Month: May 2015

4K UHD/Blu-Ray/DVD Announcements, News, TV

PlayStation Original ‘Powers: Season 1’; Arrives on Digital HD July 13 & On Blu-Ray & DVD July 14 From Sony

Powers.Season.1-Blu-Ray-CoverSony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced the Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital HD releases of the PlayStation Original Series. ‘Powers: Season 1’ will arrive early on Blu-Ray and DVD July 14 and on Digital HD a day earlier, July 13. Hit the jump to read the full announcement including special features listings and more. Continue reading “PlayStation Original ‘Powers: Season 1’; Arrives on Digital HD July 13 & On Blu-Ray & DVD July 14 From Sony”

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Highly Anticipated Psychological Thriller ‘Ex Machina’ Arrives On Blu-Ray & DVD July 14 From Lionsgate Home Entertainment

Ex.Machina-Blu-Ray-CoverApologies for the slightly late post on this announcement; Lionsgate Home Entertainment has now officially announced the US home entertainment releases for Alex Garland’s ‘Ex Machina’. Hit the jump to read the full announcement including special features listings, disc specs and more. Continue reading “Highly Anticipated Psychological Thriller ‘Ex Machina’ Arrives On Blu-Ray & DVD July 14 From Lionsgate Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Power: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Starz & Anchor Bay

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Cast: Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton

Release Date: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

 

Synopsis:

“Power: The Complete First Season” is the story of James “Ghost” St. Patrick, a wealthy New York City nightclub owner who caters to the city’s elite.  He wants to build an empire and turn the club into a Fortune 500 business, but there’s just one problem: Ghost is living a double life.  When he is not in the club, he is the kingpin of the most lucrative drug network in New York for some very high-level clientele. His marriage, family and business all become unknowingly threatened as he is tempted to leave his criminal life behind and become the rags-to-riches businessman he wants to be. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Power: The Complete First Season’: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Starz & Anchor Bay”

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=UPDATED: Winner Selected!= [GIVEAWAY] Win ‘Ray Donovan: Season Two’ On DVD; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Paramount, Showtime & CBSDVD

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=UPDATED= A winner has now been selected and informed via email! Thank you to everyone for entering. Congratulations to our winner and if you weren’t selected, keep your eyes peeled for more great giveaways being announced all the time!

Courtesy of Paramount Home Entertainment, Showtime and CBSDVD, we have one copy of ‘Ray Donovan: Season Two’ on DVD to give away to one of our lucky readers. Hit the jump for the details on how you can enter the contest for your chance to win. Continue reading “=UPDATED: Winner Selected!= [GIVEAWAY] Win ‘Ray Donovan: Season Two’ On DVD; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Paramount, Showtime & CBSDVD”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Just Before I Go’ Is Hilarious & Heartwarming, An Impressive Directorial Debut From Courteney Cox: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay

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Director: Courteney Cox

Cast: Seann William Scott, Olivia Thirlby, Garret Dillahunt

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

 

Synopsis:

Ted Morgan has been treading water for most of his life. After his wife leaves him, Ted realizes he has nothing left to live for.  Summoning the courage for one last act, Ted decides to go home and face the people he feels are responsible for creating the shell of a person he has become.  But life is tricky.  The more determined Ted is to confront his demons, to get closure, and to withdraw from his family, the more Ted is yanked into the chaos of their lives. So, when Ted Morgan decides to kill himself, he finds a reason to live. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Just Before I Go’ Is Hilarious & Heartwarming, An Impressive Directorial Debut From Courteney Cox: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Anchor Bay”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Extraterrestrial’ Is Creepy & Exceptional; The Vicious Bros. Deliver Yet Again: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From IFC Midnight & Scream Factory

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Director: Colin Minihan (of The Vicious Bros.)

Cast: Brittany Allen, Freddie Stroma, Jesse Moss

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray  & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

 

Synopsis:

In Extraterrestrial, April (Brittany Allen, Dead Before Dawn), still reeling from her parents’ divorce, is dragged by her boyfriend (Freddie Stroma, Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince, Pitch Perfect), and a group of his friends back to the cabin where she spent summers as a child. Her trip down memory lane takes a dramatic and terrifying turn when a fireball descends from the sky and explodes in the nearby woods. The group venture out to the crash site and discover the remnants of a ship from another planet, along with footprints that suggest its alien occupants are still alive. They soon find themselves caught in the middle of something bigger and more terrifying than anything they could ever imagine. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Extraterrestrial’ Is Creepy & Exceptional; The Vicious Bros. Deliver Yet Again: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From IFC Midnight & Scream Factory”

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=UPDATED: Winners Selected!= [GIVEAWAY] Win ‘Rogue: The Complete Second Season’ On DVD & Check Out 2 Clips; Own It Today On DVD From eOne

Rogue.Season.2-DVD-Cover=UPDATED= Winners have now been selected and informed via email! Thank you to everyone for entering. Congratulations to those who won and if you weren’t selected, keep your eyes peeled for more great giveaways being announced all the time!

Thanks to the folks over at eOne we have been provided 3 copies of ‘Rogue: The Complete Second Season’ on DVD to give away to our readers in addition to a couple of clips from the release for you to check out. Hit the jump to watch the clips and for the details on how to win your copy of the Second Season on DVD! Continue reading “=UPDATED: Winners Selected!= [GIVEAWAY] Win ‘Rogue: The Complete Second Season’ On DVD & Check Out 2 Clips; Own It Today On DVD From eOne”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mortdecai’ Is Intentionally Silly, Over The Top Fun: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate

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Director: David Koepp

Cast: Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray  & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

 

Synopsis:

After a priceless painting is stolen, shady art dealer Charlie Mortdecai (Depp) is recruited by an old rival (McGregor) to get it back. Mortdecai questions his rival’s intentions, but takes the job for the money and to keep his high-maintenance wife (Paltrow) happy. With the help of his manservant (Bettany), Mortdecai must face terrorists, angry Russians and more in a hilarious globe-trotting chase. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mortdecai’ Is Intentionally Silly, Over The Top Fun: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate”

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Own ‘Get Hard’ on Blu-Ray Combo Pack June 30, Or Own It Early On Digital HD June 9 From Warner Bros

Get.Hard-Blu-Ray-Cover-Front.SideApologies for the late post on this one as well; Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially announced the home entertainment releases of the recent comedy ‘Get Hard’ starring Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart. The film will arrive home on Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD on June 30th, and will also be available early on Digital HD June 9th. Hit the jump for the full announcement including special features listings, disc specs and more. Continue reading “Own ‘Get Hard’ on Blu-Ray Combo Pack June 30, Or Own It Early On Digital HD June 9 From Warner Bros”

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Stars In Post-Apocalyptic Thriller ‘Maggie’; Arriving On Digital HD June 30 & Blu-Ray & DVD July 7 From Lionsgate

Maggie-Blu-Ray-CoverOur apologies for the late post on this one; Lionsgate Home Entertainment has officially announced the home entertainment releases of ‘Maggie’ starring Arnold Schwarzenegger which is set to arrive home early on Digital HD June 30th, followed by the Blu-Ray and DVD releases on July 7th. Hit the jump to read the full announcement including special features listings, disc specs and more. Continue reading “Arnold Schwarzenegger Stars In Post-Apocalyptic Thriller ‘Maggie’; Arriving On Digital HD June 30 & Blu-Ray & DVD July 7 From Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts’ with Blu-Ray Exclusive Figure: Own It Today On Blu-Ray Combo Pack From DC Comics & Warner Bros

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Director: Butch Lukic

Cast: Roger Craig Smith, Will Friedle, Chris Diamantopoulos (VOICES)

Release Date: Own it today on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

 

Synopsis:

Another storm is brewing in Gotham and it’s not only raining cats and dogs but evil Cyber Animals! When the city is plagued by a slew of bizarre crimes committed by an animal-inspired villain squad known as the Animilitia – comprised of Silverback, Cheetah, Killer Croc and Man-Bat – Batman must swing into action to investigate. These animalistic villains bring new and exciting challenges for the hero of Gotham, and Batman must find a way to bring these criminal creatures to a halt! But could the Animilitia be working for powerful businessman Oswald Cobblepot a.k.a. The Penguin? How does The Penguin’s new invention of robotic Cyber Animals fit into the mix? In the end, it’ll the combined forces of Batman, Flash, Green Arrow, Nightwing and Red Robin to combat these Animal Instincts. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts’ with Blu-Ray Exclusive Figure: Own It Today On Blu-Ray Combo Pack From DC Comics & Warner Bros”

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‘It Follows’ Arrives Home On Blu-Ray & DVD July 14 & Early In Digital HD July 3 From Radius TWC & Anchor Bay

It.Follows-Blu-Ray-Cover-Front.SideRadius TWC, The Weinstein Company and Anchor Bay Entertainment have now officially announced the home entertainment releases of the acclaimed horror film ‘It Follows’ which is set to arrive on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand July 14th and available Early in Digital HD on July 3rd. Hit the jump to check out the full announcement including special features info, disc specs, artwork for both the Blu-Ray and DVD releases and more. Continue reading “‘It Follows’ Arrives Home On Blu-Ray & DVD July 14 & Early In Digital HD July 3 From Radius TWC & Anchor Bay”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Cobbler’ Is Fun & Entertaining, Albeit A Bit Messy: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From RLJ & Image Entertainment

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Director: Thomas McCarthy

Cast: Adam Sandler, Method Man, Steve Buscemi

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

 

Plot Summary:

Max Simkin repairs shoes in the same New York shop that has been in his family for generations. Disenchanted with the grind of daily life, Max stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to step into the lives of his customers and see the world in a new way. Sometimes walking in another man’s shoes is the only way one can discover who they really are. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Cobbler’ Is Fun & Entertaining, Albeit A Bit Messy: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From RLJ & Image Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] George Miller’s Original Classic ‘Mad Max’ Comes Home Better Than Ever: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Scream Factory

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Director: George Miller

Cast: Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne

Release Date: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 9.5/10

 

Plot Summary:

In a self-destructing world, a vengeful Australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] George Miller’s Original Classic ‘Mad Max’ Comes Home Better Than Ever: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Friends Of Eddie Coyle’ Looks Fantastic With The Criterion HD Treatment: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection

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Director: Peter Yates

Cast: Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan

Release Date: Now Available on Criterion Collection Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

 

Plot Summary:

After his last crime has him looking at a long prison sentence for repeat offenses, a low level Boston gangster decides to snitch on his friends to avoid jail time. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Friends Of Eddie Coyle’ Looks Fantastic With The Criterion HD Treatment: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection”

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‘Person Of Interest’, ‘The Odd Couple’, ‘The Good Wife’, ‘Hawaii Five-0’, ‘Blue Bloods’, ‘Criminal Minds’ & More Renewed By CBS

person.of.interest2321CBS has now officially announced the remainder of their renewals for those nervously waiting for the fate of some of their favorite CBS Shows. CBS has now officially renewed ‘Person of Interest’, ‘The Odd Couple’, ‘The Good Wife’, ‘Hawaii Five-0’, ‘Criminal Minds’, ‘Elementary’, ‘NCIS’ and more. Hit the jump for the full list of their most recent renewals. Continue reading “‘Person Of Interest’, ‘The Odd Couple’, ‘The Good Wife’, ‘Hawaii Five-0’, ‘Blue Bloods’, ‘Criminal Minds’ & More Renewed By CBS”

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NBC Releases 2015-2016 Fall Schedule; ‘Heroes Reborn’ Gets Pre ‘The Blacklist’ Thursday Spot, ‘Undateable’ Live Broadcasts Go To Friday & More

Heroes.Reborn-Promo.ImageNBC has now unveiled their fall schedule lineup for the 2015-2016 season. Hit the jump to check out the announcement including the full schedule, descriptions and info on the new series’ and more. Continue reading “NBC Releases 2015-2016 Fall Schedule; ‘Heroes Reborn’ Gets Pre ‘The Blacklist’ Thursday Spot, ‘Undateable’ Live Broadcasts Go To Friday & More”

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