Movies

 

Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires (Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Sci-Fi)

An original reimagining of the Batman mythology through the lens of Mesoamerican culture, “Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires,” will be available to purchase on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD Tuesday, Sept. 23, from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film is also now available to own on Digital.

This bold reimagining of the Batman legend unfolds within the vibrant and fierce culture of 16th century Mesoamerica. In the time of the Aztec empire, tragedy strikes Yohualli Coatl, a young Aztec boy, when his father is murdered by Spanish conquistadors. To warn King Moctezuma and his high priest, Yoka, of imminent danger, Yohualli escapes to Tenochtitlán. There, he trains in the temple of the bat god Tzinacan with his mentor, developing equipment and weaponry to confront the Spanish invasion and avenge his father’s death. Along the way, he encounters key figures like the fierce Jaguar Woman and the enchanting Forest Ivy.

“Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires” will be available in both Spanish- and English-language versions. The Spanish audio version of the film features Mexican talent including Horacio García Rojas (“Cry Macho”), Omar Chaparro (“Pokémon: Detective Pikachu”) and Álvaro Morte (“Money Heist”). The English voice cast features Jay Hernandez (“Magnum P.I.”) and Raymond Cruz (“Sons of Anarchy”). Special features on the release include two behind-the-scenes featurettes. Viewers can go inside the voiceover booth with actor Jay Hernandez as he fulfils a childhood dream and reveals the creative process of becoming Batman in “The Battle Cry of ‘Aztec Batman’” and listen to Hernandez and screenwriter Ernie Altbacker (“Green Lantern: The Animated Series”) reveal the film’s approach to melding the historically accurate world of the Aztecs with the iconic cast of “Batman” comic book characters in “The Batman Mythology and Aztec Inspiration.”

 

Superman (Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi)

DC Studio’s first feature film to hit the big screen, “Superman” flies onto 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Tuesday, Sept. 23, from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The superhero blockbuster is also now available to own on Digital, and is currently streaming on HBO Max.

In his signature style, James Gunn (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films) takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.

When Superman (David Corenswet, “Twisters”) is drawn into conflicts both abroad and at home, his actions to protect humankind are questioned, and his vulnerability allows tech billionaire and master deceiver Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult, the “X-Men” movies) to leverage the opportunity to get Superman out of the way for good. Will the Daily Planet’s intrepid reporter Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), together with the aid of Metropolis’s other metahumans and Superman’s own four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help Superman before Luthor can completely destroy him?

The film follows Superman’s journey to reconcile his heritage as the Kryptonian Kal-El with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas, and his selfless determination to use his power for good as humanity’s protector. Guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned, he is the embodiment of truth, justice and a better tomorrow.

The 4K UHD, Blu-ray and Digital releases of “Superman” come loaded with special features, including the hour-long “Adventures in the Making of ‘Superman’” featurette and the animated Krypto short “Krypto Saves the Day!: School Bus Scuffle.” Several other behind-the-scenes featurettes are included on the releases as well: “Icons Forever: Superman’s Enduring Legacy,” “Lex Luthor: The Mind of a Master Villain,” “Kryptunes: The Music of ‘Superman,’” “Paws to Pixels: Krypto is Born,” “Breaking the News: The Daily Planet Returns,” “The Ultimate Villain,” “The Justice Gang” and “A New Era: DC Takes Off.” Additionally, the Digital release includes a gag reel, deleted scenes and a director’s commentary with James Gunn.

 

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance)

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the stop-motion-animated fantasy musical film, “Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride” debuts on 4K Ultra HD disc and Digital for the first time Tuesday, Sept. 23, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Co-writer/co-director Tim Burton (“Edward Scissorhands”) presents a hair-raising legend based on a 19th-century Russian folktale, in which a young man mistakenly weds a corpse while on a two-day trek to the village of his real bride-to-be. It is up to the groom’s flesh-and-blood fiancée, who has been pining for the arrival of her intended, to face her wraith-like rival and make peace with her by promising to live her dreams for her and by vowing to remember her always. Only then are the living bride and groom free to proceed with their own wedding ceremony in this warmhearted fable.

“Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride” was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 78th Academy Awards. The film was named the National Board of Review’s Best Animated Feature in 2005 and received the Annie Awards’ Ub Iwerks Award for Technical Achievement in 2006, where it was also nominated for Best Animated Feature, Best Character Design and Best Direction. The all-star ensemble voice cast features Johnny Depp (the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies) as Victor Van Dort and Helena Bonham Carter (“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”) as Emily, the corpse bride.

Both the 4K Ultra HD physical and digital releases include the all-new featurettes “Digging Up the Past: The Minds Behind ‘Corpse Bride’” and “’Til Death Do Us Art: A ‘Corpse Bride’ Reflection.” Several other previously released special features are included on the releases as well: “Danny Elfman Interprets the Two Worlds,” “Inside the Two Worlds of the ‘Corpse Bride,’” “Making Puppets Tick,” “The Animators: The Breath of Life,” “The ‘Corpse Bride’ Pre-Production Galleries,” “Tim Burton: Dark vs. Light,” “Voices from the Underworld” and “The Voices Behind the Voice.”

 

Tron (Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi)

Disney’s groundbreaking sci-fi adventure “Tron” is now available to own on 4K Ultra HD for the first time, showcasing breathtaking Dolby Vision picture quality and pulse-pounding Dolby Atmos audio for the ultimate home-viewing experience.

When a brilliant video game maker (Jeff Bridges, “The Big Lebowski”) hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world and becomes part of the very game he is designing.

Originally released in 1982, “Tron” opened the gateway to a bold new universe of computer-generated wonder, inspiring a generation with its visionary storytelling and pioneering special effects. The film was digitally scanned and carefully restored by The Walt Disney Film Restoration team, who corrected dirt, warping and other imperfections to ensure pristine image quality. The work was supervised by director Steven Lisberger (“Hot Pursuit”).

Along with previously released extras, the “Tron” 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release features an eye-popping collectible limited-edition SteelBook with custom artwork and packaging. Bonus features on the 4K physical and digital releases include the almost 90-minute “The Making of ‘Tron,’” featurettes on the film’s development and digital imagery, and the movie’s trailer. Viewers can also explore “Tron’s” impact on pop culture in the featurette “The ‘Tron’ Phenomenon” and see original production photos and hear intimate stories from Lisberger in the featurette “Photo Tronology.”

 

Tron: Legacy (Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi)

Remastered in High Dynamic Range from the original digital sources under the supervision of director Joseph Kosinski (“F1: The Movie”), “Tron: Legacy” is now available to own on 4K Ultra HD for the first time from Disney.

When the son of a famous video game engineer receives a virtual signal from his long-

lost father, he sets off on a thrilling, high-tech adventure through a cyber universe to rescue his dad.

Nearly three decades after “Tron,” “Tron: Legacy” expanded the “Tron” saga with breathtaking visuals, a cutting-edge digital world and a celebrated electronic score from Daft Punk. Along with previously released extras, the “Tron: Legacy” 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release features an eye-popping collectible limited-edition SteelBook with custom artwork and packaging. Bonus features on the 4K physical and digital releases include the featurettes “The Speed of Light,” “Launching the Legacy,” “Disc Roars,” “Visualizing ‘Tron’” and “Installing the Cast.” Viewers can hear the stars of the film discuss their unique “Tron” experience, see the filmmakers bring the world inside the grid to life, uncover how the writers and filmmakers created the film’s amazing story and more.

 

Unicorns (Drama, Romance)

Co-directed by BAFTA-nominated Sally El Hosaini (“The Swimmers”) and BIFA-winning filmmaker/actor James Krishna Floyd (“My Brother the Devil”), “Unicorns” debuts on Blu-ray and DVD Tuesday, Sept. 23, from Cohen Media Group.

“Unicorns” tells the story of a cross-cultural romance about a single father from Essex, England, who works as an auto mechanic and a British Indian drag queen living a double life. The film stars Ben Hardy (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) as Luke, who is forced to rethink his sexual identity when he unexpectedly falls in love with Aysha, played by Jason Patel (“The Break”) in his feature film debut.

“Unicorns” was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival, the BFI London Film Festival, the Palm Springs Film Festival and won Best of Fest at the BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival. With cinematography by David Raedeker (“The Souvenir”), “Unicorns” is an unforgettable romance.