Monday, January 28, 2019

King of Thieves arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital), DVD, and Digital March 26th.


Always down to watch a Michael Caine performance!

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A star-studded cast pulls off one of the biggest bank heists in history when King of Thieves arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital), DVD, and Digital March 26 from Lionsgate. This film is currently available On Demand. Based on the unbelievable true story of the Hatton Garden Heist, this hilarious and thrilling crime caper stars two-time Oscar® winner Michael Caine (1986, Best Supporting Actor, Hannah and Her Sisters; 1999, Best Supporting Actor, The Cider House Rules), Oscar® winner Jim Broadbent (2001, Best Supporting Actor, Iris), two-time Oscar® nominee Tom Courtenay (1965, Best Supporting Actor, Doctor Zhivago,1965; 1983, Best Actor, The Dresser), Charlie Cox, with Golden Globe® nominee Michael Gambon (2003, Best Actor in a Motion Picture Made for Television, Path to War), and Ray Winstone. From director James Marsh (The Theory of Everything) and from producer Michelle Wright (Baby Driver), the King of Thieves Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $21.99 and $19.98, respectively.



OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

A famous thief in his younger years, widower Brian Reader, 77 years of age, pulls together a band of misfit criminals to plot an unprecedented burglary at the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit. The thieves, all in their 60s and 70s except for one, manage to escape with allegedly £200 million worth of stolen jewels and money. When police are called to the scene and the investigation starts, the cracks between the eccentric gang members begin to show as they fight over how to share the goods and become increasingly distrustful of each other.



BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

·         “King of Thieves: A Bloody Good Idea” Featurette





Project Blue Book: Season 1 arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital) and DVD April 9th.


Love me some UFO stories, any fans?


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

HISTORY®’s highly anticipated top-secret drama series from Academy Award®-winning executive producer Robert Zemeckis (1994, Best Director, Forrest Gump; also known for the Back to the Future franchise and Contact) comes home when Project Blue Book: Season 1 arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) and DVD April 9 from Lionsgate. This new series is based on true top-secret investigations into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and stars Aidan Gillen and Michael Malarkey, along with Neal McDonough, Michael Harney, Laura Mennell, and Ksenia Solo. Hailed as one of “the 10 most anticipated new shows of 2019” (Dana Feldman, Forbes), the Project Blue Book: Season 1 Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.99 and $24.98, respectively.



OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

From Academy Award® winner Robert Zemeckis, Project Blue Book is inspired by the real-life experiences of Dr. J. Allen Hynek (Aidan Gillen). A brilliant college professor, Hynek is recruited by the U.S. Air Force to spearhead a clandestine operation, code-named Project Blue Book, which investigates UFO sightings and alleged extraterrestrial encounters. Each episode draws from those actual case files, blending UFO theories with authentic historical events from one of the most mysterious eras in United States history. Throughout the season, documented occurrences will be explored, including the Gorman Dogfight of Fargo, North Dakota; the Flatwoods Monster incident of Flatwoods, West Virginia; and the Lubbock Lights of Lubbock, Texas, as well as many others. Project Blue Book ultimately investigated more than 12,000 UFO cases, over 700 of which remain unsolved to this day. By delving into the origins of fake news, espionage, and government cover-ups, Project Blue Book: Season 1 straddles the world of science and the exploration of the unknown, exposing an incredible mystery that continues to persist.


Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Fear the Walking Dead The Complete Fourth Season arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital) and DVD March 5th.


Haven't heard much about this show, is it worth checking out?

Worlds Collide When Season 4 Comes to Blu-ray and DVD on March 5th



SANTA MONICA, CA (January 15, 2019) – There’s no calm after the storm when Season 4 of “Fear the Walking Dead” – the companion series to the #1-rated cable series “The Walking Dead” – arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) and DVD March 5 from Lionsgate. Morgan Jones crosses over into unknown territory as the worlds of “The Walking Dead” and “Fear the Walking Dead” collide in what has been hailed as “absolute must-watch television” by ComicBook.com. “Fear the Walking Dead” Season 4 stars Lennie James (TV’s “The Walking Dead” and “Save Me”), Alycia Debnam-Carey (TV’s “The 100,” Friend Request, Into the Storm), Kim Dickens (Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Gone Girl), Frank Dillane (TV’s “Sense8,” In the Heart of the Sea, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince), Colman Domingo (Selma, Lincoln), Danay Garcia (TV’s Prison Break”), and new season regulars Maggie Grace (Taken, The Hurricane Heist), Garret Dillahunt (12 Years a Slave, No Country for Old Men), and Jenna Elfman (TV’s “Dharma & Greg,” Friends with Benefits).



In Season 4 of “Fear the Walking Dead,” we will see the world of Madison Clark (Dickens) and her family through new eyes — the eyes of Morgan Jones (James), who is joining the story from the world of “The Walking Dead.” The characters’ immediate pasts mix with an uncertain present of struggle and discovery as they meet new friends, foes, and threats. They fight for each other, against each other, and against a legion of the dead, and work to build an existence strong enough to resist the crushing pressure of lives coming apart. There will be darkness and light; terror and grace; and the heroic, mercenary, and craven, all crashing together toward a new reality for “Fear the Walking Dead.”



The home entertainment release of “Fear the Walking Dead” Season 4 includes four different audio commentaries with cast and crew, providing an in-depth, personal account of how episodes 401, 405, 410, and 416 were made. The “Fear the Walking Dead” Season 4 Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $44.99 and $39.98, respectively.



Produced by AMC Studios, “Fear the Walking Dead” is executive produced by Scott M. Gimple, showrunners Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg, and Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Gale Anne Hurd and Greg Nicotero.



BLU-RAY / DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

Episode 401 Audio Commentary with Executive Producer Scott Gimple, Showrunners Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg
Episode 405 Audio Commentary with Director Michael Satrazemis, Actors Jenna Elfman and Garret Dillahunt
Episode 410 Audio Commentary with Director Michael Satrazemis and Actress Alycia Debnam-Carey
Episode 416 Audio Commentary with Showrunners Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg



Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom coming to DVD and Digital on February 12th.


Haven't seen the first one yet! Any fans?

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A family adventure with all the bear essentials comes home when Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom arrives on DVD and Digital February 12 from Lionsgate. This film is currently available On Demand. This Dove Family-Approved sequel to the 2016 animated hit Norm of the North not only brings back Norm (the newly crowned polar bear king of the Arctic), but it also introduces all-new characters going on all-new, wild adventures. Perfect for the entire family, the Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98.



OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Norm, the newly crowned polar bear king of the Arctic, travels to New York to accept the keys to the city. But Norm goes from hero to villain when he’s framed for a crime he didn’t commit! While he is trying to clear his good name, back in the Arctic a vicious bottled-water company has moved in and is starting to steal the ice. Norm must rely on his friends, both old and new, to clear his good name and help save his kingdom in a winner take all hockey match.  


Ancient Aliens Season 11, Volume 2 coming to DVD on March 12th.


Can't believe how many seasons of Ancient Aliens there are.


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The best-selling, acclaimed HISTORY® series is back when Ancient Aliens®: Season 11, Volume 2 arrives on DVD March 12 from Lionsgate. Continue to explore the wonders and mysteries of our galaxy and its strange unexplained phenomena with this second volume of season 11. Featuring nine episodes on two discs, the Ancient Aliens®: Season 11, Volume 2 DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98.



OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

On this season of Ancient Aliens®, we explore incredible new developments in the search for evidence of extraterrestrial contact in our distant past — and even today. In Egypt, new technology has detected a previously unknown void in the Great Pyramid; on the island of Sardinia, ancient statues of giants with robotic faces are being shown to the public for the first time; and, in the north of England, scientists claim to have discovered what could be biological evidence of alien life! Join Giorgio Tsoukalos and his fellow ancient astronaut theorists as they examine these and other mysteries.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

The Vanishing arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital) and DVD on March 5th.


Hadn't even heard of this one but I enjoy almost anything with Gerard Butler in it.

Some treasures are better left unfound when The Vanishing arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) and DVD March 5 from Lionsgate. This film is currently available on Digital and On Demand. Based on a true story, this suspenseful thriller follows the lives of three lighthouse keepers whose worlds are turned upside down with paranoia and greed following the discovery of lost treasure. Starring Gerard Butler, Primetime Emmy® nominee Peter Mullan (Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie, TV’s “Top of the Lake,” 2013), and Connor Swindells, and from the producers of Black Mass and Hacksaw Ridge, this film will keep you guessing until the very end. The Vanishing will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail price of $21.99 and $19.98, respectively.



OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Gerard Butler (Hunter Killer) and Peter Mullan (TV’s “Ozark”) star in this tense, action-packed thriller based on true events. After three lighthouse keepers arrive for work on a remote Scottish isle, they make a fateful discovery: a wrecked rowboat—with a chest full of gold. As a mysterious boat heads toward the island, the three men make a choice that will change their lives forever, ensnaring them in a web of greed, paranoia, and murder.



BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

·         “Emerging from the Darkness: The Vanishing” Featurette



Robin Hood Comes to Digital February 5th and 4K, Blu-ray & DVD on February 19th.


Big fan of Taron Egerton, anxious to check this one out!

SANTA MONICA, CA (January 8, 2019) – The action-packed epic adventure Robin Hood arrives on Digital February 5 and on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand February 19 from Lionsgate. Directed by BAFTA Award Winner Otto Bathurst (2014, Television Craft – Director – Fiction,“Peaky Blinders”), this rich story is brought to life for today’s audiences using stunning special effects, thrilling battle sequences, and mind-blowing fight choreography. Robin Hood stars Taron Egerton (Kingsman franchise, Sing, Upcoming: Rocketman), Jamie Foxx (Django Unchained, Law Abiding Citizen, Ray), Ben Mendelsohn (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Dark Knight Rises, Ready Player One), Eve Hewson (Bridge of Spies, Blood Ties, Enough Said), and Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades franchise, The Fall, Anthropoid).



Returning home from the Crusades, Robin of Loxley (Egerton) finds his country oppressed by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham (Mendelsohn). With the help of Moorish warrior Little John (Foxx), Robin transforms into the heroic outlaw Robin Hood, taking up arms to fight the sheriff and win the heart of his love, Maid Marian (Hewson).



The Robin Hood special features include an in-depth, never-before-seen, 7-part documentary; multiple outtakes; and deleted scenes, all of which show what it took to put a new spin on everyone’s favorite hooded hero. Experience four times the resolution of full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, which includes Dolby Vision® HDR, bringing entertainment to life through ultravivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on-screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack also features new HDR10+ technology, making for an enhanced viewing experience on next generation displays by using dynamic tone mapping to reflect frame by frame variations in brightness, color, saturation, and contrast. Additionally, the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray feature Dolby Atmos® audio mixed specifically for the home, to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. The Robin Hood 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.95, respectively.



4K UHD / BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

“Outlaws and Auteurs: Reshaping Robin Hood” (7-Part Documentary)
Outtakes
Deleted Scenes



Monday, January 7, 2019

Lord of War arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (Plus Blu-ray and Digital) on March 19th.


One of my favorite Nicolas Cage movies! Who's picking this up in 4K?


An all-star cast explodes onto the screen when Lord of War arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) March 19 from Lionsgate. Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Andrew Niccol (1998, Best Screenplay, The Truman Show), the action-packed crime thriller, based on a true story, stars Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage (1995, Best Actor, Leaving Las Vegas), Academy Award® winner Jared Leto (2013, Best Supporting Actor, Dallas Buyers Club), and four-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke (2014/2001, Best Supporting Actor, Boyhood/Training Day; 2004/2013, Best Adapted Screenplay, Before Midnight/Before Sunset). Experience four times the resolution of full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, which includes Dolby Vision®, bringing entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on-screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack also features Dolby Atmos® audio mixed specifically for the home, to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. Available for the very first time in this absolutely stunning format, the Lord of War 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack is loaded with special features and will be available for the suggested retail price of $22.99.


OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage thrills in this action-packed true story of a gunrunner who supplied dictators and outran the law for nearly 20 years.



4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

·            Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Andrew Niccol

·            “The Making of Lord of War” Featurette

·            “Making a Killing: Inside the International Arms Trade” Featurette

·            Deleted Scenes


Thursday, January 3, 2019

The Oath- Review and Unboxing, available on Digital now and DVD January 8th.

Front Cover of DVD
     An all-star comic cast leads this gleefully wicked comedy about surviving life in politically divided America. When high-strung Chris (Barinholtz) and his more levelheaded wife Kai (Haddish) learn that citizens are being asked to sign a loyalty oath, their refusal to sign—along with the arrival of two government agents (Cho and Magnussen)—sends an already tense holiday dinner completely off the rails.

Back of DVD

Review

     The Oath seems to be taking a few pages out of the Purge films but focuses more on family conflicts while sitting at the dinner table. Citizens are being asked to sign an Oath of loyalty to the President of the United States and of course there are people both for it and against it. Chris, played by Ike Brinholtz, is completely against it but is surrounded by those who have chosen to sign the Oath. His wife Kai, played by Tiffany Haddish, is the only person keeping him mostly sane during the whole ordeal. Not only is there conflict in Chris' house but it seems like the government is really out to get people to sign. They've even set up what is called the CPU or better known as the Citizens Protection Unit. The CPU is seemingly going around and collecting citizens who are causing issues and speaking against the Oath. This of course puts Chris on high alert and has him running into a few situations that are making him question not only the government but his own friends and family.

Disc
     The Oath is marketed as a dark comedy but I was most surprised with how serious and real it felt. At some points it didn't feel like I was watching a movie but more of a look into what could some day become a reality. I've watched many movies and plenty of scenes that are supposed to be terrifying I've dismissed without much of a thought, however there is a scene here that involves road rage that for some reason really got to me and had me thinking what would I do in that situation?

     There are plenty of scenes in here that will bring up a discussion about how situations should be handled if they ever arise. Overall the Oath is definitely worth a watch, if anything for the performances of Ike Barhnholtz and Tiffany Haddish who came across as very convincing as a couple who balance each other out at the right times. I do wish that Lionsgate had put this out on Blu-ray but the DVD played well on my Xbox One. It does have a few extras including some deleted scenes and a couple of behind the scenes featurettes.

Let me know your thoughts on the Oath down below!





Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch becomes available on Digital January 22nd and on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD February 5th.


Definitely excited to see this one! Who is a fan?

Universal City, California, January 3, 2019 – Families everywhere can ring in the New Year with Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch on Digital and via the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on January 22, 2019, and on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on February 5, 2019. From Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, the film based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved tale about a cynical grouch who goes on a mission to steal Christmas from others only to feel his own heart grow three sizes larger through unexpected friendships is one “the whole family can watch and enjoy,” (Kidsday/Newsday).



The new home entertainment edition contains more than 60 minutes of bonus content, including three mini-movies: “Dog Days of Winter” starring the Grinch and his heroically loyal dog Max; and “Yellow is the New Black” and “Santa’s Little Helpers,” both starring the lovable Minions. It also includes stunning featurettes, a how-to-draw tutorial and much more. Narrated by Grammy Award®winner and Oscar® nominee Pharrell Williams, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch stars Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Strange, “Sherlock”) as the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpit with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. The incredible voice cast includes Rashida Jones (“Parks and Recreation,” The Muppets) as Donna Who, Kenan Thompson (“Saturday Night Live”) as Bricklebaum, Cameron Seely (The Greatest Showman) as Cindy-Lou Who, and featuring legendary actress Angela Lansbury (Anastasia, Beauty and the Beast) as the mayor of Whoville. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch is a perfect night in for the whole family!



BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAY, BLU-RAY AND DVD:

Who's Who in Who-ville (interactive map) - There are so many interesting characters that call Who-ville home that it’s hard to keep track of them all. This “Who’s Who” pop-up book uses animation to create a virtual storybook that takes us from Who-ville to Mt. Crumpit. 
"You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" Lyric Video – Tyler, The Creator puts a modern spin on the Seussian Christmas classic.


MINI-MOVIES ON 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAY, BLU-RAY, DVD & DIGITAL:

Yellow is the New Black – Before they all make their big escape from prison in Despicable Me 3, a couple of lucky Minions get a taste of freedom as they break free with the help of one of their fellow human inmates.
Dog Days of Winter – Max braves the harsh winter weather and an uncooperative Who to bring a sick Grinch his favorite hot tea.
Santa's Little Helpers – Fan favorites – the Minions – are back for another adventure! Having been accidently dropped off at the North Pole, our Minion pals make the most of the situation by trying to become elves.


BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAY, BLU-RAY, DVD & DIGITAL:

The Making of the Mini-Movies - Mini in size but not in heart, these short films are fan favorites. From the Grinch and Max to the Minions – you’ll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the filmmakers who made them.
From Green to Screen - It takes a lot to bring grumpy green to your home screen. This inside look at the making of Illumination’s Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch features interviews and behind-the-scenes moments with the cast, filmmakers and artists whose hearts have all grown three sizes bringing this classic tale to life.
Illuminating THE GRINCH - Using filmmaker and cast interviews, concept art and progression reels, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how the characters evolved from initial sketches to fully realized characters.
My Earliest GRINCH Memories - The cast and filmmakers of Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch reveal their earliest memories of the grumpy green character and the enduring appeal of this Christmas curmudgeon’s journey to redemption.
Grinchy Gadgets - From his body-size blow dryer to his moving mechanical chair, from his catapult to his dog drone-rig and more… you’ll get to explore the wondrous world of Grinch’s gadgets.
"I Am The Grinch" Lyric Video - A stylized look at Tyler, The Creator’s original song created just for the film.
Songs From His Little Heart - Take a deep dive into the toe tapping beats of Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch. From score to specialty songs, you’ll hear from the film’s A-list musicians on what it took to create the music behind the movie.
X-mas Around the World - Every culture practices Christmas in a slightly different way. We’ll highlight some of the more fun permutations of the holiday around the globe.
Cindy-Lou's Yule Log - Nothing says the holidays quite like an animated fireplace blasting fake heat from your living room television. Just in time for winter, we’ll recreate Cindy-Lou’s living room on Christmas Eve for all to enjoy.
Production Babies - A celebration of the babies born to the filmmakers during the production of Illumination’s Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch.
Any Who Can Draw - Hosted by an Illumination artist and head of story Mark O'Hare, you’ll see step-by-step how to draw some of your favorite characters from this beloved holiday classic; Grinch, Max and Fred!


The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-rayTM, Blu-rayTM and Digital. The 4K Ultra HD disc will include the same bonus features as the Blu-rayTM version, all in stunning 4K resolution.

4K Ultra HD is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, and the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience.
Blu-rayTM 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.
MOVIES ANYWHERE is the digital app that simplifies and enhances the digital movie collection and viewing experience by allowing consumers to access their favorite digital movies in one place when purchased or redeemed through participating digital retailers. Consumers can also redeem digital copy codes found in eligible Blu-rayTM and DVD disc packages from participating studios and stream or download them through Movies Anywhere. MOVIES ANYWHERE is only available in the United States. For more information, visit https://moviesanywhere.com.



Between Worlds arrives on Blu-ray (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and Digital on February 26.


Looks like Nicolas Cage was busy in 2018. Who is looking forward to this one?

See the legendary Nicolas Cage in a role you’ve never seen him play before when Between Worlds arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and Digital February 26 from Lionsgate. This film is currently available On Demand. Starring alongside the Oscar®-winning Cage (Best Actor, Leaving Las Vegas, 1995) are Franka Potente, Penelope Mitchell, Garrett Clayton, Lydia Hearst, and Hopper Penn. Called “a remarkable film that has Cage playing to his strengths to bring this bizarre story to life” by Cinapse, the Between Worlds Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $22.99 and $19.98, respectively.



OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Nicolas Cage stars in this twist-filled supernatural thriller that follows Joe (Cage), a struggling truck driver haunted by the memory of his deceased wife and daughter. Joe’s life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Julie (Potente), a woman with mysterious spiritual powers, whose daughter, Billie, lies in a coma. Julie enlists Joe’s help to stop Billie from crossing over to the spirit world, but when Billie awakes, her body is possessed — by the vengeful spirit of Joe’s dead wife.