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'The Divide' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed post-apocalyptic thriller is gunning for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is prepping 'The Divide' for Blu-ray on March 27. Starring Lauren German ('Hostel: Part II,' 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre') Michael Biehn ('Tombstone,' 'The Abyss,' 'The Terminator'), Milo Ventimiglia (“Heroes,” 'Rocky Balboa'), Courtney B. Vance ('The Hunt for Red October,' 'Final Destination 5'), Iván González ('Rich Kids'), Michael Eklund ('Watchmen,' '88 Minutes'), Ashton Holmes (“Revenge,” 'A History of Violence') and Rosanna Arquette ('Pulp Fiction,' 'The Whole Nine Yards'), the Anchor Bay Films release generated massive buzz at last year’s SXSW Festival and placed second at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival for Best Feature Film. A sudden nuclear attack forces nine strangers into a small, decrepit apartment building basement for shelter. Trapped for days underground with no hope of rescue, and unknown horrors awaiting them outside, the group begins to descend into madness, acting out vicious bouts of psychological and physical torture upon one another. As supplies dwindle, tensions flare, and they grow increasingly deranged, each digresses into a volatile and primal state of being. As everyone in the bunker gradually sheds the humanity they once held, even the thinnest chance of escape holds no promise of salvation on the outside. Eight Rooks from Twitch named The Divide “far and away one of the highlights of the year,” and David Voigt from The Examiner gave it “4 out of 5 stars! A tense, claustrophic and stunning thriller.” Arrow in the Head’s John Fallon declared the film “a lean, mean and nasty little masterpiece,” while AICN Horror’s Mark L. Miller called it “truly harrowing.” The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include audio commentary with director Xavier Gens, and actors Michael Biehn, Milo Ventimiglia and Michael Eklund and theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Divide' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 27.Posted Wed Feb 8, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'U.S. Marshals' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Tommy Lee Jones will be hunting down Wesley Snipes on Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'U.S. Marshals' for Blu-ray on June 5. Ladies and gentlemen, be alert. We are going to initiate a hard-target search for a fugitive in an ever-widening perimeter. We will wade through swamps, prowl Manhattan streets, search every house and doghouse. We'll eat on the run, sleep tomorrow, watch our backs. And since Marshal Sam Gerard leads the hunt, we will experience suspense, action and daring twists every breathless step of the way. Returning to his Oscar-winning role from 'The Fugitive,' Tommy Lee Jones is Gerard, joining an A-team including Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr. and director Stuart Baird. ('Executive Decision') to deliver adrenaline-rush excitement. The suspect: armed, extremely dangerous, perhaps linked to a spy ring. The chase: highlighted by an out-of-control 727, a death match in a ship's cargo hold, a 12-story plunge onto a moving train ,and more heart-pounding sequences. The movie: U.S. Marshals. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'U.S. Marshals' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 5.Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
'Carnage' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The latest film from Roman Polanski is slated for Blu-ray release in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'Carnage' for Blu-ray on March 20. Two pairs of parents hold a cordial meeting after their sons are involved in a fight, though as their time together progresses, increasingly childish behavior throws the evening into chaos. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Actors' Notes, An Evening with John C. Reilly and Christoph Waltz, and On the Red Carpet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Carnage' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 20.Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
New Sony President and CEO Kaz Hirai Says Sony Could be in "Serious Trouble"[teaser]He'll be putting plans in place to turn the company around, but he definitely understands what the short-term future will look like. [/teaser] Last week, Sony announced a new president and CEO - Kaz Hirai. Though he says that the company could be in "serious trouble," Hirai has big plans to turn Sony around. For starters, he'll be strengthening the company's core businesses - digital imaging and gaming. Next up comes the challenge of turning around the TV business. He'll be considering collaborations with other companies and pushing Crystal LED and OLED technologies forward. Gamers will certainly be familiar with the former SCEA/SCEI president from, among other things, his E3 reveal of the PlayStation 3 which turned phrases like "five hundred and ninety-nine US dollars," "giant enemy crab," and "Ridge Racer!" into internet sensations. Though the PS3's initial launch was a disaster, Kaz quickly turned things around and made the PlayStation 3 into a relevant console that competes head-to-head with the Xbox for sales. Here's hoping he can do that with the rest of Sony. Source: The VergePosted Tue Feb 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Headspace' Headed to Blu-ray[teaser]The 2005 psychological thriller has been announced for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Mvd Visual will bring the director's cut of 'Headspace' to Blu-ray on April 24. When Alex (Christopher Denham, 'Shutter Island') encounters a mysterious stranger, he begins to get smarter each day. It''s not long before he realizes that his new intellect comes with deadly side effects. Headaches and visions plague him at every step. Soon, savage unexplainable murders are linked to him. Now, it''s a race against time as Alex discovers that the source of this evil may not be human and the key to this mystery may be in his own past. His journey in this psychological horror is aided by: Olivia Hussey ('Stephen King''s IT'), Dee Wallace Stone ('Cujo'), Udo Kier ('Blade'), Sean Young ('Blade Runner'), William Atherton ('Ghostbusters'), Mark Margolis ('Black Swan'), Paul Sparks (HBO''s 'Boardwalk Empire'), and Pollyanna McIntosh ('The Woman'). Specs and supplements have yet to be announced, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Headspace' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 24.Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Axiom Audio Intros the VP160 Center Channel Speaker[teaser]You'll find 6.5" woofers, a 5.25" mid, and a 1" titanium tweeter. [/teaser] The folks at Axiom Audio felt they needed to make a center channel that could match up with their M60 tower speakers and created the VP160 for just that purpose. The VP160 features a pair of 6.5" woofers, a 5.25" mid-woofer and a 1" tweeter - the same lineup as the M60 tower. Since the drivers are the same, there's no disparity between the center channel and floorstanding speakers, giving you a nice even sound. Axiom's center channel is definitely not ready to be hung on a wall, coming in at 43 pounds. It's made to be put on a dedicated shelf or a stand the company sells separately. You can pick up the VP160 now at a price of $570. Source: eCousticsPosted Tue Feb 7, 2012 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'The Order' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser] The 2001 thriller starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Charlton Heston is on order for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment has revealed 'The Order' for Blu-ray on May 15. Action superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme ('Nowhere to Run,' 'Universal Soldier') is back in 'The Order,' a fast-paced, high-octane thriller set in the Middle East. From the director of 'Double Impact' and featuring screen legend Charlton Heston ('Planet of the Apes,' 'Any Given Sunday'), Ben Cross ('First Knight,' 'Chariots of Fire'), and sexy newcomer Sofia Milos, 'The Order' is an exciting adventure packed with extreme fight choreography, exotic locations, and non-stop action. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $17.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Order' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 15.Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Verizon and Redbox Join up for Netflix-Like Disc and Streaming Service[teaser]Redbox is finally entering the streaming game, but just what the service will offer is a mystery. [/teaser] It's about time we see the formation of a streaming service that can legitimately go head-to-head with Netflix. Verizon and Redbox have joined forces to create their own service that provides both streaming video and physical media. The Netflix model is far from perfect, especially when it comes to the disc-by-mail portion of it. Shipping out individual discs is expensive, but it looks like Redbox will be solving that by letting subscribers pluck DVDs and Blu-rays out of kiosks. The pricing layout is a big question mark at this point as the joint venture promises "subscription services and more" in "an easy-to-use, flexible and affordable service that will allow all consumers across the U.S. to enjoy the new and popular entertainment they want." The launch of this new venture is expected in the latter half of 2012. Expect to see some changes at Netflix in anticipation of the competition. Source: EngadgetPosted Tue Feb 7, 2012 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Recoil' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Stone Cold Steve Austin takes on Danny Trejo on Blu-ray next month! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vivendi is about to release 'Recoil' on Blu-ray on March 6. The age-old battle of good versus evil plays out in the town of Hop, Washington, when mysterious stranger Ryan Varrett (Austin) blows in with nothing on his mind but vengeance. Shortly after his arrival, the town suddenly erupts in a fury of action that entangles a ruthless crime lord named Drayke (Danny Trejo), a murderous biker gang, corrupt local police, and at the center of it all, Varrett himself, who is dead-set on exacting justice according to his own code. The tension steadily mounts to an explosive climax as Varrett and Drayke face off in a fight to the death. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include a behind-the-scenes featurette, interviews with the cast, and deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Recoil' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 6.Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Poirot: Series 4' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The next wave of mysteries featuring Agatha Christie's Belgian super sleuth will hit Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media has just revealed 'Poirot: Series 4' for Blu-ray on April 24. The release will be a 2-disc set and will have a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack, but supplements haven't been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Poirot: Series 4' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 24.Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by:
