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Hazbin Hotel Season One
Prime Video’s hilarious hell-bound musical series gets a physical release with cast commentary on all eight episodes and a limited-edition trading card in each set!
A24 / $25 BD
Sultana’s Dream
Director Isabel Herguera brings an early work of feminist sci-fi to life in this indie animated feature. Includes director’s & writer’s commentary, making-of and five shorts by Herguera.
Cartuna / $27 BD
The Emperor’s New Groove
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney’s ancient Peruvian romp with a new 4K set. Directed by Mark Dindal, the 2D favorite features the voices of David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt and Patrick Warburton.
Disney / $46 4K
Arcane Season Two Collector’s Edition
The award-winning League of Legends series’ final season deluxe set includes 3+ hours of bonus content, exclusive original art, 7 “Anomaly” dice and velvet pouch, “Acceleration Rune” temporary tattoos, “Hexgates” poster, Viktor’s Gear enamel pin, three fancy art cards and Ekko’s Notebook episode guide.
GKIDS Exclusive / $150 4K
Perfect Blue Collector’s Edition
Satoshi Kon’s psychological thriller masterpiece arrives in a stunning remaster with 117 of director’s lectures, “Angel of Your Heart” recording session, cast & crew interviews plus a 128-page booklet, poster and 10 art cards.
Shout! Factory / $79 4K
Kaiju No. 8 Season One Limited Edition
Enjoy the hit anime’s monster-sized action with fun extras, 160-page art book, acrylic standee, five art cards and a metal-finish art card.
Crunchyroll / $95 BD
Throwback Sets:
Tom & Jerry: The Golden Anthology (WB, $68), Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostoro SteelBook (Crunchyroll, $50), Wally Gator: The Complete Series (WB, $25), Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har: The Complete Series (WB, $28)
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The Art of Zootopia 2
Fans of Disney’s urban animal caper will want to get their paws on this colorful hardcover, which dives into the making of the new sequel. Penned by Kalikolehua Hurley (The Art of Moana 2) with foreword by directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard and producer Yvett Merino, the book is a safari tour through the whole development and production process. Sink your fangs into full-color character designs, storyboards, color scripts and behind-the-scenes details!
Chronicle Books / $45
The Color of Toy Story: A 30th Anniversary Celebration of Colorscripts and Creativity
Look back three decades to the beginning of Pixar’s seminal animation franchise with this portable-sized collection. More nightstand than coffee table book at just under seven by nine inches, the anniversary release presents the full story arc of Woody, Buzz and the gang across the four Toy Story feature films through the colorscripts created by the studio’s esteemed artists.
Chronicle Books / $35
Xavier “X” Atencio: The Legacy of an Artist, Imagineer and Disney Legend
From apprentice animator on Pinocchio to the lyricist behind “Yo Ho, Yo Ho A Pirates Life for Me,” X’s Disney career was diverse, and his legacy inspiring. For the first time, his creativity and humor come to life in a new book which relates his life and career, set against the evolution of the Walt Disney Company. Authors Tori Atencio McCullough, Kelsey McCullough and Bobbie Lucas are our guides, and their biography is well populated by previously unpublished artwork and photos from X’s personal collection.
Disney Editions / $40
