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'The Man in the Iron Mask' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The 1977 film from Mike Newell will be locked up on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Hen's Tooth is working on 'The Man in the Iron Mask' for Blu-ray on October 8. Alexandre Dumas' classic tale of good and evil twins is brought lavishly to the screen by director Mike Newell ('Four Weddings and a Funera'l). Richard Chamberlain shines in dual roles as both the imprisoned man in the hideous iron mask and his foppish twin, King Louis XIV of France. Under the sinister influence of Minister of Finance Fouquet, Louis rules with wasteful opulence. His brother Philippe, the rightful heir, lives in obscurity with no knowledge of his birthright. But the Captain of the Musketeers, D'Artagnan, has plans to restore the declining fortunes of the throne by secretly substituting Philippe for the King. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the release will be a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Man in the Iron Mask' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 8.Posted Tue Aug 6, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Dead in Tombstone' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]A murdered outlaw will unleash his ghostly vengeance on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is preparing 'Dead in Tombstone' for Blu-ray on October 22. As a ruthless gang overruns a small mining town, they murder their own leader, Guerrero Hernandez (Danny Trejo), in a cold-blooded power grab. Sentenced to eternity in hell, Guerrero finds himself confronted by Satan himself (Mickey Rourke), offering a daring proposition: deliver the six souls of his former gang and he will escape damnation. With time running out, he sets out on a brutal rampage to avenge his own death. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video and a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Feature Commentary with Director Roel Reiné; The Making of Dead in Tombstone; Deleted Scenes; Deleted Shots Montage; and Four Blu-ray Exclusive Featurettes. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Dead in Tombstone' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 22.Posted Tue Aug 6, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Contest: Win 'Oblivion' on Blu-ray!In this week's blog contest, we're giving away the Tom Cruise sci-fi epic 'Oblivion'. Don't miss your chance to win a free copy of the Blu-ray. Enter our contest today.Posted Tue Aug 6, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]An all-new Barbie animated adventure is bound for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale ' will be available on Blu-ray on October 22. Barbie and her sisters set off on a Swiss adventure to the majestic Alps, where they're excited to spend the summer at a fun-filled riding academy. Barbie can't wait to find a new horse to bring back to Malibu, Stacie is excited to prove she's an amazing equestrian, all Chelsea wants to do is ride the big horses, and Skipper… well, let's just say she's more interested in writing about the great outdoors than experiencing it. The sisters' vacation gets off to a rocky start, but when Barbie discovers a mysterious wild horse in the woods, their visit becomes truly magical. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Outtakes; "Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse" Music Video; "Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse" Webisode Parts 1 & 2; and Trailer Gallery. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $26.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 22.Posted Tue Aug 6, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'World War Z' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated and Detailed![teaser]The zombie disaster movie based on the book by Max Brooks is coming to Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D in mid-September! [/teaser] As previously reported, Paramount is preparing 'World War Z' Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack and 'World War Z - 3D' Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack for a release later this year, and now the official date has been set for September 17. In 'World War Z,' a U.N. employee (Brad Pitt) is racing against time and fate, as he travels the world trying to stop the outbreak of a deadly Zombie pandemic. "I'm really excited for fans to see the new unrated version of 'World War Z' on Blu-ray," said producer and star Brad Pitt. "We were thrilled with the audience response to the film in theaters and wanted to give viewers even more of the action and intensity that they loved when they watch the film at home." Note that the 3D discs will only include the Theatrical Cut of the film. Each combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Origins: The filmmakers discuss collaborating with renowned actor/producer Brad Pitt to create a Zombie film the likes of which have never been seen; Looking to Science: Explore the scientific realities of Zombie behavior in nature and learn more about Zombies in literature and film; and WWZ Production: Outbreak, The Journey Begins, Behind the Wall, and Camouflage. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $39.99 and the Blu-ray 3D is $54.99. You can find the latest specs for 'World War Z' and 'World War Z - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're both indexed under September 17.Posted Mon Aug 5, 2013 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
'Anger Management: Volume 2' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]The next volume of Charlie Sheen's TV comedy series is bound for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate is working on 'Anger Management: Volume 2' for Blu-ray on September 10. The hilarious hit comedy 'Anger Management' is back! Starring award winning actor, Charlie Sheen, 'Anger Management Volume 2' follows Charlie Goodman, a non-traditional therapist specializing in anger management. He has a successful private practice, holding sessions with his group of primary patient regulars each week, as well as performing pro bono counseling for an inmate group at a state prison. His life is complicated by his relationships with his own therapist and best friend, his ex-wife whose positive outlook but poor life- choices frustrate Charlie, their 15 year-old daughter who has OCD, and of course, his interfering and meddlesome father, Martin. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Anger Management: Volume 2' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 10.Posted Mon Aug 5, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Croods' Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D Dated[teaser]The animated caveman adventure will journey toward Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, DreamWorks is preparing 'The Croods' for Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D on October 1. An additional 2D set with a plush toy will also be available. Surviving in a volcanic world is tough enough, but caveman Grug (Nicolas Cage) gets a rude awakening when an earthquake forces him to leave behind the only world he knows. With his family in tow, he ventures out into the volatile world in search of a new home. The situation becomes even more complicated when Grug's family - in particular his eldest daughter - falls for a nomad (Ryan Reynolds) they encounter on their dangerous journey. This quirky, imaginative stranger's search for 'tomorrow' is at odds with Grug's reliance on the traditions of yesterday. Specs have not been announced yet, but supplements will include: The Croodaceous Creatures of Croods!; Be An Artist!; The Croods Coloring & Storybook Builder App; Belt's Cave Journal; and World of DreamWorks Animation. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack is $48.99 and suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital copy combo pack is $38.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Croods' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 1.Posted Mon Aug 5, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'All the President's Men (2-Disc Special Edition)' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A Blu-ray double dip of Robert Redford's acclaimed 1976 political thriller will be packaged with the all-new Emmy-nominated documentary 'All the President's Men Revisited' this November. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed 'All the President's Men (2-Disc Special Edition) ' will hit Blu-ray on Blu-ray on November 12. 'All the President’s Men' deals with the Watergate burglary and investigation that ultimately brought down Richard Nixon’s administration. This important chapter of modern American history is brought to the screen as a faithful adaptation of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein’s book chronicling the investigative reporting behind their Pulitzer-prize-winning coverage that changed the face of American politics and redefined the American presidency. The movie was nominated for a total of eight awards (1976); the four wins, in addition to the acting Award, included Adapted Screenplay (William Goldman), Art Direction (George Jenkins/George Gaines) and Sound (Arthur Piantadosi, Les Fresholtz Dick Alexander and James E. Webb). Alan J. Pakula directed; Walter Coblenz produced the film which also starred Jack Warden, Martin Balsam and Hal Holbrook. 'All the President’s Men Revisited,' a landmark collaboration co-executive produced by Redford with Andrew Lack and narrated by the actor, has just been nominated for an Emmy® for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special. The documentary reveals secrets behind the scandal and brings Watergate to life with fascinating archival footage, shocking Oval Office recordings and compelling new interviews. Talking on film about the remarkable event is a “cast” that includes Redford, Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Dustin Hoffman, Jon Stewart and others. The New York Times’ Alessandra Stanley, writing positively about the documentary’s Discovery Channel broadcast earlier this year concluded, “Watergate is an oft-told tale that still has unopened chapters. 'All the President’s Men Revisited' provides a lingering look at the best-known moments and at a few tantalizing ones left on the discard pile of history.” In addition to 'All the President’s Men Revisited,' the release will include: Telling the Truth About Lies: The Making of All the President’s Men; Woodward and Bernstein: Lighting the Fire; Out of the Shadows: The Man Who Was Deep Throat; Commentary by Robert Redford; Vintage Featurette - Pressure and the Press: The Making of All the President’s Men; Vintage Jason Robards Interview Excerpt from Dinah!, hosted by Dinah Shore; and 1976 All The President’s Men Trailer. There's no word yet if this release will include a new transfer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'All the President's Men (2-Disc Special Edition)' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 12.Posted Mon Aug 5, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Bond 50' Blu-ray $109.99 at Amazon[teaser]The must-own James Bond box set is once again on sale at Amazon![/teaser] The online retailer is now selling 'Bond 50' on Blu-ray for only $109.99 (63% off suggested retail price). This set includes the first 22 official films in the franchise, with an empty space included to hold 'Skyfall.' Click here to order your copy while the price is hot!Posted Mon Aug 5, 2013 at 07:02 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of August 4th, 2013After an almost unbearably slow month of July, the Blu-ray release schedule picks up with a huge new slate of discs this week. Read all about them in the blog today.Posted Mon Aug 5, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by:
