Blu-Ray/DVD Releases: August 28, 2012

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Welcome back! We have something for everybody this week. The notable new releases are a board game action-thriller, a Nicholas Sparks love story, a stop-motion animated adventure and a romantic comedy. There are also some under the mainstream radar films that might peak your curiosity. Hopefully you won't be disappointed.  

 Either way, beyond the jump you'll find this weeks releases!

-Special Features are for blu-ray editions only-



Battleship (BLU/DVD)

Actors: Alexander Skarsgård, Liam Neeson
Director: Peter Berg
Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 2
Rated: PG-13
Studio: Universal
Run Time: 131 minutes

-Special Features-

All Access with Director Peter Berg
Second Screen Experience
Alternate Ending Previsualization
USS Missouri VIP Tour
Preparing for Battle
All Hands on Deck: The Cast
Engage in Battle
Commander Pete
The Visual Effects
My Scenes Bookmarking




Think Like A Man (BLU/DVD)


Actors: Arielle Kebbel, Meagan Good, Kevin Heart
Director: Tim Story
Format: AC-3, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: Chinese, English, Korean
Region: All Regions
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: PG-13
Studio: Screen Gems
Run Time: 122 minutes

-Special Features-

Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel
The Guy Code
Men vs. Women
He Said, She Said 
Behind the Scenes
Previews: Additional Sony titles




The Pirates! Band of Misfits (BLU/3DBLU/DVD)


Actors: Hugh Grant, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Piven, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton
Directors: Jeff Newitt, Peter Lord
Writers: Gideon Defoe
Producers: Peter Lord, Carla Shelley, David Sproxton, Julie Lockhart, Susan Breen
Format: AC-3, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: Spanish
Region: All Regions
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 3
Rated: PG
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Run Time: 88 minutes

-Special Features-

Audio Commentary
So You Want To Be a Pirate!
Pirate Disguise Dress-Up Game
From Stop to Motion
Creating the Bath Chase Sequence
Peter Lord Short Films
Previews: Additional Sony titles
DVD Copy
UV Digital Copy



The Lucky One (BLU/DVD)


Actors: Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Blythe Danner
Director: Scott Hicks
Writers: Will Fetters
Producers: Denise Di Novi, Kevin McCormick, Ravi Mehta, Alison Greenspan, Bruce Berman
Format: NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number of discs: 2
Rated: PG-13
Studio: Warner Home Video

-Special Features-

Zac Efron Becomes a Marine .
Watch the Sparks Fly: The Romantic World of The Lucky One
Zac and Taylor’s Amazing Chemistry
DVD Copy
UltraViolet Digital Copy



Lovely Molly (BLU/DVD)


Actors: Gretchen Lodge, Johnny Lewis, Alexandra Holde, Jane Fleming
Director: Eduardo Sanchez
Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English
Region: Region A/1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: R (Restricted)
Studio: IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
Run Time: 99 minutes

-Special Features-

Audio Commentary
Featurettes
Path to Madness
Haunted Past
Demonic Forces
Is It Real
Theatrical Trailer
Additional Trailers




The Moth Diaries (BLU/DVD)


Actors: Sarah Bolger, Lily Cole
Director: Mary Harron
Format: NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English
Region: Region A/1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: R
Studio: MPI Home Video
Run Time: 82 minutes

-Special Features-

Behind the Scenes
Video Diaries
Featurette
Trailer 



Life Happens (BLU/DVD)

Actors: Geoff Stults, Justin Kirk
Format: Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: Spanish
Region: Region A/1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: R
Studio: Universal Studios
Run Time: 101 minutes

-Special Features-

Previews





Jersey Shore Shark Attack (BLU/DVD)


Actors: Paul Sorvino, Jack Scalia, Jeremy Luc, Melissa Molinaro, Joey Fatone
Directors: John Shepphird
Format: Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: R
Studio: ANCHOR BAY
Run Time: 87 minutes

-Special Features-

Audio Commentary






There are a few films on this list that I still need watch, so some rentals will be in order for sure. What about you?

Check back next week for more Blu-ray and DVD releases! Keep watching!