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Whether you are ready for them or not, there’s no stopping the holidays. But at least things aren’t to crazy yet, so you’ll have some time to sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the huge new titles that the studios are rolling out in advance of the season of celebrating. From biting blockbusters to cosmic comedies, there’s a little bit of viewing magic for everyone on DVD and Blu-ray this week. Check out what titles are now available!<\/p>\n
The Meg<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n No one believed rescue diver Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) when he claimed he encountered a giant monster of a sea creature during a mission. They do now. The disgraced Taylor gets more than he bargained for when he\u2019s recruited to save three members of an underwater research team and finds himself trying to prevent a massive prehistoric shark known as a Megalodon from attacking a Chinese beach. Based on Steve Alten\u2019s novel, this exciting undersea actioner also stars Bingbing Li, Rainn Wilson, Cliff Curtis.<\/p>\n Mile 22<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Black ops agent James Silva (Mark Wahlberg) and his team agree to safely escort Indonesian police officer Li Noor (Iko Uwais) out of the country in exchange for his knowledge of the location of a dangerous chemical element Silva\u2019s group failed to destroy. The 22-mile trip to their airstrip destination proves to be a harrowing journey as Silva and his people become targeted for elimination by local intelligence agents. Lauren Cohan, Ronda Rousey, and John Malkovich co-star in this thrilling actioner.<\/p>\n A Christmas Story Live!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n This delightful live television performance, inspired by the holiday film classic and hit Broadway musical, is set in 1940s Indiana and follows young Ralphie Parker (Andy Walken) on his desperate campaign to ensure a Red Ryder BB gun is waiting under the Christmas tree. Maya Rudolph, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ana Gasteyer, Jane Krakowski, Ken Jeong, and Matthew Broderick also star. Songs include “It All Comes Down to Christmas,” “When You\u2019re a Wimp,” “You\u2019ll Shoot Your Eye Out,” and more.<\/p>\n Juliet, Naked<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Britisher Annie Platt (Rose Byrne) was fed up with the fixation her pretentious long-term guy Duncan Thomson (Chris O’Dowd) had over obscure, reclusive rocker Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke)…and happily trolled the uncovering of rare acoustic tracks from the musician. Well, someone who shared her dim view–Crowe himself–reached out…and she soon found herself in an improbable triangle. Engaging take on the Nick Hornby novel also stars Jimmy O. Yang, Megan Dodds, Lily Newmark.<\/p>\n Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Plus 6 Disney Tales<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Join Olaf for warm hugs and holiday cheer as he presents Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (22 min)-with 4 great new songs-starring all your favorite characters from Frozen. Olaf and Sven set out on a merry mission to save Christmas for Anna and Elsa. This special collection also includes 6 winter-themed tales (46 min) featuring classic Disney characters-Donald Duck in The Hockey Champ, Goofy in The Art of Skiing and Mickey Mouse in the holiday treat Pluto’s Christmas Tree-as well as Once Upon A Wintertime, Winter and Polar Trappers.<\/p>\n The Blue Dahlia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Written by Raymond Chandler, this crackerjack film noir features Alan Ladd as Johnny Morrison, a sailor returning home to Los Angeles who discovers that his wife is involved with another man. When she’s found murdered, Morrison becomes the prime suspect, forcing him to launch his own investigation with the estranged spouse (Veronica Lake) of his wife’s lover. With William Bendix, Howard Da Silva; directed by George Marshall.<\/p>\n A Story from Chikamatsu<\/a><\/em> (Criterion Collection)<\/p>\n In 18th-century Kyoto, quirks of circumstance cause a miserly printer (Eitar\u014d Shind\u014d) to unjustly accuse his wife (Ky\u014dko Kagawa) and his apprentice (Kazuo Hasegawa) of having an affair. With adultery being punishable by crucifixion, the two lean upon each other as they flee for their lives…and as the forbidden love for which they were hunted actually blossoms. Kenji Mizoguchi\u2019s masterful take on a Chikamatsu Monzaemon play co-stars Y\u014dko Minamida, Eitar\u014d Ozawa. AKA: “The Crucified Lovers.”<\/p>\n The Last Movie<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Shaken by a fatality during a location shoot in a remote Peruvian village, Hollywood stunt rider Kansas (Dennis Hopper) decides to chuck show business and make himself a new life with a local hooker (Stella Garcia). His idyll is short-lived, though, as he\u2019s asked to intercede when the natives start primitively re-creating his ill-starred production. Hopper\u2019s seldom-seen, notoriously excessive directing follow-up to “Easy Rider” co-stars Julie Adams, Tomas Milian, Rod Cameron, Sam Fuller, Dean Stockwell.<\/p>\n Naked Vengeance\/Vendetta<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Tragically widowed actress Carla Harris (Deborah Tranelli) returned to her hometown to forget…but the journey ended with her rape and her parents\u2019 murder by local lowlifes. Escaping from the hospital, she makes sure each pays in bloody turn, in Ciro Santiago\u2019s revenge actioner “Naked Vengeance.” Kaz Garas, Carmen Argenziano co-star. After her kid sister goes to jail for a self-defense slaying–and is murdered inside–stuntwoman Laurie Collins (Karen Chase) gets herself imprisoned so she can get final payback from those responsible, in “Vendetta.” Sandy Martin, Kin Shriner, Roberta Collins co-star.<\/p>\n Perversion Story<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Slinking onto your screen, this thriller from the sinister imagination of Lucio Fulci (“Zombie”) concerns a physician (Jean Sorel) who juggles unhealthy relationships with both a mistress and a stripper who resembles his suspiciously deceased wife. Will the salacious doctor’s overconfidence prove to be his undoing? Packed with cruelty and depravity, the film also stars Marisa Mell, Elsa Martinelli. AKA: “The Conspiracy of Torture.”<\/p>\n Star Trek Discovery: Season One<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Debuting in 2017, this exciting entry in the ever-popular sci-fi franchise takes place approximately 10 years before the original “Star Trek” series. Imprisoned for mutiny, disgraced Starfleet officer Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) gets a chance at redemption when she\u2019s recruited to join the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery on an important interstellar mission. Doug Jones, Shazad Latif, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Jason Isaacs also star.<\/p>\n Puzzle<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Unappreciated housewife and mom Agnes (Kelly MacDonald) sat down to the complex jigsaw puzzle she got for her birthday…and astonished herself with how quickly she assembled it. As she frequents a hobby shop to indulge this previously unknown gift, she catches the eye of eccentric inventor Robert (Irrfan Khan), who\u2019s looking for a tournament partner…and who might help piece together a change in her life. Charming effort co-stars David Denman, Austin Abrams, Bubba Weiler, Liv Hewson.<\/p>\n The Children Act<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Respected High Court judge Fiona Maye (Emma Thompson) was determined not to her work be impacted by her fraying marriage to Jack (Stanley Tucci). However, when she opts to take first-hand review of a sensitive 17-year-old Jehovah\u2019s Witness (Fionn Whitehead) rejecting treatment for his leukemia, she might be venturing into profound personal and professional jeopardy. Ben Chaplin, Eileen Walsh, Jason Watkins, Anthony Calf co-star; Ian McEwan adapted his novel for the screen.<\/p>\n