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'A Single Shot' will be Fired on Blu-ray[teaser]Sam Rockwell stars in this tense thriller setting its sights on Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'A Single Shot' for Blu-ray on January 14. David M. Rosenthal's backwoods thriller starts with a bang: a single shot, aimed at a lone deer, that hits and kills a young woman. The hunter, John Moon (Sam Rockwell), watches her die before discovering a box of money near her body. In a desperate panic, he takes the cash - hiring a low-rent lawyer (William H. Macy) to fight his wife's (Kelly Reilly) divorce suit - and attempts to cover up the killing. But when he discovers that the money belonged to a group of hardened criminals, the hunter becomes the hunted in this tense cat-and-mouse struggle in the backwoods of West Virginia. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: The Making of A Single Shot; Interviews with Crew & Cast; and Original Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'A Single Shot' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 14.Posted Thu Nov 21, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'Lost in Thailand' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The Chinese road trip flick will find its way to Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'Lost in Thailand' for Blu-ray on February 25. This groundbreaking Chinese road comedy tells the story of how lead Xu Lang goes to Thailand seeking "everything", and ends up finding renewal through his encounter with the kind but bumbling Wang Bao. The addition of his business rival Gao Bo to the trip prompts a series of absurd struggles that makes it hard for us to know who to cheer for. This is a ridiculous story of completely unreasonable behavior that uses Thailand's natural beauty as a stark contrast to remind us that in our usually insane, absurd lives, we have to remember to stay optimistic, because that's how we find our way back to happiness. Supplements and a suggested list price have not been announced yet, but the Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a Mandarin DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack. You can find the latest specs for 'Lost in Thailand' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 25.Posted Thu Nov 21, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Machete Kills' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The grindhouse action flick sequel is in the works for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Machete Kills' for Blu-ray on January 21. In 'Machete Kills,' Danny Trejo returns as ex-Federale agent Machete, who is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man - he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet. Also starring Mel Gibson, Sofia Vergara, Amber Heard, and Charlie Sheen. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include deleted and extended scenes and The Making of Machete Kills. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet combo pack is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Machete Kills' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 21.Posted Wed Nov 20, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
DirecTV Bolsters Out-Of-Home Streaming Lineup[teaser]DirecTV's Everywhere streaming service is getting more channels and an updated app. [/teaser] DirecTV has announced an upcoming expansion to its DirecTV Everywhere service. The streaming utility will now bring more than 30 live out-of-home channels and 100 live in-home channels to its users. "We've significantly expanded DIRECTV Everywhere to meet the needs of our customers who want a seamless and consistent way to access programming they want, across as many platforms as possible, without any restrictions," said Tony Goncalves, senior vice president, Digital Entertainment Products, DIRECTV. "We were the first provider to launch an out-of-home streaming service and will continue to work with partners to give our customers even more convenience, choice and value. It is essential that we align with our programing partners to ensure we can deliver high-quality content with the immediacy consumers expect." The updated DirecTV Everywhere will now offer live out-of-home streaming support for many popular channels, including HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, The Movie Channel, STARZ, ENCORE, Travel Channel, and Food Network. In addition, the company is upgrading its Android tablet app to bring support for live and on demand content to all screen sizes and a variety of operating systems. Finally, DirecTV is also adding more on demand media to its website, offering a selection of more than 19,000 titles. The DirecTV Everywhere expansion will launch on November 21. Source: DirecTV via Business WirePosted Wed Nov 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Blue Is the Warmest Color' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Abdellatif Kechiche's acclaimed NC-17 film is planned for Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will release 'Blue Is the Warmest Color' on Blu-ray on February 11. The colorful, electrifying romance that took the Cannes Film Festival by storm courageously dives into a young woman's experiences of first love and sexual awakening. 'Blue Is the Warmest Color' stars the remarkable newcomer Adèle Excharpoulos as a high schooler who, much to her own surprise, plunges into a thrilling relationship with a female twentysomething art student, played by Léa Seydoux. Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, this finely detailed, intimate epic sensitively renders the erotic abandon of youth. It has captivated international audiences and been widely embraced as a defining love story for the new century. The Blu-ray will feature a new high-definition digital transfer approved by director Abdellatif Kechiche, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Trailer and TV spot, plus a booklet featuring an essay by critic B. Ruby Rich. Note that a full special edition treatment of this film will follow at a later date. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Blue Is the Warmest Color' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 11.Posted Wed Nov 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Black Friday Bargain Blitz: 'Deliverance' Blu-ray Digibook $11.99 at Amazon[teaser]We all know what Ned Beatty's character is thankful for around every Thanksgiving. [/teaser] The online retailer is selling 'Deliverance' on Blu-ray for only $11.99 (57% off suggested retail price). In the unfamiliar Appalachian backwoods, a weekend of male bonding for four inexperienced campers turns into a gut-wrenching fight for survival against the merciless forces of nature and the brutality of man. Their only escape is a terrifying canoe ride down the raging rapids of the Chattooga River. If their heartless pursuers don't kill them, the treacherous waters just might. Click here to hear the dueling banjos of savings!Posted Wed Nov 20, 2013 at 09:06 AM PST by: -
Qualcomm Reveals Snapdragon 805 Ultra HD Processor[teaser]The mobile technology developer has announced a new high performance chip designed to support 4K video playback. [/teaser] Qualcomm has detailed the latest mobile processor in its popular Snapdragon line. The new Snapdragon 805 is now the company's highest performing chip and has been developed with Ultra HD video and graphics in mind. "Using a smartphone or tablet powered by Snapdragon 805 processor is like having an UltraHD home theater in your pocket, with 4K video, imaging and graphics, all built for mobile," said Murthy Renduchintala, executive vice president, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and co-president, QCT. "We're delivering the mobile industry's first truly end-to-end Ultra HD solution, and coupled with our industry leading Gobi LTE modems and RF transceivers, streaming and watching content at 4K resolution will finally be possible." With the Snapdragon 805, users will be able to watch and capture Ultra HD content on their mobile devices and output 4K media to their televisions. The processor features a Krait 450 quad-core CPU that can run at up to 2.5 GHz per core with memory bandwidth support for up to 25.6 GB/second. In addition, the new chip uses the Adreno 420 GPU and enhanced dual camera Image Signal Processors for improved multitasking, performance, and power use. Qualcomm is testing the new processor now and the Snapdragon 805 is expected to make its way into commercial mobile devices during the first half of 2014. Source: Qualcomm via PR NewswirePosted Wed Nov 20, 2013 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Jules and Jim' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]François Truffaut's 1962 masterpiece arrives on Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will release 'Jules and Jim' on Blu-ray on February 11. Hailed as one of the finest films ever made, 'Jules and Jim' charts, over twenty-five years, the relationship between two friends and the object of their mutual obsession. The legendary François Truffaut directs, and Jeanne Moreau stars as the alluring and willful Catherine, whose enigmatic smile and passionate nature lure Jules (Oskar Werner) and Jim (Henri Serre) into one of cinema's most captivating romantic triangles. An exuberant and poignant meditation on freedom, loyalty, and the fortitude of love, Jules and Jim was a worldwide smash in 1962 and remains every bit as audacious and entrancing today. The Blu-ray will feature a new 2k transfer, an uncompressed mono soundtrack, and supplements include: Two audio commentaries: one featuring screenwriter Jean Gruault, François Truffaut collaborator Suzanne Schiffman, editor Claudine Bouché, and film scholar Annette Insdorf; the other featuring actor Jeanne Moreau and Truffaut biographer Serge Toubiana; Excerpts from The Key to "Jules and Jim" (1985), a documentary about author Henri-Pierre Roché and the real-life relationships that inspired the novel and film; Interviews with Truffaut, Gruault, and cinematographer Raoul Coutard; Conversation between scholars Robert Stam and Dudley Andrew; Excerpt from a 1965 episode of the French television program Cinéastes de notre temps dedicated to Truffaut; Segment from a 1969 episode of the French television program L'invité du dimanche featuring Truffaut, Moreau, and filmmaker Jean Renoir; Excerpts from Truffaut's first appearance on American television, a 1977 interview with New York Film Festival director Richard Roud; Excerpts from a 1979 American Film Institute seminar given by Truffaut; Audio interview with Truffaut from 1980, conducted by film scholar Claude-Jean Philippe; Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by critic John Powers, a 1981 piece by Truffaut on Roché, and script notes by Truffaut. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Jules and Jim' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 11.Posted Wed Nov 20, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
'A.C.O.D.' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Stu Zicherman's 2013 comedy heads to Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount has revealed 'A.C.O.D.' will have a Blu-ray release on January 14. A hilarious and relatable farce about relationships, A.C.O.D. is a comedic exploration of the world of Adult Children of Divorce. The film follows a seemingly well-adjusted man who survived the madness of his parents' acrimonious divorce, only to be forced to bring them together for his younger brother's wedding. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include Public Service Announcements, Outtakes, and Cast and Crew Discussion. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'A.C.O.D.' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 14.Posted Wed Nov 20, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'Coal Miner's Daughter' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]Michael Apted's 1980 Oscar-nominated biopic of Loretta Lynn is bound for Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is preparing 'Coal Miner's Daughter' for Blu-ray on January 7. Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and based on the best-selling autobiography, Coal Miner's Daughter is the true story of legendary country star Loretta Lynn. In the acclaimed performance that earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, Sissy Spacek stars as the poor Appalachian Mountains mother who rose from humble beginnings to become the "Queen of Country Music." Co-starring Tommy Lee Jones as her ambitious husband, a man who recognizes her talent and prods her into making a record, the film offers a tale of a woman's triumph in making her name in the world. The Blu-ray/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Tommy Lee Jones Remembers Coal Miner's Daughter; Interview with Loretta Lynn and Director Michael Apted; President George Bush Sr. Salutes AFI and Coal Miner's Daughter; and Feature Commentary with Sissy Spacek and Director Michael Apted. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Coal Miner's Daughter' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 7.Posted Tue Nov 19, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by:
