There’s tons of stuff coming in the next few months, so here’s a brief glimpse into the future!
NOVEMBER
PREP & LANDING – NOVEMBER 22ND
Synopsis:
PREP & LANDING is an adorable holiday story about a high-tech team of elves who ensure homes around the world are properly prepared for their visit from Santa. After working for a tireless 227 years, an elf named Wayne, voiced by Dave Foley (A Bug’s Life), is upset when he doesn’t receive an expected promotion. Instead he is partnered with an idealistic rookie elf named Lanny, voiced by Derek Richardson (TV’s “Men in Trees”), to execute a special Christmas Eve mission. While on their journey, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits and ultimately threaten Christmas for children around the world.
Bonus features include entertaining Elf training videos shot in Santa’s workshop, “Operation Secret Santa” and more.
SPY KIDS 4 – ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD – NOVEMBER 22ND
Synopsis:
When a maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) threatens the Earth with armageddon, super spy Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) is called out of retirement, and must save the world with the help of her spy-hunting husband (Joel McHale), twin step kids (Rowan Blanchard & Mason Cook), and loyal pooch (Ricky Gervais).
Bonus material includes an interview with director Robert Rodriguez, a gadgets featurette, deleted scenes and more.
DECEMBER
THE HELP – DECEMBER 6TH (Read Manny’s review)
Synopsis:
The #1 New York Times bestseller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the powerful performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast. The Help is an inspirational, courageous and empowering story about very different, extraordinary women in the 1960s South who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project — one that breaks society’s rules and puts them all at risk. Filled with poignancy, humor and hope — and complete with compelling,never-before-seen bonus features — The Help is a timeless, universal and triumphant story about the ability to create change.
Special features on the blu-ray include: The Making of “The Help”: From Friendship To Film, In Their Own Words: A Tribute To The Maids Of Mississippi, and five deleted scenes introduced by Director Tate Taylor.
COWBOYS AND ALIENS – DECEMEBER 6TH (Read Mel’s review)
Synopsis:
Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig) awakens in the Arizona desert with no memory of his past and a mysterious metal shackle encircling his wrist. Stumbling into the nearby town of Absolution, Lonergan discovers a tightly closed community that takes its orders from the iron-fisted Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford) — and Dolarhyde has a bone to pick with Lonergan. When the desolate city is attacked by monsters that drop from the sky with blinding force and abduct the helpless townsfolk one by one, Dolarhyde’s plans are put on hold. As Lonergan’s memory slowly returns, he realizes he holds a secret that could give the town a fighting chance against the alien force. With the help of mysterious beauty Ella (Olivia Wilde), he assembles a posse comprised of former opponents: townsfolk, Dolarhyde and his boys, outlaws and Apache warriors. United against a common enemy, they prepare for an epic showdown for survival.
Bonus features on the blu-ray include: IGNITING THE SKY: THE MAKING OF COWBOYS & ALIENS —A comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the production. Segments include: FINDING THE STORY, about the graphic novel by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, THE SCOPE OF THE SPECTACLE, about the the film’s massive New Mexico shoot, and OUTER-SPACE ICON, a look at the creation of a new, alien design from Legacy Effects and Industrial Light and Magic, A CALL TO ACTION a profile of Jon Favreau featuring on-set video diaries shot throughout the production and ABSOLUTION, a look at the practical re-creation of a dusty Old West mining town, and the meticulous production and costume designs.
There’s also CONVERSATIONS WITH JON FAVREAU – Jon Favreau hosts candid interviews with cast and crew, including: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, and Damon Lindelof.
Lastly, there’s commentary with Jon Favreau and Universal’s Second Screen, which allows for initial exploration of the film through your iPad or laptop.
FRIGHT NIGHT – DECEMEBER 13TH (Read Manny’s review).
Synopsis:
Charley (Anton Yelchin) is a high school senior who’s on top of the world; running with the popular crowd and dating Amy (Imogen Poots), the most coveted girl in school. Trouble arrives when Jerry (Colin Farrell) moves in next door. He seems like a nice guy, but there’s something not quite right, and no one else. After his classmates start to mysteriously disappear without a trace, Charlie discovers that there is more to his new neighbor than meets the eye.
Bonus Features on the blu-ray include: a gag reel, something called “Squid Man”, which is extended & uncut, a special feature on David Tennant’s Peter Vincent called “Swim Inside My Mind” an Official “How to Make a Funny Vampire Movie” Guide, and five deleted scenes with intros by Director Craig Gillepsie.
JANUARY 2012
I DON’T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT – JANUARY 3rd
Synopsis:
Trying to balance work and family is a non-stop juggling act for Kate Reddy (Sarah Jessica Parker). As a determined Boston-based finance executive, she devotes her day to her job and her night to her adoring husband Richard (Greg Kinnear) and their two young children. In between conference calls, meetings, deadlines, and her daughter’s school bake sale, Kate manages to survive on a daily basis, but things get complicated when each of their careers take a leap forward. Complicating matters is Kate’s charming new business associate Jack Abelhammer (Pierce Brosnan), a handsome executive whose unexpected emotional support becomes a source of refuge.
The I DON’T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT Blu-ray™ and DVD bonus features include a conversation with bestselling author, Allison Pearson.
KILLER ELITE – JANUARY 10 (Read Mel’s Review)
Synopsis:
Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite is a gritty battle between guns-for-hire that has been hailed as “one of the best action thrillers of the year!” (Richard Roeper). Pitting two of the world’s most elite operatives against the cunning leader of a secret military society, Killer Elite stars Jason Statham, Robert De Niro and Clive Owen.
Bonus features include deleted and extended scenes and one of those new fangled Ultraviolet Digital Copies.
GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM (25th Anniversary Edition) – JANUARY 17th
Synopsis:
Army deejay Adrian Cronauer spins a red-hot soundtrack of ‘60s hits. His sidesplitting comedy and rapid fire wit make him a hero to the troops, but quickly get him in hot water with his by-the-book superiors. Featuring a behind-the-scenes look at Williams’ hilarious radio monologues, Good Morning, Vietnam remains the quintessential Robin Williams comedy.
Bonus Features include: A production diary broken into five features: How The Movie Came To Be, Actor Improv, Music Of The Movie, Origin Of The Good Morning, Vietnam Sign-On, Shooting In Thailand & Overview Of The Film A Year Later. There are also Raw Monologues, the Original Theatrical Trailer, Original Theatrical Teaser Trailer.
DEAD POETS SOCIETY – JANURARY 17th
Synopsis:
For generations, Welton Academy students have been groomed to live lives of conformity and tradition – until new professor John Keating inspires them to think for themselves, live life to the fullest and “Carpe Diem.” This unconventional approach awakens the spirits of the students, but draws the wrath of a disapproving faculty when an unexpected tragedy strikes the school. With unforgettable characters and beautiful cinematography, Dead Poets Society will captivate and inspire you time and time again.
Bonus features include: “Dead Poets: A Look Back” featuring interview footage with Director Peter Weir, Ethan Hawke, and Robert Sean Leonard “Master of Sound: Alan Splet”, “Cinematography Master Class” – an intensive and inspirational lighting workshop with Cinematographer John Seale, and commentary with Director Peter Weir, Cinematographer John Seale and Writer Tom Schulman.
