Contagion Blu-ray and DVD Arrive January 3rd

Dec 3, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Don't talk to anyone. Don't touch anyone. Beware the air around you. A deadly virus is mutating its way around the world in Contagion arriving onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download on January 3 from Warner Home Entertainment Group. Featuring an ensemble cast of Academy Award winners and nominees, this critically acclaimed thriller tells the story of the infectious paranoia and fear that accompany the spread of a lethal virus.

Directed by Steven Soderbergh from an original screenplay by Scott Z. Burns (The Bourne Ultimatum, The Informant!), Contagion brings together a stellar international ensemble cast featuring Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose, Inception), Oscar winner Matt Damon (Good Will Hunting, the Bourne films), Academy Award nominee Laurence Fishburne (What's Love Got to Do with It, The Matrix), Academy Award nominee Jude Law (Cold Mountain, Sherlock Holmes), Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow (Shakespeare in Love, Iron Man), and Oscar winner Kate Winslet (The Reader, Titanic).

The Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD SKUs include an UltraViolet Digital Copy of the standard definition theatrical version of the film, which allows consumers to download and instantly stream the movie via WiFi to compatible computers, Android, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices.

An international traveler reaches into the snack bowl at an airport bar before passing her credit card to a waiter. A business meeting begins with a round of handshakes. A man coughs on a crowded bus... One contact. One instant. And a lethal virus is transmitted.

When Beth Emhoff (Paltrow) returns to Minneapolis from business in Hong Kong, what she thought was jet lag takes a virulent turn. Two days later, she's dead in the ER and the doctors tell her shocked and grieving husband (Damon) they have no idea why. Soon, others exhibit the same mysterious symptoms: hacking coughs and fever, followed by seizure, brain hemorrhage... and ultimately, death. The numbers quickly multiply as the contagion sweeps across all borders, fueled by the countless human interactions that make up the course of an average day. A global pandemic explodes.

As the death toll escalates and people struggle to protect themselves and their loved ones in a society breaking down, one activist blogger (Law) claims the public isn't getting the truth about what's really going on, and sets off an epidemic of paranoia and fear as infectious as the virus itself.

Contagion will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, featuring a hi-definition, a standard definition and a UltraViolet Digital Copy of the film, for $35.99 and on single disc DVD with UltraViolet Digital Copy for $28.98.

On January 3, Contagion can be purchased for permanent download or rented on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game consoles.

It will also be available to rent via kiosks and subscription on January 31.

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Contagion will be available for download from online digital retailers including iTunes, Xbox, PlayStation, Amazon, Vudu and CinemaNow.

The film is also available digitally in High Definition (HD) VOD and Standard Definition (SD) VOD from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

Warner Bros. is moving Digital Copy to the cloud. UltraViolet Digital Copy lets consumers download and stream via Wi-Fi to compatible computers, Android, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad devices. Does not include iTunes file. Restrictions and limitations apply. Go to UltraViolet.Flixster.com/Info for details.

Contagion was released September 9th, 2011 and stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Tien You Chui, Josie Ho, Daria Strokous, Matt Damon, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Griffin Kane, Yoshiaki Kobayashi. The film is directed by Steven Soderbergh.

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The Thing Blu-ray and DVD Arrive January 31st

Dec 3, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

An expedition of a lifetime becomes a subterranean nightmare in The Thing, the thrilling prelude to John Carpenter's 1982 film of the same name. Debuting on Blu-ray Combo Pack with UltraViolet, DVD, Digital Download and On Demand on January 31, 2011, The Thing stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World) as paleontologist Kate Lloyd who, along with the crew's pilot Carter (Joel Edgerton, Warrior), discovers a mysterious organism buried in the ice.

When a simple experiment frees the creature from its frozen prison, it unleashes a flood of chaos and paranoia upon the camp, pitting the team against one another. With the ability to mimic the physicality of anything or anyone that it touches, the shape-shifting creature makes everyone a suspect in this suspenseful psychological thriller. From Dawn Of The Dead producers Marc Abraham and Eric Newman, The Thing also stars Ulrich Thomsen (Season of the Witch), Eric Christian Olsen (NCIS: Los Angeles), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost), Paul Braunstein (The Tuxedo) and Kim Bubbs (Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures).

The Thing Blu-ray Combo Pack includes an all-new UltraViolet copy of the film. UltraViolet is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, put them in the cloud and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smart phones and soon, consumers can download to devices of their choice too. The Thing Blu-ray Combo Pack also includes a DVD as well as a Digital Copy of the film which is compatible with iTunes, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android or other retail partners. So now, consumers can truly enjoy their movies and TV shows anytime, anywhere, on the platform of their choice.

Deleted/Extended ScenesThe Thing Evolves: Profiling key behind-the-scenes stories of the film from inception to completion, including pieces entitled "The Legacy," "The Inspiration" and "The Evolution."Fire & Ice: In a frigid environment and against a relentless foe, there's only one hope: Fire. Join the cast as they train with flame-throwers, battle wild fires on-set and get schooled in the importance of understanding fire's unpredictable personality.Feature Commentary: With Director Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. and Producer Eric Newman.
UltraViolet: The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, put them in the cloud and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smart phones, currently available in the United States only.BD-Live: Access the BD-Live Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!Pocket Blu app: The groundbreaking pocket Blu app uses iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android, PC and Mac to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray player. Plus iPad and Android tablet owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket Blu made especially to take advantage of the tablets' larger screen and high resolution display. Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way that's bigger and better than ever before. pocket Blu offers advanced features such as:Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live functions with ease.Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket Blu-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray Hi-Def. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device's intuitive keyboard.uHear: Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray disc and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed.

The Thing was released October 14th, 2011 and stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Paul Braunstein, Trond Espen Seim, Kim Bubbs. The film is directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr..

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50/50 Blu-ray and DVD Arrive January 24th

Nov 25, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Summit Entertainment will release the critically-acclaimed drama 50/50 on Blu-ray and DVD January 24, 2012. The standard DVD will be priced at $26.49 SRP, and the Blu-ray will cost $30.99 SRP. You can take a look at the cover art and special features details below.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen team up to beat the odds in a film that Rolling Stone calls "achingly hilarious and heartfelt." Diagnosed with spinal cancer, 27-year-old Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) navigates the road to recovery with the sometimes overbearing support of his crude best friend (Seth Rogen), his smothering mother (Anjelica Huston) and an inexperienced therapist (Anna Kendrick). Inspired by the true story, 50/50 is an honest yet hysterically funny account of a young man's journey toward healing.

Audio CommentaryDeleted ScenesThe Story of 50/50

50/50 was released September 30th, 2011 and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anjelica Huston, Serge Houde, Andrew Airlie, Matt Frewer. The film is directed by Jonathan Levine.

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There Be Dragons Blu-ray and DVD Arrive January 10th

Nov 21, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

One man's quest for sainthood is another man's deep, dark past when the critically-acclaimed historical epic There Be Dragons arrives on Blu-ray and DVD January 10 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

London-based investigative journalist Robert Torres (Dougray Scott, Hitman) travels to Spain to research a book about Josemaría Escrivá (Charlie Cox, William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice), the controversial founder of the Catholic instiution Opus Dei. Robert's visit is on track until he hits a wall, both professionally and personally, when his most promising source - his own father, Manolo Torres (Wes Bentley, American Beauty) - turns out to be his least cooperative one. Robert begins to unearth his father's toxic secrets when he learns that Manolo was not only born in the same Spanish town as Josemaría, but that they were childhood friends and attended the same seminary. The two men take radically different paths in life, with Josemaría dedicating his life to his faith while Manolo is swept into the brutal and tumultuous Spanish Civil War. As Robert continues to explore the secrets of Josemaría's life and Manolo's mysterious anger, their overlapping journeys are revealed.

With intense supporting performances from Derek Jacobi (The King's Speech), Rodrigo Santoro (300) and Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace), the There Be Dragons Blu-ray and DVD offers righteous bonus features including a featurette and deleted scenes.

Facing Your Dragons: Inspiring Testimony from Wes BentleyDeleted Scenes

There Be Dragons was released May 6th, 2011 and stars Charlie Cox, Wes Bentley, Dougray Scott, Unax Ugalde, Olga Kurylenko, Pablo Lapadula, Golshifteh Farahani, Rusty Lemorande. The film is directed by Roland Joffé.

Sources: Fox Home Entertainment

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Straw Dogs Blu-ray and DVD Arrive December 20th

Nov 13, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release Straw Dogs on Blu-ray and DVD on December 20. The DVD will be priced at $30.99 SRP and the Blu-ray will cost $35.99 SRP. You can take a look at the cover art and special features details below.

A young couple (James Marsden and Kate Bosworth) moves to a quaint southern town. Soon their perfect getaway turns out to become a living hell when dark secrets and lethal passions spiral out of control. Trapped by a pack of depraved locals led by a ruthless predator (Alexander Skarsgård, TV's True Blood), they face a night of agonizing suffering and endless bloodshed. Now their only hope for survival is to become more savage than their merciless torturers. Also starring two-time Academy Award Nominee James Woods (Best Actor, Salvador, 1986 and Best Supporting Actor, Ghosts of Mississippi, 1996).

Commentary with Writer/Director Rod LurieCourting Controversy: Remaking a ClassicThe Dynamics of Power: The EnsembleInside the Siege: The Ultimate ShowdownCreating the Sumner House: The Production Design

Straw Dogs was released September 16th, 2011 and stars James Marsden, Kate Bosworth, Alexander Skarsgård, James Woods, Dominic Purcell, Rhys Coiro, Billy Lush, Laz Alonso. The film is directed by Rod Lurie.

Sources: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Justified: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray and DVD Arrive January 3rd

Oct 25, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release Justified: The Complete Second Season on Blu-ray and DVD January 3, 2012. These three-disc sets will contain all 13 Season 2 episodes, although pricing details were not released yet. You can take a look at the cover art and special features details below.

In the aftermath of the deadly showdown that freed Harlan County from the Crowder family crime reign, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens must now take on even greater criminal forces looking to seize power - including hellbent nemesis Boyd Crowder and the arrival of brutal, new adversary Mags Bennett (Emmy Winner Margo Martindale). Filled with treacherous twists at every turn... the second season of Justified proves "spectacularly entertaining" (TV Guide) and has established itself as a show for the ages.

On the Set of JustifiedClans, Feuds & Apple PieOuttakesTalking Shop: Roundtable Discussion (Blu-ray only)Sources: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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The Debt Blu-ray and DVD Arrive December 6

Oct 19, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Startling action and surprising revelations compel retired secret agent Rachel Singer (Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, The Queen) back into action in Focus Features and Miramax's critically acclaimed hit espionage thriller The Debt, directed by Academy Award nominee John Madden (Shakespeare in Love). Filmed on location in Tel Aviv, the U.K., and Budapest, The Debt will be available on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Download and On Demand from Universal Studios Home Entertainment on December 6, 2011.

In 1997, shocking news reaches Rachel and Stephan (Academy Award nominee Tom Wilkinson, Michael Clayton) regarding their former colleague David (Ciarán Hinds, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) - from their secret mission in 1965-1966 to track down Nazi war criminal Dieter Vogel (Jesper Christensen, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace) in East Berlin. At great risk, and at considerable personal cost, the team's mission was accomplished - or was it? The stellar cast of The Debt also includes Jessica Chastain (The Help, The Tree of Life) as the young Rachel, used as bait to tighten the net around Vogel. She is also caught in a romantic triangle with her fellow agents, young David (Sam Worthington, Avatar, ), and Stephan (Marton Csokas, The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, The Bourne Supremacy). The suspense builds in and across the two different time periods, compelling Rachel to take matters into her own hands.

BD-Live: Access the BD-Live Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more!pocket Blu app: The groundbreaking pocket Blu app uses iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android, PC and Mac to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray player. Plus iPad and Android tablet owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket Blu made especially to take advantage of the tablets' larger screen and high resolution display. Consumers will be able to browse through a library of Blu-ray content and watch entertaining extras on-the-go in a way that's bigger and better than ever before. pocket Blu offers advanced features such as:Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live functions with ease.Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket Blu-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray Hi-Def. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device's intuitive keyboard.uHear: Never miss another line of dialogue with this innovative feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray disc and turns on the subtitles to highlight what you missed.

The Debt was released August 31st, 2011 and stars Sam Worthington, Helen Mirren, Ciarán Hinds, Marton Csokas, Tom Wilkinson, Jessica Chastain, Jesper Christensen. The film is directed by John Madden.

Sources: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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Colombiana Blu-ray and DVD Arrive December 20th

Oct 31, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Sony Pictures' action-thriller Colombiana will be released on Blu-ray and DVD December 20. The standard DVD will be priced at $30.99 SRP, while the Blu-ray, which also comes with an UltraViolet Digital Copy, will be priced at $35.99 SRP. You can take a look at the cover art and special features below.

From writer/producer Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, The Professional) comes Colombiana. Zoe Saldana plays a young woman who has grown up to be an assassin after witnessing the murder of her parents as a child. Turning herself into a professional killer, she remains focused on her ultimate goal: to hunt down and get revenge on the mobster responsible for her parents' deaths.

Colombiana: The Making OfCataleya's JourneyAssassins (Blu-ray only)Training A Killer (Blu-ray only)Take The Ride (Blu-ray only)Colombiana PS3 Wallpaper/Theme (Blu-ray only)

Colombiana was released August 26th, 2011 and stars Zoe Saldana, Amandla Stenberg, Michael Vartan, Cliff Curtis, Callum Blue, Jordi Mollà, Max Martini, Lennie James. The film is directed by Olivier Megaton.

Sources: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Boardwalk Empire: The Complete First Season Blu-ray and DVD Arrive January 10th

Oct 19, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

HBO is releasing Boardwalk Empire: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray and DVD on January 10, 2012. Both five-disc sets will contain all 12 episodes of this first season, with the DVD set priced at $59.99 SRP, and the Blu-ray set costing $79.98 SRP. You can take a look at the cover art and special features details for these TV home video sets below.

From Terence Winter, Emmy Award-winning writer of The Sopranos, and Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, Boardwalk Empire is a lavish period drama set in Atlantic City, following the life and times of Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi) - the undisputed political and criminal mastermind whose grip on power and control of the city's liquor supply is under constant threat.

Audio commentaries with cast and crew including Steve Buscemi, Michael K. Williams and Michael Shannon"Making Boardwalk Empire" featurette"Character Dossier" featurette"Creating the Boardwalk" featurette"Atlantic City: The Original Sin City" featurette"Speakeasy Tour" featuretteInteractive picture-in-picture experience (Blu-ray only)

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Friends with Benefits Blu-ray and DVD Arrive December 2nd

Sep 25, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

The Sony Pictures comedy Friends with Benefits will arrive on Blu-ray, Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, and DVD on December 2. The standard DVD will cost $30.99 SRP, the Blu-ray is priced at $35.99 SRP and the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will go for $40.99 SRP. Take a look at the cover art and special features below.

Dylan (Justin Timberlake) is done with relationships. Jamie (Mila Kunis) decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment. Physical pleasure without the entanglements. Sounds easy enough for two logical adults, right? Not so much. They soon realize romantic comedy stereotypes might exist for a reason.

Commentary with Writer/Director Will Gluck, Justin Timberlake and Mila KunisDeleted ScenesOuttakesBonus Benefits: A Pop-Up Trivia Track (Blu-ray only)On Set With FWB (Blu-ray only)In A Flash: Choreographing A Mob (Blu-ray only)Sources: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Ghost Hunters: Season 6 Part 2 Blu-ray and DVD Arrive October 11th

Sep 30, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Just in time for Halloween, Image Entertainment once again joins the hunt for the fantastic, the eerie and the mysterious with the October 11th Blu-ray and DVD release of Ghost Hunters: Season 6: Part 2. Like the previous releases, the 3-disc DVD set has an SRP of $24.98, and the 3-disc Blu-ray has an SRP of $29.98, and once again, fans can look forward to 13 skin-crawling episodes with 100% real investigations from the hit Syfy series!

Plumbers by day, paranormal investigators by night...the TAPS gang is back in one of TV's most popular shows. Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson, America's favorite spirit sleuths, return with more unforgettable adventures from the hit series' sixth season. Episodes include Lemp Mansion, Grammar School Ghosts, Oldest House In Georgia, Empire State Haunts, and Ghost of Christmas Past. TAPS also travels to Georgia to investigate Rhodes Hall with the help of the ladies from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Get ready for some more thrills and chills!

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The Hangover Part II Blu-ray and DVD Arrive December 6th

Sep 25, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Warner Bros. has announced its blockbuster summer comedy sequel The Hangover Part II will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on December 6. The standard DVD will be priced at $27.87 SRP and the the Blu-ray, which also includes a standard DVD and a Digital Copy, will be priced at $35.99 SRP. You can take a look at the cover art and special features below.

Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug travel to exotic Thailand for Stu's wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don't always go as planned. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Bangkok can't even be imagined.

Now includes Instant Streaming with UltraViolet Digital Copy"Comedy Rhythm of Todd Phillips""Not Your Everyday Monkey""Bangkok Tour with Mr. Chow"Action Mash-Up,The Hangover Part II Laugh TrackGag Reel

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Spy Kids: All the Time in the World Blu-ray and DVD Arrive November 22nd

Sep 26, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Anchor Bay Entertainment and Dimension Films announced today the home video release of the fourth film in the action-packed family film franchise, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World, from dynamo director Robert Rodriguez (Sin City). Lead by Jessica Alba (Little Fockers), Spy Kids: All the Time in the World features a talented ensemble cast that includes funnyman Joel McHale (TV's Community), comedian Ricky Gervais (TV's The Office), Jeremy Piven (HBO's Entourage), Danny Trejo (Machete), Rowan Blanchard (The Back-Up Plan), and newcomer Mason Cook - along with the franchise's long-standing cast members Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara, who have appeared in all four Spy Kids features.

Heading to retail on November 22, 2011, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World is available for a SRP of $39.99 for the Blu-ray Combo Pack, which includes a Blu-ray, a standard definition DVD, a Digital Copy of the film, as well as a special bonus disc that includes a 3D Blu-ray version of the film-for a total of 4 discs; and $29.98 for the standard definition DVD.

The action packed franchise is back...with the next generation of Spy Kids! Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) has it all: married to a famous spy-hunting television reporter (Joel McHale), with a new baby and intelligent twin step kids, Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook). When the maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) disrupts her domestic bliss-threatening to take over the planet-Marissa comes out of retirement as a top secret agent. With Armageddon quickly approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are thrust into action! With a little help from some familiar Spy Kids friends, Carmen (Alexa Vega), Juni (Daryl Sabara), their faithful dog Argonaut (Ricky Gervais) and some mind-blowing gadgets, they just may be able to save the world!

The Spy Kids: All The Time In The World Blu-ray and DVD bonus features include an interview with director Robert Rodriguez; a "Spy Kids Passing the Torch" featurette; a "Spy Gadgets" clip; deleted scenes; and more! Note: Special features are subject to change. Learn more about Spy Kids: All the Time in the World at SpyKidsMovie.net.

Sources: Anchor Bay Home Entertainment

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Tekken Blu-ray and DVD Arrive July 19th

May 10, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Ever since its premiere in 1994, the Tekken videogame has thrilled gamers and lovers of futuristic adventure across the entire world. With millions of games sold on such gaming platforms as PS3, Xbox360 and PSP, it seemed that Tekken would forever be confined to the limited graphics of gaming consoles. Until now...

The videogame of the future comes to full live-action life when Anchor Bay Films and Manga Entertainment release Tekken on July 19th. Directed by Dwight H. Little (Bones, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers), Tekken stars Jon Foo, Kelly Overton (The Ring Two), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Planet of the Apes, Pearl Harbor, Balls of Fury), Ian Anthony Dale (The Hangover, The Bucket List), Darrin Dewitt Henson (Stomp the Yard, Soul Food), former world champion kick boxer Gary Daniels (The Expendables), MMA fighters Cung Le (Pandorum, Dragon Eyes), and Roger Huerta, Luke Goss (Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Blade 2), and Tamlyn Tomita (The Day After Tomorrow, The Joy Luck Club). A Crystal Sky Production, Tekken will be available as a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo for $39.99 SRP, as well as a standard DVD edition for $26.98 SRP. Pre-book is June 22.

The year is 2039. World wars have destroyed everything and territories are run by corporations, the mightiest - and cruelest -- of which is Tekken. Jin Kazama (Jon Foo) witnesses the death of his mother Jun (Tomita) by Tekken in the slums known as Anvil. Vowing vengeance, and armed only with his street smarts and raw fighting skills, he enters a dangerous and potentially deadly combat tournament, where he must defeat the world's most elite fighters to become the "King of the Iron Fist."

Tekken also features such fight superstars as Lateef Crowder, world-renowned expert in the Brazilian martial art Capoeira, and Anton Kasabov, multiple-time U.S., European and World Champion in Tae Kwon Do. Anticipation for Tekken's release has been high ever since the film's trailer was posted on YouTube in January 2010, with over 3.8M views to date!

Tekken comes to theaters in 2011 and stars Luke Goss, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Gary Daniels, Tamlyn Tomita, Mircea Monroe, Cung Le, Jon Foo, John Pyper-Ferguson. The film is directed by Dwight H. Little.

Sources: Anchor Bay Home Entertainment

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Arthur Blu-ray and DVD Arrive July 15th

May 26, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

The Russell Brand comedy Arthur will be released on Blu-ray and DVD July 15. The standard DVD will be priced at $28.98 SRP, while the Blu-ray, which also includes a copy of the DVD and a Digital Copy, will cost $35.99 SRP. You can take a look at the cover art and special features details below.

Russell Brand reinvents the role of lovable billionaire Arthur Bach, an irresponsible charmer who has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and lifelong nanny Hobson (Academy Award winner Helen Mirren) to keep him out of trouble. Now he faces his biggest challenge: choosing between an arranged marriage to ambitious corporate exec Susan (Jennifer Garner) that will ensure his lavish lifestyle, or an uncertain future with the one thing money can't buy - Naomi (Greta Gerwig), his true love. With Naomi's inspiration and some unconventional help from Hobson, Arthur will take the most expensive risk of his life and learn what it means to be a man in this reimagining of the beloved Oscar-winning* romantic comedy Arthur.

Additional ScenesArthur Unsupervised - Russell Brand and director Jason Winer expose all the fun footage, outrageous photos and ad-libs too wild for theaters. (Blu-ray only)Gag Reel (Blu-ray only)

Arthur was released April 8th, 2011 and stars Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Garner, Geraldine James, Luis Guzmán, Nick Nolte, Christina Calph. The film is directed by Jason Winer.

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Rango Blu-ray and DVD Arrive July 15th

May 9, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

"An animated comedy for smart moviegoers" (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times) that is "like nothing you've ever seen" (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), the hilarious and imaginative Rango saddles up in a Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack with Digital Copy and on standard DVD on Friday, July 15, 2011 from Paramount Home Entertainment. The incomparable Johnny Depp voices Rango, a chameleon living as an ordinary family pet who dreams of being a fearless hero and is challenged to become just that when he inadvertently becomes the sheriff of a lawless desert town called Dirt. Directed by Gore Verbinski, the visionary behind the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Rango delighted audiences of all ages, earning more than $230 million worldwide. The film also features the voices of Isla Fisher (Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who), Abigail Breslin (Kit Kittredge: An American Girl), Ned Beatty (Toy Story 3), Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2), Bill Nighy (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1), Harry Dean Stanton, (Big Love), Ray Winstone (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) and Timothy Olyphant (Justified).

The Rango Blu-ray/DVD Combo with Digital Copy features both the theatrical version of the film and an extended cut including a never-before-seen alternate ending, a two-part, in-depth exploration of the groundbreaking filmmaking process, deleted scenes, a look at the real creatures of Dirt, an interactive field trip to Dirt and more.

The Rango Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The disc breakdown is as follows*:

Blu-ray:
Theatrical and Extended VersionCommentary - By director, story co-writer and producer Gore Verbinski, head of story James Ward Byrkit, production designer Mark 'Crash' McCreery, animation director Hal Hickel and visual effects supervisor Tim Alexander (on Extended Version only)Breaking The Rules: Making Animation History - Discover how Gore Verbinski and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) prepared for their first animated movie by following every step the filmmakers made to create this new kind of animated film.The Stage Is Set (Part 1)Now We Ride (Part 2)Real Creatures of Dirt - In this fun and educational piece, animal experts talk about the real creatures that inspired the characters of Rango and the filmmakers explain why they chose specific animals to reflect certain personality traits.Storyboard Reel Picture-In-Picture - Enhance your movie-viewing experience by watching the entire feature with picture-in-picture images of the storyboards (Theatrical Version only).A Field Trip to Dirt - Using the technology and footage from ILM's special camera, viewers are put in control of their own tour of Dirt. They can select the streets they want to explore and the characters they'd like to interact with, discovering trivia and other bonus footage along the way.Deleted Scenes - Including a never-before-seen alternate endingTheatrical Trailer

DVD:
Theatrical VersionDigital Copy
The Rango single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround, Spanish 5.1 Surround and English Audio Description and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The disc includes the following*:
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Theatrical and Extended VersionCommentary - Commentary - By director, story co-writer and producer Gore Verbinski, head of story James Ward Byrkit, production designer Mark 'Crash' McCreery, animation director Hal Hickel and visual effects supervisor Tim Alexander (on Extended Version only)Real Creatures of Dirt - In this fun and educational piece, animal experts talk about the real creatures that inspired the characters of Rango and the filmmakers explain why they chose specific animals to reflect certain personality traits.Deleted Scenes - Including a never-before-seen alternate ending

*Note that special features are on the sell-through versions of the discs only.

Rango was released March 4th, 2011 and stars Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Ned Beatty, Alfred Molina, Bill Nighy, Stephen Root, Harry Dean Stanton. The film is directed by Gore Verbinski.

Sources: Paramount Home Entertainment

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The Lincoln Lawyer Blu-ray and DVD Arrive July 12th

May 9, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

The Lincoln Lawyer, an adaptation of Michael Connelly's novel, will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on July 12. The DVD will be priced at $29.95 SRP, with the Blu-ray, which includes a standard DVD and a Digital Copy, will cost $39.99 SRP. You can take a look at the cover art and special features below.

Having spent most of his career defending gutter-variety criminals, attorney Mick Haller (Matthew McConaughey) takes on a case that could land him a real office, instead of running his practice out of his old Lincoln. Haller reaches a crisis of conscious, though, while working on the defense of Beverly Hills playboy Louis Roulet (Ryan Phillippe). Roulet is charged with attempted murder and what appears to be a straightforward case with a big payoff escalates into a deadly match between two masters of manipulation.

The Lincoln Lawyer was released March 18th, 2011 and stars Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, William H. Macy, Josh Lucas, John Leguizamo, Michael Peña, Bob Gunton. The film is directed by Brad Furman.

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Mars Needs Moms 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD Arrive August 9th

May 6, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

This Fall, families will not want to miss the chance to own Mars Needs Moms, the story of a young boy's intergalactic adventure to find his Martian-nabbed mother as it arrives into living rooms across the country in a Blu-ray Combo Pack with 3D, DVD, Movie Download and On-Demand August 9, 2011. From Disney and Academy Award-winner Robert Zemeckis (Best Director, Forrest Gump, 1994), comes the craziest adventure in the galaxy- complete with out-of this world special effects and jam packed with bonus features, it's a thrilling journey that's pure fun.

Uniquely packaged with families top of mind, Mars Needs Moms will be available for purchase as a 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray 2D + DVD + Digital Copy) for the suggested retail price of $49.99 US/ $56.99 Canada; a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 2D +DVD) for $39.99 US/ $46.99 Canada; a 1-Disc DVD for $29.99 US/ $35.99 Canada; a High Definition Movie Download for the suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S./45.99 Canada; a Standard Definition Movie Download for the suggested retail price of $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada; and/or On-Demand (for additional information and pricing, please contact your television provider or favorite digital retailer. Bonus features are not offered with On-Demand).

The Disney Blu-ray Combo Packs provide families with an enhanced entertainment experience - offering the flexibility to enjoy the film at home, in the car and on portable devices, in several platforms of choice (i.e., Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray 2D, DVD + DigitalCopy) and comes packaged complete with never-before-scene bonus features, including deleted scenes, a special featurette and more. To learn more, fans are invited to visit Disney.com/MarsNeedsMoms.

Mars Needs Moms is brought to life by the performances of Seth Green (TV's Family Guy) as Milo, Joan Cusack (Toy Story 3) as Milo's Mom, Dan Fogler (Kung Fu Panda, Robot Chicken) as Gribble and Elisabeth Harnois (A Single Man, TV's 90210) as Ki and is directed by Simon Wells (The Time Machine, The Prince of Egypt) and produced by Robert Zemeckis (Disney's a Christmas Carol, Forrest Gump).

Blu-ray 3D:

Everything on the Blu-ray & DVD plus....

Mom-Napping (All-new 3D Exclusive) -There's more than meets the eye during the Martian abduction of Milo's Mom. This alternate scene - completely finished in 3D - tells all.

Blu-ray 2D:

Everything on the DVD plus...

Extended Opening - The movie begins... but wait, there's more. See it here.Life On Mars: The Full Motion-Capture Experience - Go way behind the scenes to the 'space' where the actors' performances are captured. This feature-length, picture-in-picture viewing mode also lets you listen to director Simon Wells and actors Seth Green and Dan Fogler give a fun and insightful look into creating the movie.Deleted Scenes with Simon Wells introductions (4 Blu-ray 2D Exclusive Deleted Scenes) - 7 deleted scenes of which four are exclusive to the Blu-ray 2D release. Some cool scenes ended up on the cutting room floor. Now you can see them with introductions by director Simon Wells."Flower Power" Easter Egg - the name of the show that Ki watched and learned English from is entitled "Freaks on the Street."

Movie Download:

Everything on the DVD plus...

Deleted Scenes - Three deleted scenes with introductions by Director Simon Wells

DVD:

"Fun With Seth" - The cast and crew had a galaxy of fun making Mars Needs Moms, thanks to the on-set antics of Seth Green and Dan Fogler. Watch them do the ROM dance see them compete to see who can do their verbal ROM the fastest, and much more.Martian 101 - Do you speak Martian? Go behind the scenes and see how the producer and cast came up with their own unique Martian language. Then learn how to speak it yourselfwith lessons from a leading Martian language expert.
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Take out the trash, eat your broccoli - who needs moms anyway? Nine-year-old Milo (Seth Green) finds out how much he needs his mom (Joan Cusack) when she's nabbed by Martians who plan to steal her mom-ness for their own young. In a race against time and oxygen, his quest to save her knows no bounds. And with some unexpected help, Milo just might find his way back to her - in more ways than one.

Mars Needs Moms was released March 11th, 2011 and stars Seth Green, Dan Fogler, Joan Cusack, Elisabeth Harnois, Mindy Sterling, Kevin Cahoon, Tom Everett Scott, Jacquie Barnbrook. The film is directed by Simon Wells.

Sources: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment

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Eastbound & Down: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray and DVD Arrive August 2nd

May 6, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Eastbound & Down: The Complete Second Season will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 2nd. The two-disc DVD set will be priced at $29.98 SRP, while the two-disc Blu-ray set will cost $39.98 SRP. You can take a look at the cover art and special features details below.

HBO premieres the second season of its outrageous, irreverent half-hour, hit comedy series about an arrogant, burned-out, former major-league pitcher named Kenny Powers (Danny McBride), In Season 2, Kenny will take up residence in a small Mexican town; there, joined by his lackey Stevie Janowski and a new love interest, Vida, he'll fashion a comeback scenario that involves a local baseball team, the Charros, and its filthy-rich owner, Sebastian Cisneros.

Audio CommentaryDeleted ScenesMaking-Of featurettesOuttakes

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The Lincoln Lawyer Blu-ray and DVD Arrive July 12th

May 9, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

The Lincoln Lawyer, an adaptation of Michael Connelly's novel, will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on July 12. The DVD will be priced at $29.95 SRP, with the Blu-ray, which includes a standard DVD and a Digital Copy, will cost $39.99 SRP. You can take a look at the cover art and special features below.

Having spent most of his career defending gutter-variety criminals, attorney Mick Haller (Matthew McConaughey) takes on a case that could land him a real office, instead of running his practice out of his old Lincoln. Haller reaches a crisis of conscious, though, while working on the defense of Beverly Hills playboy Louis Roulet (Ryan Phillippe). Roulet is charged with attempted murder and what appears to be a straightforward case with a big payoff escalates into a deadly match between two masters of manipulation.

The Lincoln Lawyer was released March 18th, 2011 and stars Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, William H. Macy, Josh Lucas, John Leguizamo, Michael Peña, Bob Gunton. The film is directed by Brad Furman.

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