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'The First Beautiful Thing' Announced for Blu-ray
Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Palisades Tartan (all tags)
The 2010 Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film is planned for Blu-ray in May.
In an early announcement to retailers, Palisades Tartan is bringing the Italian dramedy 'The First Beautiful Thing' to Blu-ray on May 22.
'The First Beautiful Thing' was nominated for an impressive 18 David di Donatello Awards (Italy's Academy Awards) and won for Best Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Actor. Director Paolo Virzi was also shortlisted for Best European Director by The European Film Academy last year. Virzi first made a name for himself with his debut feature, 'La Bella Vita,' where he won the David di Donatello and Silver Ribbon awards for best new director. His penultimate feature film, 'Tutta La Vita Davanti,' won two Silver Ribbons (Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress, Sabrina Ferilli).
Italian cinema caused a sensation in the United States over a decade ago when Roberto Benigni won three Oscars for 'Life Is Beautiful.' The commedia enjoyed terrific critical and commercial success and Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema said ''This is an honor for Italian cinema and culture.” Virzi directed Benigni in Caterina In 'The Big City' (2003).
With a strong ensemble cast of Italian cinema heavyweights including Micaela Ramazzotti ('Tutta La Vita Davanti'), Stefania Sandrelli (Stealing Beauty, The Last Kiss, Jamon, Jamon), and Valerio Mastandrea (Nine, Tutta La Vita Davanti), Virzi is able to weave together a compassionate and touching narrative that makes 'The First Beautiful Thing' stand out among other films in the New Italian Cinema movement.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'The First Beautiful Thing' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 22.
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'Some Days Are Better Than Others' Announced for Blu-ray
Wed Mar 28, 2012 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Palisades Tartan, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The acclaimed character-driven drama coming to Blu-ray in April is now up for pre-order.
In an early announcement to retailers, Palisades Tartan is bringing 'Some Days Are Better Than Others' to Blu-ray on April 24.
Director Matt McCormick’s work crosses mediums and defies genre distinctions to fashion witty, abstract observations of contemporary culture and the urban landscape. McCormick has received awards including Best Short Film from the San Francisco International Film Fest, Best Experimental from the New York Underground Film Fest and Best Short from the Ann Arbor Film Fest. His film 'The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal' was named in the “Top 10 / Best of 2002” lists of both The Village Voice and Art Forum magazine. 'Some Days Are Better Than Others had its world premiere at SXSW 2010 and was featured at MoMA’s New Directors/New Films 2011.
The film stars two veterans of the modern indie music scene. Carrie Brownstein is a writer, actor, and musician, best known as a member of the independent alt-rock group Sleater Kinney. As comedic duo ThunderAnt, she has performed alongside Fred Armisen (“Saturday Night Live”) as a lead actor in IFC’s hit comedy show, “Portlandia” (now in its second season). Brownstein previously acted in the 2002 psychological adventure film Group and performed as herself on the Emmy®-nominated show “The L Word.” Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Believer, Pitchfork, as well as numerous book anthologies on music and culture. James Mercer (Eli) is an actor/musician best known for his role as the front man of the platinum-selling recording artists The Shins, who are currently releasing a new album. Mercer has also composed original scores for film, including 2004’s 'Towlines' and that same year’s 'American Nutria,' and his music was featured in the 2004 hit film 'Garden State,' as well as in hit TV shows “The Sopranos,” “Gilmore Girls” and “Saturday Night Live.”
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there don't appear to be any supplements.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'Some Days Are Better Than Others' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 24.
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Palisades Tartan Devastated by London Riots
Thu Aug 18, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Palisades Tartan (all tags)
The fires started by rioters have destroyed as many as a quarter of a million discs.
"All of our inventory is gone, just gone. And we don’t know what we’re going to do next," says Palisades Tartan CEO Soumya Sriraman. "We’re not sure when we’re going to be back up."
While Palisades Tartan may not be a household name, it should ring a bell to fans of horror or Asian movies. Tartan Asian Extreme has put out films like 'Audition,' 'The Eye,' and the 'Vengeance Trilogy' including the much loved 'Oldboy.' Tartan Terror, meanwhile, has distributed 'House of 1,000 Corpses' and the Dario Argento version of 'The Phantom of the Opera.'
The company isn't going to be in good shape anytime soon according to Sriraman. "We’re going to lose sales every week, no matter what, and all we can do is keep our head down and deal with it."
Source: Home Media Magazine
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'Outside the Law' Announced for Blu-ray
Fri Jul 08, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Palisades Tartan (all tags)
The Oscar-nominated French crime drama is planned for Blu-ray this August.
In an early announcement to retailers, Palisades Tartan is bringing 'Outside the Law' to Blu-ray on August 2.
'The film traces the life of three brothers whose family has been driven off its land and survived the Sétif massacres. They end up in France where two of the brothers campaign for Algerian independence. The Battle of Paris, which brings the FLN (National Liberation Front) into conflict with the French police, crushes and divides them.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a making-of featurette, cast interviews, an interview with director Rachid Bouchareb, deleted scenes, and theatrical and teaser trailers.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $27.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'Outside the Law' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 2.
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'Outside the Law' Announced for Blu-ray
Fri Jul 08, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Palisades Tartan (all tags)
The Oscar-nominated French crime drama is planned for Blu-ray this August.
In an early announcement to retailers, Palisades Tartan is bringing 'Outside the Law' to Blu-ray on August 2.
'The film traces the life of three brothers whose family has been driven off its land and survived the Sétif massacres. They end up in France where two of the brothers campaign for Algerian independence. The Battle of Paris, which brings the FLN (National Liberation Front) into conflict with the French police, crushes and divides them.
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a making-of featurette, cast interviews, an interview with director Rachid Bouchareb, deleted scenes, and theatrical and teaser trailers.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $27.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'Outside the Law' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 2.
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'The Matrimony' Announced for Blu-ray
Tue Jul 05, 2011 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Palisades Tartan, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The Chinese supernatural love story will seduce Blu-ray this July.
In an early announcement to retailers, Palisades Tartan is bringing Olivier Marchal's 'The Matrimony' to Blu-ray on July 26.
'The Matrimony' stars Leon Lai Ming, who began his career as a pop singer and is known as one of the “Four Heavenly Kings,” the nickname given to Leon, Aaron Kwok, Jacky Cheung and Andy Lau (some of the biggest performers in Hong Kong’s music scene). Leon has starred in over 40 films. His costar Rene Liu is an award winning actress who can also be seen in Palisades Tartan Video’s 'A World Without Thieves.'
Specs have yet to be detailed, but supplements include cast and crew interviews, behind the scenes footage, and teaser trailers.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98.
You can find the latest specs for The Matrimony' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 26.
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'36th Precinct' Announced for Blu-ray
Tue May 03, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Palisades Tartan, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The 2004 French crime thriller will hit Blu-ray this June.
In an early announcement to retailers, Palisades Tartan is bringing Olivier Marchal's '36th Precinct' to Blu-ray on June 14.
In what many have described as the French equivalent of 'Heat,' two of France′s acting heavyweights, Gerard Depardieu and Daniel Auteuil star as two detectives, once close friends now bitter rivals they strive to claim the coveted position of Chief of Police, by whatever means necessary...
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98.
You can find the latest specs for '36th Precinct' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 14.
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HDD Black Friday Madness: 'Vengeance Trilogy Blu-ray Tin' $30 plus shipping at Palisades Tartan!
Fri Nov 19, 2010 at 01:35 PM ETTags: Palisades Tartan, HD Deals (all tags)
Revenge is a dish best served Blu! Palisades Tartan is offering Park Chan-wook's Korean masterpieces for over half off!
The studio is selling 'Vengeance Trilogy Tin' for only $30 plus shipping (over 50% off suggested list price).
The set includes 'Oldboy,' 'Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance,' and 'Lady Vengeance,' and this special offer is limited to stock on hand so if you haven't already picked up this must-own set, now's the perfect time to do so!
Click here for a direct Paypal link to pick up yourself a copy at this amazing price!
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'9 Songs' Announced for Blu-ray
Fri Feb 19, 2010 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Palisades Tartan, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The controversial concert/sex film will rock Blu-ray this May.
Palisades Tartan is bringing Michael Winterbottom's '9 Songs' to Blu-ray on May 18.
Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Behind-the-scenes footage featuring the bands of 9 Songs, Concert-only performance option, Interviews with cast and crew, and trailers.
Suggested list price is undetermined at this time.
You can find the latest specs for '9 Songs' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 18.
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'36' Blu-ray Announced
Thu Jan 07, 2010 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Palisades Tartan, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The French thriller will take its North American Blu-ray bow in February.
In an early announcement to retailers, it seems Palisades Tartan will be releasing '36' on Blu-ray on February 9.
Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will likely include a making-of documentary, an interview with the director, a pair of featurettes (Choosing Weapons, Choosing Costumes), and a trailer.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $29.97.
You can find the latest specs for '36' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 9.
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