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A Christmas Story Christmas

Just in time for the holidays, A Christmas Story Christmas is available on DVD, Digital, or with Subscription.

A Christmas Story Christmas

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES

A Christmas Story Christmas

Available to own, rent, or view with subscription TODAY

This 2022 American Christmas comedy film follows Ralphie as he returns to the house on Cleveland Street. He wants to give his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child. This movie offers plenty of Christmas nostalgia as Ralphie deals with Christmas and all that comes with it.

While never replacing the magic of the classic A Chrismas Story film, this release offers solid entertainment, and lots of Christmas spirit.

Synopsis

Ralphie is all grown up in this sequel to the annual holiday favorite in which he must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it, this time as a dad. Peter Billingsley returns to the role that has made kids of all ages anticipate Christmas morning like no other.

About the Film:

  • Directed by Clay Kaytis
  • Screenplay by Nick Schenk and Clay Kaytis
  • Based on characters created by Jean Shepherd
  • Produced by Irwin Zwilling, Marc Toberoff, Cale Boyter, Jay Ashenfelter, Peter Billingsly, Vince Vaughn
  • Starring Peter Billingsly, Erinn Hayes, Scott Schwartz, R.D. Robb, Zack Ward, Julie Hagerty
  • Film Run Time: 98 minutes
  • Rating: PG
  • Watch with a subscription on Max, rent on Vudu, buy on Amazon, Walmart, Apple TV, Vudu and more.

You can find A Christmas Story Christmas and all the Holiday movies that Warner Bros. offers here.

Movie Intro:
In December 1973, 33 years after the events of A Christmas Story, Ralph “Ralphie” Parker lives in Chicago with his wife, Sandy, and two children, Mark and Julie. Ralph has been taking the year off from his job to write his first novel, but its excessive length leads multiple publishers to reject it. Mrs. Parker calls to tell Ralph that his father, “the Old Man”, has died, and the grief-stricken family makes its way to Hohman, Indiana to be with her. She gives Ralph two tasks: write his father’s obituary, and take up his mantle of making Christmas special for the family.

Ralph’s children befriend one of the Bumpus kids next door, and have their snowman smashed by two bullies on a snowmobile. Ralph reunites with Flick, who now owns his father’s old tavern, and Schwartz, who still lives with his mother and has run up a large tab at Flick’s. While leaving the house to go ice skating, Sandy slips and sprains her ankle.

As Christmas Eve approaches, the family goes to Higbee’s, where Ralph miraculously buys everything Mark and Julie asked for while the children speak to the store’s Santa. On the way back, Ralph’s car overheats, and Ralph accidentally hits Julie in the eye during an impromptu snowball fight. After Julie receives a temporary eyepatch at the hospital, the family discovers their car was robbed in the hospital parking lot; the presents are gone, and there is little money left to replace them.

Continue reading the A Christmas Story Christmas  plot on Wikipedia

 More Must See Christmas Movies

NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION, A CHRISTMAS STORY, ELF, AND THE POLAR EXPRESS

ARE ALL AVAILABLE FOR YOU VIEWING PLEASURE!

About these classic holiday family films:

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.

The film is directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. The screenplay is by John Hughes and based on characters by Hughes. The film is produced by Hughes and Tom Jacobsen and stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, and Randy Quaid.

A Christmas Story

Set in a 1940s-era Midwestern town and told from the viewpoints of a seven-year-old boy, who only wants one thing for Christmas — a Red Ryder BB gun — the episodic tale chronicles not only his schemes to convince his mother and father to buy him one, but also offers a warmly nostalgic look into 1940s middle-class American life. From the stories of, and narrated by, Jean Shepherd.

The film is directed by Bob Clark. The screenplay is by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark and is based on the novel “In God We Trust: All Other Pay Cash by Shepherd. The film is produced by Rene Dupont and Bob Clark and stars Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin and Peter Billingsley.

Additionally, A Christmas Story Christmas, from Warner Bros. Pictures and HBO Max, will debut on HBO Max on November 17. The long-awaited follow-up to the annual holiday favorite A Christmas Story, this time Ralphie is all grown up and must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it…as a dad. Peter Billingsley returns to the role that has made kids of all ages anticipate Christmas morning like no other.

Elf

This hilarious Christmas film tells the tale of a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts on Christmas Eve and is transported back to the North Pole and raised as an elf. Years later Buddy learns he is not really an elf and goes on a journey to New York City to find his true identity.

The film is directed by Jon Favreau and written by David Berenbaum. It is produced by Jon Berg, Todd Komarnicki , and Shauna Robertson, and stars Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Edward Asner and Bob Newhart.

The Polar Express

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

The film is directed by Robert Zemeckis from a screenplay by Zemeckis and William Broyles Jr. It is based on the classic Caldecott award-winning children’s book written by Chris Van Allsburg. The film is produced by Steve Starkey, Zemeckis, Gary Goetzman, and William Teitler, and features the voices of Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, Nona Gaye, Jimmy Bennett, and Eddie Deezen.

THE CREDITS

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, WB Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.

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You can find all the Holiday movies that Warner Bros. offers here.

4 Must See Classic Holiday Family Films: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, Elf, and The Polar Express

Four Warner Bros Classic Holiday Family Films, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, “A Christmas Story”, “Elf”, and “The Polar Express” are now available in individual Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Packs.

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES
FOUR CLASSIC HOLIDAY FAMILY FILMS

NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION, A CHRISTMAS STORY, ELF, AND THE POLAR EXPRESS

ARE ALL AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR)!

Burbank, Calif., November 1, 2022 – Four classic and beloved holiday family films – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, Elf, and The Polar Express – will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on 11/1/22, it was announced today by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Packs will include an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with each feature film in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc with the feature films and pre-existing special features, and a Digital version of the feature films.

Ultra HD Blu-ray showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before.

For the complete 4K Ultra HD experience with HDR, a 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR, an Ultra HD Blu-ray player and a high-speed HDMI (category 2) cable are required.

Although we have watched all four of these movies many times, I still look forward to watching them each year. Our children were raised on these classics so they bring back fond memories of evenings curled up on the couch with a room full of excited kids spread out on the floor at my feet. I feel that the images and sound on these DVDs are better than I remember them being years ago. Although we enjoyed all four classic holiday movies, thanks to Chevy Chase’s brilliant acting — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation was my husband’s favorite of the four. While I preferred A Christmas Story — for its nostalgic look at the innocence of childhood stole my heart.

Keep reading to learn about all four of these wonderful movies. Christmas will be here before we know it and these classic holiday films will get you in the spirit for all the holiday cheer that’s soon to come!

About these classic holiday family films:

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.

The film is directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. The screenplay is by John Hughes and based on characters by Hughes. The film is produced by Hughes and Tom Jacobsen and stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, and Randy Quaid.

A Christmas Story

Set in a 1940s-era Midwestern town and told from the viewpoints of a seven-year-old boy, who only wants one thing for Christmas — a Red Ryder BB gun — the episodic tale chronicles not only his schemes to convince his mother and father to buy him one, but also offers a warmly nostalgic look into 1940s middle-class American life. From the stories of, and narrated by, Jean Shepherd.

The film is directed by Bob Clark. The screenplay is by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark and is based on the novel “In God We Trust: All Other Pay Cash by Shepherd. The film is produced by Rene Dupont and Bob Clark and stars Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin and Peter Billingsley.

Additionally, A Christmas Story Christmas, from Warner Bros. Pictures and HBO Max, will debut on HBO Max on November 17. The long-awaited follow-up to the annual holiday favorite A Christmas Story, this time Ralphie is all grown up and must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it…as a dad. Peter Billingsley returns to the role that has made kids of all ages anticipate Christmas morning like no other.

Elf

This hilarious Christmas film tells the tale of a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts on Christmas Eve and is transported back to the North Pole and raised as an elf. Years later Buddy learns he is not really an elf and goes on a journey to New York City to find his true identity.

The film is directed by Jon Favreau and written by David Berenbaum. It is produced by Jon Berg, Todd Komarnicki , and Shauna Robertson, and stars Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Edward Asner and Bob Newhart.

The Polar Express

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

The film is directed by Robert Zemeckis from a screenplay by Zemeckis and William Broyles Jr. It is based on the classic Caldecott award-winning children’s book written by Chris Van Allsburg. The film is produced by Steve Starkey, Zemeckis, Gary Goetzman, and William Teitler, and features the voices of Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, Nona Gaye, Jimmy Bennett, and Eddie Deezen.

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

On 11/1/22, these four classic holiday family films — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, Elf, and The Polar Express — in 4K UHD will be available to own for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition on favorite devices from select digital retailers and will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

BASICS

PRODUCT ERP

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Ultra HD Blu-ray $24.99

A Christmas Story Ultra HD Blu-ray $24.99

Elf Ultra HD Blu-ray $24.99

The Polar Express Ultra HD Blu-ray $24.99

Get All Four Movies in the Essential Holiday Collection for one low price on Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French

Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French

Run Time: 97 minutes

Rating: PG-13

Standard Street Date: 11/122

EST Street Date: 11/1/22

A Christmas Story

Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French

Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French

Run Time: 94 minutes

Rating: PG

EST Street Date: 11/1/22

Elf

Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French

Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French

Run Time: 97 minutes

Rating: PG

Standard Street Date: 11/122

EST Street Date: 11/1/22

The Polar Express

Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French

Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French

Run Time: 100 minutes

Rating: G

Standard Street Date: 11/122

EST Street Date: 11/1/22

THE CREDITS

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, WB Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.

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* For the complete 4K Ultra HD experience with HDR, a 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR, an Ultra HD Blu-ray player and a high-speed HDMI (category 2) cable are required.

You can find these four Classic Holiday Films along with all the Holiday movies that Warner Bros. offers here.

Dog starring Channing Tatum is a hit. Don’t miss out, watch it today.

Sometimes it’s not us that saves the dog, it’s the dog that saves us. – @DogTheFilm

DOG

Starring Channing Tatum

 

ARRIVES ON DIGITAL, BLU-RAY AND DVD

FROM MGM AND WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Own it Early on Digital on April 19

Own it on Blu-ray™ & DVD on May 10

Burbank, CA, March 31 – Dog is a buddy comedy that follows the misadventures of two former Army Rangers paired against their will on the road trip of a lifetime. Army Ranger Briggs (Channing Tatum) and Lulu (a Belgian Malinois dog) buckle into a 1984 Ford Bronco and race down the Pacific Coast in hopes of making it to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time. Along the way, they’ll drive each other completely crazy, break a small handful of laws, narrowly evade death, and learn to let down their guards in order to have a fighting chance of finding happiness.

My Thoughts about Dog:

From the previews, I thought this was going to be a feel-good comedy – but no. Instead, it explored the darkness and struggles of PTSD and the fact that dogs experience trauma, too.  A drama with a few laughs thrown in.  Although it is rated PG-13, with its threesome scene, opioid seizure, and dog abuse this is not a movie for kids. Channing Tatum does deliver a great performance and sends you on an emotional journey. The wounds of combat run deep for both man and animal.

The film, arrives on Digital on April 19 from MGM and onto Blu-ray and DVD on May 10 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

From MGM in association with FilmNation Entertainment, Dog is directed by Reid Carolin & Channing Tatum in their directorial debut, from a screenplay by Carolin and story by Carolin and Brett Rodriguez. In addition to Tatum, the film stars Jane Adams (“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”), Kevin Nash (“Magic Mike”), Q’orianka Kilcher (TV’s “Yellowstone”), Ethan Suplee (“Remember the Titans”), Emmy Raver-Lampman (TV’s “The Umbrella Academy”), and Nicole LaLiberte (TV’s “Dexter”). Gregory Jacobs, Peter Kiernan, and Brett Rodriguez are producers, with Betsy Danbury and Ken Meyer serving as executive producers.

Dog will be available on Digital on April 19 from MGM and on Blu-ray and DVD on May 10 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The Blu-ray disc features the film in hi-definition and the DVD features the film in standard definition.

BASICS

PRODUCT                                                                            SRP

Blu-ray + DVD + Digital                                                        $34.98

DVD                                                                                       $29.98

DVD Languages: English: 5.1 Surround

BD Languages: English: 5.1 Surround

DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish

BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish

Running Time: 1 hour 41 minutes

Rating: PG-13 for language, thematic elements, drug content, and some suggestive material

DVD: 5.1 Surround

Blu-ray: 5.1 Surround

 

THE CREDITS

About Metro Goldwyn Mayer 

Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content as well as the premium pay television network EPIX, which is available throughout the U.S. via cable, satellite, telco and digital distributors.  In addition, MGM has investments in numerous other television channels, digital platforms and interactive ventures and is producing premium short-form content for distribution. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

 

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment’s home video and digital distribution businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees. 

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KING RICHARD, based on the true story that will inspire the world!

King Richard, based on the true story of Venus and Serena Williams, is sure to inspire!

“A sterling reminder of Will Smith’s singular charge”

Richard Lawson, Vanity Fair

King Richard

COMES HOME FROM

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Premium Digital Ownership

debuts early on January 4

 4K, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on February 8

Burbank, CA, January 3 – Experience the true, inspiring story of two of the world’s greatest sports legends when “King Richard” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on January 4. The film is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green from a screenplay by Zach Baylin, and stars two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (“Ali,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” the “Bad Boys” films), Aunjanue Ellis (“If Beale Street Could Talk,” TV’s “Quantico”), Saniyya Sidney (“Hidden Figures,” “Fences”), Demi Singleton (TV’s “Godfather of Harlem”), Tony Goldwyn (the “Divergent” series, TV’s “Scandal”) and Jon Bernthal (“The Many Saints of Newark,” “Ford v Ferrari”). The film will also be available on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD beginning on February 8.

The film was produced by Tim White, Trevor White, Smith, Isha Price, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adam Merims, Lynn Harris, and Allan Mandelbaum, with Jon Mone and Peter Dodd executive producing. The film also stars Andy Bean (“IT Chapter Two”), Kevin Dunn (the “Transformers” films, TV’s “Veep”), and Craig Tate (“Greyhound”).

 
  • On January 4, “King Richard” will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $24.99 and for 48-hour rental via PVOD for $19.99 SRP on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies.
  • On February 8, “King Richard” will be available on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD. “King Richard” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.
 

King Richard” will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.

SYNOPSIS

Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams (Will Smith) is determined to write his daughters, Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena (Demi Singleton), into history. Training on Compton, California’s abandoned tennis courts – rain or shine – the girls are shaped by their father’s unyielding commitment and their mother’s (Aunjanue Ellis) balanced perspective and keen intuition, defying the seemingly insurmountable odds and prevailing expectations laid before them.

Based on the true story that will inspire the world, “King Richard” follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world’s greatest sports legends.

REVIEW

What a grand story of a parent going above and beyond to see that their children succeed. This is so much more than a movie about sports. King Richard tells the story of tennis superstars, Venus and Serena Williams, by focusing on their father and trainer Richard. Serena and Venus’ dad is a man with a plan, who will not allow his daughters to fail. We found that all the characters in “King Richard” were well-rounded and beautifully executed by each actor/actress. Will Smith sure delivered an exceptional performance in this inspirational movie!

 

4K, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS

 King Richard” 4K UHD combo pack and Blu-ray contain the following special features: 

  • Following the Plan – The Making of King Richard
  • Becoming Richard
  • Champions on Screen
  • Deleted Scenes

“King Richard” DVD contains the following special feature: 

  • Following the Plan – The Making of King Richard

 

ABOUT MOVIES ANYWHERE

Movies Anywhere is a digital movie platform that enables movie fans to discover, access, and watch their favorite digital movies in one place. Movies Anywhere brings together a library of nearly 7,500 digital movies from Sony Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Film, The Walt Disney Studios (including Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm), Universal Pictures (including DreamWorks and Illumination Entertainment) and Warner Bros., and will continue to expand the consumer experience as more content providers, digital retailers and platforms are added. By connecting participating digital retailers that include Amazon Prime Video, FandangoNOW, Google Play, iTunes, and Vudu, movie fans can now bring together their digital movie collections (whether purchased or redeemed) in one place and enjoy them from the comfort of their living rooms, and across multiple devices and platforms, including Amazon Fire devices; Android devices and Android TV; Apple TV; Chromecast; iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch; Roku® devices and popular browsers. Movie fans can also redeem digital codes found in eligible Blu-ray and DVD disc packages from participating studios and enjoy them through Movies Anywhere. Movies Anywhere – your movies, together at last.

ABOUT DIGITAL

*Digital movies or TV episodes allow fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital movies or TV episodes are included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. With digital, consumers are able to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets, and smartphones through retail services. For more information on compatible devices and services go to wb.com/digitalmoviefaq. Consult a digital retailer for details and requirements and for a list of digital-compatible devices.

BASICS

PRODUCT                                                                              MSRP

4K UHD Combo Pack                                                            $44.98

Blu-ray                                                                                  $34.98

DVD                                                                                       $29.98

Digital Ownership: January 4, 2022

PVOD: January 4, 2022

4K, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: February 8, 2022

DVD Languages: English, English-ADS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese

BD Languages: English, English-ADS, English ATMOS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese

4K Languages: English, English-ADS, English ATMOS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French

DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Parisian French, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Korean, Complex Chinese

BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Parisian French, Brazilian Portuguese, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish

4K Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Parisian French, Cantonese, Complex Chinese, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish

Running Time: 138 minutes

Rating: Rated PG-13 for some violence, strong language, a sexual reference, and brief drug references

DVD: DLBY/DGTL

Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD

4K: ATMOS TrueHD

THE CREDITS

About “King Richard”

The film is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green from a screenplay by Zach Baylin, produced by Tim White, Trevor White, Smith, Isha Price, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adam Merims, Lynn Harris, and Allan Mandelbaum, with Jon Mone and Peter Dodd executive producing.

The ensemble stars two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (“Ali,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” the “Bad Boys” films), Aunjanue Ellis (“If Beale Street Could Talk,” TV’s “Quantico”), Saniyya Sidney (“Hidden Figures,” “Fences”), Demi Singleton (TV’s “Godfather of Harlem”), Tony Goldwyn (the “Divergent” series, TV’s “Scandal”) and Jon Bernthal (“The Many Saints of Newark,” “Ford v Ferrari”), alongside Andy Bean (“IT Chapter Two”), Kevin Dunn (the “Transformers” films, TV’s “Veep”) and Craig Tate (“Greyhound”).

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, A Star Thrower Entertainment Production, A Westbrook Production, A Keepin’ It Reel Production, “King Richard.”

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment’s home video and digital distribution businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees. 

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Peter Jackson’s Middle-Earth 6 Film Ultimate Collector’s Edition

If you have a Tolkien fan on your gift list, this 6-Film Ultimate Collector’s Edition Middle-Earth set is a sure winner! 

Released just in time for the holidays, this Middle-Earth Ultimate Collector’s Edition comes in a “puzzle box” so that you can display it in several different configurations. In this set, you’ll find the theatrical and extended versions of all six films on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs, a disc of bonus content, and some nice swag in the form of seven two-sided travel poster cards (one for each movie, plus exclusive “Rivendell” card) and a 64-page booklet with stunning graphics. Also, included are codes for digital copies of all six middle-earth films.

Some of the older extras from previous releases are missing, but with 31 discs of content in this set, there is plenty to keep Tolkien fans busy. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was released in theaters. From rolling hillsides to a stunning gold ring these newly remastered films take full advantage of HDR. 

This special presentation of LOTR and Hobbit content is perfect for those who have not already purchased the prior 4k versions on Blu-Ray or DVD. If you haven’t seen Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit in 4K, you’re missing out. The stunning detail of all the images on all six films have great contrast and are very crisp and clean. 

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

ANNOUNCES PETER JACKSON’S

MIDDLE-EARTH

ULTIMATE COLLECTOR’S EDITION 

31-Disc Set features the theatrical and extended versions of the six Middle-earth films in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and on remastered Bu-ray.

The Middle-Earth Ultimate Collectors’ Edition also includes Bonus Content never before released for Home Entertainment, collectible packaging, art cards, and more!

BURBANK, CA, September 9, 2021 – Celebrate 20 years of adventure and friendship as Warner Bros. releases the Middle-Earth Ultimate Collector’s Edition, timed to the 20th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.  The 31-disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition of Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth saga contains new special features along with the theatrical and extended versions of all six films in 4K Ultra HD and on Blu-ray discs remastered from the 4K master. This Ultimate Collector’s Edition was be released on October 26.

The Ultimate Collector’s Edition includes the theatrical and extended versions of the six films from New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures in 4K UHD with HDR – The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, which won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. 

The Ultimate Collector’s Edition comes in unique “Puzzle Box” collectible packaging and includes a 64-page booklet featuring costumes, photography and production notes from the film, and art cards featuring travel posters and images from iconic locations throughout Middle-earth including The Shire, Lake-Town, Erebor, Anduin, Rohan, Minas Trith, and Rivendell.

Also included are the original Cannes Film Festival presentation reel, and footage from the recent Alamo Drafthouse cast reunion featuring director Peter Jackson along with cast members Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Ian McKellan, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortenson, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, and Elijah Wood.

 

The Hobbit Trilogy

An Unexpected Journey

The Desolation of Smaug

The Battle of the Five Armies

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

The Fellowship of the Ring

The Two Towers

The Return of the King

 

4K Ultra HD** showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, and more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before. The remastering process was overseen by Peter Jackson.

The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs of The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingThe Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King will feature Dolby VisionTM HDR that dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range and uses dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture for every screen, frame by frame. 

The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs will also feature a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar. Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.

Middle-Earth Ultimate Collector’s Edition contains the following special features: 

  • Cannes Film Festival Presentation Reel
  • Alamo Drafthouse Cast Reunion
  • “The Fellowship of the Ring” – RT: 39:38​

(with Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Sean Astin and Elijah Wood) 

  • “The Two Towers” – RT: 32:24​

(with Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler and Viggo Mortenson)​

  • “The Return of the King” – RT: 29:48​

(with Ian McKellan, Andy Serkis, and Peter Jackson)​ 

This 31-disk Ultimate Collector’s Edition which was released by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc. on October 26, 2021, has a SRP of $249.99.

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