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20th Century Fox Holiday Gift Guide [2015]

20th Century Fox Has Got You COVERED For This Holiday Period!

Exclusive Magazine's 20th Century Fox Holiday Gift Guide [2015] this year includes en mass of INCREDIBLE new Home Entertainment DVDs and Blu-rays! Below you will find a mixture of the titles kindly sent to us for review, and information on those also being released this Holiday season:

'Empire: Season 1 - Gold Record Edition' [Blu-ray]

(Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers, et al / 4Disc Blu-ray + 1CD / NR / 2015)

Overview: After music mogul Lucious Lyon (Oscar® Nominee Terrence Howard) is diagnosed with a potentially fatal disease, he must choose which of his three sons will succeed him at the legendary EMPIRE entertainment company. The game changes when ex-wife Cookie (Oscar® Nominee Taraji P. Henson) returns from prison.

DVD Verdict: 'Empire' is definitely captivating, that's for damn sure! The drama, the music, the actors/actresses just all make for one heck of a show. It touches on so many issues we deal with in today's society and brings them to the forefront: Bi-polar disorder, ALS, sexuality, dysfunctional families, following your dreams, standing up for yourself/confidence, being able to move beyond your circumstances and so many other things.

I am especially happy to see these things being touched on so that it can open the dialog to deal with these issues, especially in the Black community. Taraji's character illustrates a mother's love and how she will do anything even sacrifice her freedom to ensure her family will escape the perils of poverty and life in the slums. Terrance's character shows how money can change you and when you loose yourself in the process you also loose so much more. A man that choose his dream over love and now regrets it while living in two worlds his old and his new.

I could go on, but I urge you to tune in and see it for yourself. But, that said, if you are not close to watching season two live on TV just yet, check out this INCREDIBLE Gold Record Edition Box-Set for yourself, and not only see where it all started, but listen to the added bonus of an INCREDIBLE bonus audio CD of original music from the show! This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.78:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Features of:

Pilot Episode – Director's Cut
Exclusive Soundtrack Including Never-Before-Released Songs
Collectible Packaging for the Ultimate "EMPIRE" Fan!
Featurette: EMPIRE: It's in the Music
Featurette: The EMPIRE of Style
Special Feature: Commentary* on the "Pilot"
Exclusive Soundtrack Features: "What Is Love" (feat. V. Bozeman) - "Live in the Moment" (feat. Jussie Smollett & Bryshere Y. "Yazz" Gray) - "Good Enough" (feat. Jussie Smollett) - "What the DJ Spins" (feat. Terrence Howard) - "Tell The Truth" (feat. Jussie Smollett) - "No Apologies" (feat. Jussie Smollett & Bryshere Y. "Yazz" Gray) - "Keep It Movin'" (feat. Serayah and Bryshere Y. "Yazz" Gray) - "Drip Drop" (feat. Bryshere Y. "Yazz" Gray and Serayah) - "Keep Your Money" (feat. Jussie Smollett) - "I Wanna Love You" (feat. Jussie Smollett) - "Money For Nothing" (feat. Jussie Smollett & Bryshere Y. "Yazz" Gray) - "You're So Beautiful" (Jussie Smollett & Bryshere Y. "Yazz" Gray) - "Conqueror" (feat. Estelle and Jussie Smollett) - "Power of the EMPIRE" (feat. Bryshere Y. "Yazz" Gray) - "Nothing To Lose" (feat. Jussie Smollett & Terrence Howard) - "Whatever Makes You Happy' (feat. Jennifer Hudson and Juicy J) - "Nothing But A Number" (feat. Bryshere Y. "Yazz" Gray & Naomi Campbell)

'A.D. The Bible Continues' [Blu-ray]

(Adam Levy, Richard Coyle, Vincent Regan, et al / 4Disc Blu-ray / G / 2015)

Overview: From executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett comes 'A.D. The Bible Continues' the spectacular 12-part series that picks up where The Bible left off. This powerful spiritual journey begins with the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, chronicling the heroic acts and sacrifices of His early followers during the most tumultuous of times as they change the course of human history.

Blu-ray Verdict: Well, OK, taking this review from my standpoint, as a Christian, I have learned to never trust Hollywood with Bible stories. After all, isn't Hollywood run mostly by "Satan's cronies," anyway? Bible stories are very powerful - as written and described in the Bible. When Hollywood rewrites the script, much is inevitably left out and the result is diluted mush.

However, and that all said, I think the people behind 'A.D. The Bible Continues' have displayed a refreshing sense of reverence and faithfulness to the Scripture in their mini-series of a story. Still, much is left out - but very little is changed, so to speak.

Many of the scenes in the episodes are very powerful. In particular, I appreciated the scene where the Roman soldier approached Pilate and informed him that Jesus was certainly killed. This is an important detail, given the many "resurrection-debunkers" who claim that Jesus was not on the cross long enough to die.

I also appreciated the majesty of the scene where the angel descended and rolled the stone away from Jesus' tomb. While both of these scenes do not usually make the cut in other movies about the life of Jesus, I believe that they effectively put skin on an otherwise all-too-familiar story.

Overall, the acting is very solid and, as you may well have already read-between-the-lines on here, I get a very strong sense of the evangelical zeel of the early church, and a good sense of hanging on by a knifes edge. Love is a huge part of this story. It is blatantly contrasted with the bigotry, hatred, back-stabbing, brutality, and scheming that goes on in the Temple and the Palace of Justice.

For instance, when you watch Mary Magdalene embrace a weeping man, who just confessed to murdering one of her closest friends, and she tells him that all is forgiven because he is a new man in Christ, well, doesn't it make you second guess all the petty hatred for your neighbor (sometimes, quite literally) that you have continually pent up? [It should, by the way!]

Anyway, and finally, whether or not one has accepted Christ into their heart, there is no denying the polish and accuracy of this episode when compared to other interpretations of the story. Of course, it's not 'The Passion of the Christ' or 'The Gospel According to St. Matthew,' but it is impressive. Christians, I believe, will be especially impressed. I was, and that alone is saying something, in this day and age! This is a Widescreen Presentation (1:85.1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Features of:

Continuing The Bible
Casting A.D.
The Past Comes Alive
Touring the Sets
The Fabric of the Time
Recreating the Power of God

'Vikings Season 3' [Blu-ray]

(Travis Fimmel, George Blagden, Clive Standen, et al / 3Disc Blu-ray / NR / 2015)

Overview: Prepare to raid and wage battle once again, in an ancient kingdom dominated by vengeance, lust and thrilling conquest, in Season 3 of 'Vikings'. The gripping family saga of Ragnar, Rollo, Lagertha and Bjorn continues as loyalties are questioned and bonds of blood are tested.

Blu-ray Verdict: My goodness, the Viking era is (was) an exciting one! I'm glad to see this series have continued success, because too often of late, we are getting our history from film, not books. So, perhaps a new generation can come to know this culture. We are getting a glimpse of a very unique, if savage way of life that helped shape Europe here in TV's incredible 'The Vikings'.

The series itself has a wealth of legend to draw from and fill several seasons. The series opened in 793 AD, however, Ragnar's fate is beyond that. Like Spartacus, he is a legendary figure and the writers of this series have a lot to play with in what was Europe's Dark Ages.

Progressing onward from there through season two, we now find ourselves knee deep in the dirt and grime, love and betrayal of season three. [For those not attune to the first two seasons, I won't delve into those here, but do find the time for yourself to have a crack at both; you'll love them, trust me] Anyway, as season three opens we first see Ragnar, a man who is, quite literally as well as figuratively higher than he's ever been!

Having defeated the kings and jarls that would have betrayed him and killed his family, Ragnar now sits with his eldest son on a clifftop overlooking his home. There they make plans to return to England - not on a raid, as has previously been the case, but to claim the land promised them by King Ecbert and start a new life as farmers.

England, of course, has other plans. In exchange for his help, Ecbert wants Ragnar and his warriors to assist his ally Princess Kwenthrith of Mercia to defeat her uncle and brother and reclaim her throne. Life as a mercenary is not what Ragnar wants, but most of his men - including his son Bjorn - are eager for the battlefield. The rest, as they say here in season three, is history! This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.78:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Features of:

Audio Commentary on "Born Again" and "Breaking Point" featuring Michael Hirst and Linus Roache
(HD) The Guide to the Gods – An interactive exploration of the various Gods in Nordic mythological lore, which include: Odin, Thor, Loki, Frigg, Baldr, Hel, Freyja, Freyr and Njordr.
(HD) Extended Versions of All Episodes
(HD) Athelstan's Journal (Parts 1 and 2) – Provides insight into the character of "Athelstan," as he seeks answers about his direction in life and seeking the honorable path.
(HD) Heavy is the Head: The Politics of King Ragnar's Rule
(HD) A City Under Siege: Creating and Attacking Paris
(HD) Deleted Scenes

'True Story' [Blu-ray + Digital HD]

(James Franco, Jonah Hill, Ethan Suplee, et al / Blu-ray / R / 2015)

Overview: When disgraced New York Times reporter Michael Finkel meets accused killer Christian Longo - who has taken on Finkel's identity - his investigation morphs into a game of cat-and-mouse.

Blu ray Verdict: Quote from Michael Finkel: "It's not easy to relate to someone accused of four murders, but everybody understands a child needing a toy." As you may, or may not know, 'True Story' is actually based on, well, ... actual events! Indeed, it was very unusual, yet interesting and visually stimulating to see both Jonah and James playing roles so out of their ordinary type. Hill portrays Michael Finkel, The New York Times journalist who is subsequently terminated by the paper after being accused of incomplete research and creating a composite character, a boy named Youssouf Male while covering a story in an article about Ivory Coast Cocoa Plantations.

After being let go by The Times, Finkel (Hill) struggles to find journalistic job opportunities until one day he receives a mysterious phone call from a man regarding an FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation Most Wanted individual named Christian Longo, portrayed by Franco, who is wanted for murdering his entire family and is eventually captured in México while claiming to be living as Finkel. Finkel decides this is an opportunity story of a life time, so he meets with Longo trying to figure out why his now tarnished journalistic name was used by this accused murderer.

Finkel agrees to share his journalistic expertise with Longo in exchange for information regarding the murders for his Murder Memoir which tells a "True Story" regarding the events portrayed in the film. While in Newport, Oregon County Jail awaiting trial, Longo corresponds with Finkel via U.S. Mail, sending him written clues which appear to be confusing and misleading about his family life, yet enough information to put the pieces of the puzzle together and compile a Murder Memoir. Finkel attends the trial and at the end he uncovers the "true story."

The film has several twists and turns which will keep you interested. It was cool to see both Hill and Franco play roles no one would ever think they would take on. Both actors handled this film brilliantly! Not a must see, but definitely worth seeing if you want to experience these veteran actor Academy Award Nominees in diverse roles. This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Features of:

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

'Paper Towns' [Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD]

(Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Austin Abrams, Justice Smith, et al / Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD / PG-13 / 2015)

Overview: Adapted from the best-selling novel by The Fault in Our Stars author John Green comes this unforgettable film starring Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne. Ever since they were children, Quentin (Wolff) has been in love with his enigmatic neighbor Margo (Delevingne). So when Margo recruits Quentin for a prank-filled night of adventure, Quentin leaps at the opportunity.

Blu-ray Verdict: 'Paper Towns' follows Quentin (Nat Wolff) , or "Q" as he is more popularly called, a high school boy who has been nursing an unrequited love for the girl living next door, Margo (Cara Delevigne) since childhood. Even after when they turn 12, when Margo suddenly becomes distant, "Q" never loses the affection, and it only becomes even stronger when one day she climbs again to his window, the way she did when they were still kids.

The next events follow an eager "Q" savoring the moment as he escorts Margo in her series of "small revenge" against those she thinks have betrayed her, including her ex-boyfriend. But the levitating moment would only last overnight, because the next day, the ever mystifying Margo, disappears.

Mining on the same overly familiar material that dwells on both coming-of-age and teenage romance territories, 'Paper Towns' pulls off two easily-recognizable efforts: maintaining 'The Fault In Our Stars's charm, while toning down its tragic notions. The latter of which, yields a more tangible and heartwarming result, capable of conjuring a lasting tug at the heartstrings. The credit for this goes to its equally-charming yet capable actors, both of whom teeming with fresh and enigmatic likability. It will also sound unforgivable to never pay regard to the film's brilliant screenwriters who manage to cleverly highlight this extremely familiar high school tale's stronger and more relative sentiments, genuinely and sincerely enough, to bend fragile emotions with crippling capacity. This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Features of:

Deleted Scenes
Alternate Scene
The Making of Paper Towns
John and Nat: Lightning Round
John and Cara: Lightning Round
Gag Reel
Photo Galley ... And More!

'Edward Scissorhands: 25th Anniversary' [Blu-ray]

(Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Anthony Michael Hall, et al / Blu-ray + Digital HD / PG-13 / 2015)

Overview: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this beloved masterpiece starring Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton. Depp delivers the performance that launched his career, as Edward, an irresistibly charming creation with razor-sharp metal hands and a heart of gold.

Blu-ray Verdict: Well, if you haven't seen this film yet, you must be insane because this film is a true cinematic masterpiece! Edward is found by Peg, the local Avon representative, when she goes up to the mansion/castle he lives in to look for customers. Seeing that he is all alone (his father, the Inventor "never woke up") and has frighteningly large scissors in place of hands, she decides to bring him home so that she can give him a new lease of life.

When Edward arrives, the quiet little neighborhood goes into a frenzy over the sweet, innocent young man who has scissors for hands. However, falling in love with Peg's daughter and getting in with the wrong crowd gets Edward into trouble, and things can only get worse! 'Edward Scissorhands' is one of Tim Burton's best creations, and deserves more than everything that is heaped praise, trust me!

The acting is all very good, especially from Johnny Depp as Edward, and Vincent Price's small part as The Inventor. It is so symbolic - Edward reaches out for help, but who would be willing to take his scissors in their hands? The part in which the Inventor dies when presenting his creation with his set of hands, skewering them onto Edward's scissors as he collapses really shows that Edward will never be 'normal', he will never be finished without them.

Like other young people, he wants to be normal, and when he is presented with the chance to get real, normal hands, he is excited, but unfortunately, he never gets the chance. That is very symbolic of the young person's wish to change, just to be like everyone else, and the painful realization that it cannot be done. Edward's scissor-hands reflect differences in people that make others unwilling to accept, and many young people feel the same way as Edward does. I believe that this wonderfully spectacular film represents the situation in which a society is unwilling to accept people who they feel are different, something I think we can all relate to. This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Features of:

*Commentary by Director Tim Burton
*Commentary by Composer Danny Elfman
*Featurette
*Theatrical Trailers

'Santa's Little Helper' [DVD + Digital HD]

(Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, AnnaLynne McCord, Eric Keenleyside, et al / DVD / PG / 2015 / 20th Century Fox)

Overview: Ho-ho-hold on tight for holiday hijinks in this hilarious family comedy starring WWE Superstar Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, WWE Diva Paige and AnnaLynne McCord. After losing his job, a slick-talking businessman is given the chance of a lifetime to be Santa s second-in-command. But to earn the coveted position, he ll have to wage an outrageous battle against a scheming elf who wants the gig for herself!

DVD Verdict: My goodness. In a world filled with en masse of Christmas films, each one trying to wring the same "good feeling" out of the same amount of TV time, it is genuinely lovely to come across a "new" Christmas film - that a) doesn't take itself too seriously and b) has some very likely, and WWE-bankable stars fronting it also!

After getting fired from his job, a slick, fast-talking businessman (WWE's "The Miz") is thrown into an elf competition to become Santa¹s next second-in-command. Put through a series of rigorous training exercises to prepare for the contest, "The Miz" (Dax) and another aspiring elf (WWE's Diva Paige) go head-to-head in the hopes of becoming Santa's Little Helper.

For "The Miz" to be fronting this movie is spectacular in its own right. He actually first gained fame as a cast member on MTV's The Real World: Back to New York, which first aired in 2001, and its spin off series, Real World/Road Rules Challenge. He later entered the fourth season of Tough Enough, a televised competition which awarded the winner a WWE contract, and became the first runner-up.

"The Miz" then trained and wrestled in independent/developmental territories Ultimate Pro Wrestling, Deep South Wrestling, and Ohio Valley Wrestling prior to appearing in WWE. Thus, his career as a actor was hardly anything driven, but like most WWE wrestlers these days, they seemingly have this unique knack of timing and bodily expression and so that combined with learning lines is all they need to take the vehicle and drive it into our hearts (hopefully) each time.

His "bad Elf," so to speak. is played by his ring buddy, Diva Paige. The usually raven-haired Diva, who now sports a much darker do here in 'Santa's Little Helper' has always (via the ring) preached a simple message: She wants to fight! But it seems now she actually wants to act - and does it very, very nicely too. She gained prominence inside the NXT Arena as the first NXT Women's Champion, but watching this very adorable, funny Christmas movie, me thinks she has a career in front of the film cameras looming now also. This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.78:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Features of:

The "Ho Ho Ho"
Introducing Paige
Holiday Cast & Crew

And here are en mass of other INCREDIBLE 20th Century Fox DVDs and Blu-rays being released this Holiday season:

'Maze Runner: Scorch Trials' [Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD]

In this next chapter of the epic 'Maze Runner' saga, Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD's vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.

Special Features:
Featurettes: Janson's Report - Secrets of the Scorch - The Second Chapter Begins - Beating a Scorched Earth - New Friends and Enemies - Surviving the Scorch - Creating the Cranks - On the Edge: Constructing the Skyscraper Sequence
Visual Effects [With Optional Commentary by Wes Ball]: - Bunker Entrance - Hiding from WCKD - Building Collapse
Visual Effects Reel: Bunker Entrance - Bunker Escape - Mall Scorch Travel - Lightning Storm - Jorge's Lair - Tunnels / Leaning Building / Crankland - Right Arm Camp
Deleted and Extended Scenes (With Audio Commentary from Wes Ball, T.S. Nowlin, Joe Hartwick Jr. and Dan Zimmerman): Food Fight - Storage Depot Walk – Meet Janson - Bunker Escape – Minho Knows the Way - Mall Walk - Escalators - Mall Attack – Goodbye Jack - Scorch Travel – Teresa on Bridge Scorch Travel – Helping Winston - Newt & Thomas at Campfire - Extended Jorge Lair Walk - Cranks Attack WCKD Soldiers - Extended Zipline - Jorge Lair – Brenda Fires Back - Extended Tunnel Walk - Extended Crankland WCKD Arrives
Gag Reel
Galleries
Concept Art
Storyboards
Theatrical Trailers

'Hitman: Agent 47' [Blu-ray + Digital HD]

Rupert Friend stars in this action-packed thriller based on the award-winning video game franchise. A genetically engineered assassin with superior intelligence and superhuman abilities, 47 (Friend), turns the tables on a sinister organization that s out to create an army of unstoppable killers with his DNA. Teaming up with a mysterious young woman (Hannah Ware), he uncovers secrets about his origins and faces an epic battle with his deadliest foe. Also starring Zachary Quinto, this gripping film is Bond and Bourne rolled into one on steroids (Marie Moore, The Film Strip).

Bonus Features:
**Theatrical Feature Blu-ray
**Deleted Scenes
**The Hit Counter
**Re-Imagining Hitman
**Ultimate Action: Staging the Fights
**Hitman: Agent 47 Comic
**Making of the Comic Book
**Promotional Featurettes
**Gallery
**Poster Gallery
**Theatrical Trailers

'Fantastic Four' [Blu-ray + Digital HD]

The FANTASTIC FOUR make a triumphant return with MARVEL's next generation of heroes four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate universe, their physical forms altered in shocking ways. Their lives changed forever, Reed Richards (MR. FANTASTIC), Sue Storm (INVISIBLE WOMAN), Johnny Storm (THE HUMAN TORCH) and Ben Grimm (THE THING) must harness their incredible new powers and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy, the infamous DR. DOOM.

Bonus Features:
**Theatrical Feature
**Powering Up: Superpowers of the Fantastic Four
**The Quantum Gates
**Planet Zero
**Concept Art
**And More!

'Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza' [Blu-ray Box-Set]

"YIPPEE KI YAY, DIE HARD FANS!" Now you can own every action-packed 'Die Hard' film on Blu-ray starring Bruce Willis as the indestructible cop John McClane housed in a limited-edition replica of the iconic skyscraper from the movie that started it all! In addition to the meticulously crafted scale model of Nakatomi Plaza, this must-own set included a bonus disc locked and loaded with in-depth featurettes, plus 5 collectible villain cards and an explosive 32-page behind-the-scenes booklet that'll blow you away!

Bonus Features:
Disc 1: Die Hard Blu-ray
Disc 2: Die Hard 2: Die Harder Blu-ray
Disc 3: Die Hard with a Vengeance Blu-ray
Disc 4: Live Free or Die Hard Blu-ray
Disc 5: A Good Day to Die Hard Blu-ray
Disc 6: Decoding Die Hard Bonus Disc
Die Hard Villains Collectible Cards
Die Hard Behind-the-Scenes Booklet

'American Horror Story: Freak Show' [Blu-ray]

Step inside 'American Horror Story: Freak Show', the terrifyingly twisted reincarnation of TV’s most shockingly original series. Jessica Lange leads an extraordinary, award-winning cast that includes Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson and Michael Chiklis.

Lange plays Elsa Mars, the proprietor of a troupe of human “curiosities” on a desperate journey of survival in the sleepy hamlet of Jupiter, Florida, in 1952. Her menagerie of performers includes a two-headed, telepathic twin (Paulson), a take-charge bearded lady (Bates), a vulnerable strongman (Chiklis) and his sultry, three-breasted wife (Bassett). But the strange emergence of a dark entity will savagely threaten the lives of townsfolk and freaks alike.

Special Features:
Getting Freaky: A Peek Under the Tent (1080p; 20:13)
Two Heads are Better Than One (1080p; 10:17)
Twisty: Behind the Mask of Terror (1080p; 12:25)
Freaklore: The Specter of Edward Mordrake (1080p; 9:04)
Extra-Ordinary Artists (1080p; 26:28)
Hollywood Freak Show Hollywood Premiere (1080p; 4:51)

'Home' [Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD]

An alien on the run from his own people makes friends with a girl. He tries to help her on her quest, but can be an interference. When Oh, a loveable misfit from another planet, lands on Earth and finds himself on the run from his own people, he forms an unlikely friendship with an adventurous girl named Tip who is on a quest of her own. Through a series of comic adventures with Tip, Oh comes to understand that being different and making mistakes is all part of being human. And while he changes her planet and she changes his world, they discover the true meaning of the word HOME.

Special Features:
• Best Party Ever! – A Boov-tastic introduction, featuring a HOME montage and voiceover from Oh, inviting you to enjoy all the out-of-this-world extras!
• Party Play All – A Boov bonus meter fills up as you watch the fun-packed special features, leading up to an explosion of color and bubbles!
• Oh’s Shake Your Boov Thing – Get up and dance with this exciting mash-up of feature footage and music that combines to create an exciting HOME dance video!
• “Feel the Light” by Jennifer Lopez – Music Video – Move and groove to the Boov beat watching Jennifer Lopez’s hit music video from the HOME soundtrack!
• “Feel the Light” by Jennifer Lopez – Lyric Video – Watch Jennifer Lopez’s hit music video with colorful on-screen lyrics to help you sing along!
• Oh’s Boovy Jukebox – Oh’s interactive jukebox includes 16 songs and will take you directly to all the magical music moments in HOME!
• Oh’s Party Planning Tips – Oh’s top tip’s for party planning let you create an impressive Boov bash of your own!
• This is Being Boov – Get to know all about the Boov in this humorous, handy guide showcasing the characteristics of this unique alien species!
• Almost Home – See the trials and tribulations of the Boov on their journey across the galaxy, before they discovered Earth!
• Testing Lab – See how the Boov tested out some uniquely human items in their super-secret Boov testing lab.
• Deleted Scenes – The hilarious HOME adventure continues with 25 minutes of deleted scenes you couldn’t see in theaters!
• Be an Artist! – Animator Andy Erekson introduces you to the HOME character drawing tutorials!
• Stars of Home – Meet the characters of HOME and the extremely talented human actors who voice them!

'Home Alone: 25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition' [Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD]

Celebrate 25 years of holiday hijinks and hilarity with the ultimate Home Alone Collection including all 5 movies together for the first time! Start with the original blockbuster hit comedy starring Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern and Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister an adorable eight-year-old determined to defend his house against burglars using an outrageous array of ingenious booby traps. Then gather the whole family for a fun-filled Home Alone marathon with 4 side-splitting sequels packed with even more techo-gadgets, awesome ambushes and crime-stopping wizardry!

Special Features:
Includes all 5 films together for first time!
Home Alone on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD
Home Alone 3 on DVD
Home Alone: Taking Back the House on DVD
Home Alone: The Holiday Heist on DVD

Includes more than 2 hours of special features, collectible ornament, fake spider, Battle Plan and Wanted posters all in a limited-edition paint can package!

'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl' [Blu-ray+Digital HD]

High schooler Greg, who spends most of his time making parodies of classic movies with his co-worker Earl, finds his outlook forever altered after befriending a classmate who has just been diagnosed with cancer.

Special Features:
Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
This is Where You Learn How The Movie Was Made
Abstract: Movie for Rachel
A Conversation with Martin Scorsese and Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Greg Gaines and Earl Jackson Productions (Shorts Montage)
Audio Commentary by Director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Greg’s Trailer
Gallery & More!

'Spy' [Blu-ray + Digital HD

After years of doing work integral to the success of major missions, an intelligent but self-conscious deskbound CIA analyst (Melissa McCarthy) is finally given the chance to go undercover as a homely "cat lady" in order to save her missing partner (Jude Law) and thwart a global disaster at the hands of a dangerous arms dealer, in this comedy written and directed by Paul Feig.

Special Features:
Unrated Cut
3 Redacted Scenes
15 Classified Alternate Scenes
Top Secret Gag Reel
Extra Top Secret Behind-the-Scenes Gag Reel
Director of Intelligence Feig Makes the Cast Do His Bidding
Susan and Her Men
Super Villain Rayna Can’t Keep it Together
Super Vermin
The Many Deaths of Anton
The Trouble With Covers
The Great Rick Ford
For Your Eyes Only: Jokes-A-Plenty
The Handsy World of Spies
Speaking is an Art Form
Super Villains of the Animal World
How Spy Was Made – 8 Behind the Scenes Featurettes
Gallery
The Filmmakers Tell You How Spy Was Made While You Watch The Movie! aka The Commentary Track (Jessie Henderson, John Vecchio, Paul Feig, Robert Yeoman, Walter Garcia)

'Rocky Horror Picture Show: 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition' [Blu-ray + Digital HD]
Fasten your garter belt for the time-warping, genderbending cult classic starring Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick, Susan Sarandon and Meatloaf! This picture-perfect Blu-rayTM specimen includes an abundance of extras to help you recreate The Midnight Movie Experience at home. It was great when it all began... and four decades later, Rocky Horror is still guaranteed to thrill you, chill you and fulfill you!

Special Features:
**Includes Both the U.S. and U.K. Versions of the Film
**The Midnight Experience: The Late-Night, Double-Feature, Picture-in-Picture Show; Vintage Callback Track (Unrated); Prop Box; Trivia Track
**Rocky-oke*: Sing It!
**Mick Rock (A Photographer)
**Mick Rock s Picture Show (A Gallery)
**Pressbook and Poster Gallery
**Audio Commentary by Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn
**Deleted Musical Scenes and Outtakes
**Alternate B&W Opening
**Alternate Credit Ending and Misprint Ending
**Rocky Horror Double-Feature Video Show
**Beacon Theater, New York City
** "Time Warp" - Music Video ... and More!
LIMITED EDITION SET includes COLLECTIBLE FISHNET STOCKINGS, GLOVES, and the original MOVIE SOUNDTRACK CD!

'Mistress America' [Blu-ray + Digital HD

In writer-director Noah Baumbach's, MISTRESS AMERICA, Tracy (Lola Kirke) is a lonely college freshman in New York, having neither the exciting university experience nor the glamorous metropolitan lifestyle she envisioned. But when she is taken in by her soon-to-be stepsister, Brooke (Greta Gerwig) a proud resident of Times Square and adventurous gal about town she is rescued from her disappointment and seduced by Brooke's alluringly mad schemes. This modern screwball comedy is about dream-chasing and score-settling, make-shift families and cat stealing.

Special Features:
**Promotional Featurettes
**Gallery
**Theatrical Trailer

'The Last Man on Earth - Season 1' [2DVD]

The year is 2020, and after a deadly virus has swept the planet, only one man is left on earth: PHIL MILLER (Forte). He used to be just an average guy who loved his family and hated his job. Now, in his RV, Phil searches the country for other survivors. He has traveled to every city, every town and every outpost in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and has found no one. As he returns to his hometown of Tucson, Phil comes to the painful realization that he is almost certainly the last living being on the face of the earth. All he wants is for someone – anyone – to find him in Tucson – preferably a woman.

Special Features:
**Deleted Scenes
**Commentary on "The Elephant in the Room"
**The Last Man on Earth Q&A Panel
**Survival of the Funniest: Creating The Last Man on Earth
**Commentary on "Screw the Moon"
**Gag Reel

'Fresh off the Boat - Season 1' [2DVD]

Join TV’s Funniest New Family and flashback to the 90’s! 12-year old hip-hop enthusiast Eddie Huang (Hudson Yang) and his family make their way from D.C.’s Chinatown to Orlando where his dad, Louis (Randall Park) tries to make his new steakhouse a success. His mom, Jessica (Constance Wu) aims to understand the culture clash and dominate suburbia. While his brothers fit right in, Eddie’s still tries to get a seat at the table – any table – in the school cafeteria. Bullies on the bus may get him down, but Eddie can bust a move and wield a fajita like nobody’s business! Go behind the scenes of this breakout sitcom inspired by renowned Chef Eddie Huang’s bestselling novel.

Special Features:
**Fresh Facts Trivia Track
**Gag Reel

'Lost in Space: 50th Anniversary' [18 Disc Blu-ray Box-Set]

Bring home the timeless journey of Irwin Allen’s LOST IN SPACE! Follow the heart-racing, cliff-hanging adventures of John Robinson and his family aboard the Jupiter 2, along with Robot B-9 and the delightfully devious Dr. Zachary Smith. This massive 18-disc set contains all 83 episodes remastered in high definition, and loads of exciting extras with recently discovered content you won’t find anywhere else in the galaxy. It’s out-of-this-world fun for everyone!

Special Features:
**Over 8 Hours of Rarely Seen and Never-Before-Seen Extras
**50th Anniversary Interviews with Original Series Cast Members
**Original Cast Reunion Performance of Bill Mumy’s 1980 Unproduced Script, LOST IN SPACE ®: THE EPILOGUE
**Vintage Versions of 4 Original Network Episodes (AS SEEN ON AIR in the 1960s with Original TV Commercials and Bumpers)
**1973 Animated Special
**20th Anniversary Audio Interview with Lost in Space® Series Creator Irwin Allen
**2 Full-Length Lost in Space® Documentaries
**Original Animated Series Concept Pitch Video
**Unaired Series Pilot Episode: “No Place to Hide”
**Limited Edition Molded Packaging!
**Original Network Commercials, Vintage Cast Interviews And Much, Much More!

The Daniel Craig Collection - James Bond 007 - Limited Edition Steelbook [Includes: Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace, Skyfall] (Blu-ray + Digital HD)

This is a very Limited Edition James Bond Blu-ray Steelbook collection, available now! With artwork inspired by each film’s iconic opening title sequence and never-before-seen special features, these new Steelbook's are going to sell out very quickly! You have been warned!

Star Wars - Limited Edition Blu-ray Steelbooks (Blu-ray + Digital HD)

That's right! All six (6) 'Star Wars' films have just been released on as limited time commemorative Blu-rays, within collectible character-centric steelbook packaging. Each film will include existing audio commentary with George Lucas and the crew (as well as audio commentary from archival interviews with the cast and crew).

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