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Criterion Details December 2017 Blu-ray Titles[teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of December releases, including Alexander Payne's Election.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing 100 Years of Olympic Films, General Idi Amin Dada: A Self-Portrait, Monterey Pop (Remastered), The Complete Monterey Pop Festival (Remastered), and Election for Blu-ray throughout the month of December. 100 Years of Olympic Films (December 5) - Spanning fifty-three movies and forty-one editions of the Olympic Summer and Winter Games, this one-of-a-kind collection assembles, for the first time, a century’s worth of Olympic films—the culmination of a monumental, award-winning archival project encompassing dozens of new restorations by the International Olympic Committee. These documentaries cast a cinematic eye on some of the most iconic moments in the history of modern sports, spotlighting athletes who embody the Olympic motto of “Faster, Higher, Stronger”: Jesse Owens shattering sprinting world records on the track in 1936 Berlin, Jean Claude-Killy dominating the slopes of Grenoble in 1968, Joan Benoit breaking away to win the first-ever women’s marathon on the streets of Los Angeles in 1984. In addition to the work of Bud Greenspan, the man behind an impressive ten Olympic features, this stirring collective chronicle of triumph and defeat includes such landmarks of the documentary form as Leni Riefenstahl’s Olympia and Kon Ichikawa’s Tokyo Olympiad, along with lesser-known but captivating contributions by major directors like Claude Lelouch, Carlos Saura, and Miloš Forman. It also serves as a fascinating window onto the formal development of cinema itself, as well as the technological progress that has enabled the viewer, over the years, to get ever closer to the action. Traversing continents and decades, and reflecting as well the social, cultural, and political changes that have shaped our recent history, this remarkable marathon of films offers nothing less than a panorama of a hundred years of human endeavor. - 53 newly restored films from 41 editions of the Olympic Games, presented together for the first time- Landmark 4K restorations of Olympia, Tokyo Olympiad, and Visions of Eight, among other titles- New scores for the silent films, composed by Maud Nelissen, Donald Sosin, and Frido ter Beek- A lavishly illustrated, 216-page hardcover book, featuring notes on the films by cinema historian Peter Cowie; a foreword by Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee; a short history of the restoration project by restoration producer Adrian Wood; and hundreds of photographs from a century of Olympic Games Order the Blu-ray General Idi Amin Dada: A Self-Portrait (December 12) - In 1974, Barbet Schroeder went to Uganda to make a film about Idi Amin, the country’s ruthless, charismatic dictator. Three years into a murderous regime that would be responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Ugandans, Amin prepared a triumphal greeting for the filmmakers, staging rallies, military maneuvers, and cheery displays of national pride, and envisioning the film as an official portrait to adorn his cult of personality. Schroeder, however, had other ideas, emerging with a disquieting, caustically funny brief against Amin, in which the dictator’s own endless stream of testimony—charming, menacing, and nonsensical by turns—serves as the most damning evidence. A revelatory tug-of-war between subject and filmmaker, General Idi Amin Dada: A Self-Portrait is a landmark in the art of documentary and an appalling study of egotism in power. - New interview with Schroeder- New interview with journalist and author Andrew Rice about Idi Amin’s regime- PLUS: An essay by critic J. Hoberman Order the Blu-ray Monterey Pop (December 12) - On a beautiful June weekend in 1967, at the beginning of the Summer of Love, the first and only Monterey International Pop Festival roared forward, capturing a decade’s spirit and ushering in a new era of rock and roll. Monterey featured career-making performances by Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Otis Redding, but they were just a few performers in a wildly diverse lineup that included Simon and Garfunkel, the Mamas and the Papas, the Who, the Byrds, Hugh Masekela, and the extraordinary Ravi Shankar. With his characteristic vérité style—and a camera crew that included the likes of Albert Maysles and Richard Leacock—D. A. Pennebaker captured it all, immortalizing moments that have become legend: Pete Townshend smashing his guitar, Jimi Hendrix burning his, Mama Cass being blown away by Janis Joplin’s performance. The Criterion Collection is proud to present this timeless document of a landmark event. - New 16-bit 4K digital restoration of Monterey Pop, supervised by director D. A. Pennebaker, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack on the Blu-ray- Alternate soundtrack featuring a 5.1 mix by legendary recording engineer Eddie Kramer, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray- THE OUTTAKE PERFORMANCES: Two hours of performances not included in Monterey Pop, from the Association, Big Brother and the Holding Company, the Blues Project, the Byrds, Country Joe and the Fish, the Electric Flag, Jefferson Airplane, Al Kooper, the Mamas and the Papas, Laura Nyro, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Simon and Garfunkel, Tiny Tim, and the Who (Blu-ray only)- Audio commentary by Pennebaker and festival producer Lou Adler- New interviews with Adler and Pennebaker- Chiefs (1968), a short film by cameraman Richard Leacock, which played alongside Monterey Popduring its inaugural theatrical run- Interview from 2002 with Adler and Pennebaker- Audio interviews with festival producer John Phillips, festival publicist Derek Taylor, and performers Cass Elliot and David Crosby- Photo-essay by photographer Elaine Mayes- Monterey International Pop Festival scrapbook- Trailers and radio spots- More!- PLUS: An essay by critic Michael Chaiken Order the Blu-ray The Complete Monterey Pop Festival (December 12) - On a beautiful June weekend in 1967, at the beginning of the Summer of Love, the first and only Monterey International Pop Festival roared forward, capturing a decade’s spirit and ushering in a new era of rock and roll. Monterey featured career-making performances by Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Otis Redding, but they were just a few performers in a wildly diverse lineup that included Simon and Garfunkel, the Mamas and the Papas, the Who, the Byrds, Hugh Masekela, and the extraordinary Ravi Shankar. With his characteristic vérité style—and a camera crew that included the likes of Albert Maysles and Richard Leacock—D. A. Pennebaker captured it all, immortalizing moments that have become legend: Pete Townshend smashing his guitar, Jimi Hendrix burning his, Mama Cass being blown away by Janis Joplin’s performance. The Criterion Collection is proud to present the most comprehensive document of the Monterey International Pop Festival ever produced, featuring the films Monterey Pop, Jimi Plays Monterey, and Shake! Otis at Monterey, along with every available complete performance filmed by Pennebaker and his crew. - New 16-bit 4K digital restoration of Monterey Pop, supervised by director D. A. Pennebaker, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack- Restored high-definition digital transfers of Jimi Plays Monterey and Shake! Otis at Monterey with uncompressed stereo soundtracks- Alternate soundtracks for all three films featuring 5.1 mixes by legendary recording engineer Eddie Kramer, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio- THE OUTTAKE PERFORMANCES: Two hours of performances not included in Monterey Pop, from the Association, Big Brother and the Holding Company, the Blues Project, the Byrds, Country Joe and the Fish, the Electric Flag, Jefferson Airplane, Al Kooper, the Mamas and the Papas, Laura Nyro, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Simon and Garfunkel, Tiny Tim, and the Who- Audio commentaries by Pennebaker and festival producer Lou Adler, and music critics and historians Charles Shaar Murray and Peter Guralnick- New interviews with Adler and Pennebaker- Chiefs (1968), a short film by cameraman Richard Leacock, which played alongside Monterey Pop during its inaugural theatrical run- Interviews from 2002 with Adler and Pennebaker and with Phil Walden, Otis Redding’s manager- Audio interviews with festival producer John Phillips, festival publicist Derek Taylor, and performers Cass Elliot and David Crosby- Photo-essay by photographer Elaine Mayes- Monterey International Pop Festival scrapbook- Trailers and radio spots- More!- PLUS: Essays by critics Michael Chaiken, Armond White, David Fricke, Barney Hoskyns, and Michael Lydon Order the Blu-ray Election (December 12) - Perky, overachieving Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) gets on the nerves of history teacher Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) to begin with, but after she launches her campaign for high-school president and his personal life starts to fall apart, things spiral out of control. In Alexander Payne’s satire Election, the teacher becomes unhealthily obsessed with cutting his student down to size, covertly backing a spoiler candidate to stop her from steamrolling to victory, and putting in motion a series of dirty tricks and reckless promises with uncanny real-world political parallels. Adapting a then-unpublished novel by Tom Perrotta, Payne grounds the absurdity of his central dynamic in the recognizable—the setting is his hometown of Omaha, and the accomplished cast is rounded out with nonprofessionals—and distills his closely observed take on deeply flawed humanity to its bitter but stealthily sympathetic essence - Audio commentary from 2008 featuring Payne- New interview with Payne- New interview with actor Reese Witherspoon- The Passion of Martin, Payne’s 1991 UCLA senior thesis film- TruInside: “Election,” a 2016 documentary featuring on-set footage and interviews with cast and crew- Omaha local-news reports on the film’s production- More!- PLUS: An essay by critic Dana Stevens Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed throughout December.Posted Mon Sep 18, 2017 at 10:45 AM PDT by: -
This Week in Gear: New Portable Projection Screen, Comcast Adds YouTube to Xfinity X1, and More[teaser]We've compiled the latest gear news, including a new wireless projector screen and the arrival of YouTube on Xfinity DVRs.[/teaser] From product announcements and streaming app updates to general industry news and recent gear trends, keeping up with the latest tech news can be a daunting task. With that in mind, we're here to offer you a roundup of some of the latest gear and consumer electronics news that you may have missed. For this edition, we're covering the launch of Screen Innovations Solo wireless motorized projection screen, the addition of YouTube to the Comcast Xfinity platform, and Hulu updates for the Sony PS3 and PS4. So, without further ado, here's a rundown of some of the latest gear and tech news: Screen Innovations Reveals Solo Wireless Rollable Projector Screen Screen Innovations has announced the launch of its latest projector screen. The new Solo and Solo Pro serve as wireless, rollable, portable, motorized versions of the company's Zero Edge screen. "We have one goal." Said Ryan Gustafson, SI's President. "Create amazing experiences. We know if we accomplish that, our dealers will thrive." The Solo projector screen is completely wire-free and can be mounted almost anywhere. The screen features a small, lightweight form factor that can be carried in the palm of a user's hands, along with several designer mounting options, including quick release brackets, ceiling brackets, or even suction cups for windows, RVs or Airstreams. In addition, the device uses an intelligent, lithium-powered, rechargeable motor with a patent pending magnetic charging system for up to 500 recharge cycles and over two years of use on a single charge. "Probably the most beautiful thing about the screen is not actually the screen itself, but how it seamlessly fits into its environment, and more importantly, your control system," remarked Tom Cooley, SI’s COO. "We are capable of integrating with all of the major control ecosystems, even Amazon Echo for voice activated control. To top it off, we have engineered a new control device, Solo Control, which enables a wide array of I/O ports while maintaining a completely wireless connection to the screen." Solo screens will be available in Slate 1.2 ambient light rejecting material in 80 inch and 100 inch sizes. Meanwhile, the Solo Pro will be available in both variations of Slate and Pure, in standard and acoustically transparent versions, and 360 rear-pro flexible material viewable from both sides with sizes ranging from 80 inches to 120 inches. Likewise, Solo Pro will be offered in 12 color options hand-picked by designers. Screen Innovations' Solo is set to launch in November with prices starting at $1,600. Source: Screen Innovations Comcast Adds Integrated YouTube App to Xfinity X1 Devices Comcast and Google have announced the addition of integrated YouTube support on the Xfinity X1 platform. As part of the update, YouTube videos will be featured through the X1 YouTube app and throughout the Xfinity on Demand menu, alongside other on demand, live, DVR and web programming included with an Xfinity TV subscription. "Giving our customers seamless access to live, on demand and internet content in one place continues to be a key part of our strategy and we are excited to now add YouTube to the X1 experience," said Matt Strauss, Executive Vice President, Xfinity Services, Comcast Cable. "By adding billions of YouTube videos to our video platform, we are taking our role as the aggregator of aggregators to a new level and reaffirming that X1 is the best place to easily discover and access all types of entertainment with the sound of your voice." To access YouTube on the X1, users can simply open the YouTube app now found in the Apps and Networks section of their X1 device. Likewise, customers can also find YouTube content featured in the Xfinity On Demand section and users can even access YouTube videos via universal voice control with the X1 voice remote. In addition, once signed in, customers will be able to access their personalized YouTube settings and subscriptions. "The living room is YouTube's fastest growing platform. We are excited to supercharge our distribution there and bring Xfinity X1 users a seamless way to consume all of the content they love. Voice is a key enabler to discovery and we are looking forward to bringing it to Xfinity X1 users," said Robert Kyncl, Chief Business Officer, YouTube. In addition to YouTube, Comcast previously integrated the Netflix app into the Xfinity X1 platform. Sources: Comcast Hulu Brings Updated Interface to PS3 & PS4 Hulu has announced the launch of its new UI on the Sony PS3 and PS4. Hulu Subscribers with a PS3 or PS4 will be automatically upgraded to the updated interface, offering expanded personalization features. The new UI features support for creating personal profiles along with improved navigation features. Here's a rundown of the interface's updated categories per Hulu: - Home for the most timely and relevant content, specific to you based on your viewing history and preferences - My Stuff for the things you’ve selected to keep track of and will remember what you’ve already watched, what you have left to finish and let you know what’s expiring soon. When you first start using the new Hulu experience, we’ll offer to import your profile’s Watchlist into My Stuff. - Browse for exploring the entire Hulu library - Search for finding a specific title In addition, PS3 and PS4 Hulu subscribers can also subscribe to add on packs from HBO, Cinemax, and Showtime providing access to even more premium content. With that said, Hulu has yet to add PS3 and PS4 support for its live TV streaming option. The Hulu Live TV Beta is currently available on the Xbox 360, Apple TV, Xbox One, iOS and Android mobile devices, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire TV Stick. A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Meanwhile, the Live TV Beta costs $40 per month. Source: HuluPosted Mon Sep 18, 2017 at 07:40 AM PDT by: -
'Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed (UPDATED)Showtime is preparing to release the long-awaited third season of David Lynch's landmark series this December. As previously reported, David Lynch tweeted that 'Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series will be available on December 5. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: IMPRESSIONS: A Journey Behind the Scenes of Twin PeaksPhenomenon (3 Part Featurette)Behind-the-scenes Photo GalleryRancho Rosa Logos San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Twin Peaks PanelDavid Lynch Produced Promos Blu-ray exclusives include:A Very Lovely Dream: One Week in Twin PeaksBehind the Red CurtainI Had Bad Milk in Dehradun You can find the latest specs for Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 5.Posted Sun Sep 17, 2017 at 09:43 AM PDT by: -
'Game of Thrones: The Complete Seventh Season' Blu-ray Dated and Bonus Features Detailed[teaser]The seventh season of the hit HBO fantasy drama arrives on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] HBO will be releasing 'Game of Thrones: The Complete Seventh Season' on Blu-ray on December 12. In Season 7, Daenerys Targaryen has finally set sail for Westeros with her armies, dragons and new Hand of the Queen, Tyrion Lannister. Jon Snow has been named King in the North after defeating Ramsay Bolton in the Battle of the Bastards and returning Winterfell to House Stark. In King's Landing, Cersei Lannister has seized the Iron Throne by incinerating the High Sparrow, his followers and her rivals in the Sept of Baelor. But as old alliances fracture and new ones emerge, an army of dead men marches on the Wall, threatening to end the game of thrones forever. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: audio commentaries on every episode, two new behind-the-scenes featurettes, and, for a limited time only, a bonus disc containing Conquest & Rebellion: An Animated History of the Seven Kingdoms, a 45-minute, never-before-seen extension of the Clio Award-winning History & Lore features included on previous individual Blu-ray season releases. Narrated by some of the series' biggest stars including Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) and Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), the companion piece to season 7 reveals the fascinating story of how the world of Westeros as we know it came to be– including what happened the last time a Targaryen invaded the realm! You can find the latest specs for 'Game of Thrones: The Complete Seventh Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 12. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Sep 15, 2017 at 10:25 AM PDT by: -
Warner Bros. Releases Second 'Blade Runner 2049' Prequel Short Film[teaser]Dave Bautista's character is introduced in this new prequel clip.[/teaser] Warner Bros. has shared the latest prequel short film for Blade Runner 2049. The piece, titled 2048: Nowhere to Run, is the second of three prequel clips that will help fill in the gaps between the original Blade Runner set in 2019 and the upcoming sequel set in 2049. The short follows the previously released 2036: Nexus Dawn. In the video, audiences are introduced to a new character named Sapper (Dave Bautista) as he runs into some trouble on the streets of LA. Like 2036: Nexus Dawn, 2048: Nowhere to Run is directed by Luke Scott, son of the original film's director Ridley Scott. Check out the prequel short film below! In Blade Runner 2049, thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. The film comes from executive producer Ridley Scott (Blade Runner, Alien, Alien Covenant) and director Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Prisoners, Sicario). Blade Runner 2049 stars Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana De Armas, MacKenzie Davis, Sylvia Hoeks, Lennie James, Carla Juri, Robin Wright, Dave Bautista and Jared Leto. One more prequel short is set to be released before the movie hits theaters on October 6. In addition, the Final Cut Edition of the original Blade Runner is now available on Ultra HD Blu-ray. Based on the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick, the first film follows a 21st-century detective, Rick Deckard, (Harrison Ford). In a future of high-tech possibility soured by urban and social decay, Deckard hunts for fugitive, murderous replicants - and is drawn to a mystery woman whose secrets may undermine his soul. The movie also stars Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos, Daryl Hannah, Joanna Cassidy, William Sanderson, M. Emmet Walsh, Joe Turkel, and James Hong. Order the 4K Blu-ray Source: Movieclips Coming Soon (YouTube)Posted Fri Sep 15, 2017 at 05:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Emoji Movie' Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Supplements Detailed (UPDATED)[teaser]The animated comedy is up for pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] As previously reported, Sony is working on 'The Emoji Movie' for a Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray release later this year, and now the date has been set for October 24. Take an adventure in the never-before-seen secret world inside your smartphone! Hidden within the messaging app is Textopolis, a bustling city where all your favorite emojis live. In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression – except for Gene (T.J. Miller), who is bursting with multiple expressions. Determined to become “normal”, Gene enlists the help of his handy best friend Hi-5 (James Corden) and the notorious code breaker emoji Jailbreak (Anna Faris). Together, they embark on an epic “app-venture” through the apps on the phone, each its own wild and fun world, to find the Code that will fix Gene. But when a greater danger threatens the phone, the fate of all emojis depends on these three unlikely friends (or “heroes”?) who must save their world before it’s deleted forever. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Director & Animators Commentary Puppy! An Original Hotel Transylvania Short Jailbreak Decoded: The Untold Story "Good Vibrations" Dance Along "Good Vibrations" Lyric Video Express Yourself: Meet The Cast Girls Can Code! Choreographing Emoji With Matt Steffanina Creating the World Inside Your Phone Bringing Emojis to Life How To Draw Poop How To Draw Gene Gimme a Hand! Guess the Emoji Game (Blu-ray exclusive) Sweet App-etite: Make Your Own Candy Crush Inspired Saga Cake (Blu-ray exclusive) Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99 and the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is $45.99. You can find the latest specs for The Emoji Movie linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 24.Posted Thu Sep 14, 2017 at 10:26 AM PDT by: -
Luc Besson's 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The science fiction action-adventure arrives on both formats this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' is headed for a Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray release on November 21. In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha—an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. Each release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack (the 4K release will also include Dolby Vision) and supplements include: "Citizens of Imagination: Creating the Universe of Valerian" Multi-Part Documentary; Enhancement Pods; and "The Art of Valerian" Photo Gallery. You can find the latest specs for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and 4K Release Schedule where it is indexed under November 21.Posted Thu Sep 14, 2017 at 09:45 AM PDT by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: 'South Park,' 'Silent Night, Deadly Night,' and More[teaser]Foul-mouthed kids, killer Santas, and more are all coming to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from HBO, Warner Bros., Universal, Artsploitation Films, Shout Factory, Paramount, Sony, Liongate, MVD Entertainment Group, Arbelos, and Kino. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, HBO is set to release a True Detective: The Complete First Season / True Detective: The Complete Second Season bundle starring Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey, Michelle Monaghan, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, and Vince Vaughn on September 19. Full details have not been announced, but supplements will likely mirror those found on the previous releases. Order the Blu-ray Warner Bros. has announced a Target Exclusive Digibook for Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, David Thewlis, Danny Huston, and Connie Nielsen. The release will be available on September 19, and will feature lenticular packaging and a collectible book that expands on characters and the movie. Supplements will include: - Epilogue: Etta's Mission – Etta Candy gets the boys back together for a secret mission that could impact humanity's future.- Crafting the Wonder – Wonder Woman finally comes to life in her first, breathtaking solo film. Explore the journey to create an adventure worthy of DC's greatest warrior.- A Director's Vision- Warriors of Wonder Woman – Witness the creation of the Amazon army as the women of "Wonder Woman" transform emotionally and physically into the world's most powerful and heroic warriors.- The Trinity – Filmmakers and comic book creators explore the legend of Wonder Woman and how she stands shoulder to shoulder with Superman and Batman to create the pillars of the DC Universe.- The Wonder Behind the Camera – Meet the women behind the wonder as they welcome a group of aspiring filmmakers on set for an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience.- Finding the Wonder Woman Within – Feel the power of Wonder Woman as award-winning poets and inspiring public figures reveal the impact and importance of DC's greatest heroine.- Extended Scenes- Blooper Reel Artsploitation Films is bringing Craig Anderson's Red Christmas starring Dee Wallace, Geoff Morrell, Sarah Bishop, Janis McGavin, and David Collins to Blu-ray on October 17. Supplements will include - Feature-length commentary with writer-director Craig Anderson- Interviews with Dee Wallace, Gerald Odwyer and Craig Anderson- Bloopers- And more! Order the Blu-ray Universal is prepping Guy Vasilovich's Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You for Blu-ray on November 14. Supplements will include: - A Wish Come True: Making Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You Order the Blu-ray Sony is preparing Scott Waugh's 6 Below starring Sarah Dumont, Josh Hartnett, and Mira Sorvino for Blu-ray on November 14. No other details have been announced at this time. In addition, the studio will release Greg McLean's Jungle starring Daniel Radcliffe, Thomas Kretschmann, Alex Russell, Lily Sullivan, and Yasmin Kassim on November 21. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Paramount is prepping Trey Parker and Matt Stone's South Park: The Complete First Season, South Park: The Complete Second Season, South Park: The Complete Third Season, South Park: The Complete Fourth Season, and South Park: The Complete Fifth Season for Blu-ray on November 21. Full details have not been revealed, but the Season One release is set to include uncensored episode commentary by series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, which was not available on the previously released DVD. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate is bringing Michael Apted's Unlocked starring Noomi Rapace, Orlando Bloom, Toni Collette, Michael Douglas, and John Malkovich to Blu-ray on November 21. Supplements will include: - Making Unlocked - Featurette Order the Blu-ray Shout Factory is preparing a Collector's Edition of Charles E. Sellier Jr.'s Silent Night, Deadly Night starring Linnea Quigley, Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Britt Leach, Nancy Borgenicht, and Leo Geter for Blu-ray on December 5. The release will feature a new 4K restorations of the original theatrical and unrated versions of the film, and supplements will include: - NEW Slay Bells Ring: The Story of Silent Night, Deadly Night – featuring interviews with writer Michael Hickey, co-executive producers Scott J. Schneid and Dennis Whitehead, editor/second unit director Michael Spence, composer Perry Botkin and actor Robert Brian Wilson- NEW Oh Deer! – an interview with Linnea Quigley- NEW Christmas in July - Silent Night, Deadly Night Locations – then and now- NEW audio commentary with actor Robert Brian Wilson and co-executive producer Scott J. Schneid- Original Theatrical Trailer, TV Spots and Radio Spot- Audio Commentary by Michael Hickey, Perry Boykin, Scott J. Schneid and Michael Spence- Audio interview with director Charles E. Sellier, Jr.- Santa's Stocking of Outrage- Poster and Still Gallery Likewise, a Silent Night, Deadly Night: Deluxe Limited Edition with an exclusive NECA action figure and an exclusive rolled poster of newly commissioned cover art will be available that same day as well. In addition, the label will also release Sean Patrick O'Reilly's Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom starring Ron Perlman, Mark Hamill, Christopher Plummer, Jeffrey Combs, Doug Bradley, and Scott McNeil on December 5. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray MVD Entertainment Group is prepping Salvo Cuccia's Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily for Blu-ray on December 8. No other details have been announced at this time. Order the Blu-ray Arbelos is set to release Dennis Hopper's The Last Movie starring Julie Adams, Daniel Ades, and Richmond L. Aguilar on Blu-ray in early 2018. Full details have not been announced yet, but the disc will feature a brand new 4K restoration of the film. Finally, Kino is prepping J. Lee Thompson's The Reincarnation of Peter Proud starring Michael Sarrazin, Jennifer O'Neill, Margot Kidder, Cornelia Sharpe, and Paul Hecht for Blu-ray in early 2018. Full details have not been announced yet, but the disc will feature a new 4K remaster of the film. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Thu Sep 14, 2017 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Atomic Blonde' Blu-ray & 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Dated & Detailed (UPDATED)[teaser]The intense action-thriller starring Charlize Theron is up for preorder on both formats at Amazon. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal Studios is set to release 'Atomic Blonde' on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray later this year, and now the date has been set for November 14. Oscar winner Charlize Theron explodes into summer in Atomic Blonde, a breakneck action-thriller that follows MI6’s most lethal assassin through a ticking time bomb of a city simmering with revolution and double-crossing hives of traitors. The crown jewel of Her Majesty’s Secret Intelligence Service, Agent Lorraine Broughton (Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies. A blistering blend of sleek action, gritty sexuality and dazzling style, Atomic Blonde is directed by David Leitch (John Wick, upcoming Deadpool 2). Also starring John Goodman, Til Schweiger, Eddie Marsan, Sofia Boutella and Toby Jones, the film is based on the Oni Press graphic novel series“The Coldest City,” by Antony Johnston & illustrator Sam Hart. The releases will feature DTS: X soundtracks (the UHD will also be in Dolby Vision) and supplements include: Deleted/Extended ScenesWelcome to BerlinBlondes Have More GunSpymasterAnatomy of a Fight SceneStory in Motion with Optional Commentary by Director David LeitchFeature Commentary with Director David Leitch and Editor Elisabet Ronaldsdottir You can find the latest specs for Atomic Blonde linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 14. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-rayPosted Wed Sep 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Apple Announces iPhone 8 and iPhone X with HDR[teaser]The company's latest smartphones have been detailed, including an OLED model with HDR support.[/teaser] Apple has unveiled its newest iPhone models. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will launch later this month, while the premium iPhone X will be available in November. "iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are a new generation of iPhone that improve on everything we love about iPhone," said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus have new glass and aluminum designs, new Retina HD displays and A11 Bionic — the smartest chip ever in a smartphone. Packed with more advanced cameras with Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting, and the highest quality video capture in a smartphone, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus enable the freedom of wireless charging, all with AR optimization like no phone ever before." The iPhone 8 features a 4.7-inch widescreen LCD IPS Multi-Touch Retina display with a resolution of 1334x750, 326 ppi, wide color, and 1400:1 a contrast ratio. Meanwhile, the iPhone 8 plus features a 5.5-inch widescreen LCD IPS Multi-Touch Retina HD display with a resolution of 1920x1080, 401 ppi, and a 1300:1 contrast ratio. Finally, the iPhone X features a Super Retina HD 5.8-inch all-screen OLED Multi-Touch display with a resolution of 2436x1125-pixel, 458 ppi, wide color, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and 625 cd/m2 max brightness. Under the hood, all three models are powered by an A11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine, and an Embedded M11 motion coprocessor. Dolby Vision, and HDR10 playback are all supported as well, along with 4K video recording and optimization for augmented reality. "For more than a decade, our intention has been to create an iPhone that is all display. The iPhone X is the realization of that vision," said Jony Ive, Apple’s chief design officer. "With the introduction of iPhone ten years ago, we revolutionized the mobile phone with Multi-Touch. iPhone X marks a new era for iPhone — one in which the device disappears into the experience." The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be available in the US on September 22 starting at $699. The iPhone X will launch on November 3 starting at $999. Sources: Apple 1, Apple 2Posted Tue Sep 12, 2017 at 04:30 PM PDT by:
