Welcome to NewTechReview's 2019 holiday gift guide where you'll find a curated list of some of our favorite products from the past year in a variety of categories. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
* Books
* Home Improvement & Decor
* Data Storage
* Fitness & Recreation
* Art & Animation
* Music Recording
* Television
* Movies (Horror, Thriller, Suspense)
* Movies (Science and SciFi)
* Movies (Drama)
* Movies (Classics)
* Movies (Music)
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WOMEN: The National Geographic Image Collection
From Silicon Valley to politics and beyond, women are reshaping our world. Now, in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, this bold and inspiring book from National Geographic mines 130 years of photography to showcase their past, their present, and their future. With 400+ stunning images from more than 50 countries, each page of this glorious book offers compelling testimony about what it means to be female, from historic suffragettes to the haunting, green-eyed "Afghan girl."
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LsINOd
* Website: nationalgeographic.com
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The Secret Life of Programs
Lots of technical detail is available online but it's not organized or collected into a convenient place. In The Secret Life of Programs, veteran engineer Jonathan E. Steinhart explores--in depth--the foundational concepts that underlie the machine. Subjects like computer hardware, how software behaves on hardware, as well as how people have solved problems using technology over time.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/33PsrWf
* Website: nostarch.com
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Your Linux Toolbox
Get the most out of your Linux system using tools you already have! These illustrated zines by Julia Evans (@b0rk) will teach you how simple it can be to tame the powerful beast called Linux. And for the first time, her tips and tricks are together in one place. Find out what your programs are doing and why. Understand how your system's parts talk to each other and what to do when they bicker. And see how a cat GIF travels from a distant server to your very own screen.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2t8R0kt
* Website: nostarch.com
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The Cult of Mac, 2nd Edition
It's been nearly fifteen years since Apple fans raved over the first edition of the critically-acclaimed The Cult of Mac. This long-awaited second edition brings the reader into the world of Apple today while also filling in the missing history since the 2004 edition, including the creation of Apple brand loyalty, the introduction of the iPhone, and the death of Steve Jobs. Apple is a global luxury brand whose products range from mobile phones and tablets to streaming TVs and smart home speakers. Yet despite this dominance, a distinct subculture persists, which celebrates the ways in which Apple products seem to encourage self-expression, identity, and innovation. The beautifully designed second edition of The Cult of Mac takes you inside today's Apple fandom.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/34cPjzp
* Website: nostarch.com
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The Unofficial Guide to Vintage Transformers
For many years, the Transformers have been a staple of pop culture. As new and old collectors seek to enhance their knowledge of this toy line, this book provides a wide view of the Transformers action figures from their earliest incarnations, their journey through the 1980s, and culminating with the Beast Wars in the 1990s. Extremely well researched, this guide provides information on the development of the figures while explaining their key features, along with showcasing many figure variations.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2DILSph
* Website: schifferbooks.com
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Audio Production Worktext, 9th Edition
This book provides readers the best introduction to audio and radio production. It shows how to navigate modern radio production studios and utilize the latest equipment and software. The 9th edition is updated to cover new mobile technologies, digital consoles, and audio editing apps and software, as well sound for the visual media and Internet radio. The new edition continues to include the worktext/website format tailored for both students and teachers and features like Production Tips.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LnI2G5
* Website: routledge.com
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Lighting for Photographers
Lighting is one of the most important aspects of any photograph. The best images create dimension and drama, which goes beyond formulas and lighting recipes. In Lighting for Photographers: An Introductory Guide to Professional Photography, commercial photographers and instructors Joe Lavine and Brad Bartholomew offer a unique philosophy of lighting, starting with an understanding of the characteristics of lighting to build great shots.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/386LIGa
* Website: routledge.com
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Home Improvement & Decor |
 
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IQAir AirVisual Pro Smart Air Quality Monitor
AirVisual Pro displays immediate, accurate air quality data both indoors and out, to help you create healthier, more productive environments. Instantly see invisible threats in the air, understand where they come from and take control with the Pro's tailored recommendations and alerts, and IFTTT (If This, Then That) smart home integration. The Pro combines cutting-edge laser technology, airflow control, and a crafted calibration algorithm to achieve the most accurate data available on a consumer device.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2EhBcOu
* Website: iqair.com/us
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Arlo Video Doorbell
The Arlo Video Doorbell is designed to capture what traditional video doorbells can't. See a person from head to toe or a package on the ground with a 180-degree diagonal viewing angle, optimized for the front door. Even see clearly in low light with night vision. Speak to visitors with two-way audio or use pre-recorded quick reply messages when you're busy. Arlo Video Doorbell uses your existing doorbell wiring for continuous power. A smarter way to see who's at your door. Get notifications when motion is detected and view live video on your phone.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RNsteT
* Website: arlo.com
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JumpSmart Portable Car Jump Starter
JumpSmart is the most practical vehicle jump starter on the market. Packed in a single, high-powered unit is a 4-Mode LED Flashlight, Power Bank, and Vehicle Jump Starter to use home or on-the-road to ensure peace of mind anywhere virtually anywhere. The JumpSmart can jump start up to an 8-cylinder, 5.0-liter engine with ease. Jump start a car, boat, motorcycle, lawn mower and more with the High-Grade 37000 mWh Lithium-Polymer Battery (12V / 200~400A vehicle battery). Re-charge the JumpSmart up to 1000 times. Aside from the other plastic and rubber jump starters on the market, this durable, anodized, and CNC-machined aluminum extruded casing with knurled casing can withstand collision that comes with everyday use.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RQPv4A
* Website: limitlessinnovations.com
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Dremel Lite 7760 N/10 4V Li-Ion Cordless Rotary Tool
To help make DIY and craft projects a breeze, Dremel has introduced its newest rotary tool, the Dremel Lite. From sanding down door frames to sharpening garden tools, this tool is a user-friendly solution for a wide range of light-duty repair, home improvement and crafting needs. Featuring a lithium-ion battery for improved run time and performance, the Dremel Lite is a compact and powerful tool designed with beginners in mind. It empowers users to start their task after a quick charge right out of the box, ideal for busy homeowners and DIY'ers.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PjlY1Q
* Website: dremel.com
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Classic Slipcovers Cotton Duck one piece Sofa slipcover
Revitalize your old sofa by covering it with this Cotton Duck Sofa Slipcover. Soft and comfortable, durable construction makes this slipcover perfect for everyday use, his slipcover feels great. It coordinates well with other furniture pieces.
* Website: theslipcovercompany.com
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Classic Slipcovers Antoinette Pillow
18"x18" Deep burgundy or tan colors add richness to any decor. Beaded zippered pillows and soft floral chenille filled with polyester fiber.
* Website: theslipcovercompany.com
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Data Storage |
 
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WD_Black 5TB P10 Game Drive for Xbox One
The WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. Its a top-tier external HDD in capacities up to 5TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose. The WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive's easily portable and highly durable form factor gives you the ability to bring your library with you wherever you go.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/36vdomr
* Website: westerndigital.com
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WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive
Every journey needs a passport. The My Passport drive is trusted, portable storage that gives you the confidence and freedom to drive forward in life. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there's space to store, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents. Perfectly paired with Western Digital backup software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep your digital life's contents safe.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ONKzvr
* Website: westerndigital.com
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ioSafe Solo Hawk MIL-SPEC Portable SSD Drive
The rugged Solo Hawk SSD is tested to military specifications so you can be confident your data will be protected in the most extreme of environments. Whether carrying mission data to a remote location, storing manufacturing data on the factory floor, offloading images from a photo shoot in the wild, or simply making sure the cat doesn't spill coffee on your files, the Solo Hawk SSD keeps your data safe and dry.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LlyETl
* Website: iosafe.com
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Fitness & Recreation |
 
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Michael Kors Access Lexington 2 Smartwatch
Featuring advanced technologies and a highly personal user interface, Michael Kors introduces its latest generation of touchscreen smartwatches. The new Michael Kors Access Lexington 2 is powered with Wear OS by Google and Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform to blend unprecedented customization and innovative performance features with high-fashion designs. With the addition of a speaker, Michael Kors is excited to offer users the ability to take calls on their smartwatch.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/3684ISN
* Website: michaelkors.com
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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Built from Legend: drivers that push the sound forward. The 43mm drivers in the Px7 are the largest in our headphone collection, built and tuned by the same engineers behind the Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series diamond speakers used in Abbey road studios. Cancels noise clean out: adaptive noise cancelling that automatically responds to your environment to keep the outside world out of the music. 30 hours of possibility: you can do a lot in 30 hours. Listen uninterrupted on a single battery charge. And if that's not enough, a 15 minute quick charge gets you 6 more hours.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2YNeqrd
* Website: bowerswilkins.com
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Braven BRV-XL Waterproof Rugged Bluetooth Speaker
The BRV-XL was crafted to withstand the elements, drops from the back of a tailgate or hillside tumbles. Featuring IPX5 waterproof construction, the speaker can take on any environment without fear of water damage. Wireless stereo pairing allows consumers to wirelessly pair two BRV-XL speakers in the right and left audio channels for an even better audio experience. An integrated bottle opener and 16 hours of playtime ensure adventures don't stop.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PJuGFv
* Website: braven.com
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Skullcandy Vert Clip-Anywhere Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
With a history rooted in outdoor sports, Skullcandy, Inc., the original lifestyle audio brand, announces the launch of Vert: the clip-anywhere wireless earbuds set to re-invent how music can seamlessly integrate into the world of adventure sports. Vert is purpose-built with sport-specific features ready to take on snow, dirt, and everything in between. Taking cues from the convenience of helmet audio, Vert raises the category to a new level with its seasonal versatility, accessible controls, comfort, and premium sound.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/35vkzuA
* Website: skullcandy.com
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Skullcandy Method ANC Noise Canceling Wireless Earbuds
Turn crowded environments into your own sound sanctuary, without using big over-ear headphones. Method Active Noise Canceling earbuds are the low-profile alternative to blocking noise anywhere from an airplane to a city sidewalk. A built-in Tile tracker helps you locate your Method ANC earbuds if you ever misplace them. Connect your buds to the Tile app and check it any time you need to track them down. With 6 hours of battery, secure FitFin ear gels, and in-line audio controls, Method ANC can be your new favorite travel partner--blocking unwanted noise wherever you take it.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2EecY7N
* Website: skullcandy.com
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Hiplok Gold Wearable Bike Chain Lock
The Hiplok GOLD is Hiplok's highest security wearable bike lock to date. Designed for the highest risk areas, the Hiplok GOLD features a 10mm thick premium hardened chain and a 12mm hardened steel shackle. With Hiplok's new speed buckle fastening, it adjusts to fit your waist without locking to the body, providing a safe and convenient way to carry a strong chain. Worry less, ride more. We engineer our locks using the highest quality materials built to stand the test of time and offer you total peace of mind with LIFETIME WARRANTY.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/354HPzL
* Website: hiplok.com
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JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Earbuds
The Play Wireless Gaming Earbuds are ready to game with you on-the-GO. Made for dual-gaming both on mobile and console, you can utilize the 11+ hour playtime, or the included AUX game cord to plug in. The Play Earbuds feature the ideal gaming audio so you never miss a footstep, explosion, or communication with your teammates. Play on many systems, PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC or on your mobile device. A built-in microphone with a quick mute or unmute button directly in line with your mouth so your teammate can clearly hear you. Easy to travel, use, and game, the Play Earbuds are ready to GO with you.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/33UXlg6
* Website: jlabaudio.com
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JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset
The Play Gaming Wireless Headset features the ideal gaming audio, Bluetooth 5 technology, and an incredibly low latency at only 60ms. The sound profile is tuned specifically for gaming: Increased mid to high frequency response delivers clear vocals and enhanced spatial awareness. A built-in retractable boom microphone allows users to talk to their teammates and use the quick mute button on the earcup when choosing to be quiet. An included AUX gaming cord allows you to plug in to devices such as Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, or PC/Mac. When not gaming you can enjoy 22+ hours of wireless audio with every control for your music on the bottom of the earcup.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/33UXlg6
* Website: jlabaudio.com
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Zumba: Burn It Up! - Nintendo Switch
Everyone's favorite dance party is back! Zumba is a global movement that brings the fun to fitness with over 15 million people taking weekly classes across 186 countries. Get your fix of the Zumba program anytime, anywhere with high-energy routines and hip-shaking jams including chart-topping hits and Zumba originals. Joy-Con controllers are required to track your movements and reward you for dancing with energy and flair. Real Fitness Results: Choose from 30 classes that suit your fitness levels, set personal goals and share your achievements with friends.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RScGLO
* Website: 505games.com
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Just Dance 2020
Just Dance 2020 is the ultimate dance game, with 40 hot tracks from chart-topping hits like "bad guy" by Billie Eilish, "Kill This Love" by BLACKPINK, "Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X Ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, and "7 rings" by Ariana Grande, and the new song "Into the Unknown" from Disney's Frozen 2. Keep the party going for hours with songs for the whole family to enjoy! CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE SONGS: Create your own playlists to customize your Just Dance parties. KIDS MODE: Enjoy eight new kid-friendly songs, offering a fun experience for our youngest players.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PLIdMT
* Website: ubisoft.com
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X-Rite i1 ColorChecker Filmmaker Kit
i1 ColorChecker Filmmaker Kit is a convenient kit of two essential color tools - i1Display Pro Plus and ColorChecker Passport Video - combined to achieve fast, efficient color balance for any video production. The i1 ColorChecker Filmmaker Kit was created for demanding filmmakers looking for the ultimate level of on-screen color accuracy and the ability to achieve ideal color accuracy and control from capture to edit on super-bright, HD and HDR displays. Combining two essential color management tools in this handy kit offers filmmakers the convenience of a single purchase at a lower price than if purchased individually.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RNkT3V
* Website: xritephoto.com
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Wacom Intuos Pro Digital Graphic Drawing Tablet
For creatives seeking a high quality graphic tablet, Wacom Intuos Pro small helps you illustrate, edit images or design with natural creative control, yet boasts a compact footprint for those lacking space or seeking portability. Featuring 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, unmatched precision/accuracy, tilt support and no lag, Intuos Pro small contains Wacom finest pen technology in this compact pro quality tablet. With the multi touch surface, you can zoom, scroll and navigate around your work as simply as using your smartphone. With over 35 years of experience in digital pen tablet technology, you can trust Wacom products to bring your creativity to the next level.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/365WASF
* Website: wacom.com
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MOHO 13 All-in-One 2D Animation Software
Formerly Anime Studio, Moho Pro 13 is everything you need to expand your animation toolkit with more efficient animation tools that improve projects and workflows over traditional, time-consuming, and often tedious software. This is the all-in-one animation tool for professionals and digital artists. Moho animation software has been used around the world to create amazing animations in professional studios, agencies, and OSCAR nominated films. Take your projects to the next level. Elevate your experience and end-results with Moho Pro 13.
* Website: smithmicro.com
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Cartoon Animator 4.1 2D Animation Software
Cartoon Animator (CTA), recognized among the easiest 2D animation software, is releasing the new updated version 4.1 which opens to all mainstream PSD tools, such as Adobe Photoshop, Krita, Affinity, Clip Studio and Photopea. Users of these PSD tools and WACOM tablets can now swiftly turn their creative concepts into animation using their original processes via Cartoon Animator. Reallusion enables artists with a clean, roundtrip workflow.
* Website: reallusion.com
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Music Recording |
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Cakewalk by Bandlab Music Recording Software
Fueled by over 30 years in the relentless pursuit of innovation, Cakewalk by BandLab is the new standard for the modern recording studio. For tracking, mixing, or mastering, with FX ranging from the essential to the unique, Cakewalk by BandLab has you covered. Designed to emulate the layout of an analog console, build and upgrade your channel strip with an expandable library of ProChannel modules. Cakewalk by BandLab and all its world-leading features are available free-to-download via the BandLab Assistant client for Windows.
* Website: bandlab.com
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Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S3 DJ Controller
TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 has everything you need to DJ across four decks. At its heart is the four-channel mixer, with full-length faders, EQ, cueing, and Mixer FX control over each deck. Juggle Hotcues, samples, and loops with eight RGB pads on each deck. When it's time to take things further, switch decks and keep on-track with the jog wheel light rings. When it's time to get your mix on, there's plenty of jog wheel to go around. Touch-sensitive and super smooth, they're not just for nudging and stalling, but feel great for scratch workouts too. Plug and play with our Pro DJ software Traktor Pro 3 included.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2qVpia8
* Website: native-instruments.com
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IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X Organ Virtual Instrument
Created in close collaboration with Hammond USA and Suzuki Music Corp. of Japan, along with top Hammond artists, it meticulously recreates the sound, controls and entire effects signal path of the legendary Hammond B-3. This comprehensive approach offers a level of realism and detail that will satisfy most the discriminating B-3 fans while also offering an affordable introduction to the unique world of tonewheel organs that can be enjoyed by all levels of players.
* Website: ikmultimedia.com
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Modartt Pianoteq Pro Piano Virtual Instrument
Pianoteq is an award-winning virtual instrument which you can install on your computer (PC/Mac). It can be used both in standalone mode and as an instrument plug-in in VST, AAX, and AudioUnits hosts. What makes Pianoteq superior to other virtual instruments is that the instruments are physically modelled and thus can simulate the playability and complex behaviour of real acoustic instruments. By omitting usage of samples, the file size is just a tiny fraction of that offered by other virtual instruments, perfect for use on any modern laptop. Steinway & Sons have approved the sound and playability of Pianoteq.
* Website: modartt.com
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Spitfire Audio BBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sample Library
In partnership with BBC Studios and the world-famous BBC Symphony Orchestra, Spitfire Audio has finally been able to capture what no other sample library has before: a family of astoundingly accomplished players that has shared the stage for thousands of hours, whose musical telepathy and 90-year heritage of performances and recordings is a national and international treasure. BBC Symphony Orchestra has been expertly recorded by the Spitfire team at London's famous Maida Vale Studios -- home of the BBCSO, and host to The Beatles, Hendrix and Bowie.
* Website: spitfireaudio.com
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Gotham: The Complete Series Blu-ray
The fifth and final season of Gotham wraps up the iconic series in an unforgettable event that focuses on Bruce Wayne's ultimate transformation into the Caped Crusader, while Jim Gordon struggles to hold together a city on the edge of chaos. Following the epic events of season four, the Legend of the Dark Knight resumes as Gotham City is divided between Gordon's GCPD jurisdiction and some of the city's most notorious villains such as Penguin, The Riddler and more. As the city's heroes try to gain control and salvage what's left of the deteriorating city, it teeters between good and evil, even as new DC Super-Villains, including Bane are introduced.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2M5Z7VD
* Website: warnerbros.com
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Batman Beyond: The Complete Series Limited Edition Blu-ray
Box Set includes: • Exclusive Metallic Batman Beyond Funko POP • 4 collectible lenticular art cards • Bonus blu-ray disc of animated film, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker • Special features: • Commentary on 4 episodes by producer, Bruce Timm, and various members of the creative team • 15 Featurettes including all-new "Nostalgic Tomorrow-- A Batman Gathering" and "Knight Immortal" • Digital Copy • Numbered Limited Edition Includes Digital Movie so you can enjoy the film on many different compatible devices.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ys1FSG
* Website: warnerbros.com
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The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Series
All 12 Seasons, 279 Original Broadcast Episodes. Nearly 12 Hours of Extras From All Seasons Plus a Bonus Disc With Exclusive Never-Before-Seen Featurettes. The Big Bang Theory: A Retrospective - Final reflections from the cast and producers. All The Stars in the BBT Universe - The cast and crew highlight the many guest stars who have been on the show. BBT's Greatest Hits: 12 Years of Comedy in 24 Minutes - A collection of the funniest moments from every blockbuster season. 32-Page Episode Guide With New Behind-the-Scenes Cast Photos and an Introduction from Creator & Executive Producer Chuck Lorre. Lay-flat Book Featuring a Cast Pop-Up Art. Digital Copy for Every Episode.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2qAvsfK
* Website: warnerbros.com
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The Best of the Carol Burnett Show
This set celebrates the 50th anniversary of this TV institution with sixteen of the best episodes from across all eleven years, all in one collection. Mrs. Wiggins, Carol and Sis, The Oldest Man, The Family, As the Stomach Turns, and a marathon of movie spoofs are back, along with some amazing bloopers. Great guest stars and lavish stage productions grace each disc. And Carol s question-and-answer openers with the studio audiences are no less entertaining; she might offer a hug or a shout out, or flee from a rampaging gorilla after letting loose with one of her Tarzan yells. Audiences loved Carol, and she loved them! Watch any show and you'll agree, she's still crazy and funny after all these years.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/36yxSKZ
* Website: timelife.com
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The Simpsons: The Ninteenth Season
This set contains all 20 episodes from the nineteenth season of the long-running animated sitcom following the wacky adventures of The Simpsons and their neighbors in Springfield. Special Features include: Collectible Homer Simpson packaging; "A Plea For Sanity" by Matt Groening; Special Language Feature; Thank You Audio Commentary on Every Single Episode with Writers, Actors and Directors.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Pu5fYK
* Website: foxmovies.com
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Movies (Horror, Thriller, Suspense) |
 
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It: Chapter Two 4K Ultra HD
Twenty-seven years after the Losers Club defeated Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård), he has returned to terrorize the town of Derry once more. Now adults, the Losers have long since gone their separate ways. However, people are disappearing again, so Mike (Isaiah Mustafa), the only one of the group to remain in their hometown, calls the others home. Damaged by the experiences of their past, they must each conquer their deepest fears to destroy Pennywise once and for all...putting them directly in the path of the shape-shifting clown that has become deadlier than ever.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OXfVQi
* Website: warnerbros.com
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The Shining 4K Ultra HD
All work and no play makes Oscar-winning actor Jack Nicholson-the caretaker of an isolated resort-go way off the deep end, terrorizing his young son and wife (Shelley Duvall).
Nicholson plays Jack Torrance, who's come to the elegant, isolated Overlook Hotel as off-season caretaker. Torrance has never been there before-or has he? The answer lies in a ghostly time warp of madness and murder.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/33WXjV2
* Website: warnerbros.com
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Ad Astra 4K Ultra HD
Brad Pitt gives a powerful performance in this "absolutely enthralling" (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone), sci-fi thriller set in space. When a mysterious life-threatening event strikes Earth, astronaut Roy McBride (Pitt) goes on a dangerous mission across an unforgiving solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father (Tommy Lee Jones) and his doomed expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe. Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, critics have hailed AD ASTRA as "a thrilling interstellar epic" (Rodrigo Perez, Playlist).
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RCEDYa
* Website: foxmovies.com
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The Martian 4K Ultra HD
From legendary director Ridley Scott (Alien, Prometheus) comes a gripping tale of human strength and the will to survive. During a mission to Mars, American astronaut Mark Watney (played by Academy Award winner Matt Damon) is presumed dead and left behind. But Watney is still alive. Against all odds, he must find a way to contact Earth in the hope that scientists can devise a rescue plan to bring him home. Based on the best-selling novel by Andy Weir, THE MARTIAN provides a realistic glimpse into life in outer-space that will have you on the edge of your seat.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/38qvKXp
* Website: foxmovies.com
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National Geographic MARS Blu-ray
MARS follows a crew of courageous international astronauts on its exhilarating maiden voyage to Mars and quest to colonize the fourth planet from the sun. In a unique blend of scripted drama intermixed with documentary sequences and feature-film-caliber visual effects, the series presents what the greatest minds in space exploration are doing to make traveling to Mars a reality, featuring Big Thinkers like Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Stephen Petranek.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/38mPKdE
* Website: natgeo.com
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Scarface "The World is Yours" Limited Edition Gift Set
Scarface "The World is Yours" Limited Edition gift set includes the 1983 version of Scarface (excluding DVD), the 1932 version of Scarface on Blu-ray for the first time ever and a collectible "The World is Yours" statue replica making it a must-own addition to every film fan's library. The 1932 version of Scarface, only available in this exclusive gift set, is newly restored with two versions of the film - the original uncensored version and the alternate version with a different ending.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/38pQxKD
* Website: universalstudios.com
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Jasper Jones
Adapted from the award-winning novel... A riveting and moving Australian coming of age story about Charlie Bucktin, a bookish boy of 14. On the night that Jasper Jones, the town's mixed race outcast shows him the dead body of young Laura Wishheart, Charlie's life is changed forever. Entrusted with this secret and believing Jasper to be innocent, Charlie embarks on a dangerous journey to find the true killer. Set over the scorching summer holidays of 1968, Charlie defeats the local racists, faces the breakup of his parents and falls head over heels in love as he discovers what it means to be truly courageous.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/35ydiKw
* Website: filmmovement.com
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Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. The ninth film from the writer-director features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood's golden age.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2YN0765
* Website: sonypictures.com
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The Curse of Oak Island: The First Six Seasons
It was an article in a 1965 Reader's Digest about a possible buried treasure on a small Canadian island that fueled the youthful imaginations of two Michigan-born brothers. Fifty years later, Rick Lagina and his brother Marty were able to purchase most of the island and they now, along with their partners, find themselves at the center of one of the greatest mysteries of all time. HISTORY's long-running hit show, THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND, chronicles every clue, every discovery, and every legend.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/35nSzsP
* Website: lionsgate.com
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Scarface Gold Edition 4K Ultra HD
Considered one of the most influential gangster films ever made, Scarface's gritty depiction of Tony Montana's lethal ambition has made it a cultural touchstone that spans generations. Now, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment commemorates the 1983 film's release with the Scarface Gold Edition available on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever. The film includes a brand-new bonus feature, the Scarface: 35th Anniversary Reunion featuring Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer to celebrate the film's iconic legacy as one of the greatest crime sagas of all time.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Pwuppo
* Website: universalstudios.com
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TKO Collection - 3 Films by Takeshi Kitano
Specially priced box set of legendary Japanese director/actor and two-time Palme d'Or nominee, Takeshi Kitano's early work. Includes acclaimed releases of Violent Cop, Boiling Point and Hana-bi (Fireworks). The set includes Collector's Edition art by Benjamin Marra, the influential comic creator, commissioned exclusively for the Blu Ray/DVD re-release of Violent Cop and Boiling Point. Bonus Features include: Violent Cop 20-minute featurette, That Man Is Dangerous: The Birth of Takeshi Kitano; original Violent Cop trailer; new Violent Cop HD re-release trailer; Boiling Point 20-minute featurette, Okinawa Days: Takeshi's Second Debut; Original Boiling Point trailer; Hana-Bi Commentary by film writer for Rolling Stone magazine, David Fear; Hana-Bi Making-of featurette.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/35haXUx
* Website: filmmovement.com
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Violent Cop
In his explosive directorial debut Japanese renaissance man-cum-comedian-extraordinaire Takeshi "Beat" Kitano plays vicious rogue homicide Detective Azuma who takes on a sadistic crime syndicate only to discover widespread internal corruption in the police force. Facing criminal charges for his unorthodox "Dirty Harry" type methods, Azuma finds himself caught in a web of betrayal and intrigue that sends him on a bloody trail of vengeance. But when his sister is kidnapped by a sadistic drug lord, Azuma's tactics escalate towards an apocalyptic climax.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ee5NMW
* Website: filmmovement.com
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BENT
In 1930s Berlin, homosexual Max (Clive Owen) sleeps with German officer Wolf (Nikolaj Waldau), only to see him killed by his fellow Nazis the next morning. Fleeing with his boyfriend, Rudy (Brian Webber), Max is eventually caught and forced to beat his partner to death on a train to prove they have no connection. He's then sent to Dachau concentration camp and meets Horst (Lothaire Bluteau), a proud gay man also bound for the camp. Despite their harsh surroundings, the two fall in love. Bonus features included Cast and Crew Interviews, Mick Jagger music video Streets of Berlin, Behind the Scenes footage, and new essay written by Steven Alan Carr.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/36yvF25
* Website: filmmovement.com
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Romy Schneider - The Sissi Collection
Perenially classic and universally adored family films, starring Romy Schneider, restored in 2K and being released for the first time on Blu Ray. Box set includes the Sissi trilogy, along with Romy Schneider's first film, Victoria in Dover, a precursor to the Sissi films, in which Schneider plays Britain s Princess Victoria. Blu Ray and DVD box sets include Forever my Love, the beloved Sissi Trilogy presented in a condensed English-dubbed version and featuring the theme song written by Burt Bacharach. Blu Ray features include: From Romy to Sissi, a 20 minute Making-of Featurette; rare footage of Sissi s great-grandson at the movies in an excerpt from the documentary Elisabeth: Enigma of an Empress.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/2P4BIWs
* Website: filmmovement.com
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Bruce Springsteen's Western Stars Blu-ray
Experience the concert of a lifetime when Western Stars arrives on Blu-ray and Digital. A cinematic film version of Bruce Springsteen's latest globally successful album of the same name, Western Stars was directed by Springsteen and his longtime collaborator Thom Zimny, marking Springsteen's directorial debut. Springsteen's first studio album in five years, Western Stars marks a departure for the legendary singer/songwriter while still drawing on his roots. Touching on themes of love and loss, loneliness and family and the inexorable passage of time, the documentary film evokes the American West--both the mythic and the hardscrabble--weaving archival footage and Springsteen's personal narration with song to tell the story.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/348OsQ7
* Website: warnerbros.com
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CMA Awards Live! Greatest Moments 1968-2015
For 50 years, the CMA Awards have spotlighted the top performers of country music, capturing the songs and artists that have provided a soundtrack for our lives. This collection takes you from the early days of the CMA Awards in the late 1960s when Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell dominated the country music scene to today's top country stars including Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan and Chris Stapleton. This collection of CMA Awards performances showcases the diversity of talent and the powerful songs that have made country music the heartbeat of America.
* Amazon: https://amzn.to/35a2XVa
* Website: timelife.com
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