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Hellions (Blu-ray Review)

HellionsStrange trick-or-treaters plague conflicted teenager Dora Vogel (Chloe Rose) during Halloween at her isolated home in the unsettling thriller Hellions. Making its Blu-ray and DVD premiere February 2nd, 2016 from Scream Factory, in conjunction with IFC Midnight, , Hellions stars Chloe Rose and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2), and was directed by acclaimed director Bruce McDonald (Pontypool). Fans of this sinister film can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com.

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I Got ’99 Homes’ (and a Mansion Ain’t One) – on Blu-ray & DVD February 9th

99 HomesThe critically-acclaimed, award-winning 99 HOMES, starring 2016 Golden Globe® nominee for Best Supporting Actor Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road, Man of Steel, The Iceman), Andrew Garfield (The Social Network, The Amazing Spider-Man franchise) and Laura Dern (Wild, The Fault in Our Stars), takes up residence on Blu-ray, DVD, VOD and Digital HD on February 9, 2016. Directed by Ramin Bahrani (At Any Price, Chop Shop), who also co-wrote the screenplay with Amir Naderi, 99 HOMES is a propulsive thriller about a single father who is evicted from his home and his only chance to win it back is to go to work for the charismatic and ruthless businessman who evicted him in the first place. Bonus features include director’s commentary and a deleted scene. 

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THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY Part 2 & HUNGER GAMES: Complete 4-Film Collection Come To Blu-ray March 22nd!

Hunger-Games-Mockingjay 2Four years after Jennifer Lawrence first appeared on the big screen as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, Lionsgate’s (NYSE: LGF) critically acclaimed series based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling book trilogy comes to a thrilling resolution in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, arriving on Digital HD March 8 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack + Digital HD,  DVD + Digital, and On Demand March 22, the company announced today. In addition, for the first time ever, The Hunger Games Complete 4-Film Collection will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on March 22.

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Creed Punches His Way Onto Blu-ray March 1st

CreedHell yeah!  Here we have some Top 10 news!  See why your legacy is more than a name when Creed arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD.  From Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema comes award-winning filmmaker Ryan Cooler’s Creed The film reunites Coogler with his Fruitvale Station star Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Johnson, the son of Apollo Creed, and explores a new chapter in the “Rocky” story, starring Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone once again in his iconic role.  Check out the full press release below from Warner Bros. Continue reading ‘Creed Punches His Way Onto Blu-ray March 1st’

Year of the Deadpool

deadpoolOl’ Wade Wilson, the merc with the mouth himself, is going to have a banner year! This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Deadpool comic book, which has stood out as one of Marvel’s fan favorites for years. Don’t believe me? Go to any comic convention worth its salt, and count how many Deadpools you see walking around. This occasion will be celebrated by releasing a special anniversary issue, Deadpool #7, due out next month. It’s building up to be a book you won’t want to miss. We’re promised not only our standard excellence from the current team of Gerry Duggan on scripts, Scott Kobush on art, and Nick Filardi on color, but Marvel is also bringing back former Deadpool creators to deliver an all-around Deadpool life time achievement style roast! I can hardly wait.

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Scream Factory’s THE CURSE & CURSE II Double Feature Blu-ray Hits February 23rd!

Curse-Curse IIOn February 23rd, get ready for a double dose of ‘80s horror with the release of The Curseand   Curse II from Scream Factory! Available on Blu-ray for  the first time, fans can pre-order their copies of this double feature by visiting ShoutFactory.com.

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‘The Finest Hours’ Is All Predictable Heroics (Movie Review)

finest hoursWatching The Finest Hours made me think of how commendable it was to see Disney produce a historical disaster drama about a daring Coast Guard rescue. It is just too bad that all the visual effects used to convey a sense of scale were not enough to ever make the stakes feel that high. While the actual story is quite amazing, the approach to this film left me wanting more than just a maudlin handling of the people involved.

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‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Completes A Trilogy Of Awesomeness (Movie Review)

kung fu panda 3 postAfter a fairly lengthy wait, especially considering today’s handling of sequel schedules, Po and the Furious Five are back for more Kung Fu Panda fun. This third entry in DreamWorks Animation’s solid martial arts action-comedy franchise does not quite reach the great heights of the prior two installments, but that doesn’t mean this film is bad at all. There is a ton of fun to take in with Kung Fu Panda 3 and it comes with great action, big laughs and plenty of heart.

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Da Vinci’s Demons – The Complete Third Season (Blu-ray Review)

Da Vinci's Demons - The Complete Third Season (Blu-ray Review)This season opens with the Turkish army as their ships approach the shores of Italy, poised to attack.  Meanwhile Da Vinci is at the ready with one of his inventions; he has secured multiple cannons together in a way that they can be fired and maneuvered by one person.  But what he doesn’t know is that the Turks have a secret weapon of their own.  But does this season hold up to it’s predecessors?  I’m a big fan of David S. Goyer and the work he’s done on the DC films such as “The Dark knight Trilogy” and “Man of Steel”.  So I was excited to check this show out!  Though Goyer’s dialogue may be a bit weak at times his strength generally lies in his character development.

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Take Me To The River (Blu-ray Review)

Take-Me-To-The-RiverNarrated by Terrence Howard, the rich musical legacy of the Mississippi Delta and Memphis comes alive in the award-winning documentary Take Me to the River. Celebrating the heart of American music, Take Me to the River celebrates the magical mixture of generations and genres that gave birth to the Memphis sound that has influenced the world’s popular music, by recreating that spirit today.  Featuring a soulful ensemble of contemporary and legendary artists, the award-winning Take Me to the River makes its home entertainment debut February 5th, 2016 from Shout! Factory.  The release also includes a number of bonus features offering viewers a deeper look into this one-of-a-kind project, including  an interview with Snoop Dogg and William Bell, an interview with Al Bell on how he wrote the song “I’ll Take You There”, and a session video featuring the Bar-Kays, 8Ball, and MJG. Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com Continue reading ‘Take Me To The River (Blu-ray Review)’

Looking Back on Secret Wars

secretwars-ThorsThe 9th, and final issue of Marvel’s Secret Wars has finally come out. Why is this a big deal? Well, it depends on who you ask. Opinions on projects of this scale vary widely, which is great because it gets people talking. Regardless of how you felt about it, the fact that it happened at all is a big deal. That’s the very nature of these major cross-over, all hands on deck type epic events. Generally when Marvel finishes such a behemoth of an endeavor, the landscape we’d been accustomed to will have shifted drastically. Fan boys and girls will look back for generations to come and discuss the magnitude of the event, and how things were never the same after. These events can be massive triumphs, as proven by Civil War and A vs X, but sometimes they fall short…

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The Assassin (Blu-ray Review)

The AssassinCelebrated Taiwanese Master Director Hou Hsiao-hsien’s long-awaited return to the screen tells the story of Yie Ninniang (Shu Qi), a General’s daughter, kidnapped as a child and trained by a nun in the deadly arts- only to be sent home on a bloody mission of revenge, with her betrothed (Chang Chen) as the target.  Continue reading ‘The Assassin (Blu-ray Review)’

‘Power of Grayskull’ He-Man Documentary Uses Kickstarter as Launchpad

I remember it like it was only a few years ago. It was 1982 and for my fifth birthday I received the Masters of the Universe figure that I was hoping for; Stratos. The jetpack-strapped, goggle-wearing birdman delighted my little childhood mind like only a He-Man figure could, as he would enter the foray in the imaginative fight against Skeletor and his evil minions. As time went on and I grew older, it was through some parental encouragement that had me peddling my collection at garage sales over time. Three words. Oh, the regret. Though I’ve long since outgrown the cartoon and playtime with these figures, it almost feels as if this band of unique heroes and villains have been lost to toy history. That is until now when a team of veteran filmmakers seek to bring all this nostalgia back into our lives.

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Nab Disney/Pixar’s THE GOOD DINOSAUR On Blu-ray February 23rd!

Good-DinosaurFrom the innovative minds of Disney•Pixar comes a hilariously heartwarming adventure about the power of confronting and overcoming your fears and discovering who you are meant to be. The Good Dinosaur asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely, and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? In this epic journey into the world of dinosaurs, an apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of. The perfect adventure for the whole family stampedes home on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere February 23. Continue reading ‘Nab Disney/Pixar’s THE GOOD DINOSAUR On Blu-ray February 23rd!’

See The Untold Story Of The Brilliant STEVE JOBS – Available On Blu-ray Feb. 16

steve jobsAn intimate and revealing portrait of one of the chief architects of the digital age, Steve Jobs is coming to Digital HD on February 2, 2016, and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on February 16, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From Oscar®-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, Moneyball) and Oscar®-winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours), Steve Jobs is an up-close-and-personal look at the founder of Apple, a remarkable creative genius whose vow to put computers in the hands of ordinary people changed the world.  A “must-see, one-of-a-kind that cannot be ignored” according to Indiewire’s Anne Thompson, Steve Jobs on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD also comes with a revealing “making-of” documentary and feature commentary by the filmmakers. Continue on to learn more.

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SILICON VALLEY Season 2 & VEEP Season 4 Come To Blu-ray April 19!

VEEP-Season 4Two of the funniest and best comedies on television right now are having their previous seasons hit the Blu-ray marketplace just in time for their next seasons.  Silicon Valley and VEEP will be returning this Spring to follow Game of Thrones on HBO for one of the best Sunday nights of television on any channel during the whole entire year.  Here’s a look at what to expect on these hotly anticipated releases!

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The SUICIDE SQUAD Trailer Has Dropped!

Harley Quinn THUMBI have to admit I may have been losing faith in the DC side of comic book movies. Don’t get me wrong, the Dark Knight trilogy was fantastic, but it ended, and what else was inspiring? Not Green Lantern. Not Man of Steel. So there I was wishing for DC to get in the game, to hit us with some of that freaking fantastic material we all know is sitting in their vaults, when this little beauty of a trailer drops.  Click on or scroll down to check it out!

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‘Criminal Activities’ on Blu-ray & DVD February 16th

Criminal Activities Four friends stumble into a deal too good to refuse. But when the investment goes bad, they learn that part of their funding came from a notoriously ruthless crime boss… and it’s payback time. Now, they must successfully kidnap a family member of a rival kingpin in order to erase the life-threatening debt. In way over their heads, if they can complete the assigned task without screwing up, they just might escape with their lives. John Travolta (Pulp Fiction), Michael Pitt (“Boardwalk Empire”) and Dan Stevens (“Downton Abbey”) star in this action-packed thriller about insider trading, the Mob and an unrelenting quest for vengeance.  Continue reading ‘‘Criminal Activities’ on Blu-ray & DVD February 16th’