Archive Page 29
January 9th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
From the creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (“Smallville”), and director Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice), the kooky and spooky first season of “Wednesday,” the TV series based on Wednesday Addams of the iconic Addams Family, which streams on Netflix and is produced by MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, comes to DVD and Blu-ray March 26, 2024. “Wednesday” Season One will be available to purchase online and in-store from major retailers. Pre-order your copy now.
Continue reading ‘“Wednesday” – The Extraordinary First Season Comes To DVD & Blu-ray March 26, 2024!’
January 9th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Lionsgate has announced 3 new steelbook editions of 3 cult classic films from their extensive catalog! Debuting March 5th, Little Monsters, Kickboxer and Shivers will be available as Walmart exclusives! You can never have enough cool steenboks, and these all have insanely cool looking art! Read more on these popular titles below and click the highlighted links inside to preorder your copies! Excited yet?
Continue reading ‘A TRIO of Cult Classics Arrive in Blu-ray Steelbook form on March 5th!!’
January 8th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Higher. Further. Faster. Together! Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau and Ms. Marvel assemble in this epic action-packed cosmic adventure. With the help of Nick Fury (and Carol’s pet Flerken, Goose!), they must band together to take on the powerful Dar-Benn, new leader of the Kree.
The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta, who “delivers a film with tons of heart, and endless laughs.” (Amelia Emberwing, IGN) that is “fortified by compelling performances and thoughtful storytelling, delivering a superhero film that pulsates with life, energy, and a sense of purpose.” (Valerie Complex, Deadline).
Continue reading ‘THE MARVELS Soars on Digital 1/16 and on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD Feb. 13th!’
January 5th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Varsity Blues celebrates it’s 25th anniversary this year. This makes me feel old, to no surprise. I was 13 years old when the movie came out. I remember vividly the constant marketing on MTV, as it was released under Paramount’s MTV Films division. I also remember the cast, a who’s who of “teen” actors of the day. I keep saying remember, but truth be told, I love this movie! Read more of my nostalgic thoughts on Varsity Blues, and don’t forget to click the paid Amazon link inside the article to get your copy in glorious 4K!
Continue reading ‘Varsity Blues: 25th Anniversary Edition (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
January 5th, 2024 by Gerard Iribe
On February 13, 2024, SCREAM FACTORY™ invites horror enthusiasts, movie collectors, and fans of Nicolas Cage to an unforgettable, action-packed thrill ride filled with suspense and terror when the horror thriller WILLY’S WONDERLAND, starring Nicolas Cage, unleashes on home entertainment shelves in a Collector’s Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray combo pack and the Limited Edition SteelBook (2-Disc 4K UHD™+ Blu-ray™). Available for the first time in 4K UHD format, this highly anticipated home release boasts high-octane fun with movie presentation in Dolby Vision and insightful special bonus content on Blu-ray. Continue reading ‘‘Willy’s Wonderland’ on 4K UHD Blu-ray February 13!’
January 4th, 2024 by Gerard Iribe
A nurse taking care of her daughter’s mysterious affliction struggles to hide her secrets when uninvited strangers take shelter in her house during a lethal blizzard in the terrifying holiday horror thriller A CREATURE WAS STIRRING, available on Blu-ray and DVD February 13 from Well Go USA Entertainment. The first feature film by Director Damien LeVeck with creature design and effects by award-winning SFX artist Tate Steinsiek (Face Off), A CREATURE WAS STIRRING stars Chrissy Metz (“This is Us,” “American Horror Story”) Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween, Halloween II), Annalise Basso (Ouija: Origin of Evil) and Connor Paolo (Stake Land, Better Half). A Creature Was Stirring is released on Blu-ray February 13, 2024! Continue reading ‘‘A Creature Was Stirring’ on Blu-ray February 13!’
January 4th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
From Academy Award® winner Taika Waititi* (Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit, What We Do In The Shadows) comes Next Goal Wins, a heartwarming and hilarious tale inspired by the true-life story of soccer underdogs American Samoa and their stumbling attempts to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Described as “big-hearted and feel-good” (Wendy Ide, Screen Daily), “a perfect underdog movie” (Martin Tsai, The Wrap), and “one of the best comedies of the year” (Dayna Eileen, CGM Backlot) the film stars acclaimed actor Michael Fassbender
(X-Men: First Class, The Killer) as Thomas Rongen, the maverick coach with the near-impossible task of trying to turn one of the world’s worst soccer team into winners. The international ensemble cast also includes Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, Uli Latukefu, Semu Filipo, Lehi Falepapalangi, with Will Arnett and Elisabeth Moss.
Continue reading ‘Taika Waititi’s “Next Goal Wins” Scores on Blu-ray and DVD, 2/27/24′
January 3rd, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
The Capitol invites you to the 10th Annual Hunger Games when The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes arrives on Electronic Sell-Through January 30 and 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital, Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital, and DVD February 13 from Lionsgate®. Based on the Suzanne Collins best-selling novel of the same name, with a screenplay by Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt, and directed by Francis Lawrence, the star-studded cast features Tom Blyth (Benediction), Golden Globe® winner Rachel Zegler (Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, West Side Story, 2022), Emmy® Award winner Peter Dinklage (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, “Game of Thrones,” 2019), Hunter Schafer (“Euphoria”), Josh Andrés Rivera (West Side Story), Jason Schwartzman (Asteroid City), and EGOT winner Viola Davis (Emmy® for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, “How to Get Away with Murder,” 2015; GRAMMY® for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording, Finding Me, 2023; Oscar® for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Fences, 2017; Tony® for Best Actress (Leading Role – Play), Fences, 2010). The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is currently still in theaters, where it has earned over $325 million worldwide.
Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Arrives on Physical Media on 2/13/24!’
January 3rd, 2024 by Gerard Iribe
From Taylor Sheridan, Co-Creator of Yellowstone, SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS inspired by an actual US Military program, follows the life of Joe (Saldaña) while she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA’s spear in the war on terror. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Kelly), enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz (De Oliveira) to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism in the CIA’s efforts to thwart the next 9/11. This 3-disc set includes over 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes extras and two brand-new featurettes. Dive into interviews with the star-studded cast, get an immersive glimpse into the intricate world of the Lioness program, and explore the rigorous training required to make the series as authentic as possible. Special Ops: Lioness Season 1 is released on Blu-ray January 23, 2024!
Continue reading ‘‘Special Ops: Lioness’ Season 1 on Blu-ray January 23!’
December 31st, 2023 by Gregg Senko
And with that, another year of cinema has come to a close. As always, there were standouts, letdowns, pleasant surprises, and your generally fun popcorn films. Reflective of 2023’s greatest pictures, the award ceremonies should be interesting in early 2024. Just when you thought Cillian Murphy was a shoe-in for a Best Actor Oscar, here comes Bradley Cooper in Maestro. That’s a potential coin flip right there. Meanwhile, Carey Mulligan seems to have the Best Actress category all wrapped up, in my humble opinion. Those things aside, the following list, as always, is not totally focused on critical acclaim, but what films I enjoyed the most this year. With the formalities out of the way, let’s get down to business!
Continue reading ‘Gregg’s Triumphantly Terrific Top 10 Films of 2023′
December 22nd, 2023 by Aaron Neuwirth
It’s a continual joy to know the Criterion Collection is happy to be in the Guillermo del Toro business, as the Oscar-winning filmmaker is so happy to delve into his films for the sake of having proper transfers, as well as deliver a bevy of extra content. Pinocchio, his latest Oscar-winning feature that was originally a Netflix streaming release (after a brief stint in theaters), is another example of how the fantasy-obsessed storyteller found a way to channel his imagination into material that seems so perfectly fitting for him. The results are a stunningly animated feature with a layer of darkness informed by history that allows for a unique approach to this classic tale. Now that it’s on 4K Blu-ray UHD, it’s only more apparent how beautifully crafted this film is.
– Continue reading ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio – The Criterion Collection (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
December 20th, 2023 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Joining the original Avatar film in its own deluxe Collector’s Edition is Avatar: The Way of Water. The hotly anticipated sequel became the undisputed box office phenom of 2022 and was released in standard and steelbook editions earlier this year. Now available for the physical media collector just in time for the holidays and sporting a new Dolby Vision HDR sheen and some expansive new special features. This 4-disc set is available now and you can secure your copy at the end of the review by clicking the Amazon Associates link you’ll find there.
Continue reading ‘Avatar: The Way of Water (Collector’s Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
December 20th, 2023 by Gerard Iribe
Experience Sam Raimi’s classic masterpiece as you’ve never seen it before! On February 20, 2024, SCREAM FACTORY will unleash DARKMAN Collector’s Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray combo pack and DARKMAN Limited Edition SteelBook (2-Disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray). Available for the first time being released in 4K UHD format, this highly anticipated release features new 4K restoration from the original camera negative in Dolby Vision approved by visionary Director Sam Raimi and Director of Photography Bill Pope, and comes loaded with new audio commentary by filmmaker Josh Ruben (Scare Me, Werewolves Within) and special bonus content on Blu-ray. DARKMAN will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray February 20, 2024! Continue reading ‘‘Darkman’ on 4K UHD Blu-ray February 20, 2024!’
December 20th, 2023 by Gregg Senko
It was the year of debuts on a number of levels in 2023. As a result of Disney being the largest shareholder of 20th Century Fox, the Predator and Alien franchises saw their mini-series come out under Marvel instead of Dark Horse. In another publisher switch, Transformers and G.I. Joe recently got their reboot under Image instead of the recently familiar IDW. Meanwhile, characters like DC’s Beast Girl and Marvel’s Hallow’s Eve made their entrances this year as well. But after all the firsts, which titles rose above the smoke?
Continue reading ‘Gregg’s Best Comics of 2023′
December 19th, 2023 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Just in time for the holidays to brighten up the family Avatar fan is Avatar in a definitive new presentation on 4K UHD Blu-ray. Join Jake, Neytiri, Dr. Grace and all their friends and foes as we go back to the Hallelujah Mountains in eye-popping fashion. Read on below and be sure to snag yourself or your favorite physical media collecting family member a copy of this brand new collector’s edition, out now (12/19) courtesy of 20thCentury Studios Home Entertainment, via the paid Amazon link that follows this review.
Continue reading ‘Avatar (Collector’s Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
December 19th, 2023 by Gerard Iribe
Prepare to enter the realm of fantasy and imagination — where reality and dreams collide in a kaleidoscopic mindscape of sheer visual genius. The magical tale centers on a revolutionary machine that allows scientists to enter and record a subject’s dream. After being stolen, a fearless detective and brilliant therapist join forces to recover the device — before it falls into the hands of a “dream criminal” in this gripping anime thriller from acclaimed director Satoshi Kon. Paprika will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray February 20, 2024! Continue reading ‘‘Paprika’ on 4K UHD Blu-ray February 20, 2024!’
December 18th, 2023 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
The blockbuster phenomenon The Hunger Games saga is out now, exclusively at Walmart on 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SteelBook® from Lionsgate. Starring Oscar® winner Jennifer Lawrence (2012, Actress in a Leading Role, Silver Linings Playbook), all four films will be available on this collectible format: The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2. The Hunger Games SteelBook® will be available on 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital for the suggested retail price of $59.99.
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Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games Steelbook Collection (4K Blu-ray Review)’
December 15th, 2023 by Aaron Neuwirth
Coming in March: All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, a powerful documentary from Laura Poitras about art and activism; Saint Omer, Alice Diop’s morally and emotionally complex courtroom drama; The Runner, Amir Naderi’s lyrical portrayal of childhood in postrevolutionary Iran, and To Die For, a deliciously subversive media satire from Gus Van Sant. Plus: All That Money Can Buy (a.k.a. The Devil and Daniel Webster), William Dieterle’s stylish take on the Faust legend, now on Blu-ray.
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– Continue reading ‘To Die For, Saint Omer, The Runner & More Coming to The Criterion Collection March 2024’
