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'The Strange Case of Angelica' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The new film from 102-year old Portuguese filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira is getting the Blu-ray treatment this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinema Guild says 'The Strange Case of Angelica' is planned for Blu-ray on September 20. The new film from master filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira, “The Strange Case of Angelica” is a magical tale about a young photographer who falls madly in love with a woman he can never have, except in his dreams. Late one night, Isaac is summoned by a wealthy family to take the last photograph of a young bride, Angelica, who mysteriously passed away. Arriving at their estate, Isaac is struck by Angelica’s beauty. But when he looks through his lens, the young woman appears to come to life. From that moment, Isaac will be haunted by Angelica day and night. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Douro, Faina Fluvial (Labor on the Douro River) (1931, 20 minutes): The first film from Manoel de Oliveira, in a new 2K restoration; Audio commentary by film critic and curator James Quandt; Oliveira L'Architecte (1992, 60 minutes): Documentary by Paolo Rocha; Absoluto (2010, 35 minutes): A conversation with Manoel de Oliviera; Theatrical Trailer; and a Booklet featuring essay "Late Oliveira" by Haden Guest, Director of the Harvard Film Archive. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Strange Case of Angelica' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 20.Posted Mon Jul 18, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Full details are now in for the candy man's return to Blu-ray this October! [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers is preparing a special 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' for Blu-ray on October 4. Gene Wilder stars as Willy Wonka, maker of Everlasting Gobstoppers, Fizzy Lifting Drinks, Three Course Dinner Gum, and other sweet treats in this music-filled fantasy based on Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Join five contest-winning children on a tour of Wonka's magical candy factory, staffed by the mysterious and diminutive Oompa Loompas. With Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum. Includes the songs "The Candy Man," "Oompa-Loompa-Doompa-De-Do," and more. The 3-disc set will feature 1080p, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and all of the supplements from the the previous editions including an audio commentary, featurettes, a Sing-Along feature, and a trailer, plus a few new additional items including Mel Stuart's Wonkavision and A World of Pure Imagination. The discs come packaged in an individually numbered box with a Wonka bar, a pencil case with scented pencils and a scented eraser, the book "Pure Imagination: The Making of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," a Golden Ticket replica, and archival letters. Those who purchase this set also have a chance to instantly win a trip for two to Los Angeles, California! Suggested list price for the set is $64.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Mon Jul 18, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dazed and Confused,' 'Identification of a Woman,' & 'Island of Lost Souls' Announced for Criterion Blu-rays[teaser]The Criterion Collection adds three more Blu-ray titles at the end of October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion has revealed the 1993 dramedy 'Dazed and Confused' for Blu-ray on October 25. America, 1976. The last day of school. Bongs blaze, bell-bottoms ring, and rock and roll rocks. Among the best teen films ever made, Richard Linklater’s 'Dazed and Confused' eavesdrops on a group of seniors-to-be and incoming freshmen. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p, Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1 audio, and supplements include: Audio commentary by Linklater; Making Dazed, a fifty-minute documentary by Kahane Corn; Rare on-set interviews and behind-the-scenes footage; Footage from the ten-year anniversary celebration; Audition footage and deleted Scenes; Original theatrical trailer; and a booklet featuring essays by Kent Jones, Jim DeRogatis, and Chuck Klosterman; memories of the film from the cast and crew; character profiles; and the original film poster by Frank Kozik. On the same day, Criterion will be bringing Michelangelo Antonioni's 1982 drama 'Identification of a Woman' to Blu-ray. Michelangelo Antonioni’s 'Identification of a Woman' is a body- and soul-baring voyage into one man’s artistic and erotic consciousness. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements will include a theatrical trailer and a booklet featuring an essay by critic John Powers and a reprinted 1982 interview with Michelangelo Antonioni by critic Gideon Bachmann. And finally, the 1932 horror 'Island of Lost Souls' will also be available at the end of October. A twisted treasure from Hollywood’s pre-Code horror heyday, 'Island of Lost Souls' is a cautionary tale of science run amok adapted from H. G. Wells’s novel The Island of Dr. Moreau. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements will include Audio commentary by film historian Gregory Mank, author of Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff and Hollywood’s Maddest Doctors; New video conversation among filmmaker John Landis (An American Werewolf in London), Oscar-winning makeup artist Rick Baker (An American Werewolf in London, Videodrome), and genre expert Bob Burns; New interviews with horror film historian David J. Skal (The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror); filmmaker Richard Stanley (Hardware, original director of the ill-fated 1996 remake of The Island of Dr. Moreau); New interviews with Devo founding members Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh, whose manifesto is rooted in themes from Island of Lost Souls; Theatrical trailer; and a booklet featuring a new essay by critic Christine Smallwood. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.95 except for 'Identification of a Woman' which is only $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Dazed and Confused,' 'Identification of a Woman,' & 'Island of Lost Souls' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under October 25.Posted Sun Jul 17, 2011 at 02:40 PM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' Blu-ray Over Sixty Percent Off at Amazon[teaser]All four parts of the anime series on Blu-ray are on sale this week at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - Part 1,' 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - Part 2,' 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - Part 3,' and 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - Part 4' on Blu-ray for $19.99 each (64% off the suggested list price). Click here to get all four for a fantastic price that will only last for a limited time!Posted Sun Jul 17, 2011 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - July 15, 2011[teaser]Another week down and there's more than enough Bonus View posts to go around. Whether you're into theatrical news, Blu-ray news, TV recaps, or all of the above we've got you covered.[/teaser] Check out the new entries from this week below. Blu-ray News Not only did Josh give us the heads up on the Blu-rays hitting store shelves this week , but there was also big news on a brand new 50 percent off Criterion sale which is still happening. Check out the news post for all the details. Theatrical News Luke kept us up-to-date with all the new theatrical releases. He posted his review for the summer's biggest flick 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2'. Along with that we got the latest box office news , information about 'The Dark Knight Rises' brand new teaser trailer, and E's report on the newest movie trailers hitting the screen. TV Recaps This week we wrote up recaps for 'Burn Notice', 'Covert Affairs', 'Necessary Roughness', 'Suits', 'True Blood', 'Wilfred', and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'. This week's big TV news was the announcement of the Emmy nominations. Check out the list of nominated shows and see if you agree. Special Features Finally, this week we asked our readers if we talk too much about Michael Bay in our Mid-Week Poll. The Weekend Roundtable asked our band of writers what sequels they'd like to see for movies that probably won't ever get sequels. That's it for this week. Check out some of the posts you may have missed, and check into any discussions that you may be involved in. As always, thanks for reading!Posted Fri Jul 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
Save $7 on 'Cars 2 - 3D' and 'Cars: Director's Edition' Blu-ray at Amazon![teaser] Pre-order either upcoming Pixar Blu-ray set at Amazon and shave off an additional $7! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will soon be releasing 'Cars 2 - 3D' (Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo Pack) with a suggested list price of $49.99. Also available will be a 'Cars: Director's Edition' (a boxed set that includes 'Cars,' 'Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales,' and 'Cars 2 - 3D') priced at $119.00. Specs, supplements, and release dates have yet to be revealed. Amazon is offering a $7 coupon 3D combo pack and the Director's Edition located just below the price for instant savings. You can find the latest specs for 'Cars 2 - 3D' and 'Cars: Director's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Jul 15, 2011 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'Submarine' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed dramedy will fire its torpedoes at Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Anchor Bay has slated 'Submarine' for a high-definition release on October 4. The enchanting coming-of-age comedy, 'Submarine,' from executive producer Ben Stiller ('Tropic Thunder') and writer/director Richard Ayoade (the cult British television series “The Mighty Boosh”) is based on the novel by Joe Dunthorne and stars Noah Taylor ('Almost Famous'), Paddy Considine ('The Bourne Ultimatum'), Craig Roberts ('Jane Eyre'), Yasmin Paige (the British miniseries 'Murderland'), and Golden Globe® winner Sally Hawkins ('Happy-go-lucky'). In his review for The Wall Street Journal, Joe Morgenstern called 'Submarine' “wonderfully funny,” and Joe Neumaier of The New York Daily News described it as “a charming indie that combines dreamy aspiration with mucky, hilarious reality.” Kyle Smith of The New York Post wrote that “the excruciating and the hilarious mingle nearly to perfection.” The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and the only supplement revealed so far is The Making of Submarine. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Submarine' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Fri Jul 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Spotify Music Streaming Service Launches in the US[teaser]The unlimited music streaming service has finally made its way across the Atlantic. [/teaser] When it comes to streaming music, there really hasn't been that one perfect option yet. Pandora is fine, but it won't let you play any specific tracks. Qriocity and Zune are slick, but suffer from the Netflix issue of limited content. Spotify is the answer. The streaming service that's been blowing Europeans away is finally here in the states and it's no less impressive. The free version of the service gives you instant access to millions of songs, though you'll have to listen to ads occasionally. The Unlimited version takes away the ads for five bucks a month and the Premium version gives you the ability to play music on your cell, allows an offline mode and gives you access to exclusive content. The music selection seems absolutely limitless. Looking for a hard to find track by British synth-pop artist Baxendale? They've got it. Whether you're looking to listen to the entire catalog of video game rapper Mega Ran or an album from little known punk band Apocalypse Hoboken, you can find it on Spotify. The only question now is how long it will take to get Spotify baked into Blu-ray players, receivers and TVs. Source: SpotifyPosted Fri Jul 15, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Darkness Falls' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The 2003 horror guilty pleasure will be placed under Blu-ray's pillow this October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment is prepping 'Darkness Falls' for a high-definition release on October 18. A vengeful spirit has taken the form of the Tooth Fairy to exact vengeance on the town that lynched her 150 years earlier. Her only opposition is the only child, now grown up, who has survived her before. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Filmmaker's Commentaries, Legend of Matilda Dixon, The Making of Darkness Falls, Deleted Scenes, and Storyboard Comparisons. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $17.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Darkness Falls' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 18.Posted Fri Jul 15, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Cider House Rules' and 'Life is Beautiful' Blu-ray Supplements Added[teaser]The supplements have been detailed for the two Academy Award-winning dramas getting the high-definition treatment this October. [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate has just revealed 'The Cider House Rules' and 'Life is Beautiful' are coming to Blu-ray on October 4. 'The Cider House Rules' snagged two Oscars for Best Supporting Actor (Michael Caine) and Best Adapted Screenplay (John Irving), while 'Life is Beautiful' was nominated for seven and won three including Best Actor for Roberto Benigni. Specs have yet to be revealed, but 'The Cider House Rules' will include Filmmaker Commentary, The Making of The Cider House Rules, and Deleted Scenes, while 'Life is Beautiful' will have The Making of Life is Beautiful and the theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $14.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Cider House Rules' and 'Life is Beautiful' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under October 4.Posted Fri Jul 15, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
