‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ Due Dec. 15
Second in the Maze Runner franchise, based on author James Dashner’s best-selling book series that takes place in a post-apocalyptic dystopian science fiction world. They may have escaped from the Maze, but Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers now face a greater challenge: searching for clues about the secret organization known as WCKD. Their journey leads them to the Scorch, a desolate wasteland filled with unimaginable dangers. The mystery deepens at every turn as the Gladers work together to discover their purpose and battle to survive. Vitals: Director: Wes Ball. Stars: Dylan O’Brien, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, Kaya Scodelario. 2015, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 131 min., Thriller, Box office gross: $80.821 million, Company. Extras: Deleted and extended scenes, gag reel galleries of concept art and storyboards, theatrical trailers. Blu-ray adds “Janson’s Report,” a perfect bridge from the film that’s full of debriefing videos with Janson, Thomas, Newt, Minho, Frypan and Aris after they arrive at the compound; “Secrets of the Scorch,” visual effects breakdowns and reels.
