{"id":20992,"date":"2019-05-23T23:53:57","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T03:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=20992"},"modified":"2019-05-24T00:03:39","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T04:03:39","slug":"vids-shazam-swoops-onto-home-video-this-july-from-warner-home-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=20992","title":{"rendered":"Vids: Shazam Swoops onto Home Video This July from Warner Home Entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Watch all of the powers and none of <a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=20993\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-20993\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"481\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20993\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/SHAZAM_1000739026_4K_OSLIP_2D_FINAL_Dom_SKEW_85f6d378-819x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/SHAZAM_1000739026_4K_OSLIP_2D_FINAL_Dom_SKEW_85f6d378-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/SHAZAM_1000739026_4K_OSLIP_2D_FINAL_Dom_SKEW_85f6d378-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/SHAZAM_1000739026_4K_OSLIP_2D_FINAL_Dom_SKEW_85f6d378-768x961.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/SHAZAM_1000739026_4K_OSLIP_2D_FINAL_Dom_SKEW_85f6d378.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/a>the practice when \u201cShazam!\u201d arrives on 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital. David F. Sandberg (\u201cAnnabelle: Creation,\u201d \u201cLights Out\u201d) directs New Line Cinema\u2019s \u201cShazam!,\u201d the origin story that stars Zachary Levi (TV\u2019s \u201cChuck,\u201d \u201cTangled\u201d) as the titular DC Super Hero, along with Mark Strong (the \u201cKingsman\u201d movies, \u201cThe Imitation Game\u201d) in the role of DC Super-Villain Dr. Thaddeus Sivana and Asher Angel (TV\u2019s \u201cAndi Mack,\u201d \u201cDriven to Dance\u201d) as Billy Batson.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cShazam!\u201d also stars Jack Dylan Grazer (\u201cIT,\u201d \u201cBeautiful Boy\u201d) as Billy\u2019s best friend and ultimate superhero enthusiast, Freddy, and Oscar\u00d2 nominee Djimon Hounsou (\u201cBlood Diamond,\u201d \u201cGuardians Of The Galaxy\u201d) as the Wizard. The cast also includes Faithe Herman (TV\u2019s \u201cThis is Us\u201d), Grace Fulton (\u201cAnnabelle: Creation\u201d), Ian Chen (TV\u2019s \u201cFresh Off the Boat\u201d), Jovan Armand (TV\u2019s \u201cHawaii Five-0,\u201d TV\u2019s \u201cThe Middle\u201d), Marta Milans (TV\u2019s \u201cKiller Women,\u201d TV\u2019s \u201cThe Pier\u201d) and Cooper Andrews (\u201cDen of Thieves,\u201d TV\u2019s \u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>Firmly set in the world of DC Super Heroes, but with his own distinctly fun, family-centric tone, the screenplay is by Henry Gayden and story is by Gayden and Darren Lemke, based on characters from DC. Shazam was created by Bill Parker and C.C. Beck. Jeffrey Chernov, Christopher Godsick, Walter Hamada, Geoff Johns, Adam Schlagman, Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Dwayne Johnson served as executive producers.<\/p>\n<p>Sandberg\u2019s creative team included his \u201cAnnabelle: Creation\u201d director of photography Maxime Alexandre, production designer Jennifer Spence, editor Michel Aller and costume designer Leah Butler. The music is by Benjamin Wallfisch (\u201cBlade Runner 2049,\u201d \u201cIT,\u201d \u201cAnnabelle: Creation\u201d).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uilJZZ_iVwY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Shazam!&#8221; will be available on 4K, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. The Blu-ray Combo Pack features a Blu-ray disc with the film and special features in hi-definition, a DVD with the film in standard definition and a Digital version of the movie.<\/p>\n<p>The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of &#8220;Shazam!&#8221; will feature Dolby VisionTM HDR that dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range, and uses dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture for every screen, frame by frame.<\/p>\n<p>The Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of &#8220;Shazam!&#8221; will feature a Dolby Atmos\u00ae soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar; however, Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShazam!\u201d will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can also own \u201cShazam!\u201d via purchase from digital retailers beginning July 2.<\/p>\n<p>SYNOPSIS<\/p>\n<p>We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson\u2019s (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word\u2014SHAZAM!\u2014this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult superhero Shazam (Zachary Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart\u2014inside a ripped, godlike body\u2014Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Can he fly? Does he have X-ray vision? Can he shoot lightning out of his hands? Can he skip his social studies test? Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he\u2019ll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong).<\/p>\n<p>4K, BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShazam!\u201d 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD Special Edition contain the following special features:<br \/>\n\u00b7 Shazam Exclusive Motion Comic<br \/>\n\u00b7 The Magical World of Shazam<br \/>\n\u00b7 Super Fun Zac<br \/>\n\u00b7 Carnival Scene Study, Shazamily Values<br \/>\n\u00b7 Shazamily Values<br \/>\n\u00b7 Who is Shazam?<br \/>\n\u00b7 Deleted Scenes<br \/>\n\u00b7 Gag Reel<\/p>\n<p>DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS<\/p>\n<p>On July 2, \u201cShazam!\u201d will be available to own in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers including Amazon, FandangoNOW, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On July 16, \u201cShazam!\u201d will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT MOVIES ANYWHERE\u00e4<\/p>\n<p>Movies Anywhere is a digital movie platform that enables movie fans to discover, access, and watch their favorite digital movies in one place. Movies Anywhere brings together a library of nearly 7,500 digital movies from Sony Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Film, The Walt Disney Studios (including Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm), Universal Pictures (including DreamWorks and Illumination Entertainment) and Warner Bros., and will continue to expand the consumer experience as more content providers, digital retailers and platforms are added. By connecting participating digital retailers that include Amazon Prime Video, FandangoNOW, Google Play, iTunes and Vudu, movie fans can now bring together their digital movie collections (whether purchased or redeemed) in one place and enjoy them from the comfort of their living rooms, and across multiple devices and platforms, including Amazon Fire devices; Android devices and Android TV; Apple TV; Chromecast; iPhone, iPad and iPod touch; Roku\u00ae devices and popular browsers. Movie fans can also redeem digital codes found in eligible Blu-ray and DVD disc packages from participating studios and enjoy them through Movies Anywhere. Movies Anywhere \u2013 your movies, together at last.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT DIGITAL<\/p>\n<p>*Digital movies or TV episodes allow fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital movies or TV episodes are included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. With digital, consumers are able to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through retail services. For more information on compatible devices and services go to wb.com\/digitalmoviefaq. Consult a digital retailer for details and requirements and for a list of digital-compatible devices.<\/p>\n<p>BASICS<\/p>\n<p>PRODUCT SRP<br \/>\n4K UHD Combo Pack $44.95<br \/>\nBlu-ray Combo Pack $35.99<br \/>\nDVD $28.98<\/p>\n<p>4K, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: July 16<br \/>\nEST Street Date: July 2<br \/>\nDVD Languages: English, English-ADS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French<br \/>\nBD Languages: English, English-ADS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, B.Portuguese<br \/>\nDVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French<br \/>\nBD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, B.Portuguese<br \/>\nRunning Time: 132 minutes<br \/>\nRating: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action, language, and suggestive material<br \/>\nDVD: DLBY\/SURR DLBY\/DGTL [CC]<br \/>\nBlu-ray 2D &amp; UHDBD: ATMOS TrueHD + DLBY\/SURR DLBY\/DGTL<br \/>\n3DBD: DTS HD-MA<\/p>\n<p>The Credits<\/p>\n<p>About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.<br \/>\nWarner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment&#8217;s home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc&#x2122; and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch all of the powers and none of the practice when \u201cShazam!\u201d arrives on 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital. David F. 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