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Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack releases (both with digital copy) of Asif Kapadia's retrospective Amy Winehouse documentary, Amy. It hits shelves December 1st.

Extras will include:
  • Previously Unseen Performances by Amy Winehouse
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Audio Commentary with Director Asif Kapadia
  • Interviews with Friends and musicians (Blu-ray exclusive)




Scream Factory has announced the complete specs of this 3-disc Collector's Edition release of Army of Darkness. It looks to be the most comprehensive release to date. The International Version (longer than the US cut, shorter than the director's cut) and has been re-scanned in 4K. Release date is October 27th.

Disc One - Theatrical Version (81 min.)
  • 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.78:1)
  • DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0
  • NEW Medieval Times: The Making Of Army Of Darkness featuring interviews with star & co-producer Bruce Campbell, actors Marcus Gilbert, Ted Raimi, Timothy Quill, Richard Grove, Bill Moseley, Patricia Tallman and Angela Featherstone, director of photography Bill Pope, editor Bob Murawski, production designer Anthony Tremblay, composer Joseph Lo Duca, costume designer Ida Gearon, special make-up effects artists Howard Berger, Tony Gardner, Robert Kurtzman and Greg Nicotero, "Pit Bitch" performer and effects artist William Bryan, mechanical effects artist Gary Jones, first assistant director John Cameron, visual effects supervisor William Mesa, and stunt coordinator Christopher Doyle (96 min.)
  • Original Ending
  • Original Opening With Optional Commentary by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell
  • Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spots
  • Home Video Promo

Disc Two – Director's Cut (96 min.)
  • 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.78:1)
  • DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0
  • Audio Commentary with director Sam Raimi, actor Bruce Campbell and co-writer Ivan Raimi
  • NEW Additional Behind-The-Scenes Footage From KNB Effects (55 min.)
  • Vintage Creating The Deadites Featurette (21 min.)
  • Vintage "Making Of" Featurette
  • Extended Interview Clips with Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell and Robert Tapert

Disc Three – International Cut (88 min.)
  • 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.78:1)
  • DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0
  • NEW 4K Scan Of The International Inter-positive
  • Television Version With Additional Footage (90 min., Standard Definition 1.33:1, DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0)
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • NEW Still Galleries With Rare Behind-The-Scenes Photos from production designer Anthony Tremblay, visual effects supervisor William Mesa, and special make-up effects artists Tony Gardner and KNB EFX, Inc. (Over 200 Stills)
  • NEW Still Gallery Of Props And Rare Photos from the collection of super fan Dennis Carter Jr.
  • NEW Storyboards for Deleted or Alternate Scenes
  • Vintage The Men Behind The Army Featurette (19 min.)




Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack (3D Blu-ray/Blu-ray/Digital HD), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray/Digital HD), and DVD releases of Chris Columbus' Pixels. It hits shelves October 6th.

Both Blu-ray Combo Packs will include:
  • Q*Bert - The adorable digital bit hopper comes to life in Pixels!
  • Dojo Quest - A look at the new classic arcade game that gave life to the unstoppable Lady Lisa.
  • The Creator of the Machine – PAC-MAN creator Toru Iwatani was on-set and had a cameo, we hear from him about his experience and his take on Pixels.
  • The Space Invader - The winner of an arcade contest had a walk on role in the film.
  • PAC-MAN - A detailed look at the PAC-MAN action sequence. From Mini Coopers and stunts to visual effects, see how PAC-MAN chomps his way into real life.
  • Donkey Kong - See the cast perform stunts on a giant reconstruction of the classic platform game and watch as Donkey Kong goes from bits to BIG.
  • Centipede - The giant insect attack was the creation of visual and special effect planning as well as the patience of countless performers.
  • Galaga - This 80’s arcade favorite leads the alien invasion, take an inside look at the attack on Guam.
  • “Game On” Music Video by Waka Flocka Flame ft. Good Charlotte

The DVD will include:
  • Q*Bert
  • Dojo Quest
  • “Game On” Music Video by Waka Flocka Flame ft. Good Charlotte








Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company have announced the Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack releases (both with digital copy) of Antoine Fuqua's Southpaw. On shelves this October 27th.

Blu-ray Combo Pack extras will include:
  • Deleted scenes
  • Southpaw: Inside the Ring
  • Q&A with Cast
  • Extended Training Montage




Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD) and DVD releases of Judd Apatow's Trainwreck for November 10th.

The Blu-ray Combo Pack will include:
  • Unrated Version
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes
  • Gag Reel
  • Line-O-Rama
  • Behind-The-Scenes
  • Directing Athletes: A Blood Sport - The athletes of Trainwreck talk about their experiences under the direction of Judd Apatow
  • The Dogwalker - Daniel Radcliffe plays the dogwalker in this film that Amy and Steven go see at the theater
  • Trainwreck Comedy Tour Featurette - Take a peek backstage at the Trainwreck Comedy Tour featuring comedy all-stars Amy Schumer, Mike Birbiglia, Colin Quinn, Dave Atell, Vanessa Bayer and Judd Apatow

The DVD will include:
  • Unrated Version
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Gag Reel
  • Line-O-Rama




Warner Bros Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD) and DVD releases of Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley’s (unnecessary) Vacation.

*Only reason this is on here is because it's new DVD news.

The Blu-ray Combo Pack will include:
  • Return to Walley World
  • The Griswold Odyssey
  • Gag Reel
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Georgia

The DVD will include:
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Georgia




Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack releases (both with digital copy) of Tom Vaughan's Some Kind of Beautiful on December 1st. The only extra will be an Inside the Heart of a Romantic featurette.




IFC will be releasing The Human Centipede (Complete Sequence) on October 27th.


Extras include:
  • The Human Centipede (First Sequence)[/i] Unrated Director’s Cut:
  • (New) The Ladies Of The Human Centipedes Featurette – New Interviews With Ashley C. Williams, Ashlynn Yennie, Maddi Black, And Kandace Caine
  • Audio Commentary With Director Tom Six
  • Behind-The-Scenes Footage
  • Deleted Scene
  • Interview With Director Tom Six
  • Casting Tapes
  • Foley Session
  • Alternate Poster Gallery
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • The Human Centipede (Full Sequence) Unrated Director’s Cut:
  • (New) The Color Version Of The Film
  • (New) Laurence Harvey's Audition Tape
  • Audio Commentary With Tom Six And Laurence R. Harvey
  • Interview With Director Tom Six
  • Tour Of The Warehouse Set
  • Foley Session
  • Deleted Scene
  • Making Of The Poster
  • (New) Alternate Poster Gallery
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Teaser Trailer
  • Promo Trailer
  • All Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence) extras



That Army of Darkness CE looks awesome! Still want to see Southpaw and Pixels also, missed them in theaters so will probably be picking them up on Blu-Ray—Southpaw for sure.



Lionsgate Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray and DVD Combo Packs (both with digital copy) of Leigh Whannell's Cooties.

Extras will include:
  • Circle, Circle. Dot, Dot...Catching Cooties Featurette
  • Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes
  • Gag Reel
  • Alternate Ending with Optional Audio Commentary
  • Talking Cooties Featurette
  • The Cootietary - Audio Commentary with the Cast & Crew

I don't think I'll catch this one. Haha






Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the Jonathan Demme's Ricki and the Flash. which will hit shelves November 24th.

The Blu-ray will include:
  • Getting Ready for Ricki: The Making of Ricki and the Flash - The Cast and Crew Walk Through Creating a Rock Goddess and Finding the Heart of the Story
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Featurette: Rediscovering Rick Springfield
  • Cast Photo Gallery


The DVD will include:
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Featurette: Rediscovering Rick Springfield
  • Cast Photo Gallery




Walt Disney Studios has announced the full specs from their Diamond Edition Blu-ray release of Ron Clements and John Musker's Aladdin on shelves October 13th.

Extras will include:
  • Genie 101 - Our host, Scott Weinger (the voice of Aladdin), takes us through the various transformattions of the famous (and formerly famous) celebrity references of the Genie.
  • Ron & John: You Ain't Never Had a Friend Like Me - Directors John Musker & Ron Clements sit down and discuss the experiences of their long-running partnership together at Disney.
  • Aladdin: Creating Broadway Magic - Join host Darren Criss as we take "a new fantastic point of view" at the story of how Aladdin went from a classic Disney animated film to become Broadway's smash hit with Composer Alan Menken and others.
  • Unboxing Aladdin - Our host, Joey Bragg from Disney Channel's Liv & Maddy, explore the Easter eggs and hidden secrets of Aladdin in this unboxing video.
  • Classic Bonus - ALL classic bonus from the original DVD release (including deleted scenes)




Sorry for the delay in news. Nothing new was announced. But today we got word Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack releases (both with digital copy) of Nima Nourizadeh's American Ultra.

Extras on both releases will include:
  • Activating American Ultra Documentary
  • Assassinating on a Budget Featurette
  • Gag Reel
  • Audio Commentary with Director Nima Nourizadeh




Release date update!!
  • Hannibal: Season Three for release on Blu-ray and DVD on 12/8
  • Shaun the Sheep on Blu-ray and DVD on 11/24.
  • Ricki and the Flash for Blu-ray, DVD and digital release on 11/24.
  • Twice-Told Tales (1963), Queen of Blood (1966), Welcome to L.A. (1976), Love at Large (1990), Robbers’ Roost (1955), Fort Massacre (1958), and Gunfight at Dodge City (1959) for Blu-ray release on 12/1
  • F/X2 (1991), Salaam Bombay (1988), Tabu (1931), Siege of Firebase Gloria (1989), The Fourth War (1990), Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw (1976), The Kindergarten Teacher (2014), Crooked Way (1949), and Delta Force 2 (1990) on Blu-ray on 12/8.
  • Phantom from 10,000 Leagues (1955), Yongary, Monster from the Deep (1967), Figures in a Landscape (1969), Valentino (1977), and Hotel New Hampshire (1984) on Blu-ray on 1/5/2016
  • Two For the Seesaw (1962), The Captive City (1952), The Knack... and How to Get It (1965), The Bed Sitting Room (1969), and How I Won the War (1967) on 1/12
  • Highway to Hell (1992), Up the Creek (1984), I’m Gonna Git You Sucka (1988), and Delirious (1991) on 2/2, The Challenge (1982), Curse of the Faceless Man (1958), Beachhead (1954), and Ambush Bay (1966) on 2/15
  • Gog 3-D (1954), Cop (1988), and The Rosary Murders (1987) on 3/1.
  • (street date TBD) are After the Fox (1966), The Black Sleep (1956), and Donovan’s Brain (1953).
  • Amazon has added Warner’s The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy – Extended Edition for pre-order on Blu-ray 3D (Amazon-exclusive, 15 discs with Ultraviolet), Blu-ray (9-disc with UltraViolet), and DVD (15-disc with UltraViolet).
  • A“newly remastered in 4K” Bad Boys I & II: 20th Anniversary Collection Blu-ray release on 11/10
  • Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation for release on Blu-ray Combo and DVD on 12/15



Paramount has just officially set Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation for release on Blu-ray Combo and DVD on December 15th.

Extras will include:
  • Audio commentary by Tom Cruise and director/screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie
  • 7 documentary featurettes (Lighting the Fuse, Cruise Control, Heroes, Cruising Altitude, Mission: Immersible, Sand Theft Auto, and The Missions Continue)
  • A digital copy

Target, Walmart, and Best Buy will each have exclusive packaging and bonus content. It will be released on digital release November 17th, and there will also be a 5-film Mission: Impossible Collection release on Blu-ray and DVD on 1the same date as Rogue Nation




Universal Studio Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD) and DVD releases of Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda's Minions. Due on shelves December 8th.

Blu-ray Combo Pack extras will include:
  • Three All-New Mini-Movies: (Cro Minion, Competition and Binky Nelson Unpacified)
  • Deleted Scene – Me, Myself and Stuart
  • Around the World Interactive Map - Explore the world of the Minions with this interactive map featuring a collection of games, trivia, featurettes, storyboards, and more all themed to movie locations.
  • Behind the Goggles – The Illumination story of The Minions – Get a “behind the googles” look at the history and evolution of everyone’s favorite yellow henchmen.
  • Writer - See how the Minions evolve throughout the different time periods. Writer, Brian Lynch discusses creating distinctive personalities for the three main Minions, his VillainCon idea, and the Minion family.
  • Boss' Office – Illumination Entertainment CEO and founder and Minions producer, Chris Meledandri discusses the origins of Illumination Entertainment and the genesis of both Despicable Me and Minions.
  • Art Department - See how the Minions came to life, from the original art concept of the henchmen to the final creation of the Minions and how to differentiate them between new time periods. Also, see how the idea of Herb and Scarlett Overkill’s characters came to be.
  • Concept Art Gallery (stills)
  • Color Script Gallery (stills)
  • Composer - Listen to how composer Heitor Pereira creates the sound of the Minions and what it takes to create big music for small characters.
  • Actors' Studio - Listen to the actors’ experiences being part of Minions, who their favorite Minions are, and why they love them so much
  • Notice Board (stills)
  • Safety Video
  • Illumination MacGuff Animation:
  • Animation - Go behind the scenes and hear about the challenges and excitement behind the Minion characters and bringing them alive through animation in the movie
  • Lighting, Layout and Effects - A look at the ways in which layout and lighting plays a big role in the emotion and motivation in the movie. Also see the ways in which they try to keep the 60’s vintage look and the challenges they face with very technical shots, where one shot can take weeks.
  • 3D Models Gallery (stills)
  • Directors - Directors Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda discuss the unique challenges of creating distinctive personalities for the Minions
  • Producers - Producers Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy and Executive Producer Chris Renaud discuss the three main characters – Kevin, Stuart, and Bob – little family in the movie and the goal of creating a special bond between them and the audience when they leave the theater.
  • Editorial - Editor Claire Dodgson discusses the distinctive editing style of the Despicable Me franchise and the three-year process it takes to make these movies from the original storyboards to cutting scenes with Minion dialogue.
  • Storyboard Artist - Learn how the actions of the words of the script turn into visual drawings and how much work is put in from the rough sketches to the final cut of the movie.
  • Stuart Hot Tub Storyboard Gallery (stills)
  • Jingle Bells Minion Style - This holiday favorite is brought to life in a merry-Minion way. Now you get to sing along to the beloved video that was the most shared piece of content on Facebook in 2014.
  • The Secret Life of Pets trailer


DVD extras will include:
  • Deleted Scene – Me, Myself and Stuart
  • Jingle Bells Minion Style
  • The Secret Life of Pets trailer




Anchor Bay Studios and AMC have announced the Blu-ray and DVD releases of Fear the Walking Dead for December 1st.

The only extras listed on the press release are:
  • Character bios
  • A Look at the Series featurette




Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment and Skydance Entertainment have announced the Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD) and DVD releases of Christopher McQuarrie's Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. Hitting shelves December 15th.

The extras will all be Blu-ray Combo Pack exclusives and will include:
  • Commentary by Tom Cruise and director/screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie
  • Lighting the Fuse
  • Cruise Control
  • Heroes
  • Cruising Altitude
  • Mission: Immersible
  • Sand Theft Auto
  • The Missions Continue