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Matthew Miller's 'Subterranea' to Surface on Blu-ray[teaser]The critically-acclaimed science fiction film arrives on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MVD Entertainment Group will be releasing 'Subterranea' on Blu-ray on September 13. Subterranea stars Bug Hall as "The Captive", who was locked in a dark cell as a small child and was raised in complete isolation, never seeing daylight or even another human being. Over twenty years later, without warning, he is released into society with nothing but the clothes on his back. Determined to find out who he is, The Captive discovers that he's the centerpiece of a dangerous orchestrated sociological experiment and sets off to find the truth about his shadowed existence, ultimately leading to a thrilling confrontation with his maker, "The Provider" (William Katt). Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: The Making of Subterranea; On the Set of Subterranea - Timelapses; deleted scenes; and original theatrical trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Subterranea' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 13.Posted Thu May 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Studio Ghibli's 'Only Yesterday' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The 1991 anime film is being prepped for Blu-ray this July. [/teaser] As previously reported, Universal will be releasing 'Only Yesterday' on Blu-ray later this year, and now the date has been set for July 5. Okajima Taeko, a 27-year-old career woman, has never really felt that she fit in with everyone else. All her life, she's felt that something was missing, although she could never really figure out just what it was. Tired and bored with her current lifestyle, Taeko decides to take a ten-day vacation to her sister's husband's relatives' farm to help out with the safflower harvest. Recollections of events during her 5th grade year begin to resurface in Taeko's memory as she makes her trip and also while she helps with the harvest. As she remembers more and more, Taeko begins to come to a realization of what she has become as a result of some philosophies she first adopted in fifth grade -- and eventually is faced with an important decision concerning what she can do to change. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Feature Length Storyboards; The Making of Only Yesterday; Behind the Scenes with the Voice Cast; Interview with the English Dub Team; Foreign Trailers and TV Spots; and U.S. Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Only Yesterday' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 5. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu May 12, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Releases Trailer for 'Voltron: Legendary Defender,' Premiere Set for June 10[teaser]A full trailer for the new animated show has been revealed. [/teaser] Following a teaser back in April, Netflix has released the official trailer for its new series, 'Voltron: Legendary Defender.' Developed by DreamWorks Animation, the show will premiere through Netflix on June 10. From days long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes Netflix Original Series 'Voltron: Legendary Defender.' DreamWorks Animation reimagines one of the most popular fan-favorite shows of all time in this all-new comedic action-packed show from executive producer Joaquim Dos Santos (The Legend of Korra, Avatar: The Last Airbender) and co-executive producer Lauren Montgomery (The Legend of Korra). In this all-new Voltron series coming to Netflix this year, five unsuspecting teenagers are transported from Earth into the middle of a sprawling intergalactic war and become pilots for five robotic lions in the battle to protect the universe from evil. Only through the true power of teamwork can they unite to form the mighty warrior known as 'Voltron: Legendary Defender.' Check out the full trailer below! 'Voltron: Legendary Defender' stars Steven Yeun, Jeremy Shada, and Tyler Labine. The first season will consist of 13 episodes. Beyond 'Voltron,' Netflix and DreamWorks Animation are also teaming up to debut several additional original series throughout 2016, including 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh,' and 'Trollhunters' from Guillermo del Toro. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include season two of 'Chef's Table' on May 27, 'Bloodline' season two on May 27, 'The Do-Over' on May 27, season four of 'Orange is the New Black' on June 17, 'The Fundamentals of Caring' on June 24, 'Marco Polo' season two on July 1, the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15, 'Project Mc2' season two 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 Wight. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Thu May 12, 2016 at 07:45 AM PDT by: -
Pedro Costa's 'Horse Money' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The acclaimed drama will be available on Blu-ray at the end of the month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinema Guild will be releasing 'Horse Money' on Blu-ray on May 31. A visionary masterwork from the renowned director of COLOSSAL YOUTH, Pedro Costa's 'Horse Money' is a mesmerizing odyssey into the real, imagined and nightmarish memories of the elderly Ventura, a Cape Verdean immigrant living in Lisbon. The time is now, a numbing and timeless present of hospital stays, bureaucratic questioning, and wandering through remembered spaces… and suddenly it is also then, the mid '70s and the time of Portugal's Carnation Revolution, when Ventura got into a knife fight with his friend Joaquim. 'Horse Money' is a self-reckoning, a moving memorialization of lives in danger of being forgotten, as well as a piercingly beautiful work of modern cinema. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: OUR MAN (2010, 23 minutes), a short film by Pedro Costa; and a booklet featuring "The Road to Perdition," an essay by film critic Chris Fujiwara. You can find the latest specs for 'Horse Money' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 31. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu May 12, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'10 Cloverfield Lane' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The thriller will get trapped on Blu-ray later this summer.[/teaser]As previously reported, Paramount is preparing '10 Cloverfield Lane' for Blu-ray, and now the date has been set for June 14. A Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook Edition will also be available. A young woman wakes up after a terrible accident to find that she's locked in a cellar with a doomsday prepper, who insists that he saved her life and that the world outside is uninhabitable following an apocalyptic catastrophe. Uncertain what to believe, the woman soon determines that she must escape at any cost. The Blu-ray combo pack will feature 1080p video, Dolby Atmos sound, and supplements include: Commentary by director Dan Trachtenberg and producer J.J. Abrams; and Over 30 minutes of Behind-The-Scenes Footage: Take an extensive look behind-the-scenes with Abrams and the cast as they revisit the legacy of 2008's Cloverfield, and discuss how 10 Cloverfield Lane went from script to production. Continue with a tour of the ominous bunker, see how the costume designer was challenged to create a homemade Hazmat suit, follow the production team and sound designers as they work on the movie's epic finale, and hear the unique scores composed for each character. You can find the latest specs for '10 Cloverfield Lane' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 14. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed May 11, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Grand Tour' With Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond & James May Heads to Amazon This Fall[teaser]The new streaming series from the former 'Top Gear' hosts has an official name. [/teaser] Amazon has revealed the official title for its new original series starring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond & James May. The upcoming car show is called 'The Grand Tour' and will feature the trio as they travel around the world. "Thing is," said Jeremy Clarkson, "We'll be travelling the world hosting each episode in a different country, from a giant tent. It's a sort of 'grand tour,' if you like. So we've decided to call it 'The Grand Tour.'" The Amazon Prime show will feature short films shot in different locations around the globe and the studio audience portion of the showcase will also take place at a different location around the world every week. The pre-recorded studio sections of the program will be filmed in front of a live audience, all housed within a giant tent. Therefore in this spirit of travel, adventure and intrigue, the presenters have decided to call the show 'The Grand Tour.' "Well, that took a while..." said Jay Marine, VP of Amazon Video Europe. "After nine months of deep thought, debate and deliberation, the guys have come up with a name that reflects the global ambition of the new show. The Grand Tour will be one of the most anticipated TV launches ever, and we’re excited to be bringing it to Amazon Prime customers around the world this autumn." 'The Grand Tour' is being produced by Andy Wilman and is set to premiere this fall on Amazon Prime. Tickets for the traveling show will be released through a sweepstakes this summer. Location details and information on how to apply for tickets will be announced soon. 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 Wed May 11, 2016 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
Rouben Mamoulian's 'The Mark of Zorro' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1940 action-adventure is headed for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino says 'The Mark of Zorro' will arrive on Blu-ray on August 2. Tyrone Power stars as 19th century nobleman Don Diego de Vega, whose father, the mayor of Los Angeles, is removed from office by the sinister Captain Pasquale (Basil Rathbone), and a new corrupt "alcalde." By day, the crooked politicians rob the citizenry at every turn, and at night, Don Diego, wearing a mask, defies their laws and avenges the innocents. As he leaves his trademark - the letter "Z" - wherever he goes, he also leaves an impression on the mayor's niece, (Linda Darnell), who can't help but love the hero in disguise. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary by Film Historian/Critic Richard Schickel; Tyrone Power: The Last Idol - Documentary; and Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'The Mark of Zorro' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed May 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Definitive Technology Launches BP9000 Bipolar Speaker Series with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Support[teaser]The upcoming speaker series includes height modules for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound. [/teaser] Definitive Technology has detailed it latest lineup of performance loudspeakers. The BP9000 Series includes the BP9020, BP9040, BP9060 and flagship BP9080X floor standing Bipolar tower speakers; the CS9040, CS9060 and CS9080 center channel speakers; the SR9040 and SR9080 surround speakers; and the A90 height speaker module with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatibility. "Definitive Technology engineers and designers have always taken an obsessive approach to developing the best-performing products for the home theater, and the BP9000 series is a perfect example of that," said Joel Sietsema, Senior Director of Brand Management, Sound United. "The BP10 series, introduced in 1991, was our first speaker that led the way in elevating Definitive Technology as one of the best-known brands in performance audio. This new collection is a testament to our meticulous eye for detail, use of new object-oriented audio technologies, stunning design, and a breadth of new audio technologies. We know the best speaker successfully reproduces sound across the entire audible frequency range in the most balanced way possible, and the BP9000 series does just that." The BP9000 Series features a completely modified design, premium materials, and models with the company's patented Forward-Focused Bipolar technology for a room-filling soundstage. In addition, the new A90 height speaker module can be integrated into the BP9020, BP9040, BP9060 tower speakers to bounce sound off of the ceiling in order to simulate overhead audio. Likewise, the BP9080X tower speaker includes an integrated 2-way height speaker for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio. Here's a full rundown of pricing and availability for the upcoming speaker series: BP9000 Floor Standing Tower Speakers & Add-On Modules - BP9080X - $1,749/each (available late summer)- BP9060 - $1,099/each (available end of May)- BP9040 - $899/each (available end of May)- BP9020 - $649/each (available end of May)- A90 Module - $499/pair (available end of May) BP9000 Center Speakers - CS9080 - $999/each (available late summer)- CS9060 - $699/each (available end of May)- CS9040 - $499/each (available end of May) BP9000 Surround Speakers - SR9080 - $349/each (available late summer)- SR9040 - $249/each (available end of May) The BP9000 Series will be available through Amazon, Magnolia Home Theater and Magnolia Design Center locations inside Best Buy, and other retailers nationwide. Source: Definitive Technology via PR NewswirePosted Wed May 11, 2016 at 08:45 AM PDT by: -
Henry Hathaway's 'Rawhide' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic western will be getting the Blu-ray treatment in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino says 'Rawhide' will arrive on Blu-ray on August 2. A stagecoach stop employee and a stranded woman traveler find themselves at the mercy of four desperate outlaws intent on robbing the next day's gold shipment. Cinematography by Milton R. Krasner (All About Eve, An Affair to Remember). Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Susan Hayward: Hollywood's Straight Shooter Featurette; Shoot it in the Lone Pine! - Featurette; Restoration Comparison; and Trailers. You can find the latest specs for 'Rawhide' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 2. Order the Blu-rayPosted Wed May 11, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Alvin Rakoff's 'City on Fire' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1979 action-thriller starring Barry Newman, Shelley Winters, and Leslie Nielson will ignite Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scorpion Releasing is preparing 'City on Fire' for Blu-ray sometime in September. A pyromaniac, ex-employee of a city oil refinery creates an explosion at the facility which starts a chain-reaction of fires that engulf the entire city. Cinematography by René Verzier (David Cronenberg's Rabid, Rakoff's Death Ship). No other details have been released at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'City on Fire' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING. Susco fightPosted Wed May 11, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
