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'A Letter to Three Wives' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 1949 drama is bound for Blu-ray this September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'A Letter to Three Wives' for Blu-ray on September 17. As three women head off on a boating trip with a group of children, they receive a letter written by a woman claiming to have stolen one of their husbands. Which one? The letter doesn't say. Faced with the prospect of a shattered life, each woman soul searches throughout the day: Deborah Bishop (Jeanne Crain) feels inadequate amidst her husband's (Jeffrey Lynn) country club set. Everyone sees Lora Mae Hollingsway (Linda Darnell) as a gold digger, including her husband (Paul Douglas). And Rita Phipps (Ann Sothern) has a career that makes her husband (Kirk Douglas) feel neglected to the point of infidelity. All three endure the anguish of uncertainty until the boat trip ends - and the truth is revealed. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Commentary by Christopher Mankiewicz with Joseph L. Mankiewicz biographers Kenneth Geist and Cheryl Lower; "Linda Darnell: Hollywood's Fallen Angel" as seen on Biography; Movietone News Footage (Oscar Presentations); Restoration Comparison; and Theatrical Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'A Letter to Three Wives' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 17.Posted Mon Jul 1, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'The Godfather - The Coppola Restoration Giftset' Blu-ray Set is $24.69 at Amazon[teaser]Amazon's deal this week presents Francis Ford Coppola's classic mobster trilogy on Blu-ray! [/teaser] The online retailer is now selling the must own boxed set 'The Godfather - The Coppola Restoration Giftset' for $24.69 (57% off suggested list price). The set includes 'The Godfather,' 'The Godfather: Part II,' and 'The Godfather: Part III' with hours of bonus materials! Click here to order this fantastic set and keep that horse's head out of your bed! The deal will run from now through July 7.Posted Sun Jun 30, 2013 at 06:25 AM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Best & Worst 'Die Hard' Knock-offsThe only thing Hollywood loves more than churning out 'Die Hard' sequels is churning out 'Die Hard' knock-offs. This weekend's 'White House Down' marks the second "Die Hard in the White House" thriller of 2013. With that in mind, let's look at some of the best and worst 'Die Hard' knock-offs in today's blog Roundtable.Posted Fri Jun 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Under the Dome: Season 1' Blu-ray Pre-Orders Live![teaser]Two Blu-ray editions of the hit series from the mind of Stephen King are now available for pre-order at Amazon! [/teaser] The online retailer is already taking pre-orders for 'Under the Dome: Season 1' as well as a 'Limited Collector's Edition' for a release sometime in the coming months. 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, supplements, and a release date have not been set yet, 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 PENDING.Posted Fri Jun 28, 2013 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
'Bates Motel: Season One' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The smash hit new series starring Freddie Highmore as a young Norman Bates and Vera Farmiga as his unbalanced mother will be checking in to Blu-ray in September! [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios has revealed 'Bates Motel: Season One' will have a Blu-ray release on September 17. This re-imagining of one of Hitchcock's beloved masterpieces weaves a web of deception, murder, and unexpected twists in a small town where nothing is what it seems. The first ten episodes of the popular series also stars Nestor Carbonell ('Lost'), Max Thieriot ('House at the End of the Street'), Mike Vogel ('Cloverfield'), Nicola Peltz ('The Last Airbender') and Olivia Cooke ('Blackout'). Filled with gruesome horrors, nail-biting suspense, Bates Motel was A&E's most-watched original drama series debut in the network's history. A second season is already confirmed for 2014. The 2-disc Blu-ray/Ultraviolet set will feature 1080p video, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Paley Center Panel Discussion with Cast and Creative Team; Deleted Scenes; and a set of limited edition collector cards taken from artwork on the show ("Jiao's Sketchbook"). Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Bates Motel: Season One' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 17.Posted Fri Jun 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Theatrical Reviews: White HeatThis weekend, Channing Tatum fights terrorists in the White House while Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy deliver the laughs as screw-up cops. Read our reviews of 'White House Down' and 'The Heat' in the blog today.Posted Fri Jun 28, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Grimm: Season Two' Announced and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The second season of the supernatural crime drama will be available on Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal Studios says 'Grimm: Season Two' will have a Blu-ray release on September 17. Now fully embracing his identity as a Grimm, Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) tackles even more gruesome and bizarre crimes linked to creatures of lore. With the help of his partner Hank (Russell Hornsby) and Wesen confidants Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) and Rosalee (Bree Turner), Nick must face an ancient royal bloodline linked to the mysterious Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz), all while fighting to keep from losing the love of his life forever. The Blu-ray/Ultraviolet combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Grimm: Myths, Monsters & Legends: Learn about the ever-expanding mythology of Grimm as producers and cast discuss the richness of the show's storylines, covering this season's terrifying Wesen, the Seven Royal Families, and the mysteries of Aunt Marie's trailer; Grimm: Creatures and Chaos: Watch as the creatures of Grimm morph and wreak havoc; Bad Hair Day Webisodes: A fellow Wesen visits Rosalee's spice shop; Monroe's Best Moments: Revisit the quips and quibbles that makes Monroe our favorite Wesen; and Deleted Scenes. Blu-ray exclusives include Grimm Guide: An interactive book that provides insight into the various creatures; and Extended Episode: "Over My Dead Body". Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $69.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Grimm: Season Two' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 17.Posted Fri Jun 28, 2013 at 08:30 AM PDT by: -
Reminder: 'Burt Wonderstone' Contest Ends TodayHocus pocus! Abracadabra! Your opportunity to win a free copy of 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' on Blu-ray will disappear at midnight tonight. Get your entries in now before the contest vanishes.Posted Fri Jun 28, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Robot Chicken: Season 6' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed[teaser]Season Six of the wacky animated series is planned for Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers is working on 'Robot Chicken: Season 6' for Blu-ray on October 8. Robot Chicken is back for its Sixth Season of hilariously insane, wackadoodle, totally off the wall stop-motion animation. This season's 20 brand spankin' new episodes will flash images across your retinas and flood your brains with an overabundance of mind-melting pop culture spoofery that will most likely cause your head to explode and leave a stain on the couch that will never come out (sorry Mom)! The Blu-ray will include 1080p video, a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: 20 Episode Commentaries with Celebrity Guests; 50+ Deleted Animatics with Video Intros; 7 Fully Animated Deleted Scenes; Multiple Behind the Scenes Featurettes; Downloadable "Blue Rabbits" Song; On-air Promos; and a Blu-ray exclusive Alternate Audio Takes from Sketches. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Robot Chicken: Season 6' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 8.Posted Thu Jun 27, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The epic tribute concert to one of the greatest performers of our time is bound for Blu-ray in September. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Eagle Rock has slated 'The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert' for a Blu-ray release on September 3. On April 20th 1992, Roger Taylor, Brian May and John Deacon, the surviving members of Queen, took to the stage at Wembley Stadium for the start of one of the biggest events in rock history, which the band had organized to pay tribute to their former colleague – the incomparable Freddie Mercury. Queen were joined by some of the greatest musical talent in the world to celebrate Freddie's life and work and to increase public awareness of AIDS, the disease that had prematurely ended his life the previous year. The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert features many Queen classics in unique performances including: "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Hammer To Fall", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", "Radio Ga Ga", "I Want To Break Free", "Under Pressure", "Somebody To Love", "We Will Rock You", "We Are The Champions" and many more. Special guests include David Bowie, Gary Cherone, Roger Daltrey, Def Leppard, Joe Elliott, Extreme, Bob Geldof, Guns 'n' Roses, James Hetfield, Ian Hunter, Tony Iommi, Elton John, Annie Lennox, Metallica, George Michael, Liza Minnelli, Robert Plant, Mick Ronson, Axl Rose, Seal, Slash, Lisa Stansfield, Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Young & Zucchero. As well as being great entertainment, the concert raised a huge and still growing sum of money for the Mercury Phoenix Trust, a charity formed at the time by Roger Taylor, Brian May and Queen's longtime manager Jim Beach whose charter is the relief of suffering from AIDS throughout the world. Profits from this release will be donated by the Mercury Phoenix Trust to AIDS charities around the globe. OPENING ACTS 1) Intro 2) Brian May / Roger Taylor / John Deacon Introduction 3) Metallica – Enter Sandman 4) Metallica – Sad But True 5) Metallica – Nothing Else Matters 6) Freddie Montage (Insert) 7) Extreme – Queen Medley including: Mustapha / Bohemian Rhapsody / Keep Yourself Alive / I Want To Break Free / Fat Bottomed Girls / Bicycle Race / Another One Bites The Dust / Stone Cold Crazy / Radio Ga Ga 8) Freddie Montage (Insert) 9) Def Leppard & Brian May – Now I'm Here 10) Queen – I'm Going Slightly Mad video (Insert) 11) Bob Geldof – Too Late God 12) Guns 'n' Roses – Paradise City 13) Guns 'n' Roses – Knocking On Heavens Door 14) Elizabeth Taylor Speech QUEEN + SET 1) Joe Elliott, Slash & Queen – Tie Your Mother Down 2) Roger Daltrey, Tony Iommi & Queen – I Want It All 3) Zucchero & Queen – Las Palabras De Amor 4) Gary Cherone, Tony Iommi & Queen – Hammer To Fall 5) James Hetfield, Tony Iommi & Queen – Stone Cold Crazy 6) Robert Plant & Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love 7) Brian May – Too Much Love Will Kill You 8) Paul Young & Queen – Radio Ga Ga 9) Seal & Queen – Who Wants To Live Forever 10) Lisa Stansfield & Queen – I Want To Break Free 11) David Bowie, Annie Lennox & Queen – Under Pressure 12) Ian Hunter, David Bowie, Mick Ronson & Queen – All The Young Dudes 13) David Bowie, Mick Ronson & Queen – Heroes 14) George Michael & Queen –'39 15) George Michael, Lisa Stansfield & Queen – These Are The Days Of Our Lives 16) George Michael, London Gospel Choir & Queen – Somebody To Love 17) Elton John, Axl Rose & Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody 18) Elton John, Tony Iommi & Queen – The Show Must Go On 19) Axl Rose & Queen – We Will Rock You 20) Liza Minnelli & Ensemble – We Are The Champions Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Rehearsal performances of Queen: David Bowie and Annie Lennox 'Under Pressure', George Michael and Lisa Stansfield 'These Are The Days Of Our Lives, George Michael 'Somebody To Love'; 10th Anniversary Documentary; Photo Galleries; and Mercury Phoenix Trust Facts. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 3.Posted Thu Jun 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by:
