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'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Tobe Hooper's rip-roaring follow-up to the iconic horror classic is bound for Blu-ray this fall! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM will bring 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2' to Blu-ray on September 11. From the director of the original 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' and starring Oscar-nominee Dennis Hopper, this "ghastly and hilarious" (Variety) sequel descends into your deepest, darkest fears as a wacked-out lawman goes after human-meat cutters with his own high-octane chainsaws in a horrific showdown with the legendary Leatherface and his entire cannibalistic family. Specs and supplements haven't been confirmed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $16.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 11.Posted Thu Jul 19, 2012 at 06:58 PM PDT by: -
'Lawrence of Arabia: 50th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Announced and Pre-orders Live![teaser]David Lean's Academy Award-winning epic starring Peter O'Toole is getting the Blu-ray red carpet treatment in November! [/teaser] In an early press announcement, Sony has revealed 'Lawrence of Arabia: 50th Anniversary Edition' will be released on the high-definition format on November 13. The film was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won seven: Best Original Score (Maurice Jarre), Best Film Editing (Anne V. Coates), Best Sound (John Cox), Best Cinematography (Frederick A. Young), Best Art Direction (John Box, John Stoll, and Dario Simoni), Best Director (David Lean) and Best Picture. "We wanted to return this film to as pristine a condition as possible to honor its anniversary release," says Grover Crisp, EVP of Asset Management, Film Restoration and Digital Mastering for SPE. The original camera negative was scanned at 8K and the film went through a painstaking process of repairing problems inherent to the 50-year old film elements. Using the latest digital imaging technology, the color grading and re-mastering was completed in 4K at Colorworks, Sony Pictures Entertainments' digital intermediate facility. "The original negative was seriously damaged in a number of ways, some problems dating from the original release and some accumulated over the years." says Crisp. "But, until now, we did not have the tools available to address these issues. We think fans of the film will be as amazed as we are at the detail and resolution in the imagery captured by cinematographer Freddie Young to compliment David Lean's immaculate direction." Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the 3-disc set will also include a CD sampler and a booklet containing production notes and photographs. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $95.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Lawrence of Arabia: 50th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 13.Posted Thu Jul 19, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Checks into the 'Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'[teaser]John Madden's star-studded adventure comedy has made Blu-ray reservations for mid-September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' for Blu-ray on September 18. An award-winning, all-star cast, led by Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, and Maggie Smith, lights up this “buoyant comedy laced with genuine emotion.” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) When seven cash-strapped seniors decide to “outsource” their retirement to a resort in far-off India, friendship and romance blossom in the most unexpected ways. Smart, life-affirming and genuinely charming, 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' is a “true classic that reminds us that it’s never too late to find love and a fresh beginning at any age.” (Rex Reed, The New York Observer). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Behind the Story: Lights, Colors and Smiles; and Casting Legends. Blu-ray exclusives include: Welcome to the “Real” Best Exotic Marigold Hotel; Trekking to India: “Life is Never the Same”; and Tuk Tuk Travels. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 18.Posted Thu Jul 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
Theatrical Review: 'The Dark Knight Rises'One of the biggest movies of the year opens this weekend. Is 'The Dark Knight Rises' the triumphant conclusion to an epic trilogy, or a giant pile of bat guano? Our theatrical reviewer Luke Hickman has the full scoop in the blog today. Check out his spoiler-free review! Will you see 'The Dark Knight Rises' in an IMAX theater this weekend, or is a regular theater good enough for you? Or will you just hold out for Blu-ray? Be sure to vote in our poll too.Posted Thu Jul 19, 2012 at 10:10 AM PDT by: -
'What to Expect When You're Expecting' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The pregnancy comedy based on Heidi Murkoff's bestseller is expected on Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' is coming to Blu-ray on September 11. Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules (Cameron Diaz, 'Being John Malkovich') and dance show star Evan (Matthew Morrison, "Glee") find that their high-octane celebrity lives don't stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy (Elizabeth Banks, 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno') gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body while Wendy's husband, Gary (Ben Falcone, 'Bridesmaids'), struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad (Dennis Quaid, 'The Rookie'), who's expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler (Brooklyn Decker, 'Battleship'). Photographer Holly (Jennifer Lopez, 'Out of Sight') is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex (Rodrigo Santoro, 'Redbelt') isn't so sure and tries to quiet his panic by attending a 'dudes' support group, where new fathers (including Rob Huebel, 'I Love You, Man,' Thomas Lennon, 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas,' and Chris Rock, 'Dogma') get to tell it like it really is. And rival food truck chefs Rosie (Anna Kendrick, 'Up in the Air') and Marco's (Chace Crawford, 'Twelve') surprise hook-up results in an unexpected quandary: what to do when your first child comes before your first date? The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: The Dudes Unscrewed, What to Expect and the Pregnancy Bible, deleted scenes, and a digital copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 11.Posted Thu Jul 19, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
The 75-Inch Samsung ES9000 is Coming to America[teaser]What initially sounded like a Korean exclusive is heading to the States in August for $9,999. [/teaser] When we first saw the news of a 75" LED backlit 3D Smart TV a few weeks ago we were impressed, but a bit saddened based on indications that we wouldn't be seeing it in the US. Samsung surprised us all today though, when they announced that the ES9000 will be hitting our shores next month. Even nicer is that the price in the US is significantly lower than in Korea. Instead of having to shell out the equivalent of $17,000, we'll only be charged $9,999 for the privilege. It's still not cheap by any means, but that change brings it down to a far more reasonable price point. Source: eCousticsPosted Thu Jul 19, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Sunday Bloody Sunday' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]John Schlesinger's 1971 love triangle hits Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion says 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' will have a Blu-ray release on October 23. 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' depicts the romantic lives of two Londoners, a middle-aged doctor and a prickly thirtysomething divorcée—played by Oscar winners Peter Finch and Glenda Jackson—who are sleeping with the same handsome young artist. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p transfer, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements include: New video interviews with actor Murray Head, Williams, and production designer Luciana Arrighi; Illustrated 1975 audio interview with director John Schlesinger; New interview with writer William J. Mann (Edge of Midnight: The Life of John Schlesinger) about the making of Sunday Bloody Sunday; New interview with photographer Michael Childers, Schlesinger's longtime partner;Trailer; and a booklet featuring a new essay and screenwriter Penelope Gilliatt's 1971 introduction to the film's screenplay. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 23.Posted Thu Jul 19, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
DirecTV/Viacom War Wages On[teaser]DirecTV says they've agreed to Viacom's terms – Viacom says they're making things up. [/teaser] Things are getting heated between the folks at Viacom and DirecTV, and it's getting worse. When this whole mess started, the companies were in disagreement on licensing fees – now they can't agree on anything. DirecTV says they've lost 17 channels while Viacom says they've pulled 26. Even more glaring is that the companies don't even have the same story when it comes to negotiations. DirecTV says that they've agreed to Viacom's terms, but are holding out because "Viacom insists that we carry the EPIX channel at an additional cost of more than half a billion dollars." Viacom fires back in their latest blog entry. "DirecTV's most recent press release regarding EPIX is one more complete work of fiction from the company." That language is about as nasty as PR tends to get. Source: EngadgetPosted Thu Jul 19, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Scooby-Doo! Big Top Scooby-Doo!' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The next animated Scooby-Doo mystery unfolds on Blu-ray this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed 'Scooby-Doo! Big Top Scooby-Doo!' for Blu-ray on October 9. Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the gang arrive in Atlantic City for a relaxing vacation…and land center-stage in a three-ring mystery! After visiting a shuttered big top that’s being hounded by werewolves, the gang goes undercover to find out why. It’s up to Daphne the clown, trapeze artist Fred, Velma the human rocket, ringmaster Shaggy and the amazing trick dog Scooby-Doo to solve the mystery and save the circus. But when they repeat their crowd-pleasing performance for Shaggy’s favorite Swedish metal band, Wülfsmöøon, the beasts come back for one more hair-raising ruckus. Scooby-Doo and Shaggy juggle fun, fright and feats of bravery and puzzle-solving skill in the greatest original Scooby-Doo movie on earth! Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include three additional circus-themed Scooby-Doo cartoons. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray combo pack is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Scooby-Doo! Big Top Scooby-Doo!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 9.Posted Thu Jul 19, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Raven' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The gothic murder mystery from director James McTeigue will be gently tapping at Blu-ray's door this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'The Raven' for Blu-ray on October 9. John Cusack and Luke Evans star in this blood-curdling tale of terror that's as dark and haunting as the legendary master of the macabre who inspired it - Edgar Allan Poe. Baltimore, 1849. While investigating a horrific double murder, police detective Emmett Fields (Evans) makes a startling discovery: the killer's methods mirror the twisted writings of Edgar Allan Poe (Cusack). Suspecting Poe at first, Fields ultimately enlists his help to stop future attacks. But in this deadly game of cat and mouse, the stakes are raised with each gruesome slaying as the pair races to catch a madman before he brings every one of Poe's shocking stories to chilling life...and death. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary by Director James McTeigue, Producers Marc D. Evans; and a Theatrical Trailer. Blu-ray exclusives include: Deleted & Extended Scenes; The Raven Guts: Bringing Death to Life; The Madness, Misery, and Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe; Behind the Beauty and Horror; The Raven Presents John Cusack & James McTeigue; and Music for the Raven: The Team. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Raven' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 9.Posted Wed Jul 18, 2012 at 03:20 PM PDT by:
