Titles arriving June 7 include Zootopia, Anomalisa, Game of Thrones, Rick and Morty and lots more!
Welcome to ComingSoon.net’s look at all the top titles arriving this week on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. Check out the gallery viewer below for a look at the major new releases, catalogue films and television collections hitting shelves and/or VOD beginning Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
Following a sluggish post-Memorial Day, release date Tuesday is here with a vengeance. There’s lots of major titles arriving June 7, beginning with Michael Bay’s true military thriller 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. The day also brings us Charlie Kaufman’s ethereal stop-motion tale, Anomalisa, and the Coen Brothers’ recent Golden Age of Hollywood ensemble comedy Hail, Caesar!. You can also find The Walking Dead‘s Sarah Wayne Callies headlining the supernatural horror tale The Other Side of the Door.
June 7 also sees the release of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hugely success Zootopia. You can explore the Blu-ray more in-depth with our recent behind-the-scenes look, which offers exclusive interviews with the animated feature’s cast and crew.
Also arriving June 7 is The Confirmation, starring Clive Owen, Maria Bello and Matthew Modine. You can take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the film’s cast in the player at the bottom of this page.
Other tiles debuting June 7 include the direct to home entertainment franchise sequel Jarhead 3: The Siege, the romantic drama Touched with Fire, the hitman romantic comedy Mr. Right, and the recent Danish Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Film, A War. Also debuting on DVD only is One More Time, starring Amber Heard and Christopher Walken.
Two hit science fiction films get serious Blu-ray upgrades this week as Paramount debuts a director’s cut of Nicholas Meyer’s Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and 20th Century Fox offers up an extended version of Ridley Scott’s The Martian.
Warner Bros. has a pair of John Wayne catalogue titles getting a wide release June 7 with the HD debut of both Chisum and McQ. Warner Archive, meanwhile, has another pair headlined by the Duke. Look for MOD Blu-rays of both She Wore a Yellow Ribbon and They Were Expendable. There’s also two DVD only titles with 1959’s Tarzan the Ape Man and a Charlie Chan Three Movie Collection, featuring 1945’s The Red Dragon, 1948’s The Feathered Serpent and 1949’s The Sky Dragon.
Shout Factory‘s Scream Factory label has two more recent horror features arriving June 7 with the haunted apartment complex tale The Abandoned (aka The Confines) and the psycopaths-at-a-carnival thriller, Funhouse Massacre.
The Criterion Collection inducts a new Michelangelo Antonioni film June 7 with the Blu-ray debut of 1955’s Le Amiche.
It’s just as busy when it comes to small screen releases as June 7 brings to Blu-ray the original Roots and the latest wave of HBO‘s Game of Thrones Steelbooks. Look for stylish new reissues of both Season Three and Season Four, also upgraded with a Dolby ATMOS sound mix. There’s also the first season of the network’s Vinyl and the second season of Cartoon Network‘s Rick and Morty.
The Wrath of Khan isn’t the only love Star Trek gets this week. June 7 sees the arrival of a massive complete Star Trek: The Next Generation Blu-ray set, including all 179 episodes of the hits series, immaculately restored to full HD quality.
Arriving on DVD only is the first season of MTV’s fantasy adaptation Shannara Chronicles as well as IFC‘s “banned” miniseries The Spoils Before Dying, a followup to last year’s The Spoils of Babylon.
Titles debuting via Digital HD the week of June 7 include Mike Nichols’ Midnight Special and the indie comedy sequel My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2.
You can check out cover art for all the June 7 releases in the gallery viewer below alongside a listing of each release’s special features (where applicable):
June 7: This Week on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD
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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
- For the Record: Finding the Truth Amid the Noise
- Uncovering Benghazi's Secret Soldiers
- Preparing for Battle: Behind the Scenes of 13 Hours -
Anomalisa
- None of Them are You: Crafting Anomalisa
- Intimacy in Miniature
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Hail, Caesar!
- Directing Hollywood – The Coen Brothers have been making their mark on Hollywood for decades, creating acclaimed movies with their unmistakable brand of humor and unique storytelling style. As Joel and Ethan Coen discuss why they wanted to set their film in 1950s Hollywood, the all-star cast talks about working with this talented duo.
- The Stars Align – Who better to appear in a film about Golden Age Hollywood and its stars than today's biggest and brightest A-list talent? George Clooney, Channing Tatum, Scarlett Johansson, Jonah Hill, Josh Brolin, Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Alden Ehrenreich, and Frances McDormand all join the Coen brothers in their Hollywood playground. The cast shares what drew them to the project, the secrets of the unique and zany characters they play and how the Hollywood of Hail, Caesar! differs from the Hollywood they know.
- An Era of Glamour – From the costumes to the sets, no details were spared in Hail, Caesar! and the production designer, costume designer and other key design professionals sit down to talk about how this exciting era was returned to the big screen.
- Magic of a Bygone Era – Hail, Caesar! features two classic-in-the-making musical numbers: an aquatic spectacle featuring Scarlett Johansson and a rousing tap dance from Channing Tatum. The cast and crew explain the process of bringing these scenes to life, from costumes to choreography and everything in between. -
The Other Side of the Door
- Six Deleted Scenes
- Behind the Door – Making of Featurette
- Still Gallery -
Zootopia
- Zoology: The Roundtables – Ginnifer Goodwin hosts an in-depth look at the movie's characters, animation, environments and more. The artists at Disney Animation give a rare and in-depth look at the complexities of bringing an all-animal world to life from the ground-breaking technology behind the characters' fur and clothing to the varied and vast environments of Tundratown, Sahara Square and the Rainforest District as well as the deep thought and research given to bringing 64 unique animal species to life through animation.
- The Origin of an Animal Tale – Follow the story's development from its origins to a big story shift that turned the film upside down. In this feature-length documentary, filmmakers give a candid look into the difficulties of creating the story of Zootopia and the bold decision to switch the main character late in the production process, putting one resolute rabbit center stage.
Research: A True-Life Adventure – The filmmakers traveled the globe to find inspiration for the diverse characters and amazing city of Zootopia. They reflect on the importance of research and how a deep dive into animal behavior at Disney Animal Kingdom theme park and a deep immersion into animal society on the African savanna shaped and inspired the characters of Zootopia and changed the filmmakers' lives forever.
- Z.P.D. Forensic Files – Find the movie's hidden Easter Eggs. Every city has its hidden gems, especially when it has been created by the filmmakers of Disney Animation who love nothing more than sprinkling hidden references to some of Disney's greatest animated features throughout the story.
- Scoretopia – Academy Award®-winning composer, Michael Giacchino spotlights five of cinema's greatest percussionists and how they brought an organic, animalistic sound to his powerful and emotional music score.
- Deleted Characters – Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore introduce citizens of Zootopia who did not make the final cut.
Deleted Scenes:
- Alternate Opening – Young Judy Hopps rescues a fellow classmate and realizes she can reach beyond a life in carrot farming to a future in law enforcement.
- Wild Times! Pitch – Nick desperately pitches the bankers of Zootopia on funding Wild Times!, an amusement park made exclusively for the predators of Zootopia and a sure-fire, money-making scheme for Nick and his friends.
- Alternate Homesick Hopps – After a frustrating first day on the force, Judy has a conversation with her parents. See how this scene changed from a heartfelt conversation with her parents to tough love when her parents discover their daughter is only a meter maid and not a "real cop."
- Detective Work – Judy borrows a fellow police officer's computer to conduct research, which turns out to be no small task.
- Alternate Jumbo Pop – In this early version of the story where Nick was the main character, the filmmakers and Jason Bateman were able to take hustling to a new level.
- Hopps' Apartment – When Judy's entire family pays her a surprise visit they are shocked to discover the company she's keeping.
- The Taming Party – In this emotional clip from an early version of "Zootopia," Judy attends her first "taming party" and gains a deeper understanding of the plight of the predator.
- "Try Everything" Music Video by Shakira -
The Confirmation
- “A Father-Son Story: Inside the Characters of The Confirmation" Featurette
- "The Performances of The Confirmation" Featurette -
Jarhead 3
- Making Of Featurette
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The Martian - Extended Edition
- Audio Commentary by Ridley Scott (Director), Drew Goddard (Writer, Exec Producer) and Andy Weir (Author of The Martian)
- Deleted Scenes
- The Long Way Home: Making the Martian
- Dare Mighty Things: NASA's Journey to Mars
- Journey to Mars 101 Q&A -
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- Director's Edition in high-definition
- Theatrical Version in high-definition
- Commentary by director Nicholas Meyer (Director's Edition & Theatrical Version)
- Commentary by director Nicholas Meyer and Manny Coto (Theatrical Version)
- Text Commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda (Director's Edition)
- Library Computer (Theatrical Version)
- The Genesis Effect: Engineering The Wrath of Khan (NEW)
- Production:
Captain's Log
Designing Khan
Original interviews with DeForest Kelley, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and Ricardo Montalban
Where No Man Has Gone Before: The Visual Effects of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
James Horner: Composing Genesis
- The Star Trek Universe
Collecting Star Trek's Movie Relics
A Novel Approach
Starfleet Academy: The Mystery Behind Ceti Alpha VI
- Farewell: A Tribute to Ricardo Montalban
- Storyboards
- Theatrical Trailer -
Mr. Right
- A Sweet Couple Featurette
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One More Time
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Touched with Fire
- “The Making of Touched with Fire" Featurette
- Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Paul Dalio and Producer/Director of Photography Kristina Nikolova
- "A Conversation with Paul Dalio and Dr. Kay Jamison" Featurette
- Deleted Scene
- Photo Gallery -
A War
- Interview with Writer/Director Tobias Lindholm
- Interview with Colonel Arnold Strong
- Los Angeles Film Screening Reactions
- Theatrical Trailer -
The Abandoned
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Funhouse Massacre
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Le Amiche
- New 2K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
- New conversation with scholars David Forgacs and Karen Pinkus on the film’s themes
- New interview with scholar Eugenia Paulicelli on the importance of fashion in Antonioni’s work
- New English subtitle translation
- An essay by film scholar Tony Pipolo -
Chisum
- Commentary by Director Andrew V. McLaglen
- Vintage Featurette John Wayne and Chisum
- Theatrical Trailer -
McQ
- Featurette McQ: John Wayne in Action
- Theatrical Trailer -
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
- John Ford Home Movies
- Original Theatrical trailer -
They Were Expendable
- Original Trailer
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Charlie Chan - Three Movie Collection
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Tarzan the Ape Man
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Roots: The Original Miniseries
- Roots: The American Story Continues - Whoopi Goldberg, James Earl Jones, Blair Underwood, Debbie Allen, Tavis Smiley, Shonda Rhimes and Reverend Al Sharpton reveal how Roots impacted their lives and the thinking of the world. Dr. Rex Ellis of the Smithsonian Institution shares with us how the story chronicled by Alex Haley in Roots lives on in Washington's new Museum of - - African American History and Culture; and Christopher Haley recalls his uncle Alex, whose legacy he continues as a slavery historian.
- The Cast Looks Back – Original cast members LeVar Burton, John Amos, Louis Gossett Jr., Ben Vereen, Cicely Tyson, Ed Asner, Sandy Duncan, Georg Stanford Brown and Lynne Moody share emotional stories about the 1976 filming of Roots. They also discuss how making the miniseries changed their lives, why it endures, and why for some it remains their greatest artistic experience.
- Crossing Over: How Roots Captivated an Entire Nation
- Connecting With the Past
- The Struggle to Make Roots
- LeVar Burton: Original Screen Test
- Alex Haley Interview by David Frost
- Roots: One Year Later -
The Spoils Before Dying
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Game of Thrones - Season Three
- In-Episode Guides: In-feature resource that provides background information about on-screen characters, locations and relevant histories.
- "The Rains of Castamere" Unveiled: Get an in-depth look at the creation of the most pivotal episode of the season in this comprehensive exposé featuring cast and crew.
- The Roots of Westeros: Explore the interconnected web of relationships, rivalries and conflicts between the noble houses of Westeros with this interactive guide.
- Histories & Lore: Learn about the mythology of Westeros as told from the varying perspectives of the characters themselves.
- Audio Commentaries: 12 commentaries with cast and crew including David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, George R.R. Martin, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Michelle Fairley, Kit Harington, Richard Madden and more.
- New Characters of Season 3: Meet the new faces in Season Three: Olenna Tyrell, Missandei, Mance Rayder, Tormund Giantsbane, Orell, Jojen & Meera Reed, Blackfish & Edmure Tully, Thoros of Myr and Beric Dondarrion.
- The Politics of Marriage: The concept of matrimony in Westeros is all about making power plays and political alliances. Cast and crew examine this ancient institution and its place in Game of Thrones.
- Inside the Wildlings: Go beyond the Wall with this introduction to the wildlings to gain a better understanding of their backstory.
- A Gathering Storm: Look back at the stormy events of Season Two in this 14-minute recap with cast and crew.
- Deleted and Extended Scenes: Five deleted and extended scenes. -
Game of Thrones - Season Four
- In-Episode Guides: In-feature resource that provides background information about on-screen characters, locations and relevant histories.
Histories & Lore: Learn about the mythology of Westeros as told from the varying perspectives of the characters themselves.
- Audio Commentaries: Commentaries with cast and crew including showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, Pedro Pascal, Aiden Gillen and more.
- Behind the Battle for the Wall: Follow the cast and crew as they create the most ambitious battle to date. This 30-minute documentary explores the challenges of putting together one of the series' most intense episodes, with never-before-seen material.
- The Fallen Roundtable: Writer Bryan Cogman sits down with a few of the many cast members who meet their demise in Season 4. From first learning of their deaths to shooting their final scenes, this 30-minute feature sheds light on what it's like to live and die in world of GoT.
- The Politics of Power: Revisit the brutal events of Season 3 to see power shifts that define Westeros at the start of Season 4.
- Bastards of Westeros: Hear Benioff, Weiss and author George R.R. Martin discuss the role bastards play in the Seven Kingdoms.
Deleted/Extended Scenes: Two deleted scenes. -
Rick & Morty: Season Two
- Animatics For Every Episode
- Deleted Animatic Sketches
- Featurette
- Episode Commentaries
- Plumbus Manual -
The Shannara Chronicles - Season One
- Behind-the-scenes
- Meet the Characters
- Exploring New Zealand
- Terry Brooks interview
- Making of the Dagda Mor -
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Complete Series
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Vinyl - Season One
- Making Vinyl: Recreating the 70s
- Inside the Episode briefs for each episode
- Audio commentaries by Terence Winter, Bobby Cannavale, and Olivia Wilde -
Midnight Special
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
