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Peanuts 70th Anniversary Holiday Collection: Limited Edition Blu-ray Set Coming in October

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Warner Brothers Home Entertainment has announced that they will be releasing a "70th Anniversary" limited edition collection of Peanuts  holiday television specials this Fall. In addition to the iconic holiday classics It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and A Charlie Brown Christmas , the four-disc Blu-ray set will also feature six more television specials: It's Magic, Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown's All-Stars, The Mayflower Voyagers, Play It Again, Charlie Brown, It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown, and It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown . Some of these TV specials appear to be making their Blu-ray debut via this new collection!

Birthplace of Elvis Presley - Tupelo, Mississippi

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The life and music of Elvis Presley is forever linked to his birth and early life in Tupelo, Mississippi. In this video, we visit the home where Elvis was born, the church where he first heard the gospel songs that would shape his musical tastes, and a location that holds a special place in Elvis history. All music by Cereal At Midnight

Hardware to Halo Release Their Second Album, Sensory System

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Our friends at Hardware To Halo have officially released their second album, Sensory System ! The new collection of songs follows on the heels of last summer's After the War is Won  and delivers 15 more tracks of what we like to call "Europop with an American accent." Lush synthesizers, haunting guitars, and beats that were made to be appreciated on a dance floor combine to create an ethereal, liquid experience.

Mail Vlog: Happy Meals for Damien!

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In this mail vlog, we open packages from Johnny and @Kevernio on Twitter! If you're a fan of fast food kid's meal premiums, comic book movies, characters that dance, and classic horror films, you won't want to miss this one! #ReleaseTheSnyderCut

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood NON-SPOILER Five Minute Review (Quentin Tarantino)

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In this spoiler-free Five Minute Review, Heath and Bree discuss Quentin Tarantino's latest film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie!

Godzilla: The Showa Era Officially Announced for the Criterion Collection!

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After weeks of speculation and rumor, that rumbling sound in the distance has finally been revealed: Godzilla is coming! Criterion has officially announced Godzilla: The Showa Era as release number 1000! The set will include the entire Showa Era of Godzilla (1954-1975), which saw the debut of the titan in the aftermath of World War II, and concluded over twenty years later with the delightfully-campy  Terror of Mechagodzilla.  This is the first time such a comprehensive set has ever been released outside of Japan, and it sure sounds like it's going to be the prestigious release that fans of the series have wanted for decades. Click below for all the details, plus more Godzilla coverage from Cereal At Midnight!

Scream Factory Release Round Up: Universal Horror, Karloff, Lugosi, Metaluna Madness!

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Scream Factory has released quite a few horror classics in the last few weeks, including their Universal Horror Collection Volume 1, which is already on track to be one of the best releases of the entire year! In this video, we dig deep into the Universal and Universal-International titles that have recently hit Blu-ray, exploring their special features and discussing what makes these movies so timeless!

Kino Lorber Studio Classics 5th Anniversary Sale CHEAT SHEET!

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The good folks at Kino Lorber Studio Classics have just kicked off a 5th anniversary sale! We're big supporters of the label--which focuses specifically on taking films from the vaults of major studios and giving them stellar Blu-ray releases--and these sales have become the stuff of legend. There are close to a hundred KL Studio Classics titles in our Cereal At Midnight library, so we thought we would give you guys OUR picks for things that we recommend and why. Consider this your Cereal At Midnight cheat sheet for the sale! Click below for our top recommendations--alphabetized for your browsing convenience!

Let's Talk About Quentin Tarantino

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Is it possible to love a director's work but also struggle to come to terms with it? By viewer request, Heath and Bree try to make sense of their conflicted feelings about Quentin Tarantino and his films. Comments and discussion are welcome, but please be respectful and kind!

Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979)

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We're big fans of Rankin/Bass here at Cereal At Midnight, and we love talking about the company and their legacy every time we get a chance. No single company is more synonymous with holiday magic than Rankin/Bass, who is responsible for a string of TV specials that still get a lot of love decades after they originally aired. The collaboration between Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass yielded Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), Frosty the Snowman (1969), Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (1970), Here Comes Peter Cottontail (1971), The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974), Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976), and our personal favorite, the theatrical film Mad Monster Party (1967) ! But nothing can prepare a viewer for the bizarre zaniness of 1979's  Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July, which feels like a fever dream starring Rankin/Bass' most successful characters.

Scream Factory Reveals Upcoming Titles at SDCC!

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Scream Factory is present at San Diego Comic Con and has revealed a list of titles that will be headed to Blu-ray soon. The upcoming release slate includes some Hammer Films titles that will be headed to Blu-ray for the first time ever, as well as a series of upgraded re-releases and a few box sets. The release we're most excited about here at C@M is "Universal Horror Collection Vol.3," which will feature   Tower of London (with Vincent Price!) , Man Made Monster, The Black Cat (1941), and Horror Island! This gives us hope for a Volume 4 in 2020! Click below to see the full announcement list, courtesy of Scream Factory's Facebook Page:

Lion King (2019) Cereal At Midnight Review

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Jon Favreau's 2019 "photo realistic" re-working of Disney's 1994 animated film is both highly anticipated as well as controversial. In this review, Heath and Bree discuss the film, the casting, and how this new version compares to the timeless classic.

Super Massive Mega Comic Book Haul!

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The conventions have come and gone, and in this video, we talk about (and show) all the comics that Cereal At Midnight has picked up over the last month or two! This haul video includes comics purchased at In two separate comic cons, plus additional trades and hardcovers that we've bought here and there, as well. As the title indicates, this is a HUGE video! Hope you guys enjoy!

Playstation Classic for 20 bucks?! (PS Mini Console)

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Retailers are blowing out Sony's Playstation Classic mini console for an all-time low of 20 bucks! Check out the video for all the details!

Stuber Five Minute Review (Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani)

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What do you get when a muscle-bound LAPD officer with an anger problem and an eager-to-please Uber driver are thrown directly into danger? You get Stuber, the new action comedy starring former-wrestler Dave Bautista and comedian (and Oscar nominee) Kumail Nanjiani!

Atlanta Comic Con 2019! Comics, Cosplay, Celebrities!

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Cereal At Midnight has your weekend pass to Atlanta Comic Con 2019! In this video, we cover the comics, the cosplay, the celebrities, the panels, the fan programs, and we explain why the word "THERMOS" now has a totally new meaning!

Mothra (1961) Steelbook Blu-ray Review

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Mothra is here! Directed by Ishiro Honda, the man who brought Godzilla and Rodan to audiences in the fifties, Mothra is a classic film in every sense of the word. Though the title monster (which is hardly a fair term for such a regal creature) would arguably become far more well known from an endless string of films in which it was pitted against (and sometimes alongside) the King of the Monsters himself, this is the movie that presents the world to the keeper and protector of an island that's brimming with life.

Too Many Comic Book Movies? (Featuring Comic Book Savant)

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In this Spinner Rack Bros team-up spectacular, Cereal At Midnight and Comic Book Savant reflect on over a decade in the geek community as podcasters, bloggers, and YouTube content creators, and ask a tough question: "are there too many comic book movies?" The answer may surprise you!

Space Lounge: Christmas in July Spectacular!

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We're celebrating Christmas in July all month long here at Cereal At Midnight! In the spirit of the season, the Space Lounge is jam-packed with Christmas funk, exotica, lounge, and even glam! Whether you listen on the beach, on an exotic faraway planet, or in your space capsule while you sip on a cocktail, we hope the magic of these tunes transports you out of this galaxy! Firing retro-rockets in 5...4...3....2...1....

Star Wars Books Thrift Store Score! (Expanded Universe, Legends)

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This one's a little bit thrift store pickup, a little bit Star Wars bookshelf! We talk about some Star Wars novels that we grabbed from a thrift shop!

Mothra! Andy Sidaris! Forever Knight! Mill Creek New Releases!

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JAWS Commentary Feat. Michael McCormack, Composer/Co-Producer of The Shark is Still Working

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For this commentary of the 1975 smash hit "Jaws," Heath is joined by Rondo-Award-winner Michael McCormack, the composer and co-producer of the 2012 documentary "The Shark is Still Working!" With this much excitement crammed into one video, one thing's for sure: "You're gonna need a bigger boat!"

Spider-Man: Far From Home Five Minute Review (Non Spoiler)

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Spider-Man: Far From Home has arrived and so has the conclusion of Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! How does this movie live up to expectations as a follow up to Avengers: Endgame? More importantly, how does this movie function as a standalone Spidey film? Check out this non-spoiler Five Minute Review for the answer!

Epic Mail Vlog! You Won't Believe How This Video Ends...

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This truly epic mail vlog is packed wall to wall with movies and movie collecting talk! And be sure to stick around until it's over, because you absolutely will not believe how this video ends...

"Yesterday" Five Minute Movie Review (Richard Curtis, Danny Boyle, The Beatles)

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In this Five Minute Review, Heath and Bree come together to discuss the film Yesterday, written by Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually) and directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire). How do stars Himesh Patel and Lily James fare in this movie inspired by the magic of the music created by The Beatles?