Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw on Digital on October 15th and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on November 5th, 2019.

FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS:
HOBBS & SHAW


ON DIGITAL OCTOBER 15, 2019
4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD NOVEMBER 5, 2019
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

JAM-PACKED WITH OVER 80 MINUTES OF BONUS FEATURES
INCLUDING AN ALTERNATE OPENING AND DELETED SCENES

 

THE MOST BADASS FILM OF THE YEAR WITH AN
88% AUDIENCE SCORE ON ROTTEN TOMATOES


Universal City, California, September 10, 2019 – Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, available on Digital on October 15, 2019, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM, DVD and On Demand on November 5, 2019, amps up the high-stakes action and sharp-edged humor like never before, taking fans down an exhilarating new road. Unforgettable franchise favorites Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson; “Skyscraper,” “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham; “The Meg,” “Spy”) forge an unlikely partnership that provides fresh insight into their backstories. Johnson and Statham’s “sheer movie star charisma” (Scott Mendelson, Forbes) take the action, spectacle, thrills and humor to a new level and have already earned the film more than $680 million at the global box office.

Hobbs & Shaw features over 80 minutes* of never-before-seen bonus content including an alternate opening, deleted and extended scenes and several featurettes with the filmmakers and cast that take fans further into the thrilling story. A hit with audiences, Hobbs & Shaw earned an “A-” CinemaScore and is “the most exciting movie of the year” (Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV), with non-stop action across the globe, from Los Angeles to London and from the toxic wasteland of Chernobyl to the lush beauty of Samoa.

For years, hulking lawman Luke Hobbs and lawless outcast Deckard Shaw have traded smack talk and body blows. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton Lorr (Idris Elba; “Thor: Ragnarok,” “The Dark Tower”) gains control of an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever, Hobbs and Shaw must partner up to bring down the only guy who might be badder than themselves. Joining the cast as Shaw’s sister Hattie, Vanessa Kirby (Mission: Impossible-Fallout, “The Crown”) “is convincing as a woman who can take care of herself” (Rafer Guzman, Newsday). Directed by David Leitch from a story by longtime Fast & Furious narrative architect Chris Morgan and a screenplay by Morgan and Drew Pearce (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Iron Man 3), Hobbs & Shaw is produced by Johnson, Statham, Morgan and Hiram Garcia (Skyscraper, Rampage).

*Digital, 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray™

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

  • ALTERNATE OPENING*
  • DELETED/EXTENDED/ALTERNATE SCENES
  • JOHNSON & STATHAM: HOBBS & SHAW - Why this film duo works so well together on and off the set.
  • PROGRESS OF A FIGHT SCENE WITH DIRECTOR DAVID LEITCH - From script, to storyboard, to finally arriving on set and working with cast and crew, this piece will illustrate the progression of fight scenes from concept to execution.
  • PRACTICAL ACTION - Any film featuring Jason Statham or Dwayne Johnson is sure to be action packed and feature some over-the-top fight scenes. For the film, each fight sequence was carefully choreographed and shot ahead of time for the actors to use in training and ultimately in shooting the scene.
  • THE BAD GUY* - Fans can explore what makes the ultimate baddie, as well as Brixton’s backstory, casting Idris Elba, special effects for his cyber features and what makes him tick.
  • THE SISTER* - This piece will highlight Vanessa Kirby as Hattie Shaw - she may be Deckard Shaw’s little sister, but don’t be fooled, she’s equally capable of kicking just as much ass as he does.
  • HOBBS’ FAMILY TREE* - This character piece will highlight the extended family of the Hobbs heroes. From Hobbs’ daughter, mother and brothers, take a high-energy, behind-the-scenes look at their time on set.
  • THE MATRIARCH* - With her brief appearance in HOBBS & SHAW, audiences are reminded of the matriarchal might of Helen Mirren as mother Shaw. This piece will feature Mirren in her return to the role.
  • NEW FRIENDS - Featuring hilarious moments with the cameos featured in the film, this piece will showcase some of the best moments from their days on set.
  • ELEVATOR ACTION* - The elevator scene in the trailer – yes, you know the one.  This is just one of the crazy stunts in the film – now fans can see how it was done.
  • STUNT SHOW AND TELL* - Along with film clips and stunt vis, this firsthand look at some of the key sequences in the film will peel back the layers of the stunt process.
  • KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY: A CONVERSATION WITH ROMAN AND DWAYNE* - In this intimate conversation, Roman Reigns and Dwayne Johnson discuss their personal relationship, coming from a long lineage of wrestlers, and what it’s like to be working side by side on a project so close to Johnson’s heart.
  • BLIND FURY* - Dwayne reveals the inspiration behind one of the film’s key scenes – his grandfather!
  • DWAYNE AND HOBBS: LOVE AT FIRST BITE* - We know how important family is to Dwayne Johnson, and his French Bulldog Hobbs is no exception. In this fun piece, fans can learn more about Dwayne and man’s best friend.
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR DAVID LEITCH
* Exclusive to Digital, 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray™

Hobbs & Shaw will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack (4K Ultra HD+ Blu-rayTM + Digital Code).

  • 4K Ultra HD is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD features the combination of 4K resolution for 4X sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio.
    • Hobbs & Shaw 4K Ultra HD is available with HDR10+™, providing a premium HDR picture quality. HDR10+ transforms your movie watching experience with incredible brightness and contrast for each scene, delivering brighter brights and deepest darks.
  • Blu-rayTM delivers a pristine HD picture 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
FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby, Cliff Curtis and Helen Mirren
Score By: Tyler Bates
Editor: Christopher Rouse ACE
Production Designer: David Scheunemann
Director of Photography: Jonathan Sela
Executive Producers: Dany Garcia, Kelly Mccormick, Ethan Smith, Ainsley Davies, Steven Chasman
Produced By: Dwayne Johnson p.g.a., Jason Statham, Chris Morgan p.g.a., Hiram Garcia p.g.a.,
Story By: Chris Morgan
Screenplay By: Chris Morgan and Drew Pearce
Directed By: David Leitch
 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD™:
Street Date: November 5, 2019
Copyright: 2019 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61201433 (US) / 61201434 (CDN)
Layers: BD-100 / Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 for prolonged sequences of action and violence, suggestive material and some strong language.
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR 10
Sound: English Dolby Atmos/Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Run Time:  2 hours 17 minutes
 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAYTM:

Street Date: November 5, 2019
Selection Number: 6120143 (US) / 61201432 (CDN)
Layers:  BD-50 / Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 for prolonged sequences of action and violence, suggestive material and some strong language.
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Languages/Sound: English Dolby Atmos/Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Run Time: 2 hours 17 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: November 5, 2019
Selection Number: 61200707 (US) / 61200731 (CDN)
Layers: DVD 9 / Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 for prolonged sequences of action and violence, suggestive material and some strong language.
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Languages/Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 2 hours 17 minutes

About Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE –
 www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG). UFEG produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television and other distribution platforms, as well as consumer products, interactive gaming and live entertainment. The global division includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Brand Development, Fandango, DreamWorks Animation Film and Television and Awesomeness.  UFEG is part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience.  NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
 

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Spider-Man: Far From Home arrives on Digital on September 17th and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD on October 1st.

Spider-Man: Far From Home arrives on Digital on September 17th and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD on October 1st.



“No endgame for Spidey—he’s flying higher than ever!” - Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

THE BIGGEST SPIDER-MAN MOVIE EVER 
IN THEATERS NOW AND SWINGS ONTO DIGITAL SEPTEMBER 17 AND ON 4K ULTRA HD™ COMBO PACK, BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK AND DVD ON OCTOBER 1
COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION WITH
SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDING AN ORIGINAL SHORT, NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ALTERNATE AND EXTENDED SCENES AND MUCH MORE!


CULVER CITY, Calif. (September 3, 2019) – The billion dollar blockbuster, SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, comes home on Digital September 17 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD on October 1 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. From Spider-Man: HomecomingDirector, Jon Watts, comes a global adventure for everyone. SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME is now the biggest Spider-Man film of all time!

Tom Holland returns as everyone’s favorite web-slinger in SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, the next chapter after Spider-Man: Homecoming. Our friendly neighborhood wall-crawler decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation. However, Peter’s plans to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks! Spider-Man and Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) join forces to fight the havoc unleashed across the continent but all is not as it seems.

SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME stars Tom Holland (Spider – Man: Homecoming) as Peter Parker, Samuel L. Jackson (Spider – Man: Homecoming) as Nick Fury, Jon Favreau ( The Lion King) as  Happy Hogan, Zendaya (“Euphoria”) as MJ, and Jake Gyllenhaal (Nightcrawler) as Mysterio.

The Blu-ray, DVD, Digital, and 4K Ultra HD release arrives filled with bonus materials for the whole family including a special short, alternate and extended scenes, gag reels and Easter Eggs! Additional special features include Teachers’ Travel Tips with Mr. Harrington and Mr. Dell and interviews with the cast and crew focused on stunts and location in The Jump Off and  Far, FAR, From Home. Explore how Spider-Man was introduced in the MCU in Stepping Up and get a closer look at the special chemistry between Jon Watts and Tom Holland in It Takes Two. Fans will want to dive into The Ginter-Riva Effect, Thank You, Mrs. Parker and Now You See Me features for more character focused details. The 4K Ultra HD also features Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos audio.

SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME is directed by Jon Watts (Spider-Man: Homecoming) and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers and based on a Marvel Comic book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The film is produced by Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal. Executive Producers are Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Thomas M. Hammel, Eric Hauserman Carroll, Rachel O’Connor, the late Stan Lee, Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach.

SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME has a run time of approximately 129 minutes and is rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence, some language and brief suggestive comments.

Bonus Materials Include:
  • New Original Short, Peter’s To – Do - List: Peter has a few errands to run before he can leave on his class trip.
  • Teachers’ Travel Tips: Mr. Harrington & Mr. Dell present a few tips on how to traverse the European continent.
  • Stepping Up: Explore how Spider-Man was introduced in the MCU, the ways Tom Holland transformed the character of Peter Parker, and what the future holds for Spider-Man.
  • Suit Up: The suit doesn't make the hero - but it does play a big role in who they are and who they can become. This piece examines all of Peter's different suits in the movie, and with behind the scenes footage, we see why some suits are better than others.
  • Far, FAR, Far from Home: The film's illustrious locations serve story points and establish tone, but they're also amazing to travel to! Hear from the cast on their experiences filming on-location.
  • It Takes Two: A special look at the chemistry between Jon Watts and Tom Holland.
  • Fury & Hill: MCU stalwarts Cobie Smulders and Samuel L. Jackson are back as Agent Maria Hill & Nick Fury!
  • The Ginter-Riva Effect: A look at the villain sub-plot and how William Ginter-Riva ties Spider-Man: Far From Home all the way back to the beginning of the MCU.
  • Thank You, Mrs. Parker: A look at Marisa Tomei's reimagining of Aunt May, from Homecoming to Far From Home.
  • The Brother’s Trust: A quick look into some of the amazing work Tom Holland and his brothers have done through their charity, The Brothers Trust.
  • The Jump Off: Interviews with the cast & crew take us through all of the amazing stunts of Far From Home.
  • Now You See Me: We examine the evolution of Mysterio and why Jake Gyllenhaal was the perfect fit for the role.
  • Stealthy Easter Eggs: Allow E.D.I.T.H. to reveal some of the hidden Easter Eggs you may have missed!
  • Select Scene Pre – Vis: A side by side comparison of the Pre-Vis with the film
  • Gag Reel & Outakes
  • Never-Before-Seen Alternate & Extended Scenes

CAST AND CREW
Director: Jon Watts
Executive Producers: Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Thomas M. Hammel, Eric Hauserman Carroll, Rachel O’Connor, the late Stan Lee, Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach
Producers: Kevin Feige, Amy Pascal
Screenplay By: Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers
Cast: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya, Cobie Smulders, Jon Favreau, JB Smoove, Jacob Batalon, Martin Starr, Tony Revolori, with Marisa Tomei and Jake Gyllenhaal

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Stuber arrives on Digital on October 1st and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on October 15th.

STUBER ARRIVES ON DIGITAL ON OCTOBER 1st AND 

4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY & DVD ON OCTOBER 15th.



Your ride is about to arrive, with Stuber coming home on Digital October 1 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD October 15.

Get ready for the ride of your life in this high-speed buddy comedy fueled by huge laughs and nonstop action! When a mild-mannered driver named Stu (Kumail Nanjiani; “Silicon Valley”) picks up a passenger (Dave Bautista;Guardians of the Galaxy) who turns out to be a cop hot on the trail of a brutal killer, Stu is thrust into a harrowing ordeal in which he desperately tries to hold onto his wits, his life and his five-star rating.

Loaded with gut-busting laughs and visceral action that reframes the timeless buddy-comedy genre for modern audiences, the all-star cast includes Betty Gilpin (“GLOW”), Iko Uwais (The Raid: Redemption), Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite), Jimmy Tatro (“American Vandal”), Natalie Morales (“Abby’s”) and Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy).  Bonus features include deleted scenes, a hilarious gag reel, audio commentary with director Michael Dowse (Goon) and Kumail Nanjiani and more!

STUBER 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD Bonus Features:

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Gag Reel
  • Joke-O-Rama
  • Georgia Film Works
  • Audio Commentary by Michael Dowse and Kumail Nanjiani
  • Gallery
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Sneak Peak

STUBER 4K Ultra HD Specifications:
Street Date:                       October 15, 2019
Screen Format:                Widescreen 16:9       
Audio:                              English Dolby Atmos 2, English AD DD 5.1, Spanish (Latin Spanish) DD 5.1, French                                                 DTS 5.1, Castilian DTS 5.1, German DTS 5.1, Italian DTS 5.1, Japanese DTS 5.1,                                                        Czech DD 5.1, Hungarian DD 5.1, English COMMENTARY DD 2.0                         
Subtitles:                       English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Spanish (Latin Spanish) +TXT, French (Parisian)                                       + TXT, Castilian + TXT, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German + TXT, Italian         +  TXT,                                                    Japanese, Japanese TXT, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech + TXT, Hungarian +    TXT, Korean,                                           English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing COMMENTARY
Total Run Time:               Approximately 120 minutes 
U.S. Rating                        R for violence and language throughout, some sexual references and brief graphic nudity

STUBER Blu-ray™ Specifications:
Street Date:                       October 15, 2019
Screen Format:                Widescreen 16:9                   
Audio:                                English DTS-HD-MA 7.1, Spanish (Latin Spanish) DD, Portuguese (Brazilian) DD 5.1,                                     Czech DD 5.1, Hindi DD 5.1, Hungarian DD 5.1, Polish VO DD 5.1, English COMMENTARY                                             DD 2.0 Stereo                         
Subtitles:                           English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Spanish (Latin Spanish) +TXT, Portuguese                                                (Brazilian) + TXT, Bulgarian, Yue Chinese (Cantonese), Croatian, Czech + TXT, Icelandic,                                        Korean, Malay, Mandarin (Traditional), Polish + TXT, Portuguese (Iberian), Serbian,                                                    Slovak, Slovenian, Korean COMMENTARY
Total Run Time:               Approximately 120 minutes 
U.S. Rating                        R for violence and language throughout, some sexual references and brief graphic nudity



STUBER DVD Specifications:
Street Date:                       October 15, 2019
Screen Format:                Widescreen 16:9                   
Audio:                                English DD 5.1, English AD DD 5.1, Hindi DD 5.1,
                                           English COMMENTARY DD 2.0                           
Subtitles:                           English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Spanish (Latin Spanish) +TXT, Portuguese                                                 (Brazilian) + TXT, Yue Chinese, Korean, Malay, Mandarin (Simplified) TXT, Mandarin                                                (Traditional), Korean COMMENTARY
Total Run Time:               Approximately 120 minutes 
U.S. Rating                        R for violence and language throughout, some sexual references and brief graphic nudity
 

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Rocketman 4K Ultra HD Review

ROCKETMAN 4K ULTRA HD REVIEW


STORY

An epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years.

REVIEW

     I'll be the first to admit that I am not a huge fan of musicals, especially the ones that break out into musical numbers and then resume a scene as if nothing happened. So when I heard that Rocketman had those types of scenes, I was already a bit apprehensive about enjoying. I'm going to proudly eat crow and let you know that Rocketman is easily one of my favorite movies of the year.

     This movie has a story that a lot of us are familiar with and I'm not directly referring to Elton John's story, but more of a rock star and his rise to fame and the troubles that come with it. Rocketman does not hold anything back and I really appreciated that. It shows the highs and the extremely low lows. We've heard that fame comes with a price and sometimes that price can almost cost you your life. I don't like spoiling movies, so I won't get into the details. I guess I was just pleasantly surprised with how open this movie was. Especially after Bohemian Rhapsody received some criticism for overlooking some aspects of the the story. Rocketman does not have the same issues.

    Now, onto the cream of the crop. What makes Rocketman one of my favorite movies of the year is the performance of Taron Egerton. His charisma and enthusiasm for the role just pop off the screen. I'm not a huge Elton John fan but I've obviously seen clips of his performances and how flamboyant he was, so when Taron Egerton was casted I wasn't completely sold on it. Once again, I was wrong. What is even more impressive is that Egerton actually did his own singing and he actually gave it his own flair. Do yourself a favor and look up his live performances on YouTube, the man is super talented. This felt like a career defining role for Egerton and I hope he receives the recognition he deserves.

  You do get your performance scenes and they all look amazing. I know there are plenty of videos out there that do side by side comparisons on music videos that were recreated and you can only respect the time and dedication that went into those scenes. For those who are fans of the music and performances, you will not be disappointed.


VIDEO

Rocketman is presented in 4K UHD courtesy of Paramount Pictures with a 2160p transfer in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio. There are a ton of vivid colors that popped off the screen in this movie and most of them come from Elton John's wardrobe. It's been a while since I've seen a 4K presentation that was as saturated and rich as this one, and that I mean that in a good way. Finer details are also noticed, from wardrobe textures to aging characters.


AUDIO

The 4K disc comes with a Dolby Atmos mix that does a superb job of bringing the musical sequences to life. I was not disappointed by any of the performances as far as sound goes. Everything from the dialogue to the environment in the more mundane scenes sounded clear and natural.


EXTRAS

The 4K disc does not include any extras but the Blu-ray that comes in the combo pack is loaded with extras!
·       Extended Musical Numbers:
o   Introduction by Dexter Fletcher
o   The Bitch Is Back
o   Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)
o   Breaking Down the Walls of Heartache
o   Honky Cat
·       Deleted and Extended Scenes:
o   Introduction by Dexter Fletcher
o   I Love Rock And Roll
o   You’ve Got to Kill the Person You Were Born To Be
o   Arabella
o   Elton in the Gas Oven
o   Stylish Boots
o   You’re Not the First Closet Queer with a Mummy Complex
o   The Blood Test
o   The Heart Attack
o   The Launderette
o   Do You Want Anything?
·       It’s Going to Be a Wild Ride: Creative Vision
·       Becoming Elton John: Taron’s Transformation
·       Larger Than Life: Production Design & Costuming
·       Full Tilt: Staging the Musical Numbers
·       Music Reimagined: The Studio Sessions - Behind the scenes in the recording studio with Taron & Elton​
·       ROCKETMAN Lyric Companion: Sing-Along with Select Songs (English only):
o   The Bitch Is Back
o   I Want Love
o   Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)
o   Your Song
o   Crocodile Rock
o   Tiny Dancer
o   Honky Cat
o   Rocket Man
o   Bennie and the Jets
o   Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me
o   Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
o   Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
o   I’m Still Standing
·       ROCKETMAN Jukebox: Jump Straight to the Music

LANGUAGES

  • English Dolby Atmos, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, and English Audio Description


SUBTITLES

  • English, English SDH, French, and Spanish


FINAL THOUGHTS

     Rocketman is not only worth picking up but it is a film that is worth watching and watching again. One of my favorite films of the year!

Rocketman is available now on Digital, 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray, and DVD now from Paramount.


Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Toy Story 4 arrives on Digital on October 1st and on Blu-ray and 4K UHD on October 8th.

Toy Story 4
Coming to Homes Digitally Oct. 1st and on
Blu-ray™ and 4K UHD Oct. 8th 


Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 Captures the Hearts of Fans Old & New

Extras include all-new deleted scenes, conversations with the talent and filmmakers sharing the most memorable moments and characters and much more!  

BURBANK, Calif. (August 22, 2019) — This summer, Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” took audiences on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip with Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the whole gang, earning a 98 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes and more than $1 billion at the global box office. Packed with old friends and new faces, the fourth film in the beloved Toy Story series, which leads Woody to an unexpected fork in the road, arrives home on Digital in 4K Ultra HD™, HD, and Movies Anywhere Oct. 1, and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray,™ DVD Oct. 8.

Fans who bring home “Toy Story 4” will be treated to over an hour of bonus features celebrating the film’s iconic characters, Pixar’s filmmaking team and the legacy of “Toy Story,” which began as the world’s first fully computer-animated feature film released nearly 25 years ago. Extensive extras includes deleted scenes such as an alternate ending, an all-new featurette with an endearing look back on Woody and Buzz’s legendary friendship throughout the years; entertaining studio stories shared by members of the Pixar team; a nostalgic look back at the creation and first storyboard screening of “Toy Story” with filmmakers; and the pioneering efforts of Pixar artists who created the sets, characters, look and feel of the original film and much more.

In “Toy Story 4,” Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So, when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy Forky (voice of Tony Hale) calls himself “trash,” Woody decides to teach Forky how to embrace being a toy. But a road-trip adventure, including an unexpected reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts), shows Woody how big the world can be for a toy. In addition, carnival prizes Ducky (voice of Keegan-Michael Key) and Bunny (voice of Jordan Peele) bring a new level of fun to the film.

The must-own, fourth installment in the Toy Story series will be packaged several ways to ensure families get the most out of their in-home entertainment experience.
 “Toy Story 4” arrives home a week early on Digital 4K Ultra HD™, HD and SD with two exclusive extras including a deleted scene, “Bonnie’s Playtime”.  A physical copy of the film is available as a 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital Code), a Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Code) and a single DVD. Fans who wish to relive all four Toy Story adventures may opt for a Digital bundle, which is available for pre-order.

BONUS FEATURES (may vary by retailer)
            Blu-ray & Digital:
  • 'Toy Stories - The Toy Story 4 cast and crew share their love of toys!
  • Woody & Buzz - Take a look at the relationship between these two legendary characters.
  • Bo Rebooted - Discover how Team Bo reimagined all aspects of Bo Peep's identity to arrive at the fully realized character seen in the film.
  • Toy Box - Enjoy a collection of mini-docs on the film’s memorable new characters, featuring the voice actors, director Josh Cooley and Pixar artists talking about the many elements that make these characters fun and lovable
  • Let’s Ride With Ally Maki - Ally Maki, voice of Giggle McDimples, learns all about Pixar’s dialogue recording process from director Josh Cooley and his team.
  • Deleted Scenes introduced by director Josh Cooley including:
    • Scamming Playtime
    • Bo Knows Hippos
    • Desperate Toys
    • Knock-Offs
    • Recruit Duke
    • She’s The One
  • Audio Commentary, Trailers and more!
Digital Exclusive:
  • Anatomy of a Scene: Prologue - Filmmakers and crew review key scenes of the movie and dissect the practical and technological methods used to bring them to life.
  • Additional Deleted scene -  Bonnie’s Playtime

Trailer



“Toy Story 4” Cast and Crew
“Toy Story 4” welcomes both veteran and new voices, including Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Annie Potts as Bo Peep, Tony Hale as Forky, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele as Ducky and Bunny, Madeleine McGraw as Bonnie, Christina Hendricks as Gabby Gabby, Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom, Ally Maki as Giggle McDimples and Joan Cusack as Jessie. The voice cast also includes Jay Hernandez, Lori Alan, Bonnie Hunt, Kristen Schaal, Emily Davis, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Blake Clark, the late Don Rickles and Estelle Harris.

“Toy Story 4” is directed by Josh Cooley, and produced by Mark Nielsen and Jonas Rivera. Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich and Pete Docter are executive producers, and Stanton and Stephany Folsom wrote the screenplay. Longtime “Toy Story” collaborator Randy Newman composed the score and wrote two new original songs, “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away,” performed by Newman, and “The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy,” which is performed by Chris Stapleton for the end credits.

Product Specifications
Product SKUs:                  Digital = 4K UHD, HD, SD
                                                  Physical = 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD+Blu-ray Feature+Blu-ray Bonus +Digital Code),
                                                  Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray Feature+Blu-ray Bonus+DVD+Digital Code) and DVD
Feature Run Time:          Approximately 100 minutes
Rating:                                  G in U.S. and Canada
Aspect Ratio:                    2.39:1
Audio:                                  4K UHD Blu-ray = English Dolby Atmos, English, Spanish and French 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, English
                                                5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
                                                Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English 5.1 DTS-HDHR, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish
                                                and French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
                                                DVD = English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Dolby Digital,
                                                English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
                                                4K UHD Digital = English Dolby Atmos (platform dependent), English 7.1 (platform dependent),
                                                 English, Spanish & French 5.1, English, Spanish & French 2.0
                                                 HD Digital = English 7.1 (platform dependent), English, Spanish & French 5.1,
                                                English, Spanish & French 2.0
Subtitles:                            4K UHD Blu-ray = English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
                                                Blu-ray = English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
                                                DVD = English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles (French subtitles are on Canadian DVD only)
Closed Captions:           English (DVD and Digital)

The Dead Center arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on October 15th.

The Dead Center


EXPERIENCE THE SMART PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER IN US AND UK THEATERS AND 4K DIGITAL HD STARTING OCTOBER 11, 2019


AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY AND DVD OCTOBER 15, 2019 

ARROW FILMS is pleased to make available the International trailer for THE DEAD CENTER, the brand-new thriller from “a masterful new voice in terror” (Nerdist), Billy Senese, director of the acclaimedA Frankenstein Story. Helmed by genre stalwart Shane Carruth, the creator of Primer and Upstream Color, THE DEAD CENTER is a unique tale of existential terror that explores the demons that live inside of all of us. The film features exceptional supporting performances from Jeremy Childs (Preacher) and Poorna Jagannathan (Big Little Lies).

In further news, ARROW FILMS is also delighted to announce that they have acquired world-wide rights to the film. Fran Simeoni, Arrow’s Director of Content and Distribution, had this to say:

“We have had a fantastic experience working on THE DEAD CENTER with Billy, from the trade and critical response to fans and our own enjoyment of building the campaign and assets. It’s always a gift to be able to work on films you enjoy and that offer so many opportunities and this has been a pleasure to do so in collaboration with Billy. To extend our investment on the film to a global level was the next logical step and we look forward to bringing the film to more audiences.”

Director / Producer Billy Senese adds:

 “My relationship with Arrow began with them acquiring the rights to my film, THE DEAD CENTER, in a few of the larger territories. But as we worked closely together on the release, I knew I was in the right place. It was a natural transition to lock in a worldwide deal with them. They’ve shown a true investment in my film. Not only with the money side of things, but with their time and care. They are curators. As a filmmaker, this is very important to me. Being with Arrow has been a great partnership, and I look forward to our upcoming release."


The Dead Center will be released in UK and US Cinemas, and on 4k Digital HD, on October 11, 2019 and available to buy on DVD & Blu-ray from October 14. Pre-order the Blu-ray here:http://bit.ly/DEADCENTER.

SYNOPSIS

WHEN JOHN DOE ROSE FROM THE DEAD, HE BROUGHT SOMETHING BACK.

When a very dead suicide victim (Jeremy Childs, Preacher, Nashville) disappears from the morgue, it sets in motion a chain of events that has the power to immolate everything, and everyone, it touches.

Troubled psychiatrist Daniel Forrester (Shane Carruth, Primer, Upstream Color) is drawn to help a mysterious patient who is brought to the emergency psych ward in a catatonic state with no memory of how he reached the hospital. As if to exorcise his own demons, the doctor feverishly tries to break through to his mysterious patient. But as a spate of mysterious deaths shake the ward to its core, Forrester comes to suspect that there is more to his new ward than meets the eye. As he comes to realize what he’s unleashed, a desperate race against the forces of evil threatens to swallow him whole.


The Dead Center is a smart supernatural thriller that explores the demons that live inside all of us from writer-director Billy Senese, recently hailed as a “masterful new voice in terror” (Nerdist).

Trailer


PRODUCT INFORMATION 

Runtime:         93 mins approx. (DVD and BD)
Certification:  18

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
  • High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation
  • 5.1 DTS-HD master audio and lossless stereo audio
  • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
  • Commentary with writer-director Billy Senese, producer-actor Shane Carruth and co-star Jeremy Childs
  • Commentary with writer-director Billy Senese, producers Denis Deck and Jonathan Rogers, and cinematographer Andy Duensing
  • A Walk Through The Dead Center, an in-depth making-of documentary featuring new interviews with writer-director Billy Senese, producer-actor Shane Carruth, cinematographer Andy Duensing, and many others revisiting the locations and discussing the production
  • Nine deleted scenes, including an alternate ending
  • On-set interviews with actors Shane Carruth and Poorna Jagannathan
  • Head-Casting with Jeremy Childs, a brief look at the creation of the make-up effects seen in the climax of the film
  • Intruder, a short film from 2011 directed by Billy Senese and starring Jeremy Childs
  • The Suicide Tapes, the original short film from 2010 directed by Senese and starring Childs that later inspired The Dead Center
  • Midnight Radio Theater, six chilling radio plays (“Insomnia”, “The Long Weekend”, “Disposable Life”, “The Suicide Tapes”, “The Woman In The Basement”, “Blood Oath”, “Flu”) written, produced and directed by Billy Senese
  • Theatrical trailer and teasers
  • Image gallery
  • Reversible sleeve featuring new and original artwork
  • FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Jamie Graham