MVD Entertainment Group Will Release Both Blu-ray And DVD Collections Of Director/Producer John Borowski's Eight-Part Mini-Series Titled The John Wayne Gacy Murders: Life and Death in Chicago On Sept. 16

MVD Entertainment Group has tabbed Sept. 16 as the street date for both DVD and Blu-ray editions of documentary filmmaker John Borowski’s eight-part mini-series titled The John Wayne Gacy Murders: Life and Death in Chicago.

Borowski methodically breaks down the history of John Wayne Gacy’s life, serial killings, his capture, trial and oft-delayed execution.   These check points are broken down into segments variously titled “Childhood,” “Hunting,” “Celebrity,” “Aftermath,” etc.

Gacy was charged and convicted of the murders of 33 teenage boys and young men (ages 14 to 21) that took place between 1972 and 1978.   The remains of 26 of his victims were found in the crawl space underneath his Norwood Park home (a suburb of Chicago).   Gacy, once in police custody, drew a detailed map of the crawlspace to assist in the recovery of the bodies — what a nice guy!

The first murder took place in January of 1972, with additional murders taking place at his residence, even though he was married and had two step daughters living there … once the divorce was final in 1976, Gacy would often binge-kill (two or three victims in as many days).

He ran PDM Contractors, a “painting,” “decorating” and “maintenance” business (often the source of his victims), blended into the community (a Moose Club member) and was a member of the “Jolly Joker” clown club.

Eventually he got sloppy (or over-confident) and that led to his arrest.  A circus-like trail began in February of 1980, he was found killing and sentenced to death, but through legal maneuvering was able to put off his date with the executioner until 1994.

Bonus features included with the DVD (a four-disc set) and Blu-ray (three discs) editions of The John Wayne Gacy Murders: Life and Death in Chicago from MVD Entertainment Group on Sept. 16 include episode commentary tracks.

Director Gerald Johnstone's M3GAN 2.0 Will Get A Full-Spread Physical Media Launch From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment On Sept. 23

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has selected Sept. 23 as the physical media street for director Gerald Johnstone’s M3GAN 2.0.

Planned for distribution are a 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (with Blu-ray), plus stand-alone DVD and Blu-ray purchasing options.

The ARR comes in at 88 days and the domestic box office take currently stands at $24.1 million.

A premium VOD window opened on July 15, which is just 18 days into the film’s theatrical run … which gives the “Helper” community (our term for pirates, bootleggers, etc.) ten full weeks to distribute Blu-ray editions of their own making to unsuspecting consumers.

As to bonus goodies, an unrated viewing and four featurettes — “Total Upgrade: Making M3GAN 2.0,” “Droid DNA – Unveil M3GAN 2.0,” “The Art of Slaying” and “Scene Breakdown: Embrace AI Convention.”