The Astonishing Spiderman 2 shifts to Blu-Ray in August

6/19/2014 11:13:17 AM, by Guido Henkel
The Astonishing Spiderman 2 shifts to Blu-Ray in AugustThe new sony Pictures Entertainment has introduced the approaching discharge of The Astonishing Spiderman 2, arranging the video for release on Blu-Ray Disc and DVD in August.
It?s great to become Spider-Guy (Andrew Garfield).? For Peter Parker, there?s no feeling that can compare with swinging between highrises, adopting to be the hero, and investing time with Gwen (Emma Stone).? When you are Spider-Guy comes in a cost:only Spider-Guy can safeguard his fellow New Yorkers in the formidable villains that threaten the town.To Using the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe much more effective than he.? So that as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter involves understand that all his opponents get one factor in keeping:To Oscorp.
The Blu-Ray form of the discharge includes the six-part, behind-the-moments Documentary, ?The Wages of Gallantry: Making The Astonishing Spider-Guy 2,? including greater than 100 minutes of featurettes detailing the way the film was introduced to existence. Available too around the Blu-Ray version only are nine all-new Erased Moments with commentary by director Marc Webb, such as the scene ?Peter Meets His Father.?
Both Blu-Ray and DVD versions from the movie includes a Commentary Track, four Erased Moments and Alicia Keys? ?It?s On Again? Music Video.
?The Amazing Spiderman 2? will arrive on August 19 and could be yours for $45.99 like a Blu-Ray three dimensional/Blu-Ray/DVD/UltraViolet Combo Pack, $40.99 like a Blu-Ray/DVD/UltraViolet Combo Pack or $30.99 like a single-disc DVD. Secure your copy today at Amazon . com.comView the original article here

Join the Ghostbusters celebration in August and September

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for any bigger version6/5/2014 12:44:02 PM, by Guido Henkel
Join the Ghostbusters celebration in August and SeptemberThe new sony Picture Home Theatre is honoring the 30th Anniversary of Ghostbusters! On August 29, the video will go back to cinemas for encore presentations round the US and Canada. Following a two-week theatrical engagement, The new sony has additionally introduced the approaching discharge of Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II like a 30th Anniversary Edition in September.
In ?Ghostbusters?, College parapsychologists Dr. Peter Venkman (Dork Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz (Serta Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) lose a study grant when their experiment methodology is known as bogus. They decides to enter business on their own and open ?Ghostbusters,? a ghost removal service. After battling to obtain on their own ft, they're summoned to research the strange occurrences in Dana Barrett?s (Sigourney Weaver) Central Park West apartment. The things they uncover is the fact that all Manhattan has been trapped by ghosts along with other worldly devils via a portal in her own building.
In ?Ghostbusters II?, supernatural celebrities Peter Venkman (Dork Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz (Serta Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) spring back to action once the infant boy of Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver) becomes the prospective of the effective demonic pressure. Reunited using their hands on secretary Janine (Annie Potts) and also the nerdy, near-sighted Louis (Ron Moranis), the ?heroes from the hereafter? must stop a massive subterranean river prepared to rot the roots from the entire The Big Apple.
Restored and remastered in 4K ultra hd, both ?Ghostbusters? and ?Ghostbusters II? Blu-Sun rays come packed with exclusive bonus materials, including revealing Conversations with director Ivan Reitman and Serta Aykroyd, in addition to Never-before-seen Erased Moments from ?Ghostbusters II? and much more.?The ?Ghostbusters? anniversary edition features the Original Music Video from the Oscar-nominated song ?Ghostbusters? by Ray Parker Junior., while ?Ghostbusters II? includes the initial music video for ?On Our Own? by Bobby Brown. Additionally, ?Ghostbusters? contains all formerly launched legacy content, Commentary as well as an Interactive Slimer Mode, offering fans an image-in-picture graphical viewing experience.
The galleries has additionally just released the brand new website, world wide web.ghostbusters.com with new material, info, updates and different video content, in addition to Ghostbusters news.?
Be on the lookout of these films on Blu-Ray Disc on September 16.

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August brings Elvis to Blu-Ray

4/22/2014 11:25:35 AM, by Guido Henkel
August brings Elvis to Blu-RayWarner Home Video just introduced to create tow Elvis films to Blu-Ray Disc later this season. Elvis: That?s the actual way it Is will arrive like a 2-Disc Exclusive Edition Blu-ray Premium Digibook, while Viva Vegas is going to be launched like a 50th Anniversary Premium Digibook inAugust.
With 1000's of ft of materials including sequences put into capture with greater closeness Elvis' performances and the creative process behind-the-moments, the formerly launched Elvis: That?s The Actual Way It Is Exclusive Edition has become being provided like a Blu-ray two disc Exclusive Edition Premium Digibook. Denis Sanders (Shock Treatment) directed this ?rockumentary.? Academy Award-nominated Lucien Ballard (The Wild Bunch) was the cinematographer, following a show?s development from testing to stage.
Additionally towards the movie itself, the discharge includes Patch Up, phone restoration from the film, 12 Outtakes of song and nonmusical sequences, the 1970 Original Theatrical Version along with a DVD form of the video.
Viva Vegas is Elvis? greatest grossing movie, because he shares the screen with Ann-Margret, easily allowing the most electrifying joining Elvis had on the watch's screen. He plays Lucky Jackson, a great Prix race driver working in a casino to boost cash for any new engine she?s expensive hotels swimming instructor - and also the romantic action revs up using their first meeting. George Sidney, who also directed Ann-Margret in Bye Bye Birdie, combines the hormonal warmth wave with fascinating sights of ?60s Vegas. David Winters (West Side Story) choreographed the ten musical song-and-dance moments that also featured his ballroom dancers. Tunes range from the high-curler title track, the stars? duet on ?The Lady Loves Me,? her sultry ?Appreciation? and also the King?s form of Ray Charles? ?What?d I Only Say.?
As bonus materials, the discharge consists of a Commentary Track by Steve Pond, rock journalist and author of ?Elvis in Hollywood?, the Featurette ?Kingdom: Elvis in Vegas? and also the movie?s Theatrical Trailer.
Both releases is going to be on August 12 for $27.98.

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The Walking Dead: Season 4 will get to August already!

4/1/2014 10:53:38 AM, by Guido Henkel
The Walking Dead: Season 4 will get to August already!Anchor Bay Entertainment made surprise announcement today, letting fans from the Television show The Walking Dead realize that the 4th season from the series, which came to the conclusion on cable only last evening, will arrive early. Rather than making fans watch for six several weeks or even more, the studio will release The Walking Dead: Season 4 on August 26 already on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc, with pristine picture and seem in addition to hrs of bonus features.
As with previous releases within the series, there'll once more be considered a specifically-produced special edition ?tree walker? Blu-ray? set produced by MacFarlane Toys for that die-hard ?Walking Dead? fans.
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August: Osage County

I am a firm believer that there are nothing Meryl Streep can't do. The living legend is really a consummate chameleon the only factor her movie roles frequently share is they are scrumptious to look at.

But may a film allow a star of Streep's quality lower. Sadly, that's precisely what occur in August: Osage County, a tone-hard of hearing adaptation of the dark comedy play noted for its biting dialogue and then-level dysfunctional family.

Compiled by Tracy Letts (of Killer Joe fame), August: Osage County focuses on a catastrophic string of days for that Weston group of Oklahoma. Pill-popping matriarch Purple (Streep) alerts her three kids their father went missing. The far-flung household is attracted for their childhood home like moths towards the flame, and before lengthy, age-old problems, shocking secrets, and disturbing developments are revealed.

TV-producer-switched-movie-director John Wells helms this fiery ensemble piece, that is filled towards the brim with significant entertainers. Jennifer Aniston, Julianne Nicholson and Juliette Lewis support Streep as Violet's completely different kids. Ewan McGregor and Dermot Mulroney are disappointing inclusions in the household circle. Mike Shepard, Benedict Cumberbatch and Margo Martindale are relatives people. And Abigail Breslin may be the lone and lonely grandchild. It is a dream cast people, filled with stars who've been celebrated for his or her insufficient vanity and bravery in going after a performance with gusto and sophistication.

Regrettably, having a pointing hands as shaky as Wells', August: Osage County is everywhere.

The script, that was modified through the source material's playwright, provides a firm base. It possesses a compelling story in regards to a family whose bonds have grown to be imprisoning and deeply gnarled by jealousies. The dialogue is razor sharp and twistedly funny. It's not hard to imagine Broadway audiences snickering at Violet's many cruel one-inserts. And also the skeletons which come collapsing from the Weston's closets keep things interesting because the plot rumbles along.

The cast, for his or her part, is really as solid as you'd expect. Streep is engrossing because the venom-spewing grandmother who are able to turn from sweet to sneering within the blink of the eye. Roberts digs into Barbara, the earliest and "favorite" child who's nevertheless forever reminded of her problems and failures. Roberts shares the burden from the plot and emotional flow from the film. (Her nominations relegation to "supporting actress" is really a laughable ploy of award season politics.) Cooper and Martindale are heartbreaking like a lengthy-husband and wife that feuds forever over their sweet screw-up boy, Little Charles (Cumberbatch, as we have never witnessed him before, which would be to say dopey). Really there is no one out of the cast who does not deserve praise for his or her performance. Why does not August: Osage County get together? I put that squarely on Wells, who could not take each one of these remarkable elements and forge them into something superbly stupendous.

When I view it, you will find two ways this film might have gone in the depiction from the Weston family. Wells might have selected a gritty/naturalistic tone that will make these folks look just as real as you possibly can, underlying how even individuals other people who may appear mundane initially have wealthy inner lives which we all know nothing.

Or, he might have accepted the theatrical dialogue -- filled with monologues and melancholy facts -- and gone the clear way of Who's Scared of Virginia Woolf?, using its large-and-bold performance style that's grotesque and sumptuous. Rather, Wells appears to try to split the main difference, creating a film that's tonally chaos. The dramatic moments are stern and cutting, as the comedy moments veer into camping. It is a jarring execution that causes it to be nearly unattainable aboard with this particular over-the-top story. Ultimately, August: Osage County never will get hot enough to actually sizzle.

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New on DVD: "Paul" and "Super" -- August 9, 2011

Chris Barsanti has been a Filmcritic reviewer since 2002. So there.Aliens invade weirdly and superheroes play pretend: In Paul, a pair of comic fans are astonished to find themselves in possession of their own little green man, while in Super, an ordinary guy decides to turn himself into a superhero, disregarding that he has no powers to speak of; these and other films ranging from the funny (Your Highness) to the downright disgraceful (Mars Needs Moms) are coming this week to Blu-ray and DVD.

Paul
After taking on the zombie film and action-flick genres in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, writers Simon Pegg and Nick Frost aim for the nerd contingent in this comedy about two British fanboys (played by Pegg and Frost) heading to Comic-Con who pick up a short pothead alien named Paul (Seth Rogen), who's on the lam from the government. Although the film has a smart, knowing take on its geeky subculture, for our critic it never quite took off: "It is fun and clever, but it doesn't push into the next dimension."

Super
James Gunn's ultra-low-budget comedy stars Rainn Wilson as a normal middle-aged guy with nothing special about him who decides to become a superhero named the Crimson Bolt. He's armed with a big wrench, a comic-book-knowledgeable sidekick named Boltie (Ellen Page), and the unerring belief that he is destined to dispense justice however he sees fit. Reality has other ideas, of course, and it's in the uneasy interplay between the hero's vision of his superherodom and how it violently plays out in the real world that our critic thought that the half-ingenious Super was most successful, though admitting that it "still plays like the comic-book version of this material."

Your Highness
Just about what you would expect when the director of the pot-comedy/action flick-satire Pineapple Express decided to take on the fantasy epic genre, this send-up of films like Willow and The Princess Bride (already a satire itself, but never mind...) sends two royal brothers (James Franco and Danny McBride) on a quest to save a fair maiden from an evil wizard. The result is a hyperviolent and awkwardly comedic film that our writer termed a "gratuitous, inventive, and thoroughly outlandish take on Tolkien lore" that "isn't immune from immaturity fatigue."

Jumping the Broom
A nakedly desperate attempt to glom onto the Tyler Perry gravy train, this erstwhile comedy throws together two radically different black families (the groom's side is Brooklyn and working-class, the bride's is Martha's Vineyard and aristocratic) for a big wedding where misunderstandings and hilarity are meant to ensue. "About as joyless as a shotgun wedding and twice as precarious," our critic said, adding that "Jumping the Broom is the kind of movie that makes one long for the backhand to the face farce of Mabel 'Madea' Simmons."

Mars Needs Moms
A low-rent variation on one of Robert Zemeckis's image-capture animated family films, this dour disappointment centers its story around a boy whose mother is captured by Martians and has to rescue her. Our utterly annoyed critic called it "a film that regurgitates witless moronism at the audience for 90 minutes and concludes with an uncomfortable statement about the importance of dominant patriarchy in modern society."

Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Based on a book that Cameron Crowe wrote after going undercover in a California high school, Amy Heckerling's brilliant 1982 comedy of suburban ennui and broken teenage fantasies features Sean Penn as the king of surf-stoners and Jennifer Jason Leigh in a heartwrenching turn as a girl making all the wrong decisions, not to mention a mind-meltingly fantastic soundtrack. Now available on Blu-ray.

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The Big Lebowski Blu-ray Debuts on August 16th

May 24, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Bowling, nihilists, a stolen rug and the occasional acid flashback have never been funnier when one of the most popular cult classics in history, The Big Lebowski Limited Edition, debuts on Blu-ray August 16, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. From the Oscar-winning Coen Brothers (True Grit, Fargo) and starring Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges (True Grit, Crazy Heart), this acclaimed comedy has been newly remastered in high definition to provide longtime fans and first-time viewers alike with the ultimate Lebowski experience.

Available for a limited time with an all-new 28-page companion book featuring an exclusive interview with Jeff Dowd - the real-life inspiration for The Dude - Jeff Bridges' personal, on-set photography, a film timeline, trivia and much more, The Big Lebowski Limited Edition Blu-ray is a must-own addition to any collection. In addition to all-new features exclusive to the Blu-ray™ release, The Big Lebowski Limited Edition Blu-ray also offers a digital copy of the film that can be viewed anywhere at any time on the consumers' choice of devices including laptops, tablets, smartphones as well as Internet-connected TVs and set-top boxes.

"Since its creation by Ethan and Joel Coen in 1998, The Big Lebowski has transformed from a fan favorite into one of Hollywood's most celebrated cultural phenomenons," said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. "This spectacular new Limited Edition Blu-ray combines the most extensive behind-the-scenes materials to date with the latest Blu-ray technology, giving devoted fans and newcomers alike a chance to experience the brilliant all-star cast, outrageous storyline and unforgettable quotes like never before."

Its now iconic characters and instantly recognizable dialogue have made The Big Lebowski "the number-one cult film of all time," according to The Boston Globe. Since its release, the Coen Brothers' affectionately addled riff on film noir has snowballed in popularity, becoming "an undeniable pop-cult force" and even, for many, "a way of life," in the words of the Los Angeles Times. "A masterpiece of anti-storytelling" according to Entertainment Weekly, The Big Lebowski has become a cultural touchstone for fans around the world.

Starring Bridges as the film's delightfully unlikely hero, "The Dude," the hilariously twisted comedy thriller also features unforgettable performances by an all-star cast including Golden Globe winner John Goodman (Roseanne), four-time Oscar nominee Julianne Moore (The Kids Are All Right), Golden Globe winner Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire), Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman (Doubt) and Golden Globe nominee John Turturro (O Brother, Where Art Thou?).

U-Control: Universal's exclusive feature that lets the viewer access bonus materials without leaving the movie!Scene Companion: Watch cast and crew interviews, behind the scenes footage and more during key scenes with this picture-in-picture companion.Mark it Dude: This onscreen counter really ties the film together. Keep track of all the "F-Bombs," "Dudes," and "Dude-isms" in the film with this ultimate fan guide.The Music of The Big Lebowski: Instantly identify the songs heard while watching the film, create a custom playlist of your favorites and even purchase them from iTunes!Worthy Adversaries: What's My Line Trivia: Test your Lebowski knowledge by finishing lines of dialogue during the film. Play as Walter or The Dude or in two-player mode against friends.BD-Live: Access the BD-Live Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more.pocket BLU: The groundbreaking pocket Blu app uses iPhone, iPod touch, Android, PC and Macintosh to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray player. Also available on the iPad™, owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket Blu made especially to take advantage of the tablet's 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.
Jeff Bridges Photo Book: For more than 30 years, Jeff Bridges has been snapping pictures on movie sets. The accomplished photographer presents exclusive shots taken on the set of The Big Lebowski providing personal commentary on each photo.The Dude's Life: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi and John Turturro take a look back at their performances and their delivery of the Coen Brothers' dialogue that became classic movie lines.The Dude Abides: The Big Lebowski Ten Years Later: A freewheeling conversation with the cast about the film's decade-long reign as a cult classic, including a discussion about what ever happened to the "little Lebowski" that the Dude and Maude made that fateful night!The Lebowski Fest: An Achiever's Story: An in-depth look at the popular Lebowski Festival, formed by the legion of fans in honor of the film.Flying Carpets & Bowling Pins Dreams: The Dream Sequences of The Dude: From aerial flights over Los Angeles with his bowling ball chasing Maude on a flying carpet, to the large scale "Busby Berkley" dance sequences as The Dude goes flying through the legs of all the bowling pin headed dancers, this piece examines how these "ahead of their time" scenes were constructed.The Making of The Big Lebowski: A behind the scenes look featuring interviews with the Coen Brothers.Photo Gallery: Slideshow of Jeff Bridges' on-set photography.Interactive Map: Take a tour of the locations of The Big Lebowski, then and now.An Introduction: Featuring Mortimer Young, a practitioner of "non-uptight" film preservation. His restoration of the famous "toe scene" will blow your mind.
From the Academy Award-winning Coen brothers, The Big Lebowski is a hilariously quirky comedy about bowling, a severed toe, White Russians and a guy named ... The Dude. Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski doesn't want any drama in his life ... heck, he can't even be bothered with a job. But, he must embark on a quest with his bowling buddies after his rug is destroyed in a twisted case of mistaken identity. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro, experience the cultural phenomenon of The Dude in the "#1 cult film of all time!" (The Boston Globe)

The Big Lebowski was released March 6th, 1998 and stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, Philip Moon. The film is directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen.

Sources: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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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.
Those who want to stay connected with the upcoming release of Mars Needs Moms are encouraged to:

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.

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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 Big Lebowski Blu-ray Debuts on August 16th

May 24, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Bowling, nihilists, a stolen rug and the occasional acid flashback have never been funnier when one of the most popular cult classics in history, The Big Lebowski Limited Edition, debuts on Blu-ray August 16, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. From the Oscar-winning Coen Brothers (True Grit, Fargo) and starring Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges (True Grit, Crazy Heart), this acclaimed comedy has been newly remastered in high definition to provide longtime fans and first-time viewers alike with the ultimate Lebowski experience.

Available for a limited time with an all-new 28-page companion book featuring an exclusive interview with Jeff Dowd - the real-life inspiration for The Dude - Jeff Bridges' personal, on-set photography, a film timeline, trivia and much more, The Big Lebowski Limited Edition Blu-ray is a must-own addition to any collection. In addition to all-new features exclusive to the Blu-ray™ release, The Big Lebowski Limited Edition Blu-ray also offers a digital copy of the film that can be viewed anywhere at any time on the consumers' choice of devices including laptops, tablets, smartphones as well as Internet-connected TVs and set-top boxes.

"Since its creation by Ethan and Joel Coen in 1998, The Big Lebowski has transformed from a fan favorite into one of Hollywood's most celebrated cultural phenomenons," said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. "This spectacular new Limited Edition Blu-ray combines the most extensive behind-the-scenes materials to date with the latest Blu-ray technology, giving devoted fans and newcomers alike a chance to experience the brilliant all-star cast, outrageous storyline and unforgettable quotes like never before."

Its now iconic characters and instantly recognizable dialogue have made The Big Lebowski "the number-one cult film of all time," according to The Boston Globe. Since its release, the Coen Brothers' affectionately addled riff on film noir has snowballed in popularity, becoming "an undeniable pop-cult force" and even, for many, "a way of life," in the words of the Los Angeles Times. "A masterpiece of anti-storytelling" according to Entertainment Weekly, The Big Lebowski has become a cultural touchstone for fans around the world.

Starring Bridges as the film's delightfully unlikely hero, "The Dude," the hilariously twisted comedy thriller also features unforgettable performances by an all-star cast including Golden Globe winner John Goodman (Roseanne), four-time Oscar nominee Julianne Moore (The Kids Are All Right), Golden Globe winner Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire), Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman (Doubt) and Golden Globe nominee John Turturro (O Brother, Where Art Thou?).

U-Control: Universal's exclusive feature that lets the viewer access bonus materials without leaving the movie!Scene Companion: Watch cast and crew interviews, behind the scenes footage and more during key scenes with this picture-in-picture companion.Mark it Dude: This onscreen counter really ties the film together. Keep track of all the "F-Bombs," "Dudes," and "Dude-isms" in the film with this ultimate fan guide.The Music of The Big Lebowski: Instantly identify the songs heard while watching the film, create a custom playlist of your favorites and even purchase them from iTunes!Worthy Adversaries: What's My Line Trivia: Test your Lebowski knowledge by finishing lines of dialogue during the film. Play as Walter or The Dude or in two-player mode against friends.BD-Live: Access the BD-Live Center through your Internet-connected player to watch the latest trailers and more.pocket BLU: The groundbreaking pocket Blu app uses iPhone, iPod touch, Android, PC and Macintosh to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray player. Also available on the iPad™, owners can enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket Blu made especially to take advantage of the tablet's 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.
Jeff Bridges Photo Book: For more than 30 years, Jeff Bridges has been snapping pictures on movie sets. The accomplished photographer presents exclusive shots taken on the set of The Big Lebowski providing personal commentary on each photo.The Dude's Life: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi and John Turturro take a look back at their performances and their delivery of the Coen Brothers' dialogue that became classic movie lines.The Dude Abides: The Big Lebowski Ten Years Later: A freewheeling conversation with the cast about the film's decade-long reign as a cult classic, including a discussion about what ever happened to the "little Lebowski" that the Dude and Maude made that fateful night!The Lebowski Fest: An Achiever's Story: An in-depth look at the popular Lebowski Festival, formed by the legion of fans in honor of the film.Flying Carpets & Bowling Pins Dreams: The Dream Sequences of The Dude: From aerial flights over Los Angeles with his bowling ball chasing Maude on a flying carpet, to the large scale "Busby Berkley" dance sequences as The Dude goes flying through the legs of all the bowling pin headed dancers, this piece examines how these "ahead of their time" scenes were constructed.The Making of The Big Lebowski: A behind the scenes look featuring interviews with the Coen Brothers.Photo Gallery: Slideshow of Jeff Bridges' on-set photography.Interactive Map: Take a tour of the locations of The Big Lebowski, then and now.An Introduction: Featuring Mortimer Young, a practitioner of "non-uptight" film preservation. His restoration of the famous "toe scene" will blow your mind.
From the Academy Award-winning Coen brothers, The Big Lebowski is a hilariously quirky comedy about bowling, a severed toe, White Russians and a guy named ... The Dude. Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski doesn't want any drama in his life ... heck, he can't even be bothered with a job. But, he must embark on a quest with his bowling buddies after his rug is destroyed in a twisted case of mistaken identity. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro, experience the cultural phenomenon of The Dude in the "#1 cult film of all time!" (The Boston Globe)

The Big Lebowski was released March 6th, 1998 and stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, Philip Moon. The film is directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen.

Sources: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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