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'Nanny McPhee Returns' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Emma Thompson brings her enigmatic character back to life on Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Universal is planning to release the family film 'Nanny McPhee Returns' on high-definition on December 5. The film is the sequel to 'Nanny McPhee' , which was released on Blu-ray this past summer. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price are still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Nanny McPhee Returns' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 5.Posted Thu Oct 7, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Crowley' & 'Children of the Corn (2009)' Blu-rays Spotted at Best Buy[teaser]Two horror flicks scheduled for a mid-November Blu-ray release seem to be available now only at Best Buy. [/teaser] It seems Starz/Anchor Bay has just released the Blu-rays of 'Crowley' and 'Children of the Corn (2009)' (originally scheduled for November 16) exclusively at Best Buy. Specs and details have yet to be confirmed, but suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $17.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Crowley' & 'Children of the Corn (2009)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're still indexed under November 16.Posted Thu Oct 7, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Roger Corman 7-Film Blu-ray Bundle $99.99 from Shout Factory![teaser]Get seven cult classics on Blu-ray with FREE SHIPPING! [/teaser] Shout Factory is offering a bundle of seven Roger Corman films on Blu-ray for $99.99 through their online store, and for the time being shipping is free! The bundle includes: 'Death Race 2000,' 'Forbidden World,' 'Galaxy of Terror,' 'Humanoids from the Deep,' 'Piranha,' 'Rock N Roll High School,' and 'StarCrash' for nearly 50% off. 'Death Race 2000' -- The 1975 low-budget classic Death Race 2000 takes place in the year 2000, when America’s national sport is the death race, a cross-country excursion in which contestants rack up points by killing innocent bystanders. Meanwhile, a revolution is brewing, and rebels disrupt the televised competition in an attempt to overthrow the morally bankrupt President. Will Frankenstein, the mysterious reigning champ (played by David Carradine), go for the gold again, or does he have a hidden agenda of his own? 'Forbidden World' -- In the distant future, a federation marshal arrives at a research lab on a remote planet where a monstrous genetic experiment is loose and feeding on the scientists who created it. Enter into the Forbidden World - an outrageous, sexy and violent exercise in Alien-like terror! 'Galaxy Of Terror' -- When a team of astronauts land on a strange planet to rescue a stranded space ship, they are soon attacked by alien creatures - physical manifestations of fears projected by their own imaginations. 'Humanoids From The Deep' -- A race of scientifically created half-human, half-salmon monstrosities lay siege to a Pacific Northwest fishing village. In horrific fashion, the mutated creatures kill the men and mate with the women in order to reproduce. Can the Humanoids From the Deep be stopped before they destroy mankind as we know it? 'Piranha' -- Mutant piranha escape from a secret research station and head downriver towards a summer camp and a small town’s lakeside tourist attraction. A gruff loner and a daffy private eye race against time to try to stop the creatures. 'Rock 'N' Roll High School' -- Vince Lombardi High School is the wildest, most rockin’ high school around! That is, until a thug of a principal, Miss Togar, comes along and tries to make the school a totalitarian state. With the help of The Ramones, the students battle Miss Togar’s iron-fisted rule and take their battle to a truly rockin’ conclusion in this 1979 cult classic! 'Starcrash' -- While running from the authorities, a pair of smugglers (Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro) are recruited by The Emperor (Christopher Plummer) to rescue his missing son (David Hasselhoff) while they track down a mysterious super weapon designed by an evil Count (Joe Spinell). Their wild adventure takes them through time and space as they battle giant robots, cavemen and amazons. To take advantage of this great offer, click here!Posted Wed Oct 6, 2010 at 01:35 PM PDT by: -
'Death Race 2' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Fasten your seat belts, the races are off to the death once again in the direct-to-video prequel burning rubber on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] Universal Studios has just announced 'Death Race 2' starring Luke Goss, Ving Rhames, Sean Bean, and the amazing Danny Trejo for a home video release on January 18. Packed with more of the heart-stopping action, spectacular stunts, and shocking twists that propelled the original to cult status, the 2-disc 'Death Race 2' Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD will include unrated and rated versions of the film as well as in-depth bonus features that go behind the scenes of the thrill-packed story of the greatest Death Race driver of all time. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Feature Commentary with director Roel Reiné; Deleted Scenes with introduction by director Roel Reiné; Deleted Shots Montage with introduction by director Roel Reiné; The Race Begins: The Evolution of the Death Race—A look at how the prequel fits into the Death Race franchise; Cheating Death: The Stunts of Death Race 2—The film’s death-defying stunt crew invites viewers along on the ride of a lifetime; Fast Cars and Firearms: The Cars of Death Race 2—Take a look under the hood of the awe-inspiring autos featured in the film. Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be: My Scenes, Pocket Blu, uHear, and BD-Live connectivity. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Death Race 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 18.Posted Wed Oct 6, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'You've Got Mail' on Blu-ray[teaser]Tom Hanks stalks Meg Ryan on the Internet on Blu-ray this February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'You've Got Mail' for Blu-ray release on February 1. The hit romantic comedy directed by Nora Ephron grossed well over $115 million at the box office in 1998. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Commentary by director/co-writer Nora Ephron and producer Lauren Shuler Donner; Delivering You've Got Mail; You've Got Chemistry; HBO First Look: A Conversation with Nora Ephron; Discover New York's Upper West Side Selectable Movie Tour; Music video: Carole King, "Anyone at All"; and 'The Shop Around the Corner' bonus movie (on DVD). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'You've Got Mail' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 1.Posted Wed Oct 6, 2010 at 11:30 AM PDT by: -
'My Dog Skip' Blu-ray Sent to the Pet Farm In The Sky[teaser]The 1999 family drama starring Frankie Muniz ('Malcolm in the Middle') will no longer be playing fetch on Blu-ray. [/teaser] Warner Brothers has just canceled the release of 'My Dog Skip' co-starring Kevin Bacon, Diane Lane, and Luke Wilson originally scheduled for a Blu-ray release on October 19. No reason for the cancellation has been given at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'My Dog Skip' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Oct 6, 2010 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Daybreakers' & 'Let the Right One In' Blu-rays each $12.99 at Amazon[teaser]The Halloween deals continue with two vampire flicks on Blu-ray! [/teaser] The online retailer has reduced the price of 'Daybreakers' starring Ethan Hawke, Sam Neill, and Willem Dafoe and the Swedish dramatic thriller, 'Let the Right One In' (recently remade as 'Let Me In') to only $12.99 each. 'Daybreakers' is set in a dystopian future overrun by bloodsuckers and can be ordered here, while 'Let the Right One In' tells the unconventional love story between a little boy and a mysterious, not-quite-human young girl available here.Posted Wed Oct 6, 2010 at 10:15 AM PDT by: -
'Going the Distance' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Long distance romance will bloom on high-definition at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Going the Distance' is coming to Blu-ray on October 26. The romantic comedy stars Drew Barrymore and Justin Long as lovers living on opposite coasts and trying to keep their love alive. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Going the Distance' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 26.Posted Wed Oct 6, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Scores a Perfect '10'[teaser]The 1979 Blake Edwards' classic is scheduled for a Blu-ray release this February. [/teaser] In an announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says '10' is coming to Blu-ray on February 1. The romantic comedy stars Dudley Moore as a songwriter going through a midlife crisis who becomes infatuated with a sexy blonde bombshell - played by Bo Derek. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include a theatrical trailer and a Vintage Featurette: A Dream... a Fantasy... a TEN! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for '10' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 1.Posted Wed Oct 6, 2010 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Expendables' Blu-ray Features Added[teaser]Supplements have now been detailed for the action-packed Blu-ray hitting stores this November! [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate is preparing 'The Expendables' for Blu-ray on November 23. The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone and assembles some of the greatest action stars of all time including Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, and Arnold Schwarzenegger into one hard-hitting adventure! Specs still have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and will include: Audio commentary with Sylvester Stallone, From the Ashes: Post-production documentary, deleted scene, gag reel, and marketing archive (including trailers and TV spots). Blu-ray exclusives include: The Expendables: Ultimate Recon Mode: in-movie BonusView where Stallone and the other Expendables provide a multi-layered, all-access look at the making of the film as it runs, ComicCon 2010 panel, Inferno: feature-length making-of documentary, Metamenu remote and BD Touch enabled, and D-BOX motion control enabled. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Expendables' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 23.Posted Wed Oct 6, 2010 at 06:00 AM PDT by: