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'The Spectacular Now' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The acclaimed coming-of-age film is heading toward Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate is preparing 'The Spectacular Now' for Blu-ray on January 14. Based on the beloved book by Tim Tharp, 'The Spectacular Now' is the story of Sutter Keely (Miles Teller), a high school senior and self-proclaimed "life of the party," who unexpectedly falls in love with "nice girl" Aimee Fineky (Shailene Woodley). While Aimee dreams of the future, Sutter lives in the now, and yet somehow, they're drawn together. What starts as an unlikely romance becomes a sharp- eyed, straight-up snapshot of the heady confusion and haunting passion of youth. Costarring Brie Larson, Kyle Chandler and Jennifer Jason Leigh. The Blu-ray/UltraViolet combo pack will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Deleted Scenes; Audio Commentary with the Director; and "Now to Then: Making The Spectacular Now" four part featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Spectacular Now' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 14.Posted Tue Nov 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
'Good Ol' Freda' Heads to Blu-ray[teaser]The Beatles' dedicated secretary will share her story for the first time on Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is preparing 'Good Ol' Freda' for Blu-ray on December 3. Freda Kelly was just a shy Liverpudlian teenager when she was asked to work for a local band hoping to make it big. Though she had no concept of how far they would go, Freda had faith in The Beatles from the beginning and The Beatles had faith in her. Many people came in and out of the band's circle as they grew to international stardom, but Freda remained a staple because of her unfaltering loyalty and dedication. As The Beatles' devoted secretary and friend, Freda was there as history unfolded; she was witness to the evolution - advances and setbacks, breakthroughs and challenges - of the greatest band in history. For the first time in 50 years, Freda shares her story. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Extended Footage; Deleted Interviews; and AXS TV: A Look At Good Ol' Freda. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Good Ol' Freda' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 3.Posted Tue Nov 12, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by: -
Save $5 on 'The Jungle Book: Diamond Edition' on Blu-ray[teaser]Save $5 on Disney's 1967 animated classic available on Blu-ray in February! [/teaser] Amazon has a coupon offer to save $5 on 'The Jungle Book: Diamond Edition' Blu-ray pre-orders arriving in stores February 11 Now for the first time ever on Blu-ray with glorious digital high definition, Disney’s Jumpin’ Jungle Classic has never looked so lush or sounded so good. Beloved characters, swinging music and new behind-the-scenes bonus features make this Diamond Edition Blu‐ray a must-have for every family’s classic collection. Meet the most unforgettable characters and embark on a thrilling adventure with Mowgli as he journeys deep into the jungle and learns “The Bare Necessities” of life from happy-go-lucky Baloo the bear. Meet Bagheera, the wise old panther, and crazy King Louie, the orangutan. But watch out for the cunning tiger Shere Khan and Kaa, the ssssneakiest snake in the jungle. Simply visit this page to pre-order your copy and remember to clip the coupon before checkout.Posted Tue Nov 12, 2013 at 07:18 AM PST by: -
Contest: Win 'Man of Steel' on Blu-ray!It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a free Blu-ray copy of one of the biggest blockbuster hits of the year! That's right, we're giving away the action-packed Superman reboot 'Man of Steel' this week. Enter our contest in the blog for your chance to win.Posted Tue Nov 12, 2013 at 07:00 AM PST by: -
'The Blue Angel' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The 1930 classic from Josef von Sterberg is getting an ultimate edition Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino Video says 'The Blue Angel' will hit Blu-ray on December 17. Emil Jannings ('The Last Laugh') stars as Professor Rath, the sexually repressed instructor of a boys' prep school. After learning of the pupils' infatuation with a local nightclub songstress, he decides to personally investigate the matter. But as soon as he enters the shadowy Blue Angel nightclub and steals one glimpse of the smoldering Lola-Lola (Marlena Dietrich), Rath is fatefully seduced by the throaty voice of the vulgar siren. The crowning achievement of the Weimar cinema, The Blue Angel is an exquisite parable of one man's fall from respectability, and the film that catapulted Marlene Dietrich to international stardom. The 2-disc set will include the original German-language version with optional English subtitles, newly restored in HD from archival 35mm elements by the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Stiftung; The English-language version, on Blu-ray for the first time; Scene comparison of the two versions; Marlene Dietrich's Blue Angel screen test; Dietrich interview and concert footage; two trailers; and image gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Blue Angel' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 17.Posted Tue Nov 12, 2013 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
Blu-ray Will Take No 'Prisoners' in December[teaser]Denis Villeneuve's ('Incendies') latest crime thriller is bound for Blu-ray next month. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is readying 'Prisoners' for Blu-ray on December 17. In the rural New England town of Brockton, Massachusetts, neighbors and friends the Dovers and the Birches gather for Thanksgiving dinner, but by the end of the night, their celebration turns to panic when the families’ two youngest daughters go missing. As the hours pass and the girls don’t turn up, it becomes terrifyingly apparent they’ve been kidnapped. After the cops fail to find them, Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) decides to take the law into his own hands, running up against dedicated Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal). But even as Loki is diligently working against the clock to solve the case, Keller will stop at nothing to get their prime suspect to talk before it’s too late. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet digital copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Prisoners: Every Moment Matters - Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal explore the tense relationship between Keller and Loki and Prisoners: Powerful Performances - Get up close and personal with this all-star cast. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Prisoners' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under December 17.Posted Mon Nov 11, 2013 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Pioneer Returns to TV Business[teaser]The electronics company is partnering with Dixons Retail to develop LCD displays. [/teaser] After leaving the TV market behind for several years, Pioneer has announced plans to once again manufacturer consumer televisions. In an exclusive partnership with European retailer Dixons, the Japanese electronics company will produce new LCD displays. "We are very excited to be working with Pioneer, a legendary brand in the world of technology, on its return to the European TV market. Today's partnership reflects our reputation for excellence which we have worked hard to build during the last 40 years we have been operating in Hong Kong. This exclusive partnership is fantastic news, allowing us to offer the newest and latest TV technologies to our customers," said Sebastian James, Dixons Retail Group Chief Executive. Pioneer is expected to develop 1080p LCD LED backlit displays in 40-inch, 46-inch and 55-inch models. The new sets will also include smart TV features, 3D capabilities, wireless support, HDMI inputs, and USB connectivity. Sales will launch in the Nordic Region through Dixons Retail stores in December 2013, with hopes to later expand to the UK market. Unfortunately, while it's nice to see the company return to television manufacturing, Pioneer has no plans to restart its award winning Kuro plasma line. Though they offer many benefits over LCD panels, PDP displays have failed to capture enough of the market, and with rival company Panasonic's recent termination of its plasma business, it's very unlikely that Pioneer will want to re-enter such a disappointingly dwindling market. Sources: Dixons Retail, ERT Online via EngadgetPosted Mon Nov 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
'Boiler Room' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Ben Younger's 2000 thriller heads to Blu-ray in March. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is readying 'Boiler Room' for Blu-ray on March 4. Set in the backwaters of New York's financial world, Seth Davis, a young college dropout, is eager to prove his worth to his demanding an disapproving father. When he stumbles upon a shady brokerage firm in Long Island that's making a killing in stock market sales, he sees it as his chance to shine. He finds immediate success and instantly gets swept up in the high-stakes life of a group of young businessmen whose professional role model is "Wall Street"'s greedy Gordon Gekko. Seth soon learns that his co-workers are not only as greedy as Gekko, but just as underhanded when he realizes that his company's profit, including his own ever-expanding paycheck, derives from the selling of phony stocks to under-educated buyers. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Boiler Room' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 4.Posted Mon Nov 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Simple.TV Announces Latest Streaming DVR[teaser]The company's second generation streaming DVR device will be available next month. [/teaser] In a partnership with SiliconDust USA Inc., Simple.TV has detailed plans to release its newest DVR system. The device promises to deliver live and recorded over-the-air broadcast content to any supported connected device. "We're extremely pleased to be partnering with Silicondust, the leaders in networked TV tuners," said Mark Ely, CEO of Simple.TV. "Their exceptional hardware design, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities are a perfect match with our TV everywhere services and applications. Together, we will deliver an exceptional streaming DVR solution for consumers who are looking to combine the best of broadcast content with OTT streaming." The Simple.TV by SiliconDust features a dual tuner with an HDTV Antenna Input, a ClearQAM Cable Input, an Ethernet connection, and a USB 2.0 connection for recording media to external storage. Through supported iOS, Android, Roku and PC/Mac apps, you can stream live TV, record shows, and then watch them anywhere. The DVR's TV server capabilities allow for live and recorded streaming to up to 5 devices at the same time, and the dual tuner makes it possible to watch one show and record another simultaneously. The device is set to launch in the US on December 12 for $250. A bundle that comes with one year of premium service which offers remote access to media, offline viewing for mobile devices, and automatic series recording, will retail for $300. A third bundle with lifetime premium service will also be available for $400. Sources: Simple.TV, EngadgetPosted Mon Nov 11, 2013 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
'Scorned' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The 2013 thriller from Mark Jones ('Leprechaun') will stalk Blu-ray in February. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay will release 'Scorned' on Blu-ray on February 4. Sadie (AnnaLynne McCord, 2nd Place, Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actress: 'Excision') and Kevin (Billy Zane, 'Titanic') have decided to spend a romantic weekend together at his lake house. But when an unexpected – and unfortunate – text from her best friend Jennifer (Viva Bianca, TV's 'Spartacus: War of the Damned') to Kevin reveals a lurid love affair between the two, Sadie spirals into a hunger for revenge that is without mercy. Specs, supplements, and suggested list price for the Blu-ray are undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Scorned' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 4.Posted Mon Nov 11, 2013 at 08:00 AM PST by:
