Midwest Tape Weekly September 1, 2025

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Freakier Friday

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon

Tess and Anna discover that lightning may indeed strike twice as they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge.

PG 100 min. (2025) Children’s

DVD 18569685 Blu-ray 18569686 4K Blu-ray 18569687

COMING SOON

“Freakier Friday, directed by Nisha Ganatra, has defied the odds. It’s charming and genuinely sweet, and it made me both giggle and tear up. That alone is a win.” - Bloomberg News

Weapons

Starring: Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

R 128 min. (2025) Horror

DVD 18572796 Blu-ray 18572797

COMING SOON

“This

is a tale that’s carefully crafted as much as told, with hints hiding in plain sight and surreal touches that add more to the vibe than the momentum.” - Rolling Stone

Disney Live-Action Collection

VIDEO

Mulan

Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, Jet Li

To save her ailing father from serving in the Imperial Army, a fearless young woman disguises herself as a man to battle northern invaders in China.

PG13 115 min. (2020) $150M Action/Adventure

DVD 12882643 $18.69

Blu-ray+DVD 12882644 $25.49 2 Discs 4K Blu-ray 12882645 $30.59

Ultimate Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

Hocus Pocus

Starring: Bette

Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy

A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.

PG 96 min. (1993) Comedy

DVD 12130244 $12.74

Blu-ray 12130243 $18.69 Anniversary Edition

4K Blu-ray 13408875 $28.89 Ultimate Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

A Wrinkle in Time

Starring: Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.

PG 115 min. (2018) $100M Children’s

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The BFG

Starring: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton

An orphaned little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.

PG 118 min. (2016) $55M Children’s

DVD 11672301 $12.74

Blu-ray+DVD 11672302 $18.69 2 Discs

Maleficent

Mistress of Evil

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Chiwetel Ejiofor Maleficent and Aurora form new alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within.

PG 118 min. (2019) $114M Children’s DVD 12520090 $12.74

12520091 $18.69 2 Discs

Blu-ray 12633479 $28.89

Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

Beauty and the Beast

Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans Belle is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she learns to look beyond his hideous exterior to find the kind heart and soul of the true prince within.

PG 129 min. (2017) $504M Children’s

DVD 11853162 $12.74

Blu-ray+DVD 11853163 $18.69 2 Discs

Blu-ray 12733698 $30.59 Ultimate Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

The Little Mermaid

Starring: Halle Bailey, Jonah HauerKing, Javier Bardem

A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince.

PG 135 min. (2023)

$298M Children’s DVD 15917854 $22.09

Blu-ray+DVD 15917855 $28.89 2 Discs

Aladdin

Starring: Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud Aladdin, a kind thief, woos Jasmine, the princess of Agrabah, with the help of Genie. When Jafar, the grand vizier, tries to usurp the king, they must stop him from succeeding.

PG 128 min. (2019) $356M Children’s

DVD 12366849 $12.74

Blu-ray+DVD 12366850 $18.69 2 Discs 4K Blu-ray 12432225 $28.89 Ultimate Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

Cruella

Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Mark Strong

During the 1970s

London punk rock revolution, young grifter Estella transforms herself into the raucous, revenge-bent Cruella de Vil.

PG13 134 min. (2021)

$86M Comedy

DVD 14134796 $18.69

Blu-ray+DVD 14134797 $25.49 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 14134798 $34.84

Ultimate Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

The Life of Chuck

Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan

From childhood to adulthood, Charles ‘Chuck’ Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

UNK 110 min. (2025) $7M Drama

DVD 18484249 $20.24

Blu-ray 18484250 $22.49

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau

Kristin Harmel

Historical Fiction

Colette Marceau, a jewel thief with a mission, has spent decades redistributing stolen wealth.

When a diamond bracelet linked to her sister’s WWII disappearance resurfaces, Colette must confront buried secrets and the ghosts of her past to uncover the truth.

AB CD 9 Discs 17515496 $63.99

Jane Austen

Wrecked My Life Starring: Camille Rutherford, Pablo Pauly, Charlie Anson

A desperately single bookseller, lost in a fantasy world, finds herself forced to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer in order to stop messing up her love life.

R 98 min. (2025) $1M Comedy

DVD 18534099 $23.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5

Atmosphere

Taylor Jenkins Reid

Women’s Fiction

Joan Goodwin, a reserved astronomy professor, seizes the chance to join NASA’s first class of women scientists in 1980, training alongside an extraordinary—and complicated—crew. As she finds friendship, love, and a new sense of purpose, a mission in 1984 changes everything in an instant.

AB CD 8 Discs 18218764 $55.99

The Black Keys

No Rain, No

Ballerina

Starring: Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane

An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father’s death.

R 125 min. (2025) $58M Action/Adventure

DVD 18452130 $24.74

Blu-ray+DVD 18452191 $32.24 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 18452192 $35.24 2 Discs

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9

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

SmartBrowse “Most Anticipated September Releases” for the hottest listens coming to physical audiobook!

YOUNG ADULT

Sisters in the Wind

Angeline Boulley

Family Themes

AB CD 8 Discs 18474566 $59.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2

Tom Clancy Terminal Velocity

M. P. Woodward, Tom Clancy

Action

AB CD 12 Discs 18364388 $59.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16

The Portrait

Danielle Steel

Romance

AB CD 7 Discs 18534515 $34.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

The Girl with Ice in Her Veins

Karin Smirnoff, Stieg Larsson

Mystery

AB CD 11 Discs 18364868 $57.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16

The Summer War

Fantasy

AB CD 5 Discs 18364628 $39.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

The Secret of Secrets

Dan Brown Action

AB CD 17 Discs 18218548 $72.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

Something to Look Forward To Fannie Flagg

Humor

AB CD 6 Discs 18364490 $48.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2

The Killing Stones

Ann Cleeves

Mystery

AB CD 9 Discs 17731185 $39.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

Framed in Death

J. D. Robb

Suspense

AB CD 11 Discs 17637620 $39.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2

It Was the Way She Said It

Terry McMillan

Short Stories (Single Author)

AB CD 8 Discs 18364917 $48.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

Clive Cussler

The Iron Storm

Jack Du Brul

Adventure

AB CD 10 Discs 18219341 $49.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

Confronting Evil

Bill O’Reilly, Josh Hammer

History

AB CD 8 Discs 17912101 $39.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9

NONFICTION

All the Way to the River

Elizabeth Gilbert

Autobiography

AB CD 11 Discs 18364081 $57.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

To Clutch a Razor

Veronica Roth

Fantasy

AB CD 6 Discs 18474598 $42.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16

Buckeye

Patrick Ryan

Historical Fiction

AB CD 12 Discs 18364576 $59.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16

The Academy

Elin Hilderbrand, Shelby Cunningham

Women’s Fiction

AB CD 10 Discs

18193619 $49.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16

A Land So Wide

Erin A. Craig

Fantasy

AB CD 10 Discs

18364217 $53.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16

The Unexpected Journey

Emma Heming Willis

Health

AB CD 7 Discs 18363979 $48.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

Girl Next Door

Rachel Meredith

Coming of Age

AB CD 8 Discs 17927477 $42.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9

Circle of Days

Ken Follett

Historical Fiction

AB CD 15 Discs 18193612 $65.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

Thief of Night

Holly Black Romance

AB CD 11 Discs

18474605 $59.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

Reissued Albums

MUSIC

Oasis

(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?

30th Anniversary

Deluxe Edition

Pop/Rock

This deluxe 30th Anniversary Edition features newly unplugged versions of five classic tracks— Cast No Shadow; Morning Glory; Wonderwall; Acquiesce; and Champagne Supernova—all newly mixed by Noel Gallagher.

Selena Dreaming of You

30th Anniversary Edition

Pop/Rock

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Selena’s final studio album has been remastered for the first time, offering fans a brand-new listening experience that honors the original music while enhancing the audio quality.

CD 18478183 $15.99

CD 18558026 $28.04

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 3

Buckingham Nicks

Buckingham Nicks

Remaster

Pop/Rock

The legendary 1973 debut album from Stevie Nicks and Lindsey

Buckingham is now available on CD for the first time. It showcases their harmonies and contrasting songwriting styles across 10 tracks.

CD 18610415 $12.74

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19

Returning favorites and expanded editions

Slipknot

Slipknot

25th Anniversary Edition

Pop/Rock

The 25th anniversary edition of Slipknot’s selftitled debut comes with unreleased demos and alternative mixes.

CD 18638107 $17.84 Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5

Foghat

Fool for the City

50th Anniversary Edition

Pop/Rock

Celebrate 50 years of Foghat with this special two-CD anniversary edition of their platinum classic. Featuring iconic tracks like Slow Ride and Fool for the City, plus never-beforereleased 1975 live recordings.

CD 18634928 $21.24 Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Van Halen Balance

Expanded Edition

Pop/Rock

This Expanded Edition features Van Halen’s multiplatinum 10th studio album with remastered audio, plus a rarities disc featuring B-sides and eight previously unreleased live performances from London’s Wembley Stadium (June 24, 1995).

CD 18534456 $21.24

Grateful Dead Blues for Allah

50th Anniversary Remaster

Pop/Rock

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s album, a threedisc reissue features the remastered original album, rare soundcheck recordings from August 1975, and live performances from the SNACK Benefit and 1976 tour.

CD 18638106 $35.69

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Michael Buble

It’s Time

20th Anniversary Edition

Jazz

The 20th anniversary of Michael Bublé’s breakthrough studio album is celebrated with a reissue that includes a second CD of songs recorded during the It’s Time sessions, as well as two previously released tracks.

CD 18638108 $20.39

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10

America

Hearts

50th Anniversary Expanded Edition

Pop/Rock

Omnivore

Recordings celebrates the 50th anniversary of America’s 1975 album. Featuring hits like Daisy Jane and Woman Tonight, this expanded edition includes five unreleased studio tracks and the Spanish version of Sister Golden Hair

CD 18579013 $11.89

Rob Thomas

All Night Days

Pop/Rock

CD 18550642

$14.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5

New solo album from the Matchbox Twenty lead singer

HARDY

COUNTRY! COUNTRY! Country

After releasing the hard-hitting rock album Quit in 2024, HARDY returns to the world of country music with his highly anticipated new release.

CD 18618086 $14.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

Features the single Bottomland

Matteo Bocelli

Falling in Love

Classical

CD 18487503

$14.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

An album steeped in elegance and raw emotion

Saint Etienne

International

Pop/Rock

CD 18558011

$15.29

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5

Final album from the acclaimed alternative icons

Olivia Dean

The Art of Loving

R&B

CD 18391084

$17.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

Highly anticipated sophomore album from the award-winning singer

Ledisi For Dinah

R&B

Guest Artists: Christian McBride, Gregory Porter

CD 18578993

$15.29

AVAILABLE

OCTOBER 3

Ledisi pays homage to one of her musical icons

Helluva Boss

Helluva Boss Season 1

Original Soundtrack Soundtracks

CD 18634927

$12.74

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Music from the hit animated series

Amanda Shires

Nobody’s Girl

Pop/Rock

CD 18618085

$12.74

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

A journey through heartbreak, loss, and resilience

Jurassic World

Rebirth

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey

Five years post-Jurassic World: Dominion, an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough.

PG13 134 min. (2025) $318M Action/Adventure

DVD 18462166 $26.24

Blu-ray 18462167 $32.24 Collector’s Edition

4K Blu-ray 18462168 $38.99 Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9

“The pairing of Edwards with Koepp is the complementary master stroke. They are camera and script in harmony, deftly entwined for a franchise that is finally, after thirty years, worthy of rebirth.”

- The Times (UK)

Billion-Dollar Ransom

James Patterson, Duane Swierczynski

Suspense

Five members of a billionaire’s family are kidnapped simultaneously—from a school bus, a luxury resort, and the streets of Beverly Hills. With ransom ready, only FBI special agent Nicky Gordon stands in the way, determined not to pay a single dime.

AB CD 7 Discs 18193628 $39.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1

The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready, but there’s one problem: a brilliant, very stubborn FBI agent.

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