-
Seth Rogen Shares Fun Facts About Pineapple Express for Film's 10th Anniversary[teaser]The stoner comedy is celebrating its 10th anniversary.[/teaser] David Gordon Green's Pineapple Express was first released in theaters ten years ago today, and to help mark the occasion, star and co-writer Seth Rogen has been sharing some fun facts from the shoot on his Twitter Feed. The movie stars James Franco as a weed dealer and Rogen as a process server. After witnessing a murder, the stoner pair try to escape from corrupt cops and hitmen out to get them. Danny McBride, Gary Cole, Rosie Perez, and Craig Robinson round out the cast. The film originally hit theaters on August 6, 2008 and comes from a script written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Highlights from Rogen's list of trivia include details surrounding the title's origin, various injuries sustained during the shoot, and even a cameo by Stormy Daniels. Here's a full rundown of fun facts compiled from Seth Rogen's Twitter: In #PineappleExpress, me and my co-writer Evan had to roll all the cross joints needed to film (about 100) ourselves because nobody else on the crew could roll them properly. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 The name #PineappleExpress was around for years before the movie. It’s a Hawaiian weather system that sometimes hits the Pacific Northwest, which is where we’re from. Evan heard the name and said “that would be a great name for a movie.” Years later we found a perfect fit. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 There was NO strain of weed called #PineappleExpress when we made the movie. We said “if one day, people are out there selling weed called Pineapple Express, it worked”. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 Throughout the fight scene in Red’s house in #PineappleExpress, I broke my finger and Danny McBride got his head cracked open when Franco hit him with the bong. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 The reason Saul wears a headband in #PineappleExpress is the result of another injury. There’s a shot (that’s in the movie) when we are running through the woods, Franco hits his head on a tree. He actually hit his head on a screw that was holding a pad in place and got stitches. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 In #PineappleExpress, Red refers to his ex wife having gotten out of jail recently. There’s a pic of Red and his ex wife, who was played by Stormy Daniels. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 We wrote #PineappleExpress express for me to play Saul and Franco to play Dale. James wanted to switch roles, and I didn’t care that much, so we did. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 The shots of the dick drawings on the principals desk in Superbad was actually filmed on the set of #PineappleExpress in the woods while we were shooting Dale and Saul destroying their cell phones. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 In #PineappleExpress, Red was originally supposed to die the first time he was shot when he was tied up in his apartment, but we thought Danny Mcbride was so funny that we just kept bringing him back to life. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 While we were filming the scene where Red is taped to the chair in #PineappleExpress, Danny had to actually be taped in the chair all day and we couldn’t let him out because it took too long to put him back. pic.twitter.com/vBmmcRTuiL — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 I did my 99% of my own stunts in #PineappleExpress, (which might explain all the injuries) including this one: pic.twitter.com/DrV9jF1wIS — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 In #PineappleExpress, originally, Red killed Matheson with a Ford Fiesta, but Ford didn’t want their car involved in a movie murder so we had to change it to a Daewoo Lanos, which is ultimately much funnier I think. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 Huey Lewis and the News recorded an original theme song for #PineappleExpress. We were inspired by our favorite 80s movies that had rock songs with their titles. Here he is performing it on Kimmel: https://t.co/nXVbuiW9z0 via @YouTube — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 We DID have a smoking billboard for #PineappleExpress that got shut down by the fire department because people keep thinking it was on fire. https://t.co/UslrDgNyuN — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 The song Paper Planes by MIA does not actually appear in the movie #PineappleExpress, just the trailer. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 Of all the weird references in #PineappleExpress, my favorite is to the fact that Matheson is wearing “British Knights”, because when I was a kid I wore the fuck out of my BK’s. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 In #PineappleExpress, Saul calls his shit weed “Snicklefritz” because it’s what our practical FX supervisor would call his second in command when he didn’t like what he was doing and we thought it was hilarious. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 Kanye came to the premiere of #PineappleExpress. pic.twitter.com/VpOMXHoiJI — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 This image is not actually from #PineappleExpress, but is from a skit we shot for the Oscars that year, which was filmed by Spielberg’s DP, Janusz Kaminski. https://t.co/GSDH7QTGix — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 6, 2018 Source: Seth Rogen (Twitter)Posted Mon Aug 6, 2018 at 03:55 PM PDT by: -
Star Trek: Discovery - Season One Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The first season of the latest Star Trek series will be warping to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] Paramount is set to release Star Trek: Discovery - Season One on Blu-ray on November 13. Ten years before Kirk, Spock and the Enterprise, the USS Discovery discovers new worlds and lifeforms as one Starfleet officer learns to understand all things alien. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: • DISCOVERING DISCOVERY: THE CONCEPTS AND CASTING OF STAR TREK: DISCOVERY – Interviews with producers, writers and stars of Star Trek: Discovery about casting of the debut season. • THE STAR TREK THEME – A discussion with Executive Producer Alex Kurtzman and Composer Jeff Russo about creating the Discovery theme and score for the show. • CREATURE COMFORTS – A behind-the-scenes look at the makeup and prosthetics department on Star Trek: Discovery, as they both modernize • well-known Star Trek species like the Klingons, Vulcans and the Andorians, and bring to life a new species, the Kelpiens. • DESIGNING DISCOVERY – Insight into the production design department led by Tamara Deverell as they create the planets, the world within those worlds and the starships to travel amongst them. • CREATING SPACE – An exploration of how the VFX team, headed by Jason Zimmerman, pushes the envelope to create the reality of space, planets, and starships for Star Trek: Discovery. • PROP ME UP – Led by Propmaster Mario Moreira, a voyage through the world of Discovery props, providing an inside look at the design process from inception to set. • FEEDING FRENZY – A fascinating look at the on-set food stylist who creates a galaxy of cuisine. • A FEMALE TOUCH – With strong female producers and writers off-screen and powerful female characters on-screen, Discovery exemplifies the groundbreaking inclusionary theme first put forth in the original series. • DRESS FOR SUCCESS – Costume Designer Gersha Phillips and her team create a spectacular array of clothing, uniforms and armor for every kind of species in the galaxy. • STAR TREK DISCOVERY: THE VOYAGE OF SEASON ONE – A look at the adventures and plot twists encountered in the first season by the crew of the Discovery. • DELETED & EXTENDED SCENES. Suggested list price is $50.99. You can find the latest specs for Star Trek: Discovery - Season One linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Aug 6, 2018 at 08:15 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: Unfriended: Dark Web, Gotti, and More[teaser]Blumhouse's latest horror sequel, the infamous mafia flick starring John Travolta, and more are all heading to Blu-ray in the coming months.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-rays from Lionsgate, Tokyo Shock, Universal, Acorn Media, Cinedigm, and Blue Underground. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Lionsgate is bringing Leo Zhang's Bleeding Steel starring Jackie Chan, Show Lo, and Nana Ou-Yang to Blu-ray on August 21. Supplements have not been announced yet. In addition, the label is set to release Susanna White's Woman Walks Ahead starring Jessica Chastain, Michael Greyeyes, Sam Rockwell on August 28. Supplements will include: “Making of Story” with Director Susanna White Director's Commentary Deleted Scenes Meanwhile, Michael Pearce's Beast starring Jessie Buckley, Johnny Flynn, and Geraldine James is coming to Blu-ray on September 4. Supplements will include: Making-of Photo Gallery Likewise, Daniel Zelik Berk's Damascus Cover starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Olivia Thirlby, John Hurt, Navid Negahban, and Jürgen Prochnow will also hit Blu-ray on September 4. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Matthew Ross' Siberia starring Keanu Reeves, Molly Ringwald, Ana Ularu, and Aleks Paunovic will then follow on September 18. Supplements will include: "Passion and Intrigue: Bringing Siberia to Life" Featurette In addition, the studio will release Kevin Connolly's Gotti starring John Travolta, Kelly Preston, and Chris Mulkey on September 25. Supplements have not been detailed yet. And rounding out Lionsgate's upcoming lineup will be Luke Sparke's Occupation starring Dan Ewing, Temuera Morrison, and Stephanie Jacobsen on September 25. There are no supplements currently listed for the release. 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 Tokyo Shock is prepping Shintarô Katsu's Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally starring Shintarô Katsu, Kanako Higuchi, and Takanori Jinnai for Blu-ray on August 28. Supplements have not been detailed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Universal is set to release Timothy Woodward Jr.'s Silencer starring Johnny Messner, Danny Trejo, Chuck Liddell, and Tito Ortiz on September 18. Supplements have not been detailed yet. In addition, the studio is also preparing Wim Wenders' documentary Pope Francis: A Man of His Word for Blu-ray on December 4. No supplements are currently listed for the release. And rounding out Universal's upcoming lineup will be Stephen Susco's Unfriended: Dark Web starring Rebecca Rittenhouse, Betty Gabriel, Judith Roberts, and Andrew Bryniarski. 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 Acorn Media will bring Midsomer Murders: Series 20 starring John Nettles, Neil Dudgeon, Jane Wymark, and Barry Jackson to Blu-ray on September 25. Supplements have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Cinedigm is set to release Owen Egerton's Blood Fest starring Seychelle Gabriel, Zachary Levi, Jacob Batalon, and Tate Donovan on October 2. Supplements have not been detailed at this time. In addition, the label is prepping Steven Luke's Battle of the Bulge: Wunderland starring Steven Luke, Tom Berenger, and Mikeal Burgin for Blu-ray on October 23. No other details have been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Blue Underground is preparing Bill Lustig's Maniac starring Joe Spinell, Kelly Piper, Caroline Munro, Abigail Clayton, and Rita Montone for Blu-ray on November 13. The 3-Disc Limited Edition will feature a brand new 4K restoration of the film, and supplements will include: NEW! Collectable Booklet with new essay by author Michael Gingold NEW! Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD with MANIAC score by Jay Chattaway NEW! Maniac Outtakes Featurette NEW! Returning to the Scene of the Crime with William Lustig The Joe Spinell Story (49:12 ) Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig and Co-Producer Andrew W. Garroni Audio Commentary #2 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Editor Lorenzo Marinelli, and Joe Spinell assistant Luke Walter MANIAC PUBLICITY: 'Paul Wunder' Radio Interview with William Lustig, Joe Spinell, and Carline Munro (19:11), William Lustig on 'Movie Madness' (47:18), Joe Spinell at Cannes (0:44), Joe Spinell on 'The Joe Franklin Show' (13:13) and Carline Munro TV Interview (2:54) MANIAC CONTROVERSY: A selection of archival broadcast TV news clips, interviews and reactions to the film. (41:15) Mr. Robbie: 'Maniac 2' Promo Reel (7:28) Maniac Men Interview with Songwriters Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky (10:38) Dark Notes Interview with Composer Jay Chattaway (12:13) The Death Dealer Interview with Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini (12:11) Anna and the Killer Interview with Star Caroline Munro (13:08) Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Radio Spots and more! In addition, the label is set to bring Lucio Fulci's Zombie starring Tisa Farrow, Ian McCulloch, Richard Johnson, and Al Cliver to Blu-ray on November 27. The 3-Disc Limited Edition will feature a brand new 4K restoration of the film, and supplements will include: NEW - Audio Commentary #1 with Troy Howarth, author of Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and His Films (a splinter into the ear of John Bernhard) Audio Commentary #2 with Star Ian McCulloch and Diabolik Magazine Editor Jason J. Slater NEW Interview with Stephen Thrower, author of Beyond Terror: The Films of Lucio Fulci Theatrical Trailers, TV Spots, Radio Spots Poster & Still Gallery Guillermo del Toro Intro Zombie Wasteland – Interviews with Stars Ian McCulloch, Richard Johnson & Al Cliver, and Actor/Stuntman Ottaviano Dell'Acqua Flesh Eaters on Film – Interview with Co-Producer Fabrizio De Angelis Deadtime Stories – Interviews with Co-Writers Elisa Briganti and (Uncredited) Dardano Sacchetti World of the Dead – Interviews with Cinematographer Sergio Salvati and Production & Costume Designer Walter Patriarca Zombi Italiano – Interviews with Special Make-Up Effects Artists Gianetto De Rossi & Maurizio Trani and Special Effects Artist Gino De Rossi Notes on a Headstone – Interview with Composer Fabio Frizzi All in the Family – Interview with Antonella Fulci Zombie Lover – Award-Winning Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro talks about one of his favorite films BONUS Collectable Booklet with new essay by author Stephen Thrower BONUS CD – ZOMBIE Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Fabio Frizzi 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 Fri Aug 3, 2018 at 09:45 PM PDT by: -
HBO Celebrates International Beer Day with Game of Thrones Themed Goblets and Beers[teaser]You can celebrate the drinking holiday like a true Lannister with these Game of Thrones beers and drinkware.[/teaser] It's International Beer Day, and to help mark the occasion HBO is promoting its collection of Game of Thrones themed goblets, steins, and tankards. Likewise, the company also offers a selection of beers inspired by the Seven Kingdoms from Brewery Ommegang. The network's drinkware is now on sale via the HBO Shop with items marked down as much as 30%. Highlights include Irone Throne and House Targaryen tankards, a House Stark Direwolf goblet, dragon egg shot glasses, and a map of Westeros stein. Meanwhile, Brewery Ommegang's Royal Reserve Collection features several limited beer releases designed and brewed in honor of key figures from the show. The first beer, Hand of the Queen, was released in April and is a barleywine. The Queen of the Seven Kingdoms sour blonde blend then followed in June. The next release will be Mother of Dragons, a smoked porter and Belgian kriek blend set to arrive in September. A fourth and final beer will also be announced later this year. Check out the company's beer finder to locate a retailer near you. The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones is expected to premiere during the first half of 2019. The season will consist of six episodes. In addition, HBO is also set produce a pilot for a potential spin-off series from George R.R. Martin and Jane Goldman. The show will be a prequel set eight thousand years before Game of Thrones. The first seven seasons of Game of Thrones are now available on Blu-ray. Likewise, the show's first season was also recently released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. Source: HBO, Brewery OmmegangPosted Fri Aug 3, 2018 at 01:55 PM PDT by: -
Director Christopher McQuarrie Reveals the Truth Behind Justice League's Mustache-Gate[teaser]The full story behind one of Hollywood's most expensive mustaches has been revealed.[/teaser] When actor Henry Cavill decided to grow a mustache for his character in Paramount's Mission: Impossible - Fallout, few could have predicted the wide ranging ramifications. But when the facial hair conflicted with reshoots for Warner Brothers' Justice League, the infamous "Mustache-Gate" scandal was born. Essentially, production would not allow Cavill to shave his impressive stache while shooting remained active for Mission: Impossible. And since he had to reshoot several scenes as Superman for Justice League at the same time, Warner Bros. was put in a tricky situation -- one that resulted in some hilariously bad and quite costly CGI in order to digitally erase the actor's mustache. But now that Mission: Impossible - Fallout has hit theaters, director Christopher McQuarrie is clarifying his part in the Mustache-Gate fiasco. As reported by The Playlist and CBM, McQuarrie recently sat down for an episode of The Empire Film Podcast where he elaborated on the details surrounding the conflict. According to the director, when Justice League producer Charles Roven approached him about the mustache dilemma, McQuarrie tried to help Warner Bros. out the best he could without putting his own movie in jeopardy. He spoke to Mission: Impossible - Fallout producer Jake Myers about the issue and the team calculated that if Cavill were to shave his mustache to play Superman, it would cost their production about $3 million to digitally fill-in the actor's missing facial hair in order to match the rest of the footage already shot. With that in mind, McQuarrie proposed that Warner Bros. simply pay them the $3 million, and in turn they would allow Cavill to shave his mustache for the Justice League reshoots and then actually shut down production for Mission: Impossible until he grew it back. But while that seemed like a pretty solid compromise to avoid any laughable CGI in either film, when Paramount heard about the idea they quickly shot it down, forcing Warner Bros. to deal with Cavill's facial hair through some utterly ridiculous effects work -- proving that while Kryptonite might be deadly, Superman's greatest weakness is really just an unruly mustache. Here is the full quote: "When the question came – the reshoots for Justice League came out – [Charles] Roven called me, and he said, ‘We need your help and we need to shave Henry [Cavill]’s mustache. We need him to come back and we need to do these reshoots.’ And I said, ‘Look, Chuck, naturally I want to do everything I can to help you, but I also have to think about our production. Let me talk to everybody and figure out what the scheduling would be.’ And I went and spoke to Jake Myers, and the suggestion was made through channels that we shave the mustache and Henry could begin to grow the mustache back and that then there would be – they would give us the resources to digitally fill in Henry’s mustache. Because like it or not, a fake mustache in close-up on a 75mm lens is never going to look like anything but a fake mustache. So, we offered the following compromise: Jake Myers calculated the amount of money that it would take to replace the number of shots, and essentially what Jake was able to project was about a $3 million visual effects budget. So, I don’t know how much Henry was in Justice League, I’ve never seen the movie, but I can tell you how much it would’ve cost for Mission: Impossible to digitally add Henry Cavill’s mustache, and we said yes. We said, here’s what we’ll do: give us the $3 million and we’ll shut down, and that will give Henry Cavill the time to grow his mustache back, and we’ll just shut our movie down. …We said we’ll do this, at which point, somebody from Paramount Pictures said, ‘What is going on? What are you people even talking about?’ They’re like, ‘There’s no way we’re going to do that.’ We were just like, ‘Okay.’ That was the best plan that we could come up with." Sources: The Empire Film Podcast via The Playlist and CBMPosted Fri Aug 3, 2018 at 10:40 AM PDT by: -
The LEGO Movie Characters Make Airline Safety Awesome in Flashy Pre-Flight Video[teaser]"It's a party in the sky" with the cast of The LEGO Movie.[/teaser] Airline safety videos are a necessary component of any pre-flight routine, but they're rarely very entertaining. That is, unless they happen to star the irresistibly amusing cast of The LEGO Movie franchise. To help bring a little joy to travelers, Turkish Airlines and LEGO have teamed up to produce an instructional pre-flight safety demonstration that is so ridiculously fun and catchy that it can only be described as one word: awesome. The clip features appearances by a colorful ensemble of LEGO characters, including Emmet (Chris Pratt), Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks), Batman (Will Arnett), Robin (Michael Cena), Joker (Zach Galifianakis), Lloyd Garmadon (Dave Franco), Princess Unikitty (Alison Brie), Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Benny the astronaut, Metalbeard the pirate, and more. Check out the Turkish Airlines safety video below! And beyond helping out with airline safety, the LEGO characters can be seen next on the big screen in Warner Bros. Pictures' The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. The film comes from director Mike Mitchell (Shrek Ever After, Trolls, Sky High) and is set to open nationwide in 2D and 3D on February 8, 2019. The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office phenomenon that started it all, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city. It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild. The battle to defeat them and restore harmony to the LEGO universe will take Emmet, Lucy, Batman and their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds, including a strange galaxy where everything is a musical. It will test their courage, creativity and Master Building skills, and reveal just how special they really are. Check out the teaser trailer below! Source: Turkish Airlines (YouTube)Posted Thu Aug 2, 2018 at 09:25 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: The X-Files, Sorry to Bother You, and More[teaser]Check out the latest crop of upcoming Blu-ray releases.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several Blu-rays from FilmRise, Warner Bros., Paramount, Olive Films, 20th Century Fox, PBS, and Sony set for release in the coming months. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, FilmRise is bringing Matthew Newton's Who We Are Now starring Julianne Nicholson, Emma Roberts, and Zachary Quinto to Blu-ray on August 13. There are no supplements currently listed for the release. Likewise, the label is set to release Sophie Brooks The Boy Downstairs starring Zosia Mamet, Matthew Shear, and Deirdre O'Connell on November 13. Supplements will include: Behind the Scenes Photo Slideshow Theatrical Trailer In addition, Katie Green and Carlye Rubin's documentary The Family I Had is also coming to Blu-ray on November 13. Supplements will include: Deleted Scenes (40 Years, Abilene, Box, New Car, Reunion, Vermillion) Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Warner Archive is prepping John Sturges' Never So Few starring Frank Sinatra, Gina Lollobrigida, and Peter Lawford for Blu-ray on August 7. The disc will feature a brand new remaster of the film and supplements will include: Original Trailer In addition, the label will bring Vincente Minnelli's Home from the Hill starring George Hamilton, George Peppard, and Robert Mitchum to Blu-ray on August 14. The disc will feature a brand new remaster of the film and supplements will include: Original Trailer Meanwhile, Richard Brooks' The Last Hunt starring Robert Taylor, Stewart Granger, and Lloyd Nolan is in the works for August 21. The disc will feature a brand new remaster of the film and supplements will include: Two vintage excerpts from the "MGM Parade" TV series promoting The Last Hunt Trailer And rounding out the studio's upcoming lineup will be Raoul Walsh's The Naked and the Dead starring Aldo Ray, Cliff Robertson, Raymond Massey, and Barbara Nichols on August 28. The disc will feature a brand new remaster of the film and supplements will include: Original Trailer Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Paramount is set to release Tim Kirkby's Action Point starring Johnny Knoxville, Brigette Lundy-Paine, and Susan Yeagley on August 21. Supplements will include: Benny and the Sh*tbirds Anarchy in the Amusement Park Old School, Bone-Crunching Stunts Drinking Beer with Grizzly Bears Deleted & Extended Scenes Bloopers As previously reported, the studio is also preparing Bill Holderman's Book Club starring Alicia Silverstone, Mary Steenburgen, Jane Fonda, Don Johnson, Diane Keaton, and Candice Bergen for Blu-ray, and now the release date has been announced as August 28. Newly revealed supplements will include: Deleted & Extended Scenes It All Started with a Book – The journey from script to screen Casting Book Club – Working with Hollywood icons Location, Location, Location – Visit the set with filmmakers A New Chapter – The cast discuss themes of friendship and romance Living in the Moment – Creating the film’s theme song Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray As previously reported, Olive Films will bring The Wachowskis' Bound starring Gina Gershon, Jennifer Tilly, and Joe Pantoliano to Blu-ray on August 28. The disc will feature a brand new digital restoration with theatrical and unrated versions. Newly announced supplements will include: Audio commentary with writers/directors The Wachowskis; actors Joe Pantoliano, Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon; film editor Zach Staenberg; and technical consultant Susie Bright "Part and Parcel" – with titles designer Patti Podesta "The Difference Between You and Me" – with film studies and gender studies professors B. Ruby Rich and Jen Moorman "Hail Ceasar" – with Joe Pantoliano "Here's Johnny!" – with Christopher Meloni "Femme Fatales" – with Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly "Modern Noir: The Sights & Sounds of Bound" – with cinematographer Bill Pope, editor Zach Staenberg, and composer Don Davis Theatrical Trailer Essay by screenwriter/actress Guinevere Turner Order the Blu-ray 20th Century Fox is set to release The X Files: Season 11 starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, and William B. Davis on September 18. Supplements will include: Gag Reel Audio Conversation on the Fox Lot The Scully Effect Green Production Audio Commentary on "Kitten" Audio Commentary on "My Struggle IV Likewise, the studio is prepping Vikings: Season 5 Part 1 starring Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen, and Jessalyn Gilsig for Blu-ray on October 2. Supplements will include: I am Boneless Bringing the Invisible People to Life: The Sami Deleted Scenes In addition, Boots Riley's Sorry To Bother You starring Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer, Terry Crews, and Steven Yeun 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 PBS is prepping The Miniaturist starring Romola Garai, Alex Hassell, Hayley Squires, and Paapa Essiedu for Blu-ray on September 18. Supplements have not been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Sony is preparing AMC's Preacher: Season Three starring Dominic Cooper, Joseph Gilgun, and Ruth Negga for Blu-ray on September 25. Supplements have not been announced yet. In addition, the studio is set to bring Andrzej Bartkowiak Maximum Impact starring Danny Trejo, Alexander Nevsky, Evgeniy Stychkin, and Kelly Hu to Blu-ray on October 2. No other details have been announced at this time. Meanwhile, Stefan Ruzowitzky's Patient Zero starring Natalie Dormer, Matt Smith, Clive Standen, and Stanley Tucci is set to hit Blu-ray on October 23. Supplements have not been detailed yet. 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 Wed Aug 1, 2018 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Venom is Fully Unleashed in New Action-Packed Trailer[teaser]The Marvel comics villain tuned anti-hero is heading to theaters in October.[/teaser] Sony has released a second full trailer for Venom, offering fans an extended look at Tom Hardy wreaking havoc in full symbiote mode as the title character. The movie comes from director Ruben Fleischer and is set to premiere on October 5. One of Marvel’s most enigmatic, complex and badass characters comes to the big screen, starring Academy Award nominated actor Tom Hardy as the lethal protector Venom. This film is not yet rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. Check out the new trailer below! Venom stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock / Venom, Michelle Williams as Anne Weying, and Riz Ahmed as Dr. Carlton Drake. The film comes from a script written by Scott Rosenberg, Kelly Marcel, and Jeff Pinkner. The character of Venom originated as a villain in the Spider-Man comic books, and previously made his big screen debut in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3 where he was played by actor Topher Grace. Though some rumors continue to hint otherwise, Sony has previously stated that this film will not be connected to Spider-Man: Homecoming or the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. With that said, the studio does plan to use the movie to help kick off its own series of motion pictures based on supporting characters from the Spider-Man franchise, including Black Cat and Silver Sable. In addition, Sony is also set to release a new animated Spider-Man movie titled Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse on December 14, 2018. The CG film features the Miles Morales version of the character and comes from a script written by Phil Lord (The Lego Movie). Source: Sony (YouTube)Posted Tue Jul 31, 2018 at 12:50 PM PDT by: -
'The Shield: The Complete Series' Finally Heads to Blu-ray![teaser]All 88 episodes of the groundbreaking series have received 4K restorations and will be hitting Blu-ray in November. UPDATE: The release date is now December 18. [/teaser] Mill Creek Entertainment is set to release 'The Shield: The Complete Series' on Blu-ray on November 06, but the release date is now December 18. Controversial, compelling and critically acclaimed, The Shield takes place in a tough, morally ambiguous world in which the line between right and wrong is crossed every day and the road to justice is twisted. Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winner Michael Chiklis portrays one of television’s greatest antiheros, Detective Vic Mackey, who runs his elite Strike Team under his own set of rules as he tries to maintain balance in the criminal ecosystem on the streets of Los Angeles. Creator Shawn Ryan hails this Collector’s Edition Blu-ray set “as the exclamation point to the legacy of The Shield.” Ryan recalls, “A high-definition restoration was not possible until now.” Thanks to a new patented process, the entire series has undergone a 4k transfer and restoration from the 16mm film elements preserving the intentional grit and raw texture that’s unique to this series. “We are thrilled to be able to present The Shield in its entirety, available for the first time on Blu-ray having been masterfully restored in widescreen, high definition,” says Barrett Evans, VP of Marketing and Product Development for Mill Creek Entertainment. “The series had a monumental impact on television when it debuted, and its themes and subject matter are still poignant and relevant today.” In celebration of this release, Mill Creek Entertainment is orchestrating a reunion with the principal cast and crew including Shawn Ryan, Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Walton Goggins, Jay Karnes, Benito Martinez, CCH Pounder, Cathy Cahlin Ryan, Kenny Johnson, David Rees Snell, Paula Garcés, and David Marciano. Also included on this special Blu-ray release will be a writers panel from the ATX Festival featuring Ryan, Kurt Sutter, and Glen Mazzara plus interviews with the executives and critics who framed and followed the show as it changed the television landscape. “The Shield redefined cable television and paved the way for a new level of hard-hitting shows that followed,” says J.W. Starrett, Director of Product Development for Mill Creek Entertainment. “Getting the cast and crew back together 10 years after the final episode aired gives some really interesting insight and fascinating stories about their experience working on the show.” Additional special features will be included from previous DVD releases as well as new features currently in development. A complete listing will be announced in the coming weeks. The exclusive Blu-ray features include: The Shield Reunion – cast & crew reunion special to reminisce and reflect on being a part of this landmark series The Shield: A Retrospective – a look back at the lasting impact the series has had on TV and how its themes are still relevant today Restoring The Shield – a behind-the-scenes look at the technological processes involved in the High Definition upgrade The Critical Response to The Shield – how critics initially received the series and if/how their opinions changed throughout the duration of the series' run The Shield Writers Room Reunion from the ATX Festival Panel AND MORE... The Shield originally aired on FX from 2002-2008. Created by Shawn Ryan, the series won 2 Golden Globe® awards, including Best Television Series – Drama, a Primetime Emmy® award and 2 AFI Awards for “TV Program of the Year.” The series is also included on numerous “Top TV Shows Of All Time” from publications including TV Guide, Time and Rolling Stone. You can find the latest specs for The Shield: The Complete Series linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jul 27, 2018 at 07:13 PM PDT by: -
Disney Announces Cast for 'Star Wars: Episode IX'[teaser]Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher will both make appearances in the final installment of the Skywalker story.[/teaser] Disney has revealed a full cast list for Star Wars: Episode IX. In addition, the studio has announced that filming will commence on August 1, 2018 at Pinewood Studios in London. The movie comes from director J.J. Abrams and is set to hit theaters in December, 2019. The film's returning cast will include Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, and Billie Lourd, along with new additions Naomi Ackie and Richard E. Grant. Meanwhile, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, and Billy Dee Williams will all be featured as well. Likewise, Carrie Fisher will also make an appearance in the film as Leia Organa through the use of previously unreleased footage shot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. "We desperately loved Carrie Fisher," says Abrams. "Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character. With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor Carrie's legacy and role as Leia in Episode IX by using unseen footage we shot together in Episode VII." The film is being directed by J.J. Abrams from a script written by Abrams and Chris Terrio. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Michelle Rejwan are all on board as producers. Finally, John Williams will once again return to compose the movie's score. Beyond Episode IX, Disney is also developing a new trilogy of Star Wars films with director Rian Johnson, and Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are also working on new films for the franchise. Meanwhile, Jon Favreau has been tapped to executive produce and write a new live-action Star Wars show for Disney's upcoming streaming platform. Source: StarWars.comPosted Fri Jul 27, 2018 at 02:20 PM PDT by:
