Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific was the first of their work to be released on Blu-ray. Learn here about how the stage version was born, the story behind the film all the way through its premiere including some very rare behind-the-scenes photos and a special look at TODD-AO in this special edition of The Silver Screen.
Disney's The Fox and the Hound arrives on Blu-ray disc. With animators leaving the production midway through production, read on and go behind the scenes of Disney's 20th animated feature and learn why it took 4 l/2 years to ready the film for release.
The Blues Brothers has become one of the most popular comedies since the 1970's and remains a fan favorite. But filming the movie was no easy task. Join us behind the scenes as we present an exclusive and extensive history of this beloved film with rare stories, interviews and artwork.
I don't know if it says more about the quality of The Help or the general lousiness of the crop of new movies this weekend, but in its second weekend in wide release a movie actually rose to the top of the box office. How often does that happen? (Answer: rarely.)
Amazon is currently offering the TRON/TRON: Legacy Two-Movie Collection as their Blu-ray Deal of the Week. The set, which includes the 1982 original and its 2010 sequel (in 3D) has been reduced to $39.99 from its $79.99 SRP. The deal is valid until August 27th.
The British Film Institute will release a Dual Format Edition of Chris Monger's Voice Over (1981), a provocative drama about a radio storyteller whose fictional tales of 19th century romance are in strong contrast to his own squalid lifestyle. The release will also contain the director's experimental thriller Repeater (1979). Street date is October 24th.
Independent British distributors Revolver Entertainment are preparing for Blu-ray release yet another controversial film (after A Serbian Film): Lucky McKee's The Woman (2011), starring Pollyanna McIntosh and Sean Bridgers. Earlier this year, the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Street date is October 17th.
French distributors France Télévisions Distribution will release on Blu-ray Antoine Blossier's horror thriller La Traque a.k.a Prey (2010), starring Grégoire Colin, François Levantal, Fred Ulysse, and Bérénice Bejo. Earlier this year, the film was screened at the Rome International Film Festival. Street date is November 28th.
Well folks, summer is nearly over, which means that all of those big special effects-leaden extravaganzas that you were looking forward to (or at least mildly curious about) have all come and gone. And what we're left with is, well, read on.
To the delight of fans throughout the UK, Season 4 of the original series of The Twilight Zone hits the shelves on 19th September 2011. This timeless classic is available for the first time ever on Blu-ray, digitally remastered from new 1080p film transfers using the original camera negatives and magnetic soundtracks.
From Fumihiko Sori, director of the groundbreaking CG animated feature Vexille, comes another breathtaking sci-fi spectacle, this time in the form of a two-episode OVA. Adapted from two unrelated stories from the 19 stories that make up the 2001 Nights manga written and illustrated by Yukinobu Hoshino, TO – 2001 Nights is a beautifully envisioned homage to the golden age of literary and cinematic science fiction. Street date is September 26th.
Blu-ray.com and Walt Disney Home Entertainment are offering three Blu-ray.com members the opportunity to win a Blu-ray copy of Disney's Prom, starring Aimee Teegarden, Thomas McDonell, Yin Chang and De'Vaughn Nixon.
Diney/Pixar's upcoming November 1st 3D versions of the Toy Story movies are now available for pre-order on Amazon.com as the Toy Story 3D Trilogy in an 3-disc 3D BD box set for $69.99 The 3 movies are also available separately in their 3D versions.
In an early announcement to retailers, MGM has revealed that it will release a combo pack (Blu-ray/DVD) of David Lynch's cult crime thriller Blue Velvet (1986), starring Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Laura Dern, and Dennis Hopper. Exact technical spec and region coding status for this release are unknown at the moment, but the preliminary release date set by the studio is November 8th.
The British Film Institute has revealed that it will release a Dual Format Edition of Jean Renoir's legendary French Cancan (1954), starring Jean Gabin, Maria Felix, François Arnoul, and Franco Pastorino. Technical specs and region coding status for this release are unknown at the moment. Street date is November 7th.
The British Film Institute is set to release a Dual Format Edition of Stuart Cooper's Little Malcolm (1974). The film was financed by Beatle George Harrison, and is based on the play by David Halliwell that was first staged by Mike Leigh. Street date is October 24th.
British distributors Eureka Entertainment have detailed their upcoming Dual Format Edition of acclaimed Japanese director Shôhei Imamura's The Ballad of Narayama (1983), starring Ken Ogata (Vengeance is Mine), Sumiko Sakamoto (The Pornographers), and Tonpei Hidari (Oar). The film will be available in shops across the UK on October 24th.
British distributors Shameless Screen Entertainment are set to release on Blu-ray Ruggero Deodato's highly controversial Cannibal Holocaust (1980). According to a statement released by the distributors, director Deodato has revisited his classic of horror cinema to produce a brand new Director's Edit of the film especially for its High Definition debut on Blu-ray. Street dates is September 26th.
On October 31, independent British distributors Eureka Entertainment will release on Blu-ray Will Vinton's (best known for The California Raisins animation) The Adventures of Mark Twain (1986) - the first full length feature film in the magic of claymation.
Amazon is currently listing pre-orders for the Blu-ray release of Cars 2. The 12th Pixar film will be treated to Disney's 5-disc combo pack which includes a Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray version of the film, a Blu-ray disc for special features, and a DVD/digital copy. A standard Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is also up for pre-order. A release date of November 1st has been confirmed.
On October 4th, Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release the 2011 action blockbuster Fast Five on Blu-ray. Word of the release comes from Amazon, which is currently accepting pre-orders for the film in a Blu-ray combo pack with DVD/digital copies. A SRP of 39.98 has been set.
Disney is currently offering a coupon for $5 off Bambi II. The offer for the 2006 direct-to-video feature, which comes in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, is valid until August 28th, 2011. This deal applies to the U.S. and Canada only.
Amazon is currently listing for pre-order the Blu-ray debut of Last Exit to Brooklyn. The 1989 drama was helmed by German director Uli Edel and stars Jennifer Jason Leigh (Fast Times at Ridgemont High) and Stephen Lang (Avatar). A release date of October 10th has been set.
Ridley Scott has reportedly signed on to produce and direct another film based on his 1982 science fiction classic Blade Runner. According to a new press release, the future installment will be produced by Alcon Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. As of now, no script or release date has been finalized.
Lakeshore Entertainment and Screen Gems have released the first trailer for Underworld: Awakening. The fourth installment of the horror action series has Kate Beckinsale reprising her role as Selene, who awakes from a 12 year coma-like state to find that humans have discovered the existence of both vampire and Lycan clans. The film will be released in 3D on January 20th, 2012.
In an early announcement to retailers, Garden Thieves Pictures has indicated a Blu-ray release of Out in the Silence this November. Directed by Joe Wilson, this documentary shows how Wilson's announcement of his same-sex marriage unsettled his hometown of Oil Town, Pennsylvania and united him with a local woman seeking justice for her gay teenage son. Out in the Silence is expected to street on November 8th.
This December, FUNimation is planning to bring Dragon Ball Z Level 1.2 to Blu-ray. The 2-disc Blu-ray set represents the studio's ongoing and extensive digital restoration of the original Japanese anime. Dragon Ball Z Level 1.2 is expected to street on December 13th.
Eagle Rock Entertainment has made an early announcement to retailers that it will bring The Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin - The Story of LA Woman to Blu-ray this November. Released in conjunction with L.A. Woman's 40th anniversary, this documentary details how The Doors created their last studio album. The Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin - The Story of LA Woman is expected to street on November 8th.
In an early retail announcement, Image Entertainment has revealed it is planning a Blu-ray of The Collector. The 1965 adaptation of John Fowles' debut novel, this film is a psychological thriller about a disturbed young man (Terence Stamp, Valkyrie) who kidnaps an art student (Samantha Eggar, The Phantom). The Collector is expected to street on November 8th.
Warner Bros. has revealed the much anticipated arrival of Looney Toons on Blu-ray. The Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume One will feature 50 classic cartoons in a 3-disc set. Fans will have a choice between a standard digibook and an Ultimate Collector's Edition box set featuring a 52-page book and collectible materials. A release date of November 15th, 2011 has been set.
Image Entertainment has set the Malaysian adventure epic Clash of Empires (also known as The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines) for a Blu-ray release on September 6th. Set in 120 A.D., the film centers on a warrior tasked with escorting a Roman prince across a dangerous region of Han Dynasty Empire. A SRP of $29.97 has been set.
Image Entertainment has revealed that they will release the Russ Parr comedy 35 and Ticking on Blu-ray on September 13th. The film centers on four friends who are all approaching the age of thirty-five but have yet to start a family. Kevin Hart, Tamala Jones and Nicole Ari Parker star.
MPI and IFC Films have announced the Blu-ray release of the 2011 romantic comedy, Love Wedding Marriage. The film, which marks the directorial debut of actor Dermot Mulroney, stars Mandy Moore as a newly married counselor who must work to save her parents' marriage. A release date of September 13th has been set.