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Release: August 26, 2025

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DEATHSTALKER (1983):​ Deathstalker is a mighty warrior chosen to battle the evil forces of a medieval kingdom who sets off on a journey to the most challenging tournament in the land. To the winner will go the throne of the evil wizard, the ultimate mystical power and the love of the beautiful Princess Codille. But first Deathstalker must prove himself worthy of his legacy…and treachery lurks at every turn.​ DEATHSTALKER II (1987):​ Deathstalker has a mission: to save the kingdom from the wicked grip of the immoral wizard Jerak and his queen, Sultana, who have ruled the land by creating an evil twin of the lovely Princess Evie. Capturing the real Princess Evie, Deathstalker must now return her to her rightful place of power—but the swordsman's battle has just begun.​ Bonus Content: Disc 1 - Deathstalker: 4K Restoration from the Interpositive Audio Commentary with Producer/Director James Sbardellati, Special Make-Up Effects Artist John Carl Buechler, and Actor Richard Brooker Disc 2 - Deathstalker: 4K Restoration from the Interpositive Audio Commentary with Producer/Director James Sbardellati, Special Make-Up Effects Artist John Carl Buechler, and Actor Richard Brooker Photo Gallery Original Trailer Disc 3 - Deathstalker II: 4K Restoration from the Interpositive Audio Commentary with Director Jim Wynorski and Actors John Terlesky and Tony Naples Disc 4 - Deathstalker II: 4K Restoration from the Interpositive Audio Commentary with Director Jim Wynorski and Actors John Terlesky and Tony Naples Theatrical Trailer

Release: August 26, 2025

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DEATHSTALKER (1983):​ Deathstalker is a mighty warrior chosen to battle the evil forces of a medieval kingdom who sets off on a journey to the most challenging tournament in the land. To the winner will go the throne of the evil wizard, the ultimate mystical power and the love of the beautiful Princess Codille. But first Deathstalker must prove himself worthy of his legacy…and treachery lurks at every turn.​ DEATHSTALKER II (1987):​ Deathstalker has a mission: to save the kingdom from the wicked grip of the immoral wizard Jerak and his queen, Sultana, who have ruled the land by creating an evil twin of the lovely Princess Evie. Capturing the real Princess Evie, Deathstalker must now return her to her rightful place of power—but the swordsman's battle has just begun.​ Bonus Content: Disc 1 - Deathstalker: 4K Restoration from the Interpositive Audio Commentary with Producer/Director James Sbardellati, Special Make-Up Effects Artist John Carl Buechler, and Actor Richard Brooker Disc 2 - Deathstalker: 4K Restoration from the Interpositive Audio Commentary with Producer/Director James Sbardellati, Special Make-Up Effects Artist John Carl Buechler, and Actor Richard Brooker Photo Gallery Original Trailer Disc 3 - Deathstalker II: 4K Restoration from the Interpositive Audio Commentary with Director Jim Wynorski and Actors John Terlesky and Tony Naples Disc 4 - Deathstalker II: 4K Restoration from the Interpositive Audio Commentary with Director Jim Wynorski and Actors John Terlesky and Tony Naples Theatrical Trailer

Release: August 26, 2025

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DEATHSTALKER (1983): Deathstalker is a mighty warrior chosen to battle the evil forces of a medieval kingdom who sets off on a journey to the most challenging tournament in the land. To the winner will go the throne of the evil wizard, the ultimate mystical power and the love of the beautiful Princess Codille. But first Deathstalker must prove himself worthy of his legacy…and treachery lurks at every turn.

Release: August 26, 2025

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DEATHSTALKER (1983):​ Deathstalker is a mighty warrior chosen to battle the evil forces of a medieval kingdom who sets off on a journey to the most challenging tournament in the land. To the winner will go the throne of the evil wizard, the ultimate mystical power and the love of the beautiful Princess Codille. But first Deathstalker must prove himself worthy of his legacy…and treachery lurks at every turn.​ DEATHSTALKER II (1987):​ Deathstalker has a mission: to save the kingdom from the wicked grip of the immoral wizard Jerak and his queen, Sultana, who have ruled the land by creating an evil twin of the lovely Princess Evie. Capturing the real Princess Evie, Deathstalker must now return her to her rightful place of power—but the swordsman's battle has just begun.​ Bonus Content: Disc 1 - Deathstalker: 4K Restoration from the Interpositive Audio Commentary with Producer/Director James Sbardellati, Special Make-Up Effects Artist John Carl Buechler, and Actor Richard Brooker Disc 2 - Deathstalker: 4K Restoration from the Interpositive Audio Commentary with Producer/Director James Sbardellati, Special Make-Up Effects Artist John Carl Buechler, and Actor Richard Brooker Photo Gallery Original Trailer Disc 3 - Deathstalker II: 4K Restoration from the Interpositive Audio Commentary with Director Jim Wynorski and Actors John Terlesky and Tony Naples Disc 4 - Deathstalker II: 4K Restoration from the Interpositive Audio Commentary with Director Jim Wynorski and Actors John Terlesky and Tony Naples Theatrical Trailer

Release: November 14, 2023

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Seven Spectacular Films from the Martial Arts Icon! Brace yourself for seven more high-octane films from the legendary career of Sonny Chiba! This second box set offers thrilling highlights from Chiba's highly influential legacy, and some of these films are making their North America Blu-ray debut. Greatly missed by his legion of fans, Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba—The "Street Fighter"—remains an icon for all time! The Defensive Power of Aikido: Jiro Chiba tackles the role of Morihei Ueshiba, born in Wakayama to a farming family and destined for martial arts greatness as he learns from the masters (including brother Sonny Chiba) and develops his own well-polished Aikido. 13 Steps of Maki: Based on a comic book, 13 Steps of Maki follows the leader of the all-female Stray Cats gang who use their fighting skills to help others. But when Maki crosses the daughter of a powerful man with connections to the yakuza, she winds up in prison on false charges. Karate Warriors: A street fighter (Sonny Chiba) arrives in a town ruled by two warring gangs headed by feuding yakuza brothers. He does everything he can to keep them feuding while tracking down a lucrative stash of drugs and befriending the son of a sword-wielding samurai… The Great Okinawa Yakuza War: Co-starring alongside Hiroki Matsukata, Sonny Chiba makes for a striking, animalistic gangster battling his way through the streets of Okinawa in this eye-popping martial arts powerhouse set one year before the return of power to the mainland. Karate for Life: The final film in the Masutatsu Oyama trilogy, Karate for Life follows our hero through US-occupied Okinawa, where he leaves a professional wrestling job…but must return to the ring in order to help a friend in desperate need of medical supplies. Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon: International spy Duke Togo has taken on a tricky assignment from an American drug syndicate: take out a Hong Kong kingpin who has been selling their drugs on his own. Duke faces danger at every turn…and competition from a detective who wants the kingpin for himself! The Okinawa War of Ten Years: It's brother against brother and friend against friend when Okinawa is returned to mainland Japan…and the local yakuza does not take kindly to being strong-armed by mainland gangs. The result is mayhem and the biggest yakuza war ever fought in Okinawa. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - The Defensive Power of Aikido: The Defensive Power of Akido Trailer Disc 2 - Karate Warriors: Karate Warriors Commentary by Chris Poggiali and Mark Walkow Karate Warriors Trailer Disc 3 - Karate for Life: Karate For Life Commentary by Brian Bankston Disc 3 - Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon: Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon Commentary by Brian Bankston Disc 4 - The Okinawa War of Ten Years: The Okinawa War of Ten Years Trailer Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews The Sonny Chiba Collection: Volume 2 [Blu-ray] [DVD]

Release: November 28, 2017

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The Defiant Ones, directed by Allen Hughes, chronicles the unlikely partnership between Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. This revealing, compelling and often gritty story takes place in recording studios, humble homes and massive mansions, in criminal courts and in the highest corridors of corporate power. Featuring interviews with those who worked closely with Jimmy and Dr. Dre, including Bono, David Geffen, Eminem, Ice Cube, Gwen Stefani, Jon Landau, Tom Petty, Snoop Dogg and Bruce Springsteen. The docu-series showcases how the two men rose to prominence in the 80s and 90s and eventually launched their billion-dollar headphone and speaker business, Beats by Dre.

Release: November 28, 2017

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The Defiant Ones, directed by Allen Hughes, chronicles the unlikely partnership between Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. This revealing, compelling and often gritty story takes place in recording studios, humble homes and massive mansions, in criminal courts and in the highest corridors of corporate power. Featuring interviews with those who worked closely with Jimmy and Dr. Dre, including Bono, David Geffen, Eminem, Ice Cube, Gwen Stefani, Jon Landau, Tom Petty, Snoop Dogg and Bruce Springsteen. The docu-series showcases how the two men rose to prominence in the 80s and 90s and eventually launched their billion-dollar headphone and speaker business, Beats by Dre.

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An ATF agent uses experimental surveillance technology that bends time as he investigates a devastating ferry bombing.

Release: November 19, 2019

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Brand New 2K Master! It’s Delightful… It’s Delicious… It’s Delivery Boys! Looking for a deliciously entertaining movie stuffed with crazy comedy, breathtaking break dancing and a super soundtrack?

Release: July 14, 2026

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Groundbreaking science-fiction launching Hollywood into Space Age following team of daring American industrialists building a rocket to the moon. Produced by Academy Award-winner George Pal, Destination Moon (1950) is the groundbreaking science-fiction classic that launched Hollywood into the Space Age, and set the standard for realistic space travel on screen. When a team of daring American industrialists and scientists defy government hesitation to build the world's first privately funded rocket, they embark on a perilous journey to the Moon. Cult favorite Flight to Mars (1951) is a thrilling blend of Cold War allegory and pulp adventure. A bold expedition crew reaches the Red Planet where they encounter an advanced Martian civilization with intentions that threaten Earth! Both films are from 4K scans of 35mm archival elements. Bonus Materials Destination Moon Restored Trailer from 4K Scan Destination Moon Full Length Commentary by Justin Humphreys Man's Greatest Adventure: The Making of Destination Moon, a new documentary by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures Flight to Mars restored trailer Interstellar Travelogues: Extended Edition, a new documentary by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures Walter Mirisch: From Bomba to Body Snatchers, archival documentary by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures Flight to Mars Full Length Commentary by Justin Humphreys Destination Moon Digitized Original Pressbook curtesy of James Van Hise full color inserted booklet with a new essay by Sloan de Forest Cast & Crew Actors: John Archer as Jim Barnes Warner Anderson as Dr. Charles Cargraves Tom Powers as General Thayer Dick Wesson as Joe Sweeney Director: Irving Pichel Destination Moon (1950) With Bonus Film, Flight To Mars (1951) [Special Edition] Destination Moon (1950) With Bonus Film, Flight To Mars (1951) [Special Edition] About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews

Release: August 18, 2009

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Dexter forms a dangerous friendship with ambitious prosecutor Miguel Prado while preparing for fatherhood.

Release: August 18, 2009

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Dexter forms a dangerous friendship with ambitious prosecutor Miguel Prado while preparing for fatherhood.

Release: August 18, 2009

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Dexter forms a dangerous friendship with ambitious prosecutor Miguel Prado while preparing for fatherhood.

Release: August 30, 2016

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Rudy Ray Moore is The Disco Godfather, owner and MC at the baddest disco in town. But there's a new evil in the community: Angel Dust. Determined to find and destroy the source of 'the whack,' The Disco Godfather becomes a one-man fighting machine from south central to Beverly Hills. The last of Rudy Ray Moore's 70s features, DISCO GODFATHER is easily the strangest and most original of his filmic output. Combining his trademark Kung-fu action with social commentary and hallucinogenic nightmare sequences which evoke the surreal weirdness of Coffin Joe, DISCO GODFATHER is an unforgettable cinematic finale from one of the greatest names in Blaxploitation film history. Newly restored from its long lost 35mm original negative, Vinegar Syndrome proudly presents DISCO GODFATHER on Blu-ray for the first time, packed with all new special features. Bonus Features: 1. Scanned & restored in 2k from 35mm original camera negative 2. "I, Dolemite IV"; making-of documentary 3. Commentary track w/ Rudy Ray Moore's biographer, Mark Jason Murray, Rudy Ray Moore, writer/director J. Robert Wagoner, co-writer Cliff Roquemore and rare on-set audio 4. Soundtrack 5. Promotional still gallery 6. Alt. German and French language tracks 7. Original theatrical trailers for DISCO GODFATHER, DOLEMITE & THE HUMAN TORNADO 8. Original cover artwork by Jay Shaw 9. Reversible cover artwork 10. English SDH Subtitles

Release: January 13, 2015

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A carefully planned bank heist goes hilariously wrong when every member of the crew thinks someone else has the getaway plan.

Release: October 22, 2019

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Synopsis An old house...a mysterious locked room...a terrifying secret. Elements that make a horror movie memorably chilling get a taut, spooky reworking in Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. Kim Darby (True Grit)and Jim Hutton (The Green Berets) star as Sally and Alex, young marrieds who inherit a crumbling mansion. Despite warnings to leave well enough alone in her new home, Sally unlocks the mysterious room, opens a bricked-up fireplace...and unleashes a horde of hideous whispering, murdering minidemons only she can see and hear. This is the original TV movie that inspired the 2010 theatrical movie starring Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce.

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The Doors deliver a landmark 1968 concert performance at the Hollywood Bowl in an expansive restored presentation.

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This compilation gathers restored television appearances, live performances, and film clips tracing the rise of The Doors.

Release: November 22, 2016

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Three mismatched prisoners escape a Louisiana jail and wander into an offbeat odyssey of friendship and absurdity.

Release: May 19, 2020

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A family ski vacation in the Alps goes off the rails after a near-avalanche forces a married couple to confront fear, resentment, and the cracks in their relationship.

Release: December 17, 2019

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The worldwide phenomenon Downton Abbey, becomes a grand motion picture event, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance. Written by series creator Julian Fellowes and starring the original cast. Your Digital Copy redemption code is printed on an insert inside your Blu-ray/DVD package. A Digital Copy is a digital version of the full-length movie that you get when you own specially-marked Blu-ray/DVD discs bearing the “Digital” logo. Owning the digital version of the movie extends your enjoyment because it enables you to download or stream your movie to a computer, mobile device, internet-connected TV, Blu-ray player, or set-top box.

Release: January 27, 2015

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Set in 1924, the fifth season follows the Crawley family and their staff through scandals, love affairs and social change threatening the old order at Downton.

Release: January 27, 2015

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Set in 1924, the fifth season follows the Crawley family and their staff through scandals, love affairs and social change threatening the old order at Downton.

Release: January 27, 2015

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Set in 1924, the fifth season follows the Crawley family and their staff through scandals, love affairs and social change threatening the old order at Downton.

Release: July 5, 2022

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The much anticipated cinematic return of Downton Abbey follows the Crawleys and their staff as they welcome a movie crew and their glamorous stars to Downton for the filming of a new silent movie, while other members of the family go on a grand adventure to a villa in the south of France to uncover a mystery about the Dowager Countess and her past. With a screenplay by Julian Fellowes and starring the original cast alongside exciting new additions, Downton Abbey: A New Era is packed full of exuberant moments, excitement and humor, tears of joy and sadness and new beginnings for all your favorite characters. Bonus Content: Includes Blu-ray, DVD and a digital copy of Downton Abbey: A New Era (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.) Good to Be Back Return to Downton Abbey: The Making of A New Era A Legendary Character Creating the Film… Within the Film Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia Spill the Tea (Time) Feature Commentary with Director Simon Curtis

Release: July 5, 2022

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The much anticipated cinematic return of Downton Abbey follows the Crawleys and their staff as they welcome a movie crew and their glamorous stars to Downton for the filming of a new silent movie, while other members of the family go on a grand adventure to a villa in the south of France to uncover a mystery about the Dowager Countess and her past. With a screenplay by Julian Fellowes and starring the original cast alongside exciting new additions, Downton Abbey: A New Era is packed full of exuberant moments, excitement and humor, tears of joy and sadness and new beginnings for all your favorite characters. Bonus Content: Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of Downton Abbey: A New Era (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.) Features Dolby Vision and HDR10 for Brighter, Deeper, More Lifelike Color Good to Be Back Return to Downton Abbey: The Making of A New Era A Legendary Character Creating the Film… Within the Film Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia Spill the Tea (Time) Feature Commentary with Director Simon Curtis

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The Crawley family and their servants navigate grief, romance, scandal, and social change in post-Edwardian England.

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The Crawley family and their servants navigate grief, romance, scandal, and social change in post-Edwardian England.

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The Crawley family and their servants navigate grief, romance, scandal, and social change in post-Edwardian England.

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The Crawley family and their servants face changing times in 1925 as Downton Abbey adjusts to modern life, new romances and difficult farewells in the final season.

Release: November 11, 2025

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The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Bonus Content: Includes a digital copy of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.) Changing Times Society Season Authentic to the Core A Farewell to Fans Downton Abbey Celebrates The Grand Finale Feature Commentary with Director Simon Curtis and Actress Elizabeth McGovern

Release: November 11, 2025

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The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Bonus Content: Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale? (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.) Features Dolby Vision and HDR10 for Brighter, Deeper, More Lifelike Color Changing Times Society Season Authentic to the Core A Farewell to Fans Downton Abbey Celebrates The Grand Finale Feature Commentary with Director Simon Curtis and Actress Elizabeth McGovern

Release: October 17, 2017

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Discover the true meaning of the holiday season with the live action adaptation of the beloved classic, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Starring Jim Carrey as The Grinch, director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer reimagine one of the most enduring holiday stories of all time. Why is The Grinch (Carrey) such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch's world upside down, inside out…and funny side up. Filled with dazzling scenery, special effects, makeup and costumes, this is an adventure "that can make your heart grow three sizes—if you're not laughing too hard!" (Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Bonus Content: Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.)...

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An idealistic elephant hears tiny voices on a speck of dust and risks everything to protect the invisible world living there.

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A detective investigates a quiet paper maker whose hidden skills suggest a violent past.

Release: January 31, 2012

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Will Atenton (Daniel Craig) quit a high-profile job in Manhattan to relocate his wife, Libby (Oscar® winner Rachel Weisz), and their two daughters to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was once the murder scene of a mother and her children. When Will investigates, he's not sure if he's seeing ghosts or if the tragic events are somehow related to his past. The only clues come from his mysterious neighbor, Ann (Oscar® nominee Naomi Watts), who helps him piece together this haunting puzzle. Full of twists and suspense, this psychological thriller will have you on the edge of your seat. Bonus Content: Includes a digital copy of Dream House (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.) Burning Down The House The Dream Cast Building the Dream House A Look Inside Trailer My Scenes BD-Live pocket BLU App D-BOX ]]>

Release: July 19, 2022

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Only Ryusuke Hamaguchi—with his extraordinary sensitivity to the mysterious resonances of human interactions—could sweep up international awards and galvanize audiences everywhere with a pensive, three-hour movie about an experimental staging of an Anton Chekhov play, presented in nine languages and adapted from Haruki Murakami stories. With Drive My Car, the Japanese director has confirmed his place among contemporary cinema's most vital voices. Two years after his wife's unexpected death, Yusuke Kafuku (Hidetoshi Nishijima) arrives in Hiroshima to direct a production of Uncle Vanya for a theater festival and, through relationships with an actor (Masaki Okada) with whom he shares a tangled history and a chauffeur (Toko Miura) with whom he develops a surprising rapport, finds himself confronting emotional scars. This quietly mesmerizing tale of love, art, grief, and healing is...

Release: July 26, 2022

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In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, steals Goya?s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first and only theft in the Gallery?s history.

Release: December 9, 2008

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This never-before-seen unrated version of the comedy classic includes all-new scenes and extended scenes that take the laughs further than ever!

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Lloyd and Harry reunite for another idiotic road trip when they learn one of them may have a long-lost daughter.

Release: December 8, 2015

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Humanitys military battles giant insects, robots and alien invaders in a chaotic third-person shooter built around massive destruction.

Release: November 8, 2022

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Trio of fuzzy (and funny) aliens crash land in Valerie's pool-- putting a decided damper on her future wedding plans to cheating Dr. Ted Gallagher. Action interrupted by musical numbers--an MTV musical comedy

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A mysterious young man with amnesia and a cellphone loaded with billions becomes the center of a high-stakes political game.

Release: January 30, 2024

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Eileen is a peculiar young woman whose dreary life stretches on toward unending misery. In 1960s Boston, Eileen shuffles between her father’s emotionally haunted home and the prison where she works. When an intoxicating woman joins the prison staff, Eileen is taken. Just as the possibility of friendship (or maybe more) takes hold, her newfound confidant entangles her in a shocking crime.

Release: December 18, 2018

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When a Christmas Eve talent contest is announced, Emmet Otter TM joins a jug band and his Ma decides to sing a song. But Emmet will have to put a hole in Ma's washtub to make a bass! And Ma will have to hawk Emmet's tool chest to buy herself a costume! Should Emmet and Ma risk all they have to make each other's dreams come true? Narrated by Kermit TM and based on the book by Russell and Lillian Hoban, EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS will put a song in your heart! Includes both the original 1.33 and new 1.78 presentaions of the film.

Release: October 24, 2017

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Discover the secret world inside your phone where all the emojis live. Three emoji friends go on an epic “app-venture” to save Textopolis!

Release: October 24, 2017

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Discover the secret world inside your phone where all the emojis live. Three emoji friends go on an epic ?app-venture? to save Textopolis!

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Labyrinth is a feature film presented on Blu-ray, following the central characters through dramatic events and conflicts that drive the story forward.

Release: October 21, 2014

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Product Description The inside story of one of history's greatest business scandals, in which top executives of America's seventh largest company walked away with over one billion dollars, while investors and employees lost everything. Based on the best selling book. Amazon.com One of the greatest scandals in American corporate history is chronicled in the riveting documentary Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room. Based on the bestselling book by Fortune magazine reporters Bethany McLean and Peter Elkin, and directed by Alex Gibney (who also produced The Trials of Henry Kissinger), the film is an epic morality tale, drawing upon a wealth of insider interviews and archival material to show how Enron, once the nation's seventh largest corporate entity, essentially faked its bookkeeping to report profits that never existed. The corrupt and closely-guarded mismanagement by Enron executives (including Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling, later placed on criminal trial) is revealed through such heinous concepts as "Hypothetical Future Value" (a way of reaping fortunes based on false profit projections) and the use of offshore "shell" companies to hide the massive losses that eventually toppled the company (along with the venerable Arthur Anderson accounting firm) and left 20,000 employees jobless. As a maddening portrait of hubris and white-collar crime, Enron transcends political and corporate boundaries by showing how smart and powerful men grew blinded by greed and brought ruin upon themselves, along with thousands of otherwise innocent victims. For better and worse, it's a perfect double-feature with eye-opening 2004 documentary The Corporation. --Jeff Shannon

Release: May 10, 2016

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Ernest P. Worrell accidentally becomes a bank hero and then a criminal suspect in this slapstick family comedy.