As the temperatures outside remain hot, we hope you have a cool place to relax and gather with your friends and family. May we suggest a movie or two? Let's begin with a few tasty new offerings before moving on to our main course: movies to consider adding to your personal home library.
Now Available in 4K UHD
The fascinating continuing story is compelling and the dynamic performances remain a highlight in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, so let's focus on the amazing artistry on display, created by (literally) thousands of creative artists behind the scenes. Their collective aim is to wrap viewers in a magical world and we must say: job well done! That's especially apparent in the fabulous 4K UHD version.
New Bundle
Since we're talking about J.K. Rowling's masterful creative world, let's mention the new bundle, Wizard World 11-film Collection, which gathers together all the Harry Potter films plus the Fantastic Beasts films, thus far. After all, you can never have too much magic on these hot summer days.
Deal of the Week
Staying with the witch theme, but stepping firmly into adult-thriller territory, You Won't Be Alone follows what happens to a young girl who is taken against her will and transformed by a powerful, mysterious force into a witch. Yes, it's a horror story, yet it deals with profound issues, such as the meaning of life and the definition of humanity. Watch the trailer below, then take advantage of this great deal.
Now Available to Buy or Rent
Staying with the premise of young women who become empowered by forces beyond their control, Firestarter follows the darling Charlie (Ryan Lemmon), who has inherited the ability to start fires with her pyrokinetic powers. Her parents have taught her to control her powers, but the arrival of sinister forces unleashes Charlie's startling firepower. Zac Efron also stars.
This Week's Biggest Sales
We begin with the Minions because, frankly, that may be all your family needs to enjoy a happy summer at home! Our Minions Sale features eight titles, in total, starting with their appearances as supporting characters in the three Despicable Me movies, continuing their mini-movie antics in two collections, before they leapt to stardom in Minions. Whatever you choose, don't forget that Minions: The Rise of Gru opens in theaters everywhere this week; your children will thank you.
Visit Classic Movies Mix & Match and choose four (4) movies for $14.99, which is a great way to celebrate the season, whether you're ready for the epic wartime epic Apocalypse Now: Final Cut, starring Martin Sheen and Marlon Brando, Billy Wilder's witty and life-affirming comedy The Apartment, starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, or the joyous comedy of Michael Schultz's Car Wash, featuring Richard Pryor and George Carlin, among many other favorites.
Prepare for the imminent theatrical release of Thor: Love and Thunder by taking advantage of our Marvel Sale. Revisit Thor's past glory with the Thor / Thor: The Dark World / Thor: Ragnorok (Bundle), or catch up with recent adventures with new heroes in the splendidly entertaining Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings or the under-appreciated Eternals.
As the weekend beckons, celebrate with the triumphant Independence Day Collection. Aliens vs. Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum and President Bill Pullman? C'mon, they don't stand a chance.
4th of July Weekend Sale: 50% Off Bundles reminds us that the long weekend means many things to many people. Which bundle will you choose? Will you celebrate with the grand adventures in the Middle-earth Extended Editions 6-Film Collection, the comic genius of Eddie Murphy in the Beverly Hills Cop Trilogy (Bundle), or the sprawling action adventures in Highlander: The Complete Series (Bundle)? Happily, we remember that the patriotic pick is yours to make.
Get two (2) movies for $9.99 in our HBO Max Mix & Match sale. Whether your tastes embrace the family comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the baseball battle between Roger Maris (Barry Pepper) and Mickey Mantle (Thomas Jane) in 61*, and/or the stirring war drama The Tuskegee Airmen, starring Laurence Fishburne, HBO and Vudu have you covered.
That applies to newer titles as well, so head to the HBO Max Sale: Recent Movies to see what's new, or visit the HBO Max sale main page for a helpful overview.
Who doesn't love actors? The best actors give performances that reward watching over and over again, revealing new facets of the characters they play. This week, the Actors Spotlight shines brightly on Steve Carell, Jodie Foster, Tessa Thompson and Maika Monroe. The only thing they have in common is that they are all quite brilliant, whether they are making us laugh in a comedy, moving us to tears in a drama, or making our hearts race in a thriller.
Everyone in your household will love our Mix & Match collection, which offers three (3) movies for $14.99. Choose from great titles like the supernatural horror fantasy Constantine, starring Keanu Reeves; the mind-blowing adventure Contact, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey; or the harrowing, space-bound thriller Gravity, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.
This summer is already a scorcher, so why not keep chill out with your friends and some of our featured $4.99 Summer Weekend Deals. You'll have your pick of over 150 movies to choose from, including such varied fare as the sci-fi thriller Ender's Game with Harrison Ford, the hilarious Mel Brooks comedy History of the World: Part 1 and the classic, action-packed Die Hard with Bruce Willis. Yippee-Ki-Yay! (Note: the clip below is not safe for work).
Even More Big Sales
We don't want to go before mentioning a few more alluring sales, starting with our Summer Animation Sale. If your and/or your loved ones love Japanese animation, be sure to check out our Anime Weekend Sale. Both sections feature an abundance of colorful films that will delight every member of the family.
We suspect that those who have already dived into matrimony will especially enjoy our Wedding Movies & TV Sale. If you're not marriage-minded, try our selection Certified Fresh Favorites to Rent, which features the best-reviewed movies, as determined by Rotten Tomatoes.
The section marked $4.99 Weekly Movie Deals speaks for itself. Just take a moment to browse through the offerings; we're sure you'll find something good to watch.
Vudu Top 10
Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness cast a spell on fans in its debut on Vudu, topping the streaming chart on Fandango's streaming service for the week of June 20th through June 26th.
The Doctor Strange 2-Movie Collection comprised of the first Doctor Strange and Multiverse of Madness for $29.99, is currently the top-selling movie bundle on Vudu. The top-selling TV bundle on Vudu is Game of Thrones: The Complete Series, with the full franchise available in 4K UHD.
New horror titles on Vudu include David Cronenberg's Crimes of the Future ranking at #11 and IFC Midnight's Watcher arriving at #19.
Vudu’s top ten titles for the past week, in terms of revenue:
1. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
2. The Bad Guys
3. Morbius
4. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
5. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
6. Uncharted
7. Downton Abbey: A New Era
8. Memory
9. The Lost City
10. Everything Everywhere All At Once
