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Skeletor, Synth, and Cannon Films Cheapness: Masters of the Universe on 4K Blu-ray

  If you grew up in the eighties, the smell of plastic action figures stuck to your childhood. When Cannon Films decided to bring He-Man to the big screen in 1987, they were left making a ton of weird choices fueled by a shoestring budget, and an insane ambition. The result, Masters of the Universe, became an endearing, hilarious, and oddly charming hybrid of Star Wars, Jack Kirby comics, and eighties high school soap opera. Masters of the Universe was a box office disaster upon initial release, but it's since acquired a devoted cult following, and this 4K Blu-ray debut finally gives the film the physical media attention it needs. Packed with surprising special features, this disc gives the film the proper respect it's due for almost bankrupting the studio that released it. For first time viewers, or those that somehow missed it the first time around, Masters of the Universe jumps right into the action with the mad villain Skeletor (played with Shakespearean flair by Frank Lang...

Arrow Video Launches New Budget-Friendly Cult Label "Toy Robot Video" This September

Physical media is having a massive resurgence, especially with a new generation of film fans discovering the simple joy of owning a movie on a shelf. Looking to tap into that nostalgic energy, boutique distributor Arrow Films has announced the launch of a brand new subsidiary label called Toy Robot Video. Set to debut this September across the US, Canada, and the UK, the new label is designed to recreate the classic experience of browsing a local video store. Toy Robot Video promises high-quality film transfers from the best available elements, but with a major twist: everything will be packaged with vibrant new cover artwork, colorfully branded OBI strips, slipcards, and art cards, all at allowance-friendly prices that leave you with enough cash for snacks. "We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new home entertainment video label," said Toy Robot Video’s Mike Hewitt. "Toy Robot Video is intended to be a fun and inclusive label, designed to complement our core Arro...