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'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 40th Anniversary Edition' Blu-rays Detailed[teaser]Tobe Hooper's classic horror will be getting two collector's editions this fall. [/teaser] As previously reported, MPI/Dark Sky Films will be releasing 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 40th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on September 16. A limited edition Black Maria version will also be available on October 14. A tale of five 20-somethings whose free-spirited road trip becomes a terrifying descent into madness. When they find themselves isolated in a rural Texas community, they fall into the clutches of a monstrous clan of Texas cannibals and find themselves being whittled away by the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface. It's been imitated and remade, but never equaled. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre rose from a notorious 1974 sleeper sensation to rank as one of the greatest horror films ever made. The film is being released with an all-new 4K digital transfer and newly created 7.1 surround sound mix supervised by director Tobe Hooper. This release marks the only transfer of the film to go back to the original 16mm A/B rolls, the actual film that rolled through the cameras. Special features include: Two New Audio Commentaries, the first with writer-producer-director Tobe Hooper; the second with cinematographer Daniel Pearl, editor J. Larry Carroll and sound recordist Ted Nicolaou; Two Additional Audio Commentaries, the first with Hooper, Pearl and actor Gunnar Hansen; the second with actors Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger and Paul A. Partain, and production designer Robert Burns; The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Shocking Truth; Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw; A Tour of the TCSM House with Gunnar Hansen; Off the Hook with Teri McMinn; The Business of Chain Saw: An Interview with Production Manager Ron Bozman; New Deleted Scenes & Outtakes; Grandpa's Tales: An Interview with John Dugan; Cutting Chain Saw: An Interview With Editor J. Larry Carroll; Blooper Reel; Outtakes from The Shocking Truth; Horror's Hallowed Grounds: Texas Chain Saw Massacre; Dr. W.E. Barnes Presents Making Grandpa; Still Gallery; 40th Anniversary Trailer; Trailers, TV, and Radio Spots. The Black Maria version will add a few collectables including a Leatherface Apron, Theatrical Mini-Poster, and Cattle Truck Packaging. You can find the latest specs for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 40th Anniversary Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 16 (and October 14 for the Black Maria version).Posted Fri Aug 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Kundo: Age of the Rampant' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The Korean actioner will slice into Blu-ray this October. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA will be releasing 'Kundo: Age of the Rampant' on Blu-ray on October 21. The year is 1859, feudal Joseon is plagued with numerous natural disasters, poor harvest, poverty, hunger and death. But the rich nobles are only concerned with their own wealth and continue to exploit and persecute the poor. In this dark period, KUNDO was a single shred of hope for the poor, an entity which can be the subject of fear to unjust nobles. After killing poor butcher Dolmuchi's mother and sister, millionaire Jo-yoon commands absolute power over him. Clouded by vengeance, Dolmuchi is accepted as a member of KUNDO, and unsheathes his sword for the weak. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Kundo: Age of the Rampant' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 21.Posted Fri Aug 8, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Willow Creek' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Bobcat Goldthwait's intense thriller arriving on Blu-ray in September has been detailed. Pre-order here. [/teaser] As previously reported, MPI is preparing 'Willow Creek' for Blu-ray on September 9. Looking to make a splash with his research videos into the existence of Bigfoot, Jim (Bryce Johnson, Pretty Little Liars) and his skeptical girlfriend Kelly (Alexie Gilmore, Labor Day, God Bless America) take a camping trip to the mountains surrounding Willow Creek, California, a small town where famous footage of the legendary Sasquatch was filmed decades earlier. Jim believes Bigfoot exists and is intent on finding the very spot where the huge, hairy, man-like creature supposedly strode. But before long, Jim and Kelly are lost in the woods and discover that someone - or something - is stalking them. With each passing night bringing unknowable danger, the two must use all of their cunning to try to make it out of the forest alive. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include an audio commentary, deleted scenes, making-of, and more. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Willow Creek' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 9.Posted Fri Aug 8, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'A Long Way Down' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Pascal Chaumeil's dramatic comedy is planned for Blu-ray in September. Pre-order here. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'A Long Way Down' for Blu-ray on September 9. Based on the acclaimed novel by Nick Hornby, A Long Way Down follows closely four strangers who happen to meet on the roof of a London building on New Year's Eve, each with the intent of committing suicide. Their plans for death in solitude are ruined, so they mutually agree to call off their plans for six weeks, forming an unconventional, dysfunctional family and searching together for the reasons to keep on living. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include deleted scenes and a trailer. You can find the latest specs for 'A Long Way Down' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under September 9.Posted Fri Aug 8, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Philips Releases Ultra HD Monitor[teaser]A new Philips 28-inch 4K monitor is now available. [/teaser] Envision Peripherals has announced the release of an Ultra HD monitor under the Philips brand. The Philips 288P6LJEB is now shipping with a suggested retail price of $799. The 28-inch 4K monitor uses a 16:9 TFT-LCD panel with a W-LED backlight system. With its fast 1ms response time and a color depth of 1.07 billion colors, the display is geared toward gaming and graphics applications and features a resolution of 3840x2160 and a refresh rate of 60hz. In addition, the monitor includes integrated stereo speakers, MHL connectivity, and Dual link DVI, VGA, Display Port, HDMI, and USB 3.0 ports. The Philips 288P6LJEB is currently on sale for $600 on Amazon (25 percent off its retail price). Source: Philips via TWICE Philips 288P6LJEB Philips 288P6LJEB Philips 288P6LJEBPosted Thu Aug 7, 2014 at 09:30 PM PDT by: -
Sony Announces Curved-Screen 4K TVs[teaser]Sony has unveiled a new Ultra HD display model with a curved-screen design. [/teaser] Joining Samsung and LG's 4K curved-screen offerings, Sony has now detailed its own upcoming Ultra HD TV with a contoured display. The S90 promises impressive picture quality and an enhanced level of immersion. The S90 will come in 65-inch and 75-inch models and will feature a subtle curved-screen that is said to be less concave than LG and Samsung's models. Each set offers an Ultra HD resolution of 3840x2160, along with TRILUMINOS Display tech, Sony's 4K X-Reality PRO picture engine for UHD upscaling, and X-tended Dynamic Range for improved contrast and blacks. In addition, the TV includes active 3D support and an integrated 4.2ch Multi-angle Live Speaker system with an optional wireless subwoofer. US pricing and availability have not been announced yet, but in China the 65-inch model is expected to ship for about $5,360 and the 75-inch model is expected to ship for about $8,110. Source: Sony via EngadgetPosted Thu Aug 7, 2014 at 03:30 PM PDT by: -
'Saw: The Complete Movie Collection' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Would you like to play a game? You can order it here![/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Saw: The Complete Movie Collection' on Blu-ray on September 23. The collection includes all seven films in the franchise apparently crammed onto three Blu-ray discs and features limited edition premium packaging. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray set is only $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Saw: The Complete Movie Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 23.Posted Thu Aug 7, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Aftermath' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The post-apocalyptic thriller heads to Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Image Entertainment says 'Aftermath' on Blu-ray on August 26. The devastating horror of a nuclear apocalypse is now reality and nine desperate strangers find themselves clinging to life in a farmhouse cellar, while radioactive fallout descends on the darkened world above. These would-be survivors face the nightmare of dwindling supplies, poisonous air and the greatest threat of all – the hordes of zombie-like refugees who want in. With each dying day, their choice becomes clearer – stay and let the makeshift shelter become their tomb or face the unknown terrors of the world outside. Starring Edward Furlong, Monica Keena, Andre Royo and C.J. Thomason, AFTERMATH takes a hard look at how far humans will go to survive. And it isn’t pretty.. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Aftermath' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 26.Posted Thu Aug 7, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Ida' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The critically acclaimed drama is heading to Blu-ray in September. You can pre-order the film now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Music Box Films is preparing 'Ida' for Blu-ray on September 9. 18-year old Anna (stunning newcomer Agata Trzebuchowska), a sheltered orphan raised in a convent, is preparing to become a nun when the Mother Superior insists she first visit her sole living relative. Naïve, innocent Anna soon finds herself in the presence of her aunt Wanda (Agata Kulesza), a worldly and cynical Communist Party insider, who shocks her with the declaration that her real name is Ida and her Jewish parents were murdered during the Nazi occupation. This revelation triggers a heart-wrenching journey into the countryside, to the family house and into the secrets of the repressed past, evoking the haunting legacy of the Holocaust and the realities of postwar Communism. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Q & A with the Director Collector's Booklet including writings from Pawel Pawlikowski and Sara Freeman; Behind the Scenes; and On the Set. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Ida' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 9.Posted Thu Aug 7, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Catches 'The Perfect Wave'[teaser]The surfing drama based on a true story will hang ten on Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay says 'The Perfect Wave' on Blu-ray on September 16. Scott Eastwood – son of screen legend Clint Eastwood – delivers a breakthrough performance as Ian McCormack, a rebellious young surfer who impulsively decides to leave home and travel the world’s most exotic surf spots. But living in the moment can have its thrills – including a romance with beautiful kindred soul Annabel (Rachel Hendrix of October Baby) – as well as its sacrifices. And following a horrific accident and near-death experience on the Island of Mauritius, Ian receives a glimpse into eternity that will change his life forever. Patrick Lyster (“Black Sails”) and Cheryl Ladd (“Charlie’s Angels”) co-star in this inspirational true story about the power of faith, the love of family, and one man’s search for THE PERFECT WAVE. 'The Perfect Wave' will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and special features include an interview with director Bruce Macdonald, “The Perfect Wave: It’s Not Just About Love” featurette, “Perfect Wave” music video, “Collide: Uphill Struggle Of A Downhill Skater” featurette, behind-the-scenes footage, and more! You can find the latest specs for 'The Perfect Wave' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 16.Posted Thu Aug 7, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
