Captain America: Brave New World is now available on Digital and will be available on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD beginning May 13, 2025. 

The story has Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) wielding the famous shield of Campaign America. Sam finds himself smack dab in the middle of an international incident and must discover the reason behind this global plot before it destroys the peace.  Harrison Ford is newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross and Danny Ramirez is Joaquin Torres, Captain America’s sidekick.

Bonus Features

Besides this well-received movie, there are plenty of bonus features.

In the featurette “Assuming the Mantle,” producer Kevin Feigh claims, “It’s the decisions you make early on in the process that’s going to inspire everything that comes after it.” He added that casting Mackie was one of those great decisions and the actor has added greatly to the franchise.

Sam Wilson was passed the shield by Steve Rogers (Chris Evens) in the previous film Avengers: Endgame in 2019. This featurette is a deep dive into both the character, his role in the whole story, the actor, and even his costume.  His wit, charm, and heart are his superpowers that bring him into the world of superheroes.

Another featurette, “Old Scores, New Scars” looks at how the writers put Sam through the paces. And, according the the filmmakers, “The biggest unanswered Easter egg in the Marvel comics goes back to the Incredible Hulk.” So, Sam isn’t super strong or has other great powers however he is super smart. Being Super Smart is a Superpower that is new but commendable to viewers.

Also included are some cute “oopsie” moments in the blooper reel, and four deleted scenes. Actually, watching these very short scenes they really could have been included in the final version however for some reason they were cut. 

This movie was nominated and came in 4th place in the category of “Most Anticipated Movie of 2025”. So for fans of the franchise who cannot wait another month, they are now able to purchase the digital version with the bonus features. On May 13 everyone can purchase physical copies of the film in various forms. 

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Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.

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The Sonic team is back for more fun, action, and moments to remember. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a traditional Sonic movie filled with all the cuteness of Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails as well as many edge-of-your-seat exciting scenes.

This film introduces Shadow (voiced by Keanu Reeves), a colorful Hedgehog with a sad backstory. This fellow has been held in tight security for fifty years due to the danger he can cause. But his backstory that comes out through the film explains why he became the evil fellow everyone fears.

Also, enter The Professor, the grandfather of Rovotnik, who has devious plans using Shadow. He intends on using his super weapon, The Eclipse Canon,  to end life on Earth.

Team Sonic has it’s hands full with Shadow who is stronger and faster than they are and who provides a foe that might just be the demise of this cute little trio.

With the help of Tom (James Marsden) and Maddie (Tina Sumpter) they plan to get the keys to the weapon and disable it, but things don’t turn out as easily as they planned.

All along the Sonic team must remember to make the right choices, as they were instructed to do by Tom and Maddie. And sometimes the right choice isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially when revenge comes into play.

This third film in the franchise follows the stories of the Sega characters as they fight evil for good. But besides the main story of Shadow and the Eclipse Canon, threading through the film is the idea of family. 

Tom, Maddie, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are a family. They’re a little unorthodox, but they are a family nonetheless. And that entails all the love family members give to each other.

Jim Carrey reprises his role of Ivo Robotic and also plays his grandfather Gerald Robotic. Ben Schwartz continues to supply the voice of Sonic, Idris Elba as knuckles, and Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails. Tom Butler returns as Commander Walters and Krysten Ritter as Director Rockwell.

As viewers learned earlier in the story, Shadow’s heart has turned dark due to the death of his human friend Maria who became his family. But as Sonic reminds him, ‘A light shines even though the star is gone.” This is a sad scene and one that might bring a tear to viewers.

There are plenty of bonus features on this release whether it is digital or Blu-ray/4K Ultra.

“Sonic Family Fun” looks at the family connection between the characters of this blended family. “Robotic Family Reunion” looks at the newly reunited Robotics.

There is a featurette about Jeff Fowler who has directed all three Sonic feature films, and a cute featurette looking at the human actors providing the voices for Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. 

This film utilized a larger set than the others and a bonus explains the various sets designed for the film. Another bonus is a look at Team Sonic versus Shadow, their most difficult foe. 

In the past the human actors had to act alongside – or with – tennis balls however this time the filmmakers provided puppets to portray the animated characters, which was a treat for everyone.

“A Very Sonic Christmas” video is included as well as a gag reel and deleted scenes that round out the bonus features. 

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is rated PG for action, some violence, rude humor, thematic elements, and mild language.

The digital is available now and the 4K Ultra Hd, Blu-ray, and DVD discs will be available on April 15, 2025, including a collectible SteelBooks version which includes both the 4K Ultra and HD in a collectible box.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is also screening on Paramount+.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.

 

The third movie in the Paddington franchise does not disappoint. It is a fun adventure with everyone’s favorite little British bear as he travels back to his homeland in search for his family. Paddington in Peru is adorable.

The movie begins with a look back at Paddington’s beginnings when he was rescued by Aunt Lucy who took care of him but eventually sent him to London where he was taken in by the Brown family.

Now, firmly ensconced in British life (even with his own British passport) and a beloved member of the Brown family, Paddington learns that his Aunt Lucy is missing from the home for retired bears in Peru. This upsetting news has the entire Brown family heading off to Peru to help find Lucy.

Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw), Henry Brown (Hugh Bonneville), Mary  Brown (Emily Mortimer), Judy Brown (Madeleine Harris), and Jonathan Brown (Samuel Joslin), along with their friend Miss Kitts (Jessica Hynes) are off for an adventure of a lifetime.

When they get to Peru the family hires a boat owned by Hunter Cabot (Antonio Banderas) who has a nefarious reason for taking the family to find Aunt Lucy once he discovers Paddington’s bracelet is the key to the lost city of El Dorado. It seems the Cabot family have long been gold hunters and El Dorado is legendary for being the lost city of gold.

Along the way, they all encounter one problem after another as they search for Aunt Lucy. In the meantime, Miss Kitts has stayed behind with the Reverend Mother (Olivia Colman) at the home for retired bears. It’s there she discovers things aren’t what they seem to be.

This adventure is filled with many dangerous situations but several emotionally charged scenes as Paddington is relentless in finding his Aunt Lucy. After all, she saved his life when he was a cub and now he needs to save her.

As he says, “You can take the bear out of the jungle but you can’t take the jungle out of the bear.” He is comfortable in the jungle. It is where he began, however he is equally comfortable in London.

What happens SPOILER ALERT is that Paddington does locate Lucy who has been rescued by a tribe of bears and these bears are Paddington’s real tribe. It is where he came from.

Now the question is – will Paddington stay with his tribe or return with his “family” the Browns? 

When Henry’s new boss instructed him to “embrace the risk,” he never knew how much that would affect him and on this journey he takes many risks, to the surprise of his family.

The movie was filmed on location in Peru, Colombia, and London.  There is no doubt Paddington is a beloved little bear and British character that has been embraced by the country and the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Stay tuned for the ending credits as Paddington shows his visiting bear tribe the sights of London.

Bonus material include a sing-along with the nuns as they performed a cute little ditty when they learned Paddington was returning to Peru to search for his Aunt Lucy.

Other bonuses include instructions on how to create your own adventure map and make your own friendship bracelet like the one Paddington wears. There are also set tours as well as a cute “Making Of” featurette.

Paddington in Peru won the 2025 Truly Moving Picture Award from Heartland Film. Yes, it is a touching story with plenty of heartwarming scenes. It is also filled with fun and funny moments adding to the love of the franchise and the characters – especially one little bear named Paddington.

Paddington in Peru is now available VOD and will be available on Blu-ray and DVD beginning April 29, 2025.

The movie is rated PG for action, mild rude humor, and some thematic elements.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.