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'A Tale of Two Sisters' heading to Blu-ray[teaser]The Korean horror flick will haunt Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Tartan Video is preparing 'A Tale of Two Sisters' for Blu-ray on October 22. Something strange is going on when Su-mi and her younger sister, Su-yeon, come home to their father's large but dark and somewhat foreboding house after a stay in the hospital. Their dad is taciturn and burdened, and their stepmother, Eun-joo, greets them with forced enthusiasm and more than a little sense of irritation. But that's nothing compared to what happens when bedtime rolls around. Stylish and shocking, this visually arresting tale of family secrets and uncertain realities is based on a traditional Korean folktale. Guaranteed to have you gasping for breath with each successive scare, you'll be kept guessing until the very end of this unique and brilliant film. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Complete commentary track with the director, cinematographer and lighting director; Complete commentary track with the director and stars of the film; Behind the scenes featurette; Cast interviews; Deleted scenes; Post-production documentaries; Trailers; and more. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'A Tale of Two Sisters' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 22.Posted Tue Aug 27, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Night Train to Terror' Pulls into Blu-ray[teaser]All aboard! The cult 1985 horror anthology is bound for Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome has revealed 'Night Train to Terror' for Blu-ray on October 8. Aboard a fast moving train bound for Hell, God and Satan decide the fates of three unfortunate mortals. In HARRY, a fiendish killer keeps the horribly mutilated body parts of his countless victims in a diabolical torture chamber. In GRETTA (DVD only), a young woman, obsessed with death, takes part in an unspeakable ritual of Russian roulette. Finally in CLAIRE, a young woman and a Holocaust survivor are terrorized by the son of Satan! 'Night Train to Terror' comes to you on home video for the very first time in its original aspect ratio and restored in 2k from 35mm film elements. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature restored 2K video, a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements include: Interview with Producer/Director Jay Schlossberg-Cohen; Interview with Assistant Editor Wayne Schmidt, Commentary track by The Hysteria Continues; and Theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Night Train to Terror' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 17.Posted Mon Aug 26, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Shrek the Musical' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The hit Broadway musical is planned for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, DreamWorks is preparing 'Shrek the Musical' for Blu-ray on October 15. 'Shrek The Musical' tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by a wise-cracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love aren't only found in fairy tales. Featuring a fantasic score of 17 all-new songs, 'Shrek The Musical' was filmed on stage to capture the magic of a Broadway performance and stars an amazing celebrated cast including Brian d'Arcy James (Shrek), Sutton Foster (Fiona), Daniel Breaker (Donkey), Christopher Sieber (Lord Farquaad), and John Tartaglia (Pinocchio). The film was shot live on Broadway with 10 cameras and directed by Michael Warren. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Shrek The Musical Songbook with Sing-Along and a Blu-ray exclusive featurette entitled From Swamp To Stage: The Making of Shrek the Musical. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Shrek the Musical' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 15.Posted Mon Aug 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Oldboy: 10th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Chan-wook Park's acclaimed Korean thriller will seek revenge on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Palisades Tartan is preparing 'Oldboy: 10th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray on October 8. After a drunken night on the town, Oh Dae-su wakes up in the morning to discover he has been locked up, without explanation, in a mysterious prison - his home for the next 15 years. Suddenly, Dae-su finds himself freed, a voice on a cell phone taunts him into discovering who kept him imprisoned. Dae-su plunges into a world of competing vengeance, his own drive for revenge matched by the equally implacable and considerably more Byzantine scheming of his mysterious nemesis. Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Oldboy: 10th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 8.Posted Mon Aug 26, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of August 25th, 2013The end of August brings us new movies from cinematic marauders Michael Bay and Baz Luhrmann. Let's cross our fingers that September will have better things in store. In the meantime, we have a roundup of the week's new Blu-ray releases in the blog today.Posted Mon Aug 26, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Get Ready for 'Long Weekend' to hit Blu-ray[teaser]Colin Eggleston's Australian thriller is making its way to Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films is preparing 'Long Weekend' for Blu-ray this winter. Attempting to resurrect their failing marriage, Peter and Marcia set out on a camping trip to a deserted stretch of the Australian coastline in the hope that a long weekend in the sunshine will help them patch their differences. They are a careless couple, littering the countryside with garbage, shooting guns and even driving away after killing a kangaroo with their truck. Their callous disregard for the environment soon becomes apparent when animals start to seek vengeance. Marcia and Peter have proved themselves to be destroyers of nature. Will the animals allow them to leave or will mother nature exact her own destruction? Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Long Weekend' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Aug 26, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Baz Luhrmann Blu-ray Collection' Blu-ray $19.99 at Amazon![teaser]A set of three films from the acclaimed director is Amazon's Blu-ray deal this week![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Baz Luhrmann Blu-ray Collection' for $19.99 (67% off the suggested retail price). This set includes 'Moulin Rouge,' 'Romeo & Juliet,' and 'Australia.' Click here to save nearly seventy percent on these titles today! This offer is available from now through September 1.Posted Sun Aug 25, 2013 at 07:02 AM PDT by: -
Poll: Ben Affleck as Batman?Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have signed Ben Affleck to play the Caped Crusader in the upcoming Superman/Batman crossover film. Do you think this is a good casting decision, or a really bad idea? Vote in our blog poll.Posted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'Terms of Endearment' Slated for Blu-ray[teaser]James L Brooks' Best Picture Winner is bound for Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will release 'Terms of Endearment' on Blu-ray December 3. 'Terms Of Endearment' dazzled critics and audiences alike with its believable, insightful story of two captivating people, mother and daughter, unforgettably played by Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger. From grand slapstick to deepest sentiment, director James L. Brooks masterfully paints scenes from their evolving 30-year relationship. Jack Nicholson turns in a great comic performance as Maclaine's neighbor, a boozy, womanizing former astronaut. Winner of five Academy Awards®: Best Picture 1983; Best Actress - Shirley MacLaine; Best Supporting Actor - Jack Nicholson; Best Director and Best Screenplay Adaptation - James L. Brooks. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray are still unknown at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Terms of Endearment' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 3.Posted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Saturn 3' Blu-ray in the Works[teaser]The 1980 sci-fi horror starring Kirk Douglas, Farrah Fawcett, and Harvey Keitel is planned for Blu-ray this winter. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing to release 'Saturn 3' on Blu-ray sometime in December. Adam (Kirk Douglas) and Alex (Farrah Fawcett) are scientists seeking new forms of food deep beneath the surface of Saturn's moon Titan. Their laboratory is a space-age Eden and their life is idyllic until the arrival of Captain James (Harvey Keitel), a murderous psychopath, and his "helper" robot Hector. As Saturn goes into eclipse and cuts the station off from the rest of the universe, Captain James and Hector terrorize Adam and Alex. When the homicidal robot turns on its creator, James is torn apart trying to disassemble it and the scientists are forced to battle it out for themselves. With hector plugged into the station's control system, Adam and Alex must attempt to destroy everything they have built in order to save themselves. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Saturn 3' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Aug 23, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
