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Merchandising: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Exclusives Arrive at Retail

The April 12 Blu-ray release of Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: No Way Home was heralded with exclusive editions at each of the big three retailers. Best Buy offered its typical Steelbook packaging for the Spider-Man: No Way Home 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray combo pack, for $34.99. Walmart offered the $27.96 Spider-Man: No Way Home 4K Ultra … Continue reading “Merchandising: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Exclusives Arrive at Retail”
Merchandising: Walmart Offers Poster With ‘Scream’

There weren’t many retailer exclusives among the new releases April 5. One notable one was touted by Walmart, which offered the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray combo pack of the new Scream with a movie poster. The bundle was listed online at $29.96. The fifth “Scream” movie and first in 10 years finds a mix of … Continue reading “Merchandising: Walmart Offers Poster With ‘Scream’”
Merchandising: ‘Sing 2’ Makes Music at Retail

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment released the animated sequel Sing 2 on 4K, Blu-ray and DVD March 29, with exclusive editions available at Target and Walmart. The sequel to Illumination Entertainment’s 2016 hit Sing finds the ever-optimistic Koala, Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey), and his cast having big dreams of staging their most dazzling show yet in … Continue reading “Merchandising: ‘Sing 2’ Makes Music at Retail”
Western ‘Hell or High Water’ Arriving on 4K Ultra HD Steelbook May 17

The 2016 Western crime-adventure Hell or High Water 4K Ultra HD (plus Blu-ray and digital) will be re-released as a Best Buy-exclusive Steelbook May 17 from Lionsgate. The film stars Oscar winner Jeff Bridges (2009, Best Actor, Crazy Heart), Chris Pine (“Wonder Woman” franchise, “Star Trek” franchise) and Ben Foster (Galveston, 3:10 to Yuma). … Continue reading “Western ‘Hell or High Water’ Arriving on 4K Ultra HD Steelbook May 17”
Merchandising: ‘Hunger Games’ Steelbook Arrives at Best Buy

Scant new releases March 22 offered much in the way of retailer exclusives, but the most notable ones were found at Best Buy. One was a new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray collection of the “Hunger Games” movies in Steelbook packaging to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first film in the franchise. The set from … Continue reading “Merchandising: ‘Hunger Games’ Steelbook Arrives at Best Buy”
Merchandising: ‘West Side Story’ Singing Exclusives Tune

Best Buy, Target and Walmart each offered an exclusive edition for the March 15 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc release of Disney-owned 20th Century Studios’ West Side Story remake from director Steven Spielberg. Best Buy, as usual, offered the 4K combo pack in Steelbook packaging for $34.99. Walmart offered the 4K combo pack for $34.96 … Continue reading “Merchandising: ‘West Side Story’ Singing Exclusives Tune”
Voting Is Open for the 2022 Home Entertainment Media Play Awards

Consumer voting has begun for the 2022 Home Entertainment Media Play Awards. This is the 12th year of the annual home entertainment industry honors, and the fifth year they have been presented by Media Play News. Through April 1, film and TV fans and home entertainment enthusiasts can visit MediaPlayNews.com/awards/ballot to select their favorite home … Continue reading “Voting Is Open for the 2022 Home Entertainment Media Play Awards”
Merchandising: ‘Matrix’ Revealed at Retail

The big three home entertainment retailers each offered their own exclusive for Warner’s The Matrix Resurrections Blu-ray and DVD release March 8. Best Buy, as usual, offered a Steelbook edition of the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray combo pack of the fourth “Matrix” movie for $34.99. Target offered the Matrix Resurrections Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with changeable … Continue reading “Merchandising: ‘Matrix’ Revealed at Retail”
Merchandising: Barren Shelves Mark Slow Week for New Discs

The big studios didn’t release much in the way of major new titles on Blu-ray Disc and DVD March 1. The most notable releases were Universal Pictures’ awards darling Belfast, and Warner’s Blu-ray release of the decade-and-a-half-old “The Batman” animated series. Unlike the previous week, which had at least four headliners, the paucity of newcomers … Continue reading “Merchandising: Barren Shelves Mark Slow Week for New Discs”
Merchandising: Retailers Line Up Bespoke ‘King’s Man’ Sets

Retailers offered several exclusives among the Feb. 22 new releases. The most prominent were tied to Disney-owned 20th Century Studios’ The King’s Man, director Matthew Vaughn’s prequel to his “Kingsman” spy action franchise. Target offered the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray combo pack of The King’s Man with exclusive box art and a limited-edition gallery booklet … Continue reading “Merchandising: Retailers Line Up Bespoke ‘King’s Man’ Sets”