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'Best Laid Plans' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The action-packed urban reworking of the classic novel "Of Mice and Men" is en route to Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is prepping 'Best Laid Plans' for a Blu-ray release on June 26. David Blair directs this powerful British drama, loosely inspired by John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men. Set in Nottingham, the film revolves around the relationship between the thuggish Danny (Stephen Graham) and Joseph (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), a giant of a man with a mental age of seven. When Danny finds himself in debt to a local crime boss, he feels he is left with no choice but to manipulate Joseph into participating in a series of underground cage fights from which Danny can pay his debts. 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 'Best Laid Plans' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 26.Posted Wed May 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Friends with Kids' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The heart-felt comedy making its Blu-ray debut in July has been fully detailed. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Inception Media Group is preparing 'Friends with Kids' for Blu-ray on July 17. Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Jon Hamm star alongside Jennifer Westfeldt and Adam Scott in a daring and hilarious ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of friends whose lives change once they have kids. The last two singles in the group (Westfeldt and Scott) observe the effect that kids have had on their friends' relationships and wonder if there's a better way to make it work. When they decide to have a child together and date other people, their unconventional “experiment” leads everyone in the group to question the nature of friendship, family and, above all, true love. Written and directed by Jennifer Westfeldt and also starring Chris O'Dowd, Megan Fox and Edward Burns, 'Friends with Kids' delivers the laughs and the heart from beginning to end! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio commentary with Writer/Director/Actress Jennifer Westfeldt, Actor/Producer Jon Hamm and Director of Photography Will Rexer II; "Making of" featurette; Deleted Scenes; and a Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Friends with Kids' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 17.Posted Wed May 16, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Workaholics: Seasons 1 & 2' Blu-ray Now Available For Pre-order[teaser]Pre-orders are now live for the first two seasons of the office comedy series planned for Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount is working on 'Workaholics: Seasons 1 & 2' for a high-definition bow on June 5. From the minds of the hilarious and irreverent Internet sketch group Mail Order Comedy, 'Workaholics' is a single-camera comedy featuring three friends who work together from 9 to 5, live together from 5 to 9 and party together 24/7. Dress codes, deadlines, and waking up before noon are not things these guys are used to. They do their jobs and sometimes they even do them well, but they show up late, leave drunk, and always live for the day…even if they don’t know what day it is. Whether it’s Blake (Blake Anderson) dressed in a bear coat, Adam (Adam Devine) singing about Catherine Zeta Jones while high on mushrooms or The Ders (Anders Holm) celebrating his birthday with a drinking triathlon, the boys always seem to run into trouble wherever they go. The notorious co-workers and roommates, Adam, Blake and Ders, are back in their cubes and ready for more office hijinx in the third season premiere of the COMEDY CENTRAL hit series "Workaholics.” Ten all-new episodes kick off on Tuesday, May 29 at 10:30 p.m., following the summer premiere of “Tosh.0.” The 'Workaholics' Web site features a wealth of video content including a limited run web series, “Workaholics: The Other Cubicle,” featuring your favorite cubicle neighbors “Montez,” “Waymond” and “Jet Set”! The site also features show clips, exclusive video, cast interviews and behind-the-scenes action. The guys are active on Twitter (@UncleBlazer, @ADAMDEVINE, @ders808, @kylenewacheck), live tweeting each week on show nights. The "Workaholics" Facebook page is updated daily throughout the season and fans can follow the show’s tumblr at workaholics.tumblr.com, featuring exclusive photos, videos and updates. In addition, mobile will feature a WAP site loaded with video content and periodic SMS challenges. Episodes from the third season of 'Workaholics' will be available in SD and HD the day after air on iTunes, Zune Video Marketplace on Xbox, Amazon Instant Video and Sony Playstation Store. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will include: Commentary on selected episodes with Anders Holm, Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, Kyle Newacheck, Kevin Etten, and Edward Barbanell; Deleted scenes and alternate takes; Cast interviews; Extended versions of the "Catherine Zeta-Jones Song" and "Ders Rap"; Live at Bonnaroo and Shart Stories features; "First Look" trailer; and Digital Originals. WorkaholicsGet More: Comedy Central,Funny Videos,Funny TV Shows Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Workaholics: Seasons 1 & 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 5.Posted Wed May 16, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Wrath of the Titans' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]Perseus will ride Pegasus once again on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will release 'Wrath of the Titans' on Blu-ray on June 26. 'Wrath of the Titans - 3D' will also be available on the same date. Director Jonathan Liebesman's sequel to Louis Leterrier's 2010 'Clash of the Titans' remake stars Sam Worthington as the demigod who sets out to save his father Zeus (Liam Neeson) from a treacherous deal conspired by Hades (Ralph Fiennes). Each release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/UV Digital Copy Combo Pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include deleted scenes and Two Maximum Movie Modes: The Path of Men and The Path of Gods. Suggested list price is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Wrath of the Titans' and 'Wrath of the Titans - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under June 26.Posted Tue May 15, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'On the Inside' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Nick Stahl gets committed on Blu-ray this July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'On the Inside' for Blu-ray on July 24. In 'On the Inside,' Allen Meneric (Stahl) is committed to a psychiatric institution for the criminally insane after carrying out a brutal revenge murder. There, he is forced to deal with the very ill and the dangerous until, as part of a socialization program, he is transferred to minimum security where he meets a beautiful bipolar female inmate named Mia (Olivia Wilde). Ever haunted by his past, Allen seeks his redemption when sudden events demand that he protect Mia from the violence and chaos of the institution. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and the disc doesn't appear to have any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'On the Inside' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 24.Posted Tue May 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat: Deluxe Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The original 1975 animated short is coming to Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] Warner Brothers will be bringing 'Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat: Deluxe Edition' to Blu-ray on August 7. It's a rainy day at home and siblings Dick and Sally have nothing to do, but all of that changes when The Cat and his messy sidekicks, Thing One and Thing Two, burst onto the scene, bringing with them adventure and chaos much to the dismay of a worried pet goldfish. Come join the escapades in the remastered Deluxe Edition of the classic TV special, Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat. Then, The Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Daisy-Head Mayzie, a girl who mistakenly thinks that the flower blooming on her head will only bring trouble, but eventually propels her to fame and fortune. And finally, blast off to The Hoober-Bloob Highway, where every road from a space laboratory leads to Earth... and eventually to gratitude. It's Dr. Seuss-times-three in this fun and whimsical collection that's sure to be cherished by fans of all ages. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat: Deluxe Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 7.Posted Tue May 15, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Titanic's Final Mystery' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The Smithsonian Channel documentary sets sail at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Inception Media Group is preparing 'Titanic's Final Mystery' for Blu-ray on May 29. On April 15, 1912, the frigid North Atlantic Ocean played host to the biggest maritime catastrophe in history. For the last 100 years, the sinking of the RMS Titanic has grown so large that legend has replaced the truth. However, recent findings and modern technology have raised new questions about what really happened that fateful night. Follow Titanic detective Tim Maltin from the icy Labrador current of the Atlantic to the blistering deserts of the Mojave as he shatters old myths and sheds new light on the disaster that sent over 1,500 passengers and crew to a watery grave. Combining 20 years of research with thousands of hours of testimony and enquiry reports, we piece together the final hours before and after the collision and reveal how this “unsinkable” liner was doomed from the outset. Based on Maltin’s books 100 Things You Thought You Knew About the Titanic … but Didn’t! and Titanic: First Accounts. 'Titanic’s Final Mystery' is presented in widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16x9 and 5.1 digital sound. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Titanic's Final Mystery' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 29.Posted Tue May 15, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'John Carter' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated and Detailed[teaser]The out-of-this-world epic is planned for high-definition this summer! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is preparing 'John Carter' Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and 'John Carter - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack for June 5. This ambitious and unforgettable screen adaptation of the classic novel “A Princess of Mars” by Edgar Rice Burroughs, stars heartthrob Taylor Kitsch (“Friday Night Lights,” “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) in the title role, Lynn Collins (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” “The Number 23”) as Dejah Thoris, Willem Dafoe (“The English Patient,” “Spider Man”) as Tars Tarkas, and Dominic West (“300,” “The Wire”) as Sab Than. The screenplay is written by Stanton, Mark Andrews and Michael Chabon. The releases will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtracks, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Filmmakers; 100 Years In The Making – Follow the journey of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ story, from its origins as a pulp novel to its arrival onscreen; and Blu-ray exclusive Disney Second Screen – Explore John Carter’s journal with this innovative in-world experience and uncover a trove of fascinating details that extend the mythology of the movie; 360 Degrees of John Carter – Experience every aspect of the filmmaking process on one of the movie’s biggest production days; Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Director Andrew Stanton; and Barsoom Bloopers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $39.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'John Carter - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under June 5.Posted Mon May 14, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Cinderella' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Disney's long-awaited masterpiece hitting Blu-ray on October 2, 2012 has now been fully detailed.[/teaser] This enchanting classic comes alive in stunning fashion for in-home viewing for the very first time on Blu-ray high definition with enhanced picture and sound, once again being embraced by new and old generation alike and only available … as long as the spell lasts. The “Cinderella: Diamond Edition,” with its spellbinding storyline, memorable music, unforgettable characters and spectacular animation, sparkles like never before with a wide-array of bonus features that extend the viewing experience for the whole family to enjoy including never-before-seen material, family-friendly interactive activities, games and more. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 original theater mix soundtracks, and supplements include: "Tangled Ever After Animated Short; Behind the Magic: A New Disney Princess Fantasyland; Diane Disney Miller Intro; Personalized Digital Storybook: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-You (Disney Second Screen Experience); The Magic of the Glass Slipper: A Cinderella Story select paragraph; DisneyView. The suggested retail price for the 2-disc combo pack is $39.99 and a 3-disc combo pack will also be available for $44.99. Disney has also announced that they will be releasing a 6-Disc Jewelry Box Set which will contain the original movie and the 'Cinderella' sequels and will have a suggested retail price of $89.99. Keep up on all the latest with 'Cinderella' on Blu-ray by checking our Blu-ray Release Schedule where it's currently listed under October 2.Posted Mon May 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Project X (2012)' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The out-of-control party will be crashing Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Project X (2012)' is coming to high-definition on June 19. The house is in ruins, so much so that it looks more like a war zone than a neighborhood where families live. It's hard to tell what caused more damage, the fire or the helicopter's efforts to put out the fire. Nima Nourizadeh makes his feature film debut directing a cast of talented newcomers who scored parts through a nationwide talent search. “Project X” stars Thomas Mann, Jonathan Daniel Brown, Oliver Cooper, Dax Flame, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Alexis Knapp and Miles Teller (“Footloose”). Todd Phillips (“The Hangover” films) produced the film. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/UV Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Project X: Declassified, Project X: Pasadena Three, Project Xpensive: Tallying up the Damages, and XTENDEDCUT to the break of dawn, yo! – Extended Cut Feature. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Project X (2012)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 19.Posted Mon May 14, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
