“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” Black & Chrome Edition Coming to 4K UHD and Digital

Fan’s of George Miller’s phenomenal “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” will be treated to an all new way to enjoy the film. Just as they did for “Mad Max: Fury Road”, Miller and Warner Bros. are releasing a Black & Chrome Edition of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and you won’t have to wait long to own your own copy.

The Black & Chrome Edition offers a distinctly different viewing experience by removing all color in favor of a striking black a chrome aesthetic. This edition will be available to buy individually or as part of the upcoming Mad Max 5-Film 4K Collector’s Edition.

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” Black & Chrome Edition will be available for digital purchase on August 13th and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray September 24th.

First Glance: “A Complete Unknown”

You can almost hear the Oscar night prognosticators whisper after today’s release of the first trailer for “A Complete Unknown”. The biographical drama comes from director James Mangold and stars Timothée Chalamet as legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The film is based on Elijah Wald’s 2015 book Dylan Goes Electric! which follows the controversy surrounding Dylan’s switch to electrically amplified rock music – a move that angered many folk purists.

The trailer gives us an interesting first look at Chalamet as Bob Dylan complete with his own rendition of the singer’s “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” (Chalamet did all of his own singing). The film also stars Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash. The movie’s presentation looks amazing, from the cinematography by Phedon Papamichael to the stellar product design of François Audouy. I have no idea how it will ultimately turn out, but there is a ton of talent behind what could be a thoroughly compelling biopic.

“A Complete Unknown” is set to release this December. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.

New on Home Video: “Sting” on Blu-ray

Well Go USA Entertainment has announced the release of the well-received chiller “Sting” to home video. Writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner taps into a common fear shared by millions around the world – spiders! His film is a delightfully skin-crawling mix of horror-thriller and old-fashioned creature feature. Even better, it has a sense of humor which Roache-Turner slips in at some of the best times. Overall, “Sting” is a creepy, fun-filled feast for horror fans and genre lovers.

This Blu-ray edition of “Sting” will be available for purchase on July 25th. See below for a full synopsis and release information including special features.

About the Film:

Year: 2024

Runtime: 91 Minutes

Director: Kiah Roache-Turner

Screenwriter: Kiah Roache-Turner

Cast: Ryan Corr, Alyla Browne, Penelope Mitchell, Jermaine Fowler, Robyn Nevin, Noni Hazelhurst, Silvia Colloca, Danny Kim, Tony Black, Lee Perry

Rating: R for violent content, bloody images, and language.

After raising an unnervingly talented spider in secret, 12-year-old Charlotte (Alyla Browne) must face the facts about her pet—and fight for her family’s survival—when the once-charming creature rapidly transforms into a giant, flesh-eating monster.

Written & Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner (“Wyrmwood: Apocalypse”), with the monster special effects by the Academy Award-winning Weta Workshop (Special Visual Effects, King Kong, 20026), the film stars Alyla Browne (“The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart”, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”), Penelope Mitchell (“Hellboy”), Ryan Corr (“Holding the Man”), and Jermaine Fowler (“Coming 2 America”).

Special Features:

Bonus Content for “Sting” includes:

  • BEHIND-THE-SCENES FEATURETTE: “Creating the Monster”
  • BEHIND-THE-SCENES FEATURETTE: “The Director”
  • BEHIND-THE-SCENES FEATURETTE: “The Cast”

New on Home Video: “Tarot” on Blu-ray + Digital

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has released the supernatural horror film “Tarot” on home video. Released in theaters in early May, the film is now available to own on Blu-ray and includes a digital copy of the movie. “Tarot” is based on the 1992 novel “Horrorscope” by Nicholas Adams and follows a group of college kids who unleash a sinister force after using a mysterious Tarot deck. It’s written and directed by the duo of Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg.

This Blu-ray and digital copy edition of “Tarot” is now available to purchase. See below for a full synopsis and release information including special features.

About the Film:

Year: 2024

Runtime: 92 Minutes

Director: Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg

Screenwriter: Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg

Cast: Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika, Wolfgang Novogratz, Humberly González, Larsen Thompson, and Jacob Batalon

Rating: PG-13 for horror violence, terror, bloody images, some strong language and drug content

When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings – never use someone else’s deck – they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death to escape the future foretold in their readings.

Special Features:

BONUS MATERIALS

  • A Twist of Fate: Making the Film
  • Circle of Friends
  • Killer Outtakes

First Glance: “Lee”

A sparkling cast stand out in the first trailer for “Lee”, a British biographical drama and the feature film debut for director Ellen Kuras. Based on the 1985 biography “The Lives of Lee Miller” by Antony Penrose, the film stars Kate Winslet as war journalist Lee Miller. The stellar supporting cast includes Marion Cotillard, Andrea Riseborough, Alexander Skarsgård, Andy Samberg, Josh O’Connor, Noémie Merlant, and James Murray. After premiering at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival, “Lee” is now set for a theater release later this year.

The trailer gives us a pretty broad look at the movie’s scope as it chronicles Lee Miller’s journey from being a model to becoming a photographer for Vogue magazine where she covered the horrors of World War II, often from the frontlines. The period detail looks great from the costumes to the war sequences. And the ensemble looks to fit their roles well. I’m looking forward to giving this one a shot.

“Lee” releases in theaters on September 27th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.

First Glance: “We Live in Time”

Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield star in “We Live in Time”, a decade-spanning romantic drama from director John Crowley (“Brooklyn”). The film is written by screenwriter and playwright Nick Payne and executive produced by Benedict Cumberbatch. It’s set to have its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival and just dropped its first trailer. This slice-of-life first look is equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking.

The film follows the relationship between Almut (Pugh) and Tobias (Garfield), starting with their chance meeting all the way through to an illness that challenges them and the beautiful life they’ve built together. In addition to Payne’s ambitious script, Crowley looks to be leaning heavily on his two young stars and from what little glimpse we get, Pugh and Garfield seem to have tremendous chemistry. There are still some questions, but there are also some good reasons to be excited for this one.

“We Live in Time” releases in theaters in Fall 2024. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.