Frank & Lola Comes to DVD, BD in March

An intoxicating thriller filled with obsession, jealousy, betrayal and love, Frank & Lola comes to  Blu-ray and DVD on March 7, 2017 (delayed to libraries due to Uni's rental policies) from UPHE Content Group. This official 2016 Sundance Selection stars Academy Award nominated Michael Shannon (Midnight Special, Elvis & Nixon), Imogen Poots (Need for Speed, That Awkward Moment), Justin Long (Funny People, He's Just Not That Into You), and Michael Nyqvist (Mission Impossible-Ghost Protocol, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) .


A seductive and intense noir romance for our times, Frank & Lola is the story of two people locked in a battle of passion. When talented chef Frank meets aspiring fashion designer Lola, he is instantly and violently in love. As the secrets of Lola's dark past are revealed, the lovers are drawn into a web of sex, jealousy and revenge. With outstanding performances from Michael Shannon and Imogen Poots, Frank & Lola is a haunting examination of love, obsession and domination that weaves a twisted yet irresistible spell.

Jason Bourne Arrives on DVD / BD on January 3

Matt Damon (Bourne Franchise, The Martian) is back and this time it's personal in JASON

BOURNE, the action-packed fifth installment of the blockbuster franchise, coming to 4K Ultra HD on December 6, 2016, and on Blu-ray  and DVD on January 3 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (delay due to Uni's Rental Ready holdback policy).  Nearly a decade since fans last saw the former operative, the explosive return brings Jason Bourne into a whole new era, revealing key secrets about Bourne's origins to a new generation. The 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD  include commentary from the cast, filmmakers, stunt performers and fight coordinators, plus behind-the-scenes features that take viewers inside the making of the film's intense stunt choreography and one of the wildest car chases in Bourne history.

"Matt Damon returns to his best role ever," touts Max Evry (COMINGSOON.COM) in JASON BOURNE.  Paul Greengrass, the director of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum returns for the next chapter of Universal Pictures' Bourne franchise, which finds the CIA's most lethal operative drawn out of the shadows.  Damon is joined by Academy Award winner Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina, The Danish Girl), Vincent Cassel (Black Swan, Irreversible) and Academy Award winner^® Tommy Lee Jones (Captain America: The First Avenger, No Country for Old Men), while Julia Stiles (The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum) reprises her role in the series.

Kubo and the Two Strings Plays on DVD/BD for Libraries on December 20

 A young boy with a magical gift sets out on a thrilling quest to discover his family's legacy in Kubo and the Two Strings. The latest masterpiece from the animation studio behind the Academy Award-nominated films Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls comes to  Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD on December 20, 2016 (due to Uni's Rental Holdback policy) from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment for libraries.

Hailed as "an exquisite, beautiful film," (Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood) Kubo and the Two Strings has captivated audiences of all ages, earning an extraordinary 97% "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the best-reviewed films of the year!

From acclaimed animation studio LAIKA comes an all-new epic adventure starring the voice talents of Academy Award winners Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar). Young Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of "Game of Thrones") mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning fantastical tales. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo journeys on an action-packed quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father, discover his own magical powers, and reunite his family.
LAIKA's newest film,

Seth Rogen And Zac Efron Are Back In NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING This October

AVAILABLE ON  BLU-RAY COMBO PACK, DVD AND ON DEMAND SEPTEMBER 20, 2016, (on Ocotber 18, 20016 for public libraries due to Uni's "rental Holdback" Policy) FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT  Just when you thought it couldn't get more outrageous, Seth Rogen (This Is The End, Pineapple Express) and Zac Efron (The Lucky One, That Awkward Moment) return in the hilarious, no boundaries comedy, NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING, coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on September 20, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The follow-up to Neighbors, the explosively funny blockbuster, NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING features even more hysterically raunchy banter and outrageous antics, but this time the ladies have taken charge. The Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD include deleted scenes, gag reel, line-o-rama and more.

Now that Mac (Seth Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne) have a second baby on the way, they are ready to make the final move into adulthood: the suburbs. But just as they thought they'd reclaimed the neighborhood and were safe to sell, they learn that the new occupants next door are a hard-partying, out-of-control sorority, led by Shelby (Chloe Grace Moretz). Mac and Kelly are forced to team up with their charismatic ex-neighbor and now secret weapon, Teddy (Zac Efron), since the ladies of Kappa Nu aren't going down without a fight. It's parenthood vs. sisterhood when the new neighbors assert their right to party just as hard as the boys.

Director Nicholas Stoller (Neighbors, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) delivers an over-the-top laugh fest with the new wild neighbors. Bring home the party with the riotously funny NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING that's "brilliantly funny" – Edward Douglas, Den of Geeks.

BONUS FEATURES on BLU-RAY and DVD
Deleted Scenes
Gag Reel
Line-O-Rama
Nu Neighbors - Neighbors is back with a new direction and plenty of new cast members. Director Nick Stoller and Producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg talk about their initial ideas for the Sorority Rising, the traps they avoided in making their first sequel, and the big differences between the first film and Neighbors 2.
The Prodigal Bros Return - The not so beloved brothers of Delta Psi return... for a day. We hear from Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jerrod Carmichael and Zac Efron about their day on set while they catch us up on where they've been since the end of Neighbors.
Girls Rule - Neighbors 2 has added a new threat to Mac and Kelly's household in the form of the Kappa Nu women. Learn more about the experiences of the new women on set.
The Ultimate Tailgate - A behind-the-scenes look at the tailgate sequence.
Feature Commentary with Co-writer/director Nicholas Stoller and Producer James Weaver

The Blu-ray Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet.
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FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Chloe Grace Moretz, Dave Franco, Ike Barinholtz
Casting By: Francine Maisler
Music By: Michael Andrews
Music Supervisor: Manish Raval, Tom Wolfe
Costume Designer: Leesa Evans
Edited By: Zene Baker
Production Designer: Theresa Guleserian
Cinematographer: Brandon Trost
Executive Producers: Nathan Kahane, Joseph Drake, Ted Gidlow, Andrew Jay Cohen, Brendan O'Brien
Produced By: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver
Based on Characters Created By: Andrew Jay Cohen, Brendan O'Brien
Written By: Andrew Jay Cohen, Brendan O'Brien, Nicholas Stoller, Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen
Directed By: Nicholas Stoller

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY:
Street Date: September 20, 2016 (public libraries- OCtober 18)
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: Rated R for crude sexual content including brief graphic nudity, language throughout, drug use and teen partying
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 33 Minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: September 20, 2016 (public libraries October 18)
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Rating: Rated R for crude sexual content including brief graphic nudity, language throughout, drug use and teen partying
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour 33 Minutes

THE BOSS Arrives in August from Universal

 Academy Award-nominated Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids, The Heat) takes charge in the outrageous, hilarious new comedy The Boss, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD on August 23, 2016 for public libraries, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Blu-ray and DVD feature even more fun and hilarity with deleted scenes, extended scenes, a gag reel, and alternate ending not seen in theaters! The Blu-ray features even more extras including an exclusive look at Melissa's original 2005 comedy performance as Michelle Darnell at the world famous Groundlings;  the act that brought The Boss to life!

 Melissa McCarthy stars as Michelle Darnell, a titan of industry who is sent to prison for insider trading. After doing her time, Michelle emerges, ready to rebrand herself as America's latest sweetheart, but not everyone she steamrolled is so quick to forgive and forget. With nowhere to go and no one to scam, Michelle is forced to move in with former assistant Claire (Kristen Bell – Frozen, "House of Lies") and her young daughter, Rachel. Now at her lowest point, Michelle wastes no time in devising a winner-take-all plan to rebuild her empire. Can she reclaim her status as the No. 1 screwer, or will the love of one family screw her for good?

McCarthy and Bell are joined by an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage ("Game of Thrones"), Kathy Bates ("American Horror Story," Tammy) and Cecily Strong ("Saturday Night Live"). The Boss also features cameos from some of Groundlings' favorite graduates including Michael McDonald, Steve Mallory, Ben Falcone, Damon Jones and more!

The Young Messiah Arrives on DVD/BD in July

A powerful and emotional faith-based film about the childhood of Jesus, The Young Messiah comes

to Blu-ray and DVD for public libraries on July 12, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment due to Uni's 28 delay policy for these non-profit community centers. Telling the story of the Jesus in a way that communicates to children and families, The Young Messiah is "A remarkable movie" (Steve Isaac and Bob Waliszewski, Focus on the Family). Arriving just in time for Father's Day, the Blu-ray and DVD include exciting deleted scenes, feature commentary with the director and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.

Inspired by scripture and rooted in history, this story imagines a year in the boyhood of Jesus. Remaining true to the character of Jesus revealed in the Bible, The Young Messiah is an inspirational story about the childhood of the Savior for the whole family. When the mystery of Jesus' divinity begins to unfold in His early years, He turns to His parents for answers. But Mary and Joseph, in an effort to protect their child, are afraid to reveal all they know. How do you explain the ways of the world to its Creator? How do you teach the Teacher? How do you help the Savior who came to save you? Follow the young Messiah as He and His family take the extraordinary journey from Egypt to Nazareth and on to Jerusalem – where His true identity and profound destiny are revealed.

"London Has Fallen" Comes to Town in July

Devastation of a world capital and a revenge plan against an American president fuel the high-octane London Has Fallen, coming to Blu-ray and DVD on July 12, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit Olympus Has Fallen raises the stakes with non-stop action and suspenseful plot twists. The Blu-ray and Digital HD versions also include exclusive bonus features about the can't-miss thriller.

In London Has Fallen, the stellar cast of Gerard Butler (300), Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight), Angela Bassett (American Horror Story), Robert Forster (Jackie Brown), Melissa Leo (The Fighter), Radha Mitchell (Pitch Black), Sean O'Bryan (Vantage Point), and Morgan Freeman (Lucy) reprises their original roles from Olympus Has Fallen, joined by Alon Moni Aboutboul (The Dark Knight Rises), Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen), Charlotte Riley (Edge of Tomorrow), and Waleed F. Zuaiter (Homeland). Babak Najafi directs London Has Fallen.

When the British Prime Minster dies unexpectedly, Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) knows it is his duty to prep with Secret Service Director Lynne Jacobs (Angela Bassett) for them to accompany U.S. President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) to the state funeral at St Paul's Cathedral in London. With every powerful world leader set to attend, the funeral should be the most protected event on Earth. Yet within moments of arriving, heads of government are assassinated and London landmarks are attacked. Asher, Banning, and Jacobs are ambushed and retreat amidst a hail of gunfire and explosives. The devastated British capital goes into lockdown. Banning will stop at nothing to secure Asher's safe return home. Back at the White House, Vice President Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman) races against time brainstorming with top advisors in the Situation Room to get those trapped in London a lifeline of support and a way out. Outnumbered and outgunned, Banning reaches out for help to an English MI6 agent (Charlotte Riley) who rightly trusts no one. Failure is not an option as they attempt to stop the criminals from carrying out the final phase of their revenge plan.

Hail Caesar! Reigns on July 5

When the world's biggest movie star suddenly goes missing, it's up to a studio fixer to rescue him in Hail Caesar!, a star-studded comedy featuring George Clooney, Channing Tatum, Scarlett Johansson, Jonah Hill, Josh Brolin, Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Alden Ehrenreich, and Frances McDormand set in Hollywood's Golden Age.

Coming to Blu-ray and DVD on July 5, 2016 for public libraries due to Univeral Home Entertainment' rental holdback policy.   Hail, Caesar! is the ingenious creation of four-time Oscar-winning filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen (No Country for Old Men, Fargo). The comic whodunit pulls back the curtain to reveal the backstage humor and drama of the movie industry, and includes exclusive bonus features that take viewers behind the scenes of the film's most inventive escapades.

Hail, Caesar! follows a single day in the life of Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), head of production and all-around problem solver for Hollywood studio Capitol Pictures. When Baird Whitlock (George Clooney), the world's biggest star, is kidnapped in the middle of production on the studio's latest swords-and-sandals epic, Eddie will have to recover his leading man while simultaneously appeasing cowboy star Hobie Doyle (Alden Ehrenreich), disgruntled director Laurence Laurentz (Ralph Fiennes), swimming sensation DeeAnna Moran (Scarlett Johansson) and song-and-dance superstar Burt Gurney (Channing Tatum), all while horse-trading information to keep his talents' names out of the gossip columns written by a pair of rival siblings, Thora and Thessaly Thacker (Tilda Swinton).
 

RACE Announced for June 28 Library Release

Follow Jesse Owens on his journey to the remarkable 1936 Berlin Olympics in RACE, arriving on 

Blu-ray and DVD on June 28, 2016 for Public Libraries, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The riveting biographical sports drama about athlete Jesse Owens, who won a record-breaking four Olympic gold medals, is an uplifting depiction of the track and field sensation's struggles and triumphs.

RACE on Blu-ray and DVD features a revealing behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film and insightful commentary from Owen's three daughters who collaborated with filmmakers to accurately portray their father's remarkable journey.

The incredible true story of Olympic legend Jesse Owens is vividly brought to life in RACE. In his epic quest to be the greatest athlete in history, Owens (Stephan James, Selma) chooses to compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he must overcome not only elite competition, but also the brutal racial climate of Adolf Hitler's Germany. Also starring Jason Sudekis (We're the Millers) and Academy Award® winners Jeremy Irons and William Hurt, RACE is a film about courage, determination, tolerance, friendship and trust.

Ride Along 2 Pulls in on DVD/BD on May 24

Fasten your seatbelts and brace yourselves for another wild ride when Kevin Hart (Get Hard, The Wedding Ringer) and Ice Cube (22 Jump Street, Barbershop) return in Ride Along 2, the hilarious, action-packed comedy coming to Blu-ray and DVD on May 24, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD feature even more of the duo's hysterical banter and explosive fun with deleted scenes, gag reel, never-before-seen bonus material, including a hilarious new recruitment video "Ride Along With Us" and "The Ride Diaries" with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube!

Ride Along 2 reunites the partners and brothers-in-law-to-be as they take on new crime in Miami. The absurdity quickly unfolds while tough cop and all-around cool guy James (Ice Cube) works to solve a major case with the mouthy wannabe Ben (Kevin Hart). In the riotous sequel to the action-comedy hit that first brought together the hilarious mismatched cops, "Ice Cube and Kevin Hart are the comedy duo of the year!" according to Dave Morales, KRIV-TV (Fox).

Directed by Tim Story (Ride Along, Think Like a Man), Ride Along 2 also stars Ken Jeong (The Hangover, "Dr. Ken"), Olivia Munn ("The Newsroom," X-Men: Apocalypse), Benjamin Bratt (Despicable Me 2, "Law & Order"), Sherri Shepherd ("The View," "30 Rock") and Tyrese Gibson (Furious 7, Transformers).

KRAMPUS Arrives to Terrify on DVD/BD in May

An ancient demonic avenger lays siege to an unsuspecting family in Krampus, a truly terrifying,

darkly comedic tale coming on May 24, 2016, to Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (delayed due to Uni's holdback policy to rentailers and public libraries).  From Michael Dougherty (writer and director of cult horror favorite Trick 'r Treat, writer of X-Men: Apocalypse), Krampus is "a must see film" (We Got This Covered) that delivers inventively nasty laughs as it plunges viewers into a nightmarish world ruled by a legendary monster bent on total destruction, punishing those who have lost faith. Krampus on Blu-ray and DVD also comes with exclusive bonus features including an alternate ending, deleted scenes, gag reel and extended scenes.

When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family's home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive.

Adam Scott ("Parks and Recreation," Black Mass), Toni Collette (Little Miss Sunshine, The Sixth Sense), David Koechner (Anchorman Series) and Allison Tolman (TV's "Fargo") star in this gleefully gory horror thriller that delivers the kind of deep, dark laughs and hair-raising scares that make for a delightfully twisted holiday classic.

"Sisters" Arrive on DVD/BD for Public Libraries on April 11

'Comedy superstars Tina Fey ("30 Rock," "SNL") and Amy Poehler ("Parks and Recreation," "SNL") reunite in Sisters, the uproarious hit coming to Blu-ray and DVD for public libraries on April 11,

2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore, Sisters is a "hilarious, heartfelt and downright dysfunctional" (Rama's Screen) delight, perfect to share with friends — and relatives. The Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD versions feature even more of Tina and Amy's outrageous shenanigans in a new Unrated Version, as well as over an hour of deleted and extended scenes, gag reel and more!

When the Ellis sisters, the always-responsible Maura (Poehler) and impossibly hotheaded Kate (Fey), receive word from their retired mom and dad that their family home is on the market, they discover they have one weekend left to clean out the old junk in their bedroom. As they comb through the artifacts of their teen years, Maura and Kate's trip down memory lane leads them to a seemingly crazy plan. Looking to recapture their glory days, the sisters throw one final "Ellis Island" blowout for their classmates, resulting in the cathartic rager that a bunch of ground-down adults really need.

Produced by Tina Fey and Jay Roach (Meet the Parents franchise) and executive-produced by Amy Poehler from a script by Paula Pell ("Saturday Night Live," "30 Rock"), Sisters also features an all-star comedy cast including Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors), John Leguizamo (Ride Along), John Cena (Trainwreck), James Brolin (Catch Me If You Can), Dianne Wiest (Hannah and Her Sisters), Rachel Dratch ("30 Rock"), Samantha Bee ("The Daily Show") and Kate McKinnon ("Saturday Night Live").

Spotlight Arrives in March for Public Libraries

The riveting true story of the dedicated investigative team that blew the lid off a monumental cover up, Spotlight comes to Blu-ray combo pack and DVD for public libraries on March 22, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Directed by Academy Award nominee Tom McCarthy (Up, The Station Agent), this taut drama goes behind the scenes of one of the most notorious scandals in recent history as a small group of intrepid journalists take on a seemingly unbeatable opponent — and win. "A tour de force" (Variety), Spotlight on Blu-ray and DVD features an insightful "making-of" documentary and revealing conversations with the filmmakers.

"A masterpiece" according to Brian Truitt, USA Today, Spotlight is one of the most important and critically acclaimed films of the year, nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Additionally, the film was nominated for three Golden Globes, two SAG Awards, eight Critics Choice Awards and a total of nine Best Picture nominations.

Michael Keaton (Birdman), Mark Ruffalo (Foxcatcher) in his Academy Award nominated role and Rachel McAdams (Southpaw) in her Academy Award nominated role lead a critically acclaimed cast in this gripping story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation that uncovered a scandal that rocked one of the world's oldest and most trusted institutions. Delving into allegations of child abuse within the local Catholic Archdiocese, a tenacious team of Boston Globe reporters exposes a decades-long cover-up that reaches the highest levels of Boston's religious, legal, and government establishments. "Brilliantly acted and flawlessly directed" (New York Post), Spotlight is a powerful drama-thriller the critics are calling "the All the President's Men of our time" (Los Angeles Times).

Pure Flix Signs Long Term Distribution Agreement with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Faith-based film company Pure Flix Entertainment (Pure Flix) and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) announced today a long term, multi-year distribution services agreement. Under the arrangement, UPHE will exclusively handle sales and distribution services for the Blu-ray, DVD, Electronic Sell-through and Video-on-Demand platforms of Pure Flix new release films as well as for its diverse catalog of titles across the USA.    Pure Flix will oversee consumer marketing to support UPHE, and will continue to manage sales, marketing and distribution for the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA).

The pact will begin with the January 26, 2016 home entertainment release of Woodlawn, starring Sean Astin, Sherry Shepherd, Nic Bishop, C. Thomas Howell, Caleb Castille, and Academy Award winner Jon Voight, which is widely available today on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD and On Demand. Also on deck in 2016 is the highly anticipated God's Not Dead 2, starring Melissa Joan Hart, Jesse Metcalfe, David A.R. White, Hayley Orrantia, Ernie Hudson, Sadie Roberts, Robin Givens, Maria Canals-Barrera, and Fred Thompson, with special appearances by Pat Boone, Ray Wise, Governor Mike Huckabee, and Newsboys. Uni has not stated whether their 28 day holdback street date policy for public libraries will apply.

TRUMBO Announced for DVD & BD

A blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter fights back after being jailed for his political beliefs in Trumbo, coming to Blu-ray & DVD for public libraries on March 15, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

Inspired by the colorful life and legacy of Oscar-winning screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (Roman Holiday, Spartacus), Trumbo is an astonishing portrait of an often forgotten chapter of American history. A sharp and timely true Hollywood story, the riveting biographical drama is directed by Emmy Award winner Jay Roach (HBO's "Recount," "Game Change") and features Emmy and Tony-winning actor Bryan Cranston in a bravura performance that inspired Lou Lumenick of New York Post to declare, "Highly Entertaining. Bryan Cranston Towers." Trumbo on Blu-ray and DVD features a revealing look into Bryan Cranston's transformation to Dalton Trumbo and an insightful examination of the famed writer.

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) was Hollywood's top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. Trumbo (directed by Jay Roach) recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice of the blacklist, which entangled everyone from gossip columnist Hedda Hopper (Helen Mirren) to John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Otto Preminger. The film also stars Diane Lane, John Goodman, Louis C.K., Elle Fanning, and Michael Stuhlbarg.

The Danish Girl Arrives in March on DVD, BD

With love comes the courage to be yourself in The Danish Girl, coming to Blu-ray and DVD for

libraries on March 29, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Inspired by the lives of Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, the remarkable love story is "a cinematic landmark," according to Variety's Peter Debruge. The Danish Girl on Blu-ray and DVD comes with an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette about the making of the film. The Focus Features release is nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Actor (Eddie Redmayne), Best Supporting Actress (Alicia Vikander), Best Costume Design (Paco Delgado), and Best Production Design (Production Designer, Eve Stewart; Set Decorator, Michael Standish).

Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) and Academy Award nominee Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina) star for Academy Award-winning director Tom Hooper (The King's Speech and Les Misérables). In the 1920s, a strong and loving marriage evolves as Gerda Wegener (Vikander) supports Lili Elbe (Redmayne) during her journey as a transgender woman. Through the other, each of them finds the courage to be who they are at heart. "Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander are sensational!" declares Access Hollywood's Scott Mantz, while Debruge of Variety raves, "Redmayne gives the greatest performance of his career."

Also starring Ben Whishaw (Skyfall), Sebastian Koch (Homeland), Amber Heard (Zombieland), and Matthias Schoenaerts (Far from the Madding Crowd), The Danish Girl is a moving and sensitive portrait that Lou Lumenick of The New York Post calls "a remarkable and timely story."

"My All American" Arrives for Public Libraries in March

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the upcoming release of  My All American arriving on DVD, and Blu-ray combo pack for public libraries on March 22, 2016.

Directed by acclaimed screenwriter Angelo Pizzo (Hoosiers, Rudy), My All American is an inspiring tribute to a real-life triumph of the human spirit, packed with skin-of-the-teeth victories and losses, unforgettable characters and heartfelt traditional values. An uplifting and exhilarating tale of personal determination and team spirit, My All American on Blu-ray combo pack and DVD also comes with a pair of revealing behind-the-scenes peeks at a movie that will inspire and entertain the entire family.

An unlikely football hero faces unexpected challenges with grit and grace in My All American, the true story of Freddie Steinmark. Although deemed too small as an athlete, Freddie (Finn Wittrock – The Big Short, "American Horror Story") dreams of playing football and brings a fight to the game that is noticed by legendary coach Darrell Royal (Aaron Eckhart – The Dark Knight, Olympus Has Fallen), leading to a scholarship to play college football. With dedication and grueling practices, a victorious season is within reach, but Freddie then receives a shocking diagnosis and discovers what it truly means to have the heart of a champion.

"LEGEND" Out from Universal Home Entertainment on March 29

A pair of ruthless upstarts, Reggie and Ronnie Kray, both played by Tom Hardy (Mad Max: Fury

Road, The Revenant) have the time of their lives, ruling over London in the middle of the Swinging '60s in Legend, available on DVD and Blu-ray on March 29, 2016 for public libraries, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

In an amazing double-barreled performance, Hardy is mesmerizing as the gangster twins, dominating the East End of London for years, until a police investigation, Ronnie's self-destructive tendencies, and the disintegration of Reggie's marriage threaten to destroy the empire they built. An edgy and action-packed true story, Legend on Blu-ray and DVD also comes with filmmaker commentary and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this instant classic.

From Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential, Man on Fire) comes the true story of London's most notorious gangsters, twins Reggie and Ronnie Kray (Tom Hardy, Mad Max: Fury Road). As the brothers rise through the criminal underworld, Ronnie advances the family business with violence and intimidation while Reggie struggles to go legitimate for local girl Frances Shea (Emily Browning, Sucker Punch). In and out of prison, Ronnie's unpredictable tendencies and the slow disintegration of Reggie's marriage threaten to bring the brothers' empire tumbling to the ground.

Steve Jobs on Blu-ray and DVD for Libraries on March 15

An intimate and revealing portrait of one of the chief architects of the digital age, Steve Jobs is coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on March 15, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.  Steve Jobs on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD also comes with a revealing "making-of" documentary and feature commentary by the filmmakers.

From Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, Moneyball) and Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours), Steve Jobs is an up-close-and-personal look at the founder of Apple, a remarkable creative genius whose vow to put computers in the hands of ordinary people changed the world. A "must-see, one-of-a-kind that cannot be ignored" according to Indiewire's Anne Thompson,

Witness the founder of Apple like never before. Steve Jobs paints an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at the epicenter of the digital revolution, backstage in the final minutes before three iconic product launches. Directed by Academy Award winner Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire), written by Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network) and starring Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels. Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds, 12 Years a Slave) stars as the enigmatic Jobs, headlining an accomplished cast that includes Academy Award®-winner Kate Winslet (The Reader, Titanic), Seth Rogen (Neighbors, This is the End) and Jeff Daniels ("The Newsroom," The Martian) in an unexpected and enthralling film that led Peter Travers of Rolling Stone to declare, "Steve Jobs is a triumph."

"Straight Outta Compton" Unrated Director's Cut on DVD/BD in February

Follow the world's most dangerous group, N.W.A. as they forge their anger and frustrations into the most potent weapon imaginable: their music.  In inner-city Straight Outta Compton: Unrated Director's Cut you can follow N.W.A.'s electrifying lyrics and unique sound, which introduced a truth that no one had heard before and exposed life in the hood igniting a social revolution that still reverberates today.  The culturally relevant and explosively entertaining biopic is coming to Blu-ray and DVD January 19, 2016 (street date for public libraries is February 16 per Uni's library holdback policy)  from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.  The Blu-ray includes the exclusive Unrated Director's Cut that gives fans more of the N.W.A. story with 20 additional minutes of the film.  Directed by F. Gary Gray (The Italian Job, Friday), Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of five young rebels from South Central Los Angeles who, armed with only their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent, stood up to the authorities attempting to keep them down.

With an 89% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and hailed by critics as, "an electrifying piece of hip-hop history that speaks urgently to right now," (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), Straight Outta Compton bowed as the box office's biggest R-rated August film opening of all time and biggest musical biopic ever, grossing $60 million during its opening weekend and generating over $200 million worldwide to date.

Following the rise of the world's most notorious group, Straight Outta Compton features breakout stars O'Shea Jackson Jr. (Ice Cube), Corey Hawkins (Dr. Dre), Jason Mitchell (the late Eazy-E), Neil Brown, Jr. (DJ Yella) and Aldis Hodge (MC Ren) as members of N.W.A. and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Paul Giamatti (HBO's John Adams) as the group's manager.