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‘Spaceballs’ Animated Series, ‘Force: Five’ Available on Disc in MVD Rewind Collection

Spaceballs: The Totally Warmed Animated Adventures! and the actioner Force: Five are available on disc in the MVD Rewind Collection from MVD Entertainment Group.

Spaceballs: The Totally Warmed Animated Adventures!, available on DVD, is based on Mel Brooks’ 1987 Star Wars spoof Spaceballs. It follows the adventures of Yogurt, President Skroob, Lone Starr, Barf, Princess Vespa and the dastardly, dorky Dark Helmet. Directed and voiced by Mel Brooks and featuring voices from the film’s original stars Daphna Zuniga and Joan Rivers, the series pokes fun at everything from pop culture and politics to megahit movies and more. The release includes all 13 episodes plus the two-part pilot episode. Bonus materials include the Spaceballs (1987) original theatrical trailer; the Spaceballs 2 (2027) teaser trailer; a collectible mini-poster; and a limited edition slipcover.

In Force: Five, available on Blu-ray Disc, a powerful and dangerous cult, hidden on a remote island fortress, has brainwashed the daughter of a U.S. senator. With local authorities powerless and time running out, the government turns to a highly specialized team of martial arts experts known as “Force: Five.” Led by seasoned agent Jim Martin, the team includes five elite fighters, each with unique combat skills — from unarmed street-fighting and karate to high-impact kickboxing. Their mission: infiltrate the island compound, uncover the secrets of the cult’s charismatic and manipulative leader, and rescue the senator’s daughter before she becomes permanently indoctrinated — or worse. From writer-director Robert Clouse, the auteur of Bruce Lee’s Enter the Dragon and Jackie Chan’s The Big Brawl, the film features a diverse cast of martial arts legends, including Joe Lewis (Bloodfight 2: The Deathcage), Bong Soo Han (Kill the Golden Goose), Sonny Barnes (Black Belt Jones), Benny “The Jet” Urquidez (Dragons Forever) and Richard Norton (Mad Max: Fury Road), as well as Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm Street). Bonus materials include an archival interview with actor Joe Lewis; an archival interview with Benny Urquidez; an archival “Benny Urquidez Fight” featurette; the original theatrical trailer; a collectible mini-poster; and a limited edition slipcover.

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‘Zootopia 2’ Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through Feb. 1

Disney’s Zootopia 2 led the chart of the top 10 titles on Fandango’s transactional digital service Fandango at Home for the week ended Feb. 1.

The animated sequel, which became available for premium digital rental and sale on Jan. 27, finds buddy cops Judy Hopps the rabbit and Nick Wilde the fox once again teaming up to crack a new case when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile. Meanwhile, the “Zootopia” two-movie bundle came in at No. 4 on the chart.

Landing at No. 2 on the chart was Sony Pictures’ comedic Anaconda, which also became available for premium digital rental and sale Jan. 27. In the film, Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) have been best friends since they were kids and have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie: the cinematic “classic” Anaconda. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation.

Debuting at No. 3 on the chart was Lionsgate’s Greenland 2: Migration, which also became available for premium digital rental and sale Jan. 27. Set in the aftermath of a comet strike that devastates most of the Earth, the film follows devoted family man John Garrity (Gerard Butler) and his wife and son after they’re forced to leave the safety of their bunker in Greenland to search for a new home in a shattered world. Meanwhile, the two-movie “Greenland” bundle landed at No. 6 on the chart.

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Coming in at No. 5 on the chart was Angel Studios’ animated David, which is available premium digital rental and sale. It recounts the biblical tale of David and Goliath.

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Fandango at Home’s top 10 titles for the week ended Feb. 1, in terms of revenue, were:

  1. Zootopia 2
  2. Anaconda (2025)
  3. Greenland 2: Migration
  4. Zootopia 2-Movie Collection (Bundle)
  5. David
  6. Greenland Two-Film Collection (Bundle)
  7. Predator: Badlands
  8. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
  9. Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
  10. Anaconda 2-Movie Collection (Bundle)

‘Phineas and Ferb’ Movie in Production for Disney+ and Disney Channel

The “Phineas and Ferb” universe is expanding with the greenlight of a new adventure movie from series co-creators Dan Povenmire and Swampy Marsh — the duo’s third movie for the franchise. The movie will begin production this year and will be available on Disney+ and Disney Channel.

In the movie, Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s latest time‑travel experiment backfires, erasing the moment Phineas’ mom meets Ferb’s dad — meaning the boys never become brothers and every day is merely adequate. As reality unravels and the future hangs in the balance, Phineas and Ferb must restore the timeline before it’s too late.

The original cast returns for the movie, including Vincent Martella as Phineas Flynn, David Errigo Jr. as Ferb Fletcher, Ashley Tisdale as Candace Flynn, Caroline Rhea as Linda Flynn-Fletcher, Alyson Stoner as Isabella Garcia-Shapiro, Maulik Pancholy as Baljeet, Bobby Gaylor as Buford, Dee Bradley Baker as Perry the Platypus, Povenmire as Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, and Marsh as Major Francis Monogram. Povenmire and Marsh return as co-creators and executive producers, with Kate Kondell and Jeff Howard writing, Bob Bowen directing, and Brandi Young producing.

“‘Phineas and Ferb’ is built on imagination, heart and humor, where the unexpected is always part of the fun,” Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, said in a statement. “This movie gives Dan and Swampy the chance to stretch that world even further and play with what happens when everything gets turned on its head.”

“We’ve always wanted to explore a story centered on family and unconditional love, preferably in a way that’s bold and sentimental yet classically funny,” Povenmire and Marsh said in a statement. “We’re grateful to Ayo and her team for giving us the runway to expand Danville and take these characters to a whole new level.”

The news follows the fifth season premiere last summer, in which Povenmire and Marsh reunited after almost a decade. The show ranked on Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10 when the newest season debuted, drawing nearly 600 million minutes viewed.

The movie announcement comes ahead of a weekend of new “Phineas and Ferb” content on Disney+. On Jan. 16, eight all-new shorts, “Agent P Under C,” will debut on the platform, with episodes also rolling out on Disney Channel and Disney Channel Animation YouTube. The digital series follows Perry the Platypus as Agent P on a new undercover mission to stop animal adversaries from rival spy organization A.N.A.T.H.E.M.A. (the Alliance of Nefarious Animals That Have an Exceptionally Memorable Acronym). On Jan. 17, new episodes of “Phineas and Ferb” will drop on Disney+, featuring guest stars Meghan Trainor, Anna Faris, Cristo Fernández, Megan Rapinoe and Iain Stirling, including a special 22-minute episode, “Vendpocalypse the Musical,” which will also be available on Disney Channel and Disney Channel Animation YouTube.

All four original seasons of the series and the films are currently available on Disney+.

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Season One of ‘Hazbin Hotel’ Available on Blu-ray Disc From Alliance

Season one of the A24 adult animated musical series “Hazbin Hotel” is available now on Blu-ray Disc from Alliance Home Entertainment.

In the series, which streams on Prime Video, in an attempt to find a non-violent alternative for reducing Hell’s overpopulation, the daughter of Lucifer opens a rehab hotel for misfit demons.

The series features the voices of Stephanie Beatriz, Erika Henningsen, Keith David, Kimiko Glenn, Alex Newell, Amir Talai, Blake Roman, Alex Brightman, Patrick Stump and Christian Borle.

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Animated Faith-Based ‘Light of the World’ Due on Blu-ray Nov. 25 From MVD and Ocean Avenue

The faith-based animated film Light of the World will be released on Blu-ray Disc Nov. 25 from MVD Entertainment Group and Ocean Avenue Entertainment.

In the film, it’s 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn’t exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and their new friends begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure.

The 2D-animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John. From the beginning of Jesus’ ministry through his crucifixion and resurrection, Light of the World illustrates how Jesus of Nazareth changed the world forever.

Produced by former Disney animators who worked on Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aladdin and Mulan, the film had a worldwide theatrical release and earned $5.6 million at the box office.

Bonus features include “Heart of Animation,” a music video and the trailer.

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2000 Disney Animated Comedy ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ Due on 4K Disc and Digital Dec. 9

Disney will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the animated comedy The Emperor’s New Groove with its return to the big screen at Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre Nov. 21-24 before arriving Dec. 9 on 4K for the first time through digital platforms and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.

In the film, emperor Kuzco (David Spade) thought he had it all: a devoted populace to rule over, a wardrobe of glamorous garb and his unwavering “groove.” But his world is flipped upside down when he’s turned into a llama by his devious adviser Yzma (Eartha Kitt) and her hunky henchman Kronk (Patrick Warburton). Now the once-mighty ruler is forced into an unlikely alliance with pleasant peasant Pacha (John Goodman). Together, they must overcome their differences as they embark on a groovy adventure. 

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Animated Horror Features ‘When Black Birds Fly’ and ‘Where the Dead Go to Die’ on Blu-ray From MVD and Mountain Oddities

Two adult animated horror features, When Black Birds Fly and Where the Dead Go to Die, are available on Blu-ray Disc from Mountain Oddities Home Video and MVD Entertainment Group.

In Where the Dead Go to Die, a troubled group of children is haunted by a dog named Labby who brings them on surreal hell-rides between different dimensions and time periods. Special features include deleted scenes; commentary; “Recording Liquid Memories” (with Linnea Quigley); “Kinect Mocap Madness”; and the short films The Scuzzies (with commentary), Labby vs. Mr. Pickles Epic Rap Battle, Clinical Sodomy, Affection, Mutwa and Reality Bleed-Through Remix.

When Black Birds Fly is an animated pre-apocalyptic propaganda nightmare set in another dimension. In the film, a charismatic leader named Caine demands obedience from the citizens of a town named “Heaven.” The town is at peace until two children break his greatest rule: Never venture beyond the town’s walls. The film won Best Animated Film at the Housecore Film Festival 2015. Special features include the original and extended cuts of the film; director’s commentary; deleted scenes; a behind-the-scenes voice acting montage; and the short films Ascetic (with commentary), Recluse, Snuff Porn Holocaust and Action Figure Shorts.

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Animated ‘Hola Frida’ Available Via On Demand Sept. 30 From Level 33

The animated film Hola Frida will be released via on demand on Sept. 30 from Level 33 Entertainment.

The film, based on the animated series and book Frida, c’est moi, introduces a new generation to an iconic Mexican artist, recreating the early life of famed artist Frida Kahlo and highlighting the saving power of imagination. Hola Frida follows little Frida, a bright-eyed girl who loves exploring in her Mexican village and playing with friends. When a polio diagnosis casts a cloud over her spirit, she is forced into the solitude of her bedroom. There, she finds solace in her imagination, brimming with possibilities.

Hola Frida features the voices of Layla Tuy-Sok (Moonfall, TV series “Interstellar Ella,” TV series “Chip and Potato,” TV series “Pompon Little Bear”), Lucinda Davis (SuperKlaus, Butterfly Tale, Racetime), Angela Galuppo (Autumn and the Black Jaguar, Racetime, On the Basis of Sex), Oscar Vaillancourt (TV series “Dear Hongrang”), Marcel Jeannin (Cat and Dog, Jungle Bunch: Operation Meltdown, Epic Tails), Eleanor Noble (SuperKlaus, Butterfly Tale, Pil’s Adventures), Holly Gauthier-Frankle (Jungle Bunch: Operation Meltdown, Racetime, On the Basis of Sex, TV series “Ghosts”), Robert Naylor (Squad 36, Katak: The Brave Beluga, The Forgotten Battle, Sahara), and Wyatt Bowen (Jungle  Bunch: Operation Meltdown, SuperKlaus, Butterfly Tale, Pil’s Adventures).

The film includes an original song written and composed by Olivia Ruiz (Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart, A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures, A Turtle’s Tale 2: Sammy’s Escape, Paris, Je T’aime) and Laetitia Pansanel-Garric (Bon appetit: Gérard Depardieu’s Europe, TV miniseries “Frida, c’est moi”).

The film premiered at the Morelia International Film Festival, Mexico, and had its U.S. premiere at the New York International Children’s Film Festival (Grand Prize Animated Feature finalist).

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Pixar Animated Adventure ‘Elio’ Headed to Disney+ Sept. 17

Disney and Pixar’s animated adventure Elio will premiere on Disney+ Sept. 17.

The film has earned $153.8 million at the global box office.

The adventure follows Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination who finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be as extraterrestrials mistake him for Earth’s leader.

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Disney/Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Available Digitally Aug. 19, on Disc Sept. 9

Disney and Pixar’s Elio will be available for digital purchase and rental on Aug. 19, and on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD disc Sept. 9.

The story follows alien-obsessed Elio Solís, who suddenly has a close encounter of the intergalactic kind. After trying everything to contact extraterrestrials, Elio is thrilled when they not only respond, but beam him up to their cosmic “Communiverse.” He’s surprised when other planetary powers-that-be assume he is the leader of Earth. Elio’s experience in the Communiverse not only expands his horizons but teaches him how important it is to build connections with loved ones back on Earth.

The animated film has earned $147.8 million at the global box office.

The 4K Ultra HD release features Dolby Digital visuals and Atmos audio in a combo pack with a Blu-ray Disc and Steelbook packaging.

The digital and Blu-ray offer hours of exclusive bonus content, including an “Inside the Communiverse: The World and Characters of Elio” featurette, an  “Out of This World: An Astro Q&A” discussion with a real astronaut, an “Astronomic Art Class: Ooooo and Glordon” instructional drawing video, plus a gag reel, deleted scenes, and a peek at Pixar’s Easter Egg inclusions. The 4K UHD will be available in a collectible limited-edition Steelbook.

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