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'The Oranges' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The comedy starring Hugh Laurie will be ready to squeeze on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is bringing 'The Oranges' to Blu-ray on May 7. Fresh-squeezed laughs and sexy fun sweeten this critically-acclaimed comedy with an all-star cast, including Leighton Meester, Hugh Laurie, Oliver Platt and Catherine Keener. What does it take to be truly happy? Two suburban families are about to find out when the Ostroffs' rebellious daughter Nina (Meester) returns home and starts an adulterous affair with long-time family friend David Walling (Laurie.) The outrageous scandal reaches hilarious new heights during the holidays and makes these New Jersey neighbors tear apart more than just wrapping paper. Love is a wrecking ball headed straight for The Oranges...and it may just change all of their lives forever. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Opening Doors: Inside the Oranges; Juicy Secrets: Behind the Scenes of The Oranges. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Oranges' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 7.Posted Thu Mar 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Back to 1942' Blu-ray Announced[teaser] Director Xiaogang Feng's historical drama is coming to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA Entertainment is working on 'Back to 1942' for Blu-ray on May 14. During the 1942 famine, with his house beset by starving villagers, Landlord Fan (Zhang Guoli) attempts to calm the crowd by preparing a feast. However, his house is burned down in the chaos, prompting Fan, his teenage daughter (Fiona Wang), his servant (Zhang Mo), and his tenant (Xu Fan) to embark on a treacherous journey south, struggling for survival as war with Japan looms on the horizon. Along the way, they encounter an American journalist (Adrian Brody), a judge (Dan Wei) and a priest (Zhang Hanyu) who has lost his faith. Each meeting reveals the true depth of the despair that grips the country, but the hardships along the way prompt Fan to make some devastating sacrifices that leave him a broken man. 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 'Back to 1942' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 14.Posted Thu Mar 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Shane' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The celebrated western is riding to Blu-ray in June.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'Shane' for Blu-ray on June 4. Acclaimed director George Stevens' legendary rendition of the quintessential Western myth earned six Academy Award nominations, and made Shane one of the classics of the American cinema. The story brings Alan Ladd, a drifter and retired gunfighter, to the assistance of a homestead family terrorized by a wealthy cattleman and his hired gun (Jack Palance). In fighting the last decisive battle, Shane sees the end of his own way of life. Mysterious, moody and atmospheric, the film is enhanced by the intense performances of its splendid cast. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price has been set at $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Shane' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 4.Posted Thu Mar 28, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Theatrical Review: 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation'After 2009's disappointing 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra', can the sequel's new cast and new director get the franchise back on track? Our Josh Zyber has a review of 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' in the blog today.Posted Thu Mar 28, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Pusher' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The British remake of Nicolas Winding Refn's debut feature is heading to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Pusher' for Blu-ray on June 25. 'Pusher' follows street dealer Frank (Richard Coyle) through a hellish week as his life completely unravels. Naively believing that he's got a sure thing on his hands, Frank borrows money from his supplier, Milo (Zlatko Burić, reprising his role from the Danish trilogy), in order to get in on a big drug deal. When things don't go according to plan, Frank has to scramble to come up with the cash on his own to pay back Milo. As Milo's impatience mounts, so does Frank's desperation. The increasingly frantic Frank becomes willing to do whatever it takes to save himself; and when Milo shifts decisively from mildly inconvenienced friend to mortal enemy, Frank risks losing not only his life, but his humanity. Soon, Frank is beating up his sidekick (Bronson Webb), betraying his girlfriend (model-turned-actress Agyness Deyn, in her first major role), and even trying to con his own mother (Joanna Hole). Specs and supplements have not yet been revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Pusher' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 25.Posted Thu Mar 28, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Pawn' Cover Art Added[teaser]The box art for the crime thriller starring Michael Chiklis, Forest Whitaker, and Ray Liotta has been revealed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Pawn' for Blu-ray on April 23. An all-night diner. A cop walks in on a robbery in progress. But what happens next – and what happened just before – will change everything you think you know. The building is now surrounded. There are restless fingers on every trigger. And one very intense hostage situation is about to take some extremely shocking twists. Reuniting Academy-Award winner Forest Whitaker ('The Last King of Scotland,' 'The Last Stand') and Golden Globe winner Michael Chiklis ('The Shield,' 'Fantastic Four,' 'Eagle Eye') for the first time since 'The Shield,' the all-star cast includes Common ('Smoking Aces,' 'Terminator Salvation'), Stephen Lang ('Avatar,' 'Conan the Barbarian'), Nikki Reed ('Twilight'), Sean Faris ('Never Back Down,' 'Ghost Machine'), Marton Csokas ('Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,' 'Alice in Wonderland'), Jessica Szohr ('Gossip Girl') and Golden Globe nominee Ray Liotta ('Goodfellas,' 'Killing Them Softly') in this shotgun blast of a thriller about last chances, double-crosses and a deadly game of dirty deals where anyone can be a pawn. Produced by Michael Becker of Imprint Entertainment, Michael Chiklis of Extravaganza Entertainment, Brad Luff of Storyville Productions and Jeff Most of Most Films and featuring the directorial debut of renowned cinematographer David A. Armstrong (the 'Saw' films), 'Pawn' is a deadly game where everyone is expendable. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and the disc will include a behind-the-scenes featurette. Here's a peek at the cover art: Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Pawn' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 23.Posted Wed Mar 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Warm Bodies' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The zombie romance flick is slowly dragging its undead feet to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Summit Entertainment is bringing 'Warm Bodies' to Blu-ray on June 4. A funny new twist on a classic love story, 'Warm Bodies' is a poignant tale about the power of human connection. After a zombie epidemic, R (a highly unusual zombie) encounters Julie (a human survivor), and rescues her from a zombie attack. Julie sees that R is different from the other zombies, and as the two form a special relationship in their struggle for survival, R becomes increasingly more human – setting off an exciting, romantic and often comical chain of events that begins to transform the other zombies and maybe even the whole lifeless world. The film stars hot young actors Nicholas Hoult ('Jack the Giant Slayer,' 'X-Men: First Class') and Teresa Palmer ('I Am Number Four,' 'The Sorcerer’s Apprentice'), along with an all-star supporting cast including Primetime Emmy® winner Rob Corddry (Outstanding Special Class - Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Programs, 'Children’s Hospital,' 2008; Rapture-Palooza), Dave Franco ('21 Jump Street'), Analeigh Tipton ('Crazy Stupid Love'), Cory Hardrict (upcoming 'Lovelace,' 'Battle Los Angeles') and Academy Award® nominee John Malkovich (Actor in a Supporting Role, 'In the Line of Fire,' 1993; 'Red,' 'Burn After Reading'). Written for the screen and directed by Jonathan Levine ('50/50') and based on the novel by Isaac Marion. The Blu-ray/Digital Copy/UltraViolet Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: deleted scenes, a gag reel, audio commentary with screenwriter/director Jonathan Levine and actors Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer, and multiple behind-the-scenes featurettes. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Warm Bodies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 4.Posted Wed Mar 27, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Parker' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The crime thriller starring Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez is shooting its way to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Parker' for Blu-ray on May 21. Parker (Jason Statham) is a professional thief who lives by a personal code of ethics: Don't steal from people who can't afford it and don't hurt people who don't deserve it. But on his latest heist, his crew double crosses him, steals his stash, and leaves him for dead. Determined to make sure they regret it, Parker tracks them to Palm Beach, playground of the rich and famous, where the crew is planning their biggest heist ever. Donning the disguise of a rich Texan, Parker takes on an unlikely partner, Leslie (Jennifer Lopez), a savvy insider, who's short on cash, but big on looks, smarts and ambition. Together, they devise a plan to hijack the score, take everyone down and get away clean. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary with Director Taylor Hackford; Bringing the Hunter to Life: The Making of Parker; The Origin of Parker; Broken Necks and Bloody Knuckles; and Who Is Parker? Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Parker' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 21.Posted Wed Mar 27, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'A Good Day to Die Hard' Extended Cut Blu-ray Announced[teaser]More shootouts, explosions, and "yippee ki yays" are heading our way when John McClane returns to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is bringing 'A Good Day to Die Hard' to Blu-ray on June 4. Bruce Willis is back in action — mind-blowing, heart-stopping, rip-roaring action — as John McClane, the heroic New York cop with a knack for being in the wrong place at the right time. John’s latest predicament takes him all the way to Russia to track down his estranged son, Jack (Jai Courtney), who has been imprisoned in Moscow. But the mission takes a deadly turn as father and son must join forces to thwart a nuclear weapons heist that could trigger World War III! Featuring a double dose of McClane power, the film will be available as an “Extended Edition” with over two hours of extreme bonus material just in time for Father’s Day. The Blu-ray/DVD/DigitalHD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary by Director John Moore and First Assistant Director Mark Cotone; Deleted Scenes; Making it Hard to Die; Anatomy of a Car Chase; Two of a Kind; Back in Action; The New Face of Evil; Pre-vis; VFX Sequences; Stills Gallery; Theatrical trailers; and Maximum McClane. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'A Good Day to Die Hard' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 4.Posted Tue Mar 26, 2013 at 05:20 PM PDT by: -
High-Def Digest's Essential Picks: March 2013by Steven Cohen Every month, dozens of Blu-rays hit shelves, littering stores with high-def temptation. New releases, catalog titles, complete TV seasons, and elaborate box-sets all vie for affection, and with so many worthy releases targeting our wallets, choosing which discs to spend our hard earned cash on can be rather tricky. To make things a little easier, we here at High-Def Digest thought it might be helpful to bring you our top three must own recommendations for the month. From important classics to contemporary blockbusters, these are the discs that we consider to be the absolute cream of the crop. High quality releases with great video, audio, and supplements, these are the Blu-rays that are truly worth every penny. Last month we spotlighted a 007 blockbuster, an epic clash of kings, and a thrilling Best Picture winner. If you haven't already, be sure to check out the Essential Picks for November, December, January, and February. [teaser]This month, we're covering a noir mystery with an animated twist, a controversial historical thriller, and a visually stunning examination of survival.[/teaser] Please be aware, that if you haven't already seen them, there might be some spoilers for the films listed. If you can only buy three titles that hit Blu-ray in March, here's what we suggest you pick up, starting with the most essential... 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?' - When I think back on my early movie watching experiences as a kid, there are five specific films that instantly jump to mind. Five particular films that left an indelible impression on me, helping to define my burgeoning taste in motion pictures. They are, in no particular order, 'The Wizard of Oz,' Richard Donner's 'Posted Tue Mar 26, 2013 at 12:30 PM PDT by:
