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'Futureworld' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The 1976 cult sci-fi classic is getting the Blu-ray treatment in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will release 'Futureworld' on Blu-ray on March 26. Do you remember that disaster at Delos a few years ago when the “Westworld” robots went out of control and killed a few guests? Well, the entire resort has now been rebuilt and redesigned to be completely fail-safe. To combat the lingering adverse publicity, Duffy, the Delos representative, has offered the IMC Communication Network exclusive rights to the “new” Delos story. Tracy Ballard (Blythe Danner), the network’s top commentator, has been assigned the story with Chuck Browning (Peter Fonda), the newspaper reporter who broke the original “Westworld” disaster story. But as Tracy and Chuck’s private tour starts, they get the feeling the entire resort might not be as safe as Delos thinks… The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements include: Theatrical Trailer, Radio Spots, and Still Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Futureworld' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 26.Posted Thu Feb 21, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Hello, Dolly!' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The Oscar-nominated 1969 musical will make its Blu-ray debut in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has slated 'Hello, Dolly!' for Blu-ray on April 2. One of Barbra Streisand's most beloved performances is that of the indomitable Dolly Levi in this hugely popular musical that received a Best Picture Academy Award Nomination in 1969. It's turn-of-the-century Yonkers, New York, where an ambitious young widow with a penchant for matchmaking (Streisand) has an idea for the perfect match --- tight-fisted, local merchant Horace Vandergelder (Walter Matthau) and...herself! As she tries to win his heart, we're treated to one of the most musically entertaining, hilariously underhanded plots in film history. Directed by Gene Kelly, this winner of three OSCARSr for Sound, Adaptation Score and Art Direction is among the world's most cherished films. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Directing Dolly: Gene Kelly Remembered and 1969 Featurette! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hello, Dolly!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 2.Posted Thu Feb 21, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Oscar Poll: Best Visual Effects 2013Yesterday, we asked which of the nominated movies you believe will win the Best Picture trophy at this weekend's Oscar ceremony. Today, let's follow that up with your thoughts on an even more important category – one that you might actually care about. Which movie deserves to win the award for Best Visual Effects? Vote in our blog poll today.Posted Thu Feb 21, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Medium Cool' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Haskell Wexler's 1969 political film starring Robert Forster is bound for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion has revealed 'Medium Cool' will hit Blu-ray on May 21. It’s 1968, and the whole world is watching. With the U.S. in social upheaval, famed cinematographer Haskell Wexler decided to make a film about what the hell was going on. His debut feature, 'Medium Cool,' plunges us into that moment. The Blu-ray features a new 4k high-definition digital restoration, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements include: Two audio commentaries, one featuring Wexler, actor Marianna Hill, and editor Paul Golding, the other featuring historian Paul Cronin; New interview with Wexler; Look Out Haskell, It's Real!, a fifty-five-minute documentary about the making of Medium Cool, produced by Cronin and featuring interviews with Wexler, Golding, actors Verna Bloom,; Peter Bonerz, and Robert Forster, Chicago historian Studs Terkel, and others; Excerpts from Sooner or Later, a documentary by Cronin about Harold Blankenship, who plays the adolescent Harold in the film; Original theatrical trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by film critic and programmer Thomas Beard. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Medium Cool' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 21.Posted Thu Feb 21, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Olive's April Blu-ray Release Slate Announced[teaser]Eight more classic films will be getting the Blu-ray treatment at the end of April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Champion,' 'City That Never Sleeps,' 'Copacabana,' 'The Fighting Seabees,' 'The Red Pony,' 'Santa Fe Stampede,' 'Wake of the Red Witch,' and 'War of the Wildcats' on Blu-ray on April 23. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for these titles linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under April 23.Posted Wed Feb 20, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Band of Outsiders' Comes to Blu-ray[teaser]Jean-Luc Godard's 1964 gangster classic will arrive on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection is preparing 'Band of Outsiders'' for Blu-ray on May 7. Four years after 'Breathless,' Jean-Luc Godard reimagined the gangster film even more radically with 'Band of Outsiders,' in which two restless young men enlist the object of both of their fancies (Anna Karina) to help them commit a robbery—in her own home. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed mono soundtrack (with new and improved English subtitle translation), and supplements include: Visual glossary of references and wordplay found in Band of Outsiders; Exclusive interviews with cinematographer Raoul Coutard and actor Anna Karina; Excerpts from a 1964 interview with director Jean-Luc Godard, including rare behind-the-scenes footage from the film; Filmmaker Agnès Varda's 1961 silent comedy Les fiancés du pont Mac Donald, starring Godard and Karina and featuring other members of the Band of Outsiders cast; Godard's original theatrical trailer and the 2001 U.S. rerelease trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by poet and critic Joshua Clover, Godard's character descriptions for the film's 1964 press book, and an interview with the director from the same year. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Band of Outsiders' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 7.Posted Wed Feb 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Cleopatra' Blu-ray Up For Pre-Order![teaser]The 1963 Academy Award nominee for Best Picture is coming to Blu-ray later this year! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Cleopatra' for Blu-ray sometime in 2013. The historical epic starring Elizabeth Taylor as the Egyptian queen was nominated for nine Oscars and won four including Best Art Direction/Set Decoration (Color), Best Cinematography (Color), Best Costume Design (Color), and Best Effects/Special Visual Effects. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99 while a Blu-ray digibook will also be available at $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Cleopatra' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Feb 20, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Oscar Poll: Best Picture 2013Oscar time is here again. The annual Academy Awards ceremony airs this Sunday, February 24th. As we get ready to watch Hollywood celebrate itself once more, let's find out which of this year's nominated movies you think will win the coveted Best Picture trophy. More importantly, which do you think should win? Vote in our blog polls today.Posted Wed Feb 20, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Magic Journey to Africa' Dated & Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The family-fun adventure from director Jordi Llompart ('Mystery of the Nile') will be explored on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment has slated 'Magic Journey to Africa' for Blu-ray on April 23. A magical and extraordinary world opens before your eyes in this dazzling giant-screen spectacle. On the wings of imagination, an adventure-loving young girl finds herself exploring the mysteries and amazing wildlife of untamed Africa! Spectacular aerial photography captures lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and a multitude of strange and magnificent animals. The breathtaking landscape pulses with life – the lush rainforests, untouched coastline, ancient red sand dunes and even the culture of a remote native village. A fantastic journey awaits your whole family in a place like no other, a place where dreams and magic come alive. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DT S-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a behind-the-scenes featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Magic Journey to Africa' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 23.Posted Wed Feb 20, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Jubal' and the 1957 '3:10 to Yuma' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two classic Delmer Daves westerns starring Glenn Ford will ride onto Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion says 'Jubal' is planned for Blu-ray on May 14. A trio of exceptional performances from Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, and Rod Steiger form the center of 'Jubal,' an overlooked Hollywood treasure from genre master Delmer Daves. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p, a DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements include a booklet featuring an essay by critic Kent Jones. On the same day, Criterion will also be bringing '3:10 to Yuma' to Blu-ray. In this beautifully shot and acted, psychologically complex western, Van Heflin is a mild-mannered cattle rancher who takes on the task of shepherding a captured outlaw, played with cucumber-cool charisma by Glenn Ford, to the train that will take him to prison. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed mono and alternate DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtracks, and supplements will include: New interviews with author Elmore Leonard and Glenn Ford’s son and biographer, Peter Ford; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Kent Jones. Suggested list price for 'Jubal' is $29.95, while '3:10 to Yuma' is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Jubal' and '3:10 to Yuma' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 14.Posted Tue Feb 19, 2013 at 01:00 PM PST by:
