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'The Assassin's Blade' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The action/romance about star-crossed lovers is coming to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA Entertainment is preparing The Assassin's Blade' for Blu-ray on May 7. The celebrated cast includes Charlene Choi ('The Jade and The Pearl,' 'The Sorcerer and the White Snake'), Chun Wu ('Magic to Win,' 'My Kingdom'), Ge Hu ('1912'), Xin Xin Xiong ('Tai Chi Zero') and Siu-Wong Fan ('Ip Man,' 'Wu Dang'). Based upon a famous Chinese legend, 'The Assassin's Blade' tells the story of Zhu Yanzhi (Charlene Choi), who chooses to disguise her female identity in order to be accepted into the country’s most prestigious male-only martial arts academy, where she immediately finds herself at odds with her superior, Liang (Chun Wu). But soon, a stronger connection develops between the two, and as their attraction grows, so does the danger of Liang discovering Zhu’s gender. It’s not until Zhu is required to return home that she reveals her true identity. Could it be that they're destined to be together? As the two lovers dare to voice their feelings, Zhu and Liang learn that her parents have betrothed her to Ma Wencai (Ge Hu). Will the star-crossed couple ever be able to create a life together or are they doomed to a life without love? 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 'The Assassin's Blade' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 7.Posted Thu Mar 21, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Burning: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Features Finalized[teaser]The supplements have now been fully detailed for the 1981 cult horror classic debuting on Blu-ray this May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory will release 'The Burning: Collector's Edition' on Blu-ray on May 21. A group of summer camp pranksters get the scare of their lives when they target the camp's creepy caretaker...and he takes bloody revenge! "Gruesome" (The Hollywood Reporter) and "stomach-churning" (Boxoffice), this terrifying tale is "a brilliant slasher flick [and] gory as hell" (slasherpool.com)! After a cruel joke goes awry, severely burning him and subjecting him to five years of intensive, unsuccessful skin graft treatments, Cropsy (Lou David) is back at camp...and ready to wreak havoc on those who scarred him! With his hedge clippers in hand, he terrorizes the camp and systematically mutilates each victim. Can a few courageous campers save themselves and destroy this demented madman before he kills them all? Starring Brian Matthews ('Crime Stopper'), Leah Ayres ('Bloodsport'), Brian Backer ('Fast Times At Ridgemont High'), Larry Joshua ('Dances With Wolves') and featuring early film appearances by Fisher Stevens ('Short Circuit'), Jason Alexander ('Seinfeld') and Holly Hunter ('Raising Arizona'), 'The Burning' is a “grim and nasty movie [that] gets under your skin” (efilmcritic.com)! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio Mono soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Director Tony Maylam and International Film Journalist Alan Jones; Audio Commentary with stars Shelley Bruce and Bonnie Deroski; Blood ‘n’ Fire Memories – A detailed look at the creation of the film’s make-up effects with Special Effects Artist Tom Savini; Slash & Cut – An interview with editor Jack Sholder; Cropsy Speaks – An interview with actor Lou David; Summer Camp Nightmare – An interview with actress Leah Ayres; Behind-the-Scenes Footage; Theatrical Trailer; Make-Up Effects and Poster Still Galleries. Avid movie fans and collectors take note: those who order 'The Burning Collector’s Edition' Blu-ray™ + DVD combo pack from ShoutFactory.com will receive the exclusive 18”x 24” poster featuring the newly commissioned artwork! Only 300 posters will be printed, so these are only available while supplies last. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.93. You can find the latest specs for 'The Burning: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 21.Posted Thu Mar 21, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Earthquake' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The 1974 disaster movie will shake up high-definition this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Earthquake' is coming to Blu-ray on June 4. Charlton Heston leads an all-star cast in an epic film about ordinary citizens who must come together in the face of an unstoppable natural disaster. When the most catastrophic earthquake of all time rips through Southern California, it levels Los Angeles and sends shockwaves through the lives of all who live there. Now strangers must become heroes as the city struggles to get to its feet before the next terrifying aftershock hits. Also starring Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Greene, Victoria Principal, Geneviève Bujold and Richard Roundtree, Earthquake combines outstanding performances with Academy Award-winning sound and then-groundbreaking special effects. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Earthquake' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 4.Posted Wed Mar 20, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Four' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The action flick based on Wan Ray-an's classic wuxia novels planned for Blu-ray in April has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Well Go USA says 'The Four' is planned for Blu-ray on April 9. Touted as China's X-Men, 'The Four' are extremely skilled assassins and detectives who are hired by the Chinese Emperor to arrest and kill the most deadly criminals roaming throughout the country. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a making of featurette and deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Four' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 9.Posted Wed Mar 20, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Wild Strawberries' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The long-awaited Ingmar Bergman classic will finally hit Blu-ray in June! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will proudly present 'Wild Strawberries' on Blu-ray on June 11. Traveling to accept an honorary degree, Professor Isak Borg—masterfully played by veteran director Victor Sjöström—is forced to face his past, come to terms with his faults, and make peace with the inevitability of his approaching death. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p digital transfer, an uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio commentary by film scholar Peter Cowie; Introduction by director Ingmar Bergman; Ingmar Bergman on Life and Work, a ninety-minute documentary by filmmaker and author Jörn Donner; Behind-the-scenes footage shot by Bergman; and a booklet featuring an essay by film writer Mark Le Fanu. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Wild Strawberries' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 11.Posted Wed Mar 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Sorcerer and the White Snake' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The Chinese fantasy epic bursting with non-stop action is bound for Blu-ray this April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia says 'The Sorcerer and the White Snake' is coming to Blu-ray on April 9. Jet Li stars as a sorcerer monk in this epic special effects fantasy film based on a Chinese legend. The story centers around a man who falls in love with a thousand-year-old white snake disguised as a woman. Discovering the white snake’s true identity, the sorcerer goes to battle believing that in so doing, he is restoring balance andorder between man and the supernatural. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Behind the Scenes with Jet Li: Fighting, Stunts & Laughs; Behind the Scenes: Visual Effects and Production Design; Behind the Scenes of the Beauties and the Beasts; AXS TV: A Look at The Sorcerer and the White Snake; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Sorcerer and the White Snake' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 9.Posted Wed Mar 20, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Town That Dreaded Sundown' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The long sought-after thriller from Charles B. Pierce will hit Blu-ray and include the director's rare cult classic 'The Evictors' as a bonus supplement this May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is preparing 'The Town That Dreaded Sundown' for Blu-ray on May 21. When two young lovers are savagely beaten and tortured on a back country road in Texarkana, local police are baffled. Three weeks later, two more people are slain in a similar setting and Deputy Norman Ramsey fears a pattern might be developing. Texas Ranger J.D. Morales (Ben Johnson, 'The Wild Bunch') is brought in to help. The two officers must find “the Phantom Killer” before he can kill again. Also starring Andrew Prine ('Grizzly') and Dawn Wells (Gilligan’s Island), directed by Charles B. Pierce ('The Legend Of Boggy Creek'), and based on one of America’s most baffling murder cases, this horrifying suspense thriller is a shocking experience you’ll never forget. The Blu-ray/DVD will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio Mono soundtrack, and the supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Justin Beahm and Historian Jim Presley; Small Town Lawman – An Interview with actor Andrew Prine; Survivor Stories – An Interview with actress Dawn Wells; Eye of the Beholder – An Interview with Director of Photography James Roberson; Theatrical Trailer; Essay by writer Brian Albright; and Poster & Still Gallery. The release will also include the DVD debut of Charles B. Pierce’s 'The Evictors' (DVD only) - A nice young couple move into an eerie house located in a small Louisiana town, unaware of its violent history. Soon they find themselves tormented by the previous owners. Vic Morrow ('Combat!,' 'Humanoids From The Deep'), Michael Parks ('Django Unchained,' 'Argo') and Jessica Harper ('Suspiria,' 'Phantom Of The Paradise') star in this chilling horror film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Town That Dreaded Sundown' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 21.Posted Wed Mar 20, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Monster Madness: The Championship Round Is Here!Those of you who've followed our Monster Madness tournament in the blog might like to know that it's finally time for the championship round. What will happen when the universe's ultimate hunter (and one ugly m-f- to boot) faces his most dangerous prey, a towering behemoth more than 20 times his size? Is one of our competitors terribly outmatched against the other, or does he have secret weapons and skills to his advantage? You can determine the outcome by voting in the final match-up today.Posted Tue Mar 19, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Side Effects' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The suspenseful thriller from Oscar-winner Steven Soderbergh will intrigue Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'Side Effects' for Blu-ray on May 21. After her husband (Channing Tatum) is released from prison for insider trading, Emily (Rooney Mara) begins suffering from terrifying anxiety and turns to psychiatrist Dr. Banks (Jude Law) for help. But when Banks prescribes an experimental drug for her, the side effects have chilling and deadly consequences. Full of unexpected twists, 'Side Effects' is the sexy psychological thriller that critics are calling “wildly unpredictable!” (Marlow Stern, Newsweek). The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Aliza Website Experience; Behind-the-scenes Of Side Effects; Ablixa Commercial – the fictional drug portrayed in the film; and Intenin Commercial . Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Side Effects' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 21.Posted Tue Mar 19, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Barrymore' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The critically-acclaimed drama starring Christopher Plummer will be released on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is preparing 'Barrymore' for Blu-ray on May 7. Hot on the heels of Plummer's Best Supporting Actor Oscar for 'Beginners' last year, the octogenarian star of stage and screen delivers his most affecting performance yet. 'Barrymore' was released theatrically by BY Experience and Image Entertainment in New York and Los Angeles in November of 2012. The Los Angeles Times then enthused, "Christopher Plummer is a mischievous delight as the great John Barrymore, intent on a stage comeback." Barrymore was also recently nominated for two PRISM Awards including Performance in a Feature Film. The screen version of the William Luce play by the same name, 'Barrymore' had its world premiere at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. It was adapted by writer-director Érik Canuel from the 1996 Broadway production for which Plummer won a Tony™ Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in 1997. Plummer, 82, has long had a fascination with the title character, and it shows. The Village Voice exclaimed, "Christopher Plummer re-creates his Tony-winning performance as the charming louse in his booze-addled final days. Blessed with a script that is witty, insightful to the workings of the narcissistic Hollywood psyche, and often wonderfully bitchy, the film is also a wistful look at faded dreams and opportunities lost due to both the vagaries of the business and self-sabotage." Of Plummer's performance, noted critic Rex Reed proclaimed, "It’s the role—and the performance-- of a lifetime, and he plays every color, nuance, mood shift and variety of vocal power and body language in his enormous range. The artistry leaves you with your mouth wide open." Scott Feinberg of The Hollywood Reporter exclaims, "Christopher Plummer could be back in Oscar contention this fall for his portrayal of legendary actor John Barrymore." And the New York Times' Manohla Dargis succinctly sums it up with, "The performance is the thing." The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 audio and will include Backstage With Barrymore, featuring Helen Mirren, Julie Andrews and Zoe Caldwell. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Barrymore' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 7.Posted Tue Mar 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
