A Beautiful Planet [Blu-ray] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [2016]

Narrated by Academy Award® winner Jennifer Lawrence, A Beautiful Planet is a breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Made in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the film features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet and the effects humanity has had on it over time captured by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). From space, Earth blazes at night with the electric intensity of human expansion a direct visualization of our changing world. But it is within our power to protect the planet. As we continue to explore and gain knowledge of our galaxy, we also develop a deeper connection to the place we all call home.

Something Weird Video has paired up two obscure war stories (both set during World War II but shot and released in the early '60s) for this DVD release. Shell Shock has been transferred to disc in its original full-frame aspect ratio of 1.33:1, while Battle of Blood Island has been letterboxed at 1.66:1. Both films are in English, with no multiple language options. As is their habit, Something Weird has tacked on plenty of bonus materials, including two WWII-vintage propaganda films (one is the outrageous must-see "Our Job in Japan"), trailers for eight other battlefield epics, and a public-service short with Bing Crosby pitching war bonds. Source material for everything on this disc is a bit on the worn side, but the collection plays with good-natured gusto.