Slugterra: Returns of the Elementals on DVD 9/16 from Shout Factory Kids!

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                                                Get Ready to Slug It Out!


SLUGTERRA: Return of the Elementals                

Bring Home the Adventure September 16th, 2014                                    

from Shout! Factory Kids The big screen adventure Slugterra: Return of the Elementalsis coming to DVD! On September 16, 2014, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Nerd Corps Entertainment, will release the epic sci-fi comedy adventure feature Slugterra: Return of the Elementals on DVD.  The DVD has a MSRP of $14.97, and also includes a bonus “Slugisode” as a special feature. Fans can pre-order their copy now by visiting ShoutFactory.com Continuing the story from the hit TV series currently airing worldwide on Disney XD, Return of the Elementals welcomes a new member to the Shane Gang: Junjie, a master of the mysterious art of Slug Fu.  But even with the power of five slugslingers working together, the Shane Gang find themselves in over their heads as they race to protect the ancient Elemental Slugs, the ancestors of all slugs found in Slugterra today. In the wrong hands, they could bring Slugterra to the brink of destruction. So when an evil alliance starts hunting down the Elementals, Eli and his friends take off in pursuit of the greatest threat their world has ever faced.  

About Nerd Corps Entertainment Inc.Nerd Corps Entertainment is a privately held IP creation, development, production, and distribution company based in Vancouver, Canada, with offices in Toronto, Canada. The company’s mandate is to produce stylistically innovative animated projects for television, online, and mobile based on a solid foundation of creative and exceptional storytelling. Working in a state-of-the-art studio with highly skilled artists and production staff, Nerd Corps’ expertise in creative development and execution covers all aspects of property generation and management, from development and production to distribution, marketing, interactive and licensing. The studio’s award-winning stable of productions includes original series Kate and Mim-Mim, Endangered Species, Slugterra, Storm Hawks, League of Super Evil and Rated A for Awesome, as well as Dragon Booster for Alliance Atlantis and Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5, Max Steel and Monster High for Mattel, Inc. Visit www.nerdcorps.com. 

About Shout! FactoryShout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD and Blu-Ray™ offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials in lavish packages crammed with extras.  Shout’s audio division boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, Broadway cast albums, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations.  In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast digital distribution network which delivers video and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America.  Shout! Factory also owns and operates Timeless Media Group, Biograph Records, Majordomo Records, HighTone Records and Video Time Machine. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention.  Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com# # #

Disney Tarzan Blu-Ray

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Disney Tarzan Blu-Ray 
 


Synopsis: Disney's legendary adventure is better than ever as TARZAN bursts onto Blu-ray for the first time ever with spectacular picture and amazing sound. Filled with thrills, laughs, and Academy Award(R)-winning music (Best Music, Original Song, "You'll Be In My Heart," 1999), this family favorite will make you go wild. Disney's magnificent adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' story begins deep within the jungle when baby Tarzan is adopted by a family of gorillas. But his "Two Worlds" collide with the arrival of humans, forcing Tarzan to choose between a "civilized" life with the beautiful Jane and the life he shares with his fun-loving friends and his gorilla family. Enjoy this wild and wonderful adventure in a whole new way on Disney Blu-ray!

Review:  I remember when Tarzan hit theaters back in the day.  My wife and I loved it then and we love it now.  Its such a joy to share this one with our kids, and in high-definition no less!   The film has never looked better, literally.  The color really pops, the sound is amazing and the movie still holds up as being delightful and fun.  This one is a no brainer...everyone MUST own!

Interest Range: Kids, Animation, Disney

Announceme​nt - History¹s The World Wars on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD 9/9

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On September 9th, Lionsgate Home Entertainment is set to release History®’s The World Wars on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. From the makers of the Primetime Emmy®-Award winning “The Men Who Built America” and narrated by two-time Oscar® nominee Jeremy Renner (Actor in a Leading Role, The Hurt Locker, 2009, Actor in a Supporting Role, The Town, 2010) this documentary commemorates the 100th anniversary of WWI and 75th anniversary of WWII. The epic series traverses three decades of war through the eyes of the men who were on the front lines including insightful interviews with historians and modern-day politicians as well as dramatic reenactments.

Dragonwolf Blu-Ray Review

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Dragonwolf Blu-Ray Review
 


Synopsis: The Devil's Cauldron - a city of depravity and violence, where only the lethal survive. Two hit men rule these streets, feared by all but loyal to one another. When a beautiful woman seduces them both, they turn on each other, igniting an epic battle that may bring the city to the brink of destruction.

Review: I've seen my fair share of asian action films.  In fact, I've seen a few people's shares!  There are few films that have the outright violence and carnage that Dragonwolf brings to the screen.   There is a great mixture of grindhouse violence and love drama.  Its really one of the finest films I've seen in a long time.  It has just enough of everything to keep my attention.  This one is must-see!

Interest Range: Action

Hannibal Season 2 Gag Reel!

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Arriving On Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD September 16

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Pee-wee's Playhouse: The Complete Series Blu-ray box set debuts this October!

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Pee-wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Series Bring Home This Highly Anticipated 8-Disc Blu-ray™ Box Set Featuring All 45 Wildly Entertaining Episodes and the Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special  All Remastered in Spectacular High-Definition!  AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE ON OCTOBER 21, 2014 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY  

Experience Pee-wee’s Playhouse like never before! All 45 wacky episodes, plus the Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special, have been meticulously remastered from the original film elements — and now you can see this ground-breaking series for the first time in beautiful high-definition!   

Scream along to the secret word with Pee-wee Herman and his pals: Jambi the Genie, Miss Yvonne, Cowboy Curtis, Reba the mail lady, Captain Carl, Magic Screen, Conky, Globey, Chairry, Pterri, Randy and all the rest. Pee-wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Series Blu-ray box set, with special bonus content, debuts on home entertainment shelves October 21, 2014 from Shout! Factory.   Also available to own on the same day is Pee-wee’s Playhouse: Seasons One and Two in a high-definition 4-DVD set. Mecka-lecka hi, Mecka-hiney ho! 

Winner of an amazing 22 Emmy® Awards, Pee-wee’s Playhouse is a cultural touchstone for a generation, and its visually dynamic design and offbeat sense of humor were a genuine phenomenon.  Whether reliving childhood memories or introducing this beloved series to a new generation, the newly re-mastered Pee-wee’s Playhouse will take you back to being a kid.  This is an essential Blu-ray collection for loyal fans and collectors.  

TV Guide named Pee-wee’s Playhouse #10 on their list of THE TOP 25 CULT TELEVISION SHOWS EVER!  For over 25 years, the enormously popular Pee-wee Herman and innovative television series Pee-wee’s Playhouse, created by, and starring Paul Reubens, has captured a special place in the hearts of millions of viewers, young and old.  Since its initial premiere on CBS in 1986, this highly acclaimed children’s program became Saturday morning appointment viewing for kids in the ‘80s and ‘90s and has been a staple in the pop culture zeitgeist ever since.  

Pee-wee’s Playhouse is an educational, artistic and entertaining show that teaches kids strong ‘life lessons.’  With its innovative production design and Reubens’ rich original characters and humor, Pee-wee’s Playhouse is a magical place that sparks creativity and imagination—and brings joy to children and adults alike. Parents and grown-ups have always enjoyed the show’s many double entendres. The series features beloved regulars Cowboy Curtis (Laurence Fishburne), Reba the Mail Lady (S. Epatha Merkerson), Miss Yvonne (Lynne Marie Stewart), Captain Carl (Phil Hartman), The King of Cartoons (William Marshall), Jambi the Genie (John Paragon), Ricardo (Vic Trevino) and Mrs. Rene (Suzanne Kent). And of course, Chairry, Pterri, Conky, Magic Screen, Clocky, Cool Cat, Dirty Dog, Chicky Baby, Penny, the Dinosaur family, and the rest of the gang! 

About Shout! FactoryShout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD and Blu-Ray™ offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials in lavish packages crammed with extras.  Shout’s audio division boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, Broadway cast albums, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations.  In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast digital distribution network which delivers video and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America.  Shout! Factory also owns and operates Timeless Media Group, Biograph Records, Majordomo Records, HighTone Records and Video Time Machine. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention.  Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com

The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition (Blu-ray + DVD + UltraViolet Combo Pack + Exclusive Minifigure + Exclusive Content + Bonus Blu-ray 3D) Review

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The LEGO Movie: Everything is Awesome Edition (Blu-ray + DVD + UltraViolet Combo Pack + Exclusive Minifigure + Exclusive Content + Bonus Blu-ray 3D) Review
 


Synopsis: An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together. Includes 3D blu-ray, 2D blu-ray, 2D DVD, digital HD ultraviolet and exclusive minifigurine.

Review: There are few things as glorious as a Lego feature film.  If you follow animation you know that there have been a few great Lego releases, including Star Wars and Dc Comics.  These are really fun, but very brief mini-releases.  This full length film is a win for adults and kids alike.  This set comes with the DVD, 2D Blu-Ray and even the 3D version of the film!  Also, a great Lego minifigure of the movie character Vitruvius!  This is the ultimate edition of the film, to be sure!  The movie itself is a great mixture of fun, adventure and feeling.  Everyone in our household adores it, from ages 4 all the way to 34!  This one is a great buy for the entire family and a must-have for fun summertime watching!  Fair warning, the song "Everything is Awesome" will be stuck in your head from then on.

Interest Range: Animation, Lego

300: Rise of an Empire (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD UltraViolet Combo Pack) Review

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300: Rise of an Empire (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD UltraViolet Combo Pack) Review

Synopsis: 300: Rise of an Empire,” told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster “300,” is a new chapter of the epic saga, which takes the action to a new battlefield—the sea. The story pits the Greek general Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces, ruled by the mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and led by Artemisia, the vengeful commander of the Persian navy.  Knowing his only hope of defeating the overwhelming Persian armada will be to unite all of Greece, Themistokles ultimately leads the charge that will change the course of the war.

Review: This is the sequel to the hit adventure fantasy film 300.  I actually enjoyed this film more than the first one, for a few reasons.  Firstly, a new director...I'm not a Zack Snyder fan whatsoever.  Next, the effects were toned down a bit from the first one.  The story in this one is a little prequel and a also some events that happen at the same time as the events in 300.  This was surprisingly fun for a sequel and I would actually recommend it to anyone!

Interest Range: Action

Transformers Animated: The Complete Series DVD Review

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Transformers Animated: The Complete Series DVD Review


Synopsis: Trapped on Earth, far from home and living in disguise, the brave Autobots must protect the ancient, all-powerful AllSpark from getting into the hands of the malevolent Decepticons. As if their task weren’t difficult enough, the team (led by the honor-bound Optimus Prime and including Bulkhead, Prowl, Ratchet and Bumblebee) must also protect Earth from its own nefarious super villains! Can this mere maintenance team live up to the highest standard of what it truly means to be Autobots?

Finally, you can own the complete Transformers Animated series, including the never-before-released third season, right here in one exciting collection!


Review: I was a fan of the generation one Transformers cartoon as a kid, so when this cartoon debuted back in 2007 I was really excited, because my son was about the same age then that I was when I started watching the original show.  He loved it when it was on the air, but hadn't seen it in years.  Now, with the release of the complete series, including the never before released on DVD third season, we got the chance to watch it again!  He's almost 12 now and this DVD set has re-invigorated his enjoyment of not only this series, but the entire franchise.  This show sports a fantastic new art design and an excellent serialized storyline that gives this show a depth that many toons don't offer anymore.  I cannot recommend this one enough.

Interest Range: Animation

Alexander: The Ultimate Cut 10th Anniversary Edition Blu-Ray Review

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Alexander: The Ultimate Cut 10th Anniversary Edition Blu-Ray Review

Synopsis: Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Alexander! Collectible 10th-anniversary edition includes the never-before-seen Ultimate Cut, The Art of Alexander photo book and insightful filmmaker correspondence. Based on the life of Alexander the Great, the epic historical drama is directed by Oliver Stone and features Colin Farrell in the title role. Two versions of the film will be included in this release – the theatrical cut and the forthcoming “Ultimate Cut.” Also included is the brand New documentary The Real Alexander and the World He Made which reveals how Alexander the Great’s vision of uniting East and West helped shape our modern world, and illuminates how different our lives might have been had his empire not fractured upon his untimely death at the age of 32. 

Review:  Alexander is one of my all-time favorite action films.  Its got it all...romance, drama, action.  The film isn't exactly historically accurate, but its damned entertaining!  This ultimate edition is a dream come true!  Not only can I upgrade to the high-definition blu-ray version, but there are tons of special features and a really great art book included with the boxed set!  The special features include: 40-Page Art Book with Concept Drawings, Storyboards and Behind-the-Scenes Photos Collectible Packaging Correspondence Memos Between Oliver Stone and the Cast and Crew New Documentary The Real Alexander and the World He Made The Ultimate Cut Commentary by Oliver Stone Original Theatrical Version and Commentary Sean Stone’s Feature-Length Documentary Fight Against Time: Oliver Stone’s Alexander And much more!  We highly recommend this one!  Anyone would be thrilled to get this one for Father's Day!

Interest Range: Action, Adventure

The Adventures of Batman DVD Review

 The Adventures of Batman DVD Review



Synopsis:  The Adventures of Batman is an American animated television series produced by Lou Schiemer's Filmation Studios, which first broadcast as part of The Batman/Superman Hour in 1968.  Each of the 34 shorts features over-the-top characters and catchy dramatic music cues, giving this version of Batman a realistic look and feel—by cartoon standards of the day. The film’s colors are vibrant, exciting and truly exemplify the character of these original films.

Review: Batman is one of the most popular comic book heroes in the world, so you would assume that all of the animated incarnations were already released on DVD, but that just isn't the case.  Now, with this release, we get a step closer to completion!  This is the first true Batman cartoon.  It was produced by the legendary Filmation studios.  This single DVD represents the complete series, so its a great one-stop buy to help complete your collection.  This cartoon is a lot of fun, as long as you're looking for the 'white knight' version of Batman that we got from the 1966 Batman TV show.  We highly recommend picking this one up, its a must for any real Bat-Fan!

Disc 1
1.       “How Many Herring in a Wheelbarrow?”/ “A Bird Out of Hand”
2.       “The Cool, Cruel Mr. Freeze”/ “The Joke's on Robin”
3.       “Bubi, Bubi, Who’s Got the Ruby?” / “Opera Buffa”
4.       “The Nine Lives of Batman”/ “In Again, Out Again Penguin”
5.       “The Big Birthday Caper”/ “Long John Joker”
6.       “The Crime Computer”/ “1001 Faces of the Riddler”
7.       “Partners in Peril”/ “Two Penguins Too Many”
8.       “Hizzoner the Joker” / “The Underworld, Underground Caper”
9.       “Will the Real Robin Please Stand Up” / “Freeze’s Frozen Vikings”

Disc 2
1.       “Simon the Pieman”/ “The Great Scarecrow Scare”
2.       “My Crime is Your Crime”/ “Beware of Living Dolls”
3.       “From Catwoman with Love” / “He Who Wipes the Ice, Goes to the Cooler”
4.       “A Game of Cat and Mouse”/ “A Mad, Mad Tea Party”
5.       “A Perfidious Pieman Is Simon”/ “Perilous Playthings”
6.       “The Fiendishly Frigid Fraud” / “The Cool Cruel Christmas Caper”
7.       “The Jigsaw Jeopardy”/ “Enter the Judge”
8.       “It Takes Two to Make a Team” / “Wrath of the Riddler”

Interest Range: Animation, Batman

Nutty Professor: 50th Anniversary Blu-Ray Ultimate Collector's Edition Review

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Nutty Professor: 50th Anniversary Blu-Ray Ultimate Collector's Edition Review

Synopsis: THE NUTTY PROFESSOR is now available on Blu-ray, in a brand-new 50th Anniversary four-disc Collector’s Edition, including a new featurette called “Jerry Lewis: No Apologies,” an intimate look at “The King of Comedy,” a 48-page book of the film’s original story boards, a 44-page book of excerpts from Jerry’s cutting script with personal notes, and a recreated “Being a Person” book – written exclusive for the film’s crew.  Two other Lewis comedies, Cinderfella and The Errand Boy are included in the set.

Review: The true comedy film is a lost art these days.  I find myself looking back to classics like the Nutty Professor and other Jerry Lewis films, because movies like this are timeless.  This new boxed set brings the classic film to blu-ray in a great collector's edition that is beyond definitive!  The book is a fantastic accompanyment, not to mention the great extras on the blu-ray.  This set also gives us a few other films with Cinderfella and The Errand Boy.  I had seen Cinderfella before, but not The Errand Boy.  I absolutely loved both of them and have already had a really fun viewing night with the family.  These films are great for those with kids that still want to laugh! 

Interest Range: Comedy

Sony Releasing Special Edition Ghostbusters Blu-Ray Set and Theatrical Re-Release!

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SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATES  “GHOSTBUSTERS” MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY WITH THEATRICAL RE-RELEASE AND ALL-NEW SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS

Theatrical Re-release Hits Theaters August 29; Blu-ray Anniversary Editions of “Ghostbusters” and “Ghostbusters II” Available September 16

Blu-ray Anniversary Editions of “Ghostbusters” and “Ghostbusters II” Available September 16 CULVER CITY, Calif. (June 5, 2014) – Sony Pictures Entertainment will celebrate anniversary of its blockbuster franchise Ghostbusters with a series of special events and home entertainment releases. As a highlight of the celebration, the original 1984 film has been restored and remastered in 4K and will be returning to the big screen, in over 700 locations in the United States and Canada, for a limited engagement starting August 29 (Labor Day weekend).

Commenting on the announcement, Rory Bruer, president, Worldwide Distribution for Sony Pictures, said, “Ghostbusters is still one of our studio’s most beloved franchises – I was lucky enough to work on the release of the film on its first run, so it’s a real thrill for me to see that it’s still connecting with audiences everywhere. On the big screen or in home entertainment, this is a great movie to experience again and again.”

Following the theatrical release of the film, on September 16, fans will be able to own the Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray and the Ghostbusters II 25th Anniversary Edition, as that film makes its Blu-ray debut. The Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases of the films will also be available in a two-disc anniversary edition Blu-ray™ Digibook including both films, as well as a Limited Edition gift set that includes an exclusive collectible Slimer figurine and the two-disc Digibook. This special gift set will only be available for a very limited time, with the collectible Slimer figurine being a true must-have for fans. Both films have been fully restored and remastered in 4K and will be presented in high definition on Blu-ray from those 4K sources.

Both the Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II Blu-rays come loaded with exclusive bonus materials, including revealing conversations with director Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd, as well as never-before-seen deleted scenes from Ghostbusters II and more. The Ghostbusters anniversary edition features the original music video of the Oscar® nominated song “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr., while Ghostbusters II includes the original music video for “On Our Own” by Bobby Brown. In addition, Ghostbusters will contain all previously released legacy content, commentary and an interactive Slimer Mode, offering fans a picture-in-picture graphical viewing experience.


“To celebrate this milestone anniversary, we wanted to create something new and collectible for fans. These new Ghostbusters Blu-rays will feature the highest quality presentation along with new content that reflects the rich history of this iconic franchise,” said Lexine Wong, Senior Executive Vice President, Worldwide Marketing, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Today also marks the premiere of the new website, GHOSTBUSTERS.COM, where fans can access new franchise offerings, including collectible merchandise, music, and more. Fans can register for updates, unique video content, as well as Ghostbusters news.

There will also be a slew of new merchandise from Sony Pictures Consumer Products to be released. Collaborations include Lego, Mattel, Funko, Mad Engine and other select items to help celebrate the occasion. In addition, SPCP partnered with Gallery 1988 to create a once-in a lifetime experience, displaying original paintings, limited edition prints, and sculptures inspired by the film.

Finally, Legacy Recordings / Sony Music Entertainment, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Ghostbusters soundtrack with multiple collectible vinyl LP releases this year.



Fans can follow the action on social media with the hashtag #GB30 or visiting the following sites:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ghostbusters

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ghostbusters30

Instagram: http://instagram.com/ghostbustersofficial

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/ghostbusters30/

Directed and produced by Ivan Reitman (Meatballs, Stripes), with the screenplay written

by Dan Aykroyd (My Girl) and Harold Ramis (Knocked Up), GHOSTBUSTERS is listed

as No. 28 on the AFI’s List of America’s Funniest Movies. Bill Murray (Stripes), Dan

Aykroyd (Blues Brothers), and Sigourney Weaver (Aliens) star, along with Harold Ramis

(Groundhog Day), and Rick Moranis (Honey I Shrunk the Kids). Ernie Hudson (TV’s

“Oz”) and Annie Potts (TV’s “Designing Women”) also star in the films.

GHOSTBUSTERS: University parapsychologists Dr. Peter Venkman (Murray), Dr. Raymond

Stanz (Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Ramis) lose a research grant when their experiment

methodology is proven to be bogus. The team decides to go into business for themselves and

open ‘Ghostbusters,’ a ghost removal service. After struggling to get on their feet, they are

summoned to investigate the strange happenings in Dana Barrett’s (Weaver) Central Park West

apartment. What they discover is that all Manhattan is being besieged by ghosts and other

worldly demons through a portal in her building.


 

GHOSTBUSTERS II: Supernatural superstars Peter Venkman (Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz

(Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Ramis) spring back into action when the infant son of

Dana Barrett (Weaver) becomes the target of a powerful demonic force. Reunited with their

industrious secretary Janine (Potts) and the nerdy, near-sighted Louis (Moranis), the ‘heroes

of the hereafter’ must put a stop to an enormous underground river ready to rot the roots of the



GHOSTBUSTERS™ Blu-ray Special Features:

• NEW! Who You Gonna Call: A Ghostbusters Retrospective - Roundtable

Discussion with Director Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd (Part 1)

• NEW! Poster Art Gallery – Gallery 1988 artwork

• NEW! “Ghostbusters” Music Video – Ray Parker, Jr.

• Legacy Content:

• Slimer Mode – Picture in Picture and Trivia Track

• Commentary w/ Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis & Joe Medjuck

• 10 Deleted Scenes

• 1984 Featurette

• Cast and Crew Featurette

• SFX Team Featurette

• Multi-Angles

• Ecto-1: Resurrecting the Classic Car

• Ghostbusters Garage: Ecto-1 Gallery Storyboard Comparisons

GHOSTBUSTERS™ II Blu-ray Special Features:

• NEW! Time Is But A Window: Ghostbusters II and Beyond - Roundtable

Discussion with Director Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd (Part 2)

• NEW! Deleted Scenes

• NEW! “On Our Own” Music Video – Bobby Brown

GHOSTBUSTERS™ has a run time of approximately 105 minutes and is rated PG

GHOSTBUSTERS™ II has a run time of approximately 108 minutes and is rated PG.

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subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass

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and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation

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Falling Skies Season Three DVD Review

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Falling Skies Season Three DVD Review


Synopsis: The first season of Falling Skies takes place in the aftermath of an alien attack that left Earth a shell of its former self. Led by Tom Mason (Noah Wyle), a history professor, a group of human survivors who call themselves 2nd Massachusetts band together to make a stand against the alien invaders. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Review: There are a lot of great shows on television these days, but very little in the way of sci-fi.  Falling Skies fills a gap that was desperately desired with a science fiction show that can be watched seriously.  No cheese and no camp.  This show is hardcore drama.  Season three of the show really picked up with a whole new angle.  There is yet another alien race that has landed on earth, but these ones are claiming to want to help the humans defeat their wicked invaders.  The question is, do they have other more sinister motives?   There is so much intrigue and action..this one is not to be missed!  

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Interest Range: Sci-fi, TV shows

Dan Curtis' Dracula Blu-Ray Review

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Dan Curtis' Dracula Blu-Ray Review


Synopsis: The definitive Count Dracula... as flesh-crawling an experience as you ve ever had. Los Angeles Times

Academy Award® winner* Jack Palance stars in this terrifying adaptation of Bram Stoker s classic vampire legend written for the screen by sci-fi/horror master Richard Matheson and produced by the legendary Dan Curtis (Dark Shadows). Palance is Count Dracula, whose centuries-old existence is threatened after he attacks the lovely Lucy Westenra (Fiona Lewis) and her fiancé (Simon Ward, The Tudors) calls in famed vampire hunter Dr. Van Helsing (Nigel Davenport) to investigate.  Filmed on location in England and Yugoslavia, DAN CURTIS DRACULA has been transferred and restored in 2K High Definition from the original 35mm camera negative and presented here on Blu-Ray for the first time!

*Best Supporting Actor 1992  - City Slickers

Special Features: Interviews, Trailer, Alternate Ending


Review: There are so many versions of Dracula spanning so many decades, how do you choose one to watch?  Well, there are the classics, but there is also this fantastic adaptation from 1973 starring Jack Palance as the prince of the undead.   This blu-ray release is a really fun watch and one that I hadn't seen in decades!  It was made by Dan Curtis, of Dark Shadows fame (the show not the Burton film!).  I had all but forgotten this version until this blu-ray came out.  The film looks amazing in high-definition and its a lot spooier than I remember, I was very impressed.  This is a must-have for any horror fan!

Interest Range: Horror

Toy Story Of TERROR comes to Blu-ray 8/19

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The “Toy Story” Gang’s Frightfully Fun AdventureReleasing for the First Time on Blu-ray™ & DVD!
                                                                                          
On Blu-ray + Digital Copy, DVD, Disney Movies Anywhere, and Digital HD August 19th
Never-Before-Seen Bonus Features Include Parody Vintage Toy Commercials, Deleted Scenes, Audio Commentary, and Much More!  


Burbank, Calif., May 16, 2014 – Everyone’s favorite Toys are back in Disney•Pixar’s frightfully fun adventure “Toy Story OF TERROR!” available for the first time ever on Blu-ray + Digital Copy, DVD, Digital HD, and Disney Movies Anywhere August 19th.  Reuniting after the events of the blockbuster smash “Toy Story 3,” Buzz, Woody and the gang join new friend Combat Carl for a spooky tale full of mystery and humor that’s a must-own for “Toy Story” and Disney•Pixar fans this summer! 



“Toy Story OF TERROR!” makes its in-home debut loaded with never-before-seen bonus features, including three Vintage Toy Commercials, which can be viewed as act breaks during the film or separately with Director Introductions. Additional all-new bonus features include Audio Commentary, Deleted Scenes with Editor Introductions and “Team of Specialists,” in which director Angus MacLane goes deep behind the scenes to introduce the team of specialists required to make this fun-filled “Toy Story” adventure!
Additional in-home special features include three “Toy Story Toons” shorts: “Small Fry,” “Partysaurus Rex” and “Hawaiian Vacation” – each with Audio Commentary; and the rarely seen, especially spooky teaser created for the D23 fan conference. Also available only on Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) is a new short piece about film references featuring Mr. Pricklepants and a Bonus Deleted Scene with Editor’s Introduction.

 Written and directed by Angus MacLane, animator on such Disney•Pixar classics as “Finding Nemo,” “Monsters, Inc.” and “Toy Story 2 & 3” and produced by Galyn Susman, “Toy Story OF TERROR!” features an original score by composer Michael Giacchino (“Ratatouille,” “Up,” “Cars 2”).
What starts out as a fun road trip for the Toy Story gang takes an unexpected turn for the worse when the trip detours to a roadside motel. After one of the toys goes missing, the others find themselves caught up in a mysterious sequence of events that must be solved before they all suffer the same fate in this Toy Story OF TERROR!
“Toy Story OF TERROR!” features the voice talents of original “Toy Story” cast members Tom Hanks as “Woody,” Tim Allen as “Buzz Lightyear,” Joan Cusack as “Jessie,” Timothy Dalton as “Mr. Pricklepants,” Don Rickles as “Mr. Potato Head,” Kristen Schaal as “Trixie” and Wallace Shawn as “Rex,” along with series newcomer Carl Weathers as “Combat Carl/Combat Carl Jr.”

Bonus Materials for This Product: Blu-ray + Digital CopyIncludes:·       “Toy Story Toons” Shorts:o   Hawaiian Vacation o   Small Fry o   Partysaurus Rex ·       Audio Commentaries:o   Toy Story of T

error!, Hawaiian Vacation, Small Fry, and Partysaurus Rex·       Team of Specialists  - Director Angus MacLane goes deep behind the scenes to introduce the team of specialists required to make Toy Story OF TERROR! ·       3 Deleted Scenes + Editor Introductions o   Pencil Topper Trilogy o   Travel Brochures o   Road Trip Roulette ·       Vintage Toy Commercials + Director Introductionso   Old Timer o   Combat Carl o   Transitron·       D23 Teaser 
 

Bonus Materials for This Product: DVD Includes:·       “Toy Story Toons” Shorts:o   Hawaiian Vacation (5:50)o   Small Fry (7:07)o   Partysaurus Rex (6:31)·       Audio Commentaries:o   Toy Story OF TERROR!, Hawaiian Vacation, Small Fry and Partysaurus Rex·       Team of Specialists - Director Angus MacLane goes deep behind the scenes to introduce the team of specialists required to make Toy Story OF TERROR! ·       Vintage Toy Commercials + Director Introductionso   Old Timer o   Combat Carl o   Transitron ·       D23 Teaser                    

Bonus Materials for This Product: DMA (Disney Movies Anywhere)Includes:·       A new short piece about film references featuring Mr. Pricklepants ·       Deleted Scene – Bob's Boatyard w/Editor’s Introduction (2:00)

Digital HD for This Product Also Includes:·       Toy Story Toons Shorts*:o   Hawaiian Vacationo   Small Fryo   Partysaurus Rex·       Vintage Toy Commercials + Director Introductionso   Old Timero   Combat Carlo   Transitron
Digital HD Bonus Materials for This Product**:·       Team of Specialists - Director Angus MacLane goes deep behind the scenes to introduce the team of specialists required to make Toy Story OF TERROR!·       3 Deleted Scenes + Editor Introductionso   Pencil Topper Trilogyo   Travel Brochureso   Road Trip Roulette·       D23 Teaser

Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition Releases October 7th


Sleeping Beauty awakens for the first time on Diamond Edition Blu-ray, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on October 7th! All-new Diamond Edition special features, never-before-seen deleted scenes and characters make this a must-own for every family's classic collection!

Beauty Awakens for the First Time on Diamond Edition Blu-ray,
Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere October 7, 2014!
All-New Magical Bonus Features Includes 3 Never Before Seen Deleted Scenes and more!
BURBANK, Calif. May 9, 2014 – Finally releasing from the Disney Vault, Disney's ultimate princess fairytale classic “Sleeping Beauty” will be available for the first time on Diamond Edition Blu-ray, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on October 7, 2014. Experience all of the pageantry and power of this wondrous tale on Blu-ray - and for the first time on Digital HD - with incredible high definition picture, thrilling, soaring sound, and all-new Diamond Edition special features that make this a must-own for every family’s classic collection!
Creating the ultimate at-home viewing experience, Disney’s 2-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray Superset (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) contains digitally restored picture and sound, a digital copy of the film, and a variety of magical new bonus features, including “Once Upon A Parade,” in which “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland tells us the tale of Walt Disney World’s new Festival Of Fantasy Parade, “Art of Evil: Generations Of Disney Villains,” a legacy piece spotlighting Disney’s favorite villain animator and Maleficent creator Marc Davis, and “@DisneyAnimation: Artists in Motion,” in which Walt Disney Animation Visual Development artist Brittney Lee goes through the process of creating a three dimensional sculpture of Maleficent, completely out of paper.  
Additional all-new bonus features include never-before-seen deleted scenes “The Fair” (with Deleted Character The Vulture,) “The Curse is Fulfilled” and “Arrival Of Maleficent,” plus the Beauty-Oke sing-along to “Once Upon A Dream.” The Blu-ray Superset also includes classic DVD bonus features and more!
“Sleeping Beauty” tells the wondrous tale of a princess cursed by an evil fairy, protected by three loving fairies and, ultimately, saved by “true love’s kiss.” Featuring the voice talents of renowned opera singer Mary Costa as Sleeping Beauty and Disney stalwart Eleanor Audley as the evil fairy, Maleficent, the film’s vibrant visuals were created by a team that included Milt Kahl and Ollie Johnston, two of Disney’s legendary Nine Old Men and an Academy Award®-nominated score, 1959, adapted from the incandescent music of Peter Tchaikovsky. “Sleeping Beauty” is the sixteenth animated feature in the Disney animated features canon and was the last animated feature produced by Walt Disney to be based upon a fairy tale. It is the tenth film released as part of Disney’s prestigious Blu-ray Diamond Collection.
“Sleeping Beauty” awakens to spectacular new life in the following home entertainment formats, with new and classic bonus features included below:
Bonus Materials Overview for These Products:
2-Disc Blu-ray Superset with Digital Copy (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) and select Digital Retailers
Includes:
·       ‘Once Upon A Parade’ (Starring Sarah Hyland) - Behind every attraction, event and parade at the Magic Kingdom is a unique story.  Join Sarah Hyland from ABC’s “Modern Family” as she tells us the tale of Walt Disney World’s new Festival Of Fantasy Parade.  This magical “in world” short film goes behind the scenes of the new parade and shows how the residents and characters of Fantasyland created this parade to tell their stories.
·       Art of Evil: Generations Of Disney Villains – This legacy piece spotlights Disney’s favorite villain animator, Marc Davis and his infamous creations of characters such as Maleficent and Cruella.  Throughout the piece, we will talk to modern day animators like Andreas Deja and also the new generation of Animators (Lino DiSalvo Animation Director of FROZEN) on how Marc’s designs and characters influenced what they do today.
·       @DisneyAnimation: ARTISTS IN MOTION (Extended Edition) - Join Walt Disney Animation Visual Development artist Brittney Lee as she goes through the process of creating a three dimensional sculpture of Maleficent, completely out of paper. In this extended edition, go deeper into Britney’s process
·       Never Before Seen Deleted Scenes:
o   The Fair (With Deleted Character – The Vulture) – In this version of the story, the fairies do not take the Princess to live with them in the forest.  Convinced that King Stefan's order to burn all the spinning wheels in the kingdom will not prevent Maleficent's curse, the good fairies put a magic circle around the castle and cast a spell:  "No evil thing that walks or flies or creeps or crawls can ever pass these castle walls."
o   The Curse is Fulfilled - The three good fairies have just returned Aurora to the castle and give her a crown.  They leave the room to give Aurora some time alone…but Maleficent pays her a visit.
o   Arrival Of Maleficent (Alternate Scene) – Maleficent arrives uninvited to the christening of the Princess Aurora.
·       BEAUTY-OKE “Once Upon A Dream” - Sing along to this kinetic text video of Aurora’s signature song.
·       Classic DVD Bonus Features Include:
o   The Sound Of Beauty: Restoring A Classic - This featurette covers the creation of the 7.1 mix of the score of Sleeping Beauty that was done for Blu-ray, using the source tapes from the original recording sessions resulting in an audio experience of superior quality with greater detail and fidelity that you have ever heard before.
o   Picture Perfect: The Making Of Sleeping Beauty - Discover the behind-the-scenes magic that transformed a beloved fairy tale into a cinematic work of art. Legendary Animators, actors and film historians reveal the secrets behind Disney’s masterpiece.
o   Eyvind Earle: A Man And His Art - Early in his career, renowned American Artist Eyvind Earle worked as a background painter at the Walt Disney Studio. Walt Disney liked his work so much that he entrusted him with the assignment to be the Art Director for Sleeping Beauty. This was the first time that one artist was given the responsibility for the entire look on one of Disney’s animated features. This piece follows Earle’s development as an artist and his years at the Studio.
o   Audio Commentary by John Lasseter, Andreas Deja and Leonard Maltin
Bonus Materials Overview for These Products:
DVD
Includes:
·       Never Before Seen Deleted Scenes:
o   The Fair (With Deleted Character – The Vulture) – In this version of the story, the fairies do not take the Princess to live with them in the forest.  Convinced that King Stefan's order to burn all the spinning wheels in the kingdom will not prevent Maleficent's curse, the good fairies put a magic circle around the castle and cast a spell:  "No evil thing that walks or flies or creeps or crawls can ever pass these castle walls."
o   The Curse is Fulfilled - The three good fairies have just returned Aurora to the castle and give her a crown.  They leave the room to give Aurora some time alone…but Maleficent pays her a visit.
o   Arrival Of Maleficent (Alternate Scene) – Maleficent arrives uninvited to the christening of the Princess Aurora.

Bonus Materials Overview for These Products:
Disney Movies Anywhere
Includes:
·       Artists In Motion - Join Walt Disney Animation Visual Development artist Brittney Lee as she goes through the process of creating a three dimensional sculpture of Maleficent, completely out of paper.
·       Classic DVD Bonus Features
o   Alternate Opening, Live Action Reference, and 4 Deleted Songs.
                 
Disc Specifications:
Street Date:                                             October 7, 2014 (Direct Prebook: 8/12/14; Distributor Prebook: 8/26/14)
Suggested Retail Pricing:                2-Disc Blu-ray Superset with Digital Copy (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) = $36.99 US / $40.99 CAN

DVD = $29.99 US / $32.99 CAN

Digital HD & SD = please check with your television provider or favorite digital retailer for pricing
Feature Run Time:                             Approximately 75 minutes
Rated:                                                         G in U.S. & Canada (Bonus materials are not rated)
Aspect Ratio:                                         2.55:1 formatted for 16x9 TV screens
Sound:                                                        Blu-ray: 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (English); 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix, Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages:                                               English, French and Spanish
Subtitles:                                                  English SDH, French and Spanish
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Film Synopsis:
Beauty, wonder and adventure spin together in a grand legend that transcends time as Maleficent, one of animation’s most spectacular villains, sends the kingdom’s beloved Princess Aurora into an enchanted sleep. In a majestic story that awakens all your senses, Good Fairies arm brave Prince Phillip to defeat a fearsome fire-breathing dragon and rescue Aurora. But success in battle may not be enough, for the only way to awaken the Princess is with True Love’s kiss!
About Disney’s Blu-ray Diamond Collection:
ABOUT DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE (DMA): 
Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) is a cloud-based digital movie service that offers a hassle-free way for consumers to buy, watch, and manage Disney digital content across platforms and devices via the easy-to-use DMA app or at DisneyMoviesAnywhere.com. A DMA-eligible digital title purchased from iTunes or redeemed in DMA will be accessible in a user’s DMA and iTunes lockers. There are currently over 400 films from Disney’s rich history available through DMA for streaming and download, including Disney Branded Animation, Disney Live-Action, Pixar, and Marvel titles, along with exclusive, original content. For more information or to redeem Digital Copy codes to build your library and earn Disney Movie Rewards for digital purchases, visit www.disneymoviesanywhere.com.
About The Walt Disney Studios:
For 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live

 

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