The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart Purchase Digitally on July 21 and on Blu-ray™ Disc on July 25

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Venture Bros. Fans Rejoice With All-New Original Film

 

The Venture Bros.: 

Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart

 

Purchase Digitally on July 21

and on Blu-ray™ Disc on July 25

#VentureBros

Trailer: https://youtu.be/789MvB_xkNw

BURBANK, CA (June 8, 2023) – Get ready as The Venture Bros. are back in an all-new original movie picking up right after the events from the shocking season 7 finale! Based off one of Adult Swim's longest-running, award-winning original adult animated series, The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will be available to purchase Digitally on July 21, 2023 and on Blu-ray Disc on July 25, 2023.

 

Returning in their original series roles are James Urbaniak (The Fabelmans) as Dr. Venture, Patrick Warburton (Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events) as Brock Samson, Michael Sinterniklaas (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as Dean Venture, Chris McCulloch (Superjail!) as Hank Venture and Doc Hammer as Dr. Mrs. The Monarch. 

Also featured in the voice cast are Nina Arianda (Being the Ricardos) as Mantilla, Clancy Brown (John Wick: Chapter 4) as Red Death, John Hodgman (Up Here) as Snoopy, Hal Lublin (Welcome to Night Vale) as Clayton, Jane Lynch (Glee) as Bobbi St. Simone, Charles Parnell (Top Gun: Maverick) as Jefferson Twilight, Jay Pharoah (Spinning Gold) as Nuno Blood, Steven Rattazzi (New Amsterdam) as Dr. Orpheus, JK Simmons (Whiplash) as Ben and Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force) as The Alchemist.

 

From Adult Swim, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, and Titmouse, series creators Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick wrote and executive produced, and Publick directed. Executive producers also include Chris Prynoski (The Legend of Vox Machina), Shannon Prynoski (Fairfax), Antonio Canobbio (Arlo the Alligator Boy), and Ben Kalina (Big Mouth). 

 

The Venture Bros. originally premiered on Adult Swim August 7, 2004 and ran for seven seasons winning numerous awards including Best Animated TV Series Award at Cineme 2003 at the Chicago International Animated Film Festival.

The Venture Bros. Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart will be available on July 21, 2023 to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. Blu-ray Disc will be available July 25, 2023 to purchase online and in-store at major retailers. Pre-order your copy now. 

 

Catch up ahead of the movie with The Venture Bros.: The Complete Series. Release will be available to purchase Digitally and on DVD June 20, 2023 and includes all 82 episodes from the 7-season run of the action-packed series.

 

SYNOPSIS:

Doc’s latest invention will either bankrupt Team Venture or launch them to new heights, as Hank searches for himself, Dean searches for Hank, The Monarch searches for answers, and a mysterious woman from their pasts threatens to bring their entire world crashing down on them.

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Commentary by co-creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer
• Jackson and Doc Answer Fan Questions (Commentary) 
• Hodgman and Friends (Featurette) - John Hodgman digs deep with Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer to learn more about the making of Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart and untold tales about their series.

Pricing and film information:

 

PRODUCT                                         SRP

Digital purchase                                 $19.99

Blu-ray + Digital Copy*                      $29.98 SRP USA

Blu-ray                                               $39.99 SRP Canada

 

Audio: English

Subtitles: English, Spanish, French

Running Time: Approx. 83 minutes

Rated: R for language, some sexual references, bloody images and brief full nudity

 

*Digital version not available in Canada

  

SISU Digital Street Date: 6/27/23 Package & Video On Demand Street Date: 7/11/23 Digital SRP EST: $19.99 Package & Video On Demand SRPs 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital (National 4K): $42.99 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital (Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook

 Digital Street Date: 6/27/23

Package & Video On Demand Street Date: 7/11/23
 
Digital SRP
EST: $19.99
 
Package & Video On Demand SRPs
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital (National 4K): $42.99
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital (Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook^®): $42.99
Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital: $39.99
DVD: $29.96

Video On Demand: $5.99

 
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
A lone miner turns into a one-man army when Sisu arrives on Digital June 27 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD, and Video on Demand July 11 from Lionsgate. Writer and director Jalmari Helander (Rare Exports, Big Game) shares the tale of a solitary prospector defending all he has at the end of WWII. Sisu will be available for the suggested retail prices of $19.99 on Digital, $42.99 on 4K + Blu-ray + Digital (both National 4K and Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook), $39.99 for Blu-ray + DVD + Digital, $29.96 for DVD, and $5.99 on Video on Demand.  
 
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
During WWII, a solitary prospector crosses paths with Nazis in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover he is no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu,” the legendary ex-commando will embody what it means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And this one-man death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back — even if it means killing every last Nazi in his path.
 
Lionsgate presents, in association with Stage 6 Films, a Subzero Film Entertainment production, in association with Good Chaos.
 
4K/BLU-RAY/DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Indestructible: Making Sisu
• Pushing the Boundaries of Reality: The Visual Effects of Sisu

CAST
Jorma Tommila                         Rare Exports, Joulubileet, Big Game
Aksel Hennie                            Max Manus: Man of War, Headhunters, The Martian
Jack Doolan                              TV’s “The Boys,” “Marcella,” Cemetery Junction
Mimosa Willamo                        Aurora, Lake Bodom, Headfirst
Onni Tommila                           Big Game, Rare Exports
 
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2k4QAItiSA
 
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2022
Title Copyright: © 2022 Freezing Point Oy and Immortal Sisu UK LTD. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ^®, ™ & © 2023 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: New Release
Rating: R for strong bloody violence, gore, and language
Genre: Action, War
Closed-Captioned: N/A
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, English SDH
Run Time: 91 Minutes
4K Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation
4K Audio: English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive Audio
Blu-ray Format: 1080p 23.98 High Definition 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation
Blu-ray Audio: English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive Audio
DVD Format: Standard Definition 16x9 (2.39:1) Presentation
DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive Audio

Ari Aster’s third film collaboration with A24, Beau Is Afraid arrives on Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital and DVD July 11 from A24 and Lionsgate.

 

Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital / DVD Street Date: 7/11/23
Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital SRP: $39.99
DVD SRP: $29.96

 
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Ari Aster’s third film collaboration with A24, Beau Is Afraid arrives on Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital and DVD July 11 from A24 and Lionsgate. Writer and director Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar) creates another unsettling story, starring Academy Award^® winner Joaquin Phoenix (2020, Best Actor, Joker), Primetime Emmy^® winner Nathan Lane (2022, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, “Only Murders in the Building”), and Primetime Emmy^® nominee Patti LuPone (1998, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, “Frasier”). Beau Is Afraid will be available for the suggested retail prices of $39.99 for Blu-ray + DVD + Digital, and $29.96 for DVD.
 
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother in this bold and ingeniously depraved new film from writer/director Ari Aster.
 
BLU-RAY/DVD SPECIAL FEATURE:
Finally Home: Making Beau Is Afraid
 
CAST
Joaquin Phoenix                       Her, Joker, Gladiator, The Master
Nathan Lane                             The Producers, Mousehunt, TV’s “Only Murders in the Building”
Patti LuPone                             Driving Miss Daisy, TV’s “Penny Dreadful,” “American Horror Story”
Parker Posey                            Superman Returns, Dazed and Confused, Scream 3
Amy Ryan                                 Gone Baby Gone, Birdman, Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead
 
Trailer: https://youtu.be/PuiWDn976Ek
 
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2023
Title Copyright: Beau Is Afraid © 2023 Mommy Knows Best LLC, UAAP LLC and IPR.VC Fund II KY. Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2023 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: New Release
Rating: R
Genre: Thriller, Action/Adventure, Comedy
Closed-Captioned: N/A
Subtitles: Spanish, English SDH
Run Time: 179 Minutes
Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition, 16x9 (1.85) Presentation
Blu-ray Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™, English Descriptive Audio
DVD Format: 16x9 (1.85) Presentation
DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive Audio

The Super Mario Brothers Movie - LEVEL UP AND OWN THE COLLECTIBLE EDITION ON DIGITAL, 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD JUNE 13, 2023 IN THE US & CANADA FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

 

EXPERIENCE THE YEAR’S BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER EVENT LIKE NEVER BEFORE

OWN THE ‘POWER UP EDITION’ WITH SUPERSIZED 
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT FEATURING YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTERS

LEVEL UP AND OWN THE COLLECTIBLE EDITION ON DIGITAL, 
4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY^TM AND DVD JUNE 13, 2023
IN THE US & CANADA FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Universal City, California, JUNE 6, 2023 – Generating over a billion dollars around the world, the biggest film of the year arrives home with all-new bonus features in THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE ‘POWER UP EDITION,’ available to own on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on June 13^th in the US and Canada, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Boasting an A CinemaScore^®and 96% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes, the Nintendo and Illumination-produced pop-culture spectacular of the year comes home in a next-level experience, unlocking over 30-minutes of bonus content that is sure to delight all Super Mario Bros. fans – from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
 
Showcasing an all-star lineup to voice the iconic pop culture characters, THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE stars Chris Pratt (Jurassic World franchise), Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Lego Movie), Anya Taylor-Joy (Last Night in Soho, The Queen’s Gambit), Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele), Seth Rogen (Neighbors, An American Pickle), Jack Black (Kung Fu Pandafranchise) and Fred Armisen (“Wednesday,”Portlandia).
 
The movie tells the story of two Brooklyn plumbers who are brothers and best friends: Mario, the brave one with the “let’s-a go” attitude, and the perpetually anxious Luigi, who would prefer to go nowhere. We open with the Super Mario Brothers reckoning with their struggling plumbing business, and wind up in a whirlwind adventure through Mushroom Kingdom. Through their journey, we meet a cast of familiar, lovable characters, ultimately uniting to defeat the power-hungry villain, Bowser. The Super Mario Bros. Movie takes what millions of gamers worldwide have loved for over three decades and levels it up to a new and breathtaking cinematic experience.
 
BONUS FEATURES ON 4K Ultra Hd, BLU-RAY^TM, DVD and Digital:             

• Getting to Know the Cast – In these short behind-the-scenes pieces we get up close and personal with the stars of the film and learn what they leaned on to inhabit their on-screen persona.
• Leveling Up: Making THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE – Bringing one of the world's most beloved video game characters, and the world around him, to life was no easy task! Filmmakers and cast give an in-depth look into the making of the film.
• THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIEField Guide – Join the cast of THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE as they take viewers through the various Power-Ups and Bonuses that appear in the film. This immersive video will allow the cast to interact with custom on-screen graphics as they select a Bonus or Power Up specific to their character and then explain what it does, how to use it and its effects.
• “Peaches” Lyric Video – Jack Black is known for his big personality and really no one else could play the part of Bowser, so get ready to sing-along to his big musical number as he serenades Princess Peach.
• Leadership Lessons with Anya Taylor-Joy – Let’s face it: being a princess isn’t easy. Thankfully, we have Anya Taylor-Joy, custom graphics and movie clips to give us Princess Peach’s guide to being an awesome leader.  We’ll provide some real-life tips and power-ups that kids of all ages can use in their daily lives.

For more information on THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE, please visit:

Website: www.thesupermariobros.movie/ 
YouTube: @UniversalPicturesAllAccess
Facebook: @supermariomovie
Twitter: @supermariomovie
Instagram: @supermariomovie
TikTok: @supermariomovie
#SuperMarioMovie

Disney Pixar 100th Anniversary Best Buy Exclusives.

Disney's 100th anniversary celebration continues, on June 6th with the exciting release of three Disney•Pixar classics films, to special collectible Steelbook editions, for the first time ever.  TOY STORY, COCO and CARS debut in the stunning ultimate collectible packages that include each re-mastered film, on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray Disc and digital code.  The ultimate way to own and display treasured titles, Steelbooks celebrate favorite films with beautiful movie artwork printed on a solid metal case.  These Disney•Pixar releases are available only at Best Buy stores and BestBuy.com. 

Film Synopses: 

TOY STORY

Set in a world where toys have a life of their own when people are not present, Toy Story takes moviegoers on a fantastic fun-filled journey, viewed mostly through the eyes of two rival toys - Woody (Tom Hanks), a pull-string talking cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), a superhero space action-figure. The comically-mismatched duo eventually learn to put aside their differences when circumstances separate them from their owner, Andy, and they find themselves on a hilarious adventure-filled mission where the only way they can survive is to form an uneasy alliance.

COCO

In Disney•Pixar’s vibrant tale of family, fun and adventure, an aspiring young musician named Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal) becomes an unexpected friend who helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions.  

 

CARS

Pixar Animation Studios presents a high-octane adventure comedy that shows life is about the journey, not the finish line—now turbocharged in 4K Ultra HD! Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, he meets Sally, Mater and Doc Hudson, who help him learn there’s more to life than trophies and fame.

The Tank Blu-ray Disc Review

 The Tank is a New Zealand monster picture set mostly on the Oregon coast in 1978. A young family inherit a mysterious abandoned coastal property from the husband’s departed mother. Upon arriving they soon discover a very good reason for why the husband’s mother never told him about the property and why it has long been abandoned to ancient beliefs that the area is cursed. Depending on the definition of cursed you could state whether by divine, natural or unnatural causes, which are never made clear, there is a curse and it has stealth, predatory intelligence, primeval nature and it’s hungry. 

Watching The Tank I found myself thinking of another monster picture I reviewed years ago entitled The Monster (2016) released by A24. If you have seen that film, that gives you a slight taste, (no pun intended), for what you can expect from The Tank, though the similarities end there. The Tank is a bit grounded and works particularly well because Writer and Director Scott Walker knows instinctually to show as little of the creature as possible and uses fantastic sound design to match the shadows of it’s partial subterranean setting, which to be clear is not just a threat from below. It comes from all around. The story kind of plays it by the numbers that broadcast after the opening prologue exactly what to expect. Richard Taylor and the artisans of WETA Workshop manage to create practical effects that look real though slightly derivative of other screen monsters. It did have me wondering  Aliens might have been like if WETA did all the practical creature effects for that. The acting by Luciane Buchanan and Matthew Whelan as the parents faced with the horror along with Zara Nausbaum are well suited given what they have to deal with in script. Regina Hegemann does an amiable job as the creature, but I don’t want to go farther than that because a movie like this should be watched on the best screen possible, OLED preferably because of the inky blacks and the lights should turned down while the audio is turned up.

Both the English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and English Dolby Digital Stereo Soundtracks are terrific on this Blu-ray Disc. When you couple that with the pristine 1080p Full HD picture quality, The Tank is a home theater treat. English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired are also encoded as an option on this disc. Extra value features will run one into the other regardless of what you choose without a “Play All” feature in the standard interactive menus that are easy to navigate. There is a featurette that feels a little bit like an EPK covering how the idea came to the Director during the CoVid pandemic (3:28) and another focusing on the creature effects by WETA used in the film (6:21). The theatrical trailer (2:19) and bonus trailers for other films coming from Well Go USA Entertainment that include Bone Cold (1:58), Forgotten Experiment (2:28) and The Siege (1:43) wrap up the extra value content on this Blu-ray Disc.

Within the blue BD case there is an insert detailing other titles available on Blu-ray Disc from Well Go USA Entertainment as well as a streaming service called HiYAHTV.com with apps available for most streaming platforms. The Tank will debut on Blu-ray Disc and DVD, but sold separately on June 27, 2023 at retailers on and offline courtesy of Well Go USA Entertainment.

(C) Copyright 2023 By Mark A. Rivera

All Rights Reserved.

For the first time, My Best Friend Is a Vampire arrives on Blu-ray™ + Digital July 25 from Lionsgate.

 Street Date: 7/25/23

Blu-ray™ + Digital SRP: $17.99

 
 
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
For the first time, My Best Friend Is a Vampire arrives on Blu-ray™ + Digital July 25from Lionsgate. Featuring the critically acclaimed cast of Robert Sean Leonard (Dead Poets Society), Primetime Emmy^® Award winner David Warner (Titanic) and more, this release features brand-new artwork and new special features. My Best Friend Is a Vampire will be available for the suggested retail price of $17.99 for Blu-ray + Digital.
 
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Return to Milton High School in this beloved '80s teen comedy now available on Blu-ray™ for the first time. Shortly after high school student Jeremy Capello (Robert Sean Leonard) goes on a hot date, he finds he can’t stand garlic and can’t see his reflection in mirrors, but he can make a delicious raw-steak shake. As maniac vampire hunter Professor McCarthy (David Warner) stakes him out, Jeremy just wants to pursue his high school crush. Also starring Rene Auberjonois with an appearance by Oscar^® winner Kathy Bates.
 
CAST
Robert Sean Leonard             Dead Poets Society, TV’s “House,” Much Ado About Nothing
Cheryl Pollak                          Pump Up The Volume, Time of Fear, TV’s “Alien Nation”
Primetime Emmy^® Award Nominee
Rene Auberjonois                   TV’s “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “M*A*S*H,” “Boston Legal”
Primetime Emmy^® Award Winner
David Warner                          Titanic, Tron, Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country
 
 
SPECIAL FEATURES

• Audio Commentary with Director Jimmy Huston and Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson
• “A Most Alternative Lifestyle” – A Conversation with Writer & Associate Producer Tab Murphy and Production Executive Ken Aguado
• “Gabbing with Grimsdyke” – An Interview with Actor Paul Willson
• Theatrical Trailer
• Teaser Trailer
• Still Gallery

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 1988
Title Copyright: © 1988 Kings Road Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Catalog Re-Release
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Closed-Captioned: N/A
Subtitles: English, Spanish, English SDH
Feature Run Time: 89 minutes
Blu-ray Format:  16x9 Widescreen (1.85:1), 1080P 23.98 High Definition
Blu-ray Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™, English 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio™