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Dig Into the Action at Home: A Minecraft Movie Hits Digital & Blu-ray!

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Dig Into the Action at Home: A Minecraft Movie Hits Digital & Blu-ray!

By Erin

A Minecraft Movie

Get ready to mine, craft, and party all over again! This time from the comfort of your own home! After dominating the box office with over $872 million worldwide, A Minecraft Movie is officially coming home. Starting May 13, fans can bring the blockbuster adventure to their screens as it debuts on Digital, followed by DVD and Blu-ray releases on June 24th.

Whether you missed it in theaters or can’t wait to relive the pixel-packed fun, now’s the perfect time to gather your crew for a Minecraft-themed movie night!

🎬 About the Movie

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, A Minecraft Movie is the first-ever live-action adaptation of the best-selling video game of all time. Directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre) and starring an epic cast including Jason Momoa and Jack Black, this wild, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt adventure brings the beloved blocky world of Minecraft to life like never before.

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

Set in a universe where anything is possible, the story follows a ragtag group of unlikely heroes on a quest to save their overworld from destruction, and yes, there are plenty of Easter eggs for hardcore fans and newcomers alike.

🍕🎉 How to Host the Ultimate Minecraft Movie Night

Want to make your home viewing a little more legendary? Here are some fun and easy ways to bring the world of Minecraft to life:

🧱 1. Build Your Own Snack Table

Create a snack bar inspired by in-game items! Try:

  • “Redstone Punch” – Cherry soda or fruit punch
  • “Gold Nugget Popcorn” – Popcorn with edible gold dust or cheese powder
  • “Creeper Krispies” – Green rice krispie treats with chocolate “faces”
  • “Cake Blocks” – Mini frosted square cakes (a nod to the iconic Minecraft cake)

🎮 2. Dress the Part

Encourage your guests to come in Minecraft-themed outfits or pajamas. You can even print out pixel masks or make cardboard “Steve” heads for a fun photo opp!

🧩 3. Minecraft Craft Station

Before the movie starts, set up a table where kids (or adults!) can create paper pixel art, color Minecraft characters, or assemble cardboard swords and pickaxes.

🎤 4. Minecraft Karaoke or Lip Sync

After the credits roll, queue up some Minecraft-themed parodies or songs (think “Revenge” or “Don’t Mine at Night”) for a fun post-movie singalong!

🕹 5. Play the Game After the Movie

Wrap up the night by hopping into Minecraft and continuing the adventure, whether you’re building a castle, defeating mobs, or just exploring with friends.

💿 Where to Watch

The Minecraft Movie will be available Digitally on May 13, with DVD and Blu-ray to follow June 24th. Perfect timing for a weekend watch party or a summer kick-off bash!

  • On May 13, A Minecraft Movie will be available Digitally at home on participating digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, and more.
  • On June 24, A Minecraft Movie will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from online and physical retailers. A Minecraft Movie will also continue to be available in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

The film also stars Emma Myers (“Wednesday”), Oscar nominee Danielle Brooks (“The Color Purple”), Sebastian Eugene Hansen (“Just Mercy, “Lisey’s Story”), with Jennifer Coolidge.

SPECIAL FEATURES

“A Minecraft Movie” Digital, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:  

  • Building the World of Minecraft: Block Party – featurette (14:19)
    • Grant Major’s team brings Minecraft’s Overworld to life with blocky textures, vibrant biomes, and square props. Through practical effects and digital art, they craft a cinematic Minecraft world!
  • Creepers, Zombies, and Endermen Oh My!  – featurette (13:14)
    • Explore the unique mobs in A Minecraft Movie, including Creepers, Piglins, and Zombies. The featurette features live action looks and onscreen performances, with expert designers and artists contributing.
  • A Minecraft Movie: Block Beats – featurette (9:01)
    • Music brings A Minecraft Movie to life! Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Danielle Brooks created fun tunes like “I Feel Alive.” Fans will love behind-the-scenes clips and insights into the film’s music.
  • A Minecraft Movie: Pixel Pals – featurette (14:02)
    • Jack Black and Jason Momoa pour boundless energy into A Minecraft Movie, from Jack’s gaming breaks to Jason’s wardrobe design. Their chemistry and behind-the-scenes fun bring joy to this film!
  • Marlene + Nitwit – featurette (5:07)
    • Marlene and Nitwit’s quirky bond shines in this film! In this piece Nitwit, voiced by Matt Berry, narrates their wild journey, parodying My Name is Earl, with hilarious moments from Jennifer Coolidge.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the world of Minecraft, this movie is a must-watch celebration of imagination, creativity, and epic adventure. So grab your gear, gather your crew, and dig into the fun, A Minecraft Movie is ready to craft its way into your home collection.

Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine – The #1 R-Rated Film of All-Time – Bring it Home Now!

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Bring Home Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine Home on Digital or Blu-ray & DVD.

By Erin

Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine DVD cover

LFG! Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine has bursted into digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango) and is exploding onto 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD now!!!

The highly anticipated introduction of the edgy, and dynamically comical heroes into the Marvel Cinematic Universe has already proven to be a massive success, becoming the biggest rated-R movie in history and the #5 highest-grossing MCU domestic release of all-time. “The movie broke so many records,” said Ryan Reynolds. “The only way to describe how I feel is, just south of ‘I’m finally enough’ and slightly north of, ‘I forgive my father.’”

Certified-Fresh and Verified Hot on Rotten Tomatoes™ and celebrated by critics as “Just really f*cking fun” (Kristy Puchko, Mashable), “Fires on all cylinders, and one viewing is not enough” (Pete Hammond, Deadline), and “The Greatest Film Ever Made” (Ryan Reynolds), the home entertainment release goes far beyond the fourth wall with exclusive content featuring a hilarious gag reel, deleted scenes, all-new featurettes, filmmaker commentary with director/producer/writer, Shawn Levy and star/producer/writer, Ryan Reynolds and much more of that extras s$%t fans love.

Plus, get your socks ready, nerds…you can look for all the cameos and easter eggs you missed in the theater when the film arrives in stunning, mind-blowing 4K Ultra HD Dolby Vision® along with Atmos® audio for the finest picture and sound presentation at home!

Moreover, a maximum effort has gone into Amazon Prime Video’s Bonus X-ray Experience. More revealing than red spandex, it includes featurettes you can’t get just anywhere including Deadpool doodles, character pros and cons, and trivia that’s been fact-checked by the Merc with a Mouth himself (pinkie swear). And there’s a carousel of fun on Fandango at Home and crisp, juicy bits on Apple TV for pumpkin-pie lovers and everyone else, including those who are Avengers-adjacent, to enjoy.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray will be released in a national sku and special limited-edition SteelBooks®, featuring exclusive custom art and packaging. Fans will see red and yellow with two SteelBook versions to choose – one version spotlights Deadpool and the other showcases Wolverine, with images of each character’s multiple variants in all their glory included inside!

A special edition Blu-ray will be available exclusively at Walmart, featuring a Deadpool corps pop-up inside for an extra rise in fun!

Film Synopsis

Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake to date – Deadpool & Wolverine. A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his home world faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit up again with an even more reluctantlier… reluctanter? Reluctantest? He must convince a reluctant Wolverine to… oh hell, just watch the movie. Synopses are stupid.

Bonus Features*

  • Finding Madonna: Making the Oner – Director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds break down a historic scene in the film: the “Oner,” which highlights the first fight in which Deadpool and Wolverine finally unite.
  • Practical Approach: Celebrating the Art of Ray Chan – A tribute to longtime Marvel Studios collaborator Ray Chan, who sadly passed away in 2024 – the cast and crew recall anecdotes and echo the resounding positive effects of filming on the set he helped design, full of intricate details and Easter eggs.
  • Loose Ends: The Legacy Heroes – Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, and the cast and crew go through some of the mind-blowing cameos and the characters who finally get their deserved endings. They cover the intensive choreographed sequences, updated costumes, and assembling the iconic team.
  • Wolverine – Hugh Jackman describes the return to his iconic role as Wolverine. Cast and crew discuss how he picks up his yellow and blue suit for the first time, brings variety to the role, and continues his legacy from previous films.
  • Filmmaker Commentary – Listen to audio commentary by director Shawn Levy and actor Ryan Reynolds.
  • Gag Reel – Watch some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Deadpool & Wolverine
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Elevator Ride – Paradox explains the sacred timeline to Deadpool as they walk around the TVA.
    • Do Nothing – B-15 instructs Paradox to stay out of trouble, rejecting his efforts to take action.
    • Daddy’s In Love – B-15 and Peter strike up a romance. Peter announces he is in love to his friends, Headpool and Kidpool.
  • “Fun Sack”
    • Dr. Deadpool – Dr. Deadpool, Ph.D. very kindly informs us of the risks of testicular cancer and tries to convince Hugh Jackman to do a live checkup.
    • Product Review – Deadpool shows off some toys and trinkets from the franchise, including one top-secret item that may or may not be a spoiler.
    • Wade is Back – Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman promote a movie…but Ryan misleads Hugh on just exactly which movie they are there for.

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer

Make Room for New Emotions: Disney & Pixar’s Inside Out 2 Arrives to Digital!

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Disney & Pixar’s Inside Out 2 on Digital Now & on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD September 10

By Erin

*photos courtesy of Disney*
Disney & Pixar’s Inside Out 2 Arrives to Digital!

Make room for new emotions as Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 arrives to digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) NOW and will be on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 10th. The highly anticipated heartwarming sequel has already proven to be a blockbuster smash hit, becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time, the fastest animated film to reach $1 billion globally, and is currently the 10th highest grossing film in global box office history.

Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 on Digital now

Film Synopsis

Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Maya Hawke lends her voice to Anxiety, alongside Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear, and Liza Lapira as Disgust. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen.

Bonus Features*

  • New Emotions – With Riley’s imminent puberty, the story of Inside Out 2 always suggested that there would be a party of new emotions complicating Riley’s world—and throwing a wrench into Joy’s hard-won stability. But exactly what those new emotions could be was a big question mark. Casting the new emotions in Riley’s mind was a fun exploration into the shifting mindset of a teenager, and was also informed by some of the discarded scenes and characters from the original film. In this documentary we’ll discuss that process of creating Anxiety, Embarrassment, Ennui, and Envy—from narrowing them down from a long list of possible emotions, to the design, animation, and voicing of these new, hilarious, and strangely recognizable characters.
  • Unlocking the Vault – In a kind of visual commentary, a group of central creatives watch and discuss the scene “The Vault.” As they stop and start—and refer to various IP versions of the scene—we’ll hear about the inspiration for Riley’s repressed memories like Bloofy and Lance Slashblade, the development of the scene in Story, and the technical challenges of creating 2D characters that exist in the CG world of Riley’s mind.
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Cold Open – In this alternate opening, a now 13-year-old Riley awkwardly fumbles her way through an original song she wrote for a school audition.
    • Broken Joy – After momentarily being unable to drive the console, Joy worries that she might be starting to malfunction.
    • Pool Party – After Riley tries too hard to be fun at an older teen’s party – resulting in utter embarrassment – her “Anxiety” becomes “Self-Loathing” who then ousts our hero emotions from headquarters.
    • Puberty Park – After seeing their faces printed on “wanted posters,” Joy and the others rogue emotions race through a puberty-themed amusement park while being chased by mind worker cops.
    • Shame Spiral – At a lock-in with some cool, older girls, Riley and friends play a game of “Never Have I Ever” that goes a bit too far – wreaking havoc in Riley’s mind.

Don’t be left out, get it on digital now!

INSIDE OUT 2 – FOGHORN’S JOY – In Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” newly minted teenager Riley (voice of Kensington Tallman), her besties Bree (voice of Sumayyah Nuriddin-Green) and Grace (voice of Grace Lu), and their hockey team the Foghorns win the championship. © 2024 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.