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CULVER CITY, Calif. (September 12, 2025) – Travel into space, deep underwater, into battle, and beyond with unforgettably stylish and exhilarating film experiences from world-renowned director Luc Besson. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment proudly brings together nine of his films exclusively within the limited edition LUC BESSON 9-MOVIE COLLECTION (1983 – 2005), available November 11. Each film is presented in high definition, with six films also presented in full 4K resolution!

The nine films in the LUC BESSON COLLECTION include LE DERNIER COMBAT, SUBWAY, THE BIG BLUE, LA FEMME NIKITA, ATLANTIS, LÉON: THE PROFESSIONAL, THE FIFTH ELEMENT, THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC and ANGEL-A—with many films making their long-awaited high-def disc debut in North America and including several new 4K restorations! The discs are included within a coffee table-worthy, sleek outer box that opens to showcase the films inside. The set also includes hours of in-depth looks behind the scenes, new cast and crew interviews and more!

LE DERNIER COMBAT (1983) Synopsis: Experience Luc Besson’s dark vision of the future. LE DERNIER COMBAT (THE LAST BATTLE) – a cult classic exploration of post-apocalyptic survival. In a world populated with savages, living amongst the wreckage of a devastated civilization, one man wages war against brutality and isolation. Filmed in black and white, and almost entirely without dialogue, Besson’s first film presents in every detail a haunting premonition of a hostile tomorrow. Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; French 5.0 DTS-HD MA + French 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA LE DERNIER COMBAT has a run time of approximately 92 minutes and is rated R. LE DERNIER COMBAT: © 1983 GAUMONT. All Rights Reserved.  

SUBWAY (1985) Synopsis: SUBWAY is Luc Besson’s ultra cool and stylized romantic caper starring Christopher Lambert and Isabelle Adjani. Lambert plays a hipster thief who falls in love with the bored and beautiful wife of the millionaire he just robbed. She wants her stolen papers back and he wants her heart. With gangsters and Metro police on their tail, the two seek refuge in the wild labyrinth beneath the subway. Presented in 4K with Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; French and English 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA Special Features Include: “The Making of Subway” Documentary, Directed by Jean-Hugues Anglade (80 minutes) Over 100 Minutes of Interviews: Actor Jean-Hugues Anglade Assistant Director Didier Grousset Editor and Co-Writer Sophie Schmit Production Assistant Didier Naert Michel Jonasz on Arthur Simms, Singer of “It’s Only Mystery” Theatrical Trailer SUBWAY has a run time of approximately 102 minutes and is rated R. SUBWAY: © 1985 Gaumont / TF1 Films Production. All Rights Reserved.  

THE BIG BLUE (1988) Synopsis: A compelling adventure and romance, shot in New York, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. A young couple embark on a passionate romance complicated by an all-consuming love of diving and the siren call of the sea. Both 132-minute and 168-minute versions presented in 4K with Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD discs and in High Definition on Blu-ray Discs; English 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA Special Features Include: “The Adventure of The Big Blue” Documentary (95 minutes) Over 140 Minutes of Interviews: Composer Eric Serra Actor Jean-Marc Barr Actor Marc Duret Underwater Camera Operator Christian Pétron Gaumont Technical Director André Labbouz Theatrical Trailer THE BIG BLUE has a run time of approximately 132 minutes and is Unrated. THE BIG BLUE: DIRECTOR’S CUT has a run time of approximately 168 minutes and is rated R for sexuality and language. THE BIG BLUE: © 1988 Gaumont. All Rights Reserved.  


LA FEMME NIKITA (1990) Synopsis: From director Luc Besson comes a thriller about a vicious street punk turned sexy, sophisticated and lethally dangerous assassin, starring Anne Parillaud, Jeanne Moreau and Jean Reno. Rescued from death row by a top-secret agency, Nikita (Anne Parillaud) is slowly transformed from a cop-killing junkie into a cold-blooded bombshell with a license to kill. But when she begins the deadliest mission of her career only to fall for a man who knows nothing of her true identity, Nikita discovers that in the dark and ruthless world of espionage, the greatest casualty of all…is true love. Presented in 4K with Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; French and English 5.1 DTS-HD MA + French 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA Special Features Include: Making-Of Featurette (24 minutes) Nikita Tour (13 minutes) Over 110 Minutes of Interviews: Actor Anne Parillaud Actor Tchéky Karyo Jean-Hugues Anglade First Assistant Director Christophe Vassort Gaumont Technical Director André Labbouz Theatrical Trailer LA FEMME NIKITA has a run time of approximately 115 minutes and is rated R. LA FEMME NIKITA: © 1990 Gaumont (France) / Cecchi Gori Group Fin. Ma. Vi-srl (Italie). All Rights Reserved.  
ATLANTIS (1991) Synopsis: ATLANTIS is acclaimed filmmaker Luc Besson’s awe-inspiring celebration of the beauty and wonder of the world beneath the sea. Combining stunning underwater cinematography and a hypnotic score by Eric Serra, Besson’s singular vision defies dialogue or narrative structure to explore ocean life as you’ve never seen it before. At once thrilling, lyrical, and mysterious, ATLANTIS’ spell-binding images – with its graceful visuals of manta rays, whales, dolphins, sea snakes, and even ferocious sharks at play – will haunt your memory long after the film ends. Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; French 5.1 DTS-HD MA + French 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA ATLANTIS has a run time of approximately 79 minutes and is not rated. ATLANTIS: © 1991 Gaumont (France) / Cecchi Gori Group Fin Ma. Vi. (Italie). All Rights Reserved.  

LÉON: THE PROFESSIONAL (1994) Synopsis: The mysterious Léon (Jean Reno) is New York’s top hitman. When his next-door neighbors are murdered, Léon becomes the unwilling guardian of the family’s sole survivor – 12-year-old Mathilda (Natalie Portman). But Mathilda doesn’t just want protection; she wants revenge. From the electrifying opening to the fatal finale, LÉON: THE PROFESSIONAL is a nonstop crescendo of action and suspense. Both 109-minute and 133-minute versions presented in 4K with Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English Dolby Atmos (on 4K UHD disc only) + English 5.1 DTS-HD MA Special Features Include: Over 80 Minutes of Interviews: Director of Photography Thierry Arbogast Editor Sylvie Landra Journalist Alain Kruger Gaumont Technical Director André Labbouz 10 Year Retrospective: Cast and Crew Look Back Jean Reno: The Road to Léon Featurette Natalie Portman: Starting Young Featurette Fact Track (Extended Version Only) Theatrical Trailer THE PROFESSIONAL has a run time of approximately 109 minutes and is rated R for scenes of strong graphic violence, and for language. LÉON has a run time of approximately 133 minutes and is Unrated. LÉON: THE PROFESSIONAL: © 1994 Gaumont. All Rights Reserved.  

THE FIFTH ELEMENT (1997) Synopsis: New York cab driver Korben Dallas didn’t mean to be a hero, but he just picked up the kind of fare that only comes along every five thousand years: A perfect beauty, a perfect being, a perfect weapon. Together, they must save the world. Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Chris Tucker and Milla Jovovich star in acclaimed director Luc Besson’s outrageous sci-fi adventure, an extravagantly styled tale of good against evil set in an unbelievable twenty-third century world. Presented in 4K with Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English Dolby Atmos (on 4K UHD disc only) + English 5.1 DTS-HD MA Special Features Include: “The Making of The Fifth Element” Featurette (24 minutes) Blooper Reel (6 minutes) The Director’s Notes: Luc Besson Looks Back Featurette The Visual Element Featurettes and Tests The Star Element Featurettes and Screen Tests The Alien Element Featurettes, Tests and Outtakes The Fashion Element Featurette and Tests The Diva Featurettes, Tests and Outtakes The Digital Element Featurette Imagining The Fifth Element Featurette Fact Track THE FIFTH ELEMENT has a run time of approximately 126 minutes and is rated PG-13 for intense sci-fi violence, some sexuality and brief nudity. THE FIFTH ELEMENT: © 1997 Gaumont. All Rights Reserved.
 
THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC (1999) Synopsis: The year is 1429. France is in political and religious turmoil as members of the royal family battle for the crown. But one peasant girl emerges bearing a message that wins the hearts of her countrymen and the throne for her king. Both 148-minute and 158-minute versions presented in 4K with Dolby Vision on 4K Ultra HD disc and in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English Dolby Atmos (on 4K UHD disc only) + English 5.1 DTS-HD MA Special Features Include: “In The Footsteps of Joan” Making-Of Documentary (88 minutes) Over 30 Minutes of Interviews: Director of Photography Thierry Arbogast Editor Sylvie Landra The Search for the Real Joan of Arc Featurette Theatrical Trailer THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC has a run time of approximately 148 minutes and is rated R for strong graphic battles, a rape and some language; the Unrated version has a runtime of approximately 158 minutes.

THE MESSENGER: THE STORY OF JOAN OF ARC: © 1999 GAUMONT / EUROPACORP. All Rights Reserved.  
ANGEL-A (2005) Synopsis: When André, a down-on-his-luck gambler, dives into the icy Seine to end it all, he winds up instead rescuing Angela, a gorgeous, mysterious blonde. Filled with renewed passion for life, they set out to settle André’s scores as they wander the City of Lights. Along the way, André finds himself, but he still has some questions about his leggy, lovely companion -can she really be as heavenly as she seems? Filled with wit, warmth and eye-popping visuals, ANGEL-A shows just how high you can soar when passion takes flight. Presented in High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; French 5.1 DTS-HD MA Special Features Include: “The Making of Angel-A” Featurette (26 minutes) Theatrical Trailer ANGEL-A has a run time of approximately 91 minutes and is rated R for language and some sexual content. ANGEL-A: © 2005, 2006 EuropaCorp, TF1 Films Production and Apipoulaï Prod. All Rights Reserved.

LOS ANGELES – September 16, 2025 – Cineverse, a next-generation entertainment studio, has announced today that The Toxic Avenger will be available on digital EST/TVOD September 30, 2025, followed by a physical release on October 28, 2025.
 
The Toxic Avenger comes home after an overwhelming critical reception which praised director Macon Blair’s execution along with strong performances from the all-star cast – including Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon (Footloose, Hollow Man), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings franchise), Jacob Tremblay (Room, Wonder), and Taylour Paige (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Zola).
 
From Empire’s “Charming,” to The Wrap’s “A cult sensation,” critics have layered on praise for the Monster Hero. “There’s a new era of heroes coming, and it belongs to the Toxic Avenger,” said CBR. Screenrant called it “a great and hilarious film held up by a talented cast, intelligent writing, and beautiful cinematography,” while MovieWeb anointed it “the summer’s most entertaining  superhero film.” 
 
The physical media includes DVD, Blu-ray (Collector’s Edition), 4K + Blu-ray (Collector’s Edition) which includes a limited edition lenticular O-Sleeve, Steelbook – 4K + Blu-ray (Collector’s Edition), and an Amazon exclusive 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition with bonus The Toxic Avenger (1984) original film on 4K UHD.
 
Special Features on the Collector’s Edition include:

• A Toxic Environment: Best of Behind-the-Scenes
• Director Commentary with Macon Blair
• Toxic Shock with Tiffany Shepis
• 40th Anniversary of The Toxic Avenger (1984)

In A Toxic Environment, fans can go behind the scenes with cast and crew interviews, prosthetics and effects setup, and an extended look at the twisted world of The Toxic Avenger – journeying through American culture to learn the story of Toxie, the Jersey-born hero, alongside Super Tromette Tiffany Shepis, the dark angel of Troma.

The horror/comedy movie, written and directed by Blair (I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore, writer for Marvel Comics/Dark Horse Comics), is produced by Legendary Entertainment and distributed by Cineverse. Based on Troma Entertainment President and Co-founder Lloyd Kaufman’s “THE TOXIC AVENGER” franchise.

When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze (Dinklage), is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive.

THE TOXIC AVENGER UNRATED

Run Time: 102 minutes | Rating: Not Rated

Digital EST/TVOD Release Date: September 30, 2025
(MSRP: $24.99 HD/SD EST; $19.99 HD/SD iVOD)

Physical Release Date: October 28, 2025

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: Macon Blair
BASED ON: Lloyd Kaufman’s “THE TOXIC AVENGER”
PRODUCER: Legendary Entertainment
DISTRIBUTOR: Cineverse

BURBANK, CA (September 16, 2025) – BELIEVE it or not – the heartwarming and critically acclaimed comedy series, Ted Lasso, is arriving on 4K UHD November 11, 2025. Experience the full charm and humor of all 34 episodes in a stunning 4K UHD collector’s box set, enhanced with Dolby Vision for richer contrast and vibrant colors. Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way will be available for purchase both online and at major retailers. Don’t miss out—preorder your copy today!

Since its premiere on Apple TV+ in 2020, Ted Lasso has earned widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Winner of 13 Emmy® Awards, including back-to-back wins in the following categories: Outstanding Comedy Series (2021, 2022), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Jason Sudeikis (2021, 2022), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Brett Goldstein (2021, 2022), along with an Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series win for Hannah Waddingham (2021), multiple Golden Globe Awards and Critics’ Choice Awards, the series has broken records, solidifying its place as one of the most beloved and celebrated series of all time.

That’s not all, the global phenomenon Ted Lasso is officially returning to the football pitch for a fourth season that will reunite the team behind the history-making and multi-Emmy–winning comedy series, with Jason Sudeikis reprising his award-winning role as the celebrated Coach Ted Lasso. In addition to Sudeikis, Emmy® award winner Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Emmy® award winner Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift are all set to return as their beloved characters and celebrated members of AFC Richmond, along with newcomers Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsey, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely, who is stepping in as Ted’s son, Henry.

Ted Lasso season four adds Emmy® award winner Jack Burditt (Nobody Wants This, Modern Family, 30 Rock) as executive producer under a new overall deal with Apple TV+. Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee and Bill Wrubel. Goldstein serves as writer and executive producer alongside Leanne Bowen. Sarah Walker and Phoebe Walsh will serve as writers and co-executive producers for season four, and Sasha Garron co-produces. Julia Lindon will write for season four, and Dylan Marron will serve as story editor. Bill Lawrence executive produces via his Doozer Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, a division of NBCUniversal Content. Doozer’s Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer also serve as executive producers. The series was developed by Sudeikis, Lawrence, Kelly, and Hunt, and is based on the preexisting format and characters from NBC Sports.

Synopsis
In a bitter divorce settlement from her billionaire husband Rupert Mannion, Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) becomes the new owner of British football club AFC Richmond. She’s assisted by her Director of Football Operations, Higgins (Jeremy Swift), who formerly worked for her husband. Her first order of business is to fire the team’s current manager and replace him with an idealistic all-American football coach Theodore “Ted” Lasso (Jason Sudeikis). Ted and his friend, assistant Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) cross the pond to take up the management of the team’s “long, albeit modest” history. Ted gets to know the team – including Team Captain Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), top scorer Jamie Tartt (Phil Dunster) and more – but finds his first friend in the locker room assistant Nathan (Nick Mohammed). Half a world away from his wife and child, Ted could use a friend. But he presses on, nevertheless. Richmond is about to change the way they’re doing things — and from now on, that is the Lasso way.

PRODUCT
4K UHD
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Running Time: 1,447 minutes
Rating: TV-MA (14A in Canada)

New York, NY— August 19, 2025 — Last month saw the launch of an all-new run of CAPTAIN AMERICA by Eisner-nominated writer Chip Zdarsky and superstar artist Valerio Schiti. One of the most acclaimed Marvel debut issues of the year, the new series kicks off with a five-part saga set shortly after Steve Rogers emerged from his icy slumber, revealing the star-spangled hero’s first confrontation with Doctor Doom. The second arc will start in CAPTAIN AMERICA #6, on sale in December, and will take place in the present day as Captain America deals with the direct aftermath of Doom’s fall, following One World Under Doom. In addition to Schiti, the arc will be drawn by guest artists Frank Alpizar and Delio Diaz, a duo making their Marvel Comics debut later this month in Doomed 2099, who kick things off in issue #6. 

The new storyline will introduce four new characters, each representing one of the five permanent member countries of the United Nations Security Council: CAPTAIN KINGDOM, representing the United Kingdom; CAPTAIN FRANCE, representing France; RED WIDOW, representing Russia; and THE STAR, representing China. Dubbed the “United Captains,” they’ll assemble with Captain America to keep Latveria from falling into chaos, but upon infiltrating the unstable—and highly advanced—country, their true motives will be revealed. Bringing Captain America’s bold new era to present day in full force, the storyline positions him as a pivotal player in determining the current state of the Marvel Universe and is essential reading for major events coming next year.

A WORLD WITHOUT DOOM!

The aftermath of One World Under Doom has brought Latveria to the brink of civil war. Captain America deploys to protect civilians and investigate rumors of a weapons stockpile—but when the United Nations Security Council adds their own loyal Super-Soldiers to the mix, it becomes clear that everyone wants a piece of Latveria—no matter the cost. With warring factions tearing the country apart and a team of Captains pursuing their own agendas, can Captain America hope to bring peace to Latveria? And is that even what his handlers want?

“I love the idea of “official” super heroes, ones who work within the system,” Zdarsky told ComicBook.com in an exclusive interview. “It felt like there would be some sort of United Nations representatives from the Security Council member countries to deal with situations like Latveria. So, the United Captains came from that idea, a team that isn’t a team, that may have their own agendas.”

Schiti’s work on the X-Men titles and G.O.D.S. has made him one of Marvel’s premier character designers. Now, he brings his skills to CAPTAIN AMERICA, modernizing Cap’s suit and creating fantastic, instantly iconic costumes for the four new United Captains, each of which will be spotlighted on design variant covers for CAPTAIN AMERICA #6-9.

“One of the things I like most about my job is designing new characters,” Schiti said. “It has always been a great hobby of mine, even before becoming a professional! I tried to incorporate some traditional symbols from the countries of origin of the new Captains into their uniforms, which are also practical and suitable for combat.”

CAPTAIN AMERICA #6
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by FRANK ALPIZAR & DELIO DIAZ
Cover and Designs by VALERIO SCHITI
Foil Variant Cover by IVAN TAO

On Sale 12/17

The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers unveiled the nominees for this year’s Scribe Awards. Early this year, they announced that prolific tie-in writer Dayton Ward had been named the recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award for the year.

ADAPTED NOVEL

·      Blast from the Past! By Chris McGuire (The Racoons)

·      Cwej: Requiem by James Hornby (Doctor Who)

·      Doctor Who: 73 Yards by Scott Handcock

·      Doctor Strange: Dimension War by James Lovegrove

·      Terrifier 2: The Official Novelization by Tim Waggoner  

AUDIO DRAMA

·      Archipelagio by Tim Foley (Doctor Who)  

·      Cass-Cade by James Moran (Doctor Who)

·      The Krillitane Flint by John Dorney   (Doctor Who)

·      Nowhere Never by Katherine Armitage  (Doctor Who)

·      Star Cops – Blood Moon by James Swallow  

GRAPHIC NOVEL

·      Alex Rider: Snakehead by Antony Johnston    

·      Dark Souls: The Willow King by George Mann  (Dark Souls)

·      Godzilla vs. Cthulu by Jonathan Maberry

·      Infinite Darkness: The Beginning by Keith R.A. DeCandido   (Resident Evil)

·      Wheel of Time by Rik Hoskin 

·      Wrath of Beth by Jake Black (Rick and Morty)

ORIGINAL NOVEL, GENERAL

·      A Bitter Taste: A Daidoji Shin Mystery by Josh Reynolds  (Legend of the Five Rings)  

·      Murder, She Wrote Murder Backstage by Terrie Farley Moran

·      Off Beat (Top Drek 1) by Marie Bilodeau (Shadowrun)

·      Quantum Paradox by Justin Sloan (PlanetQuest A game by Galactic Entertainment)

ORIGINAL NOVEL, SPECULATIVE

·      Arkham Horror: The Forbidden Visions of Lucius Galloway by Carrie Harris

·      Batman: Resurrection by John Jackson Miller

·      Firefly: Aim to Misbehave by Rosiee Thor

·      Runescape: The Gift of Guthix by Erin M. Evans

·      Star Trek – Strange New Worlds: Asylum by Una McCormack  

SHORT STORY

·      “Family History” by David Mack  (Star Trek: The Next Generation)   

·      “Here There Be Monsters” by Tim Waggoner  (The Mythago Wood novels by Robert Holdstock)

·      “The Lilac and the Stone” by  Catherynne Valente          (World of Warcraft)       

·      “O’ Deadly Deathtrap” by Bobby Nash (Remo Williams, The Destroyer: The Adventures Continue)

·      “The Tomorrow Ghost” by Robert Jeschonek  (Kolchak: The Night Stalker)

YA/MG

·      Down in the London Underground by George Ivanoff (Doctor Who)

·      Life is Strange: Heatwaves by Brittney Morris

·      Prince of Glass and Midnight by Linsey Miller (Disney’s Cinderella)

·      The Raccoons: The One That Got Away by Iain McLaughlin

·      Star Wars: The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless by George Mann

·      Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft (Disney Fairies)          

The Awards will be presented tomorrow during the annual IAMTW panel at San Diego Comic-Con at 2 p.m. PST. Each year the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers presents the SCRIBE AWARDS to celebrate outstanding works tied to popular licenses such as novelizations of movies and TV shows, as well as numerous original works set in the worlds of Star Wars, the MCU, the DCU, video games, popular TV shows, and much more. The Awards event at SDCC includes a lively panel discussion with current nominees and past winners. Hosted by The New York Times bestseller Jonathan Maberry, president of the IAMTW.