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[teaser]Both 1970s cult classics will scurry to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory says 'Willard' and its sequel 'Ben' will hit Blu-ray on May 16. 'Willard' - Willard Stiles (Bruce Davison, Insidious: Chapter 4) is a young man with a big problem. He lives alone in a crumbling house with his ailing mother (Elsa Lanchester, Arnold, Bride of Frankenstein). His boss, Al Martin (Ernest Borgnine, Escape from New York) is a vulgar, cruel man who stole his business from Willard's father and is now working Willard to death at his factory job. Lonely, depressed and isolated, Willard is on the verge of a breakdown when he makes a new friend: Ben, one of the many rats who inhabit his dilapidated home. Not only can Willard communicate with the rodent, but he can actually command him to do his bidding. Using Ben and his furry friends as instruments of retaliation, Willard commands his pets to carry out his vengeance… 'Ben' - Ben is back! When detective sergeant Cliff Kirtland (Joseph Campanella, Meteor) investigates the horrifying murder of Willard Stiles by a band of rats, he discovers that the rats are now an organized army, and he must destroy the murderous rodents before it is too late. But the rats, led by Ben, the only survivor of the Willard attack, take to the challenge with full force and little fear. With an Oscar-nominated* theme song, Ben "presents some genuinely creepy scenes… [and] manages to deliver the goods expected of the genre while getting the audience all misty-eyed…" (TV Guide). Put your feet up – way up – and watch: Ben is an absolute must for everyone who likes a good scare! No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Willard' and 'Ben' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under May 16.

Posted Mon Feb 6, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: Tom Landy

Netflix Reveals Teaser for 'Stranger Things' Season Two, Streaming Premiere Set for Halloween 2017

[teaser]The first preview for season two has been released.[/teaser] Netflix has debuted a Super Bowl ad for the upcoming second season of 'Stranger Things.' The new season is set to start streaming exclusively through Netflix on October 31. A year after Will’s return, everything seems back to normal… but a darkness lurks just beneath the surface, threatening all of Hawkins. Returning cast members for season two include Winona Ryder ('Show Me a Hero'), David Harbour ('Suicide Squad'), Finn Wolfhard ('The 100,' 'Aftermath,' 'The Resurrection'), Millie Bobby Brown (BBC's 'Intruders,' 'Once Upon A Time,' 'NCIS'), Gaten Matarazzo ('The Blacklist'), Caleb McLaughlin ('The Lion King on Broadway'), Noah Schnapp ('Bridge of Spies,' 'The Peanuts Movie'), Natalia Dyer ('After Darkness,' 'Hannah Montana: The Movie'), Charlie Heaton ('Shut In,' 'Urban and the Shed Crew'), and Joe Keery. In addition, new cast members will include Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, Linnea Berthelsen, Sadie Sink, and Dacre Montgomery. Check out the Super Bowl teaser below! Season two of 'Strangers Things' is set to include nine episodes. Meanwhile, all eight episodes of the show's first season are now available to stream globally through Netflix. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, 'I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore' on February 24, a new Amy Schumer comedy special on March 7, 'Love' season two on March 10, 'Iron Fist' on March 17, 'The Discovery' on March 31, '13 Reasons Why' on March 31, 'Sandy Wexler' on April 14, and 'House of Cards' season five on May 30. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix

Posted Mon Feb 6, 2017 at 05:30 AM PST by: Steven Cohen

'Jackie' Starring Natalie Portman Blu-ray Supplements Detailed

[teaser]Pablo Larraín's biopic about Jacqueline Kennedy will arrive on Blu-ray in March.[/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Jackie' for Blu-ray on March 7. OSCAR Winner Natalie Portman (Best Actress, Black Swan, 2011) leads an acclaimed cast in this powerfully stirring drama as First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. As she grapples with unimaginable grief and trauma following President John F. Kennedy's assassination, "Jackie's" faith and strength lead her to a new life with her children. While she honors her husband's remarkable legacy, she also leaves her own indelible mark. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: From Jackie to Camelot Featurette; Audio Commentary by Pablo Larraín and Natalie Portman; and Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Jackie' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 7. Order the Blu-ray

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 12:30 PM PST by: Tom Landy

Warner Bros. Announces 'Harry Potter' Series for Ultra HD Blu-ray

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: Steven Cohen

Warren Beatty's 'Rules Don't Apply' Blu-ray Bound

[teaser]The period romantic comedy is headed for Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Rules Don't Apply' for Blu-ray on February 28. An aspiring young actress (Lily Collins) and her ambitious young driver (Alden Ehrenreich) struggle hopefully with the absurd eccentricities of the wildly unpredictable billionaire (Warren Beatty), who they work for. It's Hollywood, 1958. Small town beauty queen and devout Baptist virgin Marla Mabrey (Collins), under contract to the infamous Howard Hughes (Beatty), arrives in Los Angeles. At the airport, she meets her driver Frank Forbes (Ehrenreich), who is engaged to be married to his 7th grade sweetheart and is a deeply religious Methodist. Their instant attraction not only puts their religious convictions to the test, but also defies Hughes' #1 rule: no employee is allowed to have any relationship whatsoever with a contract actress. Hughes' behavior intersects with Marla and Frank in very separate and unexpected ways, and as they are drawn deeper into his bizarre world, their values are challenged and their lives are changed. The combo pack will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: This is Rules Don't Apply - Featurette; Music Video: "The Rules Don't Apply" performed by Lily Collins; and a Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Rules Don't Apply' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 28. Order the Blu-ray

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM PST by: Tom Landy

Paul Verhoeven's 'Elle' Blu-ray Announced

[teaser]The thriller is set to arrive on the high-definition format in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Elle' will be available on Blu-ray on March 14. Michèle (Isabelle Huppert) seems indestructible. Head of a successful video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. Being attacked in her home by an unknown assailant changes Michèle's life forever. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game - a game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control. In addition to her Golden Globe win and current Academy Awards® nomination, Isabelle Huppert was named Best Actress by the National Society of Film Critics, New York Film Critics Circle, Gotham Awards, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, Boston Film Critics Society, Boston Online Film Critics Association, San Francisco Film Critics Circle, St. Louis Film Critics, Austin Film Critics and Florida Film Critics Circle. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: "A Tale of Empowerment: Making Elle" and "Celebrating an Icon: AFI's Tribute to Isabelle Huppert" . You can find the latest specs for 'Elle' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 14. Order the Blu-ray

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: Tom Landy

Hulu Announces Cast for Marvel's 'Runaways' Streaming Series

[teaser]The new Marvel show has cast its leads.[/teaser] Marvel and Hulu have announced the 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. The ensemble of young stars is set to include Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Greg Sulkin, and Allegra Acosta. "The fun and chemistry that this group of talented actors create is wonderful and we’re so excited to bring these beloved characters to life," said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer and Head of Marvel Television. 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 cast per the press release: Rhenzy Feliz (“Teen Wolf,” “Casual”) as Alex Wilder is a loud-and-proud nerd. Admittedly a bit of a loner, Alex spends much of his free-time playing video games, but deep down, what he wants most is to reunite his childhood group of friends. Lyrica Okano (“The Affair,” “Unforgettable”) Nico Minoru–tough, intelligent, and independent–embodies teenage angst. A budding “Wiccan,” Nico’s carefully crafted goth appearance isolates her from her peers and family, but maybe what she really needs is someone to talk to. Virginia Gardner (“Goat,” “Little Bitches”) as Karolina Dean, model-perfect exterior with a lot going on behind her professionally whitened smile, is burdened by the lofty expectations and responsibilities put upon her by her parents. Underneath her veneer of privilege and perfection, Karolina is experiencing a newfound eagerness to explore her identity and pursue her own desires. Ariela Barer (“New Girl,” “One Day at a Time”) as Gert Yorkes is a purple-haired, bespectacled, contemporary riot grrrl. Never passing up a moment to stand on a soapbox, Gert sometimes wields her persona as a brash social justice warrior to mask her true feelings. Gregg Sulkin (“Faking It,” “Don’t Hang Up,” “Anti Social”) as Chase Stein is a lacrosse-playing, high school heartthrob. While many write him off as a dumb jock, Chase exhibits flashes of untapped brilliance in engineering, not unlike his wildly successful father’s. Allegra Acosta (“100 Things to do Before High School,” “Just Add Magic”) as Molly Hernandez, the youngest and most innocent member of her friend group, is known for her peppy positivity and a deep yearning to belong. 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. More cast members will be revealed at a later date. A current Hulu subscription starts at $8 per month with commercials. In addition, ad-free playback is available for $12 per month. Source: Marvel

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 09:30 AM PST by: Steven Cohen

Plex Adds Amazon Alexa Voice Control Support

[teaser]The Plex media server platform now offers Alexa voice control.[/teaser] Plex has announced the addition of Amazon Alexa voice control. With the new upgrade, Plex users with a supported Alexa device can now use their voice to control playback on their Plex clients. With Amazon Alexa voice control for Plex, customers with an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, Amazon Fire TV, or Fire tablet can now access and control their Plex media through voice commands. To begin, users simply need to tell Alexa to enable the Plex skill. From there, customers can link their Plex account and then ask Alexa to "open Plex." Once opened, users can ask Alexa to play whatever media they like through any of their players with voice commands -- no remote control required! In addition, customers can ask for suggestions and recommendations, "ask Plex what's On Deck," and more. With that said, music from Plex will not be able to play directly on an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, or Amazon Tap just yet, but Plex hopes to add this feature in the future. The Plex media server platform allows users to sort and stream their video, music, and picture collections across various devices and displays. Be sure to check out our full review of the Plex Pass Service! Alexa support for Plex is now available on all Alexa-enabled devices. For more info, check out https://www.plex.tv/alexa. Beyond Plex, DISH also recently announced plans to add Alexa compatibility to its Hopper 3 DVR. With Alexa support, DISH users will be able to voice control their set-top boxes through a paired Amazon Echo or Echo Dot. Alexa support is expected to arrive on DISH's Hopper 3 DVRs during the first half of this year. Source: Plex

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 08:30 AM PST by: Steven Cohen

Mel Gibson's 'The Passion of the Christ' Returns to Blu-ray

[teaser]The 2004 Biblical drama starring Jim Caviezel will soon be available on Blu-ray with dubs. [/teaser] 20th Century Fox is set to release 'The Passion of the Christ' on Blu-ray on February 7. The film begins in the Garden of Olives where Jesus has gone to pray after the Last Supper. Jesus must resist the temptations of Satan. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, Jesus is then arrested and taken within the city walls of Jerusalem where leaders of the Pharisees confront him with accusations of blasphemy and his trial results in a condemnation to death. With inspiring performances from Jim Caviezel as Jesus and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalen, this new edition of The Passion of the Christ features English, Spanish and Portuguese language dubbed audio for the first time ever. The release will include NEW English, Spanish and Portuguese Language Dub; Original Theatrical and Recut Version Edited for Graphic Depictions; Audio Commentaries (Original Version) with Mel Gibson, Filmmakers and Theologians; Biblical Footnotes (Original Version); and Music Commentary (Selected Scenes, Original Version). You can find the latest specs for 'The Passion of the Christ' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 7. Order the Blu-ray

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: Tom Landy

Netflix Readies New Season of 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy'

[teaser]A reimagining of the series is coming to Netflix later this year.[/teaser] Netflix has announced plans to stream a new version of 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.' Though an exact release date has not been announced yet, production is set to begin on the eight episode season this spring. The original series ran for five seasons on Bravo from 2003 - 2007. In a time when America stands divided and the future seems uncertain, a team of five brave men will try to bring us closer together with laughter, heart, and just the right amount of moisturizer. The Emmy Award winning Queer Eye is back and ready to Make America Fabulous Again. With a new Fab 5 and the show's toughest missions to date, Queer Eye moves from the Big Apple to turn the red states pink... one makeover at a time. Creator and executive producer of Queer Eye, David Collins of Scout Productions, will be at the helm of the reboot, along with executive producing partners Michael Williams and Rob Eric. In addition, David Eilenberg will executive produce for ITV Entertainment. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Santa Clarita Diet' on February 3, 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, 'I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore' on February 24, a new Amy Schumer comedy special on March 7, 'Love' season two on March 10, 'Iron Fist' on March 17, 'The Discovery' on March 31, '13 Reasons Why' on March 31, 'Sandy Wexler' on April 14, and 'House of Cards' season five on May 30. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: Netflix

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2017 at 07:30 AM PST by: Steven Cohen

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