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'Albert Nobbs' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Rodrigo Martinez' acclaimed drama is bound for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Albert Nobbs' will have a Blu-ray release on May 15th. The film based on a short story by George Moore stars Glenn Close in an Academy Award nominated performance as a 19th century female butler passing as a man for her entire life. The movie was also nominated for Best Makeup and Best Supporting Actress (Janet McTeer). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include deleted scenes and a theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Albert Nobbs' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 15th.Posted Thu Feb 23, 2012 at 12:10 PM PST by: -
'We Need to Talk About Kevin' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Lynne Ramsay's acclaimed psychological thriller will be talking about Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Oscilloscope Laboratories has revealed 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' starring John C. Reilly, Tilda Swinton, and Ezra Miller will be available on Blu-ray on May 29. A suspenseful and gripping psychological thriller, Lynne Ramsay's 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' explores the fractious relationship between a mother and her evil son. Tilda Swinton, in a bracing, tour-de-force performance, plays the mother, Eva, as she contends for 15 years with the increasing malevolence of her first-born child, Kevin (Ezra Miller). Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still to be determined. You can find the latest specs for 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 29.Posted Thu Feb 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Summer Interlude' and 'Summer with Monika' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Ingmar Bergman has the cure for the summertime Blus this May! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing 'Summer Interlude' for Blu-ray on May 29. Touching on many of the themes that would define the rest of his legendary career—isolation, performance, the inescapability of the past—the tenth film by Ingmar Bergman was a gentle sway toward true mastery. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p transfer, uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements will include a booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Peter Cowie. The director's 'Summer with Monika' will also be available on Blu-ray on the same date. Inspired by the earthy eroticism of his muse Harriet Andersson, in the first of her many roles for him, Ingmar Bergman had a major international breakthrough with this ravaging, sensual tale of young love. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements will include: Introduction by director Ingmar Bergman; New interview with actress Harriet Andersson, conducted by film critic Peter Cowie; New interview with film scholar Eric Schaefer about Kroger Babb and Babb's distribution of Monika: Story of a Bad Girl as an exploitation film; Images from the Playground, a half-hour documentary by Stig Björkman with behind-the-scenes footage shot by Bergman, archival audio interviews with Bergman, and new interviews with actresses Bibi Andersson and Harriet Andersson; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Laura Hubner, a 1958 review by filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard, and a publicity piece from 1953 in which Bergman interviews himself. Suggested list price for 'Summer Interlude' is $29.95 and 'Summer with Monika' is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Summer Interlude' and 'Summer with Monika' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under May 29.Posted Thu Feb 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'NFL Super Bowl XLVI Champions: New York Giants' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]New York Giants fans, you can relive the glory in just a few short weeks! Simply fall on your butts and score yourselves a touchdown on Blu-ray![/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Vivendi is about to release 'NFL Super Bowl XLVI Champions: New York Giants' on Blu-ray on March 6. In early December 2011, the New York Giants were in deep trouble, staggered by a four-game losing streak that wiped out a 6-2 start and threatened to keep them out of postseason play. But a decisive win over the Cowboys earned the Giants a division crown on the final day of the season. Once in the playoffs, Big Blue took down the Falcons, Packers and 49ers to reach the Super Bowl for the second time under head coach Tom Coughlin. And in that rematch of Super Bowl XLII, the results were the same: Another Giant upset over the favored New England Patriots. NFL Films takes you down the sidelines, on the field and into the locker room with exclusive access to all the vivid sounds and images of every game in this memorable season – coupled with exciting extra content detailing stores from the year, media day at Super Bowl XLVI, and the thrilling Lombardi Trophy Presentation. It’s all here, every thrilling moment that enabled the 2011 Giants to bring the Lombardi Trophy back to the Big Apple. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include Super Bowl Media Day, Super Bowl Post-Game Ceremonies, Super Bowl XLII Recap, The Eli Manning Conversation, Back To The Future, The Receiving Giants, Catching Up With David Tyree, and Blu-ray exclusives include 2011 NFL Shots of the Year, 2011 NFL Players Wired For Sound, and 2011 NFL Coaches Wires For Sound. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.93. You can find the latest specs for 'NFL Super Bowl XLVI Champions: New York Giants' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 6.Posted Thu Feb 23, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Demetrius and the Gladiators' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Delmar Daves' 1954 epic heads to Blu-ray's arena in March. [/teaser] In their latest press release, Twilight Time has revealed 'Demetrius and the Gladiators' is coming to Blu-ray on March 13. The thrilling sequel to 'The Robe' (1953), 'Demetrius and the Gladiators' (1954) follows the further adventures of the Christian slave Demetrius (Victor Mature), sentenced to servitude as a gladiator in the Roman arena. There, his faith is tested in to-the-death combat and by the wiles of the seductive Messalina (Susan Hayward)—all under the obsessive eye of the mad Emperor Caligula (Jay Robinson). Director Delmer Daves brings epic sweep to the tale, supported by the bravura score of Franz Waxman (available here as an isolated track). The Blu-ray will be limited to 3000 copies and will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 4.0 soundtrack, and supplements include an isolated score track and liner notes by Julie Kirgo. 'Demetrius and the Gladiators' is available here from Screen Archives Entertainment for $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Demetrius and the Gladiators' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 13.Posted Thu Feb 23, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Take a Peek at Some 'Tower Heist' Blu-ray Clips[teaser]With 'Tower Heist' now available on Blu-ray, Universal has just released a collection of clips from the film, some previews of the Blu-ray's special features, and interviews with the cast and filmmakers.[/teaser] This comedic ensemble heist movie tells the story of a group of defrauded working class folks plotting to break into the penthouse apartment of the Ponzi scheme's mastermind in order to retrieve some of the money that they've invested. With Eddie Murphy making a triumphant return to comedy, he brings the best out of his co-star Ben Stiller, Casey Affleck, Matthew Broderick, Michael Peña, and Téa Leoni. Be sure you check out our review 'here.' Check out the following clips to see some of the Blu-ray's extensive special features. New Clips from the Special Features In the meaty "Plotting 'Tower Heist'" feature, director Brett Ratner and Brian Grazer explain the 25-year friendship that ultimately lead to them collaborating for 'Tower Heist.' For the film's wild car sequences, they didn't want fiddle with an expensive classic Ferrari, so designers converted a Volvo P1800 into Steve McQueen's iconic cherry red Ferrari 250 GT Lusso. Eddie Murphy discusses his triumphant and hilarious return to comedy. Peña talks about his not-too-bright character. The origins of the script. Ratner's enthusiasm is explained and exemplified via on-set clips. Broderick explains his character and how he really has no reason to participate in the heist. A breakdown of Affleck's sarcastic character. Ratner praises Gabourey Sibide for her comedic timing. Clips from the Film Murphy requires the inexperienced robbers to steal $50 worth of merchandise in a mall. The crew gets a surprise. 'Tower Heist' Blu-ray Commercial Spot As currently seen on television.Posted Wed Feb 22, 2012 at 02:00 PM PST by: -
'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The Academy Award nominee for Best Picture is planned for Blu-ray at the end of March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is set to release 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' on Blu-ray on March 27. The powerful drama set one year after the September 11th terrorist attacks is based on Jonathan Safran Foer's 2006 novel and stars Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn, and Max von Sydow in his Academy Award nominated role for Best Supporting Actor. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Making Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Finding Oskar, Ten Years Later, and Max von Sydow: Dialogues with The Renter. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 27.Posted Wed Feb 22, 2012 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
'Torchwood: Miracle Day' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 10-part fourth season of the sci-fi series is coming to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner/BBC's 'Torchwood: Miracle Day' appears to be coming to Blu-ray on April 3. John Barrowman ('Doctor Who,' 'Desperate Housewives') and Eve Myles ('Doctor Who,' 'Little Dorrit') are joined by stars Mekhi Phifer ('ER, 'Lie to Me') and Bill Pullman ('While You Were Sleeping,' 'Independence Day') for a new heart-pounding season of 'Torchwood.' When convicted child killer Oswald Danes (Pullman) miraculously survives his own execution, the footage holds America transfixed. And then everyone realizes that nobody is dying. All across the world, nobody dies. And then the next day, and the next, and the next. People keep aging -- they get hurt and sick -- but they never die. The result: a population boom, overnight. With all the extra people, resources are finite. It’s said that in four month's time, the human race will cease to be viable. But this can’t be a natural event – someone’s got to be behind it. It’s a race against time as CIA agent Rex Matheson (Phifer) investigates a secret British institution named Torchwood that seems to hold the answers, and finds only two surviving members: Gwen Cooper (Myles), who has retreated to a remote Welsh hideaway with her new family, and the mysterious, brilliant Captain Jack Harkness (Barrowman). But soon they all find themselves in the same fight against the greatest threat humanity has ever known – humanity itself. Specs have yet to be revealed for the 4-disc set, but supplements will include selected audio commentaries, character profiles, special effects featurette, behind-the-scenes special, iTunes intros, and Web of Lies motion comic. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Torchwood: Miracle Day' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 3.Posted Wed Feb 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Bite the Bullet' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1975 duster will blow into Blu-ray's town next month. [/teaser] In a recent press release, Twilight Time has slated 'Bite the Bullet' for Blu-ray on March 13. In 'Bite the Bullet' (1975), writer/director Richard Brooks ('The Professionals') gives us a Western on a grand scale, focusing on a 700-mile horse race across the bleakly beautiful landscape of the American Southwest. Entrants battling desert and mountain, freezing cold and blistering heat—not to mention their own inner demons—include a former Rough Rider (Gene Hackman); his old comrade-in-arms, now a gambler (James Coburn); a feisty onetime prostitute (Candice Bergen); a weary saddle tramp (Ben Johnson); a wealthy English toff (Ian Bannen); and an arrogant kid (Jan-Michael Vincent) looking to make his reputation. Featuring a score by the one and only Alex North (available here as an isolated track). The Blu-ray will be limited to 3000 copies and will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include an isolated score track and liner notes by Julie Kirgo. 'Bite the Bullet' is available here from Screen Archives Entertainment for $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Bite the Bullet' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 13.Posted Wed Feb 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Certified Copy' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami's 2010 drama becomes certifiable on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection has revealed 'Certified Copy' is coming to Blu-ray on May 22. What seems at first to be a straightforward tale of two people—played by Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche and opera singer William Shimell—getting to know each other over the course of an afternoon gradually reveals itself as something richer, stranger, and trickier. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p transfer, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: New interview with director Abbas Kiarostami; Let’s See “Copia conforme,” an Italian documentary on the making of Certified Copy, featuring interviews with Kiarostami and actors Juliette Binoche and William Shimell; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by film critic Godfrey Cheshire. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Certified Copy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 22.Posted Wed Feb 22, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by:
