This month The Asylum and Rubey Entertainment are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the delightfully wacky cult classic “Sharknado” by bringing it to over 500 big screens across the country. This two-night special engagement will be exclusive to theaters on August 15th and 16th and will feature a newly restored version of the film with never before seen footage. You can catch a full least of theaters HERE.
To go along with the announcement, they have also released two new posters and an all-new trailer which you can CHECK OUT BELOW.
But first, here’s is the official studio announcement:
On August 15 & 16, fans will finally get the chance to relive the pop culture phenomenon that took the world by storm. It’s the 10 Year Anniversary and SHARKNADO and the creators are bringing on the celebration. The Asylum and Rubey Entertainment present a special theatrical release of SHARKNADO: The 10th Anniversary Edition, featuring an all new remastered version with never-before-seen kills and thrills! Fans can catch the newly restored iconic moments from one of cinema’s greatest cult classics for two nights only on in select movie theatres nationwide.
Fully remastered in 4k with hundreds of new visual effects, the story of a freak tornado that attacks Los Angeles with gale force winds, metric tons of water and thousands of nature’s most ruthless killers is finally ready for the big screen.
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is bringing “Fast X”, the latest installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, to home video in a terrific new Collector’s Edition. This feature-rich combo pack includes copies of the film on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and Digital Copy as well as over one hour of bonus content. “Fast X” is the action-fueled first film in a planned two-parter and has made over $720 million (and counting) at the worldwide box office. Read my full review of the movie HERE.
The new 4K UHD Collector’s Edition of “Fast X” will release on August 8, 2023. See below for a full synopsis and release information.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Year: 2023
Runtime: 141 Minutes
Director: Louis Leterrier
Screenwriter: Dan Mazeau, Justin Lin
Cast: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, Jason Momoa, John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Scott Eastwood, Daniela Melchior, Helen Mirren, Brie Larson, Rita Moreno, Jason Statham, and Charlize Theron
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, language and some suggestive material.
FROM THE STUDIO
After accelerating the Blockbuster franchise to over $7 billion in global box office sales, the summer sensation FAST Xraces onto Digital on August 1st, 2023 and on 4K and Blu-ray™ on August 8th, 2023 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The “high-energy spectacle” (Austin Chronicle) now includes over one hour of bonus content including a gag reel, scene breakdowns with Director Louis Leterrier, two music videos from the original motion picture soundtrack, and more behind-the-scenes featurettes detailing the making of the film from the streets of Los Angeles to the Colosseum in Rome. Collect the franchise by adding FAST X to your library or purchasing the complete Fast & Furious 10-movie collection.
Showcasing an all-star cast with full-throttle action and high-octane thrills, FAST X stars Vin Diesel (The Fast and the Furious), Michelle Rodriguez (The Fast and the Furious), Tyrese Gibson (2 Fast 2 Furious), Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges (2 Fast 2 Furious), John Cena (F9: The Fast Saga), Nathalie Emmanuel (Furious 7), Jordana Brewster (The Fast and the Furious), Sung Kang (The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift), Scott Eastwood, Daniela Melchior, Alan Ritchson, with Helen Mirren (The Fate of the Furious), with Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), with Rita Moreno, and Jason Statham (Furious 7), and Jason Momoa (Aquaman) and Charlize Theron (The Fate of the Furious) and a few surprise cameos from the franchise’s past.
Ever since their saga started on the streets of L.A.’s underground racing scene, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have overcome impossible odds to outsmart, out-nerve and outdrive every foe. Yet when the team took down a nefarious kingpin back in Brazil, they had no idea his son Dante (Jason Momoa) was watching from the shadows. More lethal than any other enemy they’ve faced, Dante now rises as a terrifying new nemesis who’s fueled by revenge and determined to shatter their family and destroy everything and everyone that Dom loves. From London and Brazil to Antarctica and Rome, new alliances are forged and old enemies resurface. But everything changes after Dom discovers his eight-year-old son is Dante’s ultimate target.
Bonus Features
THIS IS FAMILY – Family bonds are always the strongest. Reunite with your favorite FAST family members as we introduce new characters, travel across continents, reveal intimate views of epic stunts, and get personal about the beginning of the end of the FAST franchise.
FAST BREAKS: SCENE BREAKDOWNS WITH LOUIS LETERRIER* – Director Louis Leterrier gives insight into some of the magic that went into making FAST X, breaking down how he filmed these unforgettable action scenes in legendary locations around the world.
XTREME RIDES OF FAST X – In FAST, we cast cars like we cast characters. Take a closer look at how classic FAST cars were rebuilt for FAST X, and which new vehicles are customized and introduced to enhance the lifeblood of the franchise.
BELLES OF THE BRAWL – The women ofFAST X are not to be messed with. Watch as they add their special talents to huge fight scenes, from rehearsal to the real thing.
TUNED INTO RIO – Revisit FAST’s past as our story takes us back to Rio de Janeiro, where we’ll experience a non-stop party, exotic cars, and a classic FAST quarter mile street race.
JASON MOMOA: CONQUERING ROME* – Jason Momoa joins the FAST franchise to portray a villain that pushes the team to the brink of disaster. Watch as Momoa discusses his approach to the character, biking down the narrow streets of Rome, and performing his own stunts.
LITTLE B TAKES THE WHEEL – Get to know the youngest member of the Toretto family as we dive into Little B’s journey in FAST X and introduce Leo Abelo Perry.
A FRIEND IN THE END – The FAST franchise has a history of shocking end-credit tags, and FAST X is no different. We take a special look at this scene and why, if you’re watching a FAST movie, you never want to get up before the end credits are finished!
GAG REEL
MUSIC VIDEOS
“TORETTO” BY J BALVIN
“ANGEL PT. 1” BY KODAK BLACK & NLE CHOPPA (FEATURING JIMIN OF BTS, JVKE & MUNI LONG)
Warner Bros. Studio continues their 100th anniversary celebration with the release of another classic from their timeless catalog. “Rio Bravo” is coming out on 4K Ultra HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR) for the very first time in a handsome new combo pack. Directed by the great Howard Hawks and based on a short story by B. H. McCampbell, the beloved Western starred the trio of John Wayne, Dean Martin, and Ricky Nelson. It also starred Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, and Ward Bond in his final major movie role.
The new 4K UHD edition of “Rio Bravo” will release on August 1, 2023. See below for a full synopsis and release information.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Year: 1959
Runtime: 141 Minutes
Director: Howard Hawks
Screenwriter: Jules Furthman, Leigh Brackett
Cast: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond, John Russell, Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez, Estelita Rodriguez, Claude Atkins, Bing Russell
FROM THE STUDIO
A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.
The 1959 American Western film is directed by Howard Hawks. The screenplay is by Jules Furthman and Leigh Brackett and is based on the short story “Rio Bravo” by B.H. McCampbell. The film stars John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson, Walter Brennan, and Ward Bond.
In 2014, Rio Bravo was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
4K Ultra HD Features
Rio BravoUltra HD Blu-ray contains the following previously released special features:
Commentary by John Carpenter and Richard Schickel
Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French
Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French
Warner Bros. Studio continues their 100th anniversary celebration with the release of “East of Eden” for the first time on 4K Ultra HD. Directed by Academy Award winner Elia Kazan and adapted from John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, the film starred James Dean who gives a gripping performance that would earn him a posthumous Academy Award nomination. This terrific new edition features the film on 4K disc and digital copy.
The new 4K UHD edition of “East of Eden” will release on August 1, 2023. See below for a full synopsis and release information.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Year: 1955
Runtime: 117 Minutes
Director: Elia Kazan
Screenwriter: Paul Osborn
Cast: James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Richard Davalos, Burl Ives, Jo Van Fleet, Albert Dekker, Nick Dennis, Harold Gordon, Lois Smith
FROM THE STUDIO
In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother Aron for the love of their father Adam. Carl is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, to how to get ahead in business and in life, to how to relate to his estranged mother.
The 1955 period drama is directed by Elia Kazan from a screenplay by Paul Osborn and based on the 1952 John Steinbeck novel of the same name. The film stars James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Burl Ives, Richard Davalos, and Jo Van Fleet.
East of Eden was nominated for 3 Academy Awards with Van Fleet winning for Best Supporting Actress. East of Eden was named one of the 400 best American films of all time by the American Film Institute. In 2016, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.
4K Ultra HD Features
East of EdenUltra HD Blu-ray contains the following previously released special features:
Commentary by Richard Schickel
Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, and French
Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French
I’m sure you’ve heard it said the certain actors or actresses make whatever movie they’re in better? Sir Michael Caine is a prime example. The 90-year-old Englishman has had a sparkling career dating back to his first big screen role in 1950’s “Morning Departure”. Thankfully he is still working and still making movies better for having him in them. His latest is “The Great Escaper”, a tender feel-gooder based on a true story that sees him paired with the late Glenda Jackson in what was her final role.
Directed by Oliver Parker and written by William Ivory, “The Great Escaper” tells the story of 90-year-old Bernard Jordan who slipped away from his assisted living facility where he stayed with his wife Irene (Jackson) to attend a special event in Normandy marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The elderly man’s journey made national headlines. The new trailer shows both the humorous and the heartfelt side of Jordan’s story and Caine makes it all the more compelling.
“The Great Escaper” releases in theaters on October 6th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
What can I say, I’ve been a sucker for Kenneth Branagh’s star-studded adventures of Hercule Poirot. Branagh has directed and starred in 2017’s “Murder on the Orient Express” and 2022’s “Death on the Nile”. Now he returns with “A Haunting in Venice”, his third Agatha Christie adaptation that follows the ace detective as he solves murders across various exotic locations. The latest trailer is a lot of fun and it looks like Branagh is having a blast with the supernatural twist.
This time around we see Branagh’s Poirot take on a supernatural mystery in (obviously) Venice. Retired and living a quite life alone, Poirot reluctantly finds himself back on a case after a guest is murdered during a séance at an old and supposedly haunted palazzo. Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Dornan, Kyle Allen, Tina Fey, Kelly Reilly, Camille Cottin, Jude Hill, Emma Laird, and Ricardo Scamarcio fill out yet another intriguing cast – something the series has been known for. I’m in.
“A Haunting in Venice” hits theaters September 15th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
Keith & the Movies 