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Coming Soon to Blu-ray: New Titles from Arrow Video[teaser]Several new discs are in the works from Arrow, including a Limited Edition version of Wes Craven's The Last House on the Left.[/teaser] Arrow Video has also announced new details for upcoming titles set for release throughout April and May. Here's a full rundown of the recent Blu-ray announcements: April 17 Seijun Suzuki: The Early Years, Vol. 2 - Border Crossings: The Crime and Action Movies starring Nagato Hiroyuki and Ashida Shunsuke. The collection includes Eight Hours of Terror (1957), The Sleeping Beast Within (1960), Smashing the 0-Line (1960), Tokyo Knights (1961), and The Man with a Shotgun (1961). Supplements will include: - Audio commentary by critic and author Jasper Sharp on Smashing the 0-Line- Tony Rayns on the Crime and Action Movies the critic and historian discusses the background to the films, their place within Suzuki s career and the talent involved with them- Trailers- Stills Gallery- Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys- 60-page illustrated collector's book featuring new writing by Jasper Sharp Order the Blu-ray May 15 Herschell Gordon Lewis' Two Thousand Maniacs! starring William Kerwin. Supplements will include: - Bonus Feature! 1964 s Moonshine Mountain- Introductions to the films by H.G. Lewis- Archive audio commentary on Two Thousand Maniacs! by H.G. Lewis- Two Thousand Maniacs Can't be Wrong filmmaker Tim Sullivan on H.G. Lewis gore classic- Hickspoitation: Confidential visual essay on the depiction of the American South in exploitation cinema- David Friedman: The Gentlemen's Smut Peddler a tribute to legendary producer David F. Friedman featuring interviews with H.G. Lewis, filmmakers Fred Olen Ray and Tim Sullivan and editor Bob Murawski- Herschell's Art of Advertising H.G. Lewis shares his expert opinion on the art of selling movies- Two Thousand Maniacs! Outtakes- Trailers Michio Yamamoto's The Bloodthirsty Trilogy starring Kayo Matsuo, Midori Fujita, and Toshio Kurosawa. The collection will feature The Vampire Doll, Lake of Dracula, and Evil of Dracula. Supplements will include: - Kim Newman on The Bloodthirsty Trilogy, a new video appraisal by the critic and writer- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Japanese film expert Jasper Sharp Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray May 22 Abdellatif Kechiche's Black Venus starring Yahima Torres, Andre Jacobs, Olivier Gourmet, and Elina Lowensohn. Supplements will include: - Brand-new appreciation of Black Venus and the cinema of Abdellatif Kechiche by critic Neil Young- Theatrical trailer- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Strain- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Will Higbee, author of Post-Beur Cinema: North African Émigré and Maghrebi-French Filmmaking in France Since 2000 Wes Craven's The Last House on the Left: Limited Edition starring David Hess, Marc Sheffler, Jeramie Rain, and Fred Lincoln. The 2-Disc set will feature three cuts of the film newly restored in 2K from original film elements. Supplements will include: - Double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork- 6 x lobby card reproductions- Limited edition perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by author Stephen Thrower- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper- Brand new audio commentary by podcasters Bill Ackerman and Amanda Reyes- Archival audio commentary with writer/director Wes Craven and producer Sean S. Cunningham- Archival audio commentary with stars David Hess, Marc Sheffler and Fred Lincoln- Junior s Story a brand new interview with actor Marc Sheffler- Marc Sheffler in Conversation at the American Cinematheque- Brand new interview with wardrobe and make-up artist Anne Paul- Songs in the Key of Krug never-before-seen archive interview with David Hess- Celluloid Crime of the Century archival documentary featuring interviews with Wes Craven, Sean S. Cunningham, actors David Hess, Fred Lincoln, Jeramie Rain, Marc Sheffler and Martin Kove- Still Standing: The Legacy of The Last House on The Left archival interview with Wes Craven- Scoring Last House on the Left archival interview with actor/composer David Hess- It's Only a Movie: The Making of The Last House on the Left archival documentary- Forbidden Footage the cast and crew of Last House on the film s most controversial sequences- Deleted Scene- Outtakes and Dailies- Trailers, TV Spot & Radio Spots- Image Gallery- The Craven Touch brand new featurette bringing together interviews with a number of Wes Craven's collaborators, including Sean S. Cunningham, composer Charles Bernstein, producer Peter Locke, cinematographer Mark Irwin and actress Amanda Wyss- Early Days and 'Night of Vengeance' filmmaker Roy Frumkes remembers Wes Craven and Last House on the Left- Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out excerpts from an unfinished Wes Craven short Joe D'Amato and Aristide Massaccesi's Death Smiles on a Murderer starring Ewa Aulin, Klaus Kinski, Luciano Rossi, and Giacomo Rossi Stuart. Supplements will include: - Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic Stephen - - - Thrower and film historian Roberto Curti- New audio commentary by writer and critic Tim Lucas- D Amato Smiles on Death, an archival interview in which the director discusses the film- All About Ewa, a newly-filmed, career-spanning interview with the Swedish star- Smiling on the Taboo: Sex, Death and Transgression in the horror films of Joe D Amato, new video essay by critic Kat Ellinger- Original trailers- Stills and collections gallery Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray May 29 Roger Donaldson's Smash Palace starring Bruno Lawrence, Anna Jemison, Greer Robson, and Keith Aberdein. Supplements will include: - Commentary by writer-director Roger Donaldson and stunt driver Steve Millen- The Making of Smash Palace, a 51-minute documentary on the film s production featuring interviews with Donaldson, actor Keith Aberdein, filmmaker Geoff Murphy and others- Theatrical trailer Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule where they are indexed throughout April and May.Posted Tue Mar 6, 2018 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'All the Money in the World,' 'Proud Mary,' 'Outlander,' and More[teaser]Films starring Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg, and Taraji P. Henson are all coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Code Red, Grasshopper Film, Warner Music, Well Go USA, Sony, Rhino Music, Time Life, Lionsgate, Cult Epics, Magnolia Pictures, and Cohen Media Group. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Code Red is prepping Nathan White's The Carrier starring Gregory Fortescue, Stevie Lee, and Steve Dixon. An exact release date has not been announced, but the movie is expected to arrive later this month. The disc will feature a brand new remaster from a 35mm element for the 98 min cut, along with a never before seen 108 min director's cut. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary with Director Nathan J. White, moderated by Scott Spiegel (Evil Dead 2 Writer & Hostel Producer).- Original trailer In addition, the label is bringing James Cummins' The Boneyard starring Ed Nelson, Norman Fell, Phyllis Diller, Deborah Rose, and Denise Young to Blu-ray on April 3. The disc will feature a new HD restoration from the original negative financed by Code Red's Credit Card, and supplements will include: - Reversible Sleeve with Alternate Artwork- Audio Commentary with Director James Cummins and Producer Richard F. Brophy- Interviews With Actress Phyllis Diller, Director James Cummins and Producer Richard F. Brophy- BRAND NEW Exclusive To Code Red Version, Interview with Producer Phil Smoot and Crew Members From North Carolina Order the Blu-ray Grasshopper Film will release Jeff Malmberg and Chris Shellen's documentary Spettacolo on March 13. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Warner Music/Atlantic Catalog Group has announced plans to bring Led Zeppelin: How The West Was Won 50th Anniversary to Blu-ray Audio on March 23. The remastered live album will feature 96kHz/24 bit DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround, PCM Stereo, and DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo mixes. In addition, the package will include: - A book filled with rare and previously unpublished photos of the band at each of the concert locations, plus memorabilia and ephemera.- High-quality print of the original album cover, the first 30,000 of which will be individually numbered. Order the Blu-ray Well Go USA is prepping Yuen Woo-ping's The Thousand Faces of Dunjia starring Ni Ni, Dongyu Zhou, and Chengpeng Dong for Blu-ray on March 27. Supplements will include: - Making of - Trailer Order the Blu-ray Sony is set to release Tim Hunter's Looking Glass starring Nicolas Cage, Robin Tunney, Marc Blucas, Jacque Gray, and Ernie Lively on April 3. Supplements will include: - Behind the Scenes with the Cast and Crew: Part One- Behind the Scenes with the Cast and Crew: Part Two As previously reported, Sony is bringing Ridley Scott's All the Money in the World starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams, and Christopher Plummer to Blu-ray, and now the release date has been set for April 10. Newly announced supplements will include: - Eight Deleted Scenes- "Ridley Scott: Crafting a Historical Thriller" – Director Ridley Scott and the cast and crew discuss the fast-paced and exciting way he filmed this epic movie.- "Hostages to Fortune: The Cast" – A look into the award-winning actors and their connections to their real-world characters.- "Recast, Reshot, Reclaimed" – This piece follows the unprecedented recasting of the character J. Paul Getty a little over a month before the film's theatrical release. Likewise, the studio is also prepping Babak Najafi's Proud Mary starring Taraji P. Henson, Neal McDonough, Danny Glover, and Xander Berkeley for Blu-ray on April 10. Supplements will include: - "Mary's World" Featurette- "The Beginning of The End" Featurette- "If Looks Could Kill" Featurette In addition, the STARZ series Outlander: Season 3 starring Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Duncan Lacroix, and Tobias Menzies is set for Blu-ray on April 10 as well. A Collector's Edition release will also be available that same day. Supplements will include: - Deleted and Extended Scenes with Introductions by Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore- Gag Reel- "A Traveling Show Takes Sail"- "The Transformation of Geillis Duncan"- "Of Lost Things" Additional Scene with Lord John Grey & Lady Isobel Dunsany - Original Chemistry Test with Caitriona & Sam with Introduction by Ronald D. Moore - "Claire & Jamie: Together Again" - "Jamie's Revolution" - "Claire: Through Time" - "Saying Goodbye to Frank & Jonathan Randall" - Outlander Podcasts Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Rhino Music is prepping The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - The Complete Recordings for Blu-ray Audio on April 6. The set will feature three CDs and one Blu-ray Audio disc offering high-resolution 5.1 and Stereo mixes of the entire score for the film. In addition, the package will include extensive liner notes from author Doug Adams who analyzes many of the themes and motifs used throughout the score. Order the Blu-ray Time Life is set to release the concert doc Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2010 - 2017 on April 24. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is bringing Per Fly's Backstabbing For Beginners starring Theo James, Ben Kingsley, and Jacqueline Bisset to Blu-ray on April 24. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray Cult Epics has announced plans to release Agusti Villaronga's Moon Child starring Maribel Martin, Lisa Gerrard, Lucia Bose, Enrique Saldana, and David Sust on April 24. The disc will feature a new remaster of the film from original 35mm elements, and supplements will include: - NEW INTERVIEW with Agusti Villaronga (2018)- Lobby Cards photo gallery- Isolated Score tracks by Dead Can Dance Order the Blu-ray Magnolia Pictures is bringing Ben Lewin's Please Stand By starring Dakota Fanning, Toni Collette, Alice Eve, and River Alexander to Blu-ray on May 1. Supplements will include: - Making of Please Stand By - Featurette- Cast and Crew Interviews- Deleted Scenes- Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Finally, Cohen Media Group is prepping Ziad Doueiri's The Insult starring Kamel El Basha, Adel Karam, Camille Salameh, Rita Hayek, and Christine Choueiri for Blu-ray on May 1. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Mon Mar 5, 2018 at 10:45 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: New Titles from Warner Archive, Shout Factory, and MVD Rewind Collection[teaser]Films from Fritz Lang, Joe Dante, and more are all being prepped for Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Warner Archive, Shout Factory, and MVD Rewind Collection. First up, Warner Archive has detailed its new lineup of Blu-rays set to arrive later this month... March 13 Fritz Lang's Beyond a Reasonable Doubt starring Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, and Sidney Blackmer. The disc will feature a new remaster and supplements will include an Original Trailer. Fritz Lang's While the City Sleeps starring Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, and George Sanders. The disc will feature a new remaster and supplements will include an Original Trailer. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray March 20 Edward Ludwig's The Black Scorpion starring Richard Denning, Mara Corday, and Carlos Rivas. The disc will feature a new remaster and supplements will include: - "Stop Motion Masters" with Ray Harryhausen- Las Vegas Monster and the Beetlemen test footage- Harryhausen's Dinosaur sequence from "The Animal World"- Giant Monsters Trailer Gallery- Original trailer Order the Blu-ray In addition, Shout Factory has also announced several new details for upcoming titles set for release throughout March and May under the Shout Factory, Shout Select, and Scream Factory labels... March 6 Amando de Ossorio's Fangs of the Living Dead starring Anita Ekberg, Diana Lorys, Rosanna Yanni, and Carlos Casaravilla. Supplements will include: - NEW Audio Commentary With Author Troy Howarth- Theatrical Trailer (In Spanish)- Spanish Credit Sequence- Alternate Ending (In Standard Definition – VHS Quality) Order the Blu-ray March 13 Alberto Vázquez's Birdboy: The Forgotten Children starring Andrea Alzuri, Eva Ojanguren, and Josu Cubero. Supplements will include: - Interview with the Filmmakers- Birdboy Original Short Film- Decorado Short Film By Alberto Vázquez- Theatrical Trailer Larry Cohen's The Ambulance starring Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, Megan Gallagher, Janine Turner, and Red Buttons. The disc will feature a new remaster, and supplements will include: - Original theatrical trailer- Still gallery- NEW Audio Commentary with director Larry Cohen, moderated by King Cohen director Steve Mitchell Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray March 20 Luca Bercovici's Rockula starring Dean Cameron, Toni Basil, Thomas Dolby, Bo Diddley, Kevin Hunter, and Nancye Ferguson. The disc will feature a new remaster, and supplements will include: - NEW Audio Commentary With Director Luca Bercovici, Actress Tawny Fere And Composer Hilary Bercovici- NEW Interview With Director Luca Bercovici- NEW Interview With Actor Dean Cameron- Theatrical Trailer Joe Dante's The 'Burbs: Collector's Edition starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Corey Feldman, and Carrie Fisher. The disc will feature a brand new 2017 2K remaster struck from an interpositive, and supplements will include: - NEW Interviews With Director Joe Dante, Editor Marshall Harvey, And Director Of Photography (Additional Scenes) John Hora- Audio Commentary With Writer Dana Olsen, Moderated By Author Callum Waddell- There Goes The Neighborhood: The Making Of The 'Burbs – Includes Interviews With Director Joe Dante, Actors Corey Feldman, Courtney Gaines, And Wendy Schaal, Director Of Photography Robert M. Stevens, And Production Designer James H. Spencer- Alternate Ending- Original Workprint From Joe Dante's Archive (Includes Deleted and Extended Scenes)- Behind-The-Scenes Still Gallery- Stills and Posters Gallery- Theatrical Trailer Nico Mastorakis' Nightmare at Noon starring Wings Hauser, Bo Hopkins, and George Kennedy. The disc will feature a brand new remaster struck from an interpositive and supplements will include: - Vintage featurette: The Making of Nightmare at Noon- Original theatrical trailer- Still Gallery Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray May 1 Rupert Jones' Kaleidoscope starring Toby Jones and Anne Reid. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Noel Cleary's Maya the Bee 2: The Honey Games starring Coco Jack Gillies and Richard Roxburgh. Supplements will include: - The Making of Maya The Bee 2: The Honey Games - Featurette- Original Teaser and Trailers Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray May 8 Peter Duffell's The House That Dripped Blood starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray May 15 Michael Schultz's Carbon Copy starring George Segal, Denzel Washington, Susan Saint James, and Paul Winfield. No other details have been announced at this time. Larry Cohen's It's Alive Trilogy starring John P. Ryan, Sharon Farrell, and Andrew Duggan. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Stephen Herek's Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure: 30th Anniversary Edition (Limited Edition SteelBook) starring Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and George Carlin. Supplements will include: - Featurettes- Trailers W.D. Richter's The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension: Collector's Edition (Limited Edition SteelBook) starring Peter Weller, John Lithgow, and Ellen Barkin. Supplements will include: - Documentary- Audio Commentaries- Featurettes- Deleted Scenes- Trailers Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray May 22 George P. Cosmatos' Of Unknown Origin starring Peter Weller, Lawrence Dane, Kenneth Welsh, Shannon Tweed, and Jennifer Dale. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Finally, MVD Rewind Collection has announced plans to bring Sheldon Lettich's Lionheart: Collector's Edition starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page, Brian Thompson, Ashley Johnson, and Jeff Speakman to Blu-ray on June 12. The disc will feature Theatrical & Extended editions of the film, and supplements will include - NEW - "The Story of 'Lionheart'" (appx 60:00, HD) (Featuring Director Sheldon Lettich, Producer Eric Karson and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page, Deborah Rennard and Brian Thompson)- NEW - "Inside 'Lionheart' with the Filmmakers and Cast" (appx 25:00, HD) (Featuring Director Sheldon Lettich, Producer Eric Karson and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page, Deborah Rennard and Brian Thompson)- NEW - "'Lionheart': Behind the Fights" (appx 15:00, HD) (Featuring Director Sheldon Lettich, Producer Eric Karson and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page and Brian Thompson)- Audio commentary by Sheldon Lettich & Harrison Page- "Making of" featurette (8:53) (SD)- Interview with Sheldon Lettich (25:52) (SD)- Interview with Harrison Page (13:05) (SD)- "Behind the Scenes of the Audio Commentary" featurette (5:40) (SD)- Original Theatrical Trailer- Collectible poster Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule where they are indexed throughout March, May, and June.Posted Thu Mar 1, 2018 at 08:45 PM PST by: -
Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-Nominated 'Phantom Thread' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The film nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director and Best Costume Design arrives on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] Universal is set to release 'Phantom Thread' on Blu-ray on April 10. Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature a DTS:X soundtrack and supplements include: Behind the Scenes Photographs - Photographs from the film by Michael Bauman with demo versions of Jonny Greenwood's score; Camera Tests - With audio commentary by Paul Thomas Anderson; For the Hungry Boy -A collection of deleted scenes. Music by Jonny Greenwood; and House of Woodcock Fashion Show - Fashion Show narrated by Adam Buxton. You can find the latest specs for Phantom Thread linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 1, 2018 at 08:42 AM PST by: -
Top 8 Scariest "Kids Movies" for '80s KidsIf you grew up in the 80s, you not only got to enjoy a truckload of great and iconic movies like E.T. and Back to the Future and Raiders of the Lost Ark. However, if you're at all like me, you grew up with some interesting "kids movies" that in reality are none too kid-friendly. Seriously, how did we all watch this stuff? (HBO and late night cable!) As we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of The Dark Crystal (4K review coming soon; interview with Lisa Henson HERE), we've started reminiscing about all of the great kids' movies we grew up with - that actually scared the crap out of us! [Teaser]Here are our Top 8 Scariest "Kids Movies" for 80s Kids:[/Teaser] Labyrinth When having a discussion about how friggen scary The Dark Crystal can be for a little kid, it's impossible not to bring up The Jim Henson Company's 1986 musical fantasy followup Labyrinth. While the film may have a few catchy tunes courtesy of star David Bowie, the film is often unsettling, and creepy what with those goblins kidnapping a little kid. That can mess you up when you're five years old and leave you questioning the safety where you keep your clothes and toys. Ghostbusters Yes I know, this is a hilarious comedy featuring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson battling diabolical specters throughout New York. It's funny to me now, but when I was a kid I couldn't understand why everyone wanted to watch this movie. Sure Slimer was great, but that Library ghost, Gozer, and those devil dogs freaked me the hell out and I'm pretty sure it messed up a couple other 80s brats out there. Legend There's a reason Tim Curry was perfect casting to play Pennywise in the 1990 TV movie version of It. Not only is he a chameleon of a character actor and can swing from being hilarious in something like Clue, he's also damn scary as Darkness in Ridley Scott's Legend. The film is a stylized visual wonder and plays well into the fantasy cravings of the 80s, but yeah, not 100% kid friendly. My sister was particularly upset by this one because of her love for unicorns. The Last Unicorn Speaking of unicorns… The Last Unicorn is another prime example of what would superficially appear to be a simple kids' flick but ends up being dark, ominous, and at times outright scary. Featuring a terrific voice cast including Alan Arkin, Mia Farrow, and Jeff Bridges, it's Christopher Lee's evil King Haggard and Rene Auberjonois's The Skull who steal the show. Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin offered up a distinctly beautiful animation style with unique - and creepy - stories for kids. The Goonies When I was a kid, I loved going on adventures with my friends. I lived out in the woods and had plenty of wooded, swampy land to traverse. Richard Donner's The Goonies inspired a number of great times. However, as a three-year-old in a theater, numerous creepy skeletons and a crazy family about to put a kid's hand in a blender was not my idea of a great time - just ask anyone sitting next to us in the theater that day. Thankfully I grew into it and I experienced no lasting damage. The Monster Squad Sure, The Goonies had its creepy moments and wasn't completely kid-friendly, The Monster Squad, on the other hand, had the classic Universal Monsters actually hunting down a gang of little kids! He may have had nards but damn it all Wolfman was scary as hell when you're a kid with an older sister who loved scary movies and forced you to watch them. Plus, you have to love those Stan Winston creature effects! Return To Oz A creepy hospital. Ladies with their heads cut off. Wheelers. I don't care how old you are, for a Disney movie this is pretty messed up. Sure it deals with all of your favorite characters from The Wizard of Oz, a flying bed, a wind-up soldier, a talking moose head - but that doesn't make up for any number of terrifying sights and sounds throughout this movie. If there was a flick that left lasting damage to me as a child, it wasn't repeated Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter on TV, it was this movie. Squeaky wheels still give me the creeps. Gremlins You know that cute little cuddly critter you love oh so much? What if you gave it too much water and accidentally fed it after bedtime? You wouldn't think that it would replicate and turn into a demon creature - but for this flick, that's exactly the case. Spielberg kinda had a dark patch producing this film and Poltergeist within a couple years of each other. It's a Christmas Classic in my house now, but when I was a kid, seeing that gremlin pop in the microwave, or when Stripe starts to multiply in the fountain with those things coming out of his back - yeah, that kinda puts you off your eggs. Considering all of the "kids" movies that came out in the 80s with their own unique dark touches, it's difficult to call any list definitive or complete. Did we miss a favorite on your list? What's in your Top 8? Let us know in the comments!Posted Wed Feb 28, 2018 at 01:05 PM PST by: -
First 'Wreck-It Ralph 2' Trailer is Packed with Hilarious Internet Gags[teaser]Ralph will return to break the internet in November.[/teaser] Disney has released the first teaser trailer for Ralph Breaks The Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2. The animated sequel is set to hit theaters on November 21, 2018. Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 leaves Litwak's video arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive and thrilling world of the internet—which may or may not survive Ralph’s wrecking. Video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) must risk it all by traveling to the world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope's video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet—the netizens—to help navigate their way, including a webite entrepreneur named Yesss (voice of Taraji P. Henson), who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site "BuzzzTube." Directed by Rich Moore (Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph) and Phil Johnston (co-writer 'Wreck-It Ralph, Cedar Rapids, co-writer Zootopia), and produced by Clark Spencer (Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph, Bolt). Check out the teaser trailer below! The original Wreck-It Ralph first hit theaters back in 2012 and is now available on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D. The film is also directed by Rich Moore and stars John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, and Jane Lynch. And beyond Ralph's latest adventure, Disney's upcoming animated slate also includes Pixar's Incredibles 2 from director Brad Bird. The movie stars Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, and Sophia Bush, and is set for a June 15, 2018 release. Source: Disney (YouTube)Posted Wed Feb 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Annihilation,' 'Rick and Morty,' and More[teaser]Films starring Natalie Portman, Saoirse Ronan, and more are all coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Cinedigm, Paramount, Warner Bros., Lionsgate, and Universal. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Cinedigm will release Peter Howitt's Scorched Earth starring Gina Carano, John Hannah, Ryan Robbins, Alisha Newton, and Stephanie Bennett on March 6. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray Paramount is prepping Lou Adler's Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke: 40th Anniversary Edition starring Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Strother Martin, Edie Adams, Stacy Keach, and Tom Skerritt for Blu-ray on April 10. Likewise, a Deluxe Collector's Edition with 12×12 six-panel gatefold packaging (limited to 5,000 copies) will be released on April 20. Supplements will include: - NEW How Pedro Met the Man: Up In Smoke at 40- Audio Commentary by Cheech Marin and director Lou Adler- Roach Clips with Optional Commentary (deleted scenes)- Lighting It Up: A Look Back at Up In Smoke- "Earache My Eye" featuring Alice Bowie: Animated Music Video- Cheech & Chong's "The Man Song"- Vintage Radio Spots- Theatrical Trailer- Original soundtrack album featuring classic Cheech & Chong songs like "Up In Smoke" and "Earache My Eye," other music from the film, and audio clips from the film (Deluxe Collector's Edition)- Previously unreleased version of the song "Up In Smoke" with an additional Spanish verse by Cheech (Deluxe Collector's Edition)- "2018 version" of "Up In Smoke" (Deluxe Collector's Edition)- Original soundtrack album on vinyl. Back in print for the first time since its initial release in 1978 (Deluxe Collector's Edition)-7-inch picture disc of "Earache My Eye" b/w "Lost Due To Incompetence (Theme From A Big Green Van)" with an image of Cheech from the film on the A-side and the classic "YESCA" license plate image on the B-side (Deluxe Collector's Edition)- Oversized "Up In Smoke" usable rolling papers (Deluxe Collector's Edition)- 11×17 film poster with original, tagline "Don't Go Straight To See This Movie" (Deluxe Collector's Edition)- Booklet with new essays by both Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong along with rare and unseen photos (Deluxe Collector's Edition) In addition, the studio will bring Tommy Chong's Cheech & Chong Still Smokin' starring Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong to Blu-ray on April 10 as well. No other details have been announced at this time. Meanwhile, Paramount has also listed pre-orders for Alex Garland's Annihilation starring Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac, Tessa Thompson, Gina Rodriguez, and Sonoya Mizuno. Supplements and an exact release date have not been revealed yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Warner Bros. is set to release Showtime's Shameless: The Complete Eighth Season starring William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Cameron Monaghan, Ethan Cutkosky, Jeremy Allen White, and Emma Kenney on April 24. Supplements will include: - My Shameless Sister (Featurette) - Emma Kenney (Debbie Gallagher) takes center stage as host of this funny and insightful interview with her very own Shameless sister, Emmy Rossum.- My Shameless Mentors (Featurette) - The talented women of Shameless sit down for a "no holds barred" conversation with host Emma Kenney. Her interviewees include Costume Designer Lyn Paolo, Writer/Producer Nancy Pimental, and actresses Isidora Goreshter and Shanola Hampton.- Deleted Scenes In addition, the studio is preparing Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland's Rick and Morty: The Complete Third Season starring Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, and Sarah Chalke for Blu-ray on May 15. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray As previously reported, Lionsgate is bringing Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird starring Saoirse Ronan, Odeya Rush, Jordan Rodrigues, Laurie Metcalf, and Timothée Chalamet to Blu-ray, and now the release date has been announced as March 6. Newly revealed supplements will include: - Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Greta Gerwig and Cinematographer Sam Levy- Realizing Lady Bird - Featurette In addition, the studio is prepping Damon Dash's Honor Up starring Kevin Bennett and Damon Dash for Blu-ray on April 17. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary with Director/Actor/Producer Damon Dash and Producer/Actress Raquel M. Horn Meanwhile, Bethany Ashton Wolf's Forever My Girl starring Alex Roe, Jessica Rothe, John Benjamin Hickey, Abby Ryder Fortson, and Peter Cambor will hit Blu-ray a week later on April 24. Supplements will include: - Photo Gallery Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Finally, Universal is set to release a collection of catalog titles on March 27. No supplements have been announced for any of the films yet. The lineup will include... Rob Cohen's The Skulls starring Paul Walker, Joshua Jackson, and Craig T. Nelson. John Madden's Captain Corelli's Mandolin starring Nicolas Cage, Penelope Cruz, Christian Bale, and John Hurt. Gary Hardwick's Deliver Us From Eva starring LL Cool J and Gabrielle Union. Chester Erskine's The Egg and I starring Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Percy Kilbride, and Marjorie Main. Sam Wood's For Whom the Bell Tolls starring Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Akim Tamiroff, and Katina Paxinou. John Huston's The List of Adrian Messenger starring George C. Scott, Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster, and Robert Mitchum. Mark Rosman's The Perfect Man starring Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear, and Chris Noth. Sanaa Hamri's Something New starring Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, and Blair Underwood. Norman Jewison's The Thrill of it All! starring Doris Day and James Garner. Clare Kilner's The Wedding Date starring Debra Messing, Dermot Mulroney, and Amy Adams. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Tue Feb 27, 2018 at 09:55 PM PST by: -
'Paddington 2' Dated & Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The family sequel arrives on home video in April. [/teaser] Warner Brothers is preparing 'Paddington 2' for Blu-ray on April 24. Following the worldwide hit Paddington, one of the most successful family films of all time, this much-anticipated sequel finds Paddington (Ben Whishaw) happily settled with the Brown family in London, where he has become a popular member of the local community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday, Paddington sees a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. Hilarity and adventure ensue when the book is stolen and Paddington and the Browns must unmask the thief. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Paddington: The Bear Truth; How to Make A Marmalade Sandwich; Music Video with Phoenix Buchanan; The Magical Mystery of Paddington’s Pop-Up Book; The Browns and Paddington: The Special Bond; Knuckles: A Fistful of Marmalade; The (Once) Famous Faces of Phoenix Buchanan; and Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Paul King. You can find the latest specs for Paddington 2 linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Feb 27, 2018 at 01:01 PM PST by: -
'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Trailer Gets Remixed to Beastie Boys' Sabotage in Awesome Fan Edit[teaser]Check out this new fan edit of the Solo trailer cut to "Sabotage" by the Beastie Boys.[/teaser] Hoping to liven up the official teaser released earlier this month, editor Chris Galegar has decided to put his own spin on the trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story with a fun remix that just might be better than Disney's take. As Galegar explains in a post on War Starts at Midnight, he couldn't help but notice the similarities between Han Solo's character arc hinted at in the official teaser and the portrayal of James T. Kirk in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek. With that in mind, Galegar decided to inject some welcomed excitement into the teaser by re-cutting it to one of Kirk's favorite pieces of "classical" music, "Sabotage" by the Beastie Boys. Check out the full fan edit teaser below! Solo: A Star Wars Story is set to hit theaters on May 25, 2018. Here's an official synopsis per Disney: Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes. Though initially directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie), the studio replaced the filmmaking pair with Ron Howard following creative differences during the shoot. Howard then reshot portions of the movie and finished the production based on a script by writers Jon Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan. The movie stars Alden Ehrenreich as a younger version of the iconic smuggler first made famous by Harrison Ford in the original trilogy. Additional cast members include Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, Emilia Clarke, Thandie Newton, Woody Harrelson, and Paul Bettany. Beyond Solo: A Star Wars Movie, Disney is set to release Star Wars: Episode IX on December 20, 2019. The final entry in the trilogy will be directed by J.J. Abrams. Source: War Starts at Midnight Podcast (YouTube)Posted Mon Feb 26, 2018 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: New Titles from Olive Films & Kino[teaser]A wide assortment of new and classic titles are all heading to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Kino and Olive Films. First up, Olive Films has detailed its new lineup of Blu-rays set to arrive at the end of the month... February 27 John Frankenheimer's Birdman of Alcatraz starring Burt Lancaster and Telly Savalas. Supplements will include: - Audio commentary by Kate Buford, author of Burt Lancaster: An American Life Oscar Williams' Five on the Black Hand Side starring Clarice Taylor, Godfrey Cambridge, Leonard Jackson, Virginia Capers, and Glynn Turman. No supplements have been listed at this time. John Sturges' The Hallelujah Trail starring Burt Lancaster, Donald Pleasence, Jim Hutton, Lee Remick, and Pamela Tiffin. No other details have been announced at this time. Jim McBride's Great Balls of Fire! starring Dennis Quaid, Stephen Tobolowsky, Alec Baldwin, Trey Wilson, and Winona Ryder. No supplements have been listed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray In addition, Kino has also detailed several upcoming titles set for release throughout March and April... March 13 Gabe Klinger's Porto starring Anton Yelchin, Lucie Lucas, and Paulo Calatré. Supplements will include: - Audio commentary by director Gabe Klinger - Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater, a documentary by Gabe Klinger (2013, 70 minutes)- Booklet essay by Michael Sicinski - Making-of Documentary - Outtakes - Super 8 Footage with Chantal Akerman s unused voiceover - Trailer A. Edward Sutherland's It's the Old Army Game starring W.C. Fields, Louise Brooks, Blanche Ring, William Gaxton, and Mary Foy. Supplements will include: - Audio commentary by film historian James L. Neibaur, author of The W.C. Fields Films- New score by Ben Model Gregory La Cava's Running Wild starring W.C. Fields, Marie Shotwell, Mary Brian, Claude Buchanan, and Frederick Burton. The disc will feature a transfer mastered in 2K from 35mm film elements preserved by The Library of Congress. Supplements will include: - Audio commentary by film historian James L. Neibaur, author of The W.C. Fields Films- New score by Donald Sosin Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray April 3 Robert Mockler's Like Me starring Addison Timlin, Larry Fessenden, Ian Nelson, and Jeremy Gardner. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray April 10 Allan Dwan's Manhandled starring Gloria Swanson. The disc will feature a brand new 2K remaster struck from 16mm film elements preserved by Lobster Films, Paris, and Indiana University Libraries Moving Image Archive. Supplements will include: - Audio commentary by film historian Gaylyn Studlar- Booklet essay by film historian Peter Labuza- Piano score composed and performed by Makia Matsumura Allan Dwan's Stage Struck starring Gloria Swanson. The disc will feature a new 2K master, and supplements will include: - Audio commentary by Frederic Lombardi, author of Allan Dwan and the Rise and Decline of the Hollywood Studios - Booklet essay by film historian Farran Smith Nehme - Includes Original two-strip Technicolor prologue and epilogue - Piano score composed and performed by Andrew Simpson Guy Green's Luther starring Stacy Keach and Patrick Magee. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray April 17 Jonathan Prince's Camp Nowhere starring Christopher Lloyd, Jonathan Jackson, Peter Scolari, Burgess Meredith, and Kate Mulgrew. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by Director Jonathan Prince - Original Theatrical Trailer William Witney's Trigger, Jr. starring Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Trigger, Gordon Jones, and Grant Withers. The disc will be sourced from a new 4K scan, and supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by Film Historian Toby Roan and Jay Dee Witney- Trailer Gallery Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray April 24 Arnold Fanck's The Holy Mountain starring Ernst Petersen, Louis Trenker, and Leni Riefenstahl. Supplements have not been detailed yet. (Note: Amazon appears to be incorrectly listing this as the 1973 film of the same name directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky.) Carol Reed's Trapeze starring Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Gina Lollobrigida, Katy Jurado, and Thomas Gomez. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary- Trailers Cameron Menzies' The Maze - 3D starring Richard Carlson, Veronica Hurst, Katherine Emery, Michael Pate, and John Dodsworth. The disc will feature a brand new 4K restoration -- digitally restored from the original left and right eye camera negatives by Paramount Pictures Archive in association with The Film Foundation and scanned in 4K at Pro-Tek with 3-D alignment process and restoration by 3-D Film Archive, LLC. Supplements will include: - Interview with Star Veronica Hurst- Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tom Weaver- Restored three-channel stereophonic sound by Eckhard Büttner- Original 3-D Theatrical Trailer- Reversible Blu-ray Art DePatie-Freleng's Misterjaw 1974-75 cartoon starring Art Johnson, Bob Ogle, Arnold Stang, and Paul Winchell. The 2-Disc set will feature 34 episodes and supplement will include: - Two documentaries by Greg Ford and William Hohauser: 'Chips Off the Old Blockbusters' and 'Tales of Production (and Production Overload)' - Featuring author Mark Arnold, historian Jerry Beck, cartoon director/producer John R. Dilworth, ink-and-paint specialist Barbara Donatello, composer Doug Goodwin, director/animator Art Leonardi, and layout artist Martin Strudler- Audio commentaries for selected films by author Mark Arnold, historian Jerry Beck, filmmaker Greg Ford, and cartoon writer William Hohauser DePatie-Freleng's The Dogfather 1974-75 cartoon starring Bob Holt, Daws Butler, and Hazel Shermet. Supplements will include: - Two documentaries by Greg Ford and William Hohauser: 'Chips Off the Old Blockbusters' and 'Tales of Production (and Production Overload)' - Featuring author Mark Arnold, historian Jerry Beck, cartoon director/producer John R. Dilworth, ink-and-paint specialist Barbara Donatello, composer Doug Goodwin, director/animator Art Leonardi, and layout artist Martin Strudler- Audio commentaries for selected films by author Mark Arnold, historian Jerry Beck, filmmaker Greg Ford, and cartoon writer William Hohauser Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule where they are indexed throughout February, March, and April.Posted Thu Feb 22, 2018 at 10:15 AM PST by:
