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'Pee-Wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Series' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]Probably never thought you'd see this classic family series on Blu-ray... but it's coming! [/teaser] Shout! Factory recently secured extensive distribution rights to all 45 episodes of 'PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE' and PEE-WEE’S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, including worldwide home entertainment, select digital rights and broadcast for cross-platform releases. “We could not be more excited to collaborate with Paul Reubens on this fantastic venture. PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE is a cultural touchstone for a generation, and its visually dynamic design and offbeat sense of humor were a genuine phenomenon,” stated Shout! Factory’s founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos. “We are thrilled that this extensive restoration project is underway and look forward to presenting the series, for the first time in incredible high-definition and with behind-the-scenes bonus material. Fans will experience PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE as never before and share it with a new generation audience.” Shout! Factory announces a full-range of bonus content is currently in development for PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE: THE COMPLETE SERIES multi-disc, Blu-ray box set. The company plans an aggressive rollout of this definitive complete series Blu-ray collection and individual seasons in 2014. Paul Reubens, star and creator of the series, commenting on the collaboration, stated, “The restoration has made Pee-wee’s Playhouse look astonishing. This has been an enormous undertaking and I am truly excited to work with Shout! Factory." For over 25 years, the enormously popular Pee-wee Herman and innovative television series PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE, created by, and starring Paul Reubens, has captured a special place in the hearts of millions of viewers, young and old. Since its initial premiere on CBS in 1986, this multiple Emmy®-winning children’s program became Saturday morning appointment viewing for kids in the 80s and 90s and has been a staple in the pop culture zeitgeist ever since. TV Guide named PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE “one of the top ten cult television classics of all time. “ PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE is an educational, artistic and entertaining show that teaches kids strong ‘life lessons’. With it’s innovative production design and brimming with Reubens’ rich original characters and humor, PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE is a magical place that sparks creativity and imagination—and brings joy to children and adults alike. Parents and grown-ups have always enjoyed the show’s many double entendres. The series features beloved regulars Cowboy Curtis (Laurence Fishburne), Reba the Mail Lady (S. Epatha Merkerson), Miss Yvonne (Lynne Marie Stewart), Captain Carl (Phil Hartman), The King of Cartoons (William Marshall), Jambi the Genie (John Paragon), Ricardo (Vic Trevino) and Mrs. Rene (Suzanne Kent). And of course, Chairry, Pterri, Conky, Magic Screen, Clocky, Cool Cat, Dirty Dog, Chicky Baby, Penny, the Dinosaur family, and the rest of the gang! You can find the latest specs for 'Pee-Wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Jul 22, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of July 21st, 2013Considering that it isn't even a holiday, this week brings us an almost inexcusably paltry selection of new Blu-ray releases that may only excite Criterion collectors and James McAvoy fans. What little there is, however, we'll tell you all about in the blog today.Posted Mon Jul 22, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Monster High: 13 Wishes' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]An all-new animated feature based on Mattel's monstrous toy line arrives on Blu-ray in October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Monster High: 13 Wishes' will be released on Blu-ray on October 8. The $1 billion global franchise and #2 fashion doll brand (behind Barbie) focus on the everyday, relatable lives of teens in high school. These students just happen to be monsters. They brave the horrors of high school, facing the same trials and tribulations as everyone else - social aspects of fitting in, standing out, crushes, first dances, and overall survival. Monster High empowers girls to express their individuality, embrace their imperfections and form friendships that last. It's a new school year at Monster High, and the little sister of Clawdeen Wolf, Howleen, is determined to be more fangtastic than ever. Her dream of popularity turns out to be easier than anyone imagined when she stumbles upon a genie named Gigi Grant who grants her not 3, but 13 wishes! But the ghouls quickly learn to be s-careful what you wish for because each wish comes with a dark side, and soon the student disem-body of Monster High is turned upside-down! Join Frankie Stein, Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura and the rest of their creeperiffic ghoulfriends as they journey deep inside the magic lantern to save the very soul of Monster High, all while flashing their killer style every step of the way! The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Monster High: 13 Wishes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 8.Posted Mon Jul 22, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Editions' Blu-ray $49.99 at Amazon[teaser]The must-own extended editions of Peter Jackson's epic trilogy is only $50 this week at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Editions' for $49.99 (58% off the suggested retail price). With the help of a courageous fellowship of friends and allies, Frodo embarks on a perilous mission to destroy the legendary One Ring. The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition: In the middle chapter of this historic movie trilogy, the Fellowship is broken but its quest to destroy the One Ring continues. The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King Extended Edition: The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. Click here to own one of the greatest film trilogies of all time! This offer is available from now through July 28.Posted Sun Jul 21, 2013 at 08:27 AM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Favorite Courtroom and Lawyer MoviesReal-life events of the past week have put us in the mood to revisit some of our favorite movies about courtroom trials and lawyers. We'll tell you our picks in this week's Roundtable if you share some of yours as well.Posted Fri Jul 19, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Dexter: The Final Season' & 'Dexter: The Complete Series' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The eighth and final season of Showtime's critically-acclaimed series plus two complete collection boxed sets are bound for Blu-ray in November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be releasing 'Dexter: The Final Season on the high-definition format on November 5. Headlined by Michael C. Hall in his Golden Globe® and SAG Award-winning role as the now-iconic titular character, and winner of 31 awards including two Golden Globes® and four Emmys®, DEXTER was named as one of the best-written series of all time by the Writers Guild of America. The acclaimed series follows the seemingly mild-mannered vigilante serial killer (Hall) as he spends his days solving crimes and nights committing them. The series features a stellar ensemble cast including Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King, C.S. Lee, Lauren Vélez, David Zayas, Geoff Pierson, Desmond Harrington, Aimee Garcia and James Remar. The 3-disc set will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Paramount will also be releasing 'Dexter: The Complete Series on the same date which will include: “Grafix: The Art of Dexter” is a collection of photography, fan artwork and iconography and images used in the series’ cutting edge promotional campaigns; an all-new bonus disc with access to over three hours of behind-the-scene interviews, featurettes and more; and the packaging will resemble a replica of Dexter's blood slide trophy box. Amazon.com will also be offering an exclusive complete collection, showcased in sleek, collectible “bust/head” packaging representing an anonymous Dexter kill. Suggested list price for the final season is $68.99, the complete series set is $429.99, and the Amazon exclusive complete series set is $544.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dexter: The Final Season' and 'Dexter: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under November 5.Posted Fri Jul 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Right Stuff: 30th Anniversary Edition' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Philip Kaufman's 1983 classic will blast off to Blu-ray this November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'The Right Stuff: 30th Anniversary Edition' for Blu-ray on November 5. Chronicling the exciting early years of the United States' race to conquer the final frontier, and the daredevil test pilots who ultimately became the first Americans in space, The Right Stuff begins as America is pondering its future and looking to the skies. And intrepid test pilot Chuck Yeager (Shepard) and the seven pioneering astronauts of the Project Mercury space program are the ones the country looks to. Kaufman scripts and directs, pushing the envelope with a filmmaking bravado that matches this soaring story of training, heroism and of sudden fame for which there is no training. The Blu-ray will feature 40-page digibook packaging as well as 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD soundtrack, and supplements (included on a bonus DVD) will include: The Journey and the Mission: Scene-Specific Commentaries with Director/Screenwriter Philip Kaufman, Cast and Crew Members; Additional Scenes; John Glenn: American Hero (1988 PBS Documentary); Realizing the Right Stuff; T-20 Years and Counting; The Real Men with the Right Stuff; and Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'The Right Stuff: 30th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 5.Posted Fri Jul 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Now You See Me' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The heist flick starring Jesse Eisenberg will vanish before your very eyes on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Summit Entertainment is preparing 'Now You See Me' for Blu-ray on September 3. The Four Horsemen, a magic super-group led by the charismatic J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), perform a pair of high-tech, high-profile magic shows. First amazing audiences by remotely robbing a Paris bank while in Las Vegas, and then exposing a white-collar criminal and funneling his millions into the audience members' bank accounts, baffling the authorities. FBI Special Agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) is determined to make the magicians pay for their crimes—and to stop them before they pull off what promises to be an even more audacious heist. But he's forced to partner with Alma (Melanie Laurent), an Interpol detective about whom he is instantly suspicious. Out of desperation, he turns to a famed magic debunker, who claims the Paris bank trick was actually a meticulously planned illusion. Dylan and Alma begin to wonder if the Horsemen have an outside point person. If so, finding him (or her) would be the key to ending the magicians' crime spree. But who could it be? Or…could it really be…magic? The Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Extended Director's Cut Featuring 16 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage; Audio Commentary with Producer Bobby Cohen and Director Louis Leterrier (Theatrical Cut Only); "Now You See Me Revealed" featurette; "A Brief History of Magic" featurette; and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Now You See Me' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 3.Posted Fri Jul 19, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Bling Ring' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest film from Sofia Coppola will break into Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is readying 'The Bling Ring' for Blu-ray on September 17. The film is about a group of teenagers obsessed with fashion and fame who burglarized the homes of celebrities in Los Angeles. Tracking their targets' whereabouts online, the teens would break-in and steal designer clothes and possessions. Reflecting on the naiveté of youth, amplified by today's culture of celebrity and luxury brand obsession, the members of the Bling Ring introduce us to temptations that nearly any teenager would find hard to resist. What starts out as youthful fun spins out of control and reveals a sobering view of our modern culture. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Bling Ring' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 17.Posted Fri Jul 19, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Man of Steel' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Pre-orders Live![teaser]Zack Snyder's take on 'Superman' is now up for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D pre-orders at Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Man of Steel' (Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack for Blu-ray sometime in 2013. A Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack will also be available on the same date. A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man (Henry Cavill), he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind. Specs, supplements, and release dates have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $44.95. There will also be an action figure gift set for $59.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Man of Steel' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Jul 18, 2013 at 12:25 PM PDT by:
