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'Death Occurred Last Night' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Duccio Tessari's 1970 crime drama will be available on Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, RaroVideo says 'Death Occurred Last Night' is planned for Blu-ray sometime in March. Following the disappearance of his beautiful but mentally handicapped daughter, Avanzio Berzaghi (Raf Vallone) travels to Milan to track her down. Local detective Duca Lamberti (Frank Wolff) investigates the city's pimps and prostitutes for clues. When the girl eventually turns up dead, Berzaghi vows to find her killer. Based on Giorgio Scerbanenco's novel I milanesi ammazzano al sabato. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include Fully illustrated booklet by Chris Alexander, Video interview by Chris Alexander, and Original English and Italian Theatrical Trailers. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Death Occurred Last Night' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue Jan 21, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Riot in Cell Block 11' Bound for Criterion Blu-ray[teaser]Don Siegel's 1954 prison drama will be sentenced to Blu-ray in April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion says 'Riot in Cell Block 11' will be available on Blu-ray on April 22. Early in his career, Don Siegel made his mark with this sensational and high-octane but economically constructed drama set in a maximum-security penitentiary. 'Riot in Cell Block 11,' the brainchild of producer extraordinaire Walter Wanger, is a ripped-from-the-headlines social-problem picture about prisoners’ rights that was inspired by a recent spate of uprisings in American prisons. In Siegel’s hands, the film is at once brash and humane, showcasing the hard-boiled visual flair and bold storytelling for which the director would become known and shot on location at Folsom State Prison, with real inmates and guards as extras. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature a new 1080p digital restoration, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements include: New audio commentary by film scholar Matthew Bernstein; Excerpts from the director's 1993 autobiography, A Siegel Film, read by his son Kristoffer Tabori; a booklet featuring an essay by critic Chris Fujiwara, a 1954 article by coproducer Walter Wanger, and a 1974 tribute to Siegel by filmmaker Sam Peckinpah; and More! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Riot in Cell Block 11' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 22.Posted Tue Jan 21, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Gravity' detailed for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D[teaser]Alfonso Cuaron's Oscar-nominated sci-fi thriller has been dated for February, and you can pre-order it now! [/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Gravity' for Blu-ray and 'Blu-ray 3D' in 2014, and now the date has been set for February 25. 'Gravity,' directed by Oscar nominee Alfonso Cuaron, stars Oscar winners Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in a heart-pounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space. Bullock plays Dr. Ryan Stone, a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (Clooney). But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone. Each Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Combo Pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Collision Point: The Race to Clean Up Space (Narrated by Ed Harris); Aningaaq - A short film by Jonás Cuarón with optional introduction; Gravity Mission Control; Shot Breakdowns; Gravity: Silent Space Version; and Sandra's Surprise! Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99 and suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D is $44.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Gravity' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 25.Posted Mon Jan 20, 2014 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
'Continuum: Season Two' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The second season of the sci-fi series will hit Blu-ray in March, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Continuum: Season Two' for Blu-ray on March 25. Kiera Cameron (Rachel Nichols), a cop from the year 2077, finds herself trapped in the present day desperately trying to stop a terrorist group from the future before they can change the course of history forever. In Season 2, Kiera continues her uneasy alliance with Vancouver Police Detective Carlos Fonnegra (Victor Webster) and grapples with the big question: why was she sent here? Meanwhile tech genius Alec (Erik Knudsen) struggles to understand the mysterious message sent from his future self and the terrorists, Liber8, becomes more strategic-and even more lethal. From its stunning first minutes to its explosive season finale, don't miss the thrilling next chapter in Continuum: Season Two. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Continuum: Behind the Scenes Featurette and Audio Commentaries. Suggested list price for the 3-disc set is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Continuum: Season Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 25.Posted Mon Jan 20, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Samsung and LG Smartphone Rumors Heat Up[teaser]Possible release dates and details about the companies' upcoming mobile devices are starting to leak. [/teaser] New information about Samsung's Galaxy S5 and LG's G Pro 2 and G3 are making the rounds. According to numerous sources, Samsung's latest Galaxy smartphone is being prepped for a March or April release, and LG's new offerings will likely be available around that time as well. Though official details about the Galaxy S5 have not been announced, Samsung revealed a few tidbits to Bloomberg. According to the report, the company is considering using eye-scanner technology in the new device and will apply a "back to basics" approach for the design, hoping to distinguish the smartphone from its predecessors. Meanwhile, new rumors trickling out of Korean news sites indicate that LG's upcoming smartphones could use Quad HD screens with a resolution of 2560X1440. The company first announced that it was developing Quad HD smartphone panels back in August, but no specific models were revealed at that time. Now, it looks like the G Pro 2 could be the first mobile device from LG to sport a 1440p display. Likewise, the LG G3 smartphone is also expected to use a Quad HD screen as well. Official specs, pricing, and release dates for Samsung and LG's upcoming handsets have not been announced, but full details are expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress at the end of February. Sources: Digital Trends, BloombergPosted Mon Jan 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Master of the House' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]The classic 1925 silent comedy will have its revenge on Blu-ray this April. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will be bringing 'Master of the House' on Blu-ray on April 22. Before he got up close and personal with 'Joan of Arc,' the Danish cinema genius Carl Theodor Dreyer fashioned this finely detailed, ahead-of-its-time examination of domestic life. In this heartfelt story of a housewife who, with the help of a wily nanny, turns the tables on her tyrannical husband, Dreyer finds lightness and humor; it's a deft comedy of revenge that was an enormous box-office success and is considered an early example of feminism on-screen. Constructed with the director's customary meticulousness and stirring sense of justice, 'Master of the House' is a jewel of silent cinema. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature a new 1080p 2k digital restoration, a recent score by Gillian Anderson presented in uncompressed stereo on the Blu-ray, and supplements include: New interview with Dreyer historian Casper Tybjerg; New visual essay on Dreyer's camera work and editing by film historian David Bordwell; and A booklet featuring an essay by film scholar Mark Le Fanu. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Master of the House' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 22.Posted Mon Jan 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Comcast to End AnyPlay Streaming Support[teaser]The in-home cable streaming device is being discontinued in favor of new apps and features from the company. [/teaser] Comcast has announced plans to discontinue its AnyPlay streaming device. Launched in 2012, the separate streaming cable box allowed customers to watch live TV in their homes on their Android or iOS tablets and smartphones. As of January 13, sales of the AnyPlay box have already been suspended. For now, current owners will still be able to use and download the AnyPlay app, but support will end at the end of March. Customers who attempt to download the app now will be treated to this disclaimer from Comcast: "Effective March 31st, 2014 Comcast has decided to discontinue our AnyPlay service. Since launching the AnyPlay service in 2012, we have developed new, innovative technologies that provide customers with more choices and flexibility for streaming live and On Demand programming without the need for additional equipment. Please download the XFINITY TV Go app." Though this may mark the end of AnyPlay, it's far from the end of Comcast's streaming plans. The company's XFINITY TV Go app currently lets iOS and Android users stream select live TV channels and on-demand content anywhere they have an internet connection. In addition, Comcast also plans to launch a new in-home XFNITY TV streaming app that will let customers watch all channels, on-demand content, and DVR recordings on their tablets and mobile devices. The app is being tested in select markets, starting with Boston this month, and will then expand to the rest of the country. Sources: Comcast, EngadgetPosted Mon Jan 20, 2014 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Meet Him and Die' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Franco Prosperi's 1976 crime thriller heads to Blu-ray in April. Pre-orders are now available here! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, RaroVideo says 'Meet Him and Die' is planned for Blu-ray on April 1. Things go wrong for a hapless criminal knocking off a jewelry store. He is caught by the store's security system, and then sent to jail. It doesn't take long, however, for him to befriend a big time crime boss inside, and the two execute a successful escape. But do we really know the background of these criminals, and what is motivating them? Starring Ray Lovelock and Elke Sommer, 'Meet Him and Die' has clever plot twists, fistfights, and motorcycle chases, making it an entertaining entry in the poliziotteschi genre. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include a video introduction by Mike Malloy (6'34") and a fully illustrated booklet. The suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Meet Him and Die' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 1.Posted Mon Jan 20, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of January 19th, 2014Even though this is technically a holiday week in the U.S., new Blu-ray releases keep coming out, including a few of interest. Check out our latest disc roundup in the blog.Posted Mon Jan 20, 2014 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'Il Sorpasso' Criterion Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1962 Italian comedy from filmmaker Dino Risi will speed to Blu-ray this spring. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion has revealed 'Il Sorpasso' will be available on Blu-ray on April 29. The ultimate Italian road comedy, 'Il Sorpasso' stars the unlikely pair of Vittorio Gassman and Jean-Louis Trintignant as, respectively, a waggish, free-wheeling bachelor and the bookish law student he takes on a madcap trip from Rome to rural Southern Italy. An unpredictable journey that careers from slapstick to tragedy, this film, directed by Dino Risi, is a wildly entertaining commentary on the pleasures and consequences of the good life. A holy grail of commedia all’italiana, Il sorpasso is so fresh and exciting that one can easily see why it has long been adored in Italy. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature a new 1080p 2k digital restoration, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements include: New interviews with screenwriter Ettore Scola and film scholar and professor Rémi Fournier Lanzoni; Interview from 2004 with director Dino Risi by film critic Jean A. Gili; Introduction by actor Jean-Louis Trintignant from a 1983 French television broadcast of the film; A Beautiful Vacation, a 2006 documentary on Risi featuring interviews with the director and his collaborators and friends; Excerpts from a 2012 documentary that returns to Castiglioncello, the location for the film's beach scenes, featuring rare on-set color footage; Trailer; and a booklet featuring essays by critics Phillip Lopate and Antonio Monda, as well as excerpts from Risi's writings, with an introduction by film critic Valerio Caprara. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Il Sorpasso' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 29.Posted Mon Jan 20, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by:
