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'Heavy Metal' Blu-ray Gets Wide Retailer Release[teaser]The 1981 animated cult classic will no longer be a Best Buy exclusive in June. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony released 'Heavy Metal' starring the voices of John Candy, Eugene Levy, and Harold Ramis on Blu-ray exclusively at Best Buy on February 1, and now the title will be available at other retailers on June 14. "The otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb that spreads destruction until confronted with pure goodness. Lavish animation and score." The Blu-ray has 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Imagining Heavy Metal, Deleted Scenes, Heavy Metal: Feature Length Rough Cut (with optional commentary by Carl Macek - author of "Heavy Metal: Animation for the 80s."). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Heavy Metal' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 1.Posted Wed Apr 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Partnership With Viz Means More Subtitled Anime on Stream[teaser]Bleach, Naruto, Inuyasha and more are now available to watch (and read!). [/teaser] Two things that anime fans have always had to deal with are high prices and terrible dubs. The new deal between Netflix and Viz helps to correct both. Uncut, subtitled episodes of 'Naruto,' 'Bleach' and 'Inuyasha' are now available to watch on Netflix, along with a few other shows from Viz. Currently only early seasons are available, but it's a big step forward for making Netflix better for anime fans. In addition to the partnership with Viz, Netflix has announced an expanded deal with Funimation that brings more episodes of ' Fullmetal Alchemist,' ' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' and 'Trigun' to the service. Source: Netflix Blog(via Hacking NetflixPosted Wed Apr 6, 2011 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Supernatural: The Anime Series' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The hit CW series following monster-hunting brothers Sam and Dean Winchester will enter the anime realm this July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers says 'Supernatural: The Anime Series' is headed to Blu-ray on July 26. The anime series (which is currently available on Blu-ray in Japan) is developed by the original's creator Eric Kripke and Madhouse Studios ('Batman: Gotham Knight'). This set includes 22 episodes that will remake some of the most popular stories from the live-action show's first two seasons as well as provide new tales that will dig deeper into the Winchesters' past. Specs have yet to be detailed, but supplements will include The Making of Supernatural: The Anime Series. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $54.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Supernatural: The Anime Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 26.Posted Wed Apr 6, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
MPAA Sues Zediva Over DVD Streams[teaser]Well of course they did. Zediva doesn't seem too worried though. [/teaser] A few weeks ago we caught our first glimpse at the new movie streaming service Zediva. Though registration has been closed ever since, the site promises to offer some features that other streaming services can't - like access to commentary and special features. That's because they stream directly from the DVD. This unique style of streaming is also why Zediva believes that they don't need to worry about licensing fees. They're only able to stream as many DVDs as they have, and when the limit has been reached that title is unavailable - just like a traditional brick and mortar store. The Motion Picture Association of America sees things differently. They say that Zediva is attempting "rely on technical gimmicks in an effort to avoid complying with U.S. Copyright Law." The MPAA has filed suit in a California district court. Source: EngadgetPosted Wed Apr 6, 2011 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Michael Bay's 'The Island' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Michael Bay's 2005 sci-fi thriller will be hitting Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'The Island' for a Blu-ray release on June 21. The film stars Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson as beings created solely for replacement body parts who escape their Utopian way of living after discovering the true nature of their purpose. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray are still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Island' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 21.Posted Wed Apr 6, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Top 5/Bottom 5: Jeff Bridgesby Aaron Peck [teaser]Jeff Bridges has had a very long career. With the release of 'Tron: Legacy' and the original 'Tron' on Blu-ray this week, we thought we'd take a look back at Mr. Bridges filmography and decide where he went right and where he went very, very wrong.[/teaser] He's played some of the most memorable characters in cinema, and he's also been in some serious disasters, but the great thing with Bridges is that even when a movie is an utter mess, he's always doing something interesting with the role he's playing. He takes on a different way of speaking, often doing something almost indefinable with his jaw, just watch for it. The mannerisms, the pitch of his voice, the way he approaches the other actors, the guy isn't Nicholson, who often plays some variation of "Jack." No, a Bridges character is always original. The Dude is not Rooster Cogburn, and Rooster Cogburn sure as hell isn't Bad Blake. When Bridges' character and the movie itself come together, there are few more satisfying films. Here are some of the best and some of the worst. The Best 'The Big Lebowski' Confession time. I've never been that big a fan of 'The Big Lebowski' as a movie, but Bridges' performance as The Dude is arguably the best of his career, and it's definitely the most memorable. The movie as a whole never grabbed me like it grabbed so many other fans, but I couldn't leave this one off the list for fear of 'Lebowski' fans calling for my little toe in an envelope. Don't watch this one if you don't have the fixings for a white Russian in the house. Trust me! 'Tron' Another classic movie that, despite its dated graphics, has stood the test of time and has continued to gain fans over the decades, enough fans and support that Disney saw it fit to make a sequel almost 30 years later! 'Crazy Heart' Who knew that Jeff Bridges could sing country music so well? He was also able to make a romance between a grizzled old country singer and Maggie Gyllenhaal seem genuine. He capped off his performance as Bad Blake by taking home the Best Actor award at the Oscars that year. 'True Grit' Some have said that Jeff Bridges was even better than John Wayne in the role of Rooster Cogburn. Whether that's true or not, doesn't negate the fact that Bridges was superb in this movie. Many people thought he deserved to win back to back Best Actor awards. If it hadn't been for Colin Firth and his stammering performance, I think Bridges would have walked home with a second golden trophy. 'Iron Man' I was surprised how imposing Jeff Bridges is with a shaved head and full beard. He made a great villain, which surprised me even more because I've become so accustomed to Bridges being the consummate good guy. The Worst 'How to Lose Friends & Alienate People' Sandwiched between 'Iron Man' and 'Crazy Heart' was this turd of a movie that was hastily thrown together to capitalize on Megan Fox's popularity. You know your movie is a piece of garbage when you have Jeff Bridges, but your main focus is on Megan Fox. Not to mention Bridges sported one of the worst wigs ever. 'Tideland' This was a promising movie. Terry Gilliam was directing, and Jeff Bridges was starring, but as so often happens with Gilliam productions, somewhere something went very, very wrong. Gilliam got too weird for his own good, and made 'Tideland' an almost unwatchable mess. 'Blown Away' One of those movies that you see on TBS or some other basic cable channel Saturday morning and after watching about ten minutes you realize why you never actually think of it unless it's on Saturday morning. Even with Bridges and Tommy Lee Jones, 'Blown Away' failed to establish much suspense at all. Just another bland thriller from the early 90s. 'Scenes of the Crime' Like 'Blown Away' only duller. 'Scenes of the Crime' is that movie where you wonder what in the world an actor like Bridges is doing in a movie like this. It just doesn't make any sense. 'The Amateurs' Full of notable actors, 'The Amateurs' tried its hardest to be a sex-centric comedy with heart, but instead the movie ends up being a complete and utter mess. Even with a good performance by Bridges, this movie is still mired in an ugly heap of euphemisms that it mistakes for comedy. Bridges has plenty more movies that could go in as Honorable Mentions like 'Starman,' 'The Door in the Floor,' 'Arlington Road,' and 'Fearless' (can we please get a Blu-ray for this Peter Weir masterpiece?!) He's had quite the career, and he's treated us to some wonderful performances over the years. Even the dregs of Bridges' filmography still harbor serviceable performances from him. So what do you think? Please visit the forums and tell us your own Top 5/Bottom 5 for Jeff Bridges!Posted Tue Apr 5, 2011 at 11:20 AM PDT by: -
'Sleeping with the Enemy' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Joseph Ruben's 1991 psychological thriller will be getting into Blu-ray's bed this June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says Blu ray will be 'Sleeping with the Enemy' on June 28. The film stars Julia Roberts and Patrick Bergin and was nominated for four Saturn Awards including Best Actress (Julia Roberts) and Best Horror Film. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Sleeping with the Enemy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 28.Posted Tue Apr 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Haven: The Complete First Season' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The first season of Syfy's mystery series loosely based on Stephen King's "The Colorado Kid" is planned for Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, E1 Entertainment has slated 'Haven: The Complete First Season' starring Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, and Eric Balfour for Blu-ray on June 14. The series is about a small coastal town in Maine that is home to many supernatural secrets -- including one mysterious connection to the past of FBI agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose). Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Haven: The Complete First Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 14.Posted Tue Apr 5, 2011 at 09:50 AM PDT by: -
'Vera Cruz' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser] The 1954 Robert Aldrich western is planned for a June Blu-ray release. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM is preparing 'Vera Cruz' for Blu-ray on June 7. Starring screen legends Gary Cooper and Burt Lancaster, the film is set during the Mexican Rebellion of 1866, where an unsavory group of American adventurers are hired by the forces of Emporer Maximilian to escort a countess to Vera Cruz. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Vera Cruz' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7.Posted Tue Apr 5, 2011 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Long Riders' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Walter Hill's 1980 historical crime drama about the notorious Jesse James Gang will ride onto Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MGM is preparing 'The Long Riders' for Blu-ray on June 7. Jesse James and his gang of outlaws ride again in this "extraordinary" (Los Angeles Herald-Examiner) Western that pulsates with hard-driving action and electrifying drama. Four sets of acclaimed actor brothers - Dennis and Randy Quaid, Stacy and James Keach, Christopher and Nicholas Guest and Keith, Robert and David Carradine - each depict real-life siblings in emotionally charged portrayals of the Old West's legendary bandits. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Long Riders' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7.Posted Tue Apr 5, 2011 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
