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'Modern Family: The Complete Fourth Season' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The fourth season of the Emmy-winning comedy is bound for Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] in an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Modern Family: The Complete Fourth Season' for Blu-ray on September 24. With Jay and Gloria's baby on the way and Haley going off to college, the entire Pritchett/Dunphy clan faces some major surprises as they bicker and bond over house-flipping headaches, unwanted play dates, and everything from hot-tempered hormones to in utero karaoke. Featuring a stellar array of guest stars including Matthew Broderick, Shelley Long and Elizabeth Banks, Season Four takes a heartfelt and laugh-out-loud hilarious look at what it means to be a "Modern Family." The Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted and Alternate Scenes; Commentaries on "Party Crasher", "Fulgencio", "Career Day", and "Goodnight Gracie"; An Addition to the Family; A Day with Eric; A Modern Guide to Parenting; "Modern Family" Writers; and Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $59.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Modern Family: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 24.Posted Tue Aug 13, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Contest: Win 'Olympus Has Fallen' on Blu-ray!Terrorists have seized the White House and only one lone underdog hero can stop them. Quick, what movie have I just described? You'd be forgiven for guessing 'White House Down', but this time we're talking about 'Olympus Has Fallen', and you can win it on Blu-ray. Enter our contest today.Posted Tue Aug 13, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Monsters University' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated and Detailed[teaser]The Pixar prequel will enroll on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D in October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is preparing 'Monsters University' and 'Monsters University - 3D' for October 29. Disney/Pixar proudly presents the hilarious story of how two mismatched monsters Met and became lifelong friends in a movie screaming with laughter and oozing with heart. Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he’s dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. With their dreams temporarily dashed, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right. Get ready to party with hours of exclusive bonus extras, including an inside look at the world of monsters and the animated theatrical short film "The Blue Umbrella." The releases will feature 1080p video, Dolby TrueHD 7.1 soundtracks, and a multitude of supplements including: Campus Life – What's it like being on a production crew at Pixar? Get a look at a day in the life of the "Monsters University" crew through their own eyes; Story School – This documentary examines the challenges of creating a prequel as well as themes that run through the story, and the change in focus from Sulley to Mike. We'll also look at how gags are developed – from writing jokes to brainstorming a million ideas; Scare Games – At Pixar, we play hard while we work. The same people who keep the film production moving – producers, managers, coordinators and artists – are also the ones who bring spirit and excitement to some of our extracurricular activities. We check out the MU production teams as they go head to head in the mostly playful Pixar Scare Games competitions; Welcome to MU – Sets aren't just buildings, they are the worlds our characters live in and explore. This look at the Monsters University campus and its development is told from the perspective of the artists who created each piece of the campus from the architecture to the ivy leaves; Music Appreciation – Randy Newman's scores are a mainstay of Pixar films, and this documentary will give you a privileged look at his creative process. We follow the "Monsters University" scoring process from spotting to writing and on to the scoring session. including special college-themed recording sessions; Scare Tactics – Animators are actors who digitally bring the characters to life. In this look at how the MU animation team worked, you'll see their process of how they channeled their own monster-selves and created moments on screen that were really funny, really scary and also really serious, sometimes all at the same time; Color and Light – How can a single painting set the tone for an entire scene? We'll look at the creation of the colorscripts and how they were realized technically in the final film. Along with the paturalistic feel; Paths to Pixar – MU Edition – When one door closes, sometimes another door opens – one with an even more exciting opportunity behind it. Members of the MU crew tell their own compelling backstories and share the challenges they overcame along their paths to Pixar.5% of which actually end up in the movie; Furry Monsters: A Technical Retrospective – Explore the difficulties in creating characters that are 20 years younger with tools that are 10 years more advanced in this contrasting look at the differing technical challenges that arose when making "Monsters, Inc.," and "Monsters University."; Deleted Scenes: "The Blue Umbrella" – This animated short film from Pixar Animation Studios, directed by Saschka Unseld and produced by Marc Greenberg, played in theaters in front of "Monsters University." "The Blue Umbrella" tells the story of an evening commute in which the rain starts to fall and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters. And in the midst, two umbrellas—one blue, one not—fall eternally in love; Audio Commentary; Promo Picks; College Campaign; Theatrical Campaign; Set Flythroughs; Art Gallery and more! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $39.99, the Collector's Edition Blu-ray is $45.99, and the Blu-ray 3D is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Monsters University' and 'Monsters University - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under October 29.Posted Tue Aug 13, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Planes' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Pre-Orders Live![teaser]Disney's animated 'Cars' spinoff is already up for pre-order at Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is preparing 'Planes' for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D with a tentative release date of December 10. The film follows Dusty the crop duster, who dreams of flying in a race around the world. But in order to qualify for the competition, he'll have to overcome his fear of heights. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray Combo Pack is $44.99, while the Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Planes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's tentatively indexed under December 10.Posted Mon Aug 12, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Cars - 3D: Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray 3D is Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The Pixar smash hit will be speeding to Blu-ray 3D in October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will release Pixar's 'Cars' on Blu-ray 3D in an Ultimate Collector's Edition on October 29. From the acclaimed creators of 'Toy Story,' 'The Incredibles' and 'Finding Nemo' comes a high-octane adventure comedy that shows life is about the journey, not the finish line. Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on the old Route 66, he meets Sally, Mater, Doc Hudson (Paul Newman) and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there’s more to life than trophies and fame. Treat your crew to turbocharged entertainment with this 'Cars - 3D Ultimate Collector’s Edition.' It’s flat-out fun with a sensational soundtrack, thrilling bonus features and revved-up picture and sound. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Cars - 3D: Ultimate Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 29.Posted Mon Aug 12, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Frankenstein's Army' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Official Selection at the Tribeca Film Festival will arise on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI will be releasing 'Frankenstein's Army' on Blu-ray on September 10. In the dying days of World War II, a battalion of Russian soldiers find themselves lost in enemy territory in eastern Germany. One soldier (Alexander Mercury, 'The Golden Compass') has been ordered to make a propaganda film as the squadron makes its way across the wintry landscape, and what follows is a thrilling mix of found-footage shocks and classic horror. Stumbling upon a village decimated by an unseen terror, the Russians are lured into the secret lab of deranged scientist Viktor ('Hellboy's Karel Roden). Viktor has unearthed the journals of the legendary Dr. Victor Frankenstein and has used them to assemble an army of supersoldiers stitched together from the body parts of fallen Germans - a desperate Hitler's last ghastly ploy to escape defeat. Leaderless and faced with dissension in their dwindling ranks, the Russians must find the courage to face down this fearsome new brigade of flesh-and-metal "zombots," or die trying. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Making-Of Featurette: Revealing all facets of the filmmaking process, this 31 minute featurette uncovers everything from Richard Raaphorst's creature designs, to the film's pre-production process, to the actual creature creation by the Unreal FX team; Interviews: Director Richard Raaphorst, Cinematographer Bart Beekman, Production Designer Jinrich Koci, Unreal FX Team, The Frankestein's Army Actors; and Five Creature Spots. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Frankenstein's Army' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 10.Posted Mon Aug 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Attack' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Ziad Doueiri's thriller based on Yasmina Khadra's best-selling novel will arrive on Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Media Group is working on 'The Attack' for Blu-ray on November 12. Amin Jaafari is an Israeli Palestinian surgeon, fully assimilated into Tel Aviv society. He has a loving wife, an exemplary career, and many Jewish friends. But his picture-perfect life is turned upside down when a suicide bombing in a restaurant leaves nineteen dead, and the Israeli police inform him that his wife Sihem, who also died in the explosion, was responsible. Convinced of her innocence, Amin abandons the relative security of his adopted homeland and enters the Palestinian territories in pursuit of the truth. Once there, he finds himself in ever more dangerous places and situations. Determined, he presses on seeking answers to questions he never thought he would be asking. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'The Attack' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 12.Posted Mon Aug 12, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of August 11th, 2013It's time to play the music. It's time to light the lights. It's time to buy 'The Muppet Movie' on Blu-ray! Some other stuff comes out this week too, and we'll tell you all about it in the blog today.Posted Mon Aug 12, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]F. W. Murnau's 1927 classic is bound for Blu-ray in November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says 'Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans' will hit Blu-ray sometime in November. German Expressionist, F.W. Murnau's film won Academy Awards for Best Actress and Best Cinematography and remains a critically acclaimed piece of silent cinema. George O'Brien plays the young farmer who falls for The Woman From the City (Margaret Livingstone) and agrees to murder his Wife (Janet Gaynor) by drowning her. He is unable to fulfil his plan though, and is reconciled with his Wife. Together they embark on a celebratory adventure in the city (one of the most celebrated montage sequences ever filmed), but on their way home The Wife is lost overboard in a storm and believed drowned. The Woman from the City arrives to claim The Man, believing he has committed murder for her; but word arrives that his Wife has been saved and he rushes to her side. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Aug 12, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Movies You Own the Most Copies OfTell us about your collection in the blog today.Posted Fri Aug 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
