New to On Demand & DVD

On Demand DVD New Releases Dec. 29-Jan. 4 It’s a slow week for new releases, with only three titles to choose from … The Equalizer (pictured) McCall, who has put his mysterious past behind him, comes out of self-retirement to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless. Denzel Washington, Melissa Leo (R, 2:11) 12/30 Viking: The Berserkers In Dark Ages Britain, a group of young Saxons are captured by a clan of fearsome Viking warriors and used as prey in a ritualistic manhunt. Sol Heras, Simon Armstrong, Anthony Baines (NYR) 1/1 (REC) 4: Apocalypse A mysterious virus, which turns people into demons, […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Dec. 22-28 Calvary Priests are sometimes met with some shocking confessionals. When Father James receives a death threat within the confines of confession, he finds his next days conflicted. How can he keep his life and his safety? Brendan Gleeson, Chris O’Dowd, Kelly Reilly (R, 1:39) 12/23 The Good Lie A group of Sudanese refugees are taken in by a brash American woman (Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon) assigned to help them as they adjust to modern life in the United States. Reese Witherspoon, Corey Stoll (PG-13, 1:50) 12/23 Left Behind People all over the world suddenly vanish and mass […]

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes traces the path of the apes’ evolution from the mostly mute — though intelligent — animals of Rise of the Planet of the Apes to the articulate, civilized beings that have become the Earth’s dominant species shown in the Planet of the Apes franchise. Director Matt Reeves explains: “In Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the apes said only a few words. With this film, we show the apes at the dawn of their society, learning to truly speak.” Co-screenwriter Mark Bomback says that one of the script’s biggest challenges was how to […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Dec. 15-21 Dawn of Planet of the Apes The virus that destroyed much of civilization has left evolved apes and a small group of human survivors at the edge of a tenuous peace. But when the apes begin to fracture that peace, the new civilization is threatened. Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman (PG-13, 2:10) 12/16 Escobar: Paradise Lost For Pablo Escobar, family is everything. When young surfer Nick falls for Escobar’s niece, he finds his life on the line. Benicio Del Toro, Josh Hutcherson (R, 2:00) 12/16 Pre-theatrical release Goodbye to All That In this smart, sexy […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Dec. 8-14 The Captive  Eight years after the event, a man finds himself immersed in a complex web that surrounds the mysterious disappearance of his daughter in this psychological thriller. Ryan Reynolds, Scott Speedman (R, 1:52) 12/12 Available same day as theatrical release. The Color of Time James Franco, Mila Kunis, Jessica Chastain, and Zach Braff star in this tale of an artist struggling to reconcile his past. Based on the life of Pulitzer Prize winner C.K. Williams. (R, 1:16) 12/9 Pre-DVD release. Dolphin Tale 2 Rejoin Winter, the dolphin with a prosthetic tail, in her Florida home. Sawyer, Hazel […]

Set in the catacombs that lie below the streets of Paris, As Above, So Below has the distinction of being the first production to get permission to film in the actual catacombs. With access to the areas normally open to the public, and to those that are typically off limits, the film’s writers, brothers John and Drew Dowdle, and their production crew were granted unprecedented assistance from the French government to create the film they had envisioned from the start. Producer Patrick Aiello says, “We were committed to helping John Erick and Drew make it work and convey the experience […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Dec. 1-7 5 Seconds Of Summer: So Perfect. Trace the meteoric rise of 5SOS from a Sydney suburb to worldwide fame in this very first, in-depth biography, featuring electrifying archive footage and intimate interviews. Luke Hemmings, Ashton Irwin (TV-G, 1:10)  12/1  Pre-DVD release. And So It Goes Oren is a self-centered and eccentric realtor who couldn’t care less about anyone else, but when his estranged son suddenly drops off a granddaughter he never knew about, his life is turned upside down. Diane Keaton, Michael Douglas (PG-13, 1:34) 12/2 As Above, So Below When a team of explorers ventures into […]

How to Train Your Dragon 2 picks up five years after the first movie, and the film acquired some new characters for the second chapter. For the dragon trapper Eret, son of Eret, the filmmakers chose Kit Harington (Game of Thrones). “Kit showed up on a short list of possible actors to voice Eret,” says director Dean DeBlois. “I knew him from Game of Thrones and I can safely say he’s my favorite character on that series. I thought he was perfect for the role.” Producer Bonnie Arnold adds, “Eret is supposed to be about 20, the same age as […]

Let’s Be Cops: Did You Know … ? Here’s some fun trivia about Let’s Be Cops, starring Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr. and Rob Riggle. In the film, when Ryan (Johnson) and Justin (Wayans) make the decision to dress up as cops for a costume party, they take it to another level. As people start to mistake them for genuine cops, things get real, and they find themselves in the middle of an actual case. • Director and cowriter for Let’s Be Cops Luke Greenfield got the idea for the film when a costume designer gave him an authentic Los Angeles Police Department […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Nov. 24-30 The Expendables 3 Barney leaves his team behind to assemble a new and younger group of Expendables. Although he tries to keep his old friends out of harm’s way, they won’t let Barney go it alone against a nemesis from their past. Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Antonio Banderas (PG-13, 2:06) 11/25 The Giver Children in this seemingly perfect world are assigned jobs as adults. Jonas was last to be assigned, and it was he who was set to receive the knowledge of the things that no one talked about. His sessions with The Giver will […]