DreamWorks Animation has announced that the release date for Megamind on DVD and Blu-ray will be February 25th, and as well as the usual extras it will include a new adventure titled Megamind: The Button of Doom.

The movie featured the voices of Will Ferrell, Brad Pit and Tina Fey, and has earned $253.1 million worldwide. That amount won’t be enough for DreamWorks to greenlight a sequel (How to Train Your Dragon made them $500 million earlier in 2010) but it received positive reviews so it’s not all bad.

Here are the specifications:

Double DVD Pack

Disc 1: MEGAMIND

Plus:
- Meet the Cast of MEGAMIND
- Deleted Scene
- Filmmakers’ Commentary
- Previews
- World of DreamWorks Animation: Fun-filled looks into the worlds of Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar

Disc 2: MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM – The brand new adventure featuring members of the original voice cast

Plus:

- Inside Megamind’s Lair
- AnimatorMan
- You Can Draw Megamind
- Mega Rap
- The Reign of Megamind—Video Comic Book
- Spot The Difference
- Minion’s Zone (DVD Rom):
- Printables
- Links

DreamWorks Animation’s MEGAMIND Blu-ray/DVD Combo

Blu-ray: MEGAMIND

MEGAMIND: THE BUTTON OF DOOM – The brand new adventure featuring members of the original voice cast

Plus:
Exclusive Blu-ray Features:

- The Animators’ Corner
- Trivia Track
- Comic Creator
- Behind the Mind

Additional Bonus Features:

- Meet the Cast of MEGAMIND
- Deleted Scene
- Inside Megamind’s Lair
- AnimatorMan
- You Can Draw Megamind
- Mega Rap
- The Reign of Megamind—Video Comic Book
- Spot the Difference
- Filmmakers’ Commentary
- Previews
- World of DreamWorks Animation: Fun-filled looks into the worlds of Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar

DVD: MEGAMIND

- Meet the Cast of MEGAMIND
- Deleted Scene
- Filmmakers’ Commentary
- Previews
- World of DreamWorks Animation: Fun-filled looks into the worlds of Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar

DreamWorks Animation’s MEGAMIND DVD

Single-disc DVD

DVD: MEGAMIND

- Meet the Cast of MEGAMIND
- Deleted Scene
- Filmmakers’ Commentary
- Previews
- World of DreamWorks Animation: Fun-filled looks into the worlds of Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar

Megamind is now available to pre-order on DVD and Blu-ray.

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Shawn Levy hasn’t exactly been on my personal watch-list of directors in recent years. Night at the Museum didn’t do anything for me, and I literally did not crack a smile watching his 2006 Pink Panther film. But Date Night was a surprisingly fun comedy that, while silly at some points, has an undeniable charm to it. There are way worse things to see in a theater right now, so if you haven’t seen How To Train Your Dragon yet, I’d say give it a shot.

I wasn’t thrilled about seeing this film. My apprehension began with my first viewing of the trailer, filled with broad comedy, a tired “marriage in a rut” premise, and a “one crazy night” structure which seemed painfully middle-of-the-road. I didn’t think the film could overcome these elements and rise above its central conceit, but I was wrong. Carell and Fey elevate the material much higher than it has any right to be, and their performances (their chemistry, in particular) allows us to put aside notions of legitimacy and overlook ridiculous plot details in the hopes of seeing these lovable characters work out their problems and live to see the light of the next day.

Carell and Fey are goofy and honest as Phil and Claire Foster, a New Jersey couple whose marriage is beginning to stagnate. They are very much in love, but thanks to busy work schedules (he’s a tax advisor, she’s a realtor) and the daily routine of raising their three kids, they have lost a bit of the spark that brought them together. Most of the film’s heart shines through these characters in little moments: on their regular date night at the local steakhouse, they play games with each other, humorously creating backstories and dialogue for other couples in the restaurant. Spurred into action after learning of their friends’ impending divorce, Phil and Claire deviate from their normal Jersey steakhouse and head for an exclusive restaurant in Manhattan. When they assume the identity of “the Tripplehorns” to snag a table, a case of mistaken identity throws our heroes straight into film noir territory, complete with dirty cops, corrupt public officials, low level thugs, and everything in between.

The side characters aren’t quite as entertaining as the leads, but they hold just enough weight to earn their way past cameo status. Mark Wahlberg is funny as the perpetually shirtless Holbrooke Grant, a former client of Claire’s to whom the couple turn when they realize they’re in over their heads. Common (Smokin’ Aces) and Jimmi Simpson (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are convincing as the goons chasing the Fosters/Tripplehorns, and small roles for James Franco and Mila Kunis don’t hinder their comedic performances in the least. There are appearances by other recognizable actors as well, but I won’t give those away since their presence is part of Date Night‘s charm.

As you might expect, things get absolutely ludicrous as the plot unfolds and the stakes are seemingly raised at every turn. But because we can relate to these characters and care about their plight (however ridiculous it may be), the film is an enjoyable ride to the sunrise and I was totally on board for the whole trip. Josh Klausner’s script provides consistent laughs mixed with “aww” moments of realization for Phil and Claire, and, aside from relying on a blatant deus ex machina at the climax of the film, is effective and well-crafted.

One of the aspects I enjoyed the most was how the film treated Phil and Claire’s relationship. They truly feel like a real couple, and even though the trailer features their kids jumping up and down on them to violently wake them up, the children are (thankfully) quickly banished in favor of the adult storyline. Their relationship felt organic and genuine, about as far from a Bill Engvall punchline as you can get.

As you’ve probably gathered, I liked Date Night quite a bit. I’m not claiming it’ll be one of my favorite films of the year by any means – in fact, I’m sure I’ll forget large chunks of it by this time next year. But this film did its job admirably: it entertained me, and it reintroduced me to Tina Fey’s comedic talent. Her performance and comedic timing may have convinced me to start watching NBC’s 30 Rock. Until next time…

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The trailer for Date Night, which stars Tina Fey and Steve Carell, is now online. The pair play a boring couple who are in need of some excitement, so they go on a date. Steve Carell becomes a little spontaneous and takes up a reservation that wasn’t his. Common then turns up and wants to kill them. How’s that for excitement?

We also see a few small appearances from Mark Wahlberg, James Franco and Mila Junis.

Date Night is directed by Shawn Levy (Night of the Museum) and will be released next April.

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Not gonna lie, I am psyched for this film.

I’m not kissing up to the UK audience, or the Ricky Gervais audience, or even the comedy audience, it’s just that this trailer charmed my pants off. Here’s why: Growing up, one of my friends was briefly convinced he invented masturbation. It wasn’t his fault, he just stumbled across the method (see, grandma, it IS natural!) and thought he could make millions by selling the secret. And that’s the exact attitude this trailer takes: what happens when you discover the greatest thing ever and you invented it? When that thing is lies, it means you can do anything.

In The Invention Of Lying, Ricky Gervais plays Mark, a man living in a world where everyone tells the truth. That is until one day, Mark’s synapses fire especially hard and he invents the lie.

Tina Fey, Rob Lowe, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Louis CK, Jonah Hill, Martin Starr, Christopher Guest and Ricky Gervais Podcast staple Karl Pilkington are just a few of the fantastic folks rounding out the cast.

CLICK HERE to see the trailer at Yahoo! Movie UK.

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