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'Francis Ford Coppola: 5-Film Collection' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Here's a great affordable Blu-ray gift idea for movie fans this holiday season! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Francis Ford Coppola: 5-Film Collection' is coming to Blu-ray on December 4. Francis Ford Coppola has made a name for himself in cinema history as one of the most influential filmmakers of his time. With 5 Academy Award wins and countless praises from critics his work is also loved by independent film enthusiasts and fans alike. In honor of his fearless innovative filmmaking career fans can now own a stunning collection featuring 5 films directed by Coppola available together on Blu-ray for the first time! Including 'Apocalypse Now,' 'Apocalypse Now Redux,' 'The Conversation,' 'One From the Heart,' and 'Tetro' - this must own collection is available at an unbeatable price. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is only $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Francis Ford Coppola: 5-Film Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Tue Sep 25, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Thunderstruck' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The family sports comedy starring NBA superstar Kevin Durant will slam dunk Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will bring 'Thunderstruck' to Blu-ray on December 4. When Brian, a hopelessly uncoordinated young fan magically switches talents with his basketball hero (NBA Superstar Kevin Durant, playing himself), he becomes the star of his high school team...while Kevin Durant suddenly can’t make a shot to save his life. But with the playoffs approaching, Brian learns that being a true winner involves working hard at your own game, and he tries to make things right in time to prevent a catastrophic end to his hero’s season. The Blu-ray/DVD/UV Digital Copy will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: KD's Klinic - Kevin Durant and Taylor Gray go behind the playbooks and teleprompters to discuss the film's complicated basketball elements and what it took to pull off their "talent exchange"; Coach Z - video interview with James Belushi; From Backboards to Clapboards; Tristin May's Video Blog; Deleted Scenes; and more. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray will be $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Thunderstruck' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Tue Sep 25, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Campaign' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The political comedy gets elected to Blu-ray at the end of October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has set 'The Campaign' for Blu-ray on October 30. When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: na‹ve Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Center. At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors' support, he soon becomes a real contender. As election day closes in, the two are locked in a dead heat, with insults quickly escalating to injury until all they care about is burying each other in this mud-slinging, back-stabbing, home-wrecking comedy from 'Meet the Parents' director Jay Roach. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Campaign' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 30.Posted Mon Sep 24, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Titanic: Blood and Steel' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]We all know how it ended... but how did it begin? The epic miniseries about the construction of the Titanic arrives on Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Titanic: Blood and Steel' is coming to Blu-ray on December 4. A hundred years after the fateful maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic comes the thrilling adventure 'Titanic: Blood & Steel.' The 12-part television mini-series chronicles the story behind the construction of the "unsinkable" ship and stars Kevin Zegers (TV's "Gossip Girl"), Alessandra Mastronardi ('To Rome With Love'), Derek Jacobi ('The Kings Speech'), Neve Campbell (The 'Scream' Franchise), and with Chris Noth (TV's "The Good Wife"), 'Titanic: Blood & Steel' is directed by Ciarán Donnelly (Showtime's "The Tudors"). The 3-Disc Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include "The Visual Effects of Titanic: Blood & Steel" and "Making of Titanic: Blood & Steel." Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Titanic: Blood and Steel' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 4.Posted Mon Sep 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Barricade' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Lock your doors when the direct-to-video horror hits Blu-ray this week. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, WWE Films will release 'Barricade' on Blu-ray on September 25. After the death of his wife, a father (Eric McCormack, TV's "Will and Grace") takes his two small children to a secluded cabin in the mountains to escape and seek solace. However, when a freak winter storm cuts off all communications to the outside world, horrific events begin to occur. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Barricade' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 25.Posted Mon Sep 24, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Painted Skin: The Resurrection' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Chinese supernatural fantasy will possess Blu-ray this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA has revealed 'Painted Skin: The Resurrection' for Blu-ray on November 13. According to the demon lore, it takes hundreds of years to attain human form. Even then, lacking a human heart, a demon cannot experience the true pains and passions of existence. However, there is a legend that if a pure human heart is freely offered to a demon, it can become a mortal and experience true life. Xiaowei, a fox spirit, has been imprisoned for centuries under a frozen lake for violating the laws of the demon world. Her sheer will to survive attracted the bird spirit Que’r, who broke through the ice and revived her. Xiaowei saw two choices: experience true death or become truly human. She regains her strength – and youth – by consuming the heart of a stranger, transforming herself into a beautiful seductress. Unknown to her, the stranger is the Prince of Tian Lang Kingdom… The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a making-of featurette and trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Painted Skin: The Resurrection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Mon Sep 24, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'X-Men: The Complete Collection' Blu-ray $44.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save big this week on five mutant-filled films on Blu-ray at Amazon![/teaser] Amazon is selling 'X-Men: The Complete Collection' for $44.99 (65% off the suggested retail price). This set includes 'X-Men,' 'X-Men United,' 'X-Men: The Last Stand,' 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine,' and 'X-Men First Class.' Click here to take advantage of this deal before it's too late! This offer is available from now through September 30.Posted Sun Sep 23, 2012 at 09:31 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Bond 50' Blu-ray $149.99 at Amazon![teaser]The massive James Bond box set arriving next week is now fifty percent off at Amazon!![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Bond 50' on Blu-ray for only $149.99 (50% off suggested retail price). This collection includes all 22 James Bond feature films from Dr. No to Quantum of Solace and more than 130 hours of bonus features including never-before-seen content from the Bond archives, and more. This box set also includes an open slot for forthcoming James Bond film 'Skyfall.' Click here to order yours while the deal is HOT!Posted Sat Sep 22, 2012 at 08:09 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - September 21, 2012[teaser]Forget about everything else that usually gets written in these opening paragraphs. There's only one thing I need to say: Today is your last day to enter for a chance to win the 'Indiana Jones Complete Adventures' set on Blu-ray. For free! What are you waiting for? Enter now![/teaser] Blu-ray News In case you didn't catch onto the urgency in the first paragraph, let me restate: Today is the very, very last day that you can put an entry in to win the 'Indiana Jones' Blu-ray collection. It's now or never. This is one of the biggest contests we've ever done here on the blog and we really want you to have a chance at winning. So do it. This week's newest Blu-rays were covered in Josh's Blu-ray Highlights post. Along with 'Indiana Jones' finally being released on Blu-ray this week saw the releases of anticipated day-and-date titles like 'The Cabin in the Woods,' and 'Modern Family: The Complete Third Season.' 'Bond 50' Admit it, you're a little sad that the 'Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection' has been postponed until next month. Until then we're covering another great collection of movies on The Bonus View, which is set to come out very soon. This week we've been running a few 'Bond 50'-related posts that you should definitely come and check out. Make sure to come and discuss the best and worst the 'Bond' franchise has to offer in our 'Bond 50' polls we've been running this week. Favorite Bond Girls Favorite Bond Villains Worst Bond Movies Favorite Bond Movies Theatrical News Luke saw a couple of this week's new releases (sadly 'Dredd 3D' wasn't screened for critics in his market). Instead Luke attended screenings of 'Trouble with the Curve' and 'The House at the End of the Street.' Check out his reviews to see if they're worth your time or not. Do you hate going to your local cinema because people in the audience are rude or won't put away their cell phones? Hopefully they implement the cinema ninja project that has gone over well in a London movie theater. TV Recaps Josh is still watching 'The Mob Doctor' and has started in on the new season of 'Glee.' Want to know how they're going? Check out his recaps of each episode. Special Features This week's Weekend Roundtable focused on TV shows or movies from our childhood that we've revisited and now we realize that they may not be as great as we thought they were. Have you had an encounter with the "suck fairy"? Let us know. That's it for this week. We've got a lot of stuff coming up in the next few weeks as a few big releases finally hit the format. Who knows, maybe even more giveaways. So stay tuned and have a great weekend.Posted Fri Sep 21, 2012 at 10:40 AM PDT by: -
High-Def Digest Tackles Football Moviesby Aaron Peck [teaser]We're only a couple weeks into the football season. In order to celebrate the return of the gridiron and possibly take our minds off of the atrocious replacement NFL officials, here's a rundown of some great (and not so great) football movies.[/teaser] Football is a spirited game of crashing bodies, underdog stories, and devastating concussions. In other words, it's one of the most cinematic sports out there. The action scenes of football players smashing into one another, flying end over end, and stretching for that winning touchdowns, almost write themselves. There's little wonder there are so many quality football movies out there. Lets tackle the best of the bunch, broken down into cleverly titles sub-categories... Hey, Are Those Tears On Your Facemask? 'The Blind Side' If you enjoyed Sandra Bullock's most over-the-top performance ever (yes, I'm counting the 'Miss Congeniality' movies), this is probably what you should be watching before the big game. Let's face it, the real reason you picked 'The Blind Side' is you wanted to watch a football-themed movie and this was the only way your wife was going to put up with that nonsense. 'We Are Marshall' The Marshall University football team is killed in a plane crash. I mean, how can you not get choked up about that storyline without knowing anything else about the movie? Let's forget for a second that McG directed this. What makes 'We Are Marshall' an entertaining movie is that it's a sports movie that doesn't end with winning the big game or attaining an unattainable championship. Here we see how football can bring together a community. 'Rudy' Is there a more iconic football film out there? Even people who know absolutely nothing about football remember the final scene in 'Rudy' where Sean Astin is hoisted upon his teammate's shoulders as the crowd chants his name. Everyone loves a long-shot underdog story and 'Rudy' is the premiere film in that category. 'Brian's Song' (1971) Get any of the roughest, toughest football fans out there. Round them up, and put them in a room. Make them watch 'Brian's Song' together. I guarantee when you open up the door they'll stream out of there blubbering like babies. It's about football and about overcoming discrimination. It's hard to remember that this was a made-for-TV movie. Every football-viewing man cave out there should be required to frame a picture of Billy Dee Williams clasping James Caan's hand in the hospital. It's an iconic scene which gets me all choked up just thinking about it. 'Remember the Titans' It's a little bit of everything. Some 'Blind Side,' a dash of 'Rudy,' a helping of 'Brian's Song' and a great Denzel-y performance from the one and only Denzel Washington. Washington almost single-handedly crushes racism in this movie. Football Funnies The gridiron isn't all emotional and sentimental. It's got a comic side too. Granted, not many of the football-related comedies are what you'd call "good," but they're out there so we have a duty to remind you about them. 'Leatherheads' At times I thought it was supposed to be 'O Brother, Where Art Thou' on the field and other times I wasn't sure what it was supposed to be. Sure, George Clooney is always fun to watch, but as the old-timey football story devolves into a love story featuring Renee Zellweger, it becomes a bit hdifficult to stay awake, much less excited. 'The Game Plan' I have a few words for The Rock. "You'll do just about anything as long as they let you use your eyebrow trick every 10 minutes, won't you? It doesn't matter if your gargantuan frame is crammed into a tutu as you prance around on stage making adolescents laugh. You're simply game for anything a terrible Disney comedy can throw at you." This makes me realize that I want a football-centric movie starring The Rock as the meanest, nastiest linebacker to ever play the game. Isn't that a great idea for a movie. Maybe whenever we get a Ray Lewis biopic The Rock can take up the role. 'The Replacements' This storyline strikes close to home since the beginning of the 2012 NFL season started out with replacement referees while the real referees are on strike. In 'The Replacement' the players get replaced by scabs, one of which is Keanu Reeves doing his best Keanu Reeves impression. 'Waterboy' Remember when Adam Sandler made somewhat funny movies? I'm not saying that 'Waterboy' is one of the best comedies out there (I've addressed this one before), but at least it had some memorable lines. Sandler movies nowadays consist of 90 minutes of eye torture. Fourth Quarter, Time to Get Serious 'Any Given Sunday' Oliver Stone's star-studded football drama is a divisive movie. People can be divided into two groups: the group that likes to watch Al Pacino spit on football players as he yells at them, and the group that doesn't like to watch Al Pacino spit on football players as he yells at them. Personally, I'm in the first group. Stone's film tries to compact every single football team storyline into one hyper-realistic football-themed movie. It's great. 'The Express' Early football and civil rights struggles go together perfectly as can be seen in 'The Express' starring Rob Brown as fabled football player Ernie Davis who was on his way to football stardom after a great season at Syracuse, only to be derailed by leukemia. 'Invincible' The quintessential underdog story. Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) was the unlikeliest of heroes, which is exactly how we like our heroes in sports stories. When Vince hears about open tryouts for the Philadelphia Eagles he actually tries out even though he's a 30-year-old substitute teacher. The rest is some riveting football drama. Fantasy Football This is how I got interested in the NFL in the first place. I'd followed it when I was a kid, but it wasn't until I joined a fantasy football league with some fellow High-Def Digest readers that I got interested in pro football again. That's why, if you're looking for a great fantasy football Blu-ray then you need to get this: 'The League' They're about to air season four of this hilariously raunchy FX comedy. It focuses on a group of mean-spirited man-babies who will do anything to win their fantasy football league and own bragging rights until the next season. It's not a movie, but it's a great show for football fans. What are some of your favorite, or not-so-favorite football movies? Keep in mind this isn't a top ten list or anything. We've just amassed a list of movies you may want to check out as the football season finds its footing. Let us know your suggestions by clicking on the link to the forum below.Posted Fri Sep 21, 2012 at 10:35 AM PDT by:
