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'Red Scorpion' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Joseph Zito's 1988 actioner starring Dolph Lundgren will explode on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films has revealed 'Red Scorpion' will be hitting Blu-ray on March 13. Lundgren stars as a Russian KGB agent is sent to Africa to kill an anti-Communist black revolutionary. However, he has a change of heart when he sees how the Russians and their Cuban allies are killing and repressing the locals, so he switches sides and helps the rebels. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will feature an all-new high-definition 2k digital restoration, a brand new DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director Joseph Zito and Mondo Digital's Nathaniel Thompson; HATH NO FURY – DOLPH LUNDGREN AND THE ROAD TO RED SCORPION Featurette; ASSIGNMENT: AFRICA – Video Interview with Producer Jack Abramoff; SCORPION TALES – Video Interview with Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini; Rare Original On-Set Behind-the-Scenes Video Footage; Animated Still Gallery; Liner Notes on the Making of RED SCORPION by Jérémie Damoiseau; Theatrical Trailer and TV Spots; and a Reversible Cover Design. Suggested list price is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Red Scorpion' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 13.Posted Thu Mar 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Turin Horse' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The acclaimed film from Hungarian directors Béla Tarr and Ágnes Hranitzky has been slated for a July Blu-ray release. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinema Guild says 'The Turin Horse' is planned for Blu-ray on July 17. The film was the winner of the FIPRESCI Prize and Silver Bear Award at the 2011 Berlin International Film Festival. On January 3, 1889 in Turin, Italy, Friedrich Nietzsche steps out of the doorway of number six, Via Carlo Albert. Not far from him, a cab driver is having trouble with a stubborn horse. The horse refuses to move, whereupon the driver hoses his patience and takes his whip to it. Nietzsche puts an end to the brutal scene, throwing his arms around the horse's neck, sobbing. After this, he lies motionless and silent for two days on a divan, until he loses consciousness and his mind. Somewhere in the countryside, the driver of the cab lives with his daughter and the horse. Outside, a windstorm rages. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Turin Horse' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 17.Posted Thu Mar 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'That '70s Show: Season 1' Blu-ray $13.49 at Amazon[teaser]Own the entire first season of the popular TV series for under $14 at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price of 'That '70s Show: Season 1' to $13.49 (46% off suggested list price). The sitcom stars starring Topher Grace, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher and revolves around a group of teenage friends, their mishaps, and their coming of age, set in 1970s Wisconsin. Click here to pick up this set for a great price today!Posted Thu Mar 29, 2012 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
'Hell on Wheels: The Complete First Season' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]AMC's hit western announced for Blu-ray in May has been fully detailed and pre-orders are now live! [/teaser] As previously reported, E1 Entertainment says 'Hell on Wheels: The Complete First Season' is coming to Blu-ray on May 22. The story follows a Confederate soldier (Anson Mount) who is hell bent on exacting revenge on the Union soldiers who murdered his wife. Their trail leads to the raucous, traveling town alongside the construction of the transcontinental railroad. The series co-stars Colm Meaney and music artist Common. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Recreating the Past: The Making of Hell on Wheels featurette; Crashing a Train: From Concept to Camera featurette; ten Inside the Episode featurettes; seven behind-the-scenes featurettes; seven character featurettes; and Additional behind-the-scenes footage. Suggested list price for the 3-disc Blu-ray set is $44.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Hell on Wheels: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 22.Posted Thu Mar 29, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Cat Run' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Director John Stockwell's ('Into the Blue') thriller starring Paz Vega will gun down Blu-ray this summer. Pre-orders are now live! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal has revealed 'Cat Run' will be released on Blu-ray on June 19. With key evidence to the scandalous government cover-up of a shockingly horrific crime, Catalina Rona (Vega) must rely on two bumbling private detectives (Scott Mechlowicz, 'Waiting for Forever,' and Alphonso McAuley, 'Glory Road') to be her unlikely protectors from a deadly combination of the Mob, a corrupt US senator (Christopher McDonald, 'Happy Gilmore'), and a ruthlessly sadistic female assassin (Janet McTeer, 'Albert Nobbs') – all of whom will stop at nothing to hide the truth. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and no supplements have been announced for this release. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Cat Run' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 19.Posted Thu Mar 29, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
More Warner Blu-ray Triple Features Announced[teaser]A dozen Blu-ray three-packs are up for pre-order for a May release. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be bringing a boatload of triple features to Blu-ray on May 1. The following titles will be available: 'Assassins / Cobra / The Specialist' 'Beetlejuice / Charlie and the Chocolate Factory / Tim Burton's Corpse Bride' 'Blazing Saddles / Caddyshack / National Lampoon's European Vacation' 'Body Heat / L.A. Confidential / The Player'' 'Body of Lies / Edge of Darkness / Pride and Glory' 'Bullitt / The Getaway / The Cincinnati Kid' 'The Cowboys / The Green Berets / The Searchers' 'Deep Blue Sea / The Long Kiss Goodnight / Snakes on a Plane' 'Executive Decision / Point Break / Swordfish' 'John Q / The Pelican Brief / Training Day' 'The Losers / RocknRolla / Shoot 'Em Up' 'Otis / Rest Stop: Dead Ahead / Rest Stop: Don't Look Back' Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for these Warner triple features linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they'28re indexed under May 1.Posted Wed Mar 28, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Breaking Bad: The Complete Fourth Season' Blu-ray Features Officially Detailed[teaser]The fourth season of the award-winning series slated for Blu-ray this June is now officially detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony Pictures will be releasing 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Fourth Season'starring Bryan Cranston on Blu-ray on June 5. Chemistry teacher Walter White’s dark transformation to full-blown criminal reaches lethal new heights as his battle of wits with vicious drug kingpin Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito, TV’s “Once Upon a Time”) continues. Bryan Cranston, winner of three Best Actor Emmys® for his role as Walt, stars alongside Aaron Paul, Emmy® winner (Best Supporting Actor) for his portrayal of Walt’s colleague, Jesse, in this critically acclaimed dramatic series. Voted by the Writer’s Guild of America as 2012’s Best Drama Series, Breaking Bad also stars Anna Gunn (TV’s “Deadwood”), Dean Norris (TV’s “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”), Betsy Brandt (TV’s “Back When We Were Grownups”), and RJ Mitte. The 3-disc Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include more than 13 hours of addicting special features including uncensored episodes, deleted scenes, cast and crew commentaries on all 13 episodes, a gag reel, 30 featurettes, and much more! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $65.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Breaking Bad: The Complete Fourth Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 5.Posted Wed Mar 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Some Days Are Better Than Others' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed character-driven drama coming to Blu-ray in April is now up for pre-order. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Palisades Tartan is bringing 'Some Days Are Better Than Others' to Blu-ray on April 24. Director Matt McCormick’s work crosses mediums and defies genre distinctions to fashion witty, abstract observations of contemporary culture and the urban landscape. McCormick has received awards including Best Short Film from the San Francisco International Film Fest, Best Experimental from the New York Underground Film Fest and Best Short from the Ann Arbor Film Fest. His film 'The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal' was named in the “Top 10 / Best of 2002” lists of both The Village Voice and Art Forum magazine. 'Some Days Are Better Than Others had its world premiere at SXSW 2010 and was featured at MoMA’s New Directors/New Films 2011. The film stars two veterans of the modern indie music scene. Carrie Brownstein is a writer, actor, and musician, best known as a member of the independent alt-rock group Sleater Kinney. As comedic duo ThunderAnt, she has performed alongside Fred Armisen (“Saturday Night Live”) as a lead actor in IFC’s hit comedy show, “Portlandia” (now in its second season). Brownstein previously acted in the 2002 psychological adventure film Group and performed as herself on the Emmy®-nominated show “The L Word.” Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Believer, Pitchfork, as well as numerous book anthologies on music and culture. James Mercer (Eli) is an actor/musician best known for his role as the front man of the platinum-selling recording artists The Shins, who are currently releasing a new album. Mercer has also composed original scores for film, including 2004’s 'Towlines' and that same year’s 'American Nutria,' and his music was featured in the 2004 hit film 'Garden State,' as well as in hit TV shows “The Sopranos,” “Gilmore Girls” and “Saturday Night Live.”The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there don't appear to be any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Some Days Are Better Than Others' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 24.Posted Wed Mar 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Modern Times' Blu-ray $21.49 at Amazon![teaser]Save nearly fifty percent on the Charlie Chaplin classic on Blu-ray at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price of 'Modern Times' to $21.49 (46% off suggested list price). 'Modern Times,' Charlie Chaplin’s last outing as the Little Tramp, puts the iconic character to work as a giddily inept factory employee who becomes smitten with a gorgeous gamine (Paulette Goddard). With its barrage of unforgettable gags and sly commentary on class struggle during the Great Depression, Modern Times—though made almost a decade into the talkie era and containing moments of sound (even song!)—is a timeless showcase of Chaplin’s untouchable genius as a director of silent comedy. You can order your copy here!Posted Wed Mar 28, 2012 at 09:33 AM PDT by: -
'Meatballs' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic 1979 comedy looks to be heading to camp Blu-ray in June! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Meatballs' will hit Blu-ray on June 12. Tripper (Bill Murray) guides his loveable campers and spirited staff members on a quest for fun in the sun. But when the season begins with a runaway camper, an accidental blackout and Tripper's amorous attack on a female counselor, everyone knows that the tales by the fireside will only get more outrageous as the summer goes on. Specs have yet to be detailed, but the Blu-ray will include an all new audio commentary with Director Ivan Reitman. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is TBA. You can find the latest specs for 'Meatballs' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 12.Posted Wed Mar 28, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
