Tuesday, October 30, 2018

The House With a Clock in Its Walls Arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray and DVD, December 18.


Jack Black seems to be doing a few of these type of movies, any fans?

Universal City, California, October 30, 2018 – Enjoy the delightfully thrilling tale of a mysterious house where things, including the inhabitants, are not what they seem to be. The House With a Clock in its Walls arrives on Digital and via the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on November 27, 2018, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on December 18, 2018. Based on the classic children’s book and praised as “creaky, freaky haunted-mansion fun” (LA Times), The House With a Clock in its Walls features over 60 minutes of bonus content including an alternate beginning and ending, stunning featurettes, deleted scenes, a hilarious gag reel, and feature commentary. Enchanting from start to finish, it’s the perfect adventure for families during the holidays.



Full of wonder and adventure, The House With a Clock in its Walls mesmerizes audiences of all ages and keeps the magic alive when stars Jack Black (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Kung Fu Panda), Cate Blanchett (Ocean’s 8, Thor: Ragnarok) and Owen Vaccaro (Daddy’s Home, Mother’s Day) arrive as Uncle Jonathan, Mrs. Zimmerman and Lewis Barnavelt. In the most unexpected places, fantastical events, miraculous twists and suspense filled moments ensue in this “zany kids adventure” (The Hollywood Reporter) that soon captivates adults as well. In the tradition of Amblin classics, master frightener and director Eli Roth’s The House With a Clock in its Walls is a family-friendly fantasy film that “stands alongside the ‘just for kids’ classics of the 1980’s and 1990’s” (Forbes).



In The House With a Clock in its Walls directed by Eli Roth (The Green Inferno, Cabin Fever), Lewis Barnavelt (Vaccaro) goes to live with his Uncle Jonathan (Black) in a creaky and creepy mansion with an eerie tick-tocking heart. But when Lewis soon finds out he’s in the presence of magic practiced by his uncle and neighbor Mrs. Zimmerman (Blanchett), his new town’s dreary aura boosts to life in an exciting and dangerous way. Based on the beloved children’s classic book written by John Bellairs and illustrated by Edward Gorey, The House With a Clock in its Walls is written by Eric Kripke (creator of TV’s “Supernatural”) and co-stars Kyle MacLachlan (“Twin Peaks,” Inside Out), Colleen Camp (Clue), Renée Elise Goldsberry (“One Life to Live”), and Sunny Suljic (Mid90s, The Killing of a Sacred Deer). It is produced by Mythology Entertainment’s Brad Fischer (Shutter Island) and James Vanderbilt (Zodiac), as well as Kripke.



BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY, DVD & DIGITAL:

Warlocks and Witches - Go behind the scenes with the enchanting cast of The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Finding Lewis - A look at the casting of Owen Vaccaro
Jack's Magical Journey - A look at the unique dynamism and magic that Jack Black brings to the character of Jonathan Barnavelt
The Great Cate - The cast discuss Cate Blanchett's wonderful performance as Florence Zimmerman
The Terrifying Isaac Izard - Watch Kyle MacLachlan's creepy evolution from living icon to undead-warlock
Movie Magic
The Ultimate Haunted House - Join filmmakers for a guided tour through the incredible house at the center of the film
Automatons Attack - A behind-the-scenes look at the mechanical horrors involved in this chilling sequence
Pumpkin Puke - Behind the scenes with the cast and an army of spooky, snarling, vomiting pumpkins
Moving Pieces - Filmmakers and cast discuss the amazing clock room set
Baby Jack - A behind-the-scenes look at the creepy Baby Jack sequence
Tick Tock: Bringing the Book to Life - Filmmakers discuss how they adapted the book for the big screen
Eli Roth: Director's Journals - Director Eli Roth takes viewers behind the scenes
Candler Mansion
Newnan, GA
The Chair
Comrade Ivan
New Zebedee Elementary
Wrap Day
Owen Goes Behind the Scenes - Armed with his own camera, Owen guides viewers on his own journey behind-the-scenes of the movie
Around the Set
Behind the Camera
The Big Interview
Downtime on Set
Theme Song Challenge - Eli Roth and the cast are challenged to come up with a theme song for the film
Do You Know Jack Black? - The cast compete with each other to see who knows Jack Black the best
Abracadabra! - Eli Roth performs a magic trick for Owen Vaccaro
Jack Black's Greatest Fear - Eli Roth and Owen Vaccaro play a prank on Jack Black
The Mighty Wurlitzer - Composer Nathan Barr discusses how he created the film's unique and distinct score


BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY DVD & DIGITAL:

Alternate Opening and Ending with Commentary by Director Eli Roth and Actor Jack Black available
Alternate Opening
Alternate Ending
Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Director Eli Roth and Actor Jack Black available
More Books, Please
A Horrible Practical Joke
Tarby Ditches Lewis
Eat Up
Play for Him
Get Out of the Way
Time Is of the Essence
The Clock That Never Breaks
12 Minutes to Go
Gag Reel
Feature Commentary with Director Eli Roth and Actor Jack Black

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Lizzie arrives on Blu-ray + Digital and DVD on December 11.


Based on true events, interesting.

It all started with an axe. Experience “a chilling reimagining of the Lizzie Borden murder” (Sara Stewart, New York Post) when Lizzie arrives on Digital December 4 and on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital), DVD, and On Demand December 11 from Lionsgate. Starring Academy Award® nominee Chloë Sevigny (Best Supporting Actress, Boys Don’t Cry, 1999) and People’s Choice Award winner Kristen Stewart, the film is based on the true events of the infamous, shocking, and bloody Borden family murders in 1892. An official Sundance Film Festival 2018 selection that “crackles with tension” (Karen M. Peterson, Awards Circuit), Lizzie “takes a legend and blows it up from the inside” (Ben Pearson, Slashfilm). Including a never-before-seen making-of featurette, the Lizzie Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $21.99 and $19.98, respectively.


OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Lizzie is a psychological thriller that reveals many layers of the strange and fragile Lizzie Borden, who stood accused of the infamous 1892 axe murder of her family in Fall River, Massachusetts. An unmarried woman of 32 and a social outcast, Lizzie (Chloë Sevigny) lives a claustrophobic life under her father’s cold and domineering control. When Bridget Sullivan (Kristen Stewart), a young maid, comes to work for the family, Lizzie finds a sympathetic, kindred spirit — and a secret intimacy soon blossoms into a wicked plan.



BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

·         “Understanding Lizzie” Featurette



Tuesday, October 16, 2018

God Bless the Broken Road on Blu-ray and DVD, December 4.


Very interested to see how LaDainian Tomlinson is in this.

SANTA MONICA, CA (October 16, 2018) – Experience the uplifting family film with Jordin Sparks (Sparkle, Left Behind) and NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer LaDainian “LT” Tomlinson when God Bless the Broken Road arrives on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, Digital and On Demand December 4 from Lionsgate. Dove-approved for all ages and directed by Harold Cronk, the acclaimed director of the films God’s Not Dead and God’s Not Dead 2, the faith-based film tells an inspirational tale where faith, family, friends, and the brave soldiers who serve in the United States military are paramount. God Bless the Broken Road also stars Lindsay Pulsipher (TV’s “True Blood,” TV’s “Law & Order,” TV’s “Justified”), Robin Givens (God’s Not Dead 2, TV’s “Riverdale,” TV’s “The Bold and the Beautiful”), Gary Grubbs (TV’s “The X-Files”), Andrew Walker (Steel Toes, TV’s “Against the Wall”), Kim Delaney (TV’s “NYPD Blue,” TV’s “Army Wives”), and Makenzie Moss (Steve Jobs, Do You Believe?).


God Bless the Broken Road tells the inspirational story of a young mother who loses her husband in Afghanistan and struggles to raise their young daughter in his absence. The film focuses on the importance of faith, friends, and family, while paying tribute to those who serve in the United States military.


Take home God Bless the Broken Road and go behind the scenes of the making of this miraculous tale with three never-before-seen featurettes, offering exclusive interviews with the cast and filmmakers. The God Bless the Broken Road Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.



BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

·   “Delivering God’s Message: Casting God Bless the Broken Road” Featurette

·   “Restoring Faith: Mending the Broken Road” Featurette

·   “Pedals and Prayers: Racing Alongside God” Featurette


Monday, October 15, 2018

Elf 15th Anniversary Buddy’s Sing & Cheer Along Edition arrives on DVD and on Digital November 27.


Love, love, love this movie!

Burbank, CA, October 15, 2018 – Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the modern-day holiday classic Elf when Buddy’s Sing & Cheer Along Edition arrives on DVD and Digital on November 27th from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.  Directed by Jon Favreau (Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Chef), the beloved comedy Elf stars Will Ferrell (Old School, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Step Brothers) as Buddy the Elf.



Directed by Favreau from an original script by David Berenbaum (The Haunted Mansion), the film features an all-star cast including Ferrell, James Caan as Walter Hobbs, Zooey Deschanel as Jovie, Mary Steenburgen as Emily Hobbs, Faizon Love as Wanda, Peter Dinklage as Miles Finch, Amy Sedaris as Deb, and Andy Richter as Morris, with Edward Asner as Santa Claus and Bob Newhart as Papa Elf.



Elf: Buddy’s Sing & Cheer Along Edition will be available on DVD and brand new Elf-inspired extra content, including a bouncing elf hat singalong with Buddy and his friends and all new fun, family-friendly interactive special features.  Also included in the DVD package are the original theatrical film and previously released special features.



Fans can also own Elf: Buddy’s Sing & Cheer Along Edition via purchase from digital retailers beginning November 27th as a new standalone feature, as part of iTunes Extras, or in a bundle with the original film depending on the digital retailer platform.



Elf: Buddy’s Sing & Cheer Along Edition will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.
  



SYNOPSIS



Will Ferrell stars as the ultimate fish out of water, Buddy, who as a baby crawls into Santa’s toy bag and is whisked off to the North Pole, where he is raised as an elf.  A cheerful misfit who grows to be three times the size of his elf family, Buddy ultimately heads to his birthplace – New York City – to seek out his roots.



Unfortunately, they turn out to be a “Scrooge”-like father and a cynical eight-year-old half-brother who doesn’t believe in Santa.  Worst of all, everyone seems to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas.  But using his simple elf ways, Buddy sets out to singlehandedly win over his family and save Christmas in New York, hoping at last to find his true place in the world.



DVD ELEMENTS


Elf: Buddy’s Sing and Cheer Edition Special New Interactive Features:

Sing Along version – Follow Buddy’s elf cap as it bounces over the lyrics when one of the glorious and goofy songs comes on.
Buddy’s Best Lines – As Buddy blurts and bellows his lines, watch the words dash, dance and scream on screen.
Buddy’s Big Book of Elf Culture – Be tickled by entries and anecdotes from his Big Book of Elf Culture, everything from toy-making tips to popular elfin dance steps.
Sweet Treats – Throughout the movie you will be treated to Buddy’s recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth.
The Clausometer – Track Buddy’s holiday spirit every time you see the Clausometer in the corner of the screen.
Buddy’s Buddies – During special moments in the movie, one of Buddy’s North Pole playmates will animate on screen.
Fun Facts and Trivia – Amusing factoids randomly pop-up with tidbits on Buddy’s humorous and heartwarming adventure.


Previously Released Special Features:

Commentaries by Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau
Deleted/alternate scenes
Nine featurettes including Tag Along with Will Ferrell, Film School for Kids, How They Made the North Pole, Kids on Christmas, Santa Mania, and more.




Evil Dead 2, arriving on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital) on December 11.


The artwork is amazing. Can't wait to see the transfer!

Ash returns in one of horror’s greatest sequels when Evil Dead 2 arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) December 11 from Lionsgate. Written and directed by Sam Raimi (Spider-Man, Army of Darkness), and starring Bruce Campbell in the role that cemented his place in horror history, Ash must, once again, battle the deranged dead after returning to the same cabin from The Evil Dead and unleashing Hell on Earth. Experience four times the resolution of Full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, which includes Dolby Vision™ HDR™, bringing the stunning cinematography of this supernatural horror film to life. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. Available for the very first time in this absolutely stunning format, the Evil Dead 2 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack will include a brand new, never-before-seen 52 minute featurette, “Bloody and Groovy, Baby! – A Tribute to Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead II” featurette and will be available for the suggested retail price of $22.99.


OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Ash, the sole survivor of The Evil Dead, returns to the same cabin in the woods and again unleashes the dead. With his girlfriend possessed and his body parts running amok, Ash must again single-handedly battle the damned in this unhinged horror classic!



4K ULTRA HD SPECIAL FEATURES

·            NEW “Bloody and Groovy, Baby!” – A Tribute to Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead 2 Featurette

·            Audio Commentary with writer-director Sam Raimi, actor Bruce Campbell, co-writer Scott Spiegel, and special make-up effects artist Greg Nicotero



BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

·         Audio Commentary with writer-director Sam Raimi, actor Bruce Campbell, co-writer Scott Spiegel, and special make-up effects artist Greg Nicotero

·         “Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2” Featurette

·         “Cabin Fever – A ‘Fly on the Wall’ Look Behind-the-Scenes of Evil Dead 2” Featurette

·         “Road to Wadesboro: Revisiting the Shooting Location with Filmmaker Tony Elwood” Featurette

·         “Evil Dead 2: Behind-the-Screams” Featurette

·         “The Gore The Merrier” Featurette

·         Theatrical Trailer

·         Still Galleries



I Still See You arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital) and DVD on December 11.


Sounds like an interesting premise.

Enter an entire world that’s haunted when I Still See You arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital), DVD, and Digital December 11 from Lionsgate. This film is currently available On Demand. Bella Thorne stars in this supernatural thriller from writer Jason Fuchs (Wonder Woman, Ice Age: Continental Drift) and director Scott Speer (Step Up Revolution, Midnight Sun). Based on the novel Break My Heart 1,000 Times by Daniel Waters, I Still See You also stars Richard Harmon and Dermot Mulroney. Including an audio commentary with director Scott Speer and actress Bella Thorne, two never-before-seen featurettes, and deleted scenes, the I Still See You Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $21.99 and $19.98, respectively.



OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Bella Thorne stars in this spellbinding and romantic supernatural thriller. Ten years after an apocalyptic event left the world haunted by ghosts, Roni (Thorne) receives a threatening message from beyond the grave. Joining forces with Kirk, a mysterious classmate, Roni descends into a shadow world that blurs the bounds of the living and the dead — and begins a desperate race against time to stop a cunning killer.



BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

·         Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Director Scott Speer

·         “Remnants: Manifesting I Still See You” Featurette

·         “Break My Heart 1,000 Times: Novel to Screen” Featurette

·         Audio Commentary with Director Scott Speer and Actress Bella Thorne

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Viking Destiny arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital), DVD, and Digital December 4.


Anyone looking forward to Viking Destiny?

A world full of action and adventure comes home when Viking Destiny arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital), DVD, and Digital December 4 from Lionsgate. This film is currently available On Demand. Starring Ian Beattie, Will Mellor, with Terence Stamp, and introducing Anna Demetriou, the film follows a young Viking princess’s quest to regain her throne. Guided by the god Odin himself (Stamp), witness Princess Helle’s exciting travels and the nonstop pursuit of what’s rightfully hers. The Viking Destiny Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $21.99 and $19.98, respectively.


OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

A Viking princess is forced to flee her kingdom after being framed for the murder of her father, the king. Under the guidance of the god Odin, she travels the world gaining wisdom and building the army she needs to win back her throne.


BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

·         “One True Heir: A Warrior’s Destiny” Featurette

·         “Of Gods, Women & Men: The Cast” Featurette

·         “Strength from Within: Staging the Battles” Featurette

Blindspotting arrives on Digital Nov. 6 and on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand November 20


Didn't get to see this in theaters but heard a ton of great things!

SANTA MONICA, CA (October 10, 2018) – Witness the film that had everyone buzzing at the 2018 SXSW and Sundance Film Festivals when Blindspotting arrives on Digital November 6 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand November 20 from Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company. An incredibly relevant film for the current climate that has received phenomenal reactions and reviews, Blindspotting provides a raw glimpse into three days in the life of a parolee and the struggles of race, class, and police brutality in Oakland, California. The film stars Daveed Diggs (Wonder, Ferdinand, TV’s “Black-ish,” Broadway's Hamilton), Rafael Casal (TV’s “HBO’s Def Poetry Jam”), Janina Gavankar (TV’s “The League,” “True Blood,” “The L Word,” “Sleepy Hollow”), and Jasmine Cephas Jones (Monsters and Men, Broadway’s Hamilton).


Collin (Diggs), a parolee facing his final three days of probation, needs to stay clear of trouble. Miles, (Casal), Collin’s hot-tempered best friend, can’t stay out of it. When Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested, sending Collin and Miles on a collision course with each other in this bold and thought-provoking film that bursts with energy, style, and humor.


Take home Blindspotting and dive deep into the making of this uniquely personal film with an abundance of special features including two making-of featurettes, deleted scenes, and two feature-length commentaries. The Blu-ray release also features Dolby Atmos audio mixed specifically for the home, to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. The Blindspotting Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.



BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

·         Deleted Scenes

·         “Straight from the Town: Making Blindspotting” Featurette

·         “Carlos López Estrada: A Director’s Featurette

·         Audio Commentary with Director Carlos López Estrada

·         Audio Commentary with Writers/Actors Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal


Thursday, October 4, 2018

The Happytime Murders on Digital November 20 and Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD & On Demand December 4.


Didn't get a chance to see this in theaters, any fans?

Universal City, California, October 4, 2018 – Discover what happens on the other side of the street in the outrageous comedy, The Happytime Murders arriving on Digital on November 20, 2018 and on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on December 4, 2018 from STXfilms and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.



“Hilarious, wickedly original and crazily quirky” (Neil Pond, Parade), The Happytime Murders is directed and produced by Brian Henson (The Muppet Christmas Carol) alongside producers Jeffrey Hayes, Melissa McCarthy, and Ben Falcone. The film also features an all-star comedic cast including Melissa McCarthy (The Boss), Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), Joel McHale (“Community”), and Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect).



The Happytime Murders is a raunchy comedy set in the underbelly of Los Angeles where puppets and humans coexist. Two clashing detectives with a shared secret, one human (McCarthy) and one puppet, are forced to work together again to solve the brutal murders of the former cast of a beloved classic puppet television show. A hilarious buddy cop murder mystery comedy at heart, the film is unapologetically bold and keeps audiences entertained from start to finish.


Packed with clever improv and shocking humor, The Happytime Murders on Blu-rayTM, DVD and Digital showcases side-splitting bonus features including deleted scenes, a gag reel, feature commentary with filmmakers and cast, and special featurettes that take fans further into the twisted and scandalous world  inhabited by both humans and puppets.



BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAY, DVD AND DIGITAL

Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel
Line-O-Rama
Virtual Environments: Go behind the scenes to see the transformation of the film’s virtual environments including visual effects through backdrops, action scenes, and the movements of the puppets themselves.
Avatars Demo: VFX supervisors discuss how The Happytime Murders created a new realm of puppet movies by using avatars to make the puppets come to life.
VFX Breakdown: An overview of the impact of visual special effects in the film.
Theatrical Trailers
Feature Commentary with Director Brian Henson and voice actor Bill Barretta


The Happytime Murders will be available on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital.

Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
Digital lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.