Amazon Prime Day Live Blog: We're Digging For Entertainment Deals (And Cool, Weird, Fun, I-Need-That Finds)

With Minecraft fever still forever present among generations young and...slightly less young...thanks to A Minecraft Movie, the brand Ravensburger has plenty of cool Prime Day sale options like the Mojang Minecraft Mobs 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle ($17.84, was $20.99).

Even beyond all of the great games that they put out there, Ravensburger is aces when it comes to puzzles, so I'd be remiss if I didn't drop a few more here that are on sale for Prime Day, both for Minecraft fans and beyond.

• World of Minecraft (1,500 Pieces) - $20.58 (Was $27.99)
• Minecraft Mosaic (1,000 pieces) - $17.84 (Was $20.99)
• Disney & Pixar (1,000 pieces) - $17.84 (Was $20.99)

Nothing puzzling about saving money, AM. I. RIGHT?

Sound The Alarms, Nick Venable Has Taken Over The Live Blog

Just make sure those alarm bells aren't too loud, because that's just gonna bother everyone. No bothersome vibes here on Prime Day.

That means you've got to feed the plants, or else they're going to start complaining. So why not take advantage of this deal for BUILDIFY's Audrey II set. ($20.76, Was $25.95).

Is it officially Little Shop of Horrors-branded? Is this "Pirhana Flower" going to flip the horror script and eat YOU as you put the set together? There's only one way to find out, and it's not by reading the reviews.

Before I hand this live blog off to Nick, I'm going to finish up my stint for the day the way I started it, with a Funko Pop. My favorite figure in my collection is the limited edition Deadpool Bob Ross one, but I don't have a straight Deadpool one, like this one, available at a great deal today for 10 bucks!

One of my all-time favorite "remote droppers" has to be The Hunt for Red October. It's one of the rare movies that I've never, ever gotten sick of watching, even after watching it dozens of times. I've never actually owned it, though. This 4K Blu-Ray version of the first Jack Ryan movie looks pretty sick, so I might have to finally pony up and buy it for the first time.

Even if you've seen The Princess Bride a million times (like I have), anytime there is a Criterion Collection 4K Blu-Ray edition of a movie like it, it's hard to pass up. There are soooo many goodies included here that everyone, even the most hardcore fans of the classic Rob Reiner-directed movie, is going to find something new.

With James Gunn's Superman coming out this week, it's a great time to dive into the classic original Superman starring Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman. No Blu-Ray collection is complete without it, if I'm honest. Having just watched it recently in anticipation of the new movie, I can confidently say that not only does the movie hold up, but it still might be my favorite superhero movie of all time. $14.99 for the 4K version is really tempting!

How about spending 13 bucks for one of the greatest music movies of all time? For $12.99, you can own a 4K Blu-Ray of Prince's legendary Purple Rain. I've never actually owned this movie, despite having seen it multiple times (and having been lucky enough to see Prince twice in concert). This may be the time to pull the trigger and crank it the Sonos system this weekend! Let's go crazy!

My favorite movie ever is The Big Lebowski, and even though I've probably owned half a dozen different copies of the Coen Brothers classic on various types of media (it was the first DVD I ever bought back in the '90s), I'm always on the lookout for new and improved versions, like this 4K version on sale today for $24.99. Why not buy one more copy, right? This one has all kinds of extra goodies, too!

If you're a fan of classic cinema like me, but don't own any of Alfred Hitchcock's films on Blu-Ray, this is a wonderful set. Featuring six of his classics, Rear Window, Psycho, The Birds, North By Northwest, To Catch A Thief, and my personal favorite, Vertigo, along with all kinds of bonus material, this limited edition collection is a great way to start a collection.

Anyone who knows me knows just how important music is to me. I pretty much have to control the music wherever I am, and after buying who knows how many Bluetooth speakers over the years, I finally found one I really love for travel. The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM is by far the best travel speaker I've ever found, and they are on sale for Prime Day!

Kelly is a huge Lego fan, and while I loved them as a kid, that love has not translated to my adult life. I do, however, have a niece and nephew who love Lego AND Star Wars, so I am happy to say that my Christmas shopping is underway with this fantastic deal on an Imperial Star Destroyer.

While we're looking at amazing deals on large collections, it's a good time to mention that the entire Game of Thrones series is also on sale for Prime Day for just $59.99. That's like, less than a buck an hour across 33 discs!

Okay, okay, this is amazing. I'm a huge James Bond and even though I feel like I've bought the collection a bunch of times over the years, this is still a really tempting offer for Prime Day. The entire Bond Collection on Blu-Ray, from Dr. No to Spectre, for $54.99! Sure, it's missing the final Daniel Craig film, No Time To Die, but you can add that one at a regular price and still save a ton of money for the whole franchise.

Like Sonos, I've been slowly upgrading the lighting in my house to all smart lights from Philips Hue. Also like Sonos, one of the first things I wanted to check on this morning was to see if there were any deals on lights, or, in this case, the 8K Sync Box. If you're not familiar, the Sync Box connects to your TV and, when combined with a light strip on the back of your TV, provides an amazing addition to your home theater set up by extending the colors of the edges of your screen and really makes movies come alive! You'll also need a Philips Hue Hub.

In my opinion, Monk is one of the most underappreciated shows of all time. You can watch the whole series with a Prime Subscription, which there are also deals for today, or, if you want to be sure you never have to worry about this classic show starring Tony Shalhoub as the titular detective dropping off streaming, you can get this great deal on the complete series on DVD for just $29.99! It's a steal!

Scrolling back through Blu-Rays and I saw that Ready Player One is on sale for 11 bucks! I loved both the book and the movie (despite the differences!), and for $10.99, this is another really tempting addition to my collection.

One of the first products I wanted to check for this morning was a Sonos soundbar. Over the last few years, I've been slowly building my Sonos system, adding speakers here and there. Now, almost every room in my house has a Sonos speaker in it. By far, the product I'm happiest that I invested in is a Sonos surround system for my home theater setup, but I am looking to upgrade my soundbar. There is a great deal on the Sonos Beam Gen 2 with Dolby Atmos, and it's incredibly tempting. I'd be saving about $130. If you don't have Sonos, I have to ask, why not??

I secretly love Funko Pop vinyl figures, especially when they speak to my generation, like this one of Ferris Bueller dressed in his stylish beret, sweater, and shades. Prime Day always seems to have a few great deals on figures like this, and if I buy this one, it'll look great on my shelf behind me for all my Zoom calls.

Kelly mentioned Interstellar, so if you're a Christopher Nolan fan, like me, there is a fantastic deal for the Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight. Some argue they are the greatest superhero movies of all time, and for this price, $34.99, it's really tempting.

Hugh Scott here, taking over from here

Good morning! I'm excited for Prime Day and I'll be on the hunt for Blu-Rays (like everyone around here) and maybe some cool gadgets and fun toys. And anything else that catches my eye with a great deal.

Ok folks, this update ends my first leg of this live blog journey, but the live blog is only just getting started! Hugh Scott is taking over the reins for now, so keep an eye out for his first post soon...

Ok, this one's going to see kind of random, but I use these Amazon Basics metal shelves for my book and movie storage, and I love them. Pretty basic to look at, but super sturdy if you're like me and have more books and movies than you know what to do with. (I also got the shelf liners for them.) Right now, Amazon has a set for $46.29.

Attention Christopher Nolan fans! (Or just fans of great sci-fi movies with a great cast, a mind-bending plot, incredible visuals and an amazing score.) Amazon has the Interstellar available on Blu-ray for the ridiculously low price of $8.25 right now. (Or you can get the 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital for $16.49.)

One of my favorite ways to find my happy place is to listen to a book or watch a movie or TV show while working on a massive jigsaw puzzle. Super cool, right? (Let's face it, any chance you thought I was cool probably went out the window when you saw me eyeing those Hogwarts scrunchies.) Doing a puzzle while I'm immersed in a great story is exactly where I want to be sometimes. And finishing that puzzle? 10/10 satisfaction. All of this to say... I just found the puzzle deals! Check out this Disney Pixar-themed 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. I love all of the little things there are to look at in this one. Amazon has a lightning deal going on (while it lasts!) for $17.84.)

I like Jurassic World: Rebirth a lot more than I expected to when I saw it in theaters this past weekend. But let's face it, there's nothing like the original Jurassic Park! Steven Spielberg's adaptation of the Michael Crichton book is one of the best '90s movies. Right now, Amazon has Jurassic Park on 4K Ultra HD (plus Blu-ray and digital) for $11.99!

Just saw that BestBuy is doing their Black Friday in July sale right now (and through Sunday). If you're on the hunt for home entertainment items and not seeing what you need at Amazon, you might want to check out Best Buy's options!

Am I reliant on my Peacock subscription to ensure I have The Office episodes available to stream at any given time, day or night? Absolutely. But I also have this DVD set as a backup, in the event that I'm without streaming access, and right now Amazon has it on sale for $30.36. Not a bad deal for all nine seasons of the show, plus bonus features.

You know how there are some movies, books, TV shows, etc that are just so good, you wish you could experience them for the first time all over again? Pierce Brown's Red Rising is one of those books for me. So I really can't recommend the sci-fi series enough, and it all starts with Red Rising, which Amazon has for sale in paperback for the very reasonable price of $7.60.

Ready to own The Departed on 4K Ultra HD? Amazon has it right now for $12.99. I love the cover of this set. If you haven't read Eric's article about the significance of the Xes in The Departed, be sure to check that out too!

At the risk of seriously showing my age, I remember how excited I was the day I got the Back to the Future trilogy set on DVD. That seemed like such a huge deal at the time, but let's face it, we're living in the future now, and the future is currently 4K UHD. Amazon has the BTTF trilogy set on sale right now for $29.99.

Do I need Harry Potter x Kitsch scrunchies? Sure, "need" is a stretch, but they're so cute!

Speaking of books -- Amazon isn't the only place offering good book deals today!

At Barnes & Noble, there's 50% off Select Books sale going on, and they're offering Premium and Rewards members 25% off pre-orders (with a coupon code -- that deal runs through July 11).

Meanwhile, at Target, Circle members can benefit from the Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal available on books, movies, music and Funko items.

Readers, I'm not exaggerating when I say that The Wedding People by Alison Espach was one of my favorite books of 2024, and has since been added to my all-time favorite books shelf on GoodReads. I absolutely loved this book, and loved it just as much when I recently reread it. When I say "all the feelings," I pretty much mean it. This story is happy and sad and inspiring and funny and -- for me, anyway -- relatable!

Amazon has a lightning deal going on where you can get the Hardcover for $11.98 (while it lasts!)

I love a good LEGO set, especially when it has the potential to look amazing on my bookshelf. This Walt Disney Tribute Camera set is a great option for Walt Disney fans, especially when you see the minifigures that come with it!

Honestly, I'm tempted to shop for a new Kindle eReader this week, but I'm still too attached to the buttons on my Kindle Oasis to upgrade to a newer Kindle that doesn't have page-turning buttons. So, I see you Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition with your fancy wireless charging, but you don't have buttons, and I must therefore resist.

Prime Day Deal - Amazon has The Martian 4K UHD for $17.99. If you're a fan of the 2015 Matt Damon movie based on Andy Weir's outstanding novel, now's your chance to get the 4K edition!

Kicking Things Off - Day 1 - Kelly

Good morning! Kelly here. It's early, even for me, but I'm here, I'm up, I'm about-to-be-caffeinated, and I've already started poking around Amazon and elsewhere to see what deals are out there.

I'll be posting updates for the next few hours. So you know what to prepare for, I'm a fan of movies and TV, and I'm also a big reader, so I'll be keeping a close eye out for book deals, and probably dropping some reading recommendations if I see any good books for sale.