Coming Soon to Blu-Ray and DVD: Empire, Reign, Robot Chicken, and More

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Tyler Schirado

While we provide you with a list of available new releases Now Available to Own every Tuesday, Coming Soon to Blu-ray and DVD looks at all of the recent home video announcements. For the week of July 4, 2015 we have Empire (Season 1), Reign (Season 2), Robot Chicken (Season 7), and more. Find out when they’ll be out and what special features movie fans can expect below.

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD October 13

The Following: The Complete Third and Final Season (Kevin Williamson) Rated TV-14 [43 min] – A brilliant and charismatic, yet psychotic serial killer communicates with other active serial killers and activates a cult of believers following his every command. Starring Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, and Shawn Ashmore

Special Features:

When Heroes Lie
Evil Has Many Faces
Ryan and Romance
The Art of the Crime Scene
The Following: Funny AND Die
Severed Scenes
Gag Reel
2014 New York Comic-Con Panel

Available on Blu-ray and DVD September 15

Empire: The Complete First Season (Lee Daniels and Danny Strong) Rated TV-14 [42 min] – A father, who runs a successful music business, is diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease and has to choose one of his three sons to take over when he dies. Starring Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers, Grace Gaeley, Kaitlin Doubleday, and Bryshere Y. Gray

Special features include:

No Apologies – Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon) Uncut Music Performance
I Wanna Love You –Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon) Uncut Music Performance
Come Away With Me – Video Medley – Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon)
Whatever Makes You Happy (feat. Jennifer Hudson & Juicy J) Uncut Music Performance
Keep it Movin – Byshere Y. Gray (Hakeem Lyon) and Serayah McNeill (Tiana) Uncut Music Performance
Tell the Truth – Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon) Uncut Music Performance
Nothing to Lose – Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon) Uncut Music Performance
Power of The Empire Video Medley – Byshere Y. Gray (Hakeem Lyon)
For My God – Jennifer Hudson (Michelle) Uncut Music Performance
Good Enough – Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon) Uncut Music Performance
You’re So Beautiful – Estelle, Terrence Howard (Lucious Lyon), Taraji P. Henson (Cookie Lyon), Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon), Byshere Y. Gray (Hakeem Lyon) feat. Serayah McNeill (Tiana) Uncut Music Performance
You’re So Beautiful – Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon) Uncut Music Performance
Drip Drop (DIRTY i-Tunes) – Byshere Y. Gray (Hakeem Lyon) feat. Serayah McNeill (Tiana) Uncut Music Performance
What is Love Video Medley – feat. Veronika Bozeman
Featurette: Empire: It’s in the Music
Featurette: The Empire of Style
Special Feature: Commentary on the “Pilot”

Available on Blu-ray and Digital HD August 4

A Little Chaos (Alan Rickman) [Limited] Rated R [117 min] – Two talented landscape artists become romantically entangled while building a garden in King Louis XIV’s palace at Versailles. Starring Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Stanley Tucci, and Matthias Schoenaerts

No special features listed at this time

Available on DVD October 6

Reign: The Complete Second Season (Laurie McCarthy and Stephanie Sengupta) Rated TV-14 [42 min] – Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court. Starring Adelaide Kane, Megan Follows, Torrance Coombs, Toby Regbo, Celina Sinden, Caitlin Stasey, and Anna Popplewell

Special features include:

Playing By Her Rules: A Day on Set with a Queen and Her Court – behind-the-scenes featurette will take fans on set for one day in the life of their favorite reigning Queen, Adalaide Kane, and her co-stars.
Deleted Scenes

Available on DVD July 21

Robot Chicken: The Complete Seventh Season (Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, and Mike Fasolo) Rated TV-MA [11 min] – From creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, ‘Robot Chicken’ is stop-motion animation with a demented twist. Starring Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich

Special features include:

Commentary on all Twenty Episodes
Bonus Christmas Special with Commentary
Featurettes
Cut Sketches

Available on DVD September 29

iZombie: The Complete First Season (Diane Ruggiero and Rob Thomas) Rated TV-14 [42 min] – A medical resident finds that being a zombie has its perks, which she uses to assist the police. Starring Rose McIver, Malcolm Goodwin, Rahul Kohli, Robert Buckley, and Blaine DeBeers

Deleted Scenes
iZombie: 2014 Comic-Con Panel

Available on VOD and Digital Download August 4

The Last Survivors (Thomas S. Hammock) Unrated [95 min] – A teenage girl fights to protect the last working well in a drought-stricken valley from a greedy water baron. Starring Haley Lu Richardson, Booboo Stewart, Max Charles, and Nicole Arianna Fox

No special features listed until Blu-ray/DVD release later this year

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD July 14

Little House on the Prairie (Blanche Hanalis) Rated TV-PG [60 min] – The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the 19th century American West. Starring Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Lindsay Greenbush, Sidney Greebush, Karen Grassle, and Melissa Sue Anderson

“The Little House Phenomenon – Part Six: “A Lasting Legacy”

Available on DVD, Digital HD, and On Demand September 1

Lawless Kingdom [Original Title: “Si da ming bu 2”] (Gordon Chan) Unrated [114 min] – Four detectives, each with supernatural powers, dedicate their unique and special skills to solving crimes and apprehending powerful criminals. Starring Chao Deng, Yifei Liu, and Anthony Chau-Sang Won

No special features listed at this time

Available on DVD, Digital HD, and On Demand September 1

Lords of London (Antonio Simoncini) Rated R [90 min] – A London gangster must confront his ruthless father’s past in order to alter the gritty, abusive path that his life is spiraling down after a shakedown goes awry. Starring Glen Murphy, Ray Winstone, and Serena Iansiti

No special features listed at this time.

And that’s it for this week. What are you looking forward to picking up when they release?

Stay tuned for more Blu-Ray and DVD announcements every Saturday.

All plot synopses courtesy of IMDb.com

Click here for more home video announcements

Now Available to Own: Get Hard, While We’re Young, and More

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Tyler Schirado

Brace your bank accounts, it’s time to see what’s Now Available to Own for the week of June 30, 2015. Every Tuesday we run down new movie, television, and video game releases that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home, as well as some slick deals that can save you some coin. New on shelves this week are Get Hard, While We’re Young, The Gunman, and more.

Movies on Blu-ray

Get Hard (Etan Cohen) Rated R [100 min] – When millionaire James King is nailed for fraud and bound for San Quentin, he turns to Darnell Lewis to prep him to go behind bars. Starring Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Alison Brie, and T.I.

I expected the worst, but walked away mildly enjoying the antics between Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart. There are good intentions, but it’s hard not to look past its racist tendencies. The duo work well together, but for 100 min, Get Hard feels a lot longer than the substance the film provides. RENT IT!

Special features include:

Unrated Cut of the Film
Just Put Your Lips Together and Blow
Get Hard Line-O-Ramas
The Kevin Hart Workout
Face Off with Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart
Ferrell Fighting
A Date with John Mayer
Twerking 101
Will Ferrell, Gangsta
Inmates: Out of Control
Bikers, Babes and Big Bangs
Gag Reel
Deleted Scenes

Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (David Zellner) Unrated [105 min] – A jaded Japanese woman discovers a hidden copy of Fargo (1996) on VHS, believing it to be a treasure map indicating the location of a large case of money. Starring Rinko Kikuchi, Nobuyuki Katsube, Shirley Venard, and David Zellner

When I saw the film in theaters I had a hard time concentrating on the film because a bunch of old people wouldn’t shut their yaps throughout. From what I could keep my attention on, Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter is a very sweet and hilariously dark comedy filled with existentialism. Kikuchi’s performance is captivating and poignant, while the rest of the cast demonstrate a perfect balance. Team Bunzo! RENT IT!

Audio commentary with the Zellner Brothers and producer Chris Ohlson
Deleted and alternate scenes

While We’re Young (Noah Baumbach) Rated R [97 min] – A middle-aged couple’s career and marriage are overturned when a disarming young couple enters their lives. Starring Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Adam Driver, and Amanda Seyfried

If you’re like me and despise hipster culture, While We’re Young may be difficult to stomach. But all the while the movie allows for a handful of good laughs at their expense. Baumbach attempts for a real calculating story that delivers a punch in the face the viewer and the characters may not see coming. Look at all of his work, I may have enjoyed While We’re Young the most, but still not my kind of film. It may float your boat though. RENT IT!

Special features include:

Six Behind-the-Scenes Vignettes:
- “The Cast”
- “Working with Filmmaker Noah Baumbach”
- “Generation Tech”
- “Working with Charles Grodin”
- “Ayahuasca Ceremony”
- “Hip-Hop Class”

Last Knights (Kazuaki Kiriya) Rated R [115 min] – A fallen warrior rises against a corrupt and sadistic ruler to avenge his dishonored master. Starring Clive Owen, Morgan Freeman, and Aksel Hennie

For what it’s worth, Last Knight could have been a lot worse. Overly convoluted and plagued with uninteresting characters, Kazuaki Kiriya presents a very bland piece of cinema. Sadly not even the cast can keep the ship afloat. Morgan Freeman’s strange beard thing may be the most interesting thing about the whole movie. SKIP IT!

Special features include:

“Behind the Scenes of Last Knights” featurette
“A Look at the Special Effects of Last Knights” featurette
Cast and Crew Interviews

The Gunman (Pierre Morel) Rated R [115 min] – A sniper on a mercenary assassination team, kills the minister of mines of the Congo. Terrier’s successful kill shot forces him into hiding. Returning to the Congo years later, he becomes the target of a hit squad himself. Starring Sean Penn, Idris Elba, Jasmine Trinca, and Javier Bardem

I did not get the chance to see this film in theaters or via a screener. I have not heard any good things about the film either.

No special features included

Blu-Ray Deals and Steals

Spirited Away – $19.98
It Follows [Pre-order] – $14.84
Slow West [Pre-order] – $14.99
Penny Dreadful (Season 1) – $17.99
X-Men: Days of Future Past – $9.99
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie – $6.99
My Neighbor Totoro – $17.28
Maggie [Pre-order] – $12.99
12 Years a Slave – $9.99
Ex-Machina [Pre-order] – $16.99
The Fault in Our Stars – $9.99
Mad Men (Season 6) – $10.43
Ender’s Game – $7.88
Home Alone Collection – $12.96

All prices from Amazon.com. Best Buy, Frys, and Target all price match online prices.

What will you be taking home this week? Tell us in the comments section below!

All plot synopses come courtesy of IMDb.com

Coming Soon to Blu-Ray and DVD: Furious 7, Star Wars Rebels, and More

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Tyler Schirado

While we provide you with a list of available new releases Now Available to Own every Tuesday, Coming Soon to Blu-ray and DVD looks at all of the recent home video announcements. For the week of June 27, 2015 we have Furious 7, Star Wars Rebels, Once Upon a Time, and more. Find out when they’ll be out and what special features movie fans can expect below

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 15

Furious 7 (James Wan) Rated PG-13 [137 min] – Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for the death of his brother. Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, and Kurt Russell (Watch the trailer)

Special features include:

Extended Cut of the Film
Back to the Starting Line: Producer Neal Moritz, Chris Morgan and the cast join franchise newcomer director James Wan as they look back at how far the franchise has come bring the latest installment to life.
Race Wars: Furious 7 brings the crew back to Race Wars, the iconic, fictional racing event from the very first film. Vin Diesel and a couple hundred friends are back for a full-throttle celebration of all things Fast with special guest-star Iggy Azalea, behind-the-scenes footage of the cars, the sweat and the girls.
Snatch and Grab: A behind the scenes look at shooting one of the premier action sequences in the franchise’s history.
Making of Fast & Furious Supercharged Ride
The Cars of Furious: The car coordinator and his team join the cast and filmmakers for a closer look at the film’s spectacular cars.
Flying Cars: People jump out of planes all the time, but not while sitting behind the wheel of a car. This entertaining featurette shows how the Furious 7 team pulled off this jaw-dropping sequence.
Tower Jumps: A look at how one of the most exciting stunt sequences of the film, the Abu Dhabi tower jumps, became a reality.
Inside the Fight: A combination of fight training footage and interviews takes viewers inside the fierce hand-to-hand fights.
Talking Fast: Director James Wan and the cast of Furious 7 break down the movie’s most memorable moments and chat about how the Fast franchise has evolved over the years.
Deleted Scenes
“See You Again” Official Music Video Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth

Available on Blu-ray August 18

Once Upon a Time: The Complete Fourth Season (Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz) Rated TV-PG [44 min] – Soon after Emma and Hook unwittingly bring Elsa of Arendelle to Storybrooke, they encounter the mysterious Snow Queen, whose relentless obsession with both Emma and Elsa has chilling consequences. Meanwhile, it appears Regina has at last found true love with Robin Hood. But how will she react when her happy ending is thwarted yet again by a maddening twist of fate? Starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin, Colin O’Donoghue, Lana Parrilla, Jared Gilmore, Michael Raymond-James, Robert Carlyle, and Georgina Haig

Special features include:

Defrosting Frozen – An arctic blast hit Storybrooke this year as the characters from Frozen and The Snow Queen took over the first half of the season. Defrost this 12 episode event as we talk to the actors who played Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Snow Queen and, for the first time in forever, explore how Disney Animation’s blockbuster film was adapted for the small screen.
Behind the Magic Tour – Join hosts Josh Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin as they take you on an exclusive back stage tour on the stages of Once Upon A Time. See the sets, meet the crew and eat the food as we go behind the scenes and find out what makes Once Upon A Time the most magical show on television.
Three Who Stayed – Meet three residents of Storybrooke who decided to stay after the ice wall came down.
The Fairest Bloopers of Them All
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentaries

Available on Blu-ray and DVD September 1

Star Wars Rebels: The Complete First Season (Simon Kinberg, Carrie Beck, and Dave Filoni) Rated TV-Y7 [30 min] – A brave and clever ragtag starship crew stands up against the evil Empire as it tightens its grip on the galaxy and hunts down the last of the Jedi Knights. Starring Vanessa Marshall, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Steve Blum

Special features include:

Rebels Infiltrates Star Wars Celebration (Blu-ray exclusive)
Season One shorts (Blu-ray exclusive):
- “The Machine in the Ghost”
- “Art Attack”
- “Entanglement”
- “Property of Ezra Bridger”
Rebels Recon: 14 behind-the-scenes featurettes
Star Wars Rebels – The Ultimate Guide
Star Wars Rebels Season 2 – A Look Ahead

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD October 20

Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas (Mark Caballero and Seamus Walsh) Rated TV-G [43 min] – An elf leaves the North Pole to find his dad, who is on the naughty list. Starring Mark Hamill, Jim Parsons, Kate Micucci, and Ed Asner

Special features include:

“Elf-in’ All The Way: Inside Buddy’s Recording Sessions.”

Available on Blu-ray August 17

Knights of Sidonia: The Complete First Series (Yuichi Matsushita and Tatsuya Shishikura) Rated TV-MA [24 min] – A thousand years after the destruction of Earth by gigantic aliens called Gauna, mankind is living on massive spaceships. One of these space ships is Sidonia, which is protected by large piolet controled exosuits called Gaurds. Starring Pete Sepenuk, Reba Buhr, and Ryôta Ôsaka

Special features include:

Behind the Scenes Part 1 (8.5 min)
Behind the Scenes Part 2 (6.5 min)
Press Conference (17.5 min)
Advanced Screening (25.5 min)
Sounds of Sidonia (10.5 min)
Clean Opening Animation
Clean Closing Animation

Available on DVD and Digital HD August 18

The Royals: The Complete First Season (Mark Schwahn) Unrated [42 min] – Drama about a fictional British Royal family set in modern day London, who inhabit a world of opulence and regal tradition that caters to any and every desire, but one that also comes with a price tag of duty, destiny and intense public scrutiny. Stars: Joan Collins, William Moseley, Alexandra Park, Merritt Patterson, Jake Maskall, and Elizabeth Hurley

Special features include:

“Madness In Great Ones: Creating The Royals” featurette
“Behind the Royal Wardrobe” featurette
“Private vs. Public: A Modern-Day Monarchy” featurette

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 1

Texas Rising: The TV Mini-Series (Roland Joffé) Rated TV-PG [450 mins] – Texas Rising tells the story of legendary hero Sam Houston and the Republic of Texas’s intense struggle for independence against the forces of fierce Mexican General Santa Anna. Starring Bill Paxton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Addai-Robinson, and Olivier Martinez

Special features include:

“Capturing the Revolution: Filming Texas Rising” featurette
“Sam Houston: A Man of the Revolution” featurette
“General Santa Anna: Leading Mexico” featurette

Available on DVD August 4

The Affair (Hagai Levi and Sarah Treem) Rated TV-MA [60 min] – The psychological effects of an affair between a married waitress at a Hamptons diner and a teacher who spends his summer at his in-laws’ estate on the island. Starring Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Maura Tierney, and Joshua Jackson

Special features include:

Character Profiles: Montauk, Noah, Helen, Alison, and Cole
Tale of Two Costumes
Happyish: Episode 1 and 2
Ray Donovan – Season One: Episode 1
Madam Secretary – Season One: Episode 1

And that’s it for this week. What are you looking forward to picking up when they release?

Stay tuned for more Blu-Ray and DVD announcements every Saturday.

All plot synopses courtesy of IMDb.com

Click here for more home video announcements

Now Available to Own: Batman: Arkham Knight, Workaholics, and More

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Tyler Schirado

Brace your bank accounts, it’s time to see what’s Now Available to Own for the week of June 23, 2015. Every Tuesday we run down new movie, television, and video game releases that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home, as well as some slick deals that can save you some coin. New on shelves this week are Batman: Arkham Knight, Workaholics (Season 5), Song One, and more.

Movies on Blu-ray

The Forger (Philip Martin) Rated R [92 min] – A thief works with his father and son to forge a painting by Monet and steal the original. Together, they plan the heist of their lives. Starring John Travolta, Christopher Plummer, and Tye Sheridan

If ever there was a movie where a once famous actor showed signs of wear it would have to be The Forger. Not only does Travolta look tired, but so does his hairpiece. The Forger is wrought with too many subplots that don’t earn their keep and there is very little substance to grab hold of to keep you invested in the characters. SKIP IT!

Special features include:

Identifying The Forger: Creating Character and Conflict” featurette

Song One (Kate Barker-Froyland) Rated PG-13 [86 min] – A young woman strikes up a relationship with her ailing brother’s favorite musician. Starring Anne Hathaway, Johnny Flynn, and Mary Steenburgen

Releasing Blu-rays on a limited release must be a new practice because Song One is now available via wide release. The movie lacks depth that the actors, who all do a fairly stand up job, can’t compensate for. There’s little imagination in the film’s storytelling that keeps you one step ahead at all times. WAIT FOR IT ON NETFLIX!

Special features include:

Behind-the-scenes recording of the soundtrack
Deleted scenes

’71 (Yann Demange) [DVD Only] Rated R [99 min] – A young and disoriented British soldier is accidentally abandoned by his unit following a riot on the deadly streets of Belfast in 1971.Starring Jack O’Connell, Sam Reid, and Sean Harris

Unfortunately I did not have the chance to catch this film, but I’ve heard it was OK and Jack O’Connell puts in a good performance.

Special features include:

Audio Commentary with Director Yann Demange, Producer Angus Lamont & Writer Gregory Burke

Television Releases

Workaholics: The Complete Fifth Season (Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, Anders Holm, Kyle Newacheck, Connor Pritchard, and Dominic Russo) Adam DeMamp, Blake Chesterfield Henderson, and Ders Torpin Holmvik return for another season of misguided schemes and non-stop partying. From schooling the competition in 80s trivia to crashing a DeMamp family funeral, these guys are fending off adulthood in style. Starring Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine, Anders Holm, Maribeth Monroe

I’m partially through the fifth season of Workaholics and still enjoy the wacky hijinks these three delinquents get themselves into. However, I wish that the creators would break away from the formula or at least change things up to give Adam, Blake, and Anders a little more drive or purpose to bring a little more depth. Other than that, this show continues to be hilarious and pretty witty. BUY IT IF YOU LIKE THIS SERIES! OTHERWISE WAIT FOR IT ON NETFLIX!

Special features included are:

Bloopers
Deleted Scenes
Uncensored Trailer
Behind the Scenes of the Trailer
#FreeTheButtCheeks
And More!

Video Game Releases

Batman: Arkham Knight [Rocksteady Studios] (Warner Bros. Games Interactive) [Available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC] In the explosive finale to the Arkham series, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of super villains, including Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to destroy The Dark Knight forever. Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady’s uniquely designed version of the Batmobile, which is drivable for the first time in the franchise. The addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the Batman Arkham series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City. Be The Batman.

I am picking up my copy tomorrow. I’m very excited about it. Ever since I saw some gameplay that debuted at Comic-Con last year with the Batmobile I knew this would revolutionize the franchise. Sadly, this is the final installment in Rocksteady’s Arkham series, but I’m sure Warner Bros. Interactive won’t let something this big go. From review headlines, it seems as though this is another strong title for the Batman, but the game is a bit too dependent on utilizing its new toys and the Batmobile. I look forward to whatever this next adventure brings me.

Blu-Ray Deals and Steals

Toy Story 2 – $14.99
X-Men: Days of Future Past – $15.99
Unbroken – $13.99
John Wick – $12.99
Nightcrawler – $13.99
The Cat Returns – $21.91
Castle in the Sky – $17.99
Workaholics (Season 5) – $12.97
Top Five – $12.99
Breaking Bad: The Final Season – $14.99
Captain America: The Winter Soldier – $17.99
The DUFF – $18.85
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – $9.66
Cars – $15.79

All prices from Amazon.com. Best Buy, Frys, and Target all price match online prices.

What will you be taking home this week? Tell us in the comments section below!

All plot synopses come courtesy of IMDb.com

Coming Soon to Blu-Ray and DVD: The Flash, Arrow, The Age of Adaline, and More

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Tyler Schirado

While we provide you with a list of available new releases Now Available to Own every Tuesday, Coming Soon to Blu-ray and DVD looks at all of the recent home video announcements. For the week of June 20, 2015 we have The Flash, Arrow, The Age of Adaline, and more. Find out when they’ll be out and what special features movie fans can expect below

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 22

The Flash: The Complete First Season (Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, and Andrew Kreisberg) Rated TV-PG [43 min] – Barry Allen wakes up 9 months after he was struck by lightning and discovers that the bolt gave him the power of super speed. With his new team and powers, Barry becomes “The Flash” and fights crime in Central City. Starring Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Tom Cavangh, and Jesse L. Martin

Special features include:

The Fastest Man Alive!
Creating the Blur
The Chemistry of Emily and Grant Screen Test
Behind the Story: The Trickster Returns!
DC Comics Night at Comic-Con 2014 Presenting Gotham, The Flash, Constantine and Arrow
Audio Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 22

Arrow: The Complete Third Season (Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg) – Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five years later a changed man, determined to clean up the city as a hooded vigilante armed with a bow. Starring Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, and David Ramsey

Special features include:

Second Skins: Creating The Uniforms of Arrow
Nanda Parbat: Constructing The Villain’s Lair
Two Arrow Audio Commentaries
Arrow at Comic-Con 2014
The Man Beneath the Suit – Atom’s First Flight
Gag Reel
Deleted Scenes

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 8

The Age of Adaline (Lee Toland Krieger) Rated PG-13 [110 min] – A young woman, born at the turn of 20th century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After years of a solitary life, she meets a man who might be worth losing her immortality for. Starring Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford, Kathy Baker, Ellen Burstyn, and Amanda Crew

Special features include:

Audio Commentary with Director Lee Toland Krieger
“A Love Story for the Ages” featurette
“Style Throughout the Ages” featurette
“Discovering Young Harrison Ford: Anthony Ingruber, An Online Sensation” featurette
Deleted Scenes

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 15

The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Eighth Season (Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady) A woman who moves into an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory. Starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, and Kunal Nayyar

Special features include:

Shooting Stars: BBT on BBT
2014 The Big Bang Theory Comic-Con Panel
Constellation Prize
Here’s To You, Carol Ann Susi
It’s A Quark… It’s An Atom… It’s the #BBTSuperfans!
Gag Reel

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD August 4

Far from the Madding Crowd (Thomas Vinterberg) [Limited] Rated PG-13 [119 min] – In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor. Starring Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, and Tom Sturridge

Special features include:

Deleted Scenes + Extended Ending
- Smokey Caravan
- Fanny and Troy at Barracks
- Valentine Inquiry
- Boldwood Learns of Elopement
- Troy and Bathsheba in the Morning
- Tears of Regret
- Boldwood’s Ring
- Troy’s Funeral
- The Wedding (Alternate Ending)
Bathsheba Everdene
The Suitors
Adapting Far From the Madding Crowd
The Look of Far From the Madding Crowd
Gabriel Oak
William Boldwood
Sergeant Troy
The Locations of Far From the Madding Crowd
Thomas Vinterberg
Theatrical Trailer

Available on Criterion Blu-ray September 29

A Room with a View (James Ivory) Unrated [117 min] – When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperone Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy’s life forever but, once back in England, how will her experiences in Tuscany affect her marriage plans? Starring Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, and Denholm Elliott

Special features include:

New 4K digital restoration, supervised by cinematographer Tony Pierce-Roberts, with 2.0 surround Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray
New interviews with director James Ivory, Pierce-Roberts, costume designer John Bright, and actors Helena Bonham Carter, Simon Callow, and Julian Sands
Segment about Merchant Ivory Productions from a 1985 NBC television program
Trailer
PLUS: An essay by film critic Farran Smith Nehme

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 1

Scorpion: The Complete First Season Scorpion (Nick Santora) Rated TV-14 [43 min] – An eccentric genius forms an international network of super-geniuses to act as the last line of defense against the complicated threats of the modern world. Starring Elyes Gabel, Katharine McPhee, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Jadyn Wong, Ari Stidham, and Robert Patrick

Special features include:

Audio commentary by Nick Santora, Nick Wootton, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Jadyn Wong, Sam Hill and Don Tardino
Audio commentary by Nick Santora, Nick Wootton, Ari Stidham, Katherine McPhee, Eddie Kaye Thomas and Robert Patrick
Building Team Scorpion
Unlikely Heroes: The Making of Scorpion Season 1
When Hetty Meets Scorpion
Chasing the Plane
Meet Team Scorpion
Inside the Brain with Eddie Kaye Thomas
Stunts on Scorpion
Living On The Edge
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel
Cast “Thank You”

Available on Blu-ray September 8; Best Buy Release on Exclusive July 7

The Town That Dreaded Sundown (Alfonso Gomez-Rejon) Rated R [90 min] – 65 years after a masked serial killer terrorized the small town of Texarkana, the so-called ‘moonlight murders’ begin again. Is it a copycat or something even more sinister? A lonely high school girl, with dark secrets of her own, may be the key to catching him.Director: Starring Addison Timlin, Veronica Cartwright, Anthony Anderson, Travis Tope

No special features listed yet

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD October 6

The Leftovers: The Complete First Season (Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta) Rated TV-MA [60 min] – Revolves around mysterious disappearances, world-wide, and specifically follows a group of people who are left behind in the suburban community of Mapleton. They must begin to rebuild their lives after the loss of more than 100 people. Starring Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Chris Zylka, Margaret Qualley, and Carrie Coon

Special features include:

Pilot Audio Commentary
Making The Leftovers
I Remember: A Season One Conversation with Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta
Secrets of the Guilty Remnant
Beyond the Book: A Look Ahead at Season 2
Finale Audio Commentary

Available on DVD September 29

Jane the Virgin: The Complete First Season (Jennie Snyder Urman) Rated TV-14 [43 min] – Jane is a 23 year old hard-working, religious Latina woman, whose family tradition and vow to save her virginity until marriage to a long time boyfriend and detective, is shattered when her doctor mistakenly artificially inseminates her during a checkup. And to make matters worse, the biological donor is a married man, a former playboy, and cancer survivor who is not only the new owner of the hotel where Jane works, but was also her former teenage crush. Starring Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Yael Grobglas, Justin Baldoni, Ivonne Coll, Brett Dier, Jaime Camil, and Anthony Mendez

Special features include:

Special features include:Jane the Virgin: Immaculate Creation
Getting to Know the Cast of Jane the Virgin
Gag Reel
Deleted Scenes

Available on Blu-ray and Digital HD August 18

Vendetta (Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska) Rated R [90 min] – A detective pushed beyond his limits will stop at nothing for vengeance. When his wife is killed by a criminal that he put away, Mason, a hard-nosed detective, deliberately gets arrested in order to get revenge. While inside, Mason discovers a new criminal enterprise that those behind it would kill to protect. Starring Justin ShadyStars: Dean Cain, Paul Wight, and Michael Eklund

Special features include:

“The Making of Vendetta” featurette
“A Haunted Location” featurette
“A Big Transformation”featurette

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD August 18

Little Boy (Alejandro Monteverde) Rated PG-13 [100 min] – An eight-year-old boy is willing to do whatever it takes to end World War II so he can bring his father home. The story reveals the indescribable love a father has for his little boy and the love a son has for his father. Starring Jakob Salvati, Emily Watson, David Henrie, and Michael Rapaport

No special features announced yet

Available on Blu-ray and Digital HD August 25

Where Hope Grows (Chris Dowling) Rated PG-13 [95 min] – A baseball player whose professional career was cut short due to his personal problems is suddenly awakened and invigorated by a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store. Starring Kristoffer Polaha, David DeSanctis, and Danica McKellar

Special features include:

Deleted Scenes
“Casting David DeSanctis” featurette
“Stop the R-Word” featurette
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Chris Dowling and Actor David DeSanctis

Available on Blu-ray September 8

The Man Who Wasn’t There (Joel Coen and Ethan Coen) Rated R [116 min] – A laconic, chain-smoking barber blackmails his wife’s boss and lover for money to invest in dry cleaning, but his plan goes terribly wrong.S tarring Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, and Michael Badalucco

Special features include:

Feature Commentary by Bill Bob Thornton and Joel and Ethan Coen
Deleted Scenes
The Making of The Man Who Wasn’t There
Interview with Cinematographer Roger Deakins
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots

Available on Blu-ray September 8

The Life of David Gale (Alan Parker) Rated R [130 min] – A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row. Starring Kevin Spacey, Kate Winslet, and Laura Linney

Special features include:

Feature Commentary with Director Alan Parker
Deleted Scenes
The Making of The Life of David Gale
Death in Texas
The Music of The Life of David Gale
Theatrical Trailer

Available on Blu-ray August 4

Innerspace (Joe Dante) Rated PG [120 min] – A hapless store clerk must foil criminals to save the life of the man who, miniaturized in a secret experiment, was accidentally injected into him. Starring Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, Meg Ryan

Special features include:

Commentary with Director Joe Dante, Producer Michael Finnell, Costars Kevin Mccarthy and Robert Picardo and Visual Effects Supervisor Dennis Muren
Theatrical Trailer

Available on Blu-ray August 4

Free Willy (Simon Wincer) Rated PG [112 min] – When a boy learns that a beloved killer whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners, the boy risks everything to free the whale. Starring Jason James Richter, Lori Petty, and Michael Madsen

Special features include:

Michael Jackson “Will You Be There?” Music Video
“Whale Ballet” Montage – A Conversation with Wildlife Cinematographer Bob Talbot
Theatrical Trailers

Available on Blu-ray August 4

Blast from the Past (Hugh Wilson) Rated PG-13 [112 min] – A romantic comedy about a naive man who comes out into the world after being in a nuclear fallout shelter for 35 years. Starring Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, and Christopher Walken

Special features include:

Theatrical trailer

And that’s it for this week. What are you looking forward to picking up when they release?

Stay tuned for more Blu-Ray and DVD announcements every Saturday.

All plot synopses courtesy of IMDb.com

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Now Available to Own: Spirited Away, Chappie, Run All Night, and More

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Tyler Schirado

Brace your bank accounts, it’s time to see what’s Now Available to Own for the week of June 16, 2015. Every Tuesday we run down new movie, television, and video game releases that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home, as well as some slick deals that can save you some coin. New on shelves this week are Spirited Away, Chappie, Run All Night, and more.

Movies on Blu-ray

Spirited Away (Hayao Miyazaki) Rated PG [125 mins] – Spirited Away is a wondrous fantasy about a young girl, Chihiro, trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call on the courage she never knew she had to free herself and return her family to the outside world. Starring Daveigh Chase, Suzanne Pleshette, Jason Marsden, Susan Egan, David Ogden Stiers, Lauren Holly, Michael Chiklis, John Ratzenberger, Tara Strong, and Bob Bergen

My thoughts: This movie is everything. I believe Spirited Away is my first, and definitely my favorite of his catalog. Your first Ghibli movie is typically always the one that sticks with you. BUY THIS NOW!

Special features include:

Introduction by John Lasseter
The Art of Spirited Away
Behind The Microphone
Original Japanese Storyboards
Nippon Television Special
Original Japanese Trailers
TV Spots

Chappie (Neill Blomkamp) Rated R [120 min] – In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. Starring Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, Ninja and Yolandi Vi$$er

My thoughts: I liked Chappie a lot more than the hive mind. From what was attempted, I got a lot more out of what they were trying to do and really appreciated the story they wanted to tell. Sure there are things they could have improved upon, but I thought it was a very unique film. RENT IT!

Special features include:

Alternate Ending
Extended Scene: “A Very Bad Man
Eight Featurettes
We Are Tetravaal” featurette (Blu-ray and DVD exclusive featurette)

Run All Night (Jaume Collet-Serra) Rated R [114 min] – Mobster and hit man Jimmy Conlon has one night to figure out where his loyalties lie: with his estranged son, Mike, whose life is in danger, or his longtime best friend, mob boss Shawn Maguire, who wants Mike to pay for the death of his own son. Starring Liam Neeson, Ed Harris, Joel Kinnaman, and Vincent D’Onofrio

My thoughts: I was pleasantly surprised from what looked like your traditional Liam Neeson action flick. The plot is pretty standard, but the pacing is quick and the action is raw. The ending definitely is very detached and feels like they were out of ideas in how to tie it all up, but Run All Night exceeds my expectations. RENT IT!

Special features include:

Shoot All Night – Go behind the scenes with Collet-Serra as his team creates a white-knuckle ride through New York’s underbelly. (Blu-ray only)
Action All Night – The film’s cast and crew discuss that special something that has made Neeson a staple of grit and vulnerability on the screen. (Blu-ray only)
Deleted Scenes

The Cat Returns (Hiroyuki Morita) Rated G [75 mins] – Haru, a schoolgirl bored by her ordinary routine, saves the life of an unusual cat, and suddenly her world is transformed beyond anything she ever imagined. To change her fate, she’ll need to learn to believe in herself and, in the process, she will learn to appreciate her everyday life. Starring Anne Hathaway, Cary Elwes, Peter Boyle, Elliott Gould, Andy Richter, Rene Auberjonois, Tim Curry, Judy Greer, Andrew Bevis, and Kristen Bell

My thoughts: It’s been a really long time since I’ve seen The Cat Returns. In fact I’ve only seen it once. There’s a very simple story told here and the characters are not very memorable. Not one of my favorite Studio Ghibli movies, but still a nice kids film. RENT IT!

Special features:

Original Japanese Storyboards
Original Japanese Trailers
TV Spots
The Making of The Cat Returns
Behind The Microphone

Unfinished Business (Ken Scott) Rated R [91 min] – A hard-working small business owner and his two associates travel to Europe to close the most important deal of their lives. But what began as a routine business trip goes off the rails in every way imaginable – and unimaginable – way, including unplanned stops at a massive sex fetish event and a global economic summit. Starring Vince Vaughn, Dave Franco, Tom Wilkinson, Sienna Miller, and James Marsden

My thoughts: This movie tries really hard to excel past the typical Vince Vaughn formula, and it does to some extent. Unfinished Business is a very odd movie. The supporting characters are very odd and the film feels very morally ambiguous. In the end it has a good heart, but there isn’t really much of a story to grasp hold of and resonate with. There’s a handful of good laughs at least to enjoy. RENT IT!

Special features include:

Deleted and Alternate Scenes (Blu-ray and Digital HD): Caution: Not safe for work! Keep the party going with 30 minutes of outrageous additional footage you couldn’t see in theaters
Show Me Your Business: Vince Vaughn, Dave Franco, Tom Wilkinson, James Marsden, Sienna Miller, and Nick Frost share their wildest, craziest and most memorable experiences on set
Gallery: Hilarious stock photo images of Vince Vaughn, Dave Franco, and Tom Wilkinson posing in office settings

The Lazarus Effect (David Gelb) Rated PG-13 [83 min] – A group of medical students discover a way to bring dead patients back to life. Starring Olivia Wilde, Mark Duplass, Evan Peters, and Sarah Bolger

My thoughts: This Pet Sematary knock off is pretty horrendous. Its low budget shows its true colors with subpar special effects and one main set. It comes across as a bottle episode of TV where all the characters are trapped in a single location for the entire run time. Even with the great actors involved, The Lazarus Effect’s terrible script is too much for them to carry the heavy burden. SKIP IT!

Special features include:

Creating Fear: The Making of The Lazarus Effect
Playing God: The Moral Dilemma (Blu-ray only)
Deleted/Extended Scenes (Blu-ray only)
Includes Digital HD (Blu-ray only)

The Wrecking Crew (Denny Tedesco) Rated PG [101 min] – A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as “The Wrecking Crew”, a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby. Starring Lou Adler, Herb Alpert, and The Association

My thoughts: I grew up listening to oldies. Don’t ask me why, it’s just one of those things that kind of happens. And i don’t regret it at all. If you love the classics, The Wrecking Crew is a really hands-on look into the music industry of the era. It’s a straight-forward documentary with great perspective. BUY OR RENT OR STREAM!

Special features include:

Deleted Scenes:
- Musicians
- Engineers
- Artists
- Producers/Arrangers
- Songs
- Themes
- Musician Jokes

Wild Tales (Damián Szifrón) Rated R [122 min] – A story about love deception, the return of the past, a tragedy, or even the violence contained in an everyday detail, appear themselves to push them towards the abyss, into the undeniable pleasure of losing control. Starring Liliana Ackerman, Luis Manuel Altamirano García, Alejandro Angelini, and Damián Benítez

My thoughts: I unfortunately have not seen this film, but it looked good and the reviews are good. RENT IT!

Special features include:

New video interview with director Damián Szifron
Making of featurette
Original Trailer

Beyond the Reach (Jean-Baptiste Léonetti) Rated R [95 min] – A high-rolling corporate shark and his impoverished young guide play the most dangerous game during a hunting trip in the Mojave Desert. Starring Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irvine, and Martin Palmer

My thoughts: With Arnold, Sean Penn, Stallone, Travolta, and many other aging actors getting back into action these days, Beyond the Reach doesn’t feel as tired as you’d expect with Michael Douglas in the forefront. There’s enough tension to keep your interest in the so so story. RENT IT!

Special features include:

The Making of Beyond the Reach
Six Wheeling: Inside and Outside the Ultimate Ride

Time Lapse (Bradley King) Not Yet Rated [104 min] – Three friends discover a mysterious machine that takes pictures 24hrs into the future and conspire to use it for personal gain, until disturbing and dangerous images begin to develop. Starring Danielle Panabaker, Matt O’Leary, and George Finn

My thoughts: I saw Time Lapse last year during the San Diego Film Festival. With high-expectations based on positive word-of-mouth, I was let down because I don’t think that the end of the film brings the story to a good conclusion. Time travel movies are hard, but I can’t give it a pass purely on the ambition of the filmmaker. It’s definitely refreshing and tries something new though. WAIT FOR IT ON NETFLIX!

An in-depth look behind the scenes of creating Time Lapse
Two filmmaker commentaries
Deleted Scene with commentaries

Television Releases

The Newsroom: The Complete Third Season (Aaron Sorkin) Rated TV-MA [55 min] – A news anchor’s life is stirred up when he’s forced to work with a new team of colleagues. Starring Jeff Daniels, Margaret Judson, and Emily Mortimer

My thoughts: I sadly have not seen an episode of this show, but now that it’s over I will have to sit down and binge.

No special features listed

Two and a Half Men: The Complete Final Season (Lee Aronsohn and Chuck Lorre) [22 min] – A hedonistic jingle writer’s free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house. Starring Jon Cryer, Ashton Kutcher, and Angus T. Jones

My thoughts: I’ve never really liked Two and a Half Men, I particularly hate the theme song. I thought I’d give this season a try just to check it out in a post-Charlie Sheen world. Ashton Kutcher really doesn’t bring any substance to the sitcom and provides a very weird vibe. I would honestly prefer Charlie Sheen because at least it felt more honest. This is just a stretch that I’m sure many fans are glad to see is now over. SKIP IT!

Special features included:

Gag Reel

Blu-Ray Deals and Steals

American Sniper – $12.49
Interstellar – $12.99
Kingsman: The Secret Service – $12.49
Birdman – $10
The Wire: The Complete Series – $85.99
Gone Girl – $12.99
Snowpiercer – $8
Draft Day – $7.99
Nightcrawler – $13.99
Castle in the Sky – $17.99
Silver Linings Playbook – $8
Workaholics (Season 5) – $12.99
Everly – $9.99
The Descendants – $4.99
Big Eyes – $13
The Sandlot – $4.99
West Side Story – $5

All prices from Amazon.com. Best Buy, Frys, and Target all price match online prices.

What will you be taking home this week? Tell us in the comments section below!

All plot synopses come courtesy of IMDb.com

Coming Soon to Blu-Ray and DVD: Cinderella, Unfriended, and More

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Tyler Schirado

While we provide you with a list of available new releases Now Available to Own every Tuesday, Coming Soon to Blu-ray and DVD looks at all of the recent home video announcements. For the week of June 13, 2015 we have Cinderella, White God, Unfriended, What We Do in the Shadoes and more. Find out when they’ll be out and what special features movie fans can expect below

Available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital HD, and Disney Movies Anywhere September 15

Cinderella (Kenneth Branagh) Rated PG [112 min] – When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella’s fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger in the woods. Starring Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, and Helena Bonham Carter (Watch the trailer) Special features included are:

A Fairy Tale Comes to Life: Filmmakers and cast reflect on Cinderella‘s enduring power, along with the many joys and challenges of bringing this iconic tale to life.
Costume Test Fun: See the work of Academy Award-winning® Costume Designer Sandy Powell (The Aviator, 2004) and share some lighthearted moments with the cast.
Staging The Ball: You’re invited behind the scenes for the making of the Palace Ball sequence, including its spectacular set, stunning costumes and more. It’s a lavish and massive undertaking…and a magical day on set.
Ella’s Furry Friends: Discover how the movie’s animal stars honed their memorable performances.
Alternate Opening, Ella’s Childhood: View moments from Ella’s idyllic childhood that do not appear in the movie. Introduction by Branagh.
Frozen Fever: It’s Anna’s birthday, and Elsa and Kristoff are determined to give her the best celebration ever – but when Elsa catches a cold, her powers may put more than just the party at risk.
Deleted Scenes with introduction by Kenneth Branagh (DMA Exclusive)
- Serving (0:56)
- The Mourning (4:24)
- Getting to Know You (2:00)
- The Search for Cinderella (1:14)
- Dear Kit (2:57)

Available Blu-Ray, DVD, and On Demand August 11; Digital HD July 28

Unfriended (Levan Gabriadze) Rated R [82 min] – A group of online chat room friends find themselves haunted by a mysterious, supernatural force using the account of their dead friend.Director: Stars: Heather Sossaman, Matthew Bohrer, Courtney Halverson, Shelley Hennig (Watch the trailer) No special features yet announced.

Available on July 21

What We Do in the Shadows (Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi) Unrated [86 min] – Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are vampires who are finding that modern life has them struggling with the mundane – like paying rent, keeping up with the chore wheel, trying to get into nightclubs, and overcoming flatmate conflicts. Starring Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonathan Brugh, and Cori Gonzalez-Macuer Special features included are:

Commentary by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi
Behind the Shadows
Deleted Scenes
Video Extras
Interviews
Promo Videos
Poster Gallery

Available on Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere, and Blu-ray Combo Pack September 15

Monkey Kingdom (Mark Linfield and Alastair Fothergill) Rated G [81 min] – A nature documentary that follows a newborn monkey and its mother as they struggle to survive within the competitive social hierarchy of the Temple Troop, a dynamic group of monkeys who live in ancient ruins found deep in the storied jungles of South Asia. Narrated by Tina Fey Special features included are:

A Special Thank You from Disneynature
Tales From The Kingdom
On The Set of Monkey Kingdom with Jane Goodall and Wolfgang Dittus
Disneynature Monkey Kingdom: The Conservation Story
It’s Our World Music Video Performed by Jacquie Lee

Available on Blu-ray and DVD July 7

Kill Me Three Times (Kriv Stenders) Rated R [90 min] – Professional hit-man Charlie Wolfe finds himself in three tales of murder, blackmail and revenge after a botched contract assignment. Starring Simon Pegg, Teresa Palmer, and Alice Braga Special features included are:

Behind the Scenes
AXS TV: A Look At Kill Me Three Times
Theatrical Trailer

Available on Blu-ray and DVD August 4

True Story (Rupert Goold) Rated R [100 min] – When disgraced New York Times reporter Michael Finkel meets accused killer Christian Longo – who has taken on Finkel’s identity – his investigation morphs into a game of cat-and-mouse. Starring James Franco, Jonah Hill, Felicity Jones, and Ethan Suplee Synopsis: After journalist Michael Finkel (Hill) is fired from The New York Times for embellishing a story, he learns that accused murderer Christian Longo (Franco) has been claiming to be him. Hoping this story will save his career, Finkel begins interviewing Longo in prison. But soon, the men find themselves in an eerie game of cat and mouse. Special features included are:

Alternate Ending
Deleted Scenes
Mike Finkel Featurette
Who is Christian Longo?
The Truth Behind True Story
The Making of True Story
Audio Commentary by Director Rupert Goold
Gallery

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD August 11

Person of Interest: The Complete Third Season (Jonathan Nolan) Rated TV-14 [43 min] – A former CIA operative is recruited by an enigmatic billionaire to prevent violent crimes. Starring Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, and Michael Emerson Special features included are:

Music of Interest – Step inside the studio of Composer Ramin Djawadi for an intimate look at his process along with Show-Runners Jonathan Nolan and Greg Plageman as they discuss scoring sequences and key elements of music themes in Person of Interest.
Going Underground with Root and Finch – Michael Emerson and Amy Acker give us a one on one tour through the newly created Subway Headquarters with the Production Designer, Rick Butler.
Person of Interest 2014 Comic-Con Panel – Executive Producers Jonathan Nolan (The Dark Knight) and Greg Plageman (Cold Case) are joined by the series’ stars for a special Q&A at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con.
Gag Reel
Digital HD Digital Copy of the Entire Season

Available on wide release Blu-ray June 23

Behind-the-scenes recording of the soundtrack
Deleted scenes

Available on DVD August 11

2 Broke Girls (Whitney Cummings and Michael Patrick King) Rated TV-14 [22 min] – Two young women waitressing at a greasy spoon diner strike up an unlikely friendship in the hopes of launching a successful business – if only they can raise the cash. Starring Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, and Garrett Morris

Gag Reel
Unaired Scenes

And that’s it for this week. What are you looking forward to picking up when they release? Stay tuned for more Blu-Ray and DVD announcements every Saturday.

All plot synopses courtesy of IMDb.com

Coming Soon to Blu-Ray and DVD: Cinderella, White God, Unfriended, and More

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Tyler Schirado

While we provide you with a list of available new releases Now Available to Own every Tuesday, Coming Soon to Blu-ray and DVD looks at all of the recent home video announcements. For the week of June 13, 2015 we have Cinderella, White God, Unfriended, What We Do in the Shadoes and more. Find out when they’ll be out and what special features movie fans can expect from them after the break. Continue reading →

Now Available to Own: The DUFF, Kingsman, Teen Wolf, and More

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Tyler Schirado

Brace your bank accounts, it’s time to see what’s Now Available to Own for the week of June 9, 2015. Every Tuesday we run down new movie, television, and video game releases that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home, as well as some slick deals that can save you some coin. New on shelves this week are The DUFF, Kingsman, Teen Wolf, and more which you can find after the jump. Continue reading →

Now Available to Own: The DUFF, Kingsman, Teen Wolf, and More

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Tyler Schirado

Movies on Blu-ray

Kingsman: The Secret Service (Matthew Vaughn) Rated R [129 min] – A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency’s ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius. Starring Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Strong, and Michael Caine (Watch the trailer)

Not Matthew Vaughn’s best, but still a decent amount of fun. The second half plays it kind of loose and wild, but the cast is too great to see it as just your average spy thriller. RENT IT! Special features included are:

Audio Commentary
Kingman: The Secret Service Revealed – Panel-To-Screen: The education of a 21st Century Super Spy
Heroes and Rogues
Style All His Own
Tools of The Trade
Breathtakingly Brutal
Culture Clash: The Comic Book Origins of The Secret Service
And more…

The DUFF (Ari Sandel) Rated PG-13 [101 min] – A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier more popular friends. Starring Mae Whitman, Bella Thorne, Robbie Amell, Bianca Santos, Skyler Samuels, Ken Jeong, Nick Eversman, Allison Janney, and Romany Malco

Yes, The DUFF is practically your modern take on She’s All That, however, it’s so witty and quirky that you will be pleasantly surprised by how much enjoyment you’ll get out of it. I’D BUY IT, BUT DEFINITELY RENT IT! Special features include:

“The DUFF Hits The Red Carpet” featurette
“Bringing the Book to Life” featurette
“Teen Comedies and The DUFF” featurette
“I Am the DUFF” featurette
The DUFF Files
Extended Gag Reel

Project Almanac (Dean Israelite) Rated PG-13 [106 min] – A group of teens discover secret plans of a time machine, and construct one. However, things start to get out of control. Starring Amy Landecker, Sofia Black-D’Elia, Virginia Gardner, and Jonny Weston (WATCH THE TRAILER)

As far as time travel films are concerned, Project Almanac gets points for trying. The characters are very unlikable, but the hijinks and the way time travel is used is definitely different than what we’ve seen before. Squandered potential. WAIT FOR IT ON NETFLIX! Special features included are:

Alternate Opening
Deleted Scenes
Alternate Endings

Serena (Susanne Bier) Rated R [109 min] – In Depression-era North Carolina, the future of George Pemberton’s timber empire becomes complicated when he marries Serena. Starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Rhys Ifans, and Toby Jones

I have not seen this film, and I have not anything good about it. It’d be interesting to see what kind of disaster it is. WAIT FOR IT ON NETFLIX! Special features included are:

Deleted Scenes
Dissecting The Characters
The Story & Set
Interviews With Cast & Crew

Television Releases

The Last Ship: The Complete First Season (Steven Kane and Hank Steinberg) Rated TV-14 [45 min] – The crew of a naval destroyer is forced to confront the reality of a new existence when a pandemic kills off most of the earth’s population. Starring Eric Dane, Rhona Mitra, and Adam Baldwin

I’ve never seen this show, but the previews when I sit in theaters waiting for movies to start make the show look really interesting. Special features included are:

Comic Con Panel Interview
Behind the Episodes
The Making of Last Ship
Character Pieces
Prequels
Cast Interviews
Digital HD UltraViolet Digital Copy

Teen Wolf: The Complete Fourth Season (Jeff Davis) [DVD ONLY] Rated TV-14 [41 min] – A somewhat awkward teen is attacked by a werewolf and inherits the curse himself, as well as the enemies that come with it. Starring Tyler Posey, Dylan O’Brien, and Tyler Hoechlin

If you prefer teen werewolf angst over teen vampire angst, MTV’s Teen Wolf definitely holds its own against popular young adult series like The Vampire Diaries or The Originals. I’d say it’s better because the characters are more human and realistically better written. Special features included are:

Gag Reels
Weaponized (Extended Episode)
Shirtless Montage
SFX Reel
The Beasts of Beacon Hills

The Strain: The Complete First Season (Collector’s Edition) (Guellermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan) When a freak virus kills all but four passengers on an airplane at JFK, Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll), head of the Center for Disease Control’s “Canary Team,” is immediately called to the scene. With help from a mysterious Holocaust survivor (David Bradley), “Eph” and his colleague (Mía Maestro) uncover the outbreak’s ties to vampirism. Now, the only way to stop the terrifying disease from wiping out mankind is to face its source – a sinister supernatural creature known as “The Master” – whose evil intent seems more powerful than any other force on Earth! Starring Kevin Durand, Corey Stoll, and David Bradley

I have not seen this show, and haven’t heard much of anything good or bad about it. Special features included are:

In the Beginning
A Novel Approach
He Is Here
Setrakian’s Lair
Audio Commentary on Select Episodes
Deleted Scenes

Blu-Ray Deals and Steals

Unbroken – $13.99
It Follows (Pre-order) – $18.89
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty – $4.99
The Descendants – $4.99
Carrie (2013) – $4.99
The Imitation Game – $12.96
Godzilla (2014) – $10
Ex-Machina (Pre-order) – $17.88
Fargo – $4.99
The Terminator – $7.50
The Wolverine – $12.99
Before Midnight – $8.49

All prices from Amazon.com. Best Buy, Frys, and Target all price match online prices.

What will you be taking home this week? Tell us in the comments section below!

All plot synopses come courtesy of IMDb.com

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Available on DVD September 29

Available on VOD and Digital Download August 4

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD July 14

Available on DVD, Digital HD, and On Demand September 1

Available on DVD, Digital HD, and On Demand September 1

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Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 15

Available on Blu-ray August 18

Available on Blu-ray and DVD September 1

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD October 20

Available on Blu-ray August 17

Available on DVD and Digital HD August 18

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 1

Available on DVD August 4

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Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 22

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 22

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 8

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 15

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD August 4

Available on Criterion Blu-ray September 29

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD September 1

Available on Blu-ray September 8; Best Buy Release on Exclusive July 7

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD October 6

Available on DVD September 29

Available on Blu-ray and Digital HD August 18

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD August 18

Available on Blu-ray and Digital HD August 25

Available on Blu-ray September 8

Available on Blu-ray September 8

Available on Blu-ray August 4

Available on Blu-ray August 4

Available on Blu-ray August 4

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Available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital HD, and Disney Movies Anywhere September 15

Available Blu-Ray, DVD, and On Demand August 11; Digital HD July 28

Available on July 21

Available on Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere, and Blu-ray Combo Pack September 15

Available on Blu-ray and DVD July 7

Available on Blu-ray and DVD August 4

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD August 11

Available on wide release Blu-ray June 23

Available on DVD August 11

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