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'The World's Greatest Railroads' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Chug-a-chug-a-chug-a-chug-a-WOO-WOO! [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Madacy has slated 'The World's Greatest Railroads' for Blu-ray on April 17. Ever wonder about the mighty trains you see barreling across the countryside at top speed? Where are they going? Where did they come from? What makes each one distinct? Well get set for the answer in The World’s Greatest Railroads: The Ultimate Railroad Experience, a fast-paced, 3-disc collection that takes a look at locomotives like never before. Get set for the ride of your life aboard this lavish production that puts you in the conductor’s seat on some of the world’s most legendary trains and rail lines. From the Texas State Railroad to the Polar Express and from the railroads of New Zealand to the trains of Cuba, this collection circles the globe to bring you a cavalcade of rail routes shot in high definition by some of the best videographers railway enthusiasts in the world. This beautifully photographed Blu-ray collection is a must for all rail fans and will make for one trip you won’t soon forget! Filmed in High Definition. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the 3-disc Blu-ray set is $17.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The World's Greatest Railroads' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 17.Posted Mon Apr 16, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Tom Cruise Collection' Blu-ray $25 at Amazon[teaser]Paramount's set of five Tom Cruise favorites on Blu-ray is over fifty percent off this week at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling the 'Tom Cruise Collection for $25 (57% off suggested list price). The box set includes: 'Days of Thunder,' 'Collateral,' 'Top Gun,' 'War of the Worlds,' and 'Minority Report.' Click here to gear into Cruise Control on Blu-ray! This deal is valid now through April 21.Posted Sun Apr 15, 2012 at 07:49 AM PDT by: -
James Cameron's 'Titanic' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Pre-Orders Live![teaser]One of the biggest motion pictures of all-time is coming to Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D in September and that's just the tip of the iceberg -- as Amazon is also running a pretty sweet promotion for the release! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is preparing 'Titanic' Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and 'Titanic - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack, and according to Amazon the date is set for September 14. James Cameron's 'Titanic' took home Oscars for Best Picture, Director, Best Art Direction and Set Decoration, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Sound Effects Editing,Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, Best Original Dramatic Score, Best Original Song, and Best Sound. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $44.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $54.99. Amazon has both editions listed for roughly 50% off and anyone who orders either release will also receive a $3 gift card (while the promotion lasts)! You can find the latest specs for 'Titanic' and 'Titanic - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are both indexed under September 14.Posted Sat Apr 14, 2012 at 09:38 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - April 13, 2012[teaser]Want to talk about David Lynch's foray into the music video world or about Aaron Sorkin's new HBO show? Well, head on over to The Bonus View where we've got all that and much, much more.[/teaser] TV Madness Our TV Madness tournament is very close to going into its second round. We have a few more matchups to take care of and then we'll be down to 32 characters. Monday's matchups were a little lopsided. Vic Mackey easily took out Zorro, while the futuristic babe/Terminator, Cameron, was too tough for Eddard Stark to handle. Wednesday's fights were a little closer. B.A. Baracus went toe-to-toe with cyborg fighter Seven of Nine while Chuck Norris obliterated his competition. Today's matchup is a fun one. Who is going to win out of Detective Olivia Benson and Jonas Blane? Or how about Brisco County, Jr. going up against the 'Six Million Dollar Man' himself, Steve Austin? Be sure to cast your vote. Blu-ray News Wondering what came out this week? Check out Josh's Blu-ray Highlights post and see if this week's releases like, 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' belong in your collection. If you're a collectible packaging aficionado, see what Tom has to say about the new UK 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol' steelbook. Also, check out the special steelbook for the newly announced 'Jaws' Blu-ray. Theatrical News Want to know what to see this weekend? Here's a hint: It's not 'The Three Stooges.' Check out what Luke has to say about this week's new releases. Still wondering if 'The Cabin in the Woods' is any good? Well, check out his review. Spoiler Alert: It's pretty damn awesome! In The Trailer Park E takes a look the new trailers for the summer blockbusters 'Prometheus,' and 'The Avengers.' Finally, on the technology front, check out Josh's in-depth article about how older 2D movies are converted to 3D. You may be surprised at how expensive and time consuming it really is. TV Recaps We have recaps for 'The Killing,' 'Game of Thrones,' 'Awake,' and 'Fringe.' Special Features In the last Weekend Roundtable we discussed our favorite R-rated comedies and hoped you'd do the same. There are 81 comments and counting. Come and voice your opinion about your favorite R-rated comedy. How big is your home theater display? That's what this week's Mid-Week Poll was all about. Ending things on a weird note please come chat about David Lynch's new music video. Personally, I think it's insufferable, what do you think?Posted Fri Apr 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Wilfred: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The hit FX dark comedy series starring Elijah Wood and Jason Gann will be humping Blu-ray's leg in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Wilfred: The Complete First Season' for Blu-ray on June 19. Everyone else sees a dog, but Ryan sees a bong-ripping, beer-chugging, foul-mouthed Australian bloke in a furry suit. By unleashing the surly, sweet, and always adventurous Wilfred, Ryan may just learn to stand on his own hind legs and embrace the insanity of real life. The 2-disc set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Wilfred & Bear: A Love Affair; Mary Jane Mash-up; Fox Movie Channel Presents - Life after Film School: Jason Gann; and deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Wilfred: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 19.Posted Fri Apr 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' Blu-ray $7.99 at Amazon[teaser] Save sixty percent on the acclaimed one-of-a-kind film on Blu-ray! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World' for only $7.99 (60% off suggested list price). In the movie, cutting-edge filmmaker Edgar Wright ('Hot Fuzz,' 'Shaun of the Dead') directs Michael Cera (Juno, Superbad) and an incredible ensemble cast in the story of a charming, unemployed bass player who discovers that in order to date the girl of his dreams, he must first battle her seven super-powered, evil exes. 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' slayed critics of every generation with its highly stylized visuals. The New York Times’ A.O. Scott raves “You may want to see it again as soon as it’s over.” Jeremy Smith of “AintItCoolNews” calls the film “Wholly original. There’s never been a movie like it” and Rossiter Drake of the San Francisco Examiner pronounces it a “bold, brilliant spectacle.” 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' is “far and away the funniest movie of the summer,” according to the Orlando Sentinel’s Roger Moore, and Peter Travers of Rolling Stone calls the film “a breathless rush of a movie that jumps off the screen, spins your head around and then stealthily works its way into your heart. It’s a game changer.” Click here to order your copy of this Blu-ray today!Posted Fri Apr 13, 2012 at 08:24 AM PDT by: -
'Undertaker: The Streak' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]WWE fanatics will be basking in the Dead Man's WrestleMania glory on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, WWE Home Video is readying 'Undertaker: The Streak' for Blu-ray on July 24. It is the most impressive feat in the history of Sports Entertainment, and one that may never be duplicated. Nineteen times Undertaker has stepped in the ring at the Showcase of the Immortals, WrestleMania, and 19 times he`s had his hand raised in victory. Undertaker has faced some of the biggest names in WWE history, including Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Ric Flair, Edge, Kane, Batista, Randy Orton, and more, and always claimed their souls. Now for the first time ever, every match in its entirety is collected in one release: Undertaker: The Streak. In addition to every match, this collection also includes a never-before-seen documentary discussing the historic, unprecedented run. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the 3-disc Blu-ray set is $39.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Undertaker: The Streak' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 24.Posted Fri Apr 13, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Gone' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The psychological thriller will be found on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate has slated 'Gone' for Blu-ray on May 29. The film stars Amanda Seyfried ('Mamma Mia,' 'In Time') as a desperate young woman who, after being ignored by the police, is forced to go on the hunt alone for a maniacal serial killer whom she believes has kidnapped her sister. Directed by Heitor Dhalia ('Adrift') from a screenplay by Allison Burnett ('Underworld: Awakening,' 'Fame'), this intense, chilling thriller also stars Daniel Sunjata (TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” 'One For The Money'), Jennifer Carpenter (Showtime’s “Dexter,” 'Quarantine'), Sebastian Stan ('Black Swan,' 'Captain America: The First Avenger') and Wes Bentley ('The Hunger Games,' 'American Beauty'). Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.49. You can find the latest specs for 'Gone' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 29.Posted Fri Apr 13, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Flying Monsters - 3D' Announced for Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The 2011 documentary narrated by Sir David Attenborough is in the works for Blu-ray 3D this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, National Geographic has slated 'Flying Monsters - 3D' for Blu-ray 3D on June 19. For thousands of years, humans have believed that there were once flying monsters. But did they really exist beyond our nightmares? 220 million years ago dinosaurs were beginning their domination of Earth. But another group of reptiles was about to make an extraordinary leap: pterosaurs were taking control of the skies. The story of how and why these mysterious creatures took to the air is more fantastical than any fiction. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/DVD combo pack is $39.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Flying Monsters - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 19.Posted Thu Apr 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Rodriguez's 'Roadracers' Skids Onto Blu-ray[teaser]Robert Rodriguez's first studio film finds its way to Blu-ray.[/teaser] From the Miramax catalogue of titles, we'll finally be getting 'Roadracers,' Robert Rodriguez's very first studio film, released on Blu-ray on April 17, 2012. Acclaimed director Robert Rodriguez delivers more action-packed thrills with Roadracers, the story of a rockin’ rebel named Dude (David Arquette), racing through life with a fast car, a loud guitar, a sexy girlfriend (Salma Hayek), and a big mouth. But when a confrontation ends with deadly threats, Dude finds himself speeding head-on toward a showdown that will settle the score for good. With hot stars and an energetic style all its own, Roadracers is fast-paced entertainment that never slows down. You can find out the latest about 'Roadracers's specs on our comprehensive Blu-ray Release Schedule where it's listed under April 17.Posted Thu Apr 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
