Movies

 

Gladiator II (Action, Adventure, Drama)

The action-packed epic “Gladiator II” is now available to own on 4K Ultra HD, DVD and Digital from Paramount Home Entertainment. The film is also now available to purchase as a 4K Ultra HD SteelBook.

Directed by Ridley Scott (“Gladiator”), “Gladiator II” continues the epic saga of power, intrigue and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal, “All of Us Strangers”) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

“Gladiator II” boasts breathtaking action and sensational performances from a star-powered cast, including Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) and Denzel Washington (“Training Day”). Fans who purchase the film on Digital or 4K Ultra HD will have access to more than 100 minutes of fascinating behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. Viewers can discover the epic journey of the highly anticipated film as the cast and filmmakers share their personal experiences; explore some of the movie’s exotic filming locations, including Malta and Morocco, and see the extraordinary sets that brought the Roman Empire back to life; and even enter the arena to find out how carefully choreographed combat and visual effects combined to deliver mind-blowing battles on a truly epic scale. Extras include the featurettes “A Dream That was Rome: Origins,” “What We Do in Life, Echoes in Eternity: The Cast,” “In the Arena: Filmmakers,” “To Those About to Die, We Salute You: Combat,” “Building an Empire: Post-Production” and “The Making of ‘Gladiator II’” as well as deleted scenes.

 

Wolf Man (Horror)

Director Leigh Whannell (“The Invisible Man”) brings a dark new twist to one of Universal’s most iconic monsters in “Wolf Man,” debuting on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Tuesday, March 18, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film is also now available to own on Digital.

Seeking a fresh start, Blake (Christopher Abbott, “Poor Things”) moves his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner, “Ozark”) and daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth, “Hullraisers”) to his childhood home in rural Oregon. Upon arrival, they encounter a brutal animal attack, forcing the family to barricade themselves inside the house as an unseen creature prowls the perimeter. As the night wears on, Blake’s injuries worsen, and his bizarre behavior turns monstrous. To protect her daughter, Charlotte must decide whether to confront the danger outside or the growing horror within.

In addition to a feature commentary with director/co-writer Leigh Whannell, “Wolf Man” features more than 30 minutes of bonus features for viewers to enjoy. Audiences can learn what inspired Whannell to create this tragic tale of family, loss and a night of absolute terror in “Unleashing a New Monster;” take a closer look at the conceptual designs, sculptures and prosthetic make-up that aided in the creation of a monster that stays with viewers long after the credits roll in “Designing ‘Wolf Man;’” hear from the cast and crew on how practical effects enabled them to capture raw and realistic performances of the most terrifying, heart-pounding scenes in the movie in “Hands-on Horror;” and discover how sound design and VFX came together to highlight the enhanced hearing, vision and complete abandonment of humanity that materialized during the transformation from man to wolf in “Nightmares and Soundscapes.”