Category: DVD

Upcoming DVD Releases

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NOW AVAILABLE:
* Austin City Limits – Country (Time Life)
$119.95 SRP DVD (“4 Easy Payments of $29.99”)

EXTRAS: see contents listed below
—–Austin City Limits is the longest-running music show in television history, and since the beginning it has held a special connection to country music. Beloved by artists and fans alike, Austin City Limits is known for authentic music presented in live and uncut performances. This collection has been hand-selected from over 40 years of Austin City Limits archives to find the greatest country performances. Austin City Limits Country brings together 5 decades of country’s greatest artists from legends like Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Marty Robbins and Buck Owens to superstars like Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, and Randy Travis plus today’s greats including Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, and Brad Paisley. Plus, Austin City Limits Country includes once-in-a-lifetime collaborations like Sheryl Crow and Kris Kristofferson singing “Me and Bobby McGee” and Emmylou Harris singing “Crazy” along with Willie Nelson who wrote the song. 164 live, uncut performances from 1974-2018 featuring country legends and superstars performing their biggest hits including Willie Nelson’s “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain,” Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues,” George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning”, Reba McEntire’s “Whoever’s In New England”, Vince Gill’s “Whenever You Come Around”, Alan Jackson’s “Livin’ On Love”, and Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying.” Unforgettable collaborations including Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson performing “Crazy”, Vince Gill and Patty Loveless singing “After The Fire Is Gone”, and Sheryl Crow and Kris Kristofferson performing “Me And Bobby McGee.” Special moments including Roger Miller singing “Old Friends” with Willie Nelson, Vince Gill singing “Amie” with Pure Prairie League, and Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens performing “Streets of Bakersfield.” Bonus interviews with the stars including Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, and more! FREE Bonus DVD: The Austin City Limits 1974 pilot episode featuring a complete Willie Nelson concert! Collectible Memory Book. 10-DVD set.
NOTE: our thanks to longtime reader John Cerone for bringing this release to our attention

* Austin City Limits – Country: Deluxe Edition (Time Life)
$239.92 SRP DVD (“4 Easy Payments of $59.98”)

EXTRAS: see contents listed below
—–Austin City Limits is the longest-running music show in television history, and since the beginning it has held a special connection to country music. Beloved by artists and fans alike, Austin City Limits is known for authentic music presented in live and uncut performances. This collection has been hand-selected from over 40 years of Austin City Limits archives to find the greatest country performances. Austin City Limits Country brings together 5 decades of country’s greatest artists from legends like Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Marty Robbins and Buck Owens to superstars like Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, and Randy Travis plus today’s greats including Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, and Brad Paisley. Plus, Austin City Limits Country includes once-in-a-lifetime collaborations like Sheryl Crow and Kris Kristofferson singing “Me and Bobby McGee” and Emmylou Harris singing “Crazy” along with Willie Nelson who wrote the song. 164 live, uncut performances from 1974-2018 featuring country legends and superstars performing their biggest hits including Willie Nelson’s “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain,” Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues,” George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning”, Reba McEntire’s “Whoever’s In New England”, Vince Gill’s “Whenever You Come Around”, Alan Jackson’s “Livin’ On Love”, and Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying.” Unforgettable collaborations including Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson performing “Crazy”, Vince Gill and Patty Loveless singing “After The Fire Is Gone”, and Sheryl Crow and Kris Kristofferson performing “Me And Bobby McGee.” Special moments including Roger Miller singing “Old Friends” with Willie Nelson, Vince Gill singing “Amie” with Pure Prairie League, and Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens performing “Streets of Bakersfield.” Bonus interviews with the stars including Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, and more! FREE Bonus DVD: The Austin City Limits 1974 pilot episode featuring a complete Willie Nelson concert! Collectible Memory Book. Upgrade to the Deluxe Edition! Upgrade your order to the Deluxe 20-DVD collection and receive 10 more live country music DVDs featuring CMA Awards LIVE! You’ll get 127 additional live performances including Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” Merle Haggard’s “Okie from Muskogee,” Crystal Gayle’s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen,” and Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning).” Plus you’ll see famous country duets and collaborations including “Jackson” by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” by Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, “Cowgirls Don’t Cry,” by Brooks & Dunn and Reba McEntire, and “Islands In The Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
NOTE: our thanks to longtime reader John Cerone for bringing this release to our attention
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COMING ON 3/16:
* Dracula – The Complete Miniseries (BBC Archives)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–English lawyer Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania to meet a new client…and a legend is about to get fresh blood! From the snow-capped Carpathians to a death-haunted ship to the beating heart of London, the makers of ‘Sherlock’ bring you a brand new take on the most famous vampire of them all: the magnificent, brooding, deliciously deadly Count Dracula. Cast includes Claes Bang, Dolly Wells, John Heffernan, Morfydd Clark, and Sacha Dhawan. 2-disc set.
NOTE: back in December we reported this title with a mid-January release schedule, but that was a preliminary date; the title was evidently delayed until March 16. If you can wait an additional week, this item will also be available directly from the BBC Shop on 3/23: https://shop.bbc.com/products/dracula-22966

* Moone Boy – The Complete Series (BBC Archives)
$29.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) stars in the hilarious, semi-autobiographical tale of Martin Moone, the youngest boy in a loud, large Irish family, and his imaginary friend Sean Murphy (O’Dowd). Between Martin’s unique view on life and Sean’s not-always-helpful advice, the pair find themselves thrown into one ridiculous scheme after another. Revel in this hilarious, award-winning hit show, now together in one complete collection for the first time! 3-disc set.

* Chef! – The Complete Collection (BBC Archives)
$29.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–Meet Britain’s finest – and most ill-tempered – chef, Gareth Blackstock, of the prestigious Le Chateau Anglais restaurant. Each meal is a masterpiece. Just don’t ask for salt. Chef Blackstock (Lenny Henry; Broadchurch, Doctor Who, Amazon’s upcoming The Lord of the Rings series) rules his kitchen with an iron ladle, and puts up with no slacking. The trouble is that his underpaid and overworked kitchen staff is littered with slackers. Tuck in and prepare to double over in laughter with this hilarious and much-loved comedy series from the BBC! 3-disc set.
NOTE: this title was originally released into stores in 2005 but was eventually discontinued; it is now being re-released with the same content as an MOD (manufacture on demand) item.

* Talking Heads {2020 series, aka Series 3} (BBC Archives)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–New versions of Alan Bennett’s much loved monologues, with some of the best known British performers of their time. Jodie Comer, Monica Dolan, Martin Freeman, Tamsin Greig, Sarah Lancashire. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 5/11:
* Man With A Camera – The Complete Series (MPI)
$19.98 SRP DVD

—–In 1958 a young Charles Bronson came to ABC-Television in the fast-paced action drama “Man With A Camera.” Bronson played Mike Kovac, a former WWII combat photographer now freelancing in New York City, who specialized in getting the photographs that other lensmen couldn’t. His assignments came from newspapers, insurance agencies, the police, and private individuals, all of whom wanted a filmed record of an event. His cases always lead to danger, usually involving a good-looking damsel in distress. Kovac’s police liaison was Lieutenant Donovan, well-played by James Flavin, who looked to the freelance cameraman for help with the cases the cops couldn’t handle. To the viewer’s delight, Kovac employed the latest photographic technology to solve a case, including a Minox III mini-camera fastened to his belt; fisheye and telephoto lenses; and various other cutting-edge technologies; even converting the trunk of his car into a portable darkroom where he could develop his negatives on the spot. Character actor Ludwig Stossel starred as Kovac’s immigrant father Anton, to whom Kovac frequently came for advice. Guest stars included: Angie Dickinson, Yvonne Craig, King Calder, Ruta Lee, Harry Dean Stanton, Joe di Reda, Gavin Macleod, Howard McNear, Sebastian Cabot, Norma Crane, Bill Erwin and Grant Williams. 2-disc set.
NOTE: this show was originally completely released on DVD in 2011 by another studio, and since then by other studios, but all are discontinued; MPI is now bringing the show back to DVD with this new re-release.
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COMING ON 5/18:
* Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1 (ViacomCBS)
$25.99 SRP DVD; $31.99 SRP Blu-ray; $37.99 SRP Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook

EXTRAS: Includes nearly 2 Hours of EXCLUSIVE special features: Deleted & Extended Scenes, short ‘Decktionary’ featurettes for each episode, two full-length featurettes that explore Easter Eggs and canon throughout the series, an in-depth look at the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos, and a trailer for Crisis Point: The Rise of Vindicta
—–Series creator Mike McMahan, writer and executive producer of “Rick and Morty”, takes you where no Star Trek series has gone before: to the lower decks! Join rule-breaker Beckett Mariner, aspiring captain Brad Boimler, rookie D’Vana Tendi, and part-Cyborg Sam Rutherford as they attempt to navigate the most mysterious corners of our universe with very little experience…and even less authority. Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 cast stars Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Noël Wells, Eugene Cordero, Dawnn Lewis, Jerry O’Connell, Gillian Vigman, Fred Tatasciore and includes guest appearances by Paul Scheer (“The League”), Jonathan Frakes (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”), Marina Sirtis (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”), and more! 2-disc set in either format.

* Rugrats – The Complete Series (Nickelodeon/ViacomCBS)
$79.99 SRP DVD

—–This must be your ducky day! The whole world is a big adventure waitin’ to be ‘splored with all 9 seasons of Rugrats, the classic Nickelodeon TV show, in a 26-disc complete series collection! Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Phil & Lil and Susie find themselves in a slew of adventures…both real and imaginary. Baldly go where no baby’s every gone before, as the Rugrats turn the ordinary into the extraordinary every day!
NOTE: seasons 5-9 have previously been available as manufacture-on-demand (MOD) titles, but are “going wide” at retail for the first time in this release

* Loud House – Season 3, Volume 1: Road Tripped (Nickelodeon/ViacomCBS)
$16.99 SRP DVD

—–Life’s a trip when the Louds depart on a family vacation! But while road tripping to their destination, everything that can go wrong for the family…does. A family fridge territory war breaks out, Lori and Lincoln go to the big city to visit Ronnie, Anne and Bobby, and Mom and Dad build a secret bathroom! Join in on all the laughs with The Loud Family! 2-disc set.
NOTE: we had previously given our readers some heads-up info about this item, on our 2/19 Roundup post, but now the studio has officially announced this title

* CSI: NY – The Complete Series (ViacomCBS)
$139.98 SRP DVD

—–Follow the evidence to New York City’s top crime lab in CSI: NY: The Complete Series. Shadow Lead Detective Mac Taylor (Academy Award Nominee and Emmy Award Winner Gary Sinise) as he guides his renowned team of criminalists on the brutal, relentless hunt for the truth. This 197-episode, 55-disc collection includes over 9 hours of special features and combines all nine years of every mind-boggling, genre-twisting case tackled by Taylor’s dedicated squad, including Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes), Don Flack (Eddie Cahill), Aiden Burn (Vanessa Ferlito), Danny Messer (Carmine Giovinazzo), Sheldon Hawkes (Hill Harper), and Lindsay Monroe (Anna Belknap), Sid Hammerback (Robert Joy), Adam Ross (A.J. Buckley), and Jo Danville (Emmy Winner Sela Ward). Under this crew’s steady watch, getting away with murder is not an option. Notable guest stars include Edward James Olmos (Stand and Deliver), Peter Fonda (Easy Rider), John Larroquette (“Night Court”), Robert Forster (The Descendents), Cassidy Freeman (“Smallville”), Aly Michalka (Easy A), Scott Lowell (“Queer as Folk”), Robbie Amell (Revenge), Ted Danson (“Cheers”), Recording Artist Josh Groban, and more!
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COMING ON 5/25:
* Infinity Train – Book 2 (Cartoon Network/Warner)
$14.98 SRP DVD

—–The mind-bending mysterious and critically acclaimed series first introduced fans to Tulip’s harrowing journey. This second installment, aptly titled Book 2, follows Mirror Tulip, an escaped reflection from the mirror world, and Jesse Cosay, a 14-year-old jock from Arizona. As the pair finds themselves on the run from the mirror police, themes of identity, friendship and peer pressure arise. Voice cast includes Ashley Johnson, Robbie Daymond, Ben Mendelsohn, Bradley Whitford, Owen Dennis, Kate Mulgrew, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Kyle McCarley. 10 episodes.
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DATE NOT YET ANNOUNCED:
* Josie And The Pussycats In Outer Space – The Complete Series (Warner Archive)
Blu-ray MOD
(pricing, release date, and pre-order listing have not been finalized yet)
—–Rock stars Josie and the Pussycats are out of this world…literally! When the bumbling Alexandra accidentally launches Josie and the gang into outer space, they travel through the galaxy searching for a path back to Earth. Along the way, they meet cat people, robot monsters, evil dictators, space pirates and plenty of strange creatures, including their new companion Bleep, voiced by Hanna-Barbera legend Don Messick. Fortunately, everyone’s a fan of Josie and the Pussycats, including aliens! Rocket through the universe with your favorite superstars as they save the day, sing a song and have a hip-happenin’ good time that hits all the right notes!
NOTE: this was released on DVD as a manufacture-on-demand (MOD) title in 2010; now the Warner Archive is releasing it as a 1080p High-Def Blu-ray Disc MOD title for the first time; stay tuned for updates



Upcoming DVD Releases

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COMING ON 3/2:
* Happy Together – The Complete Series (ViacomCBS)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–Happy Together stars Damon Wayans, Jr. in a comedy about a 30-something happily married couple who begin to reconnect with their younger, cooler selves when a young pop star drawn to their super ordinary suburban life unexpectedly moves in with them. Jake, an accountant, and his dream wife, Claire, a restaurant and bar designer, are very comfortably settled into their marriage, enjoying evenings together on the couch watching TV and scheduling time to change their outgoing voicemail message. Their tame routine gets a makeover when Jake’s client, exuberant music superstar Cooper James, arrives on their doorstep looking for refuge from the paparazzi following a high-profile breakup with his girlfriend. Jake and Claire quickly discover there’s no way they can keep up with their world-famous houseguest’s effortlessly cool, fast-paced lifestyle. Cooper, however, enjoys Jake and Claire’s more relaxed way of life, discovering that a touch of ordinary can be extraordinary for all three of them. Stephanie Weir stars as Claire’s mother, Bonnie; Victor Williams stars as Claire’s father, Gerald; and Chris Parnell stars as Cooper’s agent, Wayne. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 3/16:
* Doctor Who – Story #054: Inferno (BBC Archive)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–A top secret drilling project headed by Professor Stahlman is attempting to penetrate the earth’s crust, and the Doctor and Liz Shaw are on hand to observe. Tensions and professional jealousies plague the project, but things really heat up when a mysterious green substance is found leaking from the drill head. Just when UNIT needs the Doctor most, a time experiment throws him into a parallel universe…where everyone he knows has changed for the worse. 2-disc set.

* Doctor Who – Stories #067 & 068: Dalek War – Frontier In Space & Planet Of The Daleks (BBC Archive)
$39.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–In Frontier in Space, The Tardis comes under attack by Draconians, whose empire currently rivals Earth’s for control of the galaxy. But soon, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) discover the attackers are really Ogrons. In Planet of the Daleks, the Doctor has fallen into a coma in a hostile jungle on the planet Spiridon. Jo’s search for help finds her hiding aboard the Thals’ crashed spaceship while they race to the Doctor’s aid. 4-disc set.

* Doctor Who – Story #118: Four To Doomsday (BBC Archive)
$19.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–The Doctor has returned Tegan to 1981 – the right time, but the wrong place. The TARDIS has landed on a massive spaceship four days away from Earth. It is the domain of Monarch, a scientific genius of almost god-like power. Monarch rules over three billion of his species, as well as a group of apparently immortal humans from Earth’s history. What part has he played in Earth’s past, and what are his plans for its future? Will he save humanity from itself, or be its destroyer? It’s four to doomsday, and the Doctor has no time to lose finding out. Single-disc title.

* Des – The Miniseries (RLJ/Image)
$29.99 SRP DVD; $29.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–David Tennant is “breathtaking” (Daily Mail) as one of the most infamous serial killers in UK history: Dennis Nilsen. Known as the “kindly killer,” Nilsen was an unassuming civil servant who became Britain’s most prolific serial killer of the time. Also starring Daniel Mays (Line of Duty) and Jason Watkins (The Crown), this chilling 3 part true-crime series delves into Nilsen’s emotionally elusive psyche after his arrest in 1983. Single-disc release in either format.
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COMING ON 4/13:
* Ancient Aliens – Season 13 (Lionsgate)
$19.98 SRP DVD

—–Join Giorgio Tsoukalos and other ancient astronaut theorists as they continue their search for evidence of extraterrestrial contact in the distant past as well as the present. From Tibet, Chile, and the Mediterranean to the iconic UFO site of Roswell to the Pleiades star cluster, this season of ANCIENT ALIENS travels to the far reaches of the globe, and beyond, to delve into mankind’s origins, mysterious government organizations, and the secrets of the universe. All in an effort to finally find out if we are in fact alone in the universe, or if extraterrestrial forces have been aiding and guiding us all along. 3-disc set.
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COMING ON 4/27:
* Wisting – Season 1 (RLJ/Image)
$39.99 SRP DVD; $39.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–“The best Nord noir ever” (The Observer), this acclaimed series follows a homicide detective (Sven Nordin, Valkyrien) tracking an American serial killer hiding in his community, with the help of an FBI agent (Carrie-Anne Moss, The Matrix). When an old case comes back to haunt Wisting, how will he save others when he finds himself suspended and fighting for his reputation, career, and life? 3-disc set in either format.
NOTE: Amazon’s pre-order listings for this title (see links immediately above) are currently showing an incorrect street date for this title; the studio has provided us with the correct street date for this item.
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COMING ON 6/1:
* Doctor Who – Jon Pertwee: Complete Season 2 (BBC)
$69.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Behind the Sofa – New episodes with Katy Manning, Stewart Bevan, Janet Fielding, Sarah Sutton, Sacha Dhawan and Anjli Mohindra; In Conversation – Matthew Sweet chats to companion Katy Manning; A Devils Weekend – Actors Katy Manning and John Levene take a personal trip back to the picturesque village of Aldbourne, 50 years after they recorded the Doctor Who story The Daemons there; The Direct Route – Doctor Who directors Michael Briant, Graeme Harper and Tim Combe take an epic road trip to all the filming locations from Season 8 as they discuss directing the show in the early 1970s; Terrance and Me – Lifelong Doctor Who fan, Frank Skinner sets out to meet the family, friends and colleagues of the late, much-loved writer, Terrance Dicks; Blu-Ray trailer – A specially shot mini-episode; Extended Episode 1 of The Claws of Axos; 90-minute omnibus edition of The Daemons; Immersive 5.1 surround sound on Terror of the Autons and The Daemons; Optional updated special effects and CSO clean-up on Terror of the Autons; Unseen studio footage; Rare archive treats; Convention footage; HD photo galleries; Scripts, costume designs, rare BBC production files; The eight-disc box set also includes hours of special features previously released on DVD; And lots more!
—–Stranded on 20th Century Earth, the Third Doctor teams up with UNIT and new companion Jo Grant to thwart alien invasions! And that’s not all, he must also contend with the arrival of his deadliest foe: arch-nemesis The Master. Battling Autons, Axons, an alien mind parasite and a mighty Daemon, the Doctor, Jo and UNIT must defend the Earth – and its future pioneers – in five action-packed adventures from 1971: Terror of the Autons; The Mind of Evil; The Claws of Axos; Colony in Space; The Dæmons. Features the debuts of Katy Manning as Jo Grant, Roger Delgado as The Master, and Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates. 8-disc set.
*****NOTE: two weeks ago we reported on this title’s pre-order listing in Canada, but NOW this title is ALSO up for pre-order for the USA, too. However, all of the content information provided above STILL comes from the U.K. release of the item, and that may possibly change for North America when the studio makes their official announcement for this side of the ocean. If we get that information before release date, then we’ll return with an update providing those details.
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DATE NOT YET ANNOUNCED:
* Kolchak: The Night Stalker – The Complete Series (Kino Lorber)
—–Coming in October! Brand New 2K Masters! KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER (1974-75) Starring Darren McGavin & Simon Oakland. Artwork, bonus features and additional details will be announced later.
NOTE: Our thanks to longtime reader John Cerone for the heads-up about this; the above info was copied-and-pasted directly from the studio’s Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/…/a.683404775…/3836534989736713



MARCH PBS KIDS DVD RELEASES FROM PBS DISTRIBUTION

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MARCH PBS KIDS DVD RELEASES FROM PBS DISTRIBUTION
Below is a listing of the upcoming PBS KIDS DVD releases and their release dates from PBS Distribution slated for March.

Every purchase helps support public television for all.

Families can also find full episodes of PBS KIDS series for free on their local PBS stations, the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and PBS KIDS digital platforms, including pbskids.org, the PBS KIDS Video app, and the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel.
Program available:
Berenstain Bears: The Complete Collection – 3/23/21
Run Time: 1040 min. on 5 discs
SRP: $24.99

Pinkalicious & Peterrific: Playtime with Pinkalicious! – 3/23/21
Run Time: 125 min. on 1 disc
SRP: $6.99

About PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS believes the world is full of possibilities, and so is every child. As the number one educational media brand for kids, PBS KIDS helps children ages 2-8 learn lessons that last a lifetime. Through television, digital media, and community-based programs, PBS KIDS wants children to see themselves uniquely reflected and celebrated in loveable, diverse characters who serve as positive role models, and to explore their feelings and discover new adventures along the way. Families can watch PBS KIDS anytime on the free PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and the PBS KIDS Video app, available on mobile and connected-TV devices, no subscription required. PBS KIDS’ large collection of mobile apps and pbskids.org provide accessible content, including digital games and streaming video to spark kids’ curiosity. PBS KIDS and local stations across the country support the entire ecosystem in which children learn and grow – including their teachers, parents, and community – providing resources to support children’s learning, anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit pbs.org/pressroom, or follow PBS KIDS on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About PBS DISTRIBUTION
PBS Distribution is a leading distributor of public media content around the world, reaching audiences through multiple platforms and formats. The company operates five streaming channels —PBS MASTERPIECE, PBS KIDS, PBS LIVING, PBS DOCUMENTARIES, and PBS America (U.K.). Other services include transactional video-on-demand, subscription video-on-demand licensing, physical products on DVD and Blu-ray, theatrical releasing, educational, non-theatrical, inflight, and international program sales and co-productions.

PBS Distribution offers consumers and educators the highest quality factual, scripted, and children’s programming including films from Ken Burns, hit series from MASTERPIECE and foreign language dramas from Walter Presents, entertaining and educational PBS KIDS series, and award-winning documentaries from NOVA, FRONTLINE, AMERICAN MASTERS, NATURE, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, and many independent producers. For over 10 years, the company has extended the reach of programming beyond broadcast while generating revenue for the public television system, stations, and producers.



“THE BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG” HEADLINES DVD’S FROM PBS DISTRIBUTION

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“THE BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG” HEADLINES DVD’S FROM PBS DISTRIBUTION
THIS MARCH

Below is a listing of the upcoming DVD releases from PBS Distribution slated for March.

Every purchase helps support public television for all.

Programs available:
The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song – 3/23/21
Genre: Documentary
Run Time: 240 min. on 2 discs
SRP: $29.99

American Masters: How it Feels to Be Free – 3/23/21
Genre: Biography
Run Time: 112 min. on 1 disc
SRP: $24.99

Finding Your Roots, Season 6 – 3/23/21
Genre: Docuseries
Run Time: 600 min. on 3 discs
SRP: $39.99

American Masters: Flannery – 3/23/21
Genre: Biography
Run Time: 90 min. on 1 disc
SRP: $24.99

Jekyll and Hyde – 3/9/21
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Run Time: 454 min. on 3 discs
SRP: $39.99

American Experience: The Codebreaker – 3/16/21
Genre: Biography
Run Time: 60 min. on 1 disc
SRP: $24.99

L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables: Three Movie Collection – 3/17/21
Genre: Drama
Run Time: 270 min. on 3 discs
SRP: $14.99

NATURE: The Alps – 3/23/21
Genre: Nature
Run Time: 110 min. on 1 disc
SRP: $24.99

NOVA: Secrets in Our DNA – 3/23/21
Genre: Science
Run Time: 60 min. on 1 disc
SRP: $24.99

Europe’s New Wild – 3/9/21
Genre: Nature
Run Time: 192 min. on 2 discs
SRP: $29.99

American Experience: Voice of Freedom – 3/30/21
Genre: History
Run Time: 100 min. on 1 disc
SRP: $24.99



Upcoming DVD Releases

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COMING ON 3/9:
* Riviera – Season 2 (Universal)
$34.98 SRP DVD MOD

—–The second ten sensational part season of Riviera sees Georgina (Julia Stiles) focused on trying to get away with murder as she ghts to retain power within the Clios household and her position at the top of the elusive art world. This intoxicating drama is full of sun, sex, sea, fast cars, fast living, chateaus and everything that says the glamour of the rich and powerful. Picking up immediately from the shocking ending of season one, with the Clios family still reeling from the devastation caused by Constantine’s mysterious death, Georgina continues her battle for dominance and control with Irina Clios (Lena Olin) and her children Christos (Dimitri Leonidas) and Adriana (Roxanne Duran). 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 3/16:
* Thundarr The Barbarian – The Complete Series (Warner Archive)
$29.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD

EXTRAS: “Lords of Light: The Story of Thundarr the Barbarian” featurette
—–Civilization is cast into ruin when a runaway planet speeds between the Earth and the Moon, unleashing cosmic destruction. Two thousand years later, Earth is reborn from the ashes with a savage landscape, strange creatures and a primitive sense of justice. But, one man fights to spread peace throughout the land: He is Thundarr the Barbarian, and you can own all 21 exciting adventures starring Thundarr and his companions Ookla the Mok and sorceress Princess Ariel. Using their strength, courage and wits, plus Thundarr’s magical Sunsword, they journey from village to village, liberating slaves and battling all kinds of beasts, mutants, wizards, thieves and robots. The future of Earth may be shrouded in darkness, but Thundarr the Barbarian bursts into action as a shining symbol of hope for humanity. 3-disc set.
NOTE: this title was originally released on DVD format in 2010 as a manufacture-on-demand (MOD) item by the Warner Archive Collection. Now the Warner Archive is preparing a Blu-ray MOD release of the same title, for March 2021. Also note that the Blu-ray version’s official title info does NOT mention the featurette, but we hope that is a simple oversight, because the Warner Archive mentions it on their 2/1/2021 announcement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKxLuabsMBP/
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COMING ON 3/23:
* Animal Kingdom – The Complete 4th Season (Warner Archive)
$29.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–Season Four opens with Janine “Smurf” Cody (Ellen Barkin) back on top, reminding her boys who’s boss…no matter whom she hurts in the process. Trapped with Smurf and becoming increasingly unhinged, Andrew “Pope” Cody (Shawn Hatosy) finds new and dangerous ways to deal with his anger. Joshua “J” Cody (Finn Cole) continues to scheme, while tough, impulsive Craig (Ben Robson) plots one of their most difficult heists and Deran (Jake Weary) worries about his future with Adrian (Spencer Treat Clark). As always, outsiders move in, threatening the Codys’ fragile peace. Among them are Angela (Emily Deschanel) – the former best friend of J’s deceased mother and a recovering junkie, who tries to snake her way back into the family’s good graces – and Mia (Sohvi Rodriguez), along with a new criminal crew that has a surprising connection to the Codys. 3-disc set.

* Finding Your Roots – Season 6 (PBS)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–In sharing their stories, FINDING YOUR ROOTS uses every tool available, from cutting-edge DNA research to old-school genealogical sleuthing to reveal long-buried secrets. Spanning the globe, the series compiles family trees that trace throughout the United States and Canada; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Germany, Poland, Ireland, Russia and more. Episode to episode, audiences will meet guests’ ancestors who were businesspeople and bootleggers, war heroes and criminals, farmers and immigrants, the persecuted and the persevering under the most extraordinary circumstances. Together, the arc of each guest’s family personalizes history while emphasizing the human connections that unite us. This season’s guests are Amy Ryan, Anjelica Huston, Ann Curry, Ava DuVernay, Bill Hader, Diane von Furstenberg, Eric Stonestreet, Francis Collins, Gayle King, Harold E. Varmus, Isabella Rossellini, Issa Rae, Jeff Goldblum, Jeffrey Wright, Jimmy Kimmel, Joe Madison, John Turturro, Jon Batiste, Jordan Peele, Julianne Moore, Justina Machado, Kehinde Wiley, Laura Linney, Lidia Bastianich, Lisa Ling, Lupita Nyong’o, Marc Maron, Marisa Tomei, Melissa McCarthy, Mia Farrow, Nancy Pelosi, Narciso Rodriguez, Norah O’Donnell, Queen Latifah, Questlove, RuPaul Charles, S. Epatha Merkerson, Scarlett Johansson, Shasheer Zamata, Shirley Ann Jackson, Sigourney Weaver, Soledad O’Brien, Sterling K. Brown, Téa Leoni, Terry Gross, and Zac Posen. 3-disc set.

* Soulmates – Season 1 (RLJ/Image)
$34.97 SRP DVD; $35.97 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: A Look at SOULMATES Featurette
—–Soulmates is set fifteen years into the future, when science has made a discovery that changes the lives of everyone on the planet: a test that unequivocally tells you who your soulmate is. Nikki doubts her marriage, David has an affair, Libby loves both soulmate and husband, Mateo has a wild adventure, Kurt’s soulmate is dead, and Caitlin questions if her match is good for her. Cast includes Sarah Snook (Succession), Kingsley Ben-Adir (The OA), Dolly Wells (BBC’s Dracula), Anna Wilson-Jones (Hotel Babylon), Bill Skarsgård (Castle Rock), Malin Åkerman (Billions), Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things), Betsy Brandt (Breaking Bad), and more. 2-disc set in either format.
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COMING ON 4/6:
* Finding Joy – Series 2 (RLJ/Acorn)
$34.99 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: Behind The Scenes
—–Vlogger Joy Morris (Amy Huberman, Striking Out) faces new challenges in the uproarious second season of this Irish comedy. Encouraged by her stint as an internet sensation, Joy has started her own video channel in the continued search for happiness. Amid the constant pressure of producing content, the glossy lifestyle she wanted starts to lose its shine. But she has it all under control…kind of. Single-disc release.
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COMING ON 5/18:
* Loud House – Season 3, Volume 1: Road Tripped (Nickelodeon/ViacomCBS)
DVD

—–During a road trip to their vacation destination, everything that can go wrong for the family, does. This and other adventures make up the first portion of the fan-favorite Nick show’s third season.
NOTE: we have not gotten detailed announcement information yet for this item from the studio. Available information comes from the Walmart pre-order listing (linked above) and from the VideoETA website. Stay tuned for updates, confirmed list pricing, and the cover art!



Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Announces Upcoming TV and Animation Titles

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Announces Upcoming TV and Animation Titles from Warner Archive Collection in March

Burbank, CA (February 16, 2021) – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings consumers the opportunity to own more fan-favorite programming from the past several decades from the Warner Archive Collection. In March, two new TV and Animation titles will be released via Warner Archive including Thundarr The Barbarian: The Complete Series on Blu-RayTM and Animal Kingdom: The Complete Fourth Season on DVD.

More details on these titles are included below.

THUNDARR THE BARBARIAN: THE COMPLETE SERIES

Available on Blu-RayTM March 16, 2021

Run Time 462:00

Subtitles English SDH

Sound Quality MONO – English, DTS HD-Master Audio 2.0 – English

Aspect Ratio 4 X 3 FULL FRAME, ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO – 1.33:1

Disc Configuration BD 50, BD 25

Civilization is cast into ruin when a runaway planet speeds between the Earth and the Moon, unleashing cosmic destruction. Two thousand years later, Earth is reborn from the ashes with a savage landscape, strange creatures and a primitive sense of justice. But, one man fights to spread peace throughout the land: He is Thundarr the Barbarian, and you can own all 21 exciting adventures starring Thundarr and his companions Ookla the Mok and sorceress Princess Ariel. Using their strength, courage and wits, plus Thundarr’s magical Sunsword, they journey from village to village, liberating slaves and battling all kinds of beasts, mutants, wizards, thieves and robots. The future of Earth may be shrouded in darkness, but Thundarr the Barbarian bursts into action as a shining symbol of hope for humanity.

ANIMAL KINGDOM: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON

Available on DVD March 23, 2021

Run Time 600:00

Subtitles English SDH

Sound Quality DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND 5.1 – English

Aspect Ratio ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO – 1.78:1, 16 X 9 FULL FRAME

Product Color COLOR

Disc Configuration DVD9

Season Four opens with Janine “Smurf” Cody (Ellen Barkin) back on top, reminding her boys who’s boss – no matter whom she hurts in the process. Trapped with Smurf and becoming increasingly unhinged, Andrew “Pope” Cody (Shawn Hatosy) finds new and dangerous ways to deal with his anger. Joshua “J” Cody (Finn Cole) continues to scheme, while tough, impulsive Craig (Ben Robson) plots one of their most difficult heists and Deran (Jake Weary) worries about his future with Adrian (Spencer Treat Clark). As always, outsiders move in, threatening the Codys’ fragile peace. Among them are Angela (Emily Deschanel) – the former best friend of J’s deceased mother and a recovering junkie, who tries to snake her way back into the family’s good graces – and Mia (Sohvi Rodriguez), along with a new criminal crew that has a surprising connection to the Codys.

About Warner Archive Collection

Warner Archive Collection (WAC) continues to serve as host to some of the most beloved films, television series and animated entertainment in history – and many are now available on Blu-ray. WAC’s canon runs the gamut from restored and remastered Blu-ray classics such as The Thing From Another World, The Big Sleep, The Thin Man, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Days of Wine and Roses and Yankee Doodle Dandy to adored TV offerings such as The Jetsons and Jonny Quest (on Blu-ray), Step by Step and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (on DVD) to theatrical animation on Blu-ray, including the remastered and restored Popeye The Sailor: The 1940s Volumes 1-3 and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, to animated TV series headed by Blu-ray releases such as Teen Titans: The Complete Series, Justice League Unlimited, Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Young Justice, as well as a wealth of classic animated series on DVD including dozens of Hanna-Barbera classics. WAC offerings can be found via warnerarchive.com and your favorite online retailer.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment’s physical and digital distribution businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.



Upcoming DVD Releases

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COMING ON 3/23:
* The State – The Complete Series (ViacomCBS)
$26.99 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: OVER TWO HOURS of bonus content that includes COMMENTARY: featuring Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black, Robert Ben Garant, Todd Holoubek, Michael Patrick Jann, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Thomas Lennon, Joe Lo Truglio, Ken Marino, Michael Showalter and David Wain; and INTERVIEWS; OUTTAKES; an EXCLUSIVE BONUS DISC INCLUDING: The Pilot Episode, Over 90 minutes of Unaired Sketches with Commentary from the Cast, Special Appearances, Promos and more!
—–The State was simply one of the sharpest, funniest, and most underrated shows of the 1990’s. Originally created as MTV’s first foray into the sketch comedy genre, The State was a comedic gem that rocked Generation X with slapstick, smarts and witty sarcasm. The dynamic cast features 11 multi-talented actors who have continued to collaborate on such projects as RENO 911!, STELLA, VIVA VARIETY, WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER and THE TEN. MTV’s timeless sketch comedy show The State is finally here. 5-disc set.
NOTE: this title was originally released on DVD in 2009; the studio is now re-releasing it back into stores.

* Run’s House – Complete Seasons 1 & 2 (ViacomCBS)
$24.99 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: Over an hour of bonus footage including interviews, extended scenes, music videos and room tours from “Run’s House: Family Confidential”
—–There’s never a dull moment when hip-hop meets holy, but that’s just the way it is at Run’s House. Run, of the legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC, has become a Reverend and a family man. With a chaotic household consisting of three sons – Jojo, Diggy, Russy – and two daughters, Vanessa and Angela, the funk never stops as the Reverend creates his own Heaven on Earth with his wife, former MC Justine. 3-disc set.
NOTE: this title was originally released on DVD in 2007; the studio is now re-releasing it back into stores.
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COMING ON 5/11:
* When Calls The Heart – Open Season & From The Ashes (Shout! Factory)
$14.98 SRP DVD

—–In Open Season, Elizabeth has at last finished her manuscript, and frets when Lucas’s mother Helen comes to Hope Valley to start edits … but Helen also has another reason for coming to town. And Nathan finally reveals how he truly feels about Elizabeth. Then, in From The Ashes, the town comes together when a geyser erupts at the oil rig, while Nathan’s declaration is sidetracked when he is summoned for an inquiry by a Mountie from his past. Single-disc release.
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COMING ON 5/25:
* Supernatural – The Complete 15th and Final Season (Warner)
$44.98 SRP DVD; $49.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Digital Copy (Blu-ray only)
—–The epic journey of the Winchester brothers come to a close as SUPERNATURAL enters its fifteenth and final season. Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) and the angel Castiel (Misha Collins) have battled demons and angels, mythical creatures and monsters, in a seemingly unending quest to save the world. But in the final battle of the show’s 14th season, they faced off against God Himself (Rob Benedict) – refusing to kill their surrogate nephilim son Jack (Alexander Calvert), and thus bringing about God’s decision to end this reality once and for all. 5-disc set on DVD format; 4-disc set on Blu-ray format.
NOTE: attached artwork is a preliminary image and has not been finalized; art could be subject to change

* Supernatural – The Complete Series (Warner)
$329.99 SRP DVD; $359.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Digital Copy (Blu-ray only)
—–Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, brothers bound by tragedy and their family’s eerie history. Together, they criss-cross mysterious back roads in their ’67 Chevy Impala in search of their missing father, while hunting down every evil supernatural force they encounter along the way.
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COMING ON 6/1 (Canada):
* Doctor Who – Jon Pertwee: Complete Season 2 (BBC)
CA$79.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Behind the Sofa – New episodes with Katy Manning, Stewart Bevan, Janet Fielding, Sarah Sutton, Sacha Dhawan and Anjli Mohindra; In Conversation – Matthew Sweet chats to companion Katy Manning; A Devils Weekend – Actors Katy Manning and John Levene take a personal trip back to the picturesque village of Aldbourne, 50 years after they recorded the Doctor Who story The Daemons there; The Direct Route – Doctor Who directors Michael Briant, Graeme Harper and Tim Combe take an epic road trip to all the filming locations from Season 8 as they discuss directing the show in the early 1970s; Terrance and Me – Lifelong Doctor Who fan, Frank Skinner sets out to meet the family, friends and colleagues of the late, much-loved writer, Terrance Dicks; Blu-Ray trailer – A specially shot mini-episode; Extended Episode 1 of The Claws of Axos; 90-minute omnibus edition of The Daemons; Immersive 5.1 surround sound on Terror of the Autons and The Daemons; Optional updated special effects and CSO clean-up on Terror of the Autons; Unseen studio footage; Rare archive treats; Convention footage; HD photo galleries; Scripts, costume designs, rare BBC production files; The eight-disc box set also includes hours of special features previously released on DVD; And lots more!
—–Stranded on 20th Century Earth, the Third Doctor teams up with UNIT and new companion Jo Grant to thwart alien invasions! And that’s not all, he must also contend with the arrival of his deadliest foe: arch-nemesis The Master. Battling Autons, Axons, an alien mind parasite and a mighty Daemon, the Doctor, Jo and UNIT must defend the Earth – and its future pioneers – in five action-packed adventures from 1971: Terror of the Autons; The Mind of Evil; The Claws of Axos; Colony in Space; The Dæmons. Features the debuts of Katy Manning as Jo Grant, Roger Delgado as The Master, and Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates. 8-disc set.
***NOTE: this title is listed for pre-order at Amazon’s Canadian branch, but is NOT yet formally announced by the studio. It also has NOT been listed for pre-order in the United States as of this writing. All of the information provided above comes from the U.K. release of the item, and it may possibly change for North America when the studio officially announces it for Region A (the North American region for Blu-ray). Our thanks to ALL of the readers who made sure we were aware of this listing during the past few weeks; we’ve held off on including it as part of the Roundup in the hopes it would get an official announcement. Since that hasn’t happened up until this time, and since many of you out there are assuming we’re unaware of the Canadian listing at Amazon, we have decided to include it as part of today’s Roundup…at least as a placeholder, if nothing else. Stay tuned for updates!



Upcoming DVD Releases

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NOW AVAILABLE (2/2):
* Last Tango in Halifax – The Complete Season 4 (BBC Archives)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–Catch up with the lives and relationships of reunited childhood sweethearts Alan (Derek Jacobi, Vicious, The Kings Speech) and Celia (Anne Reid, Upstairs Downstairs, Bleak House) and their family members in this warm and witty two-part special. To Celia’s dismay, Caroline (Sarah Lancashire, Happy Valley, The Paradise) takes on a challenging new headship role at a troubled state school and buys a rundown farmhouse nearby. Is there more to this big upheaval than she’s letting on – and will her move prompt her mother and Alan to finally find a place of their own? Meanwhile Gillian (Nicola Walker, River, MI-5) is struggling to adjust to new husband Robbie being around all day since he retired from the police. With Celia trying to rope a reluctant Alan into her new amateur dramatics hobby, Caroline negotiating a tricky new relationship and Gillian fighting a compulsion to confess to Robbie how his brother really died, life for these much-loved characters is as complicated as ever.
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COMING ON 2/16:
* Lovecraft Country – The Complete 1st Season (HBO/Warner)
$29.98 SRP DVD; $39.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Orithyia Blue and the Imagination of Diana Freeman (NEW); Lovecraft Country: Compendium of Horrors (NEW); HBO Special: Crafting Lovecraft Country; 8 “Exploring Lovecraft Country” featurettes; 4 “Lovecraft Country: The Craft” featurettes; Digital Copy (U.S.A. Blu-ray release only)
—–Lovecraftian horror meets historical fiction in Lovecraft Country: The Complete First Season, HBO’s suspenseful drama, featuring all 10 episodes from the series’ premiere season. Based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he joins up with his childhood friend Leti Lewis (Jurnee Smollett) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance), to embark on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father, Montrose Freeman (Michael K. Williams). Their search-and-rescue turns into a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America, and monstrous creatures that could be ripped from an H.P. Lovecraft paperback. Lovecraft Country stars Jurnee Smollett (Birds of Prey, Underground), Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods, The Last Black Man in San Francisco), Aunjanue Ellis (When They See Us), Wunmi Mosaku (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), Abbey Lee (Mad Max: Fury Road), Jamie Chung (Once Upon a Time), Jada Harris (The Resident), and Michael K. Williams (HBO’s The Wire and Boardwalk Empire). Recurring guest stars include Courtney B. Vance (HBO’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, American Crime Story), Jamie Neumann (HBO’s The Deuce), Jordan Patrick Smith (Vikings) and Tony Goldwyn (Scandal). The series is executive produced by Misha Green, J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, Bill Carraro, Yann Demange (who also directed the first episode), Daniel Sackheim (who also directed Episodes 2 and 3), David Knoller and Ben Stephenson. 3-disc set in either format.

* America’s Next Top Model – Cycle 21 (ViacomCBS)
$29.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–The panel of judges – which includes Tyra Banks, fashion public relations maven Kelly Cutrone and the viewing public – will be joined by beloved runway coach J. Alexander (a.k.a. “Miss J.”), making his return to the show to determine who stays and who goes in the competition. This is the second “Guys and Girls” edition of the popular series that debuted in 2003. Also joining Cycle 21 as photo shoot creative consultant is the sought-after photographer Yu Tsai, who has worked with some of the entertainment industry’s most talented models, actors and musicians. The model hopefuls will compete for a career-launching prize package that includes returning prize suppliers Nylon Magazine, GUESS and Next Model Management. The winner will receive prizes including: a $100,000 cash prize from GUESS, whose advertising campaigns have launched many modeling careers; a fashion feature in Nylon Magazine and a modeling contract with Next Model Management. During production this past spring, fans once again had the opportunity to vote online and via mobile to choose their favorite contestants based on a variety of photo shoots. The contestants who had already been eliminated had the opportunity to return to the competition via votes on their photo shoot pictures, which allowed the audience the chance to save their favorite model. 4-disc set.

* America’s Next Top Model – Cycle 22 (ViacomCBS)
$29.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–America’s Next Top Model, hosted by Tyra Banks, will be featuring seven men and seven women, from regions all across the country, living together under one roof and battling it out to earn the prestigious title of America’s Next Top Model. This is the third “Guys and Girls” edition of America’s Next Top Model. The winner will receive prizes including: $100,000 from Zappos Couture as well as being the face of their national luxury brand re-launch in 2016, a fashion feature in Nylon, as well as being offered a modeling contract with Next Management. 4-disc set.

* Fam – The Complete Series (ViacomCBS)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–FAM stars Nina Dobrev and Tone Bell in a comedy about a woman whose vision of a perfect life with her adoring fiance and his wonderful family is radically altered when her out-of-control 16-year-old half-sister unexpectedly comes to live with her. Clem’s upbringing and teen years left a lot to be desired, but she pulled herself up, and built a fantastic life: great job, terrific apartment and an amazing fiance, Nick, a college professor from a well-to-do “normal” family. Nick’s warm and supportive parents, Rose and Walt, embrace Clem and complete the family she always wanted. But when Clem’s wild-child half-sister, Shannon, appears on their doorstep to escape their train wreck of a dad, Nick agrees that Clem can help her avoid all the mistakes she made, and they invite her to move in. As the family Clem chose and the family she has get blended, Clem realizes that this happy fam may be the perfection she’s been seeking. 2-disc set.

* Couples Therapy – Season 1 (Showtime/ViacomCBS)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–Couples Therapy unlocks a hidden world: other people’s relationships. Far from reality-show caricatures, this is true documentary filmmaking that brings viewers into the authentic and visceral experience of weekly therapy with four couples. World-class therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik deftly guides the couples through the minefield of honest confrontation with each other and with themselves, revealing the real-life struggles and extraordinary breakthroughs that are typically hidden behind closed doors. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 5/18:
* The Alienist – Season 2: Angel Of Darkness (Warner)
$24.98 SRP DVD; $29.98 SRP Blu-ray Disc

—–Having hung out her private detective’s shingle in 1897 New York, Sara Howard (Dakota Fanning) found herself once more pooling her skills with psychologist Laszlo Kreizler (Daniel Brühl) and journalist John Moore (Luke Evans) to locate the kidnapped child of a Spanish envoy. An executed child murderess swearing innocence, street gangs, and a shadowy maternity hospital figure into this second procedural from Caleb Carr’s fiction. Robert Wisdom, Matthew Shear, Douglas Smith co-star.
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DATE NOT YET ANNOUNCED:
* Thundarr The Barbarian – The Complete Series (Warner Archive)
Blu-ray MOD (pricing info and pre-order listings are not yet available)
EXTRAS: “Lords of Light: The Story of Thundarr the Barbarian” featurette
—–Man’s civilization is cast in ruin when a runaway planet speeds between the Earth and the Moon, unleashing cosmic destruction. Two-thousand years later, Earth is reborn from the ashes with a savage landscape, strange creatures and a primitive sense of justice. But one man fights to spread peace throughout the land: he is Thundarr The Barbarian and you can own All 21 Exciting Adventures in a 4-Disc Collection starring Thundarr and his companions Ookla the Mok and sorceress Princess Ariel. Using their strength, courage and wits plus Thundarr’s magical Sunsword, they journey from village to village, liberating slaves and battling all kinds of beasts, mutants, wizards, thieves and robots. The future of Earth may be shrouded in darkness, but Thundarr The Barbarian bursts into action as a shining symbol of hope for humanity.
NOTE: this title was originally released on DVD format in 2010 as a manufacture-on-demand (MOD) item by the Warner Archive Collection. Now the Warner Archive is preparing a Blu-ray MOD release of the same title, for a date to be determined (probably in March 2021).



Announcing Justice Society: World War II on DVD

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THE FLASH SPEEDS ACROSS TIME TO HELP A

SUPER HERO TEAM BATTLE NAZIS IN

JUSTICE SOCIETY:

WORLD WAR II

COMING TO DIGITAL APRIL 27, 2021 &

4K ULTRA HD™ BLU-RAY COMBO PACK & BLU-RAY™

ON MAY 11, 2021

STANA KATIC, MATT BOMER RETURN IN NEW ROLES

FOR FIRST JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA STORY IN

POPULAR DC UNIVERSE MOVIES SERIES

Twitter Pitch: JUSTICE SOCIETY: WORLD WAR II on Digital 4/27/21 and 4K/Blu-ray 5/11/21. Starring @Stana_Katic @MattBomer @GeoffreyArend @ArmenTaylor @elysiarotaru @Liam_J_McIntyre @AbtahiOmid @matthewmercer @WhoIsKF @DarinDePaul @ashleighlathrop @DCComics #JSWWII

TRAILER LINK – https://youtu.be/3W5WQDS_BuA

BURBANK, CA (February 4, 2020) – The Flash speeds into the middle of an epic battle between Golden Age DC Super Heroes and Nazis in Justice Society: World War II, the next entry in the popular series of the DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the feature-length animated film will be released on Digital starting April 27, 2021, and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray on May 11, 2021. The film is rated PG-13 for violence and some bloody images.

Justice Society: World War II will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack (USA $39.99 SRP; Canada $44.98 SRP) and Blu-ray (USA $29.98 SRP; Canada $39.99 SRP) as well as on Digital. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie. The Blu-ray features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie.

Justice Society: World War II finds modern-day Barry Allen – prior to the formation of the Justice League – discovering he can run even faster than he imagined, and that milestone results in his first encounter with the Speed Force. The Flash is promptly launched into the midst of a raging battle – primarily between Nazis and a team of Golden Age DC Super Heroes known as The Justice Society of America. Led by Wonder Woman, the group includes Hourman, Black Canary, Hawkman, Steve Trevor and the Golden Age Flash, Jay Garrick. The Flash quickly volunteers to assist his fellow heroes in tipping the scales of war in their favor, while the team tries to figure out how to send him home. But it won’t be easy as complications and emotions run deep in this time-skipping World War II thriller.

Stana Katic (Castle, Absentia, A Call To Spy) and Matt Bomer (Doom Patrol, White Collar, The Boys in the Band), who made their DC Universe Movies debuts as Lois Lane and Superman in the 2013 film Superman: Unbound, return to the popular animated film series in the lead roles of Wonder Woman and The Flash for Justice Society: World War II. The star-studded cast includes Geoffrey Arend (Madam Secretary, Batman: Hush) as Charles Halstead/Advisor, Armen Taylor (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind) as Jay Garrick, Elysia Rotaru (Arrow) as Black Canary, Liam McIntyre (The Flash, Spartacus, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War) as Aquaman, Omid Abtahi (American Gods, The Mandalorian) as Hawkman, Matthew Mercer (Critical Role, Overwatch) as Hourman, Keith Ferguson (Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Overwatch) as Dr. Fate, Darin De Paul (Overwatch, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge) as Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Ashleigh LaThrop (The Handmaid’s Tale, Utopia, The Kominsky Method) as Iris West, and Chris Diamantopoulos (Episodes, Silicon Valley, voice of Mickey Mouse) as Steve Trevor.

Jeff Wamester (Guardians of the Galaxy TV series) directs Justice Society: World War II from a screenplay by Meghan Fitzmartin (Supernatural, DC Super Hero Girls) and Jeremy Adams (Supernatural, Batman: Soul Of The Dragon). Producers are Jim Krieg (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) and Kimberly S. Moreau (Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). Butch Lukic (Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Constantine: City of Demons) is Supervising Producer. Sam Register is Executive Producer.

Justice Society: World War II Special Features

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray and Digital

DC Showcase – Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth! (New Animated Short) – Jack Kirby’s beloved DC comic creation features the last civilized teenage boy on a post-apocalyptic Earth ruled by talking animals. In this short, Kamandi and his friends Prince Tuftan of the Tiger Kingdom and humanoid mutant Ben Boxer are kidnapped by a gorilla cult dedicated to finding the reincarnation of their god, The Mighty One. Golgan, the cult’s leader, puts Kamandi’s team through a series of deadly tests to find if any of them know the secret of … The Mighty One.

Adventures in Storytelling: Justice Society: World War II (New Featurette) – The film’s creative minds chat about the methods used to produce the touchstone sequences in Justice Society: World War II.

A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie – An advance look at the next animated film in the popular DC Universe Movies collection, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One.

Look Back – Justice League vs. Teen Titans (Featurette) – A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Justice League vs. Teen Titans, a 2016 thriller that follows Damian Wayne’s induction into the Teen Titans. Complicating his training is the growing presence of Raven’s satanic, world-conquering father Trigon, whose escape plan from his inter-dimensional prison includes spreading his demonic forces across the globe, infiltrating the minds and bodies of the Justice League to do his bidding. To save the universe and prevent a literal hell on Earth, the Teen Titans must rescue – or defeat – the Justice League, and intern Trigon for all eternity.

Look Back – Wonder Woman: Bloodlines (Featurette) – An intriguing glance into the production behind 2019’s Wonder Woman: Bloodlines, which finds Amazon Princess Diana helping a troubled young girl enlisted by a deadly organization known as Villainy, Inc., whose criminal members have their sights set on invading Themyscira. The expansive adventure is packed with brutal battles, mysterious mythology, and endless wonder!

From the DC Vault: Justice League: “Legends, Part One”

From the DC Vault: Justice League: “Legends, Part Two”

Justice Society: World War II will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.

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On April 27, 2021, Justice Society: World War II will be available to own in high definition and standard definition from select digital retailers including Amazon, the Apple TV app, FandangoNOW, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. On May 11, 2021, Justice Society: World War II will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

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4K UHD Blu-ray Combo Pack $39.99 USA, $44.98 Canada

Blu-ray $29.98 USA, $39.99 Canada

Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French, German

Blu-ray Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, German, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian

4K Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish

4K Blu-ray Subtitles: English, French

Running Time: 84 minutes

Rated PG-13

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.:

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment’s physical and digital distribution businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.

ABOUT DC

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About Warner Bros. Animation

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s current series include Animaniacs for Hulu, Green Eggs and Ham for Netflix, Aquaman: King of Atlantis, Batwheels, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Harley Quinn, Jellystone!, Little Ellen, Looney Tunes Cartoons, Tiny Toons Looniversity and Young Justice for HBO Max, DC Super Hero Girls, Teen Titans Go!, ThunderCats Roar for Cartoon Network, Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?, The Tom and Jerry Show and Yabba-Dabba Dinosaurs! for Boomerang. WBA’s full-length theatrical film, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies, was released in summer 2018. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Movies — for DVD, Blu-ray® and digital media. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA Children’s Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).



Upcoming DVD Releases

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COMING ON 2/16:
* Riviera – Season 1 (Universal)
$34.98 SRP DVD MOD

—–After just a year of marriage, the immaculate life Georgina (Julia Stiles) has quickly become intoxicated by is blown apart when her art collector husband Constantine is killed in an explosion aboard the yacht of a Russian oligarch. Believing there to be more to the tragedy, she sets out to uncover what happened. Dark truths about Constantine’s dealings emerge and, as she begins to realize who she was really married to, Georgina enters a spiral of moral descent as she becomes immersed in a world of lies, double-dealing and criminality. In order to maintain the Clios’ legendary Cote d’Azur mansion and protect the family and its fortune, she will have to learn to adapt, survive, and ultimately thrive in her dangerous new reality. But as she first proved back in her days as a fine art scholar in the US, she’s an A-plus student. Starring Julia Stiles, Lena Olin, Iwan Rheon, Dimitri Leonidas, Roxane Duran, and Anthony Lapaglia. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 3/16:
* Doctor Who – Story #042: Fury From The Deep (BBC)
$24.98 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: Audio commentaries; The Cruel Sea – Surviving Fury From The Deep (original cast members Frazer Hines, June Murphy and Brian Cullingford revisit filming locations with production assistant Michael Briant, assistant floor manager Margot Hayhoe and helicopter pilot Mike Smith. Other contributors to this segment include writer Victor Pemberton and actress Deborah Watling; an archive audio interview with director Hugh David; Original surviving footage; Behind The Scenes 8mm footage; Animating Fury From The Deep; Archive interviews with Peter Day and Victor Pemberton; Teaser Trailer; Photo Gallery; The Slide Audio Drama; PDF scripts.
—–Following the success of other animations, Fury From The Deep fills another gap in missing Doctor Who content lost in the purge of the BBC’s archive in 1975. The three-disc release gives fans the opportunity to enjoy Fury From The Deep in high definition, either in full color or in black & white. The release will include the surviving clips from the original 1968 production as well. Fury From The Deep is told across six animated episodes, and stars Frazer Hines and Deborah Watling. The storyline: The TARDIS lands amidst the waters of the North Sea in the modern day. Coming ashore, the Doctor, Jamie and Victoria detect the sound of a heartbeat in a pipeline that is connecting rigs off the coast to a nearby refinery. The time travelers learn that the refinery has been plagued by problems: the pipeline pressure keeps dropping, and there is intermittent loss of contact with the rigs. The strain is taking its toll on Robson, the head of the refinery, but his assistant, Harris, is troubled by a mysterious attack on his wife. The Doctor realizes that a parasitic seaweed has invaded the pipeline, and is preparing to take control of all humanity. Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, Deborah Watling, Victor Maddern, Roy Spencer, June Murphy, John Abineri, John Garvin, Hubert Rees, Graham Leaman. 3-disc set.
NOTE: bonus material and package art may not be finalized, and could be subject to change

* We Hunt Together – Season 1 (BBC)
$24.98 SRP DVD

—–Seen on Showtime in the United States, this is a gripping twist on a classic cat-and-mouse story. This British drama series explores the intoxication of sexual attraction, and the dangerous power of emotional manipulation. As two conflicted detectives track down a pair of deadly killers, the series reveals how finding a volatile form of solace in another can have dire consequences. Stars Babou Ceesay (Into The Badlands), Eve Myles (Torchwood), Hermione Corfield (xXx: Return of Xander Cage), and Dipo Ola (Baghdad Central). 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 3/30:
* A Perfect Planet – The Story Of Earth’s Power And Fragility (BBC)
$29.98 SRP DVD; $49.99 SRP 4K UHD-BD/Blu-ray Combo Set

—–Marvel at nature’s epic and powerful forces as this stunning series reveals how perfectly our planet is set up to nurture life! Planet Earth is perfect. It orbits at the perfect distance from the sun; it tilts at just the right angle; and it has a moon just large enough to hold it in place. On top of that, the day-to-day workings of the planet naturally serve to nurture its plants and animals. This five-part series will show how the forces of nature – weather, ocean currents, solar energy, and volcanoes – drive, shape, and support Earth’s great diversity of life. But what happens when nature’s epic forces are knocked off course? As human activity impacts Earth’s perfectly balanced ecosystems, what can we do to protect the fragility of life on our unique and precious planet? Narrated by David Attenborough. 2-disc set on DVD format; 4-discs on the 4K UHD-BD/Blu-ray Combo Set.