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Alan Myerson's 'Private Lessons' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic 1981 comedy is headed for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinema Epoch is working on 'Private Lessons' for Blu-ray on May 24. The surprise smash '80s comedy that enticed a generation and inspired a legion of imitators makes its first uncensored appearance on Blu-ray. Philly (Eric Brown) is an affluent Albuquerque teenager whose hormones have been trumping his common sense, as he and his best friend Sherman prowl for girls but only find embarrassment. When his father takes a long business trip, and hires comely and exotic Nicole Mallow (Sylvia Kristel) as the new housekeeper, he finds himself unable to contain his attraction to the alluring woman, and is shocked to discover she's quite willing to indulge his wildest fantasies! But all the while, the family's slithery chauffeur Lester (Howard Hesseman) is watching everything, with a plan to take advantage of Eric's budding passions. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Original Theatrical Trailers; Audio Commentary with director Alan Myerson, writer Dan Greenburg, and actor Howard Hesseman; and Comedy Commentary with Marc Edward Heuck (Beat the Geeks), Gariana Abeyta (Out of Print), and Jackson Stewart (Invasion Roswell). You can find the latest specs for 'Private Lessons' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Apr 4, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Leslie Stevens' 'Private Property' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The recently rediscovered crime drama will make its Blu-ray debut later this year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinelicious Pics is preparing 'Private Property' for Blu-ray this summer. 'Private Property' begins as two homicidal Southern California drifters (played to creepy perfection by Warren Oates and Corey Allen) wander off the beach and into the seemingly-perfect Beverly Hills home of an unhappy housewife (played by Leslie Stevens' real-life spouse, Kate Manx). Shimmering with sexual tension and lensed in stunning B&W by master cameraman Ted McCord (The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, East of Eden), Private Property is both an eerie, neo-Hitchcockian thriller and a savage critique of the hollowness of the Playboy-era American Dream. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Private Property' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Apr 4, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Tribeca Shortlist Streaming Service Arrives on Apple TV[teaser]The new streaming platform is now available on Apple's media player. [/teaser] Tribeca and Lionsgate have expanded support for Tribeca Shortlist to the Apple TV. The service is also available on Roku players (Roku 4, Roku 3, and Roku 2), Roku TV models, the Amazon Fire TV, iPhones, iPads, PC, and Mac. "We're thrilled to launch on the new Apple TV with a native app that we feel truly showcases the device's state-of-the-art performance and Tribeca Shortlist's approach to helping users discover great movies fast," said President of Tribeca Shortlist Jeff Bronikowski. The service features a library of more than 150 critically acclaimed titles that have been personally selected by various industry experts, filmmakers, and actors. These "Shortlister" curators also provide personal insights into their picks to help guide viewers through their recommendations. The collection is refreshed every month with a turnover of about 50 movies, offering films from Lionsgate, Tribeca Enterprises, and other major studios and independent sources. Current titles include 'Adaptation,' 'The Messenger,' 'Meek's Cutoff,' 'The Station Agent,' and 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.' Likewise, current "Shortlisters" include Brett Ratner, Cara Cusumano, Costa Ronin, and Craig Ferguson. In addition to traditional streaming, the platform also offers an offline viewing and download option for iOS based tablets or phones. The current subscription fee is $5 per month and new customers can also receive a 14 day free trial. In addition to Tribeca Shortlist, Lionsgate also recently announced a new comedy streaming platform with Kevin Hart called Laugh Out Loud. Likewise, the studio is also launching the Comic-Con HQ streaming service in June. The current generation Apple TV starts at $149. Source: Tribeca ShortlistPosted Fri Apr 1, 2016 at 01:45 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Preps New Original Series from Spain[teaser]The streaming service is readying its first original series filmed entirely in Spain. [/teaser] Netflix has announced a 2016 production start for its latest original show. The currently untitled drama will begin production in Madrid and is set to debut worldwide exclusively through Netflix in 2017. "It is incredibly exciting to have Netflix in Spain. We are enthusiastic fans of its original series and it is a real honor for us to now be part of this project," said Ramón Campos, co-creator and executive producer of the show. "It is a joy to work with Netflix's extremely talented team, who is revolutionizing the television industry worldwide," added Teresa Fernández Valdés, executive producer of the series. The drama is centered upon four women from different backgrounds, hired to be switchboard operators for the country's only telephone company in 1920s Spain. These women have come from all over Spain to work at the forefront of a communication revolution in the middle of Madrid - a place which represents progress and modernity, where jealousy, envy and betrayal get mixed up with a hunger for success, with friendship and love, but, above all, with dreams. The first season will consist of 16 episodes running about 50 minutes each. The show is produced by Bambú Producciones with Ramón Campos and Teresa Fernández Valdés, producers of the acclaimed Spanish series 'Gran Hotel' and 'Velvet.' Gema Neira is also on board as co-creator. "We're delighted to be working with Bambú Producciones, director Carlos Sedes and co-creator Gema Neira on our first original series filmed in Spain. We're huge fans of their work on Gran Hotel and Velvet, epic romances that have been embraced by our members around the world" said Erik Barmack, vice president of international original series at Netflix. "We're certain that our members will love this unique and engaging drama created by some of the best storytellers in Spain." A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Source: NetflixPosted Fri Apr 1, 2016 at 12:39 PM PDT by: -
Paul Dalio's 'Touched with Fire' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama starring Katie Holmes and Luke Kirby heads to Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate says 'Touched with Fire' will arrive on Blu-ray on June 7. Katie Holmes and Luke Kirby star as two poets with bipolar disorders whose art is fueled by their emotional extremes. When they meet in a treatment facility, their chemistry is instant and intense, driving each other to new heights. They pursue their passion, which breaks outside the bounds of sanity and swings them from fantastical highs to tormented lows, until they ultimately must choose between sanity and love. Hailed as "Katie Holmes' best performance in years!" by the Huffington Post, the film was an official selection at the 2015 SXSW Film Festival and a New York Times Critic's Pick. From Executive Producer Spike Lee (Chi-raq) and writer/director Paul Dalio (Faith, Love and Whiskey). The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1 audio, and supplements include: "The Making of Touched with Fire" Featurette; Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Paul Dalio and Producer/Director of Photography Kristina Nikolova; "A Conversation with Paul Dalio and Dr. Kay Jamison" Featurette; Deleted Scene; and Photo Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'Touched with Fire' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Apr 1, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Vincente Minnelli's 'Father of the Bride' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1950 romantic comedy starring Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor is bound for Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Archive is preparing to bring 'Father of the Bride (1950)' on Blu-ray on May 10. "I would like to say a few words about weddings," a weary man says from the middle of a muddle of rice and scattered bottles. What follows is a warm, witty look at what it means to be Father of The Bride. Spencer Tracy is the father and Elizabeth Taylor is the bride in this lively Vincente Minnelli-directed classic. Taylor is glowingly showcased - and reflected in three mirrors when first seen in a wedding gown. Tracy's performance captures every loving father's exasperations and joys as the day approaches. It also captured the fourth of his nine Best Actor Academy Award® nominations. The film also earned nominations for Best Picture and Screenplay. Here comes the bride, there goes dad's wallet...and everyone's heart. What sparkling fun! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 2.0 soundtrack, and supplements include: Two Newsreels: "Wedding Bells for Movie Star Elizabeth Taylor" and "President Truman Meets Father of the Bride" and Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Father of the Bride (1950)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 10.Posted Fri Apr 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Nathan Juran's 'The Boy Who Cried Werewolf' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1973 horror will be getting a Blu-ray release this summer. [/teaser] Scream Factory is preparing 'The Boy Who Cried Werewolf' for Blu-ray on July 26. Richie Bridgestone's parents are getting a divorce, but that's the least of his problems at the moment. Richie is hoping his parents will reconsider and on a visit to his father 's secluded cabin, he witnesses his dad being attacked by a werewolf. Much like the tale of the boy who cried wolf, no one in the town will believe Richie's claims that his father will change into a werewolf at the next full moon. This was the third and final pairing of actor Kerwin Matthews and cult filmmaker Nathan Juran (Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, The Brain from Planet Arous). The two had also worked together on the classic 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Jack the Giant Killer. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Boy Who Cried Werewolf' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 26.Posted Fri Apr 1, 2016 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Michael Bay's '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The action-packed film based on a true story heads to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount will be releasing '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi' on Blu-ray on June 7. '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi' tells the incredible true story of six elite ex-military operators who fought to protect the CIA against overwhelming odds when terrorists attacked a U.S. diplomatic compound on September 11, 2012. The film is based on the nonfiction novel "13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi" by New York Times best-selling author Mitchell Zuckoff with the members of the Annex Security Team. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements include: For the Record: Finding the Truth Amid the Noise; Uncovering Benghazi's Secret Soldiers; and Preparing for Battle: Behind the Scenes of 13 Hours. You can find the latest specs for '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Apr 1, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Lionsgate Partners with Kevin Hart for New Video on Demand Service "Laugh Out Loud"[teaser]Lionsgate is teaming up with the popular comedian to launch a new OTT platform.[/teaser] Lionsgate and Kevin Hart have announced a new partnership. As part of the deal, Lionsgate and Kevin Hart's production company, Hartbeat Digital, will launch a new video on demand service called Laugh Out Loud. "Lionsgate has always been a great partner of mine, and I'm more than excited to take our business and creative relationship to new levels," said Hart. "I understand the direction in which the television business is headed, and I see this big new space toward which audiences are starting to gravitate. I believe that launching this venture together now puts us ahead of the pack." Laugh Out Loud will feature exclusive content and original series created by Kevin Hart outside of his theatrical titles and live touring shows. The initial lineup is set to include a hidden camera premium original series in which Hart stars as an undercover Lyft driver. Likewise, the platform will also offer content specially selected by Hart along with shows featuring social media stars and up and coming comedians. This will include a series from Facebook and Vine star Logan Paul. In addition, the partnership will also include development of a mobile game featuring Hart. Kevin Hart has previously starred in films like 'Ride Along,' 'Get Hard,' 'The Wedding Ringer,' 'About Last Night' and 'Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain.' The comedian will be seen next in the upcoming movie 'Central Intelligence' with Dwayne Johnson. "Kevin is one of the biggest stars in the world, and we're proud to kick off our partnership with a new OTT platform as well as a mobile game, extending a collaboration that began with the film Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain," said Lionsgate Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer. "He is an incredibly versatile talent who will bring his unique comedic voice to Laugh Out Loud's entire spectrum of original content, and his ever-expanding global fan base gives both initiatives tremendous growth potential. Nobody understands how to continue extending Kevin's brand better than Jeff Clanagan, and we're pleased that he will lead the new platform's growth." Pricing, a launch date, and specific device support for the upcoming Laugh Out Loud VOD service have not been announced yet. Laugh Out Loud now joins a growing collection of Lionsgate streaming platforms, including Tribeca Shortlist and Comic-Con HQ. Source: Lionsgate via PR NewswirePosted Thu Mar 31, 2016 at 05:45 PM PDT by: -
Netflix Announces Premiere Date for DreamWorks Animation’s 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh'[teaser]The follow up series to the 2015 animated film will arrive on Netflix in July. [/teaser] Netflix has announced the streaming premiere date for its upcoming original animated series 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh.' The show's first season is set to debut exclusively through Netflix in the US, Canada, Latin America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the Nordics, Benelux, and France beginning July 29. Picking up where the hit 2015 animated film left off and building upon their enduring friendship, this coming-of-age buddy comedy follows fearless Tip and overenthusiastic Oh, as they navigate the crazily combined human and alien culture they live in, finding adventure everywhere they go. The series will also include tons of memorable and toe-tapping original music that highlight Rachel Crow's extraordinary vocal talents. The main cast includes Rachel Crow as Tip and Mark Whitten ('Rolling High') as the voice of Oh, along with Ana Ortiz ('Devious Maids,' 'Ugly Betty'), Ron Funches ('Get Hard,' 'Undateable'), and Matt Jones ('Breaking Bad,' 'Mom'). Likewise, guest stars for the first season will include Cheri Oteri ('Saturday Night Live,' 'Liar Liar'), Abby Elliot ('Saturday Night Live'), Jon Heder ('Napoleon Dynamite,' 'Blades of Glory'), and Wayne Knight ('Jurassic Park,' 'Seinfeld'). Outside of 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh,' DreamWorks Animation and Netflix will also debut several additional original series throughout 2016, including a new version of 'Voltron,' and 'Trollhunters' from Guillermo del Toro. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'The Ranch' on April 1, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' season two on April 15, 'Special Correspondents' on April 29, 'Chelsea' on May 11, season two of 'Chef's Table' on May 27, 'The Do-Over' on May 27, and the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Sources: Netflix, IndiewirePosted Thu Mar 31, 2016 at 02:15 PM PDT by:
