CAPTAIN AMERICA BRAVE NEW WORLD

In Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) – who now wields the shield of Captain America after events in the Disney+ streaming series “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” – meets with newly elected U.S. president Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) and soon finds himself in the middle of an international incident. In a race against time, Sam must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

Rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) for intense sequences of violence and action, Captain America: Brave New World is now available to view on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Movies Anywhere. It will also be available to add to home entertainment video libraries on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on May 13, 2025.

There will also be available, a Walmart exclusive pop-up Blu-ray that unfolds into a stunning 3D scene featuring Captain America facing off against Red Hulk. With intricate details like Sam’s spread wings, and iconic shield, the dynamic display creates a collectible showdown making it a must-have for Marvel fans.

The home video digital and physical media releases will also include the following featurettes as bonus content:

• Deleted Scenes: 
•  A Heartfelt Thanks – President Ross praises Agent Taylor for her actions. 
•  The Mission – Sam Wilson tries to extract information out of Agent Taylor in the boxing ring. 
•  Stick Around – President Ross extends an apology and an unexpected invitation to Isaiah. 
•  Assuming the Mantle – Ever since his high-flying debut in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” audiences around the world have known that Sam Wilson was destined for great things. Join the cast and crew as they look at Sam's past, present, and potential future in the MCU. 
•  Old Scores, New Scars – Brave New World finds Captain America locked in a battle of brains and brawn in the forms of The Leader, Red Hulk, and Sidewinder. From prosthetics to visual effects to stunt work, get the lowdown on these formidable foes and how they're brought to life. 
•  Gag Reel – Enjoy some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Captain America: Brave New World. 
•  Audio Commentary – Listen to Director Julius Onah and Director of Photography Kramer Morgenthau talk about the film.

THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM STEELBOOK

A MARTIAL ARTS EXPLOSION! Individually, they’ve starred in the most adrenaline-pumping martial arts adventures ever. Together for the first time, Jet Li and Jackie Chan join forces to create the greatest epic of them all – The Forbidden Kingdom. As ancient Chinese warriors, they must train and mentor a 21st-century kung fu fanatic who’s been summoned to fight a centuries-old battle and free the imprisoned Monkey King. If you’re a fighting fan, the wait is over. The team is ready. The Kingdom has arrived.

You can visit The Forbidden Kingdom beginning February 25 when this movie from Lionsgate will be available from Amazon.com with a steelbook release to add to home video entertainment collections. The Forbidden Kingdom is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) with a run time of 1 hour and 44 minutes.

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BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE HOME VIDEO RELEASE

Beetlejuice is back! In this year's sequel to the hit 1988 movie Beetlejuice, we find three generations of the Deetz family returning home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischievous demon gleefully returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice landed in movie theaters in September and is now making its way to home video.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is available now to purchase in Digital format and for 48-hour rental via PVOD on participating digital platforms where you purchase or rent movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and more. On November 19, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. On November 1, an American Sign Language (ASL) version of the film will also be available on Digital. Are you geeked about adding Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to your home entertainment video collection?

In Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton returns to his iconic Beetlejuice role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder (Stranger Things, Little Women) as Lydia Deetz and two-time Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara (Schitt's Creek, The Nightmare Before Christmas) as Delia Deetz, with new cast members Justin Theroux (Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, The Leftovers), Monica Bellucci (Spectre, The Matrix films), Arthur Conti (House of the Dragon) in his feature film debut, with Emmy nominee Jenna Ortega (Wednesday, Scream VI) as Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, and Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe (Poor Things, At Eternity’s Gate). The horror comedy is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA] for violent content, macabre and bloody images, strong language, some suggestive material and brief drug use.

Bonus content that joins the movie with the home entertainment video release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuce includes the following featurettes:

• Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Commentary by director Tim Burton
• The Juice is Loose! The Making of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
• The Ghost with the Most: Beetlejuice Returns
•  Meet the Deetz
•  Handbook for the Recently Deceased
•  Shrinkers, Shrinkers Everywhere!
•  An Animated Afterlife: The Stop-Motion Art of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
•  ‘Til Death Do Us Park

KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES HOME VIDEO RELEASE DATES

When I saw 20th Century Studios' Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on the big screen back in May, found this science fiction flick to be visually stunning highlighting the extraordinary evolution of CGI compared to physical props of original 1968 Planet of the Apes movie that kicked off the franchise. So, I was geeked when the studio provided me with the 4K digital edition of the movie to promote the film's home entertainment video release. What a wonderful day that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was released today (July 9, 2024) in digital format on major online platforms including Movies Anywhere, Apple TV, Fandango at Home [formerly Vudu] and Prime Video to add to your home entertainment video library. Fans of physical media will also delight in knowing that it will be available in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD with a home video release date for those formats of August 27.

Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise with this action- adventure spectacle. Set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, apes are living harmoniously as the dominant species — and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA] and has a runtime of 145 minutes (2 hours and 25 minutes).

Bonus content included with the home video release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes includes the following:

• Inside the Forbidden Zone: Making Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Join director Wes Ball, cast and crew as they expand the Planet of the Apes legacy for a new generation. Travel to the outdoor production in Australia, train at Ape School, and discover the practical and motion capture techniques in building a breathtaking Kingdom. 
• 14 Deleted/Extended Scenes with optional audio commentary by director Wes Ball *Bonus features may vary by product and retailer

Additionally, the 4K home video formats include “Inside the Lens: The Raw Cut,” a full-length alternative cut with a split-screen comparison between the final cut of the film and a version with unfinished VFX with optional audio commentary by director Wes Ball, editor Dan Zimmerman and VFX supervisor Erik Winquist. The never- before-seen alternate cut gives fans a unique opportunity to see the actors’ performances before the visual effects were completed.

A collectible limited edition SteelBook® with custom artwork by artist Dylan Cole will be available in the 4K Ultra HD disc format. For those people who haven't seen the previous films in the franchise there will be a special Planet of the Apes 10 film bundle available for $100 on Digital at select retailers. 

Certified FRESH by Rotten Tomatoes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes swinging into homes will make for some entertaining family movie nights. The film has earned a Geek Daddy nod of approval for its cutting edge special effects that transport you into a realm of Hollywood magic providing a fun sci-fi adventure romp through the Planet of the Apes.

FRIENDS THE COMPLETE SERIES IN 4K

Oh, My Gawd! In celebration of the 30th anniversary of one of television’s most watched sitcoms, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will release FRIENDS: The Complete Series in 4K Ultra HD on September 24, 2024. This ultimate collector’s set for any FRIENDS fan includes over 110 hours of content – including all 236 original broadcast episodes released for the first time in 4K Ultra HD, plus over 20 hours of extra features including all-new bonus content.

From Warner Bros. Television, FRIENDS follows the lives and loves of a close-knit group of friends living in New York City: siblings Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), along with friends Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston).

FRIENDS was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman and aired on NBC from September 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. Throughout its run, the show was nominated for 62 Primetime Emmy Awards®, winning six awards including Best Comedy Series in 2002.

As FRIENDS marks its 30th anniversary this year, the beloved TV series continues to hold an enduring place in popular culture and hearts worldwide. With its witty humor, relatable characters, and memorable catchphrases, FRIENDS transcends generations with its universal appeal, making it a classic that continues to bring joy and laughter to fans around the world.

FRIENDS: The Complete Series 

Includes all 236 original broadcast episodes from the iconic 10 seasons of the beloved series, plus hours of special features which has been created over the years including two hours of all-new bonus content.

GRAN TURSIMO RACES ONTO HOME VIDEO

Gran Turismo the feel good underdog movie from Sony Pictures that is sure to rev up viewers' spirits is racing onto home video. Gran Turismo will be available to add to your home entertainment library November 7 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD discs as well as Digital. Rudy with race cars! Gran Turismo earned a Geek Daddy nod or approval review when the film originally played at movie theater and I'm geeked it is now available to view on home video.

The film is inspired by the true story of a Nissan-sponsored Gran Turismo video game competition that gives its winner the chance to become a real-life professional race car driver. Gran Turismo is a highly detailed auto racing simulator video game for Sony PlayStation consoles that allows players to compete online against one another utilizing accurate recreations of actual cars and tracks. This movie isn't a "video game" movie though it is a bio pic about Jann Mardenborough, who has been involved in both triumphs and tragedies driving cars on race tracks. Mardenborough actually served as a stunt driver in the film too!

Gran Turismo focuses on a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. Gran Turismo is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you’re fueled from within. The movie is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for intense action and strong language. 

The home video release of Gran Turismo features the following special features:

• Deleted & Extended Scenes 
• The Engine: Driving the Visuals 
• The Pit Crew: Action and Stunts 
• The Garage: The Amazing Automobiles 
• The Plan: The True Story of Jann Mardenborough 
• The Wheels: The Fast-Acting Cast

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INDIANA JONES FINAL ADVENTURE COMES HOME

For those who still appreciate physical media, Indiana Jones final adventure will be available on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on December 5 to add to your home entertainment video collection. In INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY, Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist for this highly anticipated final installment of the iconic franchise. Also returning for the movie is John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, to once again to compose the score for this film.

The 4K and Blu-ray are loaded with bonus content including five chapters that chart the making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Join the cast and crew on an epic, globe-trotting adventure that showcases new characters, stunts, music, locations, production design and visual effects whilst also bidding a fond farewell to one of cinema’s greatest heroes. Fans of Academy Award®-winner John Williams will be delighted to learn that there is a new, exclusive “score-only” version of the movie allowing viewers to listen to the composer’s iconic music on an isolated track as they watch the film.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA]. It has a run time of 154 minutes. Collectors can find a limited-edition SteelBook design with 4K, Blu-Ray & Digital editions of the film included exclusively at Best Buy.

Bonus Features: 

The Making of Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny 

• Chapter 1 – Prologue – Harrison Ford leaps back into action as Indiana Jones! Journey to 1944 as this featurette reveals the filmmakers, characters, stunts, locations, and incredible visual effects that make up the thrilling opening of Dial of Destiny! 
• Chapter 2 – New York – Blast off to adventure as James Mangold showcases the re-creation of 1969 Manhattan for the Moon Parade chase. This featurette spotlights Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) as John Williams conducts his beautiful new theme for this compelling character. 
• Chapter 3 – Morocco – The man in the hat is back! Explore Morocco as this featurette breaks down the white-knuckle stunts of the medina tuk-tuk chase and hotel brawl. Meet Teddy (Ethann Isidore), Indy’s precocious new ally in the hunt for the dial!
•  Chapter 4 – Sicily – Meet Renaldo (Antonio Banderas) as he guides our heroes on a perilous underwater treasure hunt! Catch up with Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge on location in Sicily and explore the caverns, traps, and bugs surrounding Archimedes’ tomb! 
• Chapter 5 – Finale – This featurette breaks down the thrilling climax to the Indiana Jones series. Cast and filmmakers James Mangold, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, John Williams, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford bid farewell to one of the greatest heroes of all time. 

 Score Only Version of the Movie 

Listen to John Williams’ iconic music on an isolated track as you watch the film.

BABYLON 5 THE ROAD HOME MOVIE CLIP

Get ready to take a journey through the past to help determine the future! Babylon 5: The Road Home, the highly anticipated release from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, will be available to purchase Digitally, and on 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray on August 15. 

In anticipation of the all-new original animated movie, a never-before-seen clip from the film titled “Standing In The Shadows” has just been released! Check it out: 

Return to Babylon 5 as the epic interstellar saga continues with The Road Home. Travel across the galaxy with John Sheridan as he unexpectedly finds himself transported through multiple timelines and alternate realities in a quest to find his way back home. Along the way he reunites with some familiar faces, while discovering cosmic new revelations about the history, purpose, and meaning of the Universe. 

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: 

• Babylon 5 Forever (New Featurette) – join the cast and filmmakers as they reveal the process behind creating the first state-of-the-art, animated adaption of Babylon 5. 
•  Audio Commentary with creator/writer/executive producer J. Michael Straczynski, actor Bruce Boxleitner and supervising producer Rick Morales. 

Babylon 5 celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and returning to voice their characters from the original series are Bruce Boxleitner as John Sheridan, Claudia Christian as Susan Ivanova, Peter Jurasik as Londo Mollari, Bill Mumy as Lennier, Tracy Scoggins as Elizabeth Lochley, and Patricia Tallman as Lyta Alexander. 

The film also stars Paul Guyet (World of Warcraft) as Zathras and Jeffery Sinclair, Anthony Hansen (God of War) as Michael Garibaldi, Mara Junot (Green Lantern: Beware My Power) as Reporter and Computer Voice, Phil LaMarr (Futurama) as Dr. Stephen Franklin, Piotr Michael (Hogwart’s Legacy) as David Sheridan, Andrew Morgado (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) as G’Kar, and Rebecca Riedy (Magic: The Gathering Arena) as Delenn.

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 3 HOME VIDEO BONUS CONTENT

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is now available to add to your home video entertainment library on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray and DVD as well as via Digital. Fans can add the film to their collection and access bonus content exclusive to the home video release of the movie including deleted scenes, a gag reel and audio commentary by James Gunn. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for intense sequences of violence and action, strong language, suggestive/drug references and thematic elements. 

Bonus content may vary by product and retailer. The home video release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 may include:

• FEATURETTES 
•  The Imperfect, Perfect Family - View the evolution of the Guardians through the cast and crew’s passion for each other and the entire franchise. Join this tight knit “found family” as they leave behind a legacy and recount their best memories wrapping up this epic trilogy’s final film. 
• Creating Rocket Raccoon – Director James Gunn talks about bringing Rocket to life and how personal the character is to him. Uncover BTS footage, the research and development of the visual effects process, and the inspiration for Rocket through conversations with cast and crew. 
•  DELETED SCENES 
•  A Bit Much – Adam Warlock explains to Ayesha what he plans to do with the Guardians. 
• A Lending Hand – Peter lends a hand to an injured humanimal on Counter-Earth and shows he means no harm. 
• Drax's Analogies and Metaphors - Drax gives Peter some interesting life analogies and metaphors. 
• The Perfect Society – The High Evolutionary reveals his mission to perfect the universe.
• The Search for 89P13 – Behemoth brings not-so-good news to The High Evolutionary.
• Annoyed Peter – Peter gets annoyed while altering the shield. 
• A Burning Escape – Peter runs back to grab his music player before escaping a blazing inferno on the Arête. 
• Knowhere After the Battle – The High Evolutionary is brought back to Knowhere and locked up while Kraglin recruits Adam Warlock. 
•  GAG REEL 
•  Take a look at some of the fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 
•  DIRECTOR’S COMMENTARY 
•  Watch the film with audio commentary by director James Gunn.

In Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, our beloved band of misfits is looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), still reeling from a terrible loss, must rally his team and embark on a dicey, action-packed mission to defend the universe and protect Rocket. Meanwhile, a new, unpredictable force threatens to bring the Guardians down for good. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is written and directed by James Gunn.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 3 FLIES ONTO HOME VIDEO

The galaxy's favorite band of misfits are back for one final adventure, and it may be their most dangerous yet. Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 arrives at Digital retailers TODAY and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on August 1. The movie is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA]. In addition to the 149 minute feature presentation, the home video release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 also has bonus content including deleted scenes, a gag reel and audio commentary by James Gunn.

FEATURETTES:

• The Imperfect, Perfect Family - View the evolution of the Guardians through the cast and crew’s passion for each other and the entire franchise. Join this tight knit “found family” as they leave behind a legacy and recount their best memories wrapping up this epic trilogy’s final film. 
• Creating Rocket Raccoon – Director James Gunn talks about bringing Rocket to life and how personal the character is to him. Uncover BTS footage, the research and development of the visual effects process, and the inspiration for Rocket through conversations with cast and crew. 

DELETED SCENES:

• A Bit Much – Adam Warlock explains to Ayesha what he plans to do with the Guardians. 
• A Lending Hand – Peter lends a hand to an injured humanimal on Counter-Earth and shows he means no harm. 
• Drax's Analogies and Metaphors - Drax gives Peter some interesting life analogies and metaphors. 
• The Perfect Society – The High Evolutionary reveals his mission to perfect the universe. 
• The Search for 89P13 – Behemoth brings not-so-good news to The High Evolutionary. 
• Annoyed Peter – Peter gets annoyed while altering the shield. 
• A Burning Escape – Peter runs back to grab his music player before escaping a blazing inferno on the Arête. 
• Knowhere After the Battle – The High Evolutionary is brought back to Knowhere and locked up while Kraglin recruits Adam Warlock. 

 GAG REEL:

 

Take a look at some of the fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

DIRECTOR’S COMMENTARY:

Watch the film with audio commentary by director James Gunn.

In Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, our beloved band of misfits is looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), still reeling from a terrible loss, must rally his team and embark on a dicey, action-packed mission to defend the universe and protect Rocket. Meanwhile, a new, unpredictable force threatens to bring the Guardians down for good. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is written and directed by James Gunn.

Are you geeked to be able to add Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to your home entertainment video library?

THE LITTLE MERMAID FLIPS OVER TO HOME VIDEO

Walt Disney Studios’ The Little Mermaid arrives at digital retailers (Apple TV, Prime Video and Vudu/Fandango) on July 25 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 19. The film is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) for action, peril and some scary images. In addition to the feature presentation which has a runtime of 135 minutes, the home video release of The Little Mermaid also has bonus content that includes a sing-along version of the film, song breakdowns, bloopers, and exclusive featurettes.

• Sing Along Version – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics. 
• Hotter Under The Water – Discover how director Rob Marshall and his team brought the story of The Little Mermaid to life with this documentary in five chapters: 
• A Tale Of The Bottomless Blue – Join Rob Marshall on the set of one of the most ambitious and challenging films he's ever directed. 
• I Know Something’s Starting Right Now – Join cast members Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Jonah Hauer-King and more and learn how they were cast in the film and what it was like to bring director Rob Marshall's vision to life. 
• Down Where It’s Wetter – Dip your toes into the virtual ocean and learn about how the breathtaking underwater world was created with visual effects, imagination and a lot of talented artists. 
• Explore That Shore Up Above – From Prince Eric’s castle to the beach, explore the above-the-sea locations and the elaborate production design behind them. 
• Do What The Music Say – Discover how legendary composer Alan Menken teamed up with Lin- Manuel Miranda to write new songs to accompany the original classics 
• Song Breakdowns: 
• Wild Unchartered Waters – Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King, gets his own song, written by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Go behind the song, from the writing to the recording, to the filming on a practical ship. 
• Under the Sea – Get a first-hand look at how professional dancers helped bring director Rob Marshall's vision to life as they stood in for the various animated sea creatures that sing and dance in this showstopping number. 
• Kiss The Girl – Float along and get a frog's-eye view of the beautiful set built to film the live-action version of this classic song. 
• Poor Unfortunate Souls – Join Melissa McCarthy (Ursula) as she takes us on the journey of making her character's signature song. 
• Featurettes: 
• The Scuttlebutt On Sidekicks – Dive in and meet Sebastian, Flounder and Scuttle, who not only have their own song, "The Scuttlebutt," but also fresh looks as they work hard to make sure Ariel and Eric kiss before Ursula's deadline. 
• Passing The Dinglehopper – Ariel met Ariel when Halle Bailey worked with Jodi Benson — the voice of Ariel in the original animated movie — who appears in a clever cameo in the live-action film. 
• Bloopers – Laugh along with the cast as they have the time of their lives making The Little Mermaid.

The Little Mermaid is visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of Disney’s beloved animated musical classic, the story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy. The Little Mermaid is directed by Rob Marshall with a screenplay by David Magee, and is produced by Marc Platt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, John DeLuca and Rob Marshall.

Are you geeked about adding The Little Mermaid to your home video entertainment library?

LYLE LYLE CROCODILE

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We had a fantastic family movie night watching LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE courtesy of Sony Pictures providing us with an advance copy of the movie before its official December 13 home video release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. I actually wasn't expecting to like LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE as much as I did to be honest thinking it would be more focused towards entertaining the young children that the book which inspired the movie was written for. This movie though will actually captivate audiences of all ages! The adults in our family as well as our teen kids all thought LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE was great.

My family loves the Paddington movies that mix in a mischievous cgi bear with live action. This film has the same setup and many similarities when it comes to an orphaned animal being adopted by an off-kilter family leading to humorous scenarios that ultimately result in everyone's attitudes and spirits being uplifted. In this movie though it isn't a bear from darkest Peru but rather a singing crocodile that is the star of the show.

LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE is elevated beyond the funny hijink of a friendly crocodile living in the city by also including toe-tapping musical sequences. The entertaining songs incorporated into the movie soundtrack provide an energetic vibe to the film. Plus, LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE is filled with original, new music from the songwriters of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. I really have to say BRAVO to the music in this movie!

LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America. The MPAA rating is for mild peril and thematic elements. As a dad have to say in my opinion this movie is all ages friendly without anything parents should really be worried about a child seeing. A great film for a family movie night!

In LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE when the Primm family moves to New York City their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and make friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle -- a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music -- living in the attic of his new home. The boy and crocodile become close friends, but when Lyle is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primm's must band together with the crocodile's charismatic and aloof owner, Hector P. Valenti, to show the world that family can come together from the most unexpected places. There is nothing wrong with a big singing crocodile with an even bigger personality!

The home video release of LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray includes some fantastic bonus content:

Sing-Along Songs: Karaoke versions of the original songs "Top of The World", "Rip Up the Recipe", "Take a Look at Us Now, and "Carried Away" from the songwriting duo Pasek & Paul (The Greatest Showman).

Storytime with Shawn Mendes & Javier Bardem: Shawn Mendes, Javier Bardem, alongside the cast and filmmakers alternate reading excerpts from the book that set the world of LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE in motion.

Bloopers: Behind-the-scenes blooper reel.

Deleted Scene: Josh learns about Lyle's stage fright.

Croc and Roll -- Lyle on Set: Find out what working with Lyle was like with this featurette of interviews with his castmates. They shed light on everything from Lyle's eating habits to his occasional odor issues.

Two Music Videos: "Top of the World" & "Carried Away"

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AQUA TEEN FOREVER PLANTASM

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Available today on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital formats from Warner Bros Home Entertainment is an all-new original movie AQUA TEEN FOREVER: PLANTASM based upon one of Adult Swim's longest running animated series Aqua Teen Hunger Force. With a runtime of 79 minutes, AQUA TEEN FOREVER: PHANTASM is rated R for language, crude sexual content and violence. Who is geeked about a new mystery adventure with Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad?

AQUA TEEN FOREVER: PLANTASM features everyone's favorite rascals, the Aqua Teens: the brainy Frylock, the mouthy Master Shake, the loveable Meatwad, and everyone's favorite perverted neighborhood, Carl, as they split up then get back together to fight everyone's favorite corporate overlord, Amazin, led by everyone's favorite tech mogul, Neil and his trusty scientist sidekick Elmer.

The movie was written and directed by Aqua Teen Hunger Force series creators Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro. It features the vocal talents of Carey Means as Frylock, Dana Snyder as Master Shake, Dave Willis as Meatwad, along with Peter Serafinowicz, Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Rothwell, Robert Smigel and Tim Robinson. In addition to being available via 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs, AQUA TEEN FOREVER: PLANTASM is available as a digital download from Movies Anywhere, can be streamed on HBO Max and seen on cable television's Adult Swim.

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ET CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 4K ULTRA HD RELEASE

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E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL was a very relatable movie to me going to see it the first weekend it premiered at movie theaters as I was the same age as the child who befriends an alien on the silver screen. It still seems like yesterday that I was sitting in a theater seater snacking excited about snacking on the newly introduced movie tie-in candy Reese's Pieces and seeing the kids save the day by riding dirt bikes through their neighborhood just like all me and my friend's spent our summer afternoons. Wow! Was that amazing excursion to the movies really forty years ago?!

Now, my daughter is the E.T. fan in the family! She loves E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL. I can't count the number of times she has watched the movie on a DVD we own. We can't go to Orlando without stopping by Universal Studios theme park so she can go on the E.T. ride; she has an Extra-Terrestrial plush to snuggle at bedtime; and her favorite Halloween costume was of Elliot with the alien from the iconic bike ride scene. So, you know my little girl is going to be geeked about the movie being remastered to be shown in 4K Ultra HD!

Captivating audiences of all ages, this timeless story follows the unforgettable journey of a lost alien and the 10-year-old boy he befriends. Join Elliot (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore) and Michael (Robert MacNaughton) as they come together to help E.T. find his way back home.  The movie with a runtime of approximately one hour and fifty-five minutes is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) for language and mild thematic elements.

In addition to the feature presentation in 4K Ultra HD, the 40th anniversary edition of E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL includes four hours of bonus content:

40 Years of E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL -- an all-new retrospective of the film and its lasting legacy.

TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL -- acclaimed director, Steven Spielberg reflects on his career and the making of E.T. forty years later.

The E.T. Journals -- retrace the day-to-day experience of creating E.T. from never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage shot by Academy Award-winning cinematographer John Toll.

Steven Spielberg & E.T. -- an interview with Steven Spielberg as he reflects back on the film and discusses his experience working with the actors as well as his overall and current perspective on E.T.

A Look Back -- a special insider's look into the making of E.T. featuring the cast and others intimately involved with the film.

The E.T. Reunion -- the cast and filmmaker reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film.

Music of E.T. -- interviews and footage focused on the longstanding relationship between John Williams and Steven Spielberg.

20th Anniversary Premiere -- Composer John Williams played the score of E.T. live at the Shrine Auditorium for a twentieth anniversary showing of the movie in this behind-the-scenes featurette of the performance.

Designs, Photographs & Marketing -- Concept art and advertising imagery for the creation and promotion of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.

Theatrical Trailer

Special Olympics Promotion

Deleted Scenes

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DR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS COMING TO HOME VIDEO

Missed seeing Marvel Studios' DR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS at the movie theater? You can soon witness the mind-bending alternate realities of the Marvel cinematic multiverse by adding the film to your home entertainment video library. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness debuts via all major digital platforms and for streaming on Disney+ starting June 22 and will be available to purchase on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on July 26.

Journey into the unknown in Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. When the Marvel Cinematic Universe unlocks the Multiverse, Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) must enlist help from old and new allies as he traverses mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities in order to confront a surprising adversary.

The home entertainment release of Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness includes the following bonus content:

Featurettes 

• Method to the Madness - Join various crew members and Marvel employees in interviews as they discuss their love of Sam Raimi and all the details of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness that make it quintessentially Raimi. 
• Introducing America Chavez - In this short and fun profile piece, we’ll learn about America’s humble beginnings in the comics. We’ll meet Xochitl Gomez and discuss the complications her character's unique power presents for the future of the MCU. 
• Constructing the Multiverse - Writing a feature film for Marvel is no easy task. In this playful yet informative featurette, we’ll dive into the challenges that writer Michael Waldron faced in creating the twisting and turning story of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. 

Bloopers 

•  Gag Reel - Take a look at some of the fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. 

Deleted Scenes 

•  A Great Team - A journalist questions Doctor Strange's integrity. 
• Pizza Poppa - Bruce is relieved when Doctor Strange's spell ends. 
• It's Not Permanent - Bruce tries to accuse Doctor Strange of being an imposter. 

Audio Commentary 

•  View the film with audio commentary by Sam Raimi, Richie Palmer, and Michael Waldron.

Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. Directed by Sam Raimi the movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Stephen Strange,  Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / The Scarlet Witch,  Chiwetel Ejiofor as Baron Mordo, Benedict Wong as Wong,  Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, and Rachel McAdams as Dr. Christine Palmer. It has a runtime of 126 minutes.

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UNCHARTED FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Thank you to Sony Pictures for hosting our UNCHARTED family movie night this weekend.  The movie studio provided us with the film to view on Digital, but before seeing it we had to unlock the download code by engaging in a fun scavenger hunt created by Wild Optimists solving a variety of puzzles in our hunt for the treasure. UNCHARTED is available now on Digital and will be available May 10 on Blu-Ray and 4K Ultra HD.

In UNCHARTED, street-smart Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas), who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world's oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure and perhaps even Nate's long-lost brother...but only if they can learn to work together.

Our Wild Optimists scavenger hunt started off with a mysterious package that arrived in the mail with clues from Nathan Drake that included post cards and maps like the treasure hunters use in UNCHARTED. Deciphering these clues were the key to unlocking our treasure. To help us in our race to the treasure of unlocking our digital code for UNCHARTED for our family movie night, Nathan threw in a few tools in his package that included an antique key, Bubble Yum gum, a flashlight and pen. 

It was time for some brain teasers! We had a sticky time tracing a path on a map. Then there were clues to discover within the post cards. Plus, we had to search through diagrams of a church and catacombs.

Finally, after a half hour of scouring through the items Nathan sent to us, we had the answer! Yes! We found our treasure, a download code creatively hidden within the items in our mailer, so that we could watch UNCHARTED for our family movie night. An exciting way to kick off our evening with the family sleuthing together to solve a mystery. 

As we watched UNCHARTED, it was amusing to see how the clues in our scavenger hunt related to scenes in the movie. It was a nice way to start off our family movie night by solving our own scavenger hunt before watching an adventure movie about searching for a treasure trove. A fun game and entertaining movie made for an evening of quality family time.

UNCHARTED is rated PG-13 for action, language and violence by the Motion Picture Association of America. It has a run-time of one hour and fifty-six minutes. The movie is available from Best Buy on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray. Purchase it utilizing a Geek Daddy affiliate link and this blog will receive a small commission from Best Buy. Your support of ageekdaddy.com is appreciated!

DEATH ON THE NILE SAILS TO HOME VIDEO

The recent film adaption by 20th Century Studios of the Agatha Cristie mystery novel DEATH ON THE NAIL sailed into Digital availability today and on April 5 can be added to your home entertainment video library via 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD as well. This film featuring an all-star cast brings new life to a story featuring murder, the majestic Tiffany Diamond, exotic Egyptian locals along the Nile River, and the sleuthing skills of renowned detective Hercule Poirot. Death on the Nile is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence, bloody imagery and sexual material.

Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s spectacular Egyptian vacation aboard a river boat becomes a terrifying search for a murderer after a picture-perfect couple’s honeymoon is cut tragically short. Enhancing the tension of the situation is the presence of The Tiffany Diamond, the world's largest and finest yellow diamond, on the river boat. Based on Agatha Christie’s novel, this tale of passion and jealousy is filled with wicked twists and turns until its shocking finale. The film's cast includes Kenneth Branagh (Hercule Poirot), Tom Bateman (Bouc), Annette Bening (Euphemia Bouc), Russell Brand (Dr. Bessner), Ali Fazal (Andrew Katchadourian), Dawn French (Bowers), Gal Gadot (Linnet Ridgeway Doyle), Armie Hammer (Simon Doyle), Rose Leslie (Louise Bourget), Emma Mackey (Jacqueline de Bellefort), Sophie Okonedo (Salome Otterbourne), Jennifer Saunders (Marie Van Schuyler) and Letitia Wright (Rosalie Otterbourne).

Of course, because this is a home video release, in addition to the theatrical release of the movie there is also bonus content included with Death on the Nile 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. Add-ons include deleted scenes and four featurettes:

Death on the Nile: Novel to Film – Explore the new vision for Agatha Christie’s classic novel DEATH ON THE NILE, and how Kenneth Branagh and screenwriter Michael Green collaborated with Christie’s estate to bring a new twist to this story of love and murder. 

Agatha Christie: Travel Can Be Murder – The story behind the book connects with Christie’s own love of travel, and especially Egypt and its secrets. Her legacy continues through her family and new generations of filmmakers and actors, all at once contributing to the immortality of her novels. 

Design on the Nile – The setting, the costumes, the photography, all contribute to the Agatha Christie touch. We take a fun tour of this “ship of suspects” and learn details about the overall look and design of everything from the characters to the environment.

Branagh/Poirot – Kenneth Branagh is a one-of-a-kind artist who can switch hats with exceptional skill, playing Poirot one moment and directing the next. This piece pays tribute to Branagh’s ability to stay connected to his cast and creative team through it all.

SING 2 ARRIVES ON HOME VIDEO

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment provided ageekdaddy.com with a free digital code to view SING 2. Opinions expressed are honest and my own. 

My family really enjoyed SING, the 2016 animated movie from ILLUMINATION (the studio also behind Despicable Me & Secret Life of Pets) about a struggling theater owner who assembles a loveable group of misfits to compete in a talent competition with the goal of raising enough money to save the building from having its mortgage foreclosed by the bank. We are GEEKED that a sequel has been released and is now available to add to your home entertainment library; but really have six years gone by already?! Wow how time flies!

In 2022's SING 2, The act that has arisen from the SING talent show is the talk of the town. Moon Theater is the most successful entertainment venue in Calatonia. But that isn't enough for its owner Buster Moon! He wants his singing troupe to be world famous by performing in the glamorous theaters of Redshore City's glamorous theaters. So, they hit the road to take their act to a new level of sucess.

Just one problem ... they need a state to perform on. Buster Moon though has an answer for that by talking a casino mogul to sponsor their show at his theater in Redshore City. There is a hitch though, Moon promises that Clay Calloway a reclusive rock star who hasn't performed in decades is in the cast even though the ever-optimistic koala has never met him. Will the show go on?!

SING 2 is filled with comedic moments and a delightful musical soundtrack complimenting an entertaining story making this all ages appropriate flick an excellent selection for a family movie night. I was particularly geeked about the energetic sci-fi themed musical that Buster Moon is attempting to stage. This science fiction fan appreciated the astronaut and alien themes we see as Moon's crew plans and performs their Broadway-style show. That show along with the exploits it takes to get it on stage earns SING 2 a Geek Daddy nod of approval.

SING 2 is available now on Digital and debuts March 29 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. The movie is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America based on rude material and mild peril/violence. The show has a runtime of one hour, forty-nine minutes and forty seconds.

Of course, as home video releases are known for SING 2 includes bonus content in addition to the theatrical release. Added content on the Digital, 4k Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD includes 2 never-before-seen mini movies with some of your favorite characters, sing-alongs to the hit songs from the film, a dance-along with renowned choreographer Sherrie Silver, outtakes with the star-studded cast and more interactive fun. There is a lot of praise to be sung about the home video release of SING 2.

The cast of SING 2 includes Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Bobby Cannavale, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Pharrell Williams, Halsey, Letitia Wright, Jennifer Saunders, Nick Offerman and Bono and the movie features an original score by Joby Talbot. For more information about this film visit www.uphe.com/movies/sing-2 or check out @singmovie on Instagram and Twitter. By the way if you are on Instagram and Twitter make sure to follow this Geek Daddy at @Geekdad248!