Is it snowing where you are? Even if not, you may be experiencing the full fury of the season – which, if you ask us, makes it the perfect time to sit back, bask in the warmth of your loved ones and enjoy the totally rocking new films that are lighting up the Vudu marquee. Have a look below, won't you?
New Title
Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Angela Bassett as Best Supporting Actress, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, now available in 4K UHD, is a heart-stirring adventure that stars Letitia Wright as Shuri, who takes a leading role in defending her nation after the tragic passing of her brother, T'Challa.
Fandango At Home
See the great premium titles that are available to watch on Vudu this week, fresh from theaters!
Jacob Latimore and Tosin Cole star in the all-new House Party as best friends and fledgling party promoters who gain access to the luxurious home of basketball superstar Lebron James when they are assigned to clean his mansion -- their second job -- while he's away. They can't resist the opportunity to throw a huge party in hopes of spreading the world about their primary business, but things quickly spiral out of control on the wildest night of their lives.
Gerard Butler won critical raves for his heroic, everyman performance in Plane -- also available as part of a 4-Film Gerard Butler Collection (Bundle) -- a thriller that begins when a commercial flight must make a crash landing. The island they've landed on, though, is smack dab in the middle of a war zone, so the quick-thinking pilot (Gerard Butler, of course) must count on accused murderer Mike Colter in order to rescue all his passengers from the hands of trigger-happy terrorists.
Movie Deals
Get caught up with titles you may have missed during the busy holiday season.
Danielle Deadwyler portrays a mother becomes a force of nature after her son is brutally murdered in Till. Her incredible grief is transformed into bold action as she becomes determined to expose the devastating effects of racism, moving many people to action. Now available for $9.99 4K UHD; first time on sale.
First time on sale ($9.99 4K UHD), Strange World looks utterly amazing in 4K; the colors fairly pop off the screen, providing luscious backgrounds to the fast-paced adventure, involving the reunion of an estranged son (Jack Gyllenhall) with his father (Dennis Quaid), who is introduced to his grandson (Jaboukie Young-White) for the first time. Meanwhile, oh, they just need to save the planet from extinction by alien forces! It's fast, funny and gorgeous to behold.
All aboard! Available for $4.99, its lowest price ever! Ace assassin Brad Pitt jumps on board Bullet Train, not realizing that he'll have to deal with all manner of fellow assassins before he can have any hope of fulfilling his assigned contract in the bloody action thriller.
Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge make for an endearing couple in Spoiler Alert, now available in 4K UHD and based on a true story. Their loving relationship is sorely tested when one of them is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Sally Field also stars.
Refusing to be conquered or defeated, Viola Davis stars in The Woman King, now available for its lowest price ever: $7.99 4K UHD. The leader of the nation's powerful female fighting force, Nanisca (Viola Davis) faces her greatest challenge yet when invading countries are arrayed against her people.
Bones and All, now available to buy or rent, stars Taylor Russell and Timothee Chalamet as young people who are drawn to each other as they hunger for battle on the margins of society. Mark Rylance also stars as someone who offers to help.
Zoe Kazan and Carey Mulligan star as newspaper reporters in She Said, now available to buy or rent. The infuriating events in the drama, based on a true story, relates how a man abused his position of power in Hollywood against a large number of women over a period of years.
This Week's Biggest Sales
4K UHD Sale features over 200 titles on sale, from Rian Johnson's crackling mystery puzzler Knives Out, starring Daniel Craig, to boxing and beyond drama Creed II, starring Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson, to the spectacular The Matrix 4-Film Deja vu Collection (Bundle). Go deeper by visiting All Titles, Recommended For You, Top Titles, Bundles, $4.99 & Under Movies, $6.99 & Under Movies, $7.99 & Under Movies and $9.99 & Under Movies.
We've already mentioned the weather, so take advantage of the time and check out Winter Weekend Deals, showcasing $4.99 Movies and a Bundle Sale. Choose from the wintry climes in The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, or the casual criminal hijinks highlighted in The Big Lebowski, or the chilly crimes committed in Robocop.
Winter is also a good time to binge television favorites, as included in The CW Sale. Choose from old-time crime busted in new-fangled ways in Walker: Season 1, the eternal fascination with super-powered people in Smallville: The Complete Series, or one particular type of night haunters in The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Series.
Don't forget the youngsters! Kids TV Sale allows for younger ones to learn the fun way in Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Things Elmo Loves, while older kids will go for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Series (Bundle) or the frontier family adventures in Little House on the Prairie - Deluxe Remastered Edition [TV Series].
Any time of the year is a good time to add to your collection with the Disney Animation Sale. Travel the world with families in a magical village in Encanto, South Sea adventures in Moana and the amazing, inventive video-game worlds in Wreck-It Ralph / Ralph Breaks the Internet (Bundle).
By its name alone, Warner Bros 100th Anniversary TV Sale may not strike any familiar chords, until you realize that it includes everything from the comic The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Complete Series (Bundle) to the fascinating mosaic of a city told in The Wire: The Complete Series and the family sage related in Roots: The Complete Miniseries.
Love is in the air, so get a head start by visiting Valentine's Day Sale and selecting a few tempting treats for your beloved, such as the eternally romantic Titanic, the cheerful Julia Roberts of it all in Pretty Woman or the steamy side of love in Magic Mike / Magic Mike XXL (Bundle). But who are we to limit your views on romance? Instead, peak through these secret bookmarks: Bundles, All Movies, Recommended For You, 4K UHD Movies, $4.99 & Under Movies, Top Movies, $6.99 & Under Movies, $7.99 & Under Movies, $9.99 & Under Movies, TV Seasons.
How much do I love thee? Let me show you with the Valentine's Day Mix & Match, offering two (2) movies for $9.99, empowering you to choose films you love to share with the one you love. Choose from among romantic dramas like The Bodyguard, silly comedies like The Wedding Singer and more classical fare, such as Pride and Prejudice.
Actors Spotlight turns to the still-ascending Michael B. Jordan, classic turns by a classy actor, Morgan Freeman, outrageous comedy stylings, courtesy of Tiffany Haddish, and the triumphant elegance of Viola Davis.
Spotlight On Black Filmmakers celebrates a dazzling array of people behind the camera who brings their visions to audiences worldwide. It's a fantastic honor roll: Antoine Fuqua, Ava Duvernay, Barry Jenkins, Bill Duke, F. Gary Gray, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Gordon Parks, Issa Rae, John Singleton, Jordan Peele, Kasi Lemmons, Keenen Wayans, Kenya Barris, Malcolm D. Lee, Mario Van Peebles, Robert Townsend, Ryan Coogler, Shonda Rimes, Steve McQueen, Tim Story, Tyler Perry, Will Packer.
More Big Sales
We're listing many more sales by name only, which should give you a tip: if you're interested, check them out more closely, such as Discover Black Heritage Sale and Discover Black Heritage TV Sale.
Would you like to pick up some big movies on sale? How about $6.99 Blockbusters?
Children of all ages will enjoy Sesame Street Sale, featuring $4.99 movies.
For an animated change of pace, consider a thousand year blood war, as explored in Bleach Sale.
For a dramatic change of mind, explore Inspiration & Innovation Sale and Inspiration & Innovation Mix & Match: 3 Movies For $14.99.
Still in a romantic mood? Check out Hallmark Loveuary Sale and/or, to continue the theme, Hallmark Series Sale.
For all of us who are a bit more price-conscious at this time of year, be sure to visit $4.99 Movies.
Our friends at Rotten Tomatoes have compiled a wonderfully thoughtful and varied list: RT Recommends: Movies That Celebrate Black Joy.
Go for the big picture with Best Black Movies Of The 21st Century.
Continuing Sales
Have you seen these sales, which continue for a few more days? Mix & Match Award Winners: 2 Movies for $14.99, $4.99 Oscilloscope Anniversary Sale and Action By The Numbers, as well as Twists and Turns.
Speaking of spotlights, don't forget lovely performers who always improve whatever movie or television show in which they appear: Danny Huston, Jennifer Coolidge, Ken Watanabe and Radha Mitchell.
Vudu Top 10
After debuting on Vudu just this past week, M3GAN has already topped the chart on Fandango’s on-demand streaming service for the week of January 23rd through January 29th. Meanwhile, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish moves to second place for its fourth week on the chart.
Vudu’s list includes entries from a wide range of genres, spanning from horror films like Violent Night (#7) to Westerns such as The Old Way (#4) starring Nicolas Cage and Yellowstone: Season 5 Pt. 1 (#9). Additionally, Everything Everywhere All at Once (#6) returns to the top ten this week following awards buzz from its eleven Oscar nominations.
1. M3GAN
2. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
3. Black Adam
4. The OId Way
5. Devotion
6. Everything Everywhere All At Once
7. Violent Night
8. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
9. Yellowstone: Season 5 Pt. 1
10. Ticket to Paradise
