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Sony Dates 'Joe Dirt' Blu-ray for July[teaser]David Spade and his mullet will make their Blu-ray debut in July. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'Joe Dirt' for Blu-ray on July 7. From the producing team that brought you 'Deuce Bigalow' and 'Big Daddy.' David Spade plays Joe, whose search for his family has him hittin' the road and keepin' it real with every lowlife he meets, including a sweet hottie (Brittany Daniel), a janitor (Christopher Walken), and a psychotic cannibal (Brian Thompson) with whom he has a brief interlude. Through it all, Joe keeps on trucking all the way to L.A., where a shock jock DJ (Dennis Miller) targets Joe as the butt of his show. But Joe's plucky spirit encourages listeners to cheer him on and help him find a better family than the one he thought he wanted. Rock on! The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: First look at Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser; David Spade Commentary; Director's Commentary; Outtakes & Bloopers Reel; Deleted & Alternate Scenes; and Theatrical Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Joe Dirt' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue May 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 1' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]Four murder mysteries will unravel on Blu-ray in July. You can pre-order the show now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Acorn Media is preparing 'The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 1' for Blu-ray on July 7. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea, Go Girls) arrives on assignment in Brokenwood, a small town where memories-and animosities- run deep. He's an experienced cop with a 1971 "classic" car, a collection of country music cassettes, and an indeterminate number of ex-wives. The new woman in his life is his assistant, Detective Kristin Sims (Fern Sutherland, The Almighty Johnsons), a by-the-book investigator nearly 20 years younger than her boss's car, who quickly has to get used to his lone-wolf ways. As Shepherd adapts to the slower pace of life away from the city, he soon discovers that Brokenwood is a place of secrets and suspicions. Everyone and everything is connected, and the serenity of the countryside can easily be shattered by violence and death. Filmed amid the beautiful landscape of New Zealand's North Island, these four feature-length mysteries show that murder can haunt even the most idyllic locations. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue May 19, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Scream Factory Announces 'Metamorphosis / Beyond Darkness' Blu-ray Double Feature[teaser]The cult horror flicks will terrorize Blu-ray in August. Pre-orders are now live. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing 'Metamorphosis / Beyond Darkness' for Blu-ray on August 25. 'Metamorphosis' - An anti-aging serum is being developed by a scientist. When he loses his funding he uses it on himself with dire results. 'Beyond Darkness' - A minister and his wife move into a haunted house. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Metamorphosis / Beyond Darkness' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 25. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue May 19, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Plex Media Streaming App Heads to TiVo DVRs on June 8[teaser]The media server app will let TiVo subscribers stream content to the big screen. [/teaser] TiVo has announced the addition of the Plex app to its DVR lineup. Plex will be available on the company's TiVo Roamio, TiVo Mini, and TiVo Premiere devices on June 8. Plex is a media center app that allows users to sort and stream their video, music, and picture collections on the big screen. With the Plex app for TiVo, customers will be able to play content from cloud sources, local hard drives, and networked computers right on their televisions through their TiVo DVRs. In addition to playback, the Plex app also automatically adds movie posters, plot summaries, cover art, and descriptions for content. Other features include the ability to fling media from the Plex Mobile app to the TiVo app and media sharing. The TiVo Roamio ($145), TiVo Roamio Plus ($311), TiVo Roamio Pro ($471), TiVo Mini ($115), and the TiVo Premiere ($137) are all on sale now. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon May 18, 2015 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
Barnes & Noble Reduces Price of Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook, Models Now Start at $149[teaser]The price reduction comes just in time for graduation and Father's Day! [/teaser] Barnes & Noble has announced a price adjustment for its Nook tablet series. The 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook is now available for $149, which is down $50 from its original MSRP of $199. Likewise, the 10.1-inch model is now available for $279, which is down $70 from its original MSRP of $349. "We are excited to offer customers our fantastic lineup of NOOK by Samsung devices at these new low prices just in time for graduation, Father’s Day and the summer reading season," said Jeanniey Mullen, Vice President of Marketing at NOOK. "The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK is a fantastic reading and entertainment device, and together with the huge offering of content in our NOOK Store®, it makes the perfect gift for everyone in the family at a truly unbeatable price." The Galaxy Tab 4 Nooks feature 1280x800 displays with 216ppi on the 7-inch model and 149ppi on the 10.1-inch model. The devices are powered by 1.2 GHz CPUs and are rated for up to 10 hours of battery life. The 7-inch model offers 8GB of internal storage and the 10.1-inch model offers 16GB. Both versions include a rear 3MP camera and a front 1.3MP camera. Likewise, Wi-Fi and GPS are built-in as well. In addition to the price cuts, Barnes and Noble is also offering a special trade-in promotion. From May 17 to June 13, customers can trade in their old Nook 1st Edition, Nook Color, Nook Tablet, Nook Simple Touch, Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight, Nook HD, or Nook HD+ to receive a $50 discount on a new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook. Sources: Barnes & Noble, TWICEPosted Mon May 18, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Mad Max: Fury Road' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Pre-Orders Live at Amazon[teaser]George Miller's insane action flick is now available for pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers will be releasing 'Mad Max: Fury Road' on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3 sometime in the near future. A apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and most everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order. There's Max (Tom Hardy), a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos. And Furiosa (Charlize Theron), a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Mad Max: Fury Road' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under PENDING. Order the 2D Blu-ray Order the 3D Blu-rayPosted Mon May 18, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Jackie Chan is Back in 'Police Story: Lockdown' on Blu-ray this Summer[teaser]The Chinese crime thriller will be gunning for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'Police Story: Lockdown' for Blu-ray on August 11. Police Captain Zhong Wen (Jackie Chan) knows all about sacrifice. He's always been too busy chasing bad guys to be a father to his daughter Miao (Jing Tian). Tonight, he's seeing her for the first time in years – and meeting her fiance, club owner Wu Jiang (Liu Ye). But Wu knows Zhong. And his plans for the evening include taking Miao, Zhong, and the entire club hostage. Zhong knows about sacrifice. What will he give up to save his daughter? Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Police Story: Lockdown' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon May 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Longest Ride' Starring Britt Robertson and Scott Eastwood Blu-ray Bound[teaser]Cupid strikes Britt Robertson and Scott Eastwood in the latest Nicholas Sparks adaptation hitting Blu-ray this July. [/teaser] As previously reported, 'The Longest Ride' is being prepped by 20th Century Fox for Blu-ray, and the date has been set for July 14. Based on the bestselling novel by master storyteller Nicholas Sparks, THE LONGEST RIDE centers on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City's art world. As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected connection with Ira, whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, THE LONGEST RIDE explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include deleted scenes, featurettes, and an audio commentary. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon May 18, 2015 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
Stuart Gordon's 'Robot Jox' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The 1989 cult sci-fi classic will hit Blu-ray and will be loaded with bonus features this July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'Robot Jox' on Blu-ray on July 7. Directed by Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator), Robot Jox reveals a world where nations settle their territorial disputes by a single combat between two giant machines. Piloted by national heroes Achilles (Gary Graham, TV's Alien Nation) and Alexander (Paul Koslo, Shadowchaser), the robots meet in Death Valley to fight for the greatest prize of all: Alaska. But when Achilles' machine crushes 300 spectators, the match ends in a draw. Refusing to face Alexander in a rematch, Achilles is replaced by Athena (Anne-Marie Johnson, TV's Melrose Place), a genetically-engineered combat fighter. So when the GenJox is nearly killed and the game is forfeited, Achilles avenges their honor by challenging Alexander to a winner-take-all death match, in this heavy-metal, sci-fi adventure. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: Audio Commentary with Director Stuart Gordon; Audio Commentary with Associate Effects Director Paul Gentry, Mechanical Effects Artist Mark Rappaport, and Stop-Motion Animator Paul Jessel; Brand-New Interview with Actor Paul Koslo; Archival Interviews with Director Stuart Gordon, Pyrotechnic Supervisor Joe Viskocil, Associate Effects Director Paul Gentry, Stop-Motion Animator Paul Jessel and Animation & Effects Artists Chris Endicott and Mark McGee; Behind-the-Scenes Footage; 2 Still Galleries; and Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Robot Jox' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 7. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon May 18, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Denny Tedesco's Award-Winning Documentary 'The Wrecking Crew!' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]nominee for "Best Music Documentary" by the International Documentary Association arrives on Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia says 'The Wrecking Crew!' will hit Blu-ray on June 16. What the Funk Brothers did for Motown…The Wrecking Crew did, only bigger, for the West Coast sound. Six years in a row in the 1960s and early 1970s, the Grammy for "Record of the Year" went to Wrecking Crew recordings. THE WRECKING CREW tells the story of the unsung musicians that provided the backbeat, the bottom and the swinging melody that drove many of the number one hits of the 1960s. It didn't matter if it was Nat "King" Cole, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, The Monkees, The Byrds or The Beach Boys, these dedicated musicians brought the flair and musicianship that made the American "West Coast sound" a dominant cultural force around the world. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include an assortment of deleted scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Wrecking Crew!' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under June 16. Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon May 18, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
