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ALIENS 30th Anniversary Edition Arrives Sept. 13

aliens-30th-anniversary-blu-ray-dvd-aliens30_bd_slipcase_rgb-e1472136326807-3263233Celebrate three decades of pulse-pounding action and bone-chilling suspense with this Aliens 30th Anniversary Limited-Edition Set that features both the Theatrical and Special Edition versions of the film on Blu-ray™, as well as audio commentary, deleted and extended scenes and more. This must-have set also includes collectible art cards, and a book featuring art from the Dark Horse Comics Aliens series with an all-new cover created exclusively for this 30th Anniversary Edition. The Blu-ray and Digital HD release will include an all-new, documentary titled “The Inspiration and Design of Aliens,” which delves into the origins of the film.

James Cameron directed this critically acclaimed sequel starring Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo’s deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien. After drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years, Ripley returns to Earth, haunted by nightmares of the past. Although her story is initially met with disbelief, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426…and this time it’s war!

ALIENS: THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Blu-ray™ & Digital HD Special Features Include:

  • NEW – The Inspiration and Design of Aliens featurette
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes
  • Superior Firepower: Making Aliens
  • Superior Firepower: Making Aliens Enhancement
  • Pre-Production Galleries
    • The Art of Aliens
      • Gateway Station and Colony
      • Vehicles and Weapons
      • Aliens
    • Casting
      • Cast Portrait Gallery
  • Deleted Scene Montage

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Street Date: September 13, 2016
Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9 (1.85:1)
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD-MA
English Dolby Digital 4.1
English Surround Dolby Digital 2.0
French 5.1 DTS
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Total Run Time: Approximately 137 minutes (Theatrical) / Approximately 157 minutes (Extended)
U.S. Rating: R
Closed Captioned: Yes

Power Rangers Dino Charge: Hero Arrives November 1

prdinochargehero_3d-e1471888909372-6510775PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Jump into the action-packed adventures of this global phenomenon when Power Rangers Dino Charge: Hero arrives on DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD, and On Demand November 1 from Lionsgate. In this series, the teen superheroes must join forces to defeat an evil monster in order to save the day. Power Rangers fans will also have the chance to get into the holiday spirit with a special holiday episode, “Race to Rescue Christmas.”Top-ranked in its time period, the Power Rangers Dino Charge: HeroDVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Join the Power Rangers on a quest for a new hero! Get set for dino-charged adventure and nonstop thrills as the Power Rangers discover their newest ally, the Purple Ranger! But when the Purple Ranger decides to leave the team, it will take all of the Power Rangers’ skills combined to battle the villainous Sledge – and find a new hero fit for the Purple Energem – in this action-packed collection that features the bonus episode, “Race to Rescue Christmas.”

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 2015
Title Copyright: ™ and © 2015 SCG Power Rangers LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Type: TV-on-DVD
Rating: TV-Y7
Genre: Action/Adventure, Children’s Series, Fantasy
Closed Captioned: English
Subtitles: N/A
Feature Run Time: 125 minutes
Format: 16×9 Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, Spanish and French 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio

Independence Day: Resurgence Invades Homes Starting Sept. 27

id4-resurgence-e1471888604538-5866702Twenty years after mysterious aliens nearly wiped out humankind, they’re back with a vengeance in this explosive sequel to the original blockbuster hit, INDEPENDENCE DAY! Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth developed a vast defense program to protect the planet, led by Jeff Goldblum, returning as brilliant scientist David Levinson. But nothing could prepare us for a new invasion of unprecedented scale—and only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can save our world from extinction. Co-starring Liam Hemsworth and Jesse T. Usher alongside returning fan favorites Bill Pullman and Brent Spiner, INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE is an action-packed thrill ride from start to finish!

Amazing special features include eight deleted scenes, a featurette on “The War of 1996,” the morning show parody “It’s Early, ABQ” featuring Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch and
Liam Hemsworth, a gag reel, audio commentary from Roland Emmerich, the documentary “Another Day: The Making of Independence Day: Resurgence and more.

Independence Day: Resurgence Special Features (Available on All Formats)

  • Eight Deleted Scenes with Audio Commentary by Roland Emmerich
  • The War of 1996
  • It’s Early, ABQ!
  • Another Day: The Making of Independence Day: Resurgence (available as Digital HD Extra on DVD only)
  • Gag Reel
  • Audio Commentary by Roland Emmerich
  • Concept Art
  • Theatrical Trailers and TV Spot

Independence Day: Resurgence 4K Ultra HD Disc:
Street Date:                 October 18, 2016
Screen Format:            Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio:                         English Dolby Atmos / English Descriptive Audio 5.1 /
Spanish 5.1 DD / French 5.1 DTS
Subtitles:                    English / French / Spanish
Total Run Time:           Approximately 120 minutes
U.S. Rating:                PG-13
Closed Captioned:       Yes

Independence Day: Resurgence 3D Blu-ray:
Street Date:                 October 18, 2016
Screen Format:            Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio:                         English 7.1 DTS-HD-MA / English Descriptive Audio 5.1
Spanish 5.1 DD / French 5.1 DD
Subtitles:                     English / French / Spanish
Total Run Time:            Approximately 120 minutes
U.S. Rating:                 PG-13
Closed Captioned:        Yes

Independence Day: Resurgence Blu-ray:
Street Date:                 October 18, 2016
Screen Format:            Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio:                         English 7.1 DTS-HD-MA / English Descriptive Audio 5.1
Spanish 5.1 DD / French 5.1 DD
Subtitles:                     English / French / Spanish
Total Run Time:            Approximately 120 minutes
U.S. Rating:                PG-13
Closed Captioned:       Yes

Independence Day: Resurgence DVD:
Street Date:                 October 18, 2016
Screen Format:            Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio:                          English 5.1 DD / English Descriptive Audio 5.1
Spanish 2.0 Surround DD / French 2.0 Surround DD
Subtitles:                     English / French/ Spanish
Total Run Time:            Approximately 120 minutes
U.S. Rating:                 PG-13
Closed Captioned:        Yes

The Huntsman: Winter’s War Giveaway Ends Tonight

the-huntsman-e1465935680723-3961734In case you missed it, tonight at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline for entries to win a Blu-ray copy of Universal’s The Huntsman: Winter’s War. The 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand  editions hit August 23, you will have a chance to win a copy of your very own.

We’ve partnered with our friends at Universal Home Entertainment to award a Blu-ray copy to one lucky reader.

All you need to do is tell us what it is about the Snow White fairy tale that has made it an enduring story. Post your theories here by 11:59 p.m. Our contest is open only to readers in the united States and Canada. The judgment of ComicMix‘s judges will be final.

The Huntsman: Winter’s War stars Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster) as the evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt: Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between good and evil is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric (Chris Hemsworth: Thor, Star Trek). Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Jessica Chastain: The Martian, The Help) — the only woman who has ever captured his heart — Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity.

The Jungle Book Returns to IMAX, Arrives at Home Aug. 30

The Jungle BookAudiences were mesmerized by Disney’s live-action epic adventure “The Jungle Book,” which has earned more than $949 million at the global box office to date.  Critically acclaimed, Jon Favreau’s stunning live-action reimagining of Walt Disney’s animated classic, will be available early on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on August 23, and on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand on August 30.

Venture behind the scenes with in-depth bonus features that reveal the innovative filmmaking technology used to create the richly immersive jungle world and characters; Follow the journey of the film’s only on-screen actor, charismatic newcomer Neel Sethi (Mowgli); Delve into a candid and humorous scene-by-scene audio commentary with director Jon Favreau and meet the all-star voice cast who help bring the film’s colorful characters to life, as well as the musicians who accent the adventure with a majestic music score.

Audiences will also have the opportunity to experience the movie again at select IMAX locations for a limited time only from August 26th through September 1st.

We hope you enjoy these bonus feature clips and share with your readers.

“Opening Sequence” Easter Egg  bonus clip

“They Made it Possible” bonus clip

Legend of Tarzan Swings for Home on October 11

the-legend-of-tarzan_3d-e1471551000523-2446850Burbank, CA, August 18, 2016 – The King of the Jungle returns when The Legend of Tarzan arrives onto Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. From Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures comes the action adventure The Legend of Tarzan, starring Alexander Skarsgård (Diary of a Teenage Girl, HBO’s True Blood) as the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

The ensemble cast also stars Oscar® nominee Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction, the Marvel Cinematic Universe films), Margot Robbie (Suicide Squad, The Wolf of Wall Street), Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond, Gladiator), with Oscar winner Jim Broadbent (Iris), and two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained).

David Yates (the final four Harry Potter films, upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) directed The Legend of Tarzan from a screenplay by Adam Cozad and Craig Brewer, which is based on the Tarzan stories created by Burroughs. Legendary producer Jerry Weintraub produced the film, together with David Barron, Alan Riche and Tony Ludwig. Susan Ekins, Nikolas Korda, Keith Goldberg, David Yates, Mike Richardson and Bruce Berman served as executive producers.

The Legend of Tarzan will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray for $44.95, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack for $44.95, Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99 and DVD for $28.98. The Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack features the theatrical version of the film in 3D hi-definition, hi-definition and standard definition; the Blu-ray Combo Pack features the theatrical version of the film in hi-definition on Blu-ray; and the DVD features the theatrical version in standard definition. All versions include a digital version of the movie in Digital HD with UltraViolet. Fans can also own “Point Break” via purchase from digital retailers.Fans can also own The Legend of Tarzan via purchase from digital retailers beginning on September 20.

The Blu-ray disc of The Legend of Tarzan will feature a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar are required. Dolby Atmos soundtracks are fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment that aren’t Dolby Atmos compatible.

SYNOPSIS

It has been years since the man once known as Tarzan (Skarsgård) left the jungles of Africa behind for a gentrified life as John Clayton, Lord Greystoke, with his beloved wife, Jane (Robbie) at his side. Now, he has been invited back to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary of Parliament, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly convergence of greed and revenge, masterminded by the Belgian, Leon Rom (Waltz). But those behind the murderous plot have no idea what they are about to unleash.

BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS

The Legend of Tarzan 3D Blu-ray and Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following special features:

  • TARZAN™ REBORN
  • BATTLES AND BARE KNUCKLED BRAWLS
  • TARZAN™ AND JANE’S UNFAILING LOVE
  • CREATING THE VIRTUAL JUNGLE
  • GABON TO THE BIG SCREEN
  • STOP IVORY PSA

The Legend of Tarzan Standard Definition DVD contains the following special features:

  • TARZAN™ REBORN
  • BATTLES AND BARE KNUCKLED BRAWLS
  • TARZAN™ AND JANE’S UNFAILING LOVE
  • CREATING THE VIRTUAL JUNGLE
  • GABON TO THE BIG SCREEN
  • STOP IVORY PSA

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

On September 20, The Legend of Tarzan will be available to own for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition on favorite devices from select digital retailers including Amazon, CinemaNow, Flixster, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On October 11, The Legend of Tarzan will be available to rent digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles. 

BASICS

PRODUCT                          SRP
Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack              $44.95
3D Blu-ray Combo Pack                    $44.95
Blu-ray Combo Pack                      $35.99
DVD Amaray (WS)                         $28.98
Standard Street Date: October 11, 2016
EST Street Date: September 20, 2016
DVD Languages: English ADS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French
BD Languages: English ADS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese
DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French
BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Brazilian Portuguese
Running Time: 135 minutes
Rating: Rated PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, some sensuality and brief rude dialogue
DOLBY ATMOS    DOLBY AUDIO   [CC]

Daniel Radcliffe’s Swiss Army Man Arrives Home on Oct. 4

SwissArmyMan_BD_3DSkewSANTA MONICA, CA (August 16, 2016) – Golden Globe® Nominee Paul Dano (Love & Mercy) and Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter franchise)  star in the “bold and original” (Chicago Sun-Times) Swiss Army Man, arriving on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital), October 4 from Lionsgate. Written and directed by acclaimed music video directors Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan (collectively known as DANIELS) in their feature film debut, the “wild and inventive” (The Huffington Post) storyfinds a hopeless man stranded in the wilderness who befriends a dead body and together they go on a surreal journey to get home. Winner of the 2016 Sundance Film Festival’s directing award and a New York Times Critics’ Pick, Swiss Army Man also stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead (10 Cloverfield Lane) and features music by Manchester Orchestra members Andy Hull and Robert McDowell.

Hank (Paul Dano) is stranded on a deserted island, having given up all hope of ever making it home again.  But one day everything changes when a corpse named Manny (Daniel Radcliffe) washes up onshore. The two become fast friends, and ultimately go on an epic adventure that will bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.

The Swiss Army Man home entertainment release includes a music-less audio track along with Q&A with the filmmakers, two behind-the-scenes featurettes, audio commentary with DANIELS and crew and deleted scenes. The Blu-ray Disc of Swiss Army Man will feature a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. Swiss Army Man will be available on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) for $24.99 and DVD (plus Digital) for $19.98.

BLU-RAY/DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Q&A with Filmmakers
  • Swiss Army Man: Behind the Scenes” Featurette
  • “Making of Manny” Featurette
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Audio Commentary

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 2016
Title Copyright: Swiss Army Man © 2016 Ironworks Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Theatrical Release
Rating: R for Language and Sexual Material
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Closed-Captioned: NA
Blu-ray Subtitles: Spanish, English SDH
DVD Subtitles: Spanish, English SDH
Feature Run Time: 97 Minutes
Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
Blu-ray Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby True HD Compatible), Music-Less Track with Filmmaker Intro
DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, Music-Less Track with Filmmaker Intro

Supergirl comes to Lego Dimensions…BUT…

lego_dimensions_supergirl_playstation_minifigure_1471253602-150x217-3845662As part of year two of the popular toys-to-life game Lego Dimensions, the company has announced that Supergirl will be joining her cousin in the DC Comics cast of characters. But that announcement comes with a number of caveats.  The Supergirl minifig will only be made available with new purchases of the starter pack for the game, and only for the PS4 console.

Supergirl will be added to the game for all players as a “Hire a Hero” character, a feature added to the game that allows players to elicit the aid of a virtual version of certain characters at strategic points in the game. This is useful for situations where a character with a particular talent is needed to progress in the game, a character that a particular player may not own.

In addition to her own kryptonian powers and abilities, Supergirl will transform into her Red Lantern form, and gain the abilities of a member of the rage-fueled army from the Green Lantern titles.

Judging from the product shot above, Supergirl has a gold base, a year two feature which will allow the character to play in an “Battle Arena” based on the figure’s adventure world.  So far, only year two figures have been shown to have that feature – this suggests that at least the DC world may have one of these  battle arenas.

UPDATED – WB Games has verified that Supergirl will NOT open up a Battle Arena option:

“only LEGO minifigures included in the wave 6 through 9 expansion packs will unlock a Battle Arena within the Free Play Adventure World of the corresponding entertainment brand.”

Supergirl_RedLantern_Poses_10_1471253510Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has made no information available if there will be a later release of the figure for other players, so for now, if you’ve been playing the game since day one, the physical figure will not be available. Nor will it if you do not own a PS4 system.

This is not the first time such an exclusive offer has been made for this genre of games.  Disney Infinity made a PS4 exclusive version of Boba Fett available at launch of the Star Wars update of the game. However, they made it clear that the figure would become available later in the year for other players. And it was – shortly before the line was cancelled.

The Supergirl-exclusive PS4 starter packs will release in late September, to tie into year two of the Lego Dimensions line, which includes Sonic the Hedgehog.

Joe Corallo: The Ray of Light

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freedom_fighters_0001-2245169It’s been brought to my attention that CW Seed (the CW’s digital content hub) will be airing a new animated DC Entertainment series, Freedom Fighters: The Ray, in 2017. What makes the announcement of this new series extra newsworthy is that The Ray himself gay and would be the first gay superhero to be the lead in his own TV series. Pretty neat, right?

Before I discuss the impact the first gay superhero to lead his own TV series has on me, I’d like to talk a little about who The Ray is, since there is a good chance you are unfamiliar with this character. Hell, I was only vaguely aware of this character myself.

The Ray was original conceived by Golden Age artist Lou Fine and premiered in issue #14 of Smash Comics, part of Quality Comics’ lineup. Lou Fine worked on other characters at Quality Comics including The Black Condor, Doll Man, and Uncle Sam. Ironically, one of his most well-known contributions to comics is likely his work on The Spirit comic strips, which at the time he went uncredited as he was a ghost-artist for Will Eisner.

Eventually DC Comics acquired Quality Comics and took all of the previously mentioned characters as well as others including Phantom Lady and put them all in their own superhero team, the Freedom Fighters. Since then, a few different other people have been a hero under the banner of The Ray. Most of which have a nearly identical skill set including light absorption and manipulation as well as flight.

The version of The Ray being used in this animated series is Ray Terrill. In the comics this was the identity of the second person to call themselves The Ray, and also the son of the original The Ray, Lanford Terrill. However, that version of The Ray was never revealed to be gay.

This version is based on The Ray from Grant Morrison’s Multiversity. In it, one of the alternate world’s depicted had the Freedom Fighters, but they were slightly altered to make them a more diverse group. In doing so, Grant decided to make this Ray gay.

I’ve talked before about how making characters like Iceman or Green Lantern gay is difficult as they are such thoroughly established characters that people have already made their minds up on that it could easily be dismissed, even by the next creative team tackling the characters. Similar to what George Takei was calling for in Star Trek: Beyond, I want to see new characters being created that better reflect diversity rather than retconning previously established characters.

smash14-3678487In a situation like this one I think this actually a pretty good way to meet halfway. DC Entertainment is able to use a character that doesn’t get much use to begin with and help make its comics and now TV shows more diverse. No offense to the late great Lou Fine, but the kids these days found out about The Ray just last week when CW Seed got their announcement of this new series out there. This is the kind of recycling I think we can all agree on. Okay, maybe not all of us.

Keep an eye out for Freedom Fighters: The Ray as we enter into 2017 on CW Seed. Make no mistake that this is a big deal to many queer kids and young adults eager for more content that better reflects their own lives. Hell, it’s important to some of the old timers too. And if this animated series goes over well, you’ll be seeing The Ray in live action form too.

Let’s not forget that the Freedom Fighters will also be in this show. I don’t know about all of you, but I could really go for some Phantom Lady action on the small screen. Her Golden Age adventures have been reprinted in the Roy Thomas Presents Classics. They might be out of print by now, but you can still find them in some comic shops and online at suggested retail. I think they’re a lot of fun to read.

The Ray, on the other hand, is quite difficult to find in reprinted collections. As a result, I really have very little idea of what to expect from this animated series. Though I am curious to read some old stories with The Ray, it may work out better for me and general audiences coming into this animated series with no preconceived notions and watching the development of the first openly gay superhero leading a TV series from the ground floor. If enough people feel the same way, we might see this kind of representation move forward faster than a ray of light.

Win a Copy of The Huntsman: Winter’s War

the-huntsman-e1465935680723-7895725Universal’s The Huntsman: Winter’s War has been available on Digital HD since August 2 but when the 4K Ultra HDTM, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand  editions hit August 23, you will have a chance to win a copy of your very own.

We’ve partnered with our friends at Universal Home Entertainment to award a Blu-ray copy to one lucky reader.

All you need to do is tell us what it is about the Snow White fairy tale that has made it an enduring story. Post your theories here by 11:59 p.m., Monday, August 22. Our contest is open only to readers in the united States and Canada. The judgment of ComicMix‘s judges will be final.

The Huntsman: Winter’s War stars Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster) as the evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt: Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between good and evil is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric (Chris Hemsworth: Thor, Star Trek). Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Jessica Chastain: The Martian, The Help) — the only woman who has ever captured his heart — Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity.