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HDD Deal of the Day: 'The Mel Brooks Collection' Blu-ray $25.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's Gold Box deal features nine classic comedies from the master of mockery on Blu-ray for nearly seventy percent off! [/teaser] Amazon is currently offering 'The Mel Brooks Collection' for $25.99 (68% off suggested list price). The deluxe box set includes: 'Blazing Saddles,' 'High Anxiety,' 'History of the World: Part 1,' 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights,' 'Silent Movie,' 'Spaceballs,' 'To Be or Not To Be,' 'Twelve Chairs,' and 'Young Frankenstein.' Click here to own this highly recommended release for one heck of a price!Posted Thu Nov 8, 2012 at 07:45 AM PST by: -
'Zulu Dawn' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Douglas Hickox's 1979 epic leads the charge to Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Severin is preparing 'Zulu Dawn' for Blu-ray on January 8. Burt Lancaster, Peter O'Toole, Simon Ward, Bob Hoskins, and Sir John Mills lead an all-star cast in the shocking true story of The Battle of Isandhlwana: In January 1879, arrogant officials of the British colony of Natal, Africa issued a list of unauthorized ultimatums to the Zulu Nation. When the Zulu King refused their demands, the Empire declared war. In a series of grave tactical blunders, a garrison of 1,500 British soldiers faced an army of 25,000 enraged Zulu warriors in what would become the most horrifying disaster in British military history. Nigel Davenport ('Chariots of Fire'), Denholm Elliott ('Raiders of the Lost Ark'), Phil Daniels ('Quadrophenia') and 13,000 actual Zulus co-star in this acclaimed prequel to the classic 'Zulu,' now packed with exclusive bonus features, fully restored to its correct aspect ratio, and re-mastered in stunning HD for the first time ever in America. . Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will include: The History Of The Zulu Wars - Exclusive New Featurette With Zulu Rising Author Ian Knight And Historical Advisor Midge Carter; Recreating The War - Exclusive New Interview With Historical Advisor Midge Carter; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Zulu Dawn' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 8.Posted Thu Nov 8, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Resident Evil: Retribution' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]Milla Jovovich is back slaying countless undead on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be bringing 'Resident Evil: Retribution' to high-definition on December 21. 'Resident Evil: Retribution - 3D' (2D included) will also be available on the same date. The Umbrella Corporation's deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race's last and only hope, Alice (Jovovich), awakens in the heart of Umbrella's most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Director and Cast Audio Commentary; Director and Producer Commentary; Drop (Un)Dead: The Creatures of Retribution; Outtakes, Deleted & Extended Scenes (in 3D on the Blu-ray 3D); Six Featurettes; Project Alice: The Interactive Database. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99 and $40.99 for the Blu-ray 3D. You can find the latest specs for 'Resident Evil: Retribution' and 'Resident Evil: Retribution - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under December 21.Posted Wed Nov 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Source Code' Blu-ray $5.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save seventy percent on the terrific sci-fi thriller on Blu-ray at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Source Code' for $5.99 (70% off suggested price). A helicopter pilot (Jake Gyllenhaal) recruited for a top-secret military operation finds himself on a startlingly different kind of mission in Source Code, a smart, fast-paced action thriller that challenges our assumptions about time and space. Filled with mind-boggling twists and heart-pounding suspense, 'Source Code' is directed by Duncan Jones ('Moon'). Click here to take advantage of this amazing price!Posted Wed Nov 7, 2012 at 11:29 AM PST by: -
'The Cold Light of Day' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Director Mabrouk El Mechri's ('JCVD') newest thriller heads to Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'The Cold Light of Day' for Blu-ray on January 29. Will Shaw (Henry Cavill, TV's 'The Tudors') arrives in Spain for a week-long sailing vacation with his family, despite having a strained relationship with his disciplinarian father Martin (Bruce Willis, 'The Expendables 2'). The situation takes an unexpected and violent turn when his family is kidnapped by intelligence agents. Will's world turns upside down as he gets tangled in an intergovernmental web of lies and secrets, with a briefcase in the center of the mystery. Will finds himself on the run and realizes that he must recover the briefcase and take down secret agents in order to get his family back alive. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be an supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Cold Light of Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 29.Posted Wed Nov 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'That Obscure Object of Desire' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1977 French Oscar-nomined film from director Luis Buñuel will seduce Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'That Obscure Object of Desire' is coming to high-definition on January 29. Nominated for two Academy Awards including Best Foreign Language Film and Best Writing, Luis Buñuel's final film explodes with eroticism, bringing full circle to the director's lifelong preoccupation with the darker side of desire. Buñuel regular Fernando Rey plays Matthieu, an urbane widower, tortured by his lust for the elusive Conchita. With subversive flare, Buñuel uses two different actresses in the lead role - Carole Bouquet, a sophisticated French beauty and Angela Molina, a Spanish coquette. Drawn from Pierre Louys' 1898 novel, La Femme et le Pantin, 'That Obscure Object of Desire' is a dizzying game of sexual politics punctuated by a terror that harkens back to Buñuel's brilliant surrealistic beginnings. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Arbitrary Desire (interview with Jean-Claude Carrière); Interview with Carlos Saura; Double Dames (interview with Carole Bouquet and Angela Molina); and A portrait of Luis Bunuel (interview with Pierre Lary and Edmond Richard). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'That Obscure Object of Desire' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 29.Posted Wed Nov 7, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Assassins' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The 2012 action-adventure featuring legendary action hero Chow Yun-Fat ('Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon') is planned for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is prepping 'The Assassins' for a Blu-ray release on January 8. Also starring Yifei Liu ('White Vengeance') and Hiroshi Tamaki ('Heavenly Forest'), the lavish historical action drama is set in the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history and focuses on Han Dynasty warlord Cao Cao (Chow Yun-Fat) in his latter years, as he explores the areas of military tactics, love, and the relationship between father and son. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a behind-the-scenes featurette and trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Assassins' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 8.Posted Wed Nov 7, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part Two' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The second half of the animated Frank Miller adaptation arrives on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has slated 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part Two' for Blu-ray on January 29. The Dark Knight, along with new sidekick Robin, have finally reclaimed Gotham City and allowed a ray of hope to penetrate the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. With Batman back in the spotlight, the extended media coverage has awoken a far worse evil at Arkham Asylum, The Joker! Forever destined to be mortal enemies, The Joker has a diabolical scheme that may pull Batman down to the darkest levels of insanity. While on the horizon, a global catastrophe races towards Gotham and with it comes a familiar face, The Man of Steel, though this time he has Batman in his sights. Witness as the aging Dark Knight wages a tireless war against crime while proving that courage and will are indeed timeless. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: All-New Featurettes; Sneak Peek at Superman Unbound; From the Vault: 3 Bonus Cartoons; and Digital Comic. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray combo is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 29.Posted Tue Nov 6, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Expendables 2' is the First Blu-ray to Ship with DTS Neo: X[teaser]You'll get extra width and height channels to accompany the non-stop action. [/teaser] Whether 'The Expendables 2' is a movie that you were already going to put in your collection or not, the Blu-ray release is big news for home theater lovers. The Stallone/Statham/Schwarzenegger packed film will be the first to come to homes with DTS Neo:X sound. DTS Neo:X takes the normal 7.1 channel setup and adds an extra four, designed to give you not only height but added width. The end result is more immersive, all-encompassing sound. Not a fan of action movies? 'Step Up Revolution' is the next title sporting Neo:X and it comes out the week after. Source: Big Picture Big SoundPosted Tue Nov 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'The Words' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama from directors Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal will debut on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has set 'The Words' on Blu-ray on December 24. There's more than one way to take a life…" and there are no truer words. Rory Jansen (Bradley Cooper) has achieved his every goal: a loving wife, critical success and a best-selling novel. The only problem, he's risked everything he values because his success is not entirely his own. Now, as his conscience starts to haunt him and his past wrongs are revealed, he uncovers the steep price that must be paid, throwing his whole world and relationship into jeopardy. The consequences may just affect the legacy of himself as well as those closest to him. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Unabridged: A Look Behind the Scenes of The Words; A Gentleman's Agreement : A Look at how Bradley Cooper and the Filmmakers Found The Words; Clay and Daniella - Featurette; and The Young Man and Celia - Featurette. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Words' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 24.Posted Tue Nov 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by:
