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'Khumba - 3D' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]A young zebra will try to earn his stripes in this animated family film heading to Blu-ray in February, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium Media is preparing 'Khumba' for Blu-ray. The disc will be released as a Walmart exclusive on January 14 and will then be available everywhere on February 11. Life is not all black and white for Khumba. A young zebra, born with only half his stripes, is rejected by his superstitious herd and blamed for a sudden drought affecting the land. Teaming up with a sassy wildebeest and a flamboyant ostrich, Khumba sets out on a daring mission across the Karoo desert to find the legendary waterhole where the first zebras got their stripes. Along the way he meets a host of colorful characters, but before he can reunite with his herd, Khumba will have to come face to face with a menacing leopard to take part in an epic battle…Khumba’s got to earn his stripes! Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Khumba' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under February 11.Posted Fri Jan 10, 2014 at 07:45 AM PST by: -
'Super Bowl XXLVIII Champions' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]We don't know who they are yet, but the 2014 Super Bowl champs are rushing toward Blu-ray in March, and you can pre-order the disc now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, NFL Productions is preparing 'Super Bowl XXLVIII Champions' for Blu-ray on March 4. NFL Films takes you down the sidelines, on the field and into the locker room with exclusive access to all the vivid sounds and images of every game in the memorable 2013-2014 season of the Championship team coupled with exciting extra content detailing stories from the year, media day at Super Bowl XLVIII, and the thrilling Lombardi Trophy Presentation. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Super Bowl XXLVIII Champions' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 4.Posted Fri Jan 10, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'How I Live Now' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Saorise Ronan will fight for survival in this British drama hitting Blu-ray in February, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'How I Live Now' for Blu-ray on February 11. Set in the near-future UK, Saoirse Ronan plays Daisy, an American teenager sent to stay with relatives in the English countryside. Initially withdrawn and alienated, she begins to warm up to her charming surroundings, and strikes up a romance with the handsome Edmund (George MacKay). But on the fringes of their idyllic summer days are tense news reports of an escalating conflict in Europe. As the UK falls into a violent, chaotic military state, Daisy finds herself hiding and fighting to survive. The Blu-ray/UltraViolet combo pack will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: AXS TV: A Look at How I Live Now; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'How I Live Now' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 11.Posted Thu Jan 9, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Samsung Predicts 4K Blu-ray for 2014[teaser]Samsung Australia's Vice President for Consumer Electronics believes 4K Blu-ray discs will arrive this year. [/teaser] According to a report in The Australian, 4K Blu-ray discs may be on the way later this year. Rumors of an announcement from the BDA have been swirling for months, but so far no official details have emerged. While several streaming and downloadable 4K media options have been revealed at CES, word about a true Ultra HD disc medium has remained elusive, but we may now be getting our first indications that movement on that front is indeed underway. Speaking with The Australian, Samsung Australia's Vice President for Consumer Electronics Philip Newton shared his belief that a 4K disc medium will arrive "by the end of the year." All of the technology for three and four-layer 100-125GB disc production is ready, but companies are simply waiting for manufacturers and the BDA to finalize the standards for the medium. Current topics of contention apparently include which codec will be used for the new format, with H.265 and Google's VP9 both being among the options. Until the standard is finalized, streaming options like Netflix and proprietary HDD download services like Sony's Video Unlimited 4K will remain the main sources of Ultra HD content. Source: The AustralianPosted Thu Jan 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Wicked Blood' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Abigail Breslin, James Purefoy, and Sean Bean star in this action thriller coming to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Koch Entertainment is preparing 'Wicked Blood' for Blu-ray on March 4. Hannah Lee (Abigail Breslin) is a bright teen girl trapped in the dark Southern underworld of violence and guns, drugs and vicious biker gangs. Neglected by her angry sister Amber (Alexa Vega), her only refuge is her troubled uncle Donny, who is a drug addict. Both live in fear of "Uncle Frank" Stinson (Sean Bean), who runs the illegal family business with an iron fist, aided by his psychotic younger brother Bobby. But when Amber falls in love with family rival Wild Bill (James Purefoy), Hannah realizes there is no escape from the ruthless Stinsons, and cleverly schemes to pit one pawn against another in a cunning game of revenge. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Wicked Blood' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 4.Posted Thu Jan 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
RCA Introduces New TV Roster[teaser]Affordable 4K sets and Roku Ready HDTVs have all been announced for 2014. [/teaser] RCA has detailed its 2014 television lineup at CES this week. The company will focus on LCD LED Ultra HD and HDTVs with Smart TV functions. With its three new UHD models, RCA will be entering the 4K market for the first time. 55, 65, and 84-inch sizes will be offered, and each set will feature a resolution of 3840 x 2160p. In addition, the Ultra HD TVs will use the Android interface for Smart TV functionality and robust app support for more than 100,000 content options. Exact pricing and availability have not been detailed, but the 4K lineup is expected to launch later this year and RCA promises that they will be competitively priced. As far as standard 1080p options go, the company is also showcasing its Roku Ready HDTV series. The TV's will come in 28, 32, 40, 46, 50, 55, and 65-inch models and will include a Roku Streaming Stick. When inserted into the set's MHL port, the stick offers users access to more than 1000 channels of content. The Roku media can be controlled by the television's remote control and the TVs will come with two to four HDMI inputs. Also joining the Roku Ready models, will be the company's first two curved screen HDTV options. Again, pricing and availability have not been detailed, but the televisions are expected to be priced with a budget in mind. All of RCA's latest products are now on display at CES in Las Vegas. Source: RCAPosted Thu Jan 9, 2014 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'The Hungover Games' Heading to Blu-ray[teaser]The comedy spoof film will hit Blu-ray in February, but you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony is preparing 'The Hungover Games' for Blu-ray on February 4. After celebrating Doug's upcoming wedding in a cut rate hotel in Laughlin, Nevada, our hungover party-ers, Bradley, Ed and Zach, wake up in a strange room in an even stranger world… and without their pal, Doug. After meeting the haughty and flighty Effing and the gruff, alcoholic Justmitch, our trio puts the pieces together and realizes that they are on a train car headed to The Hungover Games. But instead of the twelve districts of The Hunger Games, our guys have to go toe to toe against various Pop Culture Districts, including The Superhero District, The Middle Earth District, the Puppet District, and the Johnny Depp District. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Hungover Games' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 4.Posted Thu Jan 9, 2014 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'The Lost Future' Coming to Blu-ray[teaser]The sci-fi adventure flick starring Sean Bean is heading to Blu-ray in March,. You can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Koch Entertainment is preparing 'The Lost Future' for Blu-ray on March 25. A group of post-apocalyptic survivors struggle to survive in a world where jungles, forests, primeval wetlands and deserts have obliterated civilization. They staunchly face genetically mutated beasts and mysterious diseases in an attempt to re-establish the human race as masters of Earth. Starring Sean Bean ('Game of Thrones'), Corey Sevier, and Sam Claflin. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.98. You can find the latest specs for 'The Lost Future' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 25.Posted Thu Jan 9, 2014 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Gravity' Blu-ray & Blu-ray 3D Up for Pre-Order![teaser]Alfonso Cuaron's critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller will orbit Blu-ray later this year, and you can pre-order it now! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Gravity' for Blu-ray and 'Blu-ray 3D' in 2014. '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. Specs and supplements have not been revealed yet, but 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 PENDING.Posted Wed Jan 8, 2014 at 05:50 PM PST by: -
'Killing Kennedy' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The adaptation of Bill O'Reilly's bestselling book about the Kennedy assassination is coming to Blu-ray in February, and you can pre-order it now. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Killing Kennedy' for Blu-ray on February 11. The event that shocked the world and changed the course of American history is now revealed in a new light. From Producer Ridley Scott, and based on the bestseller by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, comes this illuminating thriller presented here as a never-before-seen extended cut! Rob Lowe and Ginnifer Goodwin give galvanizing performances as President John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy in the story about the president's assassination, and its dramatic aftermath. As global Cold War tensions mount and organized crime escalates in the U.S., a young, ambitious man from a wealthy family rises to become the leader of the free world. At the same time, a former dedicated Marine grows disillusioned with America. When their paths ultimately cross, the course of U.S. history will forever change, as chronicled in this mesmerizing film that also stars Michelle Trachtenberg. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Extended Feature; Killing Kennedy: An Interview with Author Bill O'Reilly; and The Kennedy Mystique. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Killing Kennedy' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 11.Posted Wed Jan 8, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by:
