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  • What’s New on Digital, DVD/Blu-ray, TV, & Netflix This Week: March 4-10

    What’s New on Digital, DVD/Blu-ray, TV, & Netflix This Week: March 4-10

    MGM

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what’s streaming on Netflix, we’ve got you covered.

    NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY

    ‘Creed II’ (March 5)

    Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone return as newly-crowned heavyweight champ Adonis Creed and his trainer, Rocky Balboa. In this sequel, Adonis must face ghosts from the past, in the form of rising boxer Viktor Drago, son of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) — the man responsible for his father Apollo Creed’s death.

    The movie arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on March 5 (and is already available on Digital HD). Bonus features include deleted scenes and making-of featurettes.

    ‘The Favourite’ (March 5)

    Girls rule, boys drool in this delightful dramedy set in the politically-turbulent English court of Queen Anne (Oscar winner Olivia Colman). The imperious and impetuous royal’s relationship with advisor/lover Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz) is turned upside down by the arrival of Sarah’s wily cousin, Abigail (Emma Stone).

    The movie arrives on Blu-ray, and DVD on March 5 (and is already available on Digital HD). Bonus features include deleted scenes and a behind-the-scenes featurette on the costumes.

    ‘Vox Lux’ (March 5)

    The film follows Celeste, a 13-year-old who survives a school shooting, then becomes famous for singing at the memorial. Years later, the older Celeste (Natalie Portman) is a pop superstar trying to revive her career after a scandal, while struggling to be a good mother to her daughter.

    The movie arrives on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD on March 5. Bonus features include a music video.

    ‘Free Solo’ (March 5)

    Prepare yourself to experience some vertigo while watching this Oscar-winning documentary, which follows free solo climber Alex Honnold attempting to achieve his lifelong dream of scaling the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without a rope.

    The movie arrives on DVD on March 5 (and is already available on Digital HD).

    ‘Instant Family’ (March 5)

    A married couple (Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne) who didn’t expect to have kids decide to foster three siblings. But becoming an instant family isn’t quite that easy and hijinks and mistakes ensue.

    The movie arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on March 5 (and is already available on Digital HD). Bonus features include deleted and extended scenes, a gag reel, and multiple featurettes.

    ‘Burning’ (March 5)

    The Korean psychological thriller centers on an introverted young man, Jongsu (Ah-in Yoo), whose life is complicated by the introduction of of two people into his orbit: Haemi (Jong-seo Jun), a spirited woman who offers romantic possibility, and Ben (Steven Yeun), a wealthy and sophisticated man.

    The movie arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on March 5 (and is already available on Digital HD). Bonus features include a making-of featurette.

    ‘Ben Is Back’ (March 5)

    Julia Roberts stars as Holly, a mother who is thrilled when her 19-year-old son (Lucas Hedges) comes home from rehab. The rest of the family is skeptical and wary, and Holly soon realizes the difficulties of dealing with an addict son.

    The movie arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on March 5 (and is already available on Digital HD). Bonus features include audio commentary.

    ‘The Craft’ (March 5): This special collector’s edition arrives over two decades after the 1996 supernatural movie made waves with its dark story of outcast teen girls who start practicing witchcraft. The Blu-ray release features new interviews with co-writer and director Andrew Fleming and co-writer Peter Filardi.

    NEW VIDEO ON DIGITAL, DEMAND, AND STREAMING

    ‘Aquaman’ (March 5)

    The highest-grossing movie in the DC universe is already generating buzz around a sequel and a spinoff. Jason Momoa stars as the titular superhero AKA Arthur Curry, the half-human heir to the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. He must step forward to prevent his brother from starting a war between the worlds of ocean and land. Now available on Digital HD.

    NEW ON NETFLIX

    ‘After Life’ (March 8)

    Ricky Gervais returns to the small screen in this dark comedy about a man named Tony whose perfect life is upended when his wife dies. After contemplating suicide, he decides to live long enough to punish the world for his wife’s death by literally saying and doing whatever he wants to — which he considers a superpower.  But everyone around him starts trying to make him a better person again.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_-cQVKI2X8

    ‘Juanita’ (March 8)

    Alfre Woodard stars in this romantic comedy about a woman who decides to reinvent herself. After leaving behind her three adult kids, she takes a bus to Butte, Montana where she takes on a new life and a new romance.

    For more, see what else is new on Netflix in March 2019.

    TV WORTH WATCHING

    ‘American Gods’ Season 2 Premiere, Starz (March 10, 8 p.m.)

    After two years of behind-the-scenes drama, the fantasy series finally returns with trouble still brewing between the Old Gods and the New Gods. Shadow (Ricky Whittle) joins Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane) in advocating for all-out war. Meanwhile, Mr. World (Crispin Glover) plots revenge for the attack against him in Season 1.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3klnW1VjKI

    ‘The Case Against Adnan Syed’ Miniseries Premiere, HBO (March 10, 9 p.m.)

    This four-part documentary reinvestigates the case made famous by the “Serial” podcast. It reviews the events leading up to Hae Min Lee’s disappearance and murder, and follows Syed as he awaits the outcome of a lengthy appeals process.

  • What’s New on Digital, DVD/Blu-ray, TV, & Netflix This Week: February 18-24

    What’s New on Digital, DVD/Blu-ray, TV, & Netflix This Week: February 18-24

    Warner Bros.

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what’s streaming on Netflix, we’ve got you covered.

    NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY

    ‘A Star Is Born’ (February 19)

    Just in time for the Oscars, the Best Picture-nominated film hits home video. With this remake, Bradley Cooper makes his directorial debut and stars as the grizzled country rocker Jackson Maine. Stepping into the role of the ingenue who dazzles him and the world with her incredible vocals is Lady Gaga. Their soaring duet of “Shallow” is just the start of an emotional and tear-jerking journey.

    The movie arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 19 (and is already available on Digital HD). Bonus features include a making-of featurette and music videos.

    ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ (February 19)

    Melissa McCarthy earned an Oscar nomination for showing off her dramatic side in this film based on a true story. She plays  Lee Israel, a writer who once made a living writing celebrity profiles in the ‘70s and ‘80s. But now that her kind of work has fallen out of favor, she gets desperate and turns to forging letters from dead authors. But it’s not long before Lee’s elaborate con goes awry.

    The movie arrives on DVD on February 19 (and is already available on Digital HD).

    ‘Overlord’ (February 19)

    The horror flick that producer J.J. Abrams called “bats–t crazy” follows a group of American paratroopers who are shot out of the sky the night before D-Day and parachute to what seems to be a safe house. Except it isn’t safe — it’s the site of gruesome Nazi science experiments to create the ultimate super soldier.

    The movie arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 19 (and is already available on Digital HD). Bonus features include six making-of featurettes.

    ‘Robin Hood’ (February 19)

    Taron Egerton stars as the titular character in this new adaptation, with Jamie Foxx as Little John and Ben Mendelsohn as the Sheriff of Nottingham.

    The movie arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 19 (and is already available on Digital HD). Bonus features include a seven-part documentary, deleted scenes, and outtakes.

    ‘Death in Venice’ (February 19): Criterion rightly celebrates Luchino Visconti’s late-career adaptation of Thomas Mann’s beloved novella, a beautiful interpretation that also seems almost eerily predictive, with one eye looking into the future at the looming AIDS crisis. This deluxe edition, featuring a 2008 documentary about the filmmaker, a 1970 short film made by Visconti about the casting of the film, with vintage documentaries happily resting alongside more recent material.

    ‘Backbeat’ (February 19): Our friends at Shout Factory have put together a wonderful package for Iain Softley’s underrated formation-of-the-Beatles drama, including deleted scenes, interviews, and an audio commentary with Softley, Ian Hart and Stephen Dorff (who is just so, so good in this season of “True Detective,” right?) If you’ve never seen this movie, it rules.

    ‘La Vérité’ (February 19): The French drama starring Brigitte Bardot as a woman on trial for killing her lover gets a new 4K restoration on Blu-ray.

    ‘The Return of the Vampire’ (February 19): In this 1943 film, Bela Lugosi returns as vampire Armand Tesla in this unofficial sequel, which hits Blu -ray with three new audio commentaries.

    NEW VIDEO ON DIGITAL, DEMAND, AND STREAMING

    ‘Green Book’ (February 19)

    The Golden Globe-winning drama tells the tale of an unlikely interracial friendship based on a true story. Rough-and-tumble Italian-American bouncer Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen) is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali), a refined black black pianist, on a concert tour through the Deep South. While the film has generated some controversy for its depictions of race relations, it has drawn in many accolades through awards season. Now available on Digital HD.

    ‘Ben Is Back’ (February 19)

    Julia Roberts stars as Holly, a mother who is thrilled when her 19-year-old son (Lucas Hedges) comes home from rehab. The rest of the family is skeptical and wary, and Holly soon realizes the difficulties of dealing with an addict son. Now available on Digital HD.

    ‘Instant Family’ (February 19)

    A married couple (Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne) who didn’t expect to have kids decide to foster three siblings. But becoming an instant family isn’t quite that easy and hijinks and mistakes ensue. Now available on Digital HD.

    NEW ON NETFLIX

    ‘Paddleton’ (February 22)

    Ray Romano and Mark Duplass star in this buddy dramedy as misfit neighbors who bond after the younger man is diagnosed with terminal cancer. The boundaries of friendship are tested when the cancer patient asks for help in procuring medication to end his suffering.

    ‘Chefs Table: Volume 6’ (February 22)

    The award-winning documentary series is diversifying its subjects, after receiving some criticism for featuring so many white male chefs. This season includes the first black chef, Mashama Bailey of the Grey in Savannah, Georgia. The other episodes focus on Sean Brock of the Southern-themed Husk restaurants; Asma Khan of London’s acclaimed Darjeeling Express; and famed Italian butcher Dario Cecchini.

    For more, see what else is new on Netflix in February 2019.

    TV WORTH WATCHING

    ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’ Season Premiere, CBS (February 20, 8 p.m.)

    The 38th season of the reality competition series pits four returning players against 14 newcomers. There’s also a new twist: Everyone who is voted out goes to Extinction Island, where their will to remain in the game is tested in a physically and psychologically brutal way.

    ‘The 91st Academy Awards,’ ABC (February 24, 8 p.m.)

    A wide-open Best Picture race, controversy over four categories getting kicked to commercial breaks, and lack of a host have made this year’s Oscars the most buzzed-about in years.

    ‘True Detective’ Season 3 Finale, HBO (February 24, 10 p.m.)

    Mahershala Ali is the frontrunner to win his second Oscar on the same night as the finale of the crime drama that will likely net him an Emmy, as the Purcell children’s case comes to a close.

  • Box Office: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Rules For Third Weekend

    Box Office: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Rules For Third Weekend

    Disney

    “Ralph Breaks the Internet” narrowly edged out “The Grinch” to top the box office for a third time. It earned $16.2 million this weekend, generating $140 million since it opened over Thanksgiving.

    “Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch” stole $15.2 million in its fifth outing. The animated film, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the Grinch, has now made $223.5 million in North America and $322.4 million globally.

    There were no new wide releases, but a number of awards hopefuls debuted in limited release.

    Focus Features

    “Mary Queen of Scots” brought in $200,000 from four theaters. That’s the best screen average of the weekend with $50,000 per location. Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, who were both nominated for Best Actress at the 2018 Oscars, star as political rivals Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I, respectively. It expands to 70 theaters next weekend.

    Lionsgate

    The addiction drama “Ben is Back” also opened on four screens for $80,972 total and a average of $20,243 per location. Lucas Hedges stars as struggling addict Ben, who unexpectedly returns to his mother (Julia Roberts)’s home on Christmas Eve. Hedges’ father, Peter Hedges, directed the movie. Hedges is nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in another awards contender, “Boy Erased.”

    Focus Features

    Also new: “Vox Lux,” which stars Natalie Portman as a pop star who survived a school shooting as a teenager. It earned $162,252 for a theater average of $27,042. It’s the second feature film directed by actor Brady Corbet. It’s got a so-so 66% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

    Fox Searchlight

    The arthouse period film “The Favourite” expanded to 91 locations, earning $1.4 million.  It stars Emma Stone and  Rachel Weisz as courtiers vying for the affection of Queen Anne ( Olivia Colman). In its opening weekend, it scored the best screen average ($105,500) in two years and has since made $3.5 million.

    All three actresses are nominated for a Globe (Stone and Weisz as supporting and Colman as lead actress) and the movie is nominated for “Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.”

    Universal

    The re-release of “Schindler’s List” made just $551,000 from more than 1000 venues. Steven Spielberg‘s Oscar-winning Holocaust drama will run for a one-week engagement to mark the film’s 25th anniversary. It earned $320 million in 1993 and won seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.

    The domestic box office is tracking to hit $11 billion in revenue this year, which is 9.9% ahead of this time last year, according to Comscore.

    Here are the top 10 estimates for December 7 – 9, 2018

    1. “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” $16,141,000
    2. “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018), $15,175,000
    3. “Creed II,” $10,322,515
    4. “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” $6,805,000
    5. “Bohemian Rhapsody,” $6,000,000
    6. “Instant Family,” $5,600,000
    7. “Green Book,” $3,935,000
    8. “Robin Hood” (2018), $3,585,000
    9. “The Possession of Hannah Grace,” $3,175,000
    10. “Widows,” $3,100,000

    [Via Variety]

  • ‘Ben Is Back’ Trailer: Julia Roberts Confronts Addict Son Lucas Hedges

    ‘Ben Is Back’ Trailer: Julia Roberts Confronts Addict Son Lucas Hedges

    Lionsgate

    “Ben Is Back” — and it might tear his family apart.

    The full-length trailer for the drama debuted today and reveals more of the story than the teaser. Lucas Hedges plays a 19-year-old who comes home from rehab in time for Christmas. His mother Holly (Julia Roberts) is thrilled, but her husband (Courtney B. Vance) and daughter (Kathryn Newton) are skeptical and wary.

    Now that he’s home, Ben’s old life resurfaces and threatens to upend the family’s peace. And Holly is forced to confront the reality of having an addict son.

    Roberts and Hedges’ raw and emotional performances earned them rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival, and the movie is likely to do well during awards season. That should once again pit Hedges against his friend/rival Timothée Chalamet, who is also starring in an addiction drama titled “Beautiful Boy.”

    “Ben Is Back” opens in theaters December 7.

  • ‘Ben Is Back’ Teaser Reunites Julia Roberts With Troubled Son Lucas Hedges

    ‘Ben Is Back’ Teaser Reunites Julia Roberts With Troubled Son Lucas Hedges

    Ben Is Back
    Lionsgate

    Julia Roberts certainly is happy “Ben Is Back” — but perhaps not for long.

    The first teaser for the family drama is brief, but emotional. Lucas Hedges plays 19-year-old drug addict Ben, who unexpectedly returns home for Christmas and mom Holly (Roberts) is ecstatic to see him.

    But she is also wary of Ben staying clean. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother’s undying love for her son is tested.

    The movie is written and directed by Peter Hedges, father of Lucas. The younger Hedges has been vying for the title of new “It Boy” in Hollywood along with Timothée Chalamet.

    Hedges kicked off the friendly competition by earning an Oscar nomination for “Manchester By the Sea.” Then last year, the two appeared in “Lady Bird” together last year, Chalamet received Oscar nomination for “Call Me By Your Name,” and Hedges appeared in the Oscar-nominated “Three Billboards Outside Ebbings, Missouri.”

    Now, they’ll likely hit the awards circuit again, Hedges with “Ben Is Back” and Chalamet with “Beautiful Boy.”

    “Ben Is Back” premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and opens in theaters December 7.