Pan Drops in on DVD & BD on December 22

From director Joe Wright (Atonement, Pride & Prejudice) comes Pan, a live-action feature presenting a wholly original adventure about the beginnings of the beloved characters created by J.M. Barrie. 

Peter (Levi Miller) is a mischievous 12-year-old boy with an irrepressible rebellious streak, but in the bleak London orphanage where he has lived his whole life those qualities do not exactly fly. Then one incredible night, Peter is whisked away from the orphanage and spirited off to a fantastical world of pirates, warriors and fairies called Neverland. There, he finds amazing adventures and fights life-or-death battles while trying to uncover the secret of his mother, who left him at the orphanage so long ago, and his rightful place in this magical land. Teamed with the warrior Tiger Lily (Rooney Mara) and a new friend named James Hook (Garrett Hedlund), Peter must defeat the ruthless pirate Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman) to save Neverland and discover his true destiny—to become the hero who will forever be known as Peter Pan.

Wright directed Pan from a screenplay written by Jason Fuchs. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Oscar nominee Paul Webster (Atonement) produced the film, with Tim Lewis serving as executive producer.

The film stars Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman (Les Misérables) as Blackbeard; Garrett Hedlund (Inside Llewyn Davis) as James Hook; Oscar nominee Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) as Tiger Lily; newcomer Levi Miller as Peter; and Amanda Seyfried (Les Misérables) as Mary.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Academy Award Winner Robert De Niro, and Kate Bosworth Star in the High-Octane Thriller "HEIST"

Academy Award winner Robert De Niro (Best Actor, Raging Bull, 1980) leads a critically acclaimed cast in the action-packed Heist arriving on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital)

December 29, 2015 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. With enough twists and heart-pounding moments to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, this nonstop thrill ride finds one father risking it all to save his only child. From the producers of Escape Plan, the film also stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen), Kate Bosworth (Still Alice), Gina Carano (upcoming Deadpool), Mark-Paul Gosselaar (TV’s “Franklin & Bash”), D.B. Sweeney (Taken 2), Lydia Hull (Vice), and Tyler J. Olson (Jarhead), with Morris Chestnut (The Perfect Guy) and Dave Bautista (Spectre).

When their attempt to rob a casino owned by the feared gangster Pope (Robert De Niro) goes awry and a shootout ensues, Vaughn (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Cox (Dave Bautista) are forced to flee on foot and hijack city bus 657 and take the passengers hostage. Now, in a high-speed chase, Vaughn will not only have to outwit the police who are in hot pursuit, led by Officer Bajos (Gina Carano), but he will have to contend with Pope’s maniacal right hand man, Dog (Morris Chestnut), in order to make it through the day alive. But we quickly learn that things are not what they seem, and Vaughn has more than one card up his sleeve.

PBS Sets December 1 Release Date for "Nature: Pets; Wild at Heart"

PBS Distribution announced today it is releasing “NATURE: PETS: WILD AT HEART” on DVD. Most pet owners feel they understand their cat, dog or hamster. Pets are cute, loving and adored, with familiar behaviors that make them seem far removed from their wild counterparts. But exactly why do hamsters love to run on a wheel, what are cat and mouse games really all about, and how do dogs know the rules of the pack? As these two hours show, while our pets may have been tame for thousands of years and made a successful transition to domestic life, they were wild for millions more, and their natural instincts remain intact, hiding in plain sight. This program delves into the secret world our pets inhabit, ruled by their intrinsic wild behavior, extraordinary senses and special skills. Using spy cameras, moving x-rays, ultra slow-motion and thermal imagery, filmmakers uncover the hidden powers that pets possess.

 “PETS: WILD AT HEART” will be available on DVD December 1, 2015 from PBS via Baker & Taylor. The program has a run time of approximately 60 minutes The DVD SRP is $19.99.

The first episode, Playful Creatures, explores how pets get in touch with their wild side through play. In one example, seven-week-old Cockapoo puppies are shown jostling with each other, but there’s more than just play going on. They are, in fact, rehearsing the same rules that enable wolves to hunt as an organized pack. Although dominant puppies fight the weaker ones, they learn to restrain their bite so no one gets hurt. They may practice killer holds, but if a puppy rolls over exposing its vulnerable belly, that’s a signal to stop. If this rule is ignored, the offending puppy is ostracized.

PA Commission for Women Joins PCAR, State System of Higher Education to Host "The Hunting Ground " Screening

The Pennsylvania Commission for Women recently joined the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape(PCAR) and Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education to host a screening of the documentary The Hunting Ground, followed by a panel discussion focused on sexual assault on college campuses. The event, which took place at the Governor's Residence, was held in conjunction with the It's On Us campaign's 2015 National Week of Action.

"Pennsylvania is home to some of the best colleges and universities in the country, and we must ensure that our students are not only being academically enriched but also cared for and protected emotionally and physically as well," said Governor Tom Wolf. "It is a priority for my administration to ensure that sexual assault on our campuses is not tolerated and that our schools are promoting the best possible academic and social environment for our students. Today's event was an important step toward that goal and we will continue this discussion with key stakeholders throughout the commonwealth to ensure that this issue is being addressed and that our students' safety is protected."

MARCO POLO to Discover DVD & Blu-ray in December

Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company are proud to announce the season one home entertainment release of the gripping Netflix drama, MARCO POLO. Featuring over an hour of never-before-seen special features including The Marco Polo Documentary, Deleted Scenes, Gag Reel, Fight Scene Rehearsals and more, MARCO POLO will be available on Blu-ray and DVD from Anchor Bay on December 15, 2015.

This epic adventure follows a young Marco Polo, who finds himself in the court of the great Kublai Khan and must navigate a world of greed, betrayal and sexual intrigue as the Mongol leader wages a bloody campaign to become Emperor of the World.

Re-creating the legendary explorer’s 13th century exploits in the Far East, this historical drama chronicles the intrigues, duplicity and greed running rampant in the court of the Mongolian ruler Khan.

The complete first season of MARCO POLO has a running time of 547 minutes, is not rated, and stars Lorenzo Richelmy (Sotto Una Buona, La Terra e Il Vento), Benedict Wong (The Martian, Prometheus), Zhu Zhu (Could Atlas, The Man with the Iron Fist), Remy Hii (Kiss, Treading Water) Olivia Cheng (Assault on Wall Street) and Joan Chen (Lust, Caution) from creator John Fusco (The Forbidden Kingdom, Hidalgo).

Nicole Kidman Starrer, GRACE of MONACO, from Anchor Bay in December

Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company are proud to announce the home entertainment release of the enthralling biographical drama GRACE OF MONACO. The 2015 Emmy Award nominated film (Best Television Movie) stars Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman (Paddington, The Paperboy, The Hour), Tim Roth (Selma, Pulp Fiction), Frank Langella (“The Americans,” Frost/Nixon, Robot & Frank, Good Night, and Good Luck) and Paz Vega (Spanglish, Talk to Her). GRACE OF MONACO, directed by Olivier Dahan (La Vie En Rose, Ghost River) and written by Arash Amel (Erased), opened the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and will be available on DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment on December 1, 2015.

Grace Kelly (Nicole Kidman) is a huge movie star with the promise of a glittering career when she marries Prince Rainer (Tim Roth) of Monaco in 1956. Six years later, with her marriage in serious difficulty, Alfred Hitchcock offers her the chance to return to Hollywood to play the role of Marnie in his next film. But France is also threatening to annex Monaco, the tiny principality where she became the princess. Grace is torn and forced to choose between the creative flame that still burns within her and her role as Her Serene Highness, Princess of Monaco.

"Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos”, premieres exclusively on DVD in all-new English version "Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure"

Get ready to crack up when the surprise summer theatrical animated hit, “Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos”, premieres exclusively on DVD in an all-new English version - Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure on DVD on December 1. Share in the laughter and fun as Zachary Gordon (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) brings Rolo, the heroic rooster, to life. Also featuring the voice talents of Amber Montana (TV’s “Haunted Hathaways”), Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Jason Mewes (Clerks) and Alyson Stoner (Step Up), Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure is an egg-citing story for children of all ages!

Eggs-perience a fun-filled adventure that will crack up the entire family! Rolo is a teenage rooster who’s more than a little chicken. When an evil rancher threatens his home and family, Rolo is determined to rise to the occasion. Together with a dozen of his egg friends, Rolo hatches a plan to save the day—and the farm—in this smile-making, full-length animated feature.

Roger Waters The Wall Out on December 1

Roger Waters, one of the creative geniuses behind musical pioneers and prog rockers  Pink Floyd, announced that the groundbreaking masterpiece ROGER WATERS THE WALL is set for release on DVD, 2- disc Blu-ray on December 1, 2015 and is available to order now from B&T.

Gaining global critical acclaim as "a monumental achievement" that is "nothing short of breathtaking," ROGER WATERS THE WALL is the brand new feature film written and directed by Roger Waters and Sean Evans. The film unfolds on many levels – an immersive and undeniably epic concert experience of the classic Pink Floyd album, a road movie of Waters' reckoning with the past and an anti-war protest film, highlighting the human cost of conflict. The film received a 'one night only' global cinema release in September, where hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide witnessed the impact of The Wall in a special cinematic event.

Roger Waters said, "I'm glad that we have an opportunity to share the film with people on a wider scale. It has had a deep effect on my life; and I'm not the only one. This release provides an opportunity to remember all of our fallen loved ones." 

                       
ROGER WATERS THE WALL was shot during 'The Wall Live' sold out 2010-13 world tour.   Seen by over 4 million fans at 219 shows over a period of three years, the show was the highest grossing tour by any solo artist in history.  The film, shot in 4K and mixed in Dolby Atmos, features never-before-seen concert footage from this breathtaking tour and includes the hits 'Another Brick in the Wall Part 2', 'Comfortably Numb' and 'Run Like Hell.'

Mississippi Grind Rolls Onto DVD/BD

Two friends go for broke in the high-risk world of gambling when Mississippi Grind arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) December 1 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Starring Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal) and Ben Mendelsohn (The Dark Knight Rises), Mississippi Grind is a thrilling road trip down the Mississippi river as two men lay it all out for the chance to win the prize of a lifetime. Written and directed by the Indie Spirit Award nominees team of Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck (Best Feature, Half Nelson, 2007), the film premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically by A24 Films. Mississippi Grind includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail price of $24.98 and $19.99, respectively.

Down-­on-­his-­luck gambler Gerry (Mendelsohn) and his hot-­‐streak buddy Curtis (Reynolds) hit
the road for New Orleans, on the hunt for the big payday. On riverboats and racetracks they chase women and thrills—before risking it all in the wager of their lives.

"Some Kind of Beautiful' Arrives December 1

From the director of What Happens In Vegas, comes a hilarious romantic comedy about finding love in all the wrong places as Some Kind of Beautiful arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on December 1, 2015 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.  Starring an exceptional cast including Pierce Brosnan (Die Another Day), Salma Hayek (Frida) and Jessica Alba (Sin City franchise), life is about to get complicated in this charming love triangle. 

Richard (Brosnan) is a successful college professor who gives up a steady stream of one-night-stands and beautiful undergrads for fatherhood with much younger Kate (Alba). Three years later when Kate falls in love with someone else and moves out, she sends her sister, Olivia (Hayek), to make sure Richard is properly caring for their son. Assuming Richard is back to his irresponsible playboy lifestyle, Olivia is shocked when she starts to fall in love with him herself.

The Some Kind of Beautiful home entertainment release includes an in depth behind-the-scenes featurette with interviews with the cast and crew. The Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail prices of $19.99 and $19.98, respectively.

AMY, Amy Winehouse Doc Set for December DVD/BD Release

The much-anticipated, spellbinding documentary chronicling the rise and tragic fall of Amy Winehouse; one of the most legendary singers of our time, AMY will arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on December 1, 2015 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

From the award-winning director of Senna, and featuring raw footage of Winehouse, this “extraordinary, powerful” (Indiewire) film is the best-performing box office biographical documentary to date this year, and features never-before-seen footage of the talented singer (including collaborations with her musical idol Tony Bennett and producer Mark Ronson) along with interviews with her closest friends and family, as well as previously unreleased music recordings. Certified Fresh by Rotten Tomatoes, this intimate, shocking, and brilliant film was a Cannes Film Festival Official Selection, and was released theatrically in 2015 by A24. Featuring audio commentary by the director, never before seen performances by Winehouse and deleted scenes, AMY will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail price of $19.98 and $24.99, respectively.