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'Nikita: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The sexy assassin is back and she may just send Blu-ray to the morgue this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner has just revealed 'Nikita: The Complete Second Season' will have a Blu-ray release on August 14. In the previous season of this suspenseful series featuring international action star Maggie Q, the charming and deadly Nikita waged a war against Division, the agency that created her. Michael – the man who trained her, a man she trusted – was hunting her. But Nikita had an ace up her sleeve: Alex, a girl she trained to infiltrate this secret unit of the government. At the end of Season One, Nikita and Alex's relationship has been shattered, and Nikita and Michael's relationship has been restored. In Season Two, Nikita and Michael are on the run with a hard drive containing the government's darkest secrets and conspiracies. Together, they are going to right the wrongs that Division has committed over the years, one mission at a time. But leading the hunt for them this time is Alex ... and she knows all of Nikita's tricks! The Blu-ray release will be a four BD-50 disc set with 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Commentary featuring creator Craig Silverstein and writer Juan Carlos Coto; What if? Writing the Fate of Division; Living the Life: Maggie Q; deleted scenes; and a gag reel. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $67.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Nikita: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 14.Posted Fri Jun 15, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Jersey Shore Shark Attack' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The top predators of the sea go out for some Italian food on Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Jersey Shore Shark Attack' for Blu-ray on August 28. This genre-busting film, which aired as a Syfy Saturday Original Movie on June 9, follows a crew of Jerseyites who band together against killer sharks that threaten to spoil their summer fun by eating them alive. An entertaining and outrageous action-thriller, 'Jersey Shore Shark Attack' features a talented cast including Jeremy Luke ('Interpretation'), Melissa Molinaro (“Making the Band 3”), Paul Sorvino ('GoodFellas,' 'Kill the Irishman'), Jack Scalia (“All My Children”), Joey Fatone (N-Sync, “Dancing with the Stars”), Vinny Guadagnino (MTV’s “The Jersey Shore”), William Atherton ('The Last Samurai,' 'Die Hard') and Tony Sirico (“The Sopranos”). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, and the disc doesn't appear to have any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Jersey Shore Shark Attack' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 28.Posted Thu Jun 14, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Empire of the Sun: 25th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Postponed[teaser]Steven Spielberg's WWII epic is no longer coming to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers was getting ready to release 'Empire of the Sun: 25th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on June 19, but it seems the release has been postponed without a new date at this time. The movie stars a young Christian Bale as a privileged English boy who has to learn how to survive on his own after being separated from his parents during Shanghai's occupation by the Japanese. The film also stars Miranda Richardson, John Malkovich, and Ben Stiller. The release is expected to have digibook packaging and supplements will include The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun behind-the-scenes documentary and Warner at War documentary about Warner Bros' WWII propaganda department. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Empire of the Sun: 25th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is now indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Jun 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Onkyo Launching New Mid-Range Networking Home Theater Systems This Month[teaser]Both include networking features, 4K upscaling and Zone 2 capabilities. [/teaser] Seeing formerly high-end features come down to the mid-range is nice to see, especially for those of us that can't shell out thousands of dollars for a system. Onkyo's latest home theater systems pack not only 4K upscaling, but Zone 2 functionality. The $899 HT-S7500 gives you 7.1 channels and a dedicated center channel, floor standing left and right speakers, four compact surround speakers and a 120 watt sub. It packs powered Zone outputs, unlike the pre-outs of the $799 HT-S6500. Both receivers offer Audyssey 2EQ to correct the audio based on your room, connectivity for a wide range of streaming sources including Pandora and Slacker, and support for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire apps. You'll be able to pick up the HT-S6500 and HT-S7500 later this month. Source:OnkyoPosted Thu Jun 14, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Harvey' Rescheduled for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic 1950 comedy starring James Stewart is now planned for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal initially scheduled 'Harvey' for Blu-ray on March 6, but now the new date seems to be September 4 Based on the acclaimed stage play by Mary Chase, director Henry Koster's film focuses on a man named Elwood P. Dowd who is friends with a six-foot tall rabbit. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Special Introduction by star Jimmy Stewart with photographic montage, Production Notes, The Carl Laemmle Era, The Lew Wasserman Era, and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the release is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Harvey' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 4.Posted Thu Jun 14, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'One in the Chamber' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]It's assassin vs. assassin in Will Kaufman's adrenaline-fueled direct-to-video action flick arriving on Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is locking and loading 'One in the Chamber' onto Blu-ray on August 21. The non-stop high intensity action-thriller where a double cross is as simple as ink on paper boasts an incredible cast including Oscar® winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. ('Jerry Maguire,' 'Radio,' 'Men of Honor'), Dolph Lundgren ('Rocky IV,' 'The Expendables,' 'The Expendables II') and Claudia Bassols (CBS’s “Rob”). The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and will include an audio commentary with director Will Kaufman. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'One in the Chamber' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 21.Posted Thu Jun 14, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD's Exclusive Interview with Full Moon's Charles BandBy Tom Landy Since the early 1970s, cult horror legend Charles Band has written, produced, and/or directed well over 200 B-movies featuring everything you could possibly imagine (and then some) from maniacal mad scientists and diabolical dolls to deadly drug paraphernalia and killer cookies. In the following interview, [teaser]Full Moon CEO Charles Band sheds some light on his company's latest film projects, their newly launched web site, and what's in store for high-def home video later this year.[/teaser] HDD: Hi Charles! Thanks for setting aside some time out of your busy schedule for this interview for High-Def Digest. We really appreciate it. How are things going? Charlie: This is a really exciting and intense year for Full Moon. We're scheduled to make new films every 60 days! Bringing back some amazing times and eras in the history of the company. HDD: Recently you also launched a new web site. How is https://www.fullmoonhorror.com/ a different beast from https://www.fullmoondirect.com/? Charlie: Fullmoondirect.com has been a long-standing resource for purchasing Full Moon products over the years. While the internet is great for that, it has also evolved in recent years to become more of a ‘hangout.’ We wanted a place where people can discover and explore Full Moon firsthand -- from anywhere in the world. Fullmoonhorror.com isn’t just a place to view the latest trailer, it’s an entertainment site that is fun in and of itself, with interviews, industry news, exclusive photos videos, and other fun content. HDD: I'm a big fan of the 'Puppet Master' movies and think the designs for all of the puppets (especially Blade and Six-Shooter) are awesome. Do you have a personal favorite tiny terror from Toulon's trunk? Charlie: The puppets we created for those movies really complement each other. There’s that old adage that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” and I think that’s very true of those guys. But it’s clear that Blade has really been the heart of those films since the beginning. There’s something about the simplicity of his design that I think is visually appealing to people. HDD: Speaking of which, you're now working on a tenth film in the franchise called 'Puppet Master X: Axis Rising.' It sounds like this film is going to be a direct follow-up to 'Puppet Master: Axis of Evil' correct? Charlie: It is. I’m very excited about this one. It’ll be the first time we’ve directly continued a previous storyline in the ‘Puppet Master’ universe, and it’s also that the first time that I’ll be directing one of these films myself. We’ve re-sculpted each of the original puppets from scratch. They’ll be the most accurate re-creations seen on film in the past decade. We’re really pulling out all the stops to make this one the best ‘Puppet Master’ yet. HDD: You're also planning on introducing four new killer puppets this time around. Can you tell us a little bit about those? Charlie: We did a monthly reveal of each of them on fullmoonhorror.com, and the fan reaction has been phenomenal. There’s Blitzkrieg, who is essentially a tiny tank with heavy firepower. Bombshell is a female a character who has been in the works for close to seventeen years. Originally we had intended to include her in a film called ‘Puppet Wars.’ That one didn’t make it very far past the scripting stage. We’ve re-tooled her for 'Puppet Master X ,' this time heavily inspired by the titular character in the Nazi exploitation film, “Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS.” Kamikaze is a Japanese fighter pilot puppet with a time bomb strapped to his chest. And Weremacht is a Nazi werewolf with razor sharp fangs. They’re really going to put Blade and the other puppets to the test. I can’t reveal too much more than that, but you’ll find photos of each on fullmoonhorror.com! HDD: Next, you've just wrapped up production on 'The Dead Want Women' with Eric Roberts. What's that about and when will it be released? Charlie: Reese (Jessica Morris) and Danni (Ariana Madix) are two realtors who purchase the house of deceased silent movie star, Rose Pettigrew, to remodel and sell it. The house has stood empty for decades, since Rose took her own life and those of her friends, Tubby Fitzgerald, Erik Burke and Sonny Barnes (Eric Roberts). As the night wears on, the girls realize that they’re not alone, and the ghosts of Rose and her friends have dark plans for them. ‘The Dead Want Women’ is scheduled for a June 19th release. It’s full of blood, pretty girls and gross ghouls, so it should be a fun time for everyone. HDD: What other new movies are you planning on releasing in the near future? Charlie: 2012 is a busy year for us. We released ‘DevilDolls,’ an anthology film of three short horror stories. It showcases some films of our past that I liked a lot, but didn’t receive much exposure at the time of their original release. It’s at Redbox now and everywhere DVDS are available, including fullmoondirect.com! In April, we’ll release ‘Goobers!’ under our recently-revived children’s label, Moonbeam Films. We just finished post-production on ‘Zombies Vs. Strippers.’ We’ve got a killer script, great cast, and Ted ('Subspecies') Nicolaou’s son, Alex Nicolaou, will be making his directorial debut. We just wrapped principal photography on the fourth installment of a fun killer clown series and this one is called 'Killjoy Goes To Hell.' Jon Lechago returns as director with Trent Haaga and most of the cast from 'Killjoy 3.' And as of now, we’re about 6 week away from principle photography on the tenth 'Puppet Master' film: 'Axis Rising!' HDD: What is the "Haunted Casinos" line of products and how did the idea for that come about? Charlie: Hauntedcasinos.com offers a totally different line of merchandise from what we usually sell on fullmoondirect.com. Shot glasses, t-shirts, zippo lighters, playing cards, and more -- all with original artwork inspired by the label’s theme. When we started doing research for ‘The Haunted Casino,’ I became fascinated by some of the stories we unearthed. It’s a subject that so few have touched on. You always hear about haunted houses, but some of these old casinos have such a rich history and have hosted some very interesting, shady and tragic characters in their past. So the overall theme was compelling to me, and one that I wanted to explore further. HDD: You also produced and directed a sort of tie-in film called 'The Haunted Casino' starring one of my favorite cult actors, Sid Haig. He seems to have a great personality. What's he like in person and on set? Charlie: Sid is an absolute pleasure to work with. He’s been in this business for years, and worked with a lot of people, so he knows what he’s doing. For a director, it can be great to work with a veteran actor like that, because there’s a certain amount of understanding and flexibility that goes with it. He fully commits himself to any given role and keeps a positive attitude. It allows us to really explore our choices from a creative standpoint. HDD: He sure makes a great mobster! Lastly, so far you've released 'Puppet Master,' 'Puppet Master: Axis of Evil,' and most recently, 'Subspecies: 20th Anniversary Edition' on the Blu-ray format. Do you have any plans for future high-definition releases? Charlie: We do. There are certain titles like those in our Grindhouse series that would lose some of their charm if they were converted to high definition. The grainy picture is part of the show, it’s become synonymous with that kind of nostalgic experience. But Full Moon has continued to thrive by adapting with the times, and HD is the way to go now. All of our new films are being shot in high-definition. 'Killjoy’s Revenge,' 'Killer Eye: Halloween Haunt' and 'The Dead Want Women' will all have HD releases in the future. We’ll be converting a lot more of our classic films and releasing them starting in Fall 2012! HDD: We'll be sure to keep an eye out for those Blu-rays. Take care, Charles!Posted Wed Jun 13, 2012 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection' Dated for Blu-ray?[teaser]While an official announcement is still forthcoming, over the last few days, several retail websites, including Amazon, have listed the four big screen adventures of Dr. Jones as hitting Blu-ray in September! Amazon is taking pre-orders, but the site has since removed the previously listed September 18th release date.[/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount has slated 'The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection' for Blu-ray in the fall, but the official announcement, complete with detailed specs has yet to be released. However, based on retail listings, the suggested list price for the 5-disc set looks to around $99.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Wed Jun 13, 2012 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Prime Adds MGM Shows and Movies[teaser]You'll get plenty of 'Stargate' and titles like 'Silence of the Lambs' to boot. [/teaser] When Amazon Prime first launched it almost seemed like an afterthought, but Amazon has been ramping things up in a huge way over the last year, including the addition of a queue and some significant content acquisitions. The latest improvement is the addition of MGM shows and movies, which include 'Dead Like Me,' 'Stargate Universe,' 'The Terminator' and plenty more. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Wed Jun 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
TiVo Teams with PayPal to Let You Buy Products Directly From Your TV[teaser]PayPal is also talking to Comcast about integration of the service. [/teaser] The folks at PayPal and TiVo are teaming for a very interesting concept. TiVo's interactive ads – already a part of the service – will now allow you to buy the product they're advertising without ever having to leave the comfort of your couch. It's a cool idea, but there's something so inherently dangerous about setting this up. Have you ever had one of those nights where you're sitting at home flicking through channels late at night and you decide that it would be really cool to buy swords but you thought "hey, I don't want to walk all the way to the computer"? Well, buying those impulse items just got easier. Source:EngadgetPosted Wed Jun 13, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
