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'Wreck-It Ralph' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Deleted Scenes Sneak Peek[teaser]Get an early peek at two deleted scenes for the Golden Globe nominee for Best Animated Feature Film arriving on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D in March. [/teaser] As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista is preparing 'Wreck-It Ralph' Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and 'Wreck-It Ralph - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack for March 5. From Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Wreck-It Ralph” takes viewers on a hilarious journey. For decades, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) has played the bad guy in his popular video game. In a bold move, he embarks on an action-packed adventure and sets out to prove to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart. As he explores exciting new worlds, he teams up withsome unlikely new friends including feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman). The film is directed by Emmy®-winner Rich Moore. Featuring an all-star voice cast including Jack McBrayer as the voice of Fix It Felix, Jr. and Jane Lynch as the voice of Sgt. Calhoun, plus breakthrough bonus features that take viewers even deeper into the world of video games, Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph” has something for every player. The releases will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtracks, and supplements will include: Disney Intermission: The Gamer's Guide to Wreck-It Ralph - When the film is paused, host Chris Hardwick appears on screen to guide viewers through a series of 10 video segments offering an inside look at the many video game references, Disney references and other hidden surprises featured in the film; Bit by Bit: Creating the Worlds of Wreck-It Ralph – Fans of the film will get a look at five new worlds created for the film. The short takes viewers into Game Central Station with the artists who brought Sugar Rush, Hero's Duty and Fix It Felix Jr. to life; Deleted & Alternate Scenes – Four separate scenes are highlighted with an introduction and optional audio commentary from director Rich Moore; Video Game Commercials – Viewers can check out the commercials created for the video games featured in the film - Fix It Felix Jr., Sugar Rush, Hero's Duty and Fix It Felix Hammer; Paperman – This animated short film played in theaters before Wreck-It Ralph and tells the story of a young man in an office who sees the girl of his dreams in a skyscraper window across the street. But how can he get her attention? Below is a sneak peek at two deleted scenes for this release. In the first clip, Dunderson shares an idea with Ralph for a new game called X-Treme EZ Living featuring the good life with no good or bad guys to get Ralph to bust them out of prison. The second clip features Ralph and Dunderson hanging out in the new game. While everything seems to be dancing and jacuzzis, Ralph realizes that it's time to leave. "Ralph And Dunderson In Prison" Deleted Scene: "X-Treme E-Z Livin' 2" Deleted Scene: Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $39.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Wreck-It Ralph' and 'Wreck-It Ralph - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under March 5.Posted Fri Feb 15, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Bangkok Revenge' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Director Jean-Marc Mineo’s martial arts epic hits Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is prepping 'Bangkok Revenge' for a Blu-ray release on March 26. After the brutal, thoughtless murder of his parents leaves Manit (Jon Foo) with a bullet in his head, he is rescued from near-death by a master of Muay Thai boxing. Afflicted with a brain injury that removes all his human emotions, Manit spends his life training to be a killing machine. 20 years later, he's gunning for the corrupt cops that transformed his destiny. With fists, feet, and bloody vengeance, he's going to make them wish they were already dead. The film stars Jon Foo ('Tekken,' 'Street Fighter Legacy'), Caroline Ducey ('Romance,' 'The Soul Keeper') and Michael Cohen ('Them,' 'Little Jerusalem'). Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Bangkok Revenge' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 26.Posted Fri Feb 15, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'The Guilt Trip' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The road trip comedy starring Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand will be motoring to Blu-ray in April! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'The Guilt Trip' for a Blu-ray release on April 30. An overly neurotic inventor, Andy (Seth Rogen), invites his overbearing mother, Joyce (Barbra Streisand), along on a cross-country road trip in order to sell his latest invention and, unbeknown to her, to reunite Joyce with a former lover. As the pair embark on their journey, Andy finds himself growing increasingly agitated by his mother's behaviour, while getting ever more closer to her at the same time. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will include 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Barbra & Seth; Barbra's World; Guilt Trip: A Real Mother of a Road Trip; In the Driver's Seat; Not Really a Road Trip Movie; Alternate Openings; Alternate Ending; Over 10 Deleted Scenes; and a Gag Reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Guilt Trip' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 30.Posted Thu Feb 14, 2013 at 01:50 PM PST by: -
'Girls Against Boys' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Another scorned woman revenge thriller comes to Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay says 'Girls Against Boys' will be available on Blu-ray on February 26. In the tradition of 'I Spit on Your Grave,' 'Girls Against Boys,' centers around two female bartenders who go on a brutal and twisted killing spree to exact revenge against the men who wronged them. But will they cross the line and lose themselves to the thrill and power of violence in this captivating and psychologically terrifying horror film? The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include an audio commentary with Danielle Panabaker and Writer/ Director Austin Chick. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Girls Against Boys' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 26.Posted Thu Feb 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: 'Die Hard: 25th Anniversary Collection' Blu-ray $25 at Amazon[teaser]Today's Gold Box deal at Amazon is the first four John McClane adventures on Blu-ray! [/teaser] Amazon has reduced the price on the reissued 'Die Hard: 25th Anniversary Collection' Blu-ray for $25 (58% off suggested retail price. The five disc set includes 'Die Hard,' 'Die Hard 2: Die Harder,' 'Die Hard with a Vengeance,' and 'Live Free or Die Hard.' Click here to be linked to the offer and remember this deal is only available for today!Posted Thu Feb 14, 2013 at 08:18 AM PST by: -
'Pawn' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]David A. Armstrong's crime thriller starring Michael Chiklis, Forest Whitaker, and Ray Liotta blasts onto Blu-ray this April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay has scheduled 'Pawn' for Blu-ray on April 23. An all-night diner. A cop walks in on a robbery in progress. But what happens next -- and what happened just before -- will change everything you think you know. Now the building is surrounded. There are fingers on every trigger. And one very intense hostage situation is about to take some extremely shocking twists. Produced by Michael Becker (Imprint Entertainment), Michael Chiklis (Extravaganza Entertainment), Brad Luff (Storyville Productions) and Jeff Most (Most Films), the film is a shotgun blast of a drama about last chances, double-crosses and a deadly game of dirty deals where anyone can be a pawn. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a behind-the-scenes featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Pawn' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 23.Posted Thu Feb 14, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Theatrical Review: 'A Good Day to Die Hard'Does John McClane still have some juice left after four previous action-packed adventures? High-Def Digest's theatrical reviewer Bryan Kluger takes a look at 'A Good Day to Die Hard'. Read his review in the blog today.Posted Thu Feb 14, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Rust and Bone' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film is heading to Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony Pictures Classics has slated 'Rust and Bone' for Blu-ray on March 19. Jacques Audiard, acclaimed director of 'A Prophet' and 'The Beat That Skipped My Heart,' returns with this powerful, tender romantic drama about two people from very different worlds seeking redemption in each other. Marion Cotillard ('La môme') stars as Stephanie, a killer whale trainer who late one night meets Alain (Matthias Schoenaerts, 'Bullhead') in a fracas at the nightclub where he works as a bouncer. Put in charge of his young son, Alain has come from Belgium to Antibes to live with his sister and her husband as a family. Alain's bond with Stephanie grows deeper after she suffers a horrible accident, bringing the two together once more. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with director/writer Jacques Audiard and co-writer Thomas Bidegain; Six deleted scenes with commentary; Making Rust and Bone: A Film by Antonin Peretjatko; VFX Breakdown by Mikros; and On the Red Carpet: Toronto International Film Festival. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Rust and Bone' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 19.Posted Thu Feb 14, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Les Misérables' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed 2012 adaptation of the classic Victor Hugo story will be available on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is readying 'Les Misérables' for Blu-ray on March 22. The sweeping and spectacular musical extravaganza 'Les Misérables' has been seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries around the globe. Now the motion picture adaptation that grossed more than $340 million worldwide arrives on Blu-ray™. Critically acclaimed and star-studded, 'Les Misérables' is a stunningly realized interpretation of Victor Hugo’s epic tale of broken dreams, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the endurance of the human spirit. Directed by Academy Award® winner Tom Hooper ('The King’s Speech'), 'Les Misérables' features an all-star cast including Golden Globe® winner Hugh Jackman ('X-Men Origins: Wolverine,' 'The Prestige'), Oscar® winner Russell Crowe ('Gladiator,' 'A Beautiful Mind'), Golden Globe® winner Anne Hathaway ('The Dark Knight Rises,' 'The Devil Wears Prada'), Amanda Seyfried ('Mamma Mia!,' 'Dear John'), Eddie Redmayne ('My Week With Marilyn,' 'The Other Boleyn Girl'), Helena Bonham Carter ('Harry Potter' series, 'Sweeney Todd'), Golden Globe® winner Sacha Baron Cohen ('Hugo,' 'Borat') and newcomer Samantha Barks. Compelling and poignant, 'Les Misérables' has earned kudos from critics around the world, including Vogue’s Adam Green, who describes it as “a spectacular achievement” and Deadline.com’s Pete Hammond, who calls it “remarkably entertaining and powerful” and praises its “stunning imagery and performance.” 'Les Misérables' dominated the 2013 awards season, garnering eight Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress, and sweeping the Golden Globes with awards for Jackman, and Hathaway, as well as the prize for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Les Misérables Singing Live: The star-studded cast and production team discuss how the daunting challenge of singing live rather than lip-syncing to pre-recorded tracks ultimately gave them the creative freedom to deliver nuanced, emotionally powerful performances. (Blu-ray Exclusive) Battle at the Barricade: Director Tom Hooper wanted the dramatic building of the barricade to be as visceral and intense as possible, so he had his actors build it in real time, literally hurling furniture out of windows to construct an actual barricade. This featurette takes an in-depth look at the creation and filming of all the action on this remarkable set. (Blu-ray Exclusive) The West End Connection: Meet the "godfather" of the original stage production of Les Misérables, renowned West End producer Cameron Mackintosh, who was deeply involved in the filming, as well as former Les Misérables, theatrical stars who were thrilled to appear in supporting roles in the current film. (Blu-ray Exclusive) Les Misérables on Location: Filming rather than staging Les Misérables presents the opportunity to shoot in real world locations: a massive dry dock on the coast of England, a beautiful underground chapel in the heart of London and the ancient city of Winchester. Members of the cast and crew talk about what it was like to find and work in these incredible locations. (Blu-ray Exclusive) The Stars of Les Misérables: Director Tom Hooper talks about casting the iconic characters, and the actors discuss why it was important to them to be a part of this groundbreaking version of Les Misérables. Creating the Perfect Paris: Production designer Eve Stewart created a massive Paris set featuring real cobblestones and running water. Take an intricate look into the detailed recreation of these Paris streets that no longer exist in today's world. The Original Masterwork: Victor Hugo's Les Misérables: This mini-documentary takes a look at the historical backdrop and universal themes of Hugo's classic, and how the filmmakers mined the novel to enrich the look and feel of the film. Feature Commentary with Director Tom Hooper. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Les Misérables' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 22.Posted Wed Feb 13, 2013 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
'Zero Dark Thirty' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Kathryn Bigelow's Academy Award nominee for Best Picture debuts on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be bringing 'Zero Dark Thirty' to Blu-ray on March 19. For a decade, an elite team of intelligence and military operatives, working in secret across the globe, devoted themselves to a single goal: to find and eliminate Osama bin Laden. Zero Dark Thirty reunites the Oscar winning team of director-producer Kathryn Bigelow and writer-producer Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker) for the story of history's greatest manhunt for the world's most dangerous man. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: No Small Feat - Making Zero Dark Thirty; The Compound - Tour the film's rebuilt compound; Geared Up - Watch the cast train with authentic SEAL gear; and Targeting Jessica Chastain - A look at the role of Maya. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Zero Dark Thirty' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 19.Posted Wed Feb 13, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: