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From Sunset Boulevard to Ultraman: August 2025 Physical Releases Spotlight Better Off Dead, Bring Her Back, and Materialists

Alliance Home Entertainment has officially announced its exciting slate of physical and digital media releases arriving throughout August 2025, showcasing a diverse mix of genres from classic film noir to modern horror and romantic comedy. With offerings from major distributors like Paramount Pictures, A24, Mill Creek Entertainment, and more, this month’s lineup promises something for every kind of collector and cinephile. August 5 Highlights Sunset Boulevard (Paramount Pictures) Format : 4K UHD, Blu-ray Genre : Drama, Film Noir One of Hollywood’s most iconic films gets the 4K treatment this August. Sunset Boulevard stars Gloria Swanson in a career-defining role as Norma Desmond, a reclusive silent film star plotting her return to the screen. William Holden co-stars as the down-on-his-luck screenwriter caught in her delusions. This definitive edition is a must-own for classic cinema enthusiasts. Better Off Dead (Paramount Pictures) Format : 4K UHD, Blu-ray Genre : Comedy The 1985 cul...

DVD Review: STAR TREK: SECTION 31 – A Bold Leap into the Shadows of the Final Frontier

When STAR TREK: SECTION 31 was announced, fans across the quadrant were intrigued. A Star Trek story led by Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh? Focused on the Federation's most enigmatic black-ops division? The possibilities seemed endless. Now that it’s finally here, Section 31 delivers a visually engaging, conceptually daring, and action-packed spy thriller that pushes the boundaries of traditional Trek storytelling—though not without the occasional stumble along the way. At the heart of the film is Philippa Georgiou, once the ruthless Emperor of the Terran Empire, now stranded in the prime universe and recruited into the Federation’s most clandestine intelligence agency. Michelle Yeoh commands every frame she’s in. Her performance is magnetic, effortlessly weaving together the brutal cunning of Mirror Georgiou with flickers of unexpected emotional depth. Watching her navigate a morally grey universe while questioning her place in it gives the film a surprisingly introspective edge. The...