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Universal Preps 'Almost Christmas' for Blu-ray[teaser]The holiday flick from director David E. Talbert is coming to Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Almost Christmas' for Blu-ray. An exact release date has not been announced yet. A new comedy from writer/director David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim) and producer Will Packer (Ride Along, Think Like a Man series, This Christmas), Almost Christmas tells the festive story of a beloved patriarch who asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Almost Christmas' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Blu-ray Deal of the Day: 'The Wire: The Complete Series' $56.99 at Amazon[teaser]The critically-acclaimed HBO series that takes you way down in the hole is once again under $60 at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'The Wire: The Complete Series' for $56.99 (72% off the suggested retail price). This series looks at the narcotics scene in Baltimore through the eyes of law enforcers as well as the drug dealers and users. Other facets of the city that are explored in the series are the government and bureaucracy, schools and the news media. The show was created by former police reporter David Simon, who also wrote many of the episodes. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 17, 2016 at 09:45 AM PST by: -
Jocelyn Moorhouse's 'The Dressmaker' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The 2015 comedy starring Kate Winslet, Hugo Weaving, and Liam Hemsworth is planned for Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] As previously reported, Broad Green Pictures is working on 'The Dressmaker' for Blu-ray on December 27. Jocelyn Moorhouse directs this Australian revenge comedy starring Kate Winslet as Myrtle Dunnage, a woman who returns to her hometown to take care of her ailing mother Molly (Judy Davis). Myrtle's return sparks much debate between the residents of the town as she was accused of murdering someone many years ago. Now an expert dressmaker, Myrtle goes about transforming the local fashion while exacting her revenge upon those who have wronged her in the past... The supporting cast includes Liam Hemsworth and Hugo Weaving. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: - Photo Gallery- "The Story" - Featurette- "Designing The Dressmaker" - Fetaurette Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Dressmaker' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 27. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 17, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Acorn Media Readies 'Deep Water' for Blu-ray[teaser]The Australian crime drama is coming to Blu-ray in February.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media is preparing 'Deep Water' for Blu-ray on February 14. Based on a true story, this new, four-part Australian crime drama stars Noah Taylor (Game of Thrones, And Then There Were None), Yael Stone (Orange is the New Black), Danielle Cormack (Wentworth), and Dan Spielman (The Code). Detectives Tori Lustigman (Stone) and Nick Manning (Taylor) are assigned a brutal murder case in Bondi, where they begin to uncover mounting evidence to suggest the killing is connected to a spate of unexplained deaths, “suicides,” and disappearances of nearly 80 gay men in New South Wales throughout the 80s and 90s. Haunted by the disappearance of her teenage brother, Tori’s fascination with the case soon becomes a fixation. When more ritualistic murders occur with the same bizarre signature, Tori and Nick will need to put their relationships, careers, and lives on the line to finally reveal the truth. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Deep Water' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Nov 17, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Barnes & Noble Unveils New $50 NOOK Tablet 7"[teaser]A new NOOK tablet model has been announced just in time for the holidays.[/teaser] Barnes & Noble has revealed the latest addition to its NOOK lineup. At $50, the new NOOK Tablet 7" is now the company’s most affordable model yet. "We're extremely excited to introduce our most affordable NOOK ever, just in time for the holiday shopping season, so customers can give their loved ones the gift of reading forever for less," said Fred Argir, Chief Digital Officer at Barnes & Noble. "NOOK Tablet 7" has everything that customers expect from a NOOK, but for less than $50. It truly is the perfect present for everyone in the family, providing access to millions of NOOK Books and a universe of content at an unbeatable price." The tablet features a 7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 and 171 ppi. Under the hood, the device is powered by a quad-core processor running Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with full access to the Google Play Store and the NOOK Store with millions of NOOK Books, and thousands of NOOK Audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers. A rear 5 MP camera with auto focus and a front 2 MP camera are integrated as well. Battery life is rated for up to 7 hours of reading, watching videos, and web browsing. In addition, the tablet includes 8GB of on-board memory and support for up to 128GB with an optional microSD card. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity are featured as well, along with a Micro-USB 2.0 port and a 3.5 mm headset jack. The new NOOK Tablet 7" will be available for $50 at Barnes & Noble stores starting on Black Friday, November 25. Source: Barnes & NoblePosted Wed Nov 16, 2016 at 05:00 PM PST by: -
Amazon Reduces New Prime Membership Price to $79 in Celebration of 'The Grand Tour' Premiere on November 18[teaser]Prime memberships will cost just $79 this Friday![/teaser] Amazon has announced a special one-day discount on Prime memberships in celebration of the upcoming launch of 'The Grand Tour.' The promotion will be active on November 18 starting at 12:00am ET and ending at 11:59pm PT. As part of the deal, new members will be able to sign up for Amazon Prime for $79, a 20% savings on the first year's annual membership fee. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have been filming the first season of the highly anticipated Amazon Original Series, The Grand Tour, in far-flung locations across the globe. The studio portion of the show takes place in a traveling tent, in locations ranging from Johannesburg to California, Whitby, England to Rotterdam, and Lapland to Nashville. "Amazon is committed to bringing Prime members programming that is unique and exciting," said Conrad Riggs, Head of Unscripted, Amazon Originals. "We are thrilled to bring back together the world's beloved hosting team of Clarkson, Hammond and May for extraordinary adventures that can only be seen on Amazon Prime Video." The series will premiere on November 18 exclusively through Prime Video, with new episodes scheduled to debut weekly for 12 weeks. In addition, Amazon has also announced the launch of 'The Grand Tour' skill for Alexa-enabled devices like the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot. 'The Grand Tour' skill features the voices of hosts Clarkson, Hammond, and May, and will provide customers with a new clue every Thursday about what to watch for in the upcoming episode of the show. Likewise, new trivia will be released every Saturday. Fans who answer all three questions right can then unlock exclusive video content. US customers who enable and use the skill between November 19 and December 22 will also be entered in a weekly random drawing for a chance to receive a $25 Amazon gift card. New members can sign up for the limited-time $79 Prime offer on Friday, November 18 through www.amazon.com/thegrandtourprime. Under standard pricing, 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 Wed Nov 16, 2016 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
Merchant Ivory's 'Howards End' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The acclaimed drama starring Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] As previously reported, Cohen Media Group is preparing 'Howards End' for Blu-ray on December 6. One of Merchant Ivory's undisputed masterpieces, this adaptation of E.M. Forster's classic 1910 novel is a saga of class relations and changing times in Edwardian England. Margaret Schlegel (Emma Thompson) and her sister Helen (Helena Bonham Carter) become involved with two couples: a wealthy, conservative industrialist (Anthony Hopkins) and his wife (Vanessa Redgrave), and a working-class man (Samuel West) and his mistress (Niccola Duffet). The interwoven fates and misfortunes of these three families and the diverging trajectories of the two sisters' lives are connected to the ownership of Howards End, a beloved country home. A compelling, brilliantly acted study of one woman's struggle to maintain her ideals and integrity in the face of Edwardian society's moribund conformist values. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video sourced from a new 4K restoration, a restored 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: - NEW Exclusive video interviews with the director and cast members- NEW Exclusive audio commentary for the film- Multiple behind the scenes featurettes and documentaries- On-stage Q&A session shot in 2016- Original Theatrical Trailer- Re-release trailer for the new 4K restoration- Collector's booklet featuring writings on the film and stills Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $25.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Howards End' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 16, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Justin Kelly's 'King Cobra' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The crime drama starring James Franco is heading to Blu-ray in February.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is preparing 'King Cobra' for Blu-ray on February 14. This ripped-from-the-headlines drama covers the early rise of gay porn headliner Sean Paul Lockhart a.k.a. Brent Corrigan, before his falling out with the producer who made him famous. When Sean decides he'd be better off a free agent, a cash-strapped pair of rival producers aim to cash in by any means possible. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'King Cobra' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Storks' Blu-ray & Ultra HD Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The animated flick is soaring toward Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Storks' for Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and Ultra HD Blu-ray on December 20. Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet giant Cornerstore.com. Junior, the company's top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race to make their first-ever baby drop – in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks' true mission in the world. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: - Storks: Guide to Your New Baby- The Master: A LEGO Ninjago Short- Music Video for Jason Derulo's Hit Song "Kiss the Sky"- Deleted Scenes- Outtakes- Commentary by directors- Deleted Scenes with commentary Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D is $44.95. Suggested list price for the Ultra HD Blu-ray is 44.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Storks' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule and our Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 20. Order the Ultra HD Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray 3DPosted Wed Nov 16, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Meera Menon's 'Equity' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order[teaser]The thriller starring Anna Gunn, James Purefoy, and Sarah Megan Thomas arrives on Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] As previously reported, Sony is working on 'Equity' for Blu-ray on December 13. A female investment banker, fighting to rise to the top of the corporate ladder at a competitive Wall Street firm, navigates a controversial tech IPO in the post-financial crisis world, where loyalties are suspect, regulations are tight, but pressure to bring in "big money" remains high. Equity is about women on Wall Street. It's a Wall Street drama, but it's not about corruption, crime, or catastrophe. It's about women who thrive on competition and ambition, deals and strategy, but who must carefully calibrate every aspect of their lives, professional and private, to stay equal in the game. Equity is directed, written, produced, and financed by women, a collaboration among women in entertainment and business leaders in finance—the real-life women of Wall Street—who chose to invest in this film because they wanted to see their story told. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include Three Featurettes: - "Girl Gang: The Equity of Empowerment"- "Grey Lines: The Making of Equity"- "Los Angeles Film Festival Q&A" Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $30.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Equity' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed Nov 16, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by:
