THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU HOME VIDEO RELEASE

Join the Mandalorian and Grogu on their most thrilling mission yet when Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” arrives on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango July 21, and on August 25 the movie comes to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray.

Following multiple award-winning seasons on Disney+, this theatrical release motion picture sees the Mandalorian and Grogu facing new challenges and exploring uncharted corners of the galaxy. In "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu", the evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" also stars Sigourney Weaver, with Martin Scorsese and Jeremy Allen White lending their voices.

The home video release includes the following bonus content in addition to the theatrical release of the movie:

FEATURETTES: 

• Crafting “The Mandalorian and Grogu”: Discover the craft behind an epic Star Wars adventure! Go behind the scenes with artists creating the stunning puppetry, miniatures, sound design, and visual effects that bring the worlds, characters, and creatures of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” to life. 
• Biomes—From Snow to Swamp: Voyage with director Jon Favreau and his crew to a pair of brand-new worlds that may seem a touch familiar to fans of the original Star Wars trilogy. Discover how the ingenious filmmakers constructed snowy landscapes and a living swamp from the ground up! 
• Welcome to Shakari: A bustling metropolis like Shakari cannot simply be found—it must be made. Join the film’s fabrication as they build an entire Star Wars city with a downtown warehouse, conjuring an epic playground for Mando and his young apprentice. 
• Dejarik for Real: Sometimes it’s the little things! Who can forget the Millennium Falcon’s charming holochess game introduced in 1977? Witness how the tiny creatures featured in the game were lovingly brought to giant-sized life for the Mandalorian’s big-screen debut! 

 AUDIO COMMENTARY: 

 Audio commentary by Jon Favreau: Watch the film with audio commentary by director Jon Favreau.

Collectible versions of 4K UHD will be available in a SteelBook and in the special Beskar Collector’s Edition (U.S. only), which includes special packaging and metal posters when the physical media release of "Star Wars" The Mandalorian & Grogu" arrives at stores on August 25. 

FIGHT CLUB IN 4K

Fight Club has received a meticulous 4K Ultra HD restoration that enhances the film’s immersive soundscape and striking visual precision, delivering a renewed sensory experience for a generational touchstone. Whether it’s your first encounter with Tyler Durden or your fiftieth, the film’s legacy as a defining cult-classic remains as powerful and provocative as ever. 

Directed by David Fincher and adapted from Chuck Palahniuk’s gritty novel, Fight Club stands as a landmark of modern cinema. Featuring iconic performances from Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter, the film redefined late-1990s filmmaking with its visceral style, razor-sharp social commentary, and subversive exploration of identity, consumerism, and modern masculinity. 

In this provocative drama a disaffected man and his charismatic friend organize brutal, bare-knuckle boxing matches. Fight Club in 4K is now available to add to your home entertainment video collection on Digital and 4K Ultra HD via Amazon.com.

Bonus features of the 4K home video release of Fight Club include:

• Commentary by Director David Fincher 
• Commentary by David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton & Helena Bonham Carter 
• Writers’ Commentary by Chuck Palahniuk and Jim Uhls 
• Technical Commentary by Alex McDowell, Jeff Cronenweth, Michael Kaplan & Kevin Haug

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READY OR NOT 2 MOVIE REVIEW

Ready or Not 2 manages the rare feat of being a sequel that honors the chaotic spirit of the original while expanding its wicked mythology in unexpected directions. Picking up with Grace, who is now a hardened survivor of the Le Domas family’s ritualistic madness, the film flips the script by placing her back in the crosshairs of a different, yet equally deranged, high-society cult. Samara Weaving returns with her trademark blend of feral desperation and dry wit, proving once again that she is the ultimate modern final girl. The action is punchier, the stakes feel more global, and the dark humor is as sharp as a sacrificial dagger.

The sequel’s greatest strength lies in its world-building, which avoids the trap of simply repeating the "hide and seek" gimmick. Instead, it dives deeper into the supernatural pacts that govern the world’s elite, introducing a fresh gallery of aristocratic monsters who are as bumbling as they are lethal. The cinematography shifts from the claustrophobic corridors of a single mansion to a sprawling, gothic estate that feels like a character itself, dripping with atmosphere and inventive deathtraps. While the first film was a tight survival thriller, this installment leans harder into the "splatstick" horror-comedy genre, delivering gore that is both shocking and hilariously over-the-top.

By the time the explosive finale rolls around, Ready or Not 2 cements itself as a rare follow-up that might actually surpass the original for some fans. It’s a cynical, bloody, and riotously fun critique of inherited wealth that never takes itself too seriously. Even as the body count rises and the plot takes a turn for the truly bizarre, the movie stays grounded in Grace’s sheer will to survive. It’s a relentless adrenaline-fueled ride that leaves the door cracked just enough for more mayhem, making it a must-watch for anyone who likes their horror served with a side of pitch-black irony.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is available now on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Movies Anywhere and Fandango @ Home. The home video release on Blu-ray and DVD will be June 16, 2026. This horror flick is rated R by the Motion Picture Association [MPA].

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THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER COMES TO HOME VIDEO

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER is now on Digital and will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on October 28 from Lionsgate. Based on the novel by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER is directed by Dallas Jenkins (“The Chosen”) and stars Judy Greer (13 Going on 30, Jurassic World), Pete Holmes (“Crashing,” “Dropout”), Molly Belle Wright (True Spirit, Mistletoe Ranch), and Lauren Graham (“Gilmore Girls,” “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers”). It is rated by the Motion Picture Association of America PG for thematic material and brief underage smoking.

The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully…and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time, but she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are in over their heads, especially against a town that wants them to kick the Herdmans out. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas.

Home Video Release Special Features:

• Audio Commentary with Director Dallas Jenkins and Producer Kevin Downes 
• Herding the Kids Featurette 
• Director’s Diary Featurette
• All About the Pageantry: Creating the Look Featurette
• Legacy of the Christmas Pageant Featurette
• The Least of These Featurette 
• Bloopers 
• Deleted Scenes 
• Trailer

DREW CAREY SHOW: THE COMPLETE SERIES

Actor, comedian, author and television comedy sensation Drew Carey stars in The Drew Carey Show as an average, single every guy struggling to stay financially and romantically afloat in an unpredictable era. Whether he’s getting roped into a hilarious prank war with his buddies or trying to survive the outrageous of his nemesis, Mimi, Drew and his mishaps will keep you entertained. This average Joe’s life is anything but ordinary! 

For the first time ever, all nine hilarious seasons* of The Drew Carey Show will be available in a DVD collectors’ boxset starting today, just in time to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary. The Drew Carey Show: The Complete Series on DVD is available now from Amazon.com. To top it off, you can explore classic moments and favorite episodes on the Official YouTube Channel for The Drew Carey Show which launched today too. 

*The following (4) special episodes are not included in this collection: Drew’s Dance Party Special, Drew Carey’s Back-to-School Rock ‘n’ Roll Comedy Hour – Parts 1 & 2 and What’s Love Got to Do with it? Musical compositions in certain episodes of this series have also been replaced or altered from their original broadcast versions.

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BEN 10 THE COMPLETE SERIES

Thanks to Warner Bros Discovery Home Entertainment, this Geek Daddy has the entire series of Cartoon Network's Emmy Award-winning animated sci-fi series BEN 10 on DVD. Thanks for the freebie WB! I foresee my kids binge watching this! If your family want to add BEN 10: THE COMPLETE SERIES to your home entertainment library it is available now on DVD from Amazon. 

Follow Ben Tennyson's epic journey from an everyday average kid to a legendary teenage hero across four action-packed series. With Omnitrix - a powerful device that lets him transform into incredible alien heroes - at his side and help of his cousin Gwen, he battles powerful villains, uncovers hidden alien worlds, and saves the galaxy time and time again! With Ben every adventure in Hero Time!

BEN 10: THE COMPLETE SERIES includes all 227 episodes created from four Cartoon Network series (Ben 10; Ben 10: Alien Force; Ben 10: Ultimate Alien; and Ben 10 Omniverse) as well as 2 movies (Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix and Ben 10: Destroy all Aliens) for a total run time of 4,340 minutes. Who is in for a super binge watch session?!

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DUNE PROPHECY THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

I'm going to be binge watching the HBO tv series DUNE: PROPHECY this weekend courtesy of Warner Bros Discovery Home Entertainment. The complete first season of the show will be hitting store shelves May 13 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD discs, but thanks to WB I'm getting my hands on the home video release a few days early. Based upon the sci-fi stories of author Frank Herbert, DUNE: PROPHECY is set 10,000 years prior to the events of the Warner Bros DUNE theatrical movie releases.

DUNE: PROPHECY follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. DUNE: PROPHECY is inspired by the novel SISTERHOOD OF DUNE written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The tv show stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea. Jade Anouka and Edward Davis. The series has been renewed for a second season.

DUNE PROPHECY: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON includes all 6 episodes plus over an hour of bonus content including 5 extended featurettes and one all new bonus feature exclusive to the 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD home video release. The show is rated TV-MA recommended for mature audiences.

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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.

SHAMELESS THE COMPLETE SERIES

Thanks to Warner Bros Discovery Home Entertainment for sending this Geek Daddy SHAMELESS: THE COMPLETE SERIES on DVD to check out. This DVD collection includes all 134 episodes from the 11 seasons of Showtimes' Emmy award-winning original series. SHAMELESS: THE COMPLETE SERIES is available now to purchase at amazon.com and other major retailers.

Meet Frank Gallagher (William H Macy): proud, working-class patriarch to a motley brood of six smart, spirited and independent kids who, without him, would be ... better off. In Frank's booze-addled view, parenting just eats into his hard-earned bar-crawling time around Chicago - so he leaves it to eldest daughter Fionna (Emmy Rossum) to hold down the fort. Bearing the de facto parent badge/burden, she's donned the proverbial apron and makes sure her younger siblings do chores, keep a clean-ish home, and everyone (no matter how small) works to keep the house lights on, as well as food on the table. 

Brothers Lip (Jeremy Allen White), Ian (Cameron Monaghan), and Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) use their intellect to break every rule in the book to survive and make the bank, while younger sister Debbie (Emma Kenney) would sooner steal her share, Toddle Liam, the youngest, is just happy to be along for the ride. The Gallaghers are irreverent, endearing, resilient -- and they're absolutely, wildly and unapologetically Shameless.

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MUFASA HOME VIDEO RELEASE

An early chapter in the circle of life of the royal family of THE LION KING is told in Disney Studios' MUFASA which is now available to add to your home entertainment video library via digital and will be released April 1 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. MUFASA: THE LION KING is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA] and has a runtime of just under 2 hours. Digital retailers the movie is available from include Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Fandango at Home.

Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

As people have come to expect from home video releases, there is bonus content included along with the movie:

Full Length Sing-Along – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics. 

Finding Milele: The Making of Mufasa: The Lion King – Join visionary director Barry Jenkins and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King on an epic journey to create a brand-new chapter in the story of The Lion King. Explore how the story was developed and the technology used to make Mufasa's world come to life. 

Songs of the Savanna – Director Barry Jenkins and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda sit down to discuss the excitement and challenges of creating the music for Mufasa: The Lion King. 

Ostrich Eggs with Timon & Pumbaa – Timon and Pumbaa reveal fun facts and some of the hidden references in the movie. 

Outtakes – Watch the cast having fun in the recording booth. 

Deleted Scenes: 

• Who's the Mole Rat? 
• What Do You Feel in There? 
• Have Faith in Her Taka's Dream 

Music Video: "I Always Wanted a Brother" – Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King as they perform "I Always Wanted A Brother" backstage at a film shoot.

Protect the Pride – Learn how Disney and The Lion Recovery Fund are working to protect the pride and conserve lions in the wild.

RICK AND MORTY THE ANIME

Are you ready for a brand-new adventure across the multi-verse? Rick and Morty: The Anime will be available to own April 29, 2025 on Blu-ray and DVD from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The Rick and Morty universe is expanded with the all-new Japanese adult anime sci-fi television series from visionary director Takashi Sano. The 10-episode series follows Rick, Morty and the rest of the Smith family in a new intergalactic adventure.

From the world of “Rick and Morty,” Rick relaxes in a pseudo-world between multiverses, Summer helps Space Beth fight the evil Galactic Federation, and Morty falls in love with a mysterious girl who happens to be an atemporal being. Rated TV-14 the home video release features all 10 episodes from Rick and Morty: The Anime which was originally broadcast on Adult Swim with a run-time of 207 minutes.

HOME VIDEO RELEASE OF DREAMWORKS DOGMAN

Part man, part dog, all hero. As the DOG MAN graphic novel film adaptation continues to capture the hearts of audiences in theaters, this animated comedy adventure for the whole family will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent starting today, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Experience exclusive deleted scenes, how-to-draw tutorials from the animators themselves, recording booth bloopers, and more only when you purchase from participating digital retailers nationwide, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere. Filled to the brim with humor, heart, and tail-wagging action, DOG MAN will also debut on Blu-ray and DVD on April 1, 2025.

From DreamWorks Animation – creators of How to Train Your Dragon and The Wild Robot – comes the canine crime-fighting film adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s literary phenomenon: DOG MAN. When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured on the job, a harebrained surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born! As he embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief (Lil Rel Howery, Get Out), Dog Man must stop the villainous Petey the Cat (Pete Davidson, “Saturday Night Live”) from cloning himself and creating an evil kitten, doubling his evil abilities. The story takes a turn when the kitten forges an unexpected bond with Dog Man and in the process, they discover the power of family to bring even the most hostile foes together.

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU PURCHASE AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:

• DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES WITH INTRODUCTIONS BY SCREENWRITER/DIRECTOR PETER HASTINGS 
• Sewer Ball Chase 
• Petey Robs Bank of Jim 
• Li’l Petey Adoption People 
• Petey Puppet Time 
• Dog Man Chopper Hang Glider 
• Revenge of the Bank of Jim 
• Butler Business
•  Flippy in Jail 
• Epilogue 
• MEET THE PACK: Go behind the scenes of the DOG MAN recording sessions as we meet the actors who brought the characters to life and watch them perform some of their silliest lines! 
• THE MAKING OF DOG MAN: A SARAH HATOFF EXCLUSIVE: Ace reporter Sarah Hatoff delivers a special report on the making of DOG MAN! Learn about the story, characters, and comic book animation behind Dog Man’s big screen debut! 
• HOWL TO DRAW FLIP-O-RAMA STYLE: Join head of story Anthony Zierhut as he teaches how to draw Dog Man, Petey, and Li’l Petey, then learn how to transform your drawings into a Flip-O-Rama! 
• HOWL TO MAKE DOUGHNUTS FOR DOGS: Police officers and dogs both love one thing…doughnuts! We’ll show you how to make your own Fido-friendly doughnuts for your canine best friend. 
• FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH SCREENWRITER/DIRECTOR PETER HASTINGS

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MY PENGUIN FRIEND ON DIGITAL

A heartwarming story that the whole family will enjoy is now available on Digital. MY PENGUIN FRIEND has earned a Geek Daddy nod of approval for being an emotional story of friendship that will pull at your heartstrings. Have yourself a wonderful family movie night by adding MY PENGUIN FRIEND to your home entertainment video library. 

Inspired by the incredible true story of DinDim the Penguin, MY PENGUIN FRIEND tells the story of a little lost penguin who-after being rescued from an oil spill-transforms the life and soul of a heartbroken fisherman. The penguin and the fisherman become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them. 

The film features Jean Reno (Leon: The Professional), Academy Award Nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel), Alexia Moyano (“The Kingdom”) and Nicolás Francella (“Victoria Small”). MY PENGUIN FRIEND has a MPAA rating of PG with a runtime of 97 minutes.

VIKINGS VALHALLA THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

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Have you seen the historical action series VIKINGS VALHALLA on Netflix? If not, you can add the complete first season of this hit show to your home entertainment video library to binge as it is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. Get all 8 episodes from the first season of VIKINGS VALHALLA at Amazon.com on your choice of Blu-ray or DVD. The tv series originally debuted on February 25, 2022 and its third and final season began streaming this summer.

VIKINGS VALHALLA chronicles the heroic adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived -- the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson, his fiery and headstrong sister Freydis Eriksdotter, and the ambitious Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson. As tensions between the Vikings and English royals reach a bloody breaking point and as the Vikings themselves clash over their conflicting Christian and pagan beliefs, these three Vikings begin an epic journey that will take them across oceans and through battlefields, from Kattegat to England and beyond, as they fight for survival and glory.

VIKINGS VALHALLA stars Sam Corlett as Leif Eriksson, Frida Gustavsson as Freydis Eriksdotter, Leo Suter as Harald Sigurdsson, and Bradley Freegard as King Canute. The show is rated TV-Mature by Netflix. Catch the adventure from the beginning with all 8 gripping episodes of the first season of VIKINGS VALHALLA on Blu-ray or DVD. 

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TWISTERS WHIRLS ONTO DIGITAL PLATFORMS

Chase. Ride. Survive. Brace yourself for a wild ride into the eye of the storm, this time from the comfort of your home. As the chase of the summer continues to unfold in theaters, TWISTERS is now available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. This summer blockbuster that is following the path of 1996's hit motion picture TWISTER has earned a Certified Fresh designation on Rotten Tomatoes and an A- CinemaScore, becoming the best opening ever for a Hollywood disaster film. TWISTERS is an adrenaline-pumping, thrilling experience that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most destructive forces. When adding this flick to your home entertainment video library it includes, in addition to the feature presentation, a never-before-seen gag reel and deleted scenes, when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox and Microsoft Movies & TV. TWISTERS is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA] for intense action and peril, some language and injury images.

Starting August 13, 2024 buying or renting on Digital is the only way to watch TWISTERS at home while the movie is still in theaters. And a lucky Geek Daddy reader will be able to add TWISTERS to their home entertainment video library courtesy of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. One lucky participant in this giveaway who submits an eligible entry in the Rafflecopter form below will be selected to receive a Movies Anywhere digital code for TWISTERS. Entries need to be submitted before 11:59 pm ET on August 18, 2024. Must be over 18 years old and a United States resident to participate in this promotion. Good luck!

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Directed by Lee Isaac Chung [Minari], TWISTERS brings back the blockbuster disaster epic with a whirlwind of heart-stopping action and exhilarating thrills. Ever since a devastating tornado encounter, Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones) gave up chasing storms across the Oklahoma prairie to safely study them on screens in New York City. Lured back to the field by her friend Javi (Anthony Ramos) and a once-in-a-lifetime scientific opportunity, Kate crosses paths with Tyler (Glen Powell), a charming daredevil and self-proclaimed tornado wrangler whose thirst for tornado-tracking adventures made him a social media sensation. As storm season intensifies with terrifying phenomena unlike anything seen before, Kate and Tyler realize they may need to work together if they are to have any chance of taming, and surviving, an unprecedented outbreak of destructive tornados.

KINDS OF KINDNESS HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES

Filled with unpredictability and intrigue, Searchlight Pictures’ Kinds of Kindness arrives on digital retailer platforms on August 27 and then on Blu-ray and DVD on October 8, 2024. The movie is a triptych fable following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life, a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person, and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader. Kinds of Kindness won the 2024 Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award for Jesse Plemons.

The home entertainment release of Kinds of Kindness includes a bonus featurette and deleted scenes.&nbsp In the "It Takes All Kinds: The Vision of Kinds of Kindness" featurette, join cast and crew for a behind-the-scenes look at this unique triptych story written by Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis Filippou. See how the sets, costumes, cinematography and music amplify the film's themes, and discover — maybe — what RMF stands for. 

This movie features actors Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Ruth Hong Chau , Joe Alywn, Joseph Mamoudou Athie and Hunter Schafer. Kinds of Kindness is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America.

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.

TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY ON BLU-RAY AND DVD

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Get on the case and catch up on all the clues in Season 4 of HBO's Emmy Award-winning television series, TRUE DETECTIVE. True Detective: Night Country will be available to add to your home entertainment video library on July 9, 2024 via Blu-ray, DVD and Digital formats. Fans and newcomers alike can binge on all 6 thrilling episodes from Season 4 of True Detective while they search for answers and go behind the scenes with bonus content.

In True Detective: Night Country, when the long winter night falls in Ennis, Alaska, the eight men who operate the Tsalal Artic Research Station vanish. To solve the case, detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) will have to confront the darkness they carry in themselves, and dig into the haunted truths that lie buried under the eternal ice. Season 4 of the hit HBO series in rated TV-MA and its six episodes have a total runtime of 364 minutes.

The home video release of True Detective: Night Country includes the following bonus content:

• Meet the True Detectives - Cast Q &A;
• New Chapter - Issa Lopez (Showrunner / Writer / Director) and cast discuss Night Country's unique role in the True Detective franchise;
• Exploring Indigenous Themes - Delve into Alaska Native culture and how it has contributed to the show;
• Max Inkblots - Get to know cast through show-themed inkblot interpretations;
• Setting Featurette - Sets up Alaska as a pivotal character in the story;
• Atmospheric Teases - Social environmental shots to tease key moments from the series.

SUCCESSION THE COMPLETE SERIES COMING TO BLURAY

Get ready to binge on all 39 episodes from HBO’s Emmy® award-winning original series, SUCCESSION, when Warner Bros Home Entertainment releases the high-stakes drama that follows the Roy Family and their quest for power on Blu-ray. SUCCESSION: THE COMPLETE SERIES will be available to add to your home entertainment video library on August 13. The series created by Jesse Armstrong stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, J. Smith-Cameron, Peter Friedman, David Rasche, and Fisher Stevens. Rated TV-MA, SUCCESSION: THE COMPLETE SERIES contains all the episodes from the show's four seasons, plus over 20 bonus features including Inside the Episode featurettes, Character Recaps, Cast and Crew Interviews and more!

Power, politics, money...it’s all in the family in this provocative, satirical series about a highly dysfunctional dynasty. When the aging patriarch of one of the world’s largest media conglomerates considers retirement, his family members position themselves for a takeover. But tensions rise as corporate battles threaten to turn into a family civil war in this sharp, scathing, binge-worthy series.

Succession earned an impressive 75 Emmy® nominations and 19 wins during its run on HBO. The series achieved a remarkable streak, being nominated for Outstanding Drama Series throughout all four seasons and securing the Emmy® win three times (2020, 2022, 2023). In its fourth and final season, Succession dominated the Emmy® field with 27 nominations and secured six wins, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor, and Outstanding Lead Actress. The season also set a new record for Golden Globe TV award nominations with nine total and winning four, including Best Television Series (Drama) — its third win in that category. Further adding to its accolades, Succession was honored at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

GHOSTBUSTERS FROZEN EMPIRE HOME VIDEO RELEASE

Thank you to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment for providing this Geek Daddy with a Blu-ray + DVD + Digital combo pack of the home video release of GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE so my family could have a fun family movie night this weekend. Now available to add to your home entertainment video library is the theatrical release of the fourth installment of the Ghostbusters movie franchise complimented by the inclusion of over an hour of extras including deleted scenes and behind the scenes making of the film features.

In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started -- the iconic New York City firehouse -- to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who've developed a top-secret research lab. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

Directed by Gil Kenan, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire features Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Bill Murray and Annie Potts. The movie is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) for supernatural action/violence, language and suggestive references. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has a run time of 115 minutes.

In addition to the featured presentation, the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital home video release of the movie includes the following bonus content:

• Deleted & Extended Scenes;
• Easter Eggs Unleashed;
• Return to the Firehouse: Making Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire;
• Busted: Capturing the Ghosts of Frozen Empire;
• Manifesting Garraka;
• New York, New Gear;
• Welcome to the Paranormal Discovery Center;
• Knowing the Score;
• Commentary with Director/Co-Writer Gil Kenan

In addition to the complimentary Blu-ray + DVD + Digital combo pack received by ageekdaddy.com, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is also available in a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital combo pack. For collectors of physical media, the film is also available in WALMART exclusive steelbook cases.

There is also a limited edition 2-movie giftset with both Afterlife and Frozen Empire on 4K, Blu-ray and Digital packaged with a Ghostbusters ice mold for making some out of the ordinary ice cubes.

Who you going to call for a spooktacular family movie night? Ghostbusters!