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RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET Announced and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The animated comedy sequel heads to home video at the end of February. [/teaser] Disney has just revealed Ralph Breaks the Internet will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on February 26. Directed by Rich Moore (Academy Award-winning “Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph”) and Phil Johnston (co-writer “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Zootopia,” writer, “Cedar Rapids”), and produced by Clark Spencer (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Bolt,” “Lilo & Stitch”), Ralph Breaks the Internet welcomes back favorite cast and characters introduced six years ago, including Reilly, who provides the voice of Ralph, and Silverman, who returns as the voice of Vanellope. Lending a virtual hand to Ralph and Vanellope is Shank, voiced by Gal Gadot, a tough-as-nails driver from a gritty online auto-racing game called Slaughter Race, a place Vanellope wholeheartedly embraces — so much so that Ralph worries he may lose the only friend he’s ever had. Yesss, voiced by Taraji P. Henson, the head algorithm and the heart and soul of the trend-making site BuzzzTube, makes Ralph a viral sensation. Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch return as the voices of Fix-It Felix Jr. and Sergeant Calhoun, respectively, and Disney Animation’s good luck charm, actor Alan Tudyk was called on to voice a search engine named KnowsMore — literally a know-it-all — who runs a search bar and helps Ralph and Vanellope on their quest. Lots of exciting cameos are also featured in the film including a scene that reunites all of the original (living) Disney Princess voice cast. Ralph Breaks the Internet arrives home with a wide-range of exclusive extras, taking fans behind the scenes at Walt Disney Animation Studios to explore how artists created the film’s vibrant version of the internet — from comical cat videos to the intense online game Slaughter Race to shady characters on the Dark Net. Features also reveal some Easter eggs — inside jokes and references to other Disney films and characters hidden throughout the film — and filmmakers introduce some never before revealed deleted scenes. The releases will include a lossless 7.1 soundtrack (Dolby Atmos on the 4K) and supplements include: • How We Broke the Internet – Go behind the scenes at Walt Disney Animation Studios to get an in-depth look at how the filmmakers brought a world to life that billions of people visit every day but never actually see – the internet. Take a front-row seat as the team reveals the inspirations for the story and what it took to bring it to the screen. Discover all that went into developing the characters of the film including netizens like KnowsMore as well as characters like Double Dan. See the lengths the team took to create the car chase scenes in Slaughter Race and much, much more. • Surfing for Easter Eggs – Surf the web for the near-countless Easter Eggs, inside jokes and references hidden throughout the movie. • The Music of Ralph Breaks the Internet – Take a look at the music of Ralph Breaks the Internet with appearances by Imagine Dragons, Julia Michaels, Alan Menken, Sarah Silverman and more. • Deleted Scenes – Five deleted scenes with intros from directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston. Scenes include Into the Internet, Opposites, Domestic Hell, Bubble of One & Recruiting “Grandma.” • BuzzzTube Cats – Many videos were created by the animators to fill the screens of the Internet world…and lots of them are of cats! Check out the BuzzzTube to watch this hilarious cat compilation. • Music Videos - “Zero” by Imagine Dragons and “In This Place” by Julia Michaels.• Baby Drivers – Slaughter Racing School - Take a spin behind the wheel with the artists behind Ralph Breaks the Internet as they go to race car driving school. (Digital Exclusive). You can find the latest specs for Ralph Breaks the Internet linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under February 26.Posted Thu Jan 17, 2019 at 09:29 AM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: THE FAVOURITE, THE FRONT RUNNER, and More[teaser]Films starring Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, and more are all in the works for Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-rays from MVD, 20th Century Fox, Mill Creek Entertainment, Sony, Arrow Academy, Well Go USA, and Acorn Media. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, MVD Marquee Collection will release Howard Deutch's Getting Even with Dad starring Macaulay Culkin, Ted Danson, and Glenne Headly on January 22. Supplements will include: Making Of Featurette Original Theatrical Trailer Home Video Teaser Trailer Likewise, the label will also bring Scott Ziehl's Road House 2 starring Jonathon Schaech, Ellen Hollman, and Jake Busey to Blu-ray on January 22 as well. Supplements will include: Road House 2 Trailer In addition, James Yukich's Double Dragon starring Robert Patrick, Mark Dacascos, Scott Wolf, and Alyssa Milano will then follow on February 5. Supplements will include: NEW! ''The Making of Double Dragon'' (full length documentary featuring interviews with stars Scott Wolf and Marc Dacascos, writers Peter Gould & Michael Davis and producer Don Murphy) NEW! ''Don Murphy: Portrait of a Producer'' featurette Archival ''Making of'' Featurette Behind the Scenes Featurette 1993 Double Dragon Animated Series Pilot Episode #101: ''The Shadow Falls'' Storyboard Gallery Press Photos, Marketing and Behind The Scenes Photo Galleries TV Spots VHS Home Video Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer Collectible Mini-Poster Reversible Sleeve Featuring Alternate Artwork And rounding out the company's upcoming lineup will be Robert Radler's Showdown starring Billy Blanks, Kenn Scott, and Christine Taylor on February 26. Supplements will include: NEW! ''The Making of Showdown'' (new feature length documentary with director Robert Radler, writer Stuart Gibbs and stars Billy Blanks, Kenn Scott, John Asher, Patrick Kilpatrick and Michael Genovese) (HD, 98 mins) NEW! Robert Radler: Portrait of a Director featurette (HD, 12 mins) NEW! Billy Blanks: Martial Arts Legend featurette (HD, 15 mins) NEW! The Fights of ''Showdown'' featurette (HD, 47 mins) NEW! ''Showdown'': Anatomy of a Scene featurette (HD, 7 mins) Photo Gallery Original Theatrical Trailer (SD) Collectible Mini- Poster Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 20th Century Fox is prepping Jacques Audiard's The Sisters Brothers starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Riz Ahmed, Joaquin Phoenix, and John C. Reilly for Blu-ray on February 5. Supplements will include: Striking Gold: Making a “Modern Day” Western Q&A Panel Brothers Forever Wanted Dead or Alive Gallery Theatrical Trailer In addition, the studio is bringing Yorgos Lanthimos' The Favourite starring Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Olivia Colman, and Mark Gatiss to Blu-ray as well. Supplements and an exact release date have not been announced yet, but pre-orders are now live. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Mill Creek Entertainment is set to release a Queens of Scream - Triple Feature Combo with I Know What You Did Last Summer, When A Stranger Calls, and Vacancy on February 5. Supplements have not been detailed. Likewise, the label is prepping The Benji Collection with Benji, Benji: Off the Leash!, and For the Love of Benji for February 5 as well. Supplements are not currently listed for the collection. In addition, David Hogan's Barb Wire starring Pamela Anderson will then follow on February 19. Supplements have not been announced yet. And rounding out the company's upcoming lineup will be Damages: The Complete Series starring Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, and Tate Donovan on February 26. Supplements have not been detailed at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Sony is bringing Jason Reitman's The Front Runner starring Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, and J.K. Simmons to Blu-ray on February 12. Supplements have not been detailed at this time. Meanwhile, the studio is prepping Diederik Van Rooijen's The Possession of Hannah Grace starring Grey Damon and Shay Mitchell for Blu-ray on February 26. Supplements will include: Deleted Scene Two behind-the-scenes featurettes Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Arrow Academy is set to release Joseph H. Lewis' My Name Is Julia Ross starring Nina Foch, May Whitty, and George Macready on Blu-ray on February 19. Supplements will include: Commentary by noir expert Alan K. Rode Identity Crisis: Joseph H. Lewis at Columbia - The Nitrate Diva (Nora Fiore) provides the background and an analysis of the film Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Scott Saslow FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by author and critic Adrian Martin Likewise, the label is also bringing Joseph H. Lewis' So Dark The Night starring Steven Geray, Micheline Cheirel, Eugene Borden, and Ann Codee to Blu-ray on February 19. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary by critics Glenn Kenny and Farran Smith Nehme So Dark... Joseph H. Lewis at Columbia - Critic Imogen Sara Smith provides the background and an analysis of the film Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tonci Zonjic FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic David Cairns Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Well Go USA is preparing Wai Man Yip's Iceman: The Time Traveler starring Donnie Yen and Wang Baoqiang for Blu-ray on February 19. Supplements will include: Original Trailers In addition, the label will bring Kim Sung-hoon's Rampant starring Jang Dong-Gun, Hyun Bin, and Kim Joo-hyuk to Blu-ray on February 26. Supplements will include: Trailers Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Acorn Media is prepping Mystery Road: Series 1 starring Aaron Pedersen and Colin Friels for Blu-ray on February 26. Supplements will include: Cast Interviews- Judy Davis (Emma James) and Aaron Pedersen (Jay Swan) talk about their characters, filming the series, and more. (29 min.) Crew Interviews- Hear from the producer, executive producer, and director about the inspiration for the series, filming, casting, and more. (23 min.) Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Thu Jan 17, 2019 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
The Ecto-1 Returns in First Teaser for New Sequel to Original GHOSTBUSTERS[teaser]Something strange is coming to your neighborhood in 2020.[/teaser] As reported by Entertainment Weekly, Jason Reitman (Up in the Air, Juno) has announced plans to direct a new Ghostbusters film. Though plot details have not been revealed yet, the project will be a sequel to the original two films from the 1980s, and is set to hit theaters in 2020. “I’ve always thought of myself as the first Ghostbusters fan, when I was a 6-year-old visiting the set. I wanted to make a movie for all the other fans," Reitman told EW. "This is the next chapter in the original franchise. It is not a reboot. What happened in the '80s happened in the '80s, and this is set in the present day." Check out the announcement teaser from EW below! In addition to directing, Jason Reitman is also onboard as co-writer for the currently untitled film along with Gil Kenan (Monster House). Jason Reitman is the son of Ivan Reitman, the director of Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989). Ivan will also serve as a producer on the upcoming movie. This new project will be a sequel to the first two installments and not a reboot like director Paul Feig's Ghostbusters (2016). With that said, casting for the new movie has not been announced and it's not yet clear if Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, or Ernie Hudson will reprise their roles as the original Ghostbusters. Beyond the new live-action Ghostbusters sequel, Sony is also developing an animated entry in the franchise from an entirely different creative team. The animated Ghostbusters movie is set to release sometime after Reitman's film. Source: Entertainment WeeklyPosted Wed Jan 16, 2019 at 10:05 AM PST by: -
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The magical sequel is due in stores this March. [/teaser] Warner Brothers has just announced that Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 12. At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world. The 4K release will feature Dolby Vision HDR, and both editions will include a Dolby Atmos soundtrack along with the following supplements: • J.K. Rowling: A World Revealed • Wizards on Screen, Fans in Real Life • Distinctly Dumbledore • Unlocking Scene Secrets: The Return to Hogwarts • Unlocking Scene Secrets: Newt’s Menagerie • Unlocking Scene Secrets: Credence, Nagini and the Circus Arcanus • Unlocking Scene Secrets: Paris and Place Cachée • Unlocking Scene Secrets: Ministere des Affaires Magiques • Unlocking Scene Secrets: Grindelwald's Escape and the Ring of Fire • Deleted Scenes The 4K UHD Combo Pack and the Blu-ray Combo pack will also include an extended cut of the film with more than seven minutes of deleted scenes added (available as a digital download), plus an audio introduction by director David Yates. You can find the latest specs for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under March 12.Posted Wed Jan 16, 2019 at 08:20 AM PST by: -
Netflix Announces Price Increases for Subscription Plans[teaser]The company's monthly plans will now cost as much as $2 more.[/teaser] As reported by CNBC, Netflix is raising the price of its various monthly subscription tiers. The new pricing will take effect immediately for new customers and is set to roll out to existing users over the next three months. Here's a rundown of the new pricing plans: Basic Plan - SD streaming with one screen at a time, $8.99 per month (previously $7.99) Standard Plan - HD streaming with two screens at a time, $12.99 per month (previously $10.99) Premium Plan - 4K Ultra HD streaming with four screens at a time, $15.99 per month (previously $13.99) Netflix previously raised its prices back in 2017. This latest increase likely comes as a result of the streaming service's continued investment in original film and TV content in the face of growing competition from new digital platforms. On that note, the company is expected to release as many as 90 original movies throughout 2019 under the guidance of Scott Stuber, Head of Original Films at Netflix. That number includes upcoming documentaries, animated titles, and the potential for 55 new live-action narrative films with about 35 marked for budgets of up to $20 million and about 20 marked for budgets of $20 million to $200 million. Upcoming Netflix original content include movies from Hollywood filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Steven Soderbergh, Dee Rees, Guillermo del Toro, Noah Baumbach, and Michael Bay. Likewise, Netflix's 2019 schedule also includes the return of popular exclusive streaming series like Stranger Things, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Jessica Jones, and more. New subscribers to Netflix can receive a 30-day free trial. Source: Netflix via CNBCPosted Tue Jan 15, 2019 at 12:15 PM PST by: -
Rumor Mill: ALIEN Headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The 1979 classic horror film will be getting a 4K 40th Anniversary Edition in the UK in April. [/teaser] Ridley Scott's Alien may be headed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in North America this year. Alien is the first movie of one of the most popular sagas in science fiction history, and introduces Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, the iron-willed woman destined to battle the galaxy's ultimate creature. The terror begin when the crew of the spaceship Nostromo investigates a transmission from a desolate planet and makes a horrifying discovery - a life form that breeds within a human host. Now the crew must fight now only for its survival, but for the survival of all mankind. The film will hit 4K UHD in the UK on April 1. No word yet on a U.S. release. You can find the latest specs for Alien - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Jan 15, 2019 at 11:06 AM PST by: -
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The period drama starring Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan arrives on both formats next month. [/teaser] Universal says Mary Queen of Scots will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on February 26. Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart (Ronan). Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I (Robbie). Each young Queen beholds her "sister" in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones – and change the course of history. The 4K release will feature Dolby Vision HDR, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements on both releases will include: Feature Commentary with Director Josie Rourke and Composer Max Richter An Epic Confrontation - Fetaurette Tudor Feminism - Featurette Something About Marys - Featurette You can find the latest specs for Mary Queen of Scots linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under February 26.Posted Tue Jan 15, 2019 at 09:52 AM PST by: -
LG Launches Super Bowl Sale on B8 Series OLED 4K Ultra HD TVs[teaser]Select LG OLED models are now available for their lowest prices ever![/teaser] LG has announced the launch of a limited time Super Bowl sale on its B8 OLED 4K Ultra HD TVs. The discounts will be active now through February 2 at LG-authorized retailers nationwide. LG OLED55B8PUA 55" 4K Ultra HD OLED TV via Amazon - Currently $1,496.99 (regularly $2,299) LG OLED55B8PUA 55" 4K Ultra HD OLED TV via Best Buy - Currently $1,499.99 (regularly $2,,299) LG OLED65B8PUA 65" 4K Ultra HD OLED TV via Amazon - Currently $2,296.99 (regularly $3,299) LG OLED65B8PUA 65" 4K Ultra HD OLED TV via Best Buy - Currently $2,299.99 (regularly $3,299) "If you can't be at the big game, there is no better way to enjoy it than on an LG OLED TV," said Tim Alessi, head of home entertainment product marketing at LG Electronics USA. "We are very excited to offer consumers a chance to elevate their experience with this limited time promotion on our stunning LG OLED B8 TV." The LG B8 features an OLED panel with inky blacks and wide color support powered by the company's α (Alpha) 7 processor. Likewise, the TV also supports onboard Dolby Atmos audio and LG's 4K Cinema HDR suite of high dynamic range formats, including Advanced HDR by Technicolor, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma). Meanwhile, the TV's ThinQ AI tech allows customers to take advantage of advanced voice assistant features by speaking directly into the remote, enabling users to search for information, images or videos through verbal requests. Source: LGPosted Tue Jan 15, 2019 at 07:30 AM PST by: -
Nick Fury Crashes Peter Parker's Vacation in First SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME Trailer[teaser]Marvel's "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" is heading to Europe in July.[/teaser] Sony and Marvel have released the first teaser for Spider-Man: Far From Home. The film is set to swing into theaters on July 5, 2019. Peter Parker returns in Spider-Man: Far From Home, the next chapter of the Spider-Man: Homecoming series! Our friendly neighborhood Super Hero decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation. However, Peter’s plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks, creating havoc across the continent! Check out the official teaser trailer below! Spider-Man Far From Home stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Zendaya as Michelle Jones, Jake Gyllenhaal as Quentin Beck / Mysterio, Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Marisa Tomei as May Parker, Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan, and Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes / Vulture. The film comes from director Jon Watts with a script by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. And in addition to the character's new live-action adventure, Sony's award-winning animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse starring Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, and Hailee Steinfeld is currently playing in theaters. The movie is set to hit Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year. Beyond Spider-Man, Marvel's upcoming release lineup also includes Captain Marvel on March 8, 2019 and Avengers: Endgame on April 26, 2019. Meanwhile, 20th Century Fox is bringing X-Men: Dark Phoenix to theaters on June 7, 2019 and The New Mutants to theaters on August 2, 2019. Source: Sony (YouTube)Posted Tue Jan 15, 2019 at 07:05 AM PST by: -
Stan Winston's Animatronic T-Rex Attacks in JURASSIC PARK Behind-The-Scenes Clip[teaser]Ever wonder how filmmakers rehearse for a dinosaur attack? Check out this fun behind-the-scenes clip![/teaser] The Stan Winston School of Character Arts has posted a fun behind-the-scenes video showcasing some of the practical animatronic and stunt work done for Steven Spielberg's The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Recorded back in July of 1996 at the Stan Winston Studio, the clip features one of the film's stunt crew members rehearsing the Dr. Burke death scene. Serving as a test victim for the movie's animatronic T-rex, the stunt performer is seen being lifted up and thrashed about by the dinosaur's massive bite -- offering an amusing showcase of the studio's impressive ingenuity. Check out the clip below! As detailed in a related blog post, Stan Wintston's team created two full-size partial-body T-rex puppets for the scene. Unlike the full-body version created for the first film, each rig used in The Lost World only reached from the head to mid-torso, covering just what viewers would need to see in the shot. Meanwhile, scenes that showed the creatures' whole body relied upon CG instead. To provide an enhanced sense of forward and backward motion, the practical T-rexes were then mounted to motor-driven carts, allowing the team to move the heavy rigs across eighty feet of track on the set. And thanks to this freedom of motion, the crew could actually ram the animatronic puppets into the RV featured in the sequence, allowing the dinosaurs to physically smash up the vehicle for real. "I think out of everything on this movie, we had the most fun smashing up the RV with the two T-rexes," said effects supervisor Shane Mahan "At first, we were hesitant, thinking that we had to be careful with the rigs. But it got to the point where we were just, 'Ah, to hell with it,' and we just demolished that trailer with the T-rex rigs. That scene wasn't faked. Those T-rexes were really slamming into that thing, breaking glass and shaking it. I think the scene really works because we went for it like that. You can tell that something truly violent is happening." For more behind-the-scenes footage and various special effects and make-up tutorials, be sure to check out the Stan Winston School of Character Arts Facebook page and YouTube channel. Source: Stan Winston School of Character Arts (Facebook), Stan Winston School BlogPosted Mon Jan 14, 2019 at 06:40 PM PST by:
