Blog Posts by Philip Yu

Witches, beware.

Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton turn a legendary fairy tale on its head and battle to save the world from witches in "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters," available on Digital Download on May 21st, followed by a Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, DVD and On Demand release on June 11th.

"Hansel & Gretel" tells the story of a lethal brother and sister team seeking to avenge their parents' deaths. But after a lifetime of tracking and terminating witches in every dark forest, Hansel and Gretel now must face an evil greater than anything they've ever hunted: a terrifying new threat so massive, it could destroy the world as we know it -- and could also hold the secret to their frightening past.

Earning over $200 million at the worldwide box office, and also starring Famke Janssen, Thomas Mann and Peter Stormare, the action fantasy spectacle already has a sequel in development.

The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will include an unrated, too-intense-for-theaters version of the film, as well as the theatrical cut. Bonus features will include a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Hansel & Gretel."

See Jeremy Renner in an exclusive behind-the-scenes Blu-ray bonus feature clip and read the full press release from Paramount:

Ben Affleck in 'Argo' (Photo: Warner Bros.)

"Argo" took top honors at the 85th Academy Awards, winning the Oscar for Best Picture. The award, presented by First Lady Michelle Obama from the White House via satellite, capped off an eventful awards season for director/star Ben Affleck, who many believe had been snubbed without a directing nod. The Iran hostage crisis thriller also won awards for Editing and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Are you in a last-minute rush to catch all the Oscar nominees but feeling a little too lazy to make it to the multiplex? While many of the frontrunners are still enjoying their theatrical runs, several feature film contenders have already been released on Blu-ray, DVD and/or digital download/streaming platforms (including Amazon, iTunes and Netflix Instant). Here are the Oscar flicks you can catch from the convenience of your couch before the awards are presented this Sunday.

(Photo: Marvel Studios/Universal Pictures/Walt Disney Pictures)

Super Bowl Sunday. Pro football's biggest day is just as much about the TV commercials as it is about the Vince Lombardi Trophy. As the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens clashed on the field, studios unveiled their newest high-profile spots for upcoming movie releases. Here's a rundown of new trailers that aired during Super Bowl XVLII, including "Star Trek Into Darkness," "Iron Man 3" and "Fast & Furious 6":

Bond. James Bond. On Blu-ray.

Daniel Craig returns for his latest mission as Agent 007 in the box office smash "Skyfall," the highest-grossing Bond film of all time, available on Digital HD platforms on February 5th, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on February 12th.

In the blockbuster 23rd installment of the James Bond franchise, 007's loyalty to M is tested as her past returns to haunt her. With MI6 now compromised from both inside and out, M is left with one ally she can trust: Bond. 007 takes to the shadows -- aided only by field agent Eve -- following a trail to the mysterious Silva.

Earning over a billion dollars at the worldwide box office, and nominated for five Academy Awards, including a Best Original Song nod for Adele's titular theme, many call "Skyfall" the best Bond yet.

Blu-ray special features include an audio commentary with director Sam Mendes and "Shooting Bond," an in-depth behind-the-scenes multi-part documentary on the making of "Skyfall."

Here's the full press release from MGM: