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Friday, May 22, 2026

"The Goat"

Featuring Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, John Savage, and TikTok phenomenon Jessica Hosam, who has more than 3 million followers, The Goat arrives on VOD platforms and home entertainment DVD on June 23, 2026, through Cleopatra Entertainment, which has acquired North American rights to the Egyptian, French, and Italian co-produced adventure thriller.

 
Directed by Paris-based Italian filmmaker Ilaria Borelli, the Arabic-language feature follows Hadiya, a 12-year-old girl forced into marriage, who becomes the target of a Western corporation seeking control of the only water source in her village. Determined to save her community, she sets out on a harrowing journey across the desert to find her father, accompanied only by Sparrow, the family goat who keeps her alive through seven brutal days of survival.
 
John Savage plays the CEO of a U.S. multi-national corporation aiming to seize the village’s spring for a luxury bottled water venture, while Mira Sorvino plays the company’s engineer, and Egyptian star Amr Saad portrays Hadiya’s father. The film explores resilience, exploitation, and the fight for autonomy in the face of overwhelming power.
 
The Goat previously launched at the El Gouna Film Festival and went on to screen as the closing film at the Rome Film Festival. The film has also collected multiple honors on the international festival circuit.
 
“With The Goat, I wanted to challenge so-called ‘civilized’ Western societies, and all of us within them, to confront our role in the exploitation of natural resources in more vulnerable regions,” Borelli said in a statement to Variety. “At the same time, the film sheds light on deeply rooted practices that continue to devastate young women and girls, from forced marriage and abduction to sexual violence and life-threatening childbirth conditions.”
 
Borelli studied at NYU and previously directed the comedy Our Italian Husband, starring Pierfrancesco Favino and Brooke Shields, as well as the drama The Girl From the Brothel, about a French woman who risks her life to rescue three young girls from a Cambodian brothel. Her latest feature continues that focus on stories of survival, injustice, and female endurance under extreme conditions.

Watch the trailer for The Goat here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYpGPLAisl8&t=1s

Friday, May 8, 2026

Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves

On May 26, the blockbuster medieval adventure Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves arrives on 4K UHD. The legend of the English nobleman forced into outlaw life shines under the direction of Kevin Reynolds (Waterworld). The limited edition release features brand new 4K restorations of both the theatrical and extended cuts from the original negative by Arrow Films, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras.


Robin of Locksley (Kevin Costner, The Untouchables) follows King Richard the Lionheart (Sean Connery, Goldfinger) on a crusade to the Holy Land, only to end up imprisoned in Jerusalem. After years behind bars, Robin escapes with the help of Azeem Edin Bashir Al Bakir (Morgan Freeman, The Shawshank Redemption) and returns to England. Things have gone bad in Robin’s absence. The evil Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman, Die Hard) rules as a tyrant, dreaming of wearing the crown. Alongside his vicious cousin Guy of Gisborne (Michael Wincott, The Crow), he steals from the poor and the defiant rich alike, including Robin’s father (Brian Blessed, Flash Gordon). The Sheriff also sets his sights on marrying Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Scarface).

Special features include 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation of both cuts in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); original uncompressed stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an audio commentary with director Kevin Reynolds and actor Kevin Costner; an audio commentary with actors Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater, and others; a multi-part documentary featuring interviews with director of photography Douglas Milsome, editor Peter Boyle, and members of the creative team; an archival documentary hosted by Pierce Brosnan; archival 1991 interviews with Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater, and Alan Rickman; Bryan Adams’ “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” performance at Slane Castle, Ireland; music soundtrack cues; the theatrical trailer; TV spots, an image gallery; a collectors’ perfect-bound booklet; two double-sided fold-out posters; and six postcard-sized artcards.

Watch the trailer for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves here: https://youtu.be/sgEzdWVkAdU?si=GWVf6Bt87kpQZ8xP

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Blue Thunder

On May 5, the action-packed sci-fi thriller Blue Thunder makes its global 4K UHD debut, exposing a future where military-grade surveillance takes to the skies above the streets of Los Angeles. This limited edition release features a brand new 4K restoration from the original negative, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras.


Officer Frank Murphy (Roy ScheiderJaws) pilots a helicopter for the Los Angeles Police Department. During a nighttime aerial patrol, Frank and partner Officer Richard Lymangood (Daniel SternHome Alone) spy on a woman exercising, leading them to miss a councilwoman being murdered nearby, resulting in their suspension. Frank's punishment doesn’t last long. His superior (Warren OatesThe Wild Bunch) needs him to test the next generation of police helicopters. The futuristic vehicle, nicknamed “Blue Thunder,” features bulletproof armor, state-of-the-art surveillance equipment, whisper mode, and advanced weaponry. With the 1984 Summer Olympics on the horizon, the city is eager to put it into action. But Frank has his doubts. The program’s test pilot, F.E. Cochrane (Malcolm McDowellA Clockwork Orange), is a man he grew to despise during their time in Vietnam. As tensions escalate, Frank becomes increasingly suspicious of the technology, culminating in a high-stakes aerial showdown above the City of Angels.

Blue Thunder was directed by John Badham (Saturday Night FeverWarGames), who staged thrilling helicopter stunts around the skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles without the use of CGI. The film also stars Candy Clark (The Man Who Fell to Earth), Joe Santos (The Rockford Files), and Anthony James (High Plains Drifter).

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); original restored lossless 2.0 stereo audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 remix; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an archival audio commentary by director John Badham and others; brand new interviews with John BadhamMalcolm McDowell, and Candy Clark; an archival three-part documentary; an archival featurette on the design and construction of the iconic helicopter; an archival 1983 promotion featurette; an extended scene; the theatrical trailer; image gallery; and a collectors’ booklet featuring the original production notes.

Watch the trailer for Blue Thunder here:
https://youtu.be/aI_GoXZqoYs?si=FKI4X3NhTpXh5n73

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Sunday, March 29, 2026

"Soul To Soul"

Soul to Soul, a vibrant and historically significant 1971 concert film featuring performances by Ike & Tina Turner, Santana, Wilson Pickett, The Staple Singers, Les McCann & Eddie Harris, and The Voices of East Harlem, is soon to be available for the first time in over 20 years. The concert film makes its global Blu-ray debut, while the accompanying soundtrack will be on vinyl, CD, and via digital platforms.  

  
Watch the Soul to Soul trailer on YouTube.  
  
Pre-order all formats at Bandcamp. Pre-order the Blu-ray & DVD at Amazon. Pre-order LP, CD & digital at Amazon.  
  
In February 1971, several dozen African American soul, jazz, and gospel artists embarked on a journey that would change the lives of everyone involved. They traveled from New York City to Ghana, West Africa to take part in a 13-hour concert entitled Soul to Soul. The concert was a celebration of 14 years of Ghana’s independence from British rule. For most of these artists, it would be their first trip to Africa. For the African American musicians, this was a journey about personal roots, the ancestral homeland, history, discovery, loss, pain, and joy. 
  
Directed by Academy Award winner Denis Sanders and produced by Tom Mosk and Richard Bock, the resulting concert film/documentary had a limited theatrical run in late 1971. In 2004, Reelin’ In The Years Productions President David Peck secured permission for a DVD release from the producer and copyright holder of Soul to Soul. With the help of a clearance specialist, he was able re-clear all the artists seen in the 1971 film. 
  
Now, more than 20 years later, Soul to Soul will have another chance to connect with audiences via a partnership between Reelin’ In The Years Productions and Liberation Hall. Steve Scoville of Blue H2O Productions restored the original edit by reconstructing each scene using the high quality 2K transfers from the original film elements, which were shot in the 4:3 aspect ratio. The film’s soundtrack has been digitally remastered by Randy Perry. 
  
Above all, Soul to Soul is an electrifying concert film that features its players at the peak of their powers. Over 100,000 Ghanaians attended the celebration of the meeting of the cultures of the two continents. The Ike & Tina Turner Revue, featuring frontwoman Tina furiously shimmying alongside the Ikettes, delivers fiery renditions of “River Deep-Mountain High,” the project’s first digital single; “Soul to Soul,” a cut specifically written for this concert; and a cover of Otis Redding’s “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” (the latter track appears as a special Blu-ray outtake). Wilson Pickett, the most popular American artist known to West Africans at the time, took the stage at 4:30 AM to deliver a rousing finale of “In the Midnight Hour,” “Funky Broadway,” and “Land of a 1000 Dances.” Gospel, soul, and R&B family group The Staple Singers were on hand to perform “When Will Be We Paid” and “Are You Sure” just five months before they recorded their legendary hits “I’ll Take You There” and “Respect Yourself.” Pianist Les McCann and tenor saxophonist Eddie Harris introduced many members of the audience to jazz via spirited performances of “The Price You Gotta Pay to Be Free” and “Hey Jorler,” the latter featuring local Ghanaian artist Amoah Azangeo. The Voices of East Harlem, an ensemble featuring young gospel singers, contributed “Run, Shaker Life.” 
  
Santana, with guest percussionist Willie Bobo, was the wild card. The San Francisco group only had one African American member but, paradoxically, given its reliance on Afro-Cuban and other Latin American rhythm constructs, played the most African-sounding music (“Black Magic Woman”/”Gypsy Queen,” “Jungle Strut”) of any of the American guests. In Rob Bowman’s expanded liner notes for the Blu-ray, he quotes musicologist John Collins as stating, “They had a big impact on the local guitarists. The students were really fascinated by what Santana was doing with Latin music and rock… The obvious equation was, if you can unite Latin music with rock, you can do the same with African music. That’s actually what happened.” 
  
Interspersed between these stunning performances, the camera crew followed the American musicians as they visited local villages, met kings, and shared food and dance with the Ghanaian community.   
  
In his August 19, 1971, film review for The New York Times, critic Howard Thompson wrote: “Soul to Soul will hook you. We defy anybody to watch the final half hour of this color documentary of a soul and gospel music concert, performed in Ghana, without tapping a foot. But it is the sea of rapturous black faces, those of the visiting American artists and their Ghana audiences, that makes this movie a haunting experience… Mainly and compactly, the film sticks to the concert, brilliantly evoking the performances and crowd reactions in a flow of closeups and panoramic shots, to the stabbing, pounding pulse of the music.”  
  

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Stranger Things: The Complete Series

News straight from WSQK The Squawk: Arrow Films - in collaboration with Netflix - has just announced that Stranger Things: The Complete Series is available to pre-order now in both Special and Deluxe editions, for both Blu-Ray™ and stunning 4K UHD, with the full box set releasing on 27 July in the UK and 28 July in the US and Canada. 


For the first time ever, every single episode of Netflix’s critically acclaimed, cultural phenomenon will be available to watch on Blu-ray™ and 4K UHD. The collection will be available through all major in-store and online retailers across all territories. 

Special and Deluxe editions of Stranger Things: The Complete Series will be available for purchase, featuring an array of exclusive bonus content, including bloopers, interviews with the cast and crew, and behind-the-scenes featurettes, designed for the ultimate Stranger Things experience. The Deluxe Edition is presented in custom packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork, alongside a wealth of extra material: a 148-page booklet, exclusive art cards, a Hellfire Club patch, double-sided posters for each season, and much more! 

“We always dreamed that Stranger Things could be owned in its entirety,” said Matt and Ross Duffer, creators of the series, “not just as a collector’s set, but as a way to preserve the show for decades to come.” 

Created by The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix’s most popular series, with Seasons 1-4 amassing over 1.2 billion views. The fifth and final season premiered in 2025 with the biggest English-language premiere week, joining Season 4 on Netflix's Most Popular List. The final season also propelled Seasons 1–4 back into the Global Top 10 for a record eight weeks and delivered Netflix’s most-watched New Year’s Day. 

Dean Lawson, Arrow Films’ Director of Sales and Marketing, commented: “Working with the Netflix team and the Duffer Brothers to bring the definitive physical media release of Stranger Things to fans has been a phenomenal project for Arrow to be a part of. The show is colossal  in influence and scale, is beloved globally, has transcended generations, and has been a huge part of the cultural conversation for nearly 10 years now. We at Arrow are thrilled to play a part in bringing this landmark show to physical media and believe we’ve created a boxset that fans will be delighted to own, packed with bonus features, curios, and memorabilia from the world of Stranger Things.” 
 
Stranger Things: The Complete Series Synopsis 
When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl. 

A love letter to the ‘80s classic genre films that captivated a generation, Stranger Things is a
thrilling drama set in the seemingly normal Midwestern town of Hawkins, Indiana.    

After a boy vanishes into thin air, his close-knit group of friends and family search for answers and are pulled into a high-stakes and deadly series of events. Beneath the surface of their ordinary town lurks an extraordinary supernatural mystery, along with top-secret government experiments and a dangerous gateway that connects our world to a powerful yet sinister realm. Friendships will be tested and lives will be altered as what they discover will change Hawkins and possibly the world — forever.   
  
25-Disc Special and Deluxe Edition Contents
*Exclusive to the Deluxe Edition  
• High-Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ / 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray™ presentation of all forty-two episodes across five series and twenty-five discs 
• Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and stereo audio for all episodes plus Dolby Atmos for Seasons 4 & 5 
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing 
• Optional audio description tracks 
• Deluxe packaging including brand new wraparound box artwork by Juan Ramos* 
• Interviews with the cast and crew 
• Behind-the-scenes featurettes 
• Set tours 
• Bloopers 
• Palace Arcade alloy-zinc coin-token* 
• Self-adhesive Hellfire Club patch* 
• Exclusive Hellfire Club d20 dice* 
• Twenty-five artcards from all five seasons* 
• Five double-sided posters featuring original artwork by Kyle Lambert* 
• Reversible sleeves featuring brand new artwork by Juan Ramos and original artwork by Kyle Lambert* 
• Double-sided fold-out Hawkins map* 
• 148-page perfect-bound artbook including original design sketches, concept art, storyboards and new writing on the making of the series from the Duffer Brothers, Shawn Levy, Andrew Stanton, Kyle Dixon & more* 
  
Special and Deluxe Edition prices (RRPs) are as follows
  
Deluxe UHD Edition:  
US: RRP: $269.99 / Cat Code: AV824 / Barcode: 760137208846 
Deluxe Blu-ray™ Edition:   
US: RRP: $249.99 / Cat Code: AV826 / Barcode: 760137209188
Special UHD Edition:  
US: RRP: $219.99 / Cat Code: AV825 / Barcode: 760137209171 
Special Blu-ray™ Edition:   
US: RRP: $199.99 / Cat Code: AV827 / Barcode: 760137209195

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Red Sonja

On March 24, journey back to the time of swords and sorcery when the fantasy epic Red Sonja makes its 4K UHD world premiere. From the legendary producer Dino De Laurentiis and director Richard Fleischer (Conan The Destroyer) comes a female hero created by writer Robert E. Howard (Conan The Barbarian). The limited edition release includes a 4K restoration from the original negative with new HDR grading by Arrow Films, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras.


Red Sonja (Brigitte NielsenCobra) has her life, family, and home torn apart by the evil Queen Gedren (Sandahl BergmanConan The Barbarian) and her ruthless soldiers, driving Sonja to pray for revenge. A spirit blesses her with the strength of a great warrior, and she trains until her master can teach her no more, leaving her ready to exact revenge. Can Red Sonja save the world from the Queen and her powerful relic, and will Lord Kalidor (Arnold SchwarzeneggerConan The Barbarian) convince her that he is worthy enough to be her partner in this epic battle? The clanging steel of Red Sonja’s epic battles is accompanied by a rousing score from Ennio Morricone (The Good, The Bad And The Ugly).

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); Original lossless mono audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio; Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; two brand new audio commentaries; newly filmed interviews with actor Ernie Reyes Jr. and others; an archival unreleased interview with poster artist Renato Casaro; an archival featurette on Arnold Schwarzenegger; an archival interview with assistant director Michel Ferry; the original theatrical trailer; image gallery; a collectors’ perfect-bound booklet; double-sided foldout poster; and six postcard-sized reproduction artcards.

Watch the trailer for Red Sonja here: https://youtu.be/94j_JiVPtx8?si=TEQd5hhjjdUM8gS

Saturday, February 7, 2026

The Whitest Kids U' Know's Mars

Arriving on March 10 on Blu-ray, this long-awaited feature film - and final project - from famed sketch group Whitest Kids U Know debuted to multiple sold out performances at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. 


When he wins a sweepstakes, Kyle Capshaw gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to join billionaire Elron Branson on a voyage to Mars, along with four other winners. Unfortunately, he entered in order to escape his miserable career, his violently insecure soon-to-be-bride, and a secret hobby that nobody would ever understand. But things go wrong almost immediately, and soon Kyle and his fellow amateur astronauts find themselves stranded, horny, and increasingly feral. 

The all-new animated feature film written and starring the legendary sketch comedy group, The Whitest Kids U Know, Mars will delight fans, horrify parents, and make any significant others re-evaluate their relationships. Come on, buy this disc. Don't be a doll-licker.

Bonus Materials
• Commentary track with Whitest Kids and director Sevan Najarian
• Deleted Scenes
• Behind-the-scenes interviews
• Production diary livestream archives
• Original trailers
  

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Westworld

On February 24, Arrow Video presents the blockbuster science fiction western Westworld in its global 4K UHD debut. Director and writer Michael Crichton (author of the bestselling novel Jurassic Park) thrilled and scared viewers with what technology can do at an immersive amusement park. The Limited Edition release features a brand new 4K restoration from the original negative by Arrow Films, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras. There is also a Blu-ray release.


Peter Martin (Richard BenjaminLove at First Bite) and John Blane (James BrolinThe Amityville Horror) visit the futuristic Delos resort, which allows guests to fully experience life in medieval times, the Roman era, and the American West. Martin and Blane choose to be cowboys in Westworld, ready for a rip-roaring escape from reality. What sets Westworld apart from a family-friendly theme park like Disneyland’s Frontierland is that its employees are androids, designed to be fully indulged by the guests. The android locals won’t shoot back in a duel or resist being taken to bed. This proves useful as Martin and Blane repeatedly fire their six-shooters at The Gunslinger (Yul BrynnerThe Magnificent Seven) to sharpen their showdown skills. It’s the holiday of a lifetime until something goes wrong with the park’s computer programming. Suddenly, the androids are no longer subservient to the humans. Can the duo survive the Old West when fantasy becomes reality and the Gunslinger finally draws on them?

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); the original restored lossless 4-channel stereo, 2.0 stereo, and 1.0 mono audio options and an optional remixed 5.1 DTS-HD MA surround audio; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; a brand new audio commentary; a newly filmed conversation between actor Richard Benjamin and producer/screenwriter Larry Karaszewski (Ed Wood); brand new video interviews with actor James Brolin and producer Paul N. Lazarus III; a brand new video appreciation; an archival behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film; the pilot episode of the television series Beyond Westworld; the theatrical trailer; image gallery; a perfect bound booklet; double-sided fold-out poster; and six postcard-sized artcards.

Watch the trailer for Westworld here: https://youtu.be/ojDtMkYII_M?si=rSYpqv1nOO-LJdHa

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Excalibur

Also on February 24, the medieval epic fantasy Excalibur makes its world premiere on 4K UHD. Director John Boorman (Deliverance) brings you the definitive cinematic telling of the life and enduring legend of King Arthur, not seen in previous family friendly movies about Camelot. The Limited Edition release features a brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative by Arrow Films presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.66:1 for the first time on home video, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras. There is also a Blu-ray release.


The wizard Merlin (Nicol WilliamsonThe Exorcist III) acquires the powerful sword Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake for Uther Pendragon (Gabriel ByrneThe Usual Suspects). The magical weapon allows Uther to be recognized as the King of the Britons. During a feast, Uther begs Merlin to cast a spell that will allow him to sleep with a duke’s wife. Merlin agrees, but only after being promised the king’s future child. Months later, Merlin claims the newborn. When Uther attempts to reclaim the baby, he is ambushed, and before dying, he drives Excalibur into a stone. Legend foretells that only the next true king can free the sword. Merlin places the child, Arthur, with Sir Ector to be raised as a squire. During a tournament to determine England’s new ruler, a grown Arthur (Nigel TerryThe Lion in Winter) unknowingly pulls Excalibur from the stone and is crowned king. He gathers extraordinary knights to his legendary Round Table at Camelot, but his reunion with his magical sister Morgana (Helen MirrenThe Queen) ushers in dark times for his reign. To restore the kingdom, Arthur sends his knights on a perilous quest for the Holy Grail. Among the warriors clad in shining armor are Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Liam Neeson (Taken), and Ciarán Hinds (Miami Vice).

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); restored original lossless mono and DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio options; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; two brand new audio commentaries; archival audio commentary by director John BoormanThe Making of Excalibur: Myth into Movie, a never before released 48-minute documentary directed by Neil Jordan (The Crying Game); newly filmed interviews with director John Boorman, actor Charley Boorman, co-writer Rospo Pallenberg; creative associate Neil Jordan and others; the 120-minute TV version of the film; a retrospective documentary with cast and crew interviews; trailers; image galleries; a perfect-bound booklet; double-sided fold-out poster; and six postcard-sized reproduction art cards.

Watch the trailer for Excalibur here: https://youtu.be/knJQxaO5Bt4?si=xAFuREUygUzTSNON

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Wine, Women & Dementia

Seeking healing and comfort in community, a dementia family caregiver roadtrips the U.S. to swap caregiver stories with others who share this journey. The uplifting documentary Wine, Women, & Dementia is a universal story of the end of life journey through the unique perspective of dementia family caregivers. 


This inspiring documentary follows the journey of former dementia family caregiver and filmmaker, Kitty Norton, as she embarks on a cross-country RV adventure around the U.S. Her mission: to meet the dementia family caregiver friends who, despite physical distance, supported and inspired each other through virtual connections.

Meeting in person for the first time, the caregivers share intimate, humorous, and heartfelt stories of their care experiences. Through illuminating interviews over bottles of wine, viewers gain vivid insights into the realities of dementia - from diagnosis to death and heartbreak to humor. It's a physical and emotional trip as the caregivers process and compare their experiences, illustrating that however isolated they are, they are not alone. And that community, regardless how far away, can have miraculous effects to benefit a tough, tough journey.

Director Kitty Norton also authored the popular family caregiver blog, Stumped Town Dementia.

Perfect for Awareness Holidays: National Caregivers Day (February 20), Caregiver Appreciation Day (March 3), Mother's Day, Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month (June), World Alzheimer's Month (September), and National Family Caregiver Month (November).

A one hour version was featured on PBS. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aE11n6XjZc

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