Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Announce Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle

 

Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Announce Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle

First Of Its Kind Offering Will Be Available In Both Ad-Supported And Ad-Free Plans This Summer

BURBANK, Calif. (May 8, 2024) – Today, Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery announced a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu and Max. Beginning this Summer in the U.S, the streaming services will be offered together, providing subscribers with the best value in entertainment and an unprecedented selection of content from the biggest and most beloved brands in entertainment including ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Warner Bros., and many more.    The new bundle will be available for purchase on any of the three streaming platform’s websites offered as both an ad-supported and ad-free plan.   “On the heels of the very successful launch of Hulu on Disney+, this new bundle with Max will offer subscribers even more choice and value,” said Joe Earley, President, Direct to Consumer, Disney Entertainment. “This incredible new partnership puts subscribers first, giving them access to blockbuster films, originals, and three massive libraries featuring the very best brands and entertainment in streaming today.”   “This new offering delivers for consumers the greatest collection of entertainment for the best value in streaming, and will help drive incremental subscribers and much stronger retention,” said JB Perrette, CEO and President, Global Streaming and Games, Warner Bros. Discovery. “Offering this unprecedented entertainment value for fans across all the complimentary genres these three services offer, presents a powerful new roadmap for the future of the industry.”   Additional details regarding the bundle offer will be shared in the coming months.   ABOUT DISNEY+ Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star, and in the U.S., Disney Bundle subscribers can also access extensive Hulu content, including next day TV and Hulu Original titles, on Disney+. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from Disney, Disney+ offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service, as part of the Disney Bundle in the U.S. that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, or as part of Combo+ in Latin America with Star+, the standalone general entertainment and sports streaming service in the region. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.   ABOUT HULU Hulu is the leading and most comprehensive all-in-one premium streaming service that offers an expansive slate of live and on-demand entertainment, both in and outside the home, through a wide array of subscription options that give consumers ultimate control over their viewing experience. As part of the Disney Entertainment segment, Hulu is the only on-demand offering that provides access to shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films – including licensed content available exclusively on Hulu – and award-winning Hulu Originals, both with and without commercials. With Hulu + Live TV, subscribers receive a unique combination of access to 95+ live news, entertainment and sports TV channels from 20th Television, The Walt Disney Company, ABC, NBCUniversal, CBS Corporation, The CW, Turner Networks, A+E Networks and Discovery Networks, as well as Hulu’s on-demand library, Disney+, and ESPN+ included as part of the base plan. Visit hulu.com to subscribe or learn more about the service.   ABOUT MAX Max® is the enhanced streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery, delivering unparalleled quality content for everyone in the household. With a personalized user experience that brings unique and unexpected stories ranging from the best of unscripted to the highest quality in scripted programming, Max is the destination for HBO Originals, Warner Bros. films, Max Originals, the DC universe, Harry Potter, an expansive offering of kids and family content, and best-in-class programing across food, home, reality, lifestyle, and documentaries from leading brands like HGTV, Food Network, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, ID and more, all in one place

PARAMOUNT SCARES and FANGORIA present SCREAM GREATS

 

Paramount Home Entertainment is teaming up with FANGORIA to deliver classic thrills and chills to moviegoers across the country.  A new theatrical program called “PARAMOUNT SCARES and FANGORIA present SCREAM GREATS” will bring fan-favorite films back to the big screen for special limited engagements.

 

The program kicks off in select U.S. theatres this month in celebration of the 30^th anniversary of the mesmerizing cult classic THE CROW.  Fans can visit www.thecrow1994.com for details and follow @ParamountScares on social for ongoing updates.

 

Additional films will be resurrected in the coming months and each theatrical presentation will include custom bonus content.  Titles returning to theatres this year include:

 

• THE CROW 30^th Anniversary—May 29 & May 30 (tickets on sale now)
• FRIDAY THE 13^TH PART IV: THE FINAL CHAPTER 40^th Anniversary—September 8 & September 10
• SLEEPY HOLLOW—October 13 & October 16
• ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES—November 10 & November 13

 

Trailer is available HERE

HiroQuest: Genesis & Double Helix Graphic Novel Review

Musician Steve Aoki and Author Jim Krueger collaborated to bring readers a unique and singular experience with the graphic novel, HiroQuest: Genesis & Double Helix, which was released on April 9, 2024 at comic stores and sellers on and offline for a suggested retail price of $21.99. This is a limited edition graphic novel of only 1500 in print. The ISBN Number to make searching for this book easier is 978-1-962594-18-9.

This is book one of what I guess will be a continuing series of future stories detailing the rich world of HiroQuest. Much like in cinemas and elsewhere, this is a multiverse story, but don’t let turn you away because Aioki and Krueger throw in everything but the kitchen sink to tell a rich and expansive storyline that transcends time and space and brings together a host of creatures ranging from mutants, robots, zombies, aliens and witches to name a few. 

Wrapped within the funhouse is the odyssey of Hiro, a genetically altered Meta Human who travels across ten different worlds in search ten rings yielding incredible power for the one who possesses it. The story explores themes of morality, predestination, personal happiness and sacrifice for a greater good. 

This 269 page epic tale is beautifully illustrated with art reminiscent of manga with a plethora of colors and tones that contrast well with the plight of the characters and the mission undertaken. This is a softcover graphic nove, but the paper printed upon it is very premium in quality. The book is literally a mix of styles with conventional text based storytelling mixed in with a kaleidoscope of in universe subheadings and chapters that draws the reader into the world so it feels as though this is not just a graphic novel printed in our world, but rather in a very and appropriately “meta way” feels like this book itself came from another world. 

I found the complete package, which is the book as a whole as a kind of transcendental account of a hero’s journey to be thoroughly original and well worth looking into for fans of Aoki and Krueger. 

HiroQuest: Genesis & Double Helix is available for a limited time at retailers on and offline across ten dimensions.

(C) Copyright 2024 By Mark A. Rivera 

All Rights Reserved.

Abigail OWN OR RENT ON DIGITAL MAY 7, 2024 THE ONLY WAY TO WATCH AT HOME WHILE STILL IN THEATERS FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

 

CERTIFIED FRESH ON ROTTEN TOMATOES OWN OR RENT ON DIGITAL MAY 7, 2024 THE ONLY WAY TO WATCH AT HOME WHILE STILL IN THEATERS FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Universal City, California, May 6, 2024 – The horror-fan-favorite director duo, Radio Silence, returns to deliver a new vision of vampires in ABIGAIL, available for the first time exclusively on digital platforms where you can buy or rent beginning tomorrow, May 7, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and regarded as “a Bloody Blast” (The Detroit News), directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillet elevate the vampire genre challenging expectations at every blood-stained corner.   ABIGAIL boasts beloved-horror cast Melissa Barrera (Scream VI, In The Heights) and Kathryn Newton (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Freaky, Lisa Frankenstein), as well as Dan Stevens (Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, “Downton Abbey”), Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad”, The Usual Suspects, “Parish”), Alisha Weir (Roald Dahl’s Matilda, Don’t Leave Home), Kevin Durand (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Robin Hood), the late Angus Cloud (Your Lucky Day, “Euphoria”), and William Catlett (A Thousand and One, Lovecraft County).   Radio Silence, the filmmakers behind the horror hits Ready or Not, Scream (2022) and Scream VI, bring a brash and bloodthirsty new vision of vampires with ABIGAIL. A heist team is hired by a mysterious fixer to kidnap the daughter of a powerful underworld figure. They must guard the 12-year-old ballerina for one night to net a $50 million ransom. As the captors start to dwindle one by one, they discover to their mounting terror that they're locked inside an isolated mansion with no ordinary little girl.

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Rest In Peace Actor Bernard Hill.

 

WATCH EWAN MCGREGOR, DIEGO LUNA, ETHAN HAWKE, SEBASTIAN STAN, ANTHONY MACKIE AND MORE IN NEW BONUS FEATURES FROM DISNEY+ SERIES STEELBOOK RELEASES Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Moon Knight, Andor and Obi-Wan Kenobi are now available on Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook and Blu-ray Steelbook.

BURBANK, CA. (MARCH 5, 2024) – The Walt Disney Company today announced four new Collector’s Editions of popular Disney+ Original series from Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm will be available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray for fans to add to their collections. These special releases feature Steelbook packaging, concept art cards and some never-before-seen bonus features.
 
The titles, all to be released on April 30, 2024 are:
 

• Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: The Complete First Season
• Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight: The Complete First Season
• Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi - The Complete Series
• Star Wars: Andor - The Complete First Season

 
All titles will be available to pre-order from March 12, 2024.
 
Like the previous Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm Collectors Editions released last year (Loki Season 1, WandaVision, and The Mandalorian Seasons 1 and 2), each of these new releases will be available nationally on 4K UHD and Blu-ray Steelbook with brand-new box art designed by popular artist Attila Szarka and collectible concept art cards.

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: The Complete First Season
 
SYNOPSIS
Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, aka The Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, aka The Winter Soldier. The pair, who came together in the final moments of Avengers: Endgame, team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities — and patience.
 
BONUS FEATURES  
Featurette:

• Cap’s Shield: Sometimes a shield isn’t just a shield. Anthony Mackie and the creative team behind The Falcon and the Winter Soldier discuss what Captain America’s iconic accessory ultimately represents -- along with the numerous challenges of capturing the cumbersome prop in action once cameras started rolling.

Gag Reel: Watch the hilarious outtakes with cast and crew.
Deleted scenes:

• Flight Lesson - Sam and Rhodey have a heart to heart and bond over flying.
• Still Not Funny - Bucky brings a treat to Sam's family gathering.

Documentary:

• Assembled: The Making of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier - Embark on the making of this high-flying, globe-trotting action series with the cast and crew in Assembled: The Making of Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

Moon Knight: The Complete First Season
 
SYNOPSIS
When Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a mild-mannered gift shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.
 
BONUS FEATURES 
Featurette:

• Egyptology - Join Egyptologist Ramy Romany, Oscar Isaac and more, as they further explore the ancient Egyptian mythology that helped inspire the Moon Knight series.

Documentary: 

• Assembled: The Making of Moon Knight - Pull back the curtain with Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and the rest of the cast and crew in ASSEMBLED as they reveal how MOON KNIGHT was brought to life.

Deleted Scenes:

• Don’t Go There - While walking in the streets of Egypt, Layla questions Marc's state of mind and motivations.
• Breaking the Cycle - Arthur delivers a prompting speech to his crew, urging them to take action alongside him.

Gag Reel: Watch some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew.

Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete Series

 

SYNOPSIS 

Obi-Wan Kenobi begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.

 

BONUS FEATURES

Featurettes:

• Duels of Fate: Obi-Wan vs Vader - Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen examine the lightsaber battles of Obi-Wan and Darth Vader.
• The Dark Times: Villains - Uncover the lore of the deadly Inquisitors, and Darth Vader’s iconic look.
• Designing The Galaxy - Say hello to Leia’s loveable sidekick, Lola, then explore the new planets of the Star Wars galaxy.
• Director’s Commentary - Join director Deborah Chow for an exclusive audio commentary on the action-packed finale.

 Andor: The Complete First Season

 
SYNOPSIS
Explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.
 
BONUS FEATURES
Featurettes:

• Ferrix Part 1: Imperial Occupation - Tony Gilroy, Kathleen Kennedy and Diego Luna discuss the series’ origins.
• Aldhani: Rebel Heist - Join the shoot in Scotland with character spotlights, rebel training, stunts, a VFX breakdown and more.
• Coruscant: Whispers of Rebellion - Explore the stories of ISB agent Dedra, Senator Mon Mothma and spymaster Luthen Rael.
• Narkina 5: One Way Out - Uncover the Empire’s penal system and the prison’s stark look, get to know Kino Loy, and view VFX breakdowns.
• Ferrix Part 2: Fight the Empire - Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna, cast and crew reveal the making of the season finale.

** Bonus Material Not Rated
 
Product Specifications
Release Date: April 30, 2024
 
Product SKUs
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (2 discs), Blu-ray Steelbook (2 discs)
Moon Knight: 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (2 discs), Blu-ray Steelbook (2 discs)
Obi-Wan Kenobi: 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (2 discs), Blu-ray Steelbook (2 discs)
Andor: 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (3 discs), Blu-ray Steelbook (3 discs)
 
Total Run Time
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: Approx. 304 Minutes
Moon Knight: Approx. 288 Minutes
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Approx. 261 Minutes
Andor: Approx. 546 Minutes
 
Aspect Ratio
Physical: 2:39:1
 
Disc Size
4K UHD Blu-ray: 100GB
Blu-ray: 50GB
 
U.S. Audio
4K Ultra HD: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital
 
U.S. Subtitles
4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French
 
Social Media
Twitter: @marvelstudios; @starwars
Facebook: @marvelstudios; @starwars
Instagram: @marvelstudios; @starwars
 

ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY Is coming to 4K Blu-ray.

 This just in…

 

ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY will celebrate its 20^th anniversary this year and Paramount Home Entertainment will mark the occasion by releasing the absurdly hilarious, star-studded comedy on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™ for the first time ever on July 2, 2024.  

 

It’s kind of a big deal.

 

Released in theatres on July 9, 2004, ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY marked the feature directorial debut of Adam McKay and was written by McKay and Will Ferrell, who stars as the titular, mustachioed hero.  The film features a veritable pantheon of comedic talent, including Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Fred Willard, along with a cavalcade of cameos. 

 

Set in the 1970s, ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY tells the hard-hitting ridiculously funny story of a testosterone-filled newsroom threatened by the arrival of an ambitious female anchor.   Endlessly quotable and enduringly hilarious,ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDYis widely considered to be one of the greatest comedies of all time.

 

The 20^th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray™ set includes the remastered theatrical version of the film in sparkling 4K Ultra HD, plus two Blu-ray Discs with more than two hours of legacy bonus content, including cast auditions, deleted scenes, bloopers, an “Afternoon Delight” music video, and much, much more.  In addition, fans can enjoy both the theatrical and extended cuts of the film on Blu-ray, as well asWAKE UP, RON BURGUNDY: THE LOST MOVIE, a 92-minute film featuring outtakes and unused storylines from the original movie.  Bonus content is detailed below:

 

Blu-ray Disc 1

• Theatrical and Extended versions of the film branched
• Commentary by Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Lou Rawls, Andy Richter, Kyle Gass, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, and Christina Applegate
• Deleted & Extended Scenes
• Bloopers
• “Afternoon Delight” Music Video
• ESPN SportsCenter Audition – Ron Burgundy

Blu-ray Disc 2

• Wake Up Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
• Intro-Commentary with Will Ferrell and Aaron Zimmerman
• PSA
• Award Speech
• Raw Footage “Good Takes”
• “Afternoon Delight” Recording Session
• Interviews
• Specials
• Cast Auditions
• Table Read 6/2/03
• Rehearsals
• Playback Video
• Commercial Break
• Trailers

Synopsis

There was a time before cable when the local anchorman reigned supreme....Enter the hard-hitting world of the 1970s local TV news, where Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his loyal Channel 3 News Team (Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner) are San Diego's #1 rated news source.  All is well in their male-dominated world of news until beautiful, rising-star reporter Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) turns it all upside down. Sparks don't just fly, they ignite an all-out war between the two perfectly coiffed anchorpersons. In a job where it pays to keep a straight face, Anchorman is the comedy that makes it almost impossible to stop laughing.