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'Count Dracula' starring Christopher Lee Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Jess Franco's 1969 take on Bram Stoker's classic will be getting the Blu-ray treatment in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Severin will be releasing 'Count Dracula' on Blu-ray on December 8. In 1970, cult director Jess Franco and screen legend Christopher Lee collaborated on what they promised would be the most faithful adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel ever filmed. From its remarkable performances – including Lee as the Count, Herbert Lom (MARK OF THE DEVIL) as Van Helsing, Soledad Miranda (VAMPYROS LESBOS) as Lucy, Maria Rohm (VENUS IN FURS) as Mina, and authentic madman Klaus Kinski as Renfield – to its lush locations and atmosphere of sinister sensuality, it remains perhaps the most spellbinding version of Dracula in movie history. Fred Williams (SHE KILLED IN ECSTASY) and Paul Muller (NIGHTMARE CASTLE) co-star in this "thrilling" (Twins Of Evil) and "fascinating" (Arrow In The Head) horror classic, now fully restored, loaded with all-new Bonus Features including Pere Potrabella's experimental 'making of' feature CUADECUC, VAMPIR, and re-mastered in high-definition for the first time ever. The Blu-ray will feature the uncut film in HD (includes controversial previously deleted baby scene) at Franco's approved aspect ratio 1.33:1, and supplements include: CUADECUC, VAMPIR (1970): Experimental 'Making Of' Feature By Pere Portabella; Audio Commentary with horror historian David Del Valle and Actress Maria Rohm; Beloved Count Interview with Director Jess Franco; An Interview With Actor Jack Taylor; 'Handsome Harker' Interview With Actor Fred Williams; 'Stake Holders' An Appreciation By Filmmaker Christophe Gans; and German Trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'Count Dracula' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 8. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'12 Monkeys: Season One' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live[teaser]The first season of the sci-fi adventure series is headed to Blu-ray in January. Order your copy now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing to release '12 Monkeys: Season One' on Blu-ray on January 19. Utilizing a dangerous and untested method of time travel, a man from the post-apocalyptic future, James Cole, (Aaron Stanford, Nikita, X2, X-Men: The Last Stand) travels to the present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will decimate the human race. But as he and virologist, Dr. Cassandra Railly (Amanda Schull, Suits, Center Stage), track the mysterious cult behind the outbreak, the "Army of the 12 Monkeys", the effects of time travel threaten to destroy humanity's last hope. Tense, haunting and daring, 12 Monkeys is a "fast-paced, sci-fi, thriller," (Mary McNamara - LA Times) to experience again and again. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include deleted scenes, a gag reel, cast auditions, and more. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for '12 Monkeys: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 19.Posted Fri Oct 30, 2015 at 10:30 AM PDT by: -
'Zarafa' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The animated feature film will arrive on Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Cinedigm will be releasing 'Zarafa' on Blu-ray on November 10. Under the cover of darkness, a small boy, Maki, loosens the shackles that bind him and escapes into the desert night. Pursued by slavers across the moon-lit savannah, Maki meets Zarafa, a baby giraffe – and an orphan, just like him – as well as the nomad Hassan, Prince of the Desert. Hassan takes them to Alexandria for an audience with the Pasha of Egypt, who orders him to deliver the exotic animal as a gift to King Charles of France. And so Maki, Zarafa and Hassan take off in a hot-air balloon to cross the Mediterranean, setting off an adventure across Northern Africa, the bustling port of Marseilles, and over the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, arriving at last in Paris. But all the while, Maki is determined to find a way to return Zarafa to her rightful home. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Zarafa' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under November 10. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Lucio Fulci's 'Lizard in a Woman's Skin' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The Italian giallo thriller is heading to Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Mondo Macabro is preparing 'Lizard in a Woman's Skin' for Blu-ray. The film will first be available as a limited edition that is expected in late November. A standard edition is then expected to be released in early 2016. Carol Hammond (Florinda Bolkan, Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion) is a sophisticated politician's daughter who experiences a series of vivid, psychedelic nightmares drenched in depraved sex orgies and LSD. The dreams turns into a nightmare featuring the death of her neighbor, Julia Dürer (Anita Strindberg, The Eroticist). The next day Julia is found brutally murdered in her own apartment. The investigation, conducted by Inspector Corvin (Stanley Baker, The Guns of Navarone), leads to Carol's arrest, however she is released after a mysterious man confesses to Scotland Yard that he is the murderer. Not convinced of Carol's innocence, Corvin continues to investigate the murder and unearths new disturbing clues … Did Carol really do it or is she being framed? Where do her dreams end and reality begin? This thriller from Lucio Fulci (Perversion Story) is acclaimed as a masterpiece of the Italian giallo thriller genre and its psychedelic Ennio Morricone score ranks among the best of Il Maestro's work. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a PCM soundtrack, and supplements will include: Documentary Shedding the Skin, with optional commentary from director Kris Gavin; When Worlds Collide - Interview with Stephen Thrower author of Beyond Terror: the film of Lucio Fulci; Dr Lucio Fulci's Day for Night: An interview with Lucio Fulci; From Burton to Baker - interview with actor Tony Adams about his experiences of working on the film; Feature Length audio commentary with Pete Tombs and Kris Gavin; Radio spots for the Schizoid release of the film; Alternative Italian title sequence; Original Trailers; 8-page full color booklet written by Troy Howarth, author of the forthcoming book Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and his films; and a Reversible sleeve. A suggested list price has not been announced yet, but the Red Case Limited Edition will be limited to 999 numbered copies. You can find the latest specs for 'Lizard in a Woman's Skin' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Oct 30, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Robellion Films Readies 'The Color of Noise' for Blu-ray[teaser]The music documentary is now available for pre-order. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Robellion Films is preparing 'The Color of Noise' for Blu-ray on November 24. 'The Color of Noise' is a full length documentary about the Artist Haze XXL (Tom Hazelmyer) and his notorious record label, Amphetamine Reptile Records. Throughout the 80's and 90's the label would achieve almost cult-like status for being adventurous and daring in the midst of a time where safe punk rock would rule the airwaves with a newly accepted style of music by the mainstream college goers, Grunge. Though with AmRep, not only a roster of the most outrageous performers would find a home, but also a legion of poster artists who broke all of the rules. Armed with a computer and an aesthetic of bold imagery, an artist would emerge in Hazelmyer. This is an American mid-west story about a man who created his own path, far from the norm and how he brought along with him countless others who would achieve greatness by sheer proximity and participation. This is the true American underground. Featuring over 50 interviews from across the globe, unearthed live footage of the bands and stunning visuals masterfully edited together resulting in one of the years' best music documentaries. Premiered at Jack White's Third Man Records and taken on a US tour shortly afterwards, 'The Color of Noise' has gained the reputation as one of the most important films about the Noise Rock era. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo is $19.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Color of Noise' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Oct 30, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 60% off HD & Ultra HD TVs![teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select TVs! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running a special sale on select HD and Ultra HD TVs from Sony, Samsung, Sharp, and TCL. Sony XBR55X800B 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $991 (60% off). Sharp LC-60UD27U 60-Inch Aquos 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $1,300 (59% off). Samsung UN65JU6700 Curved 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $1,898 (30% off). Samsung UN75J6300 75-Inch 1080p HDTV - Currently $2,198 (33% off). TCL 32S3850 32-Inch 720p 60Hz Roku HDTV - Currently $220 (31% off). TCL 48FD2700 48-Inch 1080p HDTV - Currently $380 (21% off). These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more sales and special promotions!Posted Thu Oct 29, 2015 at 08:30 PM PDT by: -
Twilight Time Reveals Blu-ray Titles for January & February 2016[teaser]The company has announced its latest collection of limited edition Blu-rays, including Fritz Lang's 'The Big Heat' and Hal Ashby's 'The Last Detail.' [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Twilight Time is preparing eleven titles for Blu-ray throughout January and February. The full lineup includes: January 19 The Last Detail - Two Navy men are ordered to bring a young offender to prison but decide to show him one last good time along the way. Bound for Glory - The early life of Woody Guthrie as a vagabond folk singer. Hawaii - An American missionary and his wife travel to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too great and instead of understanding there comes tragedy. From the Terrace - An ambitious young executive chooses a loveless marriage and an unfulfilling personal life in exchange for a successful Wall Street career. The Happy Ending - A middle-aged woman walks out on her husband and family in a desperate attempt to find herself. February 9 The Hawaiians - In this sequel to 1969's 'Hawaii,' Charlton Heston plays a sailor who returns to his Hawaiian homestead, only to learn that his grandfather's fortune has been bestowed upon his hated cousin Alec McCowan. As a reprisal, Heston sets up his own pineapple plantation in competition with his cousin. Support Your Local Sheriff / Support Your Local Gunfighter - In the old west, a man becomes a sheriff just for the pay, figuring he can decamp if things get tough. In the end, he uses ingenuity instead / A con artist arrives in a mining town controlled by two competing companies. Both companies think he's a famous gunfighter and try to hire him to drive the other out of town. Cowboy - Glenn Ford co-stars as a tough, no-nonsense trail boss and Jack Lemmon as a tenderfoot Chicago hotel clerk whose yearning for the Old West outweighs his own physical limitations. As a result of Lemmon's participation in a 3,000 mile cattle drive, he discovers that the cowboy life is not as he'd imagined.The Big Heat (Reissue) - Tough cop Dave Bannion takes on a politically powerful crime syndicate.Where the Sidewalk Ends - Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon wants to be something his old man wasn't: a guy on the right side of the law. But Dixon's vicious nature will get the better of him. La bambola di Satana - A couple travels to an old castle in France for the reading of the will of the woman's recently deceased wealthy uncle. It turns out that he left her his castle and its grounds. They turn down an offer by a local businessman to buy the castle, and not long after that strange things begin to happen, most of them directed at the young woman. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but each disc will be limited to 3,000 units and will carry a suggested list price of $29.95. You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under January 19 and February 9.Posted Thu Oct 29, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Sonos Details New PLAY:5 Wireless Speaker, Price Set for $499[teaser]The upcoming speaker will be available in November. [/teaser] Sonos has announced a release date for its new flagship speaker model. The new PLAY:5 will start shipping on November 20 for $499. The speaker features six synchronized, custom-designed drivers with three mid-woofers and three tweeters. In addition, the PLAY:5 supports three orientations, allowing the device to be placed horizontally as a standalone speaker, vertically in a stereo pair with another unit, or horizontally in a stereo pair with another unit. Likewise, the intuitive design includes touch controls for play, pause, volume and music track adjustments. The PLAY:5 can also work with other Sonos speaker models and can even be used as rear speakers for a surround sound system with the Sonos Sub ($699) and Playbar ($699). Finally, the Sonos app includes support for a variety of music services like Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, Google Play Music, and SoundCloud. The Sonos PLAY:5 ($499) is now available for pre-order from the Sonos store. Meanwhile, the Play:1 ($199) and Play:3 ($299) are both available now. Source: SonosPosted Thu Oct 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Ho Ho Horror! 'A Christmas Horror Story' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The holiday horror flick starring William Shatner, George Buza and Rob Archer will come down Blu-ray's chimney in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, RLJ Entertainment will be releasing 'A Christmas Horror Story' on Blu-ray on November 24. It's the season of joy, peace, and goodwill…unless you live in Bailey Downs. Last Christmas Eve, two teens came to a grisly end in a school basement. Now, one year later, a new set of horrors has come to town. As three friends explore the site of the massacre, a malevolent spirit is determined to keep them there forever. One of the first cops to the scene of the bloody murders has new complications as his seven-year-old son exhibits terrifying and violent behavior. And when a local family seeks reconciliation with an estranged aunt for the wrong reasons, they suddenly find themselves running in terror from Krampus, the demonic anti-Santa Claus. Not even St. Nick is immune to the terror as he fights back against a horde of zombie elves. This is destined to be a holiday no one will ever forget. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'A Christmas Horror Story' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Quay Brothers: Collected Short Films' Blu-ray Rescheduled for November[teaser]15 animated short films from the directors will hit Blu-ray in November. You can pre-order the discs here. [/teaser] As previously reported, Zeitgeist Films is preparing 'The Quay Brothers: Collected Short Films' for Blu-ray. Though the original date was announced as October 20, the collection is now scheduled for November 24. Since the late 1970s, identical twins Stephen and Timothy Quay have been creating their unique blend of puppetry and stop-motion animation, and have, in the process, spawned an enormous cult following. The Quays display a passion for detail, a breathtaking command of color and texture, and an uncanny use of focus and camera movement that make their films unique and instantly recognizable. Best known for their classic 1986 film Street Of Crocodiles which filmmaker Terry Gilliam selected as one of the ten best animated films of all time they are masters of miniaturization and on their tiny sets have created an unforgettable world, suggestive of a landscape of long-repressed childhood dreams. This new Blu-ray collection of fifteen of the Quays films allows us to see their work in all its astonishing detail and ravaged beauty. The collection includes 'The Cabinet Of Jan Švankmajer' (1984) 'This Unnameable Little Broom' (1985) 'Street Of Crocodiles' (1986) 'Rehearsals For Extinct Anatomies' (1987) 'Stille Nacht I-Iv' (1988-94) 'The Comb' (1990) 'Anamorphosis' (1991) 'In Absentia' (2000) 'The Phantom Museum' (2003) 'Maska' (2010) 'Through The Weeping Glass' (2011) and 'Unmistaken Hands' (2013). In addition, the set also features 'Quay A Film By Christopher Nolan' (2015) a remarkable new short film by Christopher Nolan a long-time fan of the Quays. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Six audio commentaries; New director-approved soundtrack for The Phantom Museum; and a 28-page booklet containing an updated Quay Dictionary and an introduction by Christopher Nolan. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Quay Brothers: Collected Short Films' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 24. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Oct 29, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
