Baywatch...

Paramount Pictures' theatrical take on the television series Baywatch (1989-1999) is about to come out on Blu-ray, DVD, etc. So I thought that I'd share the official press Blu-ray release, as well as the Red Band trailer with all of you because why not?!

The exciting extended version comes to the beach on August 29, 2017 

in 4K Ultra HD ™ and Blu-ray ™ Combo Packs     

The HD digital format will be available two weeks earlier, on August 15

The "sexy and salacious" (Neil Pond, Parade) and "ridiculously funny" (Rachel Smith, FOX-TV) comedy BAYWATCH makes waves with a new extended version with comic material that was not seen in theaters and format Ultra 4K HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack on August 29, 2017 by Paramount Home Media Distribution. Fans can also dive two weeks before in Digital HD on August 15.  

When a dangerous crime wave hits the beach, the legendary Lt. Mitch Buchannon (Dwayne Johnson, The Fate of the Furious) leads his elite squad of brave lifeguards on a mission to prove you do not need to use a police badge to save the bay. Together with a trio of new recruits which include Olympic exatleta Matt Brody (Zac Efron, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising), will stop surfing on one side and act as undercover personnel to defeat a vicious entrepreneur (Priyanka Chopra, series TV "Quantico"), whose devious plans threaten the future of the bay.  

4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Combo Packs Baywatch include both the extended version of the film as it was released theatrically and full of additional material, including interviews with the spectacular cast, a look at the legacy of Baywatch images the scenes behind the phenomenal stunts, as well as deleted and extended scenes. The film also has a Dolby sound * Atmos® band re-mixed specifically for home theater environment in your home and move the audio anywhere in the room, even above.  

Blu-ray Combo Pack
The Blu-ray Baywatch is presented in 1080p high definition with Dolby Atmos English (compatible with Dolby TrueHD), 5.1 Dolby Digital French 5.1 Dolby Digital Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital in Portuguese and audio description in English and English subtitles, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The DVD in the combo pack is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16: 9 TV with Dolby Digital 5.1 English 5.1 Dolby Digital French 5.1 Dolby Digital in Spanish and description of English audio and subtitles in English, French , Spanish and Portuguese. The combo pack includes access to a copy Digital HD version of the film released in theaters as well as the following content:  

Blu-ray

• Extended movie version HD
• Version of the film released in theaters in high definition 
• Additional material:  
• Meet lifeguards  
• Continue the legacy 
• Risk and training scenes   
• Deleted and extended scenes  

DVD

• Version of the film released in theaters in standard definition     

4K Ultra HD Combo Pack 
Baywatch Fans can enjoy the best viewing experience with 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, which includes the Blu-ray as detailed above, as well as an Ultra HD disc presented in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos English (compatible with Dolby TrueHD), 5.1 Dolby Digital French 5.1 Dolby Digital Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital in Portuguese and English audio description and subtitles in English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The Combo Pack also includes access to a copy Digital HD version of the film released in theaters.     

1 DVD Disc
DVD 1 disc comes in enhanced TV 16 widescreen: 9 5.1 Dolby Digital English 5.1 Dolby Digital French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish audio description in English and subtitles in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The disc includes the version of the film released in theaters in standard definition.

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, Priyanka Chopra, Kelly Rohrbach, Jon Bass, Ilfenesh Hadera, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Rob Huebel, Hannibal Buress, Jack Kesy, Oscar Nunez, Amin Joseph, Izabel Goulart, Charlotte McKinney, Belinda Peregrín, Arian Foster, Seth Gordon, David Hasselhoff &Pamela Anderson
Director: Seth Gordon
Writers: Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, Gregory J. Bonann, Jay Scherick, David Ronn, Thomas Lennon & Robert Ben Garant
Produced by: Ali Bell
Rated: R

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Thoughts? Concerns? Did any of you watch Baywatch (1989-1999) while it was on television? Lemme know!

Lastly, can we just take a moment to appreciate "Gaywatch" featuring Katya & Bob The Drag Queen...

This post was kinda sorta sponsored but I did not receive any compensation.

Rings...

As you all should know by now, I absolutely love horror movies. So last year when I found out that they were making a third movie in The Ring franchise I was so excited because The Ring (2002) was one of the first movies that Justin and I ever watched together, so it kinda hold this special place in my heart. Plus it's a damn good movie, especially for a PG-13 movie (Which is something I recently fought with one of my coworkers about because he thought that The Ring was rated R but it's not).

Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to see Rings (2017) while it was in theaters earlier in the year, so I've been looking forward to us watching it once it came out on Blu-Ray (Which happens to be tomorrow) and seeing Samara's return to the world.

For those of you that might not know anything about Rings here is the trailer, as well as the official press Blu-ray release...

Samara returns on Blu-ray ™ Combo Pack on May 2, 2017

HOLLYWOOD, California - The legend of Samara gives a chilling twist in rings, the new chapter of the hit franchise Ring, arriving on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on May 2, 2017 by Paramount Home Media Distribution. Dare to look at Digital HD two weeks earlier, on April 21.  When a rebellious college professor (Johnny Galecki, "The Big Bang Theory") finds the mysterious video rumored that kills those who watch it seven days later, recruits its students in a dangerous experiment to discover the secrets hidden behind Samara legend. When the video is viraliza mortal, they must find a way to break the curse and beat Samara before her evil is unleashed worldwide. But how to stop it when it is everywhere? RINGS also features performances by Ingrid Anna Matilda Lutz (Summertime), Alex Roe (The 5th Wave), Aimee Teegarden ( "Friday Night Lights") and Vincent D'Onofrio ( "Law & Order: Criminal Intent").  

The Blu-ray Combo Pack RINGS brings more than 45 minutes of terrifying additional content, including deleted and extended scenes and an alternate ending terrifying. In addition, you can take a look at the behind the scenes interviews with the cast and crew as they talk about the new chapter of the iconic franchise Ring, dare to discover the true Samara and much more! Buy RINGS Blu-ray Combo Pack and complete the circle with a copy gift Digital HD The Ring and The Ring Two, only for a limited time.  

Blu-ray Combo Pack RINGS  
The Blu-ray RINGS is presented in 1080p high definition with 7.1 sound DTS-HD Master Audio English 5.1 Dolby Digital French 5.1 Dolby Digital Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital in Portuguese and audio description in English subtitles English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The DVD in the combo pack is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16: 9 TV with Dolby Digital 5.1 English 5.1 Dolby Digital French 5.1 Dolby Digital in Spanish and description of English audio and subtitles in English, French , Spanish and Portuguese. The combo pack includes access to a HD Digital copy of the film as well as the following content:  

Blu-ray

• HD movie   
• Additional content:
• Terror completes the circle
• Raising the dead: how was brought back to Samara
• Frightening scenes 
• Deleted, extended and alternate scenes  

DVD
Film in standard definition  DVD disc RINGS  DVD 1 disc comes in enhanced TV 16 widescreen: 9 5.1 Dolby Digital English 5.1 Dolby Digital French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish audio description in English and subtitles in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The disc includes the film in standard definition

I honestly cannot wait to get my hands on the library's copy of the movie once it's processed so I can bring it home to watch.

Are any of you fans of The Ring movies? Lemme know!

Fun Fact: For a long time Chas was afraid of the video in The Ring (2002) and there was a point were I thought it might be funny to send her a VHS with the footage in the VHS from the movie, but I didn't do it because I didn't want to mess up our friendship.

Also, how great is this illustration by Ed Harrington Illustration?!

(via: Ed Harrington Illustration)

This post was kinda sorta sponsored but I did not receive any compensation, I just really like The Ring movies.

Major Key Alert | YouTube Red's The Keys Of Christmas...

Recently I was sent a press release for YouTube Red's upcoming holiday special "The Keys of Christmas” that's debuting on December 19th, 2016 and it's definitely a major key alert!

YOUTUBE ANNOUNCES “THE KEYS OF CHRISTMAS” HOLIDAY SPECIAL  

Special Features Mariah Carey, YouTube Comedy Star Rudy Mancuso 

Performances by Alex Aiono, Boyce Avenue, Ciara, 

DJ Khaled, Fifth Harmony, Nicky Jam and more.

Directed by World Renowned Music Director Dave Meyers    

YouTube today announced that it has ordered “The Keys of Christmas,” a holiday special starring global superstar Mariah Carey and YouTube musical sensation Rudy Mancuso that features original musical performances by many of the hottest acts around including Carey, Ciara, DJ Khaled and Fifth Harmony. “The Keys of Christmas” will debut on YouTube Red on December 19, 2016.     

The star-studded ensemble cast will shepherd Mancuso on a magical adventure of the true meaning of Christmas. This seasonal tale, from Endemol Shine North America and its digital studio Endemol Shine Beyond USA and Just Entertainment Studios, will uncover what happens when you accidentally go off the grid on Christmas Eve with no phone and no way to function on this festive night.     

World renowned and Grammy Award-winning music director Dave Meyers (Katy Perry’s “Firework,” Pink’s “Just Like Fire” and Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been”) will direct “The Keys of Christmas.” This special will also feature original musical performances by Alex Aiono, Boyce Avenue, Nicky Jam, Bebe Rexha and Gregory Brothers. Boxing legend Mike Tyson will make a special appearance, as he and the others join Mariah to show Rudy the true meaning of Christmas.    

“Music is wildly popular on YouTube and we're excited to bring together some of the biggest names in music alongside some of the biggest stars on YouTube. The musical icons and rising artists in ‘The Keys of Christmas’ bring this new holiday tale to life,” said Ben Relles, Head of Unscripted for YouTube Originals. “We are also thrilled to have YouTube comedy star Rudy Mancuso in his first leading role in a music special.”    

“‘The Keys of Christmas’ is truly a modern take on the holiday variety special, bringing together traditional and digital natives in this very unique musical format for the YouTube audience,” said Bonnie Pan, President, Endemol Shine Beyond USA. “Dave Meyers, who has an amazing track record working with the top musical acts of our time, had a vision and was able to weave that into a fresh new format with the likes of Mariah Carey, Ciara, DJ Khaled, Fifth Harmony, Rudy Mancuso and many other incredible performers just in time for Christmas.”     

“Nothing makes you believe in a Christmas miracle more than creating a show where over 20 super stars from Mariah Carey to DJ Khaled, Rudy Mancuso, Fifth Harmony and the champ himself, Mike Tyson, all come together,” said Justin Hochberg, CEO of Just Entertainment Studios. “Christmas is the global holiday, so launching this show with YouTube Red in the U.S. and so many other countries all on one magical night is the perfect partnership; and would make Santa proud.”     

YouTube Red is a paid membership that gives you an enhanced, uninterrupted experience across YouTube, YouTube Music, and YouTube Gaming. Members also get exclusive access to new Original series and movies from top YouTube creators. YouTube Red is currently available in the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico, with plans for additional international expansion next year.

I really feel like YouTube is step up their game with YouTube Red and I'm excited to see what other originals they have coming out. Especially if they can get DJ Khaled on board for some more because I absolutely adore him! Like if you're on Snapchat and you aren't following Khaled, you are missing out.

Bless up!

No New Year's Eve Plans | Pitbull's New Year's Revolution...

So I just got a press release for Pitbull's New Year's Revolution and it made me realize that for the first time in years I have not made plans to do something on New Years Eve in advance. Why is this a problem? Because historically I'm notorious for making plans way in advance to lock people down for various occasions and I completely forgot to do that this year. And now I have no idea what's going on or who is available for what, so I'm gonna have to scramble to either throw a party or find some alternative plans. Which is slightly stressing me out, and I know it's a stupid thing to get stressed about but little things have been driving me nuts as of late.

I mean it wouldn't be the end of the World to stay in with Justin and watch the ball drop in our pajamas, but I like spending the evening with friends. So I'm just gonna have to start messaging people about it and trying to figure things out.

Do you have any plans for New Year's Eve? Or do you just skip celebrating altogether? Lemme know!

And for those of you that care, this is the press release that sparked my manic New Year's Eve-ness...

QUEEN LATIFAH AND SNOOP DOGG TO HOST   

“PITBULL’S NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION”  

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, ON FOX    

Mr. Worldwide is Back to Ring in the New Year on FOX!

Academy Award nominee and Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award winner Queen Latifah, from the new FOX series STAR, and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg will host PITBULL’S NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION airing Saturday, Dec. 31 (11:00 PM-12:30 AM ET live CT/MT/PT tape-delayed), on FOX. The special returns for the third annual New Year’s party, broadcast live from Miami’s Bayfront Park, with the breathtaking skyline and waterfront views as a backdrop to the celebration. Pitbull will start the year off right with epic surprises and this year’s biggest names in music to ring in 2017 Miami-style. Performers to be announced.    

Last year, Mr. 305 was joined by an incredible lineup, including music legends Puff Daddy and the Family, EMPIRE superstars Jussie Smollett and Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, hit artists Shawn Mendes, Pia Mia, Camila Cabello and so many more.      

PITBULL’S NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION, a presentation of Endemol Shine North America and Honey I’m Home, is produced by John Hamlin, Georgie Hurford-Jones, Rob Smith, David Ortiz, Pitbull and Queen Latifah. “Like” Pitbull at facebook.com/pitbull and follow him on Twitter @pitbull. “Like” Queen Latifah at facebook.com/QueenLatifah and follow her on Twitter @IAMQUEENLATIFAH. “Like” Snoop Dogg at facebook.com/snoopdogg and follow him on Twitter @SnoopDogg. “Like” PITBULL’S NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION at facebook.com/PitbullNYE and follow the special on Twitter @PitbullNYE.

It sounds like it's going to be a good show. I know we enjoyed last year's New Year's Revolution, so we'll probably have this on no matter if it's just Justin and I or a party, etc. I hope Martha shows up because I've been digging Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party (2016 - Present).

Book Release | Make It Reality: Create Your Opportunity, Own Your Success...

As of late I've really been into reading and/or listening to nonfiction books by various celebrities and learning about the path that got them to where they are today. So when I got the press release for television producer Cris Abrego's book "Make It Reality: Create Your Opportunity, Own Your Success" I was really intrigued because it seems like the kind of book that has been up my alley recently. And because of that I thought that I'd share the details with the book with all of you in case any of you think it could be an interesting read like I do.

So here is the press release bit that intrigued me...

From Humble Beginnings To A Big Shot Reality
Cris Abrego, a son of immigrant Mexican parents from El Monte, CA, built an reality TV empire creating mega-hit television shows including: The Surreal Life, Flavor of Love, Rock of Love and Charm School. Now, as Co-Executive General Manager of Endemol Shine North America he shares his incredible journey of success in Hollywood through his new book, "Make It Reality: Create Your Opportunity, Own Your Success."

Abrego’s tell-all book, which now available, provides practical and motivating lessons collected from almost twenty years on the frontlines of television, including: how to visualize your goals and work tirelessly to attain them; when to take risks and push boundaries; and how to continually raise the bar for yourself and realize there are no limits on what can be achieved.

Abrego looks back on his humble beginnings in El Monte when he was only dreaming of doing something big with his life to his current days of working with the likes of Pitbull, Ryan Seacrest, Eva Longoria, Steve Harvey, George Lopez, Flavor Flav, Mario Lopez and Irv Gotti. "Make It Reality: Create Your Opportunity, Own Your Success" will give any reader the urge to take action, inspire creativity and take control of their life. Abrego proves that success isn’t about your pedigree or your connections; rather it’s about vision, leadership, and courage. He teaches that finding your overarching dream is the first step in achieving your goals.

Here is the description from Amazon:

The creator and producer of several mega-hit television series, including The Surreal Life, Flavor of Love, Rock of Love, and Charm School, shares his incredible journey of making it to the top—and how you can too.   

“No one paves the road for you. You have to create your own path. If you believe in your dreams, embrace what makes you different, and bet on yourself, the destination will be greater than you ever imagined.”—Cris Abrego  

From carrying camera gear on the sets of MTV’s Road Rules, to pioneering the celebreality genre by creating such breakout hits as The Surreal Life and The Flavor of Love, and now as one of today’s most prominent figures in the television industry—Cris Abrego’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary.   

As a young boy growing up in L.A., Abrego spent his formative years glued to his family’s TV set, forging his dream of one day working in television.  With unrelenting drive, he overcame countless obstacles to build his own reality TV production company in his garage, which, by his mid-thirties, he sold to one of the world’s largest television production companies, before being tapped as their co-CEO.    

In Make It Reality, Abrego provides practical and motivating lessons collected from almost twenty years on the frontlines of television, including: how to visualize and your goals and work tirelessly to attain them; when to take risks and push boundaries; and how to continually raise the bar for yourself and realize there are no limits on what can be achieved. 

Success isn’t about your pedigree or your connections: it’s about vision, leadership, and courage. Abrego’s story is unforgettable, full of heart, and inspiring to anyone seeking to transcend all obstacles and achieve true success.  

Foreword by Pitbull

Like I said, it sounds interesting to me. If you agree lemme know!

Hopefully I can get my hands on a copy, read it and let you know what kind of read it is.

Justin's Birthday & The Hateful Eight...

Yesterday Justin finally entered the dirty thirty club and since it was his day I asked him what he'd like to do to celebrate. He isn't big on birthday parties or anything, so he just wanted the two of us to go out for dinner and then go to the movies to see The Hateful Eight (2015).

So that's exactly what we did. I took him to Churrasqueira Bairrada Restaurant, a Portuguese steakhouse (Think Brazilian steakhouse) here on Long Island where he could have all you can eat meats. And then we headed over to one of the handful of theaters playing the 70mm Roadshow edition of The Hateful Eight.

 Justin and I actually went into the movie cold. We knew nothing about the movie except that it was a Quentin Tarantino film that had Samuel L. Jackson in it and we figured we'd go see it because we like Quentin Tarantino and Samuel L. Jackson. We both didn't even know what the whole 70mm Roadshow thing was about either (I'll have an explanation of it further down in the post for those of you interested). We just went to see it blindly.

And are we glad we did. We both absolutely loved The Hateful Eight. It was an interesting and beautifully shot piece of cinematography with an outstanding cast.

But that being said, if you aren't a fan of Tarantino you probably wont like this film. But I say give it a shot if you're into westerns or if you like Samuel L. Jackson and/or Kurt Russell because they were amazing in it.

For those of you that haven't already seen the trailer and don't want to go in cold, here is the trailer...

Now on to the 70mm Roadshow thing.

Here is a press release break down (That I ignored in my inbox for weeks) of the movie, what a Roadshow is and film shot in 70mm format...

The exclusive roadshow engagement that THE HATEFUL EIGHT is embarking on will replicate the special event releases that films used to receive in the early and mid-twentieth century. They screened a longer version of the film than would have been shown in wide release, including a musical overture to start the show and an intermission between acts, and moviegoers received a special souvenir program. THE HATEFUL EIGHT roadshow experience will offer moviegoers all three special features. Roadshows were the gold standard for exhibiting pictures like LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, GONE WITH THE WIND, CLEOPATRA, BATTLE OF THE BULGE, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS and BEN HUR.  

The Weinstein Company (TWC) and Tarantino's presentation of THE HATEFUL EIGHT will mark the widest 70mm release that the industry has seen in over twenty years. The film will open in 44 markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Detroit, Phoenix, Seattle, Tampa, Minneapolis, Denver, Miami, Cleveland, Orlando, Sacramento, St. Louis, Portland, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Baltimore, San Diego, Nashville, Kansas City, San Antonio, West Palm Beach, Birmingham, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Austin, New Orleans, Providence,  Knoxville, Santa Barbara, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver. Quentin and cast members from THE HATEFUL EIGHT will be touring the country making surprise appearances in select cities at 70mm roadshow showings.  

Not since the 1966 film KHARTOUM starring Charlton Heston and Laurence Olivier has a film been shot in Ultra Panavision 70 format. In 2012, TWC distributed Paul Thomas Anderson's acclaimed film THE MASTER in a similar 70mm format. Beloved by filmmakers and cinephiles for its wide-scope and high-resolution image quality, Ultra Panavision70mm stock captures nearly twice the landscape of the more common 35mm and digital styles. Because of its unique quality and its importance to the art of filmmaking, Quentin, TWC, and a number of other major Hollywood directors and studios have negotiated deals with Kodak to continue production of 70mm and other film formats despite their higher costs and complexity of use.

The lead cast for THE HATEFUL EIGHT will include: Samuel L. Jackson (DJANGO UNCHAINED), Kurt Russell (ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK), Jennifer Jason Leigh (MRS. PARKER AND THE VICIOUS CIRCLE), Walton Goggins (Justified), Demian Bichir (A BETTER LIFE), Tim Roth (RESERVOIR DOGS), Michael Madsen (RESERVOIR DOGS), and Bruce Dern (NEBRASKA). Written and directed by Tarantino, THE HATEFUL EIGHT is produced by Richard N. Gladstein, Stacey Sher and Shannon McIntosh. Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein and Georgia Kacandes are executive producing, and Coco Francini and William Paul Clark are associate producing.  

This bit is about the plot. So if you ignored the trailer, you will wanna skip this part.

In THE HATEFUL EIGHT, set six or eight or twelve years after the Civil War, a stagecoach hurtles through the wintry Wyoming landscape. The passengers, bounty hunter John Ruth (Russell) and his fugitive Daisy Domergue (Leigh), race towards the town of Red Rock where Ruth, known in these parts as "The Hangman," will bring Domergue to justice. Along the road, they encounter two strangers: Major Marquis Warren (Jackson), a black former union soldier turned infamous bounty hunter, and Chris Mannix (Goggins), a southern renegade who claims to be the town's new Sheriff. Losing their lead on the blizzard, Ruth, Domergue, Warren and Mannix seek refuge at Minnie's Haberdashery, a stagecoach stopover on a mountain pass. When they arrive at Minnie's, they are greeted not by the proprietor but by four unfamiliar faces. Bob (Bichir), who's taking care of Minnie's while she's visiting her mother, is holed up with Oswaldo Mobray (Roth), the hangman of Red Rock, cow-puncher Joe Gage (Madsen), and Confederate General Sanford Smithers (Dern). As the storm overtakes the mountainside stopover, our eight travelers come to learn they may not make it to Red Rock after all...

And for those of you that didn't wanna read all of that, here is a video of Tarantino and some of The Hateful Eight cast talking about 70mm Roadshows...

So yeah, I had no idea what a Roadshow was before last night but I enjoyed it. I loved how quirky it seemed in this day of digital streaming and such. I loved getting a program about the film and the overture in the beginning and the fact that there was an intermission. It was all just neat.

If you want to see The Hateful Eight, I highly recommend seeing the 70mm Roadshow edition if it's playing in a theater near you. And please let me know if you do, as well as what you thought about the movie. I know my review was very vague but I enjoyed going into the movie cold, so I figured if any of you wanted to do the same I wouldn't say much.