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Criterion's November 2017 Blu-ray Titles Now Available for Pre-Order![teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of November releases, including Jean-Pierre Melville's Le samouraï.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing The Philadelphia Story, Desert Hearts, Le samouraï, and Jabberwocky for Blu-ray throughout the month of November. In addition, the label has also revealed plans to release 100 Years of Olympic Films on December 5. The Philadelphia Story (November 7) - With this furiously witty comedy of manners, Katharine Hepburn revitalized her career and cemented her status as the era’s most iconic leading lady—thanks in great part to her own shrewd orchestrations. While starring in the Philip Barry stage play The Philadelphia Story, Hepburn snapped up the screen rights, handpicking her friend George Cukor to direct. The intoxicating screenplay by Donald Ogden Stewart pits the formidable Philadelphia socialite Tracy Lord (Hepburn, at her most luminous) against various romantic foils, chief among them her charismatic ex-husband (Cary Grant), who disrupts her imminent marriage by paying her family estate a visit, accompanied by a tabloid reporter on assignment to cover the wedding of the year (James Stewart, in his only Academy Award–winning performance). A fast-talking screwball comedy as well as a tale of regrets and reconciliation, this convergence of golden-age talent is one of the greatest American films of all time. - Audio commentary from 2005 featuring film scholar Jeanine Basinger- New introduction to actor Katharine Hepburn’s role in the development of the film by documentarians David Heeley and Joan Kramer- In Search of Tracy Lord, a new documentary about the origin of the character and her social milieu- Two full episodes of The Dick Cavett Show from 1973, featuring rare interviews with Hepburn, plus an excerpt of a 1978 interview from that show with director George Cukor- Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of the film from 1943, featuring an introduction by filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille- Restoration demonstration- PLUS: An essay by critic Farran Smith Nehme Order the Blu-ray Desert Hearts (November 14) - Donna Deitch's swooning and sensual first narrative feature, Desert Hearts,was groundbreaking upon its 1985 release: a love story about two women, made entirely independently, on a self-financed shoestring budget, by a woman. In the 1959-set film, an adaptation of a beloved novel by Jane Rule, straitlaced East Coast professor Vivian Bell (Helen Shaver) arrives in Reno to file for divorce but winds up catching the eye of someone new, the younger free spirit Cay (Patricia Charbonneau), touching off a slow seduction that unfolds against a breathtaking desert landscape. With undeniable chemistry between its two leads, an evocative jukebox soundtrack, and vivid cinematography by Robert Elswit, Desert Hearts beautifully exudes a sense of tender yearning and emotional candor. - Audio commentary from 2007 featuring director Donna Deitch- New conversation between Deitch and actor Jane Lynch- New conversation between Deitch, Elswit, and production designer Jeannine Oppewall about the film’s visual style- New interviews with actors Helen Shaver and Patricia Charbonneau- Excerpt from Fiction and Other Truths: A Film About Jane Rule, a 1995 documentary about the author of Desert of the Heart, the 1964 novel on which the film is based- PLUS: An essay by critic B. Ruby Rich Order the Blu-ray Le samouraï (November 14) - In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armor of fedora and trench coat can protect him. An elegantly stylized masterpiece of cool by maverick director Jean-Pierre Melville, Le samouraï is a razor-sharp cocktail of 1940s American gangster cinema and 1960s French pop culture—with a liberal dose of Japanese lone-warrior mythology. - Interviews with Rui Nogueira, editor of Melville on Melville, and Ginette Vincendeau, author of Jean-Pierre Melville: An American in Paris- Archival interviews with Melville and actors Alain Delon, François Périer, Nathalie Delon, and Cathy Rosier- Melville-Delon: D’Honneur et de nuit (2011), a short documentary exploring the friendship between the director and the actor and their iconic collaboration on this film- PLUS: An essay by film scholar David Thomson. The Blu-ray also features an appreciation by filmmaker John Woo and excerpts from Melville on Melville. Order the Blu-ray Jabberwocky (November 21) - Amid the filth and muck of England in the Dark Ages, a fearsome dragon stalks the land, casting a shadow of terror upon the kingdom of Bruno the Questionable. Who should emerge as the town’s only possible savior but Dennis Cooper (Michael Palin), an endearingly witless bumpkin who stumbles onto the scene and is flung into the role of brave knight? Terry Gilliam’s first outing as a solo director—inspired by Lewis Carroll’s poem “Jabberwocky” and made on the heels of Gilliam’s success as a member of the iconic comedy troupe Monty Python—showcases his delight in comic nonsense, with a cast chock-full of beloved British character actors. A giddy romp through blood and excrement, this fantasy remains one of the filmmaker’s most uproarious visions of society run amok. - Audio commentary from 2001 featuring Gilliam and actor Michael Palin- New documentary on the making of the film, featuring Gilliam, producer Sandy Lieberson, Palin, and actor Annette Badland- New interview with Valerie Charlton, designer of the Jabberwock, featuring her collection of rare behind-the-scenes photographs- Selection of Gilliam’s storyboards and sketches- PLUS: An essay by critic Scott Tobias Order the Blu-ray 100 Years of Olympic Films (December 5) - Spanning fifty-three movies and forty-one editions of the Olympic Summer and Winter Games, this one-of-a-kind collection assembles, for the first time, a century’s worth of Olympic films—the culmination of a monumental, award-winning archival project encompassing dozens of new restorations by the International Olympic Committee. These documentaries cast a cinematic eye on some of the most iconic moments in the history of modern sports, spotlighting athletes who embody the Olympic motto of “Faster, Higher, Stronger”: Jesse Owens shattering sprinting world records on the track in 1936 Berlin, Jean Claude-Killy dominating the slopes of Grenoble in 1968, Joan Benoit breaking away to win the first-ever women’s marathon on the streets of Los Angeles in 1984. In addition to the work of Bud Greenspan, the man behind an impressive ten Olympic features, this stirring collective chronicle of triumph and defeat includes such landmarks of the documentary form as Leni Riefenstahl’s Olympia and Kon Ichikawa’s Tokyo Olympiad, along with lesser-known but captivating contributions by major directors like Claude Lelouch, Carlos Saura, and Miloš Forman. It also serves as a fascinating window onto the formal development of cinema itself, as well as the technological progress that has enabled the viewer, over the years, to get ever closer to the action. Traversing continents and decades, and reflecting as well the social, cultural, and political changes that have shaped our recent history, this remarkable marathon of films offers nothing less than a panorama of a hundred years of human endeavor. - 53 newly restored films from 41 editions of the Olympic Games, presented together for the first time- Landmark 4K restorations of Olympia, Tokyo Olympiad, and Visions of Eight, among other titles- New scores for the silent films, composed by Maud Nelissen, Donald Sosin, and Frido ter Beek- A lavishly illustrated, 216-page hardcover book, featuring notes on the films by cinema historian Peter Cowie; a foreword by Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee; a short history of the restoration project by restoration producer Adrian Wood; and hundreds of photographs from a century of Olympic Games 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 November.Posted Fri Aug 18, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'Batman vs. Two-Face,' and More[teaser]Superheroes, vampire slayers, and more are all heading to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from MGM, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Universal, Lionsgate, Cinedigm, The Brain Factory, and Scorpion Releasing. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, MGM is preparing yet another Blu-ray edition of Rob Reiner's The Princess Bride starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright Penn, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, and Wallace Shawn. This new version is being issued for the film's 30th Anniversary and is set to arrive on September 26. No other details have been announced at this time, and it's unclear if the disc will be any different from the previously released 25th Anniversary Edition. Order the Blu-ray 20th Century Fox is bringing a 25th Anniversary edition of Fran Rubel Kuzui and Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer starring Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland and Paul Reubens to Blu-ray on October 3. Supplements have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Warner Bros. is prepping Justice League: The New Frontier Commemorative Edition starring Brooke Shields, David Boreanaz, and Neil Patrick Harris for Blu-ray on October 3. In addition, a SteelBook version will also be available that same day. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary: Bruce Timm, Michael Goguen, David Bullock, Stan Berkowitz, Andrea Romano and Gregory Noveck- Audio Commentary: Writer/Artist Darwyn Cooke- Featurette: Retro Action Cool: The Story of Darwyn Cooke- Featurette: Super Heroes United! The Complete Justice League History- Featurette: The Legion of Doom: The Pathology of the DC Super Villain- Featurette: Comic Book Commentary: Homage to the New Frontier- Gotham by Gaslight Sneak Peek Likewise, the label is set to release Batman vs. Two-Face starring Adam West, William Shatner, Burt Ward, and Julie Newmar on October 17. Supplements will include: - "The Wonderful World of Burt Ward" (featurette) - Spotlighting Burt Ward's life away from acting, particularly his many benevolent activities, and his lifelong devotion to the health and welfare of dogs.- Adam West Tribute Panel/2017 Comic-Con International 2017 - At the 2017 Comic-Con International in San Diego, a panel celebrated the life and times of the late Adam West, the legendary "Bright Knight." Fans laughed, cried and cheered as actress Lee Meriwether (Catwoman from the 1966 Batman movie), director/writer/actor Kevin Smith, actor/radio personality Ralph Garman, producer James Tucker and moderator Gary Miereanu captivated the audience with anecdotes and tales about Adam West.- Actors Burt Ward and Julie Newmar discussing various aspects of their lives, ambitions and inspirations. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Scorpion Releasing has announced plans to bring Ivan Hall's Kill and Kill Again starring James Ryan, Anneline Kriel, and Michael Mayer to Blu-ray on October 3. The disc will feature a new remaster from the original interpositive, and supplements will include: - Audio interview with star James Ryan- On-camera interview with writer John Crowther- Isolated music track from the original 3 track Mag sound- Original Theatrical Trailer Order the Blu-ray The Brain Factory is prepping Jon Schnitzer's Haunters: The Art of the Scare starring Jason Blum, McKenzie Westmore, Slash, Jen Soska, and Jessica Cameron for Blu-ray on October 3. Supplements will include: - John Murdy shares the journey from his first Star Wars home haunt in the ‘70’s to Creative Director of Universal Studios HHN, the top job in the haunt industry- Find out what it takes to become a monster at Knott’s Scary Farm- Cult horror twins Sylvia and Jen Soska share insights and photos of their lifelong love of Halloween, horror and cosplay- Get a backstage pass to the groundbreaking Delusion Interactive Play, that combines storytelling with role playing games and epic Hollywood stunts- Meet the lovable haunters behind one of the most massive haunts in the country, Haunted Overload- Hear the untold genesis story of Blackout and how they teamed up with Jason Blum on a live horror experience of The Purge- Watch the creative process of the most popular hayride in America Order the Blu-ray Universal is set to expand the release of several Best Buy exclusive catalog titles to more retailers on October 10. The lineup includes... Dennis Dugan's Problem Child starring John Ritter, Jack Warden, Amy Yasbeck, Gilbert Gottfried, Michael Oliver, and Michael Richards. There will be no supplements included on the disc. Ron Howard's EDtv starring Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson, Sally Kirkland, Martin Landau, and Ellen DeGeneres. Supplements will include: - Caught in the Camera's Eye: The Making of EDtv- Deleted Scenes- Outtakes- Audio Commentaries- Theatrical Trailer David Zucker's BASEketball starring Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Jenny McCarthy, Ernest Borgnine, Dian Bachar, and Yasmine Bleeth. Supplements will include: - Spotlight on Location- Music Video- Theatrical Trailer Arthur Hiller's The Babe starring John Goodman, Kelly McGillis, Trini Alvarado, James Cromwell, Bruce Boxleitner, and J.C. Quinn. Supplements will include: - Babe Ruth Sports Featurettes- Theatrical Trailer Frank Oz's Bowfinger starring Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski, Jamie Kennedy, and Adam Alexi-Malle. Supplements will include: - Deleted Scenes- Outtakes- Spotlight on Location- Feature Commentary with Director Frank Oz- Theatrical Trailer Sam Raimi's For Love of the Game starring Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, and John C. Reilly. Supplements will include: - Spotlight on Location- Deleted Scenes- 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 Lionsgate is prepping the documentary series America: Promised Land for Blu-ray on October 17. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Cinedigm is releasing James Klass' Mother Krampus starring Claire-Maria Fox, Faye Goodwin, Tony Manders, and Michelle Archer on November 7. Supplements have not been announced yet. Likewise, the label will also bring Brian Skiba's The Christmas Truce to Blu-ray on November 7. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Wed Aug 16, 2017 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
Disney Shares Behind the Scenes Bonus Clip from 'The Lion King: The Signature Collection' Blu-ray[teaser]The clip offers a peek into an early storyboard meeting for the "Hakuna Matata" song.[/teaser] To mark the recent Digital HD release of The Lion King and the upcoming Blu-ray release of The Lion King: The Signature Collection, Disney has posted a brief clip from the film's assortment of bonus features. Titled, "Inside The Story Room," the video provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Story Room where the filmmakers pitched ideas and sequences for the movie. In this particular clip, co-directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff discuss developing the "Hakuna Matata" scene, offering archive footage of an early storyboard meeting where they work through the lyrics and shots of the sequence. Of special note, is an extended introductory "Meerkat Verse" that the duo decided to cut for pacing reasons in favor of starting the song with its now famously catchy chorus. Check out the full clip below! The Lion King is now available on Digital HD and the The Lion King: The Signature Collection is coming to Blu-ray on August 29. The disc will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Brand New Sing-Along Version- Audio Commentary- Visualizing a Villain- The Recording Sessions- Nathan and Matthew: The Extended Lion King Conversation - Inside the Story Room - Music & More - Galleries - Classic Bonus Features (Digital Only) Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for The Lion King: The Signature Collection linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 29.Posted Tue Aug 15, 2017 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
10 Best Box Office Bombs of All TimeIt's an old story. The brightest and best talent in Hollywood comes together for a surefire hit only to see their best efforts and millions of dollars in production costs burn out in the box office flames. Whether the audience failed to connect with the project or if critics "just didn't get it," there are hundreds of great films that have endured this fate. However, with the emergence of the home video market over the last thirty years, countless movies have been saved from obscurity to become certifiable classics. [Teaser]Here are our picks for 10 Best Box Office Bombs of All Time (in no particular order)...[/Teaser] The Thing (1982) Universal Studios was banking on 1982 to be "The Year Of The Alien" with their near back-to-back releases of Steven Spielberg's E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and John Carpenter's The Thing. Released only two weeks apart from one another, critics and audiences ate up the family friendly E.T. turning it into one of the biggest block busters of all time while outright rejecting The Thing and the film's dour setting and themes. While E.T. has and will always remain a classic, home video gave audiences and critics a second crack at The Thing allowing the flick to find its proper audience and earn its place as a staple of horror science fiction. The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) After the tense and brooding Blood Simple and the wildly weirdly hilarious Raising Arizona, The Coen Brothers were a hot ticket in Hollywood. However, that box office goodwill quickly faded with a string of back-to-back under-performers Miller's Crossing, Barton Fink, and culminating in the financially disastrous The Hudsucker Proxy. Earning barely $3,000,000, a mere ten percent of its production budget, The Hudsucker Proxy put The Coen Brother's filmmaking careers against the ropes. Thankfully some strong rentals and the success of a little dark comedy called Fargo helped to not only right the careers of the Coen's but also allow folks to take another look at their crazy satire of corporate America. Citizen Kane (1941) It's strange to look at a film that is considered to be one of the very best American films ever made as anything other than a massive success, but, Citizen Kane was a bust. A big one. Hot off his wild and publicized "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast, Orson Wells was afforded the rare privilege of complete creative control over his film. It was a cinematic event everyone was looking forward to - however - William Randolph Hearst had other plans. As the film was loosely based on his life, Hearst put his massive media machine to work to kill the film at the box office. For all intents and purposes, he succeeded. Ultimately Wells had the last laugh as through re-releases, television broadcasts, and home video, audiences found Citizen Kane and have given this gem its due esteem as one of the greatest films ever made. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Considering it's ranking as one of the highest rated films on IMDB as well as its stature as one of the most rented films ever made, it's amazing to think that this prison drama based on the short story by Stephen King and starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins was a box office under performer. Whether it was the long unwieldy title, the release frame, or the well-reported clashes between the film's star and first-time director Frank Darabont that killed its box office - it was home video and positive word of mouth that redeemed its production costs and pushed the film into profitability. The film remains a favorite and continues to sell well on DVD and Blu-ray. The Fifth Element (1997) Hot off his massive success of Leon: The Professional, French writer/director Luc Besson was a hot commodity. Everyone wanted to work with him and studios were ready to hand over a big budget to a man with a unique and colorful science fiction vision. Unfortunately, audiences didn't find The Fifth Element in the theaters. However, with VHS and DVD The Fifth Element, audiences were able to give this flick a chance and the film quickly grew a fervent cult following. With terrific action, amazing practical effects, and a great cast - a box office failure has become a fan favorite and that following is just as strong as ever and now with the film on 4K UHD - it looks and sounds better than ever! Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me (1992) With the popular television series seemingly canceled, fans of Twin Peaks were clamoring for closure to the adventures of F.B.I. Agent Dale Cooper and the show's titular mountain community. Instead, co-creator David Lynch gave the fans an unflinching, dark, and deeply disturbing prequel depicting the sad events that lead up to Laura Palmer's death prior to the show's beginning. In addition to these sad events, Lynch peppered the film with a swath of enigmatic eccentric characters and events that seemingly had next to nothing to do with the show. As a result, the film divided fans and critics alike and failed to recoup its modest budget. Thankfully, the intervening 20 years with the new revival series currently airing on Showtime has allowed people to reassess the film. Soon they'll get to enjoy a new Blu-ray release courtesy of The Criterion Collection. Live. Die. Repeat. (FKA Edge of Tomorrow) (2014) When a summer tentpole film fails at the box office, it's hard to drum up much enthusiasm when all anyone hears about is how poorly the film did. Even with the star power of Tom Cruise, the strong action hand of Doug Liman in the director's chair, and positive reviews from critics Edge of Tomorrow missed its audience and failed to recoup its production budget. Even with the strong global box office intake, it's difficult to call the film anything but a financial failure when factoring in the film's large and expensive marketing campaign. After a pseudo-retitling effort favoring the film's tagline "Live. Die. Repeat." this time-bending sci-fi action epic found its audience and thanks to strong home video sales, a sequel is in the works. Vertigo (1958) They can't all be North By Northwest or Psycho. While not every film Alfred Hitchcock made during his long career was a hit, it's mystifying that a true genuine classic like Vertigo somehow managed to flop like a dead fish at the box office during its initial release. Even with one of Jimmy Stewarts best performances along with a terrific turn from Kim Novak as the blond bombshell Madeleine could entice audiences into theater screens. Thankfully, several theatrical re-releases allowed audiences and critics to find the film and place the film on the pedestal it rightfully deserves to be. With the film still being shown in theaters and its strong presence in the home video market, Vertigo will remain a classic for generations to come. Blade Runner (1982) After his strong start with The Duelists and Alien, director Ridley Scott could do no wrong. Unfortunately, his terrific turns behind the camera were upended with the unfortunate reception of Blade Runner. As a dark introspective noirish science fiction film, Blade Runner suffered from the heavy hand of studio meddling. After being afflicted with a shorter runtime and an ill-fitting narration, the Harrison Ford starring sci-fi epic endured weak critical reactions and an even worse reception at the box office. Thankfully the emergence of a longer narration-free cut on the home video market gave people the first real glimpse at Ridley Scott's ultimate vision. With the Final Cut coming out on 4K UHD as well as the sequel Blade Runner 2049 about to reach theater screens, fans have a lot to celebrate! Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010) After the modest back-to-back successes Edgar Wright enjoyed with Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, it was time to move beyond small budgets and go big with Scott Pilgrim vs The World. Critics gave it numerous thumbs up and Wright's band of loyal followers ate the film up. Unfortunately, they're about the only people who went to see this action-comedy gem. Even with a lower than average budget of $60million for a blockbuster, the film only managed to score back an anemic worldwide haul of $48,000,000. Thankfully, word of mouth drove some strong DVD and Blu-ray sales turning this would-be blockbuster into a cult classic. ~~~ Literally, hundreds of films come out each and every year. Some make it to the big time box office bank, others fall to the wayside hoping to gain new life on the home video market. With ballooning budgets, films are having a harder time recouping their production and marketing costs. This list of ten great box office flops is far from being definitive, but they're all great flicks and should be proudly featured in your collection! Honorable Mentions Event Horizon, John Carter, Heaven's Gate, Mars Needs Moms, The Iron Giant, Jupiter Ascending, Superman IV: The Quest For Peace, The Last Action Hero, Cowboys and Aliens, The Wolf Man, Windtalkers, Supernova, Cutthroat Island, The Alamo, Sahara, The 13th Warrior, 47 RoninPosted Tue Aug 15, 2017 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
James Cameron Prepping 'True Lies' and 'The Abyss' for Blu-ray[teaser]The long-rumored titles are still in the works for Blu-ray, and we might have Avatar to blame for the delay.[/teaser] During a recent Q&A with James Cameron on the upcoming 3D release of Terminator 2: Judgement Day, the director shared an update on two other highly anticipated Blu-rays that fans have been clamoring for: True Lies and The Abyss. When asked about Blu-ray plans for the films by TheArnoldFans.com, Cameron replied, "I’m working on that. The True Lies Blu-ray and the Abyss Blu-ray have sort of fallen off my to-do list, getting one, not two, but four Avatar sequels stood up and going. But now that that has happened, I can actually take care of business. So yes, that is coming." While release dates and specs have not been announced yet, the director previously discussed preparations for The Abyss Blu-ray with Variety last year. At the time, Cameron said, "We've done a wet-gate 4K scan of the original negative, and it's going to look insanely good. We're going to do an authoring pass in the DI for Blu-ray and HDR at the same time." And though nothing has been confirmed at this time, Cameron's mention of HDR implies that a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release could also be in the works. Currently, both The Abyss and True Lies are only available on DVD. Meanwhile, Terminator 2: Judgement Day is set to arrive on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on October 3. Order the 4K Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Sources: The Arnold Fans, VarietyPosted Mon Aug 14, 2017 at 05:50 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'House of Cards,' 'Night of the Living Dead,' and More[teaser]Frank Underwood, zombies, and more are heading to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Sony, Mill Creek Entertainment, Paramount, Lionsgate, Broad Green Pictures, FUNimation, VCI, Shout Factory, Vinegar Syndrome, and Scorpion Releasing. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, FUNimation Entertainment is preparing Heroic Legend of Arsian Season 2: Dust Storm Dance for Blu-ray on September 5. Supplements will include: - Chapter VII commentary- Corporate Warrior Arslan- Textless Opening and closing songs- Trailers Order the Blu-ray Sony is bringing Netflix's House of Cards: The Complete Fifth Season starring Kevin Spacey, Michel Gill, and Robin Wright to Blu-ray on October 3. Supplements have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Mill Creek Entertainment is preparing a 50th Anniversary Edition of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead starring Judith O'Deam and Duane Jones for Blu-ray on October 3. No other details have been revealed at this time. In addition, the label is set to release Brian Gilbert's Vice Versa starring Judge Reinhold, Fred Savage, and Corinne Bohrer on October 17. No other information has been announced at this time. Likewise, Mill Creek is bringing Stephen Frears' Mary Reilly starring Julia Roberts, John Malkovich, and George Cole to Blu-ray on October 17 as well. Supplements have not been detailed. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is prepping the Divergent Series 3-Film Collection starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, and Miles Teller for Blu-ray on October 10. No other details have been announced so far but supplements will likely mirror those found on the previous releases. In addition, the studio is set to release John Stockwell's Armed Response starring Wesley Snipes, Anne Heche, Seth Rollins, and Gene Simmons on October 10. Supplements will include: - Inside the Minds of Armed Response Likewise, the label is bringing Starz's American Gods: The Complete Season One starring Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning, and Pablo Schreiber to Blu-ray on October 17. The disc will include: - Over 2 hours of supplements Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Paramount is prepping a Director's Extended Digibook Edition of Bill Condon's Dreamgirls starring Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Danny Glover, and Anika Noni Rose for Blu-ray on October 10. The Extended Edition will include 10 minutes of additional footage and the Blu-ray will feature a new DTS:X soundtrack. Supplements will include: - Jennifer Hudson Audition: Can He Even Sing- Jennifer Hudson Audition: What About Me- Jennifer Hudson Audition: And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Hudson Screen Test: And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going Order the Blu-ray Broad Green Pictures has announced plans to release Paul Shoulberg's The Good Catholic starring Danny Glover, Zachary Spicer, John McGinley, and Wrenn Schmidt on October 24. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray VCI is releasing Greydon Clark's Satan's Cheerleaders starring John Ireland, Yvonne De Carlo, Jack Kruschen, John Carradine, and Sydney Chaplin on November 7. Supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by Director Greydon Clark- Photo Gallery Likewise, the label will also bring Steve Barkett's The Aftermath starring Steve Barkett, Lynne Margulies, Sid Haig, Christopher Barkett, and Alfie Martin to Blu-ray on November 7. No other details have been announced at this time. Meanwhile, Hal Roach's One Million B.C. is due to arrive on Blu-ray later this year. Supplements have not been detailed yet, but the disc is set to feature a new master prepared after a 2K restoration of the film from the original 35mm negative. In addition, VCI is prepping Curtis Harrington's Ruby starring Piper Laurie, Stuart Whitman, Janit Baldwin, and Roger Davis for later this year as well. The disc will feature a new 2K restoration from the original camera negative, and supplements will include: - Original theatrical trailer- Audio Commentary with Director Curtis Harrington & Actress Piper Laurie- New Audio Commentary with David Del Valle and Curtis Harrington historian Nate Bell- Two Interviews with Curtis Harrington by Film Critic David Del Valle- Photo Gallery And rounding out VCI's upcoming 2017 slate will be Eddie Romero's The Twilight People starring John Ashley, Pat Woodell, Jan Merlin, Charles Macaulay, Pam Grier, and Ken Metcalfe. 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 Shout Factory is prepping Sarik Andreasyan's Guardians starring Anton Pampushny, Sanjar Madi, Sebastien Sisak, Alina Lanina, Stanislav Shirin, and Valeriya Shkirando for Blu-ray on December 5. Supplements will include: - New interviews with cast and crew- Character Profiles- Image Gallery- Trailers Order the Blu-ray Vinegar Syndrome has announced a trio of titles due for release in September. The lineup will include... Earl Barton's Trip with the Teacher starring Zalman King, Brenda Fogarty, Cathy Worthington, Dina Ousley, Robert Gribbin, and Jill Voight. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Gorman Bechard's Psychos in Love starring Carmine Capobianco, Patti Chambers, and Carla Bragoli. Special features have not been revealed. Stephen C. Apostolof's Orgy of the Dead starring Criswell, Pat Barrington, Lorali Hart, and William Bonner. No other details have been announced at this time. Finally, Scorpion Releasing is set to bring Tom Gries' Lady Ice starring Donald Sutherland, Jennifer O'Neill, Robert Duvall, Patrick Magee, and Jon Cypher to Blu-ray later this year. Full specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but the disc will feature a new remaster presented in the movie's original 2.39:1 aspect ratio for the first time. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Fri Aug 11, 2017 at 09:45 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: Studio Ghibli Titles from GKIDS[teaser]Several titles from the Studio Ghibli library will be reissued on Blu-ray in October.[/teaser] GKIDS has announced a new partnership with Studio Ghibli. As part of the deal, GKIDS will be reissuing an assortment of Studio Ghibli titles on Blu-ray, including numerous films by celebrated director Hayao Miyazaki. The first batch of titles is set to hit stores on October 17 and will include: Spirited Away Howl’s Moving Castle Kiki’s Delivery Service My Neighbor Totoro Ponyo Princess Mononoke Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Two additional titles will then hit stores on October 24: Castle in the Sky Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Likewise, two more titles are currently available for pre-order and are set for a November 21 release: Porco Rosso The Secret World of Arrietty Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Finally, though release dates have not been announced yet, the remainder of GKIDS Studio Ghibli Blu-ray lineup is expected to include: My Neighbors the Yamadas The Cat Returns Pom Poko Tales from Earthsea Whisper of the Heart Full specs have not been detailed yet, but GKIDS has stated that each release will feature three subtitle options: English for Japanese audio (translated), English SDH, and French. Likewise, the discs will use studio approved masters and dubs. Supplements are pending, but the company posted on its Twitter that it will be trying to "earn" double dips from customers who already own previous Blu-ray versions of the titles. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule. Sources: GKIDS (Twitter), Variety, IndieWirePosted Mon Aug 7, 2017 at 09:00 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Gilmore Girls,' 'The Stranger' and More[teaser]Orson Welles, the residents of Stars Hollow, and more are coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Arrow Video, Sony, Paramount, Olive Films, Acorn Media, Universal, Sentai Filmworks, Disney/Buena Vista, Warner Bros., and Kino. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Arrow Video is bringing a Limited Edition SteelBook version of Brian Yuzna's Society starring Billy Warlock, Devin DeVasquez, and Evan Richards to Blu-ray on August 22. Supplements will include: - Brand new audio commentary by Yuzna- Governor of Society – a brand new interview with Yuzna- The Masters of the Hunt – a brand new featurette including interviews with stars Billy Warlock, Devin DeVasquez, Ben Meyerson and Tim Bartell- The Champion of the Shunt – new featurette with FX artists Screaming Mad George, David Grasso and Nick Benson- 2014 Q&A with Yuzna, recorded at Celluloid Screams Festival- Brian Yuzna in conversation backstage at the Society world premiere- 'Persecution Mania' – Screaming Mad George music video- Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic Alan Jones, illustrated with original archive stills and posters In addition, the label is prepping a Limited Edition SteelBook version of Brian Yuzna's Bride of Re-Animator starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, and Claude Earl Jones for Blu-ray on September 26. Supplements will include: - Audio commentary with Yuzna- Audio commentary with Yuzna, star Jeffrey Combs, special effects co-ordinator Tom Rainone and the effects team including John Buechler, Mike Deak, Robert Kurtzman, Howard Berger and Screaming Mad George- Audio commentary with stars Jeffrey Combs and Bruce Abbott- Brian Yuzna Remembers Bride of Re-Animator featurette in which the director looks back at the making of the first Re-Animator sequel- Splatter Masters: The Special Effects Artists of Bride of Re-Animator FX featurette with a wealth of behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Robert Kurtzman of KNB, Screaming Mad George, Tony Doublin and John Buechler- Getting Ahead in Horror archive making-of featurette- Deleted Scenes- 24-page illustrated collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by programmer Michael Blyth Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray As previously reported, Universal is preparing Gabriela Cowperthwaite' Megan Leavey starring Kate Mara, Edie Falco, Ramón Rodríguez, Bradley Whitford, and Common for Blu-ray, and now the release date has been announced as September 5. Supplements will include Never Give Up Featurette. In addition, the studio has announced an October 3 release date for Colin Trevorrow's The Book of Henry starring Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher, Jacob Tremblay, Lee Pace, Sarah Silverman, and Dean Norris. Newly revealed supplements will include: - Filming The Book of Henry – Filmmakers and cast discuss the long process of getting this passion project to the big screen.- The Book of Henry: The Cast – Hear the cast talk about what drew them to their roles. Filmmakers also weigh in on what each cast member brought to their part, and why they were the perfect ensemble. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Mill Creek Entertainment is set to release a SteelBook Edition of Joel Schumacher's Flatliners starring Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, and Kevin Bacon on September 26. Supplements have not been announced. Order the Blu-ray Paramount is reissuing Michael Winner's Death Wish starring Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, and Vincent Gardenia on Blu-ray on September 26. No other details have been announced at this time, but the disc will likely be the same as the previous Warner Bros. release. Order the Blu-ray Sony is releasing Claudio Fäh's Sniper: Ultimate Kill starring Chad Michael Collins, Billy Zane, Tom Berenger, and Danay Garcia on October 3. Supplements have not been announced. Order the Blu-ray Acorn Media is prepping The Good Karma Hospital: Season 1 starring Amanda Redman, Amrita Acharia, James Floyd, Darshan Jariwalla, and Sagar Radia for Blu-ray on November 7. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Sentai Filmworks is bringing The Squid Girl: Seasons 1 & 2 Complete Collection to Blu-ray on November 28. Supplements will include: - Japanese Promos & Commentaries - Mini Squid Girl Short Stories - I Th-INK That's English?! - Clean Version Short - Clean Opening and Closing Animations In addition, the label is also releasing a Premium Edition version in a Chipboard Box with Two Hardcover Booklets, Art Cards, a Chibi Keychain, Lenticular Card, Authenticity Card, Button Pack, CCA Donation Card, and CCA Donations. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Olive Films is prepping Orson Welles' The Stranger starring Orson Welles, Edward G. Robinson, and Loretta Young for Blu-ray on August 29. No other details have been announced at this time. Disney/Buena Vista is bringing a Target Exclusive version of Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales starring Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, and Brenton Thwaites to Blu-ray on October 3. Target Exclusive Digital Bonus Content will include: -From the Depths -How to Steal a Bank And non-exclusive supplements will include: - Dead Men Tell More Tales: The Making of a New Adventure – Get unique access into the making of this exciting new "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie with this collection of revealing and entertaining stories that you can view individually or as a "play all."- Bloopers of the Caribbean- Jerry Bruckheimer Photo Diary- Deleted Scenes Kino is prepping Paul Wendkos' Cannon for Cordoba starring George Peppard, Giovanna Ralli, and Raf Vallone for Blu-ray on October 31. Supplements have not been detailed. In addition, the label is also set to release Platoon Leader / Soldier Boyz on Blu-ray later this year. No other details have been announced yet. Scream Factory is bringing Austin Reading's Darkness Rising starring Tara Holt, Christian Ganiere, and Bryce Johnson to Blu-ray on November 7. No other details have been announced. Likewise, the label is also prepping Damien Power's Killing Ground starring Harriet Dyer, Tiarnie Coupland, and Aaron Pedersen for Blu-ray on November 7 as well. Supplements have not been revealed. In addition, Scream Factory will release The Paul Naschy Collection II on November 14. The package will feature Hunchback of the Morgue (1973); Devil's Possessed (1974); The Werewolf and the Yeti (1975); Exorcism (1975); and A Dragonfly for Each Corpse (1975). Supplements will include: - U.S. Theatrical Trailers- Spanish Credit Sequences- Alternate Clothed Sequences- Deleted Scenes (Night of the Werewolf)- Spanish Theatrical Trailer Finally, Warner Bros. is preparing Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life starring Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Kelly Bishop, and Scott Patterson for Blu-ray on November 28. No other info has been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Thu Aug 3, 2017 at 03:00 PM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'Misery,' 'Jessica Jones,' 'An Inconvenient Sequel,' and More[teaser]Superheroes, dirty birdies, and more are heading to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Disney/Buena Vista, Sony, FUNimation, Acorn Media, Universal, Image Entertainment, Blue Underground, Well Go USA, Oscilloscope Pictures, Cinema Guild, and Cohen Media Group. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: Acorn Media is bringing Murdoch Mysteries: Season 10 starring Yannick Bisson, Hélène Joy, Jonny Harris, Thomas Craig, and Mouna Traoré to Blu-ray on August 15. Supplements will include: - What’s New in Season 10 - Fan Events - Favorite Historical Character- Favorite Guest Star - Funniest Cast Member- The Constables of Station House No. 4 - The Spectacular Stunts of Murdoch Mysteries In addition, the label is prepping Doc Martin: Series 8 starring Martin Clunes, Ian McNeice, Joe Absolom, and Caroline Catz for Blu-ray on December 5. Supplements will include: - Nine featurettes- Photo Gallery Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Disney/Buena Vista is prepping Marvel's Jessica Jones: Complete First Season starring Krysten Ritter, Rachael Taylor, Eka Darville, David Tennant, and Carrie-Anne Moss for Blu-ray on August 22. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Sony is bringing Ui-Seok Jo's Master starring Byung-Hun Lee, Dong-Won Gang, and Woo-Bin Kim to Blu-ray on September 5. Supplements have not been announced. In addition, the studio will release Dagen Merrill's Atomica starring Sarah Habel, Dominic Monaghan, and Tom Sizemore on October 3. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray As previously reported, Cohen Media Group has announced plans to bring James Ivory's Maurice: 30th Anniversary Edition starring James Wilby, Hugh Grant, and Rupert Graves to Blu-ray on September 5. The disc will feature a 4K restoration supervised by James Ivory and cinematographer Piere Lhomme. Newly announced supplements will include: - NEW on-stage Q&A session with James Ivory and cinematographer Piere Lhomme- NEW conversation between James Ivory and director Tom McCarthy- James Ivory and cinematographer Piere Lhomme on the making of Maurice- The Story of Maurice- Conversation with the Filmmakers- Deleted scenes and alternate takes with commentary by director James Ivory- Original theatrical trailer- New Restoration trailer Order the Blu-ray Well Go USA is releasing Yue Song's Iron Protector starring Collin Chou, Wai-Man Chan, and Yue Song on September 5. Supplements will include: - The Chase- The Final Battle- Training, Stunts, and Fighting Highlights- Trailer In addition, the label is prepping Na Hyun's Prison starring Han Suk-Kyu, Kim Rae-Won, and Lee Kyoung-Young for Blu-ray on September 19. Supplements will include a Trailer. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Cinema Guild will release Albert Serra's The Death of Louis XIV starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, Patrick d'Assumçao, Marc Susini, and Bernard Belin on September 26. Supplements will include: - Film Society of Lincoln Center presents Q&A session with Jean-Pierre Léaud & Albert Serra from NYFF54- Deleted Scenes- Theatrical Trailer- Booklet featuring essay by Jordan Cronk Order the Blu-ray FUNimation Entertainment is bringing Dragon Ball Super: Part Two to Blu-ray on October 3. Supplements will include: - Watching Dragon Ball Super: with Jason Douglas & Ian Sinclair- Textless Opening & Closing Songs- Trailers Order the Blu-ray Image Entertainment has announced plans to bring Brendan Muldowney's Pilgrimage starring Richard Armitage, Jon Bernthal, Stanley Weber, and Tom Holland to Blu-ray on October 10. No other details have been revealed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Universal is preparing The Last Kingdom: Season One starring Alexander Dreymon, David Dawson, Ian Hart, and Adrian Bower for Blu-ray on October 10. Supplements will include: - Creating the World of The Last Kingdom- The Making of The Last Kingdom- The Stunts of The Last Kingdom In addition, the studio is prepping Malcolm D Lee's Girls Trip starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, and Regina Hall for Blu-ray. Supplements and a release date have not been announced yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Blue Underground is set to release Dick Maas' The Lift starring Huub Stapel, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Josine van Dalsum, and Liz Snoyink on October 10. The Blu-ray will feature a new 2K remaster and supplements will include: - Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Dick Maas and Editor Hans van Dongen- Going Up – Interview with Star Huub Stapel- Long Distance – Short Film by Dick Maas- Dutch Trailer- U.S. Trailer- Poster & Still Gallery- Collectable Booklet with new essay by writer and filmmaker Chris Alexander (First Pressing Only!) In addition, the label will also release Dick Maas' Down (The Shaft) starring Naomi Watts, James Marshall, Eric Thal, Michael Ironside, and Edward Herrmann on October 10. The Blu-ray will feature a new 2K remaster and supplements will include: - Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Dick Maas and Stunt Coordinator Willem de Beukelaer- The Making of Down- Theatrical Trailer- Teaser Trailers- Poster & Still Gallery- Collectable Booklet with new essay by author Michael Gingold (First Pressing Only!)- Behind-the-Scenes Footage (2.5 hours) Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Oscilloscope Pictures is set to release Ceyda Torun's documentary Kedi on November 14. No other details have been announced. Order the Blu-ray Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk's An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power is now up for pre-order. Supplements and a release date have not been revealed. Order the Blu-ray Finally, Shout Factory is bringing Rob Reiner's Misery starring James Caan, Kathy Bates, and Richard Farnsworth to Blu-ray in a new Collector's Edition on November 28. Extras are in progress and a full list of supplements will be announced at a later date. With that said, the disc is set to include a new interview with director Rob Reiner and will feature a new 4K master. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Tue Aug 1, 2017 at 10:00 PM PDT by: -
Sam Shepard Dead at 73[teaser]The Oscar-nominated actor and Pulitzer-winning playwright has passed away.[/teaser] The Toronto Star is reporting that Sam Shepard has died on July 27, 2017. According to family spokesperson Chris Boneau, Shepard died of complications from Lou Gehrig's Disease in his Kentucky home on Thursday. Shepard received an Academy Award nomination in 1983 for his portrayal as Chuck Yeager in The Right Stuff and has starred more recently in the sleeper hit Cold in July and Netflix's Bloodline. Shepard also wrote no less than 44 plays, winning the Pulitzer for his 1979 play “Buried Child”. Shepard's “True West” and “Fool for Love” — were also nominated for the prestigious award. He was 73 years old. Source: thestar.comPosted Mon Jul 31, 2017 at 11:42 AM PDT by:
