'Maleficent' and more movies new on demand

Closing bows from two departed stars, Robin Williams and Philip Seymour Hoffman, are among this month's lineup of video-on-demand releases. All titles are available on all cable and satellite systems.

Maleficent (now available). Disney's live-action film about the animated queen from 1959's "Sleeping Beauty" drew mixed reviews, but many praised Angelina Jolie in the complex title role.

A Most Wanted Man (now available). Hoffman leads a stellar cast (Rachel McAdams, Willem Dafoe, Robin Wright) in the latest John Le Carré thriller. Low energy, but the small screen might well serve this actor-driven film.

A Merry Friggin' Christmas (Friday). Williams stars as a surly dad in this dark seasonal comedy about a dysfunctional family. With Joel McHale and Wendi McLendon-Covey.

James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge (Tuesday). The filmmaker chronicles his self-financed dive to the deepest part of the world's ocean. Fun stuff for movie fans, tech-heads and anyone interested in science.

22 Jump Street (premieres Nov. 18). Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum reprise their overage-student roles from 2012's hit comedy "21 Jump Street." The many jokes about how bad sequels are only proves the point, but the stars still have great chemistry.

Into the Storm (Nov. 18). After two "Sharknado" movies, it's tough not to burst out laughing at this preposterous, cornball disaster-flick. If you're feeling snarky, this is camp heaven. With Richard Armitage and Sarah Wayne Callies.

How To Train Your Dragon 2 (Nov. 25). Possibly a smidge better, and definitely more emotional, than the first film. Lovely animation and a great voice-cast (Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett). Parents should be forewarned about a sorrowful death scene.

Let's Be Cops (Nov. 25). Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans, Jr., star in one of those we-got-carried-away comedies. Not hilarious, not terrible, with two very likable leads. Contains deleted scenes, which may or may not improve things.