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Amazon and Google Stream Two Movies Before Theatrical Release[teaser]One of them, 'The Hunter,' actually looks pretty good. [/teaser] It's strange the way things work sometimes. Studio reactions to premium VOD what let users watch movies before released in theaters were incredibly negative, except for Magnolia, which is letting Amazon and Google have early access to 'The Hunter,' starring Willem Dafoe, Frances O'Connor and Sam Neill. The movie was released on Australian theaters last year and is going to be coming out in the states next month. If you don't feel like going out though, you can watch it now through Google Play or rent it on Amazon. It's not too crazy expensive either – a 48 hour rental will cost you $9.99. Google is also renting the film 'Dark Tide' which stars Halle Berry and looks absolutely dreadful. It's neat and all, but not exactly the kind of film that's going to draw a huge audience. Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
'Evita: 15th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Coming in June[teaser]The acclaimed 1997 musical will be crying for Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] Disney/Buena Vista has been working on 'Evita: 15th Anniversary Edition' starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas for a Blu-ray release this year, now the official date looks to be June 19. The hit musical based on the life of Evita Duarte, a B-picture Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina. The film was also nominated for five Academy Awards and won for Best Music Original Song (Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's "You Must Love Me"). Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.50. You can find the latest specs for 'Evita: 15th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under June 19.Posted Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Blade' and 'Blade: Trinity' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The half-breed vampire known as the Daywalker (Wesley Snipes) will be kicking undead ass on Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, New Line Cinema has slated 'Blade' and 'Blade: Trinity' for Blu-ray on June 19. There's no word if 'Blade Part Deux' will also be available on the same date or not yet. Specs and supplements are still undetermined at this time, but both titles will apparently include movie money. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray will be $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Blade' and 'Blade: Trinity' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under June 19.Posted Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Titanoboa: Monster Snake' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser] The mother of all serpents will slither to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Inception Media Group has revealed that 'Titanoboa: Monster Snake' will have a Blu-ray on April 3. Meet Titanoboa: She’s longer than a bus, eats crocodiles for breakfast and makes the anaconda look like a garter snake. Scientists believe that 60 million years ago, in the mysterious era after the mass extinction of the dinosaurs, a colossal snake related to modern boa constrictors ruled a lost world. With exclusive access to what one scientist called “a once-in-a-lifetime discovery,” Smithsonian Channel tells this extraordinary true story in Titanoboa: Monster Snake. Follow scientists to the mines, into the labs and on an expedition that delves into the discovery, reconstruction and implications of this enormous reptile. How did it live? What did it eat? And how did it grow this big? Travel back to a time just after dinosaurs were wiped from existence and come face-to-face with this enormous serpent in all its slithering glory. The Blu-ray will feature a 1.78:1 widescreen presentation, a digital 5.1 soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Titanoboa: Monster Snake' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 3.Posted Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Zorba the Greek' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed 1964 classic directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis is coming to Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] Screen Archives has announced 20th Century Fox's 'Zorba the Greek' starring Academy Award winners Anthony Quinn and Lila Kedrova for Blu-ray on April 3. The film was nominated for seven Oscars and won for Best Supporting Actress (Lila Kedrova), Best Cinematography, and Best Art Direction. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio Mono soundtrack, and supplements include Commentary by director Michael Cacoyannis and professor Demetrios Liappas, Anthony Quinn: A Lust for Life documentary, Fox Movietone News, and Alternate introduction. 'Zorba the Greek' is available here from Screen Archives Entertainment for $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Zorba the Greek' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 3.Posted Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Gives a Peek at the Testing Process for Android Devices[teaser]Needless to say, there’s a lot going on. [/teaser] The folks at Netflix have decided to let folks in on just what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to Android. The rollout to Android devices was initially quite slow and still isn’t at the point that everyone would like it to be – especially folks that own incompatible Android phones. There’s quite a bit of coding that has to happen to make each device work, since Android devices use different hardware, have different screen sizes and even different operating systems. Netflix uses an automated system on an array of devices to run their tests and they even make efforts to ensure that the service works on phones and devices with custom ROMs. You can find the full details over at the Netflix Tech Blog. (via Engadget)Posted Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Harold and Maude' Blu-ray Delayed[teaser]The classic May to December rom-com from Director Hal Ashby, originally slated for Blu-ray release in April, won't be coming out until June. [/teaser] As previously reported, the Criterion Collection says 'Harold and Maude' was going to arrive on April 17, but now the new date is June 12. With the idiosyncratic American fable 'Harold and Maude,' countercultural director Hal Ashby fashioned what would become the cult classic of its era. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p transfer, uncompressed mono soundtrack (plus a remastered stereo track), and supplements include: Audio commentary by Hal Ashby biographer Nick Dawson and producer Charles B. Mulvehill; Illustrated audio excerpts of seminars by Ashby and writer-producer Colin Higgins; New interview with songwriter Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens); and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Wood; a 1971 New York Times profile of star Ruth Gordon; and excerpted transcripts of two interviews, one from 1997 with star Bud Cort and director of photography John Alonzo and one from 2001 with executive producer Mildred Lewis. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Harold and Maude' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under April 17.Posted Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 06:45 AM PDT by: -
Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The Master of Suspense's 1935 thriller based on a novel by John Buchan is planned for a June Blu-ray release. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is readying 'The 39 Steps' for Blu-ray on June 26. 'The 39 Steps' is a heart-racing spy story by Alfred Hitchcock, following Richard Hannay (Oscar winner Robert Donat), who stumbles into a conspiracy that thrusts him into a hectic chase across the Scottish moors... The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p transfer, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio commentary by Alfred Hitchcock scholar Marian Keane; Hitchcock: The Early Years (2000), a British documentary covering Hitchcock's prewar career; Original footage from British broadcaster Mike Scott's 1966 television interview with Hitchcock; Complete broadcast of the 1937 Lux Radio Theatre adaptation, performed by Ida Lupino and Robert Montgomery; Visual essay by Hitchcock scholar Leonard Leff; Excerpts from François Truffaut's 1962 audio interview with Hitchcock; Original production design drawings; and a booklet featuring an essay by film critic David Cairns. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The 39 Steps' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 26.Posted Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Fox Family 3-Pack' Blu-ray $19.99 at Amazon[teaser]A triple feature box set with three family favorites is this week's deal at Amazon. [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Fox Family 3-Pack' for $19.99 (60% off suggested list price). The box set includes: 'Ice Age,' 'Ice Age: The Meltdown' and 'Alvin and the Chipmunks.' Click here to order this set for only $20! This deal is valid now through March 25.Posted Sun Mar 18, 2012 at 08:05 AM PDT by: -
'Sherlock: Season Two' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The second season of the acclaimed BBC mystery series is headed for Blu-ray this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers/BBC has revealed 'Sherlock: Season Two' for a Blu-ray release on May 22. Nominated for 4 primetime Emmys, 'Sherlock' is back with Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson in three new stories. In A Scandal in Belgravia, Sherlock gets embroiled in the complex plans of the dangerous and desirable Irene Adler, and finds himself employing every one of his remarkable skills to survive as the unlikely duo square off in a battle of wits…and perhaps emotions? The Hounds of Baskerville whisks the increasingly popular detective and Watson to the wilds of Dartmoor, and face to face with the supernatural lurking in the eerie landscape. Meanwhile, Moriarty is still out there in the shadows, and is determined to bring Sherlock down—at whatever the cost—in The Reichenbach Fall. With beguiling performances, witty scripts and some of the most intriguing characters ever created, it’s no wonder that 'Sherlock' has proven to be a worldwide success. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Sherlock Uncovered and audio commentaries on A Scandal in Belgravia and The Hounds of Baskerville. Suggested list price for the 2-disc Blu-ray set is TBA. You can find the latest specs for 'Sherlock: Season Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 22.Posted Fri Mar 16, 2012 at 10:30 AM PDT by:
