Received in April

The following are the books, movies, television shows, etc. I received last month for review and/or giveaways: Balzer and Bray: Burning Crowns by Catherine Doyle Gallery Books: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Pliable Truths by Dayton Ward Scholastic Press: When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman The … Read more

Disney+ Marvel and Star Wars Steelbooks Available Today! Moon Knight, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Andor, and Obi-Wan Kenobi

Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Moon Knight, Andor and Obi-Wan Kenobi are now available on Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook and Blu-ray Steelbook.

This Moon Knight fanatic already bought her copy today!

BURBANK, CA. (MARCH 5, 2024) – The Walt Disney Company today announced four new Collector’s Editions of popular Disney+ Original series from Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm will be available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray for fans to add to their collections. These special releases feature Steelbook packaging, concept art cards and some never-before-seen bonus features.

The titles, all to be released on April 30, 2024 are:

• Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: The Complete First Season
• Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight: The Complete First Season
• Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi – The Complete Series
• Star Wars: Andor – The Complete First Season

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: The Complete First Season
SYNOPSIS
Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, aka The Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, aka The Winter Soldier. The pair, who came together in the final moments of Avengers: Endgame, team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities — and patience.

BONUS FEATURES
Featurette:
• Cap’s Shield: Sometimes a shield isn’t just a shield. Anthony Mackie and the creative team behind The Falcon and the Winter Soldier discuss what Captain America’s iconic accessory ultimately represents — along with the numerous challenges of capturing the cumbersome prop in action once cameras started rolling.
Gag Reel: Watch the hilarious outtakes with cast and crew.
Deleted scenes:
• Flight Lesson – Sam and Rhodey have a heart to heart and bond over flying.
• Still Not Funny – Bucky brings a treat to Sam’s family gathering.
Documentary:
• Assembled: The Making of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier – Embark on the making of this high-flying, globe-trotting action series with the cast and crew in Assembled: The Making of Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

Moon Knight: The Complete First Season
SYNOPSIS
When Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a mild-mannered gift shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.

BONUS FEATURES
Featurette:
• Egyptology – Join Egyptologist Ramy Romany, Oscar Isaac and more, as they further explore the ancient Egyptian mythology that helped inspire the Moon Knight series.
Documentary:
• Assembled: The Making of Moon Knight – Pull back the curtain with Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and the rest of the cast and crew in ASSEMBLED as they reveal how MOON KNIGHT was brought to life.
Deleted Scenes:
• Don’t Go There – While walking in the streets of Egypt, Layla questions Marc’s state of mind and motivations.
• Breaking the Cycle – Arthur delivers a prompting speech to his crew, urging them to take action alongside him.
Gag Reel: Watch some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew.

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In the Shadow of the Ship – Novella Giveaway!

Courtesy of Subterranean Press, I have an early review copy of In the Shadow of the Ship by Aliette De Bodard for one lucky winner!

Contest is open to US residents only. No PO Boxes please. To enter, just fill out the form below. Contest ends May 3. I’ll draw a name on May 4, and notify winner via email.

ENTER DAILY TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING!

Good luck!

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