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Coming Soon to Blu-ray: THE NUN, SLENDER MAN, and More[teaser]The latest entry in The Conjuring franchise, a big screen creepypasta adaptation, and more are heading to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-rays from Warner Bros., Well Go USA, Code Red, Sony, Hen Tooth Video, Paramount, HBO, AGFA, and Acorn Media. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: Fist up, Warner Bros. is prepping Corin Hardy's The Nun starring Taissa Farmiga, Demián Bichir, and Bonnie Aarons for Blu-ray. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but pre-orders are now live. Order the Blu-ray Well Go USA is bringing Erik Matti's BuyBust starring Anne Curtis, Brandon Vera, and Victor Neri to Blu-ray on October 16. Supplements will include: Making of Featurette Comic Con Panel 2018 Trailers In addition, the label is set to release Hae-yeong Lee's Believer starring Seung-Won Cha and Jin-Woong Cho on October 30. No supplements are currently listed for the disc. Meanwhile, Kim Yong-hwa's Along With The Gods: The Last 49 Days starring Cha Tae-hyun, Ha Jung-woo, and Lee Jung-jae will hit Blu-ray on December 11. Supplements have not been detailed. And rounding out the studio's upcoming lineup will be Kim Kwang-shik's The Great Battle starring Jo In-sung, Nam Joo-hyuk, and Park Sung-woong on January 8. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Code Red is prepping Ruggero Deodato's Cut and Run starring Lisa Blount, Leonard Mann, and Richard Lynch for Blu-ray on October 16. The disc will feature a brand new 2K remaster of the film struck from an original U.S. interpositive, along with unrated and rated R versions of the film. Supplements will include: New Interviews with stars Leonard Mann, Willie Aames and John Steiner New Interview with Director Ruggero Deodato Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Sony is set to release Reed Morano's I Think We're Alone Now starring Peter Dinklage, Elle Fanning, and Charlotte Gainsbourg on October 23. No other info has been announced so far. In addition, the studio is prepping Sylvain White's Slender Man starring Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles, and Jaz Sinclair for Blu-ray on October 30. Supplements will include: Summoning Slender Man: Meet the Cast - featurette Likewise, Sony is bringing Spike Lee's School Daze: 30th Anniversary Edition starring Giancarlo Esposito, Kadeem Hardison, Ossie Davis, and Laurence Fishburne to Blu-ray on November 13. Supplements will include: ALL-NEW: 2018 Q&A with Spike Lee and select cast and crew members, with some special guests Commentary with Spike Lee Cast Commentary with Tisha Campbell-Martin, Rusty Cundieff, Bill Nunn, Darryl Bell and Kadeem Hardison "Birth of a Nation" "College Daze" "Making a Mark" Music Videos Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Hen's Tooth Video is bringing Sam Peckinpah's Cross of Iron starring James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, and James Mason to Blu-ray on October 23. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary by Film Scholar Stephen Prince, author of Savage Cinema Plus 110 minutes of Bonus Materials including: Passion & Poetry—Sam Peckinpah's War (42 min) Order the Blu-ray Paramount is preparing Charmed: The Complete First Season starring Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano, and Shannen Doherty for Blu-ray on October 30. Supplements have not been detailed. Likewise, the studio is also bringing MacGyver: The Complete First Season starring Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar, and Elyssa Davalos to Blu-ray on October 30. No supplements are currently listed for the release. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray HBO is set to release Jesse Armstrong's Succession: The Complete First Season starring Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, and Brian Cox on November 6. Supplements will include: "Anatomy of a Scene" - which takes audiences behind the scenes of the series' heart-stopping season finale, covering the wedding in Wales, along with intimate interviews and insights from the cast and crew. Digital download copies will also include character features introducing the many players in the Roy family, including Logan, Kendall, Siobhan, Connor and Roman. In addition, Jean-Marc Vallée's Sharp Objects starring Amy Adams, April Brinson, and Violet Brinson is due to arrive on November 27. Supplements will include: Creating Wind Gap Inside the Mind of Gillian Flynn Anatomy of a Scene: Calhoun Day Character Pieces Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray AFGA is bringing Ed Wood's Take It Out in Trade to Blu-ray on November 13. The disc will feature a brand new 2K restoration from the only 16mm theatrical print in existence, and supplements will include: Commentary track with filmmaker Frank Henenlotter (BASKET CASE), Ed Wood biographer Rudolph Grey, and AGFA's Joseph A. Ziemba! TAKE IT OUT IN TRADE: THE OUTTAKES, 70 minutes of unseen footage scanned in 2K! Exclusive liner notes by Ed Wood biographer Rudolph Grey! Bonus movie: THE LOVE FEAST (1969) starring Ed Wood, scanned in 2K from an original 35mm theatrical print! Reversible cover art! Order the Blu-ray Acorn Media is prepping Jack Irish: Season 2 starring Guy Pearce and Marta Dusseldorp for Blu-ray on November 27. Supplements will include: Series 1 Recap- Wilbur recaps what happened in Season 1 (3 min). Behind the Scenes- Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of Jack Irish to learn about shooting in India, the characters’ wardrobe, what resonates with audiences, and more. (11 min.) Cast Interviews- Guy Pearce, Marta Dusseldorp, Aaron Pedersen, and other cast members talk about their characters, what attracted them to the show, their favorite moments, and more. (24 min.) Tweet Readings- Guy Pearce, Marta Dusseldorp, and other cast members read tweets about the show. (3 min) Likewise, the label is also bringing Picnic at Hanging Rock starring Natalie Dormer, Lily Sullivan, and Lola Bessis to Blu-ray on November 27. Supplements will include: Cast Interviews: Natalie Dormer, Samara Weaving, and other cast members talk about their characters, favorite scenes, and more. (20 min.) Crew Interviews: The director, writer, producer designer, and other crew members talk about the inspiration for the series, shooting at Hanging Rock, and more. (24 min). Behind-the-scenes Footage: Watch behind-the-scenes footage from various shooting locations including Hanging Rock, Newport Railway, Werribee Mansion, and more (37 min.) Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Tue Oct 2, 2018 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
Miles Morales Teams Up with Spider-Ham in New SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Trailer[teaser]The animated Spider-Man flick is swinging into theaters this December.[/teaser] Sony has released a new trailer for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, offering fans an extended look at the film's lineup of multiple Spider-People, including Miles Morales, Peter Parker, Spider-Gwen, Peni Parker, Spider-Man Noir, and... Spider-Ham! The movie comes from executive producers Phil Lord & Christopher Miller, and is set to premiere on December 14, 2018. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask. Check out the new trailer below! The film stars the vocal talents of Shameik Moore as Miles Morales / Spider-Man, Jake Johnson as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy / Spider-Woman, Liev Schreiber as The Kingpin, Lily Tomlin as Aunt May, Brian Tyree Henry as Jefferson Davis, Mahershala Ali as Aaron Davis, and Luna Lauren Velez as Rio Morales. Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman all serve as directors. The script comes from Phil Lord based on characters created by Brian Michael Bendis, Sara Pichelli, Stan Lee, and Steve Ditko. Other upcoming films in the Spider-Man franchise include Sony's Venom which is set to hit theaters on October 5, and Marvel's Spider-Man: Far From Home which is scheduled for July 5, 2019. And beyond Spider-Man, Marvel is set to release Captain Marvel on March 8, 2019 and Avengers 4 on May 3, 2019. Finally, 20th Century Fox is bringing Dark Phoenix to theaters on June 7, 2019 and The New Mutants to theaters on August 2, 2019. Source: Sony (YouTube)Posted Tue Oct 2, 2018 at 12:40 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: PEPPERMINT, EIGHTH GRADE, and More[teaser]Check out the latest crop of upcoming Blu-ray titles.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-rays from Cohen Media Group, Eagle Vision, Warner Bros., Fries Home Video, Mondo Macabro, Lionsgate, and Universal. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: Fist up, Cohen Media Group is prepping Jacques Doillon's Rodin starring Vincent Lindon, Izïa Higelin, and Anders Danielsen Lie for Blu-ray on October 2. Supplements will include: Sculpting Rodin Theatrical Trailer Likewise, the label is also set to release Luis Puenzo's The Official Story starring Chunchuna Villafañe, Hugo Arana, and Guillermo Battaglia on October 2. Supplements will include: NEW four-part program with producer, co-screenwriter, and director Luis Puenzo on the making of the film NEW featurette on the making of the film Restoration trailer In addition, Edouard Deluc's Gauguin: Voyage to Tahiti starring Vincent Cassel, Tuhei Adams, and Malik Zidi is set to arrive on November 6. Supplements will include: Illustrations Vincent Cassel is Gauguin Life and Painting of Gauguin Tahiti Trailer Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Eagle Vision is bringing John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Andrew Solt's Imagine & Gimme Some Truth starring John Lennon & Yoko Ono to Blu-ray on October 5 Supplements will include: 1. Jealous Guy (raw studio out-take) 2. How? (raw studio out-take) 3. Gimme Some Truth (raw studio out-take) 4. David Bailey photoshoot In addition, an Imagine - The Ultimate Collection will also be available on October 5. The 4 CD/2 Blu-ray collection will feature: New stereo mix, outtakes, raw studio recordings, track-by-track (CDs) 5.1 surround mixes, HD audio, Elements mixes, Elliot Minz audio documentary (Blu-rays) Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Warner Bros. is set to release Buzz Kulik's Bad Ronald on October 9. Supplements have not been listed, but the disc will feature a brand new remaster. In addition, the studio is prepping Alan Gibson's Dracula A.D. 1972 starring Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Stephanie Beacham for Blu-ray on October 16. Supplements have not been listed, but the disc will feature a brand new remaster. Likewise, Alan Gibson's The Satanic Rites of Dracula starring Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Michael Coles is also set to arrive on October 16. Supplements have not been listed, but the disc will feature a brand new remaster. Meanwhile, Robert Altman's Brewster McCloud starring Bud Cort, Sally Kellerman, and Michael Murphy will be released on October 30. Supplements have not been listed, but the disc will feature a brand new remaster. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Fries Home Video is bringing Steven Hahn's Starchaser: The Legend of Orin starring Carmen Argenziano, Noelle North, and Anthony De Longis to Blu-ray on October 9. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Mondo Macabro is preparing Walter Bannert's The Inheritors starring Nikolas Vogel, Roger Schauer, and Wolfgang Gasser for Blu-ray on October 9. The disc will feature brand new 2K remaster struck from the camera negative, and supplements will include: Original theatrical trailer Exclusive 12-page booklet with essays by Michael Gingold and film maker Paul Poet Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is set to release Bo Burnham's Eighth Grade starring Elsie Fisher on October 9. Supplements will include: Never-before-seen deleted scenes A music video Featurette Audio commentary with Director Bo Burnham and Actress Elsie Fisher Likewise, Gus Van Sant's Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot starring Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara, and Jack Black is also due to arrive on October 9. Supplements will include: Inside the Accident Inside the Hospital In addition, the studio is also prepping Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire's A Prayer Before Dawn starring Joe Cole and Vithaya Pansringarm for Blu-ray on October 9. Supplements will include: "Locked Inside the Walls: Making A Prayer Before Dawn” Featurette "Billy Moore: In His Own Words” Featurette Meanwhile, a My Little Pony: 35th Anniversary Collection with the 1986 and 2017 films will then follow on October 16. Supplements will include: Deleted Scene Equestria Girls Short “Baking with Pinkie Pie” Featurette “Making Magic with the Mane 6 and Their New Friends” Featurette “The Journey Beyond Equestria” Featurette “I’m the Friend You Need” Music Video (Sung by Taye Diggs) “Hanazuki: Full of Treasures” Featurette (Rated G) Brian A Miller's Reprisal starring Bruce Wills, Johnathon Schaech, and Frank Grillo is also set to hit Blu-ray on October 16. No other details have been announced. Likewise, Ash vs Evil Dead: The Complete Collection starring Bruce Campbell, Ray Santiago, and Dana DeLorenzo is also on deck for October 16. Supplements will include: Audio Commentaries Featurettes Kevin MacDonald's documentary Whitney is set to be released on October 16 as well. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Producer Simon Chinn and Director Kevin Macdonald Motion Photo Gallery Featuring Images Courtesy of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston In addition, Rodrigo Cortés' Down a Dark Hall starring AnnaSophia Robb, Uma Thurman, and Taylor Russell is scheduled to hit Blu-ray on October 16. Supplements will include: "Welcome to Blackwood: Venturing Down a Dark Hall" Featurette Deleted Scene Ross Boyask's Vengeance starring Fleur Keith, Alan Calton, and Wayne Gordon will then follow on October 23. No other details are currently listed for the release. And rounding out the label's upcoming releases will be Clive Tonge's Mara starring Olga Kurylenko, Javier Botet, and Mitch Eakins on November 6. Supplements will include: Mara: A Legacy of Evil - Featurette Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Universal is prepping The Original Christmas Specials Collection for Blu-ray on October 16. The package will include Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, The Little Drummer Boy, and Cricket on the Hearth. In addition, the studio is set to release Dinesh D'Souza's documentary Death of a Nation on October 30. Supplements will include: Interview with Richard Spencer (President of National Policy Institute) Interview with Robert Paxton (Former Department Head of History Columbia University) Interview with Edwin Black (NYT Best-selling author of War Against the Weak) Interview with Dr. Allen Guelzo (Director of Civil War Era Studies at Gettysburg College) Finally, Pierre Morel's Peppermint starring Jennifer Garner, John Gallagher Jr., and John Ortiz is also in the works for Blu-ray. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but pre-orders are now live. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Thu Sep 27, 2018 at 06:00 PM PDT by: -
SINGLE WHITE FEMALE Announced and Bonus Features Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1992 thriller starring Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh arrives on Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] Scream Factory is set to release Single White Female on Blu-ray on November 13. Produced and directed by Barbet Schroeder (Reversal of Fortune, Barfly) and screenplay by Don Roos (The Opposite of Sex), this pulse-pounding psychological thriller stars Bridget Fonda (Lake Placid, Jackie Brown), Jennifer Jason Leigh (White Boy Rick, The Hateful Eight), Steven Weber (Stephen King’s The Shining, 13 Reasons Why), and Peter Friedman (Succession, The Seventh Sign). After an unfaithful fiancé leaves her suddenly single, Allison Jones (Fonda) advertises for a roommate to share her spacious apartment. But when the introverted Hedra (Leigh) moves in, she doesn't just take over Allie's spare bedroom. She takes over her clothes, her boyfriend ... and her identity. An unrelenting thriller from director Barbet Schroeder (Barfly, Reversal Of Fortune), Single White Female boasts terrific performances and stylish suspense to die for. Bring this Blu-ray into your home today (at your own risk). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: · NEW Audio Commentary with Director Barbet Schroeder, Editor Lee Percy, and Associate Producer Susan Hoffman · NEW Interview With Director Barbet Schroeder · NEW Interview With Actor Peter Friedman · NEW Interview With Actor Steven Weber · NEW Interview With Screenwriter Don Roos · Theatrical Trailer You can find the latest specs for Single White Female linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Sep 27, 2018 at 10:08 AM PDT by: -
The DARK PHOENIX Rises in Fiery First Trailer for Latest X-MEN Film[teaser]Marvel's mutant superheroes will face their greatest threat in February.[/teaser] 20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for Dark Phoenix, the latest entry in the X-Men film series. The movie is set to hit theaters on February 14, 2019. In Dark Phoenix, the X-MEN face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiraling out of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the very fabric that holds the X-Men together. Now, with this family falling apart, they must find a way to unite -- not only to save Jean's soul, but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponize this force and rule the galaxy. Check out the official trailer below! Dark Phoenix comes from writer/director Simon Kinberg. Kinberg also serves as a producer, along with Hutch Parker, Lauren Shuler Donner, and Todd Hallowell. The cast includes James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Evan Peters, and Jessica Chastain. Other upcoming films in 20th Century Fox's X-Men franchise include The New Mutants from director Josh Boone. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Maisie Williams, and Alice Braga, and is set to premiere on August 2, 2019. Source: 20th Century Fox (YouTube)Posted Wed Sep 26, 2018 at 10:45 PM PDT by: -
Michael B. Jordan Trains for the Fight of His Life in Intense New CREED II Trailer[teaser]Adonis Creed will take on Viktor Drago in November.[/teaser] MGM has released the second official trailer for Creed II. The film comes from director Steven Caple Jr. and is set to hit theaters on November 21, 2018. Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history. Check out the trailer below! Creed II stars Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed and Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, along with Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Russell Hornsby, Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu, Andre Ward, Phylicia Rashad, and Dolph Lundgren. The film will be the eighth entry in the Rocky franchise and serves a direct sequel to 2015's Creed which was directed by Ryan Coogler (Black Panther). Though Coogler did not return to direct this installment, he still serves as an executive producer. The movie comes from a script written by Cheo Hodari Coker and Sylvester Stallone. Previous films in the Rocky series include Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V, Rocky Balboa, and Creed. Source: MGM (YouTube)Posted Wed Sep 26, 2018 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
Final FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD Trailer Teases an Epic Showdown[teaser]J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World returns to theaters in November.[/teaser] Warner Bros. has released the final trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. The Harry Potter spin-off serves as a sequel to 2016's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and is set to apparate into theaters on November 16, 2018. At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world. Check out the final trailer below! The movie comes from returning director David Yates and screenwriter J.K. Rowling. The Crimes of Grindelwald is the second of five planned films in the Fantastic Beasts series. Cast members include Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald, Zoë Kravitz as Leta Lestrange, Katherine Waterston as Tina Goldstein, Ezra Miller as Credence Barebone, and Jude Law as a young Albus Dumbledore, along with Alison Sudol, Callum Turner, Claudia Kim, William Nadylam, Kevin Guthrie, Carmen Ejogo, and Poppy Corby-Tuech. Dumbledore was previously played by Richard Harris and Michael Gambon in the Harry Potter series. Source: Warner Bros. (YouTube)Posted Tue Sep 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Cary Joji Fukunaga Announced as New Director for JAMES BOND 25[teaser]A director has been announced for the latest James Bond flick.[/teaser] Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, and Daniel Craig have announced that Cary Joji Fukunaga will direct the next installment in the James Bond franchise. The film is set to start shooting at Pinewood Studios on March 4, 2019 for a worldwide release on February 14, 2020. "We are delighted to be working with Cary. His versatility and innovation make him an excellent choice for our next James Bond adventure," said Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. Cary Joji Fukunaga is best known for directing the first season of HBO's True Detective starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, and Netflix's Beasts of No Nation starring Idris Elba. Likewise, he also directed the upcoming Netflix series Maniac starring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone, and is credited as one of the writers on Andy Muschietti's It. Fukunaga will be the first American born director to helm a James Bond movie. He replaces filmmaker Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting) who was previously attached to direct the movie before departing the project over creative differences. Star Daniel Craig will once again reprise his role as James Bond, marking his fifth appearance as 007 on the big screen following turns in Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, and Spectre. Though it's not yet clear if Craig will continue with the franchise beyond this upcoming installment, the movie does mark the end of his contract. Though plot details are unknown at this time, the script is being worked on by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade. MGM will distribute the movie in the US while Universal will handle international duties. Sources: 007.com, DeadlinePosted Thu Sep 20, 2018 at 03:10 PM PDT by: -
Criterion Details December 2018 Blu-ray Titles[teaser]Samuel Fuller's Forty Guns, Ingmar Bergman's Sawdust and Tinsel, and more are all in the works for Blu-ray.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing Forty Guns, A Dry White Season, Panique, and Sawdust and Tinsel for Blu-ray throughout the month of December. Forty Guns (December 11) - Hollywood legend Barbara Stanwyck saddled up with writer-director Samuel Fuller for the pulp maestro’s most audacious western, a boldly feminist spin on the genre that pivots effortlessly between ribald humor, visceral action, and disarming tenderness. High-riding rancher Jessica Drummond (Stanwyck) commands a forty-strong posse of cowboys, ruling Cochise County, Arizona, without challenge. When U.S. marshal Griff Bonnell (Barry Sullivan) and his brothers arrive in town with a warrant for one of her hired guns, Jessica begins to fall for the lawman even as he chips away at her authority. With astonishing black-and-white CinemaScope photography, hard-boiled dialogue laced with double entendres, and a fiery performance by Stanwyck at her most imperious, Forty Guns is a virtuoso display of Fuller’s sharpshooting talents. New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray New interview with director Samuel Fuller’s widow, Christa Lang-Fuller, and daughter, Samantha Fuller A Fuller Life (2013), a feature-length documentary by Samantha Fuller about her father, featuring admirers and collaborators Wim Wenders, William Friedkin, Mark Hamill, James Franco, Monte Hellman, Jennifer Beals, Bill Duke, Constance Towers, and others New interview with critic Imogen Sara Smith, author of In Lonely Places: Film Noir Beyond the City Stills gallery PLUS: An essay by film scholar Lisa Dombrowski and excerpts from Fuller’s 2002 autobiography, A Third Face: My Tale of Writing, Fighting, and Filmmaking Order the Blu-ray A Dry White Season (December 11) - With this bracing drama, made at the climax of the anti-apartheid movement, director Euzhan Palcy issued a devastating indictment of South Africa’s racist government—and made history in the process, becoming the first black woman to direct a Hollywood studio film. White schoolteacher Ben Du Toit (Donald Sutherland) lives in Johannesburg and remains blissfully incurious about the lives of his black countrymen until a wave of brutal repression comes crashing down on his gardener (Winston Ntshona), bringing Du Toit face-to-face with harsh political realities. Based on a celebrated novel by André Brink and rooted in the first-hand research the Martinican Palcy did in South Africa into the way black people lived under apartheid, A Dry White Season is unflinching in its depiction of violence and its chronicling of injustice, making for a galvanizing tribute to those willing to sacrifice everything to fight oppression. New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack on the Blu-ray New interview with director Euzhan Palcy by film critic Scott Foundas Five Scenes, a new program featuring Palcy Interview from 1989 with actor Donald Sutherland Excerpt from a 1995 interview Palcy conducted with Nelson Mandela Footage of Palcy receiving the highest distinction for foreign dignitaries at the 2017 South African National Orders awards PLUS: An essay by filmmaker and scholar Jyoti Mistry Order the Blu-ray Panique (December 18) - Proud, eccentric, and antisocial, Monsieur Hire (Michel Simon) has always kept to himself. But after a woman turns up dead in the Paris suburb where he lives, he feels drawn to a pretty young newcomer to town (Viviane Romance), discovers that his neighbors are only too ready to be suspicious of him, and is framed for the murder. Based on a novel by Georges Simenon, Julien Duvivier’s first film after his return to France from Hollywood finds the acclaimed poetic realist applying his consummate craft to darker, moodier ends. Propelled by its two deeply nuanced lead performances, the tensely noirish Panique exposes the dangers of the knives-out mob mentality, delivering as well a pointed allegory of the behavior of Duvivier’s countrymen during the war. New 2K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray The Art of Subtitling, a new short documentary by Bruce Goldstein, founder and copresident of Rialto Pictures, about the history of subtitles New interview with author Pierre Simenon, the son of novelist Georges Simenon Conversation from 2015 between critics Guillemette Odicino and Eric Libiot about director Julien Duvivier and the film’s production history Rialto Pictures rerelease trailer New English subtitle translation by Duvivier expert Lenny Borger PLUS: Essays by film scholar James Quandt and Borger Order the Blu-ray Sawdust and Tinsel (December 18) - Ingmar Bergman presents the battle of the sexes as a ramshackle, grotesque carnival of humiliation in Sawdust and Tinsel, one of the master’s most vivid early works and his first of many collaborations with the great cinematographer Sven Nykvist. The story of the charged relationship between a turn-of-the-twentieth-century circus owner (Åke Grönberg) and his younger mistress (Harriet Andersson), a horseback rider in the traveling show, the film features dreamlike detours and twisted psychosexual power plays, making for a piercingly brilliant depiction of physical and spiritual degradation. New 2K digital restoration (Blu-ray) or restored high-definition digital transfer of the film (DVD), with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray Audio commentary by Ingmar Bergman scholar Peter Cowie Introduction by Bergman from 2003 PLUS: An essay by critic John Simon and (DVD only) an appreciation by filmmaker Catherine Breillat New cover by Sarah Habibi Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed throughout December.Posted Tue Sep 18, 2018 at 01:20 PM PDT by: -
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO 30th Anniversary Edition Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic Studio Ghibli animated feature film is getting a 30th anniversary edition this December. [/teaser] Studio Ghibli and GKIDS (with distribution by Shout! Factory) are set to release a My Neighbor Totoro 30th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray on December 11. From the legendary Studio Ghibli, this classic tale of magic and adventure is one of the most endearing and internationally renowned films of all time. My Neighbor Totoro here celebrates its 30th anniversary with a release perfect for collectors and animation fans who have adored the film since its initial release. When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece from Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki which features the voices of Tim Daly, Lea Salonga, and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, in one of their earliest roles. The limited-edition set comes housed in an elegant hard slipcase and includes a new 40-page book with stunning art and essays. Featured in a deluxe disc portfolio will be a Blu-ray™ of the film paired with hours of special features, and the film’s soundtrack made available on CD for the first time in North America. The set’s 40-page book features new essays by The New York Times’ film critic A.O. Scott and film writer Lauren Wilford, alongside gorgeous art and statements from director Hayao Miyazaki and producer Toshio Suzuki, and more. Supplements include: · Behind the Microphone · Creating My Neighbor Totoro · Creating the Characters · The Totoro Experience · Producer’s Perspective: Creating Ghibli · The Locations of Totoro · Scoring Miyazaki You can find the latest specs for My Neighbor Totoro: 30th Anniversary Edition linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Sep 18, 2018 at 09:13 AM PDT by:
