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'Crack in the World' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1965 sci-fi flick will drill deep into Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Olive Films has announced that their first Blu-ray release will be 'Crack in the World' available on July 5. The movie is a disaster flick where the planet is threatened to be split in two and scientists race against time to prevent the disaster from happening. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray are still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Crack in the World' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 5. 115364Posted Fri Apr 8, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Burning Palms' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The anthology of five darkly comedic tales is bound for Blu-ray in May! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment will be releasing 'Burning Palms' to high-definition on May 24. Written and directed by Christopher B. Landon ('Dirty Sexy Money,' 'Disturbia,' 'Paranormal Activity 2'), 'Burning Palms' is a collection of separate stories united in cynicism, darkness and despair. The wit is sardonic, the humor is macabre…but their individual quests for happiness are pure L.A! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and no supplements have been announced. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Burning Palms' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under May 24.Posted Thu Apr 7, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Fubar: Balls to the Wall' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The headbanging comedy coming to high-def at the end of the month has been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Screen Media Films will release 'Fubar: Balls to the Wall' for Blu-ray on April 19. In 'Fubar: Balls to the Wall,' headbanger relics, Terry (Dave Lawrence) and Dean (Paul J. Spence), are tired of trying to give'r while barely scraping by, so when their old buddy, Tron (Andrew Sparacino), hooks them up with jobs they head up North to make sweet cash working on the pipelines during the holidays. Flush with money and confidence, Terry starts dating Trish (Terra Hazelton), a local waitress, and things get serious in a hurry. Meanwhile, Dean is playing up the part of ‘cancer survivor,’ and upon hearing about the glories of Worker’s Compensation, purposely injures himself in an attempt to qualify. When Terry then moves in with Trish, Dean does his best to save his buddy from swapping the banger life for domestic captivity, but his own life starts to spiral out of control when the Workers’ Compensation Board denies his claim and his doctor shows up out of the blue with some fateful news. Completely broken by his own self-destruction, Dean must rise to take control and fight for the things that mean the most: his family, his friends, and Christmas. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a commentary and deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Fubar: Balls to the Wall' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 19.Posted Thu Apr 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Hair' and 'New York, New York' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two classic 1970s musicals are planned for Blu-ray this June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM is prepping 'Hair' and 'New York, New York' for Blu-ray on June 7. 'Hair' was nominated for two Golden Globes including Best Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy and New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Male (Treat Williams), while 'New York, New York' was nominated for four including Best Original Song (New York, New York), Best Actor - Musical/Comedy (Robert De Niro), Best Actress - Musical/Comedy (Liza Minnelli) and Best Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price for the Blu-rays are still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Hair' and 'New York, New York' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under on June 7.Posted Thu Apr 7, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Island' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Michael Bay's 2005 sci-fi thriller hitting Blu-ray in June has now been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount has revealed 'The Island' for a Blu-ray release on June 21. The film stars Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson as beings created solely for replacement body parts who escape their Utopian way of living after discovering the true nature of their purpose. The Blu-ray will include 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary by director Michael Bay, Pre-visualization: Forward Thinking, The Future In Action, and The Making of The Island. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Island' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 21.Posted Thu Apr 7, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Dish Network Wins Bid, Acquires Blockbuster[teaser]After adjustments for inventory and other considerations, Dish is paying around $228 million in cash. [/teaser] The auction for the rental giant has closed and Dish Network has emerged as the winner. Their bid was for $320 million, but the company says that they expect to pay around $228 million in cash when all is said and done. "With its more than 1,700 store locations, a highly recognizable brand and multiple methods of delivery," says Tom Cullen, VP of Sales and Marketing for Dish, "Blockbuster will complement our existing video offerings while presenting cross-marketing and service extension opportunities for Dish Network." Dish has not yet revealed what they plan to do with Blockbuster's existing stores or how they plan to leverage their new acquisition, but Cullen says that "we look forward to working with its employees to re-establish Blockbuster's brand as a leader in video entertainment." Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Apr 6, 2011 at 02:30 PM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Dog Soldiers' Blu-ray $6.49 at Amazon[teaser]The great little independent werewolf flick is now nearly seventy percent off at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Dog Soldiers' for $6.49 (68% off suggested price). 'Dog Soldiers' is a terrifying chiller in the tradition of 'Predator' and 'An American Werewolf in London.' Click here put a silver bullet through this fantastic deal!Posted Wed Apr 6, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Has 'Nowhere to Run' This Summer[teaser]The 1993 Jean-Claude Van Damme action flick is going high-def in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment has revealed 'Nowhere to Run' for Blu-ray on July 19. The Muscles from Brussels stars as an escaped convict who takes on ruthless developers plotting to take the home away from a widow (Rosanna Arquette) and her two children. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $17.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Nowhere to Run' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 19.Posted Wed Apr 6, 2011 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
'Copycat,' 'Sleepers,' & 'The Name of the Rose' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Three thrillers from Warner's catalog will be getting the high-definition treatment this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has indicated that 'Copycat,' 'Sleepers,' and 'The Name of the Rose' are planned for Blu-ray on August 2. Specs have yet to be finalized, but 'Copycat' will include a commentary with director Jon Amiel and a trailer; 'Sleepers' will only have a trailer; and 'The Name of the Rose' will include a commentary by director Jean-Jacques Annaud, The Abbey Crimes, Photo Video Journey, and a trailer. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Copycat,' 'Sleepers,' and 'The Name of the Rose' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under August 2.Posted Wed Apr 6, 2011 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
'Heavy Metal' Blu-ray Gets Wide Retailer Release[teaser]The 1981 animated cult classic will no longer be a Best Buy exclusive in June. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony released 'Heavy Metal' starring the voices of John Candy, Eugene Levy, and Harold Ramis on Blu-ray exclusively at Best Buy on February 1, and now the title will be available at other retailers on June 14. "The otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb that spreads destruction until confronted with pure goodness. Lavish animation and score." The Blu-ray has 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Imagining Heavy Metal, Deleted Scenes, Heavy Metal: Feature Length Rough Cut (with optional commentary by Carl Macek - author of "Heavy Metal: Animation for the 80s."). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Heavy Metal' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 1.Posted Wed Apr 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
