#FIRSTLOOK: “THE FAMILY STALLONE” SEASON 2 TRAILER

A new Trailer has arrived for season Docuseries THE FAMILY STALLONE, starring Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone, wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone and daughters Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet, will premiere exclusively on the service Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in Canada and the U.S., and on Thursday, February 22, 2024 in the UK and Australia. Episodes will premiere on a weekly basis in Latin America and Brazil beginning February 21, 2024 and in France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and South Korea beginning February 22, 2024.

This season, after four decades as one of Los Angeles’ most famous families, the Stallones are leaving Hollywood for good and moving east. With daughters Sophia and Sistine following their dreams in New York City and Scarlet navigating college and a new love in Miami, Sly and Jen set up roots in Palm Beach as empty nesters. But distance can’t keep this family apart as the season culminates in a life-changing trip to Italy to explore their family history, rekindle love and make a lifetime of memories.

THE FAMILY STALLONE is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, with Benjamin Hurvitz and Nadim Amiry as executive producers. Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam and Jonathan Singer serve as executive producers for Bunim-Murray Productions with Chris Ray and Jason Williams as co-executive producers.

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#FIRSTLOOK: GOVERNMENT OF CANADA OFFERS $100 MILLION IN FUNDING TO TELEFILM CANADA

Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the renewal of the additional funding of $100 million over two years for Telefilm Canada, starting in the fiscal year 2024-2025.

“We welcome this news with enthusiasm, as Telefilm Canada continues to champion the industry that is passionately dedicated to the advancement of Canadian and Indigenous cinema.

“We extend our gratitude to the Government of Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage for their collaboration, as well as their timely and essential contribution to our sector, especially as the industry is gaining momentum and mobilizing its efforts to be competitive and viable.

“For the past several months, the industry has consistently advocated for the renewal of the additional funds to be allocated to Telefilm. The collective effort of our sector plays an invaluable role in shaping the future of Canadian and Indigenous cinema. Thank you for voicing your support.

“Moving forward, we will continue with a collaborative spirit with Canadian Heritage and our industry partners to foster a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable screen industry.”

#FIRSTLOOK: NATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY 2024

National Canadian Film Day (CanFilmDay) will be back on April 17, 2024 with a Spotlight on Canadian movies that are so unique, joyous, quirky, and, well…human, that they couldn’t have been dreamt up by even the most sophisticated Artificial Intelligence. The 2024 programming spotlight – Films That A.I. Could Never Make – proves that no algorithm can replace the passion, soul, and personal vision at the heart of these 50 incredible films made by Canadian humans for Canadian humans. And you get to choose! See the full list at canfilmday.ca/spotlight.

We are honoured to announce that Canada’s Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, is returning as the Honorary Patron of this year’s National Canadian Film Day. An address from Her Excellency will precede CanFilmDay screenings.

Once again, hundreds of screening partners across the country will host free in-person events in communities big and small. The major broadcasters and streaming services are also joining the fun with Canadian films to enjoy at home.

As usual, there will be a wealth of programming for all audiences:

Screenings at film festivals, cinemas, libraries, community centres, schools, friendship centres, retirement residences, art galleries, military bases and more

Events for new Canadians and English-language learners

Events around the world in partnership with Global Affairs Canada

Our annual livestream for 15,000+ high school students

A wealth of great Canadian films to watch from home, thanks to our many broadcast and streaming partners
And much more – so look out for more announcements in the coming weeks
If you’d like to host a free event for your community, visit canfilmday.ca/register and sign up today.
Visit canfilmday.ca for more information in the lead-up to April 17. You can also find us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram: @CanFilmDay and #CanFilmDay.

#FIRSTLOOK: AMAZON MGM ACQUIRE RIGHTS TO “I AM: CÉLINE DION”

Amazon MGM Studios announced today that it has acquired worldwide rights to the feature-length Celine Dion documentary, I Am: Celine Dion. From Oscar-nominated filmmaker Irene Taylor, this documentary is a snapshot of a pivotal time in the life and career of one of the most recognized, respected, and successful performers in pop music history, Celine Dion.

This intimate exploration takes viewers on a journey inside Celine’s past and present as she reveals her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) and the lengths she has gone to continue performing for her beloved and loyal fans. From visiting her couture touring wardrobe and personal effects to spending time in the recording studio, the documentary captures a global megastar’s never-before-seen private life. An emotional, energetic, and poetic love letter to music, I Am: Celine Dion captures more than a year of filming as the legendary singer navigates her journey toward living an open and authentic life amidst illness.

The documentary, which was produced by Sony Music Vision, in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment Canada and Vermilion Films, will be available to stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The Prime Video release date will be announced at a later date.

“This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me,” said Celine Dion. “As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realized how much I have missed it, of being able to see my fans. During this absence, I decided I wanted to document this part of my life, to try to raise awareness of this little-known condition, to help others who share this diagnosis.”

“Celine Dion is a global megastar with a career defined not only by her extraordinary work ethic and passion, but by her dedication to her fans,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. “This documentary is a raw, intimate portrayal of a pivotal time in her personal life and career, pulling back the curtain on her journey as she overcomes an unthinkable diagnosis. It’s an honor to be trusted with her story, and we can’t wait to share it with Prime Video audiences around the world.”

Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Irene Taylor’s most recent film Trees And Other Entanglements was released last year by HBO and explores our human obsession with the arboreal world. Taylor also recently won a Columbia-DuPont Award for her tragic investigation into one of the most trusted institutions in America, Leave No Trace: A Hidden History Of The Boy Scouts (Hulu). Premiering at Sundance in 2019 and later nominated for Special Merit in Documentary Filmmaking at the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards, Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements tells Taylor’s very personal story about her deaf son, her deaf father, and Ludwig Van Beethoven, as he went deaf while composing his famous sonata. Her other credits include Hear and Now, which won the Audience Award at Sundance in 2007; Beware the Slenderman, which received nominations for an Emmy and two Critics’ Choice Awards; The Final Inch, which was nominated for an Academy award and multiple Emmys; Saving Pelican 895; One Last Hug: Three Days At Grief Camp; Open Your Eyes; and Between Sound and Silence.

Since bursting onto the global music scene at the age of 13, Dion has sold more than 250 million albums during her 40-year career. Having earned five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards, the 2016 Billboard Music Award lifetime achievement Icon Award, and recognition from the 2004 World Music Awards as the best-selling female artist of all time, Dion continues to break records. With chart-topping hits featured in blockbuster films including “Ashes” (Deadpool 2), “My Heart Will Go On” (Titanic), and “Beauty and the Beast” (Beauty and the Beast), she is a force in the industry and sets new standards of excellence.

In 2021, Dion faced the difficult decision of canceling her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency due to health concerns. Then, in December 2022, the singer courageously revealed her ongoing battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, ultimately leading to the cancellation of her Courage World Tour. Despite these setbacks, Dion remained dedicated to her craft and persevered, turning her attention to healing. In 2023, she showcased her talents by acting in the romantic comedy film Love Again and released five new songs on the accompanying movie soundtrack.

The documentary was produced by Irene Taylor, Stacy Lorts, and Julie Begey Seureau for Vermilion Films and Tom Mackay for Sony Music Vision. Dave Platel and Denis Savage serve as executive producers for Les Productions Feeling alongside Shane Carter for Sony Music Entertainment Canada and Krista Wegener for Sony Music Vision. The sale was negotiated by Sony Music Vision.

#FOOD: PATOIS PRESENT TWO VALENTINE’S SPECIALS

Chef Craig Wong is thrilled to introduce a choice of two exclusive specials: The One Love and Lover’s Lane. The menus offer lovers an unforgettable dining experience from February 9th to 18th. Reservations can be booked at patoistoronto.com/rezos.

The Lovers Lane: Priced at $155 for two people, the “Lovers Lane” menu begins with two cocktails, a choice of appetizers and a round of the iconic JunePlum patties. For the main, guests can choose between rich oxtail or succulent jerk chicken, each accompanied by perfectly paired sides.And what better way to end a romantic dinner than with a sweet touch? Finish off the night with a heart shaped cookie butter french toast.

The One Love: Priced at $170 for two people, the “One Love” features all of the classics from Patois with a ‘whole shebang’ for two. This menu includes a bottle of prosecco, Patois’ signature whole shebang, a heart shaped cookie butter french toast and 2 rum punch shots. The whole shebang includes a feast of Jamaican patties, trini mac pie, juicy jerk chicken, o.g. fried chicken, chinese “pineapple” bun burger, jamaican coleslaw, and rice & peas with oxtail gravy.

#FIRSTLOOK: “STAR TREK: SECTION 31” OFFICIALLY IN PRODUCTION

Paramount+ today announced that production has begun in Toronto on STAR TREK: SECTION 31, an original movie event starring Academy Award® winner Michelle Yeoh. In STAR TREK: SECTION 31, Yeoh will reprise her fan-favorite role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou – a character she played in STAR TREK: DISCOVERY’s first season – who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.

In addition, it was announced that Omari Hardwick (Power), Vancouver born Kacey Rohl (Hannibal), Emmy® winner Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso), Sven Ruygrok (One Piece), Robert Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Canadian Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia) and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry) have joined the cast of the original movie event.

Hardwick is best known for his lead role of James ‘Ghost’ St. Patrick in the hit series Power, which earned him critical acclaim and back-to-back Image Awards (NAACP) for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series. Following his success in Power, Hardwick starred opposite Jennifer Lopez in the thriller The Mother. Hardwick also starred in the limited series Pieces of Her and Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead. Next, Hardwick will star in Xeno, from Kevin Hart’s Heartbeat production company. In addition to acting, Hardwick founded the film and production company Bravelife in 2010. A talented actor, Hardwick also is a poet and musical artist; his debut album “Concrete & Whiskey” is on the horizon.

Rohl’s first on-screen appearance was in 2010 in the reboot of the series V. She’s best known for her role of Abigail Hobbs in Hannibal and as Sterling Fitch in The Killing. She played Prudence in the 2011 Warner Bros feature Red Riding Hood, opposite Amanda Seyfried, and portrayed Kerry Campbell in Wayward Pines, Alena in Arrow and Marina in The Magicians. After starring in the series Fortunate Son, she led the cast of the Toronto Film Festival’s buzzy White Lie, which garnered her a spot among TIFF’s Rising Stars platform in 2019.

Richardson is best known for his standout role as Richard Splett on Veep. He most recently earned two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, winning his first Emmy for his role in Ted Lasso. His diverse career includes starring in The Afterparty, Hocus Pocus 2 and Velma and voicing Uncle Brill in DreamWorks’ Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken. His notable filmography includes Good Boys, Game Over Man, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Neighbors 2, Senior Year, The Tomorrow War, Werewolves Within, Superintelligence, Detroiters, and Office Christmas Party. On television, he’s been seen in The Office, New Girl, Arrested Development and I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson. Richardson is an alumnus of Second City Chicago MainStage.

Ruygrok is a dynamic South African actor who is well-known for his role as Rambo in the Spud film franchise alongside John Cleese, Troye Sivan and Caspar Lee. His other films include City of Violence, The Empty Man, Bring It On and Inside Man: Most Wanted. His most recent works include lead roles in The Good Life and Breathing In (in post-production), and he can be seen as Cabaji in the hit TV series One Piece.

Kazinsky can be seen in the Russo Brothers-directed film The Gray Man, starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and Ana de Armas, and in the drama Second Chance. He starred opposite Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson in Captain Marvel; opposite Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara in Hot Pursuit, directed by Anne Fletcher; and opposite Alexander Skarsgård and Paul Rudd in Mute for director Duncan Jones and Liberty Films. Kazinsky also appeared in the feature Warcraft for Jones. Previously, Kazinsky starred in Guillermo del Toro’s film Pacific Rim, opposite Charlie Hunnam and Idris Elba, and was the mysterious love interest to Anna Paquin in True Blood.

Gonzalez next will play a lead in the feature Horrorscope. She stars in the new Star Wars video game Star Wars: Outlaws, stars in the hit series Ginny & Georgia and was recently seen in Jupiter’s Legacy. She starred in Nobody, opposite Bob Odenkirk and Connie Nielson; Slumberland, opposite Jason Momoa; and the indie A Hundred Lies. She played the lead role in the mini-series Utopia Falls and recurred on the series Nurses. Last year, Humberly played the fan-favorite role of Vanessa on the series In the Dark. Her previous credits include Orphan Black, Saving Hope, Workin’ Moms and The Detail. Humberly is a graduate of the prestigious CFC Conservatory program in Toronto and the National Theatre School in Montreal.

Liao, a Juilliard-trained character actor, is known for his roles as Edmond Ku in the award-winning series The Dropout and Albert Nguyen in the Emmy-winning series Barry. He is set to appear in the upcoming limited series Presumed Innocent and the first season of Orphan Black: Echoes and continues his recurring role of Lt. Fleming in the new season of Blue Bloods. Liao’s recent credits include Cowboy Bebop, opposite John Cho, and Paramount Pictures’ Snake Eyes with Henry Golding. Other notable roles include Michael Pak in the film Lost Girls and voicing Toshiaki in Tim Burton’s animated film Frankenweenie. Liao has a diverse range; he’s tackled everything from battling aliens in Battle Los Angeles to displaying his comedic skills in Management with Jennifer Aniston, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn. His television presence includes recurring roles in Paramount+’s SEAL TEAM, Prison Break, CSI and 24, along with guest appearances on shows like Manifest, Iron Fist and Law & Order.

Written by Craig Sweeny and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, STAR TREK: SECTION 31 is executive produced by Alex Kurtzman, Craig Sweeny, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth and Michelle Yeoh and is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment.

STAR TREK: SECTION 31 will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and in all international markets where the service is available. The movie is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

#TIFF: JORDAN PEELE’S MONKEYPAW PRODUCTIONS PARTNERS WITH UNIVERSAL FILMMAKERS PROJECT AND TIFF FOR “NO DRAMA”

Monkeypaw Productions, in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF) and the Universal Filmmakers Project, today announced that entry submissions have opened for NO DRAMA, a new initiative aimed at cultivating breakout filmmakers. Up to six writer-directors will be chosen to create short films with the goal of developing them into full-length projects with Monkeypaw and Universal Pictures.

From the mind of Jordan Peele, NO DRAMA asks filmmakers, “What’s your biggest fear? What monsters lurk in the deepest corners of your inner thoughts?” This reimagined installment of the Universal Filmmaker Project invites filmmakers to produce a project that explores horror across cultures, time, environments and society.

“A good monster story comes from a perspective that’s very personal and very vulnerable. It’s a story that is so deeply personal that you think no one else can relate to it,” said Jordan Peele. “That’s exactly the purpose of NO DRAMA – to challenge filmmakers to turn their deepest fears into fun, thrilling stories that need to be told.”

“Jordan and his team at Monkeypaw are visionary filmmakers who are committed to using their platform to identify and uplift emerging talent across the industry. We are proud to have TIFF join us in supporting Monkeypaw’s No Drama initiative and can’t wait to see the results from its first group of exciting filmmakers,” said Universal Pictures President Peter Cramer.

NO DRAMA is a global initiative that will have digital and physical touchpoints with the Monkeypaw, Universal and TIFF Industry teams. Selected filmmakers will each receive a $50,000 grant to produce their short, exposure to the major studio production process, access to creative and production executives to develop their professional networks, and the opportunity to screen their NO DRAMA projects at TIFF in 2025.

“We’re proud to launch this groundbreaking initiative, NO DRAMA, with our longstanding partner Universal,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF. “Having one of the best storytellers like Jordan Peele and his talented team at Monkeypaw on board, is another step in transforming cinema. By supporting emerging filmmakers in the early phases of their careers, TIFF is dedicated to fostering innovation and pushing the boundaries of storytelling. We’re looking forward to unveiling these short films during our 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025.”

“With Jordan and Monkeypaw as our partners, NO DRAMA and the Universal Filmmakers Project are poised to deliver the access breakthrough filmmaking talent need to thrive in this industry,” said Janine Jones-Clark, Universal’s EVP of Inclusion, Talent & Content. “We’re grateful to have the prestige and commitment from our friends and colleagues at TIFF, who are dedicated to our shared mission of cultivating innovative talent and narratives that drive career momentum.”

The submission window for NO DRAMA is now open and will close on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at 11:59 EST. Interested filmmakers are encouraged to visit NO DRAMA Filmmaker Project to apply and Universal’s Global Talent Development & Inclusion for additional information on the initiative.

#TRAVEL: HOTEL X TORONTO OFFERS VALENTINE’S DAY “CELEBRATE LOVE” PACKAGE

It’s the little things that make love special, and Hotel X Toronto wants to make every couple’s romantic wishes come true for Valentine’s Day and beyond with its Celebrate Love package. With this luxurious romance package, Hotel X will assist guests with making this a stay to remember, including:

-An opulent in-room amenity including a bottle of wine, an array of artisanal macarons, and ruby chocolate disks with a choice of Rose or Prosecco.

-A $250 credit towards a Romance Experience with personalized planning with the dedicated Romance Concierge to make any romantic wish come true. The Romance Concierge can help with planning a private midnight dip in the heated rooftop pool, an in-room massage provided by Guerlain Spa, rose petals leading from the hallway to the bed, a private movie screening of your favourite movie, a delicious dessert delivered to you in-room, or can even assist in planning a proposal — the options are endless!

-Daily complimentary self-parking and the added convenience of early check-in and late check-out.

-Dine at either of Hotel X’s stunning restaurants, ROSES Social or Valerie, with special menus for Valentine’s Day.

The highly sought-after Royal King (Instagram Suite) is back by popular demand this Valentine’s Day! The Royal King faces the CN Tower and includes all the amenities from the Celebrate Love Package. The view of the suite has a stunning view of Toronto’s skyline, which will serve as a stunning backdrop for all pictures. This extravagant package is designed to elevate a romantic getaway and make it truly special.

#FIRSTLOOK: COLUMBIA CLASSICS 4k ULTRA HD COLLECTION VOLUME 4

As part of the upcoming 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is proud to debut six more beloved films from its library on 4K Ultra HD disc for the first time ever, exclusively within the COLUMBIA CLASSICS 4K ULTRA HD COLLECTION VOLUME 4, available February 13, 2024. This must-own set includes films with which audiences around the world have fallen in love: HIS GIRL FRIDAY, GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER, KRAMER VS. KRAMER, STARMAN, SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE and PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE. Each film is presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range, and five of the films have all-new Dolby Atmos mixes.

The six films in the COLUMBIA CLASSICS 4K ULTRA HD COLLECTION VOLUME 4 are only available on 4K Ultra HD disc within this special limited edition collector’s set. Included with the collection is a gorgeous hardbound 80-page book, featuring in-depth sections about the making of each film within the set via six all-new insightful essays from renowned writers and journalists, plus rare photos from deep within the Columbia Pictures archives. The set also includes hours of special features across the films, including both newly created behind-the-scenes featurettes and commentaries and never-before-seen archival materials, plus the entirety of the 1986 “Starman” TV series, exclusively debuting in high definition!

All six films will also be available for purchase at digital retailers in 4K with HDR, and the physical set includes digital redemption codes for each film. With redemption of the digital codes, the films are available to enjoy at home or on the go!

HIS GIRL FRIDAY

Synopsis:

A classic screwball comedy in which Rosalind Russell plays investigative reporter Hildy Johnson, who is engaged to a successful insurance agent. On the eve of her remarriage, she is talked into one more assignment by her editor and ex-husband, Walter Burns, played by the Academy Award-winning Cary Grant. To distract her from her wedding, Walter instructs Hildy to interview a murder convict with an impending execution, but things take a turn when she realizes he may be innocent.

HIS GIRL FRIDAY Disc Breakdown

4K Ultra HD Includes:

Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative

Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

Blu-ray Includes:

Feature presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K master

Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

Special Features:

Audio Commentary Featuring Film Critic and Author Todd McCarthy

NEW: Screwball Style: The Iconic Costumes of Robert Kalloch Featurette

NEW: Breaking the Speed Barrier: The Dialogue of
His Girl Friday Featurette

Lighting Up with Hildy Johnson Featurette

Ben Hecht Featurette

On Assignment:
His Girl Friday Featurette

Cary Grant: Making Headlines Featurette

Rosalind Russell: The Inside Scoop Featurette

Howard Hawks: Reporter’s Notebook Featurette

The Funny Pages Featurette

Vintage Advertising

Theatrical Trailers

HIS GIRL FRIDAY has a run time of approximately 92 minutes and is rated PG.

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER

Synopsis:

Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn (who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance) are unforgettable as perplexed parents in this landmark 1967 movie about interracial marriage. Joanna (Katharine Houghton), the beautiful daughter of crusading publisher Matthew Drayton (Tracy) and his patrician wife Christina (Hepburn), returns home with her new fiancé John Prentice (Sidney Poitier), a distinguished Black doctor. Christina accepts her daughter’s decision to marry John, but Matthew is shocked by this mixed union; the doctor’s parents are equally dismayed. Both families must sit down face to face and examine each other’s level of intolerance. Nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, director Stanley Kramer’s GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER, is a masterful study of society’s prejudices.

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER Disc Breakdown

4K Ultra HD Includes:

Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative

Dolby Atmos English audio

5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

Special Features:

Audio Commentary Featuring Eddy Friedfeld, Lee Pfeiffer and Paul Scrabo

Theatrical Teaser

Feature Blu-ray Includes:

Feature presented in high definition

5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

3.0 DTS-HD Master Audio

Special Features:

Introductions

Karen Kramer

Steven Spielberg

Tom Brokaw

Quincy Jones

A Love Story for Today Featurette

A Special Kind of Love Featurette

Stanley Kramer: A Man’s Search for Truth Featurette

Stanley Kramer Accepts the Irving Thalberg Award

2007 Producers Guild Stanley Kramer Award Presentation to An Inconvenient Truth

Photo Gallery

Theatrical Trailer

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER has a run time of approximately 108 minutes and is rated PG.

KRAMER VS. KRAMER

Synopsis:

Celebrating its 45th anniversary and winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture, KRAMER VS. KRAMER is a groundbreaking drama about the heartbreak of divorce and the struggle between work and family. Young husband and father Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) loves his family– and his job, which is where he spends most of his time. When he returns home late one evening from work, his wife Joanna (Meryl Streep) confronts him and then leaves him, forcing Ted to become the sole caregiver to their six-year-old son. Now, Ted must learn to be a father while balancing the demands of his high-pressure career. But just as Ted adapts to his new role and begins to feel like a fulfilled parent, Joanna returns. And now she wants her son back.

KRAMER VS. KRAMER Disc Breakdown

4K Ultra HD Includes:

Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative

Dolby Atmos English audio

5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

Special Features:

NEW: Audio Commentary with Film Professor Jennine Lanouette

NEW: 5 Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes

4 Featurettes

Robert Benton on Directing

Justin Henry on Acting

Mothers and Daughters

Points of Pride

Theatrical Trailer

Blu-ray Includes:

Feature presented in high definition

5.1 Dolby TrueHD

Special Feature:

Finding the Truth – The Making of
Kramer vs. Kramer

KRAMER VS. KRAMER has a run time of approximately 105 minutes and is rated PG.

STARMAN

Synopsis:

Director John Carpenter presents a romantic science-fiction odyssey starring Jeff Bridges in his Oscar-nominated role as an innocent alien from a distant planet who learns what it means to be a man in love. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the film follows Starman (Bridges) after his spacecraft is shot down over Wisconsin. He arrives at the remote cabin of a distraught young widow, Jenny Hayden (Karen Allen), and clones the form of her dead husband. The alien convinces Jenny to drive him to Arizona, explaining that if he isn’t picked up by his mothership in three days, he’ll die. Hot on their trail are government agents, intent on capturing the alien, dead or alive. En route, Starman demonstrates the power of universal love, while Jenny rediscovers her human feelings for passion.

STARMAN Disc Breakdown

4K Ultra HD Includes:

Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative

Dolby Atmos English audio

5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

2-Channel Surround DTS-HD Master Audio

Blu-ray Includes:

Feature presented in high definition, from the 4K master

5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

2-Channel Surround DTS-HD Master Audio

Special Features:

Audio Commentary with Director John Carpenter and Actor Jeff Bridges

NEW: Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes

NEW: Behind-the-Scenes Time Lapses

They Came from Hollywood: Revisiting
Starman Featurette

Making-Of Featurette

Music Video

Still Gallery

Theatrical Trailer

Exclusive Bonus Disc Includes:

The complete 1986-1987 22-episode follow-up series, based on the feature film—exclusively presented in high definition! HD episodes included on 4K UHD discs for maximum space

STARMAN has a run time of approximately 115 minutes and is rated PG.

SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE

Synopsis:

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star in Nora Ephron’s wonderfully romantic comedy about two people drawn together by destiny. Co-starring Rosie O’Donnell, Rita Wilson and Rob Reiner, Hanks stars as Sam Baldwin, a widowed father who, thanks to the wiles of his worried son, becomes a reluctant guest on a radio call-in show. He’s an instant hit with thousands of female listeners who deluge his Seattle home with letters of comfort. Meanwhile, inspired in equal parts by Sam’s story and classic Hollywood romance, writer Annie Reed (Ryan) becomes convinced that it’s her destiny to meet Sam. There are two problems: Annie’s engaged to someone else, and Sam doesn’t know yet that they’re made for each other.

SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE Disc Breakdown

4K Ultra HD Includes:

Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative

Dolby Atmos English audio

5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

2-Channel Surround DTS-HD Master Audio

Feature Blu-ray Includes:

Feature presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K master

5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

2-Channel Surround DTS-HD Master Audio

Special Features:

NEW: 30th Anniversary Critic Commentary with Karen Han & David Sims

NEW: A Conversation on
Sleepless in Seattle with Gary Foster and Meg Ryan

Audio Commentary Featuring Nora and Delia Ephron

4 Deleted Scenes

Love in the Movies Featurette

“When I Fall in Love” Music Video

Theatrical Trailer

SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE has a run time of approximately 105 minutes and is rated PG for some language.

PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE

Synopsis:

Winner of the Best Director Prize at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, this misfit love story of disconnected people trying to find one another in an antagonistic world is a comedy of discomfort and rage that turns unexpectedly sweet and pure. Adam Sandler gives an amazing and unusual performance as Barry Egan, a socially impaired owner of a small novelty business, who is dominated by seven sisters and is unlikely to find love unless it finds him. When a mysterious woman comes into his life, his emotions go haywire, fluctuating between uncontrollable rage, lust and self-doubt. From the writer/director of Boogie Nights and Magnolia, PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE is a dark, lovely and unique film experience.

PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE Disc Breakdown

4K Ultra HD Includes:

Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, approved by director Paul Thomas Anderson

Dolby Atmos English audio, approved by director Paul Thomas Anderson

5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

Feature Blu-ray Includes:

Feature presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K master

5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

Special Features:

2 Deleted Scenes

Mattress Man Commercial

Blossoms and Blood

12 Scopitones

Jon Brion Featurette

Recording Session

Theatrical Trailers

PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE has a run time of approximately 95 minutes and is rated 14A.

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFAR”

Guy Ritchie‘s THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE hits theatres April 19, 2024. Today we get a new Trailer!

Synopsis: 

Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE is an action-comedy that tells the story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming. The top-secret combat unit, composed of a motley crew of rogues and mavericks, goes on a daring mission against the Nazis using entirely unconventional and utterly “ungentlemanly” fighting techniques. Ultimately their audacious approach changed the course of the war and laid the foundation for the British SAS and modern Black Ops warfare.  

Directed and co-written for the screen by Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes, The Gentlemen, Wrath of Man), and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun: Maverick, Pirates of the Caribbean, National Treasure), THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE stars Henry Cavill (Man of Steel, Mission: Impossible – Fallout), Eiza González (Baby Driver), Alan Ritchson (TV’s Reacher), Alex Pettyfer (In Time), Hero Fiennes Tiffin (After series), Babs Olusamokun (Dune), Henrique Zaga (Beyond the Universe), Til Schweiger (Inglourious Basterds), with Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) and Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride). 

Lionsgate presents, in association with Black Bear, a Jerry Bruckheimer Films / Toff Guy production. Screenplay by Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson and Arash Amel & Guy Ritchie. Directed by Guy Ritchie.

Directed by:                            Guy Ritchie

Screenplay by:                       Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson and Arash Amel & Guy Ritchie

Based upon:                           The book “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: How Churchill’s Secret Warriors Set Europe Ablaze and Gave Birth to Modern Black Ops” by Damien Lewis

Produced by:                          Jerry Bruckheimer, p.g.a., Guy Ritchie, p.g.a., Chad Oman, p.g.a., Ivan Atkinson, John Friedberg

Cast:                                       Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Babs Olusamokun, Henrique Zaga, Til Schweiger, with Henry Golding, and Cary Elwes

Official Site:                          https://www.theministryofungentlemanlywarfare.movie/

Publicity Materials:               https://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/theatrical/the-ministry-of-ungentlemanly-warfare

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Genre:                                   Action, Comedy, Drama

Rating:                                  This film is not yet rated    

Runtime:                               120 minutes