White House Down arrives in November

9/11/2013 10:17:08 AM, by Guido Henkel
White House Down arrives in NovemberSony Pictures Home Entertainment has just announced to bring Roland Emmerich’s actioner White House Down to DVD and Blu-Ray Disc in November.
Capitol Policeman John Cale (Channing Tatum) has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer (Jamie Foxx). Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.
Beside the feature film, the DVD version will also contain four Featurettes, such as ”A Dynamic Duo,” taking a look at the chemistry between Tatum and Foxx and their dynamic on-screen presence. ”Men Of Action” allows you to discover Tatum’s willingness and desire to perform his own stunts, as well as the extensive training required, while ”Roland Emmerich: Upping The Ante” offers up a look at Roland Emmerich’s vision for the film. ”Meet The Insiders” will shine a spotlight on the star-studded supporting cast of the movie.
The Blu-Ray version will contain all of these bonus materials as well, of course, and will further add a Gag Reel to the mix, along with nine additional Featurettes. ”The Beast” is a look at the film’s presidential limo, better known as The Beast. ”The Full Arsenal” takes a closer look at the Guns,  Grenades, Tanks and Choppers, while ”VFX Boundaries Down” allows you to discover the technologies that were literally invented by filmmakers, from massive blue screens to virtual sets.
“The Inside Story” uncovers this concept’s fast-moving rise to the big screen, whereas ”Presidential Treatment” is a look at the size and scope of this massive production.
”Lights, Camera, Heart-Pumping Action” uncovers how filmmakers utilized a unique and stylistic approach to lighting, as well as various filming techniques to capture the true scope of the film’s immense action.
Then there is ”Crashing The Oval Office” allowing you to see how filmmakers constructed a stunt set then drove an SUV at full speed into the Oval Office. ”Drowning The Beast” analyzes the presidential limo escape, and finally, ”Recreating The White House” gives you a chance to hear from the filmmakers about the meticulous detail that went into replicating the White House.
“White House Down” arrives on November 5 and can be yours for $40.99 as a Blu-Ray/DVD and UltraViolet combo, or $30.99 on DVD. Secure your copy today at Amazon.com

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Breaking Bad: The complete Series arrives in November

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for a larger version9/9/2013 10:43:47 AM, by Guido Henkel
Breaking Bad: The complete Series arrives in NovemberSony Pictures Home Entertainment has just announced the Breaking Bad: Collector’s Edition Full Series Setin a Collectible Replica Barrel with Commemorative Memorabilia from Creator Vince Gilligan.
“Breaking Bad” follows protagonist Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a chemistry teacher who lives in New Mexico with his wife (Anna Gunn) and teenage son (RJ Mitte) who has cerebral palsy. White is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a slim chance to survive. With a new sense of fearlessness based on his medical prognosis, and a desire to secure his family's financial security, White chooses to enter a dangerous world of drugs and crime and ascends to power in this world. The series explores how this fatal diagnosis transforms Walt from mild family man to a kingpin of the drug trade.
Fans who are addicted to the series and itching for another hit can now indulge in more than two-hours of never-before-seen footage in the all-new, two-hour documentary No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad, exclusively in the box set, which comes packaged in a collectible replica barrel representing part of Walter White’s dark legacy.  The all-new documentary chronicles the making of the final season, from filming the first table read to the very last day on set and everything in between, including Bryan Cranston inviting the camera in to his Albuquerque living room for the first reading of the final script with Aaron Paul.
The box set also contains all bonus features from previously released seasons (including retail exclusives formerly only available in select stores), a Los Pollos Hermanos apron and a collectible booklet with a letter from Gilligan, as well as a commemorative Breaking Bad challenge coin designed and created by Gilligan exclusively for this set as a token of appreciation to fans for making the “Breaking Bad” journey.
Look for the set to arrive in stores on November 26.

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Warner readies Man Of Steel for a November release

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for a larger version8/20/2013 11:25:41 AM, by Guido Henkel
Warner readies Man Of Steel for a November releaseWarner Home Video has unveiled details about the upcoming release of Man Of Steel, scheduling a DVD and Blu-Ray version to hit the streets in November.
In “Man Of Steel,” a young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth.  As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do.  But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
The DVD version will feature the movie itself, along with a number of Featurettes such as ”Strong Characters, Legendary Roles,” which explores the legendary characters of the Superman mythology and how they have evolved in this new iteration of the Superman story.
Also included is “All-Out Action”, allowing you to go inside the intense training regimen that sculpted Henry Cavill into the Man of Steel and Michael Shannon and Antje Traue into his Kyptonian nemeses, and ”Krypton Decoded”, in which Dylan Sprayberry (Clark Kent, age 13) gives the lowdown on all the amazing Krypton tech, weapons and spaceships featured in.
The Blu-Ray versions will contain the same featurettes but further add Journey of Discovery, an immersive feature-length experience that allows you to watch the movie with director Zack Snyder and stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane and others as they share the incredible journey to re-imagine Superman.
Also included on these versions is Planet Krypton, the world’s first exploration of Krypton and its lost society.
“Man of Steel” will be available on Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack for $44.95, on Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99, on DVD 2-disc Special Edition for $28.98, and as a 3D Limited Collector’s Edition for $59.99. Look for it in stores around the country on November 12. Secure your copy today at Amazon.com

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See The World’s End on Blu-Ray in November

9/27/2013 10:40:30 AM, by Guido Henkel
See The World’s End on Blu-Ray in NovemberUniversal Home Entertainment has just added The World’s End to their release line-up, scheduling the film for release on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc in November.
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reteam with director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) in this wildly entertaining thrill ride.  Twenty years after their first epic pub crawl attempt, the “five musketeers” reunite in their home town to complete the ultimate challenge – one night, five friends, twelve bars – a boozy quest on which only the strongest will survive. But after a bizarre series of encounters with the out-of-this-world locals, they soon realize that reaching their final pub, The World’s End, may be the least of their troubles.  They’re having the time of their lives, ready to take on the world… but tonight they may have to save it.
The DVD version contain a Commentary Track with Screenwriters Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, as well as the Making-Of Featurette “Completing the Golden Mile”. While on the surface “The World’s End” looks like a movie about a bunch of old friends getting drunk on a pub crawl, it’s actually about much more.  Look through the eyes of these frequent collaborators at the depth of the themes and the relationships between characters.
The Blu-Ray version is loaded with extras, including the commentary track and making-of featurette. In addition, however, yo uwill find a Cast Commentary with stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Paddy Considine on the release, as well as a Technical Commentary with director Edgar Wright and director of photography Bill Pope.
Filling in the Blanks is a look at the stunts and FX of the movie, as cast and crew discuss the prowess of ?“The World’s End” stunt and VFX teams. Watch rehearsals of intricate fight scenes choreographed by some of the movies’ best stuntmen. Learn how the VFX team enhances the existing footage to perfect the film’s look and style.
Further, look for a selection of Deleted Scenes, Outtakes and Alternate Edits, as well as Hair and Make-Up Tests and Rehearsal Footage.
Also included is Stunt Tapes, a behind-the-scenes look at the bathroom fight, the twinbot fight and the beehive fight, as well as VFX Breakdown in which VFX Supervisor Frazer Churchill compares production footage with final shots to take viewers behind the veil of the outrageous visual effects sequences.
There's Only One Gary King is a mash-up of Gary King’s (Simon Pegg) best moments, while Signs & Omens offers up a clip montage that highlights all the hidden clues and hints throughout the film.
Then there is The Man Who Would Be (Gary) King another edition of Edgar & Simon's Flip Chart, in which writers Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg bring back the trusty flip chart to reveal their step-by-step process of creating the story.
“The world’s End” arrives on November 19 and can be yours to partake for $29.98 on DVD and $34.98 as a Blu-Ray/DVD/Ultraviolet combo. Secure your copy today at Amazon.com

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Hot in Cleveland: Season Two DVD Debuts November 29th

Sep 14, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

TV Land's hilarious show returns for more hijinks when Hot in Cleveland: Season Two debuts on DVD November 29, 2011. The hit series stars acclaimed actresses Valerie Bertinelli (One Day at a Time), Jane Leeves (Frasier), Wendie Malick (Just Shoot Me!) and Betty White (The Golden Girls) in the role that has already garnered her a SAG Award, a Gracie Allen Award and a 2011 Emmy nomination. Season two continued to delight audiences, averaging over three million total viewers and posting triple-digit gains over the network's primetime average.

The second season picks up where the first season left off with Elka (White) in jail and the three LA transplants settling into their new lives with new men and new drama. From dating disasters to fake engagements and a battle with Susan Lucci, this season proves that true friendship and lots of laughter can get them through it all. Season two features a host of guest appearances including Mary Tyler Moore (in her first on-screen appearance with White since their work on The Mary Tyler Moore Show ended in 1977), Doris Roberts, Bonnie Franklin, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jimmy Kimmel, Susan Lucci, Dick Van Patten, Amy Sedaris, Jon Lovitz, Cedric the Entertainer, Huey Lewis, Melanie Griffith, Don Rickles and many more.

The Hot in Cleveland: Season Two DVD is a three-disc set that includes all 22 uproarious episodes, which includes the blooper special, plus cast interviews, outtakes and more. Available for the suggested retail price of $29.99, the DVD makes an ideal holiday gift for comedy fans of all ages and arrives just in time for the third season premiere of Hot in Cleveland on November 30th.

Filmed in front of a live studio audience, Hot in Cleveland is executive produced by Emmy Award-winner Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner of Hazy Mills Productions and is helmed by Emmy Award-winner Suzanne Martin (Frasier, Ellen), who serves as executive producer, show runner and writer.

Sources: Paramount Home Entertainment

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The Change-Up Blu-ray and DVD Debut November 8th

Sep 19, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

A family man and a womanizer realize the grass isn't always greener, when these lifelong friends suddenly find themselves thrown into the good, the bad and the outrageous of each other's lives in The Change-Up available on Blu-ray and DVD, both featuring the theatrical and never-before-seen unrated version, on November 8, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Despite having grown up together, these two couldn't lead more different lives today; Dave (Jason Bateman, Horrible Bosses, Hancock) is a workaholic lawyer, husband and father of three, while ladies' man Mitch (Ryan Reynolds, Green Lantern, The Proposal) lives a single and virtually responsibility free existence.

Over a few too many drinks one night Mitch conveys his envy of Dave's situation complete with beautiful wife Jamie (Leslie Mann, 17 Again, Knocked Up), adoring kids and prestigious career, while Dave admits his own jealousy over Mitch's stress free, laidback lifestyle. Hilarity ensues in the hungover morning that follows, as Mitch and Dave wake up and freak out having swapped bodies, taking the body switch comedy to where it's never gone before. "Reynolds and Bateman are the perfect comedy duo!" says Mark S. Allen, CBS/CW TV Sacramento, as the two men comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each other's lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back. The Change-Up also stars Olivia Wilde (Cowboys & Aliens, Tron: Legacy), Alan Arkin (Get Smart, Little Miss Sunshine), Craig Bierko (Cinderella Man, The Thirteenth Floor) and Gregory Itzin (24, Adaptation).

The Blu-ray Combo Pack brings all of the hilarious antics of The Change-Up to the screen with perfect hi-def picture and sound on Blu-ray, as well as an extended unrated edition of the film packing in even more laughs and exclusive bonus features, a DVD to enjoy on the go, and a Digital Copy of the film that can be downloaded for a limited time and viewed on an array of electronic and portable devices anytime, anywhere including laptops, tablets, and smartphones as well as Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray set top boxes.

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 iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android smartphones and tablets, PC and Mac to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray player. 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:Digital Copy: Now, Users have a whole new way to redeem their Digital Copy of the movie right from within the pocket Blu app! With a simple three step process, the movie begins downloading instantly to their portable device to take with them anywhere!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.uHhear: 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.
Deleted ScenesGag ReelTime For a Change: Cast and crew describe what it takes to create the ultimate R rated comedy as they take the traditional body-switching movie to a new extreme. From porn to poop, this no holds barred approach is a recipe for big laughs!Family Matter: Go behind-the-scenes as Jason works to keep baby poo from literally blowing up in his face! The special FX team gives us an inside look into how all the baby mayhem was created and we'll hear hilarious anecdotes from Jason about his character's comical struggle as he is up to his elbows in crap.Feature Commentary with Director David DobkinSources: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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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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Farscape: The Complete Series Blu-ray Debuts November 15th

Sep 8, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

Although the status of the U.S. space program is in flux, those wishing to explore the furthest reaches of the cosmos need to look no further than Farscape: The Complete Series Blu-ray Edition. This November, home viewers will be transported through a wormhole across a thousand galaxies to the stunningly original universe of this groundbreaking cult classic from The Jim Henson Company, finally available in spectacular hi-def! Bringing together all four complete seasons (88 episodes) and over 15 hours of bonus programming across 20 blu-ray discs, this definitive collection, optimized for HD from the European PAL masters - the highest quality available source elements -- delivers the most optimal viewing experience for the series which TV Guide named "one of television's best cult shows ever". And, on November 15, it will be available for fans both new and old for $199.95 SRP.

A+E Networks Home Entertainment, one of the pioneers of TV DVD collectibles, and The Jim Henson Company have worked closely together to guarantee that this Blu-ray Edition will satisfy the series loyal fan base. "With Farscape, we work hard to meet our fans' high expectations and this new Blu Ray release utilizes the highest quality source materials available so I know our audience will not be disappointed," said Brian Henson, Chairman of The Jim Henson Company and executive producer of Farscape. "A+E Networks Home Entertainment has met all the challenges that, given the nature and age of the series, are inherent with a show like Farscape and the result is that all four seasons of Farscape look better than ever before."

The superb High-Def picture and sound isn't the only cause for celebration as this set also includes a brand-new documentary: Memories of Moya: An Epic Journey Explored featuring revealing new interviews with creators Brian Henson and Rockne S. O'Bannon, writer Richard Manning, and stars Ben Browder and Claudia Black as they look back at the legacy of the sci-fi classic.

In addition to this new documentary, the Farscape Blu-ray set also includes ALL of the bonus material from the bestselling DVD release: over 15 hours episode commentaries, featurettes, deleted scenes, trailers, promos and more.

An imaginative fusion of live action, state-of-the-art puppetry, prosthetics and CGI, Farscape, produced by The Jim Henson Company in association with RHI Entertainment, featured mind-boggling alien life forms, dazzling special effects, edge-of-your-seat thrills, irreverent humor and unforgettable characters -- all brought to rich life by the creative minds at Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Strap in and hold on tight for the extraordinary adventures of astronaut John Crichton, (Ben Browder) who, after a freak accident, finds himself surrounded by hostile aliens and soaring through the cosmos aboard Moya, a glorious living space ship. Hunted by the relentless Peacekeepers, he allies himself with Moya's crew -- Aeryn Sun (Claudia Black), Luxan warrior Ka D'Argo (Anthony Simcoe), azure priestess Zhaan (Virginia Hey), spritely Nebari thief Chiana (Gigi Edgley), Dominar Rygel, the deposed royal ruler of the Hynerian Empire and Pilot - to search for a way out of this inconceivably alien world and return home.

In addition to the complete Blu-ray Edition, day-and-date, A+E Networks Home Entertainment will also release single season blu-ray sets. Each BD release in Farscape: The Complete Seasons 1-4 Blu-ray Editions will contain over 18 hours of cosmically cool entertainment -- 22 episodes on five discs packed with incisive and stimulating bonus features for $69.95 SRP.

A+E Networks Home Entertainment, part of the Consumer Products Division of A+E Networks, is a distributor of non-theatrical programming, featuring collectible DVD and Blu-ray editions of the high quality programming from A&E Network, HISTORY, and Lifetime, as well as acquired classic programming and sports. A+E Networks Home Entertainment brings the best of critically acclaimed entertainment presented in award-winning packaging to the special interest category.

Blu-ray Includes:

20 Blu-ray discs featuring 88 complete and unedited episodes from the four-season run (1999-2003), remastered from the highest quality source material availableCollectible packaging featuring all-new series artwork29 Episode Commentaries, including Premiere with Brian Henson, Rockne S. O'Bannon and Ben Browder; Jeremiah Crichton with Claudia Black, Producer/Writer David Kemper, Browder and O'Bannon; Bone to Be Wild with Anthony Simcoe; Relativity with Lani John Tupu (Crais/Voice of Pilot) and Director Peter Andrikidis; and, Bad Timing which features Browder, Black and Kemper discussing the series' final episode.A Brand-New documentary - Memories of Moya: An Epic Journey Explored featuring revealing new interviews with the cast and creators.Multiple featurettes and documentaries including "In the Beginning: A Look Back with Brian Henson"; "Making of a Space Opera" and "Inside Farscape: Save Farscape," on which fans, cast and crew discuss the fate of their beloved series.Multiple video profiles featuring archival clips and cast/crew discussing their characters and roles on Farscape.Over 90 minutes of deleted scenes.Slideshows and archival photo galleries, including character concepts and promo photos.Production design galleries featuring screenshots, rough drafts and concept slide shows.Behind-the-Scenes interviews with Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe, Virginia Hey, Gigi Edgley, Paul Goddard (Stark), Wayne Pygram (Scorpius) and more.Original TV promos and trailersSources: A+E Networks Home Entertainment

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