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Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'The Foreigner,' 'Stronger,' and More[teaser]New films starring Jackie Chan, Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, and more are all coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from 20th Century Fox, Sony, Scorpion Releasing, Well Go USA, Classicflix, Universal, Troma, Lionsgate, and MVD Rewind Collection. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, 20th Century Fox is set to bring Geremy Jasper's Patti Cake$ starring Danielle Macdonald, Bridget Everett, and Siddharth Dhananjay to Blu-ray on November 7. Supplements have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Sony is prepping Dave McCary's Brigsby Bear starring Claire Danes, Mark Hamill, Kyle Mooney, and Greg Kinnear for Blu-ray on November 14. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary with Kyle Mooney & Dave McCary- Twin Speak: Kyle & Dave- Gag Reel- An Evening with Brigsby Bear Cast Q&A- The Wisdom of Brigsby Bear- Deleted & Extended Scenes- Brigsby Bear: The Lost Episode! Volume 23 Episode 14: The Festival of Kindness In addition, the studio will release Steve Gomer's All Saints starring Cara Buono, John Corbett, and Barry Corbin on December 12. Supplements will include: - Deleted Scenes- "Act of Faith" Featurette- "All Saints: The Cast & Community" Featurette- "All Saints: On Location in Tennessee" Featurette- "All Saints: Ye Win and the Karen" Featurette- "The Pastors of All Saints" Featurette Likewise, Sony will bring Sacha Gervasi's November Criminals starring Ansel Elgort, Chloë Moretz, Catherine Keener, and David Strathairn to Blu-ray on January 9. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Scorpion Releasing is preparing Ted Post's Go Tell the Spartans starring Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, and Jonathan Goldsmith for Blu-ray on December 5. Supplements will include: - Interview with star Marc Singer- Interview with director Ted Post- Interview actor Joe Unger- Interview with actor David Glennon- Interview with actor Jonathan Goldsmith- Reversible Art- Trailers In addition, the label will bring David Greene's Hard Country starring Jan-Michael Vincent, Kim Basinger, Michael Parks, Daryl Hannah, Cheryl Carter, and Gailard Sartain to Blu-ray on December 12. No other details have been announced. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Classicflix is set to release Stuart Heisler's Along Came Jones starring Gary Cooper, Loretta Young, William Demarest, Dan Duryea, and Frank Sully on December 5. Supplements have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Well Go USA is prepping Jing Wu's Wolf Warrior II starring Jing Wu, Frank Grillo, and Celina Jade for Blu-ray on December 12. Supplements will include: - Behind the Scenes of Wolf Warrior II - Featurettes- Original Trailers Order the Blu-ray Troma is bringing Séamus Hanly's The Middle Finger starring Séamus Hanly, Casey Jones, and Simon Mulholland to Blu-ray on December 12. Supplements will include: - "Making of the Helmet" Featurette- Director's Commentary- Outtakes- Music Videos- Trailers- More Tromatic Extras! Order the Blu-ray As previously reported, Universal is preparing Hallie Meyers-Shyer's Home Again starring Reese Witherspoon, Lake Bell, Michael Sheen, Candice Bergen, and Nat Wolff for Blu-ray, and now the release date has been announced as December 12. Supplements will include: - Feature Commentary with writer/director Hallie Meyers-Shyer and producer Nancy Meyers Likewise, the studio will bring Don Michael Paul's Death Race: Beyond Anarchy starring Zach McGowan, Frederick Koehler, and Christine Marzano to Blu-ray on January 30. Supplements will include: - Inside the Anarchy- Time Served: Lists & Goldberg- On the Streets of Death Race: Beyond Anarchy- Feature Commentary with Director/Co-Writer Don Michael Paul and Star Zach McGowan In addition, pre-orders are now live for several other upcoming Universal titles as well, through supplements and exact release dates have not been revealed at this time. The lineup includes... Martin Campbell's The Foreigner starring Katie Leung, Jackie Chan, and Rufus Jones. Andy Serkis' Breathe starring Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, and Hugh Bonneville. Mitch Davis' The Stray starring Sarah Lancaster, Michael Cassidy, and Connor Corum. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is prepping David Gordon Green's Stronger starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Clancy Brown, Miranda Richardson, and Frankie Shaw for Blu-ray on December 19. Supplements will include: - "Faith, Hope & Love: Becoming Stronger" Featurette Likewise, the studio is set to release Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo's Leatherface starring Stephen Dorff, Lili Taylor, Finn Jones, and Nicole Andrews on December 19 as well. Supplements will include - Behind the Mask: the Making of LEATHERFACE- Alternate Ending- Six Deleted Scenes In addition, the label will bring Taran Killam's Killing Gunther starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cobie Smulders, Taran Killam, Kumail Nanjiani, and Randall Park to Blu-ray on December 26. Supplements will include: - Blooper Reel- Deleted Scenes Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Finally, MVD Rewind Collection is preparing a Special Collector's Edition of Eric Karson's Black Eagle starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Shô Kosugi, Bruce French, William Bassett, and Kane Kosugi for February 13. The release will include both the Theatrical and Uncut Extended versions of the film. Supplements will include: - NEW/MVD Rewind EXCLUSIVE: Sho Kosugi: Martial Arts Legend (HD, 21:26) (featuring new interviews with Sho Kosugi and Shane Kosugi and more)- NEW/MVD Rewind EXCLUSIVE: The Making of Black Eagle (HD, 35:50)(featuring new interviews with Director / Producer Eric Karson, Screenwriter Michael Gonzalez and stars Sho Kosugi, Doran Clark, Shane Kosugi and Dorota Puzio).- NEW/MVD Rewind EXCLUSIVE: Tales of Jean-Claude Van Damme (HD, 19:20) (Brand new interviews with cast and crew tell stories about working with the legendary action star).- NEW/MVD Rewind EXCLUSIVE: The Script and the Screenwriters (HD, 27:14) (featuring Michael Gonzales, Eric Karson and more).- Deleted Scenes- Original Theatrical Trailer (SD)- 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.Posted Thu Nov 2, 2017 at 09:30 PM PDT by: -
Encoding Errors Cause Delay on Two Olive Signature TitlesOlive Films has found digital glitches on the Blu-ray editions of Olive Signature Operation Petticoat and Olive Signature Father Goose. Both titles were originally scheduled for release on November 7, but Olive has delayed the upcoming releases to fix encoding errors on the discs. The new street date is for both titles is November 28. You can find the latest specs for Olive Signature Operation Petticoat and Olive Signature Father Goose linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are now indexed under November 28.Posted Mon Oct 30, 2017 at 07:37 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: New Titles from Kino, Warner Archive, and Olive Films[teaser]Martin Scorsese's Kundun, Arthur Penn's The Miracle Worker, and more are all coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] Olive Films, Warner Archive, and Kino have all announced new discs set to hit Blu-ray over the coming months. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Olive Films has revealed its slate of October 31 releases. The collection will include... Arthur Penn's The Miracle Worker starring Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, and Victor Jory. Nicholas Hytner's The Madness of King George starring Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, and Rupert Graves. Bob Rafelson's Stay Hungry starring Jeff Bridges, Sally Field, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Don Bluth and Gary Goldman's Rock-a-Doodle starring Glen Campbell, Christopher Plummer, and Phil Harris. Phil Rosen's Return of the Ape Man starring Bela Lugosi, John Carradine, and George Zucco. Lesley Selander's The Vampire's Ghost starring John Abbott, Charles Gordon, and Peggy Stewart. John H. Auer's S.O.S. Tidal Wave starring Ralph Byrd, George Barbier, and Kay Sutton. Flipper: Season Three starring Brian Kelly, Luke Halpin, and Tommy Norden. 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 Warner Archive has revealed its lineup of November Blu-ray releases. The schedule includes... Robert Mulligan's Summer of '42 starring Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, and Jerry Houser will arrive on November 7. Raoul Walsh's Battle Cry starring Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, and Mona Freeman is coming on November 14. Supplements will include the Original Trailer. Taylor Hackford's Dolores Claiborne starring Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Christopher Plummer is set for November 21. Supplements will include Audio Commentary from Director Taylor Hackford and the Original Theatrical Trailer. Michael Caton-Jones' Doc Hollywood starring Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner, and Barnard Hughes is due for release on November 21. Supplements will include the Original Trailer. Morton DaCosta's Auntie Mame starring Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker, and Coral Browne is also up for pre-order, but an exact release date is not listed yet. Supplements will include the Original Trailer. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Kino is set to bring Gerd Oswald's Paris Holiday starring Bob Hope, Fernandel, and Anita Ekberg to Blu-ray on December 12. No other details have been announced at this time. Meanwhile, the label is prepping a Double Feature release with Big Business / Scenes from a Mall starring Bette Midler, Woody Allen, Lily Tomlin, Fred Ward, Bill Irwin, and Edward Herrmann for Blu-ray on December 19. Supplements will include trailers for both films. Likewise, a Double Feature release with Betsy's Wedding / Holy Matrimony starring Alan Alda, Patricia Arquette, Madeline Kahn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Molly Ringwald, and Tate Donovan will also be available on December 19. Supplements will include trailers for both films. In addition, Kino has also announced several upcoming titles due for an early 2018 release. The upcoming collection will include... Martin Scorsese's Kundun starring Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, and Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin. Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's Gone to Earth starring Jennifer Jones, David Farrar, and Cyril Cusack. Richard Boleslawski's The Garden of Allah starring Marlene Dietrich, Charles Boyer, and Tilly Losch. Gregory Ratoff's Intermezzo: A Love Story starring Leslie Howard, Ingrid Bergman, Edna Best, John Halliday, and Cecil Kellaway. 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 Fri Oct 27, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Kathryn Bigelow's 'Detroit' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The intense thriller arrives on Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is set to release 'Detroit' on December 12. From Kathryn Bigelow, the award-winning director of The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty, comes the gripping story of one of the most terrifying secrets in American history. John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) plays a Detroit security guard caught in the crossfire after a late-night police raid sparks a wave of violence that spirals out of control. Featuring masterful supporting performances by Will Poulter (The Revenant), Algee Smith (Earth to Echo), Jacob Latimore (The Maze Runner), John Krasinski ("The Office") and Anthony Mackie (Captain America: Civil War), Detroit is a "visceral thriller" (Rafer Guzman,Newsday) that "demands to be seen" (Matt Goldberg, Collider). The combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: The Truth of Detroit; The Cast of Detroit; The Invasion of Detroit; The Hope of Detroit; Detroit – Then and Now; Algee Smith and Larry Reed: "Grow". You can find the latest specs for Detroit linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 12. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 26, 2017 at 09:34 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Happy Death Day,' 'Hellraiser,' and More[teaser]Pinhead, Pokemon, and more are all heading to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Universal, Arrow Video, Gravitas Ventures, FilmRise, Viz Pictures, XLrator Media, Lionsgate, MPI Media Group, and Severin Films. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Universal has launched pre-orders for Christopher Landon's Happy Death Day starring Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, and Ruby Modine. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Arrow Video is prepping a new SteelBook edition of Clive Barker's Hellraiser starring Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, and Ashley Laurence for Blu-ray on October 31. The disc will feature a 2K restoration approved by director of photography Robin Vidgeon, and supplements will include: - Audio commentary with writer-director Clive Barker- Audio commentary with Barker and actress Ashley Laurence- Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser brand new version of the definitive documentary on the making of Hellraiser, featuring interviews with key cast and crew members- Being Frank: Sean Chapman on Hellraiser actor Sean Chapman talks candidly about playing the character of Frank Cotton in Barker s original- Soundtrack Hell: The Story of the Abandoned Coil Score Coil member Stephen Thrower on the Hellraiser score that almost was- Hellraiser: Resurrection vintage featurette including interviews with Clive Barker, actors Doug Bradley and Ashley Laurence, special make-up effects artist Bob Keen and others- Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser- Original EPK featuring on-set interviews with cast and crew- Draft Screenplays [BD-ROM content]- Trailers and TV Spots- Image Gallery- New artwork by Mondo artist Matt Ryan Tobin In addition, the company's Arrow Academy label is set to bring Ivan I. Tverdovskiy's Zoology starring Masha Tokareva, Natalya Pavlenkova, and Aleksandr Gorchilin to Blu-ray on November 14. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Viz Pictures is preparing Pokemon: Indigo League - Season 1 Champion's Edition for Blu-ray on November 14. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Gravitas Ventures is set to release Neil Berkeley's documentary Gilbert starring Gilbert Gottfried on November 14. Supplements will include: - Filmmaker Commentary with Director Neil Berkeley and Stars Dara and Gilbert Gottfried- When You Walk Through A Storm- Life on The Road- Meeting Dick Van Dyke- The Long Cruise- A Very Gottfried Halloween Order the Blu-ray XLrator Media has announced its upcoming slate of November 21 releases. The lineup will include... Peter Spirer's documentary Feel Rich featuring Common, Jermaine Dupri, and the Game. Jean-Luc Annest's Nola Circus starring Vas Blackwood, Dave Davis, and Taryn Terrell. Jesse V. Johnson's Savage Dog starring Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, and Juju Chan. Edward Evers-Swindell's Dark Signal starring Siwan Morris, Gareth David-Lloyd, and Joanna Ignaczewska. Peter Baxter and Peter Spirer's documentary Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is prepping Kate Mulleavy and Laura Mulleavy's Woodshock starring Kirsten Dunst, Joe Cole, and Pilou Asbæk for Blu-ray on November 28. Supplements will include: - Making Woodshock: A Mental Landscape" Featurette In addition, the studio is bringing Lucky McKee's Blood Money starring John Cusack, Ellar Coltrane, and Willa Fitzgerald to Blu-ray on December 19. Supplements will include: - "Blood Money Uncovered" Featurette Meanwhile, Joe Miale's Revolt starring Lee Pace, Bérénice Marlohe, and Jason Flemyng will arrive on December 26. No other details have been announced at this time. Likewise, the label will also release Manhunt: Unabomber starring Sam Worthington, Jeremy Bobb, and Ben Weber on December 26 as well. Supplements will include: - "Criminal Profiling” Featurette- "Who is the Unabomber?” Featurette- "Deciphering the Manifesto” Featurette Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray MPI Media Group is set to release Natalia Leite's M.F.A. starring Francesca Eastwood, Clifton Collins Jr., and Michael Welch on November 28. Supplements have not been revealed yet. In addition, the label is prepping Marianna Palka's Bitch starring Caroline Aaron, Eric Edelstein, and Kingston Foster for Blu-ray on January 9. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Finally, Severin Films is set to release The Amicus Collection with Asylum, And Now the Screaming Starts, and The Beast Must Die! on December 5. In addition, And Now the Screaming Starts and Asylum will also be available as standalone releases on that same day as well. Supplements will include: - Over An Hour of Amicus Trailers- Audio Commentary With British Horror Film Writers Kim Newman & David Flint- Phil Nutman Audio Interview with Milton Subotsky – Audio Interview With Accompanying Stills / Posters- Jonathan Sothcott Audio Interview with Max Rosenberg – Audio Interview With Accompanying Stills / Posters- Bonus Amicus TV spots - And Then There Were Werewolves – Audio Essay By Horror Historian Troy Howarth (The Beast Must Die!)- Audio Commentary with Director Paul Annett (The Beast Must Die!)- Directing the Beast: (The Beast Must Die!)- Theatrical Trailer (The Beast Must Die!) - The Haunting Of Oakley Court – Featurette with Allan Bryce, Author of “Amicus: The Friendly Face Of Fear”, and David Flint, Author of “Ten Years Of Terror”, visit the classic horror film location (And Now the Screaming Starts)- Audio Commentary with Director Roy Ward Baker and Actress Stephanie Beacham (And Now the Screaming Starts)- Audio Commentary with Star Ian Ogilvy (And Now the Screaming Starts)- Archive Audio Interview with Actor Peter Cushing By Denis Meikle (And Now the Screaming Starts)- Horror Journalist Denis Meikle Recalls And Now The Screaming Starts – Featurette (And Now the Screaming Starts)- Theatrical Trailer (And Now the Screaming Starts)- Radio Spot (And Now the Screaming Starts) - Two’s A Company: 1972 On-set report from BBC featuring Interviews With Producer Milton Subotsky, Director Roy Ward Baker, Actors Charlotte Rampling, James Villiers, Megs Jenkins, Art Director Tony Curtis and Production Manager Teresa Bolland (Asylum)- David J. Schow on Robert Bloch – Featurette (Asylum)- Fiona Subotsky Remembers Milton Subotsky – Featurette (Asylum)- Inside The Fear Factory Featurette with Directors Roy Ward Baker, Freddie Francis and Producer Max J. Rosenberg (Asylum)- Audio Commentary with Director Roy Ward Baker and Camera Operator Neil Binney (Asylum)- Theatrical Trailer (Asylum) You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Tue Oct 24, 2017 at 12:45 PM PDT by: -
AMC Set to Give US Veterans & Active-Duty Servicemembers Free Tickets to 'Thank You for Your Service'[teaser]Up to 10,000 free tickets will be available for veterans and active military.[/teaser] Universal and AMC have announced plans to offer free tickets to US veterans and active-duty servicemembers for an upcoming preview screening of Thank You for Your Service. The 7pm screening will be held on October 26 at more than 400 AMC locations. Each of the first 25 servicemembers (per location) with valid, government-issued VA or military ID can receive one free admission to the preview showing. Free tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be picked up starting at 9AM at the box office of participating AMC locations on October 26. "Once we began a discussion with AMC about how we could embody the spirit and message of Thank You for Your Service, they stepped up to the plate in a major way," said Jim Orr, Executive Vice President, General Sales Manager, Universal Pictures. "We are honored that up to 10,000 U.S. veterans and active servicemembers will be among the first to experience this riveting film from our partners at DreamWorks." Thank You for Your Service opens wide on October 27. The film is based on the bestselling book by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author David Finkel, and stars Miles Teller, Haley Bennett, Amy Schumer, Joe Cole, Beulah Koale, Scott Haze, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Brad Beyer, Omar J. Dorsey and Jayson Warner Smith. "Thank You for Your Service reminds us all of the tremendous sacrifice made by America's servicemembers and their families," said Elizabeth Frank, EVP Worldwide Programming and Chief Content Officer, AMC Theatres. "AMC is pleased to partner with Universal Pictures to offer veterans and active servicemembers the opportunity to attend this preview screening at no charge." Source: Thank You for Your ServicePosted Mon Oct 23, 2017 at 05:40 PM PDT by: -
Criterion Details January 2018 Blu-ray Titles[teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of January releases, including John Hughes' The Breakfast Club.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing Westfront 1918, Kameradschaft, I, Daniel Blake, Young Mr. Lincoln, and The Breakfast Club for Blu-ray throughout the month of January. The Breakfast Club (January 2) - What happens when you put five strangers in Saturday detention? Badass posturing, gleeful misbehavior, and a potent dose of angst. With this exuberant film, writer-director John Hughes established himself as the bard of American youth, vividly and empathetically capturing how teenagers hang out, act up, and goof off. The Breakfast Club brings together an assortment of adolescent archetypes—the uptight prom queen (Molly Ringwald), the stoic jock (Emilio Estevez), the foul-mouthed rebel (Judd Nelson), the virginal bookworm (Anthony Michael Hall), and the kooky recluse (Ally Sheedy)—and watches them shed their personae and emerge into unlikely friendships. With its highly quotable dialogue and star-making performances, this film is an era-defining pop-culture phenomenon, a disarmingly candid exploration of the trials of adolescence whose influence now spans generations. - Audio commentary from 2015 featuring actors Anthony Michael Hall and Judd Nelson-New interviews with actors Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy-New video essay featuring director John Hughes’s production notes, read by Nelson- Documentary from 2015 featuring interviews with cast and crew- 50 minutes of never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes- Rare promotional and archival interviews and footage- Excerpts from a 1985 American Film Institute seminar with Hughes- 1999 radio interview with Hughes- Segment from a 1985 episode of NBC’s Today show featuring the film’s cast- Audio interview with Molly Ringwald from a 2014 episode of This American Life- Trailer- PLUS: An essay by critic David Kamp Order the Blu-ray Young Mr. Lincoln (January 9) - Few American historical figures are as revered as Abraham Lincoln, and few director-star collaborations embody classic Hollywood cinema as beautifully as the one between John Ford and Henry Fonda. This film, their first together, was Ford’s equally poetic and significant follow-up to the groundbreaking western Stagecoach, and in it, Fonda gives one of the finest performances of his career, as the young president-to-be as a novice lawyer, struggling with an incendiary murder case. Photographed in gorgeous black and white by Ford’s frequent collaborator Bert Glennon, Young Mr. Lincoln is a compassionate and assured work and an indelible piece of Americana. - New audio commentary featuring film scholar Joseph McBride (Searching for John Ford: A Life)- Omnibus: John Ford, part one: director Lindsay Anderson’s profile of the life and work of director John Ford before World War II- Talk show appearance by actor Henry Fonda from 1975- Audio interviews from the seventies with Ford and Fonda, conducted by the filmmaker’s grandson Dan Ford- Academy Award radio dramatization of the film- PLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O’Brien and an homage to Ford by filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein Order the Blu-ray I, Daniel Blake (January 16) - An urgent response to the political realities of contemporary Britain, this bracing drama from celebrated filmmaker Ken Loach takes a hard look at bureaucratic injustice and ineptitude through the eyes of an unassuming working-class hero. After a heart attack leaves him unable to hold a job, the widowed carpenter Daniel Blake (Dave Johns) begins a long, lonely journey through the Kafka-esque labyrinth of the local welfare state. Along the way, he strikes up a friendship with a single mother (Hayley Squires) and her two children, at the mercy of the same system after being evicted from their home. Imbued with gentle humor and quiet rage and conceived for maximum real-world impact, the Palme d’Or–winning I, Daniel Blake is a testament to Loach’s tireless commitment to a cinema of social engagement. - Audio commentary from 2016 featuring Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty- How to Make a Ken Loach Film, a 2016 documentary on the production of I, Daniel Blake, featuring interviews with Loach, Laverty, actors Dave Johns and Hayley Squires, director of photography Robbie Ryan, producer Rebecca O’Brien, and casting director Kahleen Crawford- Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach, a 93-minute documentary from 2016, directed by Louise Osmond- Deleted scenes- Trailer- PLUS: An essay by critic Girish Shambu Order the Blu-ray Kameradschaft (January 30) - When a coal mine collapses on the frontier between Germany and France, trapping a team of French miners inside, workers on both sides of the border spring into action, putting aside national prejudices and wartime grudges to launch a dangerous rescue operation. Director G. W. Pabst brings a claustrophobic realism to this ticking-clock scenario, using realistic sets and sound design to create the maze of soot-choked shafts where the miners struggle for survival. A gripping disaster film and a stirring plea for international cooperation, Kameradschaft cemented Pabst’s status as one of the most morally engaged and formally dexterous filmmakers of his time. - New interview with German film scholar Hermann Barth on the film’s production- 1988 interview with editor Jean Oser- 2016 interview with film scholar Jan-Christopher Horak on the historical context of the film- PLUS: An essay by author and critic Luc Sante Order the Blu-ray Westfront 1918 (January 30) - G. W. Pabst brought the war movie into a new era with his first sound film, a mercilessly realistic depiction of the nightmare that scarred a generation, in the director’s native Germany and beyond. Digging into the trenches with four infantrymen stationed in France in the final months of World War I, Pabst illustrates the harrowing ordeals of battle with unprecedented naturalism, as the men are worn away in body and spirit by firefights, shelling, and the disillusion that greets them on the home front. Long unavailable, the newly restored Westfront 1918 is a visceral, sobering antiwar statement that is as urgent today as when it was made. - Hour-long French television broadcast of World War I veterans reacting to the film in 1969- 2016 interview with film scholar Jan-Christopher Horak- New restoration demonstration featuring Martin Koerber and Julia Wallmüller of the Deutsche Kinemathek- PLUS: An essay by author and critic Luc Sante 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 January.Posted Wed Oct 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Marshall,' 'Victoria & Abdul,' and More[teaser]New films starring Chadwick Boseman, Judi Dench, and more are all coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Shout Factory, Universal, Wel Go USA, Gravitas Ventures, FUNimation, Arrow Academy, Capitol, FilmRise, Acorn Media, Kitty Media, and Itn Sales, Inc. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Arrow Academy is prepping Federico Fellini's The Voice of the Moon starring Roberto Benigni, Paolo Villaggio, and Nadia Ottaviani for Blu-ray on October 31. The disc will feature a brand new 2K restoration from original film elements, produced by Arrow Films exclusively for this release, and supplements will include: - Towards the Moon with Fellini, a rarely seen hour-long documentary on the film s production, featuring interviews with Fellini, Roberto Benigni and Paolo Villagio- 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 Pasquale Iannone Order the Blu-ray Acorn Media is bringing Humans 2.0 starring Gemma Chan, Katherine Parksinson, Tom Goodman-Hill, Emily Berrington, and Ivanno Jeremiah to Blu-ray on October 31. Supplements will include: - Making Humans 2.0 (10 min.) – Go behind the scenes with cast and crew members to find out what to expect from the new episodes of Humans.- A Look at the Series (3 min.) – Cast and crew members give a behind-the-scenes look at the new series of Humans, previewing what to expect from new and favorite characters as they learn the ramifications of synth consciousness.- New Characters (4 min.) – Crew and cast members share a bit about the new characters in Series 2.- Niska’s Escape( 5 min.) – Cast and crew members give a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting action sequence and share insight on Niska’s motivations.- Greetings from Set (1 min.) – Cast and crew members share their excitement about being back on set for Series 2 of Humans.- B-Roll (Behind the Scenes) (30 min.)– Join the cast and crew on the set of Humans, Series 2, for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the newest episodes. Order the Blu-ray FilmRise is set to release Kasper Collin's documentary I Called Him Morgan on October 31. The disc will include an official trailer. Order the Blu-ray Gravitas Ventures has announced plans to bring Thomas Marchese's documentary Fallen narrated by actor Michael Chiklis to Blu-ray on November 14. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Capitol is prepping a new Super Deluxe Edition of John Badham's Saturday Night Fever starring John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller, Joseph Cali, and Paul Pape for Blu-ray on November 17. The package will include the previously released 40th Anniversary Director's Cut Blu-ray, the original soundtrack on 2LP, an expanded 2CD version featuring 4 new mixes by Grammy Award winner Serban, a 23 page book, 5 art prints, movie poster, and a turntable mat. Supplements on the Blu-ray will include: Audio Commentary by Director John Badham'70s DiscopediaCatching the FeverBack to Bay RidgeDance Like Travolta with John CasseseFever Challenge!Deleted Scene Order the Blu-ray Kitty Media is set to release Yasuomi Umetsu's anime Kite: Uncut starring Konami Yoshida on November 20. The movie has been restored to its original running time and remastered from the original film and video elements in HD. Supplements will include: - Exclusive on-camera interviews with Yasuomi Umetsu and Osamu Koshinonaka- Cell Art Gallery- Storyboards Order the Blu-ray Well Go USA is preparing Chris Peckover's Better Watch Out starring Olivia DeJonge, Virginia Madsen, and Patrick Warburton for Blu-ray on December 5. Supplements will include: - Making of- Trailers Order the Blu-ray FUNimation Entertainment is prepping Taboo Tattoo: The Complete Series for Blu-ray on December 5. Supplements will include: - Textless Opening Songs - Textless Closing Songs - Trailers Order the Blu-ray Itn Sales, Inc is bringing Michael Crum'a Anna starring Justin Duncan, Gerald Crum, and Rebekah Lynn Bruflodt to Blu-ray on January 2. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Shout Factory is prepping Trent Haaga's 68 Kill starring Matthew Gray Gubler, AnnaLynne McCord, and Alisha Boe for Blu-ray on January 9. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Likewise, the label will bring Lena Khan's The Tiger Hunter starring Danny Pudi, Rizwan Manji, and Jon Heder to Blu-ray on January 9 as well. Supplements will include: - Not Just An Immigrant Story: The Making of The Tiger Hunter — Featurette Featuring Interviews And A Look Behind The Scenes With Actors Danny Pudi, Karen David, Jon Heder, - - Rizwan Manji, Parvesh Cheena, Director Lena Khan, And Producers Megha Kadakia and Nazia Khan (60 minutes)- Original Theatrical Trailer Meanwhile, Dash Shaw's My Entire High School Sinking Into The Sea starring Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, and Reggie Watts is coming to Blu-ray on January 23. No other info has been revealed at this time. In addition, Shout Factory is set to release Kenji Kamiyama's Napping Princess starring Mitsuki Takahata, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, and Yôsuke Eguchi on January 30. Supplements have not been detailed yet. And rounding out the company's January slate will be Jesse Haaja's Rendel: Dark Vengeance starring Bianca Bradey, Sheila Shah, and Jesse Haaja on January 30. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Universal has announced plans to bring Reginald Hudlin's Marshall starring Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, and Kate Hudson to Blu-ray. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but pre-orders are now live. In addition, the studio has also launched Blu-ray pre-orders for Stephen Frears' Victoria & Abdul starring Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, and Tim Pigott-Smith. Supplements and an exact release date have not been revealed. 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 Wed Oct 18, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Marvel Releases Official Trailer for 'Black Panther'[teaser]King T'Challa is heading to theaters with his first solo film in February.[/teaser] Following an initial teaser, Marvel has released the first full trailer for Black Panther. The film comes from director Ryan Coogler and is set to premiere on February 16, 2018. After the events of Captain America: Civil War, King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from factions within his own country. When two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must team up with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje, Wakanadan special forces, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war. Check out the official trailer below! The movie stars Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa / Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger, Lupita Nyong'o as Nakia, Danai Gurira as Okoye, Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross, Daniel Kaluuya as W'Kabi, Angela Bassett as Ramonda, Forest Whitaker as Zuri, Andy Serkis as Ulysses Klaue / Klaw, Florence Kasumba as Ayo, John Kani as King T'Chaka, Winston Duke as M'Baku / Man-Ape, Sterling K. Brown as N'Jobu, and Letitia Wright as Shuri. The character first made his Marvel Cinematic debut in Captain America: Civil War. Writing credits include Joe Robert Cole and Ryan Coogler, who based the script on the comic book created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Other upcoming films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe include Thor: Ragnarok which is set to premiere on November 3, and Avengers: Infinity War which is set to premiere on May 4, 2018. Source: Marvel (YouTube)Posted Mon Oct 16, 2017 at 08:43 AM PDT by: -
Fox Debuts Trailer for 'X-Men' Spinoff 'The New Mutants'[teaser]The upcoming flick will put a horror spin on the X-Men franchise.[/teaser] 20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for The New Mutants. The movie comes from director Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) and is based on the Marvel comic book series of the same name created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod. Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves. Check out the official trailer below! The New Mutants stars Maisie Williams as Rahne Sinclair / Wolfsbane, Anya Taylor-Joy as Illyana Rasputin / Magik, Charlie Heaton as Sam Guthrie / Cannonball, Henry Zaga as Sunspot / Roberto da Costa, Blu Hunt as Danielle Moonstar / Mirage, and Alice Braga as Dr. Cecilia Reyes. The script is written by Josh Boone and Knate Lee. Simon Kinberg, Karen Rosenfelt, and Lauren Shuler Donner are all on board as producers. The film is set to hit theaters on April 13. Other upcoming movies in 20th Century Fox's X-Men franchise include David Leitch's Deadpool 2 starring Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, and Zazie Beetz which is set for a June 1, 2018 release; and Simon Kinberg's X-Men: Dark Phoenix starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Sophie Turner, and Jessica Chastain which is set for a November 2, 2018 release. Likewise, the studio's long in development Gambit film starring Channing Tatum recently signed on Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) as its latest director following the previous departures of Rupert Wyatt and Doug Liman. The movie is now scheduled for a February 14, 2019 release. Source: 20th Century Fox (YouTube)Posted Fri Oct 13, 2017 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
