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'Your Sister's Sister' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed 2011 dramedy is planned for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, IFC films has set 'Your Sister's Sister' for Blu-ray on November 6. A year after his brother Tom's death, Jack (Mark Duplass 'Humpday'), an emotionally unstable slacker, is offered by Tom's ex-girlfriend Iris (Emily Blunt, 'The Adjustment Bureau,' 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen') to take a vacation at her family cabin in the Pacific Northwest so he can seek catharsis in solitude. Once there, however, Jack runs into Iris' sister Hannah, a lesbian reeling from the abrupt end of a seven-year relationship and who finds solace in the affable Jack's unexpected presence. After a long night of drinking that ends with an awkward sexual incident, Jack's bumpy road to recovery is made worse by Iris' sudden presence at the cabin the next morning and the progression of ever-complicated relationships that is then set into motion. With raw, funny and emotional performances from an all-star cast, director Lynn Shelton ('My Effortless Brilliance') once again honestly explores the complexities of interpersonal relationships with remarkable humor, sensitivity and warmth. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Commentary with Writer/Director Lynn Shelton & Star Mark Duplass, Filmmaker & Crew Commentary, and Original Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Your Sister's Sister' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 6.Posted Fri Oct 19, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Premium Rush' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The action flick starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a bike courier will be speeding to Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Premium Rush' on Blu-ray on December 21. Wilee (Gordon-Levitt) is one of 1,500 bike couriers in Manhattan who rides on the edge by having a bike with no brakes. On this day, Wilee has a delivery that is so valuable that a corrupt NYC Detective, who needs the money, begins to chase Wilee throughout the city to get it before the envelope is delivered. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include The Starting Line and Behind the Wheels. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Premium Rush' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 21.Posted Fri Oct 19, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Save $5 on 'Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings' on Blu-ray[teaser]If you missed out on the Deep Discount deal a while back, now you can save $5 on the latest pixie adventure in Blu-ray 3D! [/teaser] Disney has released another coupon offer this time to save $5 on 'Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings' Blu-ray available on September 20! Journey with Tinker Bell and her fairy friends into the forbidden world of the mysterious Winter Woods, where curiosity and adventure lead Tink to an amazing discovery and reveal a magical secret that could change her world forever. Simply visit this page to print out your coupon from the Disney Movie Rewards website. This coupon is valid in the United States and Canada only and the offer expires October 28.Posted Thu Oct 18, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'World Without End' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Ken Follett’s 2012 miniseries is Blu-ray bound in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'World Without End' will hit Blu-ray on December 4. England is on the brink of a devastating war with France that will last over a hundred years. A terrible plague which will wipe out a third of Europe's population before it is done is spreading. Caris, a visionary young woman, struggles to rise above the suffering and oppression in order to lead her people out of the Dark Ages. With her loverMerthin, she builds a community in Kingsbridge that stands up to the church and the crown. Together, they unearth a dangerous secret and must fight to save their town from ruin, ultimately ushering in a new era of freedom, innovation and enlightenment. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the 2-disc set will include all eight episodes as well as The Making of Ken Follett’s World Without End. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $75.99. You can find the latest specs for 'World Without End' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where It is indexed under December 4.Posted Thu Oct 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Pina' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The first Blu-ray 3D release in the Criterion Collection will be available in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is readying 'Pina - 3D' for Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D on January 22. The boundless imagination and physical marvels of the work of the German modern-dance pioneer Pina Bausch leap off the screen in this exuberant tribute by Wim Wenders. The Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray combo pack will feature a 1080p transfer, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio commentary featuring Wenders; The Making of “Pina” (available in 3D); Deleted scenes with commentary by Wenders (available in 3D); Behind-the-scenes footage; Interview with Wenders; Trailer; and a booklet featuring a piece by novelist and essayist Siri Hustvedt; reprinted pieces by Wenders and choreographer Pina Bausch; information on the dances featured in the film; and portraits of the dancers. Suggested list price for the release is $49.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Pina - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where It is indexed under January 22.Posted Thu Oct 18, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Ivan's Childhood' Dated and Detailed Blu-ray[teaser]The 1962 Russian war drama has been dated for Blu-ray in the new year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is working on 'Ivan's Childhood' for Blu-ray on January 22. The debut feature by the great Andrei Tarkovsky, 'Ivan’s Childhood' is a poetic journey through the shards and shadows of one boy’s war-ravaged youth. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p transfer, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements include: Appreciation of filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky and Ivan's Childhood featuring Vida T. Johnson, coauthor of The Films of Andrei Tarkovsky: A Visual Fugue; Interviews with cinematographer Vadim Yusov and actor Nikolai Burlyaev; and a booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Dina Iordanova; "Between Two Films," Tarkovsky's essay on Ivan's Childhood; and "Ivan's Willow," a poem by the director's father, Arseny Tarkovsky. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Ivan's Childhood' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where It is indexed under January 22.Posted Thu Oct 18, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Tin Drum' Announced and Detailed Blu-ray[teaser]The 1979 Academy Award winner for best foreign-language film is in the works for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is set to debut 'The Tin Drum' on Blu-ray on January 15. 'The Tin Drum,' is a visionary adaptation from Volker Schlöndorff of Nobel laureate Günter Grass’s acclaimed novel, characterized by surreal imagery, arresting eroticism, and clear-eyed satire. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p transfer, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: New interview with Schlöndorff about the making of The Tin Drum and the creation of the 2010 restored, complete version; New interview with film scholar Timothy Corrigan; German audio recording from 1987 of author Günter Grass reading an excerpt from his novel The Tin Drum with musical accompaniment, illustrated with the corresponding scene from the film; Television interview excerpts featuring Schlöndorff, Grass, actors David Bennent and Mario Adorf, and cowriter Jean-Claude Carrière reflecting on their experiences making the film; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Atkinson and 1978 statements by Grass about the adaptation of his novel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Tin Drum' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where It is indexed under January 15.Posted Wed Oct 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Two-Lane Blacktop' Races to Blu-ray[teaser]Monte Hellman's 1971 film will be speeding to Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will bring 'Two-Lane Blacktop' to Blu-ray on January 8. With its gorgeous widescreen compositions and sophisticated look at American male obsession, this stripped-down narrative from maverick director Monte Hellman is one of the artistic high points of 1970s cinema, and possibly the greatest road movie ever made. The Blu-ray will feature a new 1080p digital transfer, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and uncompressed mono soundtracks, and supplements include: Two audio commentaries: one by Hellman and filmmaker Allison Anders and one by screenwriter Rudolph Wurlitzer and author David N. Meyer; Interviews with Hellman, actor James Taylor, musician Kris Kristofferson, producer Michael Laughlin, and production manager Walter Coblenz; Screen test outtakes; Performance and Image, a look at the restoration of a '55 Chevy used in the movie and the film's locations today; Color Me Gone, photos and publicity from Two-Lane Blacktop; Trailer; and Rudy Wurlitzer's screenplay, reprinted specially for this release; new essay by Kent Jones, appreciations by Richard Linklater and Tom Waits; and a reprint of the 1970 Rolling Stone article "On Route 66, Filming Two-Lane Blacktop." Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Two-Lane Blacktop' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where It is indexed under January 8.Posted Wed Oct 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Man Who Knew Too Much' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Another Alfred Hitchcock classic is bound for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will proudly present 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' on Blu-ray on January 15. This fleet and gripping early thriller from the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, was the first film the director made after signing to the Gaumont-British Picture Corporation. The Blu-ray will feature a new 1080p digital transfer, an uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements include: New audio commentary featuring film historian Philip Kemp; New interview with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro; The Illustrated Hitchcock, an extensive interview with director Alfred Hitchcock from 1972, conducted by journalist Pia indstrom and film historian William Everson•Audio excerpts from filmmaker François Truffaut’s legendary 1962 interviews with Hitchcock; Restoration demonstration; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Farran Smith Nehme. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where It is indexed under January 15.Posted Wed Oct 17, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
We Need to Talk 'About Cherry' on Blu-ray[teaser]The R-rated drama will debut on Blu-ray this January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI has slated 'About Cherry' for Blu-ray on January 15. Stephen Elliot's film about a troubled young woman who moves to San Francisco and gets involved with pornography and a cocaine-addicted lawyer stars Ashley Hinshaw, James Franco and Heather Graham. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'About Cherry' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under January 15.Posted Wed Oct 17, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
