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'Collateral Beauty' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The drama starring Will Smith, Edward Norton, Keira Knightly, Kate Winslet, and Helen Mirren will have a Blu-ray release next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Collateral Beauty' for Blu-ray on March 14. When a successful New York ad executive suffers a personal tragedy and retreats from life, his friends devise a drastic plan to reach him before he loses everything. Pushing him to the very edge, they force him to confront the truth in surprising and profoundly human ways. From Oscar-winning director David Frankel, this thought-provoking drama explores how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of beauty, and how the constants of love, time and death interlock in a life fully lived. The release will include A Modern Fable: Discovering Collateral Beauty - Join the cast and crew as they reveal how they were inspired to look at their lives in a new light. You can find the latest specs for 'Collateral Beauty' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Feb 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'We Go On' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The supernatural horror film from 'YellowBrickRoad's Jesse Holland and Andy Mitton is headed for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lightyear Entertainment and Sony are working on 'We Go On' for Blu-ray on April 4. The supernatural thriller tells the story of one man's quest to find out if there is more out there after we die. Paralyzed by his fear of dying, Miles Grissom (Clark Freeman) offers a cash reward to the first person who can show him a ghost, an angel, a demon – anything that can prove that we go on after our deaths. He narrows the responses down to three viable candidates – a scientist, a medium, and a worldly entrepreneur. Along with his fiercely protective mother (Annette O'Toole), he embarks on an adventure that will spiral into an unthinkable nightmare. "We're excited that fans across the U.S. and Canada will be able to see We Go On no matter where they live, now that it's coming to home video," said Arnie Holland, Lightyear CEO. "It's the kind of movie that makes you think and compels you to watch again and again. The questions posed in the movie about our mortality and the afterlife are what we all think about at one time or another." The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include a director's commentary. You can find the latest specs for 'We Go On' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 4.Posted Tue Feb 21, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Terence Fisher's 'Island of Terror' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1966 horror film starring the legendary Peter Cushing is headed for high-definition this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory says 'Island of Terror' will hit Blu-ray later this year. When the inhabitants of Petrie's island succumb to a mysterious disease, doctors Brian Stanley (Peter Cushing) and David West (Edward Judd) are asked to investigate. Puncture marks on the corpses reveal the horrifying truth: the islanders and their animals are being killed not by a disease, but by a strange type of silicate organism that sucks the bone from their bodies. As the death toll rises the seemingly indestructible creatures multiply at an alarming rate. Stanley and west lead the desperate islanders in a fight for survival as the unstoppable silicates threaten to engulf the island, and then the world. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Island of Terror' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Feb 21, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Amazon Decreases Minimum Order Total for Free Shipping Back to $35[teaser]The online retailer has lowered the minimum order amount to qualify for free shipping.[/teaser] Amazon has decreased its free shipping minimum for non-prime members back to $35. The company originally offered free shipping on qualifying orders of $25 or more, but this amount was increased to $35 back in 2013 and then increased again to $49 back in 2016. The return to $35 is likely a response to Walmart's new free two-day shipping option for all orders over $35. The retailer's site now states: You receive free shipping if your order includes at least $35 of eligible items or $25 of books (in which case all other eligible items in the order also ship free). Any item with "FREE Shipping" messaging on the product detail page, that is fulfilled and shipped by Amazon, is eligible and contributes to your free shipping order minimum. With that said, unlike Walmart's new free two-day shipping policy, Amazon's non-prime member free shipping is still estimated for 5–8 business days. If you want free two-day shipping with Amazon, you'll still need a prime membership. Amazon Prime also includes unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime Video, unlimited, ad-free access to hundreds of Prime Playlists and more than a million songs through Prime Music, the ability to borrow books from the Kindle Owners' Lending Library, and more. Click here for a full rundown of benefits. Amazon's newly reduced $35 minimum order total for free shipping is now in effect. A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $9 per month. Sources: Amazon, EngadgetPosted Mon Feb 20, 2017 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
HBO Now & HBO Go Set to Stream Sunday TV Lineup Early[teaser]The network's upcoming Sunday TV lineup will be available to stream early.[/teaser] With the 89th Academy Awards set to air on ABC this Sunday, February 26, HBO has decided to make its own Sunday night TV lineup available for streaming a little early. New episodes of 'Girls,' 'Big Little Lies,' and 'Crashing' will all debut ahead of their usual Sunday broadcast times through HBO Go, HBO Now, and HBO On Demand this Friday, February 24, leaving Sunday free for the Oscars. Here's a rundown of the upcoming episodes per HBO: 'Big Little Lies' Episode 2 "Serious Mothering" - Jane (Shailene Woodley) deflects Ziggy’s (Iain Armitage) questions about why they moved to Monterey. Madeline (Reese Witherspoon) gets news that her community theater production might get derailed, and is outraged over a slight from Renata (Laura Dern). Celeste (Nicole Kidman) suggests to Perry (Alexander Skarsgård) that they see a counselor. Nathan (James Tupper) and Ed (Adam Scott) meet in hopes of smoothing out the tensions between their wives, and themselves. Written by David E. Kelley; directed by Jean-Marc Vallée. 'Girls' Episode 55 (season 6, episode 3) "American Bitch" - Hannah (Lena Dunham) has a tense tête-à-tête with Chuck Palmer (Matthew Rhys) — an acclaimed author she once greatly admired — about the disturbing allegations swirling around him. Written by Lena Dunham; directed by Richard Shepherd. Crashing Episode 2 "The Road" - Pete (Pete Holmes) wallows in his new reality, but Artie Lange snaps him out of it with an offer: In exchange for a ride to Albany, Pete can be Artie’s opening act. Pete meets co-headliner T.J. Miller and attempts to save Artie from breaking his sobriety by getting between him and the temptations of an ardent fan (Gina Gershon). Written by Pete Holmes & Oren Brimer; directed by Chris Kelly. HBO Go is currently available as part of an authenticated HBO pay-TV subscription. Meanwhile, HBO Now is available as a stand-alone streaming platform for $15 per month. Source: HBOPosted Mon Feb 20, 2017 at 09:45 AM PST by: -
Hulu Reveals Teaser for 'Castle Rock' from J.J. Abrams & Stephen King[teaser]The upcoming limited series is heading to Hulu.[/teaser] Hulu has released a teaser for its latest original show, 'Castle Rock.' The limited series comes from J.J. Abrams & Stephen King. 'Castle Rock' is being written by Sam Shaw and Dusty Thomason ('Manhattan'). Full plot details have not been revealed yet, but the show will be based on the short stories of author Stephen King. The title, 'Castle Rock,' is named after the fictional town in Maine where several of King's stories are set, including novels like 'Cujo' and 'Needful Things.' Check out the teaser below! 'Castle Rock' will mark the second collaboration between J.J. Abrams, Stephen King, and Hulu, following their previous streaming series '11.22.63' with James Franco. A release date for the limited series has not been announced yet. Other upcoming Hulu series include the first season of 'National Treasure' on March 1, 'The Handmaid's Tale' on April 26, Marvel's 'Runaways,' a reimagining of 'Foxy Brown' starring Meagan Good, and 'Future Man' from executive producers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Matt Tolmach, and James Weaver. A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Likewise, Hulu is also preparing to launch a live streaming service with content from networks like CBS, CBS Sports Network, POP, TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, truTV, Boomerang, Turner Classic Movies, FOX, ABC, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, BTN, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN-SEC, ESPN 3, Fox Regional Sports Networks across dozens of key national markets, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior, Fox News, Fox Business, Freeform, FX, FXX, FXM, National Geographic, and Nat Geo Wild. Sources: Bad Robot, DeadlinePosted Mon Feb 20, 2017 at 08:30 AM PST by: -
'Sing' Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D & Ultra HD Blu-rays Detailed[teaser]The animated film is heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray next month.[/teaser] As previously reported, Universal is preparing 'Sing' for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and Ultra HD Blu-ray, and now the date has been set for March 21. In addition, a Best Buy Exclusive Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook will also be available. Set in a world like ours but entirely inhabited by animals, Illumination Entertainment's Sing stars Buster Moon (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey), a dapper koala who presides over a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. Buster is an eternal—some might even say delusional—optimist who loves his theater above all and will do anything to preserve it. Now faced with the crumbling of his life's ambition, he has one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world's greatest singing competition. The releases will feature Dolby Atmos soundtracks and supplements include: Mini-Movies (Gunter Babysits - Gunter offers to watch all of Rosita's 25 piglets for the night, trying to prove he's the best babysitter ever; Love At First Sight - During a piano lesson with Johnny, Miss Crawly becomes nostalgic about the dancing and romancing of her youth. Johnny convinces her that it's not too late to find someone and helps her setup a profile on a dating website; and Eddie's Life Coach - Eddie's mom signs her slacker son up for a digital training seminar to get his life back on track.); "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" Music Video - A cool and unique music video starring Tori Kelly. Making a Music Video with Tori Kelly - A behind the scenes look at the making of Tori's music video with exclusive insights provided by Tori herself; "Faith" Music Video; "Set It All Free" Lyric Video; The Making of SING - We take you through the animation studios of Illumination with interviews from Chris Meledandri, producer Janet Healy, the various animation teams and the voice talent of SING; Finding the Rhythm: Editing SING - Illumination editor Greg Perler, takes us inside the edit bay and reveals the secrets behind cutting an animated film. We'll plunge into his world in this fun and eye-opening peek inside the room where the magic gets put together; Character Profiles - Profiles on the incredible cast, all lending their voices to bring these animated characters to life; SING & Dance! - "Faith" - Celebrity choreographer Aakomon Jones takes us through a dance routine inspired by SING and the song, "Faith."; The SING Network - The SING Network brings you the latest news and highlights the business endeavors of your favorite SING stars; The Best Of Gunter - A rapid-fire, fun mash-up of all the best Gunter one-liners; and The Making Of The Mini-Movies - We'll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the artists who made them. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D is $44.98. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $44.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Sing' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 21. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 3DPosted Fri Feb 17, 2017 at 01:00 PM PST by: -
Denzel Washington's 'Fences' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The Oscar-nominated drama starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis arrives on home video next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount says 'Fences' will hit Blu-ray on March 14. Hailed by critics and audiences alike, Fences has been nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor (Denzel Washington), Best Supporting Actress (Viola Davis) and Best Adapted Screenplay (August Wilson). Fences also has been named one of the best films of the year by the American Film Institute, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, the Producers Guild of America and more. In addition, Washington and Viola Davis both won SAG Awards for their performances and Davis' transcendent performance earned her the 2017 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and more than a dozen critics' group awards. Adapted by legendary writer August Wilson from his own renowned play, Fences follows former Negro-league baseball player Troy Maxson (Washington) in 1950s Pittsburgh as he fights to provide for those he loves in a world that threatens to push him down. An unforgettable and timeless masterpiece, Fences "connects with people on a deep, emotional level" (Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times) and pulses with the universal truths of love and forgiveness, despite what lies beyond your own fence. The release will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: interviews from the cast and crew, including actor/director Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, discover how August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play was adapted from stage to screen. Plus, visit the movie's Pittsburgh set, learn how Davis prepared for her award-winning performance, and much more. You can find the latest specs for 'Fences' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 17, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Pedro Almodóvar's 'Julieta' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The acclaimed Spanish drama is headed for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is working on 'Julieta' for Blu-ray on March 21. In Julieta, critically acclaimed director Pedro Almodovar tells a story about a mother's struggle to survive uncertainty and come to grips with fate. Julieta lives in Madrid with her daughter Antia. They are both in pain over the loss of Xoan, Antia's father and Julieta's husband. But sometimes grief doesn't bring people closer, it drives them apart. When Antia turns eighteen, she abandons her mother without a word of explanation. Julieta is haunted by the mystery of this loss and it pervades everything in her life. Her struggle and obsession lead to self discovery and surprising revelations. Evoking such earlier Almodóvar films as High Heels and All About My Mother, Julieta reflects on the magic of chance encounters and the fragility of relationships in the face of long-buried secrets. Written and Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, Julieta is based on the short stories "Chance," "Soon" and "Silence" by Pulitzer Prize winning author Alice Munro. Agustín Almodóvar and Esther García produced the film. The release will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: "Portrait of Julieta" and "Celebrating Director Pedro Almodóvar". You can find the latest specs for 'Julieta' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 21. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 17, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Ken Annakin's 'Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1969 romantic comedy starring Tony Curtis is planned for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies' for Blu-ray on April 25. Screen legend Tony Curtis leads an all-star international cast in this hilarious, romantic and action-packed romp! Set in glorious Monte Carlo, this hugely entertaining follow-up to Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines follows the dashing Schofield (Curtis) as he teams up with the scheming Sir Cuthbert Ware-Armitage (Terry-Thomas) in a zany, winner-take-all car rally beset with scheming competitors, treacherous cliffs - and a very beguiling blonde (Susan Hampshire). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include a NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian David Del Valle, moderated by Filmmaker Elijah Drenner. You can find the latest specs for 'Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 25.Posted Fri Feb 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by:
