THE IRON CLAW Begins Streaming On Max May 10

 

THE IRON CLAW Begins Streaming On Max May 10

A24’s THE IRON CLAW, written and directed by Sean Durkin, will make its streaming debut on Max onFRIDAY, MAY 10. The film will be available on HBO and will make its linear debut on SATURDAY, MAY 18 (8 p.m. ET). The film stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Stanley Simons, Maura Tierney, with Holt McCallany and Lily James. The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.  Written and directed by Sean Durkin; produced by Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, Angus Lamont, Sean Durkin, and Derrin Schlesinger.

Barbie: Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy, by Robin Gerber Publishing April 16, 2024

Barbie: Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy, by Robin Gerber 

Publishing April 16, 2024

 

Take an enthralling and richly illustrated trip through the official real-world story of the Barbie® doll—from groundbreaking toy to beacon of female empowerment.

Created in partnership with Mattel Inc. to celebrate the 65^th anniversary of Barbie and featuring rare images from their archives, Barbie: Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy is a stunning tribute to the beloved pop culture icon that has echoed the taste, style, and events of every decade she has experienced.

Recall the joy of opening a brand-new Barbie box through the immersive page of this sumptuously designed book chronicling every step in the beloved doll’s journey. From the visionary genesis of Barbie by entrepreneurial pioneer Ruth Handler in 1959, journey through decades of evolution, and witness the iconic doll's enduring legacy, extending even to the record-breaking film of 2023 and beyond, including:  

• The Birth of Barbie – Learn about Ruth Handler’s groundbreaking vision for a doll that transcended conventional play time, that allowed little girls to play at being women. Explore her triumph over skepticism, particularly from male colleagues who doubted the appeal of an adult-like doll for young girls and witness the resilience that led to the creation of the immensely successful Barbie doll, shattering preconceptions.
• Breaking Boundaries – Explore the path that Barbie took from teenage fashion model to a symbol of empowerment with over 250 diverse careers. Marvel at Barbie’s pioneering roles, such as becoming astronaut in 1965, beating man to the moon by four years. Follow her trailblazing path into male-dominated professions like a Marine Corps sergeant, a business executive, and even the Presidential candidate.
• Reflecting Diversity – See how a doll that started with a choice of either blonde or brunette hair now boasts over 175 looks with 35 skin tones, 97 hair styles, and 9 body types, with those numbers growing each year.
• Barbie in Fashion and Art – Explore how the fashion and art worlds have influenced and been influenced by Barbie, from limited edition Barbie fashions from premiere designers like Christian Dior and Diane Von Furstenberg to an iconic portrait of Barbie by Andy Warhol.
• Barbie in Pop Culture – Discover the profound impact Barbie has had on pop culture across various realms. From the rise of Barbie bloggers and collectors to the groundbreaking success of her movies, including Greta Gerwig's historic achievement as the female director of the highest-grossing domestic release in history, discover the enduring influence of Barbie on the cultural landscape.

Barbie: Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy reveals how Barbie is more than a toy—she is an ideal that lives forever, encouraging girls to persist through to become whatever they dream to be.

About the author

Robin Gerber is a best-selling author and historian. She is the author of the bestseller Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way: Timeless Strategies from the First Lady of Courage (Penguin/Portfolio) and the first biography of the founder of Mattel, Ruth Handler: Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her. Her articles have appeared in USA Today, the Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and numerous other newspapers and magazines. Prior to becoming an author, Robin practiced law in Washington, DC, and worked on Capitol Hill. She has studied and written about leadership development since 1975.

Publishing April 16, 2024 ∙ Hardcover, 176 pages ∙ $24.99 USD, $32.99 CAN ∙ ISBN: 9780760391228

 

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CRUNCHYROLL BRINGS “VINLAND SAGA” SEASON 2, “TOMO-CHAN IS A GIRL!,” “BUNGO STRAY DOGS” SEASON 4, AND MORE ON BLU-RAY THIS JULY 2024

 

Culver City, California (April 15, 2024) – This July, Crunchyroll will be celebrating in red, white, and Blu-rays with multiple new releases coming to home video in North America, including the multiple Anime Award-nominated VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2; a limited edition of Tomo-chan Is a Girl! with a 76-page art book, art cards, and stickers; a limited edition of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense Season 2 with joystick covers, a 64-page art book, and multiple art cards; Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4, and many more! There will also be re-releases of fan favorites FLCL Season 1 and Soul Eater with all-new box art.

VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2 – Blu-ray

Thorfinn’s long-time goal of killing his father’s murderer, Askeladd, has been robbed of him and now is at a loss for what to do with his life. Sold to a farmer in Denmark tending to his lands, he meets fellow slave Einar, who inspires him to find purpose beyond revenge. As he seeks atonement and a new purpose, King Canute the Great is waging a war to conquer Denmark to create a paradise on Earth.

• VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2 – Special Features

• Promo Videos

• Textless Opening & Ending Songs

Tomo-chan Is a Girl! - Limited Edition – Blu-ray

Tomboy Tomo couldn’t have picked a more awkward high school crush ’cause it’s on her childhood friend, Junichiro, but he only sees her as one of the guys. Despite her pretty looks and signals, nothing gets through to this meathead! Will Junichiro ever realize Tomo’s into him and see her for the cutesy girl she actually is?!

• Tomo-chan Is a Girl! – Limited Edition Exclusives

• 76-page art book

• 8 art cards of Tomo and her friends

• Character reaction sticker sheets

• Tomo-chan Is a Girl! – Special Features

• Anime NYC Premiere Video with Japanese Voice Actors

• “Making Of” Shorts

• Promo Video

• Trailers

• Textless and Ending Songs

FLCL Season 1 – Blu-ray

Naota is a detached sixth-grader afflicted by the pangs of puberty. He's fooling around with his brother's ex-girlfriend when a crazed girl on a motor scooter runs him over, brains him with a bass guitar, and moves into his house. She says she's an alien, and hurls Naota into the middle of a mega-corporation's secret agenda. Now giant battling robots shoot from his skull when he has naughty thoughts.

• FLCL Season 1 – Special Features

• Director Commentaries

• Videos with Music by The Pillows

• "Ride on Shooting Star" Video by The Pillows

• Outtakes (English Dub)

• Textless Ending Song

• Trailers

THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE arrives to buy on Digital May 14, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment.

 

The magical and action-packed family adventure THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE arrives to buy on Digital May 14, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment.  The film will arrive on DVD May 28.

 

Based on the popular children’s book series by Laurence Yep, THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE is an authentic coming-of-age tale with mystical characters, laugh-out-loud comedy, and pulse-pounding action.  Perfect for the entire family to enjoy, the film features vibrant animation and a star-studded voice cast including Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Lucy Liu, Sandra Oh, Bowen Yang, Greta Lee, Brandon Soo Hoo, and more.

 

THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE follows Chinese-American teenager Tom Lee (Brandon Soo Hoo), whose life changes forever when he discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians.  With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu (Henry Golding) and the other Zodiac animal warriors, Tom trains to take on an evil force (Michelle Yeoh) that threatens humanity.

 

Fans who purchase the film on Digital^* or DVD will have access to four behind-the-scenes featurettes with cast and crew:

 

• The Power of the 12
• The Tiger’s Troupe: The Epic Cast
• From Apprentice to Hero
• The Magic of Chinatown

 

THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE is rated PG for action/violence, thematic elements, some language and suggestive references.  The film originally debuted on Paramount+.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Series   All 120 Episodes From The Emmy® & Golden Globe® Award-Winning Series Will Be Available To Purchase On DVD October 8, 2024   All Seasons Are Available To Own On Digital Today Download Artwork Here   BURBANK, CA (April 8, 2024) – For the first time ever, all episodes from HBO’s award-winning original series are brought together in one set with the release of Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Series. On October 8, get ready to binge on all 120 episodes from the series’ twelve critically acclaimed seasons, along with all the previously released special features including The Seinfeld Reunion: It Could Only Happen on Curb Your Enthusiasm.  For fans looking to complete their DVD library, Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Twelfth and Final Season will also be available to purchase on DVD on October 8. Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Twelfth and Final Season and Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Series are available now to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. Starring Larry David as an over-the-top version of himself, the iconic Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning comedy seriesCurb Your Enthusiasm offers a tongue-in-cheek depiction of the writer/producer/comedian’s fictionalized life. The comedy series continues to prove how seemingly trivial details of one's day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events. The series also stars Jeff Garlin (“The Goldbergs”), Susie Essman (“Broad City”), Cheryl Hines (“Suburgatory”), J.B. Smoove (“Mapleworth Murders”), Richard Lewis (“Anything But Love”), Ted Danson ("The Good Place”), Vince Vaughn ("Wedding Crashers”) and Tracey Ullman ("Tracey Ullman’s Show”).   Curb Your Enthusiasm is created by Larry David; executive producers, Larry David, Jeff Garlin, and Jeff Schaffer; co-executive producers, Laura Streicher and Jennifer Corey.    The show has received critical acclaim and has grown in popularity since its debut, particularly for its writing and the actors’ improvisational comedy, which has amassed a staggering 51 Emmy nominations and two wins; five Golden Globe nominations and one win, as well as multiple nominations and wins across the various guilds, including SAG, DGA, and WGA.   Both titles will be releasing on DVD October 8, 2024. Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Twelfth and Final Season will be available to purchase at online retailers and Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Series will be available to purchase online and in-store at major retailers. Pre-order your copy now. SEASON 12 SYNOPSIS: Larry accidentally champions an important political cause, takes part in a country club controversy, and attempts to restore his public image in the 12th and final season of this hit HBO comedy series.   Pricing and series information:   Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Series Includes all 120 episodes from all twelve seasons, plus all the bonus features that have been created over the years.

Kung Fu Panda 4 - OWN IT WITH THE EXCLUSIVE SHORT FEATURING JACK BLACK & AWKWAFINA ON DIGITAL TUESDAY, APRIL 9 THE ONLY WAY TO WATCH AT HOME WHILE STILL IN THEATERS FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

 

Universal City, California, April 8, 2024 – The Dragon Warrior is back to kick even more evil butt! Po and his new rag tag army embark on an action-packed adventure in KUNG FU PANDA 4, arriving in homes on digital platforms where you can buy or rent movies tomorrow, April 9, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Own KUNG FU PANDA 4 with the never-before-seen animated short “Dueling Dumplings” only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide including Apple, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Verizon.

Emmy winner and Golden Globe^® nominee Jack Black returns as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master, in this butt-kicking new chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s beloved action-comedy franchise: KUNG FU PANDA 4. After learning he must find a new hero to take over as Dragon Warrior so that he may fulfill his destiny as the next spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, Po decides to take one last adventurous mission. He teams up with a quick-witted thief named Zhen, voiced by Awkwafina, a corsac fox, to discover the truth about recent sightings of villains he’s defeated in the past. In a journey that puts both to the test, it will take a wicked, powerful sorceress, The Chameleon, voiced by Oscar^® winner Viola Davis, to bring them together and remind Po that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.
 
With the release of KUNG FU PANDA 4, the franchise has grossed over two billion dollars at the global box-office.
 
BONUS FEATURES:

• Dueling Dumplings – In this original short voiced by Jack Black and Awkwafina, Po and Zhen battle over whose dumplings reign supreme.