(2024) From acclaimed writer/director/producer Todd Phillips comes “Joker: Folie À Deux,” the much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Academy Award-winning “Joker,” which earned more than $1 billion at the global box office and remains the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. The new film stars Joaquin Phoenix once again in his Oscar-winning dual role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, opposite Oscar winner Lady Gaga (“A Star Is Born”). “Joker: Folie À Deux” finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him. Vitals: Director: Todd Phillips. Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz, Steve Coogan.
CC, MPAA rating: R, 138 min., Action Thriller, Theatrical release date: October 4, 2024, North American box office gross: $39.505 million, worldwide $116.5 million, Warner.Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code Steelbook. Extras: TBA
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Conclave
(2024) Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church's most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope's wake--secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church. Vitals: Director: Edward Berger. Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow,Sergio Castellito, Isabella Rossellini.
CC, MPAA rating: PG, 120 min., Action Thriller, Theatrical release date: October 25, 2024, North American box office gross: $29.3 million, worldwide $31.9 million, Universal.Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: "Sequestered: Inside Conclave" behind-the-scenes featurette; commentary by director Edward Berger.
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Transformers One
(2024) The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but who once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. Vitals: Director: Josh Cooley. Stars: Voices of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree-Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Jon Hamm, Laurence Fishburne, Steve Buscemi.
CC, MPAA rating: PG, 104 min., Sci-Fi Fantasy, Theatrical release date: September 20, 2024, North American box office gross: $47.221 million, worldwide $97.021 million, Paramount.Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, Steelbook 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Read more here.
Terrifier 3
(2024) After surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and her brother are struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they're safe, Art the Clown returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.
Vitals: Director: Damien Leone. Stars: David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Elliott Fullam, Samantha Scaffidi, Chris Jericho, Daniel Roebuck.
CC, MPAA rating: NR, 125 min., Horror, Theatrical release date: October 11, 2024, North American box office gross: $38.165 million, worldwide $44.851 million, Cinedigm.Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, Steelbook 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital. Read more here.
Top Disc Releases Next Week
•A Different Man
Top Disc Releases January 7
•Beyond the Wasteland (AKA M) (2024 -- Republic of North Macedonia) •Rampo Noir (2005 -- Japan) •Saturday Night •Things Will Be Different
Anora:Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out to get the marriage annulled. (Digital sales, VOD only)
Chasing Chasing Amy:When a young filmmaker sets out to understand the ’90s LGBTQ+ rom-com that saved his life, he is forced to confront complicated truths of his own, that will change who he is forever. filmmaker Sav Rodgers takes a journey of self-discovery while making a documentary about Kevin Smith's' "Chasing Amy" and its polarizing reputation among LGBTQ+ people. (Digital sales, VOD only)
The Little Mermaid:An archaeologist makes a dramatic discovery on a small Caribbean island that proves an ancient, advanced prehistoric society once existed in this new horror film (Digital sales, VOD only)
The Magic Penguin:When a hilarious and beloved talking penguin named Roi is kidnapped by a couple of crazy criminals, his home country is thrown into a tailspin in this new family film. (Digital sales, VOD only)
Omni Loop: A quantum physicist (Mary-Louise Parker) finds herself stuck in a time loop, with a black hole growing in her chest and only a week to live. When she meets a gifted student (Ayo Edebiri), they team up to save her life – and to unlock the mysteries of time travel. (VOD; DVD release: Day & date)
Seperated:Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Errol Morris confronts one of the darkest chapters in recent American history: family separations. Based on NBC News Political and National Correspondent Jacob Soboroff's book, "Separated: Inside an American Tragedy," Morris merges bombshell interviews with government officials and artful narrative vignettes tracing one migrant family's plight. (Digital sales, VOD only)
December 20
Juror #2: A juror in a murder trial realizes he may have caused the victim's death and must wrestle with the dilemma of whether to manipulate the jury to save himself or reveal the truth and turn himself in. (Max)
(2024) Liam Neeson, Ron Perlman, Yolonda Ross, Frankie Shaw, Daniel Diemer. An aging ex-boxer gangster working as muscle for a Boston crime boss receives an upsetting diagnosis. Despite a faltering memory, he attempts to rectify the sins of his past and reconnect with his estranged children. He is determined to leave a positive legacy for his grandson, but the criminal underworld isn't done with him and won't loosen their grip willingly. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Samuel Goldwyn Films).
The Apprentice
(2024) Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Maria Bakalova, Martin Donovan, Catherine McNally. A young Donald Trump, eager to make his name as a hungry scion of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn, the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protege—someone with raw ambition, a hunger for success, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Briarcliff).
Conclave
(2024) Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellito, Isabella Rossellini. When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: "Sequestered: Inside Conclave" behind-the-scenes featurette; commentary by director Edward Berger. (Universal). Read more here.
Demolition Man
(1993) Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes go head-to-head in this classic sci-fi/action blockbuster from Joel Silver, the producer of "Die Hard" and "The Matrix." In 2032, arch criminal Simon Phoenix (Snipes) awakens from a 35-year deep freeze in CryoPrison to find a world where crime is almost non-existent - a serene utopia ripe for the taking. With the police no longer equipped to deal with his 90s-style brutality, they revive "Demolition Man" Sgt. John Spartan (Stallone), the no-holds-barred police officer unjustly sentenced to CryoPrison who originally took Phoenix down. Old-school cop against old-school criminal, settling their scores on the streets of San Angeles? The future won't know what's hit it. With a script co-written by Daniel Waters ("Heathers," "Batman Returns") and a supporting cast that includes Denis Leary, Benjamin Bratt, and Sandra Bullock in her breakout role, "Demolition Man" is an awesome mix of action and humor. Brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative by Arrow Films, approved by director Marco Brambilla. Includes both the domestic “Taco Bell” and international “Pizza Hut” versions of the film presented via seamless branching. Formats: Blu-ray, 4K UHD. Extras:Read more here. (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment).
Eastern Condors
(1987 -- Hong Kong) Legendary actor-director Sammo Hung delivers a bazooka blast of pure adrenaline in this exemplar of Hong Kong action cinema at its most entertaining. Drawing inspiration from Hollywood war films like "The Dirty Dozen," "Eastern Condors" follows a ragtag band of Asian American prisoners dropped into Vietnam on a secret suicide mission to prevent a cache of weapons from falling into the hands of the Viet Cong, who are more than ready for a fight. Propelled by a dynamic ensemble cast that includes the ever-charismatic Yuen Biao as a black-market trader and a superhuman Yuen Wah as a giggling martial-arts monster, this rip-roaring spectacle offers a nonstop barrage of turbocharged set pieces that defy death, logic, and gravity itself. 2K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack. 2K digital restoration of the English-dubbed “export cut” of the film. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras:Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).
Evil Does Not Exist
(2023 -- Japanese) In a secluded, snowy mountain village, widower and single father Takumi (Hitoshi Omika) leads a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for a friend’s udon shop. Yet this peaceful existence is threatened when a pair of corporate reps (Ryuji Kosaka and Ayaka Shibutani) arrive to launch a glamping site, sparking resistance from community members who fear the project’s potentially pernicious impact on the environment. When Takumi -- a respected local figure -- is offered the conciliatory role of site caretaker, it becomes unclear where his loyalties lie. "Evil Does Not Exist," Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s much-anticipated follow-up to his Academy Award–winning "Drive My Car," is a haunting, suspenseful meditation on humankind’s thorny relationship with nature, consumerism, and itself. Inspired by a collaboration with composer Eiko Ishibashi, the director showcases his masterful command of pacing and atmosphere to uncover the destructive forces lurking beneath the thin veneer of civilization. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. Extras: "Meet the Filmmakers," a new interview with director Ryusuke Hamaguchi; trailer. (Janus Contemporaries). Read more here
Forever Mine
(2024) Brinna Kelly, Trevor Algatt, Anderson and Maxwell Manthe, Skyler Har, Leve Ross, Alex Sosin. A stylish domestic thriller about what happens when the perfect prey turns out to be another predator. Vincent, a sadistic man, marries Erica, believing her to be the perfect victim for his cruel intentions. Unbeknownst to him, Erica is a black widow with a string of dead husbands behind her. On their wedding night, Erica reveals that she has already poisoned Vincent, turning his plans upside down. The story unfolds as a tense psychological battle, with Vincent and Erica locked in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Freestyle Digital Media). Read more here
Joker: Folie À Deux
(2024) Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz, Steve Coogan This sequel finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code Steelbook, VOD, Digital. Extras: TBA
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Omni Loop
(2024) Mary-Louise Parker, Ayo Edebiri, Hannah Pearl Utt, Chris Witaske, Carlos Jacott, Harris Yulin, Steven Maier, Eddie Cahill. Sci-Fi film follows Zoya Lowe (Mary Louise Parker), a quantum physicist who finds herself in a time loop, with a black hole growing in her chest and only a week to live. But what the doctors and her family don’t know is that she has already lived this week before; so many times, in fact, that she doesn’t even know how long it’s been. Until one day Zoya meets a gifted student named Paula (Ayo Edebiri). Together they team up to save her life -- and to unlock the mysteries of time travel. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Magnolia Pictures). Read more here
Piece By Piece
(2024) Voices of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Morgan Neville. The story of the life and career of American musician Pharrell Williams in the style of LEGO animation.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. (Studio Distribution Services).
Seal Team: The Final Season
(2024) Three-disc set with all 10 episodes. The series follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs, as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high stakes missions our country can ask of them.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. Extras: “Seal Team Season 7: Bravos Last Stand”; “Operation Colombia”; gag reel; deleted scenes. (Paramount).
Seal Team: The Complete Series
(2017-2024) 30-disc set with all 114 episodes across seven seasons, along with over 5 ½ hours of special features, including gag reels, delete scenes, featurettes and more. Formats: DVD. (Paramount).
Terrifier 3
(2024) David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Elliott Fullam, Samantha Scaffidi, Chris Jericho, Daniel Roebuck. Art the Clown is set to unleash chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, Steelbook 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital. (Cinedigm). Read more here.
Transformers One
(2024) Voices of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree-Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Jon Hamm, Laurence Fishburne, Steve Buscemi. The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but who once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, Steelbook 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. (Paramount). Read more here.
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