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Jim O'Hanlon's '100 Streets' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The drama starring Idris Elba, Gemma Arterton, and Ryan Gage is planned for Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing '100 Streets' for Blu-ray on March 7. 100 Streets, a powerful ensemble drama, follows three contrasting and interwoven stories as they play out in one square mile of modern day London. A former rugby player, Max (Idris Elba), struggles to find a life off the field while fighting to save his marriage to former actress Emily (Gemma Arterton). Kingsley (Franz Drameh) is a small time drug dealer desperately seeking a way off the street. While completing his community service for a misdemeanor, Kinsley meets Terence (Ken Stott), a local thespian, who gives him the push he needs out of his dead end life and into a very different, creative world. George (Charlie Creed-Miles), a cab driver, and his wife Kathy (Kierston Wareing) dream of having kids, but a devastating road accident puts their hopes on hold even testing their otherwise strong marriage. Anybody can make a wrong turn, but it's the journey that allows us to find the right path. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include A Look Inside 100 Streets. You can find the latest specs for '100 Streets' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jan 23, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Criterion's April 2017 Blu-ray Titles Now Available for Pre-Order![teaser]The distributor has revealed its upcoming slate of April releases, including Jacques Demy's 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg' and Francis Ford Coppola's 'Rumble Fish.'[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing 'The Young Girls of Rochefort,' 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg,' 'Woman of the Year,' 'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Tampopo,' and 'Rumble Fish' for Blu-ray throughout the month of April. 'The Young Girls of Rochefort' (April 11) - Jacques Demy followed up The Umbrellas of Cherbourg with another musical about missed connections and second chances, this one a more effervescent confection. Twins Delphine and Solange, a dance instructor and a music teacher (played by real-life sisters Catherine Deneuve and Françoise Dorléac), dream of big-city life; when a fair comes through their quiet port town, so does the possibility of escape. With its jazzy Michel Legrand score, pastel paradise of costumes, and divine supporting cast (George Chakiris, Grover Dale, Danielle Darrieux, Michel Piccoli, and Gene Kelly), The Young Girls of Rochefort is a tribute to Hollywood optimism from sixties French cinema’s preeminent dreamer. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a French DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - French television interview from 1966 featuring director Jacques Demy and composer Michel Legrand discussing the music for the film- Conversation from 2014 between Demy biographer Jean-Pierre Berthomé and costume designer Jacqueline Moreau- Episode from Behind the Screen, a 1966 series about the making of the film- Agnès Varda’s 1993 documentary The Young Girls Turn 25 (in the DVD box set, appears on the Une chambre en ville disc)- Trailer- PLUS: An essay by critic Jonathan Rosenbaum Order the Blu-ray 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg' (April 11) - An angelically beautiful Catherine Deneuve was launched into stardom by this glorious musical heart-tugger from Jacques Demy. She plays an umbrella-shop owner’s delicate daughter, glowing with first love for a handsome garage mechanic, played by Nino Castelnuovo. When the boy is shipped off to fight in Algeria, the two lovers must grow up quickly. Exquisitely designed in a kaleidoscope of colors, and told entirely through the lilting songs of the great composer Michel Legrand, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is one of the most revered and unorthodox movie musicals of all time. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a French DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Once Upon a Time . . . “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg,” a 2008 documentary- Interview from 2014 with film scholar Rodney Hill- French television interview from 1964 featuring director Jacques Demy and composer Michel Legrand discussing the film- Audio recordings of interviews with actor Catherine Deneuve (1983) and Legrand (1991) at the National Film Theatre in London- Restoration demonstration- Trailer- PLUS: An essay by critic Jim Ridley Order the Blu-ray 'Woman of the Year' (April 18) - Before Katharine Hepburn ever met Spencer Tracy, she wanted him as her costar in this film. George Stevens’s Woman of the Year, conceived to build on the smashing comeback Hepburn had made in The Philadelphia Story, is the story of rival newspaper reporters who wed only to find that their careers aren’t so compatible, and in it the pair forged a fresh and realistic vision of what marriage could be. The freewheeling but pinpoint-sharp screenplay by Ring Lardner Jr. and Michael Kanin won an Academy Award, and Hepburn was nominated for best actress. Woman of the Year marks the beginning of the personal and professional union between Hepburn and Tracy, who would go on to make eight more films together, and it stands as a dazzling, funny, and sometimes rueful observation of what it takes for men and women to get along—both in the workplace and out of it. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an English uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: - New interview with George Stevens Jr., the director’s son- New interview with George Stevens biographer Marilyn Ann Moss- New interview with writer Claudia Roth Pierpont on actor Katharine Hepburn- The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn, an 86-minute documentary from 1986- Trailer- More!- PLUS: An essay by critic Stephanie Zacharek Order the Blu-ray 'Buena Vista Social Club' (April 18) - Traveling from the streets of Havana to the stage of Carnegie Hall, this revelatory documentary captures a forgotten generation of Cuba’s brightest musical talents as they enjoy an unexpected brush with world fame. The veteran vocalists and instrumentalists collaborated with American guitarist and roots-music champion Ry Cooder to form the Buena Vista Social Club, playing a jazz-inflected mix of cha-cha, mambo, bolero, and other traditional Latin American styles, and recording an album that won a Grammy and made them an international phenomenon. In the wake of this success, director Wim Wenders filmed the ensemble’s members—including golden-voiced Ibrahim Ferrer and piano virtuoso Rubén González—in a series of illuminating interviews and live performances. The result is one of the most beloved music documentaries of the 1990s, and an infectious ode to a neglected corner of Cuba’s prerevolutionary heritage. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Spanish/English DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Audio commentary from 1999 featuring director Wim Wenders- New interview with Wenders- We Believe in Dreams, a new piece featuring never-before-seen outtakes from the rehearsals for the Buena Vista Social Club’s Amsterdam concerts- Interview from 1998 with musician Compay Segundo on his career and the Cuban music scene- Radio interviews from 2000 featuring musicians Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González, Eliades Ochoa, Omara Portuondo, and others- Additional scenes- Trailer- PLUS: An essay by author and geographer Joshua Jelly-Schapiro Order the Blu-ray 'Tampopo' (April 25) - The tale of an eccentric band of culinary ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe, this rapturous “ramen western” by Japanese director Juzo Itami is an entertaining, genre-bending adventure underpinned by a deft satire of the way social conventions distort the most natural of human urges, our appetites. Interspersing the efforts of Tampopo (Nobuko Miyamoto) and friends to make her café a success with the erotic exploits of a gastronome gangster and glimpses of food culture both high and low, the sweet, sexy, and surreal Tampopo is a lavishly inclusive paean to the sensual joys of nourishment, and one of the most mouthwatering examples of food on film ever made. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Japanese uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: - The Making of “Tampopo,” a ninety-minute documentary from 1986, narrated by director Juzo Itami- New interview with actor Nobuko Miyamoto- New interviews with ramen scholar Hiroshi Osaki; food stylist Seiko Ogawa; and American chefs Sam White, Rayneil De Guzman, Jerry Jaksich, and others- Rubber Band Pistol, Itami’s 1962 debut short film- New video essay by Tony Zhou and Taylor Ramos on the film’s themes of self-improvement and mastery of a craft- Trailer- PLUS: An essay by food and culture writer Willy Blackmore Order the Blu-ray 'Rumble Fish' (April 25) - In this deeply personal tale of estrangement and reconciliation between two rebellious brothers, set in a dreamlike and timeless Tulsa, Francis Ford Coppola gives mythic dimensions to intimate, painful emotions. After releasing the classically styled The Outsiders earlier the same year, the director returned to the work of S. E. Hinton, this time with a self-described “art film for teenagers.” Graced with a remarkable cast headed by Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, and Diane Lane; haunting black-and-white visuals that hark back to German expressionism and forward to Coppola’s own Tetro; and a powerful, percussive score by Stewart Copeland that underscores the movie’s romantic fatalism, Rumble Fish pulsates throughout with genuine love and dread. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, an English 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, an English Alternate remastered 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and supplements will include: - Audio commentary featuring Coppola- New interviews with Coppola, author and coscreenwriter S. E. Hinton, and associate producer Roman Coppola- New conversation between Burum and production designer Dean Tavoularis- Pieces from 2005 about the film’s score and production- Interviews from 1983 with actors Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, and Vincent Spano and producer Doug Claybourne- French television interview from 1984 with actor Mickey Rourke- Locations: Looking for Rusty James, a 2013 documentary by Alberto Fuguet about the impact of Rumble Fish- New piece about the film’s existentialist elements- "Don't Box Me In" music video- Deleted scenes- Trailer- More!- PLUS: An essay by critic Glenn Kenny Order the Blu-ray Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $39.95. 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 April.Posted Fri Jan 20, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
HDD's Super Bowl Sunday Audio-Video Gear GuideEditor's Note: This gift guide includes contributions by Steven Cohen and Michael S. Palmer [teaser]The perfect Super Bowl party requires a delicate balance of many ingredients -- an endless supply of crunchy munchies; several gallons of your favorite nacho cheese, lager, and/or ale; comfy seating for friends and family; and, of course, the biggest screens with the most bombastic sound.[/teaser] A great display paired with immersive sound is key because they turn a mere game into an EVENT. The football will be that much more visceral with every hard tackle and crowd roar. The halftime show will transform your space into a concert. And the cleverest ads of the year will play like a trip to the cinema. And the best part about Super Bowl Season? It coincides with the transition between gear model years. Meaning, the 2017-models have been announced, and are coming down the pipe, so manufacturers and stores need to push out 2016 tech to make room. That means sales and great prices. With that in mind, we assembled a list of awesome A/V Gear sure to upgrade your living rooms, family rooms, basements, and home theatre setups at a variety of different budget levels. Keeping in line with the epic nature of the Super Bowl, our smallest displays are 65-inchers and every sound system will include the overhead immersion and precision of Dolby Atmos & DTS:X (seriously, if you haven't watched football without crowd noises coming from ABOVE, you're missing out -- it's like being IN the stadium), but you can always size down if you prefer. Please note: prices are subject to change, and do not include taxes. SILVER: A 4K DISPLAY OR 1080P PROJECTOR WITH 5.1.2 SURROUND SOUND In our entry-level section, we explore two sub-$2,000 configurations. 65” VIZIO E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display ($849.99) - Flat-screen, full array local dimming with 12 Active Zones, SmartCast, no 3D support. Epson Home Cinema 2045 1080p 3D Home Theater Projector ($699) - Full HD 1080p, 3LCD 3-chip technology, 2200 lumens, up to 35,000:1 contrast ratio, includes 3D support. Full review here! 5.1.2 Onkyo HT-S7800 All-In-One Home Theater System ($899.99) - Includes 5 surround speakers and 1 subwoofer (with 2 Dolby Atmos-Enabled height speakers), and a 5.1.2 AV receiver with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. Full review here! GOLD: 4K HDR DISPLAYS OR A 1080P PROJECTOR WITH A 5.1.4 SOUNDBAR In our first of two sub-$6,000 sections, let's take a look at a scenario where you spend more on your display and opt for an affordable, but excellent Dolby Atmos system. 75" VIZIO P-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display ($3,599.99) - Flat-screen, full array local dimming with 128 zones, HDR10 & Dolby Vision, Ultra Color Spectrum, SmartCast, no 3D support. 65" LG B6 OLED Ultra HD TV ($2,997) - Flat-screen, perfect black OLED panel, HDR10 & Dolby Vision, Cinematic Color, no 3D support. Easily the most affordable, best-looking flatscreen display made in 2016. 65" LG C6 OLED Ultra HD TV ($2,997) - Curved-screen, perfect black OLED panel, HDR10 & Dolby Vision, Cinematic Color, includes 3D support. Epson Home Cinema 5040UB 1080p 3D Home Theater Projector with 4K Enhancement ($2,999) - Full HD 1080p with 4K Enhancement Technology (accepts 4K input and uses pixel shifting), 3LCD 3-chip technology, 2500 lumens, up to 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, DCI color gamut in Digital Cinema Mode, HDR, includes 3D support. 5.1.4 Samsung HW-K950/ZA Dolby Atmos Soundbar ($1,297.99) - Uses 15 built-in speakers, including 4 upward-firing speakers, along with 2 rear wireless speakers and a wireless subwoofer. GOLD: 4K HDR DISPLAYS WITH A 5.1.4 SPEAKER SYSTEM In our second sub-$6,000 section, these configurations see the football fan opt for an affordable-but-high-performance display while investing in a more robust surround experience. 70" VIZIO M-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display ($1,899.99) - Flat-screen, full array local dimming with 64 zones, HDR10 & Dolby Vision, SmartCast, no 3D support. 65" VIZIO P-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display ($1,799.99 -- on sale!) - Flat-screen, full array local dimming with 128 zones, HDR10 & Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos bit-streaming, SmartCast, no 3D support. Full review here! 65" Sony XBR65X930D 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart TV ($1,798) - Flat-screen, edge-lit with local dimming, HDR10, TRILUMINOS Color, includes 3D support. 5.1.4 Pioneer ELITE System ($3,936) - Includes (1) SC-LX701 Pioneer ELITE AV Receiver ($1599 each), (1) SP-EC73 Andrew Jones Center Channel Speaker ($399 each), (4) SP-EBS73 Dolby Atmos-enabled Andrew Jones Bookshelf Speakers ($749/pair), and (1) Klipsch R-12SW 12-Inch Front-Firing 400W Max Subwoofer ($439.99 each) PLATINUM: 4K HDR DISPLAYS & PROJECTORS WITH 7.2.4 SPEAKER SYSTEMS In our final section, where budget is no option, we've listed incredibly large TVs, outstanding projectors, powerful AV Receivers, and several amazing speaker systems. 78" Samsung UN78KS9800 Curved Ultra HD Smart LED TV ($9,997.99) - Curved-screen, full-array local dimming, HDR10, Quantum Dot Color, no 3D support. 75" Sony XBR75Z9D 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV ($8,998) - Flat-screen, full-array with local dimming, HDR10, TRILUMINOS Color, includes 3D support. Sony VPLVW365ES Native 4K HDR 3D SXRD Home Theater Projector ($9,998) - Full 4K (4096 x 2160), SXRD panel technology, 1500 Lumens, HDR, TRILUMINOS Color, includes 3D support. Sony VPLVW675ES Native 4K HDR 3D SXRD Home Theater Projector ($13,075) - Full 4K (4096 x 2160), SXRD panel technology, 1800 Lumens, 350,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, HDR, TRILUMINOS Color, includes 3D support. Denon AVR-X6300H 11.2 Channel AVR ($2,199) - 11.2 channel A/V Receiver with 140W per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz~20 kHz, 0.08% THD), built-in HEOS technology, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X. Pioneer ELITE SC-LX901 11.2 Channel AVR ($2,999) - 11.2 channel A/V Receiver with 140 W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC), FireConnect technology (via future firmware), Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X. Yamaha RX-A3060 9.2 Channel AVR ($1,999.95) - 9.2 channel AV receiver (11.2-ch expandability with 2-ch amplifier) with 150 W (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven, 0.06% THD), MusicCast technology, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X. 7.2.4 SVS Prime System in Black Ash ($4,147.91) - Includes (2) SVS Prime Towers ($499 each), (1) SVS Prime Center ($349.99 each), (4) SVS Prime Bookshelf Speakers ($499.99/pair), (4) SVS Prime Elevation Speakers ($399.98/pair), and (2) SVS-SB-1000 12" Subwoofers ($499.99 each). 7.2.4 Klipsch Reference Premiere System ($5,588) - Includes (2) RP-280FA floorstanding speakers ($799 each), (1) RP-450CA Center Channel ($599), (2) RP-140SA Dolby Atmos speakers ($499/pair), (4) RP-260F floorstanding speakers ($399 each), and (2) R-112SW Subwoofers ($648 each). Or go in-ceiling with the Klipsch CDT-5800-C II ($398.98 each) switching to the RP-280F towers ($479 each). 7.0.4 Definitive Technology BP9000 Series System ($6,291) - Includes (2) BP9060 Tower Speakers ($999.95 each), (1) CS9040 Center Channel ($499 each), (4) BP9020 Tower Speakers ($649 each) and (4) A90 Height Speaker Modules ($499/pair). Note: Definitive Technology speakers have integrated subwoofers so you don't need a separate, powered sub. 7.2.4 KEF R Series ($14,499.92) - Includes (2) R700 floorstanding speakers ($3,599.99/pair), (4) R300 bookshelf speakers ($1,799.99/pair), (1) R600c Center Channel ($1,499.99 each), (2) R400b subwoofers ($1,699.99 each), and (4) R50 Dolby Atmos speakers ($1,199.99/pair). ACCESSORIES: ANTENNAS, TUNERS, STREAMERS, & POWER In addition to size, scope, and surround sound, consider building redundancies into your Super Bowl Party system (a lesson I learned the hard way several Bowls ago). If satellite/cable are not an option, a streaming media player with the FOX Sports GO app is also a great way to catch the game. Likewise, your internet, cable, or satellite service could go down at any time, so it's a smart idea to add an HDTV antenna and a backup power supply. Further, it's important to remember many projectors, as well as VIZIO Ultra HD Home Theater Displays, do NOT include an internal OTA HDTV tuner. Meaning, you can't just add an antenna to the mix, but instead need an external tuner. The great news is that there are a TON of options for this, including no-feature budget external tuners, to full DVR-equipped boxes. Winegard FlatWave FL-5000 Indoor HDTV Antenna ($26.40) - 35 Mile Long Range, extra long coaxial cable (15') included. Winegard FlatWave Amped FL5500A Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna ($57.61) - 50 Mile Long Range, embedded ultra low noise amplifier with Clear Circuit Technology, energy saving USB power supply with LED power indicator. ViewTV AT-263 ATSC Digital TV Converter Box and HDMI Cable ($35.99) - Watch OTA HDTV with separate antenna, USB Multimedia Player: Plays Divx, AVI, MKV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, VOB, MOV, FLV, and VC-1, USB recording ViewTV AT-163 ATSC Digital TV Converter Box and Media Player ($29.99) - Watch OTA HDTV with separate antenna, USB Multimedia Player: Plays Divx, AVI, MKV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, VOB, MOV, FLV, and VC-1, USB recording Mediasonic Homeworx HW180STB HDTV Digital Converter Box with Recording and Media Player ($29.99) - Watch OTA HDTV with separate antenna, USB Multimedia Player Function, built-in recording function. Tablo 2-Tuner DVR for Over-The-Air HDTV with Wi-Fi ($193.99) - Watch, Record, Pause, and Stream Free Broadcast [OTA] HDTV Channels with separate antenna, two Tuners allow you to record and watch two different programs on up to (6) devices in your home. Tablo 4-Tuner DVR for Over-The-Air HDTV with Wi-Fi ($279.99) - Watch, Record, Pause, and Stream Free Broadcast [OTA] HDTV Channels with separate antenna, four Tuners allow you to record and watch four different programs on up to (6) devices in your home. TiVo Roamio OTA 1 TB DVR ($399.99) - Compatible only with HDTV Antennas, no monthly TiVo service fee required, record four shows at once and up to 150 hours of HD programming; pause, rewind and record free HD programming. AirTV Player + AirTV Adapter ($129.99) - 4K Ultra HD streaming, can also play free local OTA (over-the-air) channels through AirTV adapter and OTA antenna (sold separately). Roku Premiere ($69) - 4K Ultra HD streaming, 802.11ac dual-band MIMO Wi-Fi. Roku Premiere+ ($96.45) - 4K Ultra HD streaming, HDR, 802.11ac dual-band MIMO Wi-Fi, enhanced remote with included headphones for private listening. Roku Ultra ($128.89) - 4K Ultra HD streaming, HDR, USB input, Optical Digital Out, enhanced point anywhere remote with voice search, premium headphones for private listening, and gaming buttons. Full review here! Belkin BE112230-08 12-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector ($20.23) - 12-outlet surge protector with 8-foot cord, 3940 joule energy rating, Continuous duty electrical rating: 15A/125V/1875W. Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Power Strip Surge Protector with 8-Foot Power Cord ($32.49) - 8 rotating and 4 stationary surge-protected outlets, 1-in, 2-out RJ11 telephone/fax surge protection and coaxial protection, 4320 joule energy rating, 8' cord. Tripp Lite Isobar 10 Outlet HT10DBS A/V Surge Protector ($80.17) - 10 Outlet Audio/Video Surge Protector, Tel/Modem/Coax/Network, 8ft Cord. APC Back-UPS 550VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector ($69.99) - 550VA / 330W Battery Backup UPS Power Supply, 4 Outlets provide Battery Backup and Surge Protection; 4 Outlets offer Power Surge Protection Only. APC J25B 8-Outlet J-Type Power Conditioner with Battery Backup ($222.49) - Surge & Spike Protection, Telephone & Coaxial Surge Protection, 8 outlets: 6 UPS, 2 surge, 894 Joules, 1500VA outlet capacity. Panamax MX5102 Home Theater Power Management with Battery Backup ($497.18) - 10 Outlets; 4 Switched, 2 Battery Backup, 2 Switched High Current, 2 Always On, 600VA UPS 2 Outlets. So, there you have it. Those are our top home theater gear suggestions for the big game. We hope this guide helps out in your Super Bowl shopping endeavors. For now, though, what do you think about our choices? Do you have any other gear suggestions for the game? Let us know in the forums! And be sure to check out High-Def Digest for more Super Bowl deals!Posted Fri Jan 20, 2017 at 10:30 AM PST by: -
John Madden's 'Miss Sloane' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama starring Jessica Chastain is planned for a high-definition release in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is working on 'Miss Sloane' for Blu-ray on March 21. Jessica Chastain gives a Golden Globe®-nominated performance in this suspenseful story set in the high-stakes world of American politics. Brilliant, ruthless Elizabeth Sloane (Chastain) is Washington's most sought-after lobbyist. But when she faces her most formidable opponent yet, she risks everything – even her career – in this illuminating story about power and the desire to win at all costs. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Lobbying: Winning By Any Means. You can find the latest specs for 'Miss Sloane' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 21.Posted Fri Jan 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Michael Schenker Fest - Live Tokyo' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 2016 rock concert arrives on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, in-akustik has revealed 'Michael Schenker Fest - Live Tokyo' will be available on Blu-ray on March 24. Filmed and recorded at Tokyo's International Forum on August 24, 2016, this historic concert features guest appearances from some of the greatest rock vocalists who have worked with Schenker over the years including M.S.G.'S Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet, and Robin McAuley of the McAuley Schenker Group. "It's been a long time since M.S.G. - Live At Budokan," says Schenker. Like a miracle Michael Schenker returns to Japan with his past original singers from the '80's to celebrate the Michael Schenker Fest with Barden, Bonnet and McAuley at the amazing Tokyo International Forum. 5000 fans witnessed an anthology moment of quintessential hard rock music of the highest calibre. Says Schenker, "It's a miracle that after all these years, something like this took place with the original band members of "M.S.G.". Being able to go back to those days and celebrate the music is an exciting experience for us, as well as for old and new fans. To being able to re-experience, and for the new audience to get a feel of what it was like, is incredibly enjoyable." Continues Schenker, "It's an amazing feeling to have all of my M.S.G. Family from the '80's performing together and especially with Graham Bonnet, who I never got to play any concerts after our Assault Attack album that was originally released in 1982. Fortunately, being able to have the participation of original M.S.G. members such as Gary Barden, Chris Glen (bass) and Ted McKenna (drums) being part of it, and somehow, to perform with Robin McAuley and Steve Mann (guitar, keyboards) again as well, is pretty awesome." "It was just one enjoyable event from beginning to end," says Schenker. "Seeing those happy, excited fans right from the beginning before the show even started, was incredible. It was like Budokan all over again." Schenker remains enthusiastic and overjoyed at performing Schenker Fest with Barden, Bonnet and McAuley all under the same roof in Tokyo. "It's wonderful how we all got on with each other. It felt incredibly natural, as if it was always like this. Right from the start of rehearsal, the chemistry was great. No problems, just pure fun." TRACKLISING: 01. Intro: Searching For Freedom 02. Into The Arena 03. Attack Of The Mad Axeman ft. Gary Barden 04. Victim Of Illusion ft. Gary Barden 05. Cry For The Nations ft. Gary Barden 06. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie ft. Gary Barden 07. Armed And Ready ft. Gary Barden 08. Coast To Coast 09. Assault Attack ft. Graham Bonnet 10. Desert Song ft. Graham Bonnet 11. Dancer ft. Graham Bonnet 12. Captain Nemo 13. This Is My Heart ft. Robin McAuley 14. Save Yourself ft. Robin McAuley 15. Love Is Not A Game ft. Robin McAuley 16. Shoot Shoot ft. Robin McAuley 17. Rock Bottom ft. Robin McAuley 18. Doctor Doctor ft. Gary Barden, Graham Bonnet, Robin McAuley You can find the latest specs for 'Michael Schenker Fest - Live Tokyo' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jan 20, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Amazon Greenlights Streaming Series Based on Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett's 'Good Omens'[teaser]A new limited streaming series based on the acclaimed novel has been announced.[/teaser] Amazon has greenlit its latest original show, 'Good Omens.' The upcoming hour-long limited comedy series is based on Neil Gaiman ('American Gods') and Terry Pratchett’s ('Colour of Magic') novel of the same name. "Spanning not only the universe but also the entirety of time, Neil Gaiman has created a story that may be the largest ever told on television," said Joe Lewis, Head of Comedy and Drama, Amazon Studios. "We're excited to be working with BBC Studios to bring Neil's and Terry Pratchett's incredible book to life and to Prime members everywhere." Good Omens takes place in 2018 when the Apocalypse is near and Final Judgment is set to descend upon humanity. According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter Witch (the world's only completely accurate book of prophecies), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before dinner. So the armies of Good and Evil are amassing, Atlantis is rising, and tempers are flaring. Everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan. Except Aziraphale, a somewhat fussy angel, and Crowley, a fast-living demon—both of whom have lived amongst Earth's mortals since The Beginning and have grown rather fond of the lifestyle—are not actually looking forward to the coming war. And…someone seems to have misplaced the Antichrist. Neil Gaiman will serve as writer and Showrunner for the six-part series. BBC Studios is co-producing the show with Narrativia and The Blank Corporation and in association with BBC Worldwide for Amazon Prime Video and the BBC. An exact release date has not been announced yet, but the series will debut globally through Prime Video in 2018, followed by a broadcast run through the BBC in the UK. 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. Source: AmazonPosted Fri Jan 20, 2017 at 07:30 AM PST by: -
Netflix Reveals Teaser for Charlie McDowell's 'The Discovery' Starring Rooney Mara[teaser]Director Charlie McDowell's sci-fi romance is heading to Netflix in March.[/teaser] Netflix has released a teaser trailer for its latest original film, 'The Discovery.' The movie stars Rooney Mara ('Carol'), Robert Redford ('Truth') and Jason Segel ('The End of the Tour'), and is set to start streaming through Netflix on March 31. Directed by Charlie McDowell and written by McDowell and Justin Lader, 'The Discovery' is a gripping love story set one year after the existence of the afterlife is scientifically verified. Redford plays the scientist responsible for the discovery, with Segel portraying his son Will and Mara playing Isla, a woman haunted by a tragic past who Will falls in love with. Check out the teaser below! "To describe the story as original doesn't begin to capture the world that Charlie has created that will envelop you," said Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos. "Our global viewers are going to love this film." 'The Discovery' also stars Jesse Plemons ('Breaking Bad'), Riley Keough ('American Honey,' 'The Girlfriend Experience') and Ron Canada ('The Strain'). Filming was conducted on location in Rhode Island. Producers include Alex Orlovsky of Verisimilitude and James D. Stern of Endgame Entertainment. In addition, Executive Producers include Mike Goodridge and Dimitra Tsingou for Protagonist, and Julie Goldstein and Lucas Smith for Endgame. Charlie McDowell previously made his directorial debut with the 2014 film 'The One I Love,' starring Mark Duplass and Elisabeth Moss. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Frontier' on January 20, 'Santa Clarita Diet' on February 3. 'David Brent: Life on the Road' on February 10, a new Amy Schumer comedy special on March 7, and 'Iron Fist' on March 17. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Fri Jan 20, 2017 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
Byron Haskin's 'September Storm - 3D' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The 1960 adventure film is planned for high-definition in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'September Storm - 3D' for Blu-ray on March 28. A rediscovered gem newly restored by the 3-D Film Archive, September Storm is a CinemaScope Stereovision adventure that plunges the viewer into the depths of the Balearic Sea, off the coast of Spain. Mark Stevens stars as a treasure-hunter who convinces a yacht hand (Asher Dann) to take him and his cohort (Robert Strauss) on a quest for gold doubloons. They encounter many spectacles along the way: a violent storm, man-eating sharks, a deadly man o' war, but perhaps the most stunning sight of all is the bewitching model (Joanne Dru) who embarks on the journey with them. Director Bryan Haskin (The War of the Worlds, Robinson Crusoe on Mars) uses the 3-D camera to maximum effect, while hardboiled writer W.R. Burnett (The Asphalt Jungle, Little Caesar) injects the screenplay liberal doses of seduction and betrayal. Special Features: 2017 interview by 3-D SPACE with September Storm co-star Asher Dann, Color theatrical trailer for the flat 1960 release, Black and white 60 second TV spot for the 1960 3-D release, The Adventures of Sam Space, aka Space Attack, a comedy short originally rased with September Storm, Harmony Lane, a previously lost British short from 1953, 1995 interview by Tony Sloman with Harmony Lane director Lewish Gilbert. You can find the latest specs for 'September Storm - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 28. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jan 20, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Sony Details 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]Ang Lee's war drama is heading to Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray in February.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D on February 14. Two-time Academy Award® winner Ang Lee brings his extraordinary vision to Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, based on the widely-acclaimed, bestselling novel. The film is told from the point of view of 19-year-old private Billy Lynn (newcomer Joe Alwyn) who, along with his fellow soldiers in Bravo Squad, becomes a hero after a harrowing Iraq battle and is brought home temporarily for a victory tour. Through flashbacks, culminating at the spectacular halftime show of the Thanksgiving Day football game, the film reveals what really happened to the squad - contrasting the realities of the war with America's perceptions. The film also stars Kristen Stewart, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund, with Vin Diesel, and Steve Martin. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. Meanwhile, the Ultra HD Blu-ray will feature 2160p video at 60 frames per second (FPS) and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. In addition, the Ultra HD Blu-ray will also include a Blu-ray 3D disc. Supplements will include: - Deleted Scenes- "Into Battle and Onto the Field: Stepping Inside Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk"- "Recreating the Halftime Show"- "The Brotherhood of Combat"- "Assembling A Cast"- 4K Ultra HD Exclusive Special Feature – 4K Featurette with Ang Lee and Time Squyres discussing the film's groundbreaking frame rate technology Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.99. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 14. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jan 19, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
'Popcorn' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1991 horror film is getting a limited edition Steelbook Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films is working on 'Popcorn' for Blu-ray on March 7. A group of film students plan an all-night horror film festival in order to raise funds for their cinema club. They decide to show a number of (fictional) horror films from the 1950's that rely on gimmicks such as 3-D, "Odorama", and electrical "buzzers" in seats. Unbeknownst to the group, a homicidal maniac is stalking the theater where the festival is being held. A filmmaker named Lanyard Gates, who murdered his family during a screening of his only film in the 1970's, supplies the decoy killer character, since young Maggie may or may not be his missing daughter... The release will feature an all-new 2k scan of an archival 35mm interpositive, lossless 7.1 and 2.0 soundtracks, and supplements include: Audio Commentary with Director Mark Herrier, Stars Jill Schoelen, Malcolm Danare, and Special Makeup Effects Artist Mat Falls; Midnight Madness: The Making of Popcorn featuring interviews with Director Mark Herrier, Stars Jill Schoelen, Derek Rydall, Dee Wallace, Malcolm Danare, Ivette Soler, and Elliott Hurst, Special Makeup Effects Artist Mat Falls, Composer Paul Zaza, and Distributor Executive Jonathan Wolf (55 mins, HD); Electric Memories – An Interview with Actor Bruce Glover; Original Theatrical Trailer, Television Trailer and TV Spots; Still Gallery; Liner Notes and Cover Copy from Michael Gingold; and Cover art by Justin Osbourn/Slasher Design. You can find the latest specs for 'Popcorn' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 7.Posted Thu Jan 19, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by:
