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'Princess Diaries 2 Movie Collection' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Both Garry Marshall films starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews will be crowned on Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is preparing 'Princess Diaries 2 Movie Collection' for Blu-ray on May 15. 'The Princess Diaries' - A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne. While Mia makes up her mind, she's pressed into taking princess lessons from her grandmother. 'The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement' - Now settled in Genovia, Princess Mia faces a new revelation: she's being primed for an arranged marriage to a English suitor. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Princess Diaries 2 Movie Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 15.Posted Thu Feb 16, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Lethal Weapon Collection' Dated for Blu-ray![teaser]A boxed set of all four films is coming stateside to Blu-ray in June! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is planning a new 'Lethal Weapon Collection' for Blu-ray on June 12. The box set will include all four films remastered in high-definition with loads of content including audio commentaries, featurettes, deleted and extended scenes, and trailers. Also included will be an exclusive fifth disc with over 2 hours of never-before-seen new material including: Psycho Pension: The Genesis of Lethal Weapon Lethal Weapon and the Hollywood Monster It Created, A Family Affair: Bringing Lethal Weapon to Life, Pulling the Trigger: Expanding the World of Lethal Weapon, and Maximum Impact: The Legacy of Lethal Weapon. Check out our review of the UK edition (which appears to be identical) here. View the Blu-ray trailer here: Suggested list price for the set is $79.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Lethal Weapon Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 12.Posted Thu Feb 16, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order[teaser]One of the best action films of 2011 will explode on Blu-ray this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount's 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' appears to be coming to Blu-ray in the near future. In this fourth installment of the action franchise, the IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $44.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Feb 15, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Black Butler' Blu-rays Announced[teaser]The first two seasons of the fantasy anime series is planned for Blu-ray in April.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, FUNimation will be releasing 'Black Butler: Complete First Season' and 'Black Butler: Complete Second Season' on Blu-ray on April 3. Ciel Phantomhive is the most powerful boy in all of England, but he bears the scars of unspeakable suffering. Forced to watch as his beloved parents were brutally murdered, Ciel was subsequently abducted and violently tortured. Desperate to end his suffering, the boy traded his own soul for a chance at vengeance, casting his lot with the one person on whom he could depend: Sebastian, a demon Butler summoned from the very pits of hell. Together, they’ll prowl the darkest alleys of London on a mission to snuff out those who would do evil. They’re a rare sight, these two: the Butler who dismembers with dazzling cutlery – and the Young Master who carries the devil’s marking. Rest assured that wherever they may be headed, it’ll be one hell of a ride. Specs have yet to be revealed, but each release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and supplements for the first season include: Episode commentaries; The Story Thus Far with Narration from Tanaka (English 5.1 & Japanese 2.0 with subtitles); Bonus episode: His Butler, Performer (English 5.1 & Japanese 2.0 with subtitles); Musician profile with bio information on Becca Textless opening song – Monochrome Kiss; Textless closing songs – I’m ALIVE! and Lacrimosa; and Trailers. Supplements for the second season will include: Episode commentaries; OVA 3 commentary; Outtakes; U.S. Season 1 & 2 Trailer; Textless opening song – SHIVER; Textless closing songs – Bird and Kagayaku Soru no Shijima ni wa; and Trailers. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray set is $69.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Black Butler: Complete First Season' and 'Black Butler: Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 3.Posted Wed Feb 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Hell on Wheels: The Complete First Season' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]AMC's hit western will saddle up Blu-ray this spring. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Koch 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. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but 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 Wed Feb 15, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Wicker Tree' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Robin Hardy's highly anticipated horror film takes root on Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is prepping 'The Wicker Tree' for Blu-ray on April 24. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic 'The Wicker Man' starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Based on Hardy’s acclaimed 2006 novel “Cowboys for Christ,” 'The Wicker Tree' tells the story of Texas-based singer Beth Boothby (newcomer Brittania Nicol) and her friend Steve Thomson (Henry Garrett, “The Bill,” “Skins”), two born-again Christians who come to Scotland to spread the gospel. When their initial efforts are met with disdain and disinterest, they find comfort in an invitation to sing in Tressock, the border fiefdom owned by Sir Lachlan Morrison (Graham McTavish, 'Rambo,' the upcoming 'The Hobbit' films). However, Beth’s and Steve’s message of personal chastity quickly comes into direct conflict with Tressock’s sexual and religious practices, drawing upon ancient Celtic beliefs and rituals. Temptations begin to challenge Beth and Steve – with the stakes no less than their very lives and souls... Lee, who played the mysterious Lord Summerisle in the original (in a career that includes Count Dracula and the Frankenstein monster in the classic Hammer films, Count Dooku in 'Star Wars Episodes II & III,' and Saruman in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy as well as the upcoming pair of films based on 'The Hobbit'), returns again in a dramatic cameo. Rounding out the cast are Jacqueline Leonard (“Holby City,” “The Bill”) as Lady Delia Morrison, Clive Russell ('Sherlock Holmes,' 'The 13th Warrior') as Beame, James Mapes ('Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,' 'Conversations with God') as Reverend Moriarty and Honeysuckle Weeks (“Foyle’s War” and numerous other UK TV projects) as Lolly. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted scenes, and theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Wicker Tree' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 24.Posted Wed Feb 15, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'The Artist' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Michel Hazanavicius's acclaimed 2011 silent film is getting the Blu-ray treatment in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'The Artist' will have a Blu-ray release on April 24. The film won the Best Actor Award at Cannes, the BAFTA for Best Film of the Year, and has 10 Academy Award nominations including Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Picture. Specs have yet to be detailed, but supplements will include: The Artist: The Making Of A Hollywood Love Story, Hollywood As A Character: The Locations of The Artist, Q&A with the filmmakers and cast, and Blooper reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Artist' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 24.Posted Tue Feb 14, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Criterion Valentine's Day Blu-ray Sale[teaser]Love is in the air and for one day only, save fifty percent on all in-stock Blu-rays and DVDs at the Criterion store![/teaser] To activate the discount, simply enter the code "SWAK" during the checkout process. Some highlights include 'Seven Samurai,' 'Carlos,' 'Three Colors Trilogy,' and many more! Click here to check out the sale! This sale will end tomorrow at noon EST.Posted Tue Feb 14, 2012 at 10:26 AM PST by: -
'In the Land of Blood and Honey' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Angelina Jolie's directorial debut is in the works for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' for Blu-ray on March 27. The Bosnian war drama was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film and won the Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 2011 Sarajevo Film Festival. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: The Making of In the Land of Blood and Honey featurette, deleted scenes, and the Blu-ray exclusive Q&A with Angelina Jolie and actress Vanesa Glodjo. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 27.Posted Tue Feb 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn' Blu-ray $5.99 at Amazon![teaser]Save big on the 25th anniversary edition of Sam Raimi's cult film at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price of 'Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn' featuring the always amazing Bruce Campbell to $5.99 (60% off suggested list price). New features include: Audio commentary with cast/crew; Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead II documentary; Road to Wadesboro: The Location of Evil Dead II featurette; Cabin Fever: Behind the Scenes of Evil Dead II" featurette; Evil Dead II interactive archive, featuring production stills, marketing materials, production stills, and early effects tests. Click here to head back to the cabin... if you dare!Posted Tue Feb 14, 2012 at 08:52 AM PST by:
