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Julie Dash's 'Daughters of the Dust' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The 1991 film will be available on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cohen Media Group is working on 'Daughters of the Dust' for Blu-ray on April 11. At the dawn of the 20th century, a multigenerational family in the Gullah community in the Sea Islands off of South Carolina -- former West African slaves who adopted many of their ancestors' Yoruba traditions -- suffers a generational split. An older group of sisters return after migrating north to New York with intentions of bringing the rest of their family back across the water to the mainland with them. But, tensions arrive when the newly Americanized sisters view their homeland's way of living as backwards, all while Nana, the family elder who embodies the traditions and folklore of their African roots, is struggling to keep the family together and to pass on the knowledge of their ancestors. The release will feature a new 2K restoration of the film and supplements will include: Interview with director Julie Dash and Dr. Stephane Dunn, director of Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media Studies at Morehouse College; Q&A session with director Julie Dash and actress Cheryl Bruce at the Chicago International Film Festival, moderated by actress Regina Taylor; Interview with cinematographer Arthur Jafa; Audio commentary by director Julie Dash and Michelle Materre; and Re-release trailer for the 2K restoration of the film. You can find the latest specs for 'Daughters of the Dust' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 24, 2017 at 08:56 AM PDT by: -
'Thunderbirds Are Go / Thunderbirds 6' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Both films will receive a non-limited Blu-ray released sometime in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is working on 'Thunderbirds Are Go / Thunderbirds 6' for Blu-ray sometime in June. The title was previously available as a limited edition release from Twilight Time. Thunderbirds Are Go - Blast off into interplanetary adventure with the first feature-length film starring the International Rescue team: millionaire ex-astronaut Jeff Tracy, his five stalwart sons, the fabulous secret agent Lady Penelope and, of course, their incredibly futuristic fleet of Thunderbird rescue ships! When the mighty spaceship Zero X is sabotaged on its first take-off for Mars, International Rescue is summoned to provide security for the second launch attempt. But after the ship successfully reaches its destination, it is attacked by rampaging alien life forms! Once again, the brave and resourceful International Rescue team is called into action. Can the team help the damaged ship re-enter Earth's atmosphere and prevent a crash-landing with devastating consequences? Thunderbirds 6 - The Tracy team are back in action in another riveting adventure! This time it will take all of their combined effort - and the cunning wit of their colleague Lady Penelope - to defeat an international ring of terrorists, who've targeted International Rescue for destruction! While on the maiden voyage of the fabulous new passenger vessel Skyship One, Lady Penelope is shocked to discover that the original crew has been killed and replaced with a ruthless gang of hijackers who want to use her to obtain classified information about the International Rescue team! As the hijacked super-plane circles the globe on a collision course with catastrophe, Penelope must outwit her captors and send an urgent SOS to get help from her fearless cohorts...before it's too late! No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Thunderbirds Are Go / Thunderbirds 6' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Mar 24, 2017 at 08:38 AM PDT by: -
'The Ticket' Starring Dan Stevens Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The fourth season of the Netflix series is coming to Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'The Ticket' for Blu-ray on June 6. A blind man who regains his vision finds himself becoming metaphorically blinded by his obsession for the superficial. Directed by Ido Fluk. Starring Dan Stevens {'Beauty and the Beast'), Malin Akerman ('Watchmen'), and Oliver Platt ('X-Men: First Class'). Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $22.97. You can find the latest specs for 'The Ticket' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 24, 2017 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
Lewis R. Foster's 'Those Redheads From Seattle - 3D' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1953 adventure film has received a new restoration completed by the 3-D Film Archive, LLC.[/teaser] As previously reported, Kino is working on 'Those Redheads From Seattle - 3D' for Blu-ray, and now the release date has been announced as May 9. This Technicolor Pine-Thomas production from 1953 features excellent stereoscopic photography by Oscar-winning cinematographer Lionel Lindon (Around the World in Eighty Days). Directed by Lewis R. Foster and featuring a stellar cast which includes Rhonda Fleming, Gene Barry and Agnes Moorehead, "the first 3-D musical" also contains five terrific tunes by popular recording artists Teresa Brewer, Guy Mitchell and the Bell Sisters. Historically significant as the first widescreen production from Paramount Studios, Redheads has not been seen in 1.66:1 for more than sixty years. Meticulously restored from 35mm elements by Greg Kintz and the 3-D Film Archive, "3-D's big musical gal-stacked frolic" will be an outstanding addition to your classic 3-D Blu-ray collection. The Blu-ray will feature 2D and 3D 1080p video and supplements will include: - Audio Commentary by Film Historians Hillary Hess, Greg Kintz, Jack Theakston and Bob Furmanek- 2006 Interview with Rhonda Fleming- Before/After Restoration Demo- Original Theatrical Trailer Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Those Redheads From Seattle - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 24, 2017 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
VUDU Adds Mobile Disc-to-Digital Feature for DVDs & Blu-rays[teaser]Users can now convert their discs into digital copies by scanning them with their mobile devices.[/teaser] VUDU has announced the launch of its new Mobile Disc-to-Digital feature. With Disc-to-Digital, customers can now turn their DVDs and Blu-rays into digital versions by simply scanning them through the VUDU mobile app. "The average movie collector owns nearly 100 DVDs and Blu-rays. We know these customers have invested a lot into building their physical movie collections," said Jeremy Verba, general manager, Vudu. "As more and more customers create digital libraries, we are constantly looking for ways to help them unlock additional value from the movies they already own." Mobile Disc-to-Digital is compatible with iPhones and Android products and includes support for around 8,000 titles from Lionsgate, Paramount Home Media Distribution, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Customers can convert a DVD to SD or a Blu-ray to HDX for $2. Likewise, users can also convert a DVD to HDX for $5. Here's a rundown of the how the simple process works: - Scan: Navigate to Disc-to-Digital in the Vudu app and scan the barcode on the physical disc case.- Convert: Choose SD or HDX. Submit one title or scan all of your movies before submitting.- Watch: Watch your movies on any Vudu-enabled device. In order to use Mobile Disc-to-Digital, customers will need a free UltraViolet account. And as a special promotion, all Vudu users can receive one complimentary first-time mobile conversion. "Like Walmart, at Vudu we're always striving to save our customers time and money," added Verba. "Our Mobile Disc-to-Digital service is a key part of Vudu's broader effort to make digital entertainment access simple and convenient." Source: VUDUPosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
'The Great Wall' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Director Yimou Zhang's action adventure film starring Matt Damon is heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] As previously reported, Universal is preparing 'The Great Wall' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray, and now the date has been set for May 23. Starring global superstar Matt Damon and directed by one of the most breathtaking visual stylists of our time, Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers), Legendary's The Great Wall tells the story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world's most iconic structure. The first English-language production for Yimou is the largest film ever shot entirely in China. The Great Wall also stars Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe and Andy Lau. Each release will feature Dolby Atmos soundtracks and supplements include: Deleted and extended scenes; Matt Damon in China; Working with Director Zhang Yimou; The Great Wall Visual Effects; Man vs. Monster; Weapons of War; and Designing a Spectacular World. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $44.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Great Wall' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 23. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 09:40 AM PDT by: -
'Heat: Director's Definitive Edition' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Michael Mann's explosive 1995 film starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Val Kilmer will be getting a Blu-ray upgrade sourced from a new 4K remaster supervised by the director this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Heat: Director's Definitive Edition' for Blu-ray on May 9. When Al Pacino and Robert De Niro square off, Heat sizzles. Written and directed by Michael Mann, Heat includes dazzling set pieces and a bank heist that USA Today's Mike Clark calls "the greatest action scene of recent times." It also offers "the most impressive collection of actors in one movie this year" (Newsweek). Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore and Ashley Judd are among the memorable supporting players in this tale of a brilliant L.A. cop (Pacino) following the trail from a deadly armed robbery to a crew headed by an equally brilliant master thief (De Niro). Heat goes way beyond the expectations of the cops-and-criminals genre and into the realm of movie masterpiece. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Heat: Director's Definitive Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 9. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 09:18 AM PDT by: -
'Teen Wolf' and 'Teen Wolf Too' Blu-ray Collector's Editions Announced[teaser]Both films will receive collector's Blu-ray editions this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is working on 'Teen Wolf' and 'Teen Wolf Too' for Blu-ray this summer. 'Teen Wolf' - What's a high school kid got to do to be popular? Just let down his hair and howl! Starring Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future) Teen Wolf is an outrageous comedy about a shy teenager with more than a changing voice to contend with... he's a budding young werewolf! And when his new-found powers help him score at basketball - and with the popular girls - he has some pretty hairy decisions to make. Starring Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Susan Ursitti, Jerry Levine, and Matt Adler. 'Teen Wolf Too' - Meet a college freshman who's having trouble fitting into his "genes" - family ones, that is - when he finds out his uncle and cousin are werewolves... and so is he! Now the clean cut science student is the star of the boxing team with a hair raising right hook and an animal attraction to his curvy coeds. Starring Jason Bateman (Necessary Roughness), this four fang film is sure to bring out the party animal in everyone! Starring Jason Bateman, Kim Darby, John Astin, Paul Sand, and James Hampton. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Teen Wolf' and 'Teen Wolf Too' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 08:45 AM PDT by: -
Comcast Announces Fifth Annual Watchathon Week With Unlimited Access to Netflix & More Than 50 Networks[teaser]The upcoming binge-watching event will provide Xfinity TV customers with unlimited access to thousands of shows and movies.[/teaser] Comcast has announced its fifth annual Xfinity Watchathon Week. The promotional marathon will run from April 3 - 9, giving Xfinity users an all access pass to content from Netflix and over 50 broadcast, cable, and premium networks -- regardless of their specific subscription tier. "We know consumers love to binge watch new shows and old favorites, and this is the biggest binge-watching event of the year with so many networks involved," said Bill Holmes, global head of business development, Netflix. "Whether customers are eager to start Stranger Things or catch up on Orange is the New Black, Watchathon Week is a great time for Xfinity customers to see for themselves what the buzz is all about." Your browser does not support iframes. In addition to unlimited, seamless access to Netflix content for all X1 users, the Watchathon Week will also include access to shows and movies from A&E, ABC, AMC, Animal Planet, BBCA, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CBS Broadcast, CMT, CNBC, CNN, Comedy Central, Crackle, The CW, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, E!, ESPN, Food Network, FOX, FreeForm, FX, FXX, FYI, GSN, HGTV, HISTORY, ID, IFC, Lifetime, Logo, MLB Network, MTV, National Geographic, NBC, OWN, Oxygen, PBS, Science, Showtime, Spike, Sprout, STARZ, STARZ ENCORE, Syfy, TBS, TLC, TNT, Tru TV, TV Land, USA, VH1, Viceland, We TV, and WGNA. "With more than 50 participating networks and the addition of Netflix, we are thrilled to bring Xfinity TV customers the biggest and best binge watching event for the fifth year in a row," said Andy Hunter, Vice President, Programming, Comcast Cable. "The focus of Xfinity Watchathon Week is to provide complete, unlimited access to the best programming and give our customers the ability to sample, binge and explore everything our content partners have to offer." Source: ComcastPosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
Denon Details New Sleek Wireless HEOS AVR, Price Set for $999[teaser]The new receiver offers a stylish design and wireless surround sound capabilities.[/teaser] Denon has announced the latest addition to its HEOS line of multi-room entertainment devices. The HEOS AVR offers 5.1 channel support, wireless connectivity, and a slimline design. The HEOS AVR features a sleek form factor along with 5.1-channel surround sound playback and HEOS wireless multi-room music streaming. Likewise, the device uses powerful built-in Class D amplification and can even be used with wireless HEOS speakers for the surround channels, allowing customers to use a mix of both wired and wireless speakers. In addition, the receiver includes four HDMI 2.0a/HDCP 2.2 inputs for 4K Ultra HD video passthrough. Here's a full rundown of key specs and features per the press release: - Combines up to 5.1ch top-class surround sound with the ease-of-use of a soundbar- Wireless surround channels using a pair of any HEOS speakers- Unique industrial design with dark silver chassis and HEOS family style- 5x 50W powerful class D amplification capable to drive your favorite speakers- Latest HDMI and 4K UltraHD compatibility with 4 HDMI inputs- HEOS music streaming and multi-room technology built-in- Intuitive app-based set-up and operation; additional compact remote control- Supports all major streaming formats, including high resolution audio: DSD (2.4, 5.6 Mhz), FLAC, WAV, ALAC (192 / 24), MP3, WMA, AAC File Playback (USB / Network)- Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio- Control basic functions of the HEOS AVR with a remote- Bluetooth streaming The HEOS AVR is expected to start shipping in April for a suggested retail price of $999. In addition, the company also recently announced its new S-Series line of Network AV receivers as well -- including the upcoming AVR-S530BT ($279), AVR-S730H ($479), and AVR-S930H ($579). Source: DenonPosted Thu Mar 23, 2017 at 07:30 AM PDT by:
