 | ABC TV on DVD and Blu-ray for Fall 2013 |
May 16, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Magic Is Back
ONCE UPON A TIME:
THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
A Whole New Chapter Arrives On Blu-ray and DVD August 13, 2013
Synopsis: Relive every thrilling moment of the fairy tale-inspired series when “Once Upon a Time: The Complete Second Season” casts its tantalizing spell onto Blu-ray/DVD. The curse is broken, magic has arrived, and there’s no telling what – or who – will be unleashed! Now the exiled fairy tale characters must grapple with a flood of awakened memories as they come to grips with their new “reality.” Old loyalties will be tested, new heroes will emerge, and vengeful villains will wreak havoc. Amidst the backdrop of previously unexplored lands and a newly magical Storybrooke, love and sacrifice will set the stage for the ultimate battle between good and evil.
From Storybrooke to Fairy Tale Land and beyond, experience all the mystery, romance, action and adventure of the second season of “Once Upon a Time.” Featuring all 22 remarkable episodes and exclusive bonus features, this must-own, five-disc boxed set is pure enchantment on an epic scale.
Talent/Cast: “Once Upon a Time” stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret,
Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Lana Parrilla as Evil Queen/Regina, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David, Emilie de Ravin as Belle, Colin O’Donoghue as Hook, Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills, Meghan Ory as Red Riding Hood/Ruby and Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold.
Bonus Features: A Fractured Family Tree – Explore the tangled magical genealogy behind the series’ fairytale family.
Sincerely, Hook – Set sail with Colin O’Donoghue (Killian Jones/Captain Hook) and learn more about the man behind the hook.
Girl Power – Enjoy a high impact look at Storybrooke’s fearless females as they fight for love and justice between the realms of magic and reality.
The Fairest Bloopers of Them All – Fans will laugh-out-loud with outtakes from the latest season.
Deleted Scenes – Experience never-before-seen moments from the magical series.
Audio Commentaries – Join the cast and crew as they share details about what it was like to make each spellbinding episode come to life.
Release Date: 8/13/13
Release Format & 5-Disc DVD = $45.99
SRP: 5-Disc BD = $79.99
Rating: TVPG LV
Run Time: Approximately 946 minutes (22 episodes)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Languages/Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Dirty Little Secrets Always Come Out
SCANDAL:
THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
Justice Brings New Consequences When the Second Season
Debuts On DVD September 3, 2013
Synopsis: Experience every breathless, jaw-dropping moment as Olivia Pope and her team of “gladiators in suits” turn up the heat and raise the stakes in “Scandal: The Complete Second Season.”
For Olivia Pope and Associates, cleaning up other people’s messes takes a shattering personal toll. Season Two blows the lid off Quinn’s identity, exposes Huck’s dark past, and uncovers Olivia’s darkest secret – something so shocking and enormous that it threatens the entire nation. From boardrooms to bedrooms, relive all 22 episodes of the explosive second season of “Scandal” including exclusive, never-before-seen bonus features with this riveting 5-disc set.
Talent/Cast: “Scandal” stars Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, Columbus Short as Harrison Wright, Guillermo Diaz as Huck, Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan, Katie Lowes as
Quinn Perkins, Tony Goldwyn as President Fitzgerald Grant, Jeff Perry as Cyrus Beene, Bellamy Young as Mellie Grant and Joshua Malina as David Rosen.
Bonus Features: A Closer Look: President Grant’s Assassination Attempt – Get an inside peek at how one of Season Two’s most pivotal scenes was shot (pun intended).
Hanging with Huck – Spend the day with actor Guillermo Diaz and get to know the man behind the eclectic yet oddball character “Huck”.
Extended Episode – Delve deeper into the drama with an episode featuring additional moments too revealing for broadcast television.
Deleted Scenes – Discover more scandalous secrets through several never-before-seen moments from the hit series.
Outtakes – Fans will laugh out loud at these funny, unseen moments from the set of “Scandal.”
Release Date: 9/3/13
Release Format & 5-Disc DVD = $45.99
SRP:
Rating: TV14 DLSV
Run Time: Approximately 946 minutes (22 episodes)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Languages/Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Nothing But Country
NASHVILLE:
THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
A Record Breaking Rivalry Takes The Stage On DVD September 17, 2013
Synopsis: Behind the music of Nashville lies a captivating web of betrayal, heartbreak and rivalry. Rayna Jaymes is the reigning Queen of Country, yet hot young diva Juliette Barnes is poised to knock her off her throne. Adding more fuel to the fire is Rayna’s rich, scheming father, whose political ambitions for Rayna’s husband hide sinister ulterior motives.
Surrender to a seductive mix of music, intrigue and passion with “Nashville: The Complete First Season,” including all 21 tantalizing episodes, and exclusive, never-before-seen bonus features, in a spectacular 5-disc set.
Talent/Cast: “Nashville” was created by Callie Khouri and stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Eric Close as Teddy Conrad, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O’Connor, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Robert Ray Wisdom as Coleman Carlisle and Powers Boothe as Lamar Wyatt.
Bonus Features: “Nashville” Comes to Nashville – Follow the cast as they take a tour through the soul of “Music City” by exploring the legends and historical locations that make the show truly authentic.
On The Record – The “B” Side – In an expansion of the popular On The Record series, fans will get the inside scoop into some of the stories told by the talented writers and musicians who create the music that is the heart of the show.
The Stellas Go On “Tour”– Get a closer look at the show through the eyes of “Nashville’s” adorable and real-life sisters, Lennon Stella (Maddy) and Maisy Stella (Daphne).
Deleted Scenes – Experience even more compelling drama through these unseen moments from the hit series.
Bloopers – Laugh your heart out with never-before-seen outtakes from the set.
Release Date: 9/17/13
Release Format & 5-Disc DVD = $45.99
SRP:
Rating: TVPG DLSV
Run Time: Approximately 946 minutes (22 episodes)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Languages/Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Life Changes In A Heartbeat
GREY’S ANATOMY:
THE COMPLETE NINTH SEASON
The Heart-Wrenching Drama Arrives On DVD August 27, 2013
Synopsis: It’s a year of bold new beginnings as Seattle’s favorite doctors return to the hospital for the biggest challenge of their lives.
The plane crash that took the life of Lexie Grey sent shockwaves throughout Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital, but from the ashes, romance will rise with each surgeon handling the loss in their own personal way. Relive every touching moment with all 24 episodes of the latest unforgettable season, plus never-before-seen bonus features, when “Grey’s Anatomy: The Complete Ninth Season” arrives on DVD on August 27, 2013.
Talent/Cast: “Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as
Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber,
Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt, Jessica Capshaw as Arizona Robbins, Jesse Williams as Jackson Avery and
Sarah Drew as April Kepner.
Bonus Features: Finale Extended Episode – The drama continues to unfold with unseen footage that completes the dramatic ninth season.
Spotlight Cast Piece – Jim Pickens, Jr. – Tag along with Jim Pickens, Jr.
(Dr. Richard Webber) and learn more about the man behind the surgical gloves.
Spotlight Character Piece – Arizona Robbins – From zipping down the halls in her roller shoes to learning how to walk again, viewers will receive a closer look at the hospital’s bubbly pediatric surgeon Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw) as she begins to cope with her new life.
Deleted Scenes – Catch more of the touching drama through several never-before-seen moments from the hit series.
Outtakes – Laugh your heart out with these unseen, hilarious moments from the set.
Release Date: 8/27/13
Release Format & 6-Disc DVD = $45.99
SRP:
Rating: TV14 DLS
Run Time: Approximately 1,032 minutes (24 episodes)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Languages/Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
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| Paul McCartney & Wings Rock Show Track Available to Celebrate ‘Rockshow’ Theatrical Release |
May 15, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Re-release of Paul McCartney & Wings’ groundbreaking 1976 live album Wings over America containing bonus material out May 28th on Hear Music/Concord Music Group
· DVD release of the live concert film ‘Rockshow’ documenting the band’s epic Wings over the World tour across America (June 11th)
· Theatrical release of ‘Rockshow’ and an exclusive VIP premiere screening – featuring an introduction by Paul – at BAFTA (May 15th)
This Spring will see another chapter unfold in the life of Wings, the band formed by Paul McCartney after the break-up of The Beatles – and one of the most successful bands the UK has ever produced.
Wings over America
First, the historic live album, which documented the band’s triumphant 1976 tour across North America, will be reissued in a range of formats. Fans and hardcore devotees alike will be especially thrilled with the stunning four-book, four-disc (3CD, 1DVD) Deluxe Edition Box Set. The box set’s superior audio and video include the two-disc Wings over America album remastered at Abbey Road, a bonus audio disc recorded live at San Francisco’s Cow Palace, a bonus DVD containing the rarely seen 75-minute television special Wings over the World and the photo gallery montage entitled ‘Photographer’s Pass’. Moreover, the Deluxe Edition Box Set contains four exquisitely rendered art books packaged with an incredible array of exclusive memorabilia, souvenirs, mementos, keepsakes and never-before-seen photos and art work from this historic tour. The spectacular 110-page commemorative tour book beautifully recounts the behind-the-scenes drama through dozens of live performances and backstage photos along with new interviews and liner notes from eminent music journalist David Fricke. The Wings over America leatherette-bound ‘Tour Itinerary’ contains extravagant memorabilia including printed 8X10 glossy band photos, a backstage guest pass, facsimiles of the invitation to the infamous end-of-tour party at the Harold Lloyd Estate in Beverly Hills along with Wings over America concert tickets, original album art work, tour posters, set lists, lyrics, press materials and much more. ‘Look’, the box set’s warm and intimate book of Linda McCartney photography features Paul and the band in their everyday life as they made their way across the country in the spring of ’76. Lastly, the set contains ‘The Ocean View’ an extraordinary hardbound compendium of drawings and sketches by artist Humphrey Ocean that captures the band on tour in relaxed and revealing ways. A striking artistic achievement in and of itself, the audacious Wings over America Deluxe Edition Box Set is a must have for any McCartney enthusiast.
Rockshow DVD Release
And for the first time a DVD will be released by Eagle Rock of the live concert film Rockshow which was shot in 1975 and 1976 when Paul McCartney & Wings undertook the epic Wings over the World tour–the largest-scale tour they would ever undertake as a band. Packed with all the classic Wings hits – plus some of Paul’s solo and Beatles classics – the film is released on both DVD and Blu-ray formats. Although filmed on this tour at the enormous Kingdome in Seattle, Rockshow, originally an edited version of the concert, was not premiered until November 1980 in New York and April 1981 in London. It was originally released on Betamax (later on laserdisc) but it’s only now that the complete full-length concert is being made available fully restored from the original 35mm film and with restored & remastered sound, including a 5.1 mix for the first time.
Rockshow Theatrical Release
And then third, but by no means least, Eagle Rock has partnered with distributors Specticast who are releasing the film theatrically worldwide for a ‘one night only’ event’ on May 15th (see here for more details: http://rockshowonscreen.com/) – meaning the film will be shown in more than 500 theaters across the world! The theatrical release features an exclusive introduction with Paul McCartney, but there will also be an exclusive VIP premiere screening of Rockshow, with Paul in attendance and introducing the film, at BAFTA on 15 May 2013.
For Wings Across America Paul brought with him one the most sophisticated and dazzling rock shows of the mid-Seventies (a time when nobody worried about extravagance or expense) and the band would eventually perform to more than 600,000 people at 31 shows in the US and Canada, ending with three mind-bending nights at The Forum in Los Angeles. It’s no exaggeration to say that the demand that greeted Paul McCartney & Wings (Linda McCartney, Joe English, Denny Laine and Jimmy McCulloch) in the spring of 1976 as they embarked on what would become their one and only North American tour was overwhelming. Having released four consecutive chart busting albums including Red Rose Speedway, Band on the Run, Venus and Mars and Wings at the Speed of Sound – not to mention 1973’s Academy Award-winning James Bond theme “Live and Let Die” – Paul’s solo career was in full flight… and having not performed in the States for 10 years either solo or with The Beatles, excitement had reached fever pitch.
Now Paul gives fans the chance to be able to immerse themselves in a concert that is destined to live forever.
For a Wings over America Sneak Peak via YouTube: http://youtu.be/ttifvxdEJFE
Buy it on Amazon: http://smarturl.it/pmWOAdeluxe
www.paulmccartney.com
@PaulMcCartney
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| WHITE FROG jumps onto DVD July 16th |
May 13, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Everyone is Different … Some More Than Others
WHITE FROG
Director Quentin Lee’s Family Drama
Starring Booboo Stewart, Joan Chen, BD Wong,
Harry Shum Jr., Gregg Sulkin, Kelly Hu and Tyler Posey
Debuting Digitally June 4th and on DVD July 16th
SAN JOSE, CALIF. (May 6, 2013) — WHITE FROG, Director Quentin Lee’s (The People I’ve Slept With) universal story of the power of family, friendship, and love, debuts across all digital platforms beginning June 4th and on DVD July 16th from Wolfe Video. The film features an all-star cast, including Booboo Stewart (The Twilight Saga), Joan Chen (1911, Lust, Caution), BD Wong (TV’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”), Harry Shum Jr. (TV’s “Glee”), Gregg Sulkin (TV’s “Pretty Little Liars”), Kelly Hu (X2, TV’s “The Vampire Diaries”) and Tyler Posey (MTV’s “Teen Wolf”). Nick (Stewart), a neglected high school student who is struggling with Asperger’s Syndrome finds his life in disarray when tragedy strikes. His family is changed forever when his older brother Chaz (Shum), whom he idolizes, dies in a tragic accident. WHITE FROG had its world premiere as the opening night film at the 2012 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival and was an official selection at the 2012 Outfest Film Festival, the 2012 Vancouver Asian Film Festival, the 2012 Boston Asian American Film Festival, the 2012 Asian American Film Festival and the 2012 Hawaii International Film Festival.
SYNOPSIS:
Chaz Young (Harry Shum Jr.) is the perfect son, the most popular kid in school, headed for Stanford, and unconditionally adored by his upwardly mobile parents (BD Wong and Joan Chen). His younger brother Nick (Booboo Stewart) lives in his shadow, brilliant but isolated by his Asperger’s Syndrome. At home, Chaz keeps the peace between his father and mother while running interference for Nick, who is barely acknowledged by his conservative parents. When Chaz dies in a tragic car accident, the family spirals into disarray. In an effort to keep his brother’s memory alive, Nick tentatively reaches out to Chaz’s school friends to try making sense of his untimely death. In doing so, Nick quickly realizes that his brother had a secret life. The truth of his brother’s life will change his own forever.
WHITE FROG has a runtime of 93 minutes and is not rated.
Please follow WHITE FROG on Twitter: @WhiteFrogMovie and Wolfe Video at @WolfeVideo.
DVD Catalog #: 5082D
DVD UPC Code: 754703763945
DVD ISBN: 978-1-935423-71-3
DVD Pre-book Date:5/28/2013
DVD Street Date: 7/16/13
DVD SRP: $24.95
ABOUT WOLFE
Serving customers since 1985, Wolfe is the largest exclusive distributor of LGBT films. Recent major Wolfe titles include the hilarious Cloudburst (starring Academy Award® winners Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker), wildly popular Berlinale Teddy Award winner, Tomboy; 2012 Independent Spirit Award nominees Gayby and Mosquita y Mari; and Sundance Audience Award winner, Undertow (Peru’s submission for the Academy Awards). Wolfe is also well known for the DVD releases of such beloved classics as Desert Hearts, Big Eden, Were the World Mine and A Marine Story. Wolfe’s acclaimed motion picture library can be found at WolfeVideo.com as well as at national retailers such as Netflix, Barnes & Noble, Amazon and VOD destinations such as Comcast, Time Warner, YouTube Movies, Hulu, iTunes and, of course, WolfeOnDemand.com. Find more info online at http://www.wolfevideo.com
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| The Host on Blu-ray Combo Pack with DVD & Ultraviolet July 9th! |
May 7, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
FROM STEPHENIE MEYER, AUTHOR OF THE “TWILIGHT SAGA”
The Host
BE THE FIRST TO OWN IT ON DIGITAL JUNE 25, 2013
AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK WITH DVD AND ULTRAVIOLET™
JULY 9, 2013 FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
“IF YOU LOVE TWILIGHT, THE HOST WILL BLOW YOU AWAY!”
-BILL ZWECKER, FOX-TV
Universal City, California, May 7, 2013 – Based on The New York Times #1 bestselling novel, world-renowned author Stephenie Meyer presents The Host, the epic love story starring Academy Award® nominee Saoirse Ronan (Hanna, The Lovely Bones), Diane Kruger (National Treasure, Inglourious Basterds), Max Irons (Red Riding Hood) and Oscar® winner William Hurt (Kiss of the Spiderwoman, A History of Violence). The Host will be available to own on Digital on June 25, 2013 as well as on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack with DVD and Digital including UltraViolet™ on July 9, 2013 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over humans’ bodies and erasing their minds, Melanie Stryder (Ronan) risks everything to protect the people she cares about most, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world. Directed and adapted by Oscar® winner Andrew Niccol (The Truman Show, In Time) and co-starring Frances Fisher (Titanic, Unforgiven), Chandler Canterbury (Knowing, Repo Man) and Jake Abel (I Am Number Four, The Lovely Bones), this modern romance is… “Wildly entertaining! Full of love, thrills and romance!” (Manny Dela Rosa, NBC-TV).
The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack allows fans to watch The Host anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice. It includes a Blu-ray™ disc, a DVD and Digital Copy including Ultraviolet™ for the ultimate, complete viewing experience.
· Blu-ray™ disc unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound.
· DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing the movie in more places, both at home and while away.
· Digital including UltraViolet™ is a revolutionary new way for fans to collect their movies and TV shows in the cloud. UltraViolet™ lets consumers instantly stream and download to tablets, smartphones, computers and TVs. Now available in both the United States and Canada.
· Also includes an additional choice of digital formats from a variety of partners, including options to watch on iPhone®, iPad®, Android™, computers and more.
BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY™ and DVD):
· DELETED SCENES
· BRINGING THE HOST TO LIFE: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, featuring interviews with Stephenie Meyer, Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, and Jake Abel.
· SEEKER PSA: Feature Commentary with Author/Producer Stephenie Meyer, Screenwriter/Director Andrew Niccol, and Producer Nick Wechsler.
CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Frances Fisher, Jake Abel, Max Irons and William Hurt
Directed by: Andrew Niccol
Based Off Novel by: Stephenie Meyer
Screenplay by: Andrew Niccol
Executive Producers: Ray Angelic, Claudia Bluemhuber, Marc Butan, Uwe Feuersenger, Bill Johnson, John Brooks Klingenbeck and Jim Seibel
Producers: Stephenie Meyer, Paula Mae Schwartz, Steve Schwartz and Nick Wechsler
Co-Producer: Jamie Audia, Lizzy Bradford and Roger Schwartz
Director of Photography: Robert Bock
Production Designer: Andy Nicholson
Editor: Thomas J. Nordberg
Costume Designer: Erin Benach
Music by: Antonio Pinto
TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK:
Street Date: July 9, 2013
Copyright: 2013 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 61123848
Running time: 2 Hour, 6 Minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 Widescreen
Rating: Rated PG-13 for some sensuality and violence
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
TECHNICAL INFORMATION – DVD:
Street Date: July 9, 2013
Copyright: 2013 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 61123838
Running time: 2 Hour, 6 Minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: Rated PG-13 for some sensuality and violence
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
About Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is owned by Comcast Corporation.
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| OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL ON BLU-RAY 6/11! |
May 1, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Go Deeper Into the Spectacular Land of Oz
Disney’s
OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL
New To Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand – June 11, 2013
BURBANK, Calif. May 1, 2013 — Disney’s “Oz The Great and Powerful” will once again provide audiences with a magical entertainment experience when it debuts for in-home release on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, Digital and On-Demand, June 11, 2013.
A must-own for any home entertainment collection, the Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) of “Oz The Great and Powerful” brings the epic adventure to life with its vibrantly colorful picture and sound, and boasts a sensational variety of never-before-seen bonus materials including: “The Magic of ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ Second Screen Feature” that provides viewers with an immersive opportunity to journey into the fantastical lands of Oz; James Franco’s personal story of his journey to the land of Oz that is produced and directed by the Oscar® nominated star himself; Golden Globe® nominee Mila Kunis’ makeup metamorphosis which is hosted by Academy Award®-winning makeup artist Howard Berger; A back-stage journey through each of the visual effects process that brought China Girl to life including an interview with Joey King; and much more. Additionally, all Blu-ray and DVD products include a digital copy of the film allowing consumers to watch “Oz The Great and Powerful” at home, in their car, and/or anywhere they go.
The film is directed by Sam Raimi who helmed the record-crushing “Spider-Man” trilogy, and produced by Joe Roth who fashioned Disney’s billion dollar-plus earning “Alice in Wonderland.” “Oz The Great and Powerful” boasts a stellar cast that includes Academy Award nominee James Franco (“127 Hours”) as Oscar Diggs, the predestined wizard; Golden Globe nominee Mila Kunis (“Black Swan”) as the tormented young witch Theodora; Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz (“The Constant Gardener”) as Theodora’s older sister, Evanora, the witch who rules over the Emerald City; and three-time Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams (“Brokeback Mountain,” “Blue Valentine,” “My Week with Marilyn”) as Glinda, the Good Witch.
Bonus Features:
Blu-ray:
Ø The Magic of “Oz The Great and Powerful” (Second Screen Experience) – An immersive Second Screen experience that details all things Oz. From an interactive map full of secrets and surprises, to an inside look at the spectacular world of Oz. All fans need to do is download the special “The Magic of Oz The Great and Powerful: Second Screen” App (which is free and currently available for immediate download at the iTunes Store for iPads) which provides fans with infinite opportunities to remain connected to their favorite film, its cast of characters and to dive deeper into the magical world of Oz. This App provides exclusive access to invigorating and exclusive content including:
ü The Enchanting Characters and Creatures of Oz – From Munchkins and Tinkers to good witches, bad witches, and flying baboons, this piece follows each character and creature of the Land of Oz from inspiration to final outcome.
ü The Sounds of Magical Oz – What adds fragility to the sounds of China Girl’s footsteps; ferocity to the tornado; or weight to the flutter of Finley’s flapping wings?
ü Sleight of Hand: Zach Braff Puppet Theater – Actor, and voice of Finley, Zach Braff introduces viewers to the Finley mockup.
ü Mariah Carey Music Video
Ø Bloopers
Ø My Journey in Oz by James Franco – A personal story produced and directed by James Franco.
Ø Mr. Elfman’s Musical Concoctions – An interview with composer Danny Elfman unveils his inspiration in scoring “Oz The Great And Powerful.”
Ø China Girl and the Suspension of Disbelief – This feature uncloaks the several forms of movie magic employed to bring China Girl to life, from the initial artwork and character design, to the on-set puppeteering during filmmaking, and finally, through each stage of the visual-effects process; and includes an interview with Joey King, the voice of China Girl.
Ø Before Your Very Eyes: From Kansas to Oz – Production designer Robert Stromberg takes viewers through the set design of the Land of Oz, from sketching his original ideas on a napkin, through to the final set pieces and the accompanying visual effects.
Ø Mila’s Metamorphosis – Lead makeup artist Howard Berger expands on one of the oldest, most tried-and-true forms of movie magic: makeup design and effects.
Ø Walt Disney and the Road to Oz – It is well known that Walt Disney had a fascination with the Land of Oz since he was a child. See how that fascination grew into inspiration as he began planning for his own adaptation of the stories in the classic Baum books.
DVD:
Ø Bloopers
Ø Walt Disney and the Road to Oz
Social Media:
To learn more and stay connected with the film, please…
· “Like” us on Facebook: facebook.com/OzTheGreatAndPowerful
· Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DisneyOzMovie @DisneyOzMovie
· Follow us on Pintrest: pinterest.com/disneystudios/oz-the-great-and-powerful
· Website and Mobile Site: http://www.disney.com/TheWizard
Disc Specifications:
Street Date: June 11, 2013 (Direct Prebook: 4/16; Distributor Prebook: 4/30)
Suggested Retail Pricing: Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy = $44.99 US/$47.99 Canada
Blu-ray + Digital Copy = $39.99 U.S./$42.99 Canada
DVD + Digital Copy = $29.99 US/$32.99 Canada
Blu-ray 3D + Digital Copy = $44.99 U.S./$47.99 Canada
HD, SD or 3D Digital & On-Demand = please check with your television provider or favorite digital retailer for pricing
Feature Run Time: 130 Minutes
Ratings: US: PG/Canada PG
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 (beginning of feature plays in 1.33:1)
Audio: 7.1 DTS-HDMA, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
Film Synopsis:
When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot. Fame and fortune are his for the taking. That is until he meets three witches: Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity and even a bit of wizardry, Oscar transforms himself not only into a great wizard but into a better man as well.
“Temple Run” Oz Game:
In celebration of the in-home release, Temple Run: Oz will introduce China Girl as an all-new character to the exhilarating running experience (which launched during the theatrical release). The tiny China Girl might be small in size but she is packed with speed and a big attitude. Players will be able to run through all three stunning environments including the latest release Winkie Country and be able to use the “Head Start” feature to fast travel to any location. To learn more, please visit iTunes at http://bit.ly/WgSWAk or Google Play at http://bit.ly/15tVpYH.
About The Walt Disney Studios:
For more than 85 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.
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| Kino Lorber Releases If I Were You, starring Marcia Gay Harden, on DVD |
May 1, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
New York, NY – May 1, 2013 – Kino Lorber is proud to announce the DVD release of If I Were You, a film by Joan Carr-Wiggin starring Academy Award® winner Marcia Gay Harden, Leonor Watling and Aidan Quinn. The film, which Kino Lorber released theatrically earlier this year, was praised as “Pure cinematic delight, a gem that recalls the best of a Woody Allen or a Nora Ephron” (Pete Hammond, Movieline).
Now, If I Were You comes to DVD, with a street date of May 14th and a SRP of $29.95. Special features include cast interviews and the theatrical trailer.
Madelyn (Marcia Gay Harden) is a successful, self-possessed, middle-aged businesswoman – until she finds out that her husband’s late nights at work are actually intimate dinners with a sexy young aspiring actress, Lucy (Leonor Watling, Hable con Ella). When Madelyn starts stalking this new mistress, she witnesses what she thinks might be the beginnings of a suicide attempt and ends up talking her down.
While Lucy is ignorant of Madelyn’s true identity, the two form a bizarre pact with unforeseen consequences. Matters are complicated further by an amorous coworker and an encounter with a handsome stranger (the ever delectable Aidan Quinn).
16:9 / 115 minutes / English / Not Rated / 5.1 Dolby and Stereo / Color /
Closed Captioned
Special Features:
Cast Interviews
Theatrical Trailer
If I Were You
Written & Directed by Joan Carr-Wiggin
Produced by Alan Latham and David Gordian
Starring Marcia Gay Harden, Leonor Watling, Aidan Quinn
Genre: Comedy
Street date: May 14, 2013
DVD SRP: $29.95
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| UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE “LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN” ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK, 4/9-4/23, 2013 |
April 9, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Monday through Friday, 11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT
(*Denotes changes and/or additions to previous schedule
(n) Denotes new broadcast)
Tuesday, April 9 Actress Lindsay Lohan; comedian Pete Lee; musical guest Gary Clark Jr. (n)
*Wednesday, April 10 Actor Harrison Ford; actress Rita Wilson; musical guest Jake Bugg (n)
Thursday, April 11 Actor Alec Baldwin; musical guests Emmylou Harris with Rodney Crowell
Friday, April 12 Real estate mogul Donald Trump; comedian Gary Gulman; musical guests Wavves
Monday, April 15 Actor Steve Carell; actress Emilia Clarke; musical guest Josh Ritter
Tuesday, April 16 Actor Jim Carrey; musical guest Richard Thompson
Wednesday, April 17 Actress Selena Gomez; comedian Bob Sarlatte; musical guests Killer Mike with El-P and Scar
Thursday, April 18 Stupid Human Tricks; actor Johnny Depp; musical guests Bill Carter and The Blame with Johnny Depp
Friday, April 19 Actor James Franco; national grocery bagging champion Andrew Borracchini; musical guest Ed Sheeran
Monday, April 22 Actor Matthew McConaughey; Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte; musical guest Steve Earle (n)
Tuesday, April 23 Actor Steve Martin; actress Jenna Fischer; musical guests Steve Martin and Edie Brickell (n)
RATING: TV-PG (Rating may change on day of broadcast due to specific subject matter.)
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| Parker Available on Blu-ray and DVD with UltraViolet May 21st |
March 25, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
CULVER CITY, CALIF. (March 25, 2013) Set amidst the unparalleled wealth and glamour of Palm Beach, Jason Statham (The Mechanic, Transporter trilogy) and Jennifer Lopez (Out of Sight, Enough) team up to get their cut in the fast-paced, action film PARKER, debuting on Blu-ray and DVD with UltraViolet May 21st from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Parker (Statham) is a thief who lives his life by a code of integrity. He believes that there must be order in his profession, and if that order is broken or if hes crossed he will go to the ends of the earth to make it right and get even. Based on the series of bestselling novels by Donald E. Westlake (under the penname of Richard Stark) and directed by Academy Award® nominee Taylor Hackford (Best Director, Ray, 2004, An Officer and a Gentleman), PARKER also stars Michael Chiklis (Fantastic Four, TVs The Shield), Wendell Pierce (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, HBOs The Wire), Clifton Collins Jr. (The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, Star Trek), Bobby Cannavale (HBOs Boardwalk Empire), Patti LuPone (TVs Life Goes On), and three-time Academy Award® nominee Nick Nolte (Best Actor: The Prince of Tides, 1991, Affliction, 1997; Best Supporting Actor, Warrior, 2011).
Blu-ray and DVD bonus materials include commentary by Director Taylor Hackford and two featurettes. Bringing the Hunter to Life: The Making of Parker gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, and Parkers character and the film are introduced in Who is Parker?
Blu-ray exclusive material includes The Origin of Parker, exploring the mind of the character Parker from the novels and showing how filmmakers brought him to life in the film, as well as Broken Necks and Bloody Knuckles, in which Statham and the stuntmen walk through the fight choreography in the film.
Synopsis:
Parker (Jason Statham) is a professional thief who lives by a personal code of ethics: Dont steal from people who can’t afford it and don’t hurt people who don’t deserve it. But on his latest heist, his crew double crosses him, steals his stash, and leaves him for dead. Determined to make sure they regret it, Parker tracks them to Palm Beach, playground of the rich and famous, where the crew is planning their biggest heist ever. Donning the disguise of a rich Texan, Parker takes on an unlikely partner, Leslie (Jennifer Lopez), a savvy insider, who’s short on cash, but big on looks, smarts and ambition. Together, they devise a plan to hijack the score, take everyone down and get away clean.
Based on the novel Flashfire by Richard Stark and directed by Taylor Hackford, PARKER has a screenplay by John J. McLaughlin. The film was produced by Taylor Hackford, Les Alexander, Jonathan Mitchell, Steve Chasman, Sidney Kimmel and Matthew Rowland and executive produced by Peter Schlessel, Brad Luff, Stratton Leopold, Bruce Toll, Nick Meyer, Marc Schaberg and Clint Kisker.
PARKER has a running time of approximately 118 minutes and is rated R for strong violence, language throughout and brief sexual content/nudity.
Blu-ray and DVD Bonus Materials Include:
§ Commentary with Director Taylor Hackford
§ Featurettes:
o Bringing the Hunter to Life: The Making of Parker
o Who is Parker?
Blu-ray Exclusive Bonus Materials Include:
§ Featurettes:
o The Origin of Parker
o Broken Necks and Bloody Knuckles
Artwork and digital clips are available for download at www.sphepublicity.com.
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| Funny Girl Celebrating it’s 45th Anniversary by Debuting on Blu-ray April 30th Exclusively on Amazon |
March 25, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
CULVER CITY, CALIF. (March 25, 2013) Legendary superstar Barbra Streisand demonstrates why shes the greatest star in her Academy Award® winning role (Best Actress, 1968) as Fanny Brice in the celebrated musical biography FUNNY GIRL. Commemorating its 45th anniversary, the classic film was meticulously restored from the original negative by Sony Pictures Entertainment in 4K at Sony Pictures Colorworks and will screen at the 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival on April 25th. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release FUNNY GIRL for the first time on Blu-ray April 30th, exclusively available at Amazon.
In her first starring film, Streisand recreated her Tony Award® nominated Broadway role for three-time Academy Award winning Director William Wyler (Best Director: Mrs. Miniver, 1942; The Best Years of Our Lives, 1946; Ben-Hur, 1959), playing the comedienne in a story that contrasted Fannys comic onstage antics with her dramatic offstage romance with Nicky Arnstein, a dashing gambler. The film co-stars Oscar® nominee Omar Sharif (Best Supporting Actor, Lawrence of Arabia, 1962) as Arnstein, Kay Medford as Fannys mother, Anne Francis as a Ziegfeld showgirl, and two-time Oscar nominee Walter Pidgeon (Best Actor: Mrs. Miniver, 1942; Madame Curie, 1943) as legendary Broadway showman Florenz Ziegfeld.
The Blu-ray will feature two previously released vintage featurettes: Barbra in Movieland, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film; and This is Streisand, chronicling the early years of the performers career.
FUNNY GIRL, which earned more than $52 million at the box office, was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, a Best Supporting Actress nod for Kay Medford, Jule Styne (music) and Bob Merrill (lyrics) for Best Original Song for Funny Girl, and Best Score for Walter Scharf, with Barbra Streisand taking home the statuette for Best Actress. The score consists of classic standards, including My Man, Second Hand Rose and Id Rather Be Blue Over You (Than Happy With Somebody Else) to tunes that have become standards, including People, Dont Rain on My Parade, and Im the Greatest Star. In 2005, the Streisands immortal opening line, Hello Gorgeous, was named #81 on the American Film Institute list, AFIs 100 Years … 100 Movie Quotes and the film itself ranked #16 on AFIs Greatest Movie Musicals list.
Synopsis:
One of the most popular movie musicals ever made is now better than ever on Blu-ray! FUNNY GIRL follows the early career of stage comedienne Fanny Brice, a role that earned Barbra Streisand the 1968 Oscar® for Best Actress. Only her mother believes Fanny can make it in show business, but when she gets her first break at Keeneys Music Hall, her hilarious debut gets her hired as a comedienne. Fanny becomes a star, falls in love and marries Nick Arnstein (Omar Sharif), a handsome gambler. The films many memorable songs include Don’t Rain on My Parade and the Streisand classic People.
Bonus Features Include:
§ Barbra in Movieland Featurette
§ This is Streisand Featurette
FUNNY GIRL has a running time of 155 minutes and is rated G.
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SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company. SPE is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPEs global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; a global channel network; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in more than 159 countries. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com/
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| Kino Classics Releases Little Fugitive on Blu-ray |
March 20, 2013 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
“Our New Wave would never have come into being if it hadn’t been for the young American Morris Engel, who showed us the way to independent production with his fine movie Little Fugitive.” – François Truffaut
New York, NY – March 20, 2013 – Kino Classics is proud to announce the Blu-ray release of Little Fugitive, the landmark American independent film from the team of Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin and Ray Ashley, which tells the story of a little boy’s day on the boardwalk at Coney Island in the early ’50s with near documentary-like authenticity. The film was an Academy Award nominee for Best Motion Picture Story and won the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Little Fugitive comes to Blu-ray on March 26th with a SRP of $34.95, mastered in HD from a 35mm print preserved by the Museum of Modern Art, with support from The Film Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, and the Celeste Bartos Fund for Film Preservation. This Blu-ray comes packed with special features including audio commentary by director Morris Engel, two documentary shorts by Mary Engel about her parents: “Morris Engel: The Independent” (2008, 28 min.) and “Ruth Orkin: Frames of Life” (1995, 18 min.); the theatrical trailer; and a photo gallery.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential and enjoyable films of the American independent cinema, Little Fugitive is an utterly charming fable that poetically captures the joys and wonders of childhood.
When a seven-year-old boy (Richie Andrusco) is tricked into believing he killed his older brother, he gathers his meager possessions and flees to New York’s nether wonderland: Coney Island. Upon and beneath the crowded boardwalk, Joey experiences a day and night filled with adventures and mysteries, resulting in a film that is refreshingly spontaneous and thoroughly delightful.
Hailed by critics as a groundbreaking cinematic feat, Little Fugitive won the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, played in nearly 5,000 theatres in the U.S. and is now recognized as a classic of American independent film.
1953 US 80 min. B&W 2.0 Mono Original Aspect Ratio (1.33:1) 1920x1080p
Blu-ray Features:
* Mastered in HD from a 35mm print preserved by The Museum of Modern Art with support from The Film Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts and the Celeste Bartos Fund for Film Preservation
* Audio commentary by director Morris Engel
* Two documentary short films by Mary Engel: “Morris Engel: The Independent” (2008, 28 min.) and “Ruth Orkin: Frames of Life” (1995, 18 min.)
* Theatrical trailer
* Photo gallery
Little Fugitive
Directors: Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin and Ray Ashley
Genre: Independent/Comedy
SRP (Blu-ray): $34.95
Street date: March 26, 2013
