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'Frankenhooker' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The cult horror-comedy will rise on Blu-ray this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films has just announced 'Frankenhooker' for Blu-ray on November 22. “If you only see one movie this year, it should be 'Frankenhooker.'” - Bill Murray ('Caddyshack,' 'Ghostbusters,' 'Stripes') From Frank Henenlotter, the creator of the 'Basket Case' trilogy and 'Brain Damage,' comes 'Frankenhooker,' a gory horror-comedy twist on the Frankenstein legend. When Jeffrey Franken’s fiancée is chopped to pieces by the blades of a remote-controlled lawnmower, he uses his dubious medical knowledge to try to bring her back to life. He reassembles his beloved Elizabeth using the body parts of New York City’s finest prostitutes, and resurrects her during a heavy lightning storm. Unfortunately for Jeffrey, his dear Elizabeth’s brain is scrambled and she runs amok on 42nd Street, turning tricks and bringing high-voltage death to her customers! Synapse Films is proud to present the uncut version of 'Frankenhooker' in an all-new 2K high-definition transfer created from original vault materials and digitally re-mastered 5.1 surround sound! The region-free Blu-ray will also include: Audio Commentary with Director Frank Henenlotter and Make-Up Effects Designer Gabe Bartalos, A Salad That Was Once Named Elizabeth - Patty Mullen Featurette, A Stitch In Time: The Make-up Effects of Frankenhooker - Featurette, Turning Tricks: Jennifer Delora Remembers Frankenhooker - Featurette, Original Theatrical Trailer, and Reversible/Alternate Cover Artwork. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Frankenhooker' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 22.Posted Tue Aug 30, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Zookeeper' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Another round of Kevin James falling down will be available on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated the comedy 'Zookeeper' co-starring Rosario Dawson and the voices of Nick Nolte, Sylvester Stallone, and Adam Sandler for a single Blu-ray edition as well as a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo Pack on October 11. A group of zoo animals decide to break their code of silence in order to help their lovable zoo keeper find love -- without opting to leave his current job for something more illustrious. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and loads of featurettes including: Laughing is Contagious, Bernie The Gorilla, The Cast of Zookeeper, Creating the visual effects, Animal Meeting, Riding An Ostrich, Behind the Stunts, The Furry Co-Stars, and Be The Bear. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99, while the combo pack is $45.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Zookeeper' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 11.Posted Tue Aug 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Hills Have Eyes' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Wes Craven's 1977 horror classic will hit Blu-ray next week. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is working on 'The Hills Have Eyes' for Blu-ray on September 6. Wes Craven ('A Nightmare on Elm Street,' 'Shocker,' 'Scream') gave 70’s filmgoers a whole new definition of disturbing with 'The Hills Have Eyes,' starring Dee Wallace ('The Howling,' 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial') and John Steadman ('Fade to Black,' 'Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie'). The Carters are an all-American family on their way to California when their car breaks down far from civilization in the remote southwestern desert. But they are not alone. Watching from the hills is a very different kind of clan, a family of marauding inbred cannibals with an unspeakable taste for human flesh and monstrous brutality. In the nightmare that follows, what depravities must this wholesome family endure to survive? In a primal wasteland ruled by lust and rage, who will become the most shocking savages of all? The Blu-ray will feature digitally-restored 1080p video, DTS-ES 6.1 Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with Wes Craven and Peter Locke; Looking Back At The Hills Have Eyes; The Directors: The Films of Wes Craven; Restoration Demo; Alternate Ending; Still Galleries; Wes Craven Biography; U.S. and German Trailers; and DVD-Rom features. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $17.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hills Have Eyes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under September 6.Posted Tue Aug 30, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dark Night of the Scarecrow' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Frank De Felitta's 1981 made-for-TV horror film will haunt Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, VCI will be bringing 'Dark Night of the Scarecrow' to Blu-ray on October 11. When young Marylee Williams (Tonya Crowe) is found viciously mauled, all hell breaks loose in her small rural town. Officious postmaster Otis P. Hazelrigg (Charles Durning) leads a gang of bigots in pursuit of the suspect: her mentally challenged friend Bubba Ritter (Larry Drake). Finding him hiding inside a scarecrow, they exact brutal mob "justice"...only to discover a tragic mistake! Now a strange apparition stalks the land seeking each of them out, as the legend of the Scarecrow begins. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Director & Writer Commentary, Daniel Griffith Documentary, Q&A with Larry Drake, Tonya Crowe & J. D. Feigelson, CBS Network World Premiere Promo, Rebroadcast Promo, and Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dark Night of the Scarecrow' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 11.Posted Tue Aug 30, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Top Gun: 25th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray $9.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save sixty percent on the nostalgic nugget of machismo manliness that made Tom Cruise a superstar! [/teaser] Amazon is offering 'Top Gun: 25th Anniversary Edition' for $9.99 (60% off suggested list price). The disc itself is exactly the same as the previously released edition and only adds a digital copy and new anniversary packaging. Click here to stiff this Blu-ray bogey and ride Maverick's tail! (That sounds so dirty).Posted Tue Aug 30, 2011 at 07:16 AM PDT by: -
'Higanjima - Escape from Vampire Island' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The live-action horror film based on the Japanese manga will sink its fangs into Blu-ray in October.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, FUNimation will be releasing 'Higanjima - Escape from Vampire Island' for a high-definition release on October 4. Higanjima is an eerie island occupied by vampires, from where none has ever come back alive. When teenager Akira hears that his missing brother has been seen in the island, he decides to investigate with several friends. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release appears to be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and will include a making-of featurette and theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Higanjima - Escape from Vampire Island' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Tue Aug 30, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
High-Def Digest-Digest: August 29, 2011by Dick Ward [teaser]A lot can happen in a few weeks, and that's certainly been the case lately. New Christmas movies have been announced for Blu-ray, along with a few classics. New gear has been released, including a pair of flagship receivers. And the cast of one of the most beloved cult comedies of all time has reunited.[/teaser] 'Scrooged' Blu-ray Announced Christmas isn't too far away and that means it's time for holiday Blu-rays to start rolling out. First up is 'Scrooged,' my personal fourth favorite - 'Muppets Christmas Carol' will forever hold the number one position. It's a great flick and one of Bill Murray's most oft forgotten, but also one of his best. It hits shelves on November 1st. 'It's a Wonderful Life' Double Dip for Blu-ray Is 'It's a Wonderful Life' already out on Blu-ray? Sure it is. Is it a good enough movie that you may as well own the limited edition gift set? That's your call, but I say yes. In addition to what was already included in the last release, you'll get a booklet, an ornament, and new packaging. 'The Goonies' Gets a Regular Blu-ray Release 'The Goonies' is a great flick, and the Goonies themselves are truly amazing. They never say "die" after all. Well, except when they're saying "Goonies Never Say Die." They say it then. Anyway, the Blu-ray of 'The Goonies' is finally available outside of the Ultimate Collector's Box packaging. It's coming as a single Blu-ray on October 18th. 'My Fair Lady' Dated for Blu-ray Where does the rain in Spain fall? 'My Fair Lady' reveals the mystery. It's a dark and gripping film noir... what, it's a musical? Well that's cool too. It stars Rex Harrison and the incomparable Audrey Hepburn. You'll be able to get your hands on it November 15th. Big Lebowki Cast Reunites for Blu-ray Release People who don't care for 'Lebowski' aren't usually that excited about the movie one way or the other. People who love it though - they really love it. They go nuts for it. They hold conferences about a single movie, dress as the characters, and rehearse the lines. At this year's Lebowski fest they got a special treat - the cast reunited for an incredibly cool Q&A session. Even better, you can watch it now. Gear and Industry News Pioneer Intros its New Flagship Elite Receiver Pioneer's new SC-55 and SC-57 are nice and fancy, just like a flagship to the Elite series should be. They boast a new D3 amplifier, AirPlay, Air Jam and the SC-57 is even THX Ultra 2 Plus certified. Both are available now from authorized dealers. Yamaha's Top of the Line RX-V Receiver is Shipping Now The final RX-V receiver was announced a while ago, but the series topping RX-V871 is shipping now, a few months after the others. It kicks out 100 watts per channel to 7.2 channels and gives you a total of eight HDMI inputs to play with. You can snag one now for $899. Definitive Technology Launches New Sound Bars The latest sound bars from Definitive technology are designed to ensure that you get the best audio quality possible out of the single speaker setup. The SSA3 gives you three channels - left, right and center - while the SSA5 offers five. Both sound bars are available now. Startup Company Milleniata Boasts an Indestructible Disc Here's a particularly interesting one, especially for anyone who's scratched a Blu-ray or DVD and rendered it unreadable. Milleniata's new discs, readable by both Blu-ray and DVD players and drives, are made of a stone-like substance and are said to last as long as 1,000 years. Not too shabby. The Vudu Movie Rental Service Comes to the iPad Vudu finally makes its way on over to the iPad, giving you the chance to enjoy your movie rentals on the small screen. Of course, you'll be watching SD movies on an SD screen, so it's not quite as exciting as you might think. After all, Vudu is all about the HDPosted Mon Aug 29, 2011 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn: 25th Anniversary Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The long-awaited Blu-ray double dip is coming in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on Sam Raimi's 'Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn: 25th Anniversary Edition' starring cult favorite Bruce Campbell for Blu-ray on November 15. Specs have yet to be detailed, but fans can expect a new video presentation according to comments made by Michael Felsher of Red Shirt Pictures in this recent post on Fangoria, and supplements will include: Vintage featurettes and behind-the-scenes footage as well as TV spots and trailers. 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. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn: 25th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 15.Posted Mon Aug 29, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The controversial redux of Fritz Lang's's 1927 sci-fi masterpiece is getting a Blu-ray release in November. [/teaser] Kino Video has just announced 'Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis' for Blu-ray on November 15. The release of Moroder's 1984 edit has been in a state of limbo for years due to rights legalities involving its music, which features numerous pop-rock tunes including: "Love Kills" – Performed by Freddie Mercury "Here's My Heart" – Performed by Pat Benatar "Cage of Freedom" – Performed by Jon Anderson "Blood from a Stone" – Performed by Cycle V "The Legend of Babel" – Performed by Giorgio Moroder "Here She Comes" – Performed by Bonnie Tyler "Destruction" – Performed by Loverboy "On Your Own" – Performed by Billy Squier "What's Going On" – Performed by Adam Ant The Blu-ray will feature a new high-definition digital scan of the Moroder cut with the original 2.0 audio as well as a 5.1 mix and supplements will include: Introduction from Moroder, The Fading Image (documentary on this version's restoration), photo gallery, and theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 15.Posted Mon Aug 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Wolverine and the X-Men: The Complete Series' Blu-ray $21.49 at Amazon[teaser]We have an adamantium-laced deal for you at Amazon today! [/teaser] Amazon is offering 'Wolverine and the X-Men: The Complete Series' for $21.49 (52% off suggested list price). With 45 years of best selling comic books, a massive fan base spanning all ages and four feature films grossing over one billion dollars at the box office, the franchise is a proven phenomenon. The 'Wolverine and the X-Men' DVD volumes 1-6 have already sold more than 550,000 copies to date. Though the animated series is targeted to boys from ages 6-11, it also appeals to comic book fans of all ages with its intelligent writing and unique animation style. Click here to unite mutants in your home video collection!Posted Mon Aug 29, 2011 at 08:10 AM PDT by:
