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'Lost Keaton: Sixteen Comedy Shorts' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]More Buster Keaton oldies will be hitting Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino Video has slated 'Lost Keaton: Sixteen Comedy Shorts' for Blu-ray on March 20. The 2-disc set includes sixteen comedy shorts produced from 1934 to 1937: The Gold Ghost Allez Oop Palooka from Paducah One Run Elmer Hayseed Romance Tars and Stripes The E-Flat Man The Timid Young Man Three on a Limb Grand Slam Opera Blue Blazes The Chemist Mixed Magic Jail Bait Ditto Love Nest on Wheels Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include film notes on individual shorts, Why They Call Him "Buster", and a photo gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Lost Keaton: Sixteen Comedy Shorts' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 20.Posted Tue Dec 27, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Gilberto Sanchez Gets a Year in Prison for Pirating 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'[teaser]Wonder if he wishes he was famous for pirating a better movie? [/teaser] Every once in a while, some poor sap gets dragged out and charged criminally as a warning to would-be pirates. The latest is a man named Gilberto Sanchez, who you may know better as "that dude who put the Wolverine movie online before it came out." Sanchez put up an incomplete version of 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' up on MegaUpload where it was quickly downloaded and spread throughout the internet as these things tend to do. Sanchez ended up in court and, after admitting his guilt, sentenced to a year in prison. "The federal prison sentence handed down in this case sends a strong message of deterrence to would-be Internet pirates," says attorney Andre Birotte Jr. "The Justice Department will pursue and prosecute persons who seek to steal the intellectual property of this nation." Source: Home Media MagazinePosted Tue Dec 27, 2011 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Puss in Boots' Slated for Blu-ray[teaser]The swashbuckling spinoff is coming to Blu-ray in February! [/teaser] According to a listing on Amazon, it looks like DreamWorks is preparing 'Puss in Boots' for a high-definition release on February 24. Antonio Banderas reprises his role as the sword-fighting cat in this animated prequel to 'Shrek.' The movie also stars the voices of Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and the suggested list price is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Puss in Boots' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 24.Posted Tue Dec 27, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' Blu-ray $14.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save over sixty percent on the hit sci-fi prequel on Blu-ray at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is offering 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' for $14.99 (63% off suggested list price). From the Oscar-winning® visual effects team that brought to life the worlds of 'Avatar' and 'Lord of the Rings' comes revolutionary new ground - a CGI ape that delivers a dramatic performance of unprecedented emotion and intelligence, and epic battles on which rest the upended destinies of man and primate. James Franco ('127 Hours') stars as Will Rodman, a neuroscientist living in San Francisco trying to develop a cure for Alzheimer’s disease by testing on chimpanzees, giving them a human level of intelligence. After a test subject’s baby, Caesar, is orphaned, Will decides to raise him at home on his own with his Alzheimer-stricken father (John Lithgow; “Dexter”). What begins simply as a continuation of his experiment quickly turns into a problem for Will, as Caesar is taken away from him and forced to live in a primate facility. As Caesar’s intelligence continues to grow, he begins to stake his claim as the leader of his new primate counterparts, which will ultimately lead to the 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes.' Directed by Rupert Wyatt ('The Escapist'), this special effects blockbuster features fantastic supporting performances from Freida Pinto ('Slumdog Millionaire'), Brian Cox ('Red'), Tom Felton ('Harry Potter' films) and Andy Serkis ('The Lord of the Rings' Trilogy) in a ground-breaking performance. Click here to own one of the best films of the year!Posted Mon Dec 26, 2011 at 09:19 AM PST by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: Save Forty-six Percent on 5 Criterion Blu-ray Favorites at Amazon![teaser]Amazon is serving up a selection of five Criterion Blu-rays for nearly fifty percent off in their Gold Box deal this week! [/teaser] '12 Angry Men' - A behind-closed-doors look at the American legal system as riveting as it is spare, the iconic adaptation of Reginald Rose’s teleplay stars Henry Fonda as the initially dissenting member of a jury of white men ready to pass judgment on a Puerto Rican teenager charged with murdering his father. 'Carlos,' directed by Olivier Assayas, is an epic, intensely detailed account of the life of the infamous international terrorist Ilich Ramírez Sanchez—also known as Carlos the Jackal. 'The Killing' - Stanley Kubrick’s account of an ambitious racetrack robbery is one of Hollywood’s tautest, twistiest noirs. Considered one of the greatest films ever made, 'The Rules of the Game' (La règle du jeu), by Jean Renoir, is a scathing critique of corrupt French society cloaked in a comedy of manners. Lastly, in this poetic and atmospheric horror fable, set in a village in war-torn medieval Japan, a malevolent spirit has been ripping out the throats of itinerant samurai. From the director of 'Onibaba,' 'Kuroneko' ('Black Cat') is a spectacularly eerie twilight tale. Each Blu-ray is $21.49 with the exception of 'Carlos' which is $26.99. Click here to check out the offer available now through December 31.Posted Sun Dec 25, 2011 at 08:13 AM PST by: -
'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The third chapter in the adventure-comedy franchise will arrive on Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, New Line Cinema is preparing 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas' Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack and 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack on February 7. Following years of growing apart, Harold Lee (John Cho) and Kumar Patel (Kal Penn) have replaced each other with new friends and are preparing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrive at Kumar’s door on Christmas Eve, his attempts to redirect it to Harold’s house ends with the “high grade” contents – and Harold’s father-in-law’s prize Christmas tree – going up in smoke. With his in-laws out of the house for the day, Harold decides to cover his tracks, rather than come clean. Reluctantly embarking on another ill-advised journey with Kumar, through New York City, their search for the perfect replacement tree takes them through party heaven – and almost blows Christmas Eve sky high. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list prices are $35.99 and $45.98 for the Blu-ray 3D. You can find the latest specs for 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas' and 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under February 7.Posted Fri Dec 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Jaws' Planned for Blu-ray![teaser]One of the biggest blockbusters of all-time looks to be coming to Blu-ray this summer! [/teaser] According to Jawsmovie.com, Universal has tentatively scheduled Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws' for Blu-ray on August 14. Based on Peter Benchley's novel, a great white shark terrorizes a small beachside New England town and its up to Police Chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider), a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and an obsessive shark hunter (Robert Shaw) to hunt down the maneater and make the shores safe once again. 'Jaws' won three Oscars (Best Film Editing, Best Original Dramatic Score, and Best Sound) and shattered box office records in 1976. Rediscover the timeless film that continues to make entire generations afraid to go in the water. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but it sounds like Universal might also be planning to release the sequel(s) around the same time -- possibly 'Jaws - 3D' on Blu-ray 3D. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Jaws' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 14.Posted Fri Dec 23, 2011 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Johnny English Reborn' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Rowan Atkinson is back as the bumbling British spy in the 2011 sequel hitting Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Johnny English Reborn' for Blu-ray on February 28. As previously reported, the original 2003 'Johnny English' will also be available on the same date. In his latest adventure, the most unlikely intelligence officer in Her Majesty's Secret Service must stop a group of international assassins before they eliminate a world leader and cause global chaos. In the years since MI-7's top spy vanished off the grid, he has been honing his unique skills in a remote region of Asia. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Feature commentary with director Oliver Parker and screenwriter Hamish McColl; Deleted/extended scenes with introductions by Oliver Parker; The Wheelchair Chase; Gag reel; as well as the Blu-ray exclusive The English Files: The Making Of Johnny English Reborn; Working With Rowan; Gadgets; English In Hong Kong; Pocket Blu and uHear. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Johnny English Reborn' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 28.Posted Fri Dec 23, 2011 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Son of No One' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The crime drama starring Channing Tatum and Al Pacino is planned for Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'The Son of No One' for Blu-ray on February 21. Hailed as “A riveting piece of filmmaking featuring one of the best casts of the year” by Joel Amos, MovieFanatic.com, 'The Son of No One' is a gripping thriller about how far one police officer will go to keep his dark past hidden and protect his family. Jonathan (Channing Tatum, '21 Jump Street,' 'The Vow') is a second-generation cop who gets in over his head when he’s assigned to re-open a double homicide cold case in his Queens neighborhood. An anonymous source feeding new information on the long-unsolved murders to a local reporter (Juliette Binoche, 'Cosmopolis,' 'Dan In Real Life') leads to evidence suggesting a possible cover-up by the former lead detective (Al Pacino, 'The Godfather,' 'Scarface') who was on the investigation. As Jonathan digs deeper into the assignment, a dark secret about the case emerges, which threatens to destroy his life and his family. Channing Tatum delivers a gritty and memorable performance, while New York mainstay writer and director Dito Montiel ('Guide to Recognizing Your Saints') is at the top of his game. Also starring Tracy Morgan (NBC’s “30 Rock”), Katie Holmes ('Batman Begins'), Ray Liotta ('Goodfellas') and Jake Cherry ('Night at the Museum'), 'The Son of No One' is a tense and powerful thriller filled with suspense, secrets and lies. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include deleted scenes and audio commentary with Writer/Producer/Director Dito Montiel and Editor/Executive Producer Jake Pushinsky. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99 and a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will also be available for $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Son of No One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 21.Posted Fri Dec 23, 2011 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Martha Marcy May Marlene' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed film is set for a Blu-ray release in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' for Blu-ray on February 21. From 2011 Sundance Film Festival “Best Director” winner Sean Durkin, in his feature film debut, and featuring breakout star Elizabeth Olsen in her “Best Female Lead” Film Independent Spirit Award nominated role, 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' is supported by unforgettable powerhouse performances from Academy Award® nominee John Hawkes ('Winter’s Bone,' 'American Gangster') and Sarah Paulson ('Down With Love,' 'What Women Want'), After escaping from a dangerous cult and the watchful eye of its charismatic leader, a young woman named Martha (Olsen) tries to reclaim a normal life with her family. But the haunting memories from Martha’s past trigger a chilling paranoia — and nowhere seems safe as the fragile line between her reality and delusions begin to blur. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement shared with the DVD release is 'Mary Last Seen' - the chilling short film by writer/director Durkin that started it all. The rest of the supplements are high-definition exclusives and include: Spotlight on Elizabeth Olsen, The Story, The Making of Martha Marcy May Marlene, A Conversation with Filmmakers, The Psyche of a Cult, "Marcy's Song" Music Video by John Hawkes, and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 21.Posted Thu Dec 22, 2011 at 12:00 PM PST by:
