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'The Party' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The Peter Sellers' comedy will be crashing the party on Blu-ray in August. You can pre-order the movie now. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is preparing 'The Party' for Blu-ray on August 26. In one of their few non-Clouseau efforts, director Blake Edwards and star Peter Sellers preserve the spirit of the French bumbler in the person of Hrundi V. Bakshi, an accident-prone Indian actor. Brought to Hollywood to play the title role in Son Of Gunga Din, Bakshi destroys the film's most elaborate set with his bungling and is banned from the set by the film's producer. But because of an error by the producer's secretary, Bakshi's name is added to the guest list of his next party, an A-list affair. Shortly after arriving, Bakshi begins accidentally dismantling the producer's carefully staged event, destroying a flower bed, knocking a servant through a bay window, and triggering the lawn sprinklers, soaking his pretentious guests. Sellers is typically brilliant in a film abounding in sidesplitting sight gags with a script by Edwards, Frank Waldman ('The Pink Panther Strikes Again') and his brother Tom Waldman ('Inspector Clouseau'). Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Party' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 26.Posted Tue Jun 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The next animated Scooby movie is planned for Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy' for Blu-ray on August 19. Scooby-Doo and those "meddling kids" Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma are back in an all-new original movie. Velma discovers she's inherited her great-great-uncle Dr. Von Dinkenstein's cursed castle in the terrifying town of Transylvania… Pennsylvania, that is. Just when the Gang persuades Velma to go claim her inheritance, the ghost of Dinkenstein Castle blows up the Mystery Machine as a warning! Now the Crew must spring back into action, but this time it's personal! Who's responsible for the Dinkenstein monster? What family secret has Velma been hiding? Will Fred recover from the loss of his beloved Mystery Machine? Can any helpless snack survive Scooby and Shaggy's monster-sized appetites? The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 19.Posted Tue Jun 10, 2014 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tinto Brass: Maestro of Erotica Cinema' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Four films from the Italian director are heading to Blu-ray in August. You can pre-order the discs here.[/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Cult Epics is preparing 'Tinto Brass: Maestro of Erotica Cinema' for Blu-ray on August 12. Cult Epics presents in new high-definition transfers, four of Tinto Brass most delightful, erotic films of recent years: 'Cheeky!,' 'Black Angel,' 'Private,' 'Monamour,' plus the documentary 'Tinto Brass: Maestro of Erotica Cinema,' featuring an in-depth Interview with the Maestro himself reflecting on his full career, illustrated with rare footage. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Photo Video Galleries; Making Of Featurettes; 40-Page Collectible Booklet; Bonus DVD Documentary: Tinto Brass: Maestro Of Erotic Cinema; and Tinto Brass HD Trailers. Suggested list price for the 4-Disc Blu-ray is $69.96. You can find the latest specs for 'Tinto Brass: Maestro of Erotica Cinema' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 12.Posted Tue Jun 10, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
LG Drops Price of OLED TV... Again[teaser]LG has once again slashed the price of its 55-inch OLED display. [/teaser] After already cutting the price just a few weeks ago, LG is offering another price reduction for its 55EA9800. The OLED TV will now retail for $3,999, a whopping 73 percent off of its original price. The television made its debut in July 2013 at $15,000, and has received several price adjustments over the last year. The 55EA9800 uses a 1080p OLED (organic light-emitting diode) curved-screen panel which offers superior contrast and black levels over traditional LCD technology. The set also features 3D capabilities, LG's proprietary WRGB four-color pixel system, THX certified picture, and Smart TV functions. Finally, the display comes complete with four 3D glasses and is ENERGY STAR certified. In addition to the curved-screen model, LG is also selling the 55EA8800 flat-screen OLED which has received a similar price drop from $5,499 to $4,499. Though OLED support is dwindling from other companies due to high manufacturing costs, LG has continued to pledge support for the technology, promising several new displays in 2014. With that said, pricing and availability for the proposed 2014 models remain unknown. Source: TV PredictionsPosted Mon Jun 9, 2014 at 05:00 PM PDT by: -
'22 Jump Street' Blu-ray Pre-orders Live[teaser]The action-packed comedy sequel is now available for Blu-ray pre-orders at Amazon! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing '22 Jump Street' on Blu-ray later this year. Based on the classic TV series of the same name, the film once again stars Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as a pair of unlikely cops who this time go undercover at a college. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $40.99. You can find the latest specs for '22 Jump Street' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Jun 9, 2014 at 03:00 PM PDT by: -
Logitech Offers Big Update for Harmony Remotes[teaser]Just in time for Father's Day, Logitech is providing many new features for its Harmony remotes. [/teaser] Logitech has announced the arrival of a brand new software update for its Harmony remotes. The new features include support for Sonos speakers, Amazon Fire TV integration, and a voice search option. With the new update, owners of the Harmony Ultimate (reviewed here) and Harmony Smart Control, can use their remotes to control their Sonos speakers. Users can control playback and volume from the buttons on their remotes. In addition, customers can access their Sonos Favorites on the Harmony Ultimate touch screen or the Harmony Smartphone app. Meanwhile, Harmony has also added a soft keyboard and voice recognition search to its Smartphone app, giving users the option of speaking their Amazon Fire TV, Roku 3, Apple TV, PC, and Mac searches directly into their smartphones. Finally, the update has also improved setup with the Harmony Ultimate Hub, offering automatic detection of network devices like Philips Hue lights, Rokus, and Sonos speakers. The Harmony Remote and smartphone app updates are available now. The Harmony Ultimate is currently on sale for a suggested retail price of $349, and the Harmony Smart Control is currently on sale for $130. Source: LogitechPosted Mon Jun 9, 2014 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Ghostbusters 1 & 2' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Who you gonna call? Both classic comedies will be receiving anniversary Blu-ray editions mastered in 4K this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Ghostbusters: 30th Anniversary Edition' and 'Ghostbusters II: 25th Anniversary Edition' on Blu-ray on September 16. Both films will also be available together in a digibook as well as a limited edition gift set (which includes the digibook and a Slimer figurine). "To celebrate this milestone anniversary, we wanted to create something new and collectible for fans. These new Ghostbusters Blu-rays will feature the highest quality presentation along with new content that reflects the rich history of this iconic franchise," said Lexine Wong, Senior Executive Vice President, Worldwide Marketing, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The original film will also be returning to theaters for a limited time in over 700 venues in the U.S. and Canada starting August 29. Rory Bruer, president, Worldwide Distribution for Sony Pictures, said, "Ghostbusters is still one of our studio's most beloved franchises – I was lucky enough to work on the release of the film on its first run, so it's a real thrill for me to see that it's still connecting with audiences everywhere. On the big screen or in home entertainment, this is a great movie to experience again and again." Sony has just launched a new website, GHOSTBUSTERS.COM, where fans can access new franchise offerings, including collectible merchandise, music, and more. Fans can register for updates, unique video content, as well as Ghostbusters news. 'Ghostbusters' will include: Slimer Mode – Picture in Picture and Trivia Track; Commentary w/ Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis & Joe Medjuck; 10 Deleted Scenes; 1984 Featurette; Cast and Crew Featurette; SFX Team Featurette; Multi-Angles; Ecto-1: Resurrecting the Classic Car; and Ghostbusters Garage: Ecto-1 Gallery Storyboard Comparisons. New items include: Who You Gonna Call: A Ghostbusters Retrospective - Roundtable Discussion with Director Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd (Part 1); Poster Art Gallery – Gallery 1988 artwork; and "Ghostbusters" Music Video – Ray Parker, Jr. 'Ghostbusters II' will include the following new features: Time Is But A Window: Ghostbusters II and Beyond - Roundtable Discussion with Director Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd (Part 2); Deleted Scenes; and "On Our Own" Music Video – Bobby Brown. You can find the latest specs for 'Ghostbusters' and 'Ghostbusters II' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under September 16.Posted Mon Jun 9, 2014 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Other Woman' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The three most unlikely girlfriends will get even on Blu-ray this July. Order now! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox will be releasing 'The Other Woman' on Blu-ray on July 29. Cameron Diaz leads a knockout cast in this irreverent comedy about love, lust and the laws of karma. New York attorney Carly Whitten (Diaz) is nobody's fool. So when she accidentally discovers that her too-good-to-be-true boyfriend Mark (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) is married, she's less than thrilled. Not only that, she and Mark's wife Kate (Leslie Mann), learn about yet another mistress (Kate Upton)! Before long, however, the betrayed beauties have become unlikely pals who've decided to teach their three-timing man a lesson. The more the trio learns about Mark, the worse he seems, and the more fun they have without him! Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements include: Gag Reel, Giggle Fit, Gallery, and Deleted Scenes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Other Woman' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under July 29.Posted Mon Jun 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Godzilla (2014)' Announced for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]The legendary monster is stomping toward Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D later this year. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Godzilla (2014)' and 'Godzilla - 3D (2014)' for Blu-ray in 2014. The world's most revered monster is reborn as Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures unleash the epic action adventure 'Godzilla.' From visionary new director Gareth Edwards ('Monsters') comes a powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature, when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance as humanity stands defenseless. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, and Bryan Cranston. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been detailed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Godzilla (2014)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Jun 9, 2014 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Without Warning' Blu-ray Bonus Features Revealed[teaser]Supplements have been detailed for the cult sci-fi/horror flick striking Blu-ray in August. [/teaser]As previously reported, Scream Factory is preparing 'Without Warning' for Blu-ray on August 5. Four teenagers going on a Lake Trip are warned of the strange happenings which occur there. But they ignore such warnings and are consequently attacked by alien creatures. Starring Jack Palance, Martin Landau, and Tarah Nutter. Directed by Greydon Clark. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will include: Audio Commentary with Producer/Director Greydon Clark; New Interviews with: Cinematographer Dean Cundey, Co-Writer/Co-Producer Daniel Grodnik, Special Make-Up Effects Creator Greg Cannom, and Actors Christopher S. Nelson and Tarah Nutter; Original Theatrical Trailer; and Still Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.99.You can find the latest specs for 'Without Warning' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 5.Posted Mon Jun 9, 2014 at 06:00 AM PDT by:
