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'Floating City' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Yim Ho's drama based on real events is planned for Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is working on 'Floating City' for Blu-ray on June 11. In the early 1990s, Bo Wah Chuen, merely 40 years old, has already been promoted to the top management position of the British East India Company in Hong Kong, then a crown colony. Looking back over his beginning, he was raised in a poor, boat-dwelling family of Tanka fishermen - although he doesn't look anything like pure Chinese - and had not received proper education until he reached adulthood. Coming from such humble background, Chuen was met with a great deal of ridicule and discrimination due to class and racial biases. But through his own hard work, the lowly office assistant strove to climb up the ranks and eventually became the multinational trading giant's first ever Chinese taipan. Still, despite his extraordinary achievements, Chuen is confused where his root truly lies... The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Floating City' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 11.Posted Fri Mar 8, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Theatrical Review: 'Oz: The Great and Powerful'It's a prequel 74 years in the making, but does the world really need a prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz' in the first place? For that matter, how can you make a prequel to a story that was all a young girl's dream anyway? Our theatrical reviewer Bryan Kluger tells us whether 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' lives up to any part of its title. Read his review in the blog today.Posted Fri Mar 8, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Mama' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The supernatural thriller starring Jessica Chastain will haunt Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'Mama' will have a Blu-ray release on May 7. Guillermo del Toro, the Academy Award-nominated writer of 'Pan's Labyrinth,' presents this supernatural thriller that tells the haunting tale of two little girls who disappeared into the woods the day that their parents were killed. When the young sisters are found alive in a decrepit cabin, their uncle (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, "Game of Thrones") and his girlfriend (Oscarr nominee Jessica Chastain, 'Zero Dark Thirty') take them in. As they try to introduce the children to a normal life, Annabel (Chastain) begins to wonder if the traumatized girls are the only guests they have welcomed into their home. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will include: Matriarcal Secrets: An in-depth exploration of the digital and practical effects employed to shape the film's phantom presence; Deleted Scenes: Deleted scenes with optional commentary by director/co-writer Andy Muschietti and producer/co-Writer Barbara Muschietti; Original Short: Original short with introduction by Guillermo del Toro and optional commentary with Andy and Barbara Muschietti; The Birth of Mama: Mama began as a chilling short that announced a new voice in the horror genre. Exclusive interviews with Guillermo del Toro and the filmmakers track the bloodline of the feature and explore changes needed to make the transition to a film; and Feature Commentary: Audio commentary with Andy and Barbara Muschietti. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Mama' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 7.Posted Fri Mar 8, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Day of the Falcon' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The thrilling action-adventure soars to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is preparing 'Day of the Falcon' for Blu-ray on March 26. The film about star-crossed lovers, ancient traditions, family pride...and oil is directed by award-winning director Jean-Jacques Annaud ('Enemy at the Gates,' 'Seven Days in Tibet') and boasts an international all-star cast including Antonio Banderas ('Desperado,' 'Puss in Boots'), Mark Strong ('Zero Dark Thirty,' 'Sherlock Holmes'), Freida Pinto ('Rise of the Planet of the Apes,' 'Slumdog Millionaire') and Tahar Rahim ('The Eagle'), 'Day of the Falcon' is a soaring epic of honor, greed, betrayal, and love. With a screenplay by Annaud, Alain Godard ('The Name of the Rose,' 'Enemy at the Gates') and Academy-Award nominee Menno Meyjes ('The Color Purple,' 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'), and featuring a breathtaking score from Academy-Award winner James Horner ('Avatar,' 'Titanic,' 'Braveheart'), 'Day of the Falcon' unfolds amidst the arid landscape of the Middle East in the early part of the 20th century. After years of bloody conflict, the leaders of two rival kingdoms (Banderas and Strong) reluctantly agree to end the fighting. But when oil is discovered between their territories, the war is re-ignited. Now it is up to their children (Rahim and Pinto) – young lovers who have married in hopes of bringing the families together – to find a way to end the violence and bring peace to the land. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: The Making of Day of the Falcon: A 40-Minute Documentary; Transforming the Desert: The Visual Effects of Day of the Falcon; and From Storyboard-to-Screen. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for ' Day of the Falcon' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under March 26.Posted Thu Mar 7, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Sound City' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Dave Grohl's 2013 film will be rocking Blu-ray next week. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, RCA has slated 'Sound City' for Blu-ray on March 12. 'Sound City,' the film, was conceived by Grohl after purchasing the legendary custom-built Neve 8028 recording console from Sound City Studios last year. The board, built in 1972, is considered by many to be the crown jewel of analog recording equipment, having recorded such artists as Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Guns and Roses, Metallica, NIN, Rage Against The Machine and countless other musical legends over the past 40 years. Grohl's personal connection to Sound City began with the 1991 recording of Nirvana's breakthrough album, Nevermind. Selling over 30 million copies worldwide, Nevermind changed the entire musical landscape and forever altered the course of Dave Grohl's life. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Sound City' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 12.Posted Thu Mar 7, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Cheech and Chong's Animated Movie' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The classic comedy duo gets animated on Blu-ray in April! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Cheech and Chong's Animated Movie' for Blu-ray on April 23. You're not hallucinating (but they are)… It's the legendary toker jokers Cheech & Chong as you've never seen them before -- in their very first Animated Movie. Catch the buzz as their most outrageous routines and laugh-out-loud lines from their Grammy Award-winning albums come to life, including "Dave's not here," "Let's make a dope deal" and more. With help from a bud-lovin' body crab named Buster, Cheech & Chong "the masters of smokin' word" deliver the ultimate comedy high and give you the munchies for more. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Joint Audio Commentary featuring Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong; Commentary featuring Branden Chambers, Eric D. Chambers and Lou Adler; Commentary featuring Tommy Chong and Paris Chong; Low Maintenance Listening Mode; "Marijuana" Music Video; and Cheech and Chong Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Cheech and Chong's Animated Movie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 23.Posted Thu Mar 7, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Building a Home Theater: The HeartbreakIn his quest to build a new home theater, High-Def Digest's Josh Zyber has discovered that nothing about home ownership can ever be easy. Read about the enormous setback he's suffered in the latest update to his tale. You can also catch up on previous entries at the following links: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5Posted Thu Mar 7, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'The Four' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The action flick based on Wan Ray-an's classic wuxia novels is bound for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 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/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. 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 Thu Mar 7, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Lincoln' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Steven Spielberg's Academy Award nominated biopic is heading to Blu-ray! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista has revealed 'Lincoln' will hit Blu-ray on March 26. Inspired by the true-life events confronting Abraham Lincoln and his monumental moral and political challenge to amend the United States Constitution to permanently abolish slavery, “Lincoln” is a rich and compelling historical and human drama that has been hailed as one of the best film of the year. As a 2013 Oscar® and Golden Globe® Award-winner for his performance as America’s 16th president, Daniel Day-Lewis leads an all-star cast including Academy Award® winners Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field. Also starring David Strathaim, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and James Spader, “Lincoln” is based on a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner. The film is scored by multiple Oscar-winner John Williams. With two Academy Award®-wins for “Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role” & “Best Achievement In Production Design”; a Golden Globe for “Best Performance by An Actor In A Motion Picture-Drama”; a BAFTA for “Leading Actor”; and AFI “Movie Of The Year,” “Lincoln” is this year’s must-own motion picture to add to any collection! The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Journey To Lincoln: Steven Spielberg and his collaborators discuss the challenges and excitement of bringing this story of a complex and very human president to the screen; and A Historic Tapestry - Richmond, Virginia: Spielberg and his team discuss the historical significance of Richmond, Virginia, and why they chose to shoot the film there. The 4-Disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will add a few exclusives including: In The Company Of Character: Delve into Daniel Day-Lewis' portrayal of Lincoln, and discover the authenticity and openness created by the actors and filmmakers on set; Crafting The Past: Examine the re-creation of Lincoln's era through authentic period details in production design, costume and makeup; Living With Lincoln: Follow Steven Spielberg, the cast and crew through the shooting of the film, from the battle at Jenkins' Ferry, through the epic 13th Amendment showdown in the House of Representatives, to Lincoln's tragic end; In Lincoln's Footsteps: Explore the film's editing, sound design, and the subtle yet poignant musical score by John Williams, and discover how relevant and inspiring Lincoln still is today. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $39 while the 4-Disc combo is $45. You can find the latest specs for 'Lincoln' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 26.Posted Wed Mar 6, 2013 at 01:25 PM PST by: -
'Brubaker' and 'The Verdict' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two classic 1980s dramas from directors Stuart Rosenberg and Sidney Lumet are bound for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'Brubaker' and 'The Verdict' on Blu-ray on May 7. 'Brubaker' - Robert Redford stars in this potent drama based on the real life story of Tom Murton, the prison superintendent who rocked Arkansas politics when he exposed scandalous abuses and murders in a state prison. Posing as a new prisoner, Brubaker (Redford) discovers vast corruption in a state penitentiary before revealing himself to be the new warden. His personal crusade to bring reform puts him in grave danger, especially when he insists on exposing a series of secret murders that took place years earlier. Powerful and disturbing, Brubaker won acclaim for its gritty realism and Oscar-nominated screenplay. 'The Verdict' - Nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. Frank Galvin is a boozy washed-up attorney with a losing streak a mile long. So when he's handed a lucrative out-of-court settlement, everyone expects him to take the money and run. But Frank is tired of running and recklessly brings the case to court...only to discover that if finding the whole truth is a little like trial and error, then finding real justice is a lot like trial by fire. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Brubaker' and 'The Verdict' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under May 7.Posted Wed Mar 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by:
