HOME VIDEO GIFT GUIDE – Looking for a holiday gift idea? Here’s a few selections to consider

HOME VIDEO GIFT GUIDE – Looking for a holiday gift idea? Here’s a few selections to consider

For the holidays, you may be looking for the perfect gift for the movie fan in your life. We’ve got a few ideas for ya. There’s several great home video releases that have hit this year, and we’ve outlined a few of the nicer options below. Check them out and see if anything catches your eye. We’ve also included links on each one so you can purchase them easily. Let us know if this helps, and have a very happy holiday season!

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After INCEPTION, it’s hard to imagine Christopher Nolan finding yet another way to make a mind-bending genre film that would wow audiences quite the same way… and now here comes TENET, which is now DVD and Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray as well. The impressive ensemble features John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Clémence Poésy, Michael Caine, Martin Donovan, and Kenneth Branagh.

Bonus features:

Looking at the World in a New Way (HD, 75 min): Broken into thirteen segments that can be watched individually, this exhaustive making-of documentary looks at every aspect of the production, and it features various cast & crew interviews discussing the plot’s themes mixed with tons of BTS footage throughout.

Trailers (HD): A set of four theatrical previews.

John David Washington is the new protagonist in Christopher Nolan’s original sci-fi action spectacle Tenet. Armed with only one word – Tenet – and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time. Not time travel. Inversion.

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Paramount Pictures released the BEVERLY HILLS COP 3-Movie Collection in a 35th Anniversary Blu-ray set earlier this year, and it’s a nice one. Check out the new features below. This is a great set for any fan of classic comedies or just anyone who is a fan of Eddie Murphy.

The BEVERLY HILLS COP Blu-ray boasts new special features, including:
· Two never-before-seen deleted scenes
· Four new behind-the-scenes featurettes incorporating vintage 1984 interviews
· An isolated audio track of the original score by Harold Faltermeyer
· “BHC Mixtape ‘84”, which allows viewers to go directly to the scenes featuring the hit songs “The Heat Is On,” “Neutron Dance,” “New Attitude,” “Stir It Up,” “Do You Really,” and “Nasty Girl.”

The Blu-ray also includes the following previously released special features:
· Commentary by director Martin Brest
· Beverly Hills Cop—The Phenomenon Begins
· A Glimpse Inside the Casting Process
· The Music of Beverly Hills Cop
· Location Map
· Theatrical Trailer

Starring the incomparable Eddie Murphy, the three wildly entertaining BEVERLY HILLS COP films earned a combined $735M+ worldwide, as well as two Academy Award nominations* and a Grammy Award for the first film’s Original Score. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the action-comedy classic BEVERLY HILLS COP follows the one-and-only Axel Foley, a street-smart cop from Detroit. Tracking down his best friend’s killer in Beverly Hills, Axel smashes through the local barriers in a hilarious, high-speed pursuit of justice.

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Thanks to the fine folks at Universal Home Entertainment, four of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic films are now released in 4K versions on Blu-ray, giving these amazing films a brilliant new transfer so we can enjoy them better than ever. If you’ve been putting off buying any of the new 4K film releases, or are just looking for a way to test out a new 4K television, this set is a must-own. The ALFRED HITCHCOCK CLASSICS COLLECTION (which you can buy here) features four iconic films from the acclaimed director’s illustrious career including REAR WINDOW, VERTIGO, THE BIRDS and PSYCHO in stunning 4K resolution. Starring Hollywood favorites such as James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Tippi Hedren, Kim Novak and Rod Taylor, this essential collection features hours of bonus features as well as the original uncut version of Psycho for the first time ever. This collection with collectible Discbook packaging includes hours of bonus features such as documentaries, expert commentaries, interviews, screen tests and much more!

Includes:
2 versions of Psycho (Uncut, The Way Hitchcock intended & TV Edit, The version we’ve all seen)
Rear Window
Vertigo
The Birds

Universally recognized as the Master of Suspense, the legendary Alfred Hitchcock directed some of cinema’s most thrilling and unforgettable classics. The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection features four iconic films from the acclaimed director’s illustrious career including Rear Window, Vertigo, Psycho and The Birds in stunning 4K resolution. Starring Hollywood favorites such as James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Tippi Hedren, Kim Novak and Rod Taylor, this essential collection features hours of bonus features as well as Including the original uncut version of Psycho for the first time ever.

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Paramount Pictures has released TOP GUN on 4K Blu-ray for the very first time! Bigfanboy.com is hosting a contest where a few lucky winners could win a 4K Blu-ray, starring Tom Cruise, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Michael Ironside, and Tim Robbins.

BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD:
Audio Commentary with Jerry Bruckheimer, Tony Scott, Jack Epps Jr, and Naval Experts
The Legacy of Top Gun (4K – SDR – 5:39)
On Your Six: Thirty Years of Top Gun (HD – in 5 parts – 29:54)
Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun (SD – 16×9 – in 6 parts – 147:44 in all)
Multi-Angle Storyboards: Flat Spin (SD – 4×3 – 4:02 – with optional Tony Scott commentary)
Multi-Angle Storyboards: Jester’s Dead (SD – 4×3 – 2:52 – with optional Tony Scott commentary)
Best of the Best: Inside the Real Top Gun (SD – 16×9 – 28:46)
Kenny Loggins: Danger Zone music video (SD – 4×3 – 3:48)
Berlin: Take My Breath Away music video (SD – 4×3 – 4:13)
Loverboy: Heaven in Your Eyes music video (SD – 4×3 – 4:05)
Harold Faltermeyer and Steve Stevens: Top Gun Anthem music video (SD – 4×3 – 4:10)
Behind-the-Scenes Featurette (SD – 4×3 – 5:31)
Survival Training Featurette (SD – 4×3 – 7:31)
Tom Cruise Interviews (SD – 4×4 – 6:42)
TV Spots (SD – 4×3 – 3:37 in all)

A heart-pounding combination of action, music and incredible aerial photography helped make Top Gun the blockbuster hit. of 1986. Top Gun takes a look at the danger and excitement that awaits every pilot at the Navy’s prestigious fighter weapons school. Tom Cruise is superb as Lt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a daring young flyer who’s out to become the best. And Kelly McGillis sizzles as the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a few things you can’t learn in a classroom.

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Talk about a great set of wholesome films, thanks to the fine folks at Universal Home Entertainment, you can pick up the entire Illumination Animation film library in one phenomenal Illumination presents 10 MOVIE COLLECTION Blu-ray set, and believe me, Blu-ray is the way to see these movies. If you’ve been putting off buying any of the individual releases, or if you’re wanting to add some wholesome family fun to your viewing at home, this set is terrific to own.

Special features include:
Mini-Movies
Music and Sing-Alongs
Interactive Content
Games

Illumination presents all ten of their blockbuster comedies in one collection for the whole family. It includes all three Despicable Me films, The Secret life of Pets 1 & 2, Hop, Minions, Sing, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, and Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch! With all-star voice casts including Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Sandra Bullock, and Michael Keaton, the ILLUMINATION PRESENTS 10-MOVIE COLLECTION is packed with hours of bonus content including mini-movies, sing-alongs, games and more!

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Looking for some good family fun? Now you can pick up the entire Illumination Animation film library in one phenomenal DreamWorks 10-MOVIE COLLECTION on Blu-ray, and believe me, Blu-ray is the way to see these movies. If you’ve been putting off buying any of the individual releases, or if you’re wanting to add some wholesome family fun to your viewing at home, this is yet another terrific set to own.

Special features include:
Animated Shorts
Music Videos
How Tos
Trivia
Deleted Scenes

Relive each classic moment as an ogre, a panda, a yeti, and so many more of your favorite characters embark on epic journeys across their worlds. With lots of laughs and breathtakingly beautiful animation, this collection is perfect for children and parents alike. The fun-filled collection includes Shrek, Madagascar, Home, Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron, How to Train your Dragon, The Croods, Kung Fu Panda, Boss Baby, Abominable, and Trolls! The DREAMWORKS 10-MOVIE COLLECTION comes with hours of bonus features including animated shorts, music videos, deleted scenes, and much more for the whole family!

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Universal Pictures released BACK TO THE FUTURE The Ultimate Trilogy in 4K Blu-ray bringing the classic films starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd home in the best way possible. Seven discs packed with amazing bonus features, and new 4K tranfers. This is an absolute must-own. Check out more info below.

DISC ONE & TWO: Back to the Future
Audio Commentaries
Tales from the Future: Time to Go (HD, 30 min)
Tales from the Future: In the Beginning . . . (HD, 27 min)
Tales from the Future: Keeping Time (HD, 6 min)
Back to the Future Night (SD, 27 min)
Making the Trilogy: Chapter One (SD, 16 min)
The Making of Back to the Future (SD, 15 min)
Behind-the-Scenes (SD, 32 min)
Michael J. Fox Q&A (SD, 10 min)
Music Video (SD, 6 min)
Deleted Scenes (HD, 11 min)
Trailer (SD)

DISC THREE & FOUR: Back to the Future Part II
Audio Commentaries
Tales from the Future: Time Flies (HD, 29 min)
The Physics of Back to the Future (HD, 8 min)
Behind-the-Scenes (SD, 65 min)
Making the Trilogy: Chapter Two (SD, 16 min)
The Making of Back to the Future Part II (SD, 7 min)
Deleted Scenes (HD, 6 min)
Trailer (SD)

DISC FIVE & SIX: Back to the Future Part III
Audio Commentaries
Tales from the Future: Third Time’s the Charm (HD, 17 min)
Tales from the Future: The Test of Time (HD, 17 min)
Back to the Future: The Ride (SD, 31 min)
Behind-the-Scenes (SD, 31 min)
The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy (SD, 21 min)
Making the Trilogy: Chapter Three (SD, 16 min)
The Making of Back to the Future Part III (SD, 8 min)
FAQs About the Trilogy (HD, 20 min)
Music Video (SD, 4 min)
Deleted Scene (HD, 1 min)
Trailer (SD)

DISC SEVEN: Bonus Disc
Could You Survive the Movies? (HD, 20 min)
The Hollywood Museum Goes Back to the Future (HD, 10 min)
Back to the Future: The Musical Behind the Scenes (HD)
Cast and Creative Q&A (27 min)
Original Songs Performance (6 min)
An Alternate Future: Lost Audition Tapes (HD, 4 min)
Ben Stiller, Kyra Sedgwick, Jon Cryer, Billy Zane, Peter DeLuise, C. Thomas Howell
2015 Message from Doc Brown (HD)
Outatime: Restoring the DeLorean (HD)
Looking Back to the Future (HD)
The Script
Casting Marty McFly
Christopher Lloyd Reflects on Doc Brown
The DeLorean Time Machine
Building Hill Valley
Prepping for the “Johnny B. Goode” Scene
The Score
Rushing the Cut
The Legacy
Back to the Future The Animated Series (HD)
“Brothers” (Season 1, Episode 1)
“Mac the Black” (Season 2, Episode 1)
2015 Commercials (HD)
JAWS 19 Trailer
Hoverboard Commercial

Great Scott! In 1985, Director Robert Zemeckis, Executive Producer Steven Spielberg and Producer/Screenwriter Bob Gale embarked on a three-part journey through time that broke box-office records worldwide and catapulted BACK TO THE FUTURE into one of the most beloved trilogies in motion picture history. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment celebrates the 35th Anniversary of the groundbreaking first film with BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE ULTIMATE TRILOGY available on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever.

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Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff.