Shout! Factory: February 2023 Titles Announced

BUBBA HO-TEP
[COLLECTOR’S EDITION]

Shout Factory | 2002 | 93 min | Rated R | English
Directed by Don Coscarelli

Bruce Campbell (Army Of Darkness) “gives his greatest and most entertaining performance to date” (Premiere) as an aging and cantankerous “Elvis” in this “zinger-filled crowd-pleaser” (The Hollywood Reporter) from writer-director Don Coscarelli (Phantasm, John Dies At The End)! When mysterious deaths plague a Texas retirement home, it’s up to its most sequined senior citizen to take on a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy with a penchant for cowboy boots, bathroom graffiti and sucking the souls from the barely living!

Bonus Features

***Final extras in progress and will be announced at a later date***

Bubba Ho-Tep [Collector’s Edition] + Theatrical Poster + Autographed Exclusive Poster + Slipcover + Enamel Pin Set

Kamen Rider Ryuki:
The Complete Series

Shout Factory | 2002-2003 | 21 hrs | Not Rated | Japanese
Directed by Hidenori Ishida, Takao Nagaishi, Ryuta Tasaki, Kenkou Satou, and Nobuhiro Suzumura

“Mirror World” exists symmetrically beyond an invisible mirror in space, and is an exact copy of our human world, where only monsters can dwell. Evil monsters frequently cross the mirror and attack our world. Only Kamen Riders, who make a contract with a specific monster and obtain a special power from it, can enter “Mirror World” to fight with the help of an “Advent Card.” Shinji Kido, a journalist, contracts with a dragon and becomes Kamen Rider Ryuki. He fights a fierce battle with evil monsters. Many Kamen Riders appear one after another, and fight to satisfy their own aims. However, only one Kamen Rider can outlive the others. Thus, it is their fate to keep fighting to the last man.

INCLUDES ALL 50 EPISODES + EPISODE FINAL: THE DIRECTOR’S CUT

Bonus Features

• Kamen Rider Ryuki Episode Final: The Director’s Cut

Iron Monkey

Shout Factory | 1993 | 90 min | Not Rated | Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Directed by Yuen Woo-Ping

Directed by Yuen Woo-Ping, this martial arts classic is set against the end of the Qing Dynasty, and tells the tale of a chivalrous robber, Iron Monkey (Yu Rong-Guang, Supercop 2), who robs the rich and gives to the poor in Zhejiang province.

A famous kung fu master (Donnie Yen, Ip Man) is enlisted in the capture of Iron Monkey. He is thus torn between upholding the law and siding with this unknown hero …

Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger: The Complete Series

Shout Factory | 2004 | 18.25 hrs | Not Rated | Japanese
Directed by Noboru Takemoto, Shôjirô Nakazawa, Katsuya Watanabe, Tarou Sakamoto, Nobuhiro Suzuki, and Masato Tsujino

BEFORE MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, THERE WAS SUPER SENTAI!

See where the worldwide phenomenon began with the original Japanese series that inspired the Power Rangers franchise!

Welcome to Megalopolis! Once a peaceful Earth city, it’s now a haven for criminals aided by the nefarious Alienizer arms dealer, Agent Abrella. Now, it’s up to Ban Akaza and the Special Police Dekarangers to protect the Earth from the invading Alienizers and finally bring peace and justice back to the planet.

INCLUDES ALL 50 EPISODES!

Shepherd: The Story Of A Hero Dog

Shout Factory | 2023 | 93 min | Not Rated | English
Directed by Lynn Roth

The timeless, unbreakable bond between a boy and his faithful dog is put to the ultimate test in 1930s Germany, in the heartwarming family drama Shepherd: The Story Of A Hero Dog. When the Nuremberg Laws are passed forbidding Jews to own pets, Kaleb, a German Shepherd, is separated from his Jewish family and his beloved 10-year-old master Joshua (August Maturo). Kaleb is alone and on the streets – until he is captured and eventually adopted by an SS dog trainer (Ken Duken) at a Nazi work camp where Kaleb will now be trained to help round up Jews.

When Calls The Heart: Springtime In Hope Valley

(It Begins With Heart / The Queen Of Hearts / A Call From The Past / Recent Memory)

Shout Factory | 2015-2022 | 6.25 hrs | Not Rated | English
Directed by Neill Fearnley, Peter DeLuise, Mike Rohl, Martin Wood, Michael Landon Jr., Siobhan Devine, and Anne Wheeler

From celebrated author Janette Oke (the Love Comes Softly series) comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow (Army Wives), Jack Wagner (Melrose Place), Pascale Hutton (Flashpoint), Kevin McGarry (Heartland), Daniel Lissing (Eye Candy), and Lori Loughlin (Full House, 90210) star in When Calls The Heart, a beautiful story filled with “many of the values we all hold precious such as love, family, friendship, community, faith and caring about one another” (Military Press)!

Celebrate new beginnings, hope, and heart with a four-film collection from the beloved series When Calls The Heart. The citizens of Hope Valley have come together season after season to face the triumphs and tragedies of life in a small town on the frontier — and you can share it all with them. Included in this collection are the television films It Begins With Heart, The Queen Of Hearts, A Call From The Past, and Recent Memory.

Zu Warriors From The Magic Mountain

Shout Factory | 1983 | 98 min | Not Rated | Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Directed by Hark Tsui

An army deserter (Yuen Biao) is chased by vampires in the mountains of Zu. He is rescued by a master (Adam Cheung) and becomes his devoted pupil. But when they are ambushed by the Blood Devil, the pair find themselves in need of the assistance of a devil chaser (Damian Lau) and his pupil (Mang Hoi). With the additional help of Master Chang Mei (Sammo Hung), they manage to hold off the Blood Devil … but they will need to find the Dual Swords to destroy it!

DRAGONHEART

Shout Factory | 1996 | 103 min | Rated PG-13 | English
Directed by Rob Cohen

Long ago, when majestic fire-breathers soared through the skies, there lived a knight who would come face to face and heart to heart with the most remarkable creature that ever existed — the dragon. Dennis Quaid stars with the voice of Academy Award® winner* Sean Connery in the heroic adventure that blazes with fantasy and humor. Dragonheart is an epic adventure that will thrill the entire family.

Bonus Features

***Final extras will be announced at a later date***

Giovanni’s Island

Shout Factory | 2017 | 101 min | Not Rated | English, Japanese
Directed by Mizuho Nishikubo

Brothers Junpei and Kanta live on Shikotan, a tiny fishing island, that has been spared from the devastations of World War II. The two children are named after Giovanni and Campanella from their late mother’s favorite book, Night on the Galactic Railroad, which becomes a source of solace in the aftermath of Japan’s defeat. When Soviet forces arrive with their families to settle on the island, Junpei meets Tanya, the daughter of the commander. Despite their language barrier and growing tension, the children soon form an unlikely friendship.

Bonus Features

• Making Of
• Interview With Actor Polina Ilyushenko
• “Troika” Music Video
• Art Gallery

The Magnificent Seven
SHOUT SELECTS #144

Shout Factory | 1960 | 128 min | Not Rated | English
Directed by John Sturges

Academy Award® winner* Yul Brynner stars in the landmark Western that launched the film careers of Steve McQueen (The Great Escape), Charles Bronson (The Dirty Dozen), and James Coburn (Affliction). Tired of being ravaged by an army of marauding bandits, the residents of a small Mexican village seek help from seven American gunfighters. The only problem? It’s seven against 50!

Bonus Features

***Extras in progress and will be announced at a later date***

The Slumber Party Massacre / Slumber Party Massacre II

Shout Factory | 1982 / 1987 | 77 / 76 min | Rated R | English
Directed by Amy Holden Jones & Deborah Brock

Put on your PJs and say your prayers … it’s time for one nightmare of an all-nighter with a double dose of slashtastic cult classics: The Slumber Party Massacre and Slumber Party Massacre II!

In The Slumber Party Massacre, Trish (Michele Michaels) invites her high school basketball teammates over for a night they’ll never forget — or survive — when an unexpected guest crashes the party: an escaped psychopath with a portable power drill. And in the freaky follow-up Slumber Party Massacre II, Courtney (Crystal Bernard) is tormented by dreams of the infamous Driller Killer returning to wreak havoc … only to find that (bad) dreams really do come true when the murderous monster is reincarnated as an evil rocker.

Bonus Features

THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1982)

• NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
• 2.0 Mono DTS-HD Master Audio 
• Audio Commentary With Director Amy Holden And Actors Michel Villella And Debra De Liso
• Sleepless Nights: The Making Of The Slumber Party Massacre
• Interview With Actor Riggs Kennedy
• Alternate Title Sequence
• Theatrical Trailer
• K. Teaser Trailer
• Still Gallery

THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE II (1987)

• NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
• 2.0 Stereo DTS-HD Master Audio
• Audio Commentary With Writer/Director/Producer Deborah Brock, Producer Don Daniel And Story Editor Beverly Gray
• Slumber Party Massacre II Unrated Cut
• Sleepless Nights: Revisiting Slumber Party Massacre II
• Theatrical Trailer
• Video Trailer
• Still Gallery

The Boxtrolls

Shout Factory | 2014 | 96 min | Rated PG | English, French, Spanish
Directed by Graham Annable & Anthony Stacchi

From the creators of Coraline and ParaNorman comes a magical family adventure about heroes of all shapes and sizes: The Boxtrolls. Quirky, mischievous and good-hearted, these box-wearing creatures have lovingly raised a human boy named “Eggs” in a charming cavern below the bustling streets of Cheesebridge. But when evil Archibald Snatcher (Ben Kingsley) decides to capture the lovable misfits, it’s up to Eggs (Isaac Hempstead Wright) and his feisty young friend, Winnie (Elle Fanning), to save the Boxtrolls. Also featuring the voice talents of Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Toni Collette and Tracy Morgan, The Boxtrolls is “a delectable treat” (Brian Truitt, USA Today)!

Bonus Features

DISC ONE (4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Restoration
• NEW Dolby Atmos 7.1 Mix

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

• “Inside LAIKA” – Discovering The Characters Of The Boxtrolls Featuring Rare Test Footage
• “Inside LAIKA” – Revisiting The Puppets With LAIKA’s Animation Team
• Feature-Length Storyboards
• Character Art and Concept Art Photo Gallery
• Foreword By Ramin Zahed, The Editor In Chief Of Animation Magazine
• Audio Commentary With Directors Graham Annable And Anthony Stacchi
• “Dare To Be Square” – The Making Of The Boxtrolls
• Original Featurettes
• Art & Essay Mini-Book

Jim Button And Luke The Engine Driver / Jim Button And The Wild 13
[Double Feature]

Shout Factory | 2018-2020 | 110 / 109 min | Not Rated | English
Directed by Dennis Gansel

JIM BUTTON AND LUKE THE ENGINE DRIVER

Jim Button, his buddy Luke the Engine Driver, and Emma the Locomotive live on the little island of Morrowland. One day, they set out on a great adventure. Their voyage takes them to the realm of the Emperor of Mandala, from whence they set out to rescue his kidnapped daughter Li Si. The three of them venture into Dragon City to free the Princess and discover the secret of Jim’s origins.

JIM BUTTON AND THE WILD 13

Dark clouds are gathering over the tranquil island of Morrowland, the home of twelve-year-old Jim and his best friend, Luke the Engine Driver. The notorious pirate gang “The Wild 13” has learned that the dragon Mrs. Grindtooth has been conquered by Jim and Luke and now the pirates swear revenge! To protect Morrowland from another threat, the two of them set off with their steam engines, Emma and Molly, on a dangerous journey where Jim’s most fervent wish might also come true: he wants at last to find out the truth about his mysterious origins.

Kubo And The Two Strings

Shout Factory | 2016 | 102 min | Rated PG | English, French, Spanish
Directed by Travis Knight

From the acclaimed animation studio LAIKA (Coraline) comes an epic original action adventure featuring the voice talents of Academy Award® winners* Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey. Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers. Kubo And The Two Strings is “a wildly imaginative, magical adventure.”

Bonus Features

DISC ONE (4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Restoration
• NEW Dolby Atmos 7.1 Mix

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

• Inside LAIKA – Confronting The Epic Challenges Of Kubo And The Two Strings Featuring Rare Test Footage
• Inside LAIKA – Revisiting The Puppets With LAIKA’s Animation Team
• Feature-Length Storyboards
• Character Art, Concept Art And Behind-The-Scenes Photo Galleries
• Audio Descriptive Track
• Audio Commentary With Director/Producer Travis Knight
• “Kubo’s Journey”
• Original Featurettes
• Art & Essay Mini-Book