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October 29 Blu-ray, Digital and DVD Releases
Welcome to ComingSoon.net’s October 29 Blu-ray, Digital HD and DVD column! We’ve highlighted this week’s releases in detailed write-ups of different titles below! Click each highlighted title to purchase through Amazon!
New Movies on Blu-ray/DVD
Legend of the Demon CatHavoc descends upon the Imperial Court of the Tang Dynasty when the General s wife is possessed by an ancient demon.
10 Minutes GoneIn this gripping thriller starring

"Roll or face the consequences. Last one to die, wins." Holy crap YES! I love it when a filmmaker can put together an incredible idea in just a few minutes and scare the crap out of you in the process. You'll Live is the latest horror short made by Brian Lipko, who also made the two-minute horror short Drip previously. This time he introduces us to a mysterious Jumanji-esque (the old movie not the new ones) board game that is much more evil than playful. Starring Carolina Kenney, Michael Southw

"I'm steady, calm. I slept well, no bad dreams. I am active and engaged…" On this episode of The First Word podcast we sit down for a full-on discussion about the meditative sci-fi thriller Ad Astra, directed by James Gray and starring Brad Pitt as an astronaut on a secret mission. This premiered at the Venice Film Festival (my review) and finally opened in theaters in September. Friends Alex Billington (@firstshowing) and Mike Eisenberg (@Eisentower30) team up to bring you a podcast pro

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Thirteen Quintessential Vincent Price Movies for Halloween
Darkness falls across the land, Halloween is close at hand, and ComingSoon.net has a playlist of 13 Vincent Price Movies to add some class to your October viewing schedule. Check out our Price Halloween favorites in the gallery below, curated by Chris Ameigh of The Full Price Podcast, a monthly podcast dedicated to the Merchant of Menace himself, Vincent Price.
RELATED: CS Exclusive: Tom Atkins’ Halloween Play

Kelly Marie Tran joins the voice cast of The Croods 2
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran has officially joined the voice cast of Universal Pictures’ forthcoming family comedy The Croods 2, a follow-up to the 2013 Academy Award-nominated animated feature. Tran will be playing the role of Dawn, who is the only child of the Bettermans. Her character’s parents will be voiced by new cast members Leslie Mann (Blockers) and four-time Emmy winner Pe

"What you don't control is a potential threat." Greenwich Entertainment has unveiled an official trailer for the new Alex Gibney documentary titled Citizen K, which first premiered at the Venice Film Festival earlier this year and it also played at TIFF. Citizen K is a reference to Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a Russian citizen who now lives in London after being put in jail as an outspoken opponent of Putin. He only got out because he's a billionaire. The film tells the complete story of the strange

Naomi Watts’ Game of Thrones prequel series cancelled at HBO
After more than three months since the Game of Thrones prequel pilot had wrapped up its production in July, Deadline reports that HBO has ultimately decided not to move forward with showrunner Jane Goldman’s Game of Thrones big-budget spinoff series which was supposed to be led by Naomi Watts. Word is that the pilot had a troubled production while shooting in Northern Ireland.
A second prequel pilot was given the

"They told me you were the guy who kills killers." STX Entertainment has debuted a third & final official trailer for the NYC action thriller 21 Bridges. We've seen two solid trailers previously, but the movie was delayed from a September release until late November. The title is a reference to the decision in the movie, during a citywide manhunt, to shut down and block off all 21 bridges that access Manhattan (and all the tunnels and trains). Chadwick Boseman stars as a disgraced detective

CS Soapbox: Scorsese and Coppola Secretly Love Comic Books
Nothing fuels an argument like a good ol’ fashioned generation gap. People tend to focus on differences rather than similarities, writing anything that doesn’t vibe with their agenda off as alien. This societal handicap applies not only to the more seasoned members of our community (who hate franchises and CGI) but to the more youthful as well, who just can’t understand why you wouldn’t want to watch something in

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Exclusive The Art of Racing in The Rain Clip: Enzo cam
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has provided ComingSoon.net with an exclusive clip for The Art of Racing in the Rain, showcasing how the film’s crew created the POV shots for the film’s central canine character Enzo. You can check out the clip below for the film, which is now available on Digital and will release on Blu-ray and DVD on November 5!
RELATED: The Art of Racing in the Rain Trailer Delivers a Kevin

The Conjuring creators to develop a LaLaurie Mansion horror franchise
Deadline brings word that The Conjuring writers Chad and Carey Hayes are developing a new horror film franchise, which will revolve around the infamous LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans. The Hayes brothers are partnering with Cindy Bond and Doug McKay’s newly formed Faster Horse Pictures to produce the planned franchise.
“We love writing films in which we get to tell true stories – incorporating moments that p

Mandatory Streamers: Apple TV+ launches See, Dickinson & more
Welcome to Mandatory Streamers, our latest column covering the best new streaming content coming your way every week! For the week of October 28, Apple TV+ is officially launching with a handful of new series, including See, The Morning Show, For All Mankind, and Dickinson, on Friday, November 1. Check out the best shows debuting and returning online this week as well as the latest renewal announcements b

Fantasia: Paul Williams & Ed Pressman on Phantom of the Paradise
While most audiences are prepping to do the Time Warp again for the upcoming holiday, but many are exploring old souls with their annual rewatching of the cult rock opera horror comedy Phantom of the Paradise, and with the release of the recent documentary Phantom of Winnipeg exploring the film’s cult following in the Manitoba city, ComingSoon.net caught up with producer Ed Pressman and star Paul Williams

Looking for Alaska Episode 4 Recap
In the previous episode of Hulu’s Looking for Alaska, Alaska had been outed as the rat who got Paul and Marya expelled. In Looking for Alaska Episode 4, Alaska stayed at school for Thanksgiving and asked Pudge to stay with her.
Porn Hunting
Alaska successfully convinced Pudge to stay at Culver Creek with her, despite Pudge’s assurances to the Colonel and Takumi that he was Orlando-bound. Pudge had answered the payphone, thinking it was his parents,

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Exclusive Angry Birds Movie 2 clip features cast commentary
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has provided ComingSoon.net with an exclusive clip for The Angry Birds Movie 2, featuring the cast discussing the animated sequel. You can check out the clip in the player below and grab your Digital copy starting today, or on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD on November 12!
RELATED: New Angry Birds Movie 2 Clip Shows the Birds and Pigs Teaming Up
The returning voice cast for the film includes Jason

Oscar Isaac lands lead role in Paul Schrader’s The Card Counter
According to Variety, Golden Globe Award-winning actor Oscar Isaac has been tapped for the lead role in veteran filmmaker Paul Schrader’s forthcoming revenge thriller movie titled The Card Counter. Isaac is set to portray the role of a gambler and former serviceman named William Tell, who tries to help and reform a young man from seeking revenge on a mutual enemy from their past.
Isaac gained worldwide recognition

A24’s official Waves trailer highlights an emotional family drama
A24 has released the official Waves trailer for the upcoming drama from writer/director Trey Edward starring Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Sterling K. Brown. You can check out the trailer now in the player below!
RELATED: A24’s Waves Trailer Starring Sterling K. Brown and Kelvin Harrison Jr. 
Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts

Last Night in Soho: Edgar Wright Reveals First Details on New Horror Film
In an interview with Empire, writer-director Edgar Wright has revealed the first details on his upcoming horror film Last Night in Soho, giving us a much better idea on what to expect for the film’s plot. He also confirmed that the movie will be set in the 1960s’ London with Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy set as leads.
“There’s something I have in common with the lead character in that

BEGIN SLIDESHOWIt’s Sarah Connor and T-800 vs. Rev-9 in Terminator: Dark Fate clip
Ahead of the highly-anticipated sequel’s theatrical release this Friday, Paramount Pictures has released a brand new clip from the highly-anticipated sequel Terminator: Dark Fate, featuring enemies-turn-allies Sarah Connor and T-800 as they teamed up against Rev-9. Check out the video in the player below!
RELATED: Terminator: Dark Fate Review
Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegge

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Wedge Antilles officially confirmed for Rise of Skywalker!
The Rebel pilot Wedge Antilles helped get Luke Skywalker & company out of some tight scrapes in the original Star Wars Trilogy. Now Lucasfilm has revealed, via the cover of new book Star Wars: Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse, that actor Denis Lawson will return as an older Wedge in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. See the full image in the gallery below!
Not only is Lawson (the uncle of Ewan McGrego

BEGIN SLIDESHOWThe final season of Lucifer will be split into two parts
In a recent appearance at The Kelly Clarkson Show, Lucifer star Tom Ellis has revealed that the upcoming fifth and final season of the supernatural series will be divided into two parts which are set to premiere exclusively on Netflix. The premiere date for the first half of the final season is still being kept under wraps. You can watch Kelly Clarkson’s full set visit in the player below!
“Season 5 of Luci

The Trial of the Chicago 7 adds Thomas Middleditch and Max Adler to cast
Following the recent additions of Michael Keaton, William Hurt, and J.C. MacKenzie, Collider reports that Emmy nominee Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley) and Glee alum Max Adler have joined the star-studded ensemble cast of Paramount Pictures‘ forthcoming drama film The Trial of the Chicago 7. Written and directed by Oscar-winner Aaron Sorkin, the film is first scheduled for a limited release on September 25, 2

"I'm trying to give you the tools to succeed in this world." A24 has debuted a second official trailer for the indie drama Waves, a bit hit on the festival circuit playing at both the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals. Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a African-American family—led by a well-intentioned but domineering father—as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. It's being

October Horror Movie Recommendation: Cat People
Every day for the month of October, Coming Soon is making a new horror movie recommendation for those eager to find a new frightening flick for Halloween. From the creepy goodness of a classy ghost story to a blood-spattered gorefest and everything in between, we’ll have something for every taste of horror. And today’s pick is…..
Cat People (1982)
What’s Cat People about: Based (very, very loosely) on the 1942 horror film

BREAKING: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Depart Star Wars Trilogy
It seems as though the curse of Star Wars continues as another set of creatives have bailed from the Lucasfilm franchise. According to Deadline, Game of Thrones show creators and Emmy winners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have departed their planned trilogy of Star Wars films presumably earmarked for release in 2022, 2024 and 2026. The pair are pinning the blame on their recent 5-year deal to produce television for Netflix (rumore

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The Mandalorian Finally Speaks In the New Trailer For the Series
Throughout the first trailer for The Mandalorian, the titular bounty hunter kept his mouth shut. Instead, Werner Herzog’s character did most of the talking about bounty hunting as a “complicated profession.” Herzog’s voice also dominates the newly released trailer for The Mandalorian. But this time, Pedro Pascal’s title character finally has a response.
The first live-action Star

NightWheel Pictures has just debuted the award-winning animated horror short film La Noria online for everyone to watch. Written and directed by Carlos Baena (who has worked in the animation industry for years before leaving to work on his own), La Noria tells the tale of a grieving young boy who loves to build ferris wheels who one day encounters dark creatures that turn his life upside down. La Noria held its world premiere last year and has been picking up awards at numerous film festivals a

"When good people get desperate… the knives come out." Lionsgate has released one final, short trailer for Knives Out, the new film from Rian Johnson described as a "fun" modern murder mystery inspired by mystery mastermind Agatha Christie (and Clue), with "ingenious twists and turns." It's opening in just a few more weeks, and all the reviews have been extremely positive so far, calling this a smart and layered murder mystery that goes beyond just the "whodunit?" question. Featuring an