For your holiday gift guide ideas, please consider the following titles from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
“American Graffiti” 50th Anniversary Edition 4K Ultra HD™
From director George Lucas (“Star Wars”) and producer Francis Ford Coppola (“The Godfather”), “American Graffiti” is a classic coming-of-age story set against the 1960s backdrop of hot rods, drive-ins, and rock ‘n’ roll. Starring Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford, Cindy Williams, Mackenzie Phillips, and Suzanne Somers in their breakout roles, this nostalgic look back follows a group of teenagers as they cruise the streets on their last summer night before college. Nominated for five Academy Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Director, “American Graffiti” features the howling sounds of Wolfman Jack and an unforgettable soundtrack with songs by Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, and Bill Haley & His Comets.
Bonus Features:
- The Making of AMERICAN GRAFFITI
♦ The Making of AMERICAN GRAFFITI – Genesis of the Project
♦ A Personal Story
♦ Casting
♦ Production Begins
♦ Production Stories
♦ Post Production
♦ Final Words - Screen Tests
♦ Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, and Paul Le Mat
♦ Ron Howard and Cindy Williams
♦ Mackenzie Phillips and Paul Le Mat
♦ Charles Martin Smith - Theatrical Trailer
- Feature Commentary with Director George Lucas
Available on 4K Ultra HD™ November 7th
“Violent Night” 4K Ultra HD™
From the producers of “Nobody” and “John Wick” comes a bare-knuckle, coal-dark holiday action-comedy that says you should always bet on red. When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound, taking everyone inside hostage, they are not prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus. David Harbour (“Stranger Things”) stars as St. Nick, delivering some serious season’s beatings to save the family and the spirit of Christmas.
Bonus Features:
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- Quarrelin’ Kringle
♦ Cast and crew relay why David Harbour is the perfect brawler for this combative rendition of Santa - Santa’s Helpers: The Making of VIOLENT NIGHT
♦ Tommy Wirkola and David Leitch have reunited for another madcap, violent fairytale with heart in VIOLENT NIGHT. This making-of will celebrate their spirited reunion as well as the other little helpers - Deck the Halls with Brawls
♦ Go behind the action as we go blow for blow with the new villains of Christmas - Feature Commentary with Director Tommy Wirkola, Producer Guy Danella, Writer Pat Casey, and Writer Josh Miller
Available on 4K Ultra HD™ November 7th
“The Office: Complete Christmas Collection” Blu-ray™ and DVD
Come join Dunder Mifflin for a holiday celebration like no other with “The Office: Complete Christmas Collection!” Developed by Primetime Emmy Award winner Greg Daniels, relive all 7 of the wackiest workplace holiday episodes in TV history. Featuring “Christmas Party,” “A Benihana Christmas,” “Moroccan Christmas,” “Secret Santa,” “Classy Christmas,” “Christmas Wishes,” and “Dwight Christmas”, ‘tis the season for non-stop laughs.
Episodes:
- Christmas Party – Holiday cheer is in short supply when Michael insists on doing a last-minute swap of Secret Santa gifts, and Jim becomes alarmed that his sweet and sentimental gift for Pam will end up in Dwight’s hands
- A Benihana Christmas – It’s a time for joy and goodwill toward others, but the staff is feeling none of it as Michael deals with a broken heart and Angela and Pam create rival Christmas parties
- Moroccan Christmas – It’s time for the annual Christmas party, and a drunken Meredith gets into the holiday spirit by setting her hair on fire
- Secret Santa – Michael is outraged when Jim allows Phyllis to be Santa at the Christmas party, where holiday spirits are dampened by the company’s troubles. Meanwhile, Andy’s Secret Santa gifts to Erin backfire, and Oscar has a secret crush
- Classy Christmas – Toby takes a leave of absence, and corporate sends Holly to cover for him; Michael forces Pam to hold a second Christmas party on the day Holly arrives; Dwight challenges Jim to a snowball fight
- Christmas Wishes – Andy tries to make this year’s Christmas the best ever by granting each person’s holiday wishes; Robert California tries to drown his sorrows at the office party
- Dwight Christmas – When the party planning committee drops the ball on the annual Christmas party, Dwight gets everyone to celebrate with a traditional Schrute German Christmas
Bonus Features:
- Audio Commentaries
♦ “Christmas Party” Commentary with Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Kate Flannery, David Denman, Editor Dave Rogers, Writer Mike Schur and Executive Producer Greg Daniels
♦ “Moroccan Christmas” Commentary with Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, and Brian Baumgartner
♦ “Secret Santa” Commentary with Mindy Kaling, Ellie Kemper, and Claire Scanlon - Deleted Scenes
- “Secret Santa” Producer’s Extended Cut
Available on Blu-ray™ and DVD November 7th
