Each week we like to try to let you know what new options you have in the way of new Blu-rays. Here are the two movies being released on Blu-ray and DVD today, April 1, 2014.

ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND CONTINUES (2013) Brief Synopsis: “With the 70s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York’s first 24-hour news channel by storm.” Overall Rating Rank from 2013 70.67% 72 Cast: Will Ferrell – Steve Carell – Paul Rudd – Luke Wilson –Directed by: Adam McKay. RATING BREAKDOWN (THE MIXED BAG) Buttery 33.33% Regular 50% Half-Popped 8.33% Stale 0% Burnt 8.33%

SELECT REVIEWS

• Bryan Lienesch -[86 / 100]- – Anything Adam McKay and Will Ferrell get behind seems to work very, very well. This ‘Anchorman’ sequel is no exception.
• Tom Little of Digital Shortbread -[85 / 100]- (full review)
• Dave Examines Movies -[84 / 100]- (full review)
• Dan O’Neill -[80 / 100]- (full review)
• Angry Vader -[70 / 100]- (full review)
• Sean Kelly -[70 / 100]- (full review)
• M and F Reviews -[70 / 100]- (full review)
• Silver Screen Riot Matt Oakes -[57 / 100]- (full review)

47 RONIN Brief Synopsis: “From ancient Japan’s most enduring tale, the epic 3D fantasy-adventure 47 Ronin is born. Keanu Reeves leads the cast as Kai, an outcast who joins Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), the leader of the 47 outcast samurai. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honor to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors. 47 Ronin is helmed by visionary director Carl Erik Rinsch (The Gift). Inspired by styles as diverse as Miyazaki and Hokusai, Rinsch will bring to life the stunning landscapes and enormous battles that will display the timeless Ronin story to global audiences in a way that’s never been seen before.” Overall Rating Rank from 2013 56% 137 Cast: Keanu Reeves – Hiroyuki Sanada – Kou Shibasaki – Tadanobu Asano – Rinko Kikuchi – Directed by: Carl Rinsch. RATING BREAKDOWN (THE MIXED BAG) Buttery 0% Regular 33.33% Half-Popped 50% Stale 0% Burnt 16.67%

SELECT REVIEWS

• Dave Examines Movies -[73 / 100]- (full review)
• Minnesota Man -[70 / 100]- (full review) – Maybe it is because I read such scathing reviews for 47 Ronin before I saw it that the bar was set so low that it was destined to exceed those expectations or maybe it is just because the movie is not that bad to begin with and we are just dealing with critics at the end of their 2013 good will toward men.
• Tim The Film Guy -[60 / 100]- (full review)
• Dan O’Neill -[50 / 100]- (full review)
• Tom Little of Digital Shortbread -[23 / 100]- (full review)

Check out previous editions of DVD Release announcements here!