Midwest Tape Weekly December 23, 2019

GAMING

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The Next Level

Starring: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Karen Gillan, Danny DeVito, Jack Black PG13 114 min. (2019) Adventure

Coming Soon DVD BLU-RAY

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Welcome to the Jungle

Starring: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Jack Black PG13 119 min. (2017) $405M Adventure DVD 12018029 $16.99 BLU-RAY 12018028 $22.99 4K+BLU-RAY 12051045 $26.99 2 Discs

Jumanji

Starring: Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst PG 104 min. (1995) $101M Children’s BLU-RAY 11977168 $12.99 4K+BLU-RAY 11977167 $26.99 2 Discs

Music of Red Dead Redemption II

The Original Soundtrack Various Artists Lakeshore Records Soundtracks

Artists: Willie Nelson, Rhiannon Giddens CD 12459831 $14.99

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CHRIS VAN ALLSBURG

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Jumanji

Caldecott Medal Winner AUDIOBOOK 1 Disc

12131721 $15.99

Zathura

AUDIOBOOK 1 Disc 12126059 $15.99

WEEKLYhighlights Children’s

December 23, 2019

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Starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway!

Serenity

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GAMING MOVIES

A fishing boat captain’s life is upended when his ex-wife tracks him down and thrusts him back into a life he’d tried to forget. As he struggles between right and wrong, his world is plunged into a new reality that may not be all that it seems. R 107 min. (2019) $9M Drama DVD 12285954 $14.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 12286472 $29.99 2 Discs

Ready Player One

Rampage

Starring: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn

Starring: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Naomie Harris, Malin Akerman

When the creator of a virtual reality world called the OASIS dies, he releases a video in which he challenges all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, which will give the finder his fortune. PG13 140 min. (2018) $138M Action BLU-RAY+DVD 12132308 $14.24 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12141879 $31.49 2 Discs

When three different animals become infected with a dangerous pathogen, a primatologist and a geneticist team up to stop them from destroying Chicago. PG13 108 min. (2018) $99M Action DVD 12132305 $11.24 2 Discs BLU-RAY+DVD 12132306 $11.24 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12144519 $31.49 2 Discs

Tomb Raider

Assassin’s Creed

Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she discovers the island where her father disappeared. PG13 118 min. (2018) $57M Action BLU-RAY 12084387 $11.24 4K+BLU-RAY 12084386 $31.49 2 Discs

Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th century Spain. PG13 115 min. (2016) $54M Action DVD 11794404 $12.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 11794405 $14.99 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 11827189 $25.99 2 Discs

Starring: Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Goggins

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CHILDREN

Starring: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons

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The Angry Birds Movie 2

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Ralph Breaks the Internet

When a new threat emerges that puts both Bird and Pig Island in danger, they team up to forge an unsteady truce and form an unlikely superteam to save their homes. PG 97 min.

(2019) $41M Children’s DVD 12428627 $23.24 BLU-RAY+DVD 12428616 $26.24 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12556284 $30.74 2 Discs

When ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, his 21-year-old son Tim teams up with his father’s former Pokémon partner– a hilariously wisecracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. PG 104 min. (2019) $144M Children’s DVD 12365526 $21.74 2 Discs BLU-RAY+DVD 12365527 $26.99 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12405293 $33.74 2 Discs

Video game bad guy Ralph and best friend Vanellope von Schweetz leave the comforts of Litwak’s arcade in an attempt to save her game, Sugar Rush. Their quest takes them to the vast, uncharted world of the Internet. PG 112 min. (2018) $196M Children’s DVD 12248827 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12248828 $29.99 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12293804 $33.74 Ultimate Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

Starring: Awkwafina, Dove Cameron, Bill Hader

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Suki Waterhouse, Kathryn Newton

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Gaming in Color

Explores how the community culture is shifting and the industry is diversifying, helping with queer visibility and acceptance of an LGBTQ presence. UNK 62 min. (2015) Documentary BLU-RAY 11863243 $16.99

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DOCUMENTARIES

Thank You for Playing

When Ryan Green, a video game programmer, learns that his young son Joel has cancer, he and his wife begin documenting their emotional journey in the form of a video game. UNK 80 min. (2015) Documentary DVD 12008374 $29.99

Starring: Gal Gadot, Kristen Bell, Sarah Silverman

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Video Games The Movie

From nerd niche to a multi-billion-dollar industry, this is the story of video games from the minds of their greatest creators and super-players. Featuring the favorite industry, gamer, and geek icons including Zach Braff and Sean Astin. NR 101 min.

(2013) Documentary DVD 11219568 $11.99

FICTION

Assassin’s Creed

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Oliver Bowden

Ender’s Game Alive Orson Scott Card

While Rome lies in ruins and in the shadow of the Borgia family, Ezio, the master assassin, seeks to avenge his uncle’s death.

Seventy years after a horrific alien war, an unusually gifted child is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion.

AUDIOBOOK 10 Discs 10707344 $39.99 Replacements Available

AUDIOBOOK 7 Discs 11092397 $9.99

Gears of War

The Infernal City Greg Keyes

Brotherhood Tantor Audio

Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Aspho Fields

Karen Traviss

Tantor Audio

The first of two novels following unlikely heroes as they struggle to save an empire from destruction.

Based on the award-winning video game.

Tantor Audio

As kids, the three of them were inseparable; as soldiers, they were torn apart. There’s a new war to fight now, a war for mankind’s very survival.

AUDIOBOOK 6 Discs 10726873 $34.99

AUDIOBOOK 10 Discs 10283275 $34.99

Rapture John Shirley

Ready Player One Ernest Cline

It was the end of World War II. The rise of secret government agencies and sanctions on business had many watching their backs. America’s sense of freedom was diminishing, and many were desperate to take that freedom back.

In the year 2044, reality is an ugly place. Wade’s devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this world’s digital confines. But he finds himself beset by players willing to kill to take this ultimate prize.

AUDIOBOOK 10 Discs 10724952 $44.99

AUDIOBOOK 13 Discs 11941371 $29.99 Replacements Available

Tantor Audio

Random House, Inc.

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Assassin’s Creed

AUDIOBOOK 12 Discs 11728980 $14.99

AUDIOBOOK 7 Discs 11683386 $39.99 Replacements Available

Last Descendants

Matthew J. Kirby Scholastic

NONFICTION

Harper Collins Publishers Based on over two hundred interviews with former Sega and Nintendo employees, Console Wars is the underdog tale of how Tom Kalinske miraculously turned an industry punchline into a market leader.

AUDIOBOOK 17 Discs 11057724 $65.99 Replacements Available

A History of Video Games in 64 Objects World Video Game Hall of Fame

Harper Collins Publishers For the first time ever, a history of video games as told through 64 incredible and distinct objects that explore the significance to video game play and greater culture.

AUDIOBOOK 6 Discs 12029374 $29.99 Replacements Available

Moral Combat Christopher J. Ferguson, PhD, Patrick M. Markey, PhD Tantor Audio

Patrick M. Markey and Christopher J. Ferguson explore how video games, even the bloodiest, can have a positive impact on everything from social skills to stress, and may even make people more morally sensitive.

AUDIOBOOK 6 Discs 11922950 $34.99

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Zombies Attack!

Mark Cheverton

Traveler Greg Weisman

AUDIOBOOK 6 Discs 11960063 $19.99

AUDIOBOOK 8 Discs 11705907 $39.99 Replacements Available

Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Console Wars Blake J. Harris

CHILDREN’ S & YOUNG ADULT

Halo Alexandra Adornetto

Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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AUDIOBOOKS

Scholastic

The Silver Eyes Scott Cawthon, Kira Breed-Wrisley NY Times Bestseller Scholastic

AUDIOBOOK 9 Discs 11730763 $39.99 Replacements Available

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4 nominations, including Lead Male Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio)

4 nominations, including Lead Female Actor (Charlize Theron)

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Bombshell

R 108 min. (2019) Drama

Coming Soon

R 161 min. (2019) $141M Comedy DVD 12403589 $23.24 BLU-RAY+DVD 12403590 $29.24 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12597742 $34.49 2 Discs

Ford v Ferrari

2 nominations, including Lead Male Actor (Christian Bale) PG13 152 min. (2019) Action

Coming Soon

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Jojo Rabbit

2 nominations, including Supporting Female Actor (Scarlett Johansson) PG13 108 min. (2019) Comedy

Coming Soon

Joker

Judy

R 122 min. (2019) $331M Drama

PG13 119 min. (2019) $24M Drama

Available January 7

DVD 12478613 $21.74 2 Discs BLU-RAY+DVD 12478614 $26.99 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12576343 $33.74 2 Discs

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Nominated for Lead Female Actor (Renee Zellweger) Available December 24

DVD 12452957 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12452958 $29.99 2 Discs

Harriet

Rocketman

PG13 125 min. (2019) $41M Drama

R 121 min. (2019) $96M Drama DVD 12366851 $16.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12366852 $20.24 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12430679 $29.99 2 Discs

Nominated for Lead Female Actor (Cynthia Erivo) Available January 28

DVD 12590179 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12590180 $26.24 2 Discs

Nominated for Lead Male Actor (Taron Egerton)

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The Crown Season 2

3 nominations, including Drama Series Female Actor (Helena Bonham Carter & Olivia Colman)

NR 608 min. (2017) Drama DVD 12199492 $23.24 4 Discs BLU-RAY 12199493 $30.74 4 Discs

Fleabag Season 1

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2 nominations, including Lead Male Actor (Joaquin Phoenix)

TELEVISION

3 nominations, including Comedy Series Male Actor (Andrew Scott)

TVMA 155 min. (2019) Comedy

Available January 14

DVD 12632278 $29.99 BLU-RAY 12632279 $29.99

Game of Thrones

Season 8

3 nominations, including Drama Series Male Actor (Peter Dinklage)

UNK 425 min. (2018) Adventure DVD 12361960 $44.99 4 Discs BLU-RAY 12361961 $56.24 3 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12373831 $56.24 6 Discs

The Kominsky Method Season 1 3 nominations, including Comedy Series Male Actor (Alan Arkin & Michael Douglas)

NR 207 min. (2018) Comedy DVD 12441237 $14.99 BLU-RAY 12591732 $18.99

The Handmaid's Tale Season 3

2 nominations, including Drama Series Female Actor (Elisabeth Moss)

UNK 659 min. (2019) Drama DVD 12509507 $22.49 4 Discs BLU-RAY 12509508 $29.99 4 Discs

video picks of the week

First-rate videos sure to be in high demand.

$97 million box office The Addams Family

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Moretz

DVD 12520080 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12520081 $26.24 2 Discs

$3 million box office

Starring: Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Melissa Benoist Stoner icons Jay and Silent Bob embark on a cross-country mission to stop a Hollywood reboot of an old movie based on them. R 105 min.

(2019) Comedy

Available January 21 DVD BLU-RAY

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Gemini Man

A fast-paced action thriller about a rookie cop who inadvertently captures the murder of a young drug dealer on her body cam. R 108 min.

(2019) Action

Henry Brogan, an elite assassin, is suddenly targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move.

PG13 117 min. (2019) Action

Starring: Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen

Available January 21

Available January 21

$49 million box office

Black and Blue

Starring: Mike Colter, Frank Grillo, Reid Scott

The first family of Halloween is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block.

PG 87 min. (2019) Children's

Jay & Silent Bob Reboot

$22 million box office

Available January 14

DVD 12520074 $23.24 BLU-RAY 12520075 $26.24

DVD 12520084 $23.24 BLU-RAY+DVD 12520085 $29.99 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12657262 $32.99 2 Discs

$331 million box office

Joker

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz

$4 million box office

Pain and Glory (Spanish)

The film centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original standalone story not seen before on the big screen.

Phillips's exploration of Arthur Fleck, a man disregarded by society, is not only a gritty character study but also a broader cautionary tale.

R 122 min. (2019) Drama

Available January 7

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Penelope Cruz, Asier Etxeandia A renowned film director in declining health reflects on his life. R 113 min. (2019) Drama

Available January 21

DVD 12520070 $19.49 BLU-RAY 12520071 $23.24

DVD 12478613 $21.74 2 Discs 2 Discs BLU-RAY+DVD 12478614 $26.99 4K+BLU-RAY 12576343 $33.74 2 Discs

NEW to Midwest Tape!

The DVD collection is now available!

Ancient Civilizations of North America

UNK 720 min. (2018) History DVD 12591344 $69.99 4 Discs

Introduction to C++

Programming Concepts and Applications UNK 720 min. (2019) Educational DVD 12591747 $79.99 4 Discs

Dog Training 101

UNK 720 min. (2018) How to DVD 12591354 $69.99 4 Discs

Physiology and Fitness

UNK 1080 min. (2012) Fitness DVD 12591854 $84.99 6 Discs

Visual Literacy Skills How to See

UNK 720 min. (2019) Educational DVD 12591746 $79.99 4 Discs

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audiobook picks of the week This long-running series shows no sign of losing steam.

- Publishers Weekly

A Divided Loyalty Charles Todd NY Times Bestselling Author Harper Collins Publishers

Fight of the Century Michael Chabon, Ayelet Waldman Simon & Schuster Audio

Mystery

Available February 4 AUDIOBOOK 9

A uniquely collaborative anthology of essays about landmark cases in the ACLU's 100-year history.

Discs 12456671 $39.99

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A breathtaking paranormal romance.

- Booklist

- Kirkus Reviews

NY Times Bestselling Author Young Adult

Available February 4 AUDIOBOOK 9

NY Times Bestselling Author

Fantasy

Available January 28 AUDIOBOOK 7

Available February 11 AUDIOBOOK 9 Discs

12374012 $39.99

...exceptionally useful...

- Booklist

You're Not Listening Kate Murphy Macmillan Audio Self Help

Available January 7 AUDIOBOOK 12386049

6 Discs $29.99

Discs $39.99

Discs 12385981 $64.99

- Kirkus Reviews

Hindsight Iris & Roy Johansen NY Times Bestselling Author Hachette Audio Mystery

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NY Times Bestselling Author

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...an action-packed thriller.

Available January 7 AUDIOBOOK

Wicked Bite Jeaniene Frost

Harper Collins Publishers

Random House, Inc., Listening Library

The Last Tourist Olen Steinhauer

Suspense

...action-packed romance… sure-to-be-popular…

The Queen's Assassin Melissa de la Cruz

New York Times bestselling author Olen Steinhauer brings back Milo Weaver in a new novel.

Macmillan Audio

History

Available January 21 AUDIOBOOK 9

NY Times Bestselling Authors

9 Discs $34.99

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Pike Logan tracks Russian assassins to Brazil in the latest from Brad Taylor.

Hunter Killer Brad Taylor NY Times Bestselling Author Harper Collins Publishers Action

Available January 7 AUDIOBOOK 12457464

Mallery beautifully illustrates the power of female friendship…

- Publishers Weekly

Sisters

by Choice Susan Mallery NY Times Bestselling Author Harper Collins Publishers

Women's Fiction 9 Discs $39.99

Available February 11 AUDIOBOOK 10

Discs 12436190 $39.99

music picks of the week

Breaking Benjamin creates new versions of their biggest hits Breaking Benjamin Aurora

Hollywood Records Pop/Rock

Available January 24

CD 12622159 $13.99

Country rock trio returns with their fourth album.

The Cadillac Three Country Fuzz

Big Machine Country

Available February 7

Includes the singles No Excuses and Let You Be Right.

Meghan Trainor Treat Myself

Epic • Pop/Rock

Available January 31

CD 12168644 $13.99

CD 12591931 $13.99

Grammy-winning artist La Roux returns with her first new material in five years.

La Roux Supervision

Supercolour Records Pop/Rock

Available February 7

CD 12650898 $12.99

Producer and artist Russ releases his third major-label album.

Russ Shake the Snow Globe Columbia (USA) Rap/Hip-Hop

Available January 31

CD 12666826 $11.99

Eighth studio album includes the single Inside Out. Five Finger Death Punch F8

Better Noise Music Pop/Rock

Available February 28

Parental Advisory CD 12666801 $14.99

Debut album from a breakout new hip-hop star.

Young M.A Herstory in the Making Duck Down Music Inc. Rap/Hip-Hop

Available January 10

Parental Advisory CD 12633464 $10.99

Poppy's third album includes the single I Disagree.

Poppy I Disagree

Sumerian Records Pop/Rock

Available January 10

CD 12597815 $11.99

Theory of a Deadman creates a commentary on modern events.

Theory of a Deadman Say Nothing

Roadrunner Records Pop/Rock

Available January 31

CD 12630235 $10.99

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Become the hero–and choose your own fate.

Starring: Renee Zellweger, Jessie Buckley, Rufus Sewell While preparing for her shows, Garland battles with management, reminisces with friends and adoring fans, and embarks on a whirlwind romance with soon-to-be fifth husband Mickey Deans, all while bravely struggling to overcome intensifying anxiety and physical decline.

PG13 119 min. (2019) $24M Drama

Over 20 possible endings!

Escape from Castle Ravenloft Available February 18

ACTION / ADVENTURE AUDIOBOOK 3 Discs 12370097 $31.99

Follow the directions from your narrator, when faced with a choice to your own path!

SmartBrowse 'DS Dungeons and Dragons'

Available December 24

DVD 12452957 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12452958 $29.99 2 Discs

RenĂŠe Zellweger performs miracles playing Judy Garland...

- Rolling Stone

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