Universal Studios Home Entertainment has revealed that it plans to release on Blu-ray a number of new catalog titles. Amongst them are
Bean (1997),
The Lonely Guy (1984), and
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000).
AUGUST TITLES
Bean
Synopsis: Rowan Atkinson is the outrageous Mr. Bean, sent on a mission to California to escort the world famous painting of "Whistler's Mother" to its new home in The Grierson Gallery. What the gallery owner, one of the richest men in America, and his curator David Langley (Peter MacNicol) believe, is that Mr. Bean is Dr. Bean, a renowned art expert. In fact he is just a sleepy-headed, wildly eccentric museum guard.He's also the clumsiest, craziest, wackiest, wildest, most bizarre character they have ever come across, and certainly not someone you'd entrust one of the world's most valuable paintings to. But they have - and now wreaking havoc in the Grierson Gallery and wrecking Langley's marriage is just the beginning. With only hours to go before the official unveiling by the museum's benefactor, General Newton (Burt Reynolds), something terrible has happened to "Whistler's Mother" and only one man has the power to put it right. The only problem is… that man is BEAN.
STREET DATE: AUGUST 14.
Zoot Suit
Synopsis: Part fascinating fact, part dazzling fiction, Zoot Suit is the blistering film adaptation of playwright Luis Valdez' critically acclaimed stage drama based on the zoot suit riots that rocked 1940s Los Angeles.When barrio leader Henry Reyna (Daniel Valdez) and a group of his friends are unjustly convicted on circumstantial evidence and sent to San Quentin, activist lawyers Alice Bloomfield (Tyne Daly) and George Shearer (Charles Aidman) fight the blatant racially motivated miscarriage of justice to win Henry and his friends their freedom.Featuring Edward James Olmos (as the mythical Pachuco) in the role that catapulted him to stardom, Zoot Suit is a scorchingly searing and seductively provocative work that skillfully blends action, drama, romance and music!
STREET DATE: AUGUST 14.
The Pirates of Penzance
Synopsis: The Pirates of Penzance, Gilbert and Sullivan s classic musical comedy of mistaken identity, comes swashbuckling to the screen with all the laughs, songs and stars that made it a long-running Broadway smash! Kevin Kline reprises his Tony Award winning role along with Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt, George Rose and Rex Smith in the story of a roguish pirate king and his adventurous young charge who explore the coastline in search of treasure and romance. Digitally remastered for optimum picture quality, it s a fresh, funny and colorful extravaganza thats the very model of a modern movie musical.
STREET DATE: AUGUST 14.
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Synopsis: Don't miss out on what you couldn't see in theaters! Once again, Eddie Murphy is hilarious when he stars as the entire Klump family in this all-new version of the film The Klumps Uncensored: Director's Cut from director Peter Segal. This hysterical version contains outrageous new scenes and never-before-seen footage when Professor Sherman Klump finds romance with fellow DNA specialist Denise Gaines (Janet Jackson)… and discovers a brilliant formula that reverses aging. But Sherman's obnoxious alter ego, Buddy Love, wants out… and a big piece of the action. Now, it's up to Mama, Papa, Ernie and Granny to save the day in this whopping, gut-busting comedy Good Morning America calls an incredible piece of filmmaking.Get ready to join in the fun as the Klumps are exposed and uncensored!
STREET DATE: AUGUST 14.
The Lonely Guy
Synopsis: The one and only Steve Martin stars along with Charles Grodin and Tony Award winner Judith Ivey in a funny and poignant romance inspired by Bruce Jay Friedman's tongue-in-cheek survival manual. The Lonely Guy follows the progress of Larry (Steve Martin) and his buddy Warren (Charles Grodin) as they attempt to eke out a successful social life in the Big Apple. They're losers, until one day, Larry writes a book that turns loneliness into the ultimate love potion, and life is never the same! The film features performances by Steve Lawrence and Robyn Douglass with special cameos by Merv Griffin and Dr. Joyce Brothers.
STREET DATE: AUGUST 14.
JULY TITLES
Cop and a Half: New Recruit
Synopsis: Grizzled veteran detective Mark Simmons (Lou Diamond Phillips) can't seem to catch the "Badge Bandit" – the city's serial prankster who's causing mischief and embarrassing the police. Karina Murphy (Lulu Wilson) is a spunky 12-year-old who dreams of being a cop. She stumbles on Simmons' stakeout where she proves she's got serious detective skills and tech-savvy smarts. While Simmons wants to ignore Karina, the police captain does the unthinkable and teams them up. While on their mission to stop the "Badge Bandit," the unlikely duo goes on a hilarious, action-filled adventure!
STREET DATE: JULY 10.
Bring It On Again
Synopsis: They're bringing the moves...They're bringing the grooves...
Synopsis: And now they're going to Bring it On Again in the fun and sassy follow-up to the hugely successful Bring it On.
It's pure bump 'n' grind exhilaration as a new squad of cheerleaders takes on the establishment in a winner-takes-all cheer competition! An electrifying cast of up-and-coming hot young stars powers this awesome new movie that takes all of the spunk, smarts and spirit of the original comedy smash to the next level!
STREET DATE: JULY 10.
Bring It On: All or Nothing
Synopsis: Get ready for fun, attitude and excitement in this all-new comedy! When popular Britney Allen (Hayden Panettiere) moves from posh Pacific Vista to working class Crenshaw Heights, her life goes from cheer-topia to cheer-tastrophe. Britney finds herself at odds with her new classmates, especially head cheerleader Camille (Solange Knowles-Smith). But when she wins a spot on the cheer squad and faces her former team in a cross-town cheer-off to star in music sensation Rihanna's upcoming video, only one team can "bring it" and earn a place in cheer history!
STREET DATE: JULY 10.
Bring It On: In It to Win It
Synopsis: The feisty East Coast Jets have ruled the Cheer Camp Championships with spunk and attitude for the past few years. Now the spirited West Coast Sharks think they have the right moves and grooves to be crowned top squad. But when cheertastrophe strikes and their dreams of taking home the top prize are in jeopardy, the leaders of both squads realize they'll have to work together and bring it on like never before!
STREET DATE: JULY 10.
Bigger Fatter Liar
Synopsis: Kevin Shepard is a tech-savvy young genius who uses his intelligence to slack off. When greedy video game executive Alan Wolf gets a hold of his ideas for a video game, Kevin and his best friend Becca set off for Seattle to make Wolf's life miserable through a series of pranks.
STREET DATE: JULY 10.
Casual Sex?
Synopsis: Determined to develop a meaningful relationship with a man who's not afraid to make a commitment, the girls take a vacation at a plush health resort. With high hopes, Stacy and Melissa embark on their quest to track down The Perfect Man. But unfortunately, the men they encounter seem to wilt at the thought of anything more than "Casual Sex".
STREET DATE: JULY 10.