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Monday, August 9th, 2010
The knock-out movie of the summer, The Karate Kid, arrives on DVD, Blu-ray™ and a Blu-ray Combo Pack (which will have 3 ways to watch the movie – on Blu-ray, DVD & digital copy – a great value!) October 5th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The action-packed, feel-good family film about how perseverance leads to triumph features rising star Jaden Smith (The Pursuit of Happyness, The Day the Earth Stood Still), martial arts legend Jackie Chan (Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon) and Taraji P. Henson ((2008, Best Supporting Actress, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button).
THE KARATE KID DVD:
Feature Film
Interactive Feature: Chinese Lessons
Just for Kicks: The Making of The Karate Kid
Music Video: Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never,” Featuring Jaden Smith
THE KARATE KID Blu-ray Combo Pack:
Feature Film
Interactive Feature: Chinese Lessons
Just for Kicks: The Making of The Karate Kid
Music Video: Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never,” Featuring Jaden Smith
Alternate Ending : Watch Jackie Chan Fight!
Interactive Feature: On Location: The Karate Kid Interactive Map of China
Interactive Feature: Chinese Lessons
Production Diaries Hosted by Jackie Chan
Music Video: Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never,” Featuring Jaden Smith
movieIQ+sync™
PS3 Wallpaper Theme
Digital copy of the film for the PSP®
Feature Film DVD
Digital copy of the film for the PC, Mac or iPod
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Monday, August 9th, 2010
DEATH AT A FUNERAL
DEATH AT A FUNERAL is a hilarious dark comedy that puts the “fun” in “funeral”! When the patriarch of a dysfunctional family dies, his funeral turns into family circus. Misplaced bodies, blackmail, indecent exposure and a corpse that won’t stay in the box get the party started, but when old family skeletons start tumbling out of the closet, all Hell breaks loose.
Release Date: August 10, 2010
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UNDER THE MOUNTAIN
After the sudden death of their mother, teenage twins Rachel (McBride) and Theo (Cameron) travel to Auckland to live with their aunt and uncle. Rachel finds her close relationship with Theo challenged, as she tries to reach out to her distraught brother but he refuses to face his grief. To divert their attention, they take notice of their new surroundings and the unsettling behavior of their neighbors. After investigating the creepy house, the two find what can only be described as an alien environment plus they overhear odd whisperings of “the fire-raiser.” Certain that it will spell trouble for them both, Rachel retreats but Theo decides to set out alone to find this mythic creature.
Release Date: August 10, 2010
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DATE NIGHT
THE JONESES
LETTERS TO GOD
MY NAME IS KHAN
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Sunday, August 8th, 2010
To celebrate the release of LOST SEASON SIX on DVD anb Blu-ray August 26,2010 here is the official extended video clip and photo from the original, brand new 12-minute LOST chapter called “New Man In Charge.”
Enjoy!
LOST “NEW MAN IN CHARGE” BONUS FEATURE EXTENDED VIDEO CLIP
LOST: THE COMPLETE SIXTH AND FINAL SEASON – Contents
Every Sixth Season Episode
Bloopers and Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentaries accompany four episodes (LA X, Dr. Linus, Ab Aeterno and Across The Sea)
The End: Crafting A Final Season – Join the LOST team along with other producers of some of
television’s longest running shows as they examine the challenges of ending a landmark series.
A Hero’s Journey – What makes a hero? Which survivors of Oceanic 815 are true heroes? These
questions and more are explored.
See You In Another Life, Brotha – Unlocks the mysteries of this season’s intriguing flash sideways.
‘LOST on Location’ – Behind-the-scenes featurette showcasing stories from the set, including all-new interviews with actors and crew.
PLUS: A LOST Blu-ray & DVD exclusive – Go deeper into the world of LOST with a much-anticipated new chapter of the island’s story from Executive Producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Leaping out of the doghouse and onto the big screen, the hilarious hijinks of the good-natured Great Dane Marmaduke barks its way onto Blu-Ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack and as a DVD Single Disc August 31 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. An all-star cast of voice talents, including Owen Wilson (Marley & Me), George Lopez (“The George Lopez Show”), Keifer Sutherland (“24”), and Fergie (The Black Eyed Peas) lend their voices to the dog-out-of-water tale about what happens when the lovable oversized pooch is unleashed in an idyllic seaside town.
Two-Disc Blu-Ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack Special Features
•Marmaduke Blu-ray
•Cowabarka! Surfing Dogs
•Canine Casting
•Marmaduke Mayhem! Gag Reel
•Deleted Scenes
•Puppy Marmaduke and Kitty Carlos: Home Movies
•Marmaduke widescreen feature film
DVD
•Marmaduke Widescreen Feature Film
•Cowabarka! Surfing Dogs
•Canine Casting
•Deleted Scenes
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
A mild-mannered record company employee gets a hilarious crash course in how to party like a rock star in the must-see comedy Get Him to the Greek, coming to Blu-ray™ Hi-Def, DVD, digital download and video on demand on September 28, 2010 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The latest no-holds-barred comedy from writer and director Nicholas Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and producer Judd Apatow (Superbad, Knocked Up), Get Him to the Greek is a hilarious and unpredictable laugh fest filled with unforgettable moments by a top-notch cast. The 2-Disc Blu-ray,™ 2-Disc DVD Collector’s Edition and single disc DVD include an unrated, never-before-seen cut of the movie, plus the version of the film originally shown in theaters and a digital copy of the film that can be viewed on an array of electronic devices. A wealth of bonus features, including extended and alternate scenes, music videos, gag reels, karaoke, filmmaker commentary and much more will make viewers feel like they have a front-row seat to one of the year’s biggest comedy hits.
BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVELY ON BLU-RAY™:
Additional and extended scenes not available anywhere else
Musical performances from The Today Show and VH-1 Storytellers
Karaoke – Sing along to 15 Outrageous Songs
The Actual Auditions that landed Rose Byrne, Elisabeth Moss, Nick Kroll, Aziz Ansari and T.J. Miller their roles
Instant access to stream a bonus movie by choosing one of three hilarious comedies: Uncle Buck, Dazed and Confused or Life via BD-Live or a smartphone
BD-LIVETM—Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest trailers and more.
Pocket BLU™ app— Experience Blu-ray in an exciting new way with the pocket BLU™ app for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Blackberry, Android, PC and Macintosh. With this app, you can work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player to activate advanced features such as:
social BLU™—Connect with friends on your favorite social networks to share information about your favorite movies, enjoy Blu-ray™ community features and more!
BONUS FEATURES AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY™ AND 2-D ISC COLLECTOR’S EDITION DVD:
Gag Reel
Line-O-Rama
Blind Medicine – a promo for Sarah Marshall’s new TV series
Feature Commentary with director Nicholas Stoller, cast members Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Rose Byrne, Elisabeth Moss and producer Rodney Rothman
Getting To Get Him to The Greek Documentary
Getting In Tune With The Greek Documentary
The Making Of “African Child” Documentary
Five Complete Music Videos featuring Aldous Snow, Infant Sorrow and Jackie Q
Musical Performances from Infant Sorrow’s triumphant 1999 Greek Theater Concert and 2009 Comeback Concert, plus a peek at their infamous World Tour and the 2002 London Concert.
Deleted, Extended and Alternate Scenes including an Alternate Intro and Ending
Digital Copy
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010
A PROPHET
Academy Award® nominated, A Prophet (2009, Best Foreign Language Film) details the gritty prison career of a nineteen-year-old Malik (Tahar Rahim, 2009 European Film Award Winner for Best Actor). Arriving at the jail, he is cornered by the leader of the ruling Corsican gang (Niels Arestrup, 2009 César Award, Winner for Best Supporting Actor) and forced to carry out a number of dangerous missions including drug trafficking and brutal hits. Over time Malik is able to earn the gang leader’s confidence and rise up the prison ranks, all the while secretly devising his own plans.
Release Date: August 3, 2010
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DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
Meet the kid who made “wimpy” cool, in a family comedy motion picture based on the best-selling illustrated novel Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, the first in a series that has thus far sold 28 million books. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID chronicles the adventures of wisecracking pre-teen Greg Heffley, who must somehow survive the scariest time of anyone’s life….middle school.
Release Date: August 3, 2010
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KICK-ASS
AFTER.LIFE
TO SAVE A LIFE
THE GHOST WRITER
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010
The mystery and legends of an ancient time will be experienced like never before when Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time arrives on 3-Disc Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy), 1-Disc Blu-ray and 1-Disc DVD on September 14, 2010 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment and Jerry Bruckheimer Films.
Synopsis: In the spirit of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films transport you to the mystical lands of Persia for this wildly entertaining, epic action-adventure. It’s a race against time when a rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly teams up with a rival princess (Gemma Arterton) to safeguard a magical dagger that gives its possessor the power to reverse time and rule the world. Filled with death-defying escapes and unexpected twists at every turn – Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a fun-filled adventure that will keep your pulse pounding long after the credits end.
DVD Bonus Feature:
An Unseen World: Making Prince of Persia – A look behind the scenes on the set of the film.
1-Disc Blu-ray Bonus Feature:
All of above DVD bonus plus
Deleted Scene – The Banquet: Garsiv Presents Heads
3-Disc Combo Pack Bonus Features:
All of the above DVD and Blu-ray bonus features plus
CineExplore: The Sands of Time – Take control of the dagger and use it to unlock secrets behind your favorite scenes! Turn back time and uncover over 40 spellbinding segments – including “Walking Up Walls,” “Filming in Morocco”, and “Ostrich Jockey Tryouts” – with this exclusive interactive feature. Blu-ray puts you in control!
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Saturday, July 31st, 2010
Academy Award® winners Adrien Brody (star of the upcoming Predators; Winner of Best Actor, The Pianist, 2002) and Forest Whitaker (Best Actor, The Last King of Scotland, 2006) star in the adrenaline-charged drama The Experiment, debuting on Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD September 21st from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The shocking psychological thriller unfolds when 24 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a study designed to evaluate the affects of power and control. Values are tested and lines are crossed when seemingly normal participants are pushed to the breaking point as the experiment spirals out of control. The powerful remake of the 2002 German film Das Experiment co-stars Clifton Collins Jr. (The Boondock Saints: All Saint’s Day), Cam Gigandet (Twilight) and Maggie Grace (TV’s “Lost”).
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
The Secret in Their Eyes, the gripping mystery romance that won this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar® and was Argentina’s most popular domestic film in three decades, arrives on Blu-ray and DVD September 21 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The critically lauded cast is headed by Ricardo Darin as a man obsessed with a murder case that’s gone unsolved for 30 years. He’s joined by co-stars Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago, Javier Godino and Guillermo Francella. Juan José Campanella (Son of the Bride) directed the Sony Pictures Classic release.
BD/DVD Bonus Features include:
Featurette: Behind the Scenes of The Secret in Their Eyes
Featurette: Casting The Secret in Their Eyes
Commentary with director Juan José Campanella
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Oscar® winner Russell Crowe reunites with Gladiator director Ridley Scott to reveal the untold story of a common archer’s rise to become a hero in Robin Hood, the $309 million worldwide blockbuster coming to Blu-ray™ Hi-Def Combo Pack, 2-Disc Special Edition DVD and single disc DVD on September 21, 2010 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. All of these versions will feature the theatrical film, as well as a never-before-seen unrated director’s cut of the movie. The film and its unrated version will also be available day and date for digital download and video on demand.
BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVELY ON BLU-RAY™:
DIRECTOR’S NOTEBOOK—A seamless multimedia experience focusing on the director’s vision gives viewers a peek inside Oscar® nominee Ridley Scott’s unique filmmaking process. Incorporating behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Scott and his trusted inner circle of collaborators, this feature launches at critical moments throughout the film to illuminate the task of mounting a vast production like Robin Hood.
THE ART OF NOTTINGHAM—A special look at the portfolio of designs generated for the film, including video introductions by key department heads such as production designer Arthur Max and costume designer Janty Yates. Galleries of concept art, costume designs, storyboards and other imagery are featured.
BD-LIVETM—Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest trailers and more.
pocket BLU™ APP— Experience Blu-ray in an exciting new way with the pocket BLU™ app for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Blackberry, Android, PC and Macintosh. With this app, you can work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player to activate advanced features such as:
uHEAR—Always catch every word with uHear! This innovative feature instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray™ disc and turns on the subtitles for the section you couldn’t hear!
INTERACTIVE TICKER: Get the latest information about Universal’s theatrical and Blu-ray™ releases. Plus, get updates about upcoming BD-Live events, awards and TV shows on NBC
BONUS FEATURES AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY™ AND 2-DISC SPECIAL EDITION DVD:
DELETED SCENES WITH INTRODUCTION & COMMENTARY BY EDITOR PIETRO SCALIA
RISE AND RISE AGAIN: MAKING RIDLEY SCOTT’S ROBIN HOOD
DIGITAL COPY OF THE UNRATED DIRECTOR’S CUT VERSION OF THE FILM
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