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'Neil Cowley Trio: Live At Montreux' Blu-ray Available Now![teaser]The jazz musicians' summer 2012 performance is in stores now. [/teaser] Eagle Rock's 'Neil Cowley Trio: Live At Montreux' is now available for purchase on Blu-ray. Making their debut appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 11, The Neil Cowley Trio are virtuoso musicians. Cowley is a consummate live performer with a distinctively English wit and the ability to create a marvelous rapport with his audience, as ably demonstrated on Live At Montreux 2012. The show focuses primarily on their latest album The Face Of Mount Molehill (recorded & later toured with a string ensemble), with a scattering of tracks from their previous releases. Neil Cowley is a much in demand pianist who cut his teeth on albums by the likes of Brand New Heavies and Zero 7, and more recently played piano on both of Adele's global bestselling albums 19 and 2, making him quite literally, the most listened to pianist on the planet. Defined by powerful riffs countered by poignant, delicate passages and witty, whimsical romps, Cowley's jazz-meets-rock ethic has earned his trio worldwide acclaim, and plaudits from across the musical spectrum. Their debut album Displaced won the 2007 BBC Jazz Award for Best Album and the trio undertook their first UK tour in the same year, going on to perform extensively around the globe, appearing at some of the worlds most prestigious jazz festivals alongside a string of triumphant shows in the US in 2012. Heralded as "strong stirring stuff" by Time Out New York, their most recent recording, The Face of Mount Molehill earned the trio Best UK Jazz Act at the inaugural Jazz Fm Awards. The line-up on Live At Montreux includes The Trio: Neil Cowley (piano); Rex Horan (bass); Evan Jenkins (drums), with Julian Ferraretto (violin); Helen Sanders-Hewett (viola); Alex Eichenberger (cello); Miles Brett (violin). Tracklisting: 1) Lament 2) Rooster Was A Witness 3) Distance By Clockwork 4) Slims 5) Hug The Greyhound 6) Kenny Two Steps 7) Box Lily 8) How Do We Catch Up 9) Hope Machine 10) Meyer 11) Skies Are Rare 12) La Porte 13) Fable 14) The Face Of Mount Molehill 15) She Eats Flies Supplements have not been revealed, but the Blu-ray will feature a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Neil Cowley Trio: Live At Montreux' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under April 30.Posted Mon May 6, 2013 at 08:40 AM PDT by: -
'23:59' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]A thrilling mystery from director Gilbert Chan will unfold on Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia will be releasing '23:59' on Blu-ray on June 4. During a routine road march at an island military training camp, an army recruit is found dead at exactly 23:59. This mysterious and gruesome incident unearths a terrifying dark secret of the haunted island, forcing the recruits to confront their deepest fears in order to find the truth about their friend's death. Specs haven't been revealed yet, but supplements will include The Making of 23:59 and trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for '23:59' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 4.Posted Mon May 6, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of May 5th, 2013This is a pretty good week to be a Tom Cruise fan. The actor's new sci-fi flick 'Oblivion' is still doing well in theaters, and a movie of his from last year (that you probably haven't seen) hits video on Tuesday. Also new on Blu-ray, we have an interesting assortment of horror, classics, musicals, guilty pleasures, forgotten treasures and existential mystery. Tell us which titles you'll buy in the blog today.Posted Mon May 6, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'Tai Chi Hero' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The steampunk martial arts sequel to 'Tai Chi Zero' will hit Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is preparing 'Tai Chi Hero' for Blu-ray on July 2. Lu Chan (Jayden Yuan) is still trying to find his place in Chen Village, the legendary town where everyone is a martial arts master…and Chen-style Tai Chi is forbidden to outsiders. But since he helped save the town from a frightening steam-powered machine, Yuniang (Angelababy), beautiful daughter of Grandmaster Chen (Tony Leung Ka-Fai), agrees to marry Lu Chan and bring him into the family. It’s only a formality, though – she is the teacher, and he is the student – and that suits Lu Chan just fine, as the mutant horn on his head gives him incredible kung-fu power, but leaves him dumber each time, and closer to death. The second in a trilogy from the creators of 'Ip Man' and 'Detective Dee,' and featuring action directed by the legendary Sammo Hung, 'Tai Chi Hero' is a full-on, steampunk-infused, video game-influenced kung fu throwdown that will knock you out of your seat. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video and a Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Tai Chi Hero' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 2.Posted Mon May 6, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
'Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption' Announced for Blu-ray[teaser]Another fan favorite episode is getting a standalone Blu-ray release this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount and CBS says 'Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption' will arrive on Blu-ray on July 30. The 2-part 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' episode re-edited as a feature-length presentation follows Captain Picard and Lieutenant Worf as they fight to end a Klingon Civil War. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 30.Posted Mon May 6, 2013 at 05:30 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: Assorted History Channel Blu-rays 40-50 Percent Off at Amazon[teaser]Five different History Channel Blu-ray documentary sets are on sale this week at Amazon. [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Mankind: The Story of All of Us' for $22.99 (43% off), 'The Men Who Built America' for $23.99 (40% off), 'WWII in HD' for $15.97 (47% off), 'Vietnam in HD' for $14.99 (40% off), and 'The World at War' for $59.99 (50% off the suggested retail price). Click here to check out the offer and this deal is available from now through May 12.Posted Sun May 5, 2013 at 08:32 AM PDT by: -
'How to Survive a Plague' Blu-ray Dated and Detailed[teaser]The Academy Award nominated documentary is coming to Blu-ray in June. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI is preparing 'How to Survive a Plague' for Blu-ray on June 11. Nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Documentary and featured on over 15 top-ten lists, 'How to Survive a Plague' is the story of the brave young men and women who successfully reversed the tide of an epidemic, demanded the attention of a fearful nation, and stopped AIDS from becoming a death sentence. This improbable group of activists bucked oppression and infiltrated government agencies and the pharmaceutical industry, helping to identify promising new medication and treatments and move them through trials and into drugstores in record time. In the process, they saved their own lives and ended the darkest days of a veritable plague, while virtually emptying AIDS wards in American hospitals. Theirs is a classic tale of activism that has since inspired movements for change in everything from breast cancer research to Occupy Wall Street. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include a Commentary, Deleted Scenes, and Trailer. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.98. You can find the latest specs for 'How to Survive a Plague' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 11.Posted Sat May 4, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Inappropriate Videogame Tie-InsAs much as the videogame industry loves to license movie titles for their brand name recognition, some movies should really never, ever be turned into tie-in games. In this week's Roundtable, we bring you some of the worst ideas we could imagine.Posted Fri May 3, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'Oliver and Company' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]Disney's animated take on Charles Dickens' classic is singing and barking its way toward Blu-ray in August. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is preparing 'Oliver and Company' for Blu-ray on August 6. A timeless classic inspired by Charles Dickens' novel "Oliver Twist," 'Oliver and Company' is a fun-filled, action-packed musical adventure voiced and sung by one of the most talented casts in Disney history! The film artfully blends lovable characters, cool songs, and action-packed adventure into a contemporary classic. Disney's hip, high-energy tale begins in the concrete canyons of New York City, where Oliver, an adorable orphaned kitten, is befriended by Dodger, a carefree mutt with a certain street savoir faire. The mischievous little cat is welcomed by Dodger's pack of pickpocket pooches, including dim-witted Einstein, ravishing Rita, and live-wire Tito. This ragtag family of misfits runs into trouble when the evil mastermind Sykes -- aided by his two daunting Dobermans -- schemes to kidnap the lonely little rich girl who just adopted Oliver! It's up to the brave kitten and his newfound friends to race to the rescue in an electrifying chase through the city's subway system. The movie features five outstanding original songs and the musical talents of Billy Joel, Bette Midler, and Huey Lewis. Specs and a suggested list price have not been revealed yet, but supplements will include: Two Bonus Shorts; Disney Sing-Along Mode; Disney's Animated Animals; The Making Of Oliver and Company; and more. You can find the latest specs for 'Oliver and Company' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 6.Posted Fri May 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
'Admission' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]The romantic comedy starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd arrives on Blu-ray this summer. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Universal says 'Admission' will hit Blu-ray on July 9. Year in and year out, Princeton admissions officer Portia Nathan (Fey) has lived her life by the book. But during her annual recruiting trip, she finds herself reconnecting with a former college classmate, free-spirited teacher John Pressman (Rudd). As she bends the entrance rules for one of his very unconventional students, Portia puts at risk the future she thought she always wanted, and finds her way to a surprising and exhilarating life she never dreamed of having. From director Paul Weitz ('In Good Company'), and co-starring Michael Sheen and Lily Tomlin, it's the feel-good movie critics call "funny and fresh!" (Glenn Kenny, MSN Movies). Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Combo Pack is $34.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Admission' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 9.Posted Fri May 3, 2013 at 09:00 AM PDT by:
