Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas on 4K Ultra HD and Steelbook from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment available on November 11, 2025.

 

ALL-NEW 4K & LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK AVAILABLE ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025

FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Universal City, California, September 23, 2025 – Discover the true meaning of the holiday season with Imagine Entertainment’s live-action adaptation of the beloved classic, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas on 4K Ultra HD and Steelbook from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment available on November 11, 2025. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the film returns in a stunning newly remastered edition featuring Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for an enhanced home viewing and listening experience. This special release also includes over 30 minutes of brand-new bonus content exploring the making of the beloved holiday classic. Starring Jim Carrey as The Grinch, Academy Award®-winning director Ron Howard and Academy Award®-winning producer Brian Grazer reimagine one of the most enduring holiday stories of all time. Why is The Grinch (Carrey) such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch's world upside down, inside out…and funny side up. Filled with dazzling scenery, special effects, makeup and costumes, this is an adventure "that can make your heart grow three sizes—if you're not laughing too hard!" (Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

BONUS content AVAILABLE ON DISC & DIGITAL: 25 Years Later: The Gift of THE GRINCH (NEW) – Director Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer, make-up artist Rick Baker and actor Taylor Momsen look back on the making of the holiday classic and discuss its legacy. Spotlight on Location  Deleted Scenes  Outtakes Who School – An inside look at how actors learned to walk, talk, and move like real Whos from Whoville. Makeup Application and Design – Go behind the scenes to see the elaborate process of creating the Grinch’s iconic look and the Whos’ whimsical styles. Seussian Set Decoration – Explore how Dr. Seuss’s imaginative world was brought to life through colorful, larger-than-life set designs. Visual Effects – Discover the movie magic that blended practical effects with cutting-edge technology to transform Whoville. Music Video: Faith Hill “Where Are You Christmas?” Theatrical Trailer Feature Commentary with Director Ron Howard – Hear stories and insights from director Ron Howard as he reflects on bringing the classic to the big screen.

Tron and Tron Legacy Digital Copies Review.

Tron and its sequel Tron Legacy, are absolutely fantastic looking as 4K Ultra HD digital copy movies available now on various streaming platforms, including iTunes and of course Disney’s Movies Anywhere. You’ll find that in the cast of Tron, the Movies Anywhere version, which also allows you to have your copy of film also available on different platforms simultaneously has more extra value features than the iTunes copy so that’s something very important to keep in mind. Outside of that I have to say that I have never seen the original Tron look as good as it does on digital. It just simply has never looked this good and the DolbyVision picture quality is flawless.

Thankfully, they did not upgrade any of the original 1982 computer generated effects because to have done so would’ve been in my humble opinion a disservice to the fact that the film takes place in1982 and part of its charm is that we’re dealing with 1982 technology that was available to the public at that time.

In addition to this, even when within the world of the grid, you have an amazing sense of clarity when you look at the black-and-white images of the characters superimpose with the animated and or computer, animated effects, and the soundtrack in Dolby Atmos 5.1 really kicks rear. I mean, I could not ask for a better restoration than this and this is a pure digital copy. I could only imagine what the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc must look like.

Since there you would not be dealing with any bandwidth issues and you should  also still have the option of getting a Movies Anywhere Ultra HD digital copy coupons so in that respect, you get both the physical media and the digital media together however, in this age with more and more films becoming digital only releases if you don’t have the room then this is probably the best way to enjoy the best version of Tron I’ve ever seen. In addition to that there is also the sequel Tron Legacy which looked fantastic before and it just simply is more eye-catching than it was when I saw it in Blu-ray 3-D Disc from back in 2010 or 11. 

Overall, I think that for sound quality in picture quality on both of these films deserve a look. Now I will go over the extra value features that are found on both of these digital copies, which are sold separately.

On Tron, the featurettes The Tron Phenomenon (9:00) and Photo Tronology (16:00) are included along with the feature length documentary (1:24.00) are exclusive to the Movies Anywhere version while the Digital Imagery (4:00), Publicity Trailer (1:00) as well as two more archival featurettes appear on both the Movies Anywhere and i’Tunes versions respectively. 

The picture and sound formats; HDR or DolbyVision options coupled with Dolby ATMOS 5.1 Sound in English along with a Spanish Language option as well as English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired and Spanish Language Subtitles are encoded as options.

The same picture and viewing and listening options are available on the sequel Tron Legacy. Tron Legacy is not as impressive as Tron simply because it’s a more recent film so one expects it to look better with the restoration so you’re not gonna notice maybe as much of a jump up in quality that you would with Tron the original film, but that does not mean you will not enjoy the picture quality That is provided by this digital copy. Both films seem more timely today than they were in the past and they are good set up for the upcoming sequel film Tron Ares which opens up at theaters in the United States on October 10, 2025.

Interestingly, all the extra value features found on the movies. Anywhere app are also available on the iTunes version of Tron Legacy. These include the featurettes, Launching The Legacy (10:00), Visualizing Tron (11:00), Installing The Cast (12:00), Disc Roars (3:00) and The Speed Of Light (9:00).

Unless you plan on buying the physical copies that are available at retailers on and off-line, I recommend getting the Disney movies anywhere digital copies of Tron in particular and Tron Legacy because you will get more for your money and you’ll have more options to view it on instead of just iTunes alone. Both Tron and its sequel Tron Legacy are now available as digital copies on Movies Anywhere, iTunes and other digital outlets.

(C) Copyright 2025 By Mark A. Rivera

All Rights Reserved.

Ringo and his All Starrs!

 

Photo Credit - Scott Robert Richie

 

Ringo and the All Starrs - Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Hamish Stuart, Warren Ham, Buck Johnson and Gregg Bissonette** - joined by musical director Mark Rivera - zoomed in from Riverside Theater in Milwaukee where they are rehearsing for the Ringo & His All Starr Band Tour, which kicks off September 10 at the Chicago Theatre.

 

Fall Tour Dates

September 2025:

10 The Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL

12 Miller High Life Theater, Milwaukee, WI

13 Bourbon & Beyond, Louisville, KY

17 The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV

19 The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV

20 The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV

21 Ironstone, Murphys, CA

23 Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, Highland, CA

24 The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV

26 The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV

27 The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV

 

Additional Ringo Talking Points: 

+ STARR ART exhibition at Animazing Art Gallery (September 5-October 15) in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, his first show since 2019 and his first to feature his original paintings for exhibition and sale (with all artist proceeds going to the Lotus Foundation). 

+ Look Up, Ringo's acclaimed Country album with T Bone Burnett released in January 2025 which garnered him his first UK #1 and saw him chart in the Top 10 on numerous Billboard Charts and make his Grand Ole Opry debut. Ringo and T Bone are currently working on the follow up. 

 

+ Ringo's last book Beats and Threads published by Julien’s Auctions is an unprecedented chronicle of over 70 years of his legendary sonic and sartorial style dedicated solely to his historic drum kits and era defining garments that in time signature made music and fashion history. Features 300 images and offers for the first-time the most comprehensive look at his legendary Beatles-era drum kits containing decades of research-based information with curated and detailed photographs of these pieces of music history.

 

 

ALL STARR LINKS: 

Steve Lukather http://www.stevelukather.com/

Colin Hay https://www.colinhay.com/

Buck Johnson https://www.buckjohnson.com/

Warren Ham https://totoofficial.com/

Gregg Bissonette https://greggbissonette.co/

Hamish Stuart

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

 

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