{"id":37299,"date":"2023-09-20T16:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T20:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=37299"},"modified":"2023-09-20T16:40:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T20:40:02","slug":"vids-warner-bros-home-entertainment-announces-blue-beetle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=37299","title":{"rendered":"Vids: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Announces Blue Beetle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prepare for the action-packed, modern \"\"<\/a>origin story that takes a fresh, fun look at the Super Hero genre in a can\u2019t-miss spectacle of vibrant visuals, humor and heart when \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d arrives for purchase Digitally at home on September 26. The film is directed by \u00c1ngel Manuel Soto (\u201cCharm City Kings\u201d) with Xolo Maridue\u00f1a (\u201cCobra Kai\u201d) starring in the DC Super Hero\u2019s first-ever standalone feature film. The film will also be available to purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 31.<\/p>\n

On September 26, \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $24.99 and for 48-hour rental via PVOD for $19.99 SRP on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, and more.<\/p>\n

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On October 31, \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.<\/p>\n

The \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d ensemble cast also includes Adriana Barraza (\u201cRambo: Last Blood,\u201d \u201cThor\u201d), Dam\u00edan Alc\u00e1zar (\u201cNarcos,\u201d \u201cNarcos: Mexico\u201d), Elpidia Carrillo (\u201cMayans M.C.,\u201d the \u201cPredator\u201d films), Bruna Marquezine (\u201cMaldivas,\u201d \u201cGod Save the King\u201d), Raoul Max Trujillo (the \u201cSicario\u201d films, \u201cMayans M.C.\u201d), with Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (\u201cMonarch,\u201d \u201cDead Man Walking\u201d), and George Lopez (the \u201cRio and \u201cSmurf\u201d franchises). The film also stars Belissa Escobedo (\u201cAmerican Horror Stories,\u201d \u201cHocus Pocus 2\u201d) and Harvey Guill\u00e9n (\u201cWhat We Do in the Shadows\u201d).<\/p>\n

\u201cBlue Beetle\u201d is written Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, based on characters from DC. The film is produced by John Rickard and Zev Foreman and executive produced by Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman and Garrett Grant.<\/p>\n

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Synopsis:<\/p>\n

Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero Blue Beetle.<\/p>\n

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DIGITAL, 4K, BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS<\/p>\n

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\u201cBlue Beetle\u201d Premium Digital Ownership, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features: <\/p>\n

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\u201cGenerations: Blue Beetle\u201d \u2013 4-part documentary<\/p>\n

Told in distinct chapters, explore the journeys of actors and filmmakers bringing \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d to the big screen for the first time ever. Audiences will be immersed in the POV of filmmakers who showcase their experiences on set and in their creative studios making the story of this DC character a reality.<\/p>\n

Nana Knows Best \u2013 featurette<\/p>\n

Witness Nana’s transformation from an adorable ‘abuelita’ into a machine gun-wielding revolutionary, and stop in for a few of her most fun moments on set throughout production.<\/p>\n

Scarab Vision \u2013 2-part featurette<\/p>\n

Xolo Maridue\u00f1a hosts this series of scene study walk throughs that showcases how the scarab works and the role it plays in some of Blue Beetle’s most epic moments.<\/p>\n

Consumer Products<\/p>\n

From toys and collectibles to apparel and home goods, WBDGCP\u2019s \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d merchandise comes from premier licensees around the world and includes exclusives direct from Warner Bros. to fans through its DC Shop. Here are just some of the not-to miss \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d products for every member of la familia, designed exclusively for the official DC Shop: \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d Scarab Exclusive New Era Hat, \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d I Love Palmera City Exclusive T-shirt, \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d Big Belly Burger Logo Exclusive T-shirt and more!<\/p>\n

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BASICS<\/p>\n

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Premium Digital Ownership: September 26, 2023<\/p>\n

4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: October 31, 2023<\/p>\n

4K Languages: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish<\/p>\n

4K Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French<\/p>\n

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BD Languages: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish<\/p>\n

BD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French<\/p>\n

DVD Languages: Canadian French, English, Latin Spanish<\/p>\n

DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French<\/p>\n

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Running Time: 127 minutes<\/p>\n

Rating: PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, language, and some suggestive references<\/p>\n

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DVD: DLBY\/DGTL<\/p>\n

Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD<\/p>\n

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PRODUCT                                                                                        ERP<\/p>\n

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4K UHD + Digital                                                                              $29.99<\/p>\n

Blu-ray + Digital                                                                                $24.99<\/p>\n

DVD                                                                                                   $19.99<\/p>\n

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THE CREDITS<\/p>\n

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About \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d<\/p>\n

From Warner Bros. Pictures come the feature film \u201cBlue Beetle,\u201d marking the DC Super Hero\u2019s first time on the big screen. The film, directed by Angel Manuel Soto, stars Xolo Maridue\u00f1a in the title role as well as his alter ego, Jaime Reyes.<\/p>\n

Starring alongside Maridue\u00f1a (\u201cCobra Kai\u201d) are Adriana Barraza (\u201cRambo: Last Blood,\u201d \u201cThor\u201d), Dam\u00edan Alc\u00e1zar (\u201cNarcos,\u201d \u201cNarcos: Mexico\u201d), Elpidia Carrillo (\u201cMayans M.C.,\u201d the \u201cPredator\u201d films), Bruna Marquezine (\u201cMaldivas,\u201d \u201cGod Save the King\u201d), Raoul Max Trujillo (the \u201cSicario\u201d films, \u201cMayans M.C.\u201d), with Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (\u201cMonarch,\u201d \u201cDead Man Walking\u201d), and George Lopez (the \u201cRio and \u201cSmurf\u201d franchises). The film also stars Belissa Escobedo (\u201cAmerican Horror Stories,\u201d \u201cHocus Pocus 2\u201d) and Harvey Guill\u00e9n (\u201cWhat We Do in the Shadows\u201d).<\/p>\n

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Soto (\u201cCharm City Kings,\u201d \u201cThe Farm\u201d) directs from a screenplay by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (\u201cMiss Bala\u201d), based on characters from DC. John Rickard and Zev Foreman are producing, with Walter Hamada, Galen Vaisman and Garrett Grant serving as executive producers.<\/p>\n

The director\u2019s creative team behind the scenes includes director of photography Pawel Pogorzelski (\u201cMidsommar,\u201d \u201cHereditary\u201d), production designer John Billington (\u201cBad Boys for Life\u201d), editor Craig Alpert (\u201cDeadpool 2,\u201d \u201cThe Lost City\u201d), Oscar-nominated costume designer Mayes C. Rubeo (\u201cJojo Rabbit,\u201d the \u201cThor\u201d films), visual effects supervisor Kelvin McIlwain (\u201cThe Suicide Squad,\u201d \u201cAquaman\u201d) and composer Bobby Krlic (\u201cMidsommar,\u201d the \u201cSnowpiercer\u201d series).<\/p>\n

A Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation, a Safran Company Production, \u201cBlue Beetle\u201d is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.<\/p>\n

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About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment<\/p>\n

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) distributes the award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions through digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels, and through physical Blu-ray Disc\u2122 and DVD retail sales. WBDHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world\u2019s largest distributors of entertainment programming.<\/p>\n

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About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products<\/p>\n

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences, extends the company\u2019s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on award-winning toy, fashion, home d\u00e9cor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.\u2019 film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.<\/p>\n

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About DC<\/p>\n

DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world\u2019s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC\u2019s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC\u2019s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery\u2019s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at DC.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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