Wednesday, January 20, 2016

AMC’S ORIGINAL SERIES FEAR THE WALKING DEAD: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON SPECIAL EDITION ARRIVES ON BLU-RAY AND DVD

ON MARCH 22, 2016, THE 2-DISC BLU-RAY + DIGITAL HD AND DVD SETS CONTAIN INCREDIBLE NEW BONUS FEATURES PLUS ALL SIX CHILLING AND EXHILARATING EPISODES.

 Following an initial release this past December, Anchor Bay Entertainment announced today the latest inventive and heart-racing AMC original series “Fear the Walking Dead: The Complete First Season” arrives on SPECIAL EDITION on March 22, 2016. Created by Robert Kirkman (“The Walking Dead”) and Dave Erickson (“Sons of Anarchy”), “Fear the Walking Dead”, premiered in August as the #1 show in cable history. These 2-disc sets with collectible lenticular packaging include hours of bonus content including 5 deleted scenes, 7 newly produced featurettes and audio commentaries on every episode.
Living in the same universe as “The Walking Dead”, “Fear the Walking Dead” is a gritty drama that explores the onset of the undead apocalypse through the lens of a fractured family. Set in Los Angeles, a city where people come to escape, shield secrets, and bury their pasts, a mysterious outbreak threatens to disrupt what little stability high school guidance counselor Madison Clark (Kim Dickens, Gone Girl) and English teacher Travis Manawa (Cliff Curtis, “Missing”) have managed to assemble. The everyday pressure of blending two families while dealing with resentful, escapist, and strung out children takes a back seat when society begins to break down. A forced evolution, a necessary survival of the fittest takes hold, and the dysfunctional family must either reinvent themselves or embrace their darker histories.
“Fear the Walking Dead: The Complete First Season” cast also includes Frank Dillane (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince), Mercedes Mason (Quarantine 2), Ruben Blades (Safe House), Alycia Debnam-Carey (The Devil’s Hand), Elizabeth Rodriguez (“Orange Is the New Black”) and Lorenzo James Henrie (“Star Trek”).
“Fear The Walking Dead” Season 2 premieres April 10, 2016 on AMC with 15 new episodes.
“Fear the Walking Dead: The Complete First Season” will be available on Blu-ray + Digital HD and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment on March 22, 2016 for the suggested retail price of $59.99 and $49.98 respectively, and includes the below bonus features:
Pilot Episode: The Widescreen Version
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes:
Inside “Fear the Walking Dead”
FEAR: The Beginning
Five Things You Need To Survive
Locations: LA & Vancouver
Quarantined
Stunts And Anarchy
The Faces Of Fear The Infected
Audio Commentaries:
Episodes 101 & 102: Co-Creator/Executive Producer Dave Erickson, Co-Executive Producer/Director Adam Davidson and Actor Kim Dickens
Episode 103: Co-Executive Producer David Wiener and Actor Alycia Debnam-Carey
Episode 104: Executive Producer David Alpert and Co-Executive Producer David Wiener
Episode 105: Executive Producer David Alpert and Co-Executive Producer/Writer David Wiener
Episode 106: Co-Creator/Executive Producer Dave Erickson and Actors Kim Dickens and Elizabeth Rodriguez



Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Everest

3D BLU-RAY, BLU-RAY, DVD AND ON DEMAND OUT TODAY, 2016 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES
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Everest is a 2015 American-British biographical adventure-disaster survival film directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by William Nicholson and Simon Beaufoy, starring Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Sam Worthington, Keira Knightley, Emily Watson, and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Based on real events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster one of the worst disasters ever recorded in the history of scaling Everest. In the early 1990s, companies began selling Everest expeditions to wealthy clients, and by the spring of 1996 there were 20 teams of climbers jostling for position on the slopes of the world's highest peak. Kiwi guide Rob (Jason Clarke) opts for a cautious approach with his team, which includes impatient Texan Beck (Josh Brolin), journalist Jon (Michael Kelly) and the nervous Doug (John Hawkes), who only just failed to reach the summit on his previous attempt. Rob's base camp manager Helen (Emily Watson) keeps everything running smoothly and, since the mountain is so overcrowded, Rob coordinates the climb with a rival guide (Jake Gyllenhaal) and his team. On the day of the final ascent, the skies are clear, but delays along the way and an approaching storm threaten the climbers. Rob's wife is played by Keira Knightley. Beck's wife is played by Robin Wright. Sam Worthington plays a fellow neighbouring climber.
BLU-RAY AND DVD BONUS FEATURES:
RACE TO THE SUMMIT: THE MAKING OF EVEREST – The trials and tribulations of cast and crew as they journey to the foothills of Everest and beyond, battling the elements and forming deep bonds along the way.
ASPIRING TO AUTHENTICITY: THE REAL STORY – Recollections of the tragic events of May 10, 1996, from those who were there, as the cast and filmmakers discuss bringing this harrowing tale to life with authenticity and respect.
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR BALTASAR KORMÁKUR

Friday, January 15, 2016

13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI

This is another action packed movie with plenty of explosions, gun battles and car chases truly Michael Bay fashion. Based on the attack that happened on September 11, 2012, where approximately 150 armed Islamic militants attacked a U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, resulting in the deaths of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens, a U.S. Foreign Service officer and two CIA contractors. It is based on the book, "13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi," written by Mitchell Zuckoff and a team of military contractors who responded to the assault on the compound.
The film focuses on CIA contractors (hired guns, the "secret soldiers") headed by Jack Silva (John Krasinski) one of two lead protagonists, who's in Libya to support his wife and kids back home. The other is Tyrone Woods, played by James Badge Dale. Jack is portrayed as a skilled soldier and family man newly arrived to Libya, where crashed fighter planes and burned out tanks are fashionable lawn ornaments, answering the call for a short-term and high-paying security gig. Tyrone is shown to be the grizzled-and-chiseled Benghazi expert and ultra-prepared leader who can throw down or tough-talk to get his way in any situation.
Jack joins Tyrone's team consisting of fellow ex-military specialists hired as CIA Contractors, Kris 'Tanto' Paronto (Pablo Schreiber), Dave 'Boon' Benton (David Denman), John 'Tig' Tiegen (Dominic Fumusa), Mark 'Oz' Geist (Max Martini).
When the temporary diplomatic outpost housing of the U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens is under attack. The ambassador's limited security detail is quickly overrun forcing Stevens to take shelter in the compound's safe room. The insurgents set fire to the facility with Stevens trapped inside while Tyrone and his team look on helplessly from the CIA Annex only a mile away. The contractors are ordered to "stand down" rather than provide assistance to the beleaguered consulate. Congressional investigators concluded that no "stand down" order was ever issued, but the contractors say otherwise.
The CIA fears that using Tyrone's team exposes their supposedly off-the-books facility to the same potential attackers. The closest official help, in the form of Glen Doherty's Global Response Staff, is hours away in Tripoli. Tyrone and his boys push aside orders and move to intervene. The film then follows their arduous rescue and defense efforts against insurmountable odds to protect and evacuate U.S. and CIA personnel from the city.
Starring John Krasinski, Pablo Schreiber, Max Martini and James Badge Dale. Directed by Michael Bay.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

JLo was joined by the cast and crew including Ray Liotta and Drea de Matteo of her new series "Shades of Blue" at NBC's TCA Winter 2016 Press Tour on Wednesday, January 13th in Pasadena, CA.




Jennifer Lopez plays corrupt cop in Shades of Blue on NBC, Thursdays at 10/9c
Shades of Blue is an American police procedural television series created by Adi Hasak. In Shades of Blue Lopez plays an NYPD Detective financially strapped and also a single mother who is part of a group of corrupt New York City detectives. The show opens with a startling confession from her character, Harlee Santos. It then spirals into a nightmare world of wiretaps and deception. When she is caught up in an FBI anti-corruption probe, she must choose between doing the right thing for her daughter or covering up for her corrupt police co-workers. Also starring Ray Liotta as Lieutenant Bill Wozniak, who steps outside the limitations of the law to protect his precinct and Drea de Matteo who portrays Shirley, a tough, outspoken female cop.

Sunday, January 10, 2016

The Transporter Refueled

This action filled movie starring Ed Skrein as Frank Martin "the Transporter" the best driver money can buy, willing to deliver anything for a price. As Frank received an anonymous phone call from an unknown number for a new job delivery, little did he know that he got himself involved in a revenge act led by Anna (Loan Chabanol) a former prostitute who seeks revenge on he former handler Russian Kingpin Rasha Bukvic. Anna was sold when she was 12 years old by her parents for 500 Euro and forced into prostitution since then she is planning to get revenge. In order for Frank to agree she and her three other femme fatales kidnap Frank's Father (Ray Stevenson) even so he never really is in any danger until being kidnapped for the second time by the Russian Crime Boss and his gang for an exchange for the girls. Together they plan to take down the whole cartel. This movie is loaded with nonstop action, car chases in the impressive Audi S8 and excitement.

THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED Special Features
Frank Martin: The Reluctant Hero
The Coeur Brise: Les Femmes of Refueled (Blu-ray Only)
Rocketing from 0-60 (Blu-ray Only)