{"id":21682,"date":"2019-08-18T01:03:09","date_gmt":"2019-08-18T05:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=21682"},"modified":"2019-08-18T01:03:09","modified_gmt":"2019-08-18T05:03:09","slug":"vids-own-shaft-on-blu-ray-and-dvd-on-september-24-or-own-it-early-on-digital-on-september-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=21682","title":{"rendered":"Vids: Own Shaft on Blu-ray and DVD on September 24, or Own It Early on Digital on September 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the most badass private detective<a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=21683\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-21683\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"353\" height=\"442\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-21683\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHAFT_1000740112_BD_DGTL_OSLIP_2D_FINAL_Dom_SKEW_b812a46e-819x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHAFT_1000740112_BD_DGTL_OSLIP_2D_FINAL_Dom_SKEW_b812a46e-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHAFT_1000740112_BD_DGTL_OSLIP_2D_FINAL_Dom_SKEW_b812a46e-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHAFT_1000740112_BD_DGTL_OSLIP_2D_FINAL_Dom_SKEW_b812a46e-768x961.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SHAFT_1000740112_BD_DGTL_OSLIP_2D_FINAL_Dom_SKEW_b812a46e.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/a> ever to walk the streets when \u201cShaft\u201d arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital. New Line Cinema\u2019s action comedy \u201cShaft\u201d was directed by Tim Story (the \u201cRide Along\u201d and \u201cThink Like a Man\u201d franchises).<\/p>\n<p>The film stars Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson (\u201cPulp Fiction,\u201d \u201cGlass,\u201d \u201cCaptain Marvel\u201d), Jessie T. Usher (\u201cIndependence Day: Resurgence,\u201d \u201cAlmost Christmas\u201d), Regina Hall (\u201cGirls Trip,\u201d \u201cLittle\u201d), Alexandra Shipp (\u201cX-Men: Apocalypse,\u201d \u201cLove, Simon\u201d), Matt Lauria (TV\u2019s \u201cKingdom,\u201d \u201cFriday Night Lights\u201d), Titus Welliver (\u201cArgo,\u201d TV\u2019s \u201cBosch\u201d), Cliff \u201cMethod Man\u201d Smith (\u201cPeppermint,\u201d \u201cTrainwreck\u201d) and Richard Roundtree, the original John Shaft.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The film was produced by John Davis under his Davis Entertainment banner. Kenya Barris (\u201cGirls Trip,\u201d TV\u2019s \u201cBlack-ish\u201d) and Alex Barnow (TV\u2019s \u201cThe Goldbergs\u201d) wrote the screenplay based on the character John Shaft from the novel by Ernest Tidyman. Richard Brener, Josh Mack, Story, Ira Napoliello, Barris and Marc S. Fischer served as executive producers.<\/p>\n<p>Story\u2019s behind-the-scenes creative team included director of photography Larry Blanford (\u201cRide Along,\u201d \u201cTag\u201d), production designer Wynn Thomas (\u201cHidden Figures\u201d), editor Peter S. Elliot (\u201cRide Along 2\u201d) and costume designer Olivia Miles (\u201cRide Along 2\u201d). The music is by Christopher Lennertz (\u201cNobody\u2019s Fool,\u201d \u201cPitch Perfect 3\u201d). Dave Jordan and Trygge Toven served as music supervisors.<\/p>\n<p>New Line Cinema presents a Davis Entertainment Production, a Tim Story Film, \u201cShaft.\u201d The film will be distributed in North America by Warner Bros. Pictures.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Shaft&#8221; will be available on 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>\u201cShaft\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.<br \/>\nFans can also own \u201cShaft\u201d via purchase from digital retailers beginning September 10.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lD41XdWcmbY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>SYNOPSIS<\/p>\n<p>JJ, aka John Shaft Jr. (Jessie T. Usher), may be a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend\u2019s untimely death, he needs an education only his dad can provide. Absent throughout JJ\u2019s youth, the legendary locked-and-loaded John Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson) agrees to help his progeny navigate Harlem\u2019s heroin-infested underbelly. And while JJ\u2019s own FBI analyst\u2019s badge may clash with his dad\u2019s trademark leather duster, there\u2019s no denying family. Besides, Shaft\u2019s got an agenda of his own, and a score to settle that\u2019s professional and personal.<\/p>\n<p>BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShaft\u201d Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following special features:<br \/>\nCan Ya Dig It? The Making of Shaft<br \/>\nA Complicated Man: The Shaft Legacy \u2013 Part One: A Bad Mother Born<br \/>\nA Complicated Man: The Shaft Legacy \u2013 Part Two: No Questions Asked<br \/>\nA Complicated Man: The Shaft Legacy \u2013 Part Three: A Legend of His Time<br \/>\nDeleted Scenes<br \/>\nGag Reel<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShaft\u201d DVD contains the following special feature:<br \/>\nCan Ya Dig It? The Making of Shaft<\/p>\n<p>DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS<\/p>\n<p>On September 10, \u201cShaft\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 September 24, \u201cShaft\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<\/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 \/>\nBlu-ray Combo Pack $35.99<br \/>\nDVD $28.98<\/p>\n<p>Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: September 24<br \/>\nEST Street Date: September 10<br \/>\nDVD Languages: English, Spanish<br \/>\nDVD Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French<br \/>\nBD Languages: English, Spanish<br \/>\nBD Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French<br \/>\nRunning Time: 111 minutes<br \/>\nRating: Rated R for pervasive language, violence, sexual content, some drug material and brief nudity<br \/>\nDVD: DLBY\/SURR DLBY\/DGTL [CC]<br \/>\nBlu-ray: 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>Experience the most badass private detective ever to walk the streets when \u201cShaft\u201d arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital. 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