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HDD Deal of the Day: 'Disneynature Four-Film Collection' $47.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save over fifty percent on a bundle of four great Disneynature documentaries today only at Amazon![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Disneynature Four-Film Collection' for $47.99 (55% off suggested retail price). This set includes 'African Cats,' 'Oceans,' 'Earth,' and 'The Crimson Wing.' The Gold Box offer (valid today only) can be viewed here!Posted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 06:54 AM PDT by: -
'Le Havre' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Aki Kaurismäki's acclaimed 2011 film makes its Criterion debut on Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection is working on 'Le Havre' for Blu-ray on July 31. In this warmhearted comic yarn from Aki Kaurismäki, fate throws the young African refugee Idrissa (Blondin Miguel) into the path of Marcel Marx (André Wilms), a kindly bohemian who shines shoes for a living, in the French harbor city Le Havre. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p transfer, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: New interview with actor André Wilms; Cannes Film Festival press conference from 2011, featuring cast and crew; French television interview with Kaurismäki, Wilms, and actors Jean-Pierre Darroussin and Kati Outinen; Concert footage of Little Bob, the rock group featured in the film; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by film critic Michael Sicinski. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Le Havre' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 31.Posted Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Mystery Men' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1999 super-powered comedy is suiting up on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios is working on 'Mystery Men' for a Blu-ray release on July 24. The film about a team of wannabe superheroes who sets out to rescue Captain Amazing (Greg Kinnear) from super villain Casanova Frankenstein (Geoffrey Rush) also stars Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, William H. Macy, Hank Azaria, Tom Waits, and Paul Reubens. The Blu-ray will feature1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Commentary with director Kinka Usher and The Making of Mystery Men. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Mystery Men' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 24.Posted Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 02:35 PM PDT by: -
'The Incredible Mr. Limpit' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1964 comedy starring Don Knotts is getting the Blu-ray treatment in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is planning to release 'The Incredible Mr. Limpit' on Blu-ray on August 7. Live-action and 2-D animation combine to tell the story of a man who longs to be a fish after he is classified by the Navy as an F4 - "too small and too weak to be a soldier." When his dream of being a fish becomes a reality, Henry uses his underwater prowess to become the Navy's strongest secret weapon. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray are still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Incredible Mr. Limpit' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 7.Posted Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Top Sales and Rentals: Week Ending April 8th, 2012[teaser]Blu-ray takes a 25% share of the market with strong performance in the top 10. [/teaser] The week of February 8th wasn't exactly the biggest in terms of releases. The most popular new movie on disc was 'War Horse' and it still took second place to 'Hop.' 'We Bought a Zoo' also came out, taking the fourth place spot in terms of total disc sales. In the world of rentals, 'War Horse' took the number one slot, just over 'Immortals.' Blu-ray specific sales are a bit of a different story, with 'War Horse' edging out 'Hop' by a very small margin. In third place is 'The Muppets,' which is similarly close to 'We Bought a Zoo.' Most of the top 10 titles came out in either April or March, but 'Puss in Boots' holds on to the number six slot despite a February release date. Blu-ray shares are at 31% for the animated feature, which earns it an eighth place finish in terms of Blu-ray sellers. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tyler Perry's Good Deeds' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest dramedy from Tyler Perry is headed for Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Tyler Perry's Good Deeds' is coming to high-definition on June 12. Wesley Deeds (Tyler Perry) has always done what's expected of him, whether it's assuming the helm of his father's company, tolerating his brother's misbehavior at the office, or planning to marry his beautiful but restless fiancée, Natalie (Gabrielle Union). But Wesley is jolted out of his predictable routine when he meets Lindsey (Thandie Newton), a down-on-her-luck single mother who works on the cleaning crew in his office building. When he offers to help her get back on her feet, the chance encounter with someone so far outside his usual circle ignites something in Wesley. This one good deed may finally spark his courage to exchange the life that's expected of him for the life he's always really wanted. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will include two entertaining featurettes that explore the central themes in the film and a digital copy. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Tyler Perry's Good Deeds' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 12.Posted Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Hulu Plus is up to 2 Million Subscribers[teaser]The service added 500,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2012. [/teaser] Hulu Plus may not be a dominant force in the streaming game, but the TV streaming service is doing pretty well for itself. In the first quarter of the year, 500,000 new people joined Hulu Plus, bringing the total number to above 2 million. Of course, just how many people watch without a subscription would be a very interesting revelation indeed. Comparing Hulu Plus to Netflix reveals that the subscriber base, while impressive, is far short of what it could be. The folks at Netflix are able to boast 23 million total subscribers, 2 million of which are outside of the US. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Island of Dr. Moreau' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1996 adaptation of the H.G. Wells' classic is planned for Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, New Line Cinema has revealed 'The Island of Dr. Moreau' starring Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, and David Thewlis will hit Blu-ray on July 24. The movie is about a man who finds himself on a mysterious island where a mad scientist has been playing god with nature. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Island of Dr. Moreau' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 24.Posted Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Day: Assorted Blu-ray Digibooks $9.99 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's Gold Box has Blu-ray digibooks on special today only![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling an assortment of Blu-ray digibooks for $9.99 each (71% off suggested retail price). Choose from 'All About Eve,' 'The Terminator,' 'The Usual Suspects,' 'Rocky,' 'Patton,' 'The Comancheros,' 'The Hustler,' 'An Affair to Remember,' 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,' and 'Tora! Tora! Tora!' The Gold Box offer can be viewed here and remember to act fast as it is today only!Posted Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 07:59 AM PDT by: -
'The Hunter' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Daniel Nettheim's award-winning film being released on Blu-ray in July is now available for pre-order. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia says 'The Hunter' is coming to Blu-ray on July 3. Willem Dafoe stars as a mercenary hired by anonymous company to hunt down the last tiger in the Tasmanian wilderness. The film won for Best Cinematography and Best Original Music Score (Michael Lira, Matteo Zingales, Andrew Lancaster) at the Australian Film Institute Awards and co-stars Sam Neill and Morgana Davies. 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 'The Hunter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 3.Posted Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
