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Friday, March 29, 2019

#MovietimeinManhattan #ClintEastwood #BradleyCooper @WBHomeEnt #TheMule Highly Recommended by @ManhattanPeachy @WBPictures #WhomYouKnow THE STAKES KEEP GETTING HIGHER WHEN The Mule ARRIVES ONTO 4K ULTRA HD COMBO PACK, BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK, DVD AND DIGITAL FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Own it Early on Digital on March 19 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD debut on April 2

You don't need us to tell you Clint Eastwood is a Hollywood Legend.
He represents what is best about entertainment today and his timeless appeal and intelligent film creation (which clearly Bradley Cooper is learning from in Directing-see our review for A Star is Born) is front and center in The Mule.  We love him.  It is a surefire formula for success putting Eastwood and Cooper together for anything at all, and your first clue was American Sniper.

Is there anything more fun and celebratory of being alive than the simple singing of "Aint that a Kick in the Head" and eating ice cream sandwiches with Clint Eastwood playing Earl Stone while he drives across America?  
No.
This movie is a gas, gas, gas!  And not only because Earl's the driver who's covered 41 of the 50 states flawlessly like a boy scout.  This All-American fun-filled tale turns up some rough edges on the margins...we won't ruin the plot for you. 
Earl spreads sunshine and joy wherever he goes, but it's not the kind you might think!  He's got a heart of gold and his mechanical mind even lends motorcycle advice to dykes on bikes.

We love the Americana theme and totally loved the VFW in The Mule.  Peachy has spent a lot of time at VFW's with her late grandfather, a World War II Purple Heart veteran.  We have tremendous respect and gratitude for all that have served our great country.  Here, the VFW is completely accurate to real life though Earl's success embellishes it beautifully for the big screen.

Spring is here, America, and one of the best ways to celebrate it is with Earl Stone winning the daylily competition and the opening scenes that weave a plot of intrigue when he falls on harder times and meets an opportunity at his granddaughter's wedding.  On the flip side of this venture is a Federal Agent, played by Bradley Cooper, Eastwood protege.  

We can't WAIT to see what they might come up with next.  Except Earl, please remember that the damn internet does not ruin everything.  We're not the government, but we are here to help!

Time to take an adventure, and remember, DRIVE SAFELY! 
The Mule is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know.


Witness a man risk it it all when “The Mule” arrives on 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital. From Warner Bros. Pictures, Imperative Entertainment and BRON Creative comes Clint Eastwood’s newest feature film, the drama “The Mule.” 

“The Mule” marks Eastwood’s first time on both sides of the camera since he starred in 2009’s critically acclaimed “Gran Torino.” In addition to directing, Oscar winner Clint Eastwood (“Unforgiven,” “Million Dollar Baby,” “Sully,” “American Sniper”) steps in front of the lens again, alongside fellow stars Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (“A Star Is Born,” “American Sniper”), Oscar nominee Laurence Fishburne (“The Matrix,” “What’s Love Got to Do With It”), Michael Peña (“American Hustle,” “Cesar Chavez”), Oscar winner Dianne Wiest (“Hannah and Her Sisters,” “Bullets Over Broadway”) and Oscar nominee Andy Garcia (“Ocean’s Eleven,” “The Godfather: Part III”).



Inspired by a true story, Eastwood directed “The Mule” from a screenplay by Nick Schenk (“Gran Torino”). Eastwood also produced the film under his Malpaso banner, along with Tim Moore, Kristina Rivera and Jessica Meier, and Imperative Entertainment’s Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas. The film’s executive producers are Dave Bernad, Ruben Fleischer, Todd Hoffman and Aaron L. Gilbert. Jillian Apfelbaum and David M. Bernstein co-produced.

Eastwood’s team behind the scenes includes director of photography Yves Bélanger (“Brooklyn,” “Dallas Buyers Club”) and production designer Kevin Ishioka (“The 15:17 to Paris”), along with longtime costume designer Deborah Hopper and Oscar-winning editor Joel Cox (“Unforgiven”), who have worked with Eastwood throughout the years on numerous projects. The music is by Arturo Sandoval.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in Association with Imperative Entertainment, in Association with BRON Creative, a Malpaso Production, “The Mule.” The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

“The Mule” will be available on 4K UHD Combo Pack for $44.95, Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99 and DVD for $28.98. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the film in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in high definition and a Digital version of the movie. The Blu-Ray Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray disc with the film in high definition, a DVD with the film in standard definition and a digital version of the movie. 

“The Mule” will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.

Fans can also own “The Mule” via purchase from digital retailers beginning March 19.

SYNOPSIS
Earl Stone (Clint Eastwood) is a man in his 80s who is broke, alone and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he’s just signed on as a drug courier for the cartel. He does well—so well, in fact, that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl is assigned a handler. But he isn’t the only one keeping tabs on Earl; the mysterious new drug mule has also hit the radar of hard-charging DEA agent Colin Bates (Bradley Cooper). And even as his money problems become a thing of the past, Earl’s past mistakes start to weigh heavily on him, and it’s uncertain if he’ll have time to right those wrongs before law enforcement, or the cartel’s enforcers, catch up to him.

4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS
“The Mule” 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Combo Pack contain the following special features:

· Nobody Runs Forever: The Making of The Mule

· Toby Keith “Don’t Let the Old Man In” Music Video



“The Mule” DVD contains the following special feature:

· Nobody Runs Forever: The Making of The Mule



DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS
On March 19, “The Mule” will be available to own in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers including Amazon, FandangoNOW, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On April 2, “The Mule” will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.



ABOUT MOVIES ANYWHERE
Movies Anywhere is a digital movie platform that enables movie fans to discover, access, and watch their favorite digital movies in one place. Movies Anywhere brings together a library of nearly 7,500 digital movies from Sony Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Film, The Walt Disney Studios (including Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm), Universal Pictures (including DreamWorks and Illumination Entertainment) and Warner Bros., and will continue to expand the consumer experience as more content providers, digital retailers and platforms are added. By connecting participating digital retailers that include Amazon Prime Video, FandangoNOW, Google Play, iTunes and Vudu, movie fans can now bring together their digital movie collections (whether purchased or redeemed) in one place and enjoy them from the comfort of their living rooms, and across multiple devices and platforms, including Amazon Fire devices; Android devices and Android TV; Apple TV; Chromecast; iPhone, iPad and iPod touch; Roku® devices and popular browsers. Movie fans can also redeem digital codes found in eligible Blu-ray and DVD disc packages from participating studios and enjoy them through Movies Anywhere. Movies Anywhere – your movies, together at last.

ABOUT DIGITAL 
*Digital movies or TV episodes allow fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital movies or TV episodes are included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. With digital, consumers are able to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through retail services. For more information on compatible devices and services go to wb.com/digitalmoviefaq. Consult a digital retailer for details and requirements and for a list of digital-compatible devices.


4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: April 2

EST Street Date: March 19

DVD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French

4K UHD and BD Languages: English, Latin Spanish, Canadian French

DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Canadian French

4K UHD and BD Subtitles: English, Latin Spanish, Parisian French, Canadian French

Running Time: 116 minutes

Rating: Rated R for language throughout and brief sexuality/nudity

DVD: DLBY/SURR DLBY/DGTL [CC]

4K UHD and Blu-ray: DTS HD-MA



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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.

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