THE LAST OF US FIRST SEASON STEELBOOK

If you haven't seen the first season of HBO's acclaimed television show based upon the sci-fi/horror video THE LAST OF US now is a good time to consider a binge watch before the second season is released this April. Catch up on all 9 episodes plus 3 hours of special features with the limited edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook of The Last of Us: The Complete First Season available for preorder now with a March 18, 2025 scheduled delivery date from Amazon.com. 

In 2003, a parasitic fungal infection ravages the planet, turning humans into violent creatures known as the Infected. Twenty years later, hardened survivor Joel (Pedro Pascal) is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie (Bella Ramsey) out of an oppressive quarantine zone in hopes of delivering her to the rebel Fireflies. But what should be a quick job soon becomes a brutal and heartbreaking journey as they traverse a desolate U.S. – while depending on each other’s unique skills for survival. Created, written, and executive produced by Emmy® winner Craig Mazin (HBO’s Chernobyl) and Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann, this riveting series brings a video game world to life, painting a grim vision of the future of humanity – and the lives of those who would risk everything to save it.

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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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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! 

RICK AND MORTY THE COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON

Go on an intergalactic adventure across the multi-verse with the critically acclaimed animated hit comedy series from Adult Swim when Rick and Morty: The Complete Seventh Season becomes available to own on Steelbook Blu-ray Disc, Blu-ray Disc and DVD beginning March 12, 2024. Get ready to binge on one of cables #1 watched comedies - and follow the misadventures of America’s favorite crazy scientist and his grandchildren with this outrageous set which includes all 10 episodes from Season 7, along with copious special features curated for fans, including a deep look into season 7 and its characters: "Directing Unmortricken", "The Characters of Season 7", and "Inside Season 7".

It’s season seven, and the possibilities are endless: what's up with Jerry? EVIL Summer?! And will they ever go back to the high school?! Maybe not! But let’s find out! There's probably less piss than last season. 

Rick & Morty has won 2 Emmy Awards and has received 5 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Animation Program for 2023. Lifetime to date, Rick and Morty has been viewed over 10 billion times globally via broadcast, digital views and streaming.​

Bonus content with the home video release of Rick and Morty: The Complete Seventh Season includes:

• 10 Inside the Episodes (Featurettes) – Take a deeper look into each of the ten episodes from the season. 
• Directing Unmortricken (Featurette) - Jacob Hair walks us through the challenges of making one of the most ambitious and action-packed episodes in the series history, centered on the climatic showdown between Rick and his arch-nemesis. 
• The Characters of Season 7 - A wide-ranging look at how the character team crafted this season’s most impressive and challenging new designs. For example, how did the team create Jerricky, which consists of fusing two iconic characters together. 
• Inside Season 7- A deep dive on S7’s biggest story shifts and reveals, plus an overall look at the making of the season from the perspective of various members of the crew.

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GET READY TO BINGE SEASON 6 OF RICK & MORTY

Go on an intergalactic adventure across the multi-verse with the critically acclaimed animated hit comedy series from Adult Swim when Rick and Morty: Season 6 will be available to own Steelbook Blu-ray Disc, Blu-ray Disc and DVD beginning March 28, 2023. Get ready to binge on one of cables #1 watched comedies - and follow the misadventures of America’s favorite crazy scientist and his grandchildren with this outrageous set which includes all 10 episodes from Season 6, along with copious special features curated for the fans, including an all-new featurette Rick and Morty: Inside Season 6. 

It’s season six and Rick and Morty are back! Pick up where we left them, worse for wear and down on their luck. Will they manage to bounce back for more adventures? Or will they get swept up in an ocean of piss! Who knows?! Piss! Family! Intrigue! A bunch of dinosaurs! More piss! Another can't miss season of your favorite show. 

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: 

• Rick and Morty: Inside Season 6 (New Featurette Exclusive to Blu-ray and DVD) - Take a trip through the show’s portal-less sixth season with co-creator Dan Harmon, co-executive producer Steve Levy, showrunner Scott Marder, and writers Heather Anne Campbell, Albro Lundy, Rob Schrab and James Siciliano 
•  Anatomy of a Scene: "Bethic Twinstinct" (Featurette) - Co-creator Dan Harmon, showrunner Scott Marder, director Douglas Einar Olsen and writer Anne Lane dig into the carcasses of two scenes while you stare at them in a numb trance. 
•  Anatomy of a Scene: "Night Family" (Featurette) - Clock the most extensive car chase in the series’ history with co-executive producer Albro Lundy, showrunner Scott Marder, writer Rob Schrab and director Jacob Hair. 
•  Anatomy of a Scene: "Analyze Piss" (Featurette) - Co-creator Dan Harmon, showrunner Scott Marder, director Fill Marc Sagadraca and writer James Siciliano go blow-for-blow on Jerry’s fight with Pissmaster. 
•  10 Inside the Episodes (Featurettes) – Take a deeper look into each of the ten episodes from the season. 

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GILGAMESH BLUEBERRY PIE RECIPE

In Marvel's Eternals movie, the heroic Gilgamesh is not only one of the most powerful warriors in this team of superpowered beings but also their best cook. In addition to seeing him battle the monstrous Deviants, the movie highlights him baking a pie. Courtesy of the Feast of Fiction cooking show, hosts Jimmy Wong and Ashley Adams share with us how recreate Gilgamesh's blueberry pie recipe as seen in Eternals.

Gilgamesh is a kind soul, but someone you absolutely don't want to mess with. Kinda reminds me of the Best Man at my wedding! Anyhow with his extraordinary strength combined with the ability to utilize cosmic energy to create a powerful exoskeleton around his arms and fists Gilgamesh is a force to be reckoned with. He is someone you much rather would have as your friend than a foe.

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Eternals is now available on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. Gilgamesh's Blueberry Pie would make a sweet treat to snack on while enjoying Eternals for a family movie night. Enjoy the recipe!

An unexpected tragedy forces the Eternals, ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years, out of the shadows to reunite against mankind's most ancient enemy, the Deviants. Marvel's Eternals is rated PG-13 for Fantasy Violence/Brief Sexuality/Some Language by the Motion Picture Association of America. The film is 2 hours and 37 minutes long and it also includes a post-credit scene that introduces a new character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. If you enjoy superhero flicks definitely check it out otherwise though this probably isn't your piece of cake.

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RICK AND MORTY THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON

Warner Bros provided a free Blu-ray of RICK AND MORTY: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON to ageekdaddy.com

RICK AND MORTY: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON soars onto Blu-ray and DVD today! From creators Justin Roiland (Solar Opposites) and Dan Harmon (Community) get ready to binge watch one of cables #1 watched comedies featuring all 10 episodes from its Adult Swim Season 5 run and outrageous bonus content including the never-before-seen featurette "Fighting Gravity: The Making of Season 5" which provides a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of completing production of episodes in the middle of the pandemic. Each episode is 22 minutes long and presented in 1080p Full HD Video with DTS-H Master Audio for English 5.1 providing viewers the chance to enjoy the animated series with Blu-ray's high-quality picture and sound.

The show follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous out of this world adventures traveling through time, alternate dimensions and outer space. This season in addition to bringing along his grandson Morty, mad scientist Rick Sanchez also has his daughter Beth, son-in-law Jerry and granddaughter Summer tied into the intergalactic escapades. Pick up RICK AND MORTY: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON on Blu-ray or DVD to see what trouble the mad scientist is getting his family into now.

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THE ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS SPECIALS COLLECTION

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment provided a complimentary Blu-ray of The Original Christmas Specials Collection to ageekdaddy.com for promotional consideration.

As an adult when I think of Santa Claus the image above is the first impression that my mind pictures. That is because as a kid growing up in the 1970s & '80s, the Rankin/Bass stop motion productions and cartoons were what was on TV during the holiday season. In the days before cable television and Internet streaming, we only picked up seven channels through the rabbit ears on top of my parents' television set. So these holiday specials featuring Santa Claus, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman were Prime Time entertainment for not just my family but a whole generation of children.

It was a holiday tradition for my whole family to gather around the TV and watch the holiday specials produced by Arthur Rankin Jr and Jules Bass and I have a lot of nostalgia for these productions. So I'm GEEKED that these shows are now available on Blu-ray for me to share with my own children. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has just released in high definition for home video 5 holiday favorites from Rankin/Bass including Santa Claus is Coming To Town, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Little Drummer Boy, Cricket on the Hearth and Frosty the Snowman in a Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook. Blu-ray unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.

'Tis the season to enjoy the timeless holiday classics in The Original Christmas Specials Collection featuring five unforgettable stories. Produced by Rankin/Bass, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Comin' To Town and The Little Drummer Boy feature iconic "Animagic" stop-motion animation and Frosty the Snowman and Cricket on the Hearth are beautifully animated. Starring the iconic voice talents of Fred Astaire, Jimmy Durante, Mickey Rooney, Danny Thomas, Burl Ives and many more, these favorites also feature some of the most beloved songs of the holiday season and are sure to entertain audiences of all ages for generations to come!

This limited edition steelbook Blu-ray collection of Rankin/Bass holiday specials also includes some great bonus content:

THE ANIMAGIC WORLD OF RANKIN/BASS: a documentary celebrating the legacy of the holiday specials created by Arthur Rankin Jr and Jules Bass including interviews with filmmakers and historians.

RESTORING THE PUPPETS OF RUDOLPH: a featurette on how the puppets from the beloved special were restored.

REIMAGINING RUDOLPH IN 4D: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the new Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer attraction film being shown at museums, theme parks and zoos.

T.E.A.M. RUDOLPH AND THE REINDEER GAMES: A video storybook of the untold tales of the Reindeer Games.

COMMENTARIES ON FROSTY THE SNOWMAN AND SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN.

Rankin/Bass Present THE ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS SPECIALS COLLECTION is a must have addition to any home entertainment video library. These holiday specials are full of holiday cheer that is sure to put you in a festive mood for the season. Merry Christmas!

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