-De-Do," and more. The 3-disc set will feature 1080p, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and all of the supplements from the the previous editions including an audio commentary, featurettes, a Sing-Along feature, and a trailer, plus a few new additional items including Mel Stuart's Wonkavision and A World of Pure Imagination. The discs come packaged in an individually numbered box with a Wonka bar, a pencil case with scented pencils and a scented eraser, the book "Pure Imagination: The Making of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," a Golden Ticket replica, and archival letters. Click here to get your golden ticket and order this fantastic set today! This offer is available from now through September 29.Posted Sun Sep 22, 2013 at 06:39 AM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Worst Movie EndingsIn the Roundtable this week, we take a look at some of the worst movie endings we've suffered through. Which movies do you think are ruined by their terrible endings? Share your picks with us in the blog.Posted Fri Sep 20, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Big: 25th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Penny Marshall's classic 1988 comedy will be getting a 25th anniversary release in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Big: 25th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray on December 10. Two-time Oscar Winner Tom Hanks received his first Best Actor Nomination for his disarming turn as a 12-year-old man-child in Penny Marshall's timeless, hilarious delight. Tired of being a kid, Josh Baskin wishes he was big. When he wakes up the next day, he's an adult! Now, Josh must hold down a job – and please a new boss (Robert Loggia). Tougher still, he must convince his best friend that he's still himself, and explain to a beautiful woman (Elizabeth Perkins) who falls for him, that he's not. Soon, Josh just wants to be a kid again, but can he? The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will feature the theatrical and extended cuts of the film in 1080p video with a lossless soundtrack and supplements will include: Big Brainstorming Audio Documentary by Writers/Co-Producers Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg; Deleted Scenes, Including 5 with Intros by Director Penny Marshall; Big Beginnings; Chemistry of a Classic; The Work of Play; Hollywood Backstories: Big; Carnival Party Newswrap; plus collectible sound chip (Heart & Soul) O-ring packaging and one of three exclusive "Zoltar" fortune teller cards. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Big: 25th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 10.Posted Fri Sep 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Thirteen Days' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Roger Donaldson's historical drama is bound for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is readying 'Thirteen Days' for Blu-ray on November 12. Costner stars as Special Assistant to the President Kenneth O'Donnell in this inside look at how John F. Kennedy (Bruce Greenwood) and his administration responded to the discovery of offensive Soviet weapons in Cuba, as well as the pressurized tug-of-war that ensued between the US and USSR during the thirteen days of the missile crisis. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Historical Figures Commentary, composed of archival audio featuring John F. Kennedy, Robert McNamara and Kenneth P. O'Donnell, and interviews with Pierre Salinger, Sergei Khrushchev and many others; Roots of the Cuban Missile Crisis Documentary, comprised of film footage from the era with interviews covering U.S./Soviet relations from post-WWII Europe through the end of the crisis; Historical Figures Biographical Gallery: Video biographies of key figures involved in th crisis, featuring John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Nikita Khruschchev, Fidel Castro and many others; Filmmaker Commentary, with director Roger Donaldson, actor Kevin Costner and others; Deleted Scenes with Director's Commentary; Bringing History to the Silver Screen Documentary; Visual Effects Scene Deconstructions (Multi-Angle Featurette); Historical Information Fact Track; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Thirteen Days' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 12.Posted Fri Sep 20, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Star Trek: The Original Motion Picture Collection' Blu-ray $29.99 at Amazon[teaser]Today's Gold Box deal at Amazon boldly goes where no one has gone before! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price on the 'Star Trek: The Original Motion Picture Collection' Blu-ray for $29.99 (65% off suggested retail price). This collection includes the first six films in the franchise: 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture,' 'Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan,' 'Star Trek: The Search for Spock,' 'Star Trek: The Voyage Home,' 'Star Trek: The Final Frontier,' and 'Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country.' Click here to be linked to this today-only Blu-ray offer!Posted Fri Sep 20, 2013 at 07:05 AM PDT by: -
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'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]David Lowery's acclaimed crime drama will be sentenced to Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, IFC Films is preparing 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' for Blu-ray on December 17. Academy Award Nominees* Rooney Mara ('The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' 'Side Effects') and Casey Affleck ('The Killer Inside Me,' 'Gone Baby Gone') star as a pair of doomed lovers separated by prison bars and miles of desert wasteland in 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints,' a moody collision of love and crime in the tradition of Bonnie and Clyde. Four years ago, impassioned young outlaw couple Bob Muldoon (Affleck) and Ruth Guthrie (Mara) were apprehended in the Texas hills during a shootout that left a local officer wounded by a bullet from Ruth's gun. Taking the blame, Bob was sentenced to 25 years in prison. After having engineered a daring escape, Bob is now determined to reconnect with the love of his life and meet the daughter who was born while he was incarcerated. But the journey back won't be easy, and the powers that be threaten to keep the two lovers apart forever. Co-starring Ben Foster ('The Messenger') and set against the gritty landscape of 1970s Texas Hill Country, 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' is a breathtaking and exquisitely photographed meditation on the fragility and transience of love. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 17.Posted Fri Sep 20, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'On the Riviera' Blu-ray Announced and Features Added[teaser]Walter Lang's Academy Award-nominated 1951 musical is bound for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be bringing 'On the Riviera' to Blu-ray on October 8. You'll double over with laughter at Danny Kaye's Golden Globe- winning dual performances in this classic musical farce that was nominated for two Oscars Awards. Faced with a scheduling conflict, a womanizing French financier-aviator (Kaye) hires a nightclub performer (also Kaye) to temporarily impersonate him. But things go hilariously awry as one man tries to romance two beautiful women (Gene Tierney and Corinne Calvet) - who both think he's their lover. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: The Riviera Story: A Remarkable Impersonation; A Portrait of Danny Kaye; The Jack of Clubs: Choreographer Jack Cole; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'On the Riviera' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 8.Posted Thu Sep 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
