Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment has announced the release of The Ocean’s Trilogy on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Digital. The stylish and star-studded “Ocean’s Eleven”, “Ocean’s Twelve”, and “Ocean’s Thirteen” were directed by Steven Soderbergh and inspired by the 1960 Rat Pack film from Lewis Milestone. These beloved films reinvigorated the heist genre and won over crowds in large part thanks to their stellar ensembles which included George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Casey Affleck, Andy Garcia, Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Don Cheadle, and more.

This terrific new 4K Ultra HD collection of The Ocean’s Trilogy will be available to purchase for the first time on April 30th. See below for a full synopsis and release information including special features.

About the Films:

“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001)

Danny Ocean (George Clooney) likes taking chances. All he asks is that his handpicked squad of ten grifters and cons play the game like they have nothing to lose. If all goes right, the payoff will be a fat $150 million.

“Ocean’s Eleven”, in alphabetical order, stars George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts.Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Elliott Gould, Bernie Mac and Carl Reiner also star.

“Ocean’s Twelve” (2004)

They’re back. And then some. Twelve is the new eleven when Danny Ocean and pals return in a sequel to the cool caper that saw them pull off a $150 million heist. But $150 million doesn’t go as far as it used to. It’s time to pull off another stunner of a plan. Exciting locations include Amsterdam, Paris and Rome.

“Ocean’s Twelve” stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac and Julia Roberts.

“Ocean’s Thirteen” (2007)

Danny Ocean rounds up the boys for the most dazzling heist yet, after casino owner Willy Bank (Al Pacino) double-crosses one of the eleven, Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould).

George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and more reteam with director Steven Soderbergh for a split-second caper that stacks the deck with wit, style and cool.

“Ocean’s Thirteen” stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Ellen Barkin and Al Pacino. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Shaobo Qin with Carl Reiner and Elliott Gould.

Special Features:

“Ocean’s Eleven”

• Commentary by Steven Soderbergh and Ted Griffin
• Commentary by Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Andy Garcia
• Are You In or Out? The Making of “Ocean’s Eleven”
• Pros & Cons: Inside Ocean’s Outfit
• The Style of Steal
• The Look of the Con
• Original Ocean’s, Original Cool

“Ocean’s Twelve”

• Commentary by Steven Soderbergh and George Nolfi
• Ready, Jet Set, Go: The Making of “Ocean’s Twelve”
• HBO First Look: Twelve Is the New Eleven: The Making of “Ocean’s Twelve”
• Deleted Scenes

“Ocean’s Thirteen”

• Commentary by Steven Soderbergh, Brian Koppelman and David Levien
• Third’s a Charm: The Making of “Ocean’s Thirteen”
• Ahab with a Piggyback: The Means & Machines of Ocean’s
• Jerry Weintraub Walk and Talk
• Masters of the Heist
• Deleted Scenes

Kino Lorber Studio Classics has recently released two Chevy Chase comedy favorites on home video. “Fletch” (1985) and its sequel “Fletch Lives” (1989) have each received their own individual special edition Blu-ray. Directed by Michael Ritchie, both films follow investigative reporter Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher (Chase) who dons countless wacky disguises in his attempts to get the big scoop for his newspaper. Both movies remain showcases from Chase’s heyday and they look great in their handsome new editions.

These special editions Blu-rays of “Fletch” and “Fletch Lives” from Kino Lorber Studio Classics are available to own now. See below for a full synopsis and release information including special features.

FLETCH

About the Film

Year: 1985

Runtime: 98 Minutes

Director: Michael Ritchie

Screenwriter: Andrew Bergman

Cast: Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Tim Matheson, M. Emmet Walsh, Richard Libertini, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, George Wendt, Geena Davis, Kenneth Mars, Bill Henderson, George Wyner, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Avery, Burton Gilliam, William Sanderson

Comedy legend Chevy Chase is at his fetching best in this suspense-packed and laugh-stacked thriller based on Gregory Mcdonald’s bestseller. Irwin Fletcher, a.k.a. Fletch (Chase), is an investigative reporter who changes his identity more often than his underwear. While working on a drug exposé, Fletch attracts the attention of a strange businessman (Tim Matheson, “Up the Creek”) who wants to be killed so his wife will inherit more insurance. The wily Fletch senses a scam, and soon he’s up to his byline in frame-ups, murder, police corruption and forbidden romance. It’ll be the story of the year, if he can stay alive to meet his deadline!

Take fast-paced direction by Michael Ritchie (“Prime Cut”, “Diggstown”), add an uproarious screenplay by Andrew Bergman (“The In-Laws”), sprinkle in a spicy cast with Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini, M. Emmet Walsh, George Wendt, George Wyner, Kenneth Mars, Geena Davis and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and you’ve got the makings of Chevy’s funniest chase ever!

Special Features

• Brand New HD Master – From a 2K Scan of the 35mm Interpositive
• NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
• Just Charge it to the Underhills: Making and Remembering Fletch – 2007 Featurette with Actor M. Emmet Walsh, Actor Richard Libertini, Actor Tim Matheson, Screenwriter Andrew Bergman, Actor George Wyner, Actor Larry Flash Jenkins, Actress Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Producer Alan Greisman, Producer Peter Douglas, Editor Richard Harris, First Assistant Director Wolfgang Glattes, Associate Producer/Production Manager Gordon Webb and Featurette Producer Jason Hillhouse (26:32)
• The Disguises: From John Cocktoaston to Harry S. Truman – 2007 Featurette with Makeup Artist Ken Chase, Hair Stylist Bunny Parker, Screenwriter Andrew Bergman, Actress Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Actor Tim Matheson, Actor Larry Flash Jenkins, Producer Peter Douglas, Producer Alan Greisman and Associate Producer/Production Manager Gordon Webb (4:53)
• Favorite Fletch Moments – 2007 Featurette (2:35)
• Chevy Chase: Reba Merrill Profile – 1985 Interview with Chevy Chase (3:41)
• 4 TV Spots
• Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)
• Optional English Subtitles

FLETCH LIVES

About the Film

Year: 1989

Runtime: 95 Minutes

Director: Michael Ritchie

Screenwriter: Leon Capetanos

Fletch fans rejoice! Comedy great Chevy Chase (“Three Amigos!”) returns to the screen as the reckless I.M. Fletcher, investigative reporter, in Fletch Lives. This time, the chameleon-like reporter ventures to Belle Isle, a sprawling 80-acre Louisiana plantation which Fletch inherits from his aunt. Trouble begins when a lovely attorney mysteriously turns up dead, a neighborly lawyer (Hal Holbrook, “Creepshow”) warns him to leave town, and a ravishing real estate agent comes calling with a persistent offer he may not be able to refuse. Fletch must unravel the reasons for the mad land scramble with his trademark bag of hilarious disguises in this fast-moving comedy-mystery.

Directed by Michael Ritchie (“Semi-Tough”, “The Couch Trip”), written by Leon Capetanos (“Down and Out in Beverly Hills”) based on Gregory Mcdonald’s bestselling books, and sporting a spunky supporting cast with Julianne Phillips, R. Lee Ermey, Richard Libertini, Randall “Tex” Cobb, Cleavon Little, George Wyner, Geoffrey Lewis, Richard Belzer and Phil Hartman.

Special Features

• Brand New HD Master – From a 2K Scan of the 35mm Interpositive
• NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
• Fletch Lives: Making-of Featurette – with Star Chevy Chase, Director Michael Ritchie and Actress Julianne Phillips (6:14)
• Fletch Lives: Chevy Chase Profile – with Star Chevy Chase and Director Michael Ritchie (2:40)
• Fletch Lives: Julianne Phillips Profile – with Actress Julianne Phillips, Star Chevy Chase and Director Michael Ritchie (2:18)
• 6 TV Spots
• Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)
• Optional English Subtitles

“Boy Kills World” comes out this weekend and lets just say if you’re a fan of classic kung-fu, video games, and graphic novels then first-time director Moritz Mohr has made a film just for you. I’ve seen the movie (my review drops tomorrow) and was surprised by how much I responded to it. It’s a funny, ultra-violent, and all out bonkers action film that’s full of energy and soaked in a very particular style that is shaped by the movie’s many pop culture influences.

Just a taste of that kinetic style comes through in the killer character posters released a few weeks back. Check them out and let me know what you think. Then stop back by tomorrow to read my full review.

Warner Brothers Discovery Home Entertainment is releasing Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning “The Departed” on 4K Ultra HD for the very first time. Sparked by a star-studded ensemble cast that included Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, and Alec Baldwin, Scorsese’s gritty crime thriller deservedly won four Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. This killer new collectible steelbook edition includes a 4K Ultra HD disc and digital copy. It’s a must for fans of the film.

This 4K Ultra HD steelbook edition of “The Departed” arrives in stores on April 23rd. See below for a full synopsis and release information including special features.

About the Film

Year: 2006

Runtime: 151 Minutes

Director: Martin Scorsese

Screenwriter: William Monahan

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, Alec Baldwin, James Badge Dale, Mark Rolston, Anthony Anderson, David O’Hara, Amanda Lynch, Kevin Corrigan

Martin Scorsese directs an all-star cast in this action-packed thriller set in Boston, where a long-simmering hostility between the police department and an Irish American gang led by Frank Costello is primed to explode.  The fuse is lit when a gangster is chosen to infiltrate the police force – a young cop goes undercover within the gang.  Now, when the two moles uncover each other’s identity, the battle begins.

The prestigious ensemble cast stars Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio (“The Revenant”, “The Wolf of Wall Street”) , Academy Award winner Matt Damon (“Good Will Hunting”, “The Martian”), three time Academy Award Winner Jack Nicholson (“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”, “Terms of Endearment”, “As Good as it Gets”), and Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg (“The Fighter”, “Boogie Nights”), with Emmy Award winner Martin Sheen (television’s “The West Wing,” “Apocalypse Now”), BAFTA nominee Ray Winstone (“That Summer”, “Nil by Mouth”), Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga (“Up in the Air”), Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin (“The Cooler”), Emmy nominee Anthony Anderson (television’s “Black-ish,” “Hustle & Flow”), and James Badge Dale in supporting roles. 

Directed by Scorsese, the screenplay is by Academy Award Winner William Monahan and is based on the 2002 Hong Kong action thriller “Internal Affairs” by Alan Mak & Felix Chong.  The film was produced by Brad Pitt, Brad Grey, and Graham King.

Special Features:

“The Departed” Ultra HD Blu-ray disc and Digital contains the following new and previously released special features:

• Guilt and Betrayal: Looking into “The Departed” (new)
• Stranger than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie, and The Departed
• Crossing Criminal Cultures
• 9 Deleted Scenes with introductions by Martin Scorsese

M. Night Shyamalan’s latest venture looks to be steering away from the supernatural and otherworldly (although with MNS you can never really tell). “Trap” has more of a crime mystery look to it although it still has the kind of wild premise which Shyamalan is known to enjoy. The film stars Josh Hartnett which is nice to see and the first trailer sees him taking on a rather unexpected role. I’ll let you watch it and see for yourself.

I will say that Hartnett plays a father taking his ecstatic daughter to see her favorite singer in concert, Lady Raven (played by Shyamalan’s oldest daughter Saleka). But it turns out that the packed arena is really a trap laid by police to catch a brutal serial killer believed to be in attendance. Again, it’s a crazy idea made even crazier by a particular reveal in the trailer. I don’t know what to expect, but its wild enough to pique my interest.

“Trap” lands exclusively in theaters on August 9th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or giving it a pass.

One of the most eagerly anticipated action movies of the year is only a few weeks away. George Miller returns to the post-apocalyptic wasteland with “Furiosa”, the fifth installment in his beloved Mad Max franchise. “Furiosa” serves both as a spin-off and prequel to Miller’s extraordinary “Mad Max: Fury Road” from 2015. The trailers have been brilliant and now Warner Brothers has dropped a killer new poster to entice us even more. Check it out and tell me what you think. 

DIRECTOR – George Miller

WRITER – George Miller, Nico Lathouris

STARRING – Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Angus Sampson, Nathan Jones, Tom Burke, Lachy Hulme, John Howard, Charlee Fraser, Daniel Webber

RELEASE – May 24, 2024