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Asteroid City: In a fictional American desert town, circa 1955, Junior Stargazers and Space Cadets from across the country assemble for the annual Asteroid Day celebration -- but the scholarly competition is spectacularly upended by world-changing events. (Digital, VOD only)
Galatea: A quirky, music-filled sci-fi/dramedy about the budding friendship between a timid voice actress and an isolated scientific prodigy. (DVD, release: Day & date)
The Monsters Without: It's 2017 and the world still doesn't know that monsters, or Yablo, are real. Enter P.H.A.S.E. - an international team of underfunded scientists and soldiers based in rural Philippines, thrown together to keep humans and monsters safe. (Digital, VOD only)
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts: 1990s-set globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and a whole new faction of Transformers - the Maximals - who join as allies in the existing battle for Earth. (DVD, Blu-ray release: October 10)
That Night: The story of a young unknown artist who is forced to confront his career ambitions and win back his ex-girlfriend during a drunken night in Chicago with his irreverent friends. (DVD release: Day & date)
Bad Girl Boogey
(2023) Lisa Fanto, Iris Mcerlean, Chris Asimos, Toshiro Glenn, Lewi Dawson, Kate Bonney, with a featured voiceover cameo from horror icon Bill Mosley. Follows Angel, whose mother was brutally murdered one Halloween night, when blood was shed by a deranged killer wearing a parasitic mask cursed with black magic and bigotry. Sixteen years later, when Angel’s best friend is slaughtered by a killer with the same mask, they must overcome their personal struggles, fight their fear, and find the masked killer before he, or it, slaughters everyone they hold dear.
Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Dark Star Pictures). Read more here
Beau Is Afraid
(2023) Joaquin Phoenix, Nathan Lane, Patti LuPone, Parker Posey, Amy Ryan. Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic, Kafkaesque odyssey back home.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: "Finally Home: Making Beau Is Afraid." (Lionsgate).
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Day Zero
(2022 -- Philippines) Brandon Vera, Pepe Herrera, MJ Lastimosa, Joey Marquez, Ricci Rivero. After serving eight incident-free years in prison, a former elite soldier is released, finally free to reunite with his estranged wife and young daughter. However, he re-enters civilization only to discover that the outside world has been completely overtaken by a dangerous virus with terrifying effects on the human body. Chased by hordes of the undead, he races through the dangerous urban landscape in a final desperate attempt to redeem himself and rescue his family. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Well Go USA). Read more here
Galatea
(2022) Russell Hawkins, Jess Paul A unique work partnership unravels into an adventure of love and science fiction. Jesse Park (Hawkins) is an introverted genius who has made groundbreaking progress with an emotionally intelligent A.I. robot. In need of a vocal actor for his project, Jesse hires a quirky and shy woman named Kim (Paul). Jesse’s passion for technology becomes dually powerful with his growing feelings for his new hire. Full of emotion, danger, and mystery, Jesse and Kim embark on a journey to discover their one-of-a-kind path to romance.
Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Indican Pictures). Read more here
Hi-Fear
(2023) An ambitious young illustrator is forced to create four of the most terrifying stories imaginable for a new comic book based on basic human fears. But with each story she creates, the stakes become higher and more deadly as she delves deeper into the nature of evil itself. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. Extras: Commentary track by all four directors; producer commentary track; Stills gallery; reversible dvd sleeve;
trailers. (Wildeye Releasing). Read more here
McBain
(1991) Christopher Walken, Chick Vennera, Maria Conchita Alonso, Michael Ironside, Steve James, Thomas G. Waites, Jay Patterson. At the end of the Vietnam War, POW Robert McBain (Walken) is freed by a squad of Army Rangers led by Santos (Vennera). In gratitude, McBain promises to help Santos whenever he's in need. Santos takes out a $100 bill, tears it in two, gives half to McBain and says, "If the other half of this bill ever finds you, you can pay me back." Almost 20 years later, Santos, back in his native Colombia, is killed while leading a fight against drug lords and corrupt politicians. Santos’ sister Christina (Alonso) travels to America with the other half of the $100 bill in an attempt to enlist McBain's help in overthrowing the Colombian regime. McBain brings together the former Rangers to help bring down the dictator and drug lords in an all-out war on drugs, political corruption and injustice.
Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Audio commentary from director James Glickenhaus and film historian Chris Poggiali; the original theatrical trailer; all-new remixed 5.1 surround sound created specifically for this release and original 2.0 theatrical stereo mix. (Synapse Films).
Shin Ultraman
(2022 -- Japan) Takumi Saitoh, Masami Nagasawa, Daiki Arioka, Akari Hayami, Tetsushi Tanaka, Hidetoshi Nishijima. The appearance of giant unidentified life forms known as “S-Class Species (Kaiju)” has become commonplace in Japan. The Japanese Government has formed a Kaiju defense taskforce known as the SSSP, led by Kimio Tamura (Nishijima). After a particularly challenging encounter, a silver giant descends from the sky to rescue the country. Dubbed Ultraman, this giant’s identity and purpose are a mystery.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Cleopatra Entertainment). Read more here
The Watermelon Woman
(1996) The wry, incisive debut feature by Cheryl Dunye gave cinema something bracingly new and groundbreaking: a vibrant representation of Black lesbian identity by a Black lesbian filmmaker. Dunye stars as Cheryl, a video-store clerk and aspiring director whose interest in forgotten Black actresses leads her to investigate an obscure 1930s performer known as the Watermelon Woman, whose story proves to have surprising resonances with Cheryl’s own life as she navigates a new relationship with a white girlfriend (Guinevere Turner). Balancing breezy romantic comedy with a serious inquiry into the history of Black and queer women in Hollywood, "The Watermelon Woman" slyly rewrites long-standing constructions of race and sexuality on-screen, introducing an important voice in American cinema. Formats: Blu-ray, with 2K digital restoration, supervised by director Cheryl Dunye, cinematographer Michelle Crenshaw, and producer Alexandra Juhasz, in collaboration with the Outfest UCLA Legacy Project, with 3.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. Extras: New interview with Dunye; new conversation between Dunye and artist-filmmaker Martine Syms; new conversation between Juhasz and filmmaker and film scholar Thomas Allen Harris; six early short films by Dunye; an essay by critic Cassie da Costa. Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).
Scream VI
(2023) The four survivors from the most recent Woodsboro Ghostface killings have moved to New York City for a fresh start. Just as they begin to feel a sense of normalcy, they receive that infamous call. Ghostface is more brutal and relentless than ever and will stop at nothing to hunt them down. Vitals: Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett. Stars: Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega, Hayden Panettiere, Courteney Cox, Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Samara Weaving.
CC, MPAA rating: R, 122 min., Horror, North American box office gross: $108.161 million, worldwide $168.961 million, Paramount.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, + Digital Code Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital.
Extras: Commentary by the filmmakers; "The Faces of Death" featurette; "More Meta Than Meta" inside the sequel featurette; "Bloodbath at a Bodega" featurette; "An Apartment to Die For" behind-the-apartment-scene-attack featurette; "The Night Train to Terror" behind-the-scenes look at the NYC subway sequence; "Theater of Blood" franchise featurette; Digital exclusive: Gag reel.
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Book Club: The Next Chapter
(2023) Sequel follows four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.
Vitals: Director: Bill Holderman. Stars: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Andy Garcia, Don Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Giancarlo Giannini.
CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 107 min., Comedy, North American box office gross: $17.556 million, worldwide $27.640 million, Universal.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital.
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Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
(2023) In this long-awaited movie adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic novel, eleven-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates). A timeless coming-of-age story with insightful humor while candidly exploring life’s biggest questions.
Vitals: Director: Kelly Fremon Craig. Stars: Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie, Kathy Bates.
CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 106 min., Comedy Drama, North American box office gross: $19.921 million, worldwide $20.329 million, Lionsgate.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital.
Extras: "Finally That Time: Making Margaret"; "Are You There Margaret? It’s Me, Judy"; "The Secret Crew Club: Margaret and Friends"; "Bringing the Period to Life: Designing Margaret"; deleted scenes; roundtable discussion; theatrical trailer.
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Beau Is Afraid
(2023) Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic, Kafkaesque odyssey back home.
Vitals: Director: Ari Aster. Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Nathan Lane, Patti LuPone, Parker Posey, Amy Ryan.
CC, MPAA rating: R, 179 min., Comedy Thriller, North American box office gross: $7.552 million, worldwide $10.273 million, Lionsgate.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital.
Extras: "Finally Home: Making Beau Is Afraid."
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Sisu
(2023 -- Finland) During WWII, a solitary prospector crosses paths with Nazis in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover he is no ordinary miner. While 
there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu,” the legendary ex-commando will embody what it means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And this one-man death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back — even if it means killing every last Nazi in his path.
Vitals: Director: Jalmari Helander. Stars: Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan. CC, MPAA rating: R, 91 min., Action, North American box office gross: $7.265 million, worldwide $11.158 million, Lionsgate.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital.
Extras: "Indestructible: Making Sisu"; "Pushing the Boundaries of Reality: The Visual Effects of Sisu."
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Knights of the Zodiac
(2023) Based on the international anime sensation, Knights of the Zodiac brings the Saint Seiya saga to the big screen in live-action for the first time. Seiya (Mackenyu), a headstrong street 
teen, spends his time fighting for cash while he searches for his abducted sister. When one of his fights unwittingly taps into mystical powers he never knew he had, Seiya finds himself thrust into a world of warring saints, ancient magical training and a reincarnated goddess who needs his protection. If he’s to survive, he will need to embrace his destiny and sacrifice everything to take his rightful place among the Knights of the Zodiac.
Vitals: Director: Tomasz Baginski. Stars: David Torok, Diego Tinoco, Famke Janssen, Mackenyu, Madison Iseman, Mark Dacascos, Nick Stahl, Sean Bean.
CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 112 min., SciFi Adventure, North American box office gross: $1.090 million, worldwide $6.794 million, Sony.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, VOD, Digital.
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After Hours
(1985) Desperate to escape his mind-numbing routine, uptown Manhattan office worker Paul Hackett (Griffin Dunne) ventures downtown for a hookup with a mystery woman (Rosanna Arquette). So begins the wildest night of his life, as bizarre occurrences -- involving underground-art punks, a distressed waitress, a crazed Mister Softee truck driver, and a bagel-and-cream-cheese paperweight -- pile up with anxiety-inducing relentlessness and thwart his attempts to get home. With this Kafkaesque cult classic, Martin Scorsese -- abetted by Michael Ballhaus’s kinetic cinematography and scene-stealing supporting turns by Linda Fiorentino, Teri Garr, Catherine O’Hara, and John Heard -- directed a darkly comic tale of mistaken identity, turning the desolate night world of 1980s SoHo into a bohemian wonderland of surreal menace.
Formats: Blu-ray, 4K UHD, with new 4K digital restoration, approved by editor Thelma Schoonmaker, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack. In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features. Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
(2023) Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie, Kathy Bates. When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: "Finally That Time: Making Margaret"; "Are You There Margaret? It’s Me, Judy"; "The Secret Crew Club: Margaret and Friends"; "Bringing the Period to Life: Designing Margaret"; deleted scenes; roundtable discussion; theatrical trailer. (Lionsgate).
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Book Club: The Next Chapter
(2023) Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Andy Garcia, Don Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Giancarlo Giannini. Sequel follows four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. (Universal).
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out as the police hunt closes in. In English and Spanish. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. Extras: Nine behind-the-scenes featurettes. (Sony).
Employee of the Month
(2022 -- Belgium) Jasmina Douieb, Laetitia Mampaka, Peter Van Den Begin, Alex Vizorek, Laurence Bibot. After working for EcoClean — an industrial cleaning supplies company — for nearly 17 years, model-employee Inès believes it's time for a raise. Despite daily jibes from her incompetent and misogynistic co-workers (including Patrick, EcoClean's ineffectual owner), she remains professional and dedicated to the company's brand. When Inès confronts Patrick about her salary, he not only disparages her request but makes a lecherous pass at her. New intern Mélody witnesses this and jumps in to help, but in the process both women accidentally find themselves with blood on their hands. Spiraling more out of control by the minute, Inès and Mélody must conjure up increasingly maniacal solutions to cover their tracks — and clean up their mess. Formats: DVD, Digital. (Film Movement). 
Junk Head
(2017 -- Japan) In the distant future, humankind -- living five miles below the surface -- can no longer reproduce because of gene manipulation aimed at making life longer. The clones ruling the bottomless underworld may have become fertile. So a human scientist is selected to go on a mission through a subterranean labyrinth crawling with monsters to secure humanity's future. Stop motion animated science fiction film written and directed by Takehide Hori, based on his 2013 short film of the same name. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray due August 15. (Synergetic).
Knights of the Zodiac
(2023) David Torok, Diego Tinoco, Famke Janssen, Mackenyu, Madison Iseman, Mark Dacascos, Nick Stahl, Sean Bean In a world where gods and mortals walk the Earth, a young orphan named Seiya sets out on a quest to become a Knight of the Zodiac. These legendary warriors are sworn to protect the goddess Athena, and Seiya believes that he is the only one who can stop a powerful new enemy from destroying the world. Along the way, Seiya must face many challenges, including his own inner demons. But with the help of his friends and the power of the cosmos, he will do whatever it takes to save the day.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. (Sony).
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Scream VI
(2023) Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega, Hayden Panettiere, Courteney Cox, Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Samara Weaving. The four survivors from the most recent Woodsboro Ghostface killings have moved to New York City for a fresh start. Just as they begin to feel a sense of normalcy, they receive that infamous call. Ghostface is more brutal and relentless than ever and will stop at nothing to hunt them down. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. Extras: Commentary by the filmmakers; "The Faces of Death" featurette; "More Meta Than Meta" inside the sequel featurette; "Bloodbath at a Bodega" featurette; "An Apartment to Die For" behind-the-apartment-scene-attack featurette; "The Night Train to Terror" behind-the-scenes look at the NYC subway sequence; "Theater of Blood" franchise featurette; Digital exclusive: Gag reel. (Studio).
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Sisu
(2023 -- Finland) When an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness tries to take the loot into the city, Nazi soldiers led by a brutal SS officer battle him.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: "Indestructible: Making Sisu"; "Pushing the Boundaries of Reality: The Visual Effects of Sisu." (Lionsgate).
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