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Watch WICKED At Home This New Year’s Eve

L to R: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Grande is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu

Ring in the New Year with the grand cinematic triumph WICKED.! After setting the record for the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show ever and nominated for four Golden Globes® including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, the thrillifying, must-have musical adaptation will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent in time to celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

Having cast a captivating spell on film audiences around the world, the film has earned Certified Fresh and Verified Hot designations on Rotten Tomatoes and a wickedly stunning “A” CinemaScore. Experience the magic of the spellbinding film with a dazzling bonus Sing-Along version, a 40-minute journey through Oz that celebrates the film’s transformative on-screen magic, deleted & extended scenes and so much more only when you purchase from participating digital retailers nationwide, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV. WICKED will also debut on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on February 4, 2025.

https://www.wickedmovie.com

WICKED, one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, arrives on your screen as a generation-defining cinematic sensation. The untold story of the witches of Oz, WICKED stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet at Shiz University and forge an unlikely friendship – before their lives take different paths following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Their extraordinary adventures will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Wicked is an immersive, cultural celebration you’ll want to experience over and over again! (review)

Based on the stage play with music and lyrics by the legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, WICKED is expertly directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights). The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Crazy Rich Asians), Oliver Award winner and Emmy nominee Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers), Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Fosse/Verdon), Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), and Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park, Independence Day).

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU PURCHASE AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:

  • SING ALONG – ALTERNATE FEATURE-LENGTH VERSION – Rejoicify, it’s your turn to sing your way through Oz! Sing-along to all of your favorite Wicked songs as you join Elphaba and Glinda on their magical journey.
  • DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES
    • Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda
      • Reunited at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee, and ShenShen recall their past by performing a twirling routine together.
    • Shiz Gazette Introduces Fiyero
      • Excitement spreads across Shiz as word gets out that Prince Fiyero is on his way.
    • Toss Toss
      • Glinda teaches Elphaba the art of Toss Toss, with mixed results.
    • Elphaba & Fiyero in the Forest
      • The relationship between Elphaba and Fiyero takes a turn as they come to care for a lost lion cub.
    • Elphaba’s Promise
      • Elphaba makes a pledge to Glinda that they both hope will strengthen their friendship.
    • Train Platform Farewell
      • Glinda, Madame Morrible, and Governor Thropp gather to send Elphaba off to Emerald City.
    • Boq & Elphaba Talk
      • Elphaba challenges Boq to face the truth about his feelings for Nessa Rose, but she has difficulty doing the same when it comes to Fiyero.
    • Train Ride to Emerald City
      • Glinda and Elphaba expand their world by taking a luxurious train ride to Emerald City.
    • In the Emerald City
      • The bustling streets of Emerald City take Glinda and Elphaba one step closer to finally meeting the Wizard.
    • Palace Monkeys Chase
      • Elphaba and Glinda race through a maddening maze of winged monkeys determined to take them down.
  • MAKING WICKED – Return to Oz for a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look inside the characters, choreography, and creativity that make up the movie’s unforgettable world.
  • WELCOME TO SHIZ – Unlimited imagination, couture fashion, and spectacular production design come together at Shiz University, providing a place for performers and viewers to be fully immersed in the fantasy. Designed from details in L. Frank Baum’s books, the uniforms, clever contraptions, and circular sets create a sprawling campus where magic feels like an everyday occurrence.
  • A WICKED LEGACY –Take delight in the cast and filmmakers sharing personal memories of their first encounters with the original Broadway production, and how those lasting connections created emotional experiences while making the movie. Also highlighted are the iconic cameos that pay tribute to the cultural phenomenon that became one of the most popular musicals of all time.
  • THE WONDERFUL WIZARD – Follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City for an in-depth look at the infamous Wizard of Oz. Inside the palace’s throne room, the Wizard himself, Jeff Goldblum, pulls back the curtain to peer at his character’s magic and mechanics with senior special effects technician Christopher Clarke, who details how the Wizard’s massive robotic head comes to life.
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR JON M. CHU
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH STARS CYNTHIA ERIVO AND ARIANA GRANDE

FILMMAKERS:

Cast: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum

Executive Producers: Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox

Produced By: Marc Platt P.G.A., David Stone

Based on the Stage Play with Music and Lyrics By: Stephen Schwartz

And Book By: Winnie Holzman

From the Novel By: Gregory Maguire

Screenplay By: Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox

Directed By: Jon M. Chu

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:

Street Date: February 4, 2025

UPC Number:      191329269275 (US) / 191329273371 (CDN)

Layers: BD 100

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen

Rating: PG Some scary action, thematic material and brief suggestive material.                                             

Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish

Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)

Run Time: 02:39:59

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:

Street Date: February 4, 2025

UPC Number: 191329252659 (US) / 191329273180 (CDN)

Layers: BD 50

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen

Rating: PG Some scary action, thematic material and brief suggestive material.

Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish

Sound: English (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)

Run Time: 02:39:59

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:

Street Date: February 4, 2025

UPC Number: 191329252499 (US) / 191329273364 (CDN)

Layers: DVD 9

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen

Rating: PG Some scary action, thematic material and brief suggestive material.

Languages/Subtitles: English, Latin American Spanish

Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Run Time: 02:39:59

ALIEN: ROMULUS Invades Digital Retailers On October 15

The legendary Alien franchise gives birth to an all-new terrifying sci-fi horror thriller when 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus arrives to digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) on October 15 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on December 3.

Alien: Romulus is the start of a new chapter with a brand-new story unlike any other Alien movie that came before it, featuring all-new creatures and characters that are “tense enough to grab you by the throat” (Owen Gleiberman, Variety). Fans can delve deeper into the Alien franchise with all-new exclusive bonus features, including featurettes with filmmakers Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott, behind the scenes content, and alternate and extended scenes. The 4K UHD will be available in a collectible limited edition SteelBook® with custom artwork and packaging.

Director Fede Alvarez takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its iconic roots in the next jaw-dropping installment heralded by critics as “sheer terror” (Brian Truitt, USA Today) and “utterly breathtaking” (Andrew J. Salazar, Discussing Film). Alien: Romulus is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™ and has already thrilled audiences at the box office, becoming the second highest grossing film in the Alien franchise globally.

The original 1979 sci-fi thriller, Alien, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. Fans can experience the terror in a 2-Movie Collection digital bundle (Alien & Alien: Romulus) on October 15 in 4K UHD, HD and SD.

This truly terrifying sci-fi horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its iconic roots. While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young colonizers come face-to-face with the most relentless and deadly life form in the universe. Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu, Alien: Romulus is directed by horror master Fede Alvarez from a screenplay by Alvarez and frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. Ridley Scott — who directed the original Alien and the series entries Prometheus and Alien: Covenant — produces with Michael Pruss and Walter Hill.

The score is from composer Benjamin Wallfisch.

Bonus Features*
Return to Horror: Crafting Alien: Romulus

  • The Director’s Vision – Discover how one of today’s greatest horror directors, Fede Alvarez, collaborated with master filmmaker Ridley Scott to craft a new, heart-pounding chapter in the Alien franchise.
  • Creating the Story – Learn what inspired the story of Alien: Romulus and see the many easter eggs from previous Alien installments that you may have missed.
  • Casting the Faces – Meet the stars of Alien: Romulus as they take us inside the hearts and minds of their characters. Explore the parallels between Rain and the iconic franchise heroine, Ripley, and learn how filmmakers brought back a face from the past.
  • Constructing the World – Explore the massive, practical sets of Alien: Romulus that hearken back to the futuristic style established in the ’80s and get up close and personal with a hoard of practically built facehuggers, chestbursters, and xenomorphs.

Inside the Xenomorph Showdown – Experience the film’s climactic zero-gravity sequence from every angle as filmmakers break down what it took to make the moment spectacular. From sets and performances, to wirework, stunts, and VFX, see how it all came together.

Alien: A Conversation – A special conversation with Ridley Scott and Fede Alvarez for the Alien 45th Anniversary theatrical re-release.

Alternate / Extended Scenes – Check out scenes that didn’t make the final cut.

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer

Cast
Cailee Spaeny as Rain
David Jonsson as Andy
Archie Renaux as Tyler
Isabela Merced as Kay
Spike Fearn as Bjorn
Aileen Wu as Navarro

Produced by
Ridley Scott
Michael Pruss
Walter Hill

Executive Producers
Fede Alvarez
Elizabeth Cantillon
Tom Moran
Brent O’Connor

Based on Characters Created by
Dan O’Bannon
Ronald Shusett
Ridley Scott

Written by
Fede Alvarez
Rodo Sayagues

Directed by
Fede Alvarez

Product Specifications
Release Date
Digital: October 15
Physical: December 3

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Digital Bundle: Alien & Alien: Romulus 2-Movie Collection (4K UHD, HD, SD)
Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital, Limited-Edition Collectible SteelBook (4K UHD, Blu-ray, Digital with SteelBook Packaging), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD+ Digital), & DVD

Feature Run Time
Approx. 119 minutes

Rating
U.S.: Rated R for bloody violent content and language.

Disc Size
4K UHD: 66GB
Blu-ray: 50GB
DVD: 8.5GB

Aspect Ratio
Digital: 2.39:1
Physical: 2:39:1

Audio
4K: English Dolby Atmos, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Japanese 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus
Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD: Dolby English 5.1, English AD 2.0 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 and French 5.1
Digital: English Dolby Atmos. Dolby English, Spanish and French 7.1, Dolby English, Spanish and French 5.1, Dolby English, Spanish and French 2.0 and English 2.0 Audio Description

Subtitles
4K: English SDH, Japanese S, Spanish, French
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French
DVD: English Line 21, English SDH, Spanish, French
Digital: English Closed Captioning, Full Subtitles and Hard of Hearing (SDH/HOH), French Closed Captioning, Forced Narratives, Full Subtitles, and Hard of Hearing (SDH/HOH). Spanish Closed Captioning, Forced Narratives and Full Subtitles

See A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE At Home On July 30

Experience the day the world went quiet in the thrilling and action-packed blockbuster hit A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE, arriving to buy or rent on Digital July 30, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment. 

A three-movie collection including A Quiet Place, A Quiet Place: Part II and A Quiet Place: Day One will also be available to purchase on Digital platforms July 30.  A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE will debut on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD, and in a collectible 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™ on October 8.

Certified Fresh™ with an 87% Critics Score* on Rotten Tomatoes®, A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE expands the franchise’s groundbreaking universe, taking fans back to the first day of the invasion by deadly creatures who hunt by sound in one of the loudest places on Earth: New York City.  Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn give emotional and riveting performances as strangers who embark on a harrowing journey through the eerily quiet streets of Manhattan.

Review: https://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2024/06/a-quiet-place-day-one-review/

Fans who purchase the film on Digital**, 4K Ultra HD, or Blu-ray will have access to over 50 minutes of thrilling bonus content.  Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the attack on New York was filmed and how the crew built and destroyed a massive Manhattan set.  Hear from cast and filmmakers as they discuss the characters’ dangerous journey of survival, plus see deleted and extended scenes not shown in theatres.

Read WAMG’s interview with Cinematographer Pat Scola : https://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2024/07/cinematographer-pat-scola-discusses-his-work-on-a-quiet-place-day-one-and-sing-sing/

Read WAMG’s interview with Production Designer Simon Bowles: https://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2024/07/production-designer-simon-bowles-talks-creating-the-noises-colors-and-sets-of-a-quiet-place-day-one/

Bonus content is detailed below:

  • Day Zero: Beginnings and Endings—Hear from John Krasinski, cast, and crew as director Michael Sarnoski takes the reins for this character-driven prequel.
  • In the City: Chaos in Chinatown—See how the production crew recreated Manhattan from scratch in order to destroy it.  Plus, hear from some new and familiar faces from the franchise.
  • The Exodus: Against the Tide—Go behind-the-scenes of the exodus sequence that employed over a hundred extras and a clever mix of practical and visual effects.
  • The Long Walk: Monsters in Midtown—Meet Frodo the cat and the animal trainers behind the fantastic feline performance. Plus, filmmakers detail Sam, Eric, and Frodo’s long walk through the city.
  • Pizza at the End of the World—Hear from cast and crew about why a quest for pizza when the world is under attack poignantly speaks to our humanity.
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes

Synopsis

Experience the day the world went quiet in this terrifying continuation of the A Quiet Place universe. When Samira (Lupita Nyong’o) returns home to New York City, her simple trip turns into a harrowing nightmare when mysterious creatures that hunt by sound attack. Accompanied by her cat Frodo and an unexpected ally (Joseph Quinn), Samira must embark on a perilous journey through the city that has suddenly gone silent, where the only rule is to stay quiet to stay alive. Djimon Hounsou and Alex Wolff also star in this intensely suspenseful thriller.

A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE is rated PG-13 for terror and violent content/bloody images.

Lupita Nyong’o as “Samira” and Joseph Quinn as “Eric” in A Quiet Place: Day One from Paramount Pictures.