Category: DVD

Timothée Chalamet in HOT SUMMER NIGHTS Arrives on DVD September 25


Starring Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet (Best Actor, Call Me by Your Name, 2017) alongside a talented fresh young cast, Hot Summer Nights arrives on DVD September 25 from Lionsgate.

Starring Academy Award® nominee Timothée Chalamet (Best Actor, Call Me by Your Name, 2017) alongside a talented fresh young cast, Hot Summer Nights arrives on DVD September 25 from Lionsgate. Also starring Alex Roe and Maika Monroe, Elijah Bynum’s directorial debut is about a likable but socially awkward high school graduate who finds confidence — and trouble — when he spends the summer dealing marijuana with the local bad boy and beginning a secret romance with his new partner’s younger sister. The Hot Summer Nights DVD release includes a never-before-seen featurette and audio commentary with writer-director Elijah Bynum, producer Ryan Friedkin, and actor Emory Cohen, and will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

Set in Cape Cod over one scorching summer, this fun and stylized thriller follows Daniel (Timothée Chalamet), a teenager who gets in over his head dealing drugs with the neighborhood rebel while pursuing his new partner’s enigmatic sister.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

  • “Don’t Be Boring: Making Hot Summer Nights” Featurette
  • Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Elijah Bynum and Actor Emory Cohen

CAST

Timothée Chalamet                Lady Bird, Call Me by Your Name

Maika Monroe                         Independence Day: Resurgence, It Follows

Alex Roe                                 Forever My Girl, The 5th Wave

Maia Mitchell                           TV’s “The Fosters,” Never Goin’ Back

William Fichtner                      TV’s “Mom,” The Neighbor

with Thomas Jane                  TV’s “The Expanse,” Before I Wake

and Emory Cohen                   TV’s “The OA,” Brooklyn

THE WATCHER IN THE WOODS (2017) Available on DVD September 11th


Lionsgate is proud to announce The Watcher in the Woods, starring Academy Award® winner Anjelica Huston, arriving on DVD September 11.

The thrilling reimagining of the ’80s cult classic film comes home when Lifetime’sThe Watcher in the Woods arrives on DVD September 11 from Lionsgate. Starring Academy Award® winner Anjelica Huston (Best Supporting Actress, Prizzi’s Honor, 1985) and executive produced by Melissa Joan Hart (TV’s “Melissa & Joey”), the film tells the tale of a family that rents a countryside manor for the summer and encounters the dark past hidden by the townspeople. The Watcher in the Woods DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98.

When Jan Carstairs and her family rent a manor in the idyllic British countryside, the owner, Mrs. Aylwood, notices that Jan bears a striking resemblance to her daughter, Karen, who disappeared over twenty years ago. Mrs. Aylwood warns Jan to stay out of the surrounding woods, and when strange occurrences unnerve the family, Jan suspects they are linked to what happened to Karen. As Jan begins to unravel the truth, she and her little sister, Ellie, may not be able to escape The Watcher in the Woods.

 

CAST

Anjelica Huston                       The Addams Family, The Royal Tenenbaums

Tallulah Evans                        Son of Rambow, Penelope

Nicholas Galitzine                   High Strung, Handsome Devil, The Beat Beneath My Feet

Dixie Egerickx                         TV’s “Genius”

and Rufus Wright                    Quantum of Solace, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Spy Game

THE GOLDBERGS: SEASON 5 Debuts on DVD September 4th


With hilarious homages to ‘80s favorites likeFlashdance, Weird Science, “The Golden Girls” and QVC, THE GOLDBERGS: SEASON 5 makes all your ‘80s-loving dreams come true when the hit comedy comes home to DVD September 4 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Season 5 continues to focus on the Goldberg family dynamic while also drawing on popular pop culture from the iconic decade. With camera in hand, young Adam continues to capture all of the craziness for everyone to enjoy. THE GOLDBERGS: SEASON 5 features all 22 episodes from the season across three discs along with hilarious deleted scenes and a gag reel.


ABC’s critically acclaimed series stars Wendi McLendon-Covey (Bridesmaids), Sean Giambrone (TV’s “Clarence”), Troy Gentile (Good Luck Chuck), Hayley Orrantia (TV’s “The X Factor”), Sam Lerner (Truth or Dare), George Segal (TV’s “Just Shoot Me!”) and Jeff Garlin (TV’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”),. The series is executive-produced by Adam F. Goldberg (TV’s “Breaking In,”Fanboys) and is also executive-produced by Doug Robinson (TV’s “Rules of Engagement”), Seth Gordon (TV’s “Sneaky Pete”), Alex Barnow (Son of Shaft), Marc Firek (TV’s “Schooled”), Lew Schneider (TV’s “Everybody Loves Raymond”), Chris Bishop (TV’s “Breaking In”), David Guarascio (TV’s “Imaginary Mary”) and Andrew Secunda (TV’s “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”).


Season 5 DVD Bonus Features

  • Gag Reel
  • Deleted Scenes


Adam Goldberg continues navigating high school while his mom, Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey), continues bedazzling her way through life and his dad, Murray (Jeff Garlin), parents from the comfort of his recliner in his underpants. Oldest sister Erica (Hayley Orrantia) is finally breaking away from her family and going off to college. Then there’s middle child Barry (Troy Gentile), as in touch with his emotions as he is with his sick rap skills, who commiserates with JTP member Geoff Schwartz (Sam Lerner) as they deal with their older loves leaving for college. Rounding out the brood is beloved grandfather Al “Pops” Solomon (George Segal), the wild man of the clan, a shameless Don Juan who enjoys family time with his grandkids almost as much as his weekly massages.

AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY COLLECTION DVD Box Set Arrives September 18th from Lionsgate.


Some of America’s most puzzling murder cases come together with the An American Murder Mystery Collection DVD box set arriving on September 18 from Lionsgate. 

Some of America’s most puzzling murder cases come together with theAn American Murder Mystery Collection DVD box set arriving on September 18 from Lionsgate. This revealing 3-disc collection goes in-depth to reveal the truth behind some of America’s most notorious crimes, including the cases of Casey Anthony, JonBenét Ramsey, Scott Peterson, Natalie Wood, Jodi Arias, and Chandra Levy. Investigation Discovery’s best-performing series ever, An American Murder Mystery Collectionwill be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

Uncover the shocking truths behind America’s most puzzling murder cases in this epic 3-disc collection. Through riveting interviews and real-life footage, An American Murder Mystery Collection reopens the files of seven sensational cases that captivated the nation. Explore the mysteries of Casey Anthony, Scott Peterson, JonBenét Ramsey, Jodi Arias, Chandra Levy, and Natalie Wood in this compelling set that delivers stunning revelations from beginning to end.

DAMSEL Arrives on DVD, Digital and On Demand September 18th from Lionsgate


Damsel arrives on DVD, Digital and On Demand September 18 from Lionsgate.

Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska star in the Rotten Tomato Certified Fresh original Western Damsel, arriving on DVD, Digital and On Demand September 18th from Lionsgate. Also starring Oscar nominee Robert Forster (Best Supporting Actor, Jackie Brown, 1997), the Berlin International Film Festival “Best Film” nominee tells the tale of an affluent pioneer in the late 1800s who ventures across the American frontier to marry the love of his life, only not everything goes quite as planned. A 2018 Sundance Film Festival premiere and critical darling, Damsel will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

 

Samuel Alabaster (Robert Pattinson), an affluent pioneer, ventures across the American frontier to marry the love of his life, Penelope (Mia Wasikowska). As his group traverses the West, the once-simple journey grows treacherous, blurring the lines between hero, villain, and damsel.

 

CAST

Robert Pattinson                      TheTwilight Saga, Good Time, Water for Elephants

Mia Wasikowska                       The Kids Are All Right, Alice in Wonderland

with Robert Forster                    TV’s “Twin Peaks,” The Descendants, Olympus Has Fallen 

DESTINED TO RIDE Arrives on Digital and DVD August 14th


Madeline Carroll (I Can Only Imagine) stars as a teenager who thinks her social life is over when she is sent to her aunt’s ranch for the summer but to her surprise develops an unbreakable bond with a horse named Pistachio in the family-friendly drama DESTINED TO RIDE, debuting on digital and DVD August 14 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. She tames the spirited horse and finds herself in a competitive race to win her aunt’s land and avoid losing her now treasured new companion. DESTINED TO RIDE also stars Joey Lawrence (“Melissa & Joey”), Denise Richards (Starship Troopers), Cassi Thomson (Left Behind), Amber Frank (“The Haunted Hathaways”) and Manolo Gonzalez Vergara (Hot Pursuit).


Lily’s life is turned upside down when she is forced to leave her friends to spend the summer on a remote ranch with her nature-loving aunt. Convinced her social life is over, she is surprised to meet an unlikely group of friends and embarks on an adventure of a lifetime. When her aunt is threatened by unfriendly neighbors, Lily knows it is up to her and Pistachio, the horse she has discovered and developed an unbreakable bond with, to save the ranch and to find her destiny along the way. Starring I Can Only Imagine’s Madeline Carroll, Denise Richards and Joey Lawrence.


Directed by Anna Elizabeth James from a story by Anna Elizabeth James and Tyler W. Konney and a screenplay by Anna Elizabeth James and Brennan Elizabeth Peters, DESTINED TO RIDE was produced by Tyler W. Konney; and executive produced by Madeline Carroll and Barbara Greaves.


DESTINED TO RIDE has a run time of approximately 90 minutes and is rated G.

THE RIDER Arrives On DVD and Digital August 7th


Directed and written by Chloé Zhao, the critically-acclaimed, film festival darling THE RIDER gallops onto DVD and digital on August 7 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on his true story, THE RIDER stars breakout Brady Jandreau as a once rising star of the rodeo circuit warned that his competition days are over after a tragic riding accident. The cast also includes Brady’s father Jim Jandreau and his sister Lilly Jandreau. Named one of the best films of 2018 (so far) by Variety, THE RIDER won the C.I.C.A.E. Award at the Cannes International Film Festival and Grand Prix Award at the Deauville Film Festival in 2017. Additionally, the film received five Independent Spirits Award nominations including Best Picture and Best Director, with Chloé winning the inaugural Bonnie Award.


The film is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with an impressive score of 97% as of 6/11/18 and an 8.4 average score (from over 100 outlets). Even the Professional Bull Riders have fallen under its spell and have qualified it as “a truly human story of cowboy perseverance.” Not only is this real story of modern cowboys riveting, but its photography has been noted as “almost unbearably lovely” (Indiewire) and “Spectacular, The Rider marries the majestic vistas with a deeply interior story of a cowboy having to renegotiate his identity, intimate and grand” (The Wrap).


Bonus features on the DVD release of THE RIDER include five deleted scenes, a Q&A featuring Chloé Zhao, Brady Jandreau, cinematographer Joshua James Richards and editor Alex O’Flinn for an in-depth discussion about the filmmaking process, and a Q&A with Brady Jandreau from the South by Southwest Film Festival.


After a tragic riding accident, young cowboy Brady (Brady Jandreau), once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, is warned that his competition days are over. Back home, Brady finds himself wondering what he has to live for when he can no longer do what gives him a sense of purpose: to ride and compete. In an attempt to regain control of his fate, Brady undertakes a search for new identity and tries to redefine his idea of what it means to be a man in the heartland of America.
Based on Brady Jandreau’s real life story, THE RIDER was written and directed by Chloé Zhao. The film was produced by Chloé Zhao, Bert Hamelinck, Sacha Ben Harroche and Mollye Asher; and executive produced by Michael Sagol, Jasper Thomlinson, Yuji Zhao, Dickey Abedon and Daniel Sbrega.


DVD Bonus Materials Include:

  • Deleted scenes
  • Q&A with Chloé Zhao, Brady Jandreau, cinematographer Joshua James Richards & editor Alex O’Flinn
  • SXSW Q&A with Brady Jandreau

THE RIDER has a run time of approximately 103 minutes and is rated R for language and drug use.

ELENA OF AVALOR: REALM OF THE JAQUINS Available on Disney DVD August 7th


Join Crown Princess Elena as she soars through a hidden gateway into Vallestrella, the mysterious, dazzling domain of the jaquins. On the way there, she accidentally releases a mythical forest sprite that could endanger Avalor! Now Elena must find the jaquins’ magical, legendary Sunbird Oracle to save the kingdom! Bring home Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jacquins on Disney DVD August 7th, which includes 10 bonus shorts.


Voice Cast:     Aimee Carrero as Elena; Jane Fonda as Shuriki; Lou Diamond Phillips as Victor Delgado; Cheech Marin as Quita Moz; Noël Wells as Marimonda; Carlos Alazraqui as Skylar; Yvette Nicole Brown as Luna; and Chris Parnell as Migs


Episodes:                            Realm of the Jaquins (44-minute episode)

Three Jaquins and a Princess

Shapeshifters


Bonus Features:               10 Bonus Shorts-             

                                                Adventures in Vallestrella – Flight of the Butterfrog

Adventures in Vallestrella – Sleeping Sunbird

Adventures in Vallestrella – Fast Food

Adventures in Vallestrella – Peabunny Boogie

Adventures in Vallestrella – Human Nature

Scepter Training with Zuzo – The Heist

Scepter Training with Zuzo – Royal Treasury Escape

Scepter Training with Zuzo – Nothing But Blaze

Scepter Training with Zuzo – Stoway

Scepter Training with Zuzo – Don’t Be Our Guest

Donald Sutherland in MEASURE OF A MAN Arrives on DVD, Digital, and On Demand August 7 


Experience one young man’s feel-good, coming-of-age transformation when Measure of a Man arrives on DVD, Digital, and On Demand August 7 from Lionsgate.

Experience one young man’s feel-good, coming-of-age transformation whenMeasure of a Man arrives on DVD, Digital, and On Demand August 7 from Lionsgate. Starring Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland (2003, Best Supporting Actor – Television, “Path to War”; 1996, Best Supporting Actor – Television, “Citizen X”), the film perfectly captures quintessential summer life in middle America through the lens of a fourteen-year-old boy on a torturous vacation with his parents. Based on the novel “One Fat Summer” by Robert Lipsyte, directed by Jim Loach, and written for the screen by David Scearce, Measure of a Man will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

Fourteen-year-old Bobby (Blake Cooper) is enduring a torturous family vacation. His summer job is backbreaking, his parents appear on the verge of divorce, his sister is forcing him to keep her secrets, and his best friend is leaving. On top ofthat, a crazy townie is out to get him. Over the course of an emotional roller coaster of a summer, Bobby learns what makes up the true measure of a man in this feel-good coming-of-age story costarring Donald Sutherland, Judy Greer, and Luke Wilson.

 

CAST

Blake Cooper                         The Maze Runner, The Late Bloomer, TV’s “The Game”

Donald Sutherland                  The Hunger Games franchise, Pride & Prejudice

Luke Wilson                           Old School, The Royal Tenenbaums, Death at aFuneral

With Beau Knapp                    Death Wish, The Nice Guys, Run All Night

and Judy Greer                       Ant-Man, Jurassic World, 13 Going on 30, 27 Dresses

Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland in THE LEISURE SEEKER Debuts on DVD and Digital July 10th


Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren (Best Actress,The Queen, 1993) and two-time Golden Globe-winner Donald Sutherland (Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film: Citizen X, 1995; Path to War, 2002) star in the adventurous drama THE LEISURE SEEKER, debuting on DVD and digital July 10 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Adapted from the bestselling novel by Michael Zadoorian, Italian director Paolo Virzì’s (Like Crazy) first English language film tells the story of John (Sutherland) and Ella Spencer (Mirren) as they embark on one last road trip from Boston to the Hemingway House in the Florida Keys in their trusty recreational vehicle. THE LEISURE SEEKER also stars Christian McKay (Florence Foster Jenkins) and Janel Moloney (“The West Wing”).


The DVD release of THE LEISURE SEEKER includes two exclusive featurettes. Fans will spend an evening with acting icons Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland as they reflect on their craft, their complex roles and their on-screen collaboration in a lively and candid Q&A “In Conversation with Helen Mirren & Donald Sutherland.” “The Making of The Leisure Seeker” takes the audience behind the scenes with the filmmakers and extraordinary cast for a look inside the making of this touching, funny and frank film.

Back when John and Ella Spencer (Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren) were young, the ’75 Winnebago Indian they christened “The Leisure Seeker” was a beloved family getaway. Now, the Leisure Seeker has become their actual getaway vehicle, an escape from their well-intentioned but overbearing middle-aged children. Faced with more caregiving than they care to accept, John and Ella resolve to enjoy the freedom of one last RV road trip on their own.


Based on the novel by Michael Zadoorian, THE LEISURE SEEKER was directed by Paolo Virzì from a screenplay by Stephen Amidon, Francesca Archibugi and Francesco Piccolo. The film was produced by Marco Cohen, Fabrizio Donvito, Benedetto Habib and Marty Eli Schwartz; and executive produced by David Grumbach, Dov Mamann, Alessandro Mascheroni, Daniel Campos Pavoncelli and Bryan Thomas.

DVD Only Exclusive Bonus Materials Include:

  • Two Featurettes:
    • “In Conversation with Helen Mirren & Donald Sutherland”
    • “The Making of The Leisure Seeker”

THE LEISURE SEEKER has a run time of approximately 112 minutes and is rated R for some sexual material.