Mr. Peabody and Sherman on Blu-ray and DVD October 14th

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and Dreamworks Animation have officially announced they will be releasing Mr. Peabody and Sherman to Blu-ray and DVD on October 14, 2014. The film stars the voices of Ty Burrell, Leslie Mann, Stephen Colbert and Ariel Winter. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio. Audio will be provided by at the very least a DTS-HD Master 5.1 track.





***SYNOPSIS***


LOS ANGELES, CA – Unleash the fun at home with the hilarious comedy-adventure, DreamWorks Animation’s MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN! Mr. Peabody (Ty Burrell) is an inventor, scientist and genius who just happens to be a dog. With his son Sherman, he will embark on the most extraordinary adventure imaginable as they race against time to repair history and save the future. “Heartfelt and snappy” (Jessica Herndon, Associated Press), MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN has been hailed by critics as “a great adventure for the entire family” (Mike Wilbur, NBC Newschannel), receiving outstanding audience reaction and a coveted “A” CinemaScore®.

Directed by Rob Minkoff (THE LION KING, STUART LITTLE) and from the team behind family favorite franchises THE CROODS and HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN is “fun” and “fast moving” (A.O. Scott, The New York Times) and features hilarious performances from an incredible voice cast of popular stars including Ty Burrell, Ariel Winter, Stephen Colbert, Leslie Mann, Max Charles, Patrick Warburton and Allison Janney.

MR. PEABODY AND SHERMAN is based upon the beloved characters that first appeared in in the late 1950s and early 1960s animated television series “Rocky and His Friends” and “The Bullwinkle Show,” produced by Jay Ward.

Sit back and go WABAC to experience the ultimate joy ride and loads of laughs when MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN arrives on Digital HD on September 23 and on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on October 14. Jay Ward fans will want to get the 3D Blu-ray™ release which has everything for enthusiasts to celebrate the Jay Ward legacy including a 5-minute All New Rocky & Bullwinkle short and several original TV episodes.


***SPECIAL FEATURES***


Blu-ray 3D Exclusive Special Feature
* All New Rocky & Bullwinkle Adventure

Blu-ray Special Features
* Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends Show – See the premiere episode of the original 1959 television show.
* Mr. Peabody & Sherman Segments – Watch five segments from the original television series including “Robin Hood,” “Leonardo Da Vinci,” “Louis XVI,” “William Shakespeare,” and “Ludwig Van Beethoven.”
* History’s Greatest Mysteries – A Dog and his Boy
* Peabody’s Paw Print on History - We take part in the excitement as Mr. Peabody gets his pawprints in cement at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Cast members Ty Burrell (voice of “Mr. Peabody”) and Max Charles (voice of “Sherman”), join filmmakers Rob Minkoff (director), Alex Schwartz (producer) and Tiffany Ward (executive producer) for the festivities. Also on hand (or paw?) are some of Mr. Peabody’s very famous furry friends, including Lassie, Beethoven, Rin Tin Tin, and a very adorable dog named George Clooney.
* Time Travel Memory Match game
* The WABAC Jigsaw Puzzle game

Oculus on Blu-ray and DVD August 5th

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced they will be releasing the horror film Oculus to Blu-ray and DVD on August 5, 2014. The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio. Audio will be provided by a DTS-HD Master 5.1 track.


***SYNOPSIS***


Seeing is deceiving in this disturbingly original horror flick that reflects heart-stopping terror as you’ve never imagined! It’s been ten years since the lives of siblings Tim (Brenton Thwaites; Maleficent) and Kaylie Russell (Karen Gillan; “Doctor Who”) were shattered and Tim was convicted of murdering their parents. Now released from a mental institution, Tim wants to move on, but his sister has other plans. Kaylie blames their childhood nightmare on the Lasser Glass—an antique mirror with a grisly history—which she intends to destroy by any means possible, even as the mysterious entity continues to cast sinister spells on anyone who gazes into it.


***SPECIAL FEATURES***


* Commentary by Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy
* Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy
* Inside The Mirror: Creating Oculus
* Original Oculus 33 Minute Short Film with Optional Commentary by Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy
* Theatrical Trailer

The LEGO Movie: Everything Is Awesome Edition Blu-ray Review

**SYNOPSIS**


The original 3D computer-animated story follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as The Special, the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.





**MOVIE REVIEW**


The LEGO Movie is a brilliant CG animated film and also a breath of fresh air. It is super clever and bright while also trying to tell a little deeper story then you would think at first glance. The third act twist is handled well and the comedic star that is a part of it plays their character straight but remains funny. The voice work by all involved is stellar, especially Will Arnett as Batman. The animation is like having LEGO toys come to life over photo realistic backgrounds, it is visually stunning. The film goes by in a brisk 1hr and 42 minutes with hardly a slow down in the action and awesomeness. I highly recommend that you pick up this instant classic Tuesday the 17th. 10/10


**VIDEO QUALITY**


The LEGO Movie arrives on Blu-ray with a 1080p transfer in the aspect ratio of 2.39:1 - I don't use the word too often but here it is valid, this transfer is flawless from start to finish. Every color in the rainbow pops off the screen and dazzles the eyes. In the third act fleshtones appeared natural. Blacks were deep and rich with no crushing. Fine detail and clarity is on another level. The LEGO characters in the movie look just as they should, with all the little details in accessories, wardrobe and even the little separation lines on the torso connecting to the legs. The photo realistic locales have excellent depth of field. The 3D version retains the eye popping color reproduction and detail. I did not notice any crosstalk or dimness to the 3D presentation thankfully. Everything is awesome indeed! 10/10


**AUDIO QUALITY**


Audio is provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. - While my eyes were in awe of the video my ears were enjoying one of the most dynamic audio tracks to be released this year. The voice work and dialogue comes through crystal clear even during the more action heavy moments. LFE reproduction exhibited bass that was bold and powerful. Explosive action created some deep rumbles and thunderous crashes. Surrounds are active throughout and made me feel as though I was in the world of LEGO alongside Emmet and Wyldstyle. Directional and environmental effects are razor sharp and had a life like quality to them. Oh and in case you're wondering the song "Everything Is Awesome" and rest of the music sounds brilliant. I can find no fault with this presentation. 10/10


**SPECIAL FEATURES**


* Audio Commentary - The game cast joins Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller for a lively discussion of the film. Of course the humor is constant while also getting some more detail of bringing the production to the screen.

* Dream Job: Meet The LEGO Builders (HD, 13min28sec) - Wow, truly a "dream job" as the people who are the master builders and designers of the LEGO brand are shown here and they all look so pleased to be at work doing what they love.

* Batman: A True Artist (HD, 1min12sec) - A funny music music video.

* Michelangelo and Lincoln: History Cops (HD, 1min21sec)

* Enter the Ninjago (HD, 2min13sec)

* Bringing LEGO to Life (HD, 12min36sec) - Chris Pratt/Emmet hosts this behind the scenes look at the film. Interviews with cast and directors are mixed with clips from the movie.

* “Everything is Awesome” Sing-Along (HD, 3min19sec) - Yes, now your kids have another excuse to play this song over and over.

* See it! Build it! (HD)

- Introduction with Senior Designer Michael Fuller (HD, 49sec)
- Build the Double-Decker Couch (HD, 3min53sec)
- Build Emmet's Car (HD, 2min55sec)
- Introduction with Modeling Artist Adam Ryan (HD, 41sec)
- Digital Double-Decker Couch (HD, 2min11sec)
- Digital Emmet's Car (HD, 1min50sec)

* Stories from the Story Team (HD, 4min2sec)

* Fan-Made Films: Top Secret Submissions (HD, 3min51sec) - Videos crafted by everyday fans. Very funny and un to watch.

* Outtakes (HD, 2min33sec)

* Additional Promotional Content (HD, 3min51sec)

* Alleyway Test (HD, 55sec)

* Deleted Scenes (HD, 3min20sec)

The Originals: The Complete First Season Blu-ray and DVD September 2

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially announced they will be bringing the spinoff series The Originals: The Complete First Season to Blu-ray and DVD on September 2, 2014. The Blu-ray will feature video in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio. Audio will be provided by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. Below are the official details:


***SYNOPSIS***


BURBANK, CA (June 12, 2014) - Ready to get sucked in? Just in time for the Season Two premiere on The CW, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group will release The Originals: The Complete First Season on DVD and Blu-ray Combo Pack on September 2, 2014. Season One is also available to purchase on Digital HD. Averaging nearly 3.1 million viewers weekly, The Originals is The CW’s #2 show among Adults.* Fans can feast on all 22 one-hour episodes from Season One, plus over two hours of gripping extras — including commentary, the 2013 Comic-Con panel, the 2014 PaleyFest panel, featurettes, and deleted scenes. The Originals: The Complete First Season will be priced to own on DVD at $59.98 SRP and on Blu-ray Combo Pack at $69.97 SRP.

This sexy and thrilling new series from The Vampire Diaries’ executive producer Julie Plec centers on the Original vampire family and the dangerous vampire/werewolf hybrid, Klaus (Joseph Morgan), who returns to the magical melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans — a town he helped build centuries ago. Acting on a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him, Klaus’ questions lead him to his diabolical former protégé, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), a charismatic vampire with total control over the human and supernatural inhabitants of the city. Determined to help his brother Klaus find redemption, Elijah (Daniel Gillies) follows Klaus and is soon forced to side with Marcel’s enemies. Meanwhile, Klaus and Elijah’s sister, Rebekah (Claire Holt), must decide if she’ll join her brothers in New Orleans and help them to reclaim their hometown and all its extraordinary offerings.

With Blu-ray’s unsurpassed picture and sound, The Originals: The Complete First Season Blu-ray release will include 1080p Full HD Video with DTS-HD Master Audio for English 5.1. The 9-disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (4 Blu-ray discs, 5 DVD discs) will feature a high-definition Blu-ray, standard definition DVD and a Digital HD copy of all 22 episodes from Season One.

Season one of The Originals stars Joseph Morgan (The Vampire Diaries, Ben Hur), Daniel Gillies (The Vampire Diaries, Saving Hope), Claire Holt (The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars), Phoebe Tonkin (The Vampire Diaries, The Secret Circle), Charles Michael Davis (Grey's Anatomy), Danielle Pineda (Homeland), Leah Pipes (Sorority Row), and Danielle Campbell (Prison Break), with Plec executive producing along with Leslie Morgenstein (The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars) and Gina Girolamo (The Lying Game) Created by Plec, the series is based in part on the character Klaus from The Vampire Diaries novels by L.J. Smith. The Originals has been renewed for a second season on The CW for Fall 2014.


**Blu-ray and DVD Special Features**


* Pilot Commentary - With Creator Julie Plec and Director Chris Grismer

* 2013 Comic-Con Panel - Executive producer Julie Plec and the cast discuss the origins of The Originals, and what you can expect in this spin-off of The Vampire Diaries.

* 2014 PaleyFest Panel - Cast and producers discuss the creative process in these highlights from the panel at PaleyFest 2014

* The Originals: Origins - In this featurette, creator Julie Plec leads us on the journey of creating The Originals and continuing through to the production of the pilot in New Orleans.

* The Originals: Re-mixing History - In this featurette, the writers of The Originals will describe how they were able to blend fact with fiction, generating strong roots in New Orleans for the Mikaelson family.

* The Original Vampires: A Bite-sized Backstory - A dynamic and stylized montage featuring key storylines and scenes of the original family. Including scenes from The Vampire Diaries, this piece will depict where the originals came from.

* Deleted Scenes