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Theatrical Review: 'Star Trek into Darkness'This week, Kirk, Spock and the crew of the Starship Enterprise return in one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year. Can the strangely-titled 'Star Trek into Darkness' live up to fan expectations? Our theatrical reviewer weighs in. Read his review in the blog today.Posted Fri May 17, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Seconds' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1966 sci-fi thriller starring Rock Hudson is bound for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion will be bringing 'Seconds' to Blu-ray on August 13. 'Seconds,' directed by John Frankenheimer, concerns a middle-aged businessman dissatisfied with his suburban existence, who elects to undergo a strange and elaborate procedure that will grant him a new life. The Blu-ray will feature a 4K 1080p digitally restored transfer, uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio commentary featuring director John Frankenheimer; Actor Alec Baldwin on Frankenheimer and Seconds; New program on the making of Seconds, featuring interviews with Evans Frankenheimer, the director's widow, and actor Salome Jens; Interview with Frankenheimer from 1971; New visual essay by film scholars R. Barton Palmer and Murray Pomerance; and an essay by critic David Sterritt. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Seconds' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 13.Posted Fri May 17, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Flashdance' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]Check out the bonus features for the 1983 dance flick getting the high-definition treatment in August. [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Flashdance' on Blu-ray on August 13. A hit movie that became a sensation, 'Flashdance' delivers an electrifying mix of music, drama and dance that dazzles the senses as it touches the heart. Jennifer Beals stars as Alex Owens, a fiercely determined 18-year-old with one all-consuming dream: to study at the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance. Working during the day as a welder and at night as an exotic dancer, Alex bravely pursues her dream, undertaking an unforgettable journey that reveals the power of her convictions and teaches her the meaning of love. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: The History of Flashdance; The Look of Flashdance; Flashdance Music and Songs; Flashdance Choreography; Releasing the Flashdance Phenomenon; Teaser and Theatrical Trailers; and an Exclusive 6-Track Music CD: Includes "Flashdance - What A Feeling". Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Flashdance' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 13.Posted Fri May 17, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Marathon Man' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]John Schlesinger's 1976 classic will find a home on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Marathon Man' on Blu-ray on September 10. Doc Levy (Roy Scheider) is an American secret agent who has been running interference between the US government and escaped Nazi war criminal Szell (Laurence Olivier). Believing that Doc has stolen a valuable cache of gems, Szell emerges from his South American hi ding place and heads for New York. He has Doc killed, then kidnaps Doc's in-the-dark brother Babe (Dustin Hoffman). Repeating the ph rase "Is it safe?" over and over, Szell, a onetime concentration camp dentist, tries to extract information from Babe. 'Marathon Man' traces Babe Levy's progression from pacifistic naif to cynical street-smart scrapper. 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 'Marathon Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 10.Posted Thu May 16, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Talented Mr. Ripley' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Anthony Minghella's 1999 thriller will be released on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' for Blu-ray on September 10. Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) is a bright and charismatic sociopath who makes his way in mid-50s New York City as a men's room attendant and sometimes pianist, though his real skill is in impersonating other people, forging handwriting, and running second-rate scams. After being mistaken for a Princeton student, Tom meets the shipping tycoon father of Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law), who has traveled to the coast of Italy, where he's living a carefree life with his father's money and his beautiful girlfriend, Marge (Gwyneth Paltrow). Dickie's father offers to pay Ripley $1,000 plus expenses if he can persuade Dickie to return to America. As Ripley and Dickie become friends, Tom finds himself both attracted to Dickie and envious of his life of pleasure. In time, he decides that he would rather be Dickie Greenleaf than Tom Ripley. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 10.Posted Thu May 16, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Body Bags' Blu-ray in the Works[teaser]The 1993 anthology directed by John Carpenter and Tobe Hooper is planned for Blu-ray later this year. [/teaser] In a surprise announcement on their Facebook page, Scream Factory will be bringing 'Body Bags' to Blu-ray before the end of 2013. The horror anthology presents three tales: The first about a serial killer, the second about a hair transplant going wrong, and the third about a baseball player. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Body Bags' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu May 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'12 Rounds: Reloaded' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Another WWE superstar will face 12 rounds of action-packed mayhem on Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on '12 Rounds: Reloaded' for Blu-ray on June 4. As paramedic Nick Malloy, Randy Orton jumps into overdrive in this pulse-pounding, thrill ride filled with gripping suspense! Malloy receives a terrifying call from a vengeful psychopath connected to his past, and the maniac (Brian Markinson) threatens to unleash a murder spree unless Nick can complete a series of 12 challenges without involving the cops or missing a single deadline. With no time to spare — and his own wife’s life on the line — Nick must piece together cryptic clues and hunt down the killer before it’s too late! The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the disc will include: Audio Commentary; Randy Orton Reloaded; The Action of 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded; and Locations: From Heller's Lair to the Sugar Factory. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for '12 Rounds: Reloaded' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 4.Posted Thu May 16, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Call' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]The thriller starring Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin will ring up Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'The Call' for Blu-ray on June 25. When a veteran 911 operator takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl who has just been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary with Halle Berry, Abigail Breslin and Filmmakers; and Emergency Procedure: Making the Film featurette - A look at every aspect of the making of the film, from Richard D'Ovidio's experience writing the screenplay through the final days of production. Blu-ray exclusives include: Alternate Ending; Deleted and Extended Scenes; Michael Eklund Audition Tape; A Set Tour of The Hive and The Lair - Director Brad Anderson gives viewers a tour of the Lair and the production designer gives a tour of the call center, also known as The Hive; and Inside the Stunts - Stunt coordinator, pyrotechnics experts, actors and stuntmen discuss filming the gas station fire scene. Suggested list price for the combo pack is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for The Call linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 25.Posted Thu May 16, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Bruce Lee: The Legacy Collection' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Four action classics starring the martial arts legend will be getting the high-definition treatment in July! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will be releasing 'Bruce Lee: The Legacy Collection' on Blu-ray on July 9. The set includes 'The Big Boss,' 'Fist Of Fury,' 'Way Of The Dragon' and 'Game Of Death' on Blu-ray. Also includes two documentaries 'Bruce Lee: The Legend' (and the original version, 'Bruce Lee: The Man, The Legend') and 'I Am Bruce Lee' as well as over two hours of bonus content exclusive to this set on 7 DVDs inside book packaging. Suggested list price for the set is $119.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Bruce Lee: The Legacy Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 9.Posted Wed May 15, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]One of the most highly anticipated international motion pictures of all-time is bound for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will release 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec' on Blu-ray on August 13. This summer, let your imagination run free. Journey into an awe-inspiring world of action fantasy and visual wonder with popular French comics heroine Adèle Blanc-Sec as she leaps from the pages to the screen. Brimming with heart-pounding action, breathtaking cinematography and visceral special effects, this acclaimed feature illustrates the magical power of moviemaking, and delivers wildly entertaining cinematic adventure filled with humor, incredible action, mystery and lush Parisian period details that the whole family will enjoy! The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a couple of featurette and deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 13.Posted Wed May 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
