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'Poirot: Series 7 & 8' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Four more Agatha Christie mystery adventures will be sleuthing their way to Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media is preparing 'Poirot: Series 7 & 8' for Blu-ray on September 3. Agatha Christie's beloved Belgian detective returns in these four feature-length mysteries from the hit series. Set amid the unparalleled elegance of the Art Deco era, these beautifully remastered adaptations star David Suchet as the peerless Hercule Poirot. With a little help from his friends, Captain Hastings (Hugh Fraser, 'Sharpe'), Chief Inspector Japp (Philip Jackson, 'Little Voice'), and Miss Lemon (Pauline Moran), Poirot unravels the most tangled cases with flair and finesse. Episodes include: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd—Poirot's much-needed retreat to the countryside is interrupted by the murder of a prosperous industrialist. Lord Edgeware Dies—Following the death of a loathsome aristocrat, Poirot is stymied by his suspects' ironclad alibis. Evil Under the Sun—A sojourn in Devon turns into an investigation for Poirot after the body of a beautiful young woman is found on the beach. Murder in Mesopotamia—The detective travels to Iraq and finds himself embroiled in a web of rivalries, jealousy, and murder at an archaeological dig. Supplements have not been revealed yet, but the 2-Disc Blu-ray set will featurte 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 2.0 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Poirot: Series 7 & 8' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 3.Posted Fri Jun 14, 2013 at 11:59 AM PDT by: -
Poll: What Did You Think of 'Man of Steel'?Our reviewers are split on the merits of Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel' reboot. This may turn out to be one of the more divisive films of the year. Now is your turn to tell us what you think. Is this a great rebirth for the franchise, or a super dud? Vote in our blog poll.Posted Fri Jun 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2006 horror prequel will hack up Blu-ray this Halloween! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is revving up 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning' for a Blu-ray release on October 15. 1969. The conflict in Vietnam has exploded to immeasurable proportions, and 18-year-old Dean Hill's (Taylor Handley) number is up. Dean's brother Eric (Matt Bomer), who has already seen his share of combat, plans to take Dean to enlist in his beloved Marine Corps in hopes of keeping an eye on him rather than letting him take his chances at the local induction center. But Dean plans to confront Eric about dodging the draft after the boys and their respective girlfriends, Bailey (Diora Baird) and Chrissie (Jordana Brewster), head across Texas for a final fling of serious fun. Soon after their journey begins, the foursome are spooked by a menacing pair of bikers, who causes a car accident and then attempts to rob the injured trio. However, Sheriff Hoyt (R. Lee Ermey) arrives and turns the tables on their would-be assassin, before ordering Dean, Eric and Bailey into the back of the patrol car. Unbeknownst to Chrissie, who watches everything happen from hiding, Hoyt is headed to the Hewitt family home where a man named Thomas (Andrew Bryniarski) is being groomed to become the terrifying monster known as Leatherface, and the rest of the Hewitt clan await. Chrissie attempts to convince Holden to help her, but he is on a one man rampage to avenge his girlfriend's death. As Chrissie witnesses the horrors inflicted by the Hewitt family upon the people she loves, she realizes she is their only hope of survival. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 15.Posted Fri Jun 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Haunting' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Robert Wise's 1963 horror will possess Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'The Haunting' for a Blu-ray release on August 13. No one lives in the 90-year-old Hill House. Or so it seems. But come in. Even if you don't believe in ghosts, there's no denying the terror of 'The Haunting.' Wise, whose started his directorial career with 'The Curse of the Cat People' (1944), made his return to psychological horror for this first screen adaptation of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House. Four people (Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ Tamblyn) come to the house to study its supernatural phenomena. Or has the house drawn at least one of them to it? Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Haunting' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 15.Posted Fri Jun 14, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Reminder: 'Enter the Dragon' Contest Deadline TodayDon't miss your chance to win the Bruce Lee martial arts action classic 'Enter the Dragon' on Blu-ray. We're giving away a free copy of the new 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition in the blog this week, and you only have until the end of the day today to get your entries in.Posted Fri Jun 14, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Odd Angry Shot' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1979 Australian war classic is aiming for Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films has scheduled 'The Odd Angry Shot' for a Blu-ray release on August 13. Harry (Graham Kennedy), a hard-edged Special Air Service Corporal, meets a new company of soldiers during his second tour in Vietnam. There's the naïve Bill (John Jarratt), the easy-going Bung (John Hargreaves), the blunt Rogers (Bryan Brown), the pragmatic Dawson (Graeme Blundell), and the youthful and innocent Scott (Ian Gilmour). Because of their training as professional soldiers from Australia's toughest Army unit, these men believe they can deal with any situation. They pass the time playing practical jokes, getting into drunken brawls and humoring themselves to keep their minds off the war. But, when the first "odd angry shot" rings out, and an enemy mortar barrage hits their camp causing many casualties, the men realize their protective shield of humor is no defense at all against the harsh realities of armed combat. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary Featuring Producer/Director Tom Jeffrey, Producer Sue Milliken and Actor Graeme Blundell; "Stunts Down Under" with Buddy Joe Hooker - Featurette; Original Theatrical Trailer; and Reversible Cover Art. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Odd Angry Shot' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 13.Posted Fri Jun 14, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Friday the 13th: The Complete Collection' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]A dozen 'Friday the 13th' franchise films will be boxed up for Blu-ray this September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Friday the 13th: The Complete Collection' will hit Blu-ray on Friday, September 13. This intense slasher series is one of the longest-running and most successful horror franchises in film history, surpassing the domestic theatrical box-office grosses of such legendary series as 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' 'Halloween' and 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.' The film that turned psycho killer Jason Voorhees and his infamous hockey mask into a pop culture icon has also bested the horror competition as the #1 home entertainment seller. 'Friday the 13th' focuses primarily on the character of Jason Voorhees, who drowned as a young child at Camp Crystal Lake due to the inattentiveness of camp counselors. Many years later, the camp becomes the scene of a number of murders – all of which are either committed or motivated by the avenging Jason, who forever lurks at Crystal Lake with his finely-honed machete. The box set has been assembled as a result of the strategic distribution alliance between Paramount and Warner announced last fall, granting Warner exclusive video distribution rights to over 600 Paramount titles. The 10-disc set includes twelve films on nine Blu-ray discs, plus also included is a "Killer Extras" Bonus DVD full of additional special features on the making of the famous franchise. The collection will be packaged in a collectible tin case featuring 11+ hours of previously released special features and a 40-page soft cover book. The book is excerpted from "Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th," a fan-favorite volume that's viewed as the ultimate memoir of the series, and highlights some of its 200 interviews, 600 photos, storyboards and concept art. Also included is a brand new, official Camp Crystal Lake embroidered counselor patch. Disc 1: Friday the 13th Disc 2: Friday the 13th Part 2 Disc 3: Friday the 13th Part 3 in 3D Disc 4: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter * Disc 5: Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning * / Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives * Disc 6: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood * / Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan * Disc 7: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday * / Jason X * Disc 8: Freddy vs. Jason Disc 9: Friday the 13th (2009, Theatrical Version and "Killer Cut" Extended Version) Disc 10: Killer Bonus DVD Disc * Available for the first time on Blu-ray Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Friday the 13th: The Complete Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 13.Posted Thu Jun 13, 2013 at 01:13 PM PDT by: -
'Da Vinci's Demons: The Complete Season One' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The first season of the series based around the life of Leonardo Da Vinci is planned for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay has set 'Da Vinci's Demons: The Complete Season One' for a Blu-ray release on September 3. Written by David S. Goyer, the series follows the "untold" story of Leonardo Da Vinci: the genius during his early years in Renaissance Florence. As a 25-year old artist, inventor, swordsman, lover, dreamer and idealist, he struggles to live within the confines of his own reality and time as he begins to not only see the future, but invent it. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Audio commentaries with Writer/ Creator/Executive Producer/Director David S. Goyer and Actors Tom Riley, Laura Haddock, Blake Ritson, David Schofield and Tom Bateman; Behind-the-scenes footage; Featurettes; and Deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $54.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Da Vinci's Demons: The Complete Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 3.Posted Thu Jun 13, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'In the Mouth of Madness' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]John Carpenter's H.P. Lovecraft adaptation heads to Blu-ray just in time for Halloween. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, New Line Cinema will be releasing 'In the Mouth of Madness' on Blu-ray on October 15. Best-selling author and Stephen King contemporary Sutter Cane's newest novel is literally driving his readers insane. When the author inexplicably vanishes, an insurance investigator named John Trent (Sam Neill) is hired by Arcane Publishing director Jackson Harglow (Charlton Heston) to track the author down. But Trent, along with Cane's editor Linda Styles (Julie Carmen), soon finds himself crossing the barrier between fact and fiction, and entering a terrifying world of evil and madness from which there is no escape. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'In the Mouth of Madness' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 15.Posted Thu Jun 13, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Theatrical Reviews: 'Man of Steel'After the disappointing 'Superman Returns', Warner Bros. attempts to reboot the Superman franchise by putting it in the hands of the director of 'Watchmen' and 'Sucker Punch'. Is this a good idea? We have two reviewers with very different takes on 'Man of Steel'. Read both of their reviews to hear each perspective. Review 1 Review 2Posted Thu Jun 13, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
