ALMOST CHRISTMAS Arrives on Digital HD on January 24th and on Blu-ray , DVD and On Demand February 7th

Bring home the joy of family in the hilarious and heartwarming ALMOST CHRISTMAS arriving on Digital HD on January 24th and on Blu-ray^™, DVD and On Demand on February 7th from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From writer/director David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim) and producer Will Packer (Ride Along, Think Like a Man series), this is a year-round comedy everyone can enjoy! 

n extended family reunites for the holidays and must survive their time at home in the hilarious Almost Christmas, arriving on Digital HD January 24, 2017 and on Blu-ray , DVD and On Demand on February 7, 2017 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. A new comedy from writer/director David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim) and producer Will Packer (Ride Along, Think Like a Man series), Almost Christmas tells the festive story of a beloved patriarch (Danny Glover, Lethal Weapon Series, Shooter) who asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle!  With exclusive bonus content including a gag reel, Monique’s “Aunt May” unplugged, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, and more, Almost Christmas serves year-round laughs for all.

Starring alongside Glover is a stellar comedic ensemble cast, including Mo’Nique (Precious, “The Parkers”), J.B Smoove (Barbershop: The Next Cut, Date Night), Gabrielle Union (Think Like a Man Too, “Being Mary Jane”), Jessie T. Usher (When the Game Stands Tall, Independence Day: Resurgence) and Omar Epps (“Shooter,” “House”). Hailed as “hilarious and heartwarming” (Ebony), Almost Christmasbrings home the joy of family.

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BLU-RAY AND DVD BONUS FEATURES

• Even More Gags
• Aunt May Unplugged– The Queen of comedy lets it rip.  
• Home for the Holidays– Go behind-the scenes with the cast of Almost Christmas.

o   Meet the Family– Go behind-the scenes with the cast of Almost Christmas.

o   Fun on Set– A compilation of all the fun moments from production.

o   Coming Home– Cast and crew talk about the importance of the house in the film.

o   The ATL!- A look at what makes shooting in Atlanta so special.

o   Composing Christmas – The director and composer have a conversation about scoring Almost Christmas.

• The Director Diaries– Director David E. Talbert shows viewers how he created Almost Christmas.
• Walter Meyer’s Sweet Potato Pie– Danny Glover talks about the best way to make sweet potato pie.
• My Favorite Scene Is…The cast talks about their favorite scene in Almost Christmas.
• Working with Actors- Director David E. Talbert shares his thoughts on directing actors. 

FILMMAKERS:

Cast: Kimberly Elise, Danny Glover, John Michael Higgins, Romany Malco, Mo’Nique, J.B Smoove, Gabrielle Union

Music By: John Paesano

Music Supervisor: Julia Michels

Editor: Troy Takaki _ACE

Production Designer: Wynn Thomas

Director of Photography: Larry Blanford

Executive Producers: Lyn Sisson-Talbert, David E. Talbert, Preston Holmes, James Lopez, Gabrielle Union, Jeff Morrone

Produced By: Will Packer _p.g.a

Written and Directed By: David E. Talbert