Midwest Tape Weekly July 7, 2025

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How to Train Your Dragon

Starring: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler

As an ancient threat endangers Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.

PG 125 min. (2025) Children’s

DVD 18273726

Blu-ray 18273727

COMING SOON

“To be sure, this new iteration is entertaining, bears a sense of heart and brings a tight script of fantasy and friendship to life.” - New York Times
More DreamWorks films on p2

Best of Dreamworks Animation

VIDEO

The

Wild Robot

Voices of:

Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot is stranded on an uninhabited island and must bond with the island’s animals in order to survive the harsh environment.

PG 102 min. (2024) $144M Children’s

DVD 17255860 $20.39

Collector’s Edition

Blu-ray 17255861 $23.79

Collector’s Edition

4K Blu-ray 17391814 $32.29

Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

Puss in Boots

The Last Wish

Voices of: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Olivia Colman

When Puss in Boot discovers that his passion for adventure has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them with the mythical Last Wish.

PG 103 min. (2022) $159M Children’s

DVD 15529905 $14.44

Collector’s Edition

Blu-ray+DVD 15529906 $20.39 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 15621536 $32.29 Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

The

Bad Guys

Voices of: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina

To avoid prison, a gang of notorious animal criminals pretends to seek being rehabilitated, only for their leader to realize that he genuinely wants to change his ways.

PG 100 min. (2022) $92M Children’s

DVD 14974876 $12.74

Collector’s Edition

Blu-ray+DVD 14974877 $14.44

Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 14974878 $32.29

Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

The highly anticipated sequel hits theaters this August!

Dog Man

Voices of:

Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher

Dog Man, half dog and half man, is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.

PG 89 min. (2025) $98M Children’s

DVD 17606934 $23.24

Collector’s Edition

Blu-ray 17606935 $29.99

Collector’s Edition

Madagascar 3

Europe’s Most Wanted

Voices of: Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock

Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria join a strggling European circus to get back to New York, but find themselves being pursued by a psychotic animal-control officer.

PG 93 min. (2012) $216M Children’s

DVD 12105103 $11.24

The Boss Baby Family

Business

Voices of: Alec Baldwin, James Marsden, Amy Sedaris

The Templeton brothers have become adults and drifted away from each other, but a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach is about to bring them back together.

PG 108 min. (2021) $53M Children’s

DVD 14312896 $12.74

Blu-ray+DVD 14312897 $14.44

2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 14435744 $32.29

2 Discs

Shrek Forever After

Voices of: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz

Rumplestiltskin tricks a midlife crisis burdened Shrek into allowing himself to be erased from existance and cast in a dark alternate timeline where Rumpelstiltskin rules supreme.

PG 93 min. (2010) $239M Children’s

DVD 12107666 $8.49

4K Blu-ray 16817142 $23.99

2 Discs

Kung Fu Panda 4

Voices of: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis

Po must find and train a new Dragon Warrior as a wicked sourceress plans to re-summon all the master villians whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.

PG 93 min. (2024) $193M Children’s

DVD 16621017 $20.39

Collector’s Edition

Blu-ray+DVD 16621018 $23.79

Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 16621019 $32.29

Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

Fallout

Season 1

Starring: Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, Moises Arias

In a future, postapocalyptic Los Angeles, citizens must live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants, and bandits.

TVMA 450 min. (2024) Drama

DVD 18128624 $32.24 3 Discs

Blu-ray 18128623 $38.99 3 Discs

4K Blu-ray 18255702 $54.74 3 Discs

AVAILABLE JULY 8

Bridget Jones

Mad About the Boy

Starring: Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall

After jumping back into the dating pool, single mother Bridget Jones finds herself caught between a younger man and her son’s science teacher.

R 125 min. (2025)

$135M Comedy

A Working Man

Starring: Jason Statham, Jason Flemyng, Merab Ninidze Levon Cade is pulled out of retirement when his boss’s daughter disappears and he’s asked to re-employ the skills that made him a mythic figure in the world of black ops.

R 116 min. (2025) $36M Action/Adventure

DVD 17837409 $23.24

Blu-ray 17837410 $29.99

4K Blu-ray 18175188 $35.99

AUDIOBOOK

Hidden Nature

Nora Roberts

Women’s Fiction

While healing from a near-fatal shooting, police officer Sloan Cooper uncovers a pattern of mysterious disappearances across several states. With a new ally by her side, Sloan risks everything to solve the case and stop the abductions.

AB CD 12 Discs 17292249 $39.99

Sunrise on the Reaping

Suzanne Collins

Young Adult

With twice as many tributes selected for the 50th Hunger Games, young Haymitch Abernathy is forced into the brutal arena alongside three others from District 12 and quickly realizes the Games are stacked against him.

AB CD 11 Discs 17929051 $44.99

Second album from the rising pop star

Lil Wayne

Tha Carter VI

Rap/Hip-Hop

$14.99

Parental Advisory

The Tenant Freida McFadden Suspense

Blake Porter, struggling financially, rents a room to Whitney. Soon, strange events and a sense of danger make him fear someone knows his secrets. By the time he realizes the truth, it’s too late—the trap is set.

AB CD 7 Discs 17631816 $39.99

A new chapter in the influential hip-hop series Lorde

Virgin Pop/Rock CD 18208939

$14.99

Parental Advisory

Lorde’s first new album in four years

Listens of Legend & Lore

Beasts of Carnaval

Rosália Rodrigo

Sofía journeys to the mysterious Carnaval de Bestias to find her missing twin, but the island’s dark magic and haunting revelry begin to unravel her mind. To escape, she must uncover the truth behind the carnival before it claims her too.

AB CD 9 Discs 17496327 $42.99

AVAILABLE JULY 29

Lore of the Tides

Analeigh Sbrana

Lore wakes up captive on a ship, betrayed by a Fae ally and distrusted for her magic. To save her people, she must brave treacherous seas and a dangerous quest for the sun book—while resisting the pull of a Fae who may break her heart or doom her cause.

AB CD 12 Discs 17523424 $47.99

AVAILABLE JULY 8

The Society of Unknowable Objects

Gareth Brown

Magda Sparks, a secret society member, hunts a dangerous artifact and uncovers deadly secrets about magic—and her own family. She soon learns that the truth may be the most powerful force of all.

AB CD 10 Discs 17523183 $42.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 12

Bring your patrons timeless tales of magic and adventure

where

every listen opens a door to unforgettable worlds

.

The Secret Market of the Dead

Giovanni De Feo

In 18th century Lucerìa, Oriana challenges her twin for the right to inherit their father’s forge. To win, she must return to the perilous Night—a realm of magic and destiny—where power comes at a steep cost.

AB CD 7 Discs 17590658 $52.99

AVAILABLE JULY 8

The Stormbound Knight

Amy Pennza

A celibate knight caught between elven and human worlds is summoned to aid the Spring Court against monstrous threats. Torn, he must choose between his vows, his life, and his heart—knowing he can’t keep all three.

AB CD 6 Discs 17773135 $39.99

AVAILABLE JULY 8

Birth of a Dynasty Chinaza

Bado

After his family is killed, M’Kuru hides in enemy territory to seek revenge, while Zikora is drawn into a dangerous prophecy that threatens the throne. As secrets unravel and loyalties shift, both must fight to protect their people— without trusting anyone, even each other.

AB CD 11 Discs 17522798 $47.99

AVAILABLE JULY 29

The End of the World as We Know It

Christopher Golden, Brian Keene

Stephen King’s The Stand returns in this authorized anthology. Curated by top editors, it features all-new stories set in the novel’s world—haunting, powerful, and deeply human.

AB CD 21 Discs 17658217 $94.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 19

Rage

Linda Castillo

Mystery

Chief Kate Burkholder investigates the brutal murders of two Amish men. As she uncovers ties to a black market, the killers target her, and Kate must solve the case before becoming their next victim.

AB CD 8 Discs 17292271 $39.99

AVAILABLE JULY 8

Don’t look too close…the truth might kill you.

The Woman in Suite 11

Ruth Ware Suspense

Journalist Lo Blacklock visits a Swiss hotel for a career boost but is drawn into danger when a woman begs for help. On the run across Europe, Lo must decide how far she’ll go—and who to trust.

AB CD 12 Discs 17267725 $44.99

AVAILABLE JULY 8

The Rogue

Maisey Yates

Romance

When Rue’s fiancé calls off the wedding, her best friend Justice steps in—and their friendship sparks into unexpected passion. A spur-of-the-moment honeymoon forces them to confront the passion and feelings they’ve both tried to deny.

AB CD 9 Discs 17496375 $42.99

AVAILABLE JULY 29

Hotel Ukraine

Martin Cruz Smith

Historical Fiction

Arkady Renko investigates a diplomat’s murder during Russia’s war on Ukraine, facing his own health struggles and deadly enemies in a tense, action-packed pursuit.

AB CD 5 Discs 17515431 $52.99

AVAILABLE JULY 8

Otherwise Engaged

Susan Mallery

Women’s Fiction

Two mothers, two daughters, and one life-changing secret collide when a long-lost adoption decision resurfaces. As past and present unravel, Shannon and Victoria must confront who they are—and who they might have been.

AB CD 9 Discs 17496525 $42.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 19

The Blonde Who Came in from the Cold

Ally Carter Action

Two rival spies wake up handcuffed, injured, and clueless about who captured them. To survive, they’ll have to work together—if they don’t kill each other first.

AB CD 10 Discs 17523681 $42.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 5

Warrior Princess Assassin

Brigid Kemmerer, Aaron Shedlock

Romance

A warrior king with a fiery secret and a princess hiding fading magic must forge a marriage alliance to save their kingdoms, unaware an assassin from her past is hired to kill them both.

AB CD 13 Discs 17690488 $47.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 12

Under the Stars

Williams

Historical Fiction

Chef Audrey Fisher and her actress mother Meredith find a hidden chest of paintings ties them to a long-buried secret. As past and present collide, a mystery from 1846 resurfaces—threatening to change everything.

AB CD 12 Discs 18364029 $59.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 12

The Bewitching Silvia Moreno-Garcia Horror

Graduate student Minerva uncovers a link between a vanished girl, an obscure horror writer, and a dark force haunting her campus. As the past echoes through family stories and forgotten manuscripts, she fears the same evil is now after her.

AB CD 10 Discs 18364589 $49.99

AVAILABLE JULY 29

Reissued Albums

MUSIC

Oasis

Time Flies

1994-2009

Pop/Rock

A remastered collection that showcases Oasis’s iconic singles spanning 15 years and seven consecutive #1 albums. A must-have retrospective celebrating the band’s enduring legacy.

CD 18276225 $22.09

Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters

20th Anniversary Pop/Rock

Scissor Sisters

celebrate 20 years of their self-titled debut, the UK’s bestselling album of 2004. The

expanded set includes hit singles like Laura and Take Your Mama, plus rare B-sides.

CD 18253304 $37.99

AVAILABLE JULY 18

Sleeping With Sirens

Let’s Cheers to This

Pop/Rock

The iconic band’s second album, featuring the hits If You Can’t Hang and Do It Now

Remember It Later. First CD reissue since its original release in 2011.

CD 18302370 $16.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 8

Returning favorites and expanded editions

Lainey Wilson Whirlwind Country

Lainey Wilson celebrates the one-year anniversary of her acclaimed album Whirlwind with a special deluxe edition. In addition to the album’s original 14 tracks, the expanded version includes five new songs.

CD 18343140 $15.99 Deluxe Edition

AVAILABLE AUGUST 22

Christopher Cross

Christopher Cross

45th Anniversary

Expanded Edition

Pop/Rock

Christopher Cross’s multiplatinum debut gets an expanded edition, featuring four Top 20 hits, including the Grammy-winning #1 hit Sailing Fans can now explore the album’s evolution with demos, Japanese-only tracks, and new liner notes.

CD 18260447 $11.89

John Lee Hooker

Boom Boom Blues

Following his latecareer resurgence with 1989’s The Healer, John Lee Hooker stepped into the studio to reimagine some of his most iconic songs, including Boom Boom, which lends this album its title.

CD 18377857 $15.99

AVAILABLE JULY 25

Grinderman Grinderman 2

Pop/Rock

Grinderman, the side project of Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, received a rapturous reception for their self-titled debut in 2007.

CD 18302368 $15.99 Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE JULY 18

Cat Stevens

Tea for the Tillerman Pop/Rock

The fourth studio album by Cat Stevens, released in November 1970, features some of his most iconic songs, including Wild World; Father and Son; Where Do the Children Play?; and Sad Lisa

CD 18276239 $14.99

AVAILABLE JULY 11

Feeder

Comfort in Sound Remastered

Pop/Rock

One of the most successful independent albums of all time, this is the fourth studio album by Welsh rock band Feeder. The album has been fully remastered in this exciting Expanded Edition with exclusive new versions of tracks on two CDs.

CD 17941386 $15.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Lil Tecca

Dopamine

Rap/Hip-Hop

CD 18446193

$17.99

Parental Advisory

Features the singles Dark Thoughts and OWA OWA

Joyner Lucas ADHD 2

Rap/Hip-Hop

Guest Artists: Ava Max, T-Pain Joyner Lucas releases the sequel to his hit 2020 album. Like its predecessor, this album explores how his life is today while living with ADHD.

CD 18411010 $12.74

AVAILABLE JULY 18

Includes the track Tear Me Down

Michael Clifford Sidequest

Pop/Rock

CD 18377822

$14.44

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE JULY 25

Solo debut from the 5 Seconds of Summer guitarist

Jack Garratt Pillars

Pop/Rock

CD 18081920

$14.44

AVAILABLE AUGUST 15

Jack Garratt’s first new album in five years

Jessie Murph

Sex Hysteria Pop/Rock

Jessie Murph’s sound brings together a mix of blues, pop, and country. Her second album comes with 15 tracks, including the chart, topping hit Blue Strips

CD 18391091 $16.14

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE JULY 18

Highly anticipated sophomore album from the rising star

Charles Kelley Songs for a New Moon Country

CD 18377826

$15.29

AVAILABLE JULY 25

Second solo album from the Lady A member

Rodney Crowell Airline Highway Country

CD 18343111

$14.44

AVAILABLE AUGUST 29

A blend of heartfelt storytelling and rich guitarwork

“Bloodlines is well plotted and brilliantly grisly, but most important, it knows how to enjoy itself. I’d say that having fun, more than anything, is what people are seeking from the communal cinematic experience.”

- The Atlantic

Final Destination Bloodlines

Starring: Tony Todd, Brec Bassinger, Richard Harmon

Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them.

R 109 min. (2025) $124M Horror

DVD 18155743 $23.24

Blu-ray 18155744 $29.99

4K Blu-ray 18283829 $35.99

AVAILABLE JULY 22

Sabrina Carpenter

Man’s Best Friend

Pop/Rock

Coming off her Grammy-winning project, Short n’ Sweet, and numerous multi-platinum singles added to her resume, the latest from Sabrina Carpenter is bursting with high energy pop and criss-crossing genres in only a way that she can.

CD 18444014 $14.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE AUGUST 29

Features the single Manchild

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