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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Moneyball Blu-ray and DVD Debut January 10th

Nov 21, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release Moneyball on Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, Blu-ray, and DVD January 10. The DVD will be priced at $30.99 SRP, the Blu-ray will cost $35.99 SRP, and the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack is priced at $40.99 SRP. You can take a look at the cover art and special features details below.

Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) challenges the system and defies conventional wisdom when his is forced to rebuild his small-market team on a limited budget. Despite opposition from the old guard, the media, fans and their own field manager (Philip Seymour Hoffman), Beane - with the help of a young, number-crunching, Yale-educated economist (Jonah Hill) - develops a roster of misfits... and along the way, forever changes the way the game is played.

Blooper-Brad Loses ItBilly Beane: Re-Inventing the GameMoneyball: Playing The GameDrafting The Team (Blu-ray only)Adapting Moneyball (Blu-ray only)Moneyball PS3 Wallpaper/Theme (Blu-ray only)

Moneyball was released September 23rd, 2011 and stars Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Chris Pratt, Stephen Bishop, Brent Jennings, Ken Medlock. The film is directed by Bennett Miller.

Sources: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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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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Real Steel Blu-ray and DVD Debut January 24th

Dec 3, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

DreamWorks Studios' Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, muscles its way into the Home Entertainment arena on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital and On-Demand on January 24, 2012. This visually stunning action-adventure filled with heart and soul is a "must-add" to every home movie collection, delivering a premium in-home experience complete with knockout bonus materials that dive deeper into the action.

The Blu-ray Combo Pack, with its perfect picture and sound, delivers the ultimate punch, offering viewers a variety of supplemental bonus features that take them ringside with Director Shawn Levy on the making of the film. Exclusive features include a bare-knuckled exposé of the life story of Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman), deleted and extended scenes that go deeper into the film and storylines, and a riveting profile with legendary boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard. Plus, the revolutionary Real Steel Second Screen app lets viewers sync their iPad or computer with the Blu-ray movie to peel back layers of effects with progression reels, check out 360-degree turnarounds of the robots, explore seamless branching pods that delve into the cutting-edge technology used to create the fights, and much more.

The #1 movie in the country for two consecutive weeks during its theatrical run, Real Steel is directed by Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum franchise, Date Night and What Happens in Vegas), produced by Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List), with a screenplay by John Gatins (Coach Carter, Summer Catch). Set in the not-so-distant future where boxing has gone high-tech and 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots have taken over the ring, the film stars Hugh Jackman (X-Men franchise, Australia) as Charlie Kenton, Evangeline Lilly (TV's Lost, The Hurt Locker) as Bailey Tallet, Dakota Goyo (Thor) as Max Kenton, Kevin Durand (I Am Number Four, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) as Ricky, and Anthony Mackie (The Adjustment Bureau, The Hurt Locker) as Finn.

Real Steel will be available to own and for in-home viewing as follows:

3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy)
All 2-Disc Blu-ray Bonus FeaturesAll DVD Bonus Features

2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD)
Real Steel Second ScreenCountdown to the Fight-The Charlie Kenton StorySugar Ray Leonard: Cornerman's ChampDeleted and Extended Scenes with introductions by Shawn LevyPlus All DVD Bonus Features

1-Disc DVD (1 DVD)
Making of Metal ValleyBuilding the BotsBloopers

High Definition & Standard Definition Digital

Street Date: January 24, 2012
Direct Pre-book: November 29, 2011
Distributor Pre-book: December 13, 2011

Release Formats & 3-Disc Blu-ray = $44.99 U.S./$51.99 Canada
Suggested Retail 2-Disc Blu-ray = $39.99 U.S./ $46.99 Canada
Pricing:1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
HD Digital = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada
SD Digital = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada

On-Demand = check with your television provider or favorite digital retailer for pricing.

Balancing gritty action and emotional heart, Real Steel is an inspiring and visually stunning film that takes audiences on an action-packed journey. Washed-up boxer Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman scrapes by as a small-time robot-fight promoter as he tries to make a comeback. Against all odds he eventually succeeds-at least in the eyes of his son Max (Dakota Goyo). Real Steel is spectacular family entertainment that will have everyone cheering again and again.
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Real Steel was released October 7th, 2011 and stars Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, Kevin Durand, Hope Davis, James Rebhorn, Marco Ruggeri. The film is directed by Shawn Levy.

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Killer Elite Blu-ray and DVD Debut January 10th

Nov 25, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite is a gritty battle between guns-for-hire that has been hailed as "one of the best action thrillers of the year!" by Richard Roeper, ReelzChannel. Pitting two of the world's most elite operatives against the cunning leader of a secret military society, Killer Elite stars Jason Statham (The Transporter, Death Race), Academy Award winner Robert De Niro (The Godfather: Part II, Raging Bull) and Academy Award-nominee Clive Owen (Children of Men, Closer). Directed by Academy Award-nominee Gary McKendry (Everything in this Country Must), Killer Elite is available on Blu-ray Combo Pack with UltraViolet, DVD, On Demand and Digital Download January 10, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Open Road Films.

Featuring unstoppable action and a tremendous cast - including Dominic Purcell (Prison Break, Straw Dogs), Yvonne Strahovski (Chuck), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost, Oz), Aden Young (Sniper, The Starter Wife) and Ben Mendelsohn (Trespass, Knowing) - Killer Elite is "a classic action thriller that will keep you guessing till the last scene." (Patrick Carone, MAXIM).

With the Killer Elite Blu-ray Combo Pack, consumers will get 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 Killer Elite Blu-ray Combo Pack also includes 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!

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.

Killer Elite was released September 23rd, 2011 and stars Jason Statham, Clive Owen, Robert De Niro, Dominic Purcell, Aden Young, Yvonne Strahovski, Ben Mendelsohn, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. The film is directed by Gary McKendry.

Sources: Universal Studios 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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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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