Stuff to Watch
Ghost in the Shell 4K UHD Combo Pack
[Lionsgate, $23] Celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the most critically acclaimed anime features of all time with this stunning remaster in Dolby Vision / Atmos. Mamoru Oshii’s award-winning cyberpunk thriller is accompanied by full-length audio commentary with English-language writer Mary Claypool, Eric Calderon (producer/writer, Afro Samurai), Richard Epcar (voice of “Batou”) and animation historian Charles Solomon, plus brand-new featurettes Accessing Section 9: 25 Years into the Future and Landscapes & Dreamscapes — The Art and Architecture of Ghost in the Shell, all wrapped up with beautiful new box art by illustrator Martin Ansin. [Sept. 8]
Rick and Morty Season 4
[WBHE, $25 DVD | $30 BD] Buckle in and blast off on more wildly irresponsible adventures through the multiverse with Adult Swim’s favorite mad scientist and his feckless grandson. All 10 episodes from the 20192020 season (including Primetime Emmy-nominated “The Vat of Acid Episode”) are tastefully complimented by a flight of bonus features: A Day at Rick and Morty: Inside Season 4, Creating Snake Jazz, Directing Rick and Morty, Samurai and Shogun, Prop Process, Character Creation, Animation Challenges and Inside the Episode for every adventure. [Sept. 22]
Superman: Man of Tomorrow
[WBHE, $25 BD | $40 4K] Daily Planet intern Clark Kent takes learning-on-thejob to new extremes when Lobo and Parasite set their sights on Metropolis in the latest DC Universe Movie. Representing a fresh style shift in the 40+ film series, overseen by DC animation veteran Butch Lukic as supervising producer, Man of Tomorrow is directed by Chris Palmer from a script by Tim Sheridan and stars Darren Criss and Zachary Quinto as Clark Kent and Lex Luthor. The set boasts new featurettes on Lobo and Martian Manhunter, two new DCUM “Look Backs”, two Superman: TAS episodes from the vault, trailers and sneak peek at the next title. Pick up the Best Buy exclusive LE Gift Set and snag a figurine as well! [Sept. 8]
Weathering With You
[Shout! Factory, $25 DVD | $30 BD | $35 LE SteelBook] Makoto Shinkai’s worthy follow up to global smash hit Your Name. tells the remarkable story of a teenage runaway to Tokyo who one day meets a bright, strong-willed girl with a strange and wonderful ability: the power to stop the rain and clear the sky. Bonsu features include “Weather Front” Featurette, Exploring Makoto Shinkai’s Filmography, Trailers & TV Spots, Talk Show: Makoto Shinkai and Yumiko Udo (BD only) and Interview with Makoto Shinkai (SteelBook only). (Also! Make a note on your holiday shopping list that a special Collector’s Edition 4K combo pack is due in November.) [Sept. 15] ◆