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'Scenic Route' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The thriller starring Josh Duhamel and Dan Fogler will break down on Blu-ray next week. [/teaser] Vertical Entertainment is preparing 'Scenic Route' for Blu-ray on September 17. Mitchell (Josh Duhamel) and Carter (Dan Fogler), life-long friends who have drifted apart, are on a road trip when their old pickup breaks down, leaving them stranded on an isolated desert road. Nobody can pick apart a man like his best friend, and as the relentless elements of the desert grind them down, they start to attack each other's life decisions with unwavering brutality. As they question who they are and who they could have been, their agitation leads to physical confrontation and ultimately knife-wielding madness, and what begins as an inconvenience becomes a very real life or death struggle. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack and supplements will include an audio commentary and trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Scenic Route' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 17.Posted Wed Sep 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Paid in Full' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]A disillusioned teenager will turn to a life of crime in this action drama heading to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Paid in Full' for Blu-ray on September 24. Stuck in a nowhere job, Ace (Wood Harris) is a restless teenager who envies the high-rolling lifestyle of his drug-dealing friends. When he is overcome by the desire for expensive cars and flashy clothes, Ace makes a move that will change his life forever. Seduced by the allure of easy money in the illicit Harlem underground, he uses his skills to quickly take control of the streets and seize all the power that comes with it. Don't miss the gripping story of chasing the American dream... from the wrong side of the tracks. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include an audio commentary with director Charles Stone III. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Paid in Full' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 24.Posted Wed Sep 11, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Poll: New Fall 2013 TV DramasWith September comes the start of the new fall TV season. Which new 2013 fall TV dramas do you look forward to watching? Vote in today's blog poll.Posted Wed Sep 11, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dead Before Dawn' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy horror flick is unleashing a curse on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi Entertainment is preparing 'Dead before Dawn' for Blu-ray on October 1. A Blu-ray 3D/DVD combo pack will also be available as a Best Buy exclusive. A horde of Zombie Demons, ZEMONS are unleashed on the world after college kids unwittingly create an evil curse. This curse causes everyone that they make eye contact with to kill themselves and turn into ZEMONS! Now, they only have 24 hours to reverse the curse. Armed with a slew of homemade weapons, avoiding eye contact, dodging hicky's and seducing Zemons, will our heroes be able to reverse the curse? The fate of the entire world rests on their shoulders, or all of humanity will be Dead Before Dawn! Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Behind The Scenes; Trailer; Bloopers; The Making Of; Music Videos; and Character Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Dead before Dawn' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 1.Posted Wed Sep 11, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Downton Abbey: Season 4' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The fourth season of the acclaimed PBS drama will arrive on Blu-ray early next year. [/teaser] In a very early announcement to retailers, PBS is readying 'Downton Abbey: Season 4' for Blu-ray on January 28. 'Downton Abbey' tells the story of a complicated community. The house has been home to the Crawley family for many generations, but it is also where their servants live, and plan, and dream, and they are as fiercely jealous of their rank as anyone. Some of them are loyal to the family and committed to Downton as a way of life, others are moving through, on the look out for betterment or love or just adventure. The difference is that they know so many of the secrets of the family, while the family know so few of theirs. But for all the passions that rage beneath the surface, this is a secure world, serene and ordered, and, at first glance, it seems it will last forever. Little do they know, family or staff, that the clouds of the conflict that will change everything are already gathering over their heads. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $54.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Downton Abbey: Season 4' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 28.Posted Tue Sep 10, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Way Way Back' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The laugh-out-loud hit comedy is bound for Blu-ray at the end of October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'The Way Way Back' for Blu-ray on October 22. Dive into this “smart, imaginative, first-rate comedy” (Karen Durbin, ELLE) featuring an all-star comedic cast, including Steve Carell, Maya Rudolph, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, Sam Rockwell, and Amanda Peet! While 14-year-old Duncan (Liam James) is being dragged on a family trip with his mom (Collette) and her overbearing boyfriend (Carell), he finds a gregarious friend (Rockwell) at a local water park. The two form a powerful bond as Duncan learns to swim through the challenges of life, love, family and friendship, resulting in a vacation he’ll never forget. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes; Behind the Scenes Featurettes: Tour of the Water Park, The Filmmakers: Jim & Nat, Ensemble Featurettes; and even more laughs with the hilarious cast & filmmakers in the Blu-ray exclusive Making of The Way, Way Back. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Way Way Back' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 22.Posted Tue Sep 10, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Grown Ups 2' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Adam Sandler's follow-up comedy will splash down on Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on 'Grown Ups 2' starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, and David Spade for Blu-ray on November 5. The all-star comedy cast from 'Grown Ups' returns (with some exciting new additions) for more summertime laughs. Lenny (Sandler) has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises: the last day of school. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, lossless audio, and supplements include: Eight deleted scenes and "Shaq and Dante: Police Force" Featurette. Blu-ray exclusives include: "Look Who Stopped By" – A look at the cameos throughout the film, "Mr. Spade's Wild Ride" -- Featuring David Spade as he prepares to be rolled down the hill in a tire, and The Feder House" – Construction of the sound stage where the Feder house was built. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray combo pack is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Grown Ups 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 5.Posted Tue Sep 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'As Cool As I Am' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Max Mayer's R-rated dramedy will be released on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI is bringing 'As Cool As I Am' to Blu-ray on October 22. 'As Cool As I Am' is a coming of age story about a smart, young girl caught in small town America. Dreaming of a bigger life, Lucy (Sarah Bolger) is subjected to her parents' Lainee (Claire Danes) and Chuck (James Marsden) disintegrating marriage. Finding it tough to navigate her own relationships, Lucy not only confides in, but relies on best-friend, Kenny (Thomas Mann), for emotional and physical support. Ultimately, she finds hope and her dreams are within reach. 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 'As Cool As I Am' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 22.Posted Tue Sep 10, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Maniac (2012)' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The horror remake starring Elijah Wood as a demented serial killer hits Blu-ray next month![/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI is planning to release 'Maniac (2012)' on Blu-ray on October 15. Just when the streets seemed safe, a serial killer with a fetish for scalps is back and on the hunt. Frank is the withdrawn owner of a mannequin store, but his life changes when young artist Anna appears asking for his help with her new exhibition. As their friendship develops and Frank's obsession escalates, it becomes clear that she has unleashed a long-repressed compulsion to stalk and kill. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Making of Featurette, Poster Gallery, and Original Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Maniac (2012)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 15.Posted Tue Sep 10, 2013 at 07:54 AM PDT by: -
Book Giveaway Contest - Win 'Star Trek: The Art of Juan Ortiz'After months of free Blu-ray giveaways, we've decided to shake things up a little bit with this week's contest. Head on over to the blog for your chance to win a copy of the new coffee table art book 'Star Trek: The Art of Juan Ortiz'. Take a look at some of the examples of Ortiz's work and you'll see why this is a very cool prize for any 'Star Trek' fan. Enter the contest today.Posted Tue Sep 10, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
