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'The Manson Family' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Jim Van Bebber's acclaimed biopic of Charles Manson heads to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Severin is prepping 'The Manson Family' for a Blu-ray release on June 11. It has been hailed as amazingly disturbing (Dread Central), extreme and uncompromised (Roger Ebert) and one of the best true crime films ever made (DVD Talk). Now from the punishing mind of writer/producer/director Jim Van Bebber comes his epic of hallucinatory horror like you've never seen it before: This is the ultimate account of Charles Manson and his followers, a blood-soaked saga that takes you from their drug-fueled orgies, to their grisly massacres, and into the legacy of depravity that survives today. It is a singular vision of nihilistic evil that remains alarmingly original, unapologetically graphic and shockingly real. These are the most infamous crimes of our time as depicted by one of the most dangerous underground filmmakers of all time. This is 'The Manson Family.' Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director Jim VanBebber; Gator Green - Exclusive First Release of VanBebber's latest short; Exclusive New Interview With Phil Anselmo; The VanBebber Family - Uncut Version of 'Making Of' Documentary Featuring Interviews with Cast and Crew; In The Belly of The Beast - Documentary On the 1997 Fantasia Film Festival; Interview With Charles Manson; Deleted Scenes; and Theatrical Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $24.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Manson Family' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 11.Posted Thu May 9, 2013 at 07:45 AM PDT by: -
OUYA Launch Date Slips Three Weeks[teaser]The system is also getting a controller fix and $15 million in new funding.[/teaser] OUYA CEO Julia Uhrman announced today that the OUYA's launch date is being pushed pack from June 4th to June 25th. While many backers are still awaiting their units, the reason cited for the delay is unforeseen demand. "The demand we’re seeing from gamers and our retailers is beyond our expectations, so, to meet all this demand, we are shifting our launch date by three weeks to give us time to make more OUYAs. Our official launch date will be June 25th. This change in ship date does not affect backer shipments." In the same announcement, Julia Uhrman revealed that OUYA, Inc. had raised $15 million in funding from new investors. Those investors include Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, known for their tech focus, and NVIDIA among others. The funds will help to up production and to extend further support to developers. Along with the funding, Bing Gordon will join OUYA's board. Bing Gordon spent twenty-six years at EA before moving to Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and now sits on the board of multiple hot companies in the digital space. "I am thrilled to share that OUYA has raised $15 million in funding from new investors. This is a really important step towards being around for the long haul... It means we’ve got additional resources to make OUYA everything it can be." One footnote to the OUYA's development is a fix for the controller. The OUYA's controller features removable faceplates for battery access, but backers have found that the OUYA's buttons occasionally get stuck behind those plates. The production fix has apparently been in the pipeline for months, but was mentioned now just as the controller's issues have become for public. The OUYA is now expected to be released on June 25th, and is available for pre-order. Source: OUYA Author: Brian HossPosted Thu May 9, 2013 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
'Hands of the Ripper' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Peter Sasdy's 1971 cult horror is getting an uncut U.S. Blu-ray release in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Synapse Films will release 'Hands of the Ripper' on Blu-ray on July 9. The infant daughter of Jack the Ripper is witness to the brutal murder of her mother by her father. Fifteen years later she is a troubled young woman who is seemingly possessed by the spirit of her father. While in a trance she continues his murderous killing spree but has no recollection of the events afterwards. A sympathetic psychiatrist takes her in and is convinced he can cure her condition. Soon, however, he regrets his decision. Specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements include: The Devil's Bloody Plaything: Possessed by HANDS OF THE RIPPER featurette; Slaughter of Innocence: The Evolution of Hammer Gore motion still gallery; U.S. television introduction; Original theatrical trailer and TV spots; HANDS OF THE RIPPER motion still gallery; and Isolated music and effects audio track. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'Hands of the Ripper' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 9.Posted Thu May 9, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'To the Wonder' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The latest film from acclaimed director Terrence Malick is bound for Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia will be releasing 'To the Wonder' on Blu-ray on August 6. The anticipated new feature from renowned filmmaker Terrence Malick ('Badlands,' 'The Tree of Life'), 'To the Wonder' boldly and lyrically explores the complexities of love in all its forms. Parisian single mother Marina (Olga Kurylenko) and Midwestern tourist Neil (Ben Affleck) fall madly in love in France and relocate to Oklahoma with Marina's young daughter to start a life together. As their relationship wanes and her visa nears expiration, Marina makes the acquaintance of a priest and fellow exile (Javier Bardem) who is struggling with his faith, while Neil renews a relationship with his childhood sweetheart, Jane (Rachel McAdams). Specs and supplements haven't been revealed yet, and the suggested list price for the Blu-ray is still undetermined at this time. You can find the latest specs for 'To the Wonder' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 6.Posted Wed May 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'An Affair of the Heart' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The acclaimed Rick Springfield documentary will rock Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Breaking Glass Pictures is working on 'An Affair of the Heart' for a Blu-ray release on July 16. The Grammy award winner was quoted as saying, "It was a real laugh/cry kind of thing. As a person, I am kind of peripheral. It is about their connection, what they view and how they interpreted who I was, and the right times that music that they liked came along to help them to get through difficult stuff." He adds, "I get the stories. I am very proud to be part of it, but it is more their power than mine." For most fans, Rick Springfield is much more than a celebrity crush; some have overcome deep trauma by connecting with his music, for others he has served as a catalyst for life-long friendships, and without fail all have a unique bond with him. A fascinating look at the fans of a musical icon, 'An Affair of the Heart' is a soulful examination of those who turned a man into a legend. If his 17 Top 40 hits, including "Jessie's Girl", or his run on "General Hospital" as Dr. Noah Drake haven't convinced you of his enduring star power, watching him rock out with Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters with a new track in the Sound City documentary most certainly will. Since its premiere at the Florida Film Festival, 'An Affair of the Heart' has received praise and awards on the film festival and theatrical circuits. The Hollywood Reporter hailed the film as "a feel-good and at times laugh-out-loud documentary" and the New York Times called it "a refuge from the mundane." 'An Affair of the Heart's many awards include the Nashville Film Festival's Gibson Impact of Music Award and the Boston Film Festival's Best Music Award. Specs have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray will contain over 2 hours of bonus features and will have a suggested list price of $29.99. You can find the latest specs for 'An Affair of the Heart' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 16.Posted Wed May 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
Ray Harryhausen Dead at 92[teaser]The stop-motion FX legend has passed away. [/teaser] Ray Harryhausen has reportedly died on Tuesday morning in London at the age of 92. Harryhausen's incredible work can be seen in numerous films including 'Jason and the Argonauts,' the original 'Clash of the Titans,' and all four films in the 'Ray Harryhausen Collection' to name but a few -- all currently available on Blu-ray. Harryhausen's work has also influenced the careers of many filmmakers and no doubt will continue to do so for many years to come.Posted Wed May 8, 2013 at 09:52 AM PDT by: -
The OUYA Scores a 9 Out of 10... for Repairability[teaser]System teardown shows that most of the usual suspects are easy to replace.[/teaser] As the OUYA floats around ahead of its scheduled June 4th launch, the little $99 open-source, Android-based home console is under quite a bit of scrutiny. Fortunately, one area where the little system has scored weal is in repairability. iFixit has posted a teardown of the system, and the results reveal a system that is easy to disassemble. A few Hex screws allow access the main system, and the motherboard then slides out easily. The system is so simple that 2 ounces of weights are mounted to the inside bottom of the OUYA cube to help seat the system. A SUNON MagLev HA40101V4 DC brushless fan is the system's only fan and is ready to be replaced with a few moment's effort if need be. Taking out the heat sink is a tougher prospect requiring desoldering, but likely will only be necessary for the more curious user. Likewise, the controller is much simpler to dissemble than the standard console controllers. One issue though is the analog sticks, which are soldered to the circuit board. Unfortunately, replacing a analog stick would be very difficult without replacing the controller's main board. Ultimately, the system scored a 9 out of 10 for ease of repairability. Of course the system's low price point and simple construction should minimize the need to ever crack open the OUYA case. Source: ifixit via Gamasutra Author: Brian HossPosted Wed May 8, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by: -
'The Long Hair of Death' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Antonio Margheriti's 1964 cult classic is headed to Blu-ray this fall. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, RaroVideo says 'The Long Hair of Death' will hit Blu-ray later this year. In this gothic gem, Barbara Steele plays Helen Karnstein, whose mother is burned at the stake as a witch. Helen vows revenge, but is pushed off a cliff before she can carry it out. Death cannot stop her, however, and she returns to wreak havoc upon the man who falsely accused her mother. There is something for everyone in this moody masterpiece: a sinister castle, secret passageways, hidden crypts, ghostly temptresses, plague, witch burning, seduction and adultery. A Barbara Steele classic! Specs, supplements, suggested list price, and a release date haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'The Long Hair of Death' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed May 8, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Q: The Winged Serpent' Soars to Blu-ray[teaser]Larry Cohen's 1982 cult classic is on its way to Blu-ray this August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Scream Factory is preparing 'Q: The Winged Serpent' for Blu-ray sometime in August. It's another monstrous day in New York City where window washers have their heads bitten off, topless sunbathers are plucked from rooftops, bloody body parts rain onto the streets and small-time crook Jimmy Quinn (Michael Moriarty) discovers a humongous nest in the spire of The Chrysler Building. Meanwhile, an NYPD detective (David Carradine) investigates a series of ritual sacrifice murders that may have unleashed a giant flying Aztec Serpent God into the skies of Manhattan. Its name is Quetzalcoatl, but just call it Q... that's all you'll have time to say before it tears you apart. Candy Clark (The Man Who Fell to Earth) and Richard Roundtree (Shaft) co-star in this smart, funny and wildly original monster classic. Specs, supplements, suggested list price, and a release date haven't been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'Q: The Winged Serpent' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Wed May 8, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Pain & Gain' Blu-ray is Up for Pre-Order[teaser]Michael Bay's musclebound action/comedy is now up for Blu-ray pre-order at Amazon. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is already preparing 'Pain & Gain' for a Blu-ray release later this year. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie and is based on the unbelievable true story of a group of personal trainers in 1990’s Miami who, in pursuit of the American Dream, get caught up in a criminal enterprise that goes horribly wrong. Specs, supplements, and a release date have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Pain & Gain' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Tue May 7, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by:
