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'360' Blu-ray Supplements Added[teaser]Bonus features have been detailed for Fernando Meirelles' London Film Festival Best Film nominee getting the Blu-ray treatment in November. [/teaser] As previously reported, Magnolia will be releasing '360' starring Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law, and Rachel Weisz on high-definition on November 6. A sexy dramatic thriller about interconnected romantic life in the 21st century. '360' starts in Vienna, weaving stories set in Paris, London, Bratislava, Rio, Denver and Phoenix into a single, mesmerizing narrative. A businessman's attempt to be unfaithful to his wife sets into motion a series of events which ripple around the globe with dramatic consequences, set against the backdrop of international banking crisis, the domino-effect of the Arab Spring, the threat of global flu pandemics and Euro-Zone instability. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Coming Full Circle: The Making of 360; Behind the Scenes Picture-in-Picture Comparisons; AXS TV: A Look at 360; and Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for '360' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 6.Posted Wed Oct 24, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Hannah and Her Sisters' & 'Sleeper' Blu-rays Dated[teaser]Two more Woody Allen films are on their way to Blu-ray early next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM/UA has slated 'Hannah and Her Sisters' and 'Sleeper' for Blu-ray on January 15. 'Hannah and Her Sisters' was nominated for seven Oscars including Best Director (Woody Allen) and Best Picture and won Best Supporting Actor (Michael Caine), Best Supporting Actress (Dianne Wiest) and Best Screenplay (Woody Allen). 'Sleeper' won Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Dramatic Presentation (Woody Allen). Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Hannah and Her Sisters' & 'Sleeper' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under January 15.Posted Tue Oct 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Doomsday Book' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The Best International Film at the 2012 Fant-Asia Film Festival is bound for Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'Doomsday Book' for high-definition on December 11. Internationally-renowned Directors Kim Ji-woon ('I Saw the Devil,' 'The Good, The Bad, the Weird') and Yim Pil-sung ('Hansel & Gretel') present three interpretations on an apocalyptic theme in the anthology film 'Doomsday Book.' In the first film, Director Yim Pil-Sung opens with Brave New World, starring Ryoo Seung-bum ('The Servant') as a young man trying to survive in a world infected by biological toxins. The centerpiece of the film, Heavily Creature, directed by Kim Ji-woon, stars Kim Kang-woo ('A Better Tomorrow'), Kim Gyu-ri ('Portrait of a Beauty') and Park Hae-il ('War of the Arrows') as citizens of Seoul who must deal with the innovations of the high-tech modern world where a religion-practicing robot achieves enlightenment and must escape the evil manufacturer who wants to destroy it. Director Yim Pil-Sung closes the film with Happy Birthday, starring newcomer Song Sae-byoek, Jin Ji-hee ('Hansel & Gretel') and Bae Doo-na ('Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance'). Elementary school student Park Min-seo (Jin Ji-hee) accidentally orders a mysterious package off the internet that puts Earth and all its inhabitants at risk of extinction.. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Doomsday Book' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 11.Posted Tue Oct 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Queen of Versailles' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The acclaimed documentary from Emmy nominee Lauren Greenfield will arrive on Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is working on 'The Queen of Versailles' for Blu-ray on November 13. 'The Queen of Versailles' is a character-driven documentary about a billionaire family and their financial challenges in the wake of the economic crisis. With epic proportions of Shakespearean tragedy, the film follows two unique characters, whose rags-to-riches success stories reveal the innate virtues and flaws of the American Dream. The film begins with the family triumphantly constructing the largest privately-owned house in America, a 90,000 sq. ft. palace. Over thenext two years, their sprawling empire, fueled by the real estate bubble and cheap money, falters due to the economic crisis. Major changes in lifestyle and character ensue within the cross-cultural household of family members and domestic staff. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include deleted scenes and the theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Queen of Versailles' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Tue Oct 23, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Ancient Aliens: The Complete Season 4' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The fourth season of the documentary series is planned for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, A&E has set 'Ancient Aliens: The Complete Season 4' for Blu-ray on November 20. Another season of alien intervention belongs to History. "Ancient Aliens" continues to examine 75 million years of the most credible alien evidence here on Earth. Is it possible that intelligent life forms visited Earth thousands of years ago, bringing with them technology that drastically affected the course of history and man's own development? "Ancient Aliens" launches all-new expeditions to seek out and evaluate this evidence. There's no word on tech specs yet, but suggested list price for the set is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Ancient Aliens: The Complete Season 4' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 20.Posted Tue Oct 23, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Wrong Turn Collection' Blu-ray $24.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save fifty percent on the collection of horror films just in time for Halloween! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling the 'Wrong Turn Collection' for $24.99 (50% off suggested price). This collection includes the first four films in the hillbilly horror franchise. Click here to take advantage of this sale will you can and this offer is in effect from now through October 28.Posted Mon Oct 22, 2012 at 12:20 PM PDT by: -
'The Universe - 3D' Announced for Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The History Channel documentary will be coming to Blu-ray 3D in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, A&E will be bringing 'The Universe - 3D' to Blu-ray 3D on November 13. Take an exhilarating, unprecedented 3D tour of the Universe in this amazing set. The planets of our solar system have experienced epic catastrophes throughout their long history, both raining down from outside and bubbling up from within. We'll voyage back in time to investigate the violent events that profoundly shaped the planets, including earth itself. We'll witness stunning revelations about what transformed Mars into a barren, hostile desert...The disaster that changed Venus from temperate to hellish...The impact that blew away Mercury's mantle, turning it into a planetary core...A colossal disturbance that rearranged the orbits of the gas giants...Titanic impacts on Jupiter...And how a lost moon may finally explain Saturn's rings. Explore the history of our planets for the first time in spectacular 3-D! There's no word on tech specs yet, but suggested list price for the set is $79.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Universe - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Mon Oct 22, 2012 at 12:10 PM PDT by: -
'The Apparition' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The ghostly horror will haunt Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'The Apparition' for Blu-ray on November 27. When frightening events start to occur in their home, young couple Kelly and Ben discover they are being haunted by a presence that was accidentally conjured during a university parapsychology experiment. The horrifying apparition feeds on their fear and torments them no matter where they try to run. Their last hope is an expert in the supernatural, but even with his help they may already be too late to save themselves from this terrifying force. Specs have yet to be finalized, but supplements for the Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will include: The Dark Realm of Paranormal, Haunted Asheville, The Experiment of The Apparition, and The Apparition: A Cinematic Specter. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Apparition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 27.Posted Mon Oct 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Butter' Melts onto Blu-ray[teaser]The quirky and outrageous comedy about love, sex, winning, and most of all - butter, will debut on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Butter' for Blu-ray on December 4. Written by newcomer Jason Micallef, 'Butter' features a stellar ensemble cast that includes Golden Globe® Award winner Jennifer Garner ('The Odd Life of Timothy Green'), Emmy® Award winner Ty Burrell (ABC’s “Modern Family”), Olivia Wilde ('TRON: Legacy'), Emmy® Award winner Rob Corddry (Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”), Ashley Greene (the 'Twilight' franchise), Alicia Silverstone ('Clueless'), and Hugh Jackman (the 'X-Men' franchise). Much in the same vein as films like Christopher Guest’s 'Best In Show' and Alexander Payne’s 'Election,' 'Butter' also stars Yara Shahidi ('Imagine That'), Kristen Schaal (Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”), and Phyllis Smith (NBC’s “The Office”). In his review for Variety, film critic Peter Debruge called 'Butter' “a wicked Midwest satire with razor blades stashed beneath its bright candy-apple surface.” Wrote WeGotThisCovered.com’s, Jonathan Lack, “‘Butter’ is a spectacularly entertaining film, a well written, perfectly paced comedy brought tolife by one of the year’s best ensemble casts.” Added ComingSoon.net’s, Edward Douglas, “‘Butter’ is very much like the type of comedy Alexander Payne used to make back when he was starting out – dark and edgy humor that plays with religion and politics…” The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include deleted/extended scenes and a gag reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Butter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under on December 4.Posted Mon Oct 22, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray's Working 'Overtime' in January[teaser]The alien zombie comedy will invade Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, VCI Entertainment has slated 'Overtime' for Blu-ray on January 1. Former WWE superstar Al Snow stars in this action-packed zombie-alien comedy that gives new meaning to working late. Ralph (Snow) is a hitman who has trouble balancing the responsibilities of work and home...especially when his boss calls him in to work on a Saturday. But when Ralph finds himself locked in an alien infested lab with his partner Max (John Wells), he must find a way to save a small group of survivors, keep himself safe from a hoard of zombie aliens and get to his son's birthday party on time. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will include: Audio Commentary featuring actors Al Snow and John Wells, and directors Brian Cunningham and Matt Niehoff; Featurette entitled "Surviving Overtime"; Promotional Featurette; and a Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Overtime' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where It is indexed under January 1.Posted Mon Oct 22, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
