Highlighting new home video releases are the best and worst of Disney, plus a very cool collectors edition of a Christmas action classic, and an intense historical TV drama. Check out trailers and special features below.

Aladdin: Diamond Edition

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This new HD release of the 1992 classic is packed with features including:

• Two audio commentaries, one with producers/directors John Musker and Ron Clements & co-producer Amy Pell, and the second with supervising animators Andreas Deja, Will Finn, Eric Goldberg and Glen Keane.
• The Genie Outtakes: A selection of Robin Williams’ recording session outtakes set to rough animations.
• Aladdin: Creating Broadway Magic: A behind the scenes look at the Broadway adaptation of the film.
• Unboxing Aladdin: Disney Channel’s Joey Bragg reveals easter eggs in the movie (see above).
• Genie 101: Aladdin’s voice actor Scott Weinger (Aladdin) explains some of Genie’s pop culture references to the younger crowd.
• Ron & Jon: You Ain’t Never Had a Friend Like Me: Producers Musker and Clements reminisce about Walt Disney Studios in the early ’90s.

Tomorrowland

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Disney had high hopes for their original sci-fi film based on their classic theme park ride, but the movie was one of their biggest disappointments of the year. The home video release includes:

• An introduction from director Brad Bird.
• Featurettes on the casting and scoring of the film.
• A fake 1965 Tomorrowland promo with David Nix.
• An feature on the origins of the fictional Tomorrowland.
• Production diaries and deleted scenes.

Nakatomi Plaza: Die Hard Collection

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This massive box set of Die Hard films is a replica of the first film’s Nakatomi Plaza building. Could make for a great Christmas gift, though it might not fit under the tree. The set features:

• Blu-ray and digital HD versions of all five films; Die Hard, Die Hard 2: Die Harder, Die Hard: With A Vengeance, Live Free or Die Hard (Unrated Version), and A Good Day to Die Hard (Unrated Version).
• A bonus disc called “Decoding Die Hard”.
• Five exclusive villain collectible cards.
• A 32 page behind the scenes booklet about the franchise.

Vikings: Season 3

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The third season of the popular History Channel drama follows Viking King Ragnar as his clan explore the new world, including the city of Paris. The two hours of bonus content includes:

• The Guide to the Gods: A blu-ray exclusive exploration of the various Gods in Nordic mythological lore, including Odin, Thor, Loki, Frigg, Baldr, Hel, Freyja, Freyr, and Njordr.
• Extended versions of all episodes.
• Athelstan’s Journal (Parts 1 and 2) – Provides insight into the character of “Athelstan,” as he seeks answers about his direction in life and seeking the honourable path.
• Heavy is the Head: The Politics of King Ragnar’s Rule.
• A City Under Siege: Creating and Attacking Paris.
• Audio commentary on “Born Again” and “Breaking Point” and deleted scenes.

Also available:
San Andreas
How to Make Love Like an Englishman
The Little Death
Edward Scissorhands: 25th Anniversary Edition
The Land Before Time
Wayward Pines: Season 1