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'Curse of Chucky' First Images Unboxed![teaser]Last fall, High-Def Digest was invited down to the set of 'Curse of Chucky' and although we still can't reveal much yet (we're sworn to secrecy for the moment, sorry!), we can tease you with these first images from the film! [/teaser] Universal will be releasing the sixth chapter in the horror franchise on home video sometime later this fall. Nica (Fiona Dourif) is grieving over the gruesome suicide of her mother when her domineering older sister Barb (Danielle Bisutti) arrives with her young family in tow to help settle their mother’s affairs. As the sisters butt heads over Nica’s plans for the future, Barb’s young daughter comforts herself with a grinning, red-haired talking doll named Chucky (Brad Dourif) that recently arrived mysteriously in the mail. But as a string of brutal murders begins to terrorize the household, Nica suspects the doll may hold the key to the bloodshed. What she doesn’t know is that Chucky has a personal score to settle. He’s determined to finish a job he starteD More than 20 years earlier, and this time he’s going to see it through to the bloody and shocking end. Check out the sneak peek pictures below: And here's a killer package: Specs, supplements, suggested list price, and a release date haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Curse of Chucky' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Jul 1, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Lords of Salem' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest horror film from rocker/filmmaker Rob Zombie will possess Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is readying 'The Lords of Salem' for Blu-ray on September 3. From the singular mind of horror maestro Rob Zombie comes a chilling plunge into a nightmare world where evil runs in the blood. The Lords of Salem tells the tale of Heidi (Sheri Moon Zombie), a radio station DJ living in Salem, Massachusetts, who receives a strange wooden box containing a record, a "gift from the Lords." Heidi listens, and the bizarre sounds within the grooves immediately trigger flashbacks of the town's violent past. Is Heidi going mad, or are the "Lords of Salem" returning for revenge on modern-day Salem? Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Lords of Salem' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 3.Posted Mon Jul 1, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of June 30th, 2013Holidays are a slow time for new Blu-ray releases, and this one almost brutally so. Very few new discs will hit stores this week, and fewer still worth buying. However, as always, we have a roundup of the week's highlights in the blog today.Posted Mon Jul 1, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'A Letter to Three Wives' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 1949 drama is bound for Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'A Letter to Three Wives' for Blu-ray on September 17. As three women head off on a boating trip with a group of children, they receive a letter written by a woman claiming to have stolen one of their husbands. Which one? The letter doesn't say. Faced with the prospect of a shattered life, each woman soul searches throughout the day: Deborah Bishop (Jeanne Crain) feels inadequate amidst her husband's (Jeffrey Lynn) country club set. Everyone sees Lora Mae Hollingsway (Linda Darnell) as a gold digger, including her husband (Paul Douglas). And Rita Phipps (Ann Sothern) has a career that makes her husband (Kirk Douglas) feel neglected to the point of infidelity. All three endure the anguish of uncertainty until the boat trip ends - and the truth is revealed. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Commentary by Christopher Mankiewicz with Joseph L. Mankiewicz biographers Kenneth Geist and Cheryl Lower; "Linda Darnell: Hollywood's Fallen Angel" as seen on Biography; Movietone News Footage (Oscar Presentations); Restoration Comparison; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'A Letter to Three Wives' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 17.Posted Mon Jul 1, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Godfather - The Coppola Restoration Giftset' Blu-ray Set is $24.69 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's deal this week presents Francis Ford Coppola's classic mobster trilogy on Blu-ray! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling the must own boxed set 'The Godfather - The Coppola Restoration Giftset' for $24.69 (57% off suggested list price). The set includes 'The Godfather,' 'The Godfather: Part II,' and 'The Godfather: Part III' with hours of bonus materials! Click here to order this fantastic set and keep that horse's head out of your bed! The deal will run from now through July 7.Posted Sun Jun 30, 2013 at 06:25 AM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Best & Worst 'Die Hard' Knock-offsThe only thing Hollywood loves more than churning out 'Die Hard' sequels is churning out 'Die Hard' knock-offs. This weekend's 'White House Down' marks the second "Die Hard in the White House" thriller of 2013. With that in mind, let's look at some of the best and worst 'Die Hard' knock-offs in today's blog Roundtable.Posted Fri Jun 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Under the Dome: Season 1' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live![teaser]Two Blu-ray editions of the hit series from the mind of Stephen King are now available for pre-order at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is already taking pre-orders for 'Under the Dome: Season 1' as well as a 'Limited Collector's Edition' for a release sometime in the coming months. Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, 'Under the Dome' follows the story of a community in Maine that gets cut off from the rest of the world when a mysterious force field forms around the town. The premiere episode which debuted on CBS on June 24 (with 13.5 million viewers) is available to stream for free at Amazon. However, if you're an Amazon Prime member, all episodes will be available to stream for free to Prime members four days after their premiere over the air. Non-Prime members will be able to purchase individual episodes for an undetermined price. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet, but the Collector's Edition will come packaged inside a cool mini post-dome replica of Chester's Mill. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $64.99, while the Collector's Edition is $99.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Under the Dome: Season 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Jun 28, 2013 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
'Bates Motel: Season One' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The smash hit new series starring Freddie Highmore as a young Norman Bates and Vera Farmiga as his unbalanced mother will be checking in to Blu-ray in September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios has revealed 'Bates Motel: Season One' will have a Blu-ray release on September 17. This re-imagining of one of Hitchcock's beloved masterpieces weaves a web of deception, murder, and unexpected twists in a small town where nothing is what it seems. The first ten episodes of the popular series also stars Nestor Carbonell ('Lost'), Max Thieriot ('House at the End of the Street'), Mike Vogel ('Cloverfield'), Nicola Peltz ('The Last Airbender') and Olivia Cooke ('Blackout'). Filled with gruesome horrors, nail-biting suspense, Bates Motel was A&E's most-watched original drama series debut in the network's history. A second season is already confirmed for 2014. The 2-disc Blu-ray/Ultraviolet set will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Paley Center Panel Discussion with Cast and Creative Team; Deleted Scenes; and a set of limited edition collector cards taken from artwork on the show ("Jiao's Sketchbook"). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Bates Motel: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 17.Posted Fri Jun 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Theatrical Reviews: White HeatThis weekend, Channing Tatum fights terrorists in the White House while Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy deliver the laughs as screw-up cops. Read our reviews of 'White House Down' and 'The Heat' in the blog today.Posted Fri Jun 28, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Grimm: Season Two' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The second season of the supernatural crime drama will be available on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'Grimm: Season Two' will have a Blu-ray release on September 17. Now fully embracing his identity as a Grimm, Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) tackles even more gruesome and bizarre crimes linked to creatures of lore. With the help of his partner Hank (Russell Hornsby) and Wesen confidants Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) and Rosalee (Bree Turner), Nick must face an ancient royal bloodline linked to the mysterious Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz), all while fighting to keep from losing the love of his life forever. The Blu-ray/Ultraviolet combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Grimm: Myths, Monsters & Legends: Learn about the ever-expanding mythology of Grimm as producers and cast discuss the richness of the show's storylines, covering this season's terrifying Wesen, the Seven Royal Families, and the mysteries of Aunt Marie's trailer; Grimm: Creatures and Chaos: Watch as the creatures of Grimm morph and wreak havoc; Bad Hair Day Webisodes: A fellow Wesen visits Rosalee's spice shop; Monroe's Best Moments: Revisit the quips and quibbles that makes Monroe our favorite Wesen; and Deleted Scenes. Blu-ray exclusives include Grimm Guide: An interactive book that provides insight into the various creatures; and Extended Episode: "Over My Dead Body". Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $69.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Grimm: Season Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 17.Posted Fri Jun 28, 2013 at 08:30 AM PDT by:
