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'My Dog Tulip' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The animated feature hailed by numerous sources as one of the Top 10 films of the year is planned for Blu-ray this May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, New Yorker Films will be releasing 'My Dog Tulip' on Blu-ray on May 28. Wondrously animated and featuring the voices of Christopher Plummer, the late Lynn Redgrave and Isabella Rossellini, 'My Dog Tulip' is a bittersweet retrospective account of author J. R. Ackerley's 16-year relationship with his beautiful yet intolerable German shepherd. To Ackerley's surprise, Tulip turned out to be the love of his life, the "ideal friend" he had been searching for in vain for so many years. A profound and subtle meditation on the strangeness that lies at the heart of all relationships, 'My Dog Tulip' was written, directed and animated by award-winning filmmakers Paul and Sandra Fierlinger and is the first animated feature ever to be entirely hand-drawn and painted utlizing paperless computer technology. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: Making Tulip, a featurette about the production; Ebert Presents At The Movies: "Roger's Office" clip featuring Werner Herzog; Friday Arts (WHYY): "Animating My Dog Tulip and more..."; Theatrical trailer; Film notes; MUTTS: Shelter Stories; Sneak peek at the filmmakers' latest project, Slocum at Sea with Himself. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'My Dog Tulip' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 28.Posted Tue May 14, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Dead Man Down' Blu-ray Dated & Detailed[teaser]The crime thriller from director Niels Arden Oplev (the original 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo') will hit Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Sony has slated 'Dead Man Down' for Blu-ray on July 9. Victor (Colin Farrell), a professional killer and the right hand man to an underground crime lord in New York City, is seduced and blackmailed by Beatrice (Noomi Rapace), a crime victim seeking retribution. Their chemistry and intense relationship leads them to execute a violent and cathartic plan for revenge. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Firefight Choreography: Staging the Gunfights of Dead Man Down -- An inside look at the choreography behind the gunfights in the film; Revenge Technique: The Cinematography of Dead Man Down -- Details the unique look and dark aesthetic used by the filmmakers to enhance the story; and Revenge, Redemption, and The Art of Filming Dead Man Down – The ensemble cast discusses the intricate behind-the-scenes work that went into the film. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $35.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Dead Man Down' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 9.Posted Tue May 14, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'X-Ray / Schizoid' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Two more cult 1980s horror films are planned for Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory will be releasing 'X-Ray / Schizoid' on a double-feature Blu-ray sometime in August. 'X-Ray' a.k.a 'Hospital Massacre' - While receiving a routine check-up, a beautiful woman is stalked by a maniac out to avenge a childhood Valentine's Day humiliation. Starring Barbi Benton, Charles Lucia, and Jon Van Ness. 'Schizoid' - Julie writes an advice column for the newspaper. Around the time she begins to get threatening notes, while women in her therapy group start getting stabbed by some unidentfied attacker. Soon after, Julie is assured by her therapist, ex-husband, friends and the police that there is no connection between these attacks Specs, supplements, suggested list price, and a release date haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'X-Ray / Schizoid' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue May 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Netflix Taking Steps to Avoid Another Expiring Title Freak-out[teaser]The Netlfix public API will no longer have title expiration dates. [/teaser] With sites all over the internet publicizing numbers involving Netflix's recent content expiration, Netflix has made a change to its public API. Previously, using Netflix's public API gave the user access to functionality beyond what official Netflix apps provide, including sorting out expiring titles. This led to sites like instantwatcher.com to maintain a list of Netflix titles that are designated to expire. As Netflix licenses content from major studios, titles are frequently added and removed as those deals are renewed, modified, or allowed to expire. Sometimes the content comes back, and often times, titles set to expire end up staying. With instantwatcher.com supplying an alarming 1,800 titles set to expire, sites all over the internet made the number go viral. A few examples include: Engadget used the term "Streampocalypse." Slate referred to the expiring titles as "The Great Netflix Purge." And the Huffing Post just round up the expiring number to 2,000 titles. The high number of expiring titles would seem to coincide with the expansions of Warner Instant and Epix, but Netlfix has remained mum on the specifics. In what seems like a direct result to the negative publicity, Netflix made a change, "Starting today, we will no longer provide expiration dates for any of our titles in the public API... We are making this change because the expiration date can be inaccurate as a result of frequent, often last minute, changes in content flow. "Netflix members will still be able to see the listed title expirations on Netflix.com on each individual title page." In essence, the next time some sort of Netflix expiring content panic is spurred on, Netflix's public API won't be there to supply the number of titles, and a manual search of Netflix will be necessary. Source: Engadget Author: Brian HossPosted Tue May 14, 2013 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
Ceton InfiniTV 6 Takes One CableCARD to Record Six HD Channels[teaser]The six tuners can be accessed by networked PCs and media extenders. [/teaser] At $300, the Ceton InfiniTV 6 brings home six QAM 64/256 tuners. Once combined with a CableCARD and possible switched digital video tuner from a cable company, the Ceton InfiniTV 6 brings both live TV and DVR capability to the user's home PC network. Right now, the Ceton InfiniTV 6 supports assigning tuners to PCs, but the box also offers as a beta feature dynamic pooling between PCs. For those willing to tackle what is likely and arduous set-up requiring assistance from the cable company, freedom from cable boxes, cable box DVRs, and their associated fees can be achieved. The Ceton InfiniTV 6 hooks up either directly to your coaxial connection or to a tuning adapter if necessary, and houses a CableCARD. The box then needs a wired Ethernet connection to your home network. The supported PC requirements fall between the narrow lines of Windows 7 or Windows 8 Pro with Media Center. One of the common media extenders known to work with the device is the Xbox 360. Source: Engadget Author: Brian HossPosted Tue May 14, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'Shane' Blu-ray Delayed[teaser]The celebrated western won't be riding to Blu-ray now until August.[/teaser] As previously reported, Warner Brothers was preparing 'Shane' for Blu-ray on June 4, but now the date has been changed to August 13 in order to complete remastering in the original 1:37 aspect ratio. Acclaimed director George Stevens' legendary rendition of the quintessential Western myth earned six Academy Award nominations, and made Shane one of the classics of the American cinema. The story brings Alan Ladd, a drifter and retired gunfighter, to the assistance of a homestead family terrorized by a wealthy cattleman and his hired gun (Jack Palance). In fighting the last decisive battle, Shane sees the end of his own way of life. Mysterious, moody and atmospheric, the film is enhanced by the intense performances of its splendid cast. Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the suggested list price has been set at $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Shane' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's now indexed under August 13.Posted Tue May 14, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Contest: Win 'Texas Chainsaw 3D' on Blu-ray!This week's contest is for the horror fanatics out there. You want some gory chainsaw massacrin' action in eye-popping 3D? Well, we just happen to have a copy of 'Texas Chainsaw 3D' waiting to be claimed. Don't miss your chance to win!Posted Tue May 14, 2013 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
'Girls: The Complete Second Season' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The second season of the acclaimed HBO series is in the works Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO will bring 'Girls: The Complete Second Season' to Blu-ray on August 13. Since its debut in 2012, 'Girls' has become of the most critically acclaimed and buzzed about shows on television. TV Guide hails the series as "fearlessly raw," the Los Angeles Times proclaims it "excruciatingly funny" and the New York Times calls it "a phenomenon." Created by and starring Lena Dunham, who also executive produced along with Emmy® winner Judd Apatow and Jenni Konner, 'Girls' was the winner of two 2012 Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series-Musical or Comedy and Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series-Musical or Comedy (Dunham). The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Guys on Girls - watch the guys of Girls discuss what's coming next for each of their characters; Inside the Episodes; Episode 5 Table Read; and Audio Commentary - seven commentaries with cast and crew including Lena Dunham, Judd Apatow, Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet and more. Blu-ray exclusives include: Deleted & Extended Scenes; Gag Reel; The Making of Girls - a look inside the creation of season two; Charlie Rose Interview with Lena Dunham; The New Yorker Festival 2012: Emily Nussbaum Interviews Lena Dunham; Judy Collins "Songs for Judith (Open the Door)" & "Someday Soon" Extended Scenes; The Swell Season (with special guest Daniel Johnston) - "Life in Vain" - Austin City Limits, 2008 - a musical performance of the song "Life in Vain" performed by The Swell Season and special guest Daniel Johnston. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $49.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Girls: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 13.Posted Tue May 14, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Third Season' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The third season of the hit HBO series starring Steve Buscemi is planned for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, HBO will bring 'Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Third Season' to Blu-ray on August 20. Picking up sixteen months after the Season Two finale, Season Three begins on New Year's Eve, 1922, with 1923 mere hours away. The Roaring '20s are about to start. Though the economy is booming, alcohol has become scarce, competition is fierce, and gangster violence is heating up. Amidst this backdrop, Nucky, whose marriage to Margaret (Kelly Macdonald) has become a sham after she signed away his highway windfall to the church, faces new competition in the person of Gyp Rosetti (new cast member Bobby Cannavale), who builds a new strategic bulkhead between New York and Atlantic City in an effort to siphon off Nucky's alcohol business. The conflict brings out the best and worst in Nucky, who proves his brutal mettle in a series of violent encounters. New and familiar faces also undergo compelling metamorphoses as the latest 12-episode season unfolds. The Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include Six Cast and Crew Audio Commentaries; Boardwalk Empire: Director's Chair; Scorsese on Season Three; New Characters; Episodic Preview and Recaps; Season Two Recap; and Distilling Season Two. Blu-ray exclusives include: American Empires; Boardwalk Chronicle; and Newsreels. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $79.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Third Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 20.Posted Mon May 13, 2013 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
'Once Upon a Time: The Complete Second Season' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]All 22 episodes of ABC's fantasy series will be coming to Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista will be bringing 'Once Upon a Time: The Complete Second Season' to Blu-ray on August 13. The curse is broken, magic has arrived, and there's no telling what, or who, will be unleashed. Now the exiled fairytale characters of 'Once Upon a Time' must grapple with a flood of awakened memories as they come to grips with their new "reality." Old loyalties will be tested, new heroes will emerge and vengeful villains will wreak havoc, including ruthless pirate Captain Hook and the relentlessly wicked Queen of Hearts (Barbara Hershey). Amidst the backdrop of previously unexplored lands and a newly magical Storybrooke, love and sacrifice will set the stage for the ultimate battle between good and evil. For, in the words of Rumplestiltskin, where magic is concerned, only one thing is certain: it always comes at a price. From Storybrooke to Fairy Tale Land and beyond, experience the mystery, romance, action and adventure of 'Once Upon a Time.' Season Two also stars Jamie Chung as Mulan, Julian Morris as Prince Phillip, Lee Arenberg as Grumpy, Sarah Bolger as Princess Aurora, Jorge Garcia as Anton the Giant, Ethan Embry as Owen Flynn, David Anders as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Alan Dale as King George, Beverley Elliott as Granny, Eion Bailey as Pinnocchio, Raphael Sbarge as Jiminy Cricket and Tony Amendola as Geppetto. The 5-disc set will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements have yet to be revealed. Suggested list price for the set is $79.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Once Upon a Time: The Complete Second Season' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 13.Posted Mon May 13, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by:
