Mission Impossible - Final Reckoning Arrives On Digital On August 19, 2025.

All missions have led to this… Experience the epic, action-packed culmination of the ground-breakingMission: Impossible franchise in theatres now and at home starting August 19, 2025 when MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—The Final Reckoning becomes available to buy on Digital.

 

Hailed as “the biggest and wildest Mission yet” (Erik Davis, Fandango) and “an unforgettable, stunning blockbuster” (Jonathan Sim, ComingSoon.net),MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—The Final Reckoning“goes bigger and harder than ever before” (Jeff Conway, Forbes).  “Tom Cruise has outdone himself” (Mark S. Allen, ABC-TV) with “jaw-dropping action sequences” (Kristy Puchko, Mashable) in a “brilliant” (Ross Bonaime, Collider) thrill ride that fully accomplishes its mission.

 

Fans who purchase the film on Digital can take a deep dive into the breathtaking production with behind-the-scenes interviews, exclusive commentary, and deleted footage not seen in theatres!  Check out the full dossier of bonus content^* below:

 

BEHIND THE SCENES

• Taking Flight—Tom Cruise and director Christopher M^cQuarrie take you through the biplanes stunt. Witness them push things to the next level to capture these incredible flight sequences.
• To The Depths—Dive in with Tom Cruise and director Christopher M^cQuarrie to explore every detail of the water tank/moving gimbal, the special masks/water suits, and the rigorous planning and execution of this one-of-a-kind stunt.
• To The North—Journey with the cast and crew to see how they filmed in extreme conditions to create the breathtaking sequence in the high Arctic of Svalbard.
• Through the Mine—Explore the Middleton Mine as the team highlights the risks, challenges, and practical elements to pull off this incredible action sequence.
• The Score—A behind-the-scenes look at the original music composed for the film.

 

EDITORIAL CONTENT

• Deleted Footage Montage with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher M^cQuarrie—Director Christopher M^cQuarrie shares some of the stunning, never-before-seen deleted shots that did not make the final film.
• Olifants River Canyon with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher M^cQuarrie—Director Christopher M^cQuarrie details the difficulties of shooting the dangerous, low level flying sequence through the Olifants River Canyon in South Africa.
• Biplane Transfer with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher M^cQuarrie and Tom Cruise—Tom Cruise and director Christopher M^cQuarrie discuss the challenges of filming the highly technical and extremely dangerous biplane transfer stunt at high altitudes.

 

COMMENTARIES

• Commentary by Director Christopher M^cQuarrie and Tom Cruise—Enjoy a compelling, in-depth discussion with Christopher M^cQuarrie and Tom Cruise.
• Commentary by Director Christopher M^cQuarrie, Editor Eddie Hamilton, and First Assistant Director Mary Boulding—Experience the film with riveting insights and analysis from these acclaimed filmmakers.
• Commentary by Composers Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey, and Score Producer Cécile Tournesac—Hear from the artists who enhance the action with thrilling music.

 

PROMO SPOTS

• Parachute Burn— Watch Tom Cruise earn a Guinness World Record for the most burning parachute jumps by an individual. 
• Snorri Rig Camera— Survival is in the details.  See the unique camera set up for Tom as he does his parachute jump.
• Jump Flip— Witness Tom’s epic jump.
• Long Wing— See Tom hang on to the wing of the biplane mid-flight.

 

STILL GALLERIES

• Tom Cruise (Biography included)
• Christopher M^cQuarrie
• Collaboration
• Supporting Cast

 

ISOLATED SCORE TRACK

 

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—The Final Reckoning will arrive on 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray^™ SteelBook^™, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray, and DVD on October 14, 2025.

 

Synopsis

Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – The Final Reckoning.

 

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—The Final Reckoning is rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence and action, bloody images, and brief language.

 

PARAMOUNT PICTURES and SKYDANCE Present A TOM CRUISE Production

TOM CRUISE “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING”

HAYLEY ATWELL VING RHAMES SIMON PEGG HENRY CZERNY and ANGELA BASSETT

Casting by MINDY MARIN, CSA Music by MAX ARUJ ALFIE GODFREY Score Produced by CÉCILE TOURNESAC

Costume Designer JILL TAYLOR Film Editor EDDIE HAMILTON, ACE

Production Designer GARY FREEMAN Director of Photography FRASER TAGGART

Executive Producers DAVID ELLISON DANA GOLDBERG DON GRANGER CHRIS BROCK

Produced by TOM CRUISE CHRISTOPHER M^cQUARRIE Based on the Television Series Created by BRUCE GELLER

Written by CHRISTOPHER M^cQUARRIE & ERIK JENDRESEN Directed by CHRISTOPHER M^cQUARRIE

RIP Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Rest-In-Peace Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Back in 1990 I was an intern on The Cosby Show and I found Malcolm to be every bit as down to earth as I had heard people tell me about him prior to beginning my internship back then. Rest In Peace.

Paramount Pictures Proudly Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of One of the Crown Jewels in its Storied Film Library SUNSET BOULEVARD

  

Legendary Director Billy Wilder’s Acclaimed and Haunting Portrait of Hollywood

is Newly Restored and Ready for Its Close-Up

 

ABOUT THE FILM

Originally released on August 10, 1950, SUNSET BOULEVARD was among the first films selected for preservation in the National Film Registry and is in the top 20 of the AFI’s Greatest American Films of All Time.  The film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, and won three for Best Art Direction, Best Music and Best Writing.^*

 

Gloria Swanson and William Holden give riveting performances as two of the silver screen’s most memorable characters: the aging silent film queen Norma Desmond and struggling young screenwriter Joe Gillis.  The bizarre and twisted story that unfolds between them is a brilliant combination of noir, black comedy and character study, as well as a scathing and pitch-black commentary on Hollywood that continues to resonate in today’s influencer-driven, true crime-obsessed, and self-reflective culture.

 

SUNSET BOULEVARD also features masterful, Oscar®-nominated performances by Erich von Stroheim as Desmond’s ex-husband/butler and Nancy Olson as the wholesome script reader who falls for Gillis, along with cameo appearances by director Cecil B. DeMille, gossip columnist Hedda Hopper, and silent film actor Buster Keaton.  

 

FILM RESTORATION

To mark the film’s diamond anniversary, this cinematic masterpiece has been meticulously restored in 4K using the highest quality surviving element—a 35mm duplicate negative—and every step of the restoration was approached with great care to faithfully honor Billy Wilder’s original vision.  The Library of Congress provided a 35mm print from its archive to serve as a reference for color accuracy throughout the restoration. This release also features an exceptional new 5.1 audio mix that was produced by Deluxe Audio with support from Park Road Post in New Zealand, whose proprietary technology enabled the isolation of dialogue, music, and effects tracks.

 

THEATRICAL RE-RELEASE

The newly restored film had its theatrical world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May and fans throughout the U.S. will have the opportunity to experience the stunning new restoration on the big screen in 4K when it returns to theatres nationwide on August 3 & 4 from Fathom Entertainment and Paramount Pictures.  Every film in Fathom’s Big Screen Classics series features an exclusive introduction by cinema critic and historian Leonard Maltin, offering insight into the landmark film and its enduring impact and relevance.

 

ENJOY AT HOME

SUNSET BOULEVARD is available now to buy or rent in sparkling 4K Ultra HD with more than two hours of legacy bonus content^** exploring the film’s production, stars, and cinematic significance on select Digital platforms. 

 

BROADWAY SHOW

Underscoring the film’s timeless appeal, Jamie Lloyd’s extraordinary reimagination of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical Sunset Blvd., which is based on the Paramount Pictures film, won three 2025 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and Best Lead Actress in a Musical for Nicole Scherzinger’s sizzling portrayal of Norma Desmond. The twice extended musical will end its Broadway run on Sunday, July 20, 2025. For more information and tickets to the final performances, visit www.sunsetblvdbroadway.com.  

 

Sunset Blvd: The Album, the chart-topping cast album of the stunning new production, is available now to stream and on vinyl from The Other Songs label. Recorded live on the stage at London’s Savoy Theatre, the album captures the depth and power of Nicole Scherzinger’s Tony and Olivier Award- winning performance. To discover the album, visit https://bio.to/SunsetBLVDTheAlbum

 

FILM SYNOPSIS

Fame isn’t forever—just ask Norma Desmond. Once a Hollywood legend, now a forgotten relic, she refuses to fade away. When struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis stumbles into her decaying mansion, he becomes trapped in her web of obsession, control, and delusion. What starts as an opportunity soon spirals into something far more dangerous. Dark, twisted, and eerily relevant, SUNSET BOULEVARD is a haunting look at Hollywood’s unrelenting cycle—where youth is currency, talent is fleeting, and no one stays in the spotlight forever.  Are you ready for your close-up? 

  

 

SUNSET BOULEVARD is not rated

 

 

*Winner: Best Writing, Story and Screenplay; Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black & White; Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture, 1951.  Additional nominations: Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (William Holden), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Gloria Swanson), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Erich von Stroheim), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Nancy Olson), Best Director (Billy Wilder), Best Cinematography, Black & White, Best Film Editing.

 

**Availability of bonus content varies by digital retailer

 

“ACADEMY AWARD” and “OSCAR” are the registered trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

 

The Drew Carey Show: The Complete Series On DVD Box Set Review

 

Warner Brothers Discovery Home Entertainment’s The Drew Carey Show: The Complete Series On DVD Box Set is not so complete. Four Special Episodes detailed as Drew’s Dance Party Special, Drew Carey’s Back To School Rock ‘n’ Roll Comedy Hour Parts 1 & 2 and What’s Love Got To Do With it? are not included with this set although one might be able to find the missing episodes on their own on YouTube or by searching The Internet Archive. 

All nine seasons are presented across two large DVD keep cases within a high-quality cardboard slip case. The presentation is a (1.33:1) aspect ratio, preserving the method in which this series are originally exhibited on broadcast television English Dolby Digital and Digital Stereo Soundtrack options are encoded across all of the discs along with English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired. The menus are rudimentary standard interactive, steel frames that are easy to navigate. There is only one extra value feature, which is a short look at the series entitled Inside The Cubicle. 

This might be the final time to actually get the series on physical media so if you are a fan of the series, this is well worth picking up. The Drew Carey Show: The Complete Series On DVD Box Set is available now at retailers on and off-line courtesy of Warner Brothers Discovery Home Entertainment.

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