WEEKLY BUYER’S GUIDE
December 29, 2025
Wicked For Good
Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a twopart feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical. UNK 138 min. (2025) Musical DVD 18814317 18814318 Blu-ray 4K Blu-ray 18814319 2 Discs COMING SOON
More from the Wicked world on p2
icked: For Good W The Original Motion Picture Score
CD 19089130 $32.99 2 Discs
icked: For Good W The Soundtrack CD 18721375 $20.99
Wicked Gregory Maguire
Fantasy AB CD 11 Discs 18723887 $55.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 10
Now with updated cover art
Best of 2025 p3-5 | New Audiobooks p6
Wicked in So Many Ways
VIDEO | AUDIOBOOK | MUSIC VIDEO
Wicked
Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads. PG 160 min. (2024) $473M Musical DVD 17429067 $16.99 Blu-ray 17429068 $30.74 Theatrical Version + Sing Along 4K Blu-ray 17524281 $37.49 Theatrical Version + Sing Along, 2 Discs
The Wizard of Oz
Starring: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger Dorothy and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her home. G 102 min. (1939) Children's DVD 11002259 Blu-ray 11002237 75th Anniversary Edition 4K Blu-ray 12392638
Wicked The Real Story
Starring: Rich Cline, Gregory Maguire, Stephen Schwartz Uncover the rich history behind the beloved book and stage adaptation, tracing its path to critical acclaim in the UK and beyond. UNK 90 min. (2024) Documentary DVD 18729803 $25.49 Blu-ray 18729804 $33.99
$5.94 $12.74 $34.84 2 Discs
AUDIOBOOK
Out of Oz
Literary Fiction AB CD 23 Discs $34.99
Son of a Witch 10739665
Fantasy AB CD 12 Discs $27.99
A Lion Among Men Fantasy
10308970
AB CD 10 Discs $27.99
10333443
Elphie
Fiction AB CD 7 Discs $51.99
18598802
MUSIC Wicked: The Soundtrack
Artists: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo CD 17391795 $20.99
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Wicked Original Cast Recording 15th Anniversary Edition
Artists: Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel CD 12284310 $34.99 2 Discs
Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
Best of VID Lilo & Stitch
Starring: Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, Chris Sanders A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family. PG 108 min. (2025) $421M Children's DVD Blu-ray+DVD
18159031 18159032
Anora
Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Karren Karagulian A young stripper from Brooklyn meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Her fairy tale is soon threatened as his parents try to get the marriage anulled. UNK 139 min. (2024) $18M Drama Criterion Collection DVD 17708884 $31.49 2 Discs Blu-ray 17708883 $41.99 2 Discs 4K Blu-ray 17708882 $52.49 3 Discs
Superman
Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult Superman embarks on a personal quest to understand his Kryptonian heritage and mix it with his upbringing as mildmannered Clark Kent. G 129 min. (2025) $353M Action/Adventure DVD 18462275 Blu-ray 18462276 4K Blu-ray 18462277
Elio
G 100 min. (2024) $460M Children's DVD 17429070 $32.99 Blu-ray+DVD 17429071 $37.49 2 Discs
PG 98 min. (2025) $73M Children's DVD 18273779 $32.99 Blu-ray+DVD 18273780 $36.74 2 Discs
Sinners
Fallout Season 1
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Saul Williams Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. 14A 137 min. (2025) $278M Horror DVD 18026848 Blu-ray 18026849 4K Blu-ray 18110337
How to Train Your Dragon
$24.74 $30.74 $37.49
EO
Moana 2
Voices of: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Hualālai Chung After receiving an unexpected call from her way-finding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. $32.99 $36.74 2 Discs
2025
Voices of: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with alien lifeforms and discover who he is truly meant to be.
$24.74 $30.74 $37.49
Starring: Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, Moises Arias 200 years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the incredibly complex, gleefully weird, and highly violent universe above. 14A 450 min. (2024) Drama DVD 18128624 $33.99 3 Discs Blu-ray 18128623 $35.24 3 Discs 4K Blu-ray 18255702 $38.99 3 Discs
Weapons
Starring: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler As an ancient threat endangers the isle of Berk, the friendship between an inventive Viking and a Night Fury dragon becomes the key to both species forging a new future together. PG 125 min. (2025) $261M Children's Collector's Edition DVD 18273781 $24.74 Blu-ray 18273782 $30.74 4K Blu-ray 18324369 $37.49 2 Discs
Starring: Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. 18A 128 min. (2025) $150M Horror DVD 18614476 Blu-ray 18572856 4K Blu-ray 18572857
$24.74 $30.74 $37.49
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Best of
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2025 IO AU D
Atmosphere Taylor Jenkins Reid
Don’t Let Him In Lisa Jewell
Women’s Fiction AB CD 8 Discs 18218764 $78.99
Mystery AB CD 10 Discs 17296074 $62.99
Remain Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan
She Didn’t See It Coming Shari Lapena
Romance AB CD 7 Discs 18758357 $78.99
Mystery AB CD 8 Discs 18364208 $69.99
The First Gentleman Bill Clinton, James Patterson
The Portrait Danielle Steel
Action AB CD 9 Discs 18193611 $64.99
Romance AB CD 7 Discs 18534515 $48.99
Gone Before Goodbye Reese Witherspoon, Harlan Coben
Great Big Beautiful Life Emily Henry
Otherwise Engaged Susan Mallery
Women’s Fiction AB CD 9 Discs 17496525 $60.99
Action AB CD 9 Discs 18477904 $64.99
Romance AB CD 10 Discs 18364610 $69.99
South of Nowhere Jeffery Deaver
Sunrise on the Reaping Suzanne Collins
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter Stephen Graham Jones
Twice Mitch Albom
We Are All Guilty Here Karin Slaughter
Suspense AB CD 10 Discs 18209110 $69.99
The Tenant Freida McFadden
Suspense AB CD 7 Discs 17631816 $55.99
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Young Adult AB CD 11 Discs 17929051 $62.99
Coming of Age AB CD 5 Discs 17928923 $44.99
Fantasy AB CD 12 Discs 17268803 $103.99
Thriller AB CD 14 Discs 17523917 $82.99
Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
Best of
MU 2025 SIC
Pop/Rock Guest Artist: Sabrina Carpenter CD 18725553 $20.99 Parental Advisory
Lady Gaga Mayhem
Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Bruno Mars, Gesaffelstein CD 17748692 $20.99
-Pop Demon Hunters K Soundtrack from the Netflix Film
Ed Sheeran Play
Elton John, Brandi Carlile Who Believes in Angels?
Sabrina Carpenter Man's Best Friend
Taylor Swift The Life of a Showgirl
CD
18247392
Pop/Rock $15.74 Parental Advisory
Miley Cyrus Something Beautiful
Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Brittany Howard, Naomi Campbell CD 18063981 $19.54
CD
Cardi B Am I the Drama?
Pop/Rock 17803362 $20.99
Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: Selena Gomez, Summer Walker, Kehlani CD 18478194 $15.74 Parental Advisory
Soundtracks Artists: Twice, Huntr/x, Rūmī, Juni CD 18508432 $25.99
CD
The Weeknd Hurry Up Tomorrow CD
R&B 17803360
$13.99
18444014
Pop/Rock $20.99 Parental Advisory
Mumford & Sons Rushmere
Pop/Rock Guest Artist: Madison Cunningham CD 17704799 $22.09
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Bestselling Authors
AUDIOBOOK
My Husband's Wife Alice Feeney
Myster When wedding planner Eva meets her new client’s fiancé, she’s stunned—it’s her husband, the man she thought died five years ago. Now he’s back with secrets, lies, and the power to destroy everything she’s built. AB CD 8 Discs 18194643 $55.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 20
The Viper Brad Meltzer
Suspense When Andrew Fechmeier is murdered, Roddy LaPointe uncovers a deadly plot tied to a hidden treasure—and a dark family secret. AB CD 10 Discs 18543228 $67.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 6
“Nonstop thrills! The best Feeney book yet!” -Freida McFadden
The Devil's Daughter Danielle Steel
Stolen in Death J. D. Robb
The Right to Remain James Grippando
Jigsaw Jonathan Kellerman
Women's Fiction Two diametrically different sisters, one calculating and egotistical, the other honourable, kind, and compassionate, clash in this compelling listen. AB CD 7 Discs 18085506 $48.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 6
Myster Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her team must unravel a web of family secrets, stolen riches, and possible revenge to discover who killed a multimillionaire—and why. AB CD 11 Discs 18484146 $55.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 3
Suspense Miami lawyer Jack Swyteck’s client refuses to speak, but as Jack digs into his past, he uncovers disturbing lies and a silence that may be hiding someone else’s guilt. AB CD 9 Discs 18276415 $60.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 6
Thriller When a young woman’s murder turns baffling, Milo Sturgis and Alex Delaware uncover a second killing—and a deadly puzzle linking the victims. AB CD 9 Discs 18364262 $78.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 17
The First Time I Saw Him Laura Dave
The Storm Rachel Hawkins
Women's Fiction Five years after Owen vanished, Hannah and Bailey have built a new life, until his sudden return forces them on the run, where danger and the possibility of a second chance collide. AB CD 6 Discs 18444028 $48.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 6
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Suspense When accused murderer Lo Bailey returns to storm-torn St. Medard’s Bay to clear her name, innkeeper Geneva Corliss discovers some secrets are deadlier than any hurricane. AB CD 8 Discs 18260966 $55.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 6
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Staff Picks MUSIC
De La Soul Cabin in the Sky
Rap/Hip-Hop CD 19097062 $20.39 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
A deeply personal album that explores reflection, love, and healing
Ari Lennox Vacancy
R&B Ari Lennox ramps up her 2025 run with the release of her third studio album. With sweet and vivacious tracks like Soft Girl Era and vocally vibrant tracks like Under the Moon, Ari's step into her divine feminine is expressed throughout the album. CD 18841335 $20.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
New music from the Grammy Awardnominated singer
Snarky Puppy Somni
Jazz Guest Artists: The Metropole Orkest CD 19108195 $40.79 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
Nine tracks blending jazz-funk and fusion with a mysterious, dark tone
Theodore Shapiro Severance: Season 2
Richard Marx After Hours
Music from the hit streaming series
A reinvention of the Great American Songbook with live recordings
Jazz Guest Artists: Rod Stewart, Kenny G CD 19108204 $22.09 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
Soundtracks CD 19066859 $22.94 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
DJ Snake Nomad
Pop/Rock Guest Artists: J Balvin, Don Toliver DJ Snake delivers a global sound built for clubs, streets, and massive festival stages. Showcasing his versatility, it spans Latin energy, hard-hitting beats, atmospheric calm, shimmering dance-pop, and hypnotic R&B tones. CD 19089151 $33.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
Sebastien Tellier Kiss the Beast
Features the tracks RELOADED and Noventa
Electro-pop icon draws from a plethora of different sounds
Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Naif de Coeur, Nile Rodgers CD 18751948 $22.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
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Canadian Perspective VIDEO | AUDIOBOOK | MUSIC
VIDEO A Day Without Cancer
Starring: Bryan Adams A Day Without Cancer is a 75-minute exploration of cancer's history that poses the provocative question, 'Can we conquer cancer in our lifetime?' Leading cancer experts from around the world give an up-to-the-minute look at the victories and failures of our cancer system. UNK 99 min. (2012) (Canada) Documentary DVD 18739368 $26.24 AVAILABLE JANUARY 27
AUDIOBOOK
Mr. Dressup
The Magic of Make-Believe
Starring: Ernie Coombs Canadian Amazon original documentary based on the life and career of legendary Canadian children's entertainer Ernie Coombs, or, as he is more commonly known by millions of fans, Mr. Dressup. The documentary celebrates the origins and history of one of Canada's most beloved CBC children shows, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations. UNK 90 min. (2023) (Canada) Documentary Blu-ray 18976723 $25.49
The Many Names of Robert Cree Robert Cree, Therese Greenwood Autobiography The powerful first-person story of Robert Cree—survivor of Canada’s residential school system, former First Nation Chief, and respected Elder. From childhood in the bush to the trauma of residential schools, struggles with addiction, and the rise of Indigenous activism, Cree recounts his fight to protect his culture, balance industry and environment, and lead with traditional teachings. His journey becomes one of resilience, reconciliation, and healing for his people and himself. AB CD 9 Discs 18967360 $40.99
The Motherload
Starring: Cornelia Principe Working mothers are profiled in this documentary. The challenges of balancing newborn children with career aspirations, the price one can pay for trying to balance family with a job, and more are explored through interviews with a variety of women, from corporate CEOs to single mothers. UNK 42 min. (2014) (Canada) Documentary DVD 18739366 $26.24 AVAILABLE JANUARY 6
MUSIC Jill Barber A Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas
Despised Icon Shadow Work
Holiday Guest Artist: Matthew Barber Jill Barber's first holiday album captures the warmth, nostalgia, and sparkle of classic Christmas music that inspired her. It features lush arrangements, jazz stylings, a duet with her brother, and two original songs. CD 18808783 $22.09
Ty Wilson Northern Heart, Southern Soul
Country Ty Wilson's latest project captures his signature blend of heartfelt country, following three Canadian Indie Country Countdown #1 hits and multiple award nominations. CD 19119026 $19.54 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
Atomik Train Supersonik
Yike Tony Yang Vincent Ho The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals, Books 1 & 2
Softcult When a Flower Doesn't Grow
Pop/Rock Montreal's Atomik Train delivers a highoctane debut blending classic rock grit, metal precision, and modern polish. From explosive riffs to soaring ballads, the album channels legends like AC/DC while forging its own path. CD 19060878 $22.09
Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Carnifex, Chelsea Grin Despised Icon, Montreal deathcore trailblazers, unleash Shadow Work, a crushing return packed with speed, groove, and grim melody. Fueled by themes of resilience and inner reckoning, it's their most focused, intense release yet. CD 18739407 $22.09 Parental Advisory
Pop/Rock
Classical Multi-award-winning composer Vincent Ho, praised by The New York Times as 'brilliant and compelling,' created The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals for his daughter to blend piano learning with Chinese cultural themes. CD 19139524 $28.89
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oftcult's new album S channels personal upheaval into a transformative journey through trauma, empowerment, and liberation. Blending grunge, shoegaze, and alt-rock textures with raw, confessional lyrics, the duo creates a sound that's both intimate and universal. CD 18693022 $19.54 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
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“In the end, it’s the through-the-roof chemistry between the two leads that makes the film worthy of repeat viewing.” - Variety
Roofman
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage, Uzo Aduba A charismatic criminal, while on the run from the police, hides in a hidden space of a toy store. There, he adopts a new identity and becomes involved with an employee, beginning a relationship as unlikely as it is risky. UNK 126 min. (2025) $22M Drama DVD 18731747 $24.74 4K Blu-ray 18731748 $30.74 2 Discs AVAILABLE JANUARY 20
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