Get Him to the Greek in September

Source: HighDef Disc News

The hilarious follow-up to 2008's Forgetting Sarah Marshall is rocking its way into your living rooms September 28th.

Let me set the scene for those of you who didn't catch one of the funniest movies of the year, or just think you are a rock star and due to your binge drinking/drug habit your memory isn't what it used to be ...

Get Him to the Greek revolves around the life and times of Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) a burnt out dying breed of rock star, but his biggest fan who is also an aspiring music producer (Jonah Hill) makes it his mission to get Snow back to The Greek Theatre in L.A. from London in under 3 days for possibly the greatest anniversary show to happen to Rock'n'Roll ... ever.

If they make it there that is.

Get Him to the Greek has three ways to rock: 1-Disc DVD, 2-Disc Collector's Edition DVD and 2-Disc Blu-ray release. The extras you get depend on which option you go with and the 1-Disc DVD seems to be just a bare bones release with no extras, but the collector's edition DVD and Blu-ray are jam-packed with goodness!

Extras for 2-Disc DVD and Blu-ray Include:

• 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

Blu-ray Exclusive Extras:

• More Additional and Extended Scenes
• 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

Robin Hood (2010) in September

Source: HighDef Disc News

Ridley Scott's interpretation of the Robin Hood folklore hits DVD and Blu-ray shelves on September 21st. The film stars Russel Crowe as the titular archer from the hood, Cate Blanchet as Maid Marion and Mark Strong (Sherlock Holmes) as the corrupt sheriff of Nottingham.

Robin Hood will be released as a "flipper-disc" Blu-ray, which means one side will be a DVD while the other a Blu-ray format, as well as a 2-Disc DVD release. Both the theatrical version of the movie as well as 15-Minute longer unrated director's cut will be included. There are a slew of bonus materials, some of which will be exclusive to the Blu-ray release.

Robin Hood Extras Include:

• Deleted Scenes with introductions and commentary by Director Ridley Scott and Editor Pietro Scalia
• Rise and Rise Again: The making of Ridley Scott's Robin Hood
• Ballad, Legend & Myth: An intimate look at the preparation of the filmmakers and actors tackled the challenge of breathing new life into the longest surviving character in the English language.
• The More The Merrier: The filming of Robin Hood.
• No Quarter Given: A post-production featurette showing how Ridley Scott and editor Pietro Scalia work with the post-production team.
• Digital Copy of Unrated Director's Cut

Blu-ray Exclusive Extras Include:

• Director's Notebook: A seamless multimedia experience focusing on the director’s vision gives viewers a peek inside 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 galleries of concept art, costume designs, storyboards and other imagery are featured.

The League: The Complete First Season in September

Source: Blu-ray.com

I don't play fantasy football, but if it is anything like it is portrayed on the TV show The League I totally would.

The League is just a fun show, plain and simple. Starring a great comedic ensemble cast of guys that are total dicks to each other the way only best friends can be. The best way I can describe it is It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia meets fantasy football, so awesome!

On September 14th (a few days after the NFL kicks off its season) you can get your hands on complete first season of The League on DVD and Blu-ray.

Extras Include:

• Extended Cuts of All the Episodes
• Over 45 Minutes of Unrated and Uncut Featurettes
• Deleted Scenes & Bloopers

JoBlogathon: Equilibrium

How can I attempt to describe the 2002 dystopian SciFi action/thriller film Equilibrium, one word: Gunkata!

Before I get into this review I had a one major initial beef with this film. For the first 10 minutes of the movie I couldn't see past the emotionless acting. It felt stale, deadpan and in general I just couldn't connect to any of the characters. But then it hit me that is EXACTLY what this film was going for.

Synopsis:

You see Equilibrium is a portrayal of a not to distant future where man, in an effort to be more humane to their fellow man, have forsaken all feeling. People walk around alive, but they don't truely live. With an emotion sedating substance known as Prozium fascist leaders, known as Tetragrammaton Council, control the populace. Where the drugs fail to control special soldiers known as Clerics completely destroy all resistance using superior fighting skills with extreme efficiency.

The Tetragrammaton Councils top Cleric John Preston (Christian Bale) has always done his job unrepentingly until he accidentally misses one dose and begins to feel. These feelings will turn his world upside down, and in the process maybe humanity will be human again.

My Take:

I loved Equilbrium, and have now watched it twice. The action scenes are amazing well done, and have a very similar feel to watching The Matrix, but without CGI as a crutch. Everything is done practically; shootouts, swordplay and fisticuffs all happen in a rapid flurry of camera pans and hard cuts that allow you to experience them instead of just admiring them. And the aforementioned Gunkata wasn't a joke! The martial art of firearms has never looked so damn good, and is just exhilarating to watch!

The acting is a little trickier to rate, as the majority of the characters are meant to be emotionless, and in that respect they do an adequate job. But the ones that do feel such as Preston, Cleric Partridge (Sean Bean) and Emotional Content violators (Such as Emily Watson) are a sharp contrast to the sedated majority. It is in Christian Bale's performance that we see true acting chops as he slowly transforms from apathetic drone into a real person who feels, loves, hates and questions his own existence.

Equilibrium has something for everyone in it. Intense action (I feel is superior to The Matrix) that is just fun to watch. Social commentary on what it means to truely be human and the importance of emotions. Hell, there is even some heavy hitting drama, especially revolving around Preston's relationship with his young son. Oh, and there is a cute puppy ... you know, if you are into that thing.

Do yourself a favor, and check out Equilibrium today! And just in case you don't want to take my word on it here is the trailer:

You can check out all of the upcoming JoBlogathon Participants over at 24FPS. Or check out these blogs for the entries already completed:

• Sam Inglis of 24FPS reviews 11:14 (Spoiler, he didn't like it!)
• Marcy over at SuperMarcy.com attempts to review Dogtooth
• Aaron Elliot weighs in on Dahmer at his blog Islanded in a Stream of Stars
• I'll post more as they become available!

A Little Box of Butters in September

Source: TV Shows On DVD

South Park has been on hiatus for a while when it appeared that they had finally crossed the line, but the show must go on!

So until new South Park episodes return on October 6th you will have a second option, besides watching re-runs, to get your fix. That option is a special DVD box set featuring everybody's favorite innocent: Butters Stotch.

The DVD collection endearingly entitled A Little Box of Butters hits stores September 28th. This boxed set will feature 13 widescreen Butteriffic episodes as well as an exclusive It's Butters! A Trivia Game.

Other Butterdacious Extras Include:

• A pimp chain from “Butters’ Bottom B*tch”
• Inspector Butters Badge from ”Butters Very Own Episode”
• All new manuscript of the lost chapter from The Poop That Took A Pee from “The Tale of Scrotie McBoogerballs”
• A cancelled check from Paris Hilton from “Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset”
• And more!

Frankly, I can't believe it took 14 seasons of South Park before somebody tried to blow them up!

The Good, The Bad, The Weird in August

Source: DVD Active

The Good, The Bad, The Weird is a Western in the true spirit of Sergio Leone, but instead of being filmed in Italy they went with South Korea. The film, directed by Ji-woon Kim, made the festival rounds last year including both at Cannes and Toronto with an overall positive reception.

The plot revolves around three men, one treasure map and no limits! But no words of mine can do this film justice, so just sit back and enjoy the trailer:

Pick up The Good, The Bad, The Weird August 17th on DVD and Blu-ray!

Extras Include:

• Cannes Highlights
• The making of Good/Bad/Weird
• International trailers

The Experiment in September

Source: MovieWeb

If you didn't get enough Adrian Brody this last weekend in Predators, come September 21st you will get a second chance.

The Experiment is based off of a 2001 German film by the same name (Das Experiment in case you were wondering.) which is an interesting psychological thriller very loosely based off a real Stanford experiment. With the promise of $1,000 a day 24 men sign up for a social experiment. Said experiment breaks the men into two groups; prisoners (led by Adrian Brody) and guards (with Forrest Whitaker carrying the big nightstick) in what is meant to be a realistic prison simulation. But as the old adage goes; power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely, and before you know it the relationship between the captives and the guards goes from tense to ... well, prison rules.

Although The Experiment boasts two Academy Award winning actors it is slated for a direct to DVD/Blu-ray release September 21st. No extras have been announced as of yet, but stay posted!

To sate your curiosity, here is a trailer for The Experiment:

Marmaduke in August

Source: HighDef Disc News

Be warned, Marmaduke is coming on August 24th.

That is all I really have to say about this movie, as I even hesitated to tell you that much. But for any of you who did have to suffer through this critical and financial bomb I present you with a possible cathartic release. Again I am sorry if I offended you at all with this article but hey, it's my job and rain, sleet, great films or schlock I am going to get it done!

No extras have been announced yet, but this will be a 3-Disc combo release consisting of a DVD, Blu-ray and a Digital Copy of Marmaduke.

Paper Man in September

Source: HighDef Disc News

What if you had an imaginary friend who was a superhero?

Cool right?

Well what if that superhero was played by Ryan Reynolds and you were Jeff Daniels?

Yup, I think this just got awesome!

Paper Man sees a writer (Daniels) suffering some severe writers block and the one true friend he could always rely on Captain Excellent (Reynolds) is only in his head. But he finds his first real life friend in a 17 year old (Emma Stone) he hires as a babysitter, although he has no kids. Over time their quirky friendship leads to some personal epiphanies and lots of origami.

Paper Man is an indie film that saw limited release last year. Don't worry if you missed it and it seems like your kind of flick seeing as you will be able to pick it up September 14th on DVD and Blu-ray. No word yet on special features, so stay tuned on that front.

For your viewing pleasure here is the trailer in all of its leotard wearing, cape fluttering glory:

Caught in the Crossfire in July

Source: Beyond Hollywood

No it isn't a bio-pic about the late but great Stevie Ray Vaughan but it still might be worth your time.

There is something to be said for direct to DVD action movies. Some men, like Steven Seagal, just make it worth your time. And then there is something to be said about rappers turned action stars, sometimes it works but only if Seagal is also in the flick (See Exit Wounds).

Well all of that is null and void because Curtis "50 Cent' Jackson is teaming up with the multi-talented Chris Klein in the direct to DVD release of Caught in the Crossfire. This "hardcore urban gangster flick" follows a street hardened dick (Detective! It means detective!) played by Klein who is trying to wade through all of the lies and corruption of his own police department while investigating some gang slayings. 50 Cent is also there to represent the aforementioned "hardcore" element.

Get Caught in the Crossfire on DVD and Blu-ray July 13th. So far the announced extras only include outtakes; which is kind of slim, but with Klein providing the material I bet they are gold!

For your viewing pleasure I present to you the trailer for Caught in the Crossfire if you are still so inKleined:

Human Target in September

Source: Blu-ray.com

I am going to be completely honest, when I saw the previews of the Fox show Human Target I was very skeptical (in my defense they were doing a barrel roll in a 747). Turns out my skepticism was unfounded because when I decided to give it a try I loved the hell out of it!

The first season of Human Target is getting a DVD and Blu-ray release September 21st. For those of you that may have missed the first season the show is based off of the DC comic by the same name and is about a badass dude that goes by the name Christopher Chance, played perfectly by Mark Valley (The 4400).

Chance will put himself in harms way to protect his clients and explosions and gunplay often ensue. He doesn't go it alone though as he has a surly ex-cop partner named Laverne, but don't you dare make fun of his name. Chance also has loyal friend, played Jackie Earle Haley, who finishes off the team as a sarcastic hacker that won't think twice about shooting you in the back.

Just good television, and contrary to Fox's usual M.O. the series has actually been renewed for a second season.

Extras Include:

• Two Featurettes: Confidential Informant and Movie-sized Action on Television
• Pilot Commentary
• Deleted Scenes
• Gag Reel

$5 A Day in August

Source: HighDef Disc News

If you think a film starring the talents of Sharon Stone, Amanda Peet and the great Christopher Walken would not be relegated to a straight to DVD and Blu-ray release you would think there was a mistake. (Ok, maybe with Sharon Stone ...)

But that is the case with the film $5 A Day, which was actually due out last January but has been postponed until August 24th. The film has a premise that, with Walken involved, seems ripe with hysterical situations.

The film revolves around Walken, an old conartist, who has recently found out he has a terminal illness so he gets his estranged son to drive him to Mexico for some kind of experimental procedure. They pay for this road trip through a series of ever increasingly ridiculous grifts and you are just along for the ride.

Road trip flick with Christopher Walken? How did this not get nominated for an Oscar, much less not make it to the big screen?! Just criminal ...

Extras Include:

• Director and Cast Interviews
• Still Galleries
• Trailer

And because no words could do this film justice I present you with the trailer for $5 A Day:

The Joneses in July

Source: Blu-ray.com

It has been hard but you will finally be able to catch up with The Joneses on July 14th on DVD and Blu-ray. Last years drama/comedy written and directed by Derrick Borte had a critically successful limited release.

The films story follows David Duchovny and Demi Moore star as the titular Joneses; the envy of their suburban community. Everything they have is coveted by the people who live around them, and people struggle to have what the family Jones has.

From the outside looking in The Joneses are the gold standard of the perfect upper-middle class family, but as time goes on all is not what it seems. And people begin to wonder that if something seems to good to be true ...

Extras Include:

• Two Deleted scenes: Steve's Job Interview and Steve's Post LifeImage Career

Flight of the Conchords: The Complete Collection in August

Source: HBO

It's a Kiwi invasion!

For the first time HBO is releasing both seasons of Flight of the Conchords in one glorious DVD collection on August 24th. Follow the misadventures of Jemaine and Bret as they try to change the American music industry as "New Zealand's 4th most popular folk parody duo".

This musical, comedic and sometimes classically tragic tale of two friends trying to make it big in the city was wildly entertaining even if the show itself was short lived.

Flight of the Conchords: The Complete Collection DVD set comes with hours of extras that are sure to be entertaining, some of which are exclusive to this new release.

Extras Include:

• Flight of the Conchords: One Night Stand; a live 30-Minute special that takes you back to the beginning.
• Flight of the Conchords: On Air; a short documentary featuring Bret and Jemaine at their funniest.
• Dave's Pawn Shop Commercials; a series of fake TV ads with a lot of energy and even more ridiculousness.
• New Zealand Consulate Meetings; Bret, Jemaine and their manager Murray's series of important band meetings.
• Deleted Scenes and Alternate Takes

No word yet on a Flight of the Conchords Blu-ray release, so if you have been waiting on that it may still be awhile.

I was trying to decide on what my favorite moments from the series were, and it really comes down to the musical numbers and this is easily my favorite song to sing along too:

Date Night in August

Source: Blu-ray.com

On August 24th you can have a nice quiet evening with your significant other and enjoy Date Night on Blu-ray and DVD.

Starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey, Date Night is a wild journey resulting from a normal couples night on the town going anything but normal. Hilarity does ensue. Besides Carell and Fey Date Night has an impressive supporting cast including Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, James Franco and Common among others.

This release will come complete with extended cut of the film that you did not see in theaters with a ton of extras to keep you busy in case your own date goes south.

Blu-ray Extras Include:

• Digital Copy of Date Night
• Gag Reel
• Deleted and Extended Scenes (Including the epic car chase)
• Directing Off Camera
• Date Night PSA's
• Audio Commentary with director Shawn Levy
• Directing 301 with Shawn Levy
• Disaster Dates with the Cast
• Steve and Tina Camera Tests
• Live Lookup

DVD Extras Include:

• Gag Reel
• Extended Car Chase Scene
• Directing Off Camera
• Date Night PSA's
• Audio Commentary with Shawn Levy
• Directing 301 with Shawn Levy

Bonus Picture: Topless Marky Mark for the ladies

G.I. Joe: The Movie in July

Source: MovieWeb

"Yo, Joe!"

July 27th will see the final chapter in the 1980's G.I. Joe cartoon series on both Blu-ray and a newer special collector's DVD release.

G.I. Joe: The Movie portrays the final conflicts between our favorite real American heroes against the sinister forces of COBRA. Red and blue lasers will fly as a new group of rough and ready Joe rookies look for ways to prove themselves to the battle hardened veterans on the team.

Knowing may be half the battle, but the other half is extras!

Extras Include:

• Audio Commentary with Story Consultant Buzz Dixon
• The Final 8 "Knowing Is Half The Battle" Public Service Announcements that weren't on the previously released DVD Box Set
• Original Printable Screenplay
• Art Gallery

I remember making my mom rent this movie for me on multiple occasions ... I am sure Blockbuster would kill for that kind of return customer now.

For your viewing pleasure I present to you the G.I. Joe PSA's ... completely unaltered, completely.

Special Deal: Alice In Wonderland

Source: Disney Movie Rewards

Did you like Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? Have you yet to pick up a copy of it? Then you, my friend, are in luck!

Disney wants you to enjoy a combo pack Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy and they are giving out $10 coupons online! Just think of what you could do with an extra $10.

Let's list it out:

• See a matinee and pay for half a kiddie-sized popcorn.
• Feed a small developing nation for a month on Taco Bell.
• Pay for 2/3rds of a MAD Magazine subscription.
• Buy, and subsequently drink, Booze
• Buy Socks ...

What would you do with 10 extra bones?!

The Pacific in November

Source: Blu-ray.com

Time to get some island sand in those G.I. boots!

HBO's WWII series The Pacific is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on November 2nd. The mini-series was produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks as a follow up to their European front series Band of Brothers.

The Pacific follows the true stories of few men as they attempt to survive some of the most gruesome battles in the history of warfare. Namely one Eugene Sledge and Robert Leckie, using their books and journals as guidelines to tell their amazing true stories of survival and heroism.

The Blu-ray release of the 10 part miniseries comes with an assault of extras.

Blu-ray Extras Include:

• Enhanced Viewing Mode: A Picture-in-Picture experience that allows the viewer to delve into the history and details surrounding the series. This mode will include commentaries and interviews with historians and veterans, archival footage, maps and more!
• The Pacific Field Guide: Stand-alone interactive tool for the viewer to further explore the world of The Pacific with animated maps, extensive interviews, photographs and even more archival footage.
• Historical Backgrounds: Five minute prologues for each episode that set up the historical context with archival footage narrated by Tom Hanks
• Making the Pacific: Behind the scene look at all of the work and passion that went into making the mini-series.
• Profiles of The Pacific: An intimate look at the real marines and people portrayed in the mini-series, including interviews with the veterans, their families and their war experiences.
• Anatomy of the Pacific War: Documentary about the cultural history and brutality of the Pacific theater in WWII.

DVD Extras Include:

• You get everything that the Blu-ray release has except the enhanced viewing mode.

Heroes Season 4 in August

Source: Blu-ray.com

The fourth and final season of Heroes that followed everyday people with extraordinary powers is coming to Blu-ray and DVD August 3rd.

The series that had us rooting for the cheerleader, enjoying the misadventures of time travelling Hiro and anxiously awaiting the diabolical Sylar's next move has ended.

Don't be completely depressed true believers because with this final release comes some extra features to make sure you will find some comfort on those Monday nights.

Extras Include:

• Picture-in-Picture video commentaries with creators, directors and stars (Blu-ray Only)
• Audio Commentaries for select episodes
• Hero Connections (Blu-ray Only)
• Deconstructing Sylar: Discussion with Tim Kring, Adam Armus and Zachary Quinto
• Milo Speaks: Milo Vetimiglia talks about his experience on Heroes
• Heroes Revolution: Tim Kring discusses everything Heroes, from the TV series to the web series and even the company that formed behind the show.
• Genetics of Scene: In-Depth look behind the scenes with the cast and crew of Heroes.
• Behind the Big Top: Unique look at the actors who joined the series just in time for it to end. (Blu-ray Only)
• Screensaver for your TV
• Deleted and Extended Scenes (Some Blu-ray Only) and more!

Batman: Under the Red Hood in July

Source: Blu-ray.com

Batman is back in another animated feature that hits shelves on July 27th on both DVD and Blu-ray.

Batman: Under the Red Hood pits the Dark Knight against another mysterious vigilante who may be as efficient as the Batman but does not hold himself to the same strict ethical scruples. Batman is resolves that he must bring down Red Hood in what may prove to be the Caped Crusader's most challenging adversary yet.

The voice talent in this animated adventure is pretty amazing as well with the likes of Neil Patrick Harris along with Bruce Greenwood (Captain Pike, Star Trek) voicing Batman. If that wasn't enough this release comes with a bounty of extras sure to delight the detective in you.

Blu-ray and Special Edition DVD Extras Include:

• Digital Copy of Batman: Under the Red Hood
• Featurette: Robin's Requiem: The Tale of Jason Todd
• Two bonus episodes from the first season of Batman: The Animated Series hand picked by creator/artist Bruce Timm
• A 10 minute sneak peek at the next DC project
• DC Showcase: Jonah Hex animated short about the bounty hunter that always gets his man.

DVD Extras Include:

• A 10 minute sneak peek at the next DC project