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'Spy Kids: All the Time in the World - 3D' Announced for Blu-ray

Tue Sep 27, 2011 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Anchor Bay, Weinstein (all tags)

The fourth film in Robert Rodriguez's action-packed family franchise is getting a deluxe 4-disc combo pack this November.

In an early announcement to retailers, Anchor Bay/Weinstein says 'Spy Kids: All the Time in the World - 3D' is coming to Blu-ray on November 22.

Lead by Jessica Alba ('Little Fockers'), 'Spy Kids: All the Time in the World' features a talented ensemble cast that includes funnyman Joel McHale (TV’s “Community”), comedian Ricky Gervais (TV’s “The Office”), Jeremy Piven (HBO’s “Entourage”), Danny Trejo ('Machete'), Rowan Blanchard ('The Back-up Plan'), and newcomer Mason Cook—along with the franchise’s long-standing cast members Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara, who have appeared in all four 'Spy Kids' features.

The release will be a Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080P video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include an interview with director Robert Rodriguez; a “Spy Kids Passing the Torch” featurette; a “Spy Gadgets” clip; deleted scenes; and more!

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Spy Kids: All the Time in the World - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 22.

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'Submarine' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray

Fri Jul 15, 2011 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Anchor Bay, Disc Announcements (all tags)

The acclaimed dramedy will fire its torpedoes at Blu-ray this fall.

In an early announcement to retailers, Anchor Bay has slated 'Submarine' for a high-definition release on October 4.

The enchanting coming-of-age comedy, 'Submarine,' from executive producer Ben Stiller ('Tropic Thunder') and writer/director Richard Ayoade (the cult British television series “The Mighty Boosh”) is based on the novel by Joe Dunthorne and stars Noah Taylor ('Almost Famous'), Paddy Considine ('The Bourne Ultimatum'), Craig Roberts ('Jane Eyre'), Yasmin Paige (the British miniseries 'Murderland'), and Golden Globe® winner Sally Hawkins ('Happy-go-lucky').

In his review for The Wall Street Journal, Joe Morgenstern called 'Submarine' “wonderfully funny,” and Joe Neumaier of The New York Daily News described it as “a charming indie that combines dreamy aspiration with mucky, hilarious reality.” Kyle Smith of The New York Post wrote that “the excruciating and the hilarious mingle nearly to perfection.”

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement revealed so far is The Making of Submarine.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Submarine' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.

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'Scream 4' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray

Thu Jul 07, 2011 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements , Anchor Bay (all tags)

The next chapter in Wes Craven's hit slasher franchise will be unmasked on Blu-ray in October.

In an early announcement to retailers, Anchor Bay has slated 'Scream 4' for a high-definition release on October 4.

The movie reunites original cast members Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and David Arquette and adds a whole slew of fresh new potential victims for the returning Ghostface Killer including Anthony Anderson, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettierre, Adam Brody, Alison Brie, and Rory Culkin.

The release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include The Making of Scream 4, an alternate opening, an extended ending, deleted/extended scenes, and a gag reel.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Scream 4' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 4.

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Anchor Bay President Bill Clark Talks 3D, Streaming, and Blu-ray

Tue Feb 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM ET
Tags: Anchor Bay, Blu-ray, 3D, Industry Trends (all tags)

Though he's very excited about the future of Blu-ray, he's taking a wait-and-see approach to 3D content.

The folks over at Home Media Magazine have a great mini-interview up in which they ask questions of Bill Clark, the president of Anchor Bay Entertainment. Many of his answers veer towards the expected, but he does reveal some interesting things about the strategy of the company moving forward.

When asked about his opinion on the Blu-ray format, Clark answers that he doesn't see it slowing down any time soon. "The format is clearly well down the path of mass adoption," he says. Clark also has some interesting thoughts on waiting to go with Blu-ray 3D.

"We’ll certainly utilize the format where it makes sense. Obviously, we will not be the first to market on BD 3D," says Clark, "but we will evaluate on a title-by-title basis and, where it makes sense, will release in this format."

Source: Home Media Magazine

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'Evil Dead' Blu-ray Full Details and Box Art

Wed Jul 07, 2010 at 12:25 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Anchor Bay (all tags)

The full scoop is in for the long-awaited cult classic hitting Blu-ray in August!

As previously reported, Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment has revealed 'Evil Dead' for a Blu-ray release on August 31.

'The Evil Dead' is one of the most influential, landmark horror films of all time. Five college friends, including Ash (Campbell), drive to a remote cabin in the woods for a weekend of fun. Little do they realize that their fun will soon turn to fear, as an unstoppable supernatural force has been unleashed, surrounding and trapping them. One by one, they fall victim to the demonic forces at large, resurrected as murderous demons which can only be destroyed by dismemberment. Only Ash is left to combat the evil before it consumes the world. It’ll be a fight to the death … and to the undeath.

For the release, two all-new 1080p anamorphic transfers in 1.85 and the original director-composed 1.33 aspect ratio, have been prepared and personally supervised by director/writer Raimi, as well as a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack.

A standard DVD (Disc 2) contains the following bonus features, many returning for the first time in years, and available only for a limited time: One By One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead, The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor, The Ladies Of The Evil Dead Meet Bruce Campbell, Book of The Dead: The Other Pages, Discovering The Evil Dead, Unconventional, and At The Drive-In.

'The Evil Dead' Blu-ray™ (Disc 1) contains an all-NEW audio commentary with Writer/Director Sam Raimi, Producer Robert Tapert and Star Bruce Campbell.

Here's a peek at the packaging:


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99.

You can find the latest specs for 'Evil Dead' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 31.

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'After.Life' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed

Tue Jun 01, 2010 at 03:30 PM ET
Tags: Anchor Bay, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to acknowledge the passing of this independent thriller on Blu-ray this summer.

Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment has just announced 'After.Life' to Blu-ray on August 3.

The film stars Liam Neeson as a sinister funeral home director whose just been stiffed by a car accident victim (Christina Ricci).

The Blu-ray release will be embalmed in 1080p video, a PCM 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Co-Writer/Director Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo, Delving Into The After.Life: The Art of Making a Thriller, and a Theatrical Trailer.

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'After.Life' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 3.

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'Operation: Endgame' Detailed for Blu-ray

Thu May 06, 2010 at 11:00 AM ET
Tags: Anchor Bay, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Get ready for some assassin shenanigans in this outrageous comedy hitting Blu-ray in July!

Anchor Bay Entertainment is readying 'Operation: Endgame' for a Blu-ray release on July 27.

The film has an all-star cast including Joe Anderson, Rob Corddry, Ellen Barkin, Odette Yustman, Zach Galifianakis, Emilie de Raven; with a supporting roster that includes Maggie Q, Adam Scott, Brandon T. Jackson, Beth Grant, Michael Hitchcock, Ving Rhames, and Jeffrey Tambor!

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a PCM 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Behind The Scenes featurette, Alternate opening, Alternate ending, and a Theatrical trailer.

Here's a peek at the packaging:


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Operation: Endgame' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 27.

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'Brooklyn's Finest' Dated & Detailed for Blu-ray

Wed May 05, 2010 at 01:00 PM ET
Tags: Disc Announcements, Anchor Bay (all tags)

The gritty police drama from Antoine Fuqua ('Training Day') will arrest Blu-ray this July.

Anchor Bay is working on 'Brooklyn's Finest' starring Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke, and Wesley Snipes for Blu-ray on July 6.

The film captures the volatile and deadly world of one of New York’s most dangerous precincts through the eyes of the men and women pledged to protect and serve, as they face the wrenching choices that make them Brooklyn’s Finest.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director Antoine Fuqua, Chaos & Conflict: The Life Of A New York Cop, Boyz N The Real Hood, An Eye For Detail: Director Featurette, From The MTA To The WGA: Writer Featurette, deleted Scenes, and a theatrical Trailer.

The Blu-ray will also include a Digital Copy of the film.

Here's a peek at the packaging:


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Brooklyn's Finest' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 6.

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Blu-ray Gets 'The Crazies' 2010-Style!

Wed Apr 28, 2010 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Anchor Bay, Disc Announcements (all tags)

Grab that pitchfork! The modern retelling of George A Romero's original 1973 cult classic is bound for Blu-ray in June!

Anchor Bay will bring on the terror with the horror remake 'The Crazies (2010)' starring Timothy Olyphant and Radha Mitchell to Blu-ray on June 29.

Fangoria Magazine called 'The Crazies' “A fast-moving, exciting thrill ride that builds to a flat-out apocalyptic conclusion,” while Colin Covert of the Minneapolis Star Tribune declared it “a slick fearjerker.” BoxOffice Magazine said “This shocker will have horror fans jumping out of their seats,” while Marshall Fine from The Huffington Post bluntly warned the film “will scare the crap out of you.”

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a PCM 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director Breck Eisner, Behind The Scenes with Director Breck Eisner, Paranormal Pandemics, The George A. Romero Template, Make-up Mastermind: Rob Hall In Action, The Crazies Motion Comic Episodes 1 & 2, Visual Effects In Motion, Trailers and TV Spots, The Crazies Motion Comic Trailer, Storyboards: Building A Scene, Behind The Scenes Photo Gallery, and an Easter Egg

The Blu-ray will also include a DVD disc with a Digital Copy of the film.

Here's a peek at the packaging:


Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'The Crazies (2010)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 29.

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'Spread' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray

Wed Sep 23, 2009 at 09:00 AM ET
Tags: Anchor Bay, Disc Announcements (all tags)

See Ashton Kutcher sleep around Los Angeles in this racy comedy coming to high-def in November.

Anchor Bay Entertainment will bring 'Spread' to Blu-ray on November 10.

In 'Spread,' Nikki (Ashton Kutcher) isn’t a gigolo. He’s a sexual grifter, a fun-loving, freeloading hipster who understands his greatest assets are his looks and sexual prowess, which he uses to charm his way into the hearts of the city’s richest women and enjoy their lifestyle. Nikki gets a free place to live, fantastic gifts, A-list access, and plenty of sex. The women get to feel young, beautiful, and utterly fulfilled in the bedroom. It’s a mutually beneficial set-up... That is, until Nikki is forced to choose between love and money, and decide whether he can live on his own once and for all in the hopes of finding something real.

The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Actor/Producer Ashton Kutcher and Actors Anne Heche and Margarita Levieva; “Living The Dream - The Making Of SPREAD”; Behind The Scenes With Ashton Kutcher;The World According To Nikki; and a Theatrical Trailer.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray will be a Picture-In-Picture – “Urban Sprawl: Los Angeles In SPREAD.”

Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $34.98.

You can find the latest specs for 'Spread' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 10.

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Spread (Blu-ray)


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