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'The Babymakers' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The movie from Jay Chandrasekhar ('Super Troopers' and 'Beerfest') will be expecting on Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Media has slated 'The Babymakers' for Blu-ray on September 18. After trying everything to get his wife Audrey (Olivia Munn) pregnant, Tommy Macklin (Paul Schneider) realizes to his horror that he may be “shooting blanks.” Terrified that his marriage may fall apart, Tommy recruits his friends to rob a spermbank where he made a deposit years ago. As with any half-baked scheme, everything can and does go wrong, testing the limits of Tommy and Audrey’s relationship and showing how far one couple will go in the hopes of getting pregnant. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include behind-the-scenes, cast and crew interviews, and featurettes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $28.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Babymakers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 18.Posted Fri Aug 24, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
You'll Never Take Blu-ray Alive, 'Copper'[teaser]BBC America's first original scripted drama series comes to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, BBC is prepping 'Copper' for a Blu-ray release on October 30. Set in the Five Points neighborhood of New York City in the 1860s, focusing on a rugged young Irish cop who is forced to navigate his unruly and dangerous immigrant neighborhood while interacting with the uptown Manhattan crowd and the black community. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will be a 2-disc set and supplements will include: Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Making-of documentary, Featurettes, and Character Video Profiles. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Copper' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 30.Posted Fri Aug 24, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Best Buy Income Drops 91 Percent in Second Quarter of 2012[teaser]The company attributes at least some of that charge to restructuring costs. [/teaser] Best Buy has been in the news quite a bit recently thanks to the attempts of the founder to buy the company back. The latest from the company looks quite dire – a 91% drop of income in the second quarter of this year. Rather than the 128 million during the second quarter of last year, they only brought in 12 million. Another reason for the lagging income is, of course, a drop in sales. Mobile phones and notebooks grew nicely, mid-sized TVs had a slight increase and everything else sold less than the previous year. Sales in China were also down overall thanks to a slowing economy. “Consumers remain very cautious,” says Best Buy’s interim CEO Mike Mikan, “and sales in the industry may be dampened at the moment by those who are holding back on spending as they await some highly anticipated new technology releases.” Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Thu Aug 23, 2012 at 03:00 PM PDT by: -
'Savages' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Oliver Stone's adaptation of the best-selling novel by Don Winslow is in the works for Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'Savages' will have a Blu-ray release on October 23. Laguna Beach entrepreneurs Ben, a peaceful and charitable Buddhist, and his closest friend Chon, a former Navy SEAL and ex-mercenary, run a lucrative, homegrown industry - raising some of the best marijuana ever developed. They also share a one-of-a-kind love with the extraordinary beauty Ophelia. Life is idyllic in their Southern California town....until the Mexican Baja Cartel decides to move in and demands that the trio partners with them. When the merciless head of the BC, Elena, and her brutal enforcer, Lado, underestimate the unbreakable bond among these three friends, Ben and Chon - with the reluctant, slippery assistance of a dirty DEA agent - wage a seemingly unwinnable war against the cartel. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Feature Commentary with director Oliver Stone; Feature Commentary with producers Moritz Borman, Eric Kopeloff, Co-Screenwriter/Novelist Don Winslow, Executive Producer/Co-Screenwriter Shane Salerno and Production Designer Tomás Voth; Stone Cold Savages – A five-part profile of the film showcases the entire cast and crew as Oliver Stone pushes his loyal and talented company far past their limits in order to bring this story to life; Deleted Scenes; pocket BLU; Advanced Remote Control; Mobile-To-Go; and BD Live. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Savages' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under October 23.Posted Thu Aug 23, 2012 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1967 film from the Fab Four arrives on Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Capitol Records is working on 'The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour' for Blu-ray on October 9. In September 1967 The Beatles embarked on making their third film, this time conceived and directed by themselves. Based on a loose unscripted narrative, in the spirit of the experimental mood of the time, and directed by The Beatles themselves, the film became the vehicle to present 6 new songs - Magical Mystery Tour, The Fool On The Hill, Flying, I Am The Walrus, Blue Jay Way and Your Mother Should Know. Now, 45 years on, the virtually forgotten film has been fully restored and is being presented properly for the first time. The restoration of 'Magical Mystery Tour' has been overseen by Paul Rutan Jr. of Eque Inc., the same company that handled the much acclaimed restoration of 'Yellow Submarine.' The soundtrack work was done at Abbey Road Studios by Giles Martin and Sam Okell. The Blu-ray will feature 1080i video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and uncompressed stereo soundtracks, and supplements will include: Director's Commentary by Paul McCartney; The Making of Magical Mystery Tour; Ringo the Actor; Meet the Supporting Cast; Three new edits of "Your Mother Should Know," "Blue Jay Way," and "The Fool on the Hill" featuring footage not seen in the original film; 'Hello Goodbye' as featured in Top of the Pops 1967; Nat's Dream - A scene directed by John featuring Nat Jackley. Not included in the original film; Ivor Cutler 'I'm Going In A Field' - Ivor performs 'I'm Going In A Field', in a field. Not included in the original film; Traffic 'Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush' - The filming of Traffic acting out their 1967 hit single 'Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush' was commissioned by The Beatles for possible inclusion in Magical Mystery Tour but was not used in the final edit; and an 8-page booklet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 9.Posted Thu Aug 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Barrens' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Hell will be unleashed on Blu-ray just in time for Halloween! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is readying 'The Barrens' for Blu-ray on October 9. It's known as the Jersey Devil, the winged beast spawned 400 years ago by Satan himself. Some say this creature still inhabits the dense pine forests of southern New Jersey, where Richard Vineyard (Stephen Moyer, "True Blood") takes his family for a rustic weekend camping trip. As the Vineyard family ventures further into the woods in search of the perfect campsite, Richard teeters on the edge of sanity. And it seems that the blood-crazed demon called The Jersey Devil may no longer be just a myth. Mia Kirshner ("The Vampire Diaries"), Erik Knudsen ('Saw II') and Allie MacDonald ('House at the End of the Street') co-star in this twisted chiller from writer/director Darren Lynn Bousman ('Saw II-IV') about a new kind of horror that lives – and kills – in a place called The Barrens. Specs haven't been revealed, and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Darren Lynn Bousman and Director of Photography Joseph White and a Deleted Scene. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Barrens' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 9.Posted Thu Aug 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Onkyo’s iLunar Sound System Promises 3D Sound from Stereo Sources[teaser]The company has teamed up with Sonic Emotion to provide the technology that allows for the feature. [/teaser] The folks at Onkyo are getting ready to launch a new sound system that they’re calling iLunar. What sets iLunar apart is its ability to take stereo sound and give you the illusion of a full 3D audio experience, surrounding you with music. This is accomplished using technology from Sonic Emotion, which started out developing sound tech for large venues but has since managed to scale down their techniques for consumer markets. “We are delighted to release the new iLunar, which was jointly developed with Sonic Emotion,” says Onkyo CTO Nobuaki Okuda. “We believe we can continue to provide a dynamic listening experience to customers with our iLunar, which features Absolute 3D sound technology.” Source: OnkyoPosted Thu Aug 23, 2012 at 09:31 AM PDT by: -
'Bedeviled' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The 2010 Korean thriller has been slated for Blu-ray release in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is prepping 'Bedeviled' for a Blu-ray release on October 9. Ji Seong-won stars as Hae-won, a woman who goes back to her grandparents' home on a remote island after suffering a series of setbacks in her life. There she is reunited with her childhood friend Kok-nam (Seo Yeong-hie), whose problems make her own pale into insignificance. After enduring years of violence, degradation and sexual abuse at the hands of her husband and the other islanders, Kok-nam appeals to Hae-won to help her escape. When Hae-won refuses, Kok-nam finally reaches breaking point and goes on a bloodthirsty revenge rampage against those who have wronged her. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include a behind-the-scenes featurette and a trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Bedeviled' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 9.Posted Thu Aug 23, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Snowmageddon' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The Syfy disaster flick will chill out on Blu-ray this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Snowmageddon' for Blu-ray on November 13. When the Miller family discovers a mysterious gift outside their home on Christmas Eve, they could never imagine it would contain the power to doom their idyllic mountain community. The gift contains a snow globe with a perfect reflection of their own town inside. When they shake it, snow even begins to fall - whatever happens inside the snow globe happens to their town for real. But when buttons on the snow globe unleash a series of terrible disasters on the town, the family must band together and find a way to destroy it, but will it be too late? The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Snowmageddon' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Thu Aug 23, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Brave' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated and Detailed[teaser]The #1 animated film of the year will be available for purchase on both high-definition formats this November! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista has revealed 'Brave' and 'Brave - 3D' are coming on November 13. An original and thrilling journey set in the ancient and magical Highlands of Scotland, “Brave” follows the heroic journey of the headstrong, young adventurer Merida. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida confronts tradition and defies an age-old custom that inadvertently unleashes chaos, and forces her to discover the true meaning of bravery. The 5-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition (1 Blu-ray 3D + 2 Blu-ray Discs + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy) has something for everyone – from the home entertainment enthusiast who demands the highest quality, state-of-the-art technology offerings, to the family who enjoys the interactive and engaging bonus features that only Blu-ray can provide – making this unique and beautiful film a “must add” to any home media collection. Each Blu ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary; "La Luna" Animated Short; Bonus Short: "The Legend of Mordu"; and Blu-ray exclusive Brave Old World; Merida & Ellnor; Bears; Brawl In The Hall; Wonder Moss; Magic; Clan Pixar; Once Upon A Scene; Extended Scenes & Alternate Opening; Fallen Warriors; Dirty Hairy People; It is English... Sort Of; Angus; The Tapestry; Promotional Pieces; and Art Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Brave' and 'Brave - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under November 13.Posted Wed Aug 22, 2012 at 01:00 PM PDT by:
