Rocky Heavyweight Collection on Blu-ray February 11th

20th Century Fox and MGM Home Entertainment has officially announced they will be releasing a new box set with all of the Rocky films in the Rocky Heavyweight Collection on Blu-ray February 11, 2014. The films star Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shier, Burt Young, Burgess Meredith and Carl Weathers. Below are the official details:





***SYNOPSIS***


Go the distance with this Rocky Heavyweight collection, featuring all six knockout Rocky films including the first film with a stunning new master. Sylvester Stallone stars in the greatest boxing saga of all time and triumphs as one of the most inspirational characters in cinematic history. Witness every epic, action-packed fight and unforgettable moment as Rocky strives for greatness through sheer determination against impossible odds. This collection contains over three hours of bonus features including a new featurette “8mm Home Movies of Rocky” narrated by Director John Avildsen.


**Blu-ray Special Features**

* 8mm Home Movies of Rocky (1975) — Narrated by Director John G. Avildsen and Production Manager Lloyd Kaufman
* In the Ring: Three-Part Making-of Documentary
* Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes: Makeup, Music, Directing and Camera Work
* Boxing Featurettes: Three Rounds with Legendary Trainer Lou Duva, The Opponents and The Ring of Truth
* Tributes: Burgess Meredith, James Crabe
* Interview with a Legend: Bert Sugar
* Video Commentary with Sylvester Stallone
* Sylvester Stallone on Dinah! (1976)
* Theatrical Trailers, TV Spots and More!

Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD March 18th

Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company have officially announced they will be bringing the inspiring Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom to Blu-ray combo pack and DVD on March 18, 2014. The film directed by Justin Chadwick stars Idris Elba and Naomie Harris. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video. Audio will be provided by a DTS-HD Master 5.1 track. Below are the official details:





***SYNOPSIS***


BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company announced today the Blu-ray™ combo pack, Blu-ray™ and DVD release of MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM from director Justin Chadwick (THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL). MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM was recently nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Original Song – “Ordinary Love” by U2, for which it won a Golden Globe®. The film was nominated for a total of three Golden Globes including Best Performance by an Actor and Best Original Score. MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM was also nominated for three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Motion Picture, Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture and Supporting Actress.

Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary journey to becoming one of history’s most iconic figures is brought to life in MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM. “Idris Elba powerfully conveys Mandela's charisma and impassioned dedication” (Claudia Puig, USA TODAY) as a political leader and human rights advocate. The film chronicles his early life, education, marriage to Winnie Mandela (Naomie Harris) and 27 year prison sentence before becoming South Africa’s first democratically elected president and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society.


**Blu-ray Special Features**

* Mandela: The Leader You Know, The Man You Didn’t
* Feature Commentary With Director Justin Chadwick
* Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes
* Tribute Video Gallery