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Weekend Roundtable: Kickstarting Canceled TV ShowsWe learned this week that the beloved but short-lived TV series 'Veronica Mars' will be resurrected as a new movie financed by fans thanks to the power of social fundraising site Kickstarter. In today's Roundtable, we discuss other famously canceled-before-their-time TV shows that we'd chip in to bring back from the dead. Join us in the blog to share your picks for this topic.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Silver Linings Playbook' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]David O. Russell's Academy Award winning romantic dramedy is dancing its way to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay is preparing 'Silver Linings Playbook' for Blu-ray on April 30. Life doesn't always go according to plan. Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) has lost everything -- his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother (Jacki Weaver) and father (Robert DeNiro) after spending eight months is a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat's parents want is for him to get back on his feet-and to share their family's obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy/UltraViolet Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Deleted Scenes; Silver Linings Playbook: The Movie That Became A Movement; Dance Rehearsal; Going Steadicam With Bradley Cooper; Learn To Dance Like Pat & Tiffany; and Q&A Highlights. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Silver Linings Playbook' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 30.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Doctor Who: Series Seven, Part Two' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]More wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey adventures are coming to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC Home Entertainment is preparing 'Doctor Who: Series Seven, Part Two ' for Blu-ray on May 28. The Doctor kicks off this new run of adventures by searching for his companion Clara – an Impossible Girl he’s already lost twice. Together they find themselves battling monsters on distant alien planets, trapped in a Russian submarine with a deadly passenger, chasing terrifying ghosts, delving into the heart of the TARDIS, facing the Crimson Horror in Victorian Yorkshire, and coming face to face with an army of upgraded Cybermen. The action grows and the Doctor's oldest secret threatens to be revealed as the world's longest running sci-fi series builds toward its explosive 50th anniversary in November of 2013. Also appearing this season are guest stars Dougray Scott ('Desperate Housewives,' 'Mission: Impossible II'), Warwick Davis ('Life’s Too Short,' 'Harry Potter'), Celia Imrie ('The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'), Richard E Grant ('Iron Lady,' 'Dracula'), Jessica Raine ('Call the Midwife') and Tamzin Outhwaite ('EastEnders,' 'Law & Order: UK'). Additionally, mother and daughter Dame Diana Rigg ('Game of Thrones,' 'On Her Majesty’s Secret Service') and Rachael Stirling ('Tipping the Velvet') will appear on screen together for the first time. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Doctor Who: Series Seven, Part Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 28.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
'Beautiful Creatures' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The PG-13 fantasy based on the popular young adult novel will cast a spell on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Beautiful Creatures' is coming to high-definition on May 21. When newcomer Lena Duchannes arrives in the small town of Gatlin, she quickly captures the attention of Ethan Wate, who only wants to escape what he views as a boring and dead end town. He quickly gets more than he bargained for, though. Lena possesses strange powers that have long kept her at a distance from others in her life. Lena and Ethan are drawn together, but their budding romance is threatened by the dangers posed by Lena's existence as a "caster" and her family's Dark powers. More distressing, though, it's what's coming. Upon her sixteenth birthday, Lena must undergo the Claiming, a process that will decide her fate forever: Light or Dark. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes; Book to Screen; The Casters; Between Two Worlds; Forbidden Romance; Alternate Worlds; Designing the Costumes; Theatrical Trailers; and Book Trailer: "Icons" by Margaret Stohl. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Beautiful Creatures' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 21.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Safe Haven' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest romance from Nicholas Sparks will sweep Blu-ray off its feet in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'Safe Haven' on Blu-ray on May 7. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage to start a relationship with Alex, a widowed store owner with two young children. But dark secrets intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and rely on the power of love in this deeply moving romantic thriller. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Safe Haven' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 7.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Theatrical Review: 'Olympus Has Fallen'As the first of this year's two White-House-under-siege thrillers, could 'Olympus Has Fallen' be a better 'Die Hard' sequel than the last official 'Die Hard' sequel? Our theatrical reviewer Luke Hickman passes his judgment in the blog today.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
'Safety Last!' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1923 silent comedy classic featuring Harold Lloyd will debut on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing 'Safety Last!' for Blu-ray on June 18. The comic genius of silent star Harold Lloyd is eternal. Chaplin was the sweet innocent, Keaton the stoic outsider, but Lloyd—the modern guy striving for success—is us. And with its torrent of perfectly executed gags and astonishing stunts, 'Safety Last!' is the perfect introduction to him. The Blu-ray will feature a new 1080p 2K digital film restoration, musical score by composer Carl Davis from 1989, synchronized and restored under his supervision and presented in uncompressed stereo on the Blu-ray edition, alternate score by organist Gaylord Carter from the late 1960s, presented in uncompressed monaural on the Blu-ray edition; and supplements include: Audio commentary featuring film critic Leonard Maltin and director and Harold Lloyd archivist Richard Correll; Introduction by Suzanne Lloyd, Lloyd's granddaughter and president of Harold Lloyd Entertainment; Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius, a 104-minute documentary from 1989; Three newly restored Lloyd shorts: Take a Chance (1918), Young Mr. Jazz (1919), and His Royal Slyness (1920), with commentary by Correll and film writer John Bengtson; Locations and Effects, a new documentary featuring Bengtson and special effects expert Craig Barron; New interview with Davis; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Ed Park. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Safety Last!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 18.Posted Fri Mar 22, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Alfred Hitchcock: The Essentials Collection' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Five of Hitchcock's very best films will be boxed up together on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'Alfred Hitchcock: The Essentials Collection' for Blu-ray on June 4. Universally recognized as the Master of Suspense, the legendary Alfred Hitchcock directed some of cinema’s most thrilling and unforgettable classics. 'Alfred Hitchcock: The Essentials Collection' features five iconic films from the acclaimed director’s illustrious career including 'Rear Window,' 'Vertigo,' 'North by Northwest,' 'Psycho' and 'The Birds' each digitally restored from high resolution film elements. Starring Hollywood favorites such as James Stewart, Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Tippi Hedren, Eva Marie Saint, Kim Novak and Rod Taylor, this essential collection captures the most memorable moments in the career of a true cinematic master. The 5-disc set will have a suggested list price of $79.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Alfred Hitchcock: The Essentials Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 4.Posted Thu Mar 21, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Shoah' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Claude Lanzmann's 1985 holocaust film will debut on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is working on 'Shoah' for Blu-ray on June 25. Over a decade in the making, Claude Lanzmann’s nine-hour-plus opus is a monumental investigation of the unthinkable: the murder of more than six million Jews by the Nazis. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements include: Three additional films by director Claude Lanzmann: A Visitor from the Living (1999, 68 minutes), Sobibor, October 14, 1943, 4 p.m. (2001, 102 minutes), and The Karski Report (2010, 54 minutes); New conversation between critic Serge Toubiana and Lanzmann; Interview with Lanzmann about A Visitor from the Living and Sobibor; New conversation between associate director of photography Caroline Champetier and filmmaker Arnaud Desplechin; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Kent Jones and writings by Lanzmann. Suggested list price for the 4-disc Blu-ray set is $99.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Shoah' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 25.Posted Thu Mar 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Thale' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Norwegian fantasy from writer/director Aleksander Nordaas is getting the Blu-ray treatment next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, XLrator Media will bring 'Thale' to Blu-ray on April 23. Two crime-scene cleaners discover a mythical, tailed female huldra (in Nordic folklore, a seductive forest siren with a cow tail) in a concealed cellar during a particularly gruesome job. She never utters a word, unable to tell her story, but the pieces of the puzzle soon come together: she's been held captive for decades for reasons soon to surface, and something is coming to claim her. Specs and supplements are still forthcoming, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray will be $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Thale' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 23.Posted Thu Mar 21, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
