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Netflix 6 Underground Review

12/19/2019 By Hakan Can

6 UNDERGROUND Ryan Reynolds

The Netflix Film 6 Underground has just been released on the streaming service, and it’s a doozy. And I’m not using that word in a positive sense. If you’re into mind-blowing action, then you should know it’s packed full of it. But sadly, the film falls short in pretty much every other metric. So without further ado, let’s dive right into the Netflix 6 Underground Film Review.

Netflix 6 Underground Review

6 UNDERGROUND Cast

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The Backstory

The writers of this film (Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese) have done us a disservice. Outside of a few time-shifting backstories, we learn next to nothing regarding the main cast of characters. To be blunt, I’ve heard better stories in the men’s rooms of most nightclubs, and those storytellers weren’t Hollywood writers or producers. The film’s dialogue is weak, to phrase it mildly.

Ryan Reynolds is an inventor billionaire who fakes his death and, with no experience in the assassination game, starts a for-hire hitman squad. Just like in Green Lantern, Ryan’s character stalls out an airplane and crashes it.

Ryan Reynolds crew of bad guy removers are numbered 1 through 7, with of course he being number 1. Now, no one calls it a ‘suicide squad’ as those two words have already been used up by DC Comics/Warner Brothers, but that’s what they are. Heck, I’m not even sure how they’re being compensated for their dictator removal services.

6 UNDERGROUND Aerial View of Car Crash Florence Italy

So the team is made up of six individuals, one of which gets killed in the 17-minute car chase opening scene. Like most Michael Bay action films, this one involves plenty of gunfire, explosions, chases, and aerial views. It wouldn’t be a Michael Bay film if there weren’t plenty of aerial drone shots and helicopter scenes kicking up sand. I can think of at least six off the top of my head spanning the last dozen or so years, most with the word Transformers in the title. In other words, we’ve all seen this movie before.

It also wouldn’t be a Michael Bay film (or a Ryan Reynolds liquor ad) if there were some blatant product advertisements. Aviation Gin, Chopard Watches, and Hotels & Resorts are prominently featured in 6 Underground.

The Story

As I mentioned in the previous paragraph, the film starts with an over-the-top 17-minute car chase through the City of Florence, Italy. Believe it or not, this is the team’s first mission, and as one would expect, it goes south quickly. There are some horrific crashes, a few of which, including the first one, don’t even make sense from a physics point of view. But who cares, it’s a Michael Bay film. Just sit back and enjoy, right?

After watching this scene, I immediately felt terrible for the stuntmen and women in this film. If crash test dummies or CGI weren’t used during this car chase, then there’s got to be some injured folks on the set. As someone who edits video as part of his living, I can say that there are a ton of special effects used here. Glitches and light leaks are easy to notice, but there are so many more that watching a behind-the-scenes feature, should one exist, would be worthwhile.

6 UNDERGROUND Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Mélanie Laurent

So the cast of characters goes like this: we got ourselves a billionaire, a doctor, a driver, a hitman, a skywalker, and a former CIA agent. Everyone here is a ghost after having their deaths faked. One of them dies for real, I won’t say who, and is replaced by an army sniper. My favorite of all these characters, and you may not agree, is the skywalker.

You know this is a bad film when 24 minutes in the main character says to the sniper, “God, it’s hard to watch.” As soon as I heard that line, I said “yup”.

The plot of this story is to topple the dictator of a fictitious country in the Middle East, then replace him with his democracy-loving brother. In other words, we’re back to nation-building, which doesn’t work so well in practice nowadays. The dictator is a real piece of shit who puts no value on human life. The brother, on the other hand, is a decent guy, but he’s locked up in the penthouse suite of a Hong Kong tower. And of course, you probably guessed it; the six ghosts have to break him out. While over-the-top, this is a pretty good action sequence.

6 UNDERGROUND Mélanie Laurent and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo

Once the tyrant’s brother is rescued, we’re taken to the fictitious Middle Eastern country for a violent overthrow of the government.

Final Thoughts

I didn’t find 6 Underground exciting or even enough to keep me awake after the first-hour mark. Fortunately, the second half was better and more entertaining. It was so bad that it took me two nights to complete this film.

There is one scene I need to draw attention to because the filmmakers truly screwed up. At one point in the film, the team is heading to Las Vegas. Now, this is all fine and dandy, until you notice that Ferrari World and the Yas Marina Circuit are shown, but they aren’t in Las Vegas. As a Formula One fan, I’m confident in saying they’re in Abu Dhabi. Go figure.

Overall, the film was a disappointment for so many reasons. If you’re going to watch this turd, put aside two hours where you’re not worried if you ever get them back.

6 UNDERGROUND Ryan Reynolds
6 UNDERGROUND: Ryan Reynolds and Corey Hawkins

I certainly hope this is the end of the story for these six ghosts, as I don’t want to see a sequel. Watching one 6 Underground film was bad enough, we definitely don’t need a sequel.

If you’re wondering what’s worth watching on Netflix, try Love, Death & Robots, or the upcoming series The Witcher.

What did you think of the Netflix Film 6 Underground? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

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Filed Under: Streaming Services Tagged With: 6 Underground, Deadpool, Netflix, Ryan Reynolds 12/19/2019

Netflix Levius Season 1 Review

12/12/2019 By Hakan Can

Levius Cromwell in the metal boxing ring

The Netflix Original Anime Levius begins its 12-episode first season with a fight in the boxing ring. Levius is named after its main character, the 17-year old boxing phenom, and is based on the 7-volume Haruhisa Nakata manga series, also of the same name. We’re introduced to what’s known as metal boxing and is it ever fun to watch. So without further ado, let’s dive right into this Netflix Levius Season 1 Review.

Netflix Levius Season 1 Review

Levius and Zack sparring at Zack's Gym

The Backstory

As we learn in Episodes 1-3, Levius Cromwell has essentially been orphaned. He’s the byproduct of the 7-year Fosanian conflict between the nations are Whitel, which Levius and his family are citizens of, and the Republic of Rosvia. And this conflict is over something called Agartha mineral water rights. It’s this water when mixed with steam and a fighter’s blood, that powers the mechanized limbs of the metal boxers.

Although his mother survives the Fosanian conflict, she’s incapacitated and severely injured, thus requiring 24-hour hospitalized care. As his city pf Greenbridge burns, Levius loses his right arm while trying to save his mother. And we learn his father, a military man, dies in the war. Levius is taken in by his Uncle Zack Cromwell and Grandmother. Soon after, a 10-or 12-year old Levius, I couldn’t get this straight, is introduced to metal boxing.

A 10-yr old Levius Cromwell in Greenbriar

The Look and Feel of Levius

The animation of Levius is faithful to the Haruhisa Nakata’s manga. If you like what you saw in the voluminous pages of the manga, then you’ll love what you see in this anime. The animation of Levius is reminiscent of other anime series’ where there’s a wide latitude given to the use of highlights and shadows. Using photography terms, each character’s facial features are washed out with blown-out highlights and accentuated with hard shadows. You’ll notice this mostly scenes that take place at Zack’s gym.

Because this is an anime involving boxing, the movement of the fighters is quick and detailed. It’s fantastic to watch.

The voice-over, like the background music, is spot on. Dialogue is at a distinguishable volume and is never overpowered by the background audio tracks. I give a lot of credit to those who were selected to be the English voice-over talent and to those editing the finished product

The plot moves at a decent pace with some time-shifting to fill in the back stories. Overall, the storyline is excellent, and in most cases, there’s proper character development.

Levius Cromwell in the metal boxing ring

The Storyline

Episode 2 opens with a flashback to 7 years earlier when Levius’s home was under attack in the war. He witnesses children being carried off by mechanized infantry, thus keeps quiet as to not be carried off himself. Once he’s adopted by his longshoreman (and former boxer) Uncle Zack, he visits his mother in the hospital. As he’s leaving, he notices a young girl from Greenbridge, one that was crying while carried off by a mechanized soldier, as she and another are en route to the coliseum. This is Levius’s introduction to the violent and often deadly sport of metal boxing. This episode also introduces us to Natalia Garnet, a cocky 17-year old boxer you loses her G5 bout to Levius by TKO in 27 seconds. She provides the comic relief of the series

Episode 3 is a must-watch and provides us with a history lesson on the conflict that brought Levius Cromwell to his Uncle Zack. When Levius was young. there was a war ravaging his sea-side city of Greenbridge. A combined twenty thousand soldiers and citizens were killed during this 7-year war (known as the Fosanian Conflict) when the country across the sea wanted access to the Agartha water springs. Greenbridge is well-known for this type of water. While trying to save his mother, Levius loses his right arm in the battle to retake Greenbridge. This retaking involved the use of mechanized soldiers from Amethyst Steam Technology Enterprises. We learn a lot more about this corporation throughout the series, not all of it with well-intentions.

Malcolm in the metal boxing ring

With Levius’s promotion from Grade 5 to Grade 3 of the Metal Boxing Association (MTA), we’re introduced to Malcolm Eden. He’s a talented 40-year old fighter who was demoted from G2 to G3, and he’s not ready to hang up his gloves just yet. In Malcolm’s last five fights, all of his opponents have died from injuries sustained by his hands. The match is amazing!

Once Malcolm is defeated, he retires and works to make up for his sins by helping the families of those he hurt. Levius is now ranked 7th in G3 and is offered a promotion match to G2, but he has to fight the number one contender, the large-and-in-charge Hugo Stratus. Levius barely comes up to Hugo’s chin. Something appears to be afoul as a boxer with Levius’s lower-ranking wouldn’t get him this promotion match. But first, Hugo needs a tune-up match and this comes with the mysterious AJ Langdon. We also meet Hugo’s father, Chairman Stratus of the MTA. He’s the spitting image of Johnny Depp’s character Edward Ratchett in the film Murder on the Orient Express.

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The match between Hugo and AJ spans from Episode 5 to 6, and once again is fantastic! I would argue that this is the best boxing match of the series.

Hugo’s top ranking is earned, and technically, he’s the superior boxer. Nonetheless, AJ is not your typical metal boxer and she does not go down easily. In fact, she defeats Hugo Stratus, nearly killing him in the process. It wasn’t a fair fight.

Bill, Natalia, Levius, and Zack at a metal boxing match

At the halfway in the series, Zack, Levius, Bill, and Chairman Stratus visit the mysterious Chairman of the Board of Amethyst, Dr. Clown. (I’m not making it up, that’s the character’s name.) Dr. Clown is somewhat of a long-winded poet who loves to hear the sound of his own voice. He’s been up to something sinister all along.

Zack, Hugo's father, Levius, and Bill

As it turns out, AJ is Dr. Clown’s adopted daughter from the Fosanian Conflict. We learn that Amethyst’s mechanized soldiers actually kidnapped many of the orphaned children of Greenbridge during the fog of war. Two of these children are AJ and her younger brother, who we do not meet in Season 1. These children were subjected to medical experiments that are clearly noticeable in AJ. It becomes clear to all in attendance that Dr. Clown has used a combination of mind control and drugs on AJ. While she believes Amethyst saved her, in reality, she was kidnapped and experimented upon. Her words say one thing, but the tears down her cheeks reveal the truth.

AJ and Dr Clown

Levius tries to take AJ away from Dr. Clown, which oddly enough would also be kidnapping. This is where Dr. Clown makes a grand bargain. He tells Levius that AJ can go with Levius provided he defeats her in the ring during the promotion match. If Levius loses, he becomes the ward (essentially property) of Dr. Clown. Levius agrees to the offer and signs a contract to finalize the arrangement.

Soon after, Malcolm Eden shows up at Zack’s Gym and offers be Levius’s sparring partner. As a long-time boxer, he has unique insight on how to defeat AJ. His preparation of Levius is most helpful.

This brings us to the final 3-4 episodes of the series where the “fight of the century” between Levius and AJ takes place. You’ll have to see what takes place for yourselves. It would irresponsible of this reviewer to share any more. All I will say is that there are some surprises.

Final Thoughts

The final episode ends on the same note as the 12-episode first season began, with a fight in the metal boxing ring. All-in-all, Levius Season 1 brings us a terrific story with intense action and  interesting characters. I haven’t liked an anime this much since the introduction of Love, Death & Robots, also on Netflix. We hope this first season of Levius is viewed by more than those who love anime or boxing. There’s a great story at play here.

Levius Cromwell and Natalia
AJ in the metal boxing ring

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We’re looking forward to a second season of Levius. Should there be one, we’ll see some terrific G2 boxing matches, and maybe we’ll learn what happened to the other Greenbridge orphans which Amethyst so-called “saved.” This post will be updated when we learn more.

What did you think of the Netflix Anime Series Levius Season 1? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

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Filed Under: Streaming Services Tagged With: Levius, Netflix 12/12/2019

X-MEN DARK PHOENIX 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD Release Date Announced

07/16/2019 By Hakan Can

XMEN DARK PHOENIX 4k Ultra HD release date

Available this September on store shelves and online everywhere comes X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX Blu-ray™ +  Digital release date as well as that for the 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital combo pack is set for September 17, 2019. This film arrives to Movie Anywhere on September 3rd. List pricing has yet to be announced.

XMEN DARK PHOENIX 4k Ultra HD release date

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Release Date is set for September 17

PRESS RELEASE

Per the press release: “Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence fire up an all-star cast in this spectacular culmination of the X-Men saga! During a rescue mission in space, Jean Grey (Turner) is transformed into the infinitely powerful and dangerous DARK PHOENIX. As Jean spirals out of control, the X-Men must unite to face their most devastating enemy yet — one of their own.”

TRAILER:

X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and Digital HD Special Features

  • 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

* Commentary available on Blu-ray, iTunes Extras and Movies Anywhere only
** Available on Digital only

X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX 4K Ultra HD™ Technical Specifications

Street Date: September 17, 2019
Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French DTS 5.1
Subtitles: English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Spanish, French
Total Run Time: 114 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG-13

X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX Blu-ray™ Technical Specifications

Street Date: September 17, 2019
Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, English Descriptive Audio Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Spanish, French
Total Run Time: 114 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG-13

X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX DVD Technical Specifications

Street Date: September 17, 2019
Screen Format: Widescreen 16:9 (2.39:1)
Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, English Descriptive Audio Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles: English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Spanish, French
Total Run Time: 114 minutes
U.S. Rating: PG-13

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Us Blu-ray Review

06/20/2019 By Hakan Can

Us Blu-ray review

Available this month on store shelves and online everywhere comes Us from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Us movie Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital release date as well as that for the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital combo pack is set for June 18, 2019. List pricing has been set at $23 for the Blu-ray™ + DVD and $35 for the 4K Ultra HD combo pack. Of course if you shop at Amazon (links provided below), you’ll pay less than these prices. Now for the Us Blu-ray review.

Us Blu-ray review
Us (2019) Blu-ray Front Cover
Us Blu-ray review
Us (2019) Blu-ray Rear Cover

Universal’s Us Blu-ray Release Date is set for June 18

PRESS RELEASE

Per the press release: “Academy Award® winner Jordan Peele follows the success of his blockbuster hit, GET OUT, with the masterfully executed and viscerally terrifying US. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 94%, the film is being hailed as “a colossal cinematic achievement” (Richard Brody, The New Yorker) and is “meant to be watched over and over” (Emily Yoshida, New York Magazine/Vulture). Fans around the world can now untether the truth with more than 50 minutes of bonus features delving deep into the mind of Jordan Peele, his filmmaking process and the symbolism behind US. The global sensation arrives on Digital on June 4, 2019, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on June 18, 2019.”

“Set along the North California coastline, Adelaide Wilson (Nyong’o) reluctantly returns to her beachside childhood home with her family and finds that she is haunted by unresolved trauma from her past along with a string of eerie coincidences. As darkness falls after a tense day at the beach, the Wilsons discover four figures standing in their driveway. They soon realize this is only the beginning of their troubles as they find that the four figures are terrifying and uncanny opponents: doppelgängers of themselves.”

“Featuring incredible must-see performances from Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther, 12 Years a Slave), Winston Duke (Black Panther), Emmy® winner Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Mad Men”) and Tim Heidecker (The Comedy, “Tim & Eric’s Bedtime Stories”), US is “the most out-of-the-box horror film of the past decade,” (Nathaniel Brail, Heroic Hollywood). Movie enthusiasts and horror fans alike can watch US again and again to unravel its darkest secrets. Doppelgängers. Hands Across America. The Nutcracker. Rabbits. 11:11. The key themes and imagery from US are unpacked and explained in exceptional bonus content such as The Duality of US featurette where Jordan Peele talks in-depth about many of the ideas behind the film.”

TRAILER:

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BONUS FEATURES on 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY™, DVD & DIGITAL:

  • The Duality of US – Jordan Peele goes in-depth on some of the key themes and imagery in US –including Doppelgängers, Hands Across America, The Nutcracker dance scene, rabbits and the infamous 11:11 coincidence.
  • The Monsters Within US – Examine how the great cast were able to find their characters, whether they were playing one of the Wilsons or their sinister doppelgängers.
  • Tethered Together: Making US Twice – Making of a movie is hard. Making a movie where all the main cast play dual roles can be downright mind-bending. In this piece, filmmakers, cast, and crew discuss some of the technical challenges to making the film, as well as some of the design choices for the characters.
  • Redefining a Genre: Jordan Peele’s Brand of Horror – In the space of two films, Jordan Peele has set himself apart as an invaluable artistic voice. Hear cast and filmmakers highlight what makes him so unique, as well as Jordan’s own thoughts on his inspirations and the relationship between horror and comedy.
  • Becoming Red – Using behind-the-scenes footage from between takes, we take a closer look at Lupita Nyong’o’s intense and mesmerizing performance as “Red.”
  • Deleted Scenes – I Am Not Even Near You, Rabbit Season, That’s Badass, Driftwood, The P is Silent, I Wanna Go Home
  • We’re All Dying – Hilarious outtakes from the conversation between Winston Duke and Tim Heidecker on the beach.
  • As Above, So Below: Grand Pas de Deux – An extended version of the dance sequence from the film, cutting between adolescent Adelaide at her recital to Red in the Underpass.

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURE ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM & DIGITAL:

  • Scene Explorations – The making of three iconic scenes from the film including the Tyler house massacre, Jason’s abduction and Adelaide’s underground flashback.
    • Seven Second Massacre, It’s a Trap, I Just Want My Little Girl Back

8-MINUTE TRAILER:

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FILMMAKERS:

  • Cast: Lupita Nyong’O, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, and Tim Heidecker
  • Music By: Michael Abels
  • Costume Designer: Kym Barrett
  • Editor: Nicholas Monsour
  • Production Designer: Ruth De Jong
  • Director of Photography: Michael Gioulakis
  • Executive Producers: Daniel Lupi and Beatriz Sequeira
  • Produced By: Sean McKittrick, p.g.a,, Jason Blum, and Ian Cooper, p.g.a.
  • Written, Produced, and Directed By: Jordan Peele
Us Blu-ray review
Us (2019) 4K Ultra HD Front Cover
Us Blu-ray review
Us (2019) 4K Ultra HD Rear Cover

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD:

  • Street Date: June 18, 2019
  • Selection Number: 61201558 (US) / 61201863 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD 100 / Aspect Ratio: 16.9 2.39:1 Widescreen
  • Rating: Rated R for violence/terror, and language
  • Video: 2160P UHD Dolby Vision/HDR10
  • Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
  • Languages/Sound: English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby Digital 2.0, French and Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
  • Run Time: Sean McKittrick, p.g.a,, Jason Blum, and Ian Cooper, p.g.a.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:

  • Street Date: June 18, 2019
  • Selection Number: 61201423 (US) / 61201427 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD 50 / Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
  • Rating: Rated R for violence/terror, and language
  • Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
  • Languages/Sound: English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby Digital 2.0, French and Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
  • Run Time: 1 Hour and 56 Minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:

  • Street Date: June 18, 2019
  • Selection Number: 61200733 (US) / 61201426 (CDN)
  • Layers: DVD 9 / Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
  • Rating: Rated R for violence/terror, and language
  • Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
  • Languages/Sound: English, French, and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital 2.0
  • Run Time: 1 Hour and 56 Minutes
Us Blu-ray review
Us (2019) DVD Front Cover
Us Blu-ray review
Us (2019) DVD Rear Cover

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Book Review: Absolutely Everything! A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots …

12/19/2018 By Hakan Can

Absolutely Everything History Book Review

It’s that time of year again. Parents (and other family members) are searching for (and buying) what to give their kids during this holiday season. Enter British Author Christopher Lloyd, who back in October introduced his latest children’s history book titled “Absolutely Everything! A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things To Numerous to Mention.” This is arguably the longest title of any book we’ve seen in recent memory. Is Absolutely Everything the right history book for your kids? Let’s find out.

Absolutely Everything! A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things To Numerous to Mention

Christopher Lloyd’s book is comprised of 15 chapters spanning some 330 pages. Fourteen are dedicated to science and history, with the final chapter covering more personal interests of the author. Upon opening the book, you’ll notice that the type font is large and legible, and the use of colors and imagery is prolific.

Absolutely Everything History Book Review

This book is aimed at kids aged 10-14, principally those in 6th through 9th grades. I can attest to this as most of what’s covered in the first 14 chapters was taught to yours truly when in those grades. Lloyd’s telling of history is a general one, nothing too specific or wordy. One might even say that the wording was typed while wearing kid gloves.

The first third of this book is devoted to science, what we think we collectively know or is generally accepted about this planet, the solar system, and the universe. Reading these chapters brought back memories of my 7th-8th-grade science class taught by Mr. Young.

Now, while this has nothing to do with the book, what I remember most about Mr. Young was his occasionally eccentric behavior. A few weeks before Halloween and Fools Day, he would start growing a beard. Then on those holidays, he would arrive at school with one side of his beard shaved clean off all-the-while dressed as former pro tennis player Chris Evert. It was a sight to behold.

The second half of the book covers the history of the world as we know it. There’s no more guessing thanks to the creation of written (translatable) language. Topics covered here are early civilizations that have come and gone, wrapping up with the middle ages.

The final third of the book covers the last 700 years of our existence.

Any of these chapters could fill up a 330-page book on their own. In fact, there are thousands of such books available at our disposal. This book is meant to wet the appetite for further learning. If a particular chapter excites you, let’s say the one on dinosaurs, then you pick a book on dinosaurs. I recommend Ultimate Dinopedia from Nat Geo Kids.

What I like about this book.

Absolutely Everything kicks off with a bang, literally a ‘big bang.’ This is the topic covered in the first chapter “Nothing to Something.” These first 20 pages are dedicated to the formation of the universe as well as this very planet.

This is followed by the sea creatures from hundreds of millions of years ago that made their way onto land, leading up to the dinosaurs. Do you know a child who isn’t interested in dinosaurs? I can’t think of one.

I recall from my childhood wanting to be a paleontologist when I grew up. So that dream never came to true; regardless, I’m still fascinated by these creatures that walked the earth hundreds of millions of years ago.

Absolutely Everything History Book Review

What you read here should complement what you’ve already learned in your junior high public school science courses.

Those of you who believe in the teachings of the flat earth society, unintelligent design, or some other theory won’t like these initial 3 or 4 chapters. You need not worry as the book is about to jump into the recorded history of man.

This book takes you from the early Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations to the Greeks, the Romans, across continents to the Americas and China. It covers the rise and fall on numerous civilizations and their lasting impact on the world. In fact, I was a bit surprised that it covered Chinese and Islamic history.

The book wraps up with the age of exploration, peoples and industrial revolutions, and then into global conflicts such as WWII. Sadly, as we all know, wars didn’t end with that one.

What I don’t like about this book

The title and the cover of the Absolutely Everything are unappealing. The title is unnecessarily lengthy, and the cover is poorly designed. A lot more thought should have gone into both.

Regrettably, this book couldn’t be called History of the World, Part I, as this title has already been used by the great Mel Brooks.

Perform a title search under “Absolutely Everything” on any number of web browsers. You’ll come up with results that have nothing to do with this particular book. In fact, you’ll quickly learn that numerous books begin with these same two words. Unfortunately for the publisher, this leads to plenty of needless confusion.

Additionally, the book could have done without most, if not all of the simple illustrations.

Absolutely Everything History Book Review

I get it, this is an introductory kid’s history and science book. More often than not, visual indicators are more compelling than words, but there are millions of terrific photographs in numerous image libraries available to choose from. Unmistakably, there are photographs in Absolutely Everything. All I’m suggesting here is that I would have preferred more of them.

Chapter 15 is a tough one to wrap my head around. I’m my opinion, it’s the only chapter worth skipping, stapling together, or outright removing from the book. It’s a departure from the previous 14 chapters and is full of what I believe are the author’s favored personal beliefs. Had I written a chapter on post World War II history and science, it would have actually focused on these subjects of history and science, and not reached into environmentalism, social views, and yes, mind-shaping. Rather than teaching, the author appears to be leading young minds in a narrow direction focusing on enlisting or recruiting to his ideas. For a chapter illustrated with an image of a robot, how about we stick to a chapter on robotics and the digital revolution.

Most kids under 10 don’t know a world before the advent of the smartphone.

Final Thoughts

You don’t have to be a teen to read this book. It’s a useful refresher for those of us long out of junior high school.

Is Absolutely Everything! A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things To Numerous to Mention the best children’s history book of 2018? This is a question best answered after completing this and a few other books.

Absolutely Everything makes for a fitting gift regardless of holiday or occasion. It lists for $22, but you can get it on Amazon.com for 30% less at under $15. A link has been provided below.

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Filed Under: Entertainment 12/20/2018

Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Green Lantern John Stewart Figure

12/15/2018 By Hakan Can

Green Lantern John Stewart figure

Available for shipment sometime between May and July 2019 comes the latest deluxe figure from the folks at Mezco Toyz, the One:12 Collective Green Lantern John Stewart figure. As seen in the Green Lantern comic books and DC Universe cartoons, this Green Lantern John Stewart figure is the newest DC Comics character to be added to the Mezco Toyz roster of DC Universe deluxe figures.

Green Lantern John Stewart figure
Green Lantern John Stewart figure

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Is this the Best Green Lantern Figure of 2019?

Per the press release, “John Stewart – architect, U.S. Marine veteran, intergalactic guardian, and hero. After his service in the Marines, John Stewart was selected by the Guardians to be inducted into the Green Lantern Corps, bear the power ring, and protect Sector 2814 where his home planet, Earth, is located. An active member of the Justice League, Stewart stands along side the other great heroes of the DC Universe to uphold justice and protect his planet, sector, and fellow man against the powers of evil.”

“Intergalactic guardian of Sector 2814, John Stewart, is presented in his Green Lantern Corps uniform – intricately detailed and featuring a 3D chest insignia. Included is a real light-up Power Battery lantern as used by the Green Lantern Corps to recharge their power rings. Activate the light-up feature by placing the right fisted hand in the recess of the lantern.”

Should you happen to attend New York Comic Con or Toy Fair NY in 2019, head over to the Mezco Toyz booth and check out their current and future lines of figures and dolls. You’ll like what you see so much, that you’ll want to buy something right then and there.

The Green Lantern – John Stewart joins the One:12 Collective with a detailed outfit and portrait sculpture.

Scheduled for shipment in May-July 2019, pricing is set at $80 per unit + freight so pre-order today. Figures are deliverable only within the USA.

Green Lantern John Stewart figure
Green Lantern John Stewart figure

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Green Lantern John Stewart Figure

Exclusive
• Two (2) head portraits
• Over 32 points of articulation
• Hand painted authentic detailing
• Approx. 17 cm tall

Features
• Eleven (11) interchangeable hands including:
• One (1) pair of fists (left & right)
• One (1) pair of posing hands (left & right)
• One (1) pair of flying hands (left & right)
• One (1) lantern holding hand (left)
• One (1) smoking ring effect hand (right)
• One (1) star ring effect hand (right)
• One (1) blast ring effect hand (right)
• One (1) shield ring effect hand (right)

Green Lantern John Stewart figure
Green Lantern John Stewart figure

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John Stewart Costume and Accessories

Costume
• Fitted suit with 3D chest insignia
• Wrist gauntlets
• Combat gloves
• Mid-calf boots

Accessories
• Power Battery with ring activated light-up function
• Energy Ball FX
• One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
• One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post

Green Lantern John Stewart figure
Green Lantern John Stewart figure

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The Wrap

Per the folks at Mezco Toyz, “each figure is packaged in a deluxe, collector friendly box designed with collectors in mind.”

If you’re a collector of deluxe action figures or a fan of anything Green Lantern Corps, this Mezco One: 12 Collective Green lantern John Stewart figure is perfect for you. Don’t hesitate to check out the Mezco Toyz DC Universe page to see the latest DC Comics character announcements.

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Figure

12/14/2018 By Hakan Can

Mezco Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Figure

Available for shipment sometime between February and April 2019 comes the latest deluxe figure from the folks at Mezco Toyz, the One:12 Collective Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Edition figure. As seen in the Batman comic books, DC Universe films, and many other formats, this Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx figure is the newest DC Comics character to be added to the Mezco Toyz roster of DC Universe deluxe figures.

Mezco Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Figure
Mezco Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Figure

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Is this the Best Batman Figure of 2019?

Per the press release, “Using the tools and knowledge he has acquired since starting his war on crime, in combination with his upgraded arsenal, the Sovereign Knight is ready to take on the most dangerous of Gotham’s criminals.”

“The One:12 Collective Batman: Sovereign Knight – Onyx Edition features exclusively designed Bat-Suit body armor detail and a reinforced breast plate bat insignia. The Caped Crusader comes loaded with Bat-Gadgets including a Bat-Drone and Sonic Disruptor.”

Should you happen to attend New York Comic Con or Toy Fair NY in 2019, head over to the Mezco Toyz booth and check out their current and future lines of figures and dolls. You’ll like what you see so much, that you’ll want to buy something right then and there.

Batman: Sovereign Knight Onyx joins the One:12 Collective with a detailed outfit and portrait sculpture.

Scheduled for shipment in Feb-April 2019, pricing is set at $80 per unit + freight so pre-order today. Figures are deliverable only within the USA.

Mezco Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Figure
Mezco Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Figure

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Edition

Exclusive
• Four (4) head portraits
• Over 30 points of articulation
• Hand painted authentic detailing
• Approx. 17 cm tall

Features
• Nine (9) interchangeable hands including:
• One (1) pair of fists (left & right)
• One (1) pair of posing hands (left & right)
• One (1) pair of gun holding hands (left & right)
• One (1) pair of batarang holding hands (left & right)
• One (1) kryptonite knuckle duster (right)

Mezco Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Figure
Mezco Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Figure

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Batman Sovereign Knight Costume and Accessories

Costume
• Cowled Head
• Chest insignia
• Leather-like cape
• Fitted suit with body armor detail
• SAP gloves
• Utility belt with grappling gun holster
• Tactical boots

Accessories
• Ten (10) small batarangs
• One (1) large batarang
• One (1) bat-drone
• One (1) sonic distributor
• One (1) grappling gun
• One (1) grappling hook (inserts into gun)
• One (1) grappling hook with string attached (inserts into gun)

Mezco Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Figure
Mezco Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Figure

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The Wrap

Per the folks at Mezco Toyz, “each figure is packaged in a deluxe, collector friendly box designed with collectors in mind.”

If you’re a collector of Batman figures or a fan of anything in the Gotham City/DC Universe, this Mezco One: 12 Collective Batman Sovereign Knight Onyx Edition figure is perfect for you. Don’t hesitate to check out the Mezco Toyz DC Universe page to see the latest DC Comics character announcements.

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First Man 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD Release Date Announced

12/12/2018 By Hakan Can

First Man 4K Ultra HD release date

Available this coming January on store shelves and online everywhere comes First Man from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The First Man movie Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital HD release date as well as that for the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital combo pack is set for January 22, 2019. The film is available on January 8th on Digital format. List pricing has been set at $23 for the Blu-ray™ + DVD and $34 for the 4K Ultra HD combo pack. If you shop at Amazon, you’ll probably pay less than these prices.

First Man Blu-ray release date

Universal’s First Man Blu-ray Release Date is set for January 22

PRESS RELEASE

Per the press release: “Follow the gripping and captivating true story of the first manned mission to the moon in FIRST MAN, arriving on Digital and via the digital movie app Movies Anywhere on January 8, 2019 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on January 22, 2019 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. FIRST MAN comes from acclaimed Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle (La La Land, Whiplash) and stars Ryan Gosling (La La Land, The Big Short) as Neil Armstrong and Claire Foy (“The Crown,” Breathe) as Janet Armstrong in the heroic and emotionally driven journey through a pivotal moment in the history of mankind. Receiving two Golden Globe® nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Foy) and Best Original Score (Justin Hurwitz), the critically acclaimed film is packed with bonus features including deleted scenes and special featurettes showing behind-the-scenes looks at creating the film.”

“Based on the book First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong by James R. Hansen and from visionary filmmaker Damien Chazelle, FIRST MAN is the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective, the film explores the triumphs and the cost—on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself—of one of the most dangerous missions in history.”

“The critically acclaimed FIRST MAN comes from legendary executive producer Steven Spielberg (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Schindler’s List) alongside fellow executive producers Adam Merims and Josh Singer with a screenplay by Singer allowing audiences to relive the historic achievement in human history that has never been told cinematically. The film is “filled with outstanding performances from an all-star cast led by Gosling and Foy alongside an incredible roster of supporting talent including Kyle Chandler, Jason Clarke, Corey Stoll, Pablo Schreiber, Christopher Abbot,  and Ciarán Hinds.”

TRAILER

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BONUS FEATURES

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Shooting for the Moon – Take an intimate look at the production of FIRST MAN and the collaborative relationship between Director Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling.
  • Preparing to Launch – It’s difficult to believe that FIRST MAN is the first major feature film to tell the journey to Apollo 11. Hear from Director Damien Chazelle and his cast why now is the time to tell the story of this historic event.
  • Giant Leap in One Small Step – A heroic character study, FIRST MAN sheds light on all the hard working individuals that got us to the moon and back.
  • Mission Gone Wrong – Watch as Ryan Gosling reenacts a test piloting sequence gone terribly wrong. Go behind the scenes to see how he trained to nail the landing, performing the majority of his own stunts.
  • Putting You In the Seat – Through the use of innovative technology, most of FIRST MAN was shot in-camera. Take an in-depth look behind the lens of this epic film.
  • Recreating the Moon Landing – Filmed in IMAX to show the vastness of the moon, find out all that it took to recreate the most famous moment in NASA history.
  • Shooting at NASA – Hear from Ryan Gosling and Director Damien Chazelle on how shooting at NASA brought unparalleled authenticity to FIRST MAN.
  • Astronaut Training – Go behind the scenes of the three day boot camp each of the actors underwent prior to filming FIRST MAN.
  • Feature Commentary with Director Damien Chazelle, Screenwriter Josh Singer and Editor Tom Cross

FILMMAKERS

  • Cast: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Christopher Abbot, Ciarán Hinds
  • Casting By: Francine Maisler CSA
  • Music By: Justin Hurwitz
  • Costume Design: Mary Zophres
  • Film Editor: Tom Cross ACE
  • Production Design: Nathan Crowley
  • Director of Photography: Linus Sandgren FSF
  • Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Adam Merims, Josh Singer
  • Produced By: Wyck Godfrey p.g.a, Marty Bowen p.g.a, Isaac Klausner, Damien Chazelle
  • Based on the Book By: James R. Hansen
  • Screenplay By: Josh Singer
  • Directed By: Damien Chazelle
First Man DVD release date
First Man DVD release date

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD

  • Street Date: January 22, 2019
  • Copyright: 2019 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 61201572 (US) / 61201574 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD-100
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
  • Rating: PG -13 for some thematic content involving peril, and brief strong language
  • Video: 2160P Ultra HD Dolby Vision / HDR 10
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Sound: English Dolby Atmos & Dolby Digital 2.0, French & Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
  • Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

DOLBY VISION / DOLBY ATMOS® SOUNDTRACK

FIRST MAN 4K Ultra HD is available in Dolby Vision™. Leveraging the HDR innovation that powers Dolby’s most advanced cinemas around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors.

FIRST MAN Blu-ray™ and 4K Ultra HD will 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.

First Man Blu-ray release date
First Man Blu-ray release date

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™

  • Street Date: January 22, 2019
  • Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 61193705 (US) / 61193827 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD-50
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
  • Rating: PG -13 for some thematic content involving peril, and brief strong language
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Sound: English Dolby Atmos & Dolby Digital 2.0, French & Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
  • Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD

  • Street Date: January 22, 2019
  • Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 61193704 (US) / 61193826 (CDN)
  • Layers: DVD 9
  • Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.40:1
  • Rating: PG -13 for some thematic content involving peril, and brief strong language
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 & Dolby Digital 2.0, French & Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Daredevil Vigilante Action Figure

11/28/2018 By Hakan Can

Daredevil Vigilante figure

Available for shipment sometime between late Spring and early Summer 2019 comes the latest action figure from the folks at Mezco Toyz, the One:12 Collective Daredevil Vigilante figure. As seen in the Daredevil comic books and the Netflix series, this Daredevil Vigilante Edition figure is the newest Marvel Comics character to be added to the Mezco Toyz roster of Marvel Universe deluxe figures.

Daredevil Vigilante figure
Daredevil Vigilante figure

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Is this the Best Daredevil Action Figure of 2019?

Per the press release, “Armed with first-rate martial arts skills and heightened senses, Matt Murdock stalks the streets of Hell’s Kitchen delivering vigilante justice as Daredevil, the Man Without Fear”

“The One:12 Collective Daredevil – Vigilante Edition captures Matt Murdock at the beginning of his heroic journey as he upholds justice in Hell’s Kitchen, as portrayed by Charlie Cox. Outfitted in a long sleeve shirt with utility pants and mid-calf combat boots, the Man Without Fear comes complete with his signature Billy Clubs that can be used separately or joined together. Both Billy Clubs fit neatly into the holster on his thigh”

Should you happen to attend New York Comic Con or Toy Fair NY in 2019, head over to the Mezco Toyz booth and check out their current and future lines of figures and dolls. You’ll like what you see so much, that you’ll want to buy something on the spot.

Daredevil joins the One:12 Collective with a detailed outfit and portrait sculpture.

Scheduled for shipment in May-July 2019, pricing is set at $80 per unit + freight so pre-order today. Figures are deliverable only within the USA.

Daredevil Vigilante figure
Daredevil Vigilante figure

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Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective Daredevil Vigilante Edition Figure

Exclusive
• Two (2) head portraits
• Over 28 points of articulation
• Hand painted authentic detailing
• Approx. 17 cm tall

Features
• Six (6) interchangeable hands including:
• One (1) pair of fists (left & right)
• One (1) pair of posing hands (left & right)
• One (1) pair of Billy Club holding hands (left & right)

Daredevil Vigilante figure
Daredevil Vigilante figure

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Daredevil Vigilante Costume and Accessories

Costume
• Long sleeve shirt
• Utility pants
• Belt
• Thigh holster for Billy Clubs
• Mid-calf combat boots

Accessories
• One (1) set of Billy Clubs
• One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
• One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post

Daredevil Vigilante figure
Daredevil Vigilante figure

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The Wrap

Per the folks at Mezco Toyz, “each figure is packaged in a deluxe, collector friendly box designed with collectors in mind.”

If you’re a collector of deluxe action figures or a fan of anything in the Daredevil Universe, this Mezco One: 12 Collective Daredevil Vigilante Edition figure is perfect for you. Don’t hesitate to check out the Mezco Toyz Marvel Universe page to see the latest Marvel Comics character announcements.

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Filed Under: Toying Around Tagged With: Action Figure, Daredevil, Marvel Universe, Matt Murdock, Mezco Toyz, Toy Fair NY 11/28/2018

Halloween Movie Release Date Announced for 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD

11/20/2018 By Hakan Can

Halloween Movie Blu-ray release date

Available this coming January on store shelves and online everywhere comes Halloween from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Halloween movie Blu-ray™ + DVD + Digital HD release date as well as that for the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray™ + Digital combo pack is set for January 15, 2019. The film is available on December 28th on Digital format. List pricing has been set at $23 for the Blu-ray™ + DVD and $34 for the 4K Ultra HD combo pack. Of course if you shop at Amazon, you’ll probably pay less than these prices.

Halloween Movie Blu-ray release date

Universal’s Halloween Movie Blu-ray Release Date is set for January 15th

PRESS RELEASE

Per the press release: “The infamous killer Michael Myers strikes again in Halloween, arriving on Digital and via the digital movie app Movies Anywhere on December 28, 2018, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on January 15, 2019. Halloween takes place four decades after Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) narrowly escaped the masked Michael Myers’ brutal killing spree. Packed with bonus features including chilling deleted and extended scenes as well as special featurettes showing behind the scenes looks at creating the film, Halloween delivers spine-chilling, hair-raising intensity and thrills to both new and repeat viewers.”

“Forty years after the events of 1978’s Halloween, Laurie Strode (Curtis) now lives in a heavily guarded home on the edge of Haddonfield, where she’s spent decades preparing for Michael’s potential return. After being locked up in an institution, Myers manages to escape when a bus transfer goes terribly wrong, leading to chaos in the same town he preyed on decades earlier. Laurie now faces a terrifying showdown when the deranged killer returns for her and her family – but this time, she’s ready for him.”

“Master of horror John Carpenter (Halloween (1978), The Thing) joins forces with director David Gordon Green (Joe, Pineapple Express) and producers Jason Blum (Blumhouse), Malek Akkad (Trancas International Films) and Bill Block (Miramax) for this follow up to Carpenter’s 1978 classic horror film. Halloween also includes a stellar cast including Judy Greer (Ant-Man and The Wasp, Jurassic World), Andi Matichak (“Underground”), Will Patton (Armageddon, The Punisher), and Virginia Gardner (Project Almanac, “Runaways”). ”

TRAILER

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BONUS FEATURES

  • Deleted/Extended Scenes
    • Extended Shooting Range
    • Shower Mask Visit
    • Jog to a Hanging Dog
    • Allyson and Friends at School
    • Cameron and Cops Don’t Mix
    • Deluxe Banh Mi Cops
    • Sartain and Hawkins Ride Along
  • Back in Haddonfield: Making Halloween
  • The Original Scream Queen
  • The Sound of Fear
  • Journey of the Mask
  • The Legacy of Halloween

FILMMAKERS

  • Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Will Patton, Virginia Gardner
  • Casting By: Terri Taylor CSA, Sarah Domeier CSA
  • Music By: John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies
  • Costume Designer: Emily Gunshor
  • Editor: Tim Alverson
  • Production Designer: Richard Wright
  • Director of Photography: Michael Simmonds
  • Executive Producers: John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Ryan Freimann
  • Produced By: Malek Akkad, Jason Blum, Bill Block
  • Based on Characters Created By: John Carpenter and Debra Hill
  • Written By: Jeff Fradley, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green
  • Directed By: David Gordon Green
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD

  • Street Date: January 15, 2019
  • Copyright: 2019 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 61199936 (US) / 61199952 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD-66
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
  • Rating: Rated R for horror violence and bloody images, language, brief drug use and nudity.
  • Video: 2160P Ultra HD / HDR 10
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Languages/Sound: English DTS:X & Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish & French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
  • Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™

  • Street Date: January 15, 2019
  • Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 61199934 (US) / 61199937 (CDN)
  • Layers: BD-50
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
  • Rating: Rated R for horror violence and bloody images, language, brief drug use and nudity.
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Languages/Sound: English DTS:X & Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish & French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
  • Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD

  • Street Date: January 15, 2019
  • Copyright: 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Selection Number: 61199935 (US) / 61199938 (CDN)
  • Layers: DVD 9
  • Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
  • Rating: Rated R for horror violence and bloody images, language, brief drug use and nudity.
  • Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Languages/Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 & Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish & French Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Filed Under: Blu-Ray Releases, Digital Hollywood Tagged With: 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, Digital HD, DVD, Halloween movie 11/20/2018

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