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Planes: Fire & Rescue

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/04/2014 9:05 AM EDT
How far can Disney stretch an animated franchise? Pretty far, it seems. As with most of their cartoon features, there is usually a sequel to a successful movie. First there was Planes and now Planes: Fire and Rescue. The second movie will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on November 4, 2014. In this installment we ... Read More

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Blu-ray Review

Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended 3D

(Paul Kates) 11/03/2014 4:53 PM EDT
The second movie in the Hobbit trilogy, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug sees our trusted band of adventurers, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman; Love Actually), Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellen; Xmen: Days of Future Past) and Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage; Captain America: The First Avenger) heading to the Lonely Mountain with the dream of reclaimi... Read More

Maleficent

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 10/31/2014 11:16 AM EDT
Everyone knows the story of Sleeping Beauty. Or do they…? As with the Broadway Musical Wicked bringing a new perspective to The Wizard of OZ, we see a different telling of sleeping beauty in Disney's Maleficent. Coming to Blu-ray and DVD on November 4, 2014, this live action version of the classic cartoon is darker and more... Read More

Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 10/27/2014 3:47 PM EDT
Let's face it. Create anything having to do with Star Wars and you have an instant audience. It is an iconic franchise spanning generations. Disney XD and Lucas Films LTD obviously know this and are taking full advantage by creating an animated, children's show. New to television this Fall, it's call Star Wars Rebels. Set be... Read More

Mr. Peabody & Sherman

(Sean Ferguson) 10/21/2014 12:48 PM EDT
Who said a old Dog can't teach new tricks? When it comes to creative concepts for cartoons, anything is possible. While many dogs in cartoons like Scooby Doo, Dino & Pluto never say a word, the talking dog isn't out of the ordinary. Just ask Underdog or Brian from family guy. But what is rare is a father and son duo. in fact ... Read More

The Following: Season 2

(Nathan M Rose) 10/16/2014 10:54 PM EDT
The Following series debuted on Fox on January 21, 2013 by creator Kevin Williamson (Scream, Vampire Diaries) centering around an ex-FBI Agent Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon; Footloose, A Few Good Men) trying to catch a serial killer Joel Carol (James Purefoy; Resident Evil, Solomon Kane) and his cult of followers. From the first episode on viewers ... Read More

A Million Ways to Die in the West

(Nathan M Rose) 10/08/2014 9:03 PM EDT
Quick off the top of your head how many western comedy films can you name? If you got four of them you did pretty well as the list is quite short. You have Blazing Saddles, Three Amigos, Back To The Future III, and Maverick. Now you can also safely add A Million Ways to Die in The West to your list. A Million Ways To Die in The West, written, ... Read More

Sleeping Beauty

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 10/08/2014 9:37 AM EDT
The magic that is a Disney movie is truly evident in any number of the classic animated features in their catalog. Included in this list is Sleeping Beauty, which has a Diamond edition release Blu-ray, Digital HD, and DVD combo pack. For anyone, young or old, who previously has not purchased a copy of this film, the diamond edition is a... Read More

Edge Of Tomorrow

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 10/06/2014 10:41 AM EDT
"Shampoo, rinse, repeat" or Groundhog's day on a bad acid trip are really two of the best ways to sum up Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise (Mission impossible; Jack Reacher)With the concept of the film, Edge of Tomorrow could have been boring repeat footage going through the same day over and over again but it luckily isn't... Read More

Gone With the Wind 75th Anniversary

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 10/02/2014 8:43 AM EDT
When you think of classic movies, a few titles instantly pop into your mind… "Casablana, "Wizard of Oz", Miracle on 34th street" and "Gone With The Wind". The last celebrates its 75th anniversary with a limited and numbered box set, 4 disc Blu-Ray special collector's edition. In conjuncti... Read More