GOOOAAALLL!!! Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins Scores a Blu-ray Release on February 27
GOOOAAALLL!!! Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins Scores a Blu-ray Release on February 27
Posted Thu Jan 4, 2024 at 09:52 AM PST by Tom Landy
The soccer sports comedy based on a true story and starring Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightly, Will Arnett, and Elisabeth Moss will arrive on Blu-ray on February 27. Digital will be available on January 16th.
Based on a true story, this heartfelt underdog comedy follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup qualifiers fast approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender), hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team into winners.
The Blu-ray + Digital release will feature lossless 5.1 audio and supplements include:
Featurette
Creating The Pitch of Life – Explore filmmaker Taika Waititi’s loving homage to American Samoa, Polynesian culture, and the sports movie in this delightfully entertaining short-form documentary. See what it took to make a winning movie about the losingest soccer team in the world.
Deleted Scene
Priest Blessing the Team
Pre-orders for Next Goal Wins are up and here is the full press release:
“HEARTFELT AND HILARIOUS” – Pete Hammond, Deadline
Searchlight Pictures’ Delightful Feelgood Comedy Next Goal Wins Arrives on Digital January 16 and Blu-ray™ and DVD February 27
BURBANK, CA (January 4, 2024) – 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.
Be the first to watch at home when Next Goal Wins becomes available from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu on January 16, and arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on February 27, with never-before-seen bonus content including Taika Waititi’s homage to American Samoa, Polynesian culture, and sports movies.
*Best Adapted Screenplay 2020, Jojo Rabbit
Film Synopsis Based on a true story, this heartfelt underdog comedy follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup qualifiers fast approaching, the team hires down-on-his- luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender), hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team into winners.
Bonus Features** Featurette
Creating The Pitch of Life – Explore filmmaker Taika Waititi’s loving homage to American Samoa, Polynesian culture, and the sports movie in this delightfully entertaining short-form documentary. See what it took to make a winning movie about the losingest soccer team in the world.
Deleted Scene
Priest Blessing the Team
**Bonus features vary by product and retailer
Cast Michael Fassbender as Thomas Rongen Oscar Kightley as Tavita Kaimana as Jaiyah Saelua David Fane as Ace Rachel House as Ruth Beulah Koale as Daru Taumua Uli Latukefu as Nicky Salapu Chris Alosio as Jonah Semu Filipo as Rambo Ioane Goodhue as Smiley Lehi Falepapalangi as Pisa Hio Pelesasa as Samson With Will Arnett as Alex Magnussen And Elisabeth Moss as Gail
Directed by Taika Waititi
Written by Taika Waititi, Iain Morris
Produced by Jonathan Cavendish p.g.a. Garrett Basch p.g.a. Taika Waititi p.g.a. Mike Brett Steve Jamison
Music by Michael Giacchino
Product Specifications Street Date Digital: January 16, 2024 Physical: February 27, 2024
Product SKUs Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD Physical: Blu-ray (Blu-ray + Digital Code) & DVD Feature Run Time Approx. 104 minutes
Rating U.S. Rated PG-13 **For some strong language and crude material
Aspect Ratio Digital: 2.00:1 Physical: 2.00:1
Disc Size Blu-ray: 50GB DVD: 8.5GB
U.S. Audio Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital DVD: English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio Digital: English Dolby (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1 (Dolby Digital) & 2.0, Spanish 5.1 (Dolby Digital) & 2.0, French 5.1 (Dolby Digital) & 2.0, English Descriptive Audio 2.0
U.S. Subtitles Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French DVD: English SDH, Spanish, French Digital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)
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