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'Man Down' Starring Shia LaBeouf Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Dito Montiel's science fiction thriller is headed for high-definition in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Man Down' is planned for Blu-ray on March 7. When U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer (Shia LaBeouf) returns home from his tour in Afghanistan, he finds that the place he once called home is no better than the battlefields he fought on overseas. Accompanied by his best friend Devin Roberts (Jai Courtney), a hard-nosed Marine whose natural instinct is to shoot first and ask questions later, he searches desperately for the location of his estranged son, Johnathan (Charlie Shotwell), and wife Natalie (Kate Mara). In their search, the two intercept Charles (Clifton Collins Jr.), a man carrying vital information about the whereabouts of Gabriel's family. As we revisit the past, we are guided in unraveling the puzzle of Gabriel's experience and what will eventually lead us to finding his family. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include an audio commentary. You can find the latest specs for 'Man Down' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 7.Posted Thu Jan 19, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Amazon Snags Grateful Dead Documentary 'Long Strange Trip' from Executive Producer Martin Scorsese[teaser]The music documentary is coming to Prime Video.[/teaser] Amazon has announced the acquisition of 'Long Strange Trip.' The four-hour Grateful Dead documentary comes from director Amir Bar-Lev ('The Tillman Story') and executive producer Martin Scorsese ('Silence'). "I first reached out to the Grateful Dead about this film back in 2003," said Bar-Lev. "Since then, everyone who has come aboard has treated this project with a renegade spirit of cooperation and ingenuity worthy of the subject matter. I recognized immediately that Amazon was the perfect distributor when I met their team, and I can't wait to see how many brains they can infect with the Dead’s contagious brand of anti-establishment fun." The 30-year odyssey of the Grateful Dead was the most unlikely success story in rock and roll history. Famously averse to publicity, seemingly incapable of recording radio-friendly hits, they flouted music-industry convention by giving their live music away to a global network of tape traders, becoming the highest-grossing concert act in America on word of mouth alone. Executive produced by Scorsese (Silence), Long Strange Trip is the first full-length documentary to explore the fiercely independent vision, insistence on continuous innovation, and uncompromising commitment to their audience that propelled the original jam band from a Bay Area pizza parlor to the ranks of the most enduringly influential musicians of their generation. By assembling candid interviews with the band, road crew, family members, and notable Deadheads, director Bar-Lev (The Tillman Story) unearths the untold history of the Dead and the freewheeling psychedelic subculture that sprouted up around it, while providing poignant insight into the psyche of late lead guitarist Jerry Garcia, who disdained leadership of the increasingly sprawling collective organization that kept the show on the road. With a soundtrack that captures some of the band's most dynamic live performances as well as unguarded moments offstage and never before seen footage and photos, Long Strange Trip is an epic exploration into a uniquely American experiment in radically eclectic music-making that continues to earn the passionate loyalty of generations of fans worldwide. "I've always admired the spirit and creativity of the Grateful Dead," said Scorsese. “They are revolutionary artists who forever changed the world of touring and recording live music. They were a cultural force—a lifestyle, that continue to influence new generations of fans. This film will entertain and educate audiences about one of the most innovative and groundbreaking American bands of the 20th century." 'Long Strange Trip' will start streaming through Amazon Prime Video in the US and UK as a six-part documentary on May 26. 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 Thu Jan 19, 2017 at 07:30 AM PST by: -
Sony Details New EXTRA BASS Wireless Speaker Lineup[teaser]Several new portable speaker models have been announced.[/teaser] Sony has detailed the latest additions to its EXTRA BASS Wireless Speaker Series. The new models include the SRS-XB40, SRS-XB30, SRS-XB20, and SRS-XB10. The SRS-XB40 measures 4 by 11 inches and features club-like lighting effects with an LED perimeter line-light, a strobe flash, and speaker light, offering multicolor patterns that synchronize with the rhythm of the music playing. Likewise, the SRS-XB30 includes a similar multicolor line-light and strobe flash, and measures 3 by 9 inches. Meanwhile, the SRS-XB20 measures 2.5 by 8 inches and features a single color line-light which compliments the speaker color. All three models use a flexible two-way design allowing them to be placed horizontally or upright. The speakers can also be connected to each other through a wireless party chain option, enabling synchronized lights for up to 10 connected units through Bluetooth. In addition, users can pair two speakers of the same model together to create stereo sound. Multi-device connectivity and SongPal app support for mobile controls are included as well. Finally, the extra portable SRS-XB10 measures 3.5 by 3 inches and offers EXTRA BASS sound and a long battery life rated for about 16 hours. Likewise, the speaker can be used in horizontal mode to send sound directly to listeners or in vertical mode to produce omnidirectional sound for groups. A silicon strap is also included which can be used as a stand or to hook the speaker to backpacks. A stereo mode option is offered as well, allowing customers to pair two units together. All four models feature a water-resistant IPX5 design and one-touch connectivity and music streaming with NFC and Bluetooth compatibility. Exact release dates and pricing have not been announced yet, but the new Sony EXTRA BASS Wireless Series will be available in Spring 2017. Source: SonyPosted Thu Jan 19, 2017 at 06:30 AM PST by: -
Tom Hanson's 'The Zodiac Killer' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1971 thriller is planned for a high-definition release in 2017. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, The American Genre Film Archive says 'The Zodiac Killer' will be available on Blu-ray later this year. What kind of lunatic goes around cheerfully killing total strangers, then writes letters to newspapers taunting the police? Yup, the kind who also goes down to the basement, dons a ceremonial robe and prays to a plaster idol, "I am the Supreme Zodiac! All those I kill in this life will be my slaves when I am reborn in Paradise! Atlantis shall rise again!" Based on the still-unsolved "Zodiac" murders from 1966-1969, The Zodiac Killer is a tabloid blend of truth, fiction and sick humor "based on known facts." *After a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2015, AGFA purchased a 4K film scanner to create new digital transfers of titles from the Something Weird library. AGFA will begin distributing their new transfers theatrically and on home video in the summer of 2017. The Zodiac Killer will be the first of the newly restored titles to transition to Blu-ray. You can find the latest specs for 'The Zodiac Killer' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Thu Jan 19, 2017 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Hulu Acquires Exclusive Subscription Streaming Rights to ABC's 'Black-ish'[teaser]The hit sitcom is now available to stream on Hulu.[/teaser] Hulu has announced a new content licensing agreement with The Disney-ABC Television Group. As part of the deal, Hulu now has the exclusive subscription streaming video-on-demand rights to ABCs 'black-ish.' Andre 'Dre' Johnson (Anthony Anderson) has a great job, a beautiful wife, Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross), four kids and a colonial home in the 'burbs. But has success brought too much assimilation for this black family? With a little help from his dad (Laurence Fishburne), Dre sets out to establish a sense of cultural identity for his family that honors their past while embracing the future. black-ish stars Anthony Anderson as Dre, Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow, Yara Shahidi as Zoey, Marcus Scribner as Andre Jr., Miles Brown as Jack, Marsai Martin as Diane and Laurence Fishburne as Pops. The series was created by Kenya Barris and is executive produced by Barris, Jonathan Groff, Anthony Anderson, Laurence Fishburne, Helen Sugland, E. Brian Dobbins and Corey Nickerson. The series is produced by ABC Studios. All past episodes of 'black-ish' are now available to stream through Hulu. Likewise, new episodes will continue to be added for subscribers the day after they air on ABC. The show is currently in its third season. Outside of the new 'black-ish' ABC deal, Hulu also recently announced a licensing agreement for theatrical features with The Walt Disney Studios. As part of the multi-year deal, Hulu will now become the exclusive subscription video on-demand home to several Disney family favorites like 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' 'Mulan,' 'Pocahontas,' 'Hercules,' 'Sister Act,' and 'Air Bud.' Upcoming Hulu series include 'The Path' season two on January 25, the first season of 'National Treasure' on March 1, 'The Handmaid's Tale' on April 26, 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. Source: HuluPosted Thu Jan 19, 2017 at 05:30 AM PST by: -
James Frain Joins Cast of 'Star Trek: Discovery,' Streaming Premiere Delayed[teaser]The upcoming streaming series has announced a new cast member.[/teaser] CBS has announced the addition of James Frain to the cast of 'Star Trek: Discovery.' The actor is set to play the role of Sarek, the father of Spock. Unfortunately, along with the casting announcement, CBS has also confirmed another delay for the show's premiere date. Though the series was set to start streaming through CBS All Access in May, the premiere has now been pushed to an unspecified future date. Star Trek, one of the most iconic and influential global television franchises, returns to television 50 years after it first premiered with STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. The series will feature a new ship, new characters, and new missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers. James Frain will now join previously announced cast members Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Michelle Yeoh, Anthony Rapp, Chris Obi, Shazad Latif, and Mary Chieffo as the show gears up to start filming in Toronto next week. While a new launch date has not been revealed yet, the series is still set to air a special premiere episode on the CBS Television Network. Following that initial broadcast, all first run episodes of the show will be available exclusively through the CBS All Access streaming platform in the US. In addition, the series will stream globally (outside of the US and Canada) through Netflix. CBS All Access offers next day streaming for new episodes of many popular shows and a library of over 8,500 on demand episodes, including content from current programs like 'Limitless' and 'Elementary,' and classic series like 'Star Trek' and 'Cheers.' Likewise, customers in more than 150 markets across the US -- including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Philadelphia -- can watch live local CBS broadcasts through the app. The service is available in two subscription plans: reduced commercials for $5.99 per month or commercial-free for $9.99 per month. The commercial free option offers ad-free playback of on demand content and upcoming original shows. With that said, live streaming will still include the same commercials found in standard over-the-air broadcasts. The service is currently available through the Xbox One, PS4, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote, Roku players, Roku TVs, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox 360, and Windows 10, iOS and Android products. New customers can sign up for a one week free trial now at https://www.cbs.com/allaccess. Sources: CBS, Entertainment WeeklyPosted Wed Jan 18, 2017 at 04:30 PM PST by: -
'Jackie' Starring Natalie Portman Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Pablo Larraín's biopic about Jacqueline Kennedy will arrive on Blu-ray in March.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Jackie' for Blu-ray on March 7. Jackie is a portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, then Jacqueline Kennedy. Jackie places us in her world during the days immediately following her husband's assassination. Known for her extraordinary dignity and poise, here we see a portrait of the First Lady as she fights to establish her husband's legacy and the world of "Camelot" that she created and loved so well. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. 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-rayPosted Wed Jan 18, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
André De Toth's 'The Indian Fighter' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The 1955 western will be getting the Blu-ray treatment later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is prepping 'The Indian Fighter' for Blu-ray later this year. After the Civil War, Johnny Hawks (Kirk Douglas), the Indian Fighter, returns to the West and establishes a treaty with the Sioux Indians. But when two renegade frontiersmen (Walter Matthau and Lon Chaney Jr.) seeking a legendary Indian gold mine murder the brother of the Sioux chief, tensions escalate endangering every man in the territory! No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Indian Fighter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Jan 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Ken Russell's 'The Boy Friend' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1971 musical starring Twiggy is planned for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive is preparing 'The Boy Friend' for Blu-ray sometime in February. The star has injured an ankle, but the show – and inexperienced stage assistant Polly Browne – must go on. Break a leg, kid. And don't let the presence of Hollywood director and talent scout Mr. De Thrill add any pressure. And so begins this colorful tale of theater hopefuls with stars in their eyes and greasepaint in their veins, a work that, under the guidance of director Ken Russell, is not just an affectionate filmization of Sandy Wilson's London/Broadway stage hit but also an homage to the movie stagings of Busby Berkeley – complete with imaginative use of kaleidoscopic top shots and rows of leggy chorines. Fashion icon Twiggy makes her screen debut as sweet-natured Polly, a role played earlier by Julie Andrews in her Broadway debut. Curtain up. Maybe someone will be discovered tonight. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Boy Friend' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed Jan 18, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Untouchables: The Complete Collection' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The 1993 crime drama series is headed for high-definition in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Visual Entertainment Group is working on 'The Untouchables: The Complete Collection' for Blu-ray on March 3. The Untouchables is an American crime drama series that aired for two seasons in syndication, from January 1993 to May 1994. The series portrayed work of the real life Untouchables federal investigative squad in Prohibition-era Chicago and its efforts against Al Capone's attempts to profit from the market in bootleg liquor. The series features Tom Amandes as Eliot Ness and William Forsythe as Al Capone, and was based on the 1959 series and 1987 film of the same name. Eliot Ness (Amandes), disgusted with the widespread criminality that Al Capone (Forsythe) has brought to his home town, Chicago, and inspired by the example of his brother-in-law, Alexander Jamie (Patrick Clear), a federal law enforcement officer, becomes a government investigator himself, and puts together a special squad specifically dedicated to putting Capone behind bars. The Untouchables is based on the 1959 series and 1987 film of the same name. Produced by Paramount Television, The Untouchables debuted in syndication in January 1993. It lasted 42 episodes. Other series regulars were Paul Regina, David James Elliott, John Newton, Valentino Cimo, Nancy Everhart and Michael Horse. You can find the latest specs for 'The Untouchables: The Complete Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 3. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Jan 18, 2017 at 08:00 AM PST by:
