Congratulations! We've made it to the middle of August and we're all still alive, despite the sweltering heat we've all endured. We hope it gets cooler sometime soon, but until then, we have the cooling balm of movies to comfort and invigorate. Have a look at what's new and what's still available to watch at home.
New releases
Dinosaurs pose a clear and present danger to humans in Jurassic World Dominion: Extended Edition, so new heroes Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard welcome assistance from (slightly older) heroes Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Sam Neill. They all share the same goal: peace on Earth and goodwill toward dinosaurs.
In Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, a lovable dog (voiced by Michael Cera) receives training from a reluctant samurai master (Samuel L. Jackson) so he can save a town of cats from a ruthless villain (Ricky Gervais). The supporting cast includes Mel Brooks, George Takei, Djimon Hounsou and Michelle Yeoh.
B.J. Novak wrote, directed and stars in Vengeance as a New Yorker who travels to Texas to investigate the mysterious death of a former paramour. Cultural differences add to comic discomfort in the slow-burn thriller.
She's back! But how did the deceptively brilliant Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman) get her start? Orphan: First Kill explores her origins, from her escape out of a psychiatric family in Estonia to a wealthy family's embrace in America, where suspicion and mistrust lead to deadly consequences.
Fandango At Home
See what premium titles are available to watch on Vudu this week!
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank revolves around a town of beleaguered cats whose survival is threatened by an evil bad guy (Ricky Gervais). Into the void steps a brave dog (Michael Cera) but first, he'll need training from a samurai master (Samuel L. Jackson). The animated comedy is filled with great voices, like Mel Brooks and George Takei, in the supporting cast.
What do you get when a New Yorker dares to cross into a Southern town in search of a killer? In Vengeance, said New Yorker (writer/director B.J. Novak) discovers far more than he ever expected to find, along the way learning a little something about himself.
The mirthful, incredibly silly titular creatures in Minions: The Rise of Gru get their own back story, of a sort. The brightly animated comedy showcases a very young Gru, before he became completely despicable.
What more can we learn about a legendary figure in pop culture? Elvis stars Tom Hanks as Col. Tom Parker, the mastermind behind the singer. Elvis himself is robustly portrayed by Austin Butler, who gives a dynamite performance.
Sorry to say, but every killer had to start somewhere. Orphan: First Kill depicts the tragic circumstances that led Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman) to become a very dangerous person.
Promos
Now available in 4K UHD, Jurassic World Dominion: Extended Edition features more of everything that you've always loved about a world in which dinosaurs are alive and well, stomping and eating pretty much wherever – and on whomever – they please. Trusty dinosaur hunters Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are joined this time by stalwart experts Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill as they seek to make Earth a safe place for humans to coexist with dinosaurs.
Now available at its lowest price ever -- $9.99 4K UHD -- Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore sees the return of Eddie Redmayne and friends, sent by Jude Law to somehow control the havoc being wrought by his old friend Mads Mikkelsen. The magic is back!
Feeling hungry? First time on sale The Bob's Burgers Movie – $9.99 4K UHD – will satisfy your pangs of hunger for an animated family comedy that starts with a sinkhole and then gets much, much weirder. Fans will also want to pick up the Bob's Burgers Seasons 1-11 Bundle, which is also on sale.
This Week's Biggest Sales
Mix & Match empowers you to get any two (2) bundles for $14.99. Perhaps you are leaning toward the Stephen King horrors dramatized in Doctor Sleep & The Shining 2-Film Collection (Bundle)? For something suitable for the entire family, we recommend LEGO Movie 2-Film (Bundle). If you yearn for the great outdoors, follow Clint Eastwood in Cry Macho/The Mule 2 Film Bundle (Bundle). The choice of great values – and terrific movies – is yours.
You know it's summer outside, but did you know that we have $4.99 Summer Weekend Deals? True to the season, pick from the horror thriller Ready or Not, the classic musical My Fair Lady, or the raunchy comedy Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, among others.
Since we're talking about seasonal treats, The Big Summer Sale offers over 200 movies and TV shows on sale. That includes recent releases like the space adventure Moonfall, the outrageous Nicolas Cage in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and the clever, action-packed John Wick Triple Feature, starring the one and only Keanu Reeves. To help you navigate, here are a few pointers to highlights of the sale: $4.99 Build Your Collection, $5.99 Can't Miss Hits, $6.99 Action & More, Bundle Deals, Recent Releases, Complete TV Series and, for the ultimate freedom of choice, Mix & Match: 2 Movies for $11.00,
Let's face it: we can't get away from the season – yet! With Summer of Savings: Ultimate Action Heroes Sale, you can save on over 400 movies, TV shows and bundles, including Michael Bay's sizzling action thriller The Rock, the thrills and chills of Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection (Bundle) and the intrigue and mystery to be enjoyed in Nikita: The Complete Series (Bundle). If you're curious about what's specifically available, let us help: Bundles, All Titles, Top Movies (Limit 200), 4K UHD Movies, $4.99 & Under, $6.99 & Under, $7.99 & Under and $9.99 & Under.
A rich plethora of titles are featured in the Back to School Sale, with over 200 movies, TV seasons and bundles to choose from, including the wickedly funny Mean Girls, the musically enchanting Pitch Perfect 2 and spirited comedy and music in School of Rock. You may find it easier to go directly to a section of your choice, such as $4.99 & Under Movies, $6.99 & Under Movies, $9.99 & Under Movies, Bundles, TV Seasons or All Movies.
Let your competitive juices flow in our Epic Rivalries Sale, exemplified in grand Western style in Tombstone, clashing medieval style in Ridley Scott's The Last Duel and street gang style in Francis Ford Coppola's The Outsiders: The Complete Novel
Sometimes, we all just need a laugh or two (or three). Comedy Bundle Weekend Sale offers much-needed laughter, whether you favor the snarky humor of 2 Broke Girls: The Complete Series, the classic wit of Night Court: The Complete Series or the fresh antics of Young Sheldon: Seasons 1-5 (Bundle).
More Big Sales
Look! Up in the sky! Aviation Sale will make you feel like you're flying, whichever cinematic experience you choose to enjoy. By the way, National Aviation Day is Friday, August 19.
Psst! A number of good movies are featured in our $7.99 Not On Netflix Sale, but please don't tell the streaming service. We're just sharing the word because you're a movie lover and you deserve to know.
Scientists working in secret have created something awful that has caused them to mutate into ravenous, flesh-eating creatures. Learn more about this timely series in our Resident Evil Sale.
Dinosaurs do not rule the Earth in Godzilla Sale. Instead, it's a monster created from the ashes of warfare. That one monster spawned many more in a series of roaring adventures, not to be missed.
What is featured in $4.99 Weekly Movie Deals? We can assure you: no booby traps and no turkeys.
The boys are back in the South Park 25th Anniversary Sale. That is probably all fans need to know – the sale is on!
We'd also like to remind that the following sales are continuing, but only for a limited time. Don't miss out! Watch For Free | Buy for $4.99 lets you see the movie first to see if belongs in your personal collection, Family Monthly Values features great films that everyone will enjoy together, Horror Monthly Values features many bloody thrills for terror fans, while 4K UHD Mix & Match: 3 Movies For $14.99 enables budding video fanatics to expand their horizons.
Vudu Top 10
In its debut week on Vudu, Baz Luhrmann's Elvis is the new king of streaming, topping the charts on Fandango's premium on-demand video service for the week of August 8th through August 14th. As part of the Elvis fan fever on Vudu, the vintage Elvis 8-Movie Collection ranked as one of the service's best-selling bundles of the week, which also included Game of Thrones: The Complete Series, the Minions 5-Movie Collection and the Top Gun 2-Movie Collection (including a pre-order for Top Gun Maverick).
Fans paying tribute to the late, beloved Olivia Newton-John have been watching and re-watching her two best-known movies, Grease (#7) and Xanadu (#19), on the service.
The animated superhero movie, My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission, newly available on Vudu, debuted as the #5 title of the week.
Vudu’s top ten titles for the past week, in terms of revenue:
1. Elvis
2. Minions: The Rise of Gru
3. Jurassic World Dominion
4. The Black Phone
5. My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
6. Lightyear
7. Grease
8. Gone in the Night
9. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
10. The Bad Guys
