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Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Lady Bird,' 'The Clapper,' and More[teaser]Movies starring Ed Helms, Saoirse Ronan, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and more are all coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Olive Films, Lionsgate, Sony, Hannover House, Discotek Media, Milestone, PBS, Kino, and Twilight Time. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Olive Films has announced its upcoming slate of Blu-rays due for release on January 30. The lineup will include... Brian Dorton's Preexisting Conditions starring Brian Dorton, Douglas Conner, and Gerica Horn. The disc will feature: - "A Handsome Dick" short film- Deleted and Alternate Scenes- Katrina's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge- Outtakes and Blooper Reel- Photo Gallery- Trailer Julio Medem's Tierra starring Carmelo Gómez, Emma Suárez, and Karra Elejalde. Julio Medem's Vacas starring Emma Suárez and Ana Torrent. Julio Medem's The Red Squirrel starring Emma Suárez, Nancho Novo, María Barranco, Karra Elejalde, Carmelo Gómez, and Cristina Marcos. Bigas Luna's Jamon Jamon starring Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and Stefania Sandrelli. Fernando Trueba's Belle Epoque starring Penelope Cruz and Jorge Sanz. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is prepping Hèctor Hernández Vicens' Day of the Dead: Bloodline starring Sophie Skelton, Johnathon Schaech, Jeff Gum, Marcus Vanco, Mark Rhino Smith, and Lillian Blankenship for Blu-ray on February 6. No other details have been announced at this time. In addition, the studio will bring Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird starring Saoirse Ronan, Odeya Rush, Jordan Rodrigues, Laurie Metcalf, Timothée Chalamet, and Kristen Cloke to Blu-ray later this year. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but the disc is now available for pre-order. Order the Blu-ray Hannover House is set to release Alison Eastwood's Battlecreek starring Bill Skarsgård, Paula Malcomson, Claire van der Boom, and Delroy Lindo on February 6. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Milestone is preparing Lois Weber's Shoes starring Mary MacLaren, Harry Griffith, and Mattie Witting for Blu-ray on February 6. Supplements have not been announced yet. In addition, the label is also set to bring Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley's The Dumb Girl of Portici to Blu-ray on February 6 as well. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Discotek Media has announced plans to release Mamoru Oshii's Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer starring Fumi Hirano, Toshio Furukawa, and Akira Kamiya on February 27. Supplements have not been announced yet. Likewise, the label will also bring the anime series Library War to Blu-ray on February 27 as well. No special features are currently listed for the disc. In addition, NieA_7 - The Complete Series will also hit Blu-ray that same day. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Sony is prepping Dito Montiel's The Clapper starring Amanda Seyfried, Ed Helms, Brenda Vaccaro, James Ransone, Russell Peters, Adam Levine, and Ed Helms for Blu-ray on March 6. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Full Moon Features is bringing Charles Band's Hideous! starring Michael Citriniti, Mel Johnson, Jr., Jacqueline Lovell, Jerry O'Donnell, and Andrew Johnston to Blu-ray on March 13. Supplements will include: - Original Hideous! Full Moon Videozone - Audio Commentary with actors Mel Johnson Jr and Michael Citriniti - Full Moon Features trailers Order the Blu-ray PBS has announced plans to release Peter Bratt's documentary Dolores featuring Dolores Huerta, Gloria Steinem, Angela Davis, Hillary Clinton Order the Blu-ray Redemption is prepping Christian Marnham's The Orchard End Murder starring Raymond Adamson, Cyril Cross, and Jessie Evans for Blu-ray on March 13. Supplements have not been announced yet, but the film will feature a new master. Kino is bringing A. Edward Sutherland's It's the Old Army Game starring W.C. Fields, Louise Brooks, Blanche Ring, William Gaxton, and Mary Foy to Blu-ray on March 13. The disc will feature a new 2k master Supplements will include: - Audio commentary by film historian James L. Neibaur, author of The W.C. Fields Films- New score by Ben Model Likewise, the label will also release Gregory La Cava's Running Wild starring W.C. Fields, Marie Shotwell, Mary Brian, Claude Buchanan, and Frederick Burton on March 13 as well. The disc will feature a new 2k master Supplements will include: - Audio commentary by film historian James L. Neibaur, author of The W.C. Fields Films- New score by Donald Sosin In addition, Kino is prepping Ray Milland's A Man Alone starring Ray Milland, Mary Murphy, Lee Van Cleef, Raymond Burr, Arthur Space, Ward Bond, and Martin Garralaga for Blu-ray later this year. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but the disc is set to feature a new 4K remaster. Twilight Time has announced several upcoming titles set for a March 20 release. The lineup includes: Samuel Fuller's Underworld U.S.A. starring Cliff Robertson, Dolores Dorn, and Beatrice Kay. Richard Fleischer's The New Centurions starring George C. Scott, Stacy Keach, and Jane Alexander. Philip D'Antoni's The Seven-Ups starring Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, and Victor Arnold. Roy Ward Baker's Don't Bother to Knock starring Richard Widmark, Marilyn Monroe, and Anne Bancroft. Supplements have not been announced yet, but each disc will be limited to 3000 copies. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Mon Jan 8, 2018 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Darkest Hour,' 'All the Money in the World,' and More[teaser]Films starring Gary Oldman, Lily James, Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and more are all heading to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Warner Bros., Universal, Sony, Magnolia Pictures, MVD Rewind Collection, and Scorpion Releasing. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Warner Archive will release Delmer Daves' The Hanging Tree starring Gary Cooper, Maria Schell, Karl Malden, George C. Scott, and Karl Swenson on January 23. No other details have been announced at this time. In addition, Warner Bros. is bringing Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge to Blu-ray on February 20. Supplements will include: - English Cast Interviews - Art Gallery - Japanese Movie Premiere - Japanese Cast Interviews - Trailers Meanwhile, Junpei Mizusaki's Batman Ninja starring Kôichi Yamadera, Wataru Takagi, and Rie Kugimiya is also in the works for Blu-ray. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but the disc is now available for pre-order. Likewise, the animated flick Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay is coming to Blu-ray as well. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but the disc is now available for pre-order. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Universal is prepping Jason Hall's Thank You for Your Service starring Miles Teller, Haley Bennett, Joe Cole, Amy Schumer, and Beulah Koale for Blu-ray on January 23. Supplements will include: - Staging a War- The Battle at Home In addition, the studio will bring Marc Forster's All I See Is You starring Blake Lively, Jason Clarke, Ahna O'Reilly, Miquel Fernández, and Xavi Sánchez to Blu-ray on February 6. No supplements are currently listed for the release. Likewise, Universal is set to release Jon Lucas and Scott Moore's A Bad Moms Christmas starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Christine Baranski, and Susan Sarandon on February 6 as well. Supplements will include: - Gag Reel- Additional Scenes- Crew Music Video- Trailers And rounding out the studio's upcoming slate will be Joe Wright's Darkest Hour starring Gary Oldman, Ben Mendelsohn, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Lily James. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but the disc is now available for pre-order. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Sony is set to release Joseph Kosinski's Only the Brave starring Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, and Jeff Bridges on February 6. Supplements will include: - Deleted Scenes- "Honoring the Heroes: The True Stories"- Feature Audio Commentary with Director Joseph Kosinski and Josh Brolin- "Behind the Brotherhood: The Characters"- "Boot Camp: Becoming a Hotshot"- Dierks Bentley featuring S. Carey's "Hold The Light" Music Video & Featurette In addition, the studio is prepping Agnes Varda's documentary Faces Places for March 6. No other details have been announced at this time. Likewise, Sony is also bringing Ridley Scott's All the Money in the World starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Timothy Hutton, Olivia Grant, and Romain Duris to Blu-ray later this year as well. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but the disc is now available for pre-order. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Magnolia Pictures is preparing Takashi Miike's Blade of the Immortal starring Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki, Sota Fukushi, Hayato Ichihara, and Erika Toda for Blu-ray on February 13. Supplements will include: - Manji vs. 300 - Featurette- Takuya Kimura Interview- Cast Interviews- Poster Gallery- Original Trailers Order the Blu-ray MVD Rewind Collection has announced plans to release Richard Schenkman's Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God… Be Back by Five starring Jon Cryer, Rick Stear, Rafael Báez, Ione Skye, Frank Whaley, and Peter Gerety on April 24. Supplements will include: - Audio commentary by the director- Behind the scenes documentary feature- Photo gallery- Original theatrical trailer- Actor biographies- And More... Likewise, the label will also bring Pierre De Moro's Savannah Smiles: Collector's Edition starring Mark Miller, Donovan Scott, Bridgette Andersen, Chris Robinson, and Michael Parks to Blu-ray on April 24 as well. No other details have been announced at this time. And rounding out MVD's upcoming slate will be Jim Wynorski's The Return of Swamp Thing starring Louis Jourdan, Heather Locklear, Sarah Douglas, Ace Mask, Monique Gabrielle, and RonReaco Lee later this year. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Scorpion Releasing is prepping Mark Rosman's The House on Sorority Row (Remastered Limited Edition) starring Harley Jane Kozak, Kate McNeil, Eileen Davidson, Mark Rosman, and Michael Kuhn for Blu-ray later this year. An exact release date has not been announced yet, but the disc will be limited to 1500 copies and the movie will feature a brand new 2K scan of the original negative with over 45 hours of color correction done exclusively for this release, and a brand new 5.1 surround sound mix from the original 3-track Mag. Supplements will include: - Isolated music score track- Watch the film in Katarina's Nightmare theater mode- Audio commentary with director Mark Rosen and stars Eillen Davidson and KateMcNeil- Audio commentary with director Mark Rosen- Storyboard on the original ending- Interviews- Original trailers- Collectable slip-sleeve In addition, the label is also bringing Alberto Negrin's Enigma Rosso starring Fabio Testi, Christine Kaufmann, Ivan Desny, Jack Taylor, and Bruno Alessandro to Blu-ray. An exact release date has not been announced, but the disc will feature a brand new remaster of the film with exclusive extensive color correction, and supplements will include: - NEW audio commentary by film historian Nathaniel Thompson You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Fri Jan 5, 2018 at 06:00 PM PST by: -
Everything You Need to Know About the Insidious Universe Before Watching The Last Key***SPOILER WARNING about the first three Insidious films*** This weekend will see horror-hounds flock to screens for a fourth installment in the Insidious franchise. However, the series of sequels and prequels can be a bit complicated due to creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell course-correcting the franchise after they killed the first movie's best character, the haunted and troubled parapsychologist Elise Rainier (played wonderfully by Lin Shaye). But no worries, we've got you covered. [Teaser] Here's everything you need to know about the Insidious universe -- and a recap of the first three entries -- before you watch The Last Key [/Teaser]where Elise rediscovers her gifts and embraces them while investigating a haunting in her childhood home. Insidious The first movie in the franchise starts with the familiar template of a happy suburban couple, Josh (Patrick Wilson) and Renai (Rose Byrne), moving into their new home. But this idyllic portrait of suburbia rips at the seams when they experience unusual disturbances, creepy noises, disturbing figures loitering about the house and their son Dalton (Ty Simpkins) suddenly falling into a coma, which is actually code for being trapped in the ghostly world known as The Further. With her bickering assistants (Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson), demonologists Elise Reiner (Lin Shaye) travels into this creepy plane of existence to save Dalton from the Red-Faced Demon, a creature Elise knows from her past, adding some mystery to the character. Unfortunately, the story ends in a tragic twist when the terrifying ghost The Bride in Black crosses over and possesses Josh, and in return, thanks Elise by killing her. Insidious: Chapter 2 Creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell return for more hair-raising scares, picking up just minutes after the first movie with police asking questions about Elise's death. And with Josh (Wilson) now possessed by the Bride in Black, Renai (Byrne) is alone to deal with a self-playing piano and Josh's mom (Barbara Hershey) suffers the toying of a woman in a white dress haunting the halls. Meanwhile, the real Josh is trapped wandering the eerily atmospheric The Further, and Elise's goofy assistants now work with her former colleague Carl (Steve Coulter) in an effort to make contact with him. However, the only person capable of saving Josh is Elise, who makes an expected return to the series, and tells her friends to investigate the Bride in Black's background, discovering she was once a crazed serial killer. At the same time, the possessed Josh becomes a growing threat to the Lambert family, so it falls on Dalton to guide his father back to the real world while Elise plays paranormal investigator once again with her trusty goofy assistants. Insidious: Chapter 3 In Chapter 3, Wan decides to work in the background as producer while handing directorial duties to his long-time collaborator Whannell, who made his debut as director. Whannell, who also wrote the script, refocuses our attention on Lin Shaye's Elise, taking the franchise back a few years before the first movie when she was in hiding, scared of using her gifts. But when the young Quinn (Stefanie Scott), still mourning the loss of her mother, begs for help with sad, doe-eye pleas, Elise begins to reconsider. Feeling defeated by the experience and now recovering from an accident that broke both legs, Quinn begins suffering strange noises and sinister visions of the creepy Man Who Can't Breathe, and her spirit is eventually kidnapped by the twisted, sinister ghost. With the help of her desperate father Sean (Dermot Mulroney) and a pair of goofy paranormal investigators, Elise comes out of retirement to save the girl. And it ends with our demonologist heroine encountering the Red-Faced Demon for the first time. And there you have it! The three movies leading up to the latest installment in the Insidious franchise: The Last Key. It's a fun ride through the ghostly world of The Further with many hair-raising, spine-chilling moments, but at least, we have the experienced guidance of Lin Shaye's Elise to protect audiences from those dark, malevolent spirits and sinister demons. Be sure to check out Philip Brown's thoughts on the movie HERE.Posted Thu Jan 4, 2018 at 12:31 PM PST by: -
'Lady and the Tramp: The Signature Collection' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The sixth film to join the Walt Disney Signature Collection arrives on Blu-ray this February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista says 'Lady and the Tramp: The Signature Collection' is coming to Blu-ray on February 27. Generations of fans have fallen in love with Disney's 15th animated masterpiece -- an irresistible song-filled adventure about Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a roguish mutt from across the tracks. When Aunt Sarah moves in with her devious felines Si and Am to baby-sit, the very protective Lady soon finds herself being fitted for the unthinkable -- a muzzle! In her bid for freedom, she meets and is charmed by Tramp, dog-about-town. Together with friends Jock, Trusty, and Peg, they share thrilling adventures on an enchanting evening as Lady learns what it means to be footloose and leash-free. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and there will be three film modes: Original Theatrical Edition – Enjoy this cherished Disney classic that captivates audiences of all ages.Sing-Along Mode – Sing along with all your favorite songs as you watch the movie.Inside Walt’s Story Meetings – As you view the film, hear reenactments of Walt’s story sessions with animators and see how their ideas were realized on-screen. Supplements include: SongsDeleted Scenes Trailers Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad – Walt’s daughter shares memories of her father and Disneyland’s early days, as well as a look at his apartment above the firehouse. Never-Recorded Song - “I’m Free as the Breeze” – Take a listen to a song originally meant to be sung by Tramp. Walt & His Dogs – Through archival recordings and photos, hear the tales of the dogs Walt Disney owned and loved over his lifetime. (NEW) Stories from Walt’s Office – Take a tour of Walt’s office suite on the Studio lot, carefully re-created to look just as it did when he occupied it. (NEW) How to Make a Meatball and Other Fun Facts About “Lady and The Tramp” – Watch a delicious lesson on how to make perfect meatballs with teen chef Amber Kelley and Oh My Disney Show Host Alexys Gabrielle. (NEW) You can find the latest specs for 'Lady and the Tramp: The Signature Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 27.Posted Thu Jan 4, 2018 at 10:50 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Last Flag Flying,' 'The Florida Project,' and More[teaser]Films starring Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston, Melissa McCarthy, Willem Dafoe, and more are all heading to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Lionsgate, Echo Bridge Entertainment, Severin, Well Go USA, Crimson Forest Films, Paramount, Altered Innocence, Mill Creek Entertainment, and Mondo Macabro. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Lionsgate will release Cathryn Michon's Cook Off starring Cathryn Michon, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Melissa McCarthy, Gary Anthony Williams, and Niecy Nash on January 16. Supplements will include: - Featurette: Cook-Off: The Ultimate Food Fight- Deleted Scenes- Outtakes In addition, the studio is bringing Richard Linklater's Last Flag Flying starring Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston, Laurence Fishburne, Yul Vazquez, and Kate Easton to Blu-ray on January 30. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Meanwhile, Sean Baker's The Florida Project starring Willem Dafoe, Brooklynn Prince, Caleb Landry Jones, Macon Blair, and Karren Karagulian will hit Blu-ray on February 20. No other info has been revealed at this time. Likewise, Jared Moshe's The Ballad of Lefty Brown starring Bill Pullman, Peter Fonda, Michael Spears, Dillinger Steele, and Kathy Baker will also arrive on Blu-ray on February 13. Supplements have not been revealed yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Severin is prepping Mick Jackson's Threads starring Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly, and Karen Meagher for Blu-ray on January 30. A Limited Edition version (3,500 copies) with a lenticular cover will also be available that same day. Both releases will feature a new 2K remaster of the film, and supplements will include: - Audio Commentary with Director Mick Jackson, Moderated by Film Writer Kier–La Janisse and Severin Films' David Gregory- Audition For the Apocalypse: Interview with Actress, Karen Meagher- Shooting the Annihilation: Interview with Director of Photography, Andrew Dunn- Destruction Designer: Interview with Production Designer, Christopher Robilliard- Interview with Film Writer, Stephen Thrower- U.S. Trailer In addition, the label will bring Umberto Lenzi's Eaten Alive starring Robert Kerman, Janet Agren, Ivan Rassimov, Paola Senatore, and Me Me Lai to Blu-ray on February 13. A Limited Edition version with a soundtrack CD and an exclusive slip-sleeve will also be available that same day. Both releases will feature a new 2K remaster of the film, and supplements will include: - Welcome To The Jungle: Interview With Director Umberto Lenzi- Me Me Lai Bites Back: Feature Documentary On The Queen Of Cannibal Movies- The Sect of The Purification: Interview With Production Designer Antonello Geleng- Archive Interviews With Actors Ivan Rassimov and Robert Kerman- 2013 Q&A With Umberto Lenzi from the Festival of Fantastic Films, UK Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Echo Bridge Entertainment is set to release Taboo: Season One starring David Hayman, Tom Hardy, Jonathan Pryce, Oona Chaplin, and Jessie Buckley on February 6. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Well Go USA is bringing Lei Yang's Legend of the Naga Pearls starring Darren Wang and Yu Xing to Blu-ray on January 30. Supplements will include a trailer. In addition, the label is set to release Yoon Hong-Seung's Reset starring Mi Yang, Wallace Huo, and King Shih-Chieh on February 6. Bonus features will include a trailer. Meanwhile, Lu Yang's Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield starring Chang Chen, Yang Mi, Zhang Yi, Lei Jiayin, Xin Zhilei and King Shih Chieh is due for release on February 13. Supplements will include: - Behind-the-Scenes Footage- Trailer Dimitri Logothetis' Kickboxer: Retaliation starring Alain Moussi, Christopher Lambert, and Jean-Claude Van Damme will then follow a month later on March 13. No other details have been revealed at this time. And rounding out Well Go USA's upcoming slate of titles will be Takashi Miike's Ichi the Killer starring Shinya Tsukamoto, Nao Omori, and Tadanobu Asano on March 20. Supplements have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Crimson Forest Films is prepping Alan Mak's Extraordinary Mission starring Yihong Duan and Xuan Huang for Blu-ray on February 6. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray Paramount is prepping Michael Carney's Same Kind of Different as Me starring Renée Zellweger, Jon Voight, Djimon Hounsou, Greg Kinnear, and Olivia Holt for Blu-ray on February 20. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by director Michael Carney, writer Ron Hall and writer Alexander Foard- Love is Patient, Love is Kind—The Making of Same Kind of Different As Me- Filming in Mississippi- Deleted and Extended Scenes Order the Blu-ray Altered Innocence is bringing Andrew Cividino's Sleeping Giant starring Jackson Martin, Nick Serino, and Erika Brodzky to Blu-ray on February 27. Supplements will include: - Booklet Featuring an Essay by Film Critic Kyle Turner- Short Film: Sleeping Giant (2014)- Outtakes- Cannes Featurette- The Music of Sleeping Giant Featurette- Reversible Art- Original Trailer Order the Blu-ray Mill Creek Entertainment is set to release a Kevin Bacon 6 Movie Collection on March 6. The package will include The Big Picture, Flatliners, Hollow Man, Trapped, In the Cut, and Where the Truth Lies. Order the Blu-ray Finally, Mondo Macabro is prepping Paul Naschy's The Devil Incarnate starring Paul Naschy, Blanca Estrada, Rafael Hernández, Manuel Pereiro, and Silvia Aguilar for Blu-ray early this year. The release is set to feature a new 4K restoration of the film from the original camera negative, and supplements will include: - Audio commentary by Troy Howarth, author of the forthcoming book Human Beasts: The Films of Paul Naschy- Archival video intro to the film by Paul Naschy- Brand new interviews with actor David Rocha, Naschy's son Sergio Molina, and interview and tour of Naschy's house and office with his son Bruno Molina You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Wed Jan 3, 2018 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Redbox Set to Offer Same-Day Blu-ray Rentals for Universal Titles[teaser]Universal movies will be available to rent the same day that they hit stores.[/teaser] Redbox has signed an expanded distribution deal with Universal for same-day DVD and Blu-ray rentals through the company's kiosks. This means that new Universal titles will now be available to rent through Redbox the same day that they are released in retail stores for purchase. In addition, the agreement also adds Universal titles to the new Redbox On Demand digital platform. "We are very pleased that our more than seven-year partnership with Universal has evolved into the best case for Redbox consumers, who will now be able to enjoy day-and-date access to Universal's new releases across Redbox's disc and digital services," said Galen Smith, CEO of Redbox. Prior to the new deal, there was a 28-day window before Redbox could start renting Universal titles once they were released on home video. The same-day rental agreement will start with the release of Universal's January Blu-ray and DVD titles, including American Made and Brad's Status on January 2. Outside of Universal, Redbox also has same-day rental deals with Sony and Lionsgate. Meanwhile, the company has a 7-day window for Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox titles, leaving Disney as one of the only major studios it does not have a direct deal with. On that note, Disney is actually in the process of suing Redbox for selling the digital copy codes that come with Disney releases. Redbox currently has more than 41,500 rental kiosks nationwide and is continuing to add more. Redbox DVD rentals start at $1.50 per night and Blu-ray rentals start at $2 per night. And beyond the company's physical media rental options, Redbox also now offers a new On Demand platform for digital rentals and purchases. Source: Redbox via PR Newswire, VarietyPosted Wed Dec 27, 2017 at 10:20 AM PST by: -
Giveaway: Win T2 on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[Teaser]UPDATE: The entry period for this giveaway is now OVER. Thanks so much to all who entered; we have notified all three winners.[/Teaser] Thanks to the kind folks over at Lionsgate Home Entertainment, we have THREE copies of the Terminator 2: Judgement Day 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray to giveaway before 2017 ends. To be clear, T2 was never much been a stunner in HD, and while many had hopes for the new 4K master created for the film's 3D re-release, the results are a bit of a mixed bag. Our eagle-eyed Professor E scored this particular video transfer a 3.0 out of 5.0 stars, noting excessive DNR (digital noise reduction) in places as well as some unwanted tweaked color timing (hello, orange n' teal!). Still, this new 4K master does mark a step-up in terms of overall detail and color saturation and should be fun for any Terminator fan or 4K enthusiast to own. TO ENTER 1) FOLLOW High-Def Digest on Facebook OR Twitter 2) POST this article on Facebook OR Twitter, tagging High-Def Digest, and using the hashtag #T24KGiveaway 3) COMMENT below (on this page), telling us your favorite blockbuster of all time. THE GIVEAWAY ENTRY PERIOD ENDS At 9AM PST on Friday, December 29, 2017. THREE WINNERS Will be selected at RANDOM, notified in the comments below, and given 24 hours to message us with their preferred shipping information. After 24 hours, we'll move onto the next random winner, and so on. OFFICIAL RULES By entering or participating in this giveaway, participants agree to be bound by High-Def Digest's Official Rules, which you can read in full HERE. Unfortunately, this giveaway is only open legal residents of the United States. Good luck to you all!Posted Tue Dec 26, 2017 at 11:21 AM PST by: -
Kino Announces January & February 2018 Blu-ray Lineup[teaser]Pre-orders are now live for the company's upcoming titles, including Norman Jewison's The Thomas Crown Affair.[/teaser] Kino has detailed its Blu-ray lineup for January and February. The collection features an eclectic assortment of catalog titles, including films from directors like Stanley Donen, Norman Jewison, Stanley Kramer, and Howard Hughes. Here's a full rundown of Kino's upcoming Blu-ray releases: January 2 Roger Donaldson's Cadillac Man starring Robin Williams, Tim Robbins, Pamela Reed, Fran Drescher, and Zack Norman. Supplements will include: - NEW Audio Commentary by director Roger Donaldson- Theatrical Trailer Daniel Mann's For Love of Ivy starring Sidney Poitier, Abbey Lincoln, Beau Bridges, Carroll O'Connor, and Gloria Hendry. Supplements will include: -Trailers Lawrence Schiller's The Executioner's Song starring Tommy Lee Jones, Christine Lahti, Rosanna Arquette, Eli Wallach, and Steven Keats. The 2-Disc set will feature the 135 Minute Director's Cut and the 188 Minutes Original TV Cut. Supplements will include: - Interview with star Rosanna Arquette- Trailer Gallery Stanley Donen's Blame it on Rio starring Michael Caine, Joseph Bologna, Valerie Harper, Michelle Johnson, Demi Moore, and Jose Lewgoy. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Nathaniel Thompson- Original Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray January 9 Gregory Ratoff's Intermezzo: A Love Story starring Leslie Howard, Ingrid Bergman, Edna Best, John Halliday, and Cecil Kellaway. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by Film Historian Kat Ellinger- Trailer Gallery Richard Wallace's The Young in Heart starring Janet Gaynor, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Paulette Goddard, Roland Young, and Billie Burke. Supplements will include: - Original Theatrical Trailer Richard Boleslawski's The Garden of Allah starring Marlene Dietrich, Charles Boyer, and Tilly Losch. Supplements will include: - Trailers Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg starring Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, and Richard Widmark. Supplements will include: - In Conversation - with Abby Mann and Maximilian Schell- A Tribute to Stanley Kramer - Featurette- The Value of a Single Human Being - Featurette- Original Theatrical Trailer Stanley Kramer's Inherit the Wind starring Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, and Gene Kelly. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by Film Historian Jim Hemphill- Original Theatrical Trailer Stanley Kramer's Not as a Stranger starring Olivia de Havilland, Robert Mitchum, Frank Sinatra, Gloria Grahame, and Charles Bickford. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by Film Historian Troy Howarth- Original Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray January 16 Bill Duke's The Cemetery Club starring Ellen Burstyn, Olympia Dukakis, and Diane Ladd. Supplements will include: - Director Interview- Theatrical Trailer Sidney J. Furie's The Taking of Beverly Hills starring Ken Wahl, Matt Frewer, Harley Jane Kozak, and Pamela Anderson. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by Film Historian Howard S. Berger and Sidney Furie Biographer Daniel Kremer - Trailers Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray January 30 Friz Freleng and Hawley Pratt's The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection: Volume 1 starring Larry Storch, Rich Little, Paul Frees, Laura Olsher, Mel Blanc, and Henry Mancini. The release will include: - 20 shorts in chronological order - All with original audio (no laugh tracks) and all received additional DRS and dirt removal- Audio commentaries for selected films, by author Mark Arnold, historian Jerry Beck, filmmaker Greg Ford, cartoon writer William Hohauser, music scholar Will Friedwald, and veteran DePatie-Freleng story-man Bob Kartz - Interspersed throughout find archival sound-bites from animation pioneer and DePatie-Freleng Enterprises co-founder, Friz Freleng himself.- Includes the 1964 THE PINK PHINK - Oscar Winner (Best Short Subject, Cartoons)- Reversible Blu-ray Art Order the Blu-ray February 6 Ralph Nelson's The Wilby Conspiracy starring Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, Nicol Williamson, Saeed Jaffrey, Persis Khambatta, and Rutger Hauer. Supplements will include: - Original Theatrical Trailer Enzo G. Castellari and Luigi Cozzi's Sinbad of the Seven Seas starring Lou Ferrigno, John Steiner, Roland Wybenga, and Ennio Girolami. Supplements will include: - Original Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray February 13 Norman Jewison's The Thomas Crown Affair: 50th Anniversary Edition starring Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, Paul Burke, Jack Weston, Gordon Pinsent, and Biff McGuire. The disc will feature a new 4K restoration of the film, and supplements will include: - Interview with title designer Pablo Ferro- NEW Interview with director Norman Jewison- Three's A Company - 1967 on the set featurette with the cast & crew- Audio Commentary by director Norman Jewison- Audio Commentary with Film Historians Lem Dobbs and Nick Redman- Original Theatrical Trailer Jeff Kanew's V.I. Warshawski starring Kathleen Turner, Charles Durning, Jay O. Sanders, Stephen Root, and Wayne Knight. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by director Jeff Kanew- Original Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray February 20 James Cruze's The Covered Wagon starring J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson, Alan Hale, Ernest Torrence, and Tully Marshall. The disc will feature a new 4K master, and supplements will include: - Audio commentary by Film Historian Toby Roan - Booklet essay by film scholar Matt Hauske - The Pie-Covered Wagon: a 1932 one-reel spoof starring Shirley Temple - Wurlitzer organ score by Gaylord Carter - Reversible Blu-ray Art Order the Blu-ray February 27 Jeffrey Reiner's Serpent's Lair starring Jeff Fahey, Lisa Barbuscia, Heather Medway, Anthony Palermo, Kathleen Noone, and Jack Kehler. Supplements will include: - Interview with star Heather Medway Howard Hughes' The Outlaw starring Jane Russell, Jack Buetel, Thomas Mitchell, Walter Huston, and Joe Sawyer. The disc will feature a new 2K restoration, and supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by Film Historian Troy Howarth- Original Theatrical Trailer Mike Binder's Crossing the Bridge/Indian Summer starring Alan Arkin, Josh Charles, Bill Paxton, Jason Gedrick, Kevin Pollak, and Stephen Baldwin. Supplements will include: - Interview with writer/director Mike Binder - Trailers for Indian Summer, Crossing the Bridge 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 January and February.Posted Tue Dec 26, 2017 at 08:45 AM PST by: -
Criterion Details March 2018 Blu-ray Titles[teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of March releases, including Martin Scorsese's The Age of Innocence and Carl Theodor Dreyer's The Passion of Joan of Arc.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing The Age of Innocence, Baal, The Passion of Joan of Arc, Women in Love, and King of Jazz for Blu-ray throughout the month of March. The Age of Innocence (March 13) - No filmmaker captures the grandeur and energy of New York like Martin Scorsese. With this sumptuous romance, he meticulously adapted the work of another great New York artist, Edith Wharton, bringing to life her tragic novel of the cloistered world of Gilded Age Manhattan. The Age of Innocence tells the story of Newland Archer (Daniel Day-Lewis), whose engagement to an innocent socialite (Winona Ryder) binds him to the codes and rituals of his upbringing. But when her cousin (Michelle Pfeiffer) arrives in town on a wave of scandal after separating from her husband, she ignites passions in Newland he never knew existed. Swelling with exquisite period detail, this film is an alternately heartbreaking and satirical look at the brutality of old-world America. - New, restored 4K digital transfer, approved by director Martin Scorsese, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray- New interviews with Scorsese, coscreenwriter Jay Cocks, production designer Dante Ferretti, and costume designer Gabriella Pescucci- Innocence and Experience, a 1993 documentary on the making of the film- Trailer- PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O’Brien Order the Blu-ray Baal (March 20) - Volker Schlöndorff transported Bertolt Brecht’s 1918 debut play to contemporary West Germany for this vicious experiment in adaptation, seldom seen for nearly half a century. Oozing with brutish charisma, Rainer Werner Fassbinder embodies the eponymous anarchist poet, who feels himself cast out from bourgeois society and sets off on a schnapps-soaked rampage. Hewing faithfully to Brecht’s text, Schlöndorff juxtaposes the theatricality of the prose with bare-bones, handheld 16 mm camera work, which gives immediacy to this savage story of rebellion. Featuring a supporting cast of Fassbinder’s troupe of theater actors as well as Margarethe von Trotta, Baal demonstrates the uncompromising nature of Schlöndorff’s vision and forged a path for New German Cinema. - New, restored 2K digital transfer, supervised by director Volker Schlöndorff, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray- Interviews from 1973 and 2015 with Schlöndorff- New conversation between actor Ethan Hawke and playwright Jonathan Marc Sherman about the play and adaptation- New interview with actor and filmmaker Margarethe von Trotta- New interview with film historian Eric Rentschler- New English subtitle translation- PLUS: An essay by critic Dennis Lim Order the Blu-ray The Passion of Joan of Arc (March 20) - Spiritual rapture and institutional hypocrisy come to stark, vivid life in one of the most transcendent masterpieces of the silent era. Chronicling the trial of Joan of Arc in the days leading up to her execution, Danish master Carl Theodor Dreyer depicts her torment with startling immediacy, employing an array of techniques—including expressionistic lighting, interconnected sets, and painfully intimate close-ups—to immerse viewers in her subjective experience. Anchoring Dreyer’s audacious formal experimentation is a legendary performance by Renée Falconetti, whose haunted face channels both the agony and the ecstasy of martyrdom. - New high-definition digital restoration of the film by Gaumont, presented at 24 frames per second- Alternate presentation of the film at 20 frames per second with original Danish intertitles- Three scores: Richard Einhorn’s Voices of Light, a choral and orchestral work performed by vocal group Anonymous 4, soloist Susan Narucki, and the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic and Choir; another by Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory and Portishead’s Adrian Utley; and the third composed and performed by pianist Mie Yanashita- Audio commentary from 1999 by film scholar Casper Tybjerg- New interview with Einhorn- New conversation between Gregory and Utley- New video essay by Tybjerg exploring the debate over the film’s frame rate- Interview from 1995 with actor Renée Falconetti’s daughter and biographer, Hélène Falconetti- Version history- Production design archive- New English subtitle translation- PLUS: An essay by critic Mark Le Fanu, a 1929 director’s statement by Carl Theodor Dreyer, and the full libretto for Voices of Light Order the Blu-ray Women in Love (March 27) - With this film, the audacious Ken Russell vaulted onto the international stage, drawing on the psychosexual radicalism of D. H. Lawrence’s classic novel to shatter taboos in his own time. Set in an English mining community on the crest of modernity, Women in Love traces the shifting currents of desire that link the emancipated Brangwen sisters (Jennie Linden and an Oscar-winning Glenda Jackson) to a freethinking dreamer (Alan Bates) and a hard-willed industrialist (Oliver Reed)—as well as the men’s own erotically charged friendship. Coupling earthy sensuality with kaleidoscopically stylized images, Russell pursues this quartet to the heights of agony and ecstasy, crafting a breathtaking drama of human sexuality at its most liberating, dominating, and destructive extremes. - New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray- Two audio commentaries from 2003, one featuring director Ken Russell and the other screenwriter and producer Larry Kramer- Segments from a 2007 interview with Russell for the BAFTA Los Angeles Heritage Archive- A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible, Russell’s 1989 biopic on his own life and career- Interview from 1976 with actor Glenda Jackson- Interviews with Kramer and actors Alan Bates and Jennie Linden from the set- New interviews with director of photography Billy Williams and editor Michael Bradsell-Second Best, a 1972 short film based on a D. H. Lawrence story, produced by and starring Bates- Trailer- PLUS: An essay by scholar Linda Ruth Williams Order the Blu-ray King of Jazz (March 27) - Made during the early years of the movie musical, this exuberant revue was one of the most extravagant, eclectic, and technically ambitious Hollywood productions of its day. Starring the bandleader Paul Whiteman, then widely celebrated as the King of Jazz, the film drew from Broadway variety shows of the time to present a spectacular array of sketches, performances by such acts as the Rhythm Boys (featuring a young Bing Crosby), and orchestral numbers overseen by Whiteman himself (including a larger-than-life rendition of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”)—all lavishly staged by veteran theater director John Murray Anderson and beautifully shot in early Technicolor. Long available only in incomplete form, King of Jazz appears here newly restored to its original glory, offering a fascinating snapshot of the way mainstream American popular culture viewed itself at the dawn of the 1930s. - New 4K digital restoration by Universal Pictures, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray- New audio commentary featuring jazz and film critic Gary Giddins, music and cultural critic Gene Seymour, and musician and bandleader Vince Giordano- New introduction by Giddins- New interview with musician and pianist Michael Feinstein- Four new video essays by authors and archivists James Layton and David Pierce on the development and making of King of Jazz- Deleted scenes and alternate opening-title sequence- All Americans, a 1929 short film featuring a version of the “Melting Pot” number that was restaged for the finale of King of Jazz- I Know Everybody and Everybody’s Racket, a 1933 short film featuring Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra- Two Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoons from 1930, featuring music and animation from King of Jazz 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're indexed throughout March.Posted Mon Dec 18, 2017 at 03:55 PM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Professor Marston and the Wonder Women,' 'Geostorm,' and More[teaser]Killer storms, magic crystals, and more are all heading to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Troma, Warner Bros., AGFA, Sony, Dark Sky Films, Shout Factory, and FUNimation Entertainment. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Troma will release Greg DeLiso's Hectic Knife starring Peter Litvin, JJ Brine, Georgia Haege, John Munnelly, and Traci Ann Wolfe on January 9. Supplements will include: - Intro by Lloyd Kaufman- Deleted Scenes and Blooper Reel- 2 Audio Commentaries- Theatrical Trailer- Original Short Films and more Tromatic Extras! Likewise, the studio is bringing Stephen Lange's Junkbonds: The Return of Junkbucket starring Erin Stewart, David Rollison, Graham Downing, and Kate Jaeger to Blu-ray on January 9 as well. Supplements will include: - Theatrical Trailer- Audio Commentaries- Bloopers and Deleted Scenes- Radiation March- Troma Now! XTREME Edition- Return to Return to Nuke Em High aka Volume 2 Fantasia Teaser Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Warner Bros. is prepping Dean Devlin's Geostorm starring Gerard Butler, Katheryn Winnick, Abbie Cornish, Ed Harris, and Jim Sturgess for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on January 23. The movie will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements will include: - "Wreaking Havoc: Cutting edge visual effects, research and technology create the world of Geostorm.- Search for Answers: Inspired by his daughter's question of why can't global warming be stopped, Director Dean Devlin retraces the creative journey that led to Geostorm.- An International Event: A global cast opens up about the secrets behind Geostorm. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 3D AGFA is set to release Natuk Baytan's The Sword and the Claw starring Cüneyt Arkin, Bahar Erdeniz, Barbara Lake, and Charles Garret on January 23. The disc will feature a brand new 4K remaster from the only 35mm theatrical print in existence, and supplements will include: - Face-smashing action trailers from the AGFA vault- Bonus Movie: Brawl Busters (1981), a new 2K scan from an original theatrical print- Reversible cover art with illustration by Alexis Ziritt (Space Riders) Order the Blu-ray Sony is set to release Angela Robinson's Professor Marston and the Wonder Women starring Luke Evans, Rebecca Hall, Bella Heathcote, Connie Britton, and JJ Feild on Blu-ray on January 30. Supplements will include: - The Secret Identity of Charles Moulton Motion Comic- A Dynamic Trio: Birth of a Feminist Icon- A Crucial Point of View: Directing – Professor Marston and the Wonder Women- Deleted Scenes In addition, the studio is bringing Jesse Johnson's Accident Man starring Ashley Greene, Scott Adkins, Ray Stevenson, and David Paymer to Blu-ray on February 6. Supplements have not been announced yet. Meanwhile, an Anniversary Edition of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's The Dark Crystal is in the works for a March 6 release. Supplements will include: - Featurettes- Audio Commentary- Trivia Game- Picture-in-Picture- Deleted Scene- Electronic Collector's Book Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray As previously reported, Shout Factory is prepping James Glickenhaus' Shakedown starring Peter Weller, Sam Elliott, Richard Brooks, Jude Ciccolella, and Thomas G. Waites for Blu-ray on January 23. Newly announced supplements will include: NEW Introduction By Writer And Director James GlickenhausNEW Audio Commentary With James GlickenhausNEW Shakedown Breakdown – An Interview With James GlickenhausNEW Miles Over The Limit – James Glickenhaus Discusses Miles DavisStill GalleryTheatrical Trailer In addition, the label will bring Oliver Hirschbiegel's Downfall: Collector's Edition starring Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, and Corinna Harfouch to Blu-ray on March 13. No other details have been announced at this time. Meanwhile, The company will release Larry Cohen's The Ambulance starring Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, and Megan Gallagher on March 13 under its Scream Factory label. Supplements have not been announced yet. Luca Bercovici's Rockula starring Dean Cameron, Toni Basil, and Thomas Dolby will then hit Blu-ray on March 20. No other info has been revealed at this time. Likewise, Joe Dante's The Burbs starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Corey Feldman, and Carrie Fisher will also arrive on Blu-ray on March 20. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Scott Glosserman's Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon: Collector's Edition starring Nathan Baesel, Robert Englund, Krissy Carlson, Angela Goethals, and Scott Wilson will then follow on March 27 under the Scream Factory label. No other details have been announced. And rounding out Shout Factory's upcoming lineup will be Óskar Thór Axelsson's I Remember You starring Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Thor Kristjansson, and Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir to Blu-ray on March 27. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Dark Sky Films is preparing Adam Green's Victor Crowley starring Kane Hodder, Felissa Rose, Tiffany Shepis, Parry Shen, Laura Ortiz, and Dave Sheridan for Blu-ray on February 6. Supplements will include: - Cast Commentary with Writer/Director Adam Green and Actors Parry Shen, Laura Ortiz, and Dave Sheridan- Technical Commentary with Writer/Director Adam Green, Cinematographer Jan-Michael Losada, Editor Matt Latham, and Make-Up FX Artist Robert Pendergraft- Raising the Dead... Again - Interview with Adam Green- Behind the Scenes- Trailer Order the Blu-ray FUNimation Entertainment is prepping Yuri!!! on ICE: The Complete Series for Blu-ray on February 6. Supplements will include: - Eleventh Skate Commentary- Yuri!!! on ICE: A Cast Discussion- Yuri Plisetsky GPF in Barcelona EX "Welcome to The Madness"- Textless opening and closing songs- Trailers In addition, the label will release Dragon Ball Super: Part Three on February 20. Supplements will include: - Anime Expo 2017: Interview with Sean Schemmel & Jason Douglas- Textless opening and closing songs- Trailers 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 Fri Dec 15, 2017 at 09:15 PM PST by:
