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Curt Siodmak's 'The Magnetic Monster' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1953 science fiction film is headed for Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino will be releasing 'The Magnetic Monster' on Blu-ray on July 5. Working for O.S.I., the Office of Scientific Investigation, A-Man agent Jeffrey Stewart and his partner Dan Forbes are sent to a local hardware store where they find a strong magnetic field has magnetized every metal item in the store. Investigating further, they eventually trace the source of the magnetism to an airborn flight carrying scientist Howard Denker, now dying of radiation poisoning, who has carted on board with him a new radioactive element which he has bombarded with alpha particles for 200 hours. The element, dubbed 'serranium' grows geometrically by creating matter out of energy which it absorbs from metallic objects surrounding it. Stewart calculates that if the substance is not destroyed soon that within 24 hours or so it will have grown large enough to throw Earth out of its orbit. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will feature a brand new 2016 HD master and supplements will include: Audio Commentary by Film Historian Derek Botello; and Sci-Fi Trailer Gallery. You can find the latest specs for 'The Magnetic Monster' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 5.Posted Mon Mar 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
László Nemes' 'Son of Saul' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The Academy Award-winner for Best Foreign Language Film is planned for Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony says 'Son of Saul' will arrive on Blu-ray on April 26. In the horror of 1944 Auschwitz, a prisoner forced to burn the corpses of his own people finds moral survival upon trying to salvage from the flames the body of a boy he takes for his son. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include Audio Commentary with director László Nemes, actor Géza Röhrig and cinematographer Mátyás Erdély; Museum of Tolerance Q&A with director László Nemes, actor Géza Röhrig and cinematographer Mátyás Erdély; and a Deleted Scene. You can find the latest specs for 'Son of Saul' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under April 26. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Mar 7, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Rollercoaster' and 'Two-Minute Warning' Blu-rays Announced[teaser]Both films will be getting the Blu-ray treatment in June.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory says 'Rollercoaster' and 'Two-Minute Warning' will be coming to Blu-ray in June. 'Rollercoaster' - Thrills abound in this high-speed suspense yarn as Timothy Bottoms, a determined terrorist, begins to turn America's amusement parks into battlefields. The tension mounts as affable safety inspector George Segal attempts to track down the saboteur who as targeted the country's most popular rollercoaster, and its riders, for senseless destruction. The edge-of-the-seat excitement mounts as the battle of wits between Segal and Bottoms builds to an explosive climax. Co-starring Richard Widmark and Henry Fonda, the Jennings Lang production takes viewers on an unforgettable trip filled with sense-shattering twists and hairpin turns. 'Two-Minute Warning' - In just two terrifying minutes the lives of 91,000 people were changed forever. A nightmare of fear and panic unfolds in this chilling tale of a lone gunman who sets his sights on a sell-out crowd at a championship football game. Charlton Heston is the police captain who leads the desperate fight to stop the madman – high atop the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum – before he sets off widespread devastation in the jam-packed stadium. John Cassavetes and Martin Balsam are among those risking their lives to thwart the sniper's attempts, while innocent spectators Gena Rowlands, Jack Klugman, Beau Bridges, Walter Pidgeon, David Janssen and thousands of others try to hide from the fatal gun sites and avoid the deadly ensuing stampede. No other details have been revealed at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Rollercoaster' and 'Two-Minute Warning' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under June.Posted Mon Mar 7, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Samsung Offers Free Gear VR for Buyers of Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge Smartphones[teaser]Galaxy S7 customers can now claim their free Gear VR. [/teaser] Samsung is running a limited time promotion for buyers who purchase a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge. From 2/23/16 through 3/18/16 customers who buy one of the company's new smartphones from a participating retailer can also receive a free Gear VR headset and six game bundle. Select stores and providers are also offering additional promotions. Qualified retailers include AT&T, Best Buy, Costco, Metro PCS, Sam's Club, Sprint, Target, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon, Walmart, and more. In addition to the free Gear VR, T-Mobile is also offering a free year of Netflix. Likewise, Verizon customers can opt for a free Gear S2 smartwatch instead. The Galaxy S7 features a 5.1-inch screen while the S7 Edge features a 5.5-inch dual edge screen. Both displays use Quad HD Super AMOLED panels with a resolution of 2560x1440. Likewise, the smartphones now incorporate Always-On displays for easy zero touch access to notifications. The devices are constructed of 3D glass and metal and use an ergonomic design with IP68 water and dust resistance. Under the hood, the phones are powered by Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.6GHz Quad) or Quad core (2.15GHz Dual + 1.6GHz Dual) processors with 4GB of RAM running Android 6.0. A rear Dual Pixel 12MP camera and a front 5MP camera are integrated as well. In addition, the smartphones include a hybrid SIM card tray that allows users to insert a microSD card for up to 200GB of additional storage. Finally, the S7 uses a 3,000mAh battery and the S7 Edge uses a 3,600mAh battery -- both with fast wired and wireless charging technology. Meanwhile, the Gear VR is a virtual reality headset that weighs just 318g and offers an FOV of 96 degrees. In addition to the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, the Gear VR is compatible with the Galaxy Note 5, S6 edge+, S6, and S6 edge smartphones, using each device's super AMOLED display to help create an immersive VR experience. Suggested retail price for the Gear VR is $99. Customers can claim their free Gear VR by clicking here. Source: Samsung via EngadgetPosted Fri Mar 4, 2016 at 02:45 PM PST by: -
Google Announces New Digital Documentary Series 'Moon Shot' from Executive Producer J.J. Abrams[teaser]The streaming documentary series is set for liftoff on March 15. [/teaser] Google has announced a new digital show from Executive Producer J.J. Abrams. 'Moon Shot' is a documentary series that focuses on the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition. The Google Lunar XPRIZE (GLXP) competition was created in 2007 and features 16 private teams from around the world as they embark on a race to the moon. The $30 million contest challenges participants "to design and build a rover, land it on the surface of the moon, drive it 500 meters across the lunar landscape, and send HD video and imagery back to Earth by the end of 2017." The first team to successfully complete the mission will be awarded a $20 million Grand Prize. Meanwhile, the second team to successfully complete the mission will be awarded a $5 million prize. 'Moon Shot' will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the entire process, covering each team's personal story, goals, challenges, and reasons for competing. The teams all come from varied backgrounds, including Silicon Valley tech experts, hackers in Germany, IT specialists in India, and a father and son working out of their Vancouver apartment. The nine episode digital series is being developed by Google, Academy Award nominated director Orlando von Einsiedel, Executive Producer J.J. Abrams, Bad Robot, and Epic Digital. Einsidel was nominated for an Oscar in 2015 for his feature length documentary 'Virunga.' 'Moon Shot' will premiere for free on Google Play on March 15. Likewise, the show will also be available on YouTube on March 17. Viewers can subscribe to the Google Lunar XPRIZE YouTube Channel to be one of the first to see it. More information is available at lunar.xprize.org. Sources: Google, XPRIZEPosted Fri Mar 4, 2016 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
'Roots: The Complete Original Series' Headed for Blu-ray[teaser]The classic series will be getting the Blu-ray treatment this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Roots: The Complete Original Series' on Blu-ray on June 7. The legendary family saga, which follows the inspiring story of Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton, Transformers: Rescue Bots, Star Trek: The Next Generation) a West African teen who is captured and sold into slavery, has been beautifully remastered in eye-catching 1080p high definition from its original eight 1977 broadcast masters. Roots’ original broadcast was watched by an estimated 140 million viewers total, more than half of the US population and was the largest viewership ever attracted by any television series at the time. This release marks the powerful, Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Peabody Award-winning series’ 40th anniversary. Titled Roots: The Complete Original Series, this release will retail for $44.98 SRP. Adapted from author, Alex Haley’s best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Roots: The Complete Original Series chronicles the expansion of Haley’s own family across many generations. The eight-part series follows the legacy of Kunta Kinte, (portrayed by Burton, who earned a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for his role), a young, 18th century African warrior who is brought to the United States and sold into slavery. The saga follows the generations of his descendants in the United States through the Civil War and beyond, and shows the heartbreaking struggles they face trying to survive slavery and attain their freedom. Roots: The Complete Original Series features an all-star cast that includes John Amos, Maya Angelou, Edward Asner, Lloyd Bridges, Georg Stanford Brown, LeVar Burton, Macdonald Carey, Olivia Cole, Gary Collins, Chuck Connors, Scatman Crothers, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Brad Davis, Sandy Duncan, Lynda Day George, Louis Gossett Jr., Lorne Greene, Moses Gunn, George Hamilton, Hilly Hicks, Burl Ives, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, Carolyn Jones, Doug McClure, Ian McShane, Lynne Moody, Vic Morrow, Thalmus Rasulala, Robert Reed, Harry Rhodes, Richard Roundtree, Raymond St. Jacques, John Schuck, Paul Shenar, O.J. Simpson, Madge Sinclair, Beverly Todd, Cicely Tyson, Leslie Uggams, Ben Vereen, Ralph Waite, William Watson and Ren Woods. “Roots had a profound impact on television audiences when it first aired forty years ago. Today, Alex Haley’s inspiring and important story continues to touch and affect viewers deeply. It’s one of the most powerful miniseries in TV history,” said Rosemary Markson, WBHE Senior Vice President, TV Marketing. She added, “We are pleased to release this exceptional program on Blu-ray and Digital HD. In this new, digitally remastered format, Roots will continue to appeal to new generations for years to come.” Originally premiering in 1977, Roots earned an impressive 37 Emmy® Award nominations, which resulted in nine Emmy® wins. The series also won a Golden Globe® Award for Best Television Series – Drama. Roots was additionally honored with a prestigious George Foster Peabody Award in 1978. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Roots: The American Story Continues (New Featurette) – Whoopi Goldberg, James Earl Jones, Blair Underwood, Debbie Allen, Tavis Smiley, Shonda Rhimes and Reverend Al Sharpton reveal how Roots impacted their lives and the thinking of the world. Dr. Rex Ellis of the Smithsonian Institution shares with us how the story chronicled by Alex Haley in Roots lives on in Washington’s new Museum of African American History and Culture; and Christopher Haley recalls his uncle Alex, whose legacy he continues as a slavery historian; The Cast Looks Back (New Featurette) – Original cast members LeVar Burton, John Amos, Louis Gossett Jr., Ben Vereen, Cicely Tyson, Ed Asner, Sandy Duncan, Georg Stanford Brown and Lynne Moody share emotional stories about the 1976 filming of Roots. They also discuss how making the miniseries changed their lives, why it endures, and why for some it remains their greatest artistic experience; Crossing Over: How Roots Captivated an Entire Nation (Featurette); Connecting With the Past (Featurette); The Struggle to Make Roots (Featurette); LeVar Burton: Original Screen Test (Screen Test); Alex Haley Interview by David Frost (Featurette); and Roots: One Year Later (Featurette). You can find the latest specs for 'Roots: The Complete Original Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 7.Posted Fri Mar 4, 2016 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Jacob Gentry's 'Synchronicity' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The science fiction thriller will time travel to Blu-ray in May.[/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is working on 'Synchronicity' for Blu-ray on May 17. From the creators of 'The Signal' (Sundance 2007) comes Synchronicity, a mind-bending 'Sci-fi Noir' in the tradition of Blade Runner, Gattaca and Memento. Daring physicist Jim Beale has invented a machine that can fold space-time and ruthless corporate tycoon Klaus Meisner will stop at nothing to get it. When Jim uses the machine to tear open the fabric of the universe, a rare Dahlia appears from the future. But in order to keep the rights to his invention he must prove that it works by finding the flower's identical match in the present. Jim soon discovers that the Dahlia lies in the hands of the mysterious Abby, who seduces him into revealing his secrets. Convinced that she is in league with Klaus to take ownership of his life's work, Jim travels back in time to stop the conspiracy before it can happen. But once in the past, Jim uncovers a surprising truth about Abby, the machine, and his own uncertain future. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Jacob Gentry; Interview With Actor Chad McKnight; Interview With Actress Brianne Davis; Interview With Writer/Director Jacob Gentry; SYNCHRONICITY Music Video – "Time Travel"; and Theatrical Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Synchronicity' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 17.Posted Fri Mar 4, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Head Into 'The Forest' If You Dare...[teaser]The suspense-filled supernatural thriller will haunt Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'The Forest' will arrive on Blu-ray on April 12. When her troubled twin sister Jess mysteriously disappears, Sara Price (Natalie Dormer) discovers Jess vanished in Japan's legendary Aokigahara Forest. Searching its eerie dark woods with the help of journalist Aiden (Taylor Kinney), Sara plunges into a tormented world where angry spirits lie in wait for those who ignore the warning: stay on the path. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Exploring The Forest: Cast and filmmakers discuss their initial attraction to the project and the history behind the Aokigahara Forest; and dive into the characterizations, the visual effects, and the lore of the infamous Yurei in this behind-the-scenes featurette; Galleries; Storyboards; and Feature Commentary with Director Jason Zada. You can find the latest specs for 'The Forest' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 12. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 4, 2016 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Marc Lawrence's 'Pigs' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The horror flick will feed on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Vinegar Syndrome is preparing 'Pigs' for Blu-ray on March 29. Lynn Webster is a mysterious and beautiful young woman with a deadly secret. After arriving in a secluded California town, she takes a job as a waitress for Zambrini (Marc Lawrence), an elderly former circus performer who runs a small cafe, complete with a pen of 12 hungry pigs. Local legend has it that his pigs only eat human flesh and that in order to satisfy their growing appetites, Zambrini has begun to murder drifters. Soon the sheriff (Jesse Vint) begins to get suspicious of the strange goings on at Zambrini's farm and grows closer and closer to discovering the shocking truth of the pigs. Directed by character actor Marc Lawrence and starring his daughter Toni as Lynn. PIGS is a suspenseful and atmospheric psychological horror film featuring claustrophobic camerawork by Glenn Roland (Ilsa She Wolf of the S.S.) and a haunting score by Charles Bernstein (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Cujo). Vinegar Syndrome presents this classic of 70s independent cinema newly restored and in its original director's cut for the first time on home video. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Featurette with actress Toni Lawrence; Featurette with composer Charles Bernstein; Audio interview with cinematographer Glenn Roland; Two alternate openings and alternate ending; Gallery; Multiple trailers & more! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Pigs' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 29. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Mar 4, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Netflix Readies Limited Series 'Godless' from Steven Soderbergh & Scott Frank[teaser]A new limited series is on the way from the creative team behind 'Out of Sight.' [/teaser] According to a report from Variety, Netflix is developing a new limited series with Steven Soderbergh & Scott Frank. The upcoming hourlong show is titled 'Godless.' Though casting and plot details have not been announced yet, 'Godless' is said to be a western set in the 1880s. Steven Soderbergh, Scott Frank, and Casey Silver are all on board as executive producers for the show. Frank is also set to write and direct the series. Steven Soderbergh and Scott Frank previously worked together on the 1998 crime drama, 'Out of Sight,' starring George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez. Frank's other screenwriting credits include work on 'The Wolverine,' 'Minority Report,' and 'Get Shorty.' Likewise, the filmmaker previously wrote and directed the 2007 thriller, 'The Lookout,' starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode, and Isla Fisher. In addition to 'Godless,' Steven Soderbergh's other current TV work includes 'The Knick' on Cinemax, 'The Girlfriend Experience' on Starz, and 'Red Oaks' on Amazon. A premiere date for 'Godless' has not been announced, but the series is set to be shot in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Netflix also recently announced a new German supernatural drama series called 'Dark,' and a new anime series called 'Perfect Bones.' Upcoming Netflix premieres include season four of 'House of Cards' which will launch on March 4, season two of Marvel's 'Daredevil' which will debut on March 18, the original film 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday' which is also due on March 18, and season two of 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' which is set for April 15. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Sources: Variety, The Hollywood ReporterPosted Thu Mar 3, 2016 at 01:00 PM PST by:
