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'Penny Dreadful: The Complete Third Season' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The third season of the horror series arrives on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount and Showtime will be releasing 'Penny Dreadful: The Complete Third Season' on Blu-ray on October 4. In Season 3 of Penny Dreadful, Vanessa Ives (Eva Green) accepting her demons could plunge the world into darkness, while Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnett), Dr. Frankenstein (Harry Treadaway), Dorian Gray (Reeve Carney), Sir Malcolm (Timothy Dalton), the Creature, and Lily (Billie Piper) must each face their own monstrous selves. Starring Eva Green (Casino Royale), Josh Hartnett (Black Hawk Down), and Timothy Dalton (The Living Daylights). No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Penny Dreadful: The Complete Third Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 4.Posted Fri Jul 29, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Vikings: Season 4 Volume 1' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The next batch of episodes from the acclaimed series will be sailing to Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox says 'Vikings: Season 4 Volume 1' will be available on Blu-ray on October 4. Vikings returns for a gripping fourth season. Season 3 culminated with the extraordinary battle in Paris, where Ragnar (Travis Fimmel) seized victory from the jaws of defeat–but still returns to Kattegat dangerously ill. Thoughts of his death galvanize the forces who seek to succeed him as king, including his wife Queen Aslaug (Alyssa Sutherland) and his oldest son, Bjorn (Alexander Ludwig). Meanwhile, Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) continues power struggles with her calculating, former second in command, Kalf (Ben Robson); Rollo (Clive Standen) betrays his Vikings heritage by remaining in Frankia and Floki (Gustaf Skarsgård) is seized for his brutal actions to the Christian priest Athelstan. Joining the stellar cast this season is Peter Franzén as King Harold Finehair, a complex character who seeks to be King of Norway and a potential threat to Ragnar; Jasper Pääkkönen as Halfdan The Black, King Harold’s violent younger brother; and Dianne Doan as Yidu a completely different character within the world of the Vikings who fascinates Ragnar. The Blu-ray will feature exclusive extended episodes with 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio (6.1 on extended episodes) and supplements include: The Transformation of Rollo; The Viking Seafaring Prowess; and the Blu-ray exclusive The Sons Of Ragnar Interactive Piece. You can find the latest specs for 'Vikings: Season 4 Volume 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 4.Posted Fri Jul 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
William Friedkin's 'To Live and Die in L.A.: Special Edition' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1985 crime thriller is getting a special Blu-ray edition. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory will be releasing 'To Live and Die in L.A.: Special Edition' on Blu-ray sometime later this year. 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. No other details have been revealed at this time. 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 PENDING.Posted Fri Jul 29, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Flicker Alley Readies 'Cinerama's Russian Adventure' & 'The Best of Cinerama' for Blu-ray[teaser]Two more Cinerama titles will arrive on Blu-ray in November. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Flicker Alley is preparing 'Cinerama's Russian Adventure' & 'The Best of Cinerama' for Blu-ray on November 22. 'Cinerama's Russian Adventure' - Photographed over an eight-year period by Russia s top filmmakers, Cinerama's Russian Adventure brings together some of the most exquisite, jaw-dropping, and beautiful sequences from over six Soviet Kinopanorama productions (the Russian equivalent of three-panel Cinerama). The film's locations stretch from one end of Russia to the other, from the snow-covered countryside to the majestic subways of Moscow, from the deck of a whaling ship to the front seats of the Bolshoi Theater. Bing Crosby narrates the journey, offering both a grand and intimate view of a country and culture so often cited and yet so seldom seen. In classic Cinerama style, your first glimpse of Russia is from behind the reigns of a troika, a traditional three-horse sled, speeding through the snow. Next, you ll land in Moscow for spectacular shots of the Kremlin, the Volga River, the bustling street life, and a spring carnival complete with singing, dancing, and clowns on stilts. From there, you ll marvel at the dazzling Moscow Circus, take a raft ride down the Tisza River, join in a wild antelope roundup on the Barsa-Kelmes, and witness a show-stopping performance of the famous Moiseyev Dancers. The most visceral sequences, though, take place not on land, but on water: the spare-no-details whale hunt aboard a factory ship in the Antarctic and the alien voyage of an octopus as it glides beneath the sea. Flicker Alley, Cinerama Inc., and the family of Hal Dennis / Hal Dennis Productions are proud to present Cinerama's Russian Adventure in the Smilebox® Curved Screen Simulation. The film has been digitally remastered, and beautifully so, allowing audiences to experience - in the words of Bing Crosby what I believe will be our most exciting journey... Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Fortress of Peace (1964): A Swiss Army propaganda film shot in Cinerama and nominated for the 1965 Academy Award® for Best Live Action Short Film; Concorde (1966): A 70mm Cinerama short about the then soon-to-be-unveiled supersonic airplane; Working With Our Father on Russian Adventure: An interview with film editors Craig and Hal Dennis Jr., sons of producer Hal Dennis; Reconstructing Russian Adventure : A restoration demonstration with Dave Strohmaier; Russian Adventure Trailer: Theatrical trailer; Slideshows: Ads and publicity materials, sample scripts pages, and Russian Adventure Study Guide; Program Booklet: A facsimile representation of the original program booklet; and Trailer Gallery: Collection of trailers from other Cinerama shows (Blu-ray only) Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray 'The Best of Cinerama' - The Best of Cinerama is comprised of all the greatest thrills of Cinerama, from the breathtaking roller coaster ride to the visit to La Scala, Milan, for Aida; from the hurtling bobsled run, to the stirring dances of the African Watusis. Made up of over 20 such exciting highlights, the film is not only an historic compilation, but also a stand-alone thrill-a-minute experience. The adventure begins with the Sabre jet precision flying team from Search For Paradise, and then whirls back to the iconic roller coaster sequence from This is Cinerama! newly restored for this release. From there, the three-panel journey goes global, showcasing some of the rich and exotic locales of Cinerama Holiday, South Seas Adventure and Seven Wonders of the World. There s the Marian Year Celebration at St. Peter s Square in Rome, featuring the first commercial motion-picture footage of Pope Pius XII. There s the boat trip down the Ganges River at Benares. There are visits to Paris, Vienna, Athens, India, Brazil, Japan, Africa, Israel, and New Orleans, all in one spectacular Cinerama presentation. Flicker Alley and Cinerama Inc. are proud to present The Best of Cinerama in the Smilebox® Curved Screen Simulation. The film has been digitally remastered from original camera negatives, and includes an all-new restoration of scenes from This is Cinerama! This edition celebrates a decade of Cinerama filmmaking, and over five years of bringing those treasures back to life on Blu-ray and DVD for future Cinerama audiences to enjoy! Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Feature Length Audio Commentary: With Cinerama historian David Coles; Shellarama (1965): Shot in Super-Technirama and released on 70mm, this Shell-produced short follows the journey of Shell oil from raw source to refined fuel; Bridge to Space (1968): A 70mm short documentary shot on Merritt Island and at Cape Canaveral; The Rangerettes : Deleted scene from Seven Wonders of the World featuring Kilgore College Rangerettes; Battleship Iowa Arrives in San Pedro : A Cinerama short film shot in 2012; Reconstructing The Best of Cinerama : A restoration demonstration with Dave Strohmaier; The Best of Cinerama Trailer: Theatrical trailer; Program Booklet: A facsimile representation of the original program booklet; Cinerama Troika : Interview with the principles behind Cinerama travelogue restorations (Blu-ray only); Remembering The Best of Cinerama : Interview with Norman Karlin, Cinerama editor (Blu-ray only); and Slideshows: Who s Who in Cinerama History ; Show Places of the 1950s ; and more! (Blu-ray only). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD is $39.95. Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for 'Cinerama's Russian Adventure' & 'The Best of Cinerama' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under November 22.Posted Fri Jul 29, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Motor Trend OnDemand Now Available as Add-On Subscription for Amazon Prime Members[teaser]The automotive SVOD/OTT service is now available through Amazon Prime. [/teaser] TEN: The Enthusiast Network has announced the launch of its Motor Trend OnDemand automotive streaming service as an add-on subscription for Amazon Prime members. The service is also available as a standalone app for Xbox One, Xbox 360, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Roku, and Android devices, as well as the web. "TEN is committed with Motor Trend OnDemand to provide the best in automotive programming on the planet to our loyal fans, many of which are also Amazon Prime members," said TEN CEO Scott Dickey. "Now from Apple to Amazon to Google, Roku, to XBox, on your phone, tablet or TV, we'll take you there." Amazon Prime members can now sign up for a 30 day free trial of Motor Trend OnDemand. Prime members who subscribe to the add-on will be able to access all Motor Trend OnDemand programming, except for live events, which will be supported in 2017. The Motor Sport OnDemand service offers more than1,500 hours of automotive content, including original programming, motorsports, and historical archives. Likewise, Motor Trend OnDemand provides exclusive first-look access, bonus episodes, and behind-the-scenes footage from its popular lineup of original programming like 'Roadkill,' 'Head 2 Head,' 'Dirt Every Day,' 'Ignition,' 'Hot Rod Garage,' and more. After the free trial, the service costs $5.99 per month. Likewise, users without Amazon prime can currently sign up for Motor Trend OnDemand for $4.99 per month, $49.99 annually, or $89.99 for two years. A current Amazon Prime subscription costs $99 per year or $11 per month. Likewise, Prime Instant Video is available as a standalone service for $8 per month. Sources: Motor Trend OnDemand, AmazonPosted Thu Jul 28, 2016 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
Marantz Details SR6011 9.2 Channel AV Receiver with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X[teaser]The company's latest AV receiver with immersive audio support has been announced. [/teaser] Marantz has revealed the latest addition to its AV receiver lineup. The new SR6011 AV Receiver will retail for $1,399 and is set to start shipping in September. The 9.2 Channel receiver is rated at 110 watts per channel (8 ohms, 0.08%, 20Hz~20kHz) and features high grade audio components. Likewise, the unit includes support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio formats, allowing users to configure 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 speaker setups without the need of an external amplifier. In addition, the receiver offers 11.2 channel processing, giving customers the option to add an external amplifier to create a 7.1.4 speaker setup. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 automatic room acoustic correction is included as well using a supplied measurement microphone. HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2 specifications are featured on all 8 HDMI inputs, providing support for 4K Ultra HD 60Hz video, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, High Dynamic Range (HDR), 21:9 video, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through on every input, allowing full playback from 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc players, set-top boxes and other 4K Ultra HD sources. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirPlay connectivity are included as well for various music streaming options. Finally, the SR6011 also incorporates high-resolution audio playback with support for AIFF, FLAC and WAV lossless files at up to 24-bit/192-kHz, ALAC/Apple Lossless at up to 96kHz/24bit, and SACD-quality DSD2.8MHz and 'Double DSD' 5.6MHz. In addition to the new SR6011 AV Receiver, Marantz also recently announced the SR5011 7.2 Channel Receiver ($899) with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. The SR5011 features a 7ch discrete power amplifier with 100W per channel (8ohm, 20Hz – 20kHz, THD: 0.08%). Source: Marantz via Digital TrendsPosted Thu Jul 28, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Frank Capra's 'Mr. Deeds Goes to Town: 80th Anniversary Edition' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1936 comedy classic will be getting the Blu-ray digibook treatment in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Mr. Deeds Goes to Town: 80th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on October 4. When small-town innocent Longfellow Deeds (Gary Cooper) heads to New York to collect a $20 million inheritance, he ends up a target of ridicule thanks to Babe Bennett (Jean Arthur), a cynical reporter whose demeaning stories have made him the joke of the city. So when he discovers his sweet and unassuming new girlfriend is actually the hardboiled Bennett in disguise, a disillusioned Deeds decides to give his fortune away, an act of charity his crooked lawyer will stop at nothing to prevent. Winner of the 1936 Academy Award for Best Director and now fully restored in 4K, Frank Capra's Mr. Deeds Goes to Town is the quintessential screwball comedy, an irresistible blend of laughter, wit and romance. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Audio Commentary by Frank Capra Jr.; "Frank Capra Jr. Remembers... Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" Featurette; Vintage Advertising Gallery; Original Theatrical Teaser; and collectible digibook packaging with an all-new essay by film historian Jeremy Arnold. You can find the latest specs for 'Mr. Deeds Goes to Town: 80th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 28, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Unveils Teaser for 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,' Streaming Premiere Set for November 25[teaser]Netflix will take fans back to Stars Hollow later this year. [/teaser] Netflix has released a teaser for 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.' The new four part event is a continuation of the original series which ran from 2000 - 2007 on the WB and then the CW. 'Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life' includes four 90-minute chapters, each spanning one of the four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' is created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, who executive produces, writes and directs the four 90-minute chapters with Daniel Palladino. The project is from Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Check out the date announcement teaser below! Returning cast members include Lauren Graham ('Parenthood'), Alexis Bledel ('The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants'), Scott Patterson ('Saw V,' 'Saw IV'), Kelly Bishop ('The Good Wife'), Keiko Agena ('Transformers: Dark of the Moon'), Sean Gunn ('Guardians of the Galaxy'), Milo Ventimiglia (Gotham), Matt Czuchry (The Good Wife), Liza Weil (How To Get Away With Murder), Yanic Truesdale (Rumours), and more. The four part show will premiere on November 25 exclusively through Netflix. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'Tallulah' on July 29, 'Last Chance U' on July 29, 'The Little Prince' on August 5, 'Project Mc2' season two on August 12, 'XOXO' on August 12, and 'The Crown' on November 4. Likewise, the streaming platform is also prepping a new sci-fi series called 'Travelers' from writer Brad Wright, the third season of 'Bloodline' for 2017, new episodes of the documentary series 'Making a Murderer,' and a feature film adaptation of the manga 'Death Note.' A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu Jul 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Measure of a Man' Blu-ray Dated for September[teaser]Stéphane Brizé's drama will seek employment on Blu-ray in September.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Kino Lorber is preparing 'The Measure of a Man' for Blu-ray on September 13. In The Measure of a Man Vincent Lindon (Mademoiselle Chambon) gives his finest performance to date as unemployed everyman Thierry, who must submit to a series of quietly humiliating ordeals in his search for work. Futile retraining courses that lead to dead ends, interviews via Skype, a workshop critique of his self-presentation by fellow jobseekers; all are mechanisms that seek to break him down and strip him of identity and self-respect. In his award-winning performance, Vincent Lindon is quietly heartbreaking, revealing the soul of the unemployed. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Interview with Director Stéphane Brizé and Original Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Measure of a Man' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Marauders' Starring Bruce Willis Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The action flick will hit Blu-ray in September.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Marauders' for Blu-ray on September 13. When an untraceable group of elite bank robbers executes the perfect heist, making off with millions in cash and leaving a dead bank manager in their wake, the FBI agents investigating the robbery/homicide (Christopher Meloni, Dave Bautista, and Adrian Grenier) begin to uncover signs of corruption involving the bank's owner (Bruce Willis) and his high-power clients. As they dig deeper into the case, the Feds realize that things are not what they seem, and in order to untangle a complicated web of deception and corruption they must push themselves to the brink – where the lines between right and wrong are often blurred. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director Steven C. Miller and Cinematographer Brandon Cox; Deleted/Extended Scenes; "The Making of Marauders" Featurette; and Cast/Crew Interviews. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Marauders' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 28, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
