SYNOPSIS Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, FLY ME TO THE MOON is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’s (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup, and the countdown truly begins…
CAST AND CREW
Directed by: Greg Berlanti Screenplay by: Rose Gilroy Based Upon the Story by: Keenan Flynn & Bill Kirstein Produced by: Jonathan Lia, Scarlett Johansson, Keenan Flynn, Sarah Schechter Executive Producers: Robert J. Dohrmann
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Woody Harrelson, Jim Rash, Ray Romano, Anna Garcia, Donald Elise Watkins, Noah Robbins, Colin Woodell, Christian Zuber, Nick Dillenburg
SPECS Run Time: Approx. 132 minutes Rating: PG-13 for Some Strong Language, and Smoking
New York, NY— August 12, 2024 — Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, the WEST COAST AVENGERS are back this November in a new ongoing series by Marvel superstar Gerry Duggan and acclaimed artist Danny Kim! Today, fans can check out this bold new lineup in variant covers for the debut issue, including pieces by Jeehyung Lee, Gerardo Sandoval, and series artist Danny Kim.
This iconic iteration of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will hit the ground running just in time for the title’s 40th anniversary. Following Duggan’s run on Invincible IronMan, the series opens with Tony Stark assembling a new team consisting of War Machine; Jessica Drew, AKA Spider-Woman; Firestar, who Duggan redefined in the pages of X-Men; AND a mysteriously redeemed Ultron!
ULTRON RETURNS…REDEEMED? Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers – one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study? Ultron – who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow…for now. But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? Spider-Woman and Firestar have their doubts. And can any amount of heroics really absolve Ultron of his past?
“Redemption has been on my mind this year, and we’ll see who can be redeemed on the West Coast,” Duggan teased. “It’s a fun action story, but it’s also an Ultron tale – and one of my biggest Marvel swings yet. I previously had the pleasure of writing a pretty great horror story about Ultron wearing Pym’s face, and this is a very different tale with one of my favorite Marvel characters, in one of my favorite legacy titles in the city that has been my home for so long. Wait until you see what Danny Kim is cooking up. Find redemption in November in the city of Angels.”
When DC Comics unleashed the Crisis on Infinite Earths in 1985, it had two missions: celebrating 50 years of the publisher and cleaning the continuity, making the comic books more accessible to entice new readers. Throughout 2024, a year shy of the maxiseries’ 40th anniversary, the three-part direct-to-disc project was cleaning up or clearing out the revised continuity of Warner Animation’s DC Comics universe.
Part three arrived in late July and is welcome after the deeply disjointed and disappointing Part Two. Screenwriter Jim Krieg couldn’t seem to figure out how to pace this middle section but recovered for a stronger, but still flawed, finale. What should have been a fast-paced story that slows down to give key characters their moment continues to focus too much on one set of characters, too much talking, and not enough fun scenes chock full of heroes we’re not likely to see otherwise.
We left off with the Anti-Monitor (Ato Essandoh) revealed while his counterpart endlessly chatted with the Spectre, the Wrath of God, who just stood around. As a result, as each parallel universe collapsed, there was no real sense of impending doom. And once again, we split up our heroes to go off and do things that are disjointed, and why are the Bat-Family and John Constantine the ones to explore the origins of the Universe when it should have been the Green Lanterns or Hawkman?
This time around, we get some nice visual touches, starting with a glimpse of the Super Friends and a welcome last bit of business between Batman (Kevin Conroy) and the Joker (Mark Hamill).
As promised by the original comics and the cover to the DVD, out now from Warner Home Entertainment. Supergirl (Meg Donnelly) dies, but it lacks the emotional oomph, given her weak introduction and use in the previous installment.
There are a lot of questions left unanswered, and ultimately, given a few hundred minutes total to play with, this should have been wonderful, and certainly should have been better. It’s a whimper of an end and a squandered opportunity.
The movie is available digitally and in various packages, from Steelbook to combo packs. Or you could wait for the inevitable three-film package. The 2160p Ultra High Definition version looks pretty spiffy, with strong special effects and color, although it also highlights the limited animation. The accompanying DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio is up to the task.
There are just two Special Features starting with A Multiverse of Inspiration (9:23) where Executive producer Butch Lukic, director Jeff Wamester, producer/writer Jim Krieg, DC Group editor Katie Kubert, and DC archivist Benjamin LeClear chat away. John and John: Stewart and Constantine (8:21) feature much the same crew talking about two characters who get outsized roles in the animated fare.
New York, NY— August 8, 2024 — This November, a young sorceress follows in the footsteps of Marvel’s greatest mystical hero! Amaranth, who was created by superstar artist Jen Bartel for last year’s New Champions variant cover program, will make her in-universe debut in SCARLET WITCH #6. Writer Steve Orlando and artist Lorenzo Tammetta will introduce the character as a former protégé of Agatha Harkness who now seeks Wanda’s help to unravel her shadowy past and control her emerging magical gifts. Amaranth is the latest New Champion to have their story told in the pages of a comic, and more will continue to debut in the months ahead!
Today, fans can see Amaranth in four all-new SCARLET WITCH #6 covers, including the main cover by Russell Dauterman, which also features Agatha, a foil cover by Meghan Hetrick, a stunning piece by Iván Talavera, and a variant cover by Leirix, which will also be available as a virgin variant cover.
INTRODUCING AMARANTH! The Scarlet Witch takes on a mysterious new pupil – at Agatha Harkness’ request. But where did the young sorceress known as Amaranth come from? And what could have spooked Agatha into giving up the chance to mentor her?
“Ever since she debuted in Jen Bartel’s gorgeous variant cover, I’ve been intrigued by Amaranth,” Orlando shared. “Who was she? What was her story–no, her mystery? So, when the chance came to bring her into SCARLET WITCH and explore those questions with the rest of the creative team, I leapt. Bringing Amaranth through the Last Door gives us a chance to upend Wanda’s dynamic with a scenario where Wanda’s faced with a powerful, mysterious being she struggles to figure out–an inverse of her own dynamic earlier in her life. Amaranth’s unique gifts hint towards an auspicious parentage and impressive power, but her life has been tinged with tragedy. There might be no one in the Marvel Universe that can help her, but if there was one–it would be the Scarlet Witch.”
New York, NY— August 9, 2024 — The Maker, a deranged alternate version of Reed Richards, manipulated his way through the timestream to create a world without superheroes, but when he emerges from captivity in 16 months, he’s in for a rude awakening! In his absence, superheroes, nations, and young mutants are reclaiming their destiny in four hit titles: Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, Bryan Hill and Stefano Caselli’s ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER, Peach Momoko’s ULTIMATE X-MEN, and Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri’s ULTIMATES. Today, fans can peek ahead at what’s to come in Marvel’s bold new Ultimate line this November.
The cover reveals and synopses for November’s issues spotlight the debut of ULTIMATE BLACK CAT, a showdown between the Ultimates and Hulk, more revelations behind the origin of mutants in the Ultimate Universe, and a strange new ally joining Wakanda in its war against Khonshu’s forces!
ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #10 Written by BRYAN HILL Art by STEFANO CASELLI
THE BLACK PANTHER AND THE STRANGE DOCTOR?
A prison break brings unlikely aid to Wakanda, but is this new ally a reliable confidant? Or does the godly Moon Knight have more to offer?
ULTIMATES #6 Written by DENIZ CAMP Art by JUAN FRIGERI
ULTIMATES ASSEMBLE TO TAKE DOWN THE HULK!
The entire roster of THE ULTIMATES unites for the first time in this high octane, climactic conclusion of the first arc! Iron Lad has a plan to defeat the Hulk, the most powerful and imposing member of the Maker’s Council – but has he gotten his team in over their heads?
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #11 Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Art by DAVID MESSINA WHO IS THE ULTIMATE BLACK CAT?
Guest artist David Messina returns as tensions rise between Spider-Man and Green Goblin in the wake of recent events! And a new villain steps up to the plate! What is her connection to the Black Cat on Kingpin’s Sinister Six?
ULTIMATE X-MEN #9 Written and illustrated by PEACH MOMOKO
MAYSTORM VS. SURGE IN A STATIC SKIRMISH!
Lightning collides as Maystorm and Surge finally confront each other! But when Surge is left weak and drained of her power, Maystorm has even more questions… And now she must investigate the mysterious cult Surge is part of and its relationship to the mutants of the Ultimate Universe.
Considered one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century, Frank Frazetta is primarily recognized for his science fiction and fantasy art, which appeared across a variety of mediums, including comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, and LP record album covers. His work inspired thousands of artists throughout the world until his passing in 2010. Even today, his influence is as outsized and lasting as his talent and imagination.
Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro described Frazetta as nothing less than “an Olympian artist who defined fantasy art for the 20th century.”
American Hero Press is launching a new series of curated, themed collector books. The Frazetta Gallery Series features Frazetta masterpieces in frameable gallery format. These books are officially licensed productions from the Frank Frazetta Estate and the Frazetta Art Museum in East Stroudsburg, PA. Each book will be designed and printed to the highest available quality from first-generation files.
The first four individually released volumes in the series will feature the themes of Terror, Adventure, Warriors, and Sirens.
The Terror volume includes Creepy and Eerie magazine paintings, paperback and hardcover paintings showing your favorite nightmares!
The Adventure volume will present a gallery of some of the finest interpretations of Edgar Rice Burroughs’s classic adventures.
Warriors immerse you in classic Sword & Sorcery, Heroic, and Otherworldly epic imagery.
Sirens presents a collection of Frazetta’s finest good-girl and bad-girl pin-up art.
The books’ specifications are an overall size of 11″ x 15″. They are produced in softcover, hardcover, and limited, slipcased hardcover editions.
The four books of the Frazetta Gallery Series will be individually issued through 2025. The approximate publication schedule is for the Terror book to ship in the Fall of 2024, the Adventure book in the Spring of 2025, Warriors in the Summer of 2025, and the Sirens book in the Fall of 2025. The Kickstarter for the Frazetta Gallery Series – Terror will launch this month.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Step back into the ring with Heels Season 2 arriving on Digital on September 16 from Lionsgate. In this brand-new season, Crystal (Kelli Berglund) defends her championship title in front of the entire small town of Duffy. Executive produced by Primetime Emmy® Award winner Michael Waldron (2020, Outstanding Animated Program, Rick and Morty: The Vat of Acid Episode; also known for Loki), Heels Season 2 features a stellar cast, including Stephen Amell, Alexander Ludwig, Mary McCormack, and Allen Maldonado. Heels Season 2 will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.99 on Digital.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS The Spade brothers must overcome their sibling rivalry while the rest of their small-town wrestling family navigates the effects of their relationship and the negative, toxic impact left behind by Tom Spade. Crystal has the belt, and Willie steps in as her new mentor. The DWL has never had a female champion before; how will the rest of the league, the town of Duffy, and, more importantly, the Spade brothers act?
CAST Stephen Amell – Arrow, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Code 8, Suits: L.A. reboot Alexander Ludwig – Vikings, The Hunger Games, The Covenant, Bad Boys for Life Mary McCormack – The West Wing, In Plain Sight, The Kids Are Alright, Deep Impact Allen Maldonado – Black-ish, The Wonder Years, House Party Kelli Berglund – The Goldbergs, Animal Kingdom, Now Apocalypse
Universal City, California, August 5, 2024 – As Gru and his Minions continue to dominate global box office charts, DESPICABLE ME 4 will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent tomorrow, August 6, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Hailed as “The funniest movie of the summer” (Dave Morales, Fox TV Houston), this latest installment now includes two never-before-seen Minion Mini-Movies, “Benny’s Birthday” and “Game Over and Over,” only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide including Amazon, Apple, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Verizon.
The world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain-League agent returns for a bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s DESPICABLE ME 4, now with 2 mini-movies. Gru, Lucy, and their girls welcome a new member to the family – Gru Jr. – who is intent on tormenting his dad, as a new nemesis shows up and forces the family to go on the run. This latest blockbuster chapter in the biggest global animated franchise in history is packed with nonstop action and filled with Illumination’s signature subversive humor.
Directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage, DESPICABLE ME 4 stars Steve Carell (The Office, Despicable Me franchise) alongside Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live, Despicable Me franchise). The cast also includes Will Ferrell (Anchorman, Elf), Sofia Vergara (Modern Family, Griselda), Joey King (The Kissing Booth, The Act), Stephen Colbert (The Colbert Report, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Monsters vs. Aliens), and Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly, Despicable Me franchise).
BONUS FEATURES:
TWO EXCLUSIVE MINION MINI MOVIES
Game Over and Over – After stumbling upon a powered-up game controller inside Gru’s lair, the mischievous Minions discover its ability to control one another, unleashing mayhem as they compete for high scores. Benny’s Birthday – Benny finds himself trapped in a time loop of a Minion-style birthday party, encountering uproarious mischief at every turn. For more information on DESPICABLE ME 4, please visit: Website: https://despicable.me Trailer: https://uni.pictures/DespicableMe4_PESTTrailer Facebook: /minions|/UniversalPicturesAllAccess X: @minions| @UniAllAccess Instagram: @minions | @UniAllAccess Tiktok: @minions
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FILMMAKERS: Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Joey King, Miranda Cosgrove, Stephen Colbert, Sofía Vergara, and Will Ferrell Original Songs and Themes By Pharrell Williams Score By Heitor Pereira Co-Directed By Patrick Delage Written By Mike White and Ken Daurio Produced By Chris Meledandri, p.g.a. Brett Hoffman, p.g.a. Directed By Chris Renaud
BURBANK, CA (August 5, 2024) – The reign of House Targaryen continues as Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is set to release the HBO Original drama series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: The Complete Second Season. Following the unprecedented success of its first season, which captured hearts and imaginations worldwide, this latest installment promises even more drama, intrigue…and dragons! The physical release includes all eight heart-pounding episodes from the second season of the hit HBO series, with over an hour of bonus content, including two all-new, never-before-seen exclusive featurettes, plus extended “The House that Dragons Built – Inside the Episode” pieces for each of the (8) Season 2 episodes. HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: The Complete Second Season will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD™ Steelbook Edition, 4K Ultra HD™ Standard Edition, Blu-ray™, and DVD on November 19, online and in-store at major retailers. And for a limited time, while supplies last, collectible character cards are being developed for insertion into 4K UHD and Blu-ray sets making this release a must-have for fans. Pre-order your copy today. HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: The Complete Second Season is also available to own on Digital today.
Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen. Following King Aegon II’s coronation and the death of Queen Rhaenyra’s son, House Targaryen is divided in two. In King’s Landing, Aegon II rules from the Iron Throne, supported by Alicent and the Green Council, under the protection of the largest dragon in Westeros. From exile on Dragonstone, Queen Rhaenyra, and her Black Council consider their next move. Civil war looms as both sides seek support from the great houses of Westeros, ultimately amassing armies — and dragons.
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 2 has captured acclaim from critics for its “breathlessly exciting and gripping tale” (TheWrap) that “really is a return to Thrones’ golden age” (GQ). Esquire has deemed the second season “the biggest show of the summer,” while TV Guide has hailed the series as “the grandest TV available,” and Collider declared it as “the best fantasy television show of the decade.” HOUSE OF THE DRAGON is currently HBO’s #1 New broadcast series and has been renewed for a third season.
Season 2 stars Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Matthew Needham, Sonoya Mizuno, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban and Jefferson Hall. Additional Season Two cast includes Abubakar Salim, Gayle Rankin, Freddie Fox, Simon Russell Beale, Clinton Liberty, Jamie Kenna, Kieran Bew, Tom Bennett, Tom Taylor, and Vincent Regan. Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ryan Condal; Executive Producers Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, Vince Gerardis. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”
SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE (2) NEVER-BEFORE-BEEN SEEN FEATURETTES EXCLUSIVE TO 4K UHD, BD and DVD:
Family Tree(TRT 05:12)
Westerosi family ties can be confusing. This primer will help viewers keep track of the complex and far-reaching branches of House Targaryen.
Divided Kingdoms (TRT 09:05)
Join Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer Ryan Condal and the cast and crew as they provide an overview of Season 2 and a glimpse of the war to come.
PRODUCT Digital, 4K UHD, BD and DVD Run Time Feature: Approx. 480 min.
4K Ultra HD Limited Edition Steelbook (4) UHD-100s 4K UHD Audio: English Dolby Atmos TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital 4K UHD Subtitles: English, French
4K Ultra HD National Standard Edition (4) UHD-100s 4K UHD Audio: English Dolby Atmos TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital 4K UHD Subtitles: English, French
Blu-ray™ (4) BD-50s BD Audio: English Dolby Atmos TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital BD Subtitles: English SDH, French
DVD (4) DVD-9s DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital DVD Subtitles: English SDH, French
Apple+ debuted in November 2019 but needed a hit show to become synonymous with the streaming service, and they had to wait until August 14, 2020, when Ted Lasso arrived. The series features a fresh take on a character created by Jason Sudeikis for NBC Sports’ 2013 coverage of the Premier League. His then-girlfriend Olivia Wilde suggested two years later that he do more with the character, but it took until 2019 before a series was green-lit.
Long before I subscribed, everyone was buzzing about the show—about how original it was, how charming and funny it was, and how brilliant the cast was. When we finally added it to our programming mix, it was the first show my wife and I watched. We binged our way through the three seasons in a matter of weeks and were delighted. For a change, everyone was uniform in their beliefs and all correct.
Warner Home Entertainment released Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way, a Blu-ray set of the complete 34-episode series, last week, so you don’t need to subscribe to enjoy it.
The fish out of water concept carried the first season as Ted and his partner Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) were hired by Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) to come run AFC Richmond, which she won in a divorce settlement from her husband Rupert Mannion (Anthony Stewart Head). She wanted to ruin the team to spite her ex, but within weeks, she changed her mind as Lasso’s methods turned the team into competitors.
Lasso’s approach was a gosh, darn it approach, rarely raising his voice and never really cursing, but offering bromides and homilies to one and all. He listened to everyone from team president Leslie Higgins (Jeremy Swift) to kit man Nathan “Nate” Shelley (Nick Mohammed), hiring the latter as a coach.
His rag-tag football team (soccer to you, Yanks) was filled with the arrogant, the wanna-be’s, the egotists, and those who just wanted to play. All felt betrayed by Lasso’s hiring so it took time, but one by one, he won them over and the joy of the show is watching how they all fall under his spell, becoming better people for the effort.
What’s impressive in watching the series straight through, as opposed to being doled out from 2020 to 2023 is to see how rich the entire cast is, with brilliant casting all the way through. We cheer as aging veteran Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) accepts his body can’t keep up and moves to become a coach and wonderful uncle to Phoebe (Elodie Blomfield) while his girlfriend Keely Jones (Juno Temple) blossoms as a marketing guru, running her own firm. Across the seasons, everyone gets a moment to shine and a story arc to pursue. Still, some of the best moments are when the cast come together, such as season two’s “Carol of the Bells” (written to fill in when the season was expanded from 10 to 12 episodes).
One of the joys of streaming, more so than cable, is that run times are whatever is needed. Episodes can go from 29 to 78 minutes, usually in the 30-40 minute range. Stories can breathe, and characters can be fleshed out, giving the performers a chance to shine. It is filled with wonderful actors given strong material to work with, so it can range from the silly howling of the Diamond Dogs to Lasso’s struggles with panic attacks.
While the series focuses on football, it addresses far more universal themes about love and loss, what it means to be a competitor, and the sacrifices one makes for family.
The 1080p transfer is excellent, and the Blu-ray set comes complete with a “Believe” mini-poster. The set lacks any Special Features, which is a shame.
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