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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R.I.P.D. arrives on home video this fall

9/13/2013 10:29:53 AM, by Guido Henkel
R.I.P.D. arrives on home video this fallUniversal Home Entertainment has added R.I.P.D. to their release line-up, bringing a DVD and Blu-Ray version to your home in October.
Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds headline this supernatural action-adventure as two cops dispatched by the Rest In Peace Department (R.I.P.D.) to protect and serve the living from increasingly destructive spirits hiding among the unsuspecting on Earth. When they uncover a plot that could end life as we know it, the new partners have to turn grudging respect into top-notch teamwork to restore the cosmic balance… or watch the tunnel to the afterlife begin sending angry souls the very wrong way.
The DVD version will also contain a selection of Deleted and Alternate Scenes, as well as a Gag Reel and the Featurette ”Transferring R.I.P.D.”.
The Blu-Ray version will contain the same bonus features, but further add to them with the inclusion of two Alternate Openings, R.I.P.D Motion Comics on the subject of bringing the Avatars to Life, as well as the Featurettes ”Nick’s New Avatars,””Filming the Other Side,” “Walking Among Us: Deados & Avatars” and ”Anatomy of a Shootout.
The Blu-Ray version willalso includea Digital Copy and an Ultraviolet version.
“R.I.P.D.” arrives in stores on October 29 and can be yours to own for $49.95 as a Blu-Ray 3D combo, $34.96 as a Blu-Ray combo and $29.98 on DVD. Secure your copy today at Amazon.com

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Pacific Rim explodes onto your screen this fall

9/9/2013 10:53:32 AM, by Guido Henkel
Pacific Rim explodes onto your screen this fallWarner Home Video has announced the release of Pacific Rim, Guillermo del Toro’s take on the kaiju genre, on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc, scheduling the discs for October.
In “Pacific Rim,” legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, have started rising from the sea, beginning a war that takes millions of lives and consumes humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes – a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi) – who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse.
The DVD version, arriving on two discs, will feature the movie with a Audio Commentary by Guillermo del Toro, as well as the Featurettes ”Drift Space,” “The Digital Artistry of Pacific Rim,” “The Shatterdome” and “Focus Points”. Also included are Deleted Scenes and a Blooper Reel.
The Blu-Ray version of the movie will include the same bonus materials as the DVD version, but further add The Directors Notebook to the mix, giving you an even deeper look behind the scenes of the film.
“Pacific Rim” will be in stores on October 15 as a Blu-Ray 3D Combo pack with DVD and UltraViolet version for $4495, a Blu-Ray combo for 35.99 and as a DVD version for $28.98. Secure your copy today at Amazon.com

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Argo gets an Extended Cut in December

8/28/2013 11:57:39 AM, by Guido Henkel
Argo gets an Extended Cut in DecemberWarner Home Video has just announced an Extended Cut of Ben Affleck’s acclaimed movie Argo, ready to rock Blu-Ray in December.
On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. In the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, the Canadian and American governments ask the CIA to intervene. The CIA turns to their top “exfiltration” specialist, Tony Mendez, to come up with a plan to get the six Americans safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies.
Adding 10 minutes of additional footage into the film, “Argo: Extended Edition” will arrive as a special edition that contains all of the bonus materials from the previous release, including the Commentary Track, the Picture-in-picture Video Commentary and the various Featurettes.
In addition, the release also contains a number of new bonus materials, such as the Featurette “Argo Declassified”, showing how Tony Mendez’s daring operation gets honored as part of the CIA’s 50th anniversary. There wil lalso be ”Ben Affleck’s Balancing Act”, looking at how the filmmakers balanced humor, politics, Hollywood and international intrigue. In ”Argo F*ck Yourself” Ben Affleck leads an all-star review of Argo’s classic line.
Further, this release will include collectible premiums of a one-sheet poster, map of Tehran, reproduction of Tony Mendez’s CIA ID card, and a 40-page book with behind-the-scenes photos, production notes, cast bios and more.
“Argo: Extended Edition” will be in stores on December 3 for $49.99. 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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