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F. Javier Gutiérrez's 'Rings' Blu-ray Dated and Supplements Revealed[teaser]The new chapter in the beloved 'Ring' horror franchise is coming to Blu-ray in early May.[/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount is preparing 'Rings' for Blu-ray later this year, and now the date has been set for May 2. A young woman becomes worried about her boyfriend when he explores a dark subculture surrounding a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after he has viewed it. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a "movie within the movie" that no one has ever seen before… Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Terror Comes Full Circle - Featurette; Resurrecting the Dead: Bringing Samara Back - Featurette; Scary Scenes; and Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Rings' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 10:31 AM PDT by: -
Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' Ultra HD Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The science fiction thriller will be getting the 4K UHD treatment this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Prometheus' for Ultra HD Blu-ray sometime later this year. The crew of a spaceship embark on a voyage to a distant planet in hopes of discovering the origins of the human race, but instead they unleash a horrifying menace that could spell mankind's extinction. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Prometheus' linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 09:47 AM PDT by: -
Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The critically-acclaimed horror film is set to arrive on home video at the end of May. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal Studios is preparing 'Get Out' for Blu-ray later this year, and now the date has been set for May 23. Now that Chris (Daniel Kaluuya, Sicario) and his girlfriend, Rose (Allison Williams, Girls), have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend getaway in her parent’s home upstate. At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Alternate Ending with Commentary by Writer/Director Jordan Peele; Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Writer/Director Jordan Peele; Unveiling the Horror of Get Out: Go behind-the-scenes for the making of Get Out; Q&A Discussion with Writer/Director Jordan Peele and the Cast: Director/Writer Jordan Peele sits down with the cast to answer fan questions on the film hosted by Chance the Rapper; and Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Jordan Peele. You can find the latest specs for 'Get Out' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 23. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 08:43 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Reveals Trailer for 'Anne,' Streaming Premiere Set for May 12[teaser]Anne Shirley is heading to Netflix in May.[/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming original series, Anne. The show is based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novel Anne of Green Gables. "Anne Shirley is one of Canada's greatest gifts to the world, known and loved internationally, so we're thrilled to be working with the CBC and Northwood to bring this charismatic character to both new and old fans around the world," said Elizabeth Bradley, Netflix vice president of content. Anne is a coming-of-age story about an outsider who, against all odds and many challenges, fights for love and acceptance and her place in the world. Set in Prince Edward Island in the late 1890s, the series centers on Anne Shirley (Amybeth McNulty), a young orphaned girl who, after an abusive childhood spent in orphanages and the homes of strangers, is mistakenly sent to live with an aging sister and brother. Over time, 13-year-old Anne will transform the lives of Marilla (Geraldine James) and Matthew Cuthbert (R.H. Thomson) and eventually the entire small town in which they live with her unique spirit, fierce intellect and brilliant imagination. Anne’s adventures will reflect timeless and topical issues including themes of identity, feminism, bullying and prejudice. Check out the trailer below! Moira Walley-Beckett (Breaking Bad, Flesh & Bone) will serve as writer and showrunner for the eight episode, one-hour series. In addition, Niki Caro (Whale Rider, McFarland USA, Zookeeper's Wife) is on board to direct the two-hour premiere episode, and Miranda de Pencier (Beginners, Thanks For Sharing) will produce under her Northwood Entertainment banner. Anne will start streaming globally through Netflix on May 12. Likewise, the show will also be broadcast in Canada on CBC. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include Girlboss on April 21, Bill Nye Saves the World on April 21, Dear White People on April 28, Casting JonBenet on April 28, Master of None season two on May 12, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season three on May 19, War Machine on May 26, House of Cards season five on May 30, Orange is the New Black season five on June 9, GLOW on June 23, Naked on August 11, The Defenders on August 18, Death Note on August 25, and Stranger Things season two on October 31. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix (YouTube)Posted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
DirecTV Announces Expanded Live 4K Ultra HD Coverage for 2017 Masters Tournament[teaser]Golf fans will be able to catch the Masters on two live 4K Ultra HD channels.[/teaser] AT&T has announced plans to broadcast the 2017 Masters Tournament in Ultra HD through DirecTV. And expanding upon last year's coverage, this year the satellite service will offer two live 4K Ultra HD channels for the event. "We're expanding DIRECTV's live 4K coverage of the Masters Tournament this year," said Dan York, chief content officer, AT&T Entertainment Group. "With our 4K broadcast, we want TV viewers to have that visceral experience of sitting just behind the ropes or watching as a patron at Amen Corner. It’s a trip well worth taking." DirecTV subscribers with the necessary equipment and TV package will be able to tune into two channels of live 4K Masters coverage produced by CBS. Channel 105 will feature Amen Corner and channel 106 will broadcast all of the action on holes 15 (Firethorn) and 16 (Redbud). Live Ultra HD coverage will include all four rounds of the tournament from April 6-9. Here's a rundown of requirements for live DirecTV 4K Ultra HD viewing: - A Genie HD DVR (model HR54 or later)- A DIRECTV 4K Ready TV, or a 4K TV connected to a 4K Genie Mini. Additional & advanced receiver fees apply.- DIRECTV SELECT package or higher, 4K account authorization and a professional installation. For more on getting 4K UHD ready, visit directv.com/4k or call (800) DIRECTV. In addition to the 2017 Masters, AT&T and DirecTV also recently announced plans to broadcast up to 25 MLB Network Showcase games in 4K Ultra HD. The year's first UHD game was broadcast on April 4, and featured the World Champion Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. Source: AT&TPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
Arrow Video Details June 2017 Blu-ray Titles[teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of June releases, including Dario Argento's The Bird with the Crystal Plumage.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing Madhouse, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, and Doberman Cop for Blu-ray throughout the month of June. Madhouse (June 13) - MANY PEOPLE VISIT ... NO ONE EVER LEAVES.Helmed by legendary producer/director Ovidio Assonitis, the man behind such cult favourites as The Visitor and Piranha II: The Spawning, Madhouse is a crimson-soaked tale of sibling rivalry taken to a terrifying and bloody extreme. Julia has spent her entire adult life trying to forget the torment she suffered at the hands of her twisted twin Mary... but Mary hasn t forgotten. Escaping hospital, where she s recently been admitted with a horrific, disfiguring illness, Julia's sadistic sister vows to exact a particularly cruel revenge on her sibling this year promising a birthday surprise that she ll never forget. An Italian production shot entirely in Savannah, Georgia, Madhouse (aka And When She Was Bad and There Was a Little Girl) fuses slasher elements with the over-the-top excess of 80s Italian terror resulting in a cinematic bloodbath so gut-wrenching that the British authorities saw fit to outlaw it as a video nasty . The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an English PCM 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Brand new audio commentary with The Hysteria Continues- Brand new interviews with cast and crew- Alternate Opening Titles- Theatrical Trailer, newly transferred in HD- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Marc Schoenbach- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Booklet featuring new writing on the film Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (June 20) - In 1970, young first-time director Dario Argento (Deep Red, Suspiria) made his indelible mark on Italian cinema with The Bird with the Crystal Plumage – a film which redefined the 'giallo' genre of murder-mystery thrillers and catapulted him to international stardom. Sam Dalmas (Tony Musante, We Own the Night), an American writer living in Rome, inadvertently witnesses a brutal attack on a woman (Eva Renzi, Funeral in Berlin) in a modern art gallery. Powerless to help, he grows increasingly obsessed with the incident. Convinced that something he saw that night holds the key to identifying the maniac terrorising Rome, he launches his own investigation parallel to that of the police, heedless of the danger to both himself and his girlfriend Giulia (Suzy Kendall, Spasmo)… A staggeringly assured debut, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage establishes the key traits that would define Argento's filmography, including lavish visuals and a flare for wildly inventive, brutal scenes of violence. With sumptuous cinematography by Vittorio Storaro (Apocalypse Now) and a seductive score by legendary composer Ennio Morricone (Once Upon a Time in the West), this landmark film has never looked or sounded better in this new, 4K-restored limited edition from Arrow Video! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, Italian and English lossless soundtracks, and supplements will include: - New audio commentary by Troy Howarth, author of So Deadly, So Perverse: 50 Years of Italian Giallo Films- The Power of Perception, a new visual essay on the cinema of Dario Argento by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, author of Devil's Advocates: Suspiria and Rape-Revenge Films: A Critical Study- New analysis of the film by critic Kat Ellinger- New interview with writer/director Dario Argento- New interview with actor Gildo Di Marco (Garullo the pimp)- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Candice Tripp- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring- 6 Lobby Card reproductions- Limited edition 60-page booklet illustrated by Matthew Griffin, featuring an appreciation of the film by Michael Mackenzie, and new writing by Howard Hughes and Jack Seabrook Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has not been announced yet. Doberman Cop (June 27) - Released just as the popularity of yakuza movies was waning in Japan, and as the country's film industry was undergoing some fundamental shifts, Doberman Cop is a unique entry in the career of director Kinji Fukasaku (Battles Without Honor and Humanity, Cops vs Thugs), and reunited him with star Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba (The Street Fighter, Wolf Guy) in an American-style crime movie that mixes gunplay and pulp fiction with martial arts and lowbrow comedy to create one of their most entertaining films. Based on a popular manga by "Buronson" (creator of Fist of the North Star), Doberman Cop follows the fish-out-of-water adventures of Joji Kano (Chiba), a tough-as-nails police officer from Okinawa who arrives in Tokyo's Kabuki-cho nightlife district to investigate the savage murder and mutilation of an island girl who had been working as a prostitute. Initially dismissed as a country bumpkin (complete with straw hat and live pig in tow!), Kano soon proves himself a more savvy detective than the local cops, and a tougher customer than anyone expected. As he probes deeper into the sleazy world of flesh-peddling, talent agency corruption and mob influence, Kano uncovers the shocking truth about the girl, her connection to a yakuza-turned-music manager (Hiroki Matsukata), and a savage serial killer who is burning women alive. Made to appeal both to the youth market with its biker gangs and popular music, as well as to old-time yakuza movie fans, Doberman Cop is an surprising oddity in Fukasaku's career, his sole film adapted directly from a manga and never before released on video outside of Japan. Featuring Chiba at his charismatic best — channeling a Japanese Dirty Harry while doing all his own stunts — and Fukasaku at his most fun, deftly showcasing the combined talents of his "Piranha Army" stock company of actors and other regular players — Doberman Cop is a classic action comedy and a missing link in 1970's Japanese cinema deserving of rediscovery. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Japanese mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Beyond the Film: Doberman Cop, a new video appreciation by Fukasaku biographer Sadao Yamane- New video interview with actor Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba- New video interview with screenwriter Koji Takada- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Malbon- First pressing only: Illustrated collector's book featuring new writing on the films by Patrick Macias Suggested list price for the Blu-ray has not been announced yet. 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 June.Posted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 07:15 AM PDT by: -
'The Autopsy of Jane Doe' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror flick will terrorize Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is preparing The Autopsy of Jane Doe for Blu-ray on May 2. It's just another night at the morgue for a father (Brian Cox) and son (Emile Hirsch) team of coroners, until an unidentified, highly unusual corpse comes in. Discovered buried in the basement of the home of a brutally murdered family, the young Jane Doe—eerily well preserved and with no visible signs of trauma—is shrouded in mystery. As they work into the night to piece together the cause of her death, the two men begin to uncover the disturbing secrets of her life. Soon, a series of terrifying events make it clear: this Jane Doe may not be dead. The latest from Trollhunter director Andre Ovredal is a scarily unpredictable, supernatural shocker that never lets up. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.55. You can find the latest specs for The Autopsy of Jane Doe linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Fifty Shades of Grey' Dated & Detailed for Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The steamy flick will hit Ultra HD Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing Fifty Shades of Grey for Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 9. In addition, a Fifty Shades of Grey / Fifty Shades Darker Double Feature Collection will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray that same day as well. The worldwide phenomenon comes to life in Fifty Shades of Grey, starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in the iconic roles of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. Ana is an inexperienced college student tasked with interviewing enigmatic billionaire Christian Grey. However, what starts as business quickly becomes an unconventional romance. Swept up in Christian's glamorous lifestyle, Ana soon finds another side to him as she discovers his secrets and explores her own dark desires. What results is a thrilling, all-consuming romance as Christian and Ana test the limits they will go to for their relationship. The Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video, a DTS:X soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Tease of Fifty Shades Darker- The World of Fifty Shades of Grey: Christian Grey- The World of Fifty Shades of Grey: Ana- The World of Fifty Shades of Grey: Friends and Family- Behind the Shades- E L James & Fifty Shades- Fifty Shades: The Pleasure of Pain- Christian's Apartment: 360° Set Tour- Music Videos- Behind the Scenes of "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)" Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $39.98. Suggested list price for the Fifty Shades of Grey / Fifty Shades Darker 2-Movie Collection is $69.98. You can find the latest specs for Fifty Shades of Grey linked from our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 9. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Ultra HD Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Adios, Sabata' & 'The Return of Sabata' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1970s westerns are riding toward Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing Adios, Sabata and The Return of Sabata for Blu-ray on May 9. Adios, Sabata - Legendary spaghetti western producer Alberto Grimaldi (The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly) produced this rousing chapter of the Sabata series, which sees screen icon Yul Brynner (Taras Bulba, Invitation to a Gunfighter) stepping into the title character's boots. Under the brutal rule of local garrison leader Colonel Skimmel and European tyranny, a group of Mexican revolutionaries hire gunslinger Sabata (Brynner) to rob a transport of Austrian gold in order to buy weapons. But Colonel Skimmel has other plans, taking the gold for himself and blaming the revolutionaries, but no scheming colonel is going to keep Sabata from earning his pay. Gianfranco Parolini (Sabata, God s Gun) directed this rip-roaring, action-packed western filled with fabulous gadgets and wicked humor. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA mono soundtrack, and supplements will include Trailers and Reversible Art. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. Order the Blu-ray The Return of Sabata - The man with gunsight eyes is back and this time, he's judge, jury and executioner. The great Lee Van Cleef (Death Rides a Horse, Barquero) returns as the famous freewheeling gunslinger Sabata. This third and final go-round for the enigmatic sharpshooter who administers a unique brand of justice in the American West in the years following the Civil War finds Sabata in the role of victim. Sabata's skills as a gambler and thief are unparalleled. However, when a shifty band of desperadoes bilks him out of $5,000, he wants revenge. Legendary producer Alberto Grimaldi (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) and director Gianfranco Parolini (Sabata, We Are No Angels) took the Sabata series to another level, delivering the best and most action-packed film in the trilogy. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA mono soundtrack, and supplements will include Trailers and Reversible Art. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for both titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under May 9.Posted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 06:15 AM PDT by: -
Kino Preps 'The Gianfranco Rosi Collection' for Blu-ray[teaser]The documentary film collection will arrive on Blu-ray later this month.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing The Gianfranco Rosi Collection for Blu-ray on April 25. Gianfranco Rosi has emerged as one of the most awarded and provocative documentarians working today. His observational films artfully and sympathetically depict the lives of subcultures and displaced peoples the world over. The Gianfranco Rosi Collection includes four of his greatest films. Fire at Sea (2016), an Academy Award® Nominee for Best Documentary Feature and winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, is a heartwrenching portrait of African refugees pouring into the Italian island of Lampedusa. Sacro GRA (2013), winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, is an engaging tour of Rome s ring road, populated by a fascinating group of eccentrics. Rosi spent five years shooting Below Sea Level (2008), which documents the hand-to-mouth existence of California flatland squatters. And his first feature, Boatman (1993), captures life and death on the Ganges River in India. Specs have not been announced yet, but supplements will include: - Booklet essay by Nicolas Rapold- Interview with Gianfranco Rosi (Disc 1)- Interview with Pietro Bartolo (Disc 1)- NYFF: Q&A with Gianfranco Rosi (Disc 1, courtesy of Film Society of Lincoln Center)- Trailers Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.95. You can find the latest specs for The Gianfranco Rosi Collection linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Apr 5, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
