Blu-ray Catalog
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Underworld: AwakeningGenre: Horror/Suspense Release Date: 05/08/2012 Rating R Production Year: 2012 Run Time: 89 mins Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley Kate Beckinsale returns to the UNDERWORLD film series for the fourth installment, which finds fierce vampire Selene (Beckinsale) escaping captivity and taking up arms against humans after mankind discovers the existence of vampires and lycans, and launches a massive war aimed at wiping out the creatures of the night. Stephen Rea and Michael Ealy co-star. … more less -
HaywireGenre: Action/Adventure Release Date: 05/01/2012 Rating R Production Year: 2012 Run Time: 93 mins Released By: Lionsgate Cast: Gina Carano, Michael Douglas, Michael Fassbender, Ewan McGregor, Bill Paxton Mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano makes her feature-film debut as a lethal government contractor who's betrayed by her own agency in this action thriller from writer Lem Dobbs (THE LIMEY) and director Steven Soderbergh (TRAFFIC, CONTAGION). Mallory Kane (Carano) is the woman the U.S. government calls on to take care of their dirty work. She's fast, efficient, and -- perhaps most important of all -- clean. But when Mallory makes the mistake of saving a Chinese journalist from certain death, she becomes an enemy to the very same government she once served. Mallory isn't going down without a fight, though, and after a close brush with death, she realizes that the only way to save her own life is to reveal the government's deception. Now, as assassins close in from all sides in an ominous attempt to silence her forever, Mallory sets a trap and races to reveal a massive deception that threatens global stability. Michael Douglas, Michael Fassbender, Ewan McGregor, and Bill Paxton co-star. … more less -
Darkest Hour, TheGenre: Horror/Suspense Release Date: 04/10/2012 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2011 Run Time: 89 mins Released By: Summit Entertainment Cast: Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman Director Chris Gorak (RIGHT AT YOUR DOOR) teams with producer Timur Bekmambetov for this tense apocalyptic thriller centering on the fight for survival waged by five youths who find themselves stranded in Moscow during an alien invasion. As the invisible extraterrestrials absorb all of Earth's energy and life forms, finding a means of escaping the unstoppable attackers becomes a seemingly impossible task. Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, and Max Minghella star. … more less -
Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, TheGenre: Horror/Suspense Release Date: 03/20/2012 Rating R Production Year: 2011 Run Time: 158 mins Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Cast: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgaard, Steven Berkoff A discredited journalist (Daniel Craig) and a mysterious computer hacker discover that even the wealthiest families have skeletons in their closets while working to solve the mystery of a 40-year-old murder in this David Fincher-directed remake of the 2009 Swedish thriller of the same name. Inspired by late author Stieg Larsson's successful trilogy of books, THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO gets under way as the two leads (Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara) are briefed in the disappearance of Harriet Vanger, whose uncle suspects she may have been killed by a member of their own family. The deeper they dig for the truth, however, the greater the risk of being buried alive by members of the family, who will go to great lengths to keep their secrets tightly sealed. … more less -
Alvin and the Chipmunks: ChipwreckedGenre: Childrens Release Date: 03/27/2012 Rating Production Year: 2011 Cast: Jason Lee, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Amy Poehler Dave (Jason Lee), the Chipmunks, and the Chipettes enjoy fun and mischief on a luxury cruise before their seafaring vacation takes an unexpected detour to an uncharted island. Now, the harder Alvin and friends search for a way back to civilization, the more obvious it becomes that they aren't alone on this secluded island paradise. … more less -
Game of Thrones: The Complete First SeasonGenre: Release Date: 03/06/2012 Rating Production Year: 2012 Run Time: 600 mins Released By: HBO Cast: Sean Bean, Lena Headey, Harry Lloyd, Peter Dinklage Author George R.R. Martin's Locus Award-winning fantasy saga is adapted for the screen in this HBO series created by David Benioff (TROY) and D.B. Weiss, and starring LORD OF THE RINGS veteran Sean Bean. Long ago, in a distant land where summers span decades, and winters reach into infinity, the cold winds begin to blow through the seven kingdoms of Westeros. In the cold seasons of past, the Starks of Winterfell Castle relied on their fierce resiliency to survive the harsh conditions. But this winter, supernatural forces are preparing to launch a devastating attack. A great battle is brewing, and whoever emerges the victor will ascend the throne. This collection contains all ten episodes from the first season of the highly acclaimed series, during which Peter Dinklage won a Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe award for his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister. … more less -
HugoGenre: Childrens Release Date: 02/28/2012 Rating PG Production Year: 2011 Run Time: 126 mins Released By: Paramount Home Entertainment Cast: Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz, Ray Winstone Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Brian Selznick's award-winning novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret stars Asa Butterfield, as an orphan boy who lives in a Parisian train station. Sent to live with his drunken uncle after his father's death in a fire, Hugo learned how to wind the massive clocks that run throughout the station. When the uncle disappears one day, Hugo decides to maintain the clocks on his own, hoping nobody will catch on to him squatting in the station. His natural aptitude for engineering leads him to steal gears, tools, and other items from a toy-shop owner who maintains a storefront in the station. Hugo needs these purloined pieces in order to rebuild a mechanical man that was left in the father's care at the museum -- the restoration was a project father and son did together. When Georges (Ben Kingsley), the old man who runs the toy stand, catches on to the thievery, he threatens to turn Hugo over to the station's lone police officer (Sacha Baron Cohen, who makes every effort to send any parentless child in the station to the orphanage. But Hugo's run-in with Georges leads to a friendship with the elderly gentleman's goddaughter, Isabelle (Chloe Grace Moretz), who unknowingly possesses the last item Hugo needs to make the mechanical man work again. … more less -
Descendants, TheGenre: Dramas Release Date: 03/13/2012 Rating R Production Year: 2011 Run Time: 115 mins Released By: 20th Century Fox Cast: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Judy Greer, Beau Bridges Alexander Payne's seriocomic THE DESCENDANTS, an adaptation of the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings, stars George Clooney as Matt King, a middle-age Hawaiian who runs a trust responsible for millions of dollars worth of untouched real estate that has been passed down to him and various cousins. He is preparing to sell the area, and make millions for everyone in the trust, when his wife suffers severe head trauma during a boat race. As he attempts to get her affairs in order, he learns that she had been having an affair. With his two daughters in tow, along with his oldest daughter's doofus boyfriend, Matt sets off to confront the man who made him a cuckold. Beau Bridges, Judy Greer, and Robert Forster co-star. THE DESCENDANTS screened at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. … more less -
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, TheGenre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy Release Date: 02/11/2012 Rating Production Year: 2011 Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli In this installment of the "Twilight" saga, Bella (Kristen Stewart) becomes pregnant after marrying Edward (Robert Pattinson), which leads to a dangerous childbirth and a shocking realization for werewolf Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). … more less -
Frozen Planet: The Complete SeriesGenre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 04/17/2012 Rating Production Year: 2012 Run Time: 300 mins Released By: BBC Video … more less -
Star Wars: The Complete SagaGenre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy Release Date: 09/16/2011 Rating PG Production Year: 2011 Run Time: 805 mins Released By: 20th Century Fox This extensive release includes all six films in the science fiction juggernaut STAR WARS franchise: STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI, STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE, STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES, and STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH. … more less -
Iron Man 2Genre: Action/Adventure Release Date: 09/28/2010 Rating Production Year: 2010 Run Time: 124 mins Released By: Paramount Home Entertainment Cast: Robert Downey, Don Cheadle As Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) owns up to being Iron Man before the world press, Anton Vanko lies dying in Russia. Years ago, Anton worked with Tony's father to create a new source of energy. But greed got the best of Anton, and now as he slips away, his son, Ivan (Mickey Rourke), vows to make Tony pay for the sins of his father. Meanwhile, Tony fends off efforts from smarmy Senator Stern} (Garry Shandling) and military weapons expert Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell) to divulge the secrets of his powerful Iron Man suit. The powers that be are concerned that Tony's technology may fall into the wrong hands -- fears that are soon confirmed when the cocky billionaire entrepreneur is confronted in front of the entire world by Ivan, who has built his own weapon using stolen Stark blueprints. Later, as Lt. Rhodes (Don Cheadle) wrestles with the decision to personally deliver Tony's suit to the military, Ivan finds an unlikely ally in the quest to destroy Iron Man; Stark Industries legal consultant Natalie Rushman (Scarlett Johansson) reveals her connection to Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson); and Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) takes on some new responsibilities. … more less -
Dark Knight, TheGenre: Action/Adventure Release Date: 12/09/2008 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2008 Cast: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine To say that Christopher Nolan's THE DARK KNIGHT is the best comic book adaptation does the film a bit of a disservice. It may be a Batman film, but this isn't a kid-friendly action movie full of the bams and pows of the original series. This is a pitch-black thriller with enough drama and tragedy to please even William Shakespeare, but it will certainly keep both comics fans and uninitiated audiences equally happy. THE DARK KNIGHT starts in the wake of BATMAN BEGINS: with the appearance of Batman (Christian Bale), Gotham City's criminal underworld is unnerved. They're also plagued by the new D.A., Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), who, in his quest for justice, remains above the city's corruption. Enter a new villain, the Joker (Heath Ledger), who wants to unite the criminals for a common purpose: to kill Batman. THE DARK KNIGHT is one of the most hyped movies to date, and a lesser film would be crushed under the weight of all that expectation. Some of the publicity stems from the early death of Ledger, who turns in an excellent performance. He provides moments of humor, but this Joker is terrifying, sharing more with classic villains such as Hannibal Lechter than with his comic book predecessors. Eckhart is equally good as Dent, and Maggie Gyllenhaal deserves praise for taking over the role of Rachel Dawes from Katie Holmes. Though there's more emphasis on plot and character development than in most comic book adaptations, that doesn't mean Nolan has skimped on any of the action sequences. Each set piece is done perfectly, leaving the audience breathless. THE DARK KNIGHT is filmmaking at its best; its subject matter may be dark and depressing, but it's tough not to feel exhilarated by its artistry when the credits begin to roll. … more less -
Three Musketeers, TheGenre: Action/Adventure Release Date: 03/13/2012 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2011 Run Time: 110 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video Cast: Logan Lerman, Milla Jovovich, Matthew MacFadyen, Ray Stevenson, Luke Evans … more less -
Star Wars TrilogyGenre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy Release Date: 09/16/2011 Rating PG Production Year: 1977 Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, David Prowse One of the most exhilarating and influential trilogies in the history of motion pictures, George Lucas's sci-fi spectacular continues to capture the hearts and minds of individuals throughout the world. This release contains the STAR WARS trilogy (episodes IV-VI) in one glorious package. First up is STAR WARS; George Lucas's stunning sci-fi masterpiece, and arguably one of the most inventive and entertaining films ever made. As the adventure begins, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), an impulsive but goodhearted young man who lives on the dusty planet of Tatooine with his aunt and uncle, longs for the exciting life of a Rebel soldier. The Rebels, led by the headstrong Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), are fighting against the evil Empire, which has set about destroying planets inhabited by innocent citizens with the Death Star, a fearsome planetlike craft commanded by Grand Moff Tarkin (Peter Cushing) and the eternally frightful Darth Vader (David Prowse, with the voice of James Earl Jones). When Luke's aunt and uncle are murdered by the Empire's imperial stormtroopers and he mysteriously finds a distress message from Princess Leia in one of his androids, R2-D2 (Kenny Baker), he must set out to find Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), a mysterious old hermit with incredible powers. On his journey, Luke is aided by the roguish, sarcastic mercenary Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his towering furry sidekick Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) as they run into a host of perilous situations while trying to rescue the princess--and the entire galaxy. Considered the most morally and emotionally complex of the original Star Wars trilogy, THE EMPIRE STRIKE BACK continues creator George Lucas's epic saga where STAR WARS left off. The Rebel Forces--which include young adventurer Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), rogue pilot Han Solo (Harrison Ford), and the beautiful but seemingly humorless Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher)--have been successful in destroying the Evil Empire's Death Star. However, the Empi … more less -
Lion King 2: Simba's Pride - Special Edition, TheGenre: Childrens Release Date: 03/06/2012 Rating Production Year: 2004 Run Time: 81 mins Released By: Buena Vista Home Entertainment Cast: Matthew Broderick, Neve Campbell, Andy Dick, James Earl Jones, Robert Guillaume In this direct-to-video sequel to one of Disney's most beloved animation classics, the majestic jungle king Simba prepares his daughter Kiara, who has come of age, to inherit the throne of the Pride Lands. While out roaming the countryside, she meets Kovu, chosen by the defeated Outland Pride to destroy Simba. The two lions thwart the plan when they fall for each other, and discover their union may be the key to resolving the two warring Prides. Featured are the voices of original stars Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Nathan Lane, and Ernie Sabella. This special edition release, which has vivid images from the digital master, includes entirely new scenes that were not featured in other releases. … more less -
Forgetting Sarah MarshallGenre: Comedies Release Date: 09/30/2008 Rating Production Year: 2008 Cast: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand, Bill Hader Nicholas Stoller's FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL is a romantic disaster comedy produced by the same team that made such hits as THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN and KNOCKED UP, headed by writer, director, and producer Judd Apatow. When he gets suddenly and unceremoniously dumped by his longtime girlfriend, television star Sarah Marshall (VERONICA MARS lead Kristen Bell), composer Peter Bretter (FREAKS AND GEEKS alum Jason Segel) is devastated. Miserably depressed, he seeks solace in tawdry one-night stands, but he is desperate to win Sarah back. On the advice of his stepbrother, Brian (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's Bill Hader), Peter heads off to Hawaii for a much-needed vacation, but he gets even more freaked out when he discovers that Sarah and her new beau, wild and wacky British singing sensation Aldous Snow (comedian Russell Brand), are staying there as well. Mired in sadness, Peter is befriended by hotel employee Rachel Jansen (THAT '70S SHOW's Mila Kunis), who encourages him to get back his life and pursue his own dreams, which include staging a Dracula musical with puppets. But Peter is blinded by his desire for Sarah even as he grows closer to Rachel and starts hanging out with some of the hotel's odder personalities, including Chuck (Paul Rudd), a drug-addled surf instructor, and Matthew (SUPERBAD's Jonah Hill), a drug-dealing restaurant worker obsessed with Snow. Segel, who gets fully naked several times in the film, wrote the screenplay, a sharp blend of comedy and drama, and is solid in his first major starring role. Stoller, making his feature-film directorial debut, gets the most out of his diverse cast and beautiful setting, especially Jack McBrayer and Maria Thayer as a newlywed couple having some bizarre sexual problems, and Billy Baldwin as Sarah's costar in the television show CRIME SCENE: SCENE OF THE CRIME. FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL is an outrageously funny yet touchingly sweet movie. … more less -
Men in Black IIGenre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy Release Date: 05/01/2012 Rating Production Year: 2002 Run Time: 88 mins Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Cast: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Rosario Dawson, Lara Flynn Boyle, Johnny Knoxville Reuniting director Barry Sonnenfeld with most of the original hit film's cast, MEN IN BLACK II picks up with alien-monitoring secret agent Jay (Will Smith) in a rut. Weary of the isolated life of an MiB operative, Jay continually fires new partners until MiB director Zed (Rip Torn) teams him up with the talkative pug, Frank (voiced by Tim Blaney). Together they investigate an "alien-on-alien" murder witnessed by the lovely Rita (Rosario Dawson), who Jay immediately falls for. The case eventually leads Jay and Frank to track down agent Kay (Tommy Lee Jones), who now works at a rural post office, completely unaware of his former life. Unfortunately, it's what Kay can't remember that may save the world from destruction at the hands of the shape-shifting alien Serleena (Lara Flynn Boyle). As Jay attempts to jog the memory of the reluctant Kay, Serleena takes over MiB headquarters, building up to a big New York City showdown. A fast-paced follow-up to the 1997 sci-fi comedy, MEN IN BLACK II sticks to its guns, offering up more action, aliens, and intergalactic weirdness. This time around Smith and characters such as Frank and the wisecracking worms are the focus, although Jones makes the most out of his screen time with his deadpan persona thoroughly intact. And, as with the first movie, MIB II features plenty of enjoyable scenes, including an underground romp involving a subway-sized alien and Frank the Dog's head-out-of-the-car-window rendition of "I Will Survive." … more less -
Bodyguard, TheGenre: Dramas Release Date: 03/27/2012 Rating Production Year: 1992 Run Time: 130 mins Released By: Warner Home Video Cast: Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner, Bill Cobbs, Gary Kemp, Michele Lamar Richards A former secret service agent is now a bodyguard for a pop superstar turned actress. In the course of protecting the unpredictable star from a homicidal fan, they develop a trust and love that is rare for both. Screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan. Academy Award Nominations: Best Song ("I Have Nothing"), Best Song ("Run To You"). … more less -
Dark TideGenre: Horror/Suspense Release Date: 04/24/2012 Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2012 Run Time: 114 mins Released By: Lionsgate Cast: Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez, Ralph Brown Oscar winner Halle Berry stars as a shark expert who accepts a lucrative business offer, only to become stranded in "Shark Alley" and hunted by nature's most dangerous predator in this deep-sea thriller from director John Stockwell (BLUE CRUSH, INTO THE BLUE). Kate (Berry) earned the nickname the "Shark Whisperer" for her remarkable ability to bond with some of the most feared creatures on the planet. But when Kate witnesses one of her fellow divers getting killed during a brutal shark attack, the resulting trauma renders her incapable of braving the ocean depths. Meanwhile, the bank threatens to foreclose on Kate's boat and it begins to look as if her career has become stranded ashore. Kate soon gets the opportunity to settle her debts, however, when her ex Jeff (Olivier Martinez) introduces her to a wealthy entrepreneur who's willing to pay a lot of money to experience the thrill of swimming with sharks, sans cage. Reluctantly, Kate agrees to lead the dive. But shortly after steering their boat into Shark Alley, all of her greatest fears begin to come true. … more less
