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'Bridget Jones's Baby' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The romance comedy starring Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth is set to arrive on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Bridget Jones's Baby' will be available on Blu-ray on December 13. Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth are joined by Patrick Dempsey for the next chapter of the world's favorite singleton in Bridget Jones's Baby. Directed by Sharon Maguire (Bridget Jones's Diary), the new film in the beloved comedy series based on creator Helen Fielding's heroine finds Bridget unexpectedly expecting. After breaking up with Mark Darcy (Firth), Bridget Jones's (Zellweger) "happily ever after" hasn't quite gone according to plan. Fortysomething and single again, she decides to focus on her job as top news producer and surround herself with old friends and new. For once, Bridget has everything completely under control. What could possibly go wrong? Then her love life takes a turn and Bridget meets a dashing American named Jack (Dempsey), the suitor who is everything Mr. Darcy is not. In an unlikely twist she finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch…she can only be fifty percent sure of the identity of her baby's father. The much-anticipated third installment of the Bridget Jones's franchise welcomes fellow Academy Award winner Emma Thompson to the cast. Longtime collaborators Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films produce alongside Debra Hayward. Universal Pictures will distribute Bridget Jones's Baby in North America and select international territories. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Alternate Ending; Gag Reel; Deleted and Alternate Scenes; and Full Circle: The Making of Bridget Jones's Baby - A multi-part documentary on the making of Bridget Jones's Baby featuring interviews with cast and crew. You can find the latest specs for 'Bridget Jones's Baby' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 18, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Rurouni Kenshin Part 1: Origins' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The action flick is slashing its way toward Blu-ray in November.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, FUNimation is preparing 'Rurouni Kenshin Part 1: Origins' for Blu-ray on November 1. Fans of the samurai genre will be awestruck by this riveting film adaption of the classic franchise! In the wake of a brutal civil war, the legendary and feared killer Kenshin Himura throws down his sword and vows to turn his back on bloodshed. Choosing instead to live his life as a peaceful wanderer, Kenshin soon finds that the world around him is rapidly changing—and not for the better. A sadistic drug lord, Kanryu, oppresses the people, poisoning them with opium and stealing what little they have left. When this greed-driven monster threatens the beautiful kendo instructor Kaoru, Kenshin can no longer stand idly by. Together with his street fighter comrade Sanosuke, Kenshin sets his sights on a showdown with Kanryu and his deadly henchmen. In a staggering action sequence for the ages, longtime fans will find out if Kenshin can survive his promise to face his own blade—before spilling the blood of his enemies! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Rurouni Kenshin Cast Interview Collection; Deleted Scenes; Making Of; Original Trailer; News Flash; Super News Flash; and Previews. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Rurouni Kenshin Part 1: Origins' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 1. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Oct 18, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer 30th Anniversary' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The crime drama starring Michael Rooker is coming to Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Dark Sky Films is preparing 'Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer 30th Anniversary' for Blu-ray on December 6. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a chilling profile of a cold-blooded killer that, 30 years after its historic festival premiere, has lost none of its power to shock. The film, loosely based on a true story, has been hailed as one of the most disturbing and terrifying examinations of mass murderers ever filmed. Henry (Michael Rooker, The Walking Dead) is a psychopathic drifter who has coldly murdered a number of people for no particular reason and without any remorse. Leaving bodies in his wake, Henry makes his way to Chicago, where his he settles into the run-down apartment of his drug-dealing former prison friend and occasional roommate Otis (Tom Towles). Also moving into the space is Otis's younger sister Becky (Tracy Arnold), who is fleeing her abusive husband. As she fends off her brother's incestuous advances, Becky finds herself attracted to Henry - unaware that he, along with Otis, are continuing their murderous rampage. Supplements and a suggested list price have not been detailed yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video sourced from a new 4K restoration and a new 5.1 soundtrack. You can find the latest specs for 'Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer 30th Anniversary' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 6.Posted Tue Oct 18, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Releases Trailer for Werner Herzog's 'Into the Inferno'[teaser]The upcoming documentary will start streaming on October 28.[/teaser] Netflix has released a trailer for 'Into the Inferno.' The original documentary film comes from director Werner Herzog. Werner Herzog's latest documentary, Into the Inferno, heads just where its title suggests: into the red-hot magma-filled craters of some of the world's most active and astonishing volcanoes—taking the filmmaker on one of the most extreme tours of his long career. From North Korea to Ethiopia to Iceland to the Vanuatu Archipelago, humans have created narratives to make sense of volcanoes; as stated by Herzog, "volcanoes could not care less what we are doing up here." Into the Inferno teams Herzog with esteemed volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer to offer not only an in-depth exploration of volcanoes across the globe but also an examination of the belief systems that human beings have created around the fiery phenomena. Check out the official trailer below! Herzog and Oppenheimer first met ten years ago on the slopes of the Mount Erebus volcano in Antarctica during the filming of Encounters at the End of the World. Their newest film never stops moving, never stops seeking. We see Oppenheimer in Indonesia at Lake Toba, which 74,000 years ago was the site of one of the most massive eruptions known to man. Oppenheimer and Herzog travel to Mount Sinabung, where they narrowly escape a deadly eruption, and then visit Mount Merapi on Java, one of Indonesia’s most sacred volcanoes. They travel to the hottest desert on earth in Ethiopia, to Iceland, and perhaps most amazingly to the center of North Korea. Throughout, they investigate the wildly imaginative and wildly diverse stories that people have told about the presence and meaning of volcanoes. There is Mount Paektu in North Korea, for example, venerated by the current regime as a birthplace of the Korean nation and the revolution. There is the Codex Regius, Iceland's most precious possession, an ancient text that tells of a tenth-century volcanic eruption. Into the Inferno is vintage Herzog, offering extraordinary locales, outré characters, improbable stories and, through it all, a chance to go deep inside a mesmerizing subject and emerge with new understanding. 'Into the Inferno' will begin streaming exclusively through Netflix on October 28. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Black Mirror' on October 21, 'The Crown' on November 4, 'Lovesick' on November 17, 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' on November 25, and 'Iron Fist' on March 17. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 05:15 PM PDT by: -
Amazon Renews Original Series 'Bosch' for a Fourth Season[teaser]The Emmy-nominated show based on the best-selling Michael Connelly novels will return for a third and fourth season. [/teaser] Amazon has announced a fourth season renewal for its original series 'Bosch.' The show's third season is currently in production for a 2017 premiere. "We are excited to announce the fourth season renewal of Amazon Prime Video's longest running original drama series, Bosch," said Roy Price, Vice President, Amazon Studios. "Prime members have loved following Detective Harry Bosch as he navigates difficult situations in his professional and personal lives, and we're excited to let them know that even more is coming." The hour-long drama series stars Titus Welliver ('Lost') as Detective Harry Bosch, Jamie Hector ('The Wire') as Jerry Edgar, Amy Aquino ('Being Human') as Lt. Grace Billets, Madison Lintz ('The Walking Dead') as Maddie Bosch, and Lance Reddick ('The Wire') as Deputy Chief Irvin Irving. The show was developed for television by Eric Overmyer ('Treme,' 'The Wire,' 'Homicide: Life on the Streets'). Overmyer also serves executive producer along with Henrik Bastin ('The 100 Code,' 'American Odyssey,' 'The Comedians') from Fabrik Entertainment (a Red Arrow Entertainment Group company), Pieter Jan Brugge ('Heat,' 'The Insider,' 'The Clearing'), and author Michael Connelly. Likewise, star Tirus Welliver is also on board as a producer. "I am happy beyond words. To think we are going to get another season to explore these characters is wonderful. Our team has worked very hard to create the most realistic detective show possible and I think that is resonating with viewers," said Connelly. "Titus and the rest of the cast and crew are dedicated to this. We are raising the storytelling bar with season three and we'll do it again in four." Seasons one and two of 'Bosch' are now available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in the US, UK, Germany, Austria, and Japan. A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Video is available as a standalone service for $8 per month. Source: AmazonPosted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 03:00 PM PDT by: -
'Pete's Dragon' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The adventure fantasy film will soar to high-definition this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney is working on 'Pete's Dragon' for Blu-ray on November 29. Families will be captivated by this magical movie followed by never-before-seen bonus features, including a revealing look at director David Lowery's personal diary kept during the filming of Pete's Dragon, the design process behind the lovable dragon Elliot, deleted scenes, a tour of the film's breathtaking production location of New Zealand, audio commentary by filmmakers and actors and hilarious bloopers. Pete's Dragon stars Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World) as Grace, a forest ranger in the Pacific Northwest who happens upon 10-year-old Pete, played by Oakes Fegley (This is Where I Leave You). Oona Laurence (Southpaw) is Natalie, the 11-year-old daughter of Jack, a lumber-mill owner played by Wes Bentley (The Hunger Games). Karl Urban (Star Trek) is Jack's bumbling brother Gavin and Oscar-winner Robert Redford (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) portrays Mr. Meacham, an old wood carver who delights the local children with tales of a fierce dragon. The film is directed by David Lowery (Ain't Them Bodies Saints) from a screenplay by Lowery & Toby Halbrooks based on a screenplay by Malcolm Marmorstein and produced by Jim Whitaker, p.g.a. (The Finest Hours), with Barrie M. Osborne (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring) serving as executive producer. Writer/director Lowery reveals, "I look back on childhood as an adventure, and I wanted to capture that on screen in the smallest—but also the biggest—way." The big—the creation of an irresistible 24-foot tall, green, furry dragon that can breathe fire and turn invisible—is brilliantly tackled by the team at the Academy Award-winning visual effects company Weta Digital (The Hobbit films and The Lord of the Rings trilogy). But it's the small moments between characters that so beautifully convey the film's powerful message: the importance of friendship, family and finding one's place in the world. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Notes to Self: A Director's Diary – Director David Lowery narrates the personal diary he kept through the filming of "Pete's Dragon" in this intimate and fascinating look at the movie's making; Making Magic – Discover fun facts about what went into designing this spectacular, lovable dragon; "Disappearing" Moments – The director shares a montage of the film's "lost" scenes; Welcome to New Zealand – Experience the wonders of New Zealand and learn why it's a magical place to visit … and to make a movie; Audio Commentary – Gain an insider perspective from director David Lowery, co-writer Toby Halbrooks and actors Oakes Fegley and Oona Laurence; Music Videos: "Nobody Knows" by The Lumineers & "Something Wild" by Lindsey Stirling featuring Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness; and Bloopers. You can find the latest specs for 'Pete's Dragon' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 01:30 PM PDT by: -
William Friedkin's 'To Live and Die in L.A.: Special Edition' Blu-ray Supplements Revealed[teaser]The 1985 crime thriller is getting a special Blu-ray edition next month. [/teaser] As previously reported, Shout Factory will be releasing 'To Live and Die in L.A.: Special Edition' on Blu-ray on November 22. When a notorious, highly sophisticated counterfeiter murders his partner, Secret Service agent Richard Chance (William Petersen) launches a furious vendetta to capture the man responsible. But master counterfeiter Rick Masters (Willem Dafoe) is always just one step ahead of Chance in William Friedkin's thrilling, suspenseful crime drama. With violent shoot-outs and a turbulent chase scene reminiscent of Friedkin's own The French Connection, To Live and Die in L.A. broke with tradition by making the ostensible hero as morally reprehensible as the villain he pursues. Clashing with bureaucratic obstacles, Chance is forced to break the rules in order to procure cash for a sting operation, but the risks he takes snowball into an avalanche of violence and moral repercussions, leading to a morally ambiguous cul-de-sac from which there may be no return. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will include a new 4K scan of the negative supervised and approved by William Friedkin and supplements include: NEW Taking A Chance – An Interview With William Petersen; NEW Wrong Way: The Stunts Of To Live And Die In L.A. – An Interview With Stunt Coordinator Buddy Joe Hooker; NEW So In Phase: Scoring To Live And Die In L.A. – An Interview With The Band Wang Chung (Jack Hues And Nick Feldman); NEW Renaissance Woman In L.A. – An Interview With Actress Debra Feuer; NEW Doctor For A Day – An Interview With Actor Dwier Brown; Audio Commentary With Director William Friedkin; Deleted Scene And Alternate Ending; Counterfeit World: The Making Of To Live And Die In L.A.; Still Gallery; Theatrical Trailer; and Radio Spot. You can find the latest specs for 'To Live and Die in L.A.: Special Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 22.Posted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
David Cronenberg's 'Dead Ringers' Blu-ray Bonus Features Revealed[teaser]The thriller starring Jeremy Irons and Geneviève Bujold is coming to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is preparing 'Dead Ringers' for Blu-ray on November 15. Claire Niveau (Geneviève Bujold) is in love with handsome Beverly. Or does she love Elliot? It's uncertain because brothers Beverly and Elliot Mantle are identical twins sharing the same medical practice, apartment and women – including unsuspecting Claire. In portrayals that won the New York Film Critics Circle Best Actor Award, Jeremy Irons plays twin gynecologists whose emotional dependency collapses into mind games, madness and murder. David Cronenberg ('The Fly') won the Los Angeles Film Critics Awards Best Director honors for melding split-screen techniques, body doubles and Iron's uncanny acting into an eerie, fact-based tale. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the release will include a NEW 2K Scan At The Director's Preferred Aspect Ratio (1.66:1) and supplements include: NEW Audio Commentary With Writer William Beard, Author Of The Artist As Monster: The Cinema Of David Cronenberg; Audio Commentary With Actor Jeremy Irons; NEW Carey's Story – An Interview With Heidi Von Palleske; NEW Working Artist – An Interview With Stephen Lack; NEW Connecting Tissues – An Interview With Special Effects Artist Gordon Smith; NEW Double Vision – An Interview With Director Of Photography Peter Suschitzky; Vintage interviews With Jeremy Irons, Director/Co-writer David Cronenberg, Producer Marc Boyman And Co-writer Norman Snider; Vintage Behind-The-Scenes Featurette; and Original Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Dead Ringers' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 15. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
T-Mobile Dates LG V20 Smartphone for October 28 Release, Retail Price Set at $770[teaser]Pricing and availability for the company's new flagship smartphone have been revealed. [/teaser] LG and T-Mobile have announced a launch date and price for the new V series mobile device. The premium V20 smartphone will hit T-Mobile stores on October 28 for $770. "The LG V20 is designed to offer customers a more dynamic experience by building on the most popular video and audio features of the V series," said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics and Mobile Communications Company. "With the LG V20, we are giving our customers more of everything they love and less of anything they don't need to set a new standard for premium smartphones." The V20 features a 5.7 inch QHD IPS Quantum Display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and 513 ppi. A smaller secondary IPS Quantum Display with a resolution of 160 x 1040 and 513 ppi is located above the main display as well, allowing users to easily view notifications and alerts. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Processor and 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM running Android 7.0 Nougat. Two rear cameras, a 16MP camera with F1.8 Aperture OIS (Standard Angle) and an 8MP camera with F2.4 Aperture (Wide Angle), are integrated as well, along with a 5MP front camera with F1.9 Aperture (Wide Angle). In addition, the device is capable of recording Hi-Fi videos and can capture audio using 24-bit / 48 kHz Linear Pulse Code Modulation (LPCM). Likewise, the V20 is the first smartphone to use a 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC powered by ESS Technology. The LG V20 smartphone is now available for pre-order through T-Mobile for 24 monthly payments of $30 and a $50 upfront charge, adding up to a total retail price of $770. Likewise, for a limited time buyers of the V20 with the 24-month finance agreement can also receive a free LG G Pad X 8.0 or an LG G Pad F 8.0. In addition, customers can get a free pair of Bang and Olufsen H3 headphones from LG as well. And if you trade in a working 4G smartphone, T-Mobile will guarantee a trade-in value of at least $200. Outside of T-Mobile, AT&T is also taking pre-orders for the LG V20 at a retail price of $830 or 30 monthly payments of $27.67. Sources: T-Mobile, AT&T, Engadget, 9to5GooglePosted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 11:15 AM PDT by: -
Kino Lorber Readies 'The Frontier' for Blu-ray[teaser]Oren Shai's crime drama will hit Blu-ray in December.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino Lorber is preparing 'The Frontier' for Blu-ray on December 6. Filmed in the California desert on Super 16mm, THE FRONTIER weaves elements of classic noir, American western, and the hard-boiled paperbacks of the 50s to create a timeless world within which the film's colorful characters roam. Shadowy, textured, and wonderfully lush, THE FRONTIER looks like it popped out of the front cover of a gritty paperback novel. A female drifter (Jocelin Donahue, The House of the Devil) discovers a violent gang of thieves at a desert motel run by a mysterious woman (Kelly Lynch, Drugstore Cowboy) and hatches a plan to escape with their stolen cash. An official selection of SXSW 2015, this riveting neo-noir keeps viewers guessing to the last exhilarating shot. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary by director/co-writer Oren Shai and co-writer Webb Wilcoxen, moderated by Shock Waves podcast's Elric Kane; "The Stranger", an interview with Jocelin Donahue; "The Law", an interview with AJ Bowen; "The Heavy", an interview with Jim Beaver; "8mm: Behind the Scenes of The Frontier"; and Theatrical trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Frontier' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 6. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Oct 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
