Out This Week: Rankin Bass Christmas Specials. Summer Ghost, Belle and More
In this week's new home entertainment releases there are new 4K editions of four classic stop-motion Holiday specials- a perfect way to pay tribute to Jules Bass (of Rankin and Bass) who passed away last week. The week also includes the disc debut of Summer Ghost the featurette from up-and-coming filmmaker Loundraw and a new steelbook edition of Mamoru Hosoda's Belle.
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UK Releases For October 31, 2022
Girls und Panzer: das Finale - Part 3 (MVM Entertainment, PG) Amateurs study
strategy, but professionals study logistics, because it doesn't matter how
many tanks you can get into position if you don't have enough ammo to keep
firing! Firepower and constantly evolving strategies are the name of the
game as not two, not four, but six more schools square off on three
additional battlegrounds! As Oarai's tank team continues their brutal face
off against Chi-Ha-Tan, the firefights also rage between Anzio and St.
Gloriana, Kuromorimine and Pravda, and Jatkosota and Saunders! Six teams
enter and only the survivors will advance! Also, in the weirdest side trip
yet, the ladies of Team Anglerfish suddenly find themselves as cow… er,
radishgirls in the wild, wild west.
FORMATS :Blu-Ray
King's Game: The Animation (Anime Ltd , 15) A class of thirty-two high
school students receive texts commanding them to complete strange tasks. Do
what the messages say, and more will follow. Fail to go through with them
and face the consequences. Nobuaki Kanazawa has played this game before and
knows that these demands must be met. But until penalties for failure become
lethal, no one is ready to step out of their comfort zone. With death around
every corner, and as orders and punishments become more and more gruesome,
the worst in people manages to tear its way out.
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Tamako Market: Complete Series (Anime Ltd , 12) Tamako Kitashirakawa is the
eldest daughter of a family which runs the Tama-ya mochi shop in the
Usagiyama Shopping District. One day, Tamako encounters a strange talking
bird named Dera Mochimazzwi who comes from a distant land searching for a
bride for his country's prince. After becoming overweight from eating too
much mochi, Dera ends up becoming a freeloader in Tamako's home. The series
follows the everyday life of Tamako, her friends, family and neighbors, and
this peculiar bird.
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Violet Evergarden: The Movie (Anime Ltd, 12) After the aftermath of a
war, a young girl who was used as a 'tool' for war learned to live. With the
scars of burns, she goes back to her past to feel the true feelings of the
Major's, "I love you."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
US Releases For November 1, 2022
Belle STEELBOOK (GKIDS Films/Shout Factory, PG) "Suzu is a shy
high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been
a shadow of herself. But when she enters "U", a massive virtual world, she
escapes into her online persona as Belle, a globally-beloved singer. One
day, her concert is interrupted by a monstrous creature chased by
vigilantes. As their hunt escalates, Suzu embarks on an epic and emotional
quest to uncover the identity of this mysterious "beast" and to discover her
true self in a world where you can be anyone."
FORMATS: Blu-Ray+DVD STEELBOOK
The Classic Christmas Specials Collection 4K (Universal) "'Tis the
season to enjoy the timeless holiday favorites in "The Classic Christmas
Specials Collection" featuring three unforgettable stories. Produced by
Rankin/Bass, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Santa Claus is Coming to
Town" feature iconic "Animagic" stop-motion animation and "Frosty the
Snowman" is beautifully animated. Starring the voice talents of Fred
Astaire, Jimmy Durante, Mickey Rooney, Burl Ives and many more, these
favorites also feature some of the most beloved songs of the season and are
sure to entertain audiences of all ages for generations to come!"
FORMATS: 4K
The
Dungeon of Black Company: The Complete Season (Crunchyroll,
LLC, TV-14)"Work sucks, and Kinji was avoiding it beautifully by investing every
penny. Good plan 'til he finds himself in a new world... with DEBT! Now
under the rule of an evil mining company, does he have what it takes to
pull off the ultimate grift on this gig?"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray+Digital, Blu-Ray LE
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2wei! / 2wei Herz!: Complete
Collection (Sentai Filmworks, TV-MA
)Magical girls don't get time off, so even though Illya and Miyu have
just saved the world (see FATE/KALEID LINER PRISMA ILLYA,) it's now
their job to clean up the resulting mess! Unfortunately, there's no
established system for disposing of hazardous magical materials and
sealing the Class Cards has caused some serious side effects… one of
which is that Illya now has a duplicate doppelganger who is being a
very bad girl! Can Illya get "herself" under control in a conflict of
split personalities? And even once she's comfortable with her dark
self, is it wise to take her on a trip to the beach while preparing
for her next mission? Not unless you're ready for the demons,
alternate dimensions, and all the other Magical Girl stuff that
ensues!
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Fire in His Fingertips: My Childhood Friend is a Fireman (Ascendent Animation ,TV-MA) Ryo Fujihashi, a single
business woman, is rescued from a fire by her best friend, Soma.
When Ryo loses everything she owns to the flames, Soma offers his
home to her until she can get back on her feet. Will fire ignite
within her heart for the charming firefighter in such close
proximity to him?"
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Fire in His Fingertips 2: My Boyfriend is a Fireman (Ascendent
Animation ,TV-MA)
A firefighter's work is important, but after an emergency causes
Soma to miss his girlfriend, Ryo's birthday, he is determined to
make their upcoming date perfect to make up for it. Meanwhile,
Ryo's old flame, Rei, shows up and now works with her! Will the
fire in her heart stay true to Soma, or will old flames reignite?
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Frosty the Snowman 4K (Universal) A discarded silk tophat becomes
the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a
group of schoolchildren after it magically brings a snowman to
life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring
unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, Frosty and a young
girl who he befriends stow away on a freight train headed for the
north pole. Little do they know that the magician is following
them, and he wants his hat back. This animated short is based on
the popular Christmas song of the same name.
FORMATS: 4K+Blu-Ray+Digital
Henkei Shoujou Transforming Girls (Ascendent
Animation,TV-14) Have you ever seen a schoolgirl
transform into an epic Battle-Mech? How about FIVE transforming
girls?! Well, now's your chance! Follow the everyday adventures
of Tomoyo as she discovers that not everything is as it seems.
In the world of 'Henkei Shoujo', anything is possible!
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut (Crunchyroll, LLC,
TV-14) Two great nations race for the cosmos, launching a secret
experiment in the east. Before risking the first human flight,
they will send a vampire named Irina. Despite racial
differences, she and her human overseer, Lev, aim for the
stars together.
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Moriarty: The Patriot - Part 2
(Crunchyroll, LLC, TV-14) As William's mission to purge Britian's class structure
continues, Sherlock edges closer to identifying him. But as
the Lord of Crime's plot gets even bloodier, his clues lead
the fated rivals to one final showdown - where one of them
might end up dead.
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
The Polar Express 4K (Warner Bros., G)When a doubting
young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North
Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows
him that the wonder of life never fades for those who
believe.
FORMATS: 4K+Blu-Ray+Digital
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4K (Universal) The modern Christmas classic is brought to life in this
stop-motion animated feature. Rudolph is shunned by the
other reindeer because of his strange red nose. Rudolph and
Herbie the Elf decide to run away and wind up having a
series of adventures, meeting the Abominable Snowman and
making their way through the Land of Misfit Toys before
coming back in time to help Santa on Christmas Eve.
FORMATS: 4K+Blu-Ray+Digital
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town 4K (Universal) The
Mailman decides to answer some of the most common
questions about Santa Claus, and tells us about a small
baby named Kris who was left on the doorstep of the
Kringle family (toymakers). When Kris grew up, he wanted
to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown. But its
Burgermeister (Herr Meisterburger) is too mean to let that
happen. And to make things worse, there's an evil wizard
named Winter who lives between the Kringles and
Sombertown, but Kris manages to melt Winter's heart (as
well as the comely schoolteacher's) and deliver his toys.
FORMATS: 4K+Blu-Ray+Digital
Summer Ghost Blu-ray (GKIDS/Shout Factory) "Tomoya,
Aoi, and Ryo are high school students who met online.
An urban legend speaks of a "summer ghost," a spirit
girl who appears when fireworks are set off. Tomoya
cannot live the life he envisioned for himself. Aoi
cannot find her place in the world. Ryo has his once
shining future suddenly pulled away. Each has their
own reason for needing to meet the summer ghost. On a
summer night when life and death cross paths, where
will each of their emotions take them?
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Tribe Nine: The Complete Season (Crunchyroll,
LLC, TV-14) Neo Tokyo is a battlefield, and the only
thing keeping the turf wars tame is the game of
Extreme Baseball. Word on the street is that the
top hitter Shun just recruited two rookies, and
their tribe won't back down from the mad man
taking over the city.
FORMATS: Blu-Ray
Upcoming Releases
All Release dates are subject to change. Listed Dates are for US release unless stated otherwise. Digital releases may be earlier. Titles are Blu-ray unless stated otherwise.
Cats Eye Season 2 (Discotek Media) November 28
Sherlock Hound (Disctotek Media) November 28.
Coraline 4K STEELBOOK (Shout Factory) December 13
ParaNorman 4K STEELBOOK (Shout Factory) December 13
My Hero Academia S5 part 2 (Crunchyroll) December 20
Goodbye, Don Glees (Shout Factory/GKIDS) December 27
