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THE MUPPETS Blu-ray/DVD Release Set for March 20

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 19th, 2012 at 2:59 pm

If you’ve been itching to revisit the delightfully charming The Muppets over and over again in the comfort of your own home, itch no more. Disney today announced that The Muppets will be released on March 20th on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download, and On Demand. Additionally, the studio is releasing a “Wocka-Wocka Value Pack” which includes the movie on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Copy plus a download card that allows fans to own all the songs from the glorious soundtrack.

Special features on the home video release include a feature called “Disney Intermission” which allows the viewer to pause the movie and watch as the Muppets come onscreen and entertain until the movie resumes playing. Also included is the extended version of Tex Richman’s Rap (sung so eloquently by Chris Cooper), a blooper reel, a look inside the making of a Muppet, deleted scenes, all the spoof trailers, and audio commentaries with star/co-writer Jason Segel, writer Nicholas Stoller, and director James Bobin. Hit the jump to check out the cover art for the different video formats and to read the full press release, which includes pricing, specs, etc.

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Hits Blu-ray on December 13th; Will Contain 12 Deleted Scenes

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: October 18th, 2011 at 8:56 am

Fox has announced that Rise of the Planet of the Apes will hit DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Download on December 13th. We previously reported that Rise of the Planet of the Apes re-shot its ending to remove a major character’s death.  We assumed/hoped the original ending would be included on the Blu-ray, but we still don’t have a definitive answer.  The Blu-ray contains 12 deleted scenes, and one of the scene titles hints that a character could die, but I’m not willing to confidently say that’s the original ending.  I’ll stick with assuming/hoping.

The Blu-ray also contains a healthy dose of other special features including audio commentaries, “Breaking Motion Capture Boundaries”, “Ape Facts”, and more.  Hit the jump for the press release, box art, and full list of special features.

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2 and HARRY POTTER: THE COMPLETE 8-FILM COLLECTION Blu-rays Arrive on November 11th

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: September 20th, 2011 at 9:45 am

Warner Bros. has announced that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 will arrive on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital Download on November 11th.  Also due on November 11th is the DVD and Blu-ray box set for Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection as well as the video-game Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7. Since the press release doesn’t give details about the collection, I’m going to assume it’s made up of the previously-released, non-Ultimate Edition Blu-rays, and that the gigantic, super-collector’s edition of the Harry Potter series will arrive sometime next year.

Hit the jump for the full list of special features included on the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Blu-ray Combo Pack plus a look at the box art.

ATTACK THE BLOCK Coming to Blu-ray and DVD on October 25

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: September 12th, 2011 at 9:01 am

If you’re like me, and you’ve been insanely jealous of all those folks who have gotten to see Joe Cornish’s much buzzed-about Attack the Block, then I’ve got some very exciting news for you: Sony Home Entertainment is set to release the Edgar Wright-produced flick on Blu-ray and DVD on October 25th. Pretty much everyone who has seen the alien invasion film has loved it (including Matt and Steve), and I’ve been waiting in vain each week to see if it will finally screen in my city. If you’ve thus far been shit out of luck like me, or if you’ve already seen the film and want to own it so you can share it with every single person you know, all will be well next month.

Hit the jump for more details, including the full press release.

Exclusive: Producer Lauren Shuler Donner Talks X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Blu-ray/DVD, THE WOLVERINE and the DEADPOOL Film

by Christina Radish    Posted: September 8th, 2011 at 7:23 am

With the critically acclaimed X-Men: First Class available on DVD and Blu-ray this Friday (dubbed “First Class Friday”), Collider was invited to the 20^th Century Fox lot for a media event celebrating that release and previewing some of the bonus features. Along with extended and deleted scenes, this ultimate collection has a Cerebro Mutant Tracker Portal that allows fans to access videos and information of their favorite mutants from the X-Men universe, along with 10 Marvel X-Men digital comics, an eight-part behind-the-scenes featurette, and an interactive feature that allows viewers to learn more about specific scenes.

Following the presentation, we got a few brief minutes to sit down with Lauren Shuler Donner, producer of the X-Men franchise. During the interview, we talked about the fact that all of the deleted scenes from the film can be found on the Blu-ray, what her favorite deleted scene is, how the success of the film has helped move along other films in the X-Men universe, and that she is currently prepping the next Wolverine film, but is also talking about a sequel for First Class and hoping that the Deadpool film will have a life, at some point. Check out what she had to say after the jump:

HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN 2-Disc Collector’s Edition DVD Review

by Scott Wampler    Posted: September 1st, 2011 at 7:03 pm

Though Hobo With a Shotgun started as a faux-trailer entered in a “Create your own Grindhouse-esque trailer” contest being held by Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez around the time they released their own Grindhouse double-feature, the result of a dark joke between director Jason Eisener and a couple of his friends.  The faux-trailer won the contest, ended up being fleshed out into a full screenplay, recruited Rutger Hauer as the titular Hobo before cameras rolled, then proceeded to mop the floor with Rodriguez’ own Machete (another faux-trailer-turned-actual-movie associated with Grindhouse) amongst critics.  Now it’s available on DVD and Blu-ray, and Eisener’s on his way to being another film-geek-friendly, gen-yoo-whine movie director.  Not bad for something that started life as a joke between friends.  Question is, is it any good?  Find out in our Hobo With a Shotgun review, after the jump…

THE WALKING DEAD Season 1 Special Edition DVD/Blu-ray to Be Released October 4; Features Black and White Version of the Pilot

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: July 20th, 2011 at 4:48 pm

Acclaim is nice and all, but in The Walking Dead, AMC developed their first unqualified hit.  It’s understandable, then, that the six-episode debut season merits two DVD/Blu-ray releases before season two premieres in October.  Anchor Bay Entertainment today announced an October 4 release date for The Walking Dead: Season 1 – Special Edition in three versions: Blu-ray, DVD, and a collector’s edition.  The new release obviously adds a basketful of special features to the original season 1 release.  The coolest looks to be a black and white version of the pilot (“fan requested,” claims the press release).  This matches the style of the colorless pages of the source comic, and creator Frank Darabont has previously demonstrated a penchant for B&W with The Mist.  I mean, I won’t spring the $50 for the DVD, but I hope I know someone who does so I can check it out.

Find all the details in the press release after the break.

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Hits DVD and Blu-ray on September 9th; Pre-Order Bonus to First 1,000 Fans at Comic-Con

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: July 19th, 2011 at 12:11 pm

Fox has announced that they will release Matthew Vaughn’s X-Men: First Class onto DVD and Blu-ray on September 9th, a mere three months after hit theaters.  The film will be offered in two different cases: one features James McAvoy as Professor Charles Xavier and the other has Michael Fassbender as Erik Lensherr aka Magneto.  The Blu-ray will include over two hours of special features, a digital copy of the film, ten Marvel X-Men digital comics including a new X-Men: First Class back story.

Additionally, the first 1,000 fans who pre-order a Blu-ray or DVD during Comic-Con will receive a limited edition First Class t-shirt announcing the fan’s preference for (ugh) “Team Charles” or “Team Erik”.  Fans can pre-order their copy in person at the Fox booth #4313 or online at www.FoxConnect.com.  The pre-order will cost $25 for Blu-ray and $18 for DVD.   Hit the jump for the box art and full press release.

13 ASSASSINS DVD Review

by Gil Kellerman    Posted: July 15th, 2011 at 5:40 am

Set in 19^th century feudal Japan, 13 Assassins is the story of well, thirteen assassins who are recruited to take out a sadistic overlord named Naritsugu (Goro Inagaki) before he finds protection with another clan and continues his spree of brutal dominance.  How brutal is he?  Well, let’s see… he slices off appendages of women he grows tired of (not to be cliché and only cut off arms and legs, Naritsugu goes for the legendary resonance by removing their tongues, too) and shoots arrows at bound children for no other reason than he can.  The thirteen assassins of the film’s title are assembled by the samurai Shinzaemon (Koji Yakusho), who is given top-secret orders to do so by another lord, Sir Doi (Mikijiro Hira).  The plan is to ambush Naritsugu on his trek and wipe him out with extreme prejudice.  Let the games begin, after the jump.

THE ILLUSIONIST Blu-ray Review

by Jennifer Smith    Posted: June 30th, 2011 at 5:48 am

First of all, I must state that this is not The Illusionist, the brilliant film from 2006 with Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti, but the French animated film The Illusionist from 2010, that also happens to be rather brilliant in its sweet way. Set in the mid-1950’s, it’s the story of a small-time illusionist who visits a tiny Scottish town, and a young female resident who believes through his kind actions that he is an actual magician.  She tags along with Tatischeff the Illusionist, and they form a bond of friendship.  More that this, it is, in a small way, the story of the approach of the modern era and the increasingly hard-to-please and sophisticated public. It’s a story of kindness, and the little things that one can do for almost complete strangers that make all the difference in the world.

Exclusive: Director Catherine Hardwicke Talks RED RIDING HOOD DVD/Blu-ray and THE BITCH POSSE

by Christina Radish    Posted: June 12th, 2011 at 1:30 pm

Inspired by the beloved fairy tale, Red Riding Hood is a dark and edgy take on a classic story, that’s full of passion, mystery and danger. Taking things one step further, the DVD/Blu-ray combo pack (due out on June 14^th) contains an alternate cut of the film that features an all-new ending not seen in theaters, along with filmmaker and actor commentary, behind the scenes features, casting tapes, rehearsals, deleted scenes, a gag reel and music videos.

During a recent exclusive phone interview with Collider, filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke talked about her decision to do an alternate cut of the film, instead of just including deleted scenes, why she thinks commentary is such a useful learning tool, what she enjoys about the casting process and finding the perfect actor for a role, and the impression that the story of Red Riding Hood made on her, when she first heard it as a child. She also talked about what it means to her to have been a part of something that was emotionally meaningful for people, as the director of Twilight, and how she’s in development on The Bitch Posse,which follows a trio of high school friends into adulthood, as their lives are torn apart by a terrible secret. Check out what she had to say after the jump.

Exclusive: Director Patrick Lussier Talks DRIVE ANGRY DVD/Blu-ray, HELLRAISER and HALLOWEEN 3

by Christina Radish    Posted: May 31st, 2011 at 8:24 am

The outrageous action-adventure flick Drive Angry arrives on DVD and Blu-ray in both 2D and 3D on May 31^st, with bonus content the includes audio commentary with director Patrick Lussier and writer/actor Todd Farmer, deleted scenes, “Milton’s Mayhem,” through which viewers can track the trail of carnage throughout the film, and an “Access: Drive Angry” special feature (exclusive to the Blu-ray release).

During a recent exclusive phone interview with Collider, Patrick Lussier talked about what fans will get to see on the DVD/Blu-ray, why he enjoys doing filmmaker commentaries, filming such epic car chases and fight sequences on a tight budget, and why bad-ass characters appeal to him. He also talked about how he and Todd Farmer are currently developing their take on Clive Barker’s Hellraiser for a remake, and said that they also hope to be able to do Halloween 3. Check out what he had to say after the jump.

Spike Lee’s IF GOD IS WILLING AND DA CREEK DON’T RISE DVD Review

by Dan Dugan    Posted: May 9th, 2011 at 6:00 am

It was the winner of 3 primetime Emmys, including 4 other wins and 8 nominations: When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts. Such a documentary presented by BBC was said to be a “haunting look” at what destruction Hurricane Katrina brought to New Orleans back in 2005, and the one-and-only director, Spike Lee, was “in a fine muckraking mood” when filming that production. But that’s not the end of the story. Now we have If God is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise, a 4-hour sequel that covers life after Katrina: a crippled, but determined community wanting to restore their healthcare, education, housing, economic development, and law and order.

But it is faced with “unprecedented adversity”: the government conspires to get rid of poor people, fails to meet the needs of its citizens, and confronts one of the worst natural disasters in history, the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. But the most pressing question is: what future waits for the people of New Orleans? To answer this, If God is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise unites people from former governmental officials to local Louisianan families to sit down and frame their opinion of the situation at hand. Some of them begin pointing fingers at each other, and when these fingers go jabbing, they jab hard. Hit the jump for my full review.

SOMEWHERE DVD Review

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 4th, 2011 at 3:30 pm

Movies about celebrity almost always come off as trite or self-indulgent. The idea of a bunch of celebrities gathering together to make a film about how hard it is to be a celebrity just seems altogether disingenuous. However, when someone like Sofia Coppola tackles the issue, the resulting film is an original work that covers larger, more existential themes. My review of Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere after the jump.

Federico Fellini’s THE CLOWNS DVD Review

by Jackson    Posted: April 19th, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Every now and then one watches a film that takes a couple days to absorb. I am not just talking about dissecting and understanding—often the better the movie, the more that is revealed by further thought—but literally the most basic of conclusions, sometimes even so simple as whether one likes it or not. Federico Fellini’s The Clowns was just such a movie for me. The Clowns is Fellini’s filmic exploration of his own—and humanity’s—fascination with clowns and the circus (for those not familiar with Fellini’s work, clowns and the circus play prominently across his oeuvre).  For my DVD review of the film, join me after the break.

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