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November 11th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count down the minutes in real time until we hear those famous words…
Continue reading ‘Ladies and Gentleman, It’s SATURDAY NIGHT! – On Blu-ray and DVD January 7th!’
November 7th, 2024 by Gerard Iribe
It Ends with Us, based on the global phenomenon by Colleen Hoover, tells the empowering story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively). Grappling with a painful past, Lily embarks on a new life in Boston, embraces her artistry, and passionately pursues her dream of opening her own flower shop. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her dangerous father. With the support of her friends and allies. Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar) and Alyssa Kincaid (Jenny Slate), Lily must find her own strength to break the pattern or the pattern will break her. It Ends with Us is now available on Blu-ray!
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November 6th, 2024 by Gerard Iribe
Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way. AfrAId is available on Blu-ray now!
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November 6th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Question the evil when NEVER LET GO arrives on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on December 3 from Lionsgate®. Executive produced by and starring Academy Award® winner Halle Berry (Actress in a Leading Role, 2001 – Monster’s Ball) and directed by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes), this psychologically complex film arrives at home just in time for Halloween.
Continue reading ‘NEVER LET GO – On Blu-ray and DVD on December 3rd!’
November 4th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Lionsgate’s 1992, the action-crime thriller starring Tyrese Gibson and directed by Ariel Vromen (The Iceman) and co-starring Ray Liotta in one of his final film roles, will be released on Blu-ray and DVD November 5th, with the legendary hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg boarding the film to executive produce through his Death Row Pictures banner. The announcement was jointly made today by Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, as well as Gibson and Snoop Dogg.
Continue reading ‘1992 – On Blu-ray and DVD 11/5/24!’
November 1st, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
In 1994, The Crow was officially released following the shocking and tragic on-set shooting and death of Brandon Lee. Filming continued with doubles and the film was dedicated to Lee’s memory. The film became an iconic independent film that spawned some direct-to-video sequels and a soundtrack of Industrial Rock that pleased fans of the genre. This reboot of The Crow began its creative stages way back in 2008. I say that because we will revisit that tidbit later in our review. So read on for more about this new telling of The Crow and be on the lookout for more on the film and it’s 1994 counterpart too!
Continue reading ‘The Crow (2024) (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
October 31st, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
M. Night Shyamalan has attempted since his earlier films to create stories that we haven’t seen before.Even if the premise is like something we’ve seen, the film is almost always unique. This includes films that aren’t necessarily that great, and some really incredible films. Where does Trap lie in his filmography? How unique is the setup of a serial killer seeking escape in the middle of a huge concert? Find out now, and don’t forget to check out recent reviews for The Sixth Sense and Signs too!
Continue reading ‘Trap (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
October 31st, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
I was immediately intrigued about the premise of Blink Twice when the publicity for the film began. The movie offered a psychological thriller, something that has been missing from cinemas a lot of the time recently. Zoë Kravitz in her first film as director took an ambitious story and ran with it. Read more about the Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum led film and see if the film is worth a watch on Blu-ray!
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October 30th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
All of the catchphrases, all of the memorable characters, all of the misunderstandings, all of the unforgettable hilarity of one of the best television shows of all time: SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES finally comes to Blu-ray Disc and 4K Ultra HD Disc on December 17th, just in time for Festivus and other holiday occasions! Serenity Now!
Continue reading ‘Serenity Now! Just in Time for Festivus, SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES Debuts On 4K UHD Blu-ray On December 17th!’
October 29th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beloved sci-fi comedy classic GALAXY QUEST as it arrives for the first time ever on 4K Ultra HD™ December 3, 2024, from Paramount Home Entertainment. Featuring an out-of-this-world, all-star cast including Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Enrico Colantoni, Daryl Mitchell, Justin Long, Missi Pyle, and Rainn Wilson, this rollicking send-up of sci-fi fanaticism is as funny today as when it premiered in theatres 25 years ago on December 25, 1999.
Continue reading ‘GALAXY QUEST Hits 4K Steelbook On 12/3 For Its 25th Anniversary!’
October 29th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Experience a deadly game of survival in THE KILLER’S GAME, arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on November 19 from Lionsgate. Based on the book The Killer’s Game by Jay R. Bonansinga, the film follows legendary hit man Joe Flood who, after being mistakenly diagnosed with a terminal disease, puts out a hit on himself. Directed by JJ Perry (Day Shift), from a screenplay by Rand Ravich and James Coyne, THE KILLER’S GAME stars Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Sofia Boutella (The Mummy), Terry Crews (The Expendables 1-3), Scott Adkins (John Wick: Chapter 4), with Pom Klementieff (Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning), and Ben Kingsley (Schindler’s List).
Continue reading ‘THE KILLER’S GAME – On 4K, Blu-ray and DVD November 19th!’
October 29th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
As the excitement continues to stack up in theaters, PIECE BY PIECE will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent tomorrow, October 29, 2024, from Focus Features and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, and characterized as “a truly original, outside-the-box, rollicking good time” (Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter), the one-of-a-kind film will also be available on Blu-ray™ and DVD on December 17, 2024. Own PIECE BY PIECE only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Google/YouTube, Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere.
Continue reading ‘PIECE BY PIECE, Pharrell’s LEGO Adventure On Digital Now and Physical 12/17!’
October 24th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
The Walt Disney Company has revealed that four all-new collector’s editions of popular Disney+ Original series from Lucasfilm and Marvel Studios will be available on 4K UHD on December 3.
The special must-have releases feature sleek SteelBook® packaging, exclusive concept art cards and never-before-seen bonus content, making them an absolute must-have for fans to add to their collection.
Continue reading ‘4 DISNEY+ SERIES Headed to Collector’s Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbook December 3rd!’
October 23rd, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
After The Sixth Sense, I believe that Signs may be M. Night Shyamalan’s biggest success to date. The creepy aliens-on-earth story struck similar emotional chords at The Sixth Sense did and gave Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix some excellent moments of acting. Now the film is 22 years old, so I wonder – Does the film have the same impact that it did in 2002? Read more about Signs in the review and in case you missed it, check out our review of The Sixth Sense HERE.
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October 23rd, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
The first film released in VistaVision and a HUGE spectacle in 1954, White Christmas is undoubtedly a staple in many film fans’ holiday viewing queue. For me, White Christmas started as the movie my mother would show us to make us nod off on Christmas Eve and now is the one I can’t wait to watch as soon as Thanksgiving ends. Now celebrating 70 years, the film has made its way to 4K UHD thanks to Paramount Home Entertainment. Read more on my love of the film below as well as the excellent 4K presentation too!
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October 23rd, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
All of the movie anniversaries that have happened this year have been a bit shocking to me on a surface level. 25 years here. 40 years there. Really? Time truly does fly! Now here we are 25 years from the release of The Sixth Sense. Surprisingly successful in 1999, the movie became a true cinematic phenomenon. How does the film hold up after all this time? Take a look back at the film with me and find out more! Cole and Malcolm together again, this time in 4K! As always, we here at Whysoblu thank you for reading!
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October 23rd, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Arriving November 19th! Welcome to the world of Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock! Just through a hole in the wall of Doc’s workshop, you will find the magical underground home of the hilarious, musical, fun-loving Fraggles, industrious little Doozers, and giant lumbering Gorgs, not to mention an endless array of wondrous creatures that live in the tunnels and caves of Fraggle Rock! Packed with Fraggle-y comedy, exhilarating adventures, memorable songs, and celebrity guest stars like Daveed Diggs, Ed Helms, Cynthia Erivo, Patti LaBelle, Kenan Thompson, and Foo Fighters, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock explores the magic that happens when we celebrate and care for our interconnected world. Starring a cast of puppet characters brought to life by the world-renowned Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, this award-winning and critically acclaimed series from The Jim Henson Company (Sid the Science Kid, Dinosaur Train, Word Party) will have the entire family dancing their cares away again and again!
Continue reading ‘FRAGGLE ROCK – BACK TO THE ROCK: Season 1 – On Blu-ray November 19th!’
October 22nd, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
By no means am I a video game afficionado. I can honestly say the last game I played was Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on a PSII that I HAD to have. I had other games, but I only ever played this one. I wasn’t very good at the game and my attention span for gaming had never been the best. Despite my distaste for gaming, I still am easily aware of video games and Borderlands is a series of games that I know of. Don’t ask me anything about it though, but the title, I know for sure! All kidding aside, I was intrigued when Eli Roth’s film adaptation was announced. With a huge cast of recognizable talent and what seemed like a nice sized budget to make something big and fun for the spring, I was immediately ensconced when I saw the negative press and the abysmal box office returns. Read more about the film below and what happens to be a reference grade 4K Blu-ray!
Continue reading ‘Borderlands (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’