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'The Family' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The crime comedy from executive producer Martin Scorsese and acclaimed director Luc Besson is bound for Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has revealed 'The Family' is coming to Blu-ray on January 21. A Mafia boss and his family are relocated to a sleepy town in France under the Witness Protection Program after snitching on the mob. Despite Agent Stansfield’s (Tommy Lee Jones) best efforts to keep them in line, Fred Blake (Robert De Niro), his wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer), and their children Belle (Dianna Agron) and Warren (John D’Leo), can’t help resorting to old habits by handling their problems the “family” way. Chaos ensues as their former Mafia cronies try to track them down, and scores are settled in the unlikeliest of settings The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1/ soundtrack, and supplements will include: Making The Family; The Many Meanings of FU*%!; Sneak Peeks & Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Family' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 21.Posted Fri Oct 25, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Russian Ark' Blu-ray Bound[teaser]The acclaimed dreamlike vision from Russian filmmaker Alexander Sokurov ('The Sun') of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg will have its Blu-ray debut in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Kino is working on 'Russian Ark' for Blu-ray on November 19. 'Russian Ark' is the first feature-length narrative film shot in a single take (on digital video, using a specially designed disc instead of tape). 'Russian Ark' is shot from the point-of-view of an unseen narrator, as he explores the museum and travels through Russian history. The audience sees through his eyes as he witnesses Peter the Great (Maksim Sergeyev) abusing one of his generals; Catherine the Great (Maria Kuznetsova) desperately searching for a bathroom; and, in the grand finale, the sumptuous Great Royal Ball of 1913. The narrator is eventually joined by a sarcastic and eccentric 19th century French Marquis (Sergey Dreiden), who travels with him throughout the huge grounds, encountering various historical figures and viewing the legendary artworks on display. While the narrator only interacts with the Marquis (he seems to be invisible to all the other inhabitants), the Marquis occasionally interacts with visitors and former residents of the museum. The film was obviously shot in one day, but the cast and crew rehearsed for months to time their movements precisely with the flow of the camera while capturing the complex narrative, with elaborate costumes from different periods, and several trips out to the exterior of the museum. Tilman Büttner, the director of photography, was responsible for capturing it all in one single Steadicam shot. To celebrate the film's 10th Anniversary, 'Russian Ark' is making it's Blu-ray debut for the first time ever. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a lossless 5.1/ soundtrack, and there doesn't appear to be any supplements for this release. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Russian Ark' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 19.Posted Fri Oct 25, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Cat People: Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]Paul Schrader's 1982 cult film will sink its claws into Blu-ray in January. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory has revealed 'Cat People: Collector's Edition' is coming to Blu-ray on January 21. Irena (Nastassja Kinski) is a beautiful young woman who shares a terrifying secret with her brother (Malcolm McDowell) - when sexually aroused she transforms into a panther. When Irena falls in love for the first time, her secret threatens the relationship. Can she bring herself to tell her new-found love that she is one of the Cat People? The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, lossless 5.1/2.0 soundtracks, and supplements will include: All-new interviews with Director/Writer Paul Schrader, Actress Nastassja Kinski, Actor Malcolm McDowell, Actor John Heard, Actress Annette O'Toole, Actress Lynn Lowry and legendary composer Giorgio Moroder; Still Gallery; Theatrical Trailer & TV Spot. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.93. You can find the latest specs for 'Cat People: Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under January 21.Posted Thu Oct 24, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
Out-of-Home Streaming Launches on TiVo Roamio Devices[teaser]The TiVo Roamio Pro and TiVo Roamio Plus now offer live and recorded streaming on Apple devices. [/teaser] TiVo has now updated their Roamio DVRs to include out-of-home streaming capabilities on several Apple products. The Roamio Pro and Roamio Plus now include the new feature via an automatic software update. "Until now, your shows have been locked up in your set top box at home," said Jim Denney, Vice President of Product Marketing at TiVo. "Now with a TiVo Roamio DVR, whether it's a hotel in Denmark, the waiting room at the dentist office, when you're stuck at the airport, or at the gym, out-of-home streaming gives you the level of choice, control and freedom that consumers have come to expect from TiVo." The new feature enables users to watch live TV or recorded shows anywhere they have a Wi-Fi connection on an Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS 5.1 or higher. Subscribers can download their media as well, and mobile search, recommendation, and scheduling options are also included. In addition, support for Android devices and 4G/LTE connections is expected to launch in 2014. The TiVo Roamio Plus is available for $399.99 and the TiVo Roamio Pro is available for $599.99. Owners of a base model TiVo Roamio ($199.99) will need to purchase a separate TiVo Stream ($129.99) to enable the out-of-home streaming option. Unfortunately, due to copyright protection, not all content will be available to download for viewing offline or for streaming away from users' local networks. Source: TiVoPosted Thu Oct 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'City of Angels' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Brad Silberling's 1998 angelic romance is set to arrive on Blu-ray just in time for Valentine's Day. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is preparing 'City of Angels' for Blu-ray on February 4. When a world-weary angel named Seth (Nicolas Cage) finds out that he can be seen by surgeon Maggie Rice (Meg Ryan), he longs to give up his immortality and become human. Upon making the transformation, he realizes the true meaning of love, and with that, the consequences of the fragile nature of life around him. 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 'City of Angels' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 4.Posted Thu Oct 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Duck Dynasty: Seasons 1-3 Collector's Set' Blu-ray Detailed[teaser]The Blu-ray set featuring first three seasons of the hit A&E reality series heading to Blu-ray in December has been detailed. [/teaser] As previously reported, Lionsgate will be releasing 'Duck Dynasty: Seasons 1-3 Collector's Set' on Blu-ray on December 3. Keep the camo-clad Robertsons in your sights at all times with this DUCK DYNASTY® gift set from A&E®. With these down-home millionaires from Louisiana, there's always somebody up to something that you can rest assured somebody else isn't going to like. See what happens when Willie hosts his own radio show, but makes the mistake of bringing Uncle Si on the air with him. Watch how his employee retreat fails to build trust among the Duck Commander team. And you'll want to catch Jase's plans to prevent Missy from finding out he's lost his second, newly replaced wedding ring. But the Robertsons never back down from a challenge, always taking on new adventures. The collector's set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include over 30 minutes of never-before-seen material including a revealing conversation with the Robertson family as well as a Limited Edition Duck Camo Bandanna. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Duck Dynasty: Seasons 1-3 Collector's Set' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 3.Posted Thu Oct 24, 2013 at 09:13 AM PDT by: -
Japan Display Demos 4K Tablet Screens[teaser]The company has revealed a 12.1-inch 4K tablet panel. [/teaser] Japan Display unveiled its latest advancements this week at the FPD International 2013 exhibition, including a new LCD tablet panel. The 12.1-inch TFT screen features a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 with an impressive 365 ppi. The 4K tablet panel joins the company's other recent innovations, including a 5-inch 1080p WhiteMagic smartphone display. Panasonic has also announced plans for a 4K tablet, but its model will feature a much larger 20-inch screen. This 12.1-inch display is designed with easier mobility in mind and features a thin, narrow frame and promises low power consumption. The screen features a contrast ratio of 1000: 1 and 500cd/2 brightness. Release dates, pricing, or exact specs for any potential tablets that will use the new 4K display have not been announced yet. Source: Japan Display via EngadgetPosted Thu Oct 24, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Taisho Baseball Girls' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]The first 12 episodes of the anime series arrives on Blu-ray early next year. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Section 23 will be releasing 'Taisho Baseball Girls' on Blu-ray on January 14. 1925. Six years since the end of the Great War, four years since women were allowed to join political associations, and one year since Emperor Hirohito assumed the throne. Japan is a nation re-inventing itself, swept by wave after wave of wars, disasters and political unrest. War looms in China, males over the age of 24 are about to receive the right to vote, and a strange new type of school uniform called the "sailor suit" is being introduced. But at least the national pastime, baseball, remains bound by tradition, the exclusive realm of men and boys... until now. When a local player arrogantly states that girls should become housewives instead of going to school, teenage firebrands Koume and Akiko respond by forming their own baseball team. It's shocking. It's scandalous. And yet, in a nation in which almost anything seems suddenly possible, it may just be the start of something greater than any nine girls can imagine. The 2-disc set will feature Japanese lossless audio with English subtitles and clean opening and closing animations. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $59.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Taisho Baseball Girls' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under January 14.Posted Thu Oct 24, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Crawlspace' Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The 80s horror flick will scare up Blu-ray in December. [/teaser] As previously reported, Scream Factory is preparing 'Crawlspace' for Blu-ray on December 17. Renters Beware! Landlord Karl Gunther (Klaus Kinski – Nosferatu The Vampyre) seems like a conscientious landlord who looks out for this female tenants. What they don't know is that he has an elaborate network of crawlspaces that he uses to watch their every move. Can a new prospective renter stop this apartment building's rapid turnover rate…or will Gunther continue to make a killing? Also starring Talia Balsam ('The Kindred') and Tane McClure ('Death Spa'), directed by David Schmoeller ('Tourist Trap,' 'Catacombs,' 'Puppetmaster') and featuring a haunting score by Pino Donaggio ('Dressed To Kill,' 'Blow Out,' 'Piranha'), this disturbing and truly creepy film is driven by a compelling performance from Kinski. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD MA Mono soundtrack, and supplements will include: Audio Commentary by director David Schmoeller; "Please Kill Mr. Kinski" – a short film by David Schmoeller; Interview with Make-up effects artist John Vulich; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Crawlspace' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 17.Posted Thu Oct 24, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year: Gift of Friendship Edition' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A holiday family film starring Winnie the Pooh and his friends is bound for Blu-ray in November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista says 'Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year: Gift of Friendship Edition' will be released on Blu-ray on November 5. Get ready to ring in the season with a full-length adventure straight from the heart of the Hundred Acre Wood. Join Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Roo and the whole gang in Winnie The Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year – now on Blu-ray™ and Digital Copy for the first time. Newly re-mastered in digital high definition, this sparkling holiday classic is an inspiring celebration of friendship. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but Rabbit will only discover the true spirit of the season after his pals make misguided New Year’s resolutions to change – with hilarious and heartfelt results! Featuring beloved characters, delightful songs and fun-filled bonus goodies, this special “Gift Of Friendship Edition” is sure to become a shared family tradition for generations to come. Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, but the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $36.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year: Gift of Friendship Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 5.Posted Wed Oct 23, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by:
