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Exclusive Featurette from Ralph Fiennes’ CORIOLANUS Blu-ray

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: May 24th, 2012 at 12:31 pm

Coriolanus is due on Blu-ray and DVD May 29, and to give you a taste, we have been provided a featurette to share.  In the clip, director/star Ralph Fiennes comments on his adaptation of the Shakespeare play.  Fiennes updated the story to the modern day, but the story remains the same.  Things go awry during Coriolanus’ (Fiennes) campaign for the consulate, and he’s kicked out of Rome: “The banished hero then allies himself with his sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius (Gerard Butler) to take his revenge on the city.”  Brian Cox, Vanessa Redgrave, and Jessica Chastain also star.  Watch the featurette after the jump.

THE HUNGER GAMES to Hit DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Download at Midnight on August 18th

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 23rd, 2012 at 8:11 am

Lionsgate has announced that they will release the DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Download for The Hunger Games at midnight on August 18th.  The studio will be trying to recreate the excitement for the film’s theatrical release by beginning a twelve-week countdown to the film’s release beginning this Friday when the movie will be available for pre-order.

Hit the jump for a list of special features, the cover-art, and a trailer for home-release.  The series’ next installment, Catching Fire, opens November 22, 2013.

THE AVENGERS Blu-ray/DVD Hits Stores September 25; Includes Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Alternate Ending and More

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 18th, 2012 at 2:48 pm

Marvel’s The Avengers continues to Hulk Smash records at the box office, but we now have a release date and details regarding the film’s home media release.  Joss Whedon’s excellent superhero pic will hit Blu-ray and DVD on September 25th, and as expected the combo set is loaded with special features.  The 4-disc Blu-ray/DVD pack includes an audio commentary by Whedon, loads of deleted scenes (including an alternate ending), featurettes and much more.  Additionally, a 10-disc Blu-ray super set is also apparently being planned.  Hit the jump for details regarding the release.

Universal Confirms Digitally Remastered JAWS Coming to Blu-ray August 14; Watch Steven Spielberg Talk About the Restoration

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 10th, 2012 at 5:40 am

Though the rumors have been swirling about the release for the past few months, Universal has officially announced that a digitally remastered and fully restored Jaws will be coming to Blu-ray on August 14th in honor of Universal’s 100th anniversary celebration.  I’m beyond thrilled to own Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece on Blu-ray later this summer, and the deal is sweetened by some truly fantastic special features.  The Blu-ray combo pack comes with the DVD, digital copy, Ultraviolet, and over four hours of bonus features including the long-delayed feature-length documentary The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of JAWS.

Other special features include an in-depth look at the restoration process, a two-hour documentary called The Making of JAWS, deleted scenes, outtakes, storyboards, production photos, and more.  Basically, this set is a must-have for any and all cinephiles.  Hit the jump to watch a trailer for the Blu-ray and you can also see a cool eight minute video showing the extensive process that went into restoring the film.

GAME OF THRONES Season 1 Blu-ray 56% Off

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 22nd, 2012 at 11:30 pm

When it comes to home video, HBO doesn’t skimp. Box sets and individual seasons of HBO series may be pricey, but they’re usually loaded with special features and sport some pretty cool box art. This is true of the complete first season of Game of Thrones, which hits Blu-ray and DVD on March 6th. If you had any plans on picking the season up at some point, I highly suggest you do so now as both the Blu-ray and DVD are over 50% off. You can get the Blu-ray for just $34.99 (which is 56% off the regular $79.98 price) and the DVD is $29.99 (50% off). Special features include featurettes, character profile clips, and a “Making of” for the incredible opening title sequence.

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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.

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