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'K-11' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Jules Stewart's directorial debut is coming to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Breaking Glass Pictures is preparing 'K-11' for Blu-ray on April 23. 'K-11' stars Goran Visnjic (ABC-TV's new hit series 'Red Widow', 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,' 'ER') as Raymond Saxx, a businessman whose drug use leads him to incarceration in the section of the Los Angeles County Jail reserved for LGBT inmates and firmly under the heel of Mousey (Mexican superstar Kate Del Castillo, 'Under the Same Moon,' 'La Reina del Sur', 'Weeds'), a malicious transgendered inmate. Saxx has no idea how he got there -- all he knows is he needs to get the hell out...alive and intact. Aggressive cellmates, corrupt officials and his own issues are just a few challenges he faces with while he pieces together a way out of this entirely new kind of rabbit hole. Director Jules Stewart, mother to 'Twilight' star Kristen, is a lauded script supervisor with over thirty years of experience in Hollywood. In 2010, Stewart formed Libertine Films with her business partner, producer Tom Wright. 'K-11' is their first feature. The film also stars DB Sweeney ('Taken 2'), Jason Mewes ('Jay & Silent Bob,' 'Clerks'), Portia Doubleday ('Kimberly Peirce's Carrie,' 'Youth in Revolt,' 'Almost Kings') and Tommy "Tiny" Lister ('The Fifth Element,' 'Jackie Brown'). Son Cameron Stewart makes his film debut in 'K-11' as Sledgehammer, while daughter Kristen Stewart ('Twilight,' 'On the Road') makes a special contribution. Specs have not been revealed yet, but supplements will include: a commentary by Jules Stewart and Tom Wright; deleted scenes; interviews with key cast and crew; a behind-the-scenes featurette; the "My Liberty" music video by cast member Billy Morrison; and a photo gallery. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'K-11' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 23.Posted Mon Apr 1, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of March 31st, 2013Pickings are pretty slim when the top Blu-ray title of the week is a TV miniseries that just aired for free on cable yesterday. Nevertheless, we have a roundup of the week's paltry few new discs in the blog today. Give it a read.Posted Mon Apr 1, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Movie 43' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The star-studded comedy anthology is hitting Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is bringing 'Movie 43' to Blu-ray on June 18. From the twisted minds of producers Peter Farrelly ('Hall Pass,' 'Shallow Hal') and Charles Wessler ('There's Something About Mary,' 'Dumb & Dumber'), comes 'Movie 43' -- the outrageous new ensemble comedy starring some of the biggest names in Hollywood. 'Movie 43' is not for the easily-offended and contains jaw-dropping, sometimes shockingly disturbing, but always entertaining intertwined storylines you'll have to see to believe. The all-star cast includes Emma Stone, Kate Winslet, Justin Long, Jason Sudeikis, Kristin Bell, Gerard Butler, and Halle Berry. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Movie 43' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 18.Posted Mon Apr 1, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - March 29, 2013[teaser]The end of March is upon us, yet The Bonus View continues to roll out the latest news, reviews, and free Blu-ray contests. That's right, we're still running contests on the blog. This is like four weeks straight. Come try your hand at winning some free Blu-ray swag.[/teaser] Monster Madness The tournament finally came to an end. After a long, heated battle, Godzilla finally emerged the victor against Predator. You can check out the final match here, and we also have a tournament recap post to remind us of how crazy this tournament really was. Thanks to everyone who voted. Blu-ray News Last week we gave away a huge prize! Check out who won a free copy of 'The Hobbit.' This week we continue our giving ways with a contest for a copy of the second season of Showtime's 'The Borgias.' TV seasons are usually pretty pricey on Blu-ray, so get in on this contest while you can. Today is the last day to enter. This week was filled with a pretty eclectic array of Blu-ray releases. We had new day-and-date releases like 'Lincoln' and 'Killing them Softly;' treasured catalog releases like 'The Sandlot: 20th Anniversary Edition,' and a standalone 'Jurassic Park;' and some highly anticipated TV titles like 'Star Trek: Enterprise' and 'Continuum.' It's one of those weeks where there's something for everyone. What are you picking up? Let us know in the comments of our Blu-ray Highlights posts. Into collectible packaging? Check out these awesome steelbooks for your 'Indiana Jones' Blu-ray set. Now each movie can have its own artistic case for display. Theatrical News Want to know what to see this weekend? Check out our reviews for 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation,' 'The Host,' and 'The Place Beyond the Pines.' In his somewhat regular column "How to Ruin a Good Thing," blog contributor Dan Hirshleifer discusses how detrimental the 'Matrix' sequels really were. TV Recaps 'The Walking Dead' is almost over. Check out our recap of the second to last episode of season three. We also have a recap of 'Community.' Special Features Last week's Weekend Roundtable focused on canceled TV shows that we thought could use a Kickstarter funded movie to finish them off properly. What are some TV shows that you lament losing too soon? That's it for this week, and this month for that matter. See you all in April. Have a safe and happy weekend.Posted Fri Mar 29, 2013 at 12:05 PM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Favorite Zombie MoviesWith the season finale of 'The Walking Dead' coming up on Sunday, we thought this would be a fun time to look at some of our favorite zombie movies. Join us in the blog for this week's Roundtable to share your picks.Posted Fri Mar 29, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Sweeney' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The British action drama will be hitting Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Entertainment One is bringing 'The Sweeney' to Blu-ray on April 2. Tearing up the streets of London, 'The Sweeney' is a stylish and exhilarating action thriller proving sometimes you have to act like a criminal to catch a criminal. Directed by Nick Love and based on the popular 1970s U.K. television show of the same name, the U.K. box office smash is based on the Sweeney Flying Squad, London's elite crime-fighting force - a branch of the Metropolitan Police specializing in tackling armed robbery and violent crime. Led by legendary Detective Jack Regan (Winstone) and his loyal partner, the group is not afraid to use old school, bare-knuckle tactics to bring down the modern underworld. Now, with a master criminal on the loose and a major bank heist in progress, Regan will do whatever it takes to get the job done, even if that means defying the orders of his boss (Lewis) and taking the law into his own hands. Supplements have not yet been revealed, but the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Sweeney' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 2.Posted Fri Mar 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'A Haunted House' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The paranormal parody will creep its way to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal is bringing 'A Haunted House' to Blu-ray on April 23. Go beyond the supernatural in 'A Haunted House,' the hilarious comedy starring Marlon Wayans ('White Chicks,' 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra') and Cedric the Entertainer ('Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,' 'Ice Age') that pokes no-holds-barred fun at our deepest fears. When a young couple moves in to their dream place, they soon discover they’re not alone. Now, Malcolm will go to hilarious extremes - including hiring a priest, a psychic, and a team of modern-day Ghostbusters to get his place and his sex life back to normal. Co-starring Essence Atkins ('Smart Guy'), Nick Swardson ('Just Go with It') and David Koechner ('Anchorman'), the film is demonically good fun that critics are calling “the funniest scary movie about scary movies ever!” (Shawn Edwards, Fox-TV). The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy/UltraViolet combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: How to Survive a Paranormal Presence; and Previews. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'A Haunted House' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 23.Posted Fri Mar 29, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Theatrical Review: 'The Host'Now that she's finished ruining the vampire genre with 'Twilight', author Stephenie Meyer has set her sights on doing to the same to science fiction. The first movie based on her alien invasion saga hits theaters this weekend, and High-Def Digest's Aaron Peck has taken a bullet for the team by reviewing 'The Host'. Don't let his efforts be in vain. Read his review in the blog today.Posted Fri Mar 29, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Nightfall' Blu-ray Announced[teaser] The moody Hong Kong thriller is coming to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA Entertainment is preparing 'Nightfall' for Blu-ray on May 21. A Hong Kong celebrity is found floating in the ocean, so embittered and jaded detective Lam (Simon Yam) is called in to find the murderer. He quickly identifies a killer from the past - a brutal man just released from prison (Nick Cheung) with possible ties to the family. But what Lam surmises as a clear-cut case of revenge gets murkier, the more he investigates. Suspicion, facts, and the truth become harder, the closer he looks. What unfolds is a crime from the past. 20 years of lies, and a secret so shocking it threatens to pull the entire case down. Who is the victim and who is the killer? Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Nightfall' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 21.Posted Fri Mar 29, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Great Escape' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The special features have been announced for the 1963 classic heading to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, MGM/UA is bringing 'The Great Escape' to Blu-ray on May 7. In 1943, the Germans opened Stalag Luft North, a maximum-security prisoner-of-war camp, designed to hold even the craftiest escape artists. In doing so, however, the Nazis unwittingly assembled the finest escape team in military history who worked on what became the largest prison breakout ever attempted. Based on a true story. Exact specs have not yet been announced, but the film will feature a new HD transfer minted from a 4K master and supplements will include: Audio Commentary by Director John Sturges, Cast & Crew; Bringing Fact to Fiction; Preparations for Freedom; The Flight to Freedom; A Standing Ovation; The Untold Story; The Untold Story – Additional Interviews; A Real Virgil Hilts: A Man Called Jones; Return to The Great Escape; and Original Theatrical Trailer. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Great Escape' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 7.Posted Thu Mar 28, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by:
