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'Under the Dome' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Two Blu-ray editions of the hit miniseries from the mind of Stephen King are planned for Blu-ray this November. [/teaser] As previously reported, 'Under the Dome' as well as a 'Limited Collector's Edition' for a release sometime in the coming months, and Paramount now says the official date will be November 5. Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, 'Under the Dome' follows the story of a community in Maine that gets cut off from the rest of the world when a mysterious force field forms around the town. The premiere episode which debuted on CBS on June 24 (with 13.5 million viewers) is available to stream for free at Amazon. However, if you're an Amazon Prime member, all episodes will be available to stream for free to Prime members four days after their premiere over the air. Non-Prime members will be able to purchase individual episodes for an undetermined price. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the Collector's Edition will come packaged inside a cool mini post-dome replica of Chester's Mill. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is set at $64.99, while the Collector's Edition is $99.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Under the Dome: Season 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under November 5.Posted Tue Jul 23, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]A feature-length documentary spotlighting DC Comics' baddies is bound for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers has revealed 'Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics' for Blu-ray on October 25. 'Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics' explores the thin line between right and wrong, the nature of evil and how super-villains can reflect society's dark side as well as our own personal fears. It also attempts to uncover the reasons why comic book fans are so fascinated by the very characters they hope to see defeated. The film focuses on DC Comics' most terrifying villains, including The Joker, Lex Luthor, Bane, Black Adam, Black Manta, Catwoman, Darkseid, Deathstroke, Doomsday, General Zod, Sinestro, the Suicide Squad, and others. Also included are interviews from over forty subjects, including DC comic book writers, artists, executives, filmmakers, comic experts, critics, historians and celebrities. 'Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics' contains footage from DC Entertainment's animated series, TV shows, video games and live action films, as well as spotlighting hundreds of covers, pages and panels created by DC Comic's legendary artists. Christopher Lee, who has played the villain more times than almost any other actor, will provide his unique voice as narrator. The villains' infamous tales will be told by directors Richard Donner (Superman: The Movie), Guillermo del Toro (Pacific Rim) and Zack Snyder (Man of Steel), as well as Geoff Johns (best-selling author and DCE's Chief Creative Officer) and other storytellers, creators and those who have crafted the personalities and profiles of the most nefarious baddies in DC Comics history. "I am delighted to be participating in this documentary which really gets to the heart of what villains are," notes Lee. "Even though I've played the hero more times than the bad guy (few know this!), people remember me for the latter, perhaps because villains are more interesting and more complex. But they're still people. Tony Hopkins was right when he said, 'I don't play villains, I play people.' Each of these characters has a different personality and their reasons for being or becoming evil are not the same." "The villain is not always born that way; it's society and events in that person (or creature's) life that influences their mind. Sometimes good or bad can be a state of mind and depends on what side you're on. And you can be very cruel or charming, amusing or dangerous. But one of the most important things to get over to the audience is that some of these people are doing things they can't really help." Christopher Lee's roles in more than 200 films include star turns in several Hammer Horror Classics as Frankenstein's monster in The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Count Dracula in Dracula (1958) and the Mummy in The Mummy (1959). Most recently known as Saruman in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) and upcoming film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013). "The Joker! Black Adam! Lex Luthor! Sinestro! DC Comics has the best Super-Villains in the world — and in 'Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics,' creators in film, television, animation, video games and comic books talk about why and how they've helped build them into worldwide favorites," stated DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns. Attendees at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con will be treated to a first look at 'Necessary Evil.' Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will be presenting an exclusive cut and an accompanying panel (slated for 7:00-8:00 pm in the 1,000-seat Room 6DE) with participants including Geoff Johns, Geoff Boucher (moderator), JM Kenny, Scott Devine, Andrea Romano, Kevin Shinick, Ed Boon and Andrea Letamendi, Ph.D. Additional panelists will be announced as confirmed. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 25.Posted Tue Jul 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Eyes Without a Face' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]Georges Franju's 1960 spine-tingling classic arrives on Blu-ray in mid October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion says 'Eyes Without a Face' will be released on Blu-ray on October 15. At his secluded chateau in the French countryside, a brilliant, obsessive doctor (Pierre Brasseur) attempts a radical plastic surgery to restore the beauty of his daughter’s disfigured countenance—at a horrifying price. The Blu-ray will feature a 1080p digital transfer, an uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements include: Blood of the Beasts, Georges Franju's 1949 documentary about the slaughterhouses of Paris (new high-definition digital restoration on the Blu-ray edition); Archival interviews with Franju on horror, cinema, and the making of Blood of the Beasts; Excerpt from Les Grands-pères du crime, a 1985 documentary about Eyes Without a Face writers Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac; Trailers; a booklet featuring essays by novelist Patrick McGrath and film historian David Kalat; and a Blu-ray exclusive new interview with actor Edith Scob. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'Eyes Without a Face' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 15.Posted Tue Jul 23, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'I Married a Witch' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The 1942 classic from innovative French director René Clair will cast a spell on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection will release 'I Married a Witch' on Blu-ray on October 8. Veronica Lake stars as a charmingly vengeful sorceress in this supernatural screwball classic. The Blu-ray will feature a 2K 1080p digital transfer, an uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements include: Audio interview with director René Clair; Original Trailer; and a booklet featuring an essay by filmmaker Guy Maddin and a 1970 interview with Clair. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $39.95. You can find the latest specs for 'I Married a Witch' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 8.Posted Tue Jul 23, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Volcano' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Mick Jackson's 1997 disaster movie will erupt on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay is working on 'Volcano' for Blu-ray on October 1. Mike Roark (Tommy Lee Jones), head of Los Angeles' Office of Emergency Management, teams up with seismologist Dr Amy Barnes (Anne Heche) when an explosion underground kills some construction workers. It transpires that the building of a tunnel has sparked off volcanic activity beneath the city, and soon the streets of LA are flowing with lava. As the city plunges into chaos, Roark's teenage daughter Kelly is caught up in the catastrophe. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have yet to be revealed. You can find the latest specs for 'Volcano' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 1.Posted Mon Jul 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Hatchet III' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The Crowley Curse will claim more victims on Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] As previously reported, Dark Sky Films is preparing 'Hatchet III' for Blu-ray on August 13. Concluding the saga begun in Adam Green's hit 2006 thriller, 'Hatchet III' follows the vengeful Marybeth (Danielle Harris) as she continues seeking out a way to destroy Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder), a hulking, seemingly-invincible sociopath rampaging through a sleepy Louisiana swamp. While a heavily-armed team of mercenaries takes to the bayou surrounding Crowley's home, Marybeth finds herself begrudgingly teaming up with a local policeman (Zach Galligan) and his ex-wife (Caroline Williams) - an expert on the maniac who may have uncovered the secret to ending his murderous rampage once and for all. Specs have not been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Crew Commentary with Writer/Producer Adam Green, Director BJ McDonnell, Cinematographer Will Barratta, and Make-Up Effects Artist Robert Pendergraft; Cast Commentary with Green, McDonnell and Kane Hodder; Hatchet III: Behind The Scenes Featurette; Raising Kane Featurette; and Swamp Fun Featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Hatchet III' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 13.Posted Mon Jul 22, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Pee-Wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Series' Planned for Blu-ray[teaser]Probably never thought you'd see this classic family series on Blu-ray... but it's coming! [/teaser] Shout! Factory recently secured extensive distribution rights to all 45 episodes of 'PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE' and PEE-WEE’S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, including worldwide home entertainment, select digital rights and broadcast for cross-platform releases. “We could not be more excited to collaborate with Paul Reubens on this fantastic venture. PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE is a cultural touchstone for a generation, and its visually dynamic design and offbeat sense of humor were a genuine phenomenon,” stated Shout! Factory’s founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos. “We are thrilled that this extensive restoration project is underway and look forward to presenting the series, for the first time in incredible high-definition and with behind-the-scenes bonus material. Fans will experience PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE as never before and share it with a new generation audience.” Shout! Factory announces a full-range of bonus content is currently in development for PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE: THE COMPLETE SERIES multi-disc, Blu-ray box set. The company plans an aggressive rollout of this definitive complete series Blu-ray collection and individual seasons in 2014. Paul Reubens, star and creator of the series, commenting on the collaboration, stated, “The restoration has made Pee-wee’s Playhouse look astonishing. This has been an enormous undertaking and I am truly excited to work with Shout! Factory." For over 25 years, the enormously popular Pee-wee Herman and innovative television series PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE, created by, and starring Paul Reubens, has captured a special place in the hearts of millions of viewers, young and old. Since its initial premiere on CBS in 1986, this multiple Emmy®-winning children’s program became Saturday morning appointment viewing for kids in the 80s and 90s and has been a staple in the pop culture zeitgeist ever since. TV Guide named PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE “one of the top ten cult television classics of all time. “ PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE is an educational, artistic and entertaining show that teaches kids strong ‘life lessons’. With it’s innovative production design and brimming with Reubens’ rich original characters and humor, PEE-WEE’S PLAYHOUSE is a magical place that sparks creativity and imagination—and brings joy to children and adults alike. Parents and grown-ups have always enjoyed the show’s many double entendres. The series features beloved regulars Cowboy Curtis (Laurence Fishburne), Reba the Mail Lady (S. Epatha Merkerson), Miss Yvonne (Lynne Marie Stewart), Captain Carl (Phil Hartman), The King of Cartoons (William Marshall), Jambi the Genie (John Paragon), Ricardo (Vic Trevino) and Mrs. Rene (Suzanne Kent). And of course, Chairry, Pterri, Conky, Magic Screen, Clocky, Cool Cat, Dirty Dog, Chicky Baby, Penny, the Dinosaur family, and the rest of the gang! You can find the latest specs for 'Pee-Wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Series' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Mon Jul 22, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of July 21st, 2013Considering that it isn't even a holiday, this week brings us an almost inexcusably paltry selection of new Blu-ray releases that may only excite Criterion collectors and James McAvoy fans. What little there is, however, we'll tell you all about in the blog today.Posted Mon Jul 22, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Monster High: 13 Wishes' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]An all-new animated feature based on Mattel's monstrous toy line arrives on Blu-ray in October! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Monster High: 13 Wishes' will be released on Blu-ray on October 8. The $1 billion global franchise and #2 fashion doll brand (behind Barbie) focus on the everyday, relatable lives of teens in high school. These students just happen to be monsters. They brave the horrors of high school, facing the same trials and tribulations as everyone else - social aspects of fitting in, standing out, crushes, first dances, and overall survival. Monster High empowers girls to express their individuality, embrace their imperfections and form friendships that last. It's a new school year at Monster High, and the little sister of Clawdeen Wolf, Howleen, is determined to be more fangtastic than ever. Her dream of popularity turns out to be easier than anyone imagined when she stumbles upon a genie named Gigi Grant who grants her not 3, but 13 wishes! But the ghouls quickly learn to be s-careful what you wish for because each wish comes with a dark side, and soon the student disem-body of Monster High is turned upside-down! Join Frankie Stein, Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura and the rest of their creeperiffic ghoulfriends as they journey deep inside the magic lantern to save the very soul of Monster High, all while flashing their killer style every step of the way! The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Monster High: 13 Wishes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 8.Posted Mon Jul 22, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Editions' Blu-ray $49.99 at Amazon[teaser]The must-own extended editions of Peter Jackson's epic trilogy is only $50 this week at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Editions' for $49.99 (58% off the suggested retail price). With the help of a courageous fellowship of friends and allies, Frodo embarks on a perilous mission to destroy the legendary One Ring. The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition: In the middle chapter of this historic movie trilogy, the Fellowship is broken but its quest to destroy the One Ring continues. The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King Extended Edition: The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. Click here to own one of the greatest film trilogies of all time! This offer is available from now through July 28.Posted Sun Jul 21, 2013 at 08:27 AM PDT by:
