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Elio Petri's 'The Assassin' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The Italian crime thriller starring Marcello Mastroianni is coming to Blu-ray in April.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Academy is preparing 'The Assassin' for Blu-ray on April 18. Released within months of Fellini's La Dolce Vita and Antonioni's La Notte, Elio Petri's dazzling first feature The Assassin (L'Assassino) also stars Marcello Mastroianni, this time as dandyish thirtysomething antiques dealer Alfredo Martelli, arrested on suspicion of murdering his older, far wealthier lover Adalgisa (Micheline Presle). But as the increasingly Kafkaesque police investigation proceeds, it becomes less and less important whether Martelli actually committed the crime as his entire lifestyle is effectively put on trial. Best known for Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion and The Tenth Victim, Petri was one of the finest and yet most underrated Italian directors of the 1960s and 70s. Highly acclaimed on its original release but unjustly neglected since, The Assassin is a remarkably assured debut from one of the cinema's sharpest chroniclers of Italian social and political realities. Petri said that he wanted to reflect the changes wrought by the early sixties, and to examine ''a new generation of upstarts who lacked any kind of moral scruple''. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an Italian mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Elio Petri and L'Assassino, an introduction by Italian cinema expert Pasquale Iannone- Tonino Guerra: A Poet in the Movies: Nicola Tranquillino's documentary about the great Italian screenwriter- Theatrical Trailer- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jay Shaw- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Booklet featuring writing on the film by Petri expert Camilla Zamboni, Petri's own critical analysis of 1950s Italian cinema, plus a selection of contemporary reviews Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Assassin' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 18. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Feb 13, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Why Him?' Announced for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy starring Bryan Cranston and James Franco comes to both formats next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says 'Why Him?' will be available on Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray on March 28. Bryan Cranston and James Franco fight the ultimate battle of wits and wills in this outrageous, no-holds-barred comedy from filmmaker John Hamburg (I Love you Man, Along Came Polly, Meet the Parents, and Zoolander). Ned (Bryan Cranston), an overprotective but loving dad, and his family visit his daughter at college, where he meets his biggest nightmare: her well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend, Laird (James Franco). A rivalry develops, and Ned's panic level goes through the roof when he finds himself lost in this glamorous high-tech world and learns that Laird is about to pop the question. The releases will feature numerous supplements including: Why Him? Gag Reel; 47 Minutes on the Can; Why Gustav?; Barb Fleming: America's Mom; Lou The Entertainer; Richard Blais: Twisted Chef; Deleted Scenes; Audio Commentary by John; Hamburg (Director/Co-Writer), Ian Helfer (Co-Writer) and William Kerr (Editor); and Gallery; and Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Why Him?' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 28. Order the Blu-ray Order the UHD Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 10, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Johnnie To's 'Three' Blu-ray Supplements Revealed[teaser]The bonus features for the 2016 crime thriller getting a high-definition release in April have now been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Well Go USA is preparing 'Three' for Blu-ray on April 4. When a police sting goes bad, a master criminal (Wallace Chung, Drug War) makes a desperate choice: he forces the cops to shoot him. Once there, he refuses treatment, instead waiting for his cohorts to break him out. Caught between an obsessed cop (Louis Koo, Triad Election) and the troubled surgeon assigned to save his life (Zhao Wei, Red Cliff), the hospital is now a taught-and-tense situation that could turn into a bloody battleground at any moment. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include two featurettes: "Master Director Johnnie To" and "Three Complex Characters". You can find the latest specs for 'Three' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 10, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Jim Jarmusch's 'Paterson' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama starring Adam Driver will arrive on Blu-ray in April.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Paterson' for Blu-ray on April 4. Paterson (Adam Driver) is a bus driver in the city of Paterson, New Jersey - they share the name. Every day, he adheres to a simple routine of driving his daily route, where he observes the city as it drifts across his windshield, overhearing fragments of the conversations that swirl around him. He writes poetry into a notebook, walks his dog, and has exactly one beer at a local bar. By contrast, his loving wife Laura (Golshifteh Farahani), is a dreamer who is constantly inspired by new ideas and ambitious projects, all the while championing Paterson's gift for poetry. The history and energy of the City of Paterson is a felt presence in the film and its simple structure unfolds over the course of a single week. In this "wise, winning… and moving" (Vanity Fair) film from acclaimed director Jim Jarmusch, the quiet triumphs and defeats of daily life are observed, along with the poetry that's evident in its smallest details. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Paterson' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 10, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Six: Season 1' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The first season of the action-packed series inspired by the real-life missions of the heroic Navy SEALs will be available on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] Lionsgate says 'Six: Season 1' will be available on Blu-ray on March 14. SIX follows members of Navy SEAL Team Six, modern American warriors whose mission to eliminate a Taliban leader in Afghanistan goes awry when they uncover a U.S. citizen working with the terrorists. Inspired by real missions, the series authentically captures the inside world of America's elite special operations unit, what these SEALs do, their personal lives, combat, and the life-and-death decisions they make. Starring Barry Sloane, Kyle Schmid, Juan Pablo Raba, Edwin Hodge, Brianne Davis, Nadine Velazquez, Dominic Adams, and Walton Goggins. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Six: Season 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Feb 10, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Sony Launches Pre-Orders for UBP-X800 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player, Price Set for $300[teaser]Pricing and availability for the company's first consumer model Ultra HD Blu-ray player have been revealed.[/teaser] Sony has launched pre-orders for its UBP-X800 Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The device will start shipping in March for a suggested retail price of $300. And, as an added bonus, buyers of the UBP-X800 now through June 30, 2017 are eligible to receive two 4K Ultra HD discs from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Check out www.sony.com/4kdiscbundle for more details. The UBP-X800 offers Ultra HD Blu-ray disc, DVD Video, DVD Audio, CD, Super Audio CD, Blu-ray 3D, and BD-ROM media playback through its Sony developed Precision HD drive, along with support for 4K streaming and almost any format available via USB. In addition, the device is capable of High Dynamic Range (HDR) playback and wide color space BT.2020 support. Likewise, the player includes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based surround sound compatibility, and Hi-Res Audio playback at up to 192kHz/24-bit and DSD 11.2MHz. 4K upscaling and Bluetooth connectivity are included as well. In addition to the new consumer Ultra HD Blu-ray player, Sony also has the ES Series UBP-X1000E Ultra HD Blu-ray player designed for the custom installation market. Meanwhile, the company also just announced pricing and availability for its new 2017 Ultra HD TV lineup. Outside of Sony, Panasonic is prepping three new 2017 Ultra HD Blu-ray players, the DMP-UB400, UB310 and UB300. Likewise, Samsung revealed its M9500 second gen Ultra HD Blu-ray player as well, and Oppo is set to release its UDP-205 later this year. Of the models announced so far, only the upcoming LG UP970, Philips BDP7502, and the recently released Oppo UDP-203 have confirmed plans for Dolby Vision support. Source: SonyPosted Fri Feb 10, 2017 at 06:45 AM PST by: -
Sony Reveals Pricing & Availability for 2017 4K HDR Ultra HD TV Lineup[teaser]The company's upcoming 4K display collection is now available for pre-order.[/teaser] Sony has launched pre-orders for its 2017 4K HDR Ultra HD TV lineup. The collection includes the XBR-X800E, XBR-X850E, XBR-X900E and the XBR-X930E/XBR-X940E series. "Sony's newest lineup of 4K HDR Ultra HD televisions is proof of our continuing commitment to deliver the ultimate 4K HDR viewing experience together with a great user experience through innovations like Google Assistant built-in," said Kevin Brinkman, Director of Product Marketing, TV and Projectors, North America. "Sony TVs provide superior picture quality no matter what content is being viewed, but these new televisions really shine when displaying the growing library of 4K and HDR content." The flagship XBR-X930E/XBR-X940E series offers Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG support along with Android TV integration. The XBR-X930E display features Sony's Slim Backlight Drive+, which offers an improved grid-array backlighting system in a slim form factor for even more precise local dimming control. Meanwhile, the X940E features a full-array boosting and dimming backlight. For more details on specs and features for the entire XBR-X800E, XBR-X850E, XBR-X900E and XBR-X930E/XBR-X940E lineup, click here. Here's a full rundown of pricing for Sony's 2017 Ultra HD TVs: XBR-75X940E, 75” class (74.5” diagonal), $7,499.99 MSRP XBR-65X930E, 65” class (64.5” diagonal), $3,999.99 MSRP XBR-55X930E, 55” class (54.6” diagonal), $3,299.99 MSRP XBR-75X900E, 75” class (74.5” diagonal), $5,999.99 MSRP XBR-65X900E, 65” class (64.5” diagonal), $3,299.99 MSRP XBR-55X900E, 55” class (48.5” diagonal), $2,399.99 MSRP XBR-49X900E, 49” class (48.5” diagonal), $1,699.99 MSRP XBR-75X850E, 75” class (74.5” diagonal), $4,999.99 MSRP XBR-65X850E, 65” class (64.5” diagonal), $2,499.99 MSRP XBR-55X800E, 55” class (54.6” diagonal), $1,899.99 MSRP XBR-49X800E, 49” class (48.5” diagonal), $1,099.99 MSRP XBR-43X800E, 43” class (42.5” diagonal), $999.99 MSRP Sony's 2017 Ultra HD TV lineup is set to start shipping in March. Pricing and availability for the company's upcoming BRAVIA OLED A1E Series Ultra HD TVs have not been announced yet. Source: SonyPosted Fri Feb 10, 2017 at 06:15 AM PST by: -
Gordon Willis' 'Windows' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1980 thriller starring Talia Shire and Elizabeth Ashley will be coming to the high-definition format in 2017. [/teaser] Scream Factory is preparing 'Windows' for Blu-ray later this year. Shire is the subject of a perverse obsession by a Lesbian neighbor, Andrea, who not only is in lust with her but hires a rapist in order to get audio tapes of her moaning. Ashley turns pepping tom and watches Shire with a telescope as she begins an affair with Detective Cortese. Soundtrack by the legendary Italian maestro Ennio Morricone. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Windows' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Feb 10, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Hulu Announces Remaining Cast for Marvel's 'Runaways'[teaser]The show's supervillain parents have been revealed.[/teaser] Marvel and Hulu have announced the remaining cast of their new original series, 'Runaways.' The upcoming streaming show is based on the Marvel comic created by the award-winning team of Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona. "This cast is an abundance of riches. We are so excited to have assembled our PRIDE, though for the fate of humanity we should be very concerned…,”" said Executive Producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage." Every teenager thinks their parents are evil. What if you found out they actually were? 'Marvel's Runaways' is the story of six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other but who must unite against a common foe--their parents. Here's a full rundown of the group of actors set to portray The Pride (the supervillain parents of he show's teenaged leads) per the press release: Ryan Sands (“Hat Hair,” “The Wire”) as Geoffrey Wilder – is a man defined by the grueling path he’s taken to achieve his self-made success. A hulking presence, Geoffrey can effortlessly shift from approachable father to intimidating strategist with his son Alex. Angel Parker (“The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story,” “The Strain”) as Catherine Wilder – a successful lawyer, is deliberate and calculating in both her words and actions. But when it comes to her family, she’s fiercely loyal and a loving mother to her son Alex. Brittany Ishibashi (“This Is Us,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows”) as Tina Minoru – a perfectionist “tiger mom.” In her professional life, she is a brilliant innovator and ruthless CEO. Emotionally, she is less confident, often shying away from difficult conversations with her daughter Nico and careful to avoid explicit displays of her feelings. James Yaegashi (“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” on Broadway, “Madame Secretary”) as Robert Minoru – a gentle and brilliant beta, the Woz to his wife’s Jobs. Warm and feeling, Robert sometimes struggles with being married to a woman who so forcefully barricades her emotions while caring about Nico. Kevin Weisman (“Hello Ladies,” “Alias”) as Dale Yorkes – a beardy, dad-core bioengineer. Incredibly science-minded, he has a deep love for his family but oftentimes falls short at knowing the right things to say to Gert. Brigid Brannagh (“Army Wives,” “True Colors”) as Stacey Yorkes – an absent-minded and professorial bioengineer. Perpetually dawning Birkenstocks and a messy bun, Stacey utilizes a progressive approach to her parenting style to Gert. Annie Wersching (“Timeless,” “The Vampire Diaries”) as Leslie Dean – a complicated beauty, is a poised and skilled leader. Clear-minded, focused, and charismatic, Leslie draws in devoted allies and followers who are taken by her success and charm, particularly with her daughter Karolina. Kip Pardue (“Remember the Titans,” “Ray Donovan”) as Frank Dean – a former teen star who rode a short-lived movie career and is now teeming with insecurity. Floundering in his professional career as an actor, Frank is seeking to renew purpose in his life while being a father to Karolina. James Marsters (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel”) as Victor Stein – an engineering genius who may just save the word from itself. Electric cars, space travel; the military and NASA both look to him for answers. As a father to Chase, Victor has lofty expectations for his son, and when they aren’t met, his retribution can be fierce. Ever Carradine (“The Handmaids Tale,” “Goliath”) as Janet Stein – a perfect PTA mom. Harboring a brilliant mind of her own, she has made deep sacrifices for her husband’s world-changing career. Though she hides it for the wellbeing of her son Chase, Janet longs for more from her life. The new cast members join previously announced stars Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Greg Sulkin, and Allegra Acosta. Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage ('The O.C.,' 'Gossip Girl') will serve as Co-Showrunners/writers and Executive Producers. Marvel's Head of Television, Jeph Loeb ('Marvel's Jessica Jones,' 'Marvel's Luke Cage') and Jim Chory ('Marvel’s Daredevil,' 'Marvel’s Jessica Jones') will also serve as Executive Producers, with Lis Rowinski set to produce as well. An exact release date has not been announced yet. A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Source: MarvelPosted Fri Feb 10, 2017 at 05:30 AM PST by: -
Netflix Unveils Premiere Dates for Upcoming Streaming Lineup[teaser]Release dates have been announced for several new and returning titles.[/teaser] Netflix has revealed date announcements for its upcoming slate of streaming content. The lineup includes titles like 'Anne,' 'Dear White People,' 'Girlboss,' 'Casting JoBenet,' and 'Grace and Frankie.' "We aren't in the business of creating 'one size fits all' programming, or building slates to fill a finite number of hours of a programming grid,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix. "We're catering to a dynamic world full of people with different tastes - and as a result, no two Netflix experiences are alike - we want to have something for everyone to enjoy." 'Grace and Frankie' Season Three (March 24) - From the co-creator of Friends, Netflix Original Series Grace and Frankie stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as two women who form an unlikely bond after their husbands reveal they are gay and leave them for each other. 'Girlboss' (April 21) - Girlboss is inspired by the New York Times best-selling book #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso, founder of the fashion brand Nasty Gal. The series centers on Sophia (Britt Robertson), who began selling vintage clothes on eBay and, by the age of 28, had built the multi-million dollar fashion empire, Nasty Gal. Girlboss is created by and executive produced by Kay Cannon (Pitch Perfect 1& 2, 30 Rock), who also serves as showrunner. Charlize Theron (Monster, Young Adult) and Laverne McKinnon, of Denver & Delilah, Christian Ditter (How to Be Single) and Sophia Amoruso will also serve as executive producers. Ditter also directs all 13-half hour episodes. Girlboss stars Britt Robertson (Sophia), Ellie Reed (Annie), Alphonso McAuley (Dax), Johnny Simmons (Shane) and Dean Norris (Jay). 'Dear White People' (April 28) - Set among a diverse group of students of color as they navigate a predominantly white Ivy League college where racial tensions are often swept under the rug, Dear White People is a send up of "post-racial" America that also weaves a universal story about forging one's own unique path. 'Casting JonBenét' (April 28) - Casting JonBenét is a sly and stylized exploration of the world’s most sensational child-murder case, the unsolved death of six-year-old American beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey. After twenty years of media speculation and public hysteria that cast JonBenét’s parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, of killing their own child, Casting JonBenét presents audiences with a hybrid of fiction and non-fiction filmmaking that examines the macabre legacy of this tiny starlet. 'Anne' (May 12) - 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. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Fri Feb 10, 2017 at 05:15 AM PST by:
