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A Man Called Otto

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A Man Called Otto

By Erin

A Man Called Otto


Based on the # 1 New York Times bestseller “A Man Called Ove,” A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grump who no longer sees purpose in his life following the loss of his wife. Otto is ready to end it all, but his plans are interrupted when a lively young family moves in next door, and he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol. She challenges him to see life differently, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world around. A heartwarming and funny story about love, loss, and life, A Man Called Otto shows that family can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places.

A Man Called Otto shares the importance of community and the sense of belonging that forces Otto to continue living. Watching Otto struggle with moments of hopelessness and self-doubt that weigh heavily on his conscience will tug at your heartstrings. The movie is amusing and charming and feels like a warm hug from a dear friend, make sure to have some tissues nearby for this one!

The film is available on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD now!

BLU-RAY™, DVD AND DIGITAL BONUS MATERIALS 

  • Breaking The Rules: Making A Man Called Otto: Go behind the scenes with the incredible cast and crew for an exploration of the filmmaking process that brought A Man Called Otto to the screen!
  • ‘Til You’re Home Music Video
  • In The Studio With Rita Wilson & Sebastián Yatra: Go inside the recording studio with Rita Wilson and Sebastián Yatra as they discuss how the collaboration for the film’s hauntingly beautiful end credit song “‘Til You’re Home” came to life.
  • Deleted Scene: When Marisol needs a ride, Otto must make quick adjustments to his car.  

CAST AND CREW

Directed By: Marc Forster

Screenplay By: David Magee 

Based on the novel “En Man Som Heter Ove” By Fredrik Backman 

And The Film “En Man Som Heter Ove” By Hannes Holm    

Produced by: Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman

Executive Producers: Marc Forster, Renée Wolfe, Louise Rosner, David Magee, Michael Porseryd, Tim King, Sudie Smyth, Steven Shareshian, Celia Costas, Neda Backman, Tor Jonasson

Cast: Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Truman Hanks, Mike Birbiglia

SPECS

Run Time: 126 minutes

Rating: This film is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association for the following reasons: mature thematic material involving suicide attempts, and language.

Blu-ray™: Feature: 1080p High Definition / 1.85:1 | Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | Audio Description Tracks Stereo
DVD: Feature: 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen | Audio Description Tracks Stereo

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

Twitter: @amancalledotto

Instagram:@amancalledotto

Facebook: facebook.com/AManCalledOtto

Hashtag: #AManCalledOtto

Thor: Love and Thunder & Goat Yoga!

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Thor: Love and Thunder & Goat Yoga!

By Erin

D23 Expo was unforgoatable! Got to meet Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder at D23 Expo for some Goat Yoga! Thor: Love and Thunder is available now on Digital and 4K, Blu-ray and DVD on September 27th! Oh, and if you want to try Goat Yoga for yourself, then check out Party Goats LA!

Marvel Studios’ beloved hero returns for a classic Thor adventure in Thor: Love and Thunder. Described as “emotional, exciting, and downright funny as hell” (Ben Kendrick, Screen Rant), Fans can add the film to their Marvel Studios’ movie collection and access exclusive bonus content including deleted scenes, a gag reel and audio commentary by legendary filmmaker Taika Waititi.

THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2022.

Film Synopsis

Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder finds the God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – one of self-discovery. But his efforts are interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.

Directed by Taika Waititi (“Thor: Ragnarok,” “Jojo Rabbit”), from a screenplay by Waititi & Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, Thor: Love and Thunder was produced by Kevin Feige and Brad Winderbaum.

Natalie Portman as Mighty Thor and Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Marvel Studios’ THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER. Photo by Jasin Boland. ©Marvel Studios 2022.

Bonus Features*

  • Gag Reel – Take a look at some of the fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Thor: Love and Thunder.
  • Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director/writer Taika Waititi.

Featurettes

  • Hammer-worthy: Thor and The Mighty Thor – Trace Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman’s journeys to becoming Thor and The Mighty Thor, respectively. Watch as the costars speak about the preparation behind embodying their legendary roles and describe how they combine their unstoppable forces.
  • Shaping a Villain – This featurette introduces Love and Thunder’s primary antagonist, Gorr the God Butcher. Shining a light on the man who brings the character to life, this piece highlights his recruitment and process. Then fellow cast and crew reveal personal anecdotes.
  • Another Classic Taika Adventure – This piece looks back on Taika Waititi’s journey taking over the Thor franchise and reinventing the God of Thunder. Revisit the moment Taika was announced as the new custodian of Thor and follow Taika through the production of Thor: Love and Thunder.

Deleted Scenes

  • Looking for Zeus – Thor, Valkyrie and Korg run into a few characters while seeking an audience with Zeus.
  • Wasting Time – Star-Lord and Mantis convince Thor to help their cause.
  • A Safe Vacation – A nonchalant Thor chats with a panicked Star-Lord and Mantis in the middle of chaos. An explosion thrusts Korg into the scene.
  • Fighting For You – Zeus gifts Thor a special tool after overhearing a heartfelt conversation.

*Bonus features vary by product and retailer

Cast

Chris Hemsworth as Thor

Natalie Portman as Jane Foster “The Mighty Thor”

Tessa Thompson as King Valkyrie

Christian Bale as Gorr

Taika Waititi as Korg “Old Kronan God” (voice)

Russell Crowe as Zeus

Directed by

Taika Waititi

Produced by

Kevin Feige, p.g.a

Brad Winderbaum, p.g.a.

Executive Producers

Louis D’Esposito

Victoria Alonso

Brian Chapek

Todd Hallowell

and Chris Hemsworth

Written by

Taika Waititi and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson 

Themes by

Michael Giacchino and Nami Melumad

Score by

Michael Giacchino & Nami Melumad

Social Media

Twitter: @thorofficial

Facebook: @Thor

Instagram: @thorofficial

#ThorLoveAndThunder

Where the Crawdads Sing | Own It on Digital and BluRay

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Where the Crawdads Sing

By Erin
Where the Crawdads Sing DVD

From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world; but when one of them is found dead, she is immediately cast by the community as the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what actually happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal the many secrets that lie within the marsh. Where the Crawdads Sing is on digital now and own it on Blu-Ray and DVD on September 13th!

BONUS MATERIALS 

  • Adapting a Phenomenon: Explore the journey of bringing the best-selling novel to life as told by the cast and filmmakers of Where The Crawdads Sing.
  • Creating the World: When a book is as beloved as Where The Crawdads Sing, the details of the world are everything.  Hear firsthand from the designers and artists that translated those images to the screen.
  • Women in Focus: From its captivating central character, Kya, crafted by author Delia Owens to the incredible team of women at the helm of the film adaptation, this piece is a testament to the strength, determination and resilience of women both onscreen and behind the scenes.
  • 14 Deleted & Extended Scenes: See more of the marsh, mystery and magic in this collection of deleted and extended scenes.
  • Lyric Video: “Carolina” by Taylor Swift

CAST AND CREW

Directed By: Olivia Newman  

Screenplay By: Lucy Alibar 

Produced by: Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter 

Executive Producers: Rhonda Fehr, Betsy Danbur

Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John-Smith, Harris Dickinson, Michael Hyatt, Sterling Macer Jr. and David Strathairn 

SPECS

Run Time: 125 minutes

Rating: This film is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association for the following reasons: sexual content and some violence including a sexual assault.

Blu-ray™: Feature: 1080p High Definition 2.39:1 | Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD: Feature: 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen | Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

Twitter: @CrawdadsMovie

Instagram: @Crawdadsmovie

Facebook: facebook.com/CrawdadsMovie

Hashtag: #CrawdadsMovie