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Blu-ray Finds 'The Way'[teaser]Director Emilio Estevez's emotional drama will be heading to Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arc Entertainment has revealed 'The Way' is coming to Blu-ray on February 21. 'The Way' is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son, killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking the Camino de Santiago,. Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage to honor his son's desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn't plan on is the profound impact the journey will have on him. From the unexpected and, oftentimes, amusing experiences along 'The Way,' Tom begins to learn what it means to be a citizen of the world again. Through his unresolved relationship with his son, he discovers the difference between "the life we live and the life we choose." Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $32.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Way' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 21.Posted Wed Dec 21, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'In Time' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The sci-fi thriller directed by Andrew Niccol ('Gattaca') is ticking down for a late January Blu-ray release. [/teaser] In an early retailer announcement, 20th Century Fox has revealed 'In Time' is coming to Blu-ray on January 31. In the future, time has become the ultimate currency and genetic alteration has allowed people to stop aging at twenty-five-years-old. Upon reaching twenty-five, the countdown begins and in order to stay alive, everyone must work to buy themselves more time or die within a year. The rich can buy their way out of the situation, while the rest are left to negotiate for immortality. When a struggling young man, Will Salas (Justin Timberlake, 'The Social Network'), comes in contact with a "millionaire," he is gifted more time than he can imagine. Falsely accused of murder, Will is a fugitive on the run and becomes determined to bring down the entire system by any means possible. The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include The Minutes behind-the-scenes featurette, deleted/extended scenes, and the Access to In Time: The Game app. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'In Time' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 31.Posted Wed Dec 21, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Anonymous' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Roland Emmerich's take on Shakespeare is bound for Blu-ray this February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Anonymous' will have a Blu-ray release on February 7. Set in the political snake-pit of Elizabethan England, "Anonymous" speculates on an issue that has for centuries intrigued academics and brilliant minds such as Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, and Sigmund Freud, namely: who actually created the body of work credited to William Shakespeare? Experts have debated, books have been written, and scholars have devoted their lives to protecting or debunking theories... The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with Roland Emmerich and writer John Orloff, More Than Special Effects, Speak The Speech, and Who Is The Real William Shakespeare? Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Anonymous' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 7.Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
'Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2011 Christmas special of the sci-fi series will be traveling to Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC/Warner will be releasing 'Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe on the high-definition format on February 14. It's Christmas Eve, 1938, when Madge Arwell comes to the aid of an injured Spaceman Angel as she cycles home. He promises to repay her kindness – all she has to do is make a wish. Three years later, a devastated Madge escapes war-torn London with her two children for a dilapidated house in Dorset. She is crippled with grief at the news her husband has been lost over the channel, but determined to give Lily and Cyril the best Christmas ever. The Arwells are surprised to be greeted by a madcap caretaker whose mysterious Christmas gift leads them into a magical wintry world. Here, Madge will learn how to be braver than she ever thought possible. And that wishes can come true... Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Doctor Who Confidential – An inside look at the 2010 Doctor Who Christmas Special; Doctor Who at the Proms – Concert performance of music from Doctor Who recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall during the BBC’s annual Proms concerts. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.89. You can find the latest specs for 'Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 14.Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Blu-ray Enters 'The War Room'[teaser]The acclaimed political film from D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus goes Criterion in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection has set 'The War Room' for Blu-ray on March 20. The 1992 presidential election was a triumph not only for Bill Clinton but also for the new breed of strategists who guided him to the White House. 'The War Room' is a vivid document of a political moment whose truths (“It’s the economy, stupid!”) still ring in our ears. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p digital transfer, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Return of the War Room, a 2008 documentary in which advisers James Carville, George Stephanopoulos, and Paul Begala and others reflect on the effect the Clinton war room had on the way campaigns are run; Making The War Room, a conversation between the filmmakers about the difficulties of shooting in the campaign's fast-paced environment; Panel discussion hosted by the William J. Clinton Foundation and featuring Carville, Clinton adviser Vernon Jordan, journalist Ron Brownstein, and surprise guest Bill Clinton; Interview with strategist Stanley Greenberg on the increasing importance of polling; and a booklet featuring an essay by writer Louis Menand. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The War Room' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 20.Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Paranormal Activity 3' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The third chapter in the "found footage" horror franchise will arrive on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount Home Entertainment has revealed 'Paranormal Activity 3' will have a Blu-ray bow on January 24. 'Paranormal Activity 3' takes you back to where it all began and the activity is more intense than ever. The cameras are on and recording the chilling moments when evil begins to terrorize young sisters Katie and Kristie for the first time. Brace yourself for the horror phenomenon that delivers “heart-exploding scares” so frightening that “the last 15 minutes will mess you up for life.” The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy Combo Pack will include both the theatrical and unrated cuts of the film with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement is Lost Tapes feature with footage not included in the theatrical and unrated cuts. Suggested list price is $44.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Paranormal Activity 3' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 24.Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 09:45 AM PST by: -
'Johnny English' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The 2003 spy spoof starring Rowan Atkinson ('Mr. Bean') suiting up on Blu-ray in February has now been fully detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal is preparing 'Johnny English' for Blu-ray on February 28. He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! When the priceless Crown Jewels are stolen, bumbling Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson) is the last remaining British spy and the only one who can solve the crime. His prime suspects: a sinister business man (John Malkovich) and a beautiful woman (Natalie Imbruglia) with a mysterious interest in Johnny's top-secret mission. Can the clueless super spy save the day without denting the nation's pride... or his Aston Martin? The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: The Making of Johnny English featurette, deleted scenes, character profiles, Spy Tips feature, and Observation Test feature. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray will be is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Johnny English' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 28.Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'To Catch a Thief' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Alfred Hitchcock's classic romantic thriller is getting the high-definition treatment in March! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'To Catch a Thief' for Blu-ray on March 6. Starring Cary Grant as John Robie, a reformed cat burglar, and Grace Kelly as an heiress with whom he becomes romantically entangled, the film takes place on the opulent French Riviera as Robie tries to uncover the identity of a jewel thief and prove his own innocence. A delightful classic filled with star power, witty dialogue, breathtaking scenery and plenty of plot twists, 'To Catch a Thief' garnered three Academy Award® nominations and won the Oscar® for Best Cinematography, Color. The 'To Catch a Thief' Blu-ray features more than 90 minutes of bonus material including “A Night With The Hitchcocks”, in which Alfred Hitchcock’s daughter and granddaughter discuss the prolific director; a look at censorship during the time and its impact on the film; an exploration of the writing and casting; a “making-of”featurette; profiles of Cary Grant and Grace Kelly; a segment on Oscar®-winning costume designer Edith Head; an interactive travelogue; commentary by Hitchcock film historian Dr. Drew Casper; photo galleries; the original theatrical trailer and more. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, Dolby TrueHD 2.0 and mono soundtracks, and will have a suggested list price of $15.00. You can find the latest specs for 'To Catch a Thief' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 6.Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Picnic (1955)' & 'The Roots of Heaven (1958)' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two more limited edition Blu-ray releases are coming from Twilight Time in mid-January. [/teaser] In a recent press release, Twilight Time has set 'Picnic (1955)' and 'The Roots of Heaven (1958)' for Blu-ray on January 17. 'Picnic' is director Joshua Logan’s superb adaptation of William Inge’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play focuses on a golden-boy-turned-drifter (William Holden) whose unexpected arrival in a small Kansas town ignites explosive passions in a discontented beauty queen (Kim Novak), a waspish schoolteacher (Rosalind Russell), an insecure bookworm (Susan Strasberg), and an ambitious mother (Betty Field). Featuring stunning ‘Scope cinematography by James Wong Howe and George Duning’s memorable romantic score (available on this release as an isolated track). John Huston’s 'The Roots of Heaven' is an adventure-packed adaptation of Romain Gary’s Prix Goncourt-winning novel that takes a prescient look at an early eco-warrior (Trevor Howard) waging a battle to preserve the elephant herds of French Equatorial Africa. With the colonial government and bloodthirsty ivory hunters aligned against him, he joins forces with a motley band of rebels—including a jovial but perpetually hammered ex-military man (Errol Flynn) and a world-weary bar girl (Juliette Greco)—in a courageous effort to save the last wild things of this Earth. The Blu-rays are each limited to 3000 copies and feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks (5.1 on 'Picnic' and 2.0 on 'The Roots of Heaven'), and supplements include isolated score tracks (both releases) and original theatrical trailer ('Picnic'). 'Picnic' is available here from Screen Archives Entertainment for $34.95, while 'The Roots of Heaven' can be purchased here for $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Picnic (1965)' and 'Fright Night' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under January 17.Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
'David Lean Directs Noël Coward' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A boxed set of four 1940s films from David Lean is planned for Blu-ray this spring. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion will be bringing 'David Lean Directs Noël Coward' to Blu-ray on March 27. In the 1940s, the wit of playwright Noël Coward and the craft of filmmaker David Lean melded harmoniously in one of cinema’s greatest writer-director collaborations. With the wartime military drama sensation 'In Which We Serve,' Coward and Lean (along with producing partners Ronald Neame and Anthony Havelock-Allan) embarked on a series of literate, socially engaged, and enormously entertaining pictures that ranged from domestic epic ('This Happy Breed') to whimsical comedy ('Blithe Spirit') to poignant romance ('Brief Encounter'). These films created a lasting testament to Coward’s artistic legacy and introduced Lean’s visionary talents to the world. The 4-disc Blu-ray set will feature 1080p video, uncompressed mono soundtracks, and supplements include: Audio commentary on Brief Encounter by film historian Bruce Eder; New interviews with Noël Coward scholar Barry Day on all of the films; Interview with cinematographer-screenwriter-producer Ronald Neame from 2010; Short documentaries from 2000 on the making of In Which We Serve and Brief Encounter; David Lean: A Self Portrait - a 1971 television documentary on Lean's career; Episode of the British television series The Southbank Show from 1992 on the life and career of Coward; Audio recording of a 1969 conversation between Richard Attenborough and Coward at London's National Film Theatre; Trailers; and a booklet featuring essays by Ian Christie, Terrence Rafferty, Farran Nehne, Geoffrey O'Brien, and Kevin Brownlow. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $99.95. You can find the latest specs for 'David Lean Directs Noël Coward' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 27.Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM PST by:
