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Criterion Announces the 9-Film Pasolini 101 Blu-ray Collection on June 27Nine films from controversial Italian filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini will be available in a Blu-ray boxed set from the Criterion Collection on June 27. One of the most original and controversial thinkers of the twentieth century, Italian polymath Pier Paolo Pasolini embodied a multitude of often seemingly contradictory ideologies and identities—and he expressed them all in his provocative, lyrical, and indelible films. Relentlessly concerned with society’s downtrodden and marginalized, he elevated pimps, hustlers, sex workers, and vagabonds to the realm of saints, while depicting actual saints with a radical earthiness. Traversing the sacred and the profane, the ancient and the modern, the mythic and the personal, the nine uncompromising, often scandal-inciting features he made in the 1960s still stand—on this, the 101st anniversary of his birth—as a monument to his daring vision of cinema as a form of resistance. Pasolini 101 - Criterion Collection Blu-ray Featuring Accatone, 1961 Mamma Roma, 1962 Love Meetings, 1964 The Gospel According to Matthew, 1964 The Hawks and the Sparrows, 1966 Oedipus Rex, 1967 Teorema, 1968* Porcile, 1969 Madea, 1969 *All discs are new to Blu-Ray with the exception of this title NINE-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES New 4K digital restorations of seven films and 2K digital restorations of Teorema and Medea, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks Two shorts made by director Pier Paolo Pasolini for anthology films: La ricotta (1963) and The Sequence of the Paper Flower (1969) Two documentaries made by Pasolini during his travels New program on Pasolini’s visual style as told through his personal writing, narrated by actor Tilda Swinton and writer Rachel Kushner Audio commentaries on Accattone and Teorema Documentaries on Pasolini’s life and career featuring archival interviews with the director and his close collaborators Episode from 1966 of the French television program Cinéastes de notre temps Interviews with filmmakers and scholars Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: Deluxe packaging, including a 100-page book featuring an essay and notes on the films by critic James Quandt, and writings and drawings by Pasolini ACCATTONE Poet and painter turned filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini courted controversy with his very first feature by using Catholic iconography and liturgical music to render a plaintive, brutally beautiful portrait of a shiftless Roman pimp and thief (then-nonprofessional Franco Citti, in a revelatory performance) whose life of petty crime turns increasingly desperate when the woman who supports him is imprisoned. Melding a hardscrabble neorealist milieu with classical influences, Pasolini offers a vision of underclass struggle as a kind of modern sainthood. 1961 • 117 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In Italian with English subtitles • 1.37:1 aspect ratio MAMMA ROMA Anna Magnani is Mamma Roma, a middle-aged prostitute who attempts to extricate herself from her sordid past for the sake of her son. Highlighting director Pier Paolo Pasolini’s lifelong fascination with the marginalized and dispossessed, Mamma Roma offers an unflinching, neorealistic look at the struggle for survival in postwar Italy. Though initially banned in the country for obscenity, today the film remains a classic, featuring a powerhouse performance by one of cinema’s greatest actors and offering a glimpse at Pasolini in the process of finding his style. 1962 • 106 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In Italian with English subtitles • 1.85:1 aspect ratio LOVE MEETINGS Let’s talk about sex. In this radically engaged and engaging documentary, Pier Paolo Pasolini takes to the streets, town squares, beaches, factories, and universities of 1960s Italy to solicit everyday citizens’ thoughts on a host of hot-button subjects, including sex work, gender equality, homosexuality, and divorce (then illegal in Italy). What emerges is both a kaleidoscopic cross section of faces and places—from the industrialized cities of the North to the rural villages of the South—and an incisive portrait of a society where, despite the rapid modernization brought on by the postwar “economic miracle,” hypocrisy, repression, and conformism still hold sway. 1964 • 92 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In Italian with English subtitles • 1.85:1 aspect ratio THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW A biblical epic that only the Marxist dissident Pier Paolo Pasolini could make, this intensely faithful adaptation of Saint Matthew’s Gospel depicts the life and teachings of Jesus Christ (Enrique Irazoqui, a Spanish economics student and Communist activist), whose unwavering compassion for the poor and defiant condemnation of moral hypocrisy make him a perhaps unexpected embodiment of the director’s own worldview. Stunningly shot amid the timeless landscapes of southern Italy and set to a soundtrack that encompasses everything from Bach to Black spirituals, The Gospel According to Matthew cuts past dogma and straight to the core of Jesus’s radical humanism. 1964 • 137 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In Italian with English subtitles • 1.85:1 aspect ratio THE HAWKS AND THE SPARROWS While wandering the countryside, a pair of father-and-son vagabonds (played respectively by Italian cinema legend Totò, in his final major film role, and Ninetto Davoli) happen upon a talking crow who spouts philosophy and launches them on a freewheeling picaresque through time, space, and the margins of a rapidly modernizing Italy. A comic Marxist fable that balances heady ideas about religion, poverty, and class struggle with irreverent slapstick sight gags, The Hawks and the Sparrows finds Pasolini at his lightest yet as stingingly subversive as ever. 1966 • 89 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In Italian with English subtitles • 1.85:1 aspect ratio OEDIPUS REX Pier Paolo Pasolini’s powerfully iconoclastic take on Sophocles’s tragedy blends eras and cultures to create a searing exploration of fate, free will, and the things we fear most in ourselves. Shot amid the stark, elemental landscapes of the Moroccan desert, and set in an indefinable ancient past, this bold reimagining casts the filmmaker’s frequent collaborator Franco Citti as the eponymous foundling, whose willful blindness to his own nature unleashes a cataclysmic reckoning. With a prologue and epilogue set in twentieth-century Italy, Pasolini connects the story to his own upbringing, daring to bare his soul on-screen. 1967 • 104 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Italian with English subtitles • 1.85:1 aspect ratio TEOREMA With Teorema, a coolly cryptic exploration of bourgeois spiritual emptiness, Pier Paolo Pasolini moved beyond the poetic, proletarian earthiness that first won him renown. Terence Stamp stars as the mysterious stranger—perhaps an angel, perhaps a devil—who, one by one, seduces the members of a wealthy Milanese family (including European cinema icons Silvana Mangano, Massimo Girotti, Laura Betti, and Anne Wiazemsky), precipitating an existential crisis in each of their lives. Unfolding nearly wordlessly, this tantalizing metaphysical riddle—blocked from exhibition by the Catholic Church for degeneracy—is at once a blistering Marxist treatise on sex, religion, and art and a primal scream into the void. 1968 • 98 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Italian with English subtitles • 1.85:1 aspect ratio PORCILE “I killed my father. I ate human flesh. I quiver with joy.” Provocateur Pier Paolo Pasolini is at his most incendiary in this double-edged allegory on fascism, consumerism, and resistance. In one story, a defiant man (Pierre Clémenti) perpetrates increasingly barbaric acts while wandering a mythic, volcanic landscape. In the other, the scion (Jean-Pierre Léaud) of a wealthy, ex-Nazi industrial family conceals a shocking proclivity. Taken together, these stories of transgression form a scathing commentary on postwar European moral rot and the meaning of rebellion in the face of a corrupt world. 1969 • 98 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Italian with English subtitles • 1.85:1 aspect ratio MEDEA In this hypnotic adaptation of Euripides’s immortal tragedy, Pier Paolo Pasolini casts opera diva Maria Callas (utterly arresting in her only film role) as the sorceress of Greek legend, whose separation from her homeland of Colchis and betrayal by her lover, Jason, lead her down a path of shocking vengeance. Melding Western myth with aesthetic and musical influences from numerous world cultures, Pasolini fashions a mesmerizing cinematic pageant that gathers in force until it explodes in rage and a stunningly nihilistic condemnation of injustice. 1969 • 110 minutes • Color • Monaural • In Italian with English subtitles • 1:85:1 aspect ratio SRP for this Special Edition Collector's Set is $249.95. Preorders should be available in the coming daysPosted Thu Mar 9, 2023 at 11:07 AM PST by: -
Neil Jordan's "Marlowe" Starring Liam Neeson on Blu-ray April 18Liam Neeson's 100th feature film directed by Academy Award winner Neil Jordan and co-starring Jessica Lange, Diane Kruger, Alan Cumming and Danny Huston will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on April 18. The crime thriller is now available digitally. Set in late 1930’s Bay City, MARLOWE centers around a street-wise, down-on-his-luck detective; Philip Marlowe (Liam Neeson), who is hired to find the ex-lover of a glamorous heiress (Diane Kruger), daughter of a well-known movie star (Jessica Lange). The disappearance unearths a web of lies, and soon Marlowe is involved in a dangerous, deadly investigation where everyone involved has something to hide. The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will include a lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack and there doesn't appear to be any supplements as of yet. Marlowe - Blu-ray Order your copy today and here is the full press release: Universal City, California, March 7, 2023 – Liam Neeson (Memory, Blacklight) stars in his 100th feature film and joins the roster of iconic Hollywood talent portraying Raymond Chandler’s hard-boiled private detective Phillip Marlowe in Open Road Film’s MARLOWE, now available to own or rent on digital at home from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. A gripping noir crime thriller that will keep you guessing, the film also debuts on Blu-ray™ and DVD April 18, 2023 and will continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers. From Academy Award®-winning director Neil Jordan (The Crying Game), MARLOWE features a star-studded ensemble cast alongside Neeson including Academy Award® winner Jessica Lange (Blue Sky, Tootsie, The Gambler), Diane Kruger (Inglorious Basterds, Unknown, The Infiltrator), Emmy Award® nominee Alan Cumming (The Good Wife, Battle of the Sexes, X2: X-Men United), and Golden Globes® nominee Danny Huston (The Constant Gardener, The Aviator, 21 Grams). Set in late 1930’s Bay City, MARLOWE centers around a street-wise, down-on-his-luck detective; Philip Marlowe (Liam Neeson), who is hired to find the ex-lover of a glamorous heiress (Diane Kruger), daughter of a well-known movie star (Jessica Lange). The disappearance unearths a web of lies, and soon Marlowe is involved in a dangerous, deadly investigation where everyone involved has something to hide. With the purchase of MARLOWE on disc or Digital, fans are eligible to earn points towards digital movies via the Universal All-Access Rewards program. Members can redeem their points for digital movies, swag and more! For registration and details please visit www.MyUniversalRewards.com. FILMMAKERS: Cast: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, Jessica Lange, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ian Hart, Colm Meaney, Daniela Melchior, François Arnaud, Seána Kerslake with Danny Huston and Alan Cumming Casting By: Dan Hubbard CSC, CSA Hair Designer: Lorraine Glynn Costume Designer: Betsy Heimann Music By: David Holmes Editor: Mick Mahon Production Designer: John Beard Director of Photography: Xavi Giménez AEC Executive Producers: Elisabeth C de B Segel, Patrick Muldoon, Harris Tulchin, Juan Antonio García Peredo, Alberto Burgueño, Andreas Wentz, Celine Haddad, Monte Lipman, Dana Sano, Jared D. Underwood, Andrew C. Robinson, Slava Vladimirov, Peter M. Lenkov, A.J. Buckley Spanish Producer: Colette Aguilar French Producer: Victor Hadida Producers: Philip Kim, Patrick Hibler Produced By: Alan Moloney p.g.a., Gary Levinsohn p.g.a., Mark Fasano p.g.a., Billy Hines Based Upon The Book: “The Black-Eyed Blonde” by John Banville Screenplay By: William Monahan and Neil Jordan Directed By: Neil Jordan TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAYTM: Street Date: April 18, 2023 Selection Number: 1000824501 (US) Layers: BD 50 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.40:1 Widescreen Rating: Rated R for language, violent content, some sexual material and brief drug use. Subtitles: English SDH and Latin American Spanish Languages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1) Run Time: 01:49:33 TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD: Street Date: April 18, 2023 Selection Number: 1000824502 (US) Layers: DVD 9 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen Rating: Rated R for language, violent content, some sexual material and brief drug use. Subtitles: English SDH and Latin American Spanish Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) Run Time: 01:49:40Posted Tue Mar 7, 2023 at 09:48 AM PST by: -
James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water Streaming 4K UHD Coming March 28th - Discs can't be too far behind!His name is James, James Cameron The bravest pioneer No budget too steep, no sea too deep Who's that? It's him, James Cameron James, James Cameron explorer of the sea With a dying thirst to be the first Could it be? Yeah that's him! James Cameron Prepare to return to Pandora on March 28th for James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water is coming to digital retailersPrime, Vudu, Apple TV, and other Movies Anywhere-connected Platforms. After an impressive critical response - even if our own Bryan Kluger was less forgiving in his review (I liked it a lot BTW) - Avatar: The Way of Water one again proved that you never bet against James Cameron because James Cameron will do what James Cameron does because James Cameron is James Cameron. Now this announcement is only for the digital streaming sale/rental release on various platforms. No word about Disney+ and certainly no news about disc release so we don't have any word on a new Blu-ray or 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release of Avatar - and we certainly don't know when The Abyss or even True Lies might be coming down the pipeline. Hopefully, the wait for a disc announcement isn't as long as Top Gun: Maverick. Needless to say - 2023 is a big year for James Cameron fans. What we do know is what's coming with this streaming release and it'll give you an idea of what to expect for the eventual disc releases of Avatar: The Way of Water. Bonus Features: Inside Pandora's Box (A series of featurettes on the challenges facing cast and crew as filmmakers devise new technologies to push the limits of cinema) Building the World of Pandora – James Cameron and a team of talented artists combine years of research with their design skills to build the world of Pandora with new characters, creatures, indigenous clans, underwater environments and the take-no-prisoners hard-tech world of the RDA. Capturing Pandora – James Cameron’s approach to performance capture has the cast performing in a volume rigged with infrared cameras to capture their movement, and head rig cameras to capture emotion on their faces with only the boundaries of imagination to limit them. The Undersea World of Pandora – Co-production designer Dylan Cole and his team conceive of the marine creatures required for Avatar: The Way of Water while James Cameron and his stunt team devise extraordinary means to bring those creatures to life in a performance capture tank. The Challenges of Pandora's Waters – James Cameron tackles the “non-trivial challenge” of performance capture above and below the water’s surface, utilizing a wave machine and current generator to reproduce ocean conditions, and underwater vehicles to replicate creature movement. Pandora’s Returning Characters – James Cameron reunites with his returning cast – Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang. Together they discuss the amazing evolution of their characters in Avatar: The Way of Water. Pandora’s Next Generation – Meet the talented young newcomers who have been cast as the next generation of Na’vi and follow them through the adventure of making Avatar: The Way of Water. Spider's Web – James Cameron introduced the human character of Spider into the fabric of Pandora – thus creating a host of technological challenges on set…and an incredible journey for the young actor, Jack Champion. Becoming Na’vi – The Avatar cast is immersed in the culture of the indigenous Na’vi, living off the land in the Hawaiian rainforest and training in a multitude of disciplines in preparation for their roles. The Reef People of Pandora – In true James Cameron-style, the Metkayina reef clan has been developed with great attention to detail, bearing unique evolutionary traits and a culture – with new dwellings, new clothes and different way of life – all a result of living off the ocean. Bringing Pandora to Life – Once James Cameron completes his virtual production process, every sequence is turned over to Wētā FX to bring Pandora to life – with unprecedented advancements in facial performance, environments and making CG water look real. The RDA Returns to Pandora – Co-production designer Ben Procter and his team present an armada of new vehicles and human technologies that the RDA brings to Pandora – in concept design and with practical builds. The New Characters of Pandora – Meet the important new characters of the Avatar saga played by Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Brendan Cowell and Jemaine Clement. The Sounds of Pandora – Hear how James Cameron worked with composer Simon Franglen to create the distinctive music of The Way of Water while building on James Horner’s brilliant score for Avatar, and learn how Chris Boyes created the immersive sounds of Pandora. New Zealand – Pandora’s Home – The production of the Avatar sequels is so thoroughly ensconced in New Zealand that James Cameron considers The Way of Water a “New Zealand film.” Hear reflections from the cast and crew, including the remarkable New Zealand crew, on making the film. More from Pandora's Box (Additional featurettes that highlight special teams within the production) Casting – Discover the screen tests that won the talented young cast their roles in Avatar: The Way of Water. Stunts – The Avatar stunt team isn’t just creating breathtaking action, they’re driving the story. From racing underwater on ilus, flying the skies on ikrans, to maneuvering RDA speed boats, the stunt team leaves you breathless and wanting more. The Lab – Explore the Lightstorm Lab, the backbone of virtual production for the Avatar films. Comprised of specialized teams, the Lab builds & supports every aspect of the production – environments, motion edit, Kabuki, sequence, post-viz and software development. The Troupe – Avatar’s Troupe is the Swiss Army Knife of acting, while playing dozens of roles on set, in the performance capture volume and on live-action sets, they bring life to Na’vi clans and RDA Recoms. They also play Na’vi-scale puppets on the live-action sets. Marketing Materials & Music Video (Marketing materials used to build audience awareness of the film) Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength) Music Video – Multi-Grammy-winning, music superstar, The Weeknd, performs his emotionally packed end title song in the official music video for the smash hit “Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength).” Theatrical Trailers 1 & 2 – Avatar: The Way of Water used two theatrical trailers to engage the audience. The first was a teaser trailer released 7 months before the film. The second was a standard trailer that premiered 5 weeks before the film’s release. *Bonus features vary by product and retailer Cast Sam Worthington as Jake Sully Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri Sigourney Weaver as Kiri Stephen Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch Kate Winslet as Ronal Cliff Curtis as Tonowari Jamie Flatters as Neteyam Britain Dalton as Lo’ak Trinity Jo-Li Bliss as Tuk Jack Champion as Spider Bailey Bass as Tsireya Joel David Moore as Dr. Norm Spellman CCH Pounder as Mo'at Edie Falco as General Frances Ardmore Jemaine Clement as Dr. Ian Garvin Brendan Cowell as Scoresby Giovanni Rabisi as Parker Selfridge Directed by James Cameron Produced by James Cameron Jon Landau Executive Produced by David Valdes Richard Baneham Screenplay by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver Story by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver & Josh Friedman & Shane Salerno Product Specifications: Street Date: Digital: March 28 Product SKUs: Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD Feature Run Time: Approx. 192 minutes Rating: U.S. Rated PG-13 **For sequences of strong violence and intense action, partial nudity, and some strong language Aspect Ratio: Digital: 1.85 U.S. Audio: Digital: English 5.1/2.0, English Atmos (for some platforms), English 7.1 (for some platforms), English AD, French (for some platforms), Spanish (for some platforms) U.S. Subtitles: Digital: English SDH, French (for some platforms), Spanish (some platforms)Posted Tue Mar 7, 2023 at 06:22 AM PST by: -
Time to Catch Your Breath - 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide March 5, 2023Harrison Ford, Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Banderas, oh my! Sprinkle in some Joan Crawford and it's a quality week. After last week, it's time to catch a breath and prepare ourselves for the next wave. At this point it looks like April is lining up to be another huge month. Welcome to Volume 3 Episode 41 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of March 5th - March 11th, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- There are zero, none, nada, zilch new releases this week. Brand new to 4K though is Mildred Pierce (1945), a classic melodrama crime mystery starring Joan Crawford, brought to us via Criterion. Sony reissues a pair of 4Ks as SteelBooks, and just like before, a Dolby Vision upgrade on each release. First, Air Force One, the action/thriller starring Harrison Ford. And second, The Mask of Zorro starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Closing out the category, I did mention Best Buy was spacing out their Rocky SteelBooks over 4 weeks, this week you can get Rocky II. Next week, the next Rocky, a hard to get out of print film debuts to 4K and one of director Walter Hill's finest. Blu-ray releases- There are no blu-ray counterparts of the above titles releasing this week. Let's just get to the highlights for the rest of the category. New drama release from Universal with Women Talking. The Warner Archive has drama/romance Camille starring and Greta Garbo and Robert Taylor (I). Also this week look for a bipoic about Broadway star Lillian Roth with I'll Cry Tomorrow, starring Susan Hayward. Who doesn't want a Christmas movie in March? RLJ & Shudder Originals has Christmas Bloody Christmas this week. Another Christmas movie with Santa on a killing spree, worth a look I s'pose. Horror release The House That Screamed comes via Arrow Video (previously released by Scream Factory). Three more VHS Retro Look titles from Mill Creek, Fear, The Fan and Problem Child. Anime highlights include Heaven Official's Blessing - Season 1, which comes in a Standard Edition and as a Limited Edition, and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 Part 2. Honorable Mention: This one goes out to those that want everything Cecil B. DeMille, Kino Lorber releases The Crusades this week. Notable announcements from last week: Warner Bros. has officially detailed the Superman 5-Film Collection for 4K release on April 18th. What you get is Superman I - IV, with two cuts of Superman II. Amazon also is offering the collection as a SteelBook set. Sandpiper Pictures has added several more blu-ray titles to their April 25th slate, they are The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, The Fantasticks, Kid Galahad and Stanley & Iris. The latter three were all previously available on the Twilight Time label. Shout! Factory has revealed several titles for May, in no particular order they are Conquest Of Space / I Married A Monster From Outer Space (Double Feature), The Morning After (1986), The Tiger Cage Collection, Skyline 4K, Brotherhood Of The Wolf 4K, Highwaymen and The Haunting 4K. This seems a little light to me, I really would't be surprised to see more titles added in the next week or so, definitely some Anime. Paramount will be releasing Deep Impact to 4K disc on May 2nd. LionsGate is releasing The Man Who Fell to Earth to 4K Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook on April 25th. 4K Release Calendar 2K/BD Release Calendar Which titles are you buying this week? Which ones are on your wishlist, be it to buy as an impulse buy or to wait for the right price?Posted Sun Mar 5, 2023 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
Stephen Soderbergh's Magic Mike's Last Dance Gyrates on Blu-ray April 18thThe comedy/drama starring Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek-Pinault will be teasing its way to Blu-ray and DVD on April 18. The Digital release is now available. In “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” “Magic” Mike Lane (Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse…and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off? The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will include Magic Mike's New Moves and a Deleted Scene with a SRP of $34.98. Magic Mike's Last Dance Order your copy today and here is the full press release: “Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek have all the chemistry in a satisfying sendoff that celebrates the art of dance.” INDIEWIRE / Jude Dry “‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ Is Wish Fulfillment at Its Sexiest” THE ATLANTIC / Shirley Li Magic Mike’s Last Dance COMES HOME FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Premium Digital Ownership debuts early on February 28th Blu-ray and DVD arrive on April 18th Burbank, CA, February 28th – Embark on Magic Mike’s last hurrah, featuring Channing Tatum reprising his role as Mike Lane when “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on February 28th . The film is directed by Steven Soderbergh from a script by Reid Carolin, with help from Soderbergh’s creative team behind the scenes includes production designer Pat Campbell (TV’s “The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself”), costume designer Christopher Peterson (“The Irishman”) and music supervisor Season Kent (“KIMI,” “Let Them All Talk”), with choreography by Alison Faulk and Luke Broadlick, both part of the “Magic Mike” franchise, starring “Magic” Mike Lane (Tatum). The film also stars Salma Hayek Pinault (“House of Gucci,” “Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard”), along with dancers from the “Magic Mike Live” shows in London and Las Vegas. The film will be available on Blu-ray and DVD beginning on April 18th. The film also stars Ayub Khan Din (TV’s “Ackley Bridge”), newcomer Jemelia George, Juliette Motamed (TV’s “We Are Lady Parts”) and Vicki Pepperdine (“Johnny English Strikes Again”). The film was produced by Nick Wechsler, Gregory Jacobs, Tatum, Carolin and Peter Kiernan with Julie M. Anderson executive producing. The film was recently released in limited theaters as a special opportunity for fans and they came out in numbers to experience this final film. On February 28th , “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $24.99 and for 48-hour rental via PVOD for $19.99 SRP on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies. On April 18th , “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” will be available on Blu-ray and DVD. “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers. “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” can be enjoyed at home with Filmmaker Mode TM. Developed by studios, TV manufacturers and some of Hollywood’s leading directors, Filmmaker Mode disables all post processing (e.g. motion smoothing), preserves the correct aspect ratios, colors and frame rates, and enables your TV to display the film precisely as it was intended by the filmmaker. Filmmaker Mode is available on televisions from select manufacturers. “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts. SYNOPSIS In “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” “Magic” Mike Lane (Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse…and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off? DIGITAL, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” Premium Digital Ownership contains the following special features: Magic Mike’s New Moves Deleted Scene “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” Blu-ray contains the following special features: Magic Mike’s New Moves Deleted ScenePosted Tue Feb 28, 2023 at 11:43 AM PST by: -
Empty Out Your Wallet! 4K UHD & Blu-ray Shopping Guide Feb 26, 2023Naval aviators of the 'forgotten war', Antonio Banderas' best known animated character, a star studded crime/thriller, two more Laikas, Rocky Balboa, Denzel Washington trains a rookie and more. This week we might just need to extend our line of credit or empty our savings account, there's a lot of something for everyone. Welcome to Volume 3 Episode 39 of our weekly release guide. A look at the highlights of what's coming to disc the week of Febrary 26th - March 4th, as well as a look at announcements from last week. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Releases- If you want everything 4K, your video rack is going to add quite a few titles. Excluding the import, there are a total of 17 skus. It's not as bad when you do a break down, but it's still rough. For new releases, first let's visit the "Forgotten War" with another 'first' in Devotion, a true story about the first black Naval aviator. Partaking in the Korean war, two elite pilots turn the tide in a brutal battle. The other new release this week stars Antonio Banderas in a reprisal role with Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Moving right along to catalog titles, sorted by distributor, let's begin with Kino Lorber and Marathon Man, a crime/thriller with the likes of Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier and Roy Scheider. LionsGate has a double-dip of sense, the John Wick Stash Book Collection – SteelBook Box Set which is only available at Best Buy. Finally no need to import it, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre comes to us via the MPI Media Group. Available as a standard edition and as a SteelBook edition. Shout Factory's next batch of Laika Studios releases is available this Tuesday. Look for The Boxtrolls, available as a Standard edition and as a SteelBook edition, and Kubo and the Two Strings, also available as a Standard edition and a SteelBook edition. Thus far these new SteelBooks have had some incredible artwork. Last, but certainly not least comes Warner Bros., Rocky leads off the pack with Rocky: The Knockout Collection (I-IV), part IV having both the theatrical and director's ultimate cut. If you are for the SteelBooks, Best Buy is sprinkling each film over the next three weeks, this week you get the original film, Rocky. Also from Warner, Training Day gets a standard edition, a Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook, and if you want to import a much nicer version, a Zavvi Exclusive Premium SteelBook. The latter might not be available to ship directly as of press date as Zavvi is making some changes to how they operate. From Vinegar Syndrome, the general release of From Beyond. The limited edition is no longer available from their site. Import Friday brings Possessor Uncut edition, from Turbine media. Next week has more Rocky, Sony reissues two more SteelBooks with Dolby Vision upgrades and Criterion Collection has a classic melodrama. Blu-ray releases- The same holds true for blu-ray releases this week, your financial well being is in danger. Blu-ray counterparts of the above category first, Devotion comes to us from Paramount and for Puss in Boots, we get a standard edition, a Walmart Exclusive and the two-movie collection. Our favorite action actor Bruce Willis returns this week with the third film of the trilogy, Detective Knight: Independence, which comes to us via LionsGate. In a different genre, think fantasy/horror, B'Twixt Now and Sunrise. From Warner Bros, late 60s animated release The Adventures of Batman: The Complete Collection debuts on blu-ray. Sony Pictures has the Whitney Houston biopic Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Criterion Collection has Hollywood Shuffle and Two Films By Marguerite Duras. If you want to see a Western done Hong kong style, try out Millionaires’ Express from Arrow Video. Anime highlights include a Fist of the North Star feature, Ghost Stories - Complete Collection, Jujutsu Kaisen: Season 1 Part 1, which is available as a Standard Edition and as a Limited Edition, Revisions: Complete Collection and Sailor Moon R: Complete Second Season. Honorable Mention: A few weeks ago we saw a handful of 'Disney 100' blu-ray releases at Walmart, which had a special cover art and a limited edition pin. I spotted the same ones (minus the limited edition pin) at Best Buy as well. This week gives us the next wave that includes 101 Dalmatians, The Aristocats, Frozen II, The Jungle Book, Lady and the Tramp, Robin Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Tangled, Wreck it Ralph and Zootopia. No doubt the same editions will be at Best Buy and the Disney movie club. Amazon U.S. has the February Imprint Films titles available on Friday, they are: >Carrie (1950) - Imprint Films Limited Edition >Hurry Sundown (1967) – Imprint Films Limited Edition >Resurrection (1980) – Imprint Films Limited Edition >Something To Live For (1952) - Imprint Films Limited Edition >The Bad News Bears Go To Japan (1978) - Imprint Films Limited Edition >The Mountain (1956) – Imprint Collection Notable announcements from last week: Paramount has officially announced the Star Trek Next Generation films for 4K release on April 4th. There will also be remastered blu-rays available the same day. Warner Bros. will be releasing Superman I - IV to 4K disc on April 18th. It will include two cuts of Superman II. Also available will be the collection, as an Amazon Exclusive SteelBook. LionsGate will be releasing Plane (starring Gerard Butler and Mike Colter) to 4K and blu-ray on March 28th. Arrow Video's May release slate is pretty exciting, for the US/Canada market look for Blackhat, Blackhat 4K, Hand of Death and The Last Starfighter 4K. The UK will be getting Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 4K as well as The Beta Test on blu-ray. 4K Release Calendar 2K/BD Release Calendar Which titles are you buying this week? Which ones are on your wishlist, be it to buy as an impulse buy or to wait for the right price?Posted Sat Feb 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
It's A Bird! It's A Plane! It's A Superman 5-Film 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Collection & SteelBook!The classic Christopher Reeve Superman adventures will all fly high on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on April 18th now coming May 9th So far stateside we're only getting 5-film collections, however, in the UK they appear to be getting single-title releases. We've asked whether or not those single releases are coming here so those who only want the first two... or those people who only want Superman IV can get that. We also don't know yet if Superman: The Movie will be the reported new remaster or simply a repress of the 2018 disc - Again we've asked about that as well as HDR (HDR10 or Dolby Vision) for all films, Atmos for all films, etc. As soon as we get those answers we'll update our listings. But for sure, this is what's coming our way: A 4K UHD Blu-ray box set containing Superman: The Movie, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III, and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace in celebration of Warner Brothers' 100th Anniversary will be available on April 18. There will also be an Amazon-exclusive SteelBook release featuring the classic poster artwork on each SteelBook case along with a whole bunch of swag including a lenticular card of the phantom zone, comic book, and certificate of authenticity. UPDATE 3/21/23We just received word that Warner Bros is delaying the release now until May 9th, 2023 but digital releases should still stick to the April 18th release date. Superman: The Movie Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc: Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spangler The Making of Superman – vintage featurette Superman and the Mole-Men – vintage featurette Super-Rabbit – 1943 WB cartoon Snafuperman – 1944 WB cartoon Stupor Duck – 1956 WB cartoon TV Spot Teaser Trailer Theatrical Trailer Superman II Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc: Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler The Making of Superman II – 1980 TV Special Superman’s Soufflé – Deleted scene Fleischer Studios’ Superman vintage cartoons First Flight The Mechanical Monster Billion Dollar Limited The Arctic Giant The Bulleteers The Magnetic Telescope Electric Earthquake Volcano Terror on the Midway Theatrical trailer Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc: Commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz Introduction by Richard Donner – featurette Superman II: Restoring the Vision – featurette Deleted scenes Lex and Ms. Teschmacher head north Lex and Ms. Teschmacher head south The villains enter the fortress He’s all yours, boys Clarke and Jimmy Lex’s gateway Famous Studios vintage cartoons Japoteurs Showdown Eleventh Hour Destruction, Inc. The Mummy Strikes Jungle Drums The Underground World Secret Agent Superman III Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc: Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler The Making of Superman III – 1983 TV special Deleted scenes Save my baby To the rescue Making up Going to see the boss Hatching the plan The con Rooftop ski Boss wants this to go Superman honored Gus’ speech Hanging up on Brad Theatrical trailer Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc: Commentary by Mark Rosenthal Superman 50th anniversary special – 1988 TV special Deleted scenes Clark’s morning Jeremy’s letter Superman’s visit Nuclear Man’s prototype Metropolis after hours Lex ponders Flying sequence (extended scene) Battle in Smallville Battle in the U.S.S.R. Nuclear arms race Superman’s sickness Red alert By my side Lark and Lacy say goodbye No borders Theatrical trailer Superman 1978 – 1987 5-Film Collection Superman 1978 – 1987 5-Film Collection SteelBook Add this collection to your home video Fortress of Solitude and here is the full press release: CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF WARNER BROS. WITH ONE OF FILM’S MOST ICONIC CHARACTERS - SUPERMAN SUPERMAN 1978 – 1987 5-FILM COLLECTION FEATURING SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE, SUPERMAN II, SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT, SUPERMAN III, AND SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME AS A REMASTERED COLLECTION IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) PURCHASE THE COLLECTION ON 4K ULTRA HD COMBO PACK AND DIGITALLY ON APRIL 18 Burbank, Calif., March 1, 2023 – As part of the year-long centennial celebration for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studio, five films featuring the iconic DC Super Hero Superman – Superman: The Movie, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III, and Superman IV - will be available for purchase in a five-film collection on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital on April 18. Based on the DC character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the Superman films star Christopher Reeve as the legendary “Man of Steel.” On April 18, the Superman 1978 – 1987 5-Film Collection will be available to purchase on Ultra HD Blu-ray™ Disc from online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Packs will include an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the feature films in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc with the feature films and special features in HD, and a Digital version of each film. Ultra HD Blu-ray showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before. For the complete 4K Ultra HD experience with HDR, a 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR, an Ultra HD Blu-ray player and a high-speed HDMI (category 2) cable are required. Ultra HD Blu-ray Elements Superman: The Movie Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc: Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spangler The Making of Superman – vintage featurette Superman and the Mole-Men – vintage featurette Super-Rabbit – 1943 WB cartoon Snafuperman – 1944 WB cartoon Stupor Duck – 1956 WB cartoon TV Spot Teaser Trailer Theatrical Trailer Superman II Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc: Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler The Making of Superman II – 1980 TV Special Superman’s Soufflé – Deleted scene Fleischer Studios’ Superman vintage cartoons First Flight The Mechanical Monster Billion Dollar Limited The Arctic Giant The Bulleteers The Magnetic Telescope Electric Earthquake Volcano Terror on the Midway Theatrical trailer Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc: Commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz Introduction by Richard Donner – featurette Superman II: Restoring the Vision – featurette Deleted scenes Lex and Ms. Teschmacher head north Lex and Ms. Teschmacher head south The villains enter the fortress He’s all yours, boys Clarke and Jimmy Lex’s gateway Famous Studios vintage cartoons Japoteurs Showdown Eleventh Hour Destruction, Inc. The Mummy Strikes Jungle Drums The Underground World Secret Agent Superman III Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc: Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler The Making of Superman III – 1983 TV special Deleted scenes Save my baby To the rescue Making up Going to see the boss Hatching the plan The con Rooftop ski Boss wants this to go Superman honored Gus’ speech Hanging up on Brad Theatrical trailer Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc: Commentary by Mark Rosenthal Superman 50th anniversary special – 1988 TV special Deleted scenes Clark’s morning Jeremy’s letter Superman’s visit Nuclear Man’s prototype Metropolis after hours Lex ponders Flying sequence (extended scene) Battle in Smallville Battle in the U.S.S.R. Nuclear arms race Superman’s sickness Red alert By my side Lark and Lacy say goodbye No borders Theatrical trailer About the Films: Superman: The Movie Academy Award winners Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman head an all-star cast in the fantastic, action-packed film that made Christopher Reeve an international star playing the greatest superhero of all time. From the doomed planet of Krypton, two parents launch a spaceship carrying their infant son to earth. Here he grows up to become Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Metropolis Daily Planet. But with powers and abilities far beyond those of ordinary men, he battles for truth and justice as Superman. An Alexander Salkind presentation and directed by Richard Donner (The Goonies, Lethal Weapon, The Lost Boys), the film stars Academy Award winner Marlon Brando (On the Waterfront, The Godfather) as Jor-El, Academy Award winner Gene Hackman (The French Connection, Unforgiven) as Lex Luthor, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, and Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman. Based on the DC character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman was produced by Pierre Spengler from a story by Mario Puzo and a screenplay by Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, and Robert Benton. Ilya Salkind served as executive producer. The film also features Ned Beatty as Otis, Jackie Cooper as Perry White, Glen Ford as Jonathan Kent, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, Valerie Perrine as Eve Teschmacher, and Terrance Stamp as General Zod. Superman was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Film Editing, Best Music (Original Score) and Best Sound. The film also received a Special Achievement Academy Award for Visual Effects. In 2017, Superman was inducted into the Library of Congress National Film Registry. SYNOPSIS Superman II (Theatrical Version) Unwittingly released from Phantom Zone imprisonment, three superpowered Planet Krypton criminals Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas and Jack O'Halloran) plan to enslave Earth – just when Superman (Christopher Reeve) decides to show a more romantic side to Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). Gene Hackman also returns as Lex Luthor in this sequel that features a top supporting cast, witty Richard Lester direction, and visuals that astound and delight. Directed by Richard Lester (A Hard Day’s Night, The Three Musketeers), the film stars Academy Award winner Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, and Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman. Based on the DC character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the film was produced by Pierre Spengler from a story by Mario Puzo and a screenplay by Puzo, David Newman, and Leslie Newman. Alexander Salkind and Ilya Salkind served as executive producer. The film also features Ned Beatty as Otis, Jackie Cooper as Perry White, Sarah Douglas as Ursa, Jack O’Halloran as Non, Valerie Perrine as Eve Teschmacher, Susannah York as Lara, and Terrence Stamp as General Zod. Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Director Richard Donner began shooting Superman II while concurrently filming Superman: The Movie, though the theatrical version of the film was ultimately directed by Richard Lester. In 2006, Donner’s original unique vision was released for the first time. Jor-El (Marlon Brando in footage cut from the theatrical version) appears in key scenes that amplify Superman lore and deepen the relationship between father and son. Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) plots more schemes to unmask Clark Kent as Superman (Christopher Reeve). With so many changes, large and small, including a different beginning and resolution, this version is an eye-opening alternate experience. Directed by Richard Donner, the film stars Academy Award winner Marlon Brando as Jor-El, Academy Award winner Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, and Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman. Based on the DC character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the film was produced by Pierre Spengler and Michael Tau from a story by Mario Puzo and a screenplay by Puzo, David Newman, and Leslie Newman. Ilya Salkind served as executive producer. The film also features Ned Beatty as Otis, Jackie Cooper as Perry White, Sarah Douglas as Ursa, Jack O’Halloran as Non, Valerie Perrine as Eve Teschmacher, Susannah York as Lara, and Terrence Stamp as General Zod. Superman III Meet Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor), a naive computer-programming natural. For him, a keyboard is a weapon – and, as a result, Superman faces the microelectronic menace of his life. Christopher Reeve reprises his signature role, deepening his character’s human side as Clark Kent sees Lana Lang (Annette O’Toole) at a Smallville High class reunion. And when the Man of Steel becomes his own worst enemy after exposure to Kryptonite, Reeve pulls off both roles with dazzling skill. Relive Superman III with all its heart, heroism and high-flying humor. Directed by Richard Lester, the film stars Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman and Margot Kidder as Lois Lane. Based on the DC character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the film was produced by Pierre Spengler from a screenplay by David Newman and Leslie Newman. Alexander Salkind and Ilya Salkind served as executive producer. The film also features Richard Pryor as Gus Gorman, Jackie White as Perry White, Marc McClure as Jimmy Olsen, Annette O’Toole as Lana Lang, and Robert Vaughn as Ross Webster. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Christopher Reeve not only dons the title hero’s cape for the fourth time but also helped develop the movie’s provocative theme: nuclear disarmament. To make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) creates a new being to challenge the Man of Steel: the radiation-charged Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow). The two foes clash in an explosive extravaganza that sees Superman save the Statue of Liberty, plug the volcanic eruption of Mount Etna and rebuild the demolished Great Wall of China. Directed by Sydney J. Furie (The Ipcress File, Iron Eagle), the film stars Academy Award winner Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, and Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman. Based on the DC character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the film was produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan from a story by Christopher Reeve & Lawrence Konner and Mark Rosenthal and a screenplay by Konner & Rosenthal. The film also features Jackie Cooper as Perry White, Marc McClure as Jimmy Olsen, Jon Cryer as Lenny, Sam Wanamaker as David Warfield, Mark Pillow as Nuclear Man, and Mariel Hemingway as Lacy Warfield. BASICS PRODUCT ERP Superman 1978 – 1987 5-Film Collection $99.99 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack Superman: The Movie Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French Run Time: 143 minutes Rating: Not Rated Physical Street Date: 4/18 Digital Street Date: 4/18 Superman II Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French Run Time: 127 minutes Rating: PG Physical Street Date: 4/18 Digital Street Date: 4/18 Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French Run Time: 116 minutes Rating: PG For sequences of action violence, some language, and brief mild sensuality Physical Street Date: 4/18 Digital Street Date: 4/18 Superman III Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French Run Time: 125 minutes Rating: PG Physical Street Date: 4/18 Digital Street Date: 4/18 Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French Run Time: 90 minutes Rating: PG Physical Street Date: 4/18 Digital Street Date: 4/18Posted Wed Feb 22, 2023 at 08:14 AM PST by: -
Plane Taxiing For Take Off On 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray & Blu-ray March 28Lionsgate's action-thriller starring Gerard Butler and Mike Colter is getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Combo Pack), Blu-ray (Combo Pack), DVD, and on-demand release March 28. Read our film review here. In the white-knuckle action movie Plane, pilot Brodie Torrance (Gerard Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island – only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. When most of the passengers are taken hostage by dangerous rebels, the only person Torrance can count on for help is Louis Gaspare (Mike Colter), an accused murderer who was being transported by the FBI. In order to rescue the passengers, Torrance will need Gaspare’s help, and will learn there’s more to Gaspare than meets the eye. Both the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and the following bonus features: 4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES This Is Your Captain Plane Clothes Brace for Turbulence Plane - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Plane - Blu-ray Pre-orders are now available. Check out the full press release: 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, & On Demand on March 28 from Lionsgate® SANTA MONICA, CA (February 21, 2023) – Heroic Gerard Butler teams up with Mike Colter when Plane is scheduled for arrival on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand March 28 from Lionsgate. From director Jean-François Richet (Blood Father, Assault on Precinct 13, Mesrine), Plane stars Gerard Butler (300, Law Abiding Citizen, The Phantom of the Opera), Mike Colter (TV’s “Luke Cage,” Men in Black 3, TV’s “Jessica Jones”), Yoson An (Mulan, Mortal Engines, TV’s “Creamerie”), Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World: Dominion, TV’s “The Vampire Diaries,” “Cowboy Bebop”), and Paul Ben-Victor (The Irishman, Get Hard, TV’s “True Detective”), and Tony Goldwyn (Ghost, The Last Samurai, TV’s “Scandal”). In the white-knuckle action movie Plane, pilot Brodie Torrance (Gerard Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island – only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. When most of the passengers are taken hostage by dangerous rebels, the only person Torrance can count on for help is Louis Gaspare (Mike Colter), an accused murderer who was being transported by the FBI. In order to rescue the passengers, Torrance will need Gaspare’s help, and will learn there’s more to Gaspare than meets the eye. Plane 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.96, respectively. Story by Charles Cumming. Screenplay by Charles Cumming and J.P. Davis. Directed by Jean-François Richet. 4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES This Is Your Captain Plane Clothes Brace for Turbulence CAST: Gerard Butler 300, Law Abiding Citizen, The Phantom of the Opera Mike Colter TV’s “Luke Cage,” Men in Black 3, TV’s “Jessica Jones” Yoson An Mulan, Mortal Engines, TV’s “The Luminaries” Daniella Pineda Jurassic World: Dominion, TV’s “The Vampire Diaries,” “Cowboy Bebop” Paul Ben-Victor The Irishman, Get Hard, TV’s “True Detective” and Tony Goldwyn Ghost, The Last Samurai, TV’s “Scandal” PROGRAM INFORMATION Year of Production: 2022 Title Copyright: Plane © 2022 Plane Film Holdings, LLC. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2023 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Type: New Release Rating: R for Violence and Language Genre: Action, Thriller Feature Run Time: 107 Minutes Closed-Captioned: N/A Subtitles: Spanish, French, English SDH 4K Ultra HD™ Format: 2160p High Definition, 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation, Dolby Vision Blu-ray™ Format: 1080p 23.98 High Definition, 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation DVD Format: 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation 4K Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio Blu-ray™ Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby AudioPosted Tue Feb 21, 2023 at 03:51 PM PST by: -
Star Trek: The Next Generation Movies Hit 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on April 4...Engage!The four Star Trek: The Next Generation movies will be warping to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in a 4-Film Set as well as individually on April 4. Space... the frontier, the continuing cinematic voyages of the starship Enterprise carry on with the Next Generation crew. Watch as they challenge Malcolm McDowell, the Swedish-sounding Borg, a rogue faction within Starfleet and ultimately Picard's clone. The films varied in quality from one to the next, some simply would have made better stand-alone episodes than feature films, but there are some incredibly memorable cinematic moments to enjoy. Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray All four big-screen adventures featuring fan-favorite Star Trek characters Picard, Riker, Data, LaForge, Worf, Troi, and Dr. Crusher arrive for the first time ever on 4K Ultra HD™ with Dolby Vision™* and HDR-10 on April 4, 2023, just in time for First Contact Day (April 5th, the day Vulcans first made contact with humans). For the Trek fans who only want one or two or are just more interested in having the original theatrical poster artwork on the cover, Paramount is also releasing single-title editions: Star Trek: Generations - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The journey begins with original cast members Kirk, Scott, and Chekov in a story that spans space and time in STAR TREK: GENERATIONS, continuing with a terrifying face off against the Borg in STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT, a dangerous plot against a peaceful planet in STAR TREK: INSURRECTION, and a familiar old foe returning in STAR TREK: NEMESIS. STAR TREK: GENERATIONS Bonus Content Commentary by director David Carson and Manny Coto Commentary by Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore Text Commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda Library Computer Production Uniting Two Legends Stellar Cartography: Creating the Illusion Strange New Worlds: The Valley of Fire Scoring Trek Visual Effects Inside ILM: Models & Miniatures Crashing the Enterprise Scene Deconstruction Main Title Sequence The Nexus Ribbon Saucer Crash Sequence The Star Trek Universe A Tribute to Matt Jeffries The Enterprise Lineage Captain Picard’s Family Album Creating 24th Century Weapons Next Generation Designer Flashback Andrew Probert Stellar Cartography on Earth Brent Spiner - Data and Beyond Part 1 Trek Roundtable: Generations Starfleet Academy SCISEC Brief 007: Trilithium Deleted Scenes Archives Trailers Star Trek: First Contact - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT Bonus Content Commentary by director and actor Jonathan Frakes Commentary by screenplay writers Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore Commentary by Damon Lindelof and Anthony Pascale Text commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda Library Computer Production Making First Contact The Art of First Contact The Story The Missile Silo The Deflector Dish From “A” to “E” Scene Deconstruction Borg Queen Assembly Escape Pod Launch Borg Queen’s Demise The Star Trek Universe Jerry Goldsmith: A Tribute The Legacy of Zefram Cochrane First Contact: The Possibilities Industrial Light & Magic - The Next Generation Greetings from the International Space Station SpaceShipOne’s Historic Flight Brent Spiner - Data and Beyond Part 2 Trek Roundtable: First Contact Starfleet Academy SCISEC Brief 008: Temporal Vortex The Borg Collective Unimatrix One The Queen Design Matrix Archives Trailers Star Trek: Insurrection - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray STAR TREK: INSURRECTION Bonus Content Commentary by Jonathan Frakes and Marina Sirtis Text Commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda Library Computer Production It Takes a Village Location, Location, Location The Art of Insurrection Anatomy of a Stunt The Story Making Star Trek: Insurrection Director’s Notebook The Star Trek Universe Westmore’s Aliens Westmore’s Legacy Star Trek’s Beautiful Alien Women Marina Sirtis - The Counselor Is In Brent Spiner - Data and Beyond Part 3 Trek Roundtable: Insurrection Starfleet Academy SCISEC Brief 009: The Origins of the Ba’ku and Son’a Conflict Creating the Illusion Shuttle Chase Drones Duck Blind Deleted Scenes Archives Advertising Star Trek: Nemesis - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray STAR TREK: NEMESIS Bonus Content Commentary by director Stuart Baird Commentary by producer Rick Berman Commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda Text Commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda Library Computer Production Nemesis Revisited New Frontiers – Stuart Baird on Directing Nemesis Storyboarding the Action Red Alert! Shotting the Action of Nemesis Build and Rebuild Four-Wheeling in the Final Frontier Screen Test: Shinzon The Star Trek Universe A Star Trek Family’s Final Journey A Bold Vision of The Final Frontier The Enterprise E Reunion with The Rikers Today’s Tech Tomorrow’s Data Robot Hall of Fame Brent Spiner - Data and Beyond Part 4 Trek Roundtable: Nemesis Starfleet Academy SCISEC Brief 010: Thalaron Radiation The Romulan Empire Romulan Lore Shinzon & the Viceroy Romulan Design The Romulan Senate The Scimitar Deleted Scenes Archives Trailers The Four Film Collection and Individual Title releases are now all up for pre-order!Posted Tue Feb 21, 2023 at 12:40 PM PST by: -
A Man Called Otto Starring Tom Hanks on Blu-ray March 13Marc Forster's comedy based on the novel “En Man Som Heter Ove” by Fredrik Backman and the film “En Man Som Heter Ove” by Hannes Holm arrives on Blu-ray March 14. Digital will be available on February 28. Based on the # 1 New York Times bestseller “A Man Called Ove,” A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grump who no longer sees purpose in his life following the loss of his wife. Otto is ready to end it all, but his plans are interrupted when a lively young family moves in next door, and he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol. She challenges him to see life differently, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world around. A heartwarming and funny story about love, loss, and life, A Man Called Otto shows that family can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places. A Man Called Otto - Blu-ray The Blu-ray will include a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack plus a digital copy and the following supplements: Breaking The Rules: Making A Man Called Otto: Go behind the scenes with the incredible cast and crew for an exploration of the filmmaking process that brought A Man Called Otto to the screen! ‘Til You’re Home Music Video In The Studio With Rita Wilson & Sebastián Yatra: Go inside the recording studio with Rita Wilson and Sebastián Yatra as they discuss how the collaboration for the film’s hauntingly beautiful end credit song “‘Til You’re Home” came to life. Deleted Scene: When Marisol needs a ride, Otto must make quick adjustments to his car SPECS Run Time: 126 minutes Rating: This film is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association for the following reasons: mature thematic material involving suicide attempts, and language. Blu-ray™: Feature: 1080p High Definition / 1.85:1 | Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | Audio Description Tracks Stereo DVD: Feature: 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen | Audio Description Tracks StereoPosted Tue Feb 21, 2023 at 06:56 AM PST by:
