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'The Life of Oharu' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Kenji Mizoguchi's 1952 drama is bound for Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will proudly present 'The Life of Oharu' on Blu-ray on July 9. This epic portrait of an inexorable fall from grace, starring the incredibly talented Kinuyo Tanaka as an imperial lady-in-waiting who gradually descends to street prostitution, was the movie that gained its director international attention, ushering in a new golden period for him. The Blu-ray will feature a new 1080p digital transfer, an uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements include: Introductory commentary by scholar Dudley Andrew; Mizoguchi’s Art and the Demimonde, an illustrated audio essay featuring Dudley Andrew; Kinuyo Tanaka’s New Departure, a 2009 film by Koko Kajiyama documenting the actor’s 1949 goodwill tour of the United States; and a booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Gilberto Perez. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Life of Oharu' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 9.Posted Wed Apr 17, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Amityville Horror Trilogy' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The walls will bleed in a Blu-ray horror triple feature expected to be released before Halloween! [/teaser] In a recent Facebook post, 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.' However, it is unclear whether or not 'Amityville 3-D' will be presented in 3D at this time. Specs, supplements, suggested list price, and a release date have not been set yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Amityville Horror Trilogy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Apr 16, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Scary Movie 5' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The fifth chapter in the horror spoof franchise is now available for Blu-ray pre-order at Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 'Scary Movie 5' is coming to Blu-ray in the near future. The comedy that takes jabs at horror films such as 'Paranormal Activity' stars Ashley Tisdale, Lindsay Lohan, Mike Tyson, and Charlie Sheen. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Scary Movie 5' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Apr 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise - 3D' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The adventurous animated sequel will be swimming to Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi will be releasing 'A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise - 3D' on home video on July 9. When Sammy and Ray find themselves trapped in The Tank, an underwater restaurant/aquarium, they must hatch a plan to escape and reunite with their grandkids Ricky and Ella. But they'll have to get past Big D and his dopey thugs first. With the help of some unlikely friends, Sammy and Ray find that when you work together anything is possible! There's no word on tech specs yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 9.Posted Tue Apr 16, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Contest: Win 'Django Unchained' on Blu-ray!It's time for another great Blu-ray giveaway. This week, we have a Blu-ray copy of Quentin Tarantino's blockbuster hit 'Django Unchained' just waiting to make its way into one of our reader's hands. Enter our contest today for your chance to win.Posted Tue Apr 16, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Kiss of the Damned' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The sensual horror flick will unleash its bloodlust on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'Kiss of the Damned' for Blu-ray on July 23. Beautiful vampire Djuna (Josephine de La Baume) tries to resist the advances of the handsome, human screenwriter Paolo (Milo Ventimiglia), but eventually gives in to their passion. When her troublemaker sister Mimi (Roxane Mesquida) unexpectedly comes to visit, Djuna’s love story is threatened, and the whole vampire community becomes endangered… Written and directed by Xan Cassavetes, daughter of acclaimed filmmaker John Cassavetes and actress Gena Rowlands. Specs and supplements have not been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Kiss of the Damned' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 23.Posted Tue Apr 16, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Welcome to the Punch' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The cat-and-mouse thriller from Producer Ridley Scott is hitting Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI Home Video is preparing 'Welcome to the Punch' for Blu-ray on July 23. The second feature from acclaimed British music video director and filmmaker Eran Creevy, 'Welcome to the Punch' is the story of two arch-nemeses: detective Max Lewinsky (James McAvoy) and master criminal Jacob Sternwood (Mark Strong). When Sternwood escaped three years ago after a daring robbery, Max was left emotionally and physically scarred. But after Sternwood’s son turns up in a hospital due to a failed heist, he’s forced to return to London – giving Max his second chance to get the one criminal who got away. Yet as Max delves deeper into the case he uncovers a vast conspiracy. Featuring rising star Andrea Riseborough ('Shadow Dancer') and Peter Mullan ('War Horse'), the film was shot in the gleaming streets of London’s rejuvenated East End and the banking center of Canary Wharf. Executive produced by Ridley Scott, 'Welcome to the Punch' is a sleek modern thriller. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Welcome to the Punch' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 23.Posted Mon Apr 15, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Power of Few' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]An unlikely assortment of characters will find their lives intertwined in this thriller coming to Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi Entertainment is preparing 'The Power of Few' for Blu-ray on July 9. Spies, cops, holy fools and well-armed children cross paths on a day of danger, mystery and possible transformation. 'The Power of Few' unfolds over twenty minutes on one New Orleans afternoon, experienced through the lives of five unusual characters who unknowingly are connected to an extraordinary smuggling operation as religious conspiracy collides with urban crime. The time bending thriller stars Christopher Walken, Christian Slater, Q'orianka Kilcher and Anthony Anderson. Told from multiple perspectives, the film encourages audiences to look at things from different viewpoints to see how the choices of a single person can affect the outcome of things in a world where everything is interconnected. Specs and supplements have not been revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Power of Few' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 9.Posted Mon Apr 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Rambler' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]A man will embark on a bizarre journey of redemption in this road movie wandering to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'The Rambler' for Blu-ray on June 25. A stranger known only as "the Rambler" (Dermot Mulroney) is just released from prison and is anxious to build a new life for himself. Coming home to a faithless girlfriend (Natasha Lyonne), he quickly realizes his old life is truly behind him. With the promise of a job and some stability from his brother, the Rambler embarks on a cross-country journey to what hopefully is a new start. Like Odysseus and other travelers on the road-to-wisdom before him, the Rambler – armed only with his cowboy hat, shades, a guitar and traveling sack -- will encounter all manner of obstacles and dangers on his road to redemption, including a scientist with a dream-recording (onto VHS!) machine, a cab driver with an unnatural love of the original Frankenstein film, "mummies" in the back of trucks and, oh -- did I mention exploding heads? Supplements have not been revealed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Rambler' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 25.Posted Mon Apr 15, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of April 14th, 2013In terms of volume, this may seem like another slow week in April for new Blu-ray releases. Fortunately, a major new hit movie and some more cult flicks are here to spice things up. Read about these and more in our blog round-up of the week's new titles.Posted Mon Apr 15, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
