This week in home entertainment, we’ve got new adaptations of a beloved cartoon, one of Shakespeare’s bloodiest plays, and a classic musical, plus some critically acclaimed TV series. Read on for details on the rest of the new releases.
Lovable loser Charlie Brown goes into panic mode when the Little Red-Haired Girl, his perennial crush, moves in across the street, setting off an adventure that crosses paths with all the classic characters: Lucy, Linus, Peppermint Patty, Schroeder, Snoopy, and many more. Special features include Snoopy shorts, music videos, and an instructional video on how to draw Snoopy.
Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, David Thewlis, Paddy Considine, and Sean Harris star in a dark and bloody adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy; bonuses include several making-of and behind-the-scenes documentaries.
Starring Chris Hemsworth, Ben Whishaw, and Brendan Gleeson, Ron Howard’s historical drama recounts the true story of the whaleship Essex, which was attacked by a sperm whale, destroying the ship and stranding its crew in the middle of the ocean without food or water. Includes a short doc about the real-life figures in the film.
James McAvoy stars as the doctor and Daniel Radcliffe plays Igor; together, they team up to create artificial life, but (spoiler alert!) their macabre experiments eventually spiral out of control. Bonus features include a making-of doc and behind-the-scenes images.
