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August 12th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Get ready for a kookier, spookier and altogether ookier experience when ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™ for the first time ever on October 29, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment.
An enduringly hilarious cult classic, director Barry Sonnenfeld’s ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES has been newly remastered from the original camera negative and is creepy fun for the whole family. Featuring the return of everyone’s favorite frightening family, the uproarious film boasts an all-star cast including Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack, Christina Ricci, and Carol Kane.
Continue reading ‘ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES Debuts on 4K UHD Blu-ray October 29th!’
August 12th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
When you think about sports shows or films, how many of them do you recall being comedic? There are a few – White Men Can’t Jump or Bull Durham come to mind and not just because of the Ron Shelton connection. There aren’t a lot that go straight for the laugh though. When a show is serious about the sport it reflects on, there must not be room for laughs. That is, until we came to Ted Lasso. Jason Sudeikis and a game supporting cast have gone for the pitch and kicked an incredible goal. Now, after premiering and a series finale on AppleTV+, we get Ted Lasso on Blu-ray! Read on below to learn more about the show if you don’t know already and be sure to click the cover art at the end if you’re like me and you love to collect your favorite shows or films! It’s the Blu-ray way!
Continue reading ‘Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way (Complete Series Blu-ray Review)’
August 10th, 2024 by Aaron Neuwirth
It’s been twenty years since the August 2004 debut of Michael Mann’s thrilling neo-noir Collateral. While the film had previously been released on 4K UHD back in 2020, Paramount saw fit to re-release the film with a snazzy new steelbook edition. No, there has been no change to film in any other way, let alone any new features added. However, for anyone who does not already own the Oscar-nominated Tom Cruise/Jamie Foxx flick, there’s plenty to enjoy here. The film remains a well-crafted, cool display of Mann’s precision fitting on a tense, high-concept story. The unique-for-the-time filmmaking choices (shooting on digital) also meant seeing a film take a different visual approach, leading to some interesting results for the home release. But hey, make the best of it, improvise, adapt. Gotta roll with it.
– Continue reading ‘Collateral – 20th Anniversary Steelbook Edition (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
August 8th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Make room for new emotions when Disney and Pixar’s
Inside Out 2 arrives to digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) on August 20 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 10. The highly anticipated heartwarming sequel has already proven to be a blockbuster smash hit, becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time, the fastest animated film to reach $1 billion globally, and is currently the 10th highest grossing film in global box office history.
Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2 Brings New Emotions To 4K, Blu-ray and DVD in September!’
August 6th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
The reign of House Targaryen continues as Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is set to release the HBO Original drama seriesHOUSE OF THE DRAGON: The Complete Second Season. Following the unprecedented success of its first season, which captured hearts and imaginations worldwide, this latest installment promises even more drama, intrigue…and dragons! The physical release includes all eight heart-pounding episodes from the second season of the hit HBO series, with over an hour of bonus content, including two all-new, never-before-seen exclusive featurettes, plus extended “The House that Dragons Built – Inside the Episode” pieces for each of the (8) Season 2 episodes. HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: The Complete Second Season will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD™ Steelbook Edition, 4K Ultra HD™ Standard Edition, Blu-ray™, and DVD on November 19, online and in-store at major retailers. And for a limited time, while supplies last, collectible character cards are being developed for insertion into 4K UHD and Blu-ray sets making this release a must-have for fans. Pre-order your copy today. HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: The Complete Second Season is also available to own on Digital today.
Continue reading ‘House Targaryen Reigns as House Of The Dragon: The Complete Second Season debuts on 4K and Blu-ray in November!’
August 6th, 2024 by Aaron Neuwirth
Filled with unpredictability and intrigue, Searchlight Pictures’ Kinds of Kindness arrives on digital retailer platforms on August 27 and on Blu-ray and DVD on October 8. From the Oscar-nominated director of Poor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos, the “profoundly hilarious” (David Fear, Rolling Stone) dark comedy features a star-studded cast, led by Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons and Willem Dafoe, that has been described as “laugh-out-loud funny” (David Ehrlich, Indiewire) and “bound to baffle and delight” (Peter Debruge, Variety). Fans can delve deeper into the film with exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus features and deleted scenes when the boundary-pushing twisted film arrives on digital retailer platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on August 27 and on Blu-ray and DVD on October 8. Continue reading ‘Searchlight Pictures’ KINDS OF KINDNESS Dances its Way To Blu-ray on Oct. 8’
August 1st, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Coming to 4K UHD Steelbook on October 15th…
After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts – the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan. Will the town uncover the killer and survive the holidays…or become guests at his twisted holiday dinner table?
Continue reading ‘THANKSGIVING Slashes Home on 4K UHD Blu-ray October 15th’
July 31st, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Horror films have many tropes that get reused over time. We have seen slashers, ghosts and crazy mothers scaring audiences forever. We have also got the religious sect of horror. Classics like The Exorcist and The Omen have been a benchmark and a launch pad for franchises that pale in comparison to the original films. The Omen franchise has had some particularly bad entries since the 1976 film. The First Omen is a direct prequel to that film, and there’s been a very warm reception to the film despite not being a huge money maker this year. Read more on the newest Antichrist horror below. Don’t forget, to order yourself a copy of the film, please click the cover art at the end!
Continue reading ‘The First Omen (Blu-ray Review)’
July 30th, 2024 by Aaron Neuwirth
Celebrate the 20
th anniversary of director Michael Mann’s stylishly compelling noir thriller
COLLATERAL with a new Limited-Edition 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray™ SteelBook™, arriving August 6, 2024, from Paramount Home Entertainment.
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Tom Cruise is “convincingly wicked” (Toronto Star), and Jamie Foxx gives an Oscar®-nominated*performance in the exhilarating film that “crackles with energy and purpose” (Los Angeles Times). Originally released on August 6, 2004, COLLATERAL wowed critics and audiences alike and continues to be revered as a masterful blend of suspense and drama, combining intense action with captivating character exploration. Written by Stuart Beattie, the film also stars Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Berg, and Javier Bardem.
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Continue reading ‘COLLATERAL Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Limited-Edition 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray SteelBook Arriving August 6th’
July 29th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Everyone loves a sequel! PARAMOUNT SCARES is back with another limited-edition collection of terrifying films, all available for the first time in 4K Ultra HD. PARAMOUNT SCARES VOL. 2 arrives October 1, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment.
This collectible box set includes four killer films that offer an exciting mix of all that the horror genre has to offer. From a knife-wielding maniac in FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II, to the twisted thrills of ORPHAN: FIRST KILL, the terrifying zombie hordes of WORLD WAR Z, and the psychological terror of BREAKDOWN, this must-own collection delivers loads of chills and thrills.
Continue reading ‘PARAMOUNT SCARES VOL. 2 arrives on 4K Ultra HD October 1’
July 29th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Experience the day the world went quiet in the thrilling and action-packed blockbuster hit A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE, arriving to buy or rent on Digital July 30, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment.
A three-movie collection including A Quiet Place, A Quiet Place: Part II and A Quiet Place: Day Onewill also be available to purchase on Digital platforms July 30. A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE will debut on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD, and in a collectible 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™ on October 8.
Continue reading ‘A Quiet Place: Day One arrives on Digital July 30th and on 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/DVD/4K Ultra HD SteelBook on October 8!’
July 29th, 2024 by Brian White
Rocky movies mean the world to me. I know…I know. I sound like a broken record the number times I have said this now. The Rocky films are sacred to me and have personally got me through some tough times in life, which I’ll elaborate on in a moment. However, is the price of admission here to get these films on the 4K UHD Disc format worth it? I think that’s the more relevant question to be addressed here. Truth be told when these were announced I didn’t even get excited especially after how botched up The Rocky Knockout Collection was last year (see HERE). I’ve been so disappointed with the quality of some of the catalog films I have seen recently on 4K Disc that I just wasn’t whet with anticipation here. But come on man! We’re talking Rocky Balboa. So let me do this. Let me set aside some of the problems I have with the last “Knockout” release for the moment and tell you about my love for the Rocky and now Creed film franchises. Deal? Don’t worry. We’ll get to any beefs I may have soon enough.
Continue reading ‘Rocky I-VI Ultimate Knockout Collection (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
July 27th, 2024 by Aaron Neuwirth
There are many great moments in Captain Phillips, the drama that recreates the true story of the hijacking of a container vessel by Somali pirates that took place in 2009, based on the memoir by Captain Richard Phillips and Stephan Talty. One moment that comes to mind is a look that Tom Hanks gives during an early part of the film. It is a simple acknowledgment of something pivotal happening to his ship, but he finds precisely the right way to do this with just an expression on his face. This is an actor who had been working for over 30 years and still found new ways to impress me. It’s a shame the film did not end up scoring an Oscar nomination for Hanks, among its other accolades. Still, this Paul Greengrass-directed thriller is not just anchored by a terrific lead performance. Here’s a film that presents a challenging situation, sustains a level of tension, and steers away from tackling any more than it needs to.
Continue reading ‘Captain Phillips (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
July 25th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
I have a funny story about Run Lola Run (Lola Rennt). I have seen this film in stills, in previews, in passing on TV and more for 25 years! Until now, I hadn’t seen the film. It’s strange how something can sit in your mind for so long, just for you to continuously miss the film. Originally released in the massive Sony Pictures Classics 4K UHD Blu-ray collection, Run Lola Run now appears in this standalone release. Taking the same release from the set and giving it a new cover, the film is still as excellent as it must have been in 1998! Read more on Run Lola Run below, and make sure you beat the 20-minute deadline!!
Continue reading ‘Run Lola Run (Lola Rennt) (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
July 25th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
We are seeing more films than ever based on the lives of iconic artists. As we know, some of them are very successful in laying out a streamlined story of an actor, singer or public figure’s life. But some is not all, and we’ve seen quite a few films take sharp left turns into something more mediocre. It was surprising to learn that Amy Winehouse was also getting a biopic treatment. News of the film being made and approaching release came back very quickly and then for US audiences the film came and went from the theater faster than we could head out to see it. Were audiences scared away by the previews? Was the film an unnecessary exercise in dramatizing Amy’s life? Or was it another one of those greatest hits type of biopics which retreads a story we already know. Find out more about Back To Black inside the review, and if you are wanting to add this new musical film to your collection, don’t forget to click the cover art at the end to order your copy!
Continue reading ‘Back To Black (Blu-ray Review)’
July 24th, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Outsiders Become Legends. Starring acclaimed actors Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy comes Focus Features’ captivating gritty biker film inspired by true events, THE BIKERIDERS. Releasing in a special Collector’s Edition with exclusive bonus content, THE BIKERIDERS will be available on Digital August 9, 2024 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM and DVD on August 13, 2024 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The all-new exclusive bonus material includes interviews with the film’s lead actors about their gritty portrayals, a behind-the-scenes look at how the production team captured the badass biker aesthetic in the late 60’s Midwest environment, a deep dive into writer/director Jeff Nichols’ vision, and much more! Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and called “the ‘Godfather’ of biker movies” (Variety), THE BIKERIDERS delivers a gripping saga about legacy and freedom within a band of outsiders.
Continue reading ‘THE BIKERIDERS — On Peacock, August 9th and 4K, Blu-ray and DVD August 13th!’
July 23rd, 2024 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which reveals the captivating, never-before-told origin of Furiosa and her unrelenting drive to find her way back home, will be released in a Black & Chrome Edition for purchase Digitally at home on August 13 and on 4K UHD on September 24.
The full high-octane action film franchise from visionary director Miller will also be available Digitally on August 13 and on 4K UHD on September 24.
Continue reading ‘FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA: Black and Chrome Edition AND Mad Max 5-Film Collection Coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 24th!’
July 22nd, 2024 by Brian White
A long, long time ago I would watch The Fall Guy TV show each week with my dad. I secretly had a crush on Heather Thomas at a very young age. That bikini she wore in the opening credit sequence each week…ooh la la. The Fall Guy is also special to me because it’s the very first TV show I ever recorded on a VHS tape. We were poor growing up so one day my grandfather gave my dad a brand new VHS deck. I was over the moon. I couldn’t believe it. We went home later that evening and I recorded that night’s episode of The Fall Guy. I was so in awe of the fact that I could record something and watch it back any time that I think I viewed that episode three more times that very same evening. Therefore, one can kind of come to the conclusion that The Fall Guy was responsible for my love of home media products and technology. That sounds good to me! Continue reading ‘The Fall Guy (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’