Monday, June 20, 2016

What's New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: June 20-26

At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's new on Netflix and TV, we've got you covered.

New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital

"The Divergent Series: Allegiant"
Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) are back to risk everything in this third film in the "Divergent" series, which arrives on Digital HD on June 21, then Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand July 12. The final novel by Veronica Roth was split into two movies, with the next one, "Ascendant" -- the last in the series -- coming out June 9, 2017. "Allegiant" Blu-ray and Digital special features include commentary with producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher, and six in-depth featurettes; the DVD comes with two featurettes and the commentary.

Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip with Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Zoe Kravitz talking about their relationships with their characters:

"Miracles From Heaven"
Jennifer Garner and Queen Latifah star in this inspiring heart-warmer, based on a true story, availble on Digital HD June 21 and on disc July 12. Christy Beam's (Garner) daughter Annabel (Kylie Rogers) suffers from a rare digestive disorder, but finds herself miraculously cured after surviving a serious accident. Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital extras include "Miracles Abound: The Making of Miracles From Heaven," "Bearing Witness," Creating Heaven: Concept Art Exploration, "Your Words" Music Montage, and commentary with director Patricia Riggen and screenwriter Randy Brown. Digital and Blu-ray bonus exclusives include deleted scenes and the featurette "Accounts From Annabel."

Watch this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip with Jennifer Garner and Queen Latifah:

"The Phenom"
A rookie pitcher (Johnny Simmons) in the major league breaks down on the mound and is sent down to the minors. In an effort to reclaim his success, he undergoes sessions with an unorthodox sports psychologist (Paul Giamatti), revealing past conflicts with his abusive father (Ethan Hawke). The film is out in theaters, VOD, and Digital on June 24.

"Internet Famous" (iTunes)
YouTuber Shane Dawson leads a cast of social media superstars in this mockumentary about digital fame, arriving exclusively on iTunes June 21.

Check out the trailer over here, then watch this exclusive clip from the movie, featuring an unexpected cat sale negotiation at the vet:


New on DVD and Blu-ray

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2"
Break out the Windex, it's time to welcome the Portokalos family into your home! This sequel to the 2002 blockbuster "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" -- bringing back Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, and the whole OG crew -- is out on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand June 21. Bonus features include a gag reel; "My Big Fat Greek Dinner," a cast roundtable retrospective set in the family restaurant, Dancing Zorbas; and "Making the Greekquel," featuring on-set footage and cast/crew interviews.

Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip with the cast discussing two important additions to the film: Windex and bundt cakes!

"Tom & Jerry: Back to Oz"
Tom and Jerry return to Oz for another "Oz-some" adventure with Dorothy, Toto, and company in a new family film out on DVD June 21. This follow-up to the 2011 original movie features the voices of Jason Alexander, Frances Conroy, Grey Griffin, James Monroe Iglehart, and Stephen Root.

Check out this fun exclusive scene from the movie:

"Midnight Special"
Check out this critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller on Blu-ray and DVD on June 21. Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, and Adam Driver star in the story of a father (Shannon) who tries to protect his extraordinary young son (Jaeden Lieberher) and uncover the truth about his powers. The bonus features include five character "Origins" featurettes, plus "The Unseen World."


TV Worth Watching

"Game of Thrones" (Sunday on HBO at 9 p.m.)
Can you believe we're already at the end of Season 6? Seven hells. Ten episodes is not enough, and the next two seasons are reportedly even shorter. At any rate, HBO will follow Episode 9's epic "Battle of the Bastards" with a finale called "The Winds of Winter," written by showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss and directed by Miguel Sapochnik. The Sunday, June 26 title is also the title of the upcoming sixth book in author George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. The Episode 10 synopsis teases, "Cersei faces her trial," but there will surely be more than that. Much more. And yet never enough.

"Queen of the South" (Tuesday on USA at 10 p.m.)
Teresa Mendoza (Alice Braga) goes from living in a barrio in Mexico to starting her own drug empire, becoming one of the wealthiest women in the world, in this drama adapted from the popular telenovela "La Reina del Sur." Season 1 will feature 13 episodes, starting June 23.

"Pretty Little Liars" (Tuesday on Freeform at 8 p.m.)
PLL is back for 20 more episodes in Season 7 -- 10 to air this summer, and 10 in the winter of 2017. The Season 7 premiere, "Tick-Tock, Bitches," was written by showrunner I. Marlene King, and premieres after an all-day PLL marathon from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 21. Here's the first ep synopsis: "After Hanna's shocking abduction by 'Uber A,' the PLLs and company desperately race against the clock to save one of their own. The only way to do this is by handing over evidence of Charlotte's real murderer to 'Uber A.' In order to do so, the girls must decide what blatant lines they are willing to cross that they have never breached before; and once they cross that line, there is no turning back."

"Big Brother" (Wednesday on CBS at 8 p.m.)
The most horribly addictive show of the summer returns for Season 18 on June 22. So far, 12 houseguests have been revealed -- including Paulie, brother of BB16's Cody Calafiore, and Tiffany, sister of BB17's Vanessa Rousso -- but we're expecting four returnees (Nicole, Frank, James, Da'Vonne) to be announced as well. The Battle of the Block is dead (thank heaven!) however a new competition will take its place to keep the stakes high in the Sunday shows. You can get to know the newbies in the CBS cast bios, but we're staying loyal to Nicole.

"BattleBots" (Thursday on ABC at 8 p.m.)
The bots are back! ABC's second season of the competition series starts June 23 with "Robots Activate: Qualifying Round Begins." Prepare yourself for "next generation robots — bigger, faster and stronger than ever before. The show will focus on the design and build of each robot, the bot builder backstories, their intense pursuit of the championship and the spectacle of the event."


New on Netflix

"The Fundamentals of Caring"
Paul Rudd, Selena Gomez, and Craig Roberts star in this Netflix Original film, based on the novel by Jonathan Evison, available June 24. Here's the official synopsis from Netflix: "'The Fundamentals of Caring' follows Ben, a retired writer who becomes a caregiver after suffering a personal tragedy. After 6 weeks of training, Ben meets his first client, Trevor, a foul-mouthed 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor take an impromptu road trip to all the places Trevor has become obsessed with while watching the local news, including their holy grail: the World's Deepest Pit. Along the way, they pick up a sassy runaway and a mother-to-be who help test the pair's survival skills outside of their calculated existence as they come to understand the importance of hope and true friendship."

Check out the trailer:

"Dragons: Race to the Edge" Season 3
The third season of this fun, family friendly Netflix original series from the creators of "How to Train Your Dragon" is available June 24.

"Life Story" Series 1
"The Making of 'Life Story'"

This six-part British natural history TV series, introduced and narrated by David Attenborough, follows the challenges of animals at different stages in their lives. It's out June 20, along with the making-of feature, revealing how the team spent 1,900 days filming the series in 29 countries across six continents, creating 1,800 hours of footage. Whew!

"Spotlight"
The reigning 2015 Best Picture Oscar winner -- starring Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, and Liev Schreiber -- follows the Boston Globe's Pulitzer Prize-winning Spotlight team as they uncover longterm abuses by Catholic priests. It's out on Netflix June 22, and most definitely worth watching.

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