Tuesday, November 26, 2019

DC Ember is coming to TBS!



TBS is turning December into DCember with a selection of DC movies airing throughout the month. All DCember movies will also be available on digital platforms starting December 2. And don't miss the special presentation of DC Universe animated series "Harley Quinn" airing Sunday, December 8.

The linear schedule is below.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

11:00AM - "The Dark Knight"

(2008) With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.

2:30 PM - "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice"
(2016) It's been nearly two years since Superman's colossal battle with Zod devastated the city of Metropolis. The loss of life and collateral damage left many feeling angry and helpless, including crime-fighting billionaire Bruce Wayne. Convinced that Superman is now a threat to humanity, Batman embarks on a personal vendetta to end his reign on Earth, while the conniving Lex Luthor launches his own crusade against the Man of Steel.

5:30 PM - "Wonder Woman"
(2017) Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons: trained to be a warrior. An American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home to stop the threat.

8:30 PM - "Suicide Squad"
(2016) Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Killer Croc and other armed super-villains unite to battle a mysterious and powerful entity, while the diabolical Joker launches an evil agenda of his own.

11:00 PM - Special Presentation of the DC Universe animated series "Harley Quinn"
 

11:30 PM - "The Dark Knight Rises"
(2012) It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane.

3:00 AM - "Batman Begins"
(2005) A young Bruce Wayne travels to the Far East, where he's trained in the martial arts by Henri Ducard, a member of the mysterious League of Shadows. When Ducard reveals the League's true purpose, Wayne returns to Gotham intent on cleaning up the city without resorting to murder. With the help of Alfred, his loyal butler, and Lucius Fox, a tech expert at Wayne Enterprises, Batman is born.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

1:00 PM - "Batman Begins"

(2005) A young Bruce Wayne travels to the Far East, where he's trained in the martial arts by Henri Ducard, a member of the mysterious League of Shadows. When Ducard reveals the League's true purpose, Wayne returns to Gotham intent on cleaning up the city without resorting to murder. With the help of Alfred, his loyal butler, and Lucius Fox, a tech expert at Wayne Enterprises, Batman is born.

4:00 PM - "The Dark Knight"
(2008) With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.

7:30 PM - "The Dark Knight Rises"
(2012) It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane.

11:00 PM - "The Dark Knight"
(2008) With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.

2:30 AM - "The Dark Knight Rises"
(2012) It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22

3:15 PM - "Batman"

(1989) Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman who calls himself  the Joker seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.

6:00 PM - "Batman Returns"
(1992) Set at Christmastime, Gotham City and its holiday celebrations are under siege by the Penguin and a group of circus freaks.

8:30 PM - "Suicide Squad"
(2016) Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Killer Croc and other armed super-villains unite to battle a mysterious and powerful entity, while the diabolical Joker launches an evil agenda of his own.

11:00 PM - "Suicide Squad"
(2016) Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Killer Croc and other armed super-villains unite to battle a mysterious and powerful entity, while the diabolical Joker launches an evil agenda of his own.

1:30 AM - "Batman"
(1989) Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman who calls himself  the Joker seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29

4:00 PM - "The Lego Batman Movie"

(2017) Lego Batman discovers there are big changes brewing in Gotham. If he wants to save the city from the Joker's hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe learn to lighten up.

6:00 PM - "Batman Forever"
(1995) As two new forces of evil--Two-Face, formerly known as District Attorney Harvey Dent until a courtroom accident left him disfigured by chance and fueled by vengeance, and the Riddler, who was previously Edward Nygma, an overlooked employee of Wayne Enterprises before his transformation into the most quizzical and dangerous of tricksters--join together to overtake the minds of Gotham's citizens and destroy Batman, their mutual enemy. In return for financing the mass production of his devious mind-controlling invention, the Riddler commits to helping Two-Face solve the biggest mystery of all--who is Batman?--not knowing that Two-Face's caped quarry and his own rival, billionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne, are one and the same.

8:30 PM - "Batman & Robin"
(1997) The caped crusader and his cohort Robin battle the villainous Mr. Freeze.

11:00 PM - "Batman & Robin"
(1997) The caped crusader and his cohort Robin battle the villainous Mr. Freeze.

1:30 AM - "Batman Forever"
(1995) As two new forces of evil--Two-Face, formerly known as District Attorney Harvey Dent until a courtroom accident left him disfigured by chance and fueled by vengeance, and the Riddler, who was previously Edward Nygma, an overlooked employee of Wayne Enterprises before his transformation into the most quizzical and dangerous of tricksters--join together to overtake the minds of Gotham's citizens and destroy Batman, their mutual enemy. In return for financing the mass production of his devious mind-controlling invention, the Riddler commits to helping Two-Face solve the biggest mystery of all--who is Batman?--not knowing that Two-Face's caped quarry and his own rival, billionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne, are one and the same.


New from Arrow Video US and Arrow Academy US

JAKE SPEED [Blu-ray] (12/3)


via MVD Entertainment Group
    
Arrow Brings 2019 to a Close with Alien Abductions, Pulp Heroes, and Jim Jarmusch!
2019 has been another great year for Arrow Video with a number of new releases to please home video collectors the world over. With the year's lone remaining month, Arrow has chosen to go out in style with three films making their North American Blu-ray debuts!
Hitting shelves on December 3rd is George Roy Hill's landmark science-fiction classic, Slaughterhouse-Five. This story about WWII soldier Billy Pilgrim and how he was abducted by aliens took home the Jury Prize at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival and has been a favorite of sci-fi fans ever since. Author Kurt Vonnegut, who wrote the novel the book is based on, famously claimed, "I drool and cackle every time I watch that film..." Not only is Arrow bringing this to Blu-ray for the first time in North America, but it comes with a brand new 4K restoration and a spaceship-load of special features.
Also coming home on December 3rd is Jake Speed. In Andrew Lane's action-adventure film all pulp heroes are real and Jake Speed (Wayne Crawford) is the best of the bunch. When Margaret (Karen Kopins) is captured by an evil slaver, Jake steps in to save the day. This charming, and somewhat campy, '80s adventure features a brand new 2K restoration. Bonus features include a new interview with director Lane. In the words of Jake Speed, "Heroes don't die," and now that he's coming home, Jake won't either.
The final Arrow release of 2019 streets on December 10th and it comes from the legendary Jim Jarmusch. In his nearly 40 years behind the camera, Jarmusch has worked with stellar cast after stellar cast, but none may be more impressive than the ensemble he gathered in 2009 for his crime drama, The Limits of ControlIsaach de Bankolé stars as a mysterious loner on a mission to complete a hit and along the way he runs into a slew of interesting characters including Paz de la HuertaTilda SwintonGael Garcia BernalJohn Hurt, and Bill Murray. This first-ever Blu-ray release of the film includes new and archival bonus content.

COMPLETE DETAILS, SPECIAL FEATURES, and HI-RES ART BELOW

Slaughterhouse-Five

First Time Special Edition Release of the Award Winning Sci-Fi Classic!
Upstate New York, 1968. Mild-mannered Billy Pilgrim finds himself "unstuck in time". Traveling back and forth across the entire span of his existence, he experiences key events of his life in a random order, including his formative years, the firebombing of Dresden and finally, at some undefined point in the future, his surreal adventures on a distant planet.
BLU-RAY
SKU: AV250
UPC: 760137312581
SRP: 39.95
Street Date: 12/03/19
PreBook Date: 10/29/19
Label: Arrow Video
Genre: Sci Fi/Fantasy
Language: English
Run Time: 104 mins

Jake Speed

Where Jake Speed Goes, Adventure Follows in this Special Edition from Arrow Video!
When her sister is taken by a gang of white slavers, Margaret knows she needs a hero. Enter Jake Speed, leaping from the pages of pulp thriller novels and into the real world. Jake arrives hot on the heels of the kidnappers in a southern African country. But it turns out Jake got more than he bargained for when he discovers that the ringleader is his arch-nemesis: the criminally insane Sid...
BLU-RAY
SKU: AV228
UPC: 760137287988
SRP: 39.95
Street Date: 12/03/19
PreBook Date: 10/29/19
Label: Arrow Video
Genre: Action/Adventure
Language: English
Run Time: 105 mins

The Limits Of Control

From Jim Jarmusch, the Acclaimed Director of The Dead Don't Die, Stranger Than Paradise and Broken Flowers
An enigmatic loner arrives in Spain, instructed to make contact with a series of strangers in different locations throughout the country, each of whom provides a cryptic clue which propels him further towards his mysterious goal. But who is the Lone Man' Why is he here' And how does the recurring figure of an alluring femme fatale fit into the puzzle'
BLU-RAY
SKU: AA052
UPC: 760137311485
SRP: 39.95
Street Date: 12/10/19
PreBook Date: 11/05/19
Label: Arrow Video
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Language: English
Run Time: 116 mins

PBS DISTRIBUTION TO RELEASE “MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD: MISTER ROGERS AND MAKING MISTAKES”

PBS DISTRIBUTION TO RELEASE “MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD: MISTER ROGERS AND MAKING MISTAKES” 
Arlington, VA – November 26, 2019 – This December, PBS Distribution will release “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: Mister Rogers and Making Mistakes” on DVD. Mister Rogers taught generations of children how to be lifelong learners and made them feel valued and encouraged. He spoke openly and was never afraid to tackle tough subjects, like how to handle Making Mistakes. Every purchase supports public television for all. Families can find full episodes of PBS KIDS series for free on their local PBS station, the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and live stream and PBS KIDS digital platforms, including pbskids.org and the PBS KIDS Video app. 
Mister Rogers Neighborhood: Mister Rogers and Making Mistakes
Mister Rogers and Making Mistakes is a collection of memorable episodes where Mister Rogers helps children understand that everyone makes mistakes from time to time. Never afraid to tackle tough subjects, he spoke openly about the topics children silently wondered and worried about, but adults often struggled to discuss. World-famous pianist André Watts performs for Mister Rogers and together, they talk about practicing and learning from mistakes. 
Streaming Date: December 3, 2019
Episodes: 30
SRP: $9.99
Format: DVD, Digital
Genre: Kids
About PBS KIDS 
PBS Kids, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers children ages 2-8 the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, digital media and community-based programs. PBS KIDS and local stations across the country support the entire ecosystem in which children learn, including their teachers, parents and community. Provided by stations, the free PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and live stream is available to more than 95% of U.S. TV households. Kidscreen- and Webby Award-winning pbskids.org provides engaging interactive content, including digital games and streaming video. PBS KIDS offers mobile apps to help support young children’s learning, including the PBS KIDS Video app, which is available on a variety of mobile devices and on platforms such as Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung TV and Chromecast. PBS KIDS also offers parent and teacher resources to support children’s learning anytime and anywhere. For more information on PBS KIDS content and initiatives supporting school readiness and more, visit pbs.org/pressroom, or follow PBS KIDS on TwitterFacebook and Instagram

About PBS DISTRIBUTION
PBS Distribution, jointly owned by PBS and WGBH, is a leading distributor of public media content around the world. Distribution platforms include: direct-to-consumer subscription video-on-demand (DTC-SVOD) channels– PBS MASTERPIECE, PBS KIDS, and PBS LIVING – all on Amazon Prime Video Channels, with PBS LIVING also available on the Apple TV app, transactional video-on-demand (TVOD), subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) licensing, and physical products on DVD and Blu-ray. Other divisions of the company include: theatrical releasing, educational, non-theatrical, inflight and international licensing. PBS Distribution offers consumers and educators over 4,000 programming hours of the highest quality factual, scripted and children’s programming, including films from producer Ken Burns, hit dramas from MASTERPIECE, entertaining and educational children’s series and award-winning documentaries from NOVA, FRONTLINE, AMERICAN MASTERS, NATURE, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE and many independent producers. For over 20 years, the company has extended the reach of programming beyond broadcast while generating revenue for the public television system, stations and producers. Follow PBS Distribution on Facebook and Twitter.

2K restoration of James Ivory's THE EUROPEANS starring Lee Remick opens Fri December 20

The Europeans


2K restoration opens Fri December 20

James Ivory's witty adaptation of Henry James' novel returns to the big screen in a new 2K restoration. Starring Oscar-nominated actress Lee Remick (Days of Wine and Roses) and written by Academy Award-winner Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (A Room With a View)
 

James Ivory, 1979, U.K., 91m, DCP
In this delightfully droll Henry James adaptation, the lives and routines of the puritanical Wentworths of New England are upended by the not-so-welcome arrival of their European cousins one particularly golden autumn. Lee Remick shines as the snooty and calculating Eugenia, a Baroness whose marriage to a German prince is on the fritz—meanwhile her dapper brother Felix has his eye on one of the Wentworth daughters. Boasting a characteristically witty script by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (A Room With a View), the first in Merchant Ivory’s Henry James triptych explores the social and moral clashes between the New World and the Continent. Per James Ivory himself, the BAFTA-nominated production design and Oscar-nominated costumes solidified the "state-of-the-art" (and impeccably researched) period trappings that have since become synonymous with Merchant Ivory.

Nominated for the Cannes Palme d’Or and Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film

“Remarkably intelligent.” —The New York Times

“A jewel of a movie.” —Gene Shalit

Brand New Holiday Episodes Streaming On PBS Kids

20 Snowy Stories
20 Snowy Stories is a collection of stories about snow from several PBS KIDS titles. The collection includes episodes from “Pinkalicious & Peterrific,” “Wild Kratts,” “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Nature Cat,” “Caillou,” “Odd Squad,” “Dinosaur Train,” “Ready Jet Go!” and “Arthur.” In A Snowy Day, it’s snowing in “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.”
Streaming Date: November 29, 2019
Episodes: 20
Miss Elaina is coming over to Daniel’s house to play in the snow. Mom Tiger helps Daniel change out of his pajamas into clothes that will keep him warm, and he learns how important is it to choose the proper clothes. In Caillou’s Snowman, “Caillou wants to build a snowman, but he doesn’t know how. Luckily, Sarah knows how to make snowmen very well and they work together building their perfect snowman. In D.W.’s Snow Mystery, from “Arthur,” D.W. saves everything. Her most prized possession is a snowball from last winter but it has disappeared! It’s time to find the culprit, and detective Buster is on the case. Other episodes include: Dinosaurs in the Snow and Cretaceous Conifers from “Dinosaur Train,” Mindy’s Ice Rink and Ice Moon Enceludas, from “Ready Jet Go!,” and Waiting for Snow and Arthur’s Snow Biz from Arthur. 
Wild Kratts: Volume 17
Wild Kratts: Volume 17 includes four adventures with Martin and Chris Kratt. The Kratt Brothers make their way to the Sonoran Desert in search of an ocelot in Spots in the Desert, the two cross paths with a rare find: an ocelot in the desert! In Hercules the Giant Beetle, Martin and Chris are exploring beetle exoskeletons in South America when a Hercules Beetles gets enlarged by the Miniaturizer. 
Streaming Date: November 22, 2019
Episodes: 4
In Deer Buckaroo, the Wild Kratts decide to track down a fawn named Buckaroo. The duo helped the fawn a few years ago and now they want to see how he is doing. And in Wolf Hawks, Martin sees a “wolf hawk.” He rushes back to the Tortuga to tell everybody the news only to have Chris say there’s no such thing.
PBS KIDS: Celebrate Hanukkah
Get into the holiday spirit with this holiday special featuring episodes from “Peg + Cat,” “Arthur,” and Super Why!” as they celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Albert Einstein visits Peg and Cat on Hanukkah and shows them how to make a 2D piece of paper into a dreidel. Then, Francine’s sharp-tongued grandma, Bubba, is the star of an “Arthur” episode about family traditions. Next, jump in to a “Super Why! episode with the Super Readers to learn more about the festival of lights!
Streaming Date: November 29, 2019
Episodes: 1 Movie
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Happy Holidays
It’s snowing in the Neighborhood! Join Daniel Tiger and his friends as they play outside in the snow in this special hour-long movie featuring three snowy episodes. Kids will celebrate Snowflake Day with Daniel, who has a very important role as a snowflake in a show, and he can’t wait to say his lines. Daniel and friends also see how much excitement and winter cheer is in the Neighborhood as everyone pitches in to make the show a success.
Streaming Date: November 29, 2019
Episodes: 1 Movie
PBS KIDS: Happy Holidays
‘Tis the season to bring the family together with the PBS KIDS friends for the ultimate holiday movie. Get into the holiday spirit with this special featuring episodes from “Caillou,” “Peg + Cat,” and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” as they celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! These festive stories are perfect for everyone looking to add a little magic to their holidays. 
Streaming Date: November 29, 2019
Episodes: 1 Movie
PBS KIDS: Holidays en Español
¡Acompañen al tierno Daniel, a la adorable Peg y su secuaz Gato, al extraterrestre Jet Propulsion y a la superhéroe Chica Supersabia a celebrar las fiestas! Daniel y sus amigos van en trineo, Jet define el espíritu de Navidad, ¡y mucho más!

Spanish language versions of a variety of PBS KIDS programs will be available to stream this holiday season. Kids can share in the holiday cheer with series such as Peg + CatDaniel Tiger’s NeighborhoodReady Jet Go!, and many others. 
Streaming Date: November 29, 2019
Episodes: 1 Movie
Nature Cat: A Nature Carol
Tally ho-ho-ho! “Nature Cat is ready for Christmas! He and his pals create their own version of A Christmas Carol in an extra-special, hour-long Christmas Movie, “Nature Cat: A Nature Carol.” Nature Cat is bursting with what he thinks is Christmas spirit. He wants to celebrate with lots of presents for himself, decorating the woods with bright lights and loud festive music for everyone.
Streaming Date: November 30, 2019
Episodes: 1 Movie
But friends Daisy, Hal and Squeeks are upset, because Nature Cat’s desire to celebrate Christmas in a great big way is causing problems with their friendship, as well as bothering all of the animals in the woods. Nature Cat is visited by three Christmas Spirits and finally sees the true meaning of Christmas.