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Anthropoid Brings World War II Mission Home

Operation Anthropoid was the code name for one of World War II’s most courageous resistance plots. The incredible true story is depicted in Anthropoid, Bleecker Street’s historical thriller coming to Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD and On Demand on November 1, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The dramatic re-telling of the deadly high stakes …

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The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection – Restored Edition

Five newly restored classic films starring the legendary Marx Brothers come together on Blu-ray for the first time ever in The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection Restored Edition on October 18, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Known for their comedic stage and film performances from the early 1920s to the late 1960s, the Marx …

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Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Announces Structure and Leadership Team for DreamWorks Animation Business

Following the closing of NBCUniversal’s acquisition of DreamWorks Animation (DWA), Universal Filmed Entertainment Group today announced its new structure and senior management team for DWA business segments. “The DreamWorks Animation brand brings with it a cachet that few family entertainment companies can match,” commented Ron Meyer, Vice Chairman, NBCUniversal, Jeff …

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Lock Your Doors: “The Purge – Election Year” Is Coming Home

Director and writer James DeMonaco (Assault on Precinct 13, The Negotiator) delivers the best and most action-packed Purge yet when THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR, the third chapter in the thrilling franchise, arrives on Digital HD on September 20, 2016 and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on October 4, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.  As the government …

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“Jason Bourne” Wins Big At Box Office

Matt Damon’s decision to return to the big screen as a mysterious CIA agent trying to regain his memory has paid off. Universal’s Jason Bourne topped the North American box office with a strong $60 million from 4,026 theaters, one of the best showings of summer to date and one of the few …

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‘The Fast And The Furious’ Races Back To Theaters For 15th Anniversary

Universal Pictures announced it will re-release The Fast and the Furious in a limited nationwide theatrical run on Wednesday, June 22, to commemorate the film’s 15th anniversary.  The Fast and the Furious was released on the same day in summer 2001, igniting one of the most popular global film franchises ever, which has seen its seven …

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Roger Corman Reboots ‘Death Race’

In the not-too-distant future, America is controlled by an all-powerful corporate government that keeps the masses placated with violent virtual-reality entertainment. The event of the year is the Death Race, where a motley assortment of drivers compete in a cross-country road race, scoring points for running down pedestrians and killing …

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The Expanse: Season One Fires Onto Blu-ray

Audiences are blown away by Syfy’s futuristic thriller, THE EXPANSE, a solar-system-wide mystery series and the newest epic space drama to hit this universe. Building a passionate fan base among viewers and critics alike, the series has been applauded for its fantastic visuals and blend of sci-fi elements and detective noir. Now fans …

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‘Ride Along 2’ Dethrones ‘Star Wars’

Ride Along 2 topped the long Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with an estimated four-day gross of $39.5 million from 3,175 theaters, well behind the first film but easily enough to win the weekend ahead of The Revenant and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ride Along 2 opened exactly two years after Ride Along debuted to a record-breaking …

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