Movieweb's 2015 Holiday Gift Guide

MovieWeb

By B. Alan Orange

Published Dec 21, 2015

We have gift ideas for everyone on your list this holiday season, with the best in Blu-ray, DVD and collectables available now.

The world is in constant chaos. So we should live every Christmas like it's our last. Which means not only receiving, but also giving the best holiday gifts around. Sadly, that's sometimes hard to do. Especially with so many impossible gifters in every family. It's always a challenge to find that perfect something for the loved ones in your life. You need look no further for ideas than our 2015 holiday gift guide. We've collected the best in Blu-ray, DVD and collectible movie memorabilia for you here, in one convenient place. With just a few weeks left, you can get a jump on the rush. Whether you're hunting for Dad, Mom, the kids, your best friend, girl friend, transgender lover or drunk uncle, we're sure we've included something for everybody. From the biggest Hollywood blockbusters to a few Christmas favorites, and even a very obscure release for that one snobby cinefile on your list, we have everyone covered...Even you! Take a look, and discover that finding the perfect gift really isn't that hard. Not when everyone loves a good movie! Here is the best of the best in Holiday Blu-ray, DVD and movie memorabilia. And it's all just a click away. You don't even need to leave the house!

Star Wars Blu-ray Steelbook{3}: {4} Original Trilogy Blu-ray SteelBook. As the galaxy prepares for the next generation of Star Wars, the six epic films have each been release as commemorative Blu-ray steelbooks. And we can't think of a better gift for just about everyone. Here, we're focusing on the original trilogy, but the prequel trilogy is also available for those who dare make such a bold choice. These highly collectible films will be available for a limited time only, released in newly rep

Daniel Craig James Bond Collection Blu-ray Steelbook{5}: The {6} Collection {7} 007 Limited Edition Steelbook. Although the James Bond films are readily available on Blu-ray already,&#160Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing a line of James Bond steelbooks that feature stylish cover art based on the film franchise's famous opening titles. Here, we focus on the {8} movies in the series, which we're sure your dad will love to get his hands on. The se

Circle of Trust{13}: {14}. Founded by the late {15} of {16} fame, Oscilloscope Laboratories&#160brings to Blu-ray and DVD all sorts of different films. If you're looking to purchase that special gift&#160for your moving loving mom, and aren't sure what she already has in her collection, Oscilloscope is offering a cool program called the Circle of Trust. For just $99, you can sign Mom up to have delivered the next ten Oscilloscope titles as they're released along with a number of other neat perks

Aladdin Blu-ray Diamond Edition{18}: {19} Diamond Edition. Climb aboard for a magical carpet ride with nonstop laughs, action-packed adventure and Academy Award-winning music that will make your children's hearts soar. Now for the first time ever, a whole new world of Disney's {20} is revealed in a whole new way on Blu-ray and Digital HD, with never-before-seen bonus! With the help of a hysterically funny, shape-shifting, 10,000-year-old Genie played by the late {21}, street-smart commoner Aladd

Inside Out Blu-ray{22}: {23} Blu-ray. When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness get lost, they must journey through unfamiliar places to get back home. {24} is one of the biggest movies of 2015. And while we're sure the whole family will fall in love with the characters, including the magical imaginary friend Bing Bong, who sacrifices it all, the young girls in

Home Alone 25th Anniversary Blu-ray{25}: {26} 25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition. Celebrate 25 years of holiday hijinks and hilarity with the ultimate {27} Collection including all 5 movies together for the first time! Start with the original blockbuster hit comedy starring {28}, {29} and {30} as Kevin McCallister an adorable eight-year-old determined to defend his house against burglars using an outrageous array of ingenious booby traps. Then gather the whole family for a fun-filled

Ant-Man Blu-ray{32}: {33} Blu-ray. The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe harnesses the tiniest but mightiest force know to man and introduces the newest member of the Avengers: Marvel's {34}. Armed with the amazing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must channel his inner hero and help his new mentor Dr. Hank Pym protect the secret behind his spectacular {35} suit from a new generation of ruthless villains! With {36} in the balance, Pym and

Edward Scissorhands{37}: {38} 25th Anniversary Blu-ray. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this beloved masterpiece starring {39} and directed by Tim Burton. {40} delivers the performance that launched his career, as Edward, an irresistibly charming creation with razor-sharp metal hands and a heart of gold. Edward's lonely life in a Gothic castle changes forever when he meets a kindhearted Avon Lady, who takes him to a pastel paradise known as Suburbia. Thanks to his fantastic talents, Edward bec

Justified Complete Series{41}: {42} Complete Series. For six electrifying seasons, no crime series proved more combustible than {43}. At the explosive center of the action, gun-slinging U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens ({44}) confronts murder, mobsters, and even his own tumultuous past - and never backs down. Now the complete series comes fully loaded with a collectible flask. Plus you get all six seasons on 18 discs, a 38-page commemorative disc book and over 24 hours of special features. There's eve

Jurassic Park Blu-ray Collection{45}: {46} Collection. {47} returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking {48} series, {49}, an epic action-adventure that has become the biggest movie of the year. The set includes plenty of special features, along with the original 1994 movies that started it all, as well as 1997's {50} and 2001's {51}.While older boys are sure love getting this set, it's actually the perfect gift for just about anyone on your list. B00ZJ2G

Minions{52}: {53} Blu-ray. The {54}, breakout stars from {55}, are presented in an origin story that showcases their unpredictable personality and physicality, and pairs them with equally memorable human characters. As it turns out, Minions have existed since the beginning of time. They have evolved from single (yellow) cell organisms into the familiar beings we know, and they live for a collective purpose: to seek out and serve the most despicable master they can find. Academy Award winner Sand

Hayao Miyazaki Collection{56}: The Collected Works of {57}. Where would the world be without Hayao Miyazaki? Not only has the Japanese filmmaker made the most beautiful animated movies in the world, he's made some of the most {58} ever. Now, fans can experience some of the best moments from his long and storied career with a comprehensive Blu-ray box set. The Collected Works of {59} contains each of the maestro's eleven feature films including Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro, Nausica&#

Marvel Phase 2 Blu-ray Collection{60}: {61} Collection. The limited-edition, 13-Disc {62} Collection invites you to hold the greatest power in the cosmos in your grasp. A Morag orb containing one of the legendary Infinity Stones! Plus Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and Digital Copies of all the Phase 2 films, in collectible packaging designed by artist Matt Ferguson. This set overflows with stunning Marvel Studios memorabilia, including a gold-foiled page from the book of the Dark Elves, an ancient drawing

San Andreas{63}: {64} Blu-ray. After the infamous San Andreas Fault gives, triggering a magnitude 9-plus earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot ({65}) and his estranged wife ({66}) make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter.&#642 Where will you be, who will you be with and who will you save when {67} breaks open? The movie reunites {68} with director Brad Peyton and producer Beau Flynn, following their collaboration on the global

Back to the Future Complete Adventures{70}: {71} The Complete Adventures. Great Scott! For the first time ever,{72}: The Complete Adventures pairs together the original beloved trilogy starring {73} and {74} along with the complete TV series. Join Marty McFly, Doc Brown and time traveling DeLorean for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present and future, setting off a time-shattering chain reaction that disrupts the space-time continuum! The Future Is Now! The ultimate Back

Doctor Who Christmas Specials Giftset{75}: {76} Christmas Specials Giftset. For the first time on one complete set, own every Christmas special from the new generation of {77}. David Tennant, Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi all take starring turns in eleven exhilarating Christmas specials that set the Doctor rushing to save the world from an array of dastardly foes including the Master, the Cybermen and even Santa Clause himself. There is Sonic Screwdriver included in a Boxset. Ten Christmases: In

Mission Impossible 5 Movie Collection{78}: {79} The 5 Movie Collection. The critically acclaimed action-thriller {80} will be available as part of the{81}-movie Blu-ray collection, the perfect gift for your Uncle, or anyone else, this holiday season. Loaded with killer action and tight suspense, this fifth chapter in this popular series was directed and written for the screen by Christopher McQuarrie.&#322 {82}, {83}, {84} and {85} return to their iconic roles and the movie also stars Alec Bal

Sherlcock Limited Edition Giftset{87}: {88} Limited Edition Gift Set. This set includes every episode from all three seasons on both Blu-ray and DVD formats, along with the original bonus features released with each season. Additionally, the set features all new commentaries, never-before-seen outtakes and exclusive collectibles including limited edition art cards and busts of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. This is the ultimate gift set to keep fans guessing until the next game is afoot. Sherl

Ginger Bread House A Christmas Story{90}: {91} Gingerbread Kit. One of the best holiday films is now a family fun gingerbread kit! Make a memorable scene with Ralphie & The Old Man! Everything is included in the kit, pre-baked cookie pieces, pre-made icing, fun scene setters and lots of yummy decorating candy! Available online and at retail for $13.99. B016OXR9X2

3D Rarities Blu-ray{92}: 3-D Rarities. It has taken over 30 years for the 3-D Film Archive to assemble and restore the material in 3-D Rarities, an eye-popping collection of ultra-rare and long-lost movies, which Flicker Alley and the 3-D Film Archive are proud to present here for the first time on Blu-ray. Selections include Kelley's Plasticon Pictures, the earliest extant 3-D demonstration film from 1922 with incredible footage of Washington and New York City; New Dimensions, the first domesti

Boardwalk Empire{93}: {94} The Complete Series. {95} is an Emmy-winning HBO drama series from Academy Award nominee/Emmy Award winner Terence Winter and Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese. The series chronicles the life and times of Enoch Nucky Thompson, Atlantic City's czar at a time when Prohibition proved to be a major catalyst in the rise of organized crime in America. Now, you can show your boss how loyal you are with every single episode. Perhaps you'll be his new righthand man

The Wire Complete Collection{96}: {97} Complete Series. In the projects. On the docks. In City Hall. In the schools. In the media. The places and faces have changed, but the game remains the same. All 60 episodes on 23 discs. This set also includes bonus features from all five seasons, including audio commentaries by cast and crew. You even get three prequels that explore life before The Wire. And best of all, a never-before-seen gag reel is included in the mix. Show your co-workers you care. Gi

DC Comics Light Sets{98}: Kurt Adler DC Comics Light Sets. Let your fandom shine bright!Decorate your holiday space with a little help from your favorite DC Comics {99}. These lights come in both the classic Bat insignia worn by Batman and Superman's iconic S. Sure, there are bigger and better superhero gifts out there. But none that can be enjoyed all year around, like these festive lights, which are not only great for Christmas, but all holidays. But you better order soon, because these might

Walking Dead Season 5 Blu-ray{106}: {107} Limited Edition. The previous season of {108} ended with Rick and the group outgunned, outnumbered, and trapped in a train car awaiting a grim fate. What follows is a story that weaves the true motives of the people of Terminus with the hopeful prospect of a cure in Washington, D.C., the fate of the group's lost comrades, as well as new locales, new conflicts, and new obstacles in keeping the group together and staying alive. Stories will break apart and

Lost in Space Complete Adventures{109}: {110} The Complete Adventures. Bring home the timeless journey of Irwin Allen's {111}! Follow the heart-racing, cliff-hanging adventures of John Robinson and his family aboard the Jupiter 2, along with Robot B-9 and the delightfully devious Dr. Zachary Smith. This massive 18-disc set contains all 83 episodes remastered in high definition, and loads of exciting extras with recently discovered content you won't find anywhere else in the galaxy. It's out-of-t

A Christmas Story Leg Mug{112}: Icup {113} Leg Lamp Glass. It will be like you are drinking from a major award! The glass is molded to look like the famous Leg Lamp from the holiday classic {114}! Available online and at retail for $29.95. Anyone who loves the movie will surely be happy sipping egg nog out of this as they closeout the holidays. And if not, they're probably heathens who don't deserve to be getting awesome gifts from the likes of you. Am I right? B012S2H3PC

Pixels{115}: {116} 3D Blu-ray. When aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them, they attack the Earth, using the games like PAC-MAN, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Centipede and Space Invaders as models for their various assaults. President Will Cooper ({117}) has to call on his childhood best friend, '80s video game champion Sam Brenner ({118}) to lead a team of old-school arcaders ({119} and {120}) to defeat the aliens and save the planet. Sure it bombed

Vacation{121}: {122} Blu-ray. The next generation of Griswolds is at is again. And on the road for another ill-fated adventure. Following in his father's footsteps, a grown-up Rusty Griswold ({123}) surprises his wife, Debbie ({124}), and their sons with a cross-country road trip back to America's favorite family fun park, Walley World. Return to WalleyWorld with all-new special features that include The Griswold Odyssey, a look at shooting in Georgia, a hilarious gag reel and a whole bunch of d

Magic Mike XXL Blu-ray{125}: {126} Blu-ray. Picking up the story three years after Mike (played by {127}) bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, {128} finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel. But they want to do it their way: Burning down the house in one last blow-out performance in Myrtle Beach, and with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight with them. On the road to their final show, with whistle stops in Jacksonville and Savannah

Little House Complete Series{129}: Little House on the Prairie The Complete Series Deluxe Remastered Edition. The beloved TV series is now restored and remastered in this 'Little House' 48-Disc Gift Set. Follow the Ingalls family as they face the challenges of frontier life and as they foster lasting friendships in Walnut Grove. This completely uncut and remastered collection will delight fans and generations to come. Enjoy all nine seasons plus over eight hours of special features including The

Downton Abbey Masterpiece Collection{130}: Masterpiece Classic {131} Seasons 1-5. This limited edition set includes every episode of the first five seasons of this Golden Globe and multi-Emmy Award-winning series, following the Crawley family and their servants from pre-war England through the storms of World War I, and into the social upheaval of England in the 1920s as the lives of its inhabitants are shaped by romance, heartbreak, scandals, rumors, blackmail, and betrayal. B0102K6NVW

Die Hard Nakatomi Plaza Collection{132}: Nakatomi Plaza {133}Collection. YIPPEE KI YAY, DIE HARD FANS! Now you can own every action-packed {134} film on Blu-ray starring {135} as the indestructible cop John McClane housed in a limited-edition replica of the iconic skyscraper from the movie that started it all. In addition to the meticulously crafted scale model of Nakatomi Plaza, this must-own set included a bonus disc locked and loaded with in-depth featurettes, plus 5 collectible villain cards

Zoolander Blue SteelBook{137}: {138} Blu-ray SteelBook Giftset. Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander ({139}), VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel ({140}) scooters in to steal this year's award. The evil fashion guru Mugatu ({141}) seizes the opportunity to turn Derek into a killing machine. It's a well-designed conspiracy and only with the help of Hansel and a few well-chosen accessories like Matilda ({142}) can Derek make the world safe for male model

Monty Python{147}: {148} Limited Edition Castle Catapult Gift Set. Once in a lifetime there comes a motion picture that changes the whole history of motion pictures. A picture so stunning in its effect, so vast in its impact that it profoundly affects the lives of those who see it. {149} might well be that motion picture. This spectacular set includes {150} packaging and rubber farm animals along with letters from co-directors Terry Jones andTerry Gillian, new Q&A with the Pythons recorded at t

The Apu Trilogy{151}: The Apu Trilogy. Two decades after its original negatives were burned in a fire, Satyajit Ray's breathtaking milestone of world cinema rises from the ashes in a meticulously reconstructed new restoration.The Apu Trilogybrought India into the golden age of international art-house film, following one indelible character, a free-spirited child in rural Bengal who matures into an adolescent urban student and finally a sensitive man of the world. These delicate masterworks-Pat

The Hobbit Collection Extended Edition{152}: {153} Trilogy Extended Edition. Enjoy extended versions of all three films from director {154}'s blockbuster prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Set in Middle-Earth 60 years before events in The Lord of the Rings, {155} follows the adventures of Hobbit Bilbo Baggins, who, at the instigation of the wizard Gandalf, suddenly finds himself co-opted into joining a company of 13 Dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield to help reclaim the Dwarves' lost kingd

Grinchmas Edition{158}: {159} Grinchmas Edition. Discover the true meaning of the holiday season with the live action adaptation of the beloved classic,{160}. Starring {161} as The Grinch, director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer reimagine one of the most enduring holiday stories of all time. Why is The Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and The Grinch's world upside down, inside out... and funny