Paramount is bringing Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 4 to Blu-Ray
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Fourth Season to be released on Blu-Ray Disc in July.
From the season premiere - the epic conclusion of the two-part cliffhanger “The Best Of Both Worlds” - to its thrilling finale “Redemption” Part 1, “Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Fourth Season” is distinguished as one of the most favored amongst fans.
In addition to All-new Commentary Tracks on select episodes with some of the franchise’s biggest names including writers Ronald D. Moore and Brannon Braga, and director Rob Bowman, the collection also includes Brand New Special Features exclusive to the release including Never-before-released Deleted Scenes.
With RELATIVITY: The Family Saga of Star Trek – The Next Generation, fans will uncover special insight into particular challenges facing the production of the fourth season. This Multi-part Documentary focuses on the series’ evolution after its critically acclaimed third season turned the show into a crossover hit, while also giving viewers a special look into the personal relationships and family bonds of the crew of the Enterprise with key episodes such as “Reunion” and “Brothers.”
Also, In Conversation: The Art Department special feature offers unprecedented insight into the creation of some of the series’ most iconic designs through interviews with production designer Herman Zimmerman, illustrator Doug Drexler, illustrator and technical consultant Rick Sternbach, scenic art supervisor Michael Okuda, scenic artist Denise Okuda and FX maestro Dan Curry, each revealing fascinating background into how the series cemented the look of the 24th century.
“Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Fourth Season” features all 26 episodes of the fourth season, newly remastered into 1080p high definition and will be in stores on July 30 for $130. If you preorder the 6-disc Blu-Ray set on Amazon now, you can actually get it for only $90.99
Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to the big screen in the action film The Last Stand last year, and now it is time for the flick to hit DVD and Blu-Ray Disc, as Lionsgate prepares the release for May.
After leaving his LAPD narcotics post following a bungled operation that left him wracked with remorse and regret, Sheriff Ray Owens (Arnold Schwarzenegger) moved out of Los Angeles and settled into a life fighting what little crime takes place in sleepy border town Sommerton Junction. But that peaceful existence is shattered when Gabriel Cortez (Eduardo Noriega), the most notorious, wanted drug kingpin in the western hemisphere, makes a deadly yet spectacular escape from an FBI prisoner convoy.
With the help of a fierce band of lawless mercenaries led by the icy Burrell (Peter Stormare), Cortez begins racing towards the US-Mexico border at 250 mph in a specially-outfitted Corvette ZR1 with a hostage in tow. Cortez’ path: straight through Summerton Junction, where the whole of the U.S. law enforcement, including Agent John Bannister (Forest Whitaker) will have their final opportunity to intercept him before the violent fugitive slips across the border forever. At first reluctant to become involved, and then counted out because of the perceived ineptitude of his small town force, Owens ultimately rallies his team and takes the matter into his own hands, setting the stage for a classic showdown.
Apart from the feature presentation itself, the release will also include a selection of Deleted and Extended Scenes, as well as a series of Featurettes, such as “Not In My Town: Making The Last Stand,” “Cornfield Chaos,” “The Dinkum Firearm and Historic Weaponry Museum” and “Actor-Cam Anarchy: with Johnny Knoxville and Jaimie Alexander”.
“The Last Stand” is scheduled for release on May 21 and can be yours for $29.95 on DVD or $39.99 on Blu-Ray Disc.
Fans of John Carpenter’s atmospheric ghost story will be pleased to hear that The Fog is finally heading to Blu-Ray Disc this summer, courtesy of Scream Factory.
“The Fog” is the iconic 1980 supernatural thriller by legendary filmmaker John Carpenter, featuring the spooky and atmospheric tale of a Northern California coastal town under siege by dead souls back for revenge. THe movie is highly regarded by both fans and critics as one of the true classics of the horror genre of the era, boasting an all-star cast that includes Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, Tom Atkins, John Houseman, and Hal Holbrook.
Coming to Blu-Ray for the first time in the US, this definitive collector’s edition release of “The Fog” features a new transfer of the film in 1080p high definition, supervised by the film’s Oscar®-nominated cinematographer Dean Cundey. The release will contain all the bonus materials from the previous MGM Home Entertainment DVD release, including the Commentary Track with Writer/Director John Carpenter and Writer/Producer Debra Hill, as well as Outtakes and a Photo Gallery. Also culled from the DVD are the Featurettes “Tales From The Mist,” “Fear on Film: Inside The Fog” and ” The Fog: Storyboard To Film.
In addition, this Blu-Ray release will also contain new bonus materials, such as an Exclusive interview with Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, discussing “The Fog” and covering her legendary early 80s “Scream Queen” career.
You will also find a New Audio Commentary on the release, featuring Actress Adrienne Barbeau, Actor Tom Atkins and Production Designer Tommy Lee Wallace, as well as a Retrospective Interview with Director of Photography Dean Cundey about his many legendary collaborations with John Carpenter. Horror’s Hallowed Grounds will also be included, giving you a look at the film’s locations with host Sean Clark.
“The Fog” will make its unholy appearance on July 30 for $29.93 on Blu-Ray Disc and $19.93 on DVD.
We should also mention the new cover art for the title, which has been commissioned specifically for this release. Fans of the film can get a limited-run 18”x24” poster of the artwork for free if they order the Blu-Ray Disc or DVD directly from ScreamfactoryDVD.com.
Some time ago, Universal Home Entertainment released a beautiful collection of their most beloved classic monster movies, called Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection. With a $159 price tag, this release may have been a little out of reach for anyone but the truest hard core fans of these films, but come June, the studio will begin releasing the films from the collection as individual discs.
The first wave of these releases will feature the high definition versions of The Invisible Man, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Phantom of the Opera and The Mummy.
Each Blu-Ray Disc will be available for $22.98, including all the bonus materials found on their counterparts from the Essential Collection, so make sure to keep your eyes open for these on June 4.
No word just yet, when the second wave will be released, but we woudl expect them to show up somewhat closer to Halloween.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has added Breaking Bad: Season 5 for release on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc, scheduling the title for June.
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul return in their Emmy® winning roles of meth cooks Walter White and Jesse Pinkman in the fifth explosive season of Breaking Bad. With Gus Fring dead, Walt’s transformation from a well-meaning family man to a ruthless drug kingpin is nearly complete. Forming a partnership with Jesse and Mike (Jonathan Banks), Walt proceeds to make a killing until the fruits of his murderous schemes are threatened by a new development in the investigation led by Hank (Dean Norris). Executive produced by Vince Gilligan and Mark Johnson.
In addition to countless Episode Commentaries and Deleted Scenes, the release will also feature a good number of Featurettes taking you behind the scenes of the TV show and its making. Rehearsal Footage and Writers' Room Timelapse footage is also included, as well as an eight-minute, uncensored bonus scene, Chicks ‘N’ Guns, written and produced exclusively for the home entertainment release.
“Breaking Bad: Season 5” will be in stores on June 4 for $65.99 on Blu-Ray and $55.99 on DVD.
Star Trek: The Next Generation sends the Third Season to Blu-Ray
Paramount Home Entertainment has just announced that they will be releasing Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Third Season on Blu-Ray Disc in April.
The release will arrive as a 6-Disc Blu-Ray set, featuring all 26 episodes of the show’s third season in 1080p high definition with DTS 7.1 HD Master Audio tracks. Boasting an unprecedented reunion of Next Generation writers moderated by comedian and Star Trek fan Seth MacFarlane, this third season collection features an all-new Featurette entitled “Inside The Writer’s Room.” Including fascinating discussion on the creation of the show’s acclaimed third season by some of today’s most visionary science fiction television writers, MacFarlane leads a panel that includes Ronald Moore, Brannon Braga, Naren Shankar and Rene Echevarria.
Plus, the collection is highlighted by an entirely new Multi-part Documentary entitled “Resistance is Futile – Assimilating Star Trek: The Next Generation,” which reveals behind-the-scenes insight on the making of Season Three.
Also included is a special Tribute to Michael Piller, including never-before-seen interviews with cast, crew, family members and industry colleagues who all discuss his lasting influence not only on the series, but also on the Star Trek franchise as a whole. Rounding out the exclusive bonus material includes a new Gag Reel and newly produced Commentary Tracks on select episodes.
Nicely overhauled in space dock, it seems, Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Third Season will arrive in stores on April 30 for $129.99.
Shout! Factory has announced to bring the animated feature A Monster in Paris to Blu-Ray Disc and DVD in April.
A wacky inventor, his camera-crazy best friend and a madcap monkey make a massive mistake when let loose in a mad scientist’s laboratory. With lotions and potions spilling everywhere, the troublesome trio accidentally creates Franc, the product of a reaction between a common flea and one of the scientist’s mystery concoctions. What they fail to realize, however, is that this ‘monster’ is actually a soft-centered soul with an astounding talent for music.
With the help of an enchanting nightclub singer Lucille, Franc becomes the talk of the town, just as stories of Paris’s newest monster attract the attention of the egotistical police commissioner, hell bent on securing a big prize to help his battle to become mayor. The unwitting scientists and the singer must team up to protect Franc, a monster with more than a musical career to protect!
Venture into the delightful Parisian cityscapes 1910s and spellbound by the visually opulent family adventure, which harkens back to the classic tale of beauty and the beast, and delivers vibrant storyline packed with elegant characters, and unforgettable song-and-dance musical numbers!
The film arrives as a Blu-Ray 3D Combo Pack offering up a 1080p high definition transfer and DTS 5.1 HD Master Audio. It will include the 3D version, a standard Blu-Ray version, the DVD and a Digital Copy of the film.
The DVD version features an anamorphic widescreen transfer with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio.
Sadly, no bonus materials have been announced for the release.
“A Monster in Paris” arrives on April 16 and can be yours for $24.97 on Blu-Ray or $14.97 on DVD.
Acorn, the independent publisher that keeps bringing notable foreign TV series to our screens, has just announced the upcoming release of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Series 1.
Based on the popular detective novels by Kerry Greenwood, the gorgeously costumed and evocatively shot “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Series 1” features Essie Davis as the Honorable Miss Phryne Fisher, a thoroughly modern woman of the late 1920s operating in a mostly male world. The glamorous “lady detective” goes about her work with a pistol close at hand—and, more often than not, a male admirer even closer.
Produced for ABC Australia and filmed on location in Melbourne with stellar production values, “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries” arrives as a 3-disc Blu-Ray set and a 4-disc DVD set that include all 13 episodes, plus a Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Featurette, Meet the Creators, Set Tour, and Cast Interviews.
“Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Series 1” will be in stores on b>March 26 for $59.99 on Blu-ray and DVD.
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