The New Mutants Home Video Info

Fox has announced that The New Mutants will be released on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital platforms on November 17. Pre-orders are available here.

Star Trek: Picard Season 1 Blu-ray & DVD Details

CBS has announced that the first season of Star Trek: Picard will be released on Blu-ray and DVD October 6. The multi-disc set will include the following special features

• MAKE IT SO – The co-creators and Patrick Stewart discuss bringing the iconic character back to the screen, including what was compelling enough to warrant it and the obstacles they had to overcome to make it so.
• BEHIND-THE-SCENES EPISODIC FEATURETTES:
  • STORY LOG: REMEMBRANCE
  • STORY LOG: MAPS AND LEGENDS
  • STORY LOG: THE END IS THE BEGINNING
  • STORY LOG: ABSOLUTE CANDOR
  • STORY LOG: STARDUST CITY RAG
  • STORY LOG: THE IMPOSSIBLE BOX
  • STORY LOG: NEPENTHE
  • STORY LOG: BROKEN PIECES
  • STORY LOG: ET IN ARCADIA EGO, PART 1
  • STORY LOG: ET IN ARCADIA EGO, PART 2
• COMMENTARY: EPISODE 101, “REMEMBRANCE” (Exclusive) – Executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman and Michael Chabon, supervising producer Kirsten Beyer, and director Hanelle M. Culpepper provide commentary about episode one of Star Trek: Picard.
• THE MOTLEY CREW (Exclusive) – Working outside of Starfleet, Picard gathers his crew from across the galaxy. This special feature takes a look at the actors and characters that will travel aboard the La Sirena.
• ALIENS ALIVE: THE xBs – A look inside the creative process behind the xBs of Star Trek: Picard, alongside Lead Creature Designer Neville Page, Vincent Van Dyke and his prosthetics studio team, as well as Make-Up and Prosthetics Department Head James MacKinnon about the process from start to stage.
• PICARD PROPS (Exclusive) – Property Master Jeffrey Lombardi takes fans on a tour of the many props created for Season One of Star Trek: Picard.
• SET ME UP – Production Designer Todd Cherniawsky serves as the tour guide for the main stages of Star Trek: Picard, including the La Sirena, Picard’s study and the Borg Cube. Cherniawsky, Supervising Art Director Iain McFadyen and Set Decorator Lisa Alkofer also discuss the various designs for the show.
• STAR TREK: SHORT TREKS: "CHILDREN OF MARS" – Twelve-year-old classmates Kima and Lil find themselves at odds with each other on a day that will change their lives forever.
• COMMENTARY: STAR TREK: SHORT TREKS: "CHILDREN OF MARS" (Exclusive) – Executive producer and co-writer Alex Kurtzman, and co-writers Jenny Lumet and Kirsten Beyer, discuss the featured Short Treks episode.
• DELETED SCENES (Exclusive)
• GAG REEL (Exclusive)

Pre-orders are available here.

Birds of Prey Blu-Ray Release Info

DC has announced that Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) will be available on Blu-ray and DVD beginning May 12. The film can be purchased/pre-ordered here (digital copies are already available). The following special features are included

• Birds Eye View Mode
• Birds Of Prey: Birds Of A Feather
• Romanesque
• Love, Skate Relationship
• Grime And Crime
• Sanity Is Sooo Last Season
• Wild Nerds
• Gag Reel

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Home Video Details

Lucasfilm has announced that Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will be available in HD on digital platforms beginning March 17 and on Blu-ray and DVD beginning March 31. Bonus features will include

• The Skywalker Legacy – The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
• Pasaana Pursuit: Creating the Speeder Chase – Dive into the making of the movie’s epic landspeeder chase and discover how this spectacular sequence was brought to the screen.
• Aliens in the Desert – See what it took to create the Pasaana desert scenes, from the sheer scale and complexity of the shoot to its colorful details.
• D-O: Key to the Past – Explore the ship that connects Rey to the mystery of her missing parents and get to know the galaxy’s newest, irresistible droid.
• Warwick & Son – Warwick Davis, who played Wicket in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, dons the Ewok costume once more; this time joined by his son Harrison.
• Cast of Creatures – The team behind the film’s memorable creatures reveal the puppetry, makeup, prosthetics and digital magic that bring them to life!
• The Maestro’s Finale (digital exclusive) – Composer John Williams reflects on his body of work for the Star Wars saga and shares insights on scoring Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

They've also announced that beginning March 31, the first eight films (including Rogue One) will be released in 4k Ultra HD and a nine-film Skywalker Saga Blu-ray boxset will be available.

Spider-Man: Far From Home Home Video Details

Sony has announced that Spider-Man: Far From Home will be available to purchase on digital platforms beginning two weeks from today and on Blu-ray and DVD on October 1. The following special features will be included:

• New Original Short: “Peter’s To-Do List”: Peter has a few errands to run before he can leave on his class trip.
• “Teacher’s Travel Tips” Featurette: Mr. Harrington & Mr. Dell present a few tips on how to traverse the European continent.
• “Stepping Up” Featurette: Explore how Spider-Man was introduced in the MCU, the ways Tom Holland transformed the character of Peter Parker, and what the future holds for Spider-Man.
• “Suit Up” Featurette: The suit doesn’t make the hero – but it does play a big role in who they are and who they can become. This piece examines all of Peter’s different suits in the movie, and with behind the scenes footage, we see why some suits are better than others.
• “Far, Far, Far From Home” Featurette: The film’s illustrious locations serve story points and establish tone, but they’re also amazing to travel to! Hear from the cast on their experiences filming on-location.
• “It Takes Two” Featurette: A special look at the chemistry between Jon Watts and Tom Holland.
• “Fury & Hill” Featurette: MCU stalwarts Cobie Smulders and Samuel L. Jackson are back as Agent Maria Hill & Nick Fury!
• “The Ginter-Riva Effect” Featurette: A look at the villain sub-plot and how William Ginter-Riva ties Spider-Man: Far From Home all the way back to the beginning of the MCU.
• “Thank You, Mrs. Parker” Featurette: A look at Marisa Tomei’s reimagining of Aunt May, from Homecoming to Far From Home.
• “The Brother’s Trust” Featurette: A quick look into some of the amazing work Tom Holland and his brothers have done through their charity, The Brothers Trust.
• “The Jump-Off” Featurette: Interviews with the cast & crew take us through all of the amazing stunts of Far From Home.
• “Now You See Me” Featurette: We examine the evolution of Mysterio and why Jake Gyllenhaal was the perfect fit for the role.
• Stealthy Easter Eggs: Allow E.D.I.T.H. to reveal some of the hidden Easter Eggs you may have missed!
• Select Scene Pre-Vis: A side-by-side comparison of the Pre-Vis with the film
• Gag Reel & Outtakes
• Never-Before-Seen Alternate & Extended Scenes

Pre-orders are available here or here.

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Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Blu-ray/DVD Coming in November

CBS announced today at the Star Trek Las Vegas Convention that season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on November 12. Bonus features will include

• ENTER THE ENTERPRISE: Discovery's production designer, builders, actors, and producers discuss the daunting task of reviving the iconic ship's bridge.
• PUTTING IT TOGETHER: Follow the real-life Discovery crew through preparation, shooting, and posting the second-season finale.
• THE RED ANGEL: Go behind the scenes with Discovery's producers and directors, as well as Sonequa Martin-Green and the craftspeople who created the Red Angel and made it come to life.
• DESIGNING DISCOVERY: SEASON TWO: On a show where no location exists in our world, the production and lighting design teams must create every space. Learn how they pulled it off.
• PROP ME UP: SEASON TWO: Propmaster Mario Moreira takes fans through the world of Discovery props.
• DRESS FOR SUCCESS: SEASON TWO: Gersha Phillips and her team discuss how costumes inform a character and how they create a spectacular array of clothing, uniforms, and armor for every kind of species.
• CREATURE COMFORTS: SEASON TWO: Producers, craftsmen, and actors discuss the design process, the implementation, and the performance required to bring characters to life. Be sure to watch the one-on-one conversation between makeup artist James McKinnon and L'Rell actress Mary Chieffo.
• CREATING SPACE: There are some shots that just can't be done practically when a show is set in space. The VFX team, headed by Jason Zimmerman, pushes the envelope every week to create amazing computer graphics in order to give fans a realistic feel of space.
• STAR TREK: DISCOVERY: THE VOYAGE OF SEASON TWO: A look at the adventures and plot twists encountered in season two by the Discovery crew.
• "Runaway" and "The Brightest Star" Short Treks
• Audio commentaries on four episodes (with Anson Mount, Jonathan Frakes, and potentially others)
• Gag reel
• Deleted scenes

The discs will be also be released in the UK on November 18, in Italy on the 19th, in Germany on the 21st, in Spain on the 22nd, in the Nordic countries on the 25th, in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg on the 27th, in Denmark on the 28th, and in France on December 4. Other dates will be announced later. Season one was made available on iTunes around the time of its Blu-ray/DVD release, but I see no mention of digital platforms (besides All Access) in today's announcement.

Dark Phoenix Home Video Information

Fox has announced that Dark Phoenix will be available on digital platforms on September 3 and on Blu-ray and DVD on September 17. Bonus features will include

• Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Simon Kinberg and Hutch Parker:
  • Edwards Air Force Base
  • Charles Returns Home
  • Mission Prep
  • Beast MIA
  • Charles Says Goodbye
• Rise of the Phoenix: The Making of Dark Phoenix (5-Part Documentary)
• Scene Breakdown: The 5th Avenue Sequence
• How to Fly Your Jet to Space with Beast
• Audio Commentary by Simon Kinberg and Hutch Parker

Pre-orders are available here.

Doom Patrol Season 1 Home Video Details

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced that the first season of Doom Patrol will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on October 1 and on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, and other digital platforms on August 26. The digital version will include a gag reel, while the Blu-ray and DVD copies will also include deleted scenes. Certain specially-marked Blu-rays will include a redemption code for a digital copy.

Avengers: Endgame Home Video Details

Marvel has announced that Avengers: Endgame will be available on digital platforms on July 30 and on Blu-ray/DVD on August 13. Special features will include

Digital Exclusive:

• Steve and Peggy: One Last Dance – Explore Captain America and Peggy Carter’s bond, forged in moments from previous films that lead to a momentous choice in “Avengers: Endgame.”

Blu-ray & Digital:

• Remembering Stan Lee – Filmmakers and cast honor the great Stan Lee in a fond look back at his MCU movie cameos.
• Setting The Tone: Casting Robert Downey Jr. – Hear the tale of how Robert Downey Jr. was cast as Tony Stark in the original “Iron Man” — and launched the MCU.
• A Man Out of Time: Creating Captain America – Trace the evolution of Captain America with those who helped shape the look, feel and character of this compelling hero.
• Black Widow: Whatever It Takes – Follow Black Widow's journey both within and outside the Avengers, including the challenges she faced and overcame along the way.
• The Russo Brothers: Journey to Endgame – See how Anthony and Joe Russo met the challenge of helming two of the biggest films in cinematic history ... back-to-back!
• The Women of the MCU – MCU women share what it was like to join forces for the first time in an epic battle scene — and be part of such a historic ensemble.
• Bro Thor – His appearance has changed but his heroism remains! Go behind the scenes to see how Bro Thor was created.
• Six Deleted Scenes – “Goji Berries,” “Bombs on Board,” “Suckiest Army in the Galaxy,” “You Used to Frickin’ Live Here,” “Tony and Howard” and “Avengers Take a Knee.”
• Gag Reel – Laugh along with the cast in this epic collection of flubs, goofs and gaffes from set.
• Visionary Intro - Intro by directors Joe and Anthony Russo.
• Audio Commentary - Audio commentary by directors Anthony and Joe Russo, and writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.

Pre-orders are available here

Shazam! Home Video Details

Warner has announced that Shazam! will be available to on digital platforms July 2 and on Blu-ray July 16. The following special features will be included.

• Shazam Exclusive Motion Comic
• The Magical World of Shazam
• Super Fun Zac
• Carnival Scene Study
• Shazamily Values
• Who is Shazam?
• Deleted Scenes
• Gag Reel

Pre-orders are available here.

Captain Marvel Home Video Release Date

Marvel has announced that Captain Marvel will be available on digital platforms May 28 and on Blu-ray June 11. Bonus features will include a gag reel, deleted and extended scenes, "the origin of Nick Fury," and more. It will also be on Disney+ when that launches this fall.

Aquaman Home Video Details

Warner has announced that Aquaman will be available on digital platforms on March 5 and on Blu-ray and DVD March 26. The following special features will be included.

• Going Deep Into the World of Aquaman
• Becoming Aquaman
• James Wan: World Builder
• Aqua Tech
• Atlantis Warfare
• The Dark Depths of Black Manta
• Heroines of Atlantis
• Villaneous Training
• Kingdoms of the Seven Seas
• Creating Undersea Creatures
• A Match Made in Atlantis
• Scene Study Breakdowns
• Exclusive Sneak Peek of Shazam!

Pre-orders can be purchased here

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Home Video Details

Warner has announced that Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald will be available for purchase on digital platforms beginning February 15 and on Blu-ray and DVD March 12. An extended cut with seven minutes of extra footage will be included, along with the following special features

• Wizards on Screen, Fans in Real Life
• Distinctly Dumbledore
• Unlocking Scene Secrets: The Return to Hogwarts
• Unlocking Scene Secrets: Newt’s Menagerie
• Unlocking Scene Secrets: Credence, Nagini and the Circus Arcanus
• Unlocking Scene Secrets: Paris and Place Cachée
• Unlocking Scene Secrets: Ministere des Affaires Magiques
• Unlocking Scene Secrets: Grindelwald's Escape and the Ring of Fire
• Deleted Scenes

Pre-orders are available here

Ant-Man and the Wasp Home Video Details

Marvel has announced that Ant-Man and the Wasp will be available on digital HD on October 2 and Blu-ray, DVD, and rental October 16. The following special features will be included.

• Director’s Intro by Peyton Reed– The talented creator behind some of Marvel Studios’ funniest and most charming films will invite home audiences deeper into the world of “Ant-Man and The Wasp.”
• Making-of Featurettes:
  • Back in the Ant Suit: Scott Lang – Hero and all-star dad Scott Lang keeps the laughs coming for the audience, cast and crew.
  • A Suit of Her Own: The Wasp– Highly trained Hope Van Dyne is now the Wasp. See how some of her craziest stunts and action-packed scenes were brought to life.
  • Subatomic Super Heroes: Hank & Janet– Hank Pym’s wife Janet was lost in the quantum realm. Trace the legacy of these characters and the iconic actors who portray them.
  • Quantum Perspective: The VFX and Production Design of “Ant-Man and The Wasp”– Explore the movie’s visual effects and production design from a whole new viewpoint, in which every micro and macro detail counts.
• Gag Reel and Outtakes– Audiences are treated to the hilarious quips that did not make the film as well as exclusive outtakes from Stan Lee and Tim Heidecker.
  • Gag Reel- Join in the fun with these outtakes from the set.
  • Stan Lee Outtakes- Stan Lee tries out a series of hilarious one-liners for the scene in which his car shrinks.
  • Tim Heidecker Outtakes- Check out Whale Boat Captain Daniel Goobler and his improvised whale-watching riffs.
• Deleted Scenes(with commentary by Director Peyton Reed)
  • Worlds Upon Worlds- As Janet leads Hank through the surreal landscape of the quantum realm, they encounter an intelligent life form.
  • Sonny’s on the Trail- On the hunt for Hank Pym and his lab, Sonny Burch and his henchmen check the security camera of a neighborhood bookstore.

Digital Exclusives:

• 10 Years of Marvel Studios: The Art of the Marvel Cinematic Universe– See what it takes to bring the MCU to life, and the role concept artists play in bringing Super Heroes from comic book to screen.
• Online Close-Up Magic University– This commercial will inspire you to expand your mind and maximize your full potential!

Star Trek: Discovery Blu-ray Date

CBS has announced that Star Trek: Discovery season one will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on November 13. Details on the bonus features and price have not been announced, although there will be over two hours of extra features.

UPDATE: Pre-orders available on Amazon

UPDATE 2: Special feature list released

• DISCOVERING DISCOVERY: THE CONCEPTS AND CASTING OF STAR TREK: DISCOVERY – Interviews with producers, writers and stars of Star Trek: Discovery about casting of the debut season.
• THE STAR TREK THEME – A discussion with executive producer Alex Kurtzman and composer Jeff Russo about creating the Discovery theme and score for the show.
• CREATURE COMFORTS – A behind-the-scenes look at the makeup and prosthetics department on Star Trek: Discovery, as they both modernize well-known Star Trek species like the Klingons, Vulcans and the Andorians, and bring to life a new species, the Kelpiens.
• DESIGNING DISCOVERY – Insight into the production design department led by Tamara Deverell as they create the planets, the world within those worlds and the starships to travel amongst them.
• CREATING SPACE – An exploration of how the VFX team, headed by Jason Zimmerman, pushes the envelope to create the reality of space, planets, and starships for Star Trek: Discovery.
• PROP ME UP – Led by propmaster Mario Moreira, a voyage through the world of Discovery props, providing an inside look at the design process from inception to set.
• FEEDING FRENZY – A fascinating look at the on-set food stylist who creates a galaxy of cuisine.
• A FEMALE TOUCH – With strong female producers and writers off-screen and powerful female characters on-screen, Discovery exemplifies the groundbreaking inclusionary theme first put forth in the original series.
• DRESS FOR SUCCESS – Costume designer Gersha Phillips and her team create a spectacular array of clothing, uniforms and armor for every kind of species in the galaxy.
• STAR TREK: DISCOVERY: THE VOYAGE OF SEASON ONE – A look at the adventures and plot twists encountered in the first season by the crew of the Discovery.
• Deleted and extended scenes.

Solo Home Video Details

Lucasfilm has announced that Solo: A Star Wars Story will be released on digital HD and digital 4k Ultra HD on September 14 and on Blu-ray and DVD September 25. The following bonus features will be included

• Solo: The Director & Cast Roundtable — Sit down with director Ron Howard and the stars for an intimate and entertaining discussion of the film’s making.
• Team Chewie — See what it takes to bring your favorite Wookiee to life in this lighthearted look behind the scenes.
• Kasdan on Kasdan — Iconic Star Wars screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan and son Jonathan share what it was like to write the movie’s script together.
• Remaking the Millennium Falcon –Track the transformation of the most famous ship in the galaxy, from Lando’s swank and impeccable pride and joy to Han’s stripped-down hot-rod freighter with “special modifications.”
• Escape from Corellia — Get behind the wheel for the making of this high-octane chase through the streets of Corellia.
• The Train Heist — Explore the challenges and thrills of creating this action-packed sequence, including its remote location and spectacular effects.
• Becoming a Droid: L3-37 — Meet the newest droid—and the talented actor who helps bring her to life.
• Scoundrels, Droids, Creatures and Cards: Welcome to Fort Ypso –Take an in-depth tour of the rough-and-tumble bar where strangers mix and gamblers risk all in the legendary card game, Sabaac.
• Into the Maelstrom: The Kessel Run –Join Han and Chewie at the controls of the Millennium Falcon to see how this legendary moment in Star Wars history unfolds.
• The Millennium Falcon: From Page to Park — In an exclusive bonus feature available as a digital code with the Target release, you can get a look at the history of the most famous ship in the galaxy, its origin and development, and how it will translate in one of the most anticipated expansions in Disneyland’s history.
• And Deleted Scenes:
  • Proxima’s Den
  • Corellian Foot Chase
  • Han Solo: Imperial Cadet
  • The Battle of Mimban: Extended
  • Han Versus Chewie: Extended
  • Snowball Fight!
  • Meet Dryden: Extended
  • Coaxium Double-Cross

Specifications

• FEATURE RUN TIME: Approximately 135 min.
• RATING: PG-13 in U.S. (Bonus Material Not Rated); PG in CE and G in CF
• ASPECT RATIO: 2.39:1
• PRODUCT OFFERINGS: Digital 4K UHD (Select retailers include Dolby Vision), HD, SD; 4K UHD Multi Screen Edition (4K UHD + BD + Digital Code); Blu-ray (BD + Digital Code) Feature Film; DVD, On Demand
• AUDIO:
• 4K UHD BD: English 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio, Thai 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish and French 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus
• Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital
• DVD: English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
• Digital 4K UHD: English Dolby Atmos (for some clients), English 5.1/2.0, Latin Spanish 5.1/2.0, French 5.1/2.0 (for some clients), English 2.0 Descriptive Audio (for some clients)
• Digital HD/SD: English 5.1/2.0, Latin Spanish 5.1/2.0, French 5.1/2.0 (for some clients), English 2.0 Descriptive Audio (for some clients)
• SUBTITLES:
• 4K UHD: English SDH, Cantonese, Korean, Latin Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese for English, French-Canadian
• Blu-ray: English SDH, French & Spanish
• DVD: English SDH, French & Spanish
• 4K UHD/HD/SD Digital: English SDH, French & Spanish
• CLOSED CAPTIONS: English (DVD & Digital)

Legend of Tomorrow Season 3 Blu-ray/DVD Info

Warner Bros Home Entertainment has announced that the third season of Legends of Tomorrow will be released on DVD and Blu-ray September 25. The following special features are included

• The Best of DC TV’s Comic-Con Panels San Diego 2017
• Inside the Crossover: Crisis on Earth-X
• Post Production Theater
• Gag Reel

Supergirl Season 3 Blu-ray/DVD Info

Warner Bros Home Entertainment has released details on the season three disc release of Supergirl. The set will be released on September 18 and include all 23 episodes, the Crisis on Earth-X crossover, and the following bonus features,

• The Best of DC’s TV’s Comic-Con Panels San Diego 2017
• Inside the Crossover: Crisis on Earth-X
• She Will Reign! featurette
• Gag Reel
• Deleted Scenes

Pre-orders are available here.

Avengers: Infinity War Digital Release Date

Marvel has announced that Avengers: Infinity War will be available for purchase on digital download/streaming platforms beginning July 31 and on Blu-ray/DVD August 14 (pre-orders are currently available).

Your destiny has arrived! Marvel Studios' @Avengers: #InfinityWar comes home on Digital & 4K UHD July 31. Pre-order now.

— The Avengers (@Avengers) May 18, 2018

Your destiny has arrived! Marvel Studios' @Avengers: #InfinityWar comes home on Blu-ray & 4K UHD Aug 14. Pre-order at @BestBuy now.

— The Avengers (@Avengers) May 18, 2018

The Flash & Arrow Season 4/6 DVD & Blu-ray Info

The CW has announced that the DVD and Blu-ray sets of the current Arrow and The Flash seasons will be released on August 14 and 28, respectively. They will contain 26 episodes each (including the complete Crisis on Earth-X crossover*) and the following special features

Flash

• The Best of DC TV’s Comic-Con Panels San Diego 2017
• Inside the Crossover: Crisis on Earth-X
• The Elongated Man
• Flash Time on Amunet Black with Katee, Eric and Sterling
• The Fastest Mind Alive: The Thinker

Arrow

• The Best of DC TV’s Comic-Con Panels San Diego 2017
• The Split of a Man: Deathstroke
• Inside the Crossover: Crisis on Earth-X
• Revenge in Ones and Zeros: The Story of Cayden James

*The press releases specifically say the Blu-ray versions will contain the all the crossover episodes, but the rest of the bonus features should be on DVDs, as well