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Blu-ray Hits the 'Open Road'[teaser]Marcio Garcia's coming-of-age film will be coming to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'Open Road' for Blu-ray on May 21. Where will the road take her? Angie (Camilla Belle) is a free spirit living on her own terms and occasionally waitressing to make money. But when she makes connections with a drifter (Andy Garcia), a handsome cop (Colin Egglesfield), and his sister (Juliette Lewis), she finds herself torn between her life of absolute freedom and being tied to people who care about her. Beautifully filmed and acted, it's an inspiring film about love in all its many forms. The Blu-ray/Ultraviolet release will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a making-of featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Open Road' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 21.Posted Wed Mar 6, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Roman Coppola's comedy starring Charlie Sheen will have a winning Blu-ray release in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be bringing 'A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III' to Blu-ray on May 14. Golden Globe® winner Charlie Sheen* (TV's "Anger Management," TV's "Two And A Half Men," TV's "Spin City") stars alongside Jason Schwartzman ('Moonrise Kingdom') and Academy Award® nominee Bill Murray (Best Actor in a Leading Role, 'Lost In Translation,' 2003) in the fascinating comedy 'A Glimpse Inside the Mind Of Charles Swan IIl.' Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Roman Coppola (Best Writing - Original Screenplay, 'Moonrise Kingdom,' 2012), the delightfully imaginative film about one man's journey through a bad breakup is Coppola's return to full-length feature film directing. Supported by an all-star cast including Golden Globe® nominee Patricia Arquette (Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama, "Medium," 2006), Aubrey Plaza (TV's "Parks And Recreation"), Katheryn Winnick ('Stand Up Guys') and Mary Elizabeth Winstead ('A Good Day to Die Hard), 'A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III' is a playful comedy of lost love, friendship, revenge fantasies and Brandy Alexanders. Set in a stylized Los Angeles, Charles (Sheen) is a successful graphic designer whose fame, money and charm have provided him with a seemingly perfect life. When his true love, a perplexing beauty named Ivana (Winnick), suddenly breaks off their relationship, Charles' life falls apart and he swirls into a downward spiral of doubt, confusion and reflection. With the support of his loyal intimates - Kirby (Schwartzman), Saul (Murray) and his sister Izzy (Arquette) - he begins the hard road of self-evaluation to come to terms with a life without Ivana. Through it all, Charles seeks to answer the question: is it possible to love and hate someone at the same time? The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Roman Coppola, "The Making of Charles Swan" featurette, and "A Glimpse Into the Mind of Charles White" - an interview. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 14.Posted Tue Mar 5, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Alanis Morissette: Live At Montreux 2012' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The Canadian singer's 2012 performance from the jazz festival is coming to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock Entertainment is prepping 'Alanis Morissette: Live At Montreux 2012' for a high-definition release on April 23. 'Live At Montreux 2012' is Morissette’s first live release in 10 years. Filmed in high definition on July 2, 2012, this set features a blend of songs from her most recent album, Havoc And Bright Lights a bevy of her beloved hits: “Ironic,” “Hand In My Pocket,” “You Learn” and “Thank U,” as well as the revolutionary kiss-off “You Oughta Know.” This stop on the Guardian Angel tour (in support of Havoc) was Alanis’ third appearance at the famed Montreux Jazz Festival. Of course, the sheer poetry and emotional spirit of Alanis Morissette’s music is what’s truly on display here. The genuine, honest soul-baring nature of her songs, carried by her instantly recognizable and absolutely unique vocal style is on evident on 'Live At Montreux.' Alanis is one of the most successful female artists and songwriters of all time, having sold in excess of 60 million albums worldwide. It is plain to see why she has achieved such accolades when you witness a performance like this set at Montreux. 'Alanis Morissette: Live At Montreux 2012' features the following line-up: Julian Coryell (guitar); Michael Farrell (keyboards); Jason Orme (guitar); Cedric Lemoyne (bass); Victor Indrizzo (drums). TRACK LISTING 1) I Remain 2) Woman Down 3) All I Really Want 4) You Learn 5) Guardian 6) Flinch 7) Forgiven* 8) Hands Clean 9) I Remain* 10) Citizen Of The Planet* 11) Ironic 12) Havoc 13) Head Over Feet 14) Versions Of Violence 15) I Remain* 16) You Oughta Know 17) Numb 18) Hand In My Pocket 19) Uninvited* 20) Thank U *Not on CD format Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Alanis Morissette: Live At Montreux 2012' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 23.Posted Tue Mar 5, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Sensio Signs a Deal with Disney for 3D Video On Demand Content[teaser] Vizio 3D TV owners can look forward to 3D VOD Disney content.[/teaser] Sensio Technologies, a major player in the 3D film arena, has signed an agreement with Disney for the express purpose of making Disney's 3D movies available for on-demand rental. Sensio's 3DGO! 3D VOD Service is available exclusively on Vizio 3D TVs. The deal includes titles such as 'Frankenweenie' and 'Brave,' but no word yet as to whether or not 3D 'Star Wars' films are included. Nicholas Routhier, CEO of Sensio, “The Disney 3D library is without contest one of the best out there, and we are thrilled to add an incredible selection of titles from a true legendary studio and 3D pioneer. We are more determined than ever to realize our promise to address the lack of 3D content to the home.” As Sensio continues towards its goal of having over 200 3D titles on offer by year's end, those consumers who are seeking 3D VOD content from Disney but do not own or wish to own a Vizio 3D TV are left wanting. Source:The Hollywood ReporterPosted Tue Mar 5, 2013 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Enter the Dragon: 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The Bruce Lee classic will be getting a re-mastered double dip this summer! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Enter the Dragon: 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray on June 11. Bruce Lee was an incredible athlete and mixed martial artist who, despite making a limited number of movies during his short life, became a charismatic megastar and left a permanent mark on cinema and popular culture. Even Time Magazine agreed. They included Lee in the “100 Most Important People of the 20th century” issue (Heroes and Icons 1999*). 'Enter the Dragon' continues to resonate with today’s audiences. It was a major theatrical hit 40 years ago, grossing approximately $25 million domestically – the equivalent of almost $180 million in today’s box-office. 'Enter the Dragon' has sold more than 450,000 units on DVD and Blu-ray since 2004. In 2004, 'Enter the Dragon' was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." It also received a 95% positive rating on the critics’ review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes (www.rottentomatoes.com). Lee was born in San Francisco on November 27, 1940. As a young boy in Hong Kong, he acted in some 20 films there and first became known in the U.S. in 1966 for his role as sidekick Kato in TV’s “The Green Hornet.” He also appeared in TV shows like “Ironside” and “Longstreet,” with his most notable American role coming in the 1969 movie, Marlowe, starring James Garner. Returning to Hong Kong, Lee starred in a number of successful films for Raymond Chow’s Golden Harvest Productions and soon became a superstar in China. His enormous overseas success ultimately reached Hollywood and the attention of filmmaker Fred Weintraub and Warner Bros., who produced 'Enter the Dragon' and tapped the actor to star. Lee died suddenly in Hong Kong, at the age of 32, of a cerebral edema. That was on July 20, 1973, less than a month before the film’s August 17 U.S. premiere. Posthumously, 'Enter the Dragon' rocketed him to international superstardom. 'Enter the Dragon' producer Fred Weintraub, who also wrote the book Bruce Lee, Woodstock, and Me said: “If fans want to hail Bruce as the greatest and most influential martial artist who ever lived, you’ll get no argument from me. He was a shining star who streaked across the night sky of our collective awareness in a flash of white hot unsustainable intensity only to burn up in the atmosphere of fame, wealth, and worldwide adulation. Watching him again (this time even better on Blu-ray), you can see why he became the first international superstar from a third world country.” The film, which helped bring interest in the Asian martial arts genre to mainstream Western cinema, has been re-mastered for its 40th anniversary, and will now feature new bonus materials, such as the featurette, No Way as Way, on the legacy of Bruce Lee, plus other featurettes and commentary. Memorabilia -- which includes collectible art cards, lenticular card and an embroidered patch --are also part of the giftset. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Enter the Dragon: 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 11.Posted Tue Mar 5, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Roku 2 XS Available Today for $64.99[teaser]This top-of-the-line HD streaming powerhouse is normally $100, but it is also refurbished.[/teaser] Deal a day site, 1saleaday.com, is selling a refurbished Roku 2 XS for the shipped price of $64.99. This top-of-the-line Roku includes every feature currently offered by Roku, including the superfluous motion control- 'Angry Birds' combination, Wi-Fi, HDMI port, A/V composite port and cable, 1080p, Ethernet jack, Micro SD slot, and USB port. 1saleaday.com is not charging tax or shipping, making the shipped price for the refurbished Roku 2 XS for $64.99. The refurbished model includes a 90 day warranty- the same length as a new Roku. Amazon is also currently offering through a third party merchant a refurbished Roku 2 XS for $79.99 with Prime. What a Roku offers is the simplest, quickest, smallest, and least power hungry ability to stream from a variety of providers. Providers include Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, Amazon Instant Video to name just a few. Subscription required wherever necessary. Source:CNETPosted Tue Mar 5, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Falling Skies: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The second season of the alien invasion series starring Noah Wyle will strike back on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner brothers is working on 'Falling Skies: The Complete Second Season' for Blu-ray on June 4. The mystery deepens for the remaining survivors of the massive alien invasion as 'Falling Skies' returns for its second season with mysterious new creatures. Three months have passed since former college professor, father of three and unlikely leader of the civilian resistance group Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) went willingly with the aliens on one of their ships to free his son and learn their plans. Nobody has seen or heard anything from him during this time, and his absence has taken its toll on his sons. Ben (Connor Jessup) and his older brother, Hal (Drew Roy), have stepped up as fighters but quickly clash as they both seek to secure their roles as leaders in their father's absence. Many lives have been lost since Tom left, but the survivors of the 2nd Mass still struggle on with courage and resilience. In the first season, our heroes coped with the trauma of losing their world; in this season, they take action and fight back. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Falling Skies: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 4.Posted Tue Mar 5, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Ultra HD Merely a Question of Display Price[teaser]Engadget compares HD and 3D success before declaring display price as the key to Ultra HD victory.[/teaser] After first declaring that Ultra HD (4K) as a successful technology faces a fork in the road with a successful HD format in one direction and technically more intriguing but relatively unsuccessful (as is not mainstream) 3D format in the other, the article on Engadget ferrets out the successful factors for HD and the deal-breakers for 3D before reaching a conclusion that sees Ultra HD as successful if prices for displays becomes as accessible as HD display prices. "(C)onsumers were happy to embrace both flat-panels and HD as soon as both became available together in an affordable product, and America's TV landscape was forever changed. The industry moved on to smart TV and 3D as the one-two punch to get consumers to upgrade... From the technical side, 3D was the stronger draw, but the reliance on glasses... has stifled 3D content consumption." In essence, the article concludes that "the triumph of 'full HD' that helped to catapult LCD televisions beyond plasma sets showed that, as long as the price delta is not too great, consumers can be sold on specs and future-proofing... a growing percentage of films that make sense for 4K should extend far beyond the corresponding number for 3D. Years down the road, virtually all high-end TVs will likely support 4K and the consumer electronics and content industries will figure out some way of delivering such content." The conclusion on price as a limiter for Ultra HD success knowingly disregards any literally benefit of Ultra HD in the home in favor or purchasers deciding to buy Ultra HD sets at reasonable prices, not ever needing something like 3D glasses to take advantage of Ultra HD, and content providers responding to the number of Ultra HD sets in homes by finding a way to deliver content. The article even goes to far as to draw a corollary between increasing smartphone display sizes and eventual ever-larger Ultra HD displays in the home. Source:EngadgetPosted Mon Mar 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Dragon' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The action-packed martial arts film starring Donnie Yen ('Ip Man') will be getting the Blu-ray treatment in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Dragon' for Blu-ray on April 16. Liu Jin-xi (Donnie Yen) is a village craftsman whose quiet life is irrevocably shattered by the arrival of two notorious gangsters in the local general store. When Liu single-handedly saves the shopkeeper’s life, he comes under investigation by detective Xu Bai-jiu (Takeshi Kaneshiro). Convinced that Liu’s martial arts mastery belies a hidden history of training by one of the region’s vicious clans, Xu doggedly pursues the shy hero—and draws the attention of China’s criminal underworld in the process. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a making-of featurette and a music video. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Dragon' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 16.Posted Mon Mar 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of March 3rd, 2013As the year's movie award season draws to a close, the hugely acclaimed and respected finale to the most beloved film franchise in the entire history of cinema finally comes to Blu-ray. Oh yeah, some black & white thing about people who've been dead for seventy years is also available, but that one doesn't have any glittery vampires in it at all. Read all about these and more in the blog today.Posted Mon Mar 4, 2013 at 08:15 AM PST by:
