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'Amityville 3D' Gets Blu-ray 3D Release![teaser]The disc in the upcoming trilogy boxed set will be Blu-ray 3D compatible! [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory has revealed that they are planning to bring 'The Amityville Horror Trilogy' to Blu-ray sometime before Halloween. This set will include 'The Amityville Horror,' 'Amityville II: The Possession,' and 'Amityville 3-D.' Shout Factory has now confirmed that 'Amityville 3-D' will be getting a Blu-ray 3D upgrade: "We can now officially confirm that our upcoming Amityville Horror Trilogy blu-ray box set will include the film AMITYVILLE 3-D (1983) in Blu-ray 3-D!! (2-D version also included too.) To our knowledge, this marks the first time an 80′s 3-D film has been presented in a Blu-ray 3-D format. Needless to say, we are very excited about this and hope you will be too. The release is planned for October. More specific details (artwork, extras) will be announced in the Summer." You can find the latest specs for 'The Amityville Horror Trilogy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu May 9, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Manson Family' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Jim Van Bebber's acclaimed biopic of Charles Manson heads to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Severin is prepping 'The Manson Family' for a Blu-ray release on June 11. It has been hailed as amazingly disturbing (Dread Central), extreme and uncompromised (Roger Ebert) and one of the best true crime films ever made (DVD Talk). Now from the punishing mind of writer/producer/director Jim Van Bebber comes his epic of hallucinatory horror like you've never seen it before: This is the ultimate account of Charles Manson and his followers, a blood-soaked saga that takes you from their drug-fueled orgies, to their grisly massacres, and into the legacy of depravity that survives today. It is a singular vision of nihilistic evil that remains alarmingly original, unapologetically graphic and shockingly real. These are the most infamous crimes of our time as depicted by one of the most dangerous underground filmmakers of all time. This is 'The Manson Family.' Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director Jim VanBebber; Gator Green - Exclusive First Release of VanBebber's latest short; Exclusive New Interview With Phil Anselmo; The VanBebber Family - Uncut Version of 'Making Of' Documentary Featuring Interviews with Cast and Crew; In The Belly of The Beast - Documentary On the 1997 Fantasia Film Festival; Interview With Charles Manson; Deleted Scenes; and Theatrical Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Manson Family' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 11.Posted Thu May 9, 2013 at 07:45 AM PDT by: -
'Hands of the Ripper' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Peter Sasdy's 1971 cult horror is getting an uncut U.S. Blu-ray release in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films will release 'Hands of the Ripper' on Blu-ray on July 9. The infant daughter of Jack the Ripper is witness to the brutal murder of her mother by her father. Fifteen years later she is a troubled young woman who is seemingly possessed by the spirit of her father. While in a trance she continues his murderous killing spree but has no recollection of the events afterwards. A sympathetic psychiatrist takes her in and is convinced he can cure her condition. Soon, however, he regrets his decision. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: The Devil's Bloody Plaything: Possessed by HANDS OF THE RIPPER featurette; Slaughter of Innocence: The Evolution of Hammer Gore motion still gallery; U.S. television introduction; Original theatrical trailer and TV spots; HANDS OF THE RIPPER motion still gallery; and Isolated music and effects audio track. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Hands of the Ripper' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 9.Posted Thu May 9, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'To the Wonder' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest film from acclaimed director Terrence Malick is bound for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia will be releasing 'To the Wonder' on Blu-ray on August 6. The anticipated new feature from renowned filmmaker Terrence Malick ('Badlands,' 'The Tree of Life'), 'To the Wonder' boldly and lyrically explores the complexities of love in all its forms. Parisian single mother Marina (Olga Kurylenko) and Midwestern tourist Neil (Ben Affleck) fall madly in love in France and relocate to Oklahoma with Marina's young daughter to start a life together. As their relationship wanes and her visa nears expiration, Marina makes the acquaintance of a priest and fellow exile (Javier Bardem) who is struggling with his faith, while Neil renews a relationship with his childhood sweetheart, Jane (Rachel McAdams). Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, and the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'To the Wonder' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 6.Posted Wed May 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'An Affair of the Heart' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The acclaimed Rick Springfield documentary will rock Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Breaking Glass Pictures is working on 'An Affair of the Heart' for a Blu-ray release on July 16. The Grammy award winner was quoted as saying, "It was a real laugh/cry kind of thing. As a person, I am kind of peripheral. It is about their connection, what they view and how they interpreted who I was, and the right times that music that they liked came along to help them to get through difficult stuff." He adds, "I get the stories. I am very proud to be part of it, but it is more their power than mine." For most fans, Rick Springfield is much more than a celebrity crush; some have overcome deep trauma by connecting with his music, for others he has served as a catalyst for life-long friendships, and without fail all have a unique bond with him. A fascinating look at the fans of a musical icon, 'An Affair of the Heart' is a soulful examination of those who turned a man into a legend. If his 17 Top 40 hits, including "Jessie's Girl", or his run on "General Hospital" as Dr. Noah Drake haven't convinced you of his enduring star power, watching him rock out with Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters with a new track in the Sound City documentary most certainly will. Since its premiere at the Florida Film Festival, 'An Affair of the Heart' has received praise and awards on the film festival and theatrical circuits. The Hollywood Reporter hailed the film as "a feel-good and at times laugh-out-loud documentary" and the New York Times called it "a refuge from the mundane." 'An Affair of the Heart's many awards include the Nashville Film Festival's Gibson Impact of Music Award and the Boston Film Festival's Best Music Award. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will contain over 2 hours of bonus features and will have a suggested list price of $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'An Affair of the Heart' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 16.Posted Wed May 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Ray Harryhausen Dead at 92[teaser]The stop-motion FX legend has passed away. [/teaser] Ray Harryhausen has reportedly died on Tuesday morning in London at the age of 92. Harryhausen's incredible work can be seen in numerous films including 'Jason and the Argonauts,' the original 'Clash of the Titans,' and all four films in the 'Ray Harryhausen Collection' to name but a few -- all currently available on Blu-ray. Harryhausen's work has also influenced the careers of many filmmakers and no doubt will continue to do so for many years to come.Posted Wed May 8, 2013 at 09:52 AM PDT by: -
'The Long Hair of Death' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Antonio Margheriti's 1964 cult classic is headed to Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, RaroVideo says 'The Long Hair of Death' will hit Blu-ray later this year. In this gothic gem, Barbara Steele plays Helen Karnstein, whose mother is burned at the stake as a witch. Helen vows revenge, but is pushed off a cliff before she can carry it out. Death cannot stop her, however, and she returns to wreak havoc upon the man who falsely accused her mother. There is something for everyone in this moody masterpiece: a sinister castle, secret passageways, hidden crypts, ghostly temptresses, plague, witch burning, seduction and adultery. A Barbara Steele classic! Specs, supplements, suggested list price, and a release date haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Long Hair of Death' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed May 8, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Q: The Winged Serpent' Soars to Blu-ray[teaser]Larry Cohen's 1982 cult classic is on its way to Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing 'Q: The Winged Serpent' for Blu-ray sometime in August. It's another monstrous day in New York City where window washers have their heads bitten off, topless sunbathers are plucked from rooftops, bloody body parts rain onto the streets and small-time crook Jimmy Quinn (Michael Moriarty) discovers a humongous nest in the spire of The Chrysler Building. Meanwhile, an NYPD detective (David Carradine) investigates a series of ritual sacrifice murders that may have unleashed a giant flying Aztec Serpent God into the skies of Manhattan. Its name is Quetzalcoatl, but just call it Q... that's all you'll have time to say before it tears you apart. Candy Clark (The Man Who Fell to Earth) and Richard Roundtree (Shaft) co-star in this smart, funny and wildly original monster classic. Specs, supplements, suggested list price, and a release date haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Q: The Winged Serpent' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed May 8, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Pain & Gain' Blu-ray is Up for Pre-Order[teaser]Michael Bay's musclebound action/comedy is now up for Blu-ray pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is already preparing 'Pain & Gain' for a Blu-ray release later this year. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie and is based on the unbelievable true story of a group of personal trainers in 1990’s Miami who, in pursuit of the American Dream, get caught up in a criminal enterprise that goes horribly wrong. Specs, supplements, and a release date have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Pain & Gain' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue May 7, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Body Double' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Brian De Palma's 1984 erotic crime thriller will have a limited Blu-ray release this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Twilight Time is working on 'Body Double' for Blu-ray on August 13. In 'Body Double,' director Brian DePalma pays homage to the Alfred Hitchcock movies 'Vertigo' and 'Rear Window,' adding a few grotesque touches all his own. Craig Wasson plays Jake, a struggling actor who keeps losing jobs because of his claustrophobia. To make matters worse, his girlfriend has walked out on him, so he has no place to sleep. His pal offers him the use of his apartment for the evening. The apartment happens to be equipped with a huge picture window and telescope, enabling him to spy on his beautiful neighbor Gloria (Deborah Shelton) while she undresses. He also bears witness to her brutal murder. And then he meets a porn star (Melanie Griffith), who has just taken a job posing as the late Gloria. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will be limited to 3000 units. You can find the latest specs for 'Body Double' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 13.Posted Tue May 7, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
