Eddie Murphy Signs Three-Picture and First-Look Film Deal With Amazon Studios

By | September 22, 2021

Amazon Studios has closed a three-picture and first-look film deal with Academy Award-nominee and Emmy Award winner Eddie Murphy, it was announced today. Under the pact, Murphy will star in three films for Amazon Studios and develop original film projects for Prime Video and Studios with the potential to star.

The deal formalizes Murphy’s relationship with Amazon Studios on the heels of the success of Coming 2 America. Following its March 5 release on Prime Video, the comedy was the #1 streamed movie of the weekend, with the #1 opening weekend of any other streaming movie in 2021 to date, and #1 opening weekend of any streaming movie in the past 12 months (post-COVID theater closures), per third party Screen Engine/ASI’s weekly PostVODTM ranking. The film also topped Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings among all streamed SVOD content.

“Eddie is a legend both in front of and behind the camera,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios. “With undeniable comedic and dramatic genius, he consistently delivers entertaining, original stories and characters to audiences around the world. We could not be more excited to help carry on the tradition and to officially welcome Eddie into the Amazon family.”

THE SPORE – Trailer

By | September 22, 2021

Here is the trailer from the upcoming film #TheSpore THE SPORE. The film is directed by D.M. Cunningham, starring Jeanie Jefferies, Haley Heslip Peter Tell, Brian Hillard.

Fleeing from civilization as a horrific plague ravages mankind. Meadow gets a lift from a stranger. When she sees that the driver is gruesomely infected, Meadow escapes and takes refuge in a cabin that’s abandoned…or is it? The apocalypse started days earlier when an evil spore, long dormant beneath an ancient ice field, was awakened by global warming. Now, as ten strangers try to evade the madness, some must succumb to the hideously mutating fungus and claim the survivors as their bitter prey.

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH – Trailer

By | September 22, 2021

Here is the trailer from the upcoming film #TheTragedyOfMacbeth THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH. The film is directed by Joel Coen, starring Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, Brendan Gleeson, Moses Ingram, and Kathryn Hunter

Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand star in Joel Coen’s bold and fierce adaptation; a tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning.

WHITETAIL – Trailer

By | September 22, 2021

Here is the trailer from the upcoming film #WhiteTail WHITETAIL. The film is directed by Derek Presley, starring Dash Melrose, Tom Zembrod, Paul Taylor, Jason Coviello, Billy Blair, Jason Douglas, Ted Ferguson

Whitetail follows a broken family consisting of a father, an uncle and the son as they embark on a weekend hunting trip out in West Texas. The mother has recently died of an overdose and the trio hope to get away from it all by being out in nature and hunting. Instead they find a mysterious man shot in the stomach and clutching onto a backpack full of money. This film is a southern gothic thriller, drama and survival film. All taking place over one day and one night in the brush land of Texas.

THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING Begins Production, Starring Allison Janney, Kristen Bell, and Ben Platt

By | September 22, 2021

Amazon Studios announced today that production has started in London on the upcoming Amazon Original film The People We Hate at the Wedding. Cynthia Addai-Robinson (The Lord of the Rings, The Accountant, Power), Karan Soni (Miracle Workers, Not Okay, 7 Days), Dustin Milligan (Rutherford Falls, Schitt’s Creek), Tony Goldwyn (King Richard, The Hot Zone: Anthrax), Isaach De Bankolé (The Limits of Control, Black Panther, Casino Royale), Jorma Taccone (Popstar, Kung Fury 2), and Julian Ovenden (Bridgerton, Adult Material, Knightfall) will join a cast led by Allison Janney, Kristen Bell, and Ben Platt.

Claire Scanlon is directing the FilmNation Entertainment-produced romantic comedy from a script by Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin and Wendy Molyneux, which the duo adapted from Grant Ginder’s novel of the same name. Ginder is the best-selling author of five novels – Honestly, We Meant Well, Driver’s Education, This is How it Starts, The People We Hate at the Wedding, and the forthcoming Let’s Not Do That Again. Margot Hand and FilmNation Entertainment’s Ashley Fox will produce the film, which will debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide next year.

The People We Hate at the Wedding follows struggling American siblings Alice (Bell) and Paul (Platt), who reluctantly agree to attend the wedding of their estranged, wealthy half-sister in the English countryside alongside their mother, Donna (Janney). Over the course of the wedding week, the family’s many skeletons are wrenched from the closet, and the unlikely reunion gives everyone the motivation to move their own lives forward. A modern wedding comedy for anyone with a slightly dysfunctional family (everyone), or anyone who’s been forced to attend a wedding they tried to avoid (also everyone).

The film continues a longstanding collaboration between FilmNation Entertainment and Amazon Studios whose past films include the Academy Award-nominated romantic comedy The Big Sick, the Sundance darling Late Night and The Map of Tiny Perfect Things.

The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart – Blu-ray and DVD Release Date

By | September 21, 2021

Amassing over 5.5 million viewers to-date, the Emmy® Award-winning The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart is one of HBO’s most watched documentaries. Now, relive the past through a whole new lens as fans of all generations can get to know the iconic trio like never before as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases the original documentary on DVD November 16, 2021. The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart is available now to stream on HBO Max and to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers.

The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart will also be available on Blu-ray courtesy of Warner Archive Collection. The Blu-ray release includes all bonus features on the DVD and is also arriving November 16, 2021.

BLU-RAY AND DVD FEATURES

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Reminiscence – 4K, Blu-ray and DVD Release Date

    By | September 21, 2021

    Navigate the darkly alluring world of lost memories when “Reminiscence” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on October 1. The film is directed by Lisa Joy (TV’s “Westworld”) from her own original screenplay and stars Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman (“Les Misérables,” “The Greatest Showman”), Rebecca Ferguson (“Doctor Sleep,” the “Mission: Impossible” films) and Thandiwe Newton, (“Solo: A Star Wars Story”). The film will also be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD beginning on November 9.

    “Reminiscence” 4K UHD combo pack and Blu-ray contain the following special features:

  • You’re Going on a Journey
  • The Sunken Coast
  • Crafting a Memory
  • Reminiscence: A Family Reunion
  • Save My Love
  • “Reminiscence” DVD contains the following special feature:

  • Crafting a Memory
  • THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD – Trailer

    By | September 21, 2021

    Here is the trailer from the upcoming film #TheWorstPersonInTheWorld THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD. The film is directed by Joachim Trier, starring Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Herbert Nordrum, Hans Olav Brenner, Helene Bjøreby, and Vidar Sandem.

    The Worst Person in The World is a modern dramedy about the quest for love and meaning in contemporary Oslo. It chronicles four years in the life of Julie (Reinsve), a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.

    PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE – Blu-ray & DVD Release Date

    By | September 20, 2021

    Get ready for PAW-some action and a PUP-tastic adventure when PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE™, from Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and Spin Master Entertainment, becomes available to purchase on Digital* September 21, 2021 with exclusive, never-before-seen bonus content from Paramount Home Entertainment. In addition, the film will arrive on Blu-ray & DVD November 2, PAW-fectly timed for Thanksgiving family viewing or holiday gift-giving.

    PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE Digital Bonus Content

  • A Totally PAW-some Team— Join Chase on an off-leash adventure at the brand-new Adventure City headquarters and discover the pups’ upgraded high-tech gadgets and vehicles!
  • ACN: Adventure City News Reports with Marty Muckraker— Become a citizen of Adventure City as you watch the exciting news reports by the city’s #1 news source, gossip columnist, and beat reporter all rolled into one…Marty Muckraker!
  • PAW Patrol: The Movie Lyric Video (Reimagined Theme) – Whether you have four legs or two, howl along with the PAW Patrol gang in this fun and goofy lyric video! An all-new reimagined theme song! (English Only)
  • PAW Patrol Bonus Episodes
  • * Pups and Katie Stop the Barking Kitty Crew!
    * Pups vs. a Neon Humdinger
    * Pups Stop an Xtreme Shark –Never-Before-Seen!

  • Blaze and the Monster Machines Bonus Episode
  • * The Great Pizza Race—Never-Before-Seen!

    PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE Blu-ray Bonus Content

  • A Totally PAW-some Team
  • ACN: Adventure City News Reports with Marty Muckraker
  • PAW Patrol: The Movie Lyric Video (Reimagined Theme) – English Only
  • PTSD : THE WALKING WOUNDED – Trailer

    By | September 19, 2021

    Real stories told by real American heroes. Stories told so that others may live. You are not alone. There is hope to heal. Watch PTSD : THE WALKING WOUNDED so that you can understand. Writer/director Ash Patino’s powerful documentary on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly within the military industry, premieres on digital October 1 from Gravitas Ventures.

    Featuring Sergio Agudelo, Matthew Gadomski, Allen Hershman, and David Lionheart, PTSD : THE WALKING WOUNDED focuses on invisible wounds within the military community and community at large. The film encourages veterans and their family members that they are not alone in the unique struggles that come along with service. It also shows a civilian’s efforts in helping this community while healing his own wounds. There is always hope.

    THE SECRET OF SINCHANEE – Trailer

    By | September 19, 2021

    Here is the trailer from the upcoming film #TheSecretOfSinchanee THE SECRET OF SINCHANEE. The film is directed by Steven Grayhm, starring Green Beret and former NFL player Nate Boyer (“Mayans M.C”) and Tamara Austin (“The Walking Dead”), who play Boston homicide detectives lured to a small-town after the disappearance of a single mother. The Secret of Sinchanee also stars breakout Netflix child star Laila Lockhart Kraner (“Gabby’s Dollhouse”), Jacob Schick (American Sniper, A Star Is Born), and Rudy Reyes (“Generation Kill”).

    An industrial tow truck driver suffering from insomnia returns to his childhood home after the untimely death of his father, to discover that a paranormal presence has been living in the house and haunting the sacred land it was built on.

    THE HUMANS – Trailer

    By | September 18, 2021

    Here is the trailer from the upcoming film #TheHumans THE HUMANS. The film is directed by Stephen Karam, starring Richard Jenkins, Jayne Houdyshell, Amy Schumer, Beanie Feldstein, Steven Yeun, and June Squibb.

    Erik Blake has gathered three generations of his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside and eerie things start to go bump in the night, the group’s deepest fears are laid bare. Haunting and piercingly funny, The Humans explores the hidden dread of a family and the love that binds them together.

    CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FROM GRAVITAS VENTURES WITH AN OCTOBER VOD AND THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE FOR ‘CHRISTMAS COLLISION‘

    By | September 18, 2021

    Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, has announced the acquisition of CHRISTMAS COLLISION from a collaborative comprised of Garnet Films, Crazy Cat Lady Productions, You Are Beautiful Artistry and Stewbean Productions. The romantic holiday drama from director Lana Read (“Dogwood Pass”) will open in select theaters and be available on digital and on demand October 8.

    Sometimes the best things in life happen in the most unintentional ways. And when Theodora (Sabrina Scott, Overtime), a chronic work-a-holic, crosses paths with Charlie (John Wells, “Star Wars: Hand of the Empire”), a writer, on a business trip, she finds herself trapped in the small town where he lives during the holiday season. At first resistant to one another, both are ultimately taken by surprise when unavoidable entanglements and unexpected circumstances present themselves and, perhaps, change both for good.

    Vernon Wells (Commando) and Michael Paré (Hope Floats) also star.

    “Our film was a labor of love,” stated Director Lana Read. “I’m excited to present a film that could become part of family’s holiday viewing tradition and proud that it also teaches us a little about valuing those who are important in our lives.”

    “When could a message like that be more important than now?” agreed Producer Mark H. Stewart. “We look forward to our collaboration with Gravitas Ventures to share this story with as many viewers as possible. Now more than ever, people need some holiday cheer.”

    “Full of charm and heart, filmmaker Lana Read has crafted a film that has something for everyone; romance, laughs, warmth and of course, Christmas. For anyone looking to lose themselves in a film with a wonderfully realized world, this makes for essential viewing,” stated Megan Huggins, Acquisitions Coordinator, Gravitas Ventures.

    Christmas Collision was directed by Lead who also co-wrote the script with Nancy Pushkar (“The Randoms”). Mark H Stewart, Vernon Wells, Jessica Dunham, Nancy Pushkar, Lana Read produced the feature film.

    INSIDE THE CIRCLE – Trailer

    By | September 16, 2021

    Here is the trailer from the upcoming film #InsideTheCircle INSIDE THE CIRCLE. The film is directed by Omar Mora Smith, starring Justin Lee, Omar Mora, Stefy Garcia.

    Rocio (Stefy Garcia) and Giancarlo (Omar Mora) have different ideologies about life. Rocio is a lawyer and an independent woman. She believes that true love should end in a real relationship with the goal of having a family under marriage. Giancarlo is a coder and a comic book and superhero lover. He believes that love is love and it should not be tampered with human cultural and religious believes. This is the story of a quirky and offbeat relationship between a lawyer and a geek who want the same thing in opposite ways; true love.

    OLD – Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD Release Date

    By | September 16, 2021

    Take a thrilling trip from the mind behind The Sixth Sense (1999), Signs (2002) and Split (2016) in M. Night Shyamalan’s OLD, available to own on Digital October 5 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on October 19 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Take a seat behind-the-camera with never-before-seen deleted scenes and bonus features that offer a deep dive into this mystery of a family vacation that quickly turns sinister.

    BONUS FEATURES ON 4K Ultra Hd, BLU-RAYTM, DVD and digital:

  • DELETED SCENES
  • SHYAMALAN FAMILY BUSINESS – We look at what Night’s two daughters, Ishana and Saleka, contributed to the film and how collaborating with family made filming outside Philadelphia still feel like home.
  • ALL THE BEACH IS A STAGE – Shooting a film in a wide-open space is challenging because angles have to be created, much like theatre. Night explains the significance of his camera movements and the cast discuss the unique experience of filming without coverage.
  • NIGHTMARES IN PARADISE – When making a film like OLD, finding the right shooting location is everything. Hear the story of why Night took the production to the Dominican Republic and how Mother Nature both challenged and helped the production.
  • A FAMILY IN THE MOMENT – Gael Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Thomasin McKenzie and Alex Wolff recount one very special, emotional night of filming that brought them closer than they ever imagined.
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    A GIFT FROM BOB – Trailer

    By | September 15, 2021

    Here is the trailer from the upcoming film #AGiftFromBob A GIFT FROM BOB. The film is directed by Charles Martin Smith, starring Luke Treadaway, Kristina Tonteri-Young.

    Christmas gifts come in all shapes and sizes. For James (Luke Treadaway), a struggling street musician, a very special one arrives in the form of Bob, a strong-willed stray cat who wanders into James’s tiny flat. Bob enriches James’s life, giving him companionship, purpose, and a large, new audience. When Animal Welfare officers threaten to take Bob, the local community rallies to help James and Bob — sparking a journey that takes the pair to places they never imagined in this heartwarming, spirit-lifting movie for the whole family.

    BATMAN: YEAR ONE COMMEMORATIVE EDITION – 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Digital

    By | September 15, 2021

    Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the DC Universe Movies release Batman: Year One with a fully-remastered version of the film and a newly-created bonus feature, Reinventing Gordon. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the PG-13 rated film arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Digital starting November 9, 2021.

    Batman: Year One – Special Features
    4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital

  • Featurette – Reinventing Gordon (New) – An examination of the history of James Gordon through comics, animation, and feature films.
  • Featurette – Conversations with DC Comics – The Batman creative team at DC discusses the personal influence of Batman: Year One on their careers. Batman producer Michael Uslan leads the chat amongst well-known writers, editors, and artists of Batman lore, focusing on the darker, realistic interpretation of Batman’s origins by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli.
  • Audio Commentary – Featuring co-producer Alan Burnett, co-director Sam Liu, DC creative director Mike Carlin and casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano.
  • Featurette – Heart of Vengeance: Returning Batman to His Roots – “The Dark Knight Returns” provided the denouement of Batman’s life. Frank Miller’s next seminal work would provide his near-mythic origin in “Batman: Year One.” This documentary spotlights the contemporary genius of Miller and the audience that was poised to appreciate the depths of his work.
  • DC Showcase – Catwoman (2011 Animated Short) – The felonious feline’s adventure takes her through the seedy streets of Gotham City. Eliza Dushku reprises her Batman: Year One role as the voice of Catwoman. The short is directed by Lauren Montgomery (Batman: Year One) from a script by Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series).
  • DC Universe Movies Flashback
  • * Batman: Soul of the Dragon
    * Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
    * Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two

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    VENUS AS A BOY – Trailer

    By | September 15, 2021

    Here is the trailer from the upcoming film #VenusAsABoy VENUS AS A BOY. The film is directed by Ty Hodges, starring Ty Hodges, Olivia Culpo, Trace Lysette, Bai Ling, Estelle, Stacy Barthe.

    Hunter, a freewheeling artist navigates heartbreak, addiction, and LA’s impossibly hip gallery scene. After refusing to sell a painting to an eager buyer, a chance encounter leads him to Ruby, a gorgeous and successful Instagram influencer reeling from the recent death of her father. Polar opposites attract and after spending an intimate weekend together, Hunter’s life is completely enmeshed with Ruby’s. VENUS AS A BOY offers a personal and poetic examination of masculine and feminine, ego and alter ego.

    THE WOLF OF WALL STREET 4K Ultra HD Release Date

    By | September 14, 2021

    Directed by Martin Scorsese and hailed as “a bolt of brilliance” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) and “a masterpiece for a new generation” (James Verniere, The Boston Herald), the electrifying story of American excess THE WOLF OF WALL STREET arrives on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever December 14, 2021 from Paramount Home Entertainment.

    The 4K Ultra HD release features exceptional picture quality courtesy of a new film transfer supervised by Scorsese. The disc includes access to a digital copy of the film and the previously released bonus content detailed below:

  • The Wolf Pack (HD)
  • Running Wild (HD)
  • The Wolf of Wall Street Round Table (HD)
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    SAVING SLOANE – Trailer

    By | September 12, 2021

    Here is the trailer from the upcoming film #SavingSloane SAVING SLOANE. The film is directed by Steve Franke, starring Taylor Foster, Collin Place.

    In this powerful coming-of-age tale, Sloane Emerson struggles to do right, but her high school friends are leading her into trouble. Frustrated, her stepmom sends Sloane to stay with family at a ranch in the country. There, Sloane finds a kindred spirit in Glory, a horse with potential who’s hard to tame. Sloane bonds with Glory, but is horrified to learn that the creature will soon be sold. With time running out, Sloane makes a dangerous decision that could save – or threaten – both herself and Glory.