A Discovery of Witches

Upcoming DVD Releases

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Danielle Langer

COMING ON 10/18:
• Evil – Season 1 (CBS/Paramount)
$39.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD

EXTRAS: Evil Season One: Genesis; Does Evil Exist?; Deleted/Extended Scenes
—–Where does science end and the supernatural begin? That’s the mysterious – and dangerous – line explored by skeptical psychologist Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) when she teams up with priest-in-training David Acosta (Mike Colter) to explore the evil humanity is capable of. Together, they dive into the Catholic Church’s files of occult phenomena to bring them to rational conclusions, or attempt to. Angel sightings, demonic possessions, prophecies and conspiracies will test their faiths and push them to their limits, as they learn that the world’s darkness may run deeper than they ever thought possible. Experience the investigation across 13 thrilling episodes of EVIL Season One in this 3-disc collection.
NOTE: this title has been available on DVD format since June 2020, but is now being offered on Blu-ray Disc for the first time as an MOD (Manufacture On Demand) item

• Evil – Season 2 (CBS/Paramount)
$39.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD

EXTRAS: Deleted Scenes
—–In Season 2 of Evil, Kristin (Katja Herbers) struggles with her darker nature after killing a man, while David (Mike Colter) suffers temptation as he gets closer to his ordination. Meanwhile Ben (Aasif Mandvi) is visited by night terrors that prey on his greatest fears. Includes all 13 episodes! 3-disc set.
NOTE: this title has been available on DVD format since June 2022, but is now being offered on Blu-ray Disc for the first time as an MOD (Manufacture On Demand) item

COMING ON 10/25:
• Tom Swift: The Complete Series (CBS/Paramount)
$19.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–As an exceptionally brilliant inventor with unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth, the devilishly charming Tom Swift (Tian Richards) is a man who many men would kill to be, or be with…a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father, thrusting Tom into a breathtaking adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. 2-disc set.
NOTE: as of today’s writing, this title has only been announced for DVD format

COMING ON 11/1:
• Euphoria – The Complete Seasons 1 + 2 (HBO/Warner)
$39.99 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: Special Episodes
—–Season 1 of this intense HBO drama focuses on 17-year-old Rue Bennett (multimedia star Zendaya), a drug addict fresh from rehab who is struggling to stay clean. Ahead of the second season, the Emmy-winning series returns with two special episodes set over the Christmas holiday. Season 2 continues to follow Rue’s dynamic group of friends as they enter a new year and question their choices. 5-disc set.
NOTE: as of today’s writing, this title has only been announced for DVD format

• Friends – The One With All The Holidays Collection (Warner)
$19.99 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: Includes Commentaries on Select Episodes
—–Put on the Thanksgiving pants and settle in for holiday laughs! What are holidays but a time to be among Friends? Love might not be in the air, but laughs are when Chandler goes on a blind date with Janice on Valentine’s Day. Christmas is the season for even more laughs when Monica and Rachel give cookies instead of cash to the building’s super, and he neglects to fix the heat during a sweltering holiday party. And Joey’s job selling Christmas trees causes Phoebe to worry for all the leftover trees that aren’t picked. Ross gives a novel interpretation of the season with his “holiday armadillo.” Halloween brings out guest star Sean Penn, and Thanksgiving brings (Jennifer Aniston’s then-husband) Brad Pitt as an old friend who can’t stand Rachel. The gang’s reminiscences about their worst holidays involve Joey getting his head stuck in a turkey and Phoebe losing her arm (twice) in 1862 and 1912! There’s no better way to celebrate the season than with Friends in this 15-disc collection. 2-disc set.

• The Big Bang Theory – Holiday Collection (Warner)
$14.99 SRP DVD

—–GEEK OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Jettison the gingerbread. Nix the Nutcracker. Your yuletide season just got exponentially funnier! We’ve gathered nine beloved holiday-themed episodes of The Big Bang Theory in one prodigious package. Relive all the laughs with Leonard, Sheldon, Penny, Howard, Raj, Bernadette, and Amy as they put their unique spin on the season’s festivities. Flash back to Sheldon’s fanatical gift-giving protocol. Toast the Thanksgiving when a ghost from Penny’s past comes back to haunt her. Gather with the gang as they contemplate where they’d be if they never met Sheldon. And that’s just the start. Sit back and enjoy a new and hilarious holiday tradition with everybody’s favorite phenoms. Single-disc title.

• The Librarians – The Ultimate Collection (Electric Entertainment)
$49.99 SRP DVD

—–Based on TNT’s hit movie franchise, The Librarians centers on an ancient organization dedicated to protecting an unknowing world from the secret, magical reality hidden all around. Rebecca Romijn, Christian Kane, Lindy Booth and John Harlan Kim star in the TV series as protectors of the world’s mystical treasures, with Emmy winner John Larroquette as their reluctant caretaker. The series features Noah Wylie as Flynn Carsen, the character made popular in the original TV movies. This set also includes the following complete Librarian features: Quest for the Spear, Return to King Solomon’s Mines, and Curse of the Judas Chalice. 14-disc set.
NOTE: as of today’s writing, this title has only been announced for DVD format

• Dark Winds – Season 1 (RLJ/Image)
$34.97 SRP DVD; $35.97 SRP Blu-ray

—–On a remote outpost of the Navajo Nation near Monument Valley in 1971, Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Tribal Police is besieged by a series of seemingly unrelated crimes. The closer he digs to the truth, the more he exposes the wounds of his past. He is joined on this journey by his new deputy, Jim Chee, who has his own old scores to settle. Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other and their own personal demons on the path to salvation. Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, Deanna Allison, Rainn Wilson, Noah Emmerich. From Executive Producers George R R Martin and Robert Redford. 2-disc set in either format.

COMING ON 11/15:
• Halo – Season 1 (Showtime/Paramount)
$39.99 SRP DVD; $43.99 SRP Blu-ray; $50.99 SRP 4K UHD; $58.99 SRP 4K UHD Limited Edition Steelbook

EXTRAS: Featuring over 5 hours of EXCLUSIVE Special Features!
—–After years of human civil war and growing political unrest, mankind’s very future is threatened when our outermost colonies intrude upon the sacred worlds of the Covenant…a fanatical powerful alliance of alien species. As the Covenant destroys world after human world, only one soldier slows their advance: a cybernetically enhanced “Spartan” supersoldier, the Master Chief. But as the incredible mystery of the Covenant’s true ambition, and the secrets of his own enigmatic past converge, then he will have to decide if humanity is a cause worth saving. This collection includes every exhilarating episode. 5-disc set in each format.

• Doom Patrol – The Complete 3rd Season (Warner)
$24.98 SRP DVD; $29.98 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: LIFE AFTER DEATH (All-New Featurette – Going inside Season 3 of Doom Patrol with an in-depth look at all the mayhem and madness that follows on the heels of Niles Caulder’s death. Showrunner Jeremy Carver and the cast of the series discuss the loss of Niles, new beginnings, awakenings and new journeys in a unique way); FILTER NOT INCLUDED: ROBOTMAN’S BEST LINES (All-New Featurette – He may be mostly machinery, but one thing Robotman does not have is a filter. As The Doom Patrol’s most foul-mouthed robot/grandfather, Cliff Steele never holds back exactly what he’s thinking); Digging Deep Into Doom Patrol: Introducing Madame Rouge; This Season On – The Doom Patrol
—–DC’s unlikeliest group of Super Heroes are back! The third season of Doom Patrol opens with Niles Caulder’s “super” daughter Dorothy’s confrontation with the Candlemaker, that leads to a devastating loss. The Doom Patrol is at a difficult crossroads, and each member struggles to face who they are and who they want to be. And things get a whole lot more complicated when Madame Rouge (Michelle Gomez) arrives in a time machine with a very specific mission. If only she could remember it. 3-disc set in either format.
NOTE: this title was released in Canada back in May 2022; this is its first USA release

• A Discovery of Witches – The Complete Trilogy (RLJ/Image)
$79.99 SRP DVD; $79.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: over 80 minutes of bonus features
—–Adapted from Deborah Harkness’ best-selling trilogy of novels, A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES is a bold and romantic thriller that uncovers a secret underworld of vampires, witches and daemons hiding in plain sight for fear of persecution by humans. Brilliant historian Diana Bishop is a witch denying her own heritage. But when she unexpectedly calls up an ancient, bewitched manuscript from Oxford’s Bodleian Library, she finds herself thrown into the heart of a dangerous mystery – and into the path of the enigmatic geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont. Across three distinctive and gripping seasons, Diana and Matthew’s quest to solve the mystery of the book and their own long-prophesied connection to it throws them into the path of dangerous enemies. Season 2 takes them back to the 16th century, crossing paths with historical figures Diana thought she could only dream of meeting, as she comes into her own incredible power. In Season 3, Diana and Matthew must try to make scientific breakthroughs into a terrible disease that affects their own family, deal with huge loss, new beginnings, and old foes, as their journey takes them towards a thrilling and incendiary conclusion. 6-disc set in either format.
NOTE: the attached package art may not be finalized, and could be subject to change

COMING ON 11/22:
• Night Gallery – Season 3 (Kino Lorber)
$49.95 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: NEW Audio Commentary for THE RETURN OF THE SORCERER by Novelist/Critic Kim Newman and Writer/Editor Stephen Jones; UPDATED Audio Commentary for THE RETURN OF THE SORCERER by Night Gallery Authors/Historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton; NEW Audio Commentary for THE GIRL WITH THE HUNGRY EYES by Night Gallery Author/Historian Scott Skelton; NEW Audio Commentary for THE GIRL WITH THE HUNGRY EYES by Author/Historian David J. Schow; NEW Audio Commentary for RARE OBJECTS by Night Gallery Author/Historian Jim Benson, Featuring Comments by Creator/Writer Rod Serling; Legendary Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro; Actors Mickey Rooney and Raymond Massey; Director Jeannot Szwarc and Night Gallery Artist Tom Wright; NEW Audio Commentary for RARE OBJECTS by Film Historian Craig Beam; NEW Audio Commentary for SPECTRE IN TAP-SHOES by Author/Historian Amanda Reyes; NEW Audio Commentary for YOU CAN COME UP NOW, MRS. MILLIKAN/SMILE, PLEASE by Night Gallery Author/Historian Jim Benson, Featuring Comments by Actors Ozzie Nelson, Lindsay Wagner, Michael Lerner and Roger Davis; Director John Badham and Night Gallery Artist Tom Wright; NEW Audio Commentary for YOU CAN COME UP NOW, MRS. MILLIKAN/SMILE, PLEASE by Novelist/Critic Tim Lucas; NEW Audio Commentary for THE OTHER WAY OUT by Night Gallery Author/Historian Scott Skelton; NEW Audio Commentary for FRIGHT NIGHT by Night Gallery Author/Historian Scott Skelton; NEW Audio Commentary for FRIGHT NIGHT by Author/Historian Amanda Reyes; NEW Audio Commentary for FINNEGAN’S FLIGHT by Night Gallery Author/Historian Jim Benson, Featuring Comments by Creator/Writer Rod Serling; Legendary Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro; Actors Burgess Meredith and Cameron Mitchell; Makeup Artist Leonard Engelman; Barry Sullivan’s Daughter, Actress Jenny Sullivan and Night Gallery Artist Tom Wright; NEW Audio Commentary for FINNEGAN’S FLIGHT by Television Music Historian Dr. Reba Wissner; NEW Audio Commentary for SHE’LL BE COMPANY FOR YOU by Author/Historian Amanda Reyes; NEW Audio Commentary for SHE’LL BE COMPANY FOR YOU by Film Historian Craig Beam; NEW Audio Commentary for THE RING WITH THE RED VELVET ROPES by Night Gallery Author/Historian Jim Benson, Featuring Comments by Creator/Writer Rod Serling; Actors Joan Van Ark and Gary Lockwood; Director Jeannot Szwarc; Makeup Artist Leonard Engelman and Night Gallery Artist Tom Wright; NEW Audio Commentary for THE RING WITH THE RED VELVET ROPES by Television Music Historian Dr. Reba Wissner; NEW Audio Commentary for SOMETHING IN THE WOODWORK by Night Gallery Author/Historian Scott Skelton; NEW Audio Commentary for SOMETHING IN THE WOODWORK by Novelist/Critic Kim Newman and Writer/Editor Stephen Jones; NEW Audio Commentary for DEATH ON A BARGE by Night Gallery Author/Historian Scott Skelton; NEW Audio Commentary for DEATH ON A BARGE by Novelist/Critic Tim Lucas; NEW Audio Commentary for WHISPER by Night Gallery Author/Historian Jim Benson, Featuring Legendary Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, Actors Sally Field and Dean Stockwell; Director Jeannot Szwarc; Writer David Rayfiel; Cinematographer Gerald Perry Finnerman; Associate Producer Burt Astor and Night Gallery Artist Tom Wright; NEW Audio Commentary for THE DOLL OF DEATH by Novelist/Critic Kim Newman and Writer/Editor Stephen Jones; NEW Audio Commentary for HATRED UNTO DEATH/HOW TO CURE THE COMMON VAMPIRE by Screenwriter/Historian Gary Gerani; THE SYNDICATION CONUNDRUM PART 3: A NEW Look at the Show’s Troubled Second Life in Reruns – A Featurette by Film Historian Craig Beam
—–Join the master of the macabre, The Twilight Zone’s Rod Serling, as he invites you into the transfixing world of fantasy, horror and science fiction that lurks within the Night Gallery. In this third and final season of the classic anthology series, Serling once again presents stories that leave an undeniable chill, filled with restless spirits, murderous spouses and unidentified terrors that go bump in the night. Featuring a sensational roster of entertainment legends including John Astin, Bill Bixby, Chuck Connors, Sandra Dee, Sally Field, Burl Ives, Fernando Lamas, Raymond Massey, Burgess Meredith, Dina Merrill, Cameron Mitchell, Leonard Nimoy, Geraldine Page, Joanna Pettet, Vincent Price, Mickey Rooney, Dean Stockwell, Susan Strasberg and many, many more. John Badham (Saturday Night Fever), Leonard Nimoy (Three Men and a Baby) and Jeannot Szwarc (Supergirl) are among the talents behind the bloodcurdling Night Gallery: Season 3, available for the first time in HD, from 2K scans of the interpositives!

COMING ON 12/6:
• Bluey – Season 2 (BBC)
$19.98 SRP DVD

—–51 fun adventures! 2-disc set.
NOTE: this season was previously released on DVD in August 2022 as part of the 4-disc set Bluey – The Complete Seasons 1 & 2; this is the first time the second season is being offered on DVD separately

Upcoming DVD Releases

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Danielle Langer

COMING ON 10/4:
• Super Pumped – Season 1: The Battle for Uber (Showtime/Paramount)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD; $34.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD

—–SUPER PUMPED: THE BATTLE FOR UBER is the first installment of the SUPER PUMPED anthology series, in which each season will explore a story that rocked the business world to its core and changed culture. Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Kyle Chandler; Uma Thurman; Kerry Bishe; Babak Tafti; Jon Bass; Bridget Gao Hollitt; Elisabeth Shue. 3-disc set in either format.

COMING ON 10/11:
• Blood & Treasure – Season 2 (CBS/Paramount)
$34.99 SRP DVD MOD; $39.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD
(as of this writing, this title is not yet available for pre-order)
EXTRAS: Gag Reel
—–The globe-trotting action-adventure drama BLOOD & TREASURE is back with a new season! Follow a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief, who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. 4-disc set on DVD format; 3-disc set on Blu-ray format.

COMING ON 10/18:
• Legends Of Tomorrow – The Complete Series (Warner)
$112.99 SRP DVD; $129.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: over 7 hours of Featurettes, Unaired Scenes, Gag Reels, and More! Blu-ray only: Digital Copy
—–When heroes alone are not enough…the world needs Legends! DC’s Legends of Tomorrow follows a ragtag group of misfit heroes charged with protecting time itself: the past, present and future. The crew aboard their timeship, the Waverider, includes Sara Lance, Mick Rory, Nate Heywood, Ray Palmer, Nora Darhk, Zari & Behrad Tarazi, Ava Sharpe, Vixen, John Constantine, Firestorm, Rip Hunter, Captain Cold, Astra Logue, Gideon, and many more heroes and rogues. Their responsibility takes them across history, bringing them up against bizarre threats unlike any humanity has ever known. Screwing up history for the better, the Legends fight, talk, and sing their way through protecting the timeline from aberrations, anomalies, and anything else that threatens to mess with history. Some problems can only be fixed by Legends. 24-disc set on DVD format; 19-disc set on Blu-ray format.

• Justified – The Complete Series (Sony)
Blu-ray

—–For six electrifying seasons, no crime series proved more combustible than the Peabody Award-winning Justified. At the explosive center of the action: Western-style, gun-slinging U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) confronts murder, drugs, bank heists, mobsters, crime families, corrupt politicians and even his own tumultuous past – and never backs down. His ultimate adversary is the cunning, complex outlaw Boyd Crowder (Walter Goggins), but the real wild card is Ava Crowder (Joelle Carter), the mysterious woman torn between the two men and both sides of the law. From creator Graham Yost and based on legendary author Elmore Leonard’s crime novella “Fire in the Hole,” it all leads to a perfectly unexpected final showdown. 19-disc set.
NOTE: in 2015 this title came out in a Limited Edition with a 38-Page Commemorative Disc Book, and a hip flask with a Justified logo: that package is out of print and will be replaced with this new package…just in time for fans who don’t own it on Blu-ray yet to get it and re-watch the show while the team produces a follow-up limited series, “Justified: City Primeval”! Keep in mind that the price for this Blu-ray re-release hasn’t been disclosed yet, and the artwork shown – based on the 2015 release – may not be finalized yet, and could be subject to change.

• The Sommerdahl Murders – Series 3 (RLJ/Acorn)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–DCI Dan Sommerdahl (Peter Mygind, Borgen) has devoted his life to his police career, ultimately at the cost of his marriage. As Dan seeks to move forward, can he learn to accept that his ex-wife, criminal technician Marianne (Laura Drasbæk, Forbrydelsen), is now in a relationship with Detective Flemming Torp (André Babikian, The Protectors)…who is not only Dan’s partner on the force, but also his best friend? Since the trio are still solving crimes together in their seaside Danish town, they try to keep their professional actions separate from their personal affairs. There is much to investigate: a man pushed to his death from an apartment building, the killing of a real-estate developer, a nun’s murder, and the fatal car crash of a wealthy widow. But it’s not long before strife breaks out between the detectives, throwing their partnership and decades of friendship into doubt. 2-disc set.

• This is Going to Hurt – Season 1 (RLJ/Image)
$34.97 SRP DVD

—–Ben Whishaw (Skyfall) stars in this hilarious – and often heartbreaking – journey of Adam, a young doctor stuck in a system that sometimes feels like it’s against him. The unvarnished realities of Adam’s life are revealed: the 97-hour weeks, life-and-death decisions, a tsunami of bodily fluids, and a personal life forced into second place. All for an hourly rate that struggles to compete with the hospital parking meter. It’s a stark reminder of the vital role played by doctors like Adam everywhere. 2-disc set.

COMING ON 10/25:
• Good Sam – The Complete Series (CBS/Paramount)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD
(as of this writing, this title is not yet available for pre-order)
EXTRAS: Gag Reel; Deleted Scenes
—–GOOD SAM stars Sophia Bush in a drama about Dr. Sam Griffith, a gifted heart surgeon who excels in her new leadership role as chief of surgery after her renowned boss falls into a coma. When her former boss wakes up months later demanding to resume his duties, Sam is tasked with supervising this egotistical expert with a scalpel who never acknowledged her stellar talent. Complicating matters, the caustic and arrogant Dr. Rob “Griff” Griffith (Jason Isaac) also happens to be her father! As Griff defies Sam’s authority and challenges her medical expertise, the big question becomes whether this father and daughter will ever be able to mend their own relationship as expertly as they heal the hearts of their patients. This 3-disc collection includes all 12 episodes.

COMING ON 11/8:
• Frasier – The Complete Series (CBS/Paramount)
$129.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD
(as of this writing, this title is not yet available for pre-order)
EXTRAS: Observations, Analyses and Good-Byes; Frasier Says Farewell; Behind The Couch: The Making Of Frasier; Frasier Crane’s Apartment; Season One Celebrity Voices; and more featurettes
—–EVERY HILARIOUS EPISODE ON 33 BLU DISCS. The doctor is in! Frasier: The Complete Series includes all eleven seasons of the award-winning spinoff from Cheers. Kelsey Grammer reprises his Emmy Award-winning role as Dr. Frasier Crane, a stuffy psychiatrist turned call-in radio host who struggles to follow his own advice. Frasier features an amazing ensemble cast, including John Mahoney as Martin, Frasier’s gruff, ex-cop father, Jane Leeves as Daphne, the eccentric British housekeeper, and David Hyde Pierce in his Emmy Award-winning role as Dr. Niles Crane, Frasier’s neurotic brother. Enjoy the show’s most memorable moments like an uncomfortable visit from Sam ‘Mayday’ Malone (Ted Danson reprising his role from Cheers) in “The Show Where Sam Shows Up,” Niles defending his adulterous wife’s honor in a fencing duel in “An Affair to Forget” and the emotional series finale, “Goodnight, Seattle.” Frasier: The Complete Series features over 250 hilarious episodes.
NOTE: this title has been available on DVD format since 2015, but is being released on Blu-ray format for the first time ever, via the MOD (Manufacture On Demand) online retail distribution system

• A Discovery of Witches – Season 3 (RLJ/Image)
$34.99 SRP DVD; $34.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–In the final season of A Discovery of Witches, Matthew and Diana return from their trip to 1590 to find tragedy has occurred at Sept-Tours. They must locate the missing pages from the Book of Life – and the Book itself – before it’s too late. But their enemies are gearing up against them, and a monster from Matthew’s past has been lying in wait to return for revenge. 2-disc set in either format.
NOTE: the Amazon listing above for the DVD version INCORRECTLY shows it as “Region 2” (Europe), but the listing correctly shows the NORTH AMERICAN code for the UPC of the DVD version of this title…it should be safe to pre-order. Our thanks to reader Bob Corrigan for the email about it. If you don’t trust the situation (and we would understand if you don’t!), then feel free to pre-order from another seller:
https://www.deepdiscount.com/discovery-of-witches-season-3-a-discovery-of-witches-series-3/014381135640

• Super Sentai Abaranger – The Complete Series (Shout!)
$59.98 SRP DVD

—–BEFORE MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, THERE WAS SUPER SENTAI! See where the worldwide phenomenon began with the original Japanese series that inspired the Power Rangers franchise! The meteorite believed to have once killed off the dinosaurs actually rattled the Earth into two parallel universes – Another Earth and Dino Earth, where dinosaurs continued to thrive. Now they have evolved into the Saurians, a race of humanoid dinosaurs, and the Bakuryū, a race of mechanized dinosaurs. But the wall between our universes has been breached. The Evolians that have been at war with the Saurians and Bakuryū have invaded, and it’s up to the Abarangers to protect the world! INCLUDES ALL 50 EPISODES! 8-disc set.
NOTE: Japanese soundtrack; English subtitles. Exclusively available via Shout Factory’s online store months before it’s available anywhere else.

COMING ON 11/15:
• Darby And Joan – Series 1 (RLJ/Acorn)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–Newly widowed nurse Joan Kirkhope (Emmy winner Greta Scacchi, Rasputin, War & Peace) is on a quest to find answers about her husband’s perplexing death. Ex-detective Jack Darby (Emmy nominee Bryan Brown, The Thorn Birds, Cocktail) has taken to the open road to escape his past. When their vehicles collide on a remote road in the Australian outback, these strangers are thrown together for an unexpected adventure. The two couldn’t be more different: a down-to-earth Aussie and a tightly wound Englishwoman. But as they’re drawn into a string of intriguing mysteries lurking in the isolated, tropical corners of a vast continent, it quickly becomes clear that the most fascinating puzzle they face is each other. 2-disc set.

COMING ON 12/6:
• Better Call Saul – Season 6 (Sony)
$35.99 SRP DVD; $45.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Series Adjourned: Saying Goodbye to Saul; Fear and Loathing in Omaha: The World of Gene Takavic; “Wine and Roses” – Casa Goodman; Deleted Scenes; Outtakes; Commentaries on Every Episode; Easter Eggs; Training Videos; American Greed
—–Better Call Saul’s final season concludes the complicated journey and transformation of its compromised hero, Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), into criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. From the cartel to the courthouse, from Albuquerque to Omaha, season six tracks Jimmy, Saul and Gene as well as Jimmy’s complex relationship with Kim (Rhea Seehorn), who is in the midst of her own existential crisis. Meanwhile, Mike (Jonathan Banks), Gus (Giancarlo Esposito), Nacho (Michael Mando) and Lalo (Tony Dalton) are locked into a game of cat and mouse with mortal stakes. Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill; Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler; Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut; Michael Mando as Nacho Varga; Patrick Fabian as Howard Hamlin; Tony Dalton as Lalo Salamanca; Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring. 4-disc set in either format.

• Better Call Saul – The Complete Series (Sony)
$215.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–Before Saul Goodman met Walter White, he was struggling attorney Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk). In this prequel to the Emmy-winning series Breaking Bad, Jimmy teams up with Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks) and begins his transformation from optimistic underdog into Albuquerque’s most notorious legal legend. Michael McKean co-stars as Jimmy’s brilliant, uncompromising brother, Chuck. 19-disc set.
NOTE: as of today’s writing, this title has only been announced for Blu-ray format

AMC NETWORKS ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS FOR TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Danielle Langer

AMC NETWORKS ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS FOR TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES

NEW SERIES, FILMS, SPECIALS AND MORE NOW STREAMING ON AMC NETWORKS’ SUITE OF TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES THIS FEBRUARY
New York, NY – January 19, 2021 – This February, AMC Networks’ targeted streaming services will bring viewers an extensive catalogue of compelling dramas, fan-favorite franchises, highly-anticipated films and timely collections on AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, IFC Films Unlimited, Shudder and Sundance Now.

Highlights from across the suite of services include (in alphabetical and chronological order):

On ACORN TV:

Agatha Raisin Season 4 (Acorn TV Original)
Three 2-Part Mysteries Premiere Mondays Beginning February 7 Through February 21

The Agatha Raisin Detective Agency continues to thrive as there is no shortage of mysteries for our heroine to solve. Determined not to spend her time dwelling on her AWOL on-and-off partner James, Agatha (Ashley Jensen, Catastrophe, Ugly Betty) and her happy band of misfits crack more cases including a jam competition that spirals out of control and a seaside murder that has links to a long-forgotten jewelry heist. However, when James finally returns, he has interesting news of his own. (Photos)

Aftertaste (Acorn TV Exclusive)
New Series Binge Premieres Mondays Beginning February 14

When his latest outburst goes viral, volatile celebrity chef Easton West (Erik Thomson, 800 Words) flees back to his hometown and tries to reinvent himself through an unlikely partnership with his 19-year-old pastry wunderkind niece, Diana (Natalie Abbott). Easton realizes that Diana represents everything he’s not and takes her under his wing in an effort to crawl his way back to relevance. But what price is Diana willing to pay to work with her infamously difficult uncle? Also starring Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under, Total Control) and Peter Carroll (Sleeping Beauty).

Conviction: The Case of Stephen Lawrence (Acorn TV Original)
Full Season Binge Premiere on Monday, February 21

On April 22nd, 1993, an 18-year-old Black student, Stephen Lawrence, was murdered in a racially motivated attack in London. This powerful three-part scripted miniseries tells the story of the struggle by Stephen’s parents, Doreen and Neville Lawrence (Sharlene Whyte, We Hunt Together and Hugh Quarshie, Holby City), to achieve justice and how a detective, Clive Driscoll (Steve Coogan, Philomena) – working closely with the Lawrences – put together an investigation that finally, more than 18 years after his death, secures the convictions of Stephen’s murderers.

Murdoch Mysteries Season 15 (Acorn TV Exclusive)
New Season Premieres Mondays Beginning February 28 Through August 8

This internationally acclaimed period drama returns with all new compelling mysteries featuring unique turn-of-the-century historic references that resonate with current and contemporary social issues. This one-hour drama is set in Toronto in the late 1890s and early 1900s during the age of invention, where Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson), the methodical detective and his impassioned wife Dr. Julia Ogden (Hélène Joy) enlist radical forensic techniques like fingerprinting and ultraviolet light to solve a range of gruesome murders.

On ALLBLK:

Double Cross Season 3 Episode 1 (ALLBLK Original Drama)
New Season Premieres Thursdays Beginning February 3

This season, the vigilante twins Eric (Jeff Logan) and Erica Cross (Ashley A. Williams) are teaming up with the very person who has been trying to put them in jail for murder. Detective Ryan (Darrin Dewitt Henson) finds himself seeking the help of the twins to find his missing daughter, Layla, who was taken by the twins’ own sister, Robin Cross (Judi Johnson). The task becomes an undertaking after it is discovered that Layla was in fact taken from Robin and given to higher ups in the trafficking ring. Time is of the essence, as they only have days before Layla is auctioned off.

Social Society Season 2 (ALLBLK Original Talk Show)
New Season Premieres Mondays Beginning February 7

A one-hour sketch comedy variety show bringing some of your favorite “instafamous” sketch comedians together for laughs, live performances, and the latest in today’s entertainment news. Each week, viewers will tune in to watch Kendall Kyndall and his new co-hosts, give their take on the week’s entertainment highlights, life hacks, and social media buzz.

Staycation (ALLBLK Feature Film) *WORLD PREMIERE
New Film Premieres Thursday, February 10

Divorce is on the horizon for Kyle (Shelton Jolivette) and Dawn (Jennifer Freeman), but before they call it quits, their marriage counselor gives them a final homework assignment. They must spend three days together in a house, ALONE. During their stay, the causes for their marital woes emerge. With these new revelations, they must decide if they are going to stay together or abandon their love forever.

Cast: Jennifer Freeman, Shelton Jolivette, Amelia Jeffries, Kendrick Brown

On AMC+:

The Walking Dead Season 11B
Debuts Sunday, February 13; Episodes Released One Week Ahead of AMC

The Walking Dead returns with many of our heroes fighting imminent hellfire under Reaper attack; while others battle Mother Nature’s torrential wrath in Alexandria. For all, their world is literally crashing down around them. Meanwhile, life in the Commonwealth is not as idyllic as it seems. Will they be able to pick up the pieces and who will be alive to help? Will their relationships heal or fracture? Will olive branches be extended, accepted, or rejected? For some, hope will be renewed. Others will be pushed past the point of no return. One truth holds tight: Lives hang in the balance with each decision drastically changing their future, their chances of survival, and the state of each community.

Killing Eve Season 4
Final Season Debuts with a Two-Episode Premiere Sunday, February 27

After the emotional climax of Season 3, Eve (Golden Globe® winner Sandra Oh), Villanelle (Emmy® Award winner Jodie Comer) and Carolyn (BAFTA winner Fiona Shaw) are in very different places. Following Eve and Villanelle’s exchange on the bridge, Eve is on a revenge mission, while Villanelle has found a brand-new community in an attempt to prove she’s not a “monster.” Having killed Paul, Carolyn goes to extraordinary lengths to continue to chase down The Twelve and the person that ordered Kenny’s hit. This season follows our extraordinary women, each driven by passion, revenge and obsession, building towards a messy, nuanced and totally glorious series finale.

A Discovery of Witches Season 3
New Episodes Continue Saturdays; Series Finale February 19

In the final season of A Discovery of Witches, Matthew (Matthew Goode) and Diana (Teresa Palmer) return from their trip to 1590 to find tragedy at Sept-Tours. They must find the missing pages from the Book of Life and the Book itself before it’s too late. Their enemies are gearing up against them, and a monster from Matthew’s past who has been lying in wait will return for revenge. A Discovery of Witches Season 3 is based on the ‘The Book of Life’ novel from Deborah Harkness’s bestselling All Souls trilogy and is the third and final instalment.

La Fortuna (AMC+ Original)
New Episodes Continue Thursdays; Season Finale February 17

In La Fortuna, Álex Ventura (Álvaro Mel), a young and inexperienced diplomat, unintentionally becomes the leader of a mission that will put all his convictions to the test: to recover the sunken treasure stolen by Frank Wild (Stanley Tucci), an adventurer who travels the world plundering items of common heritage from the depths of the sea. Forming a unique team with Lucía (Ana Polvorosa), a combative public official, and Jonas Pierce (Clarke Peters), a brilliant American lawyer with a passion for old pirate tales, Álex sets out on the adventure of a lifetime, on which he learns about the importance of love, friendship and commitment to your own beliefs.

On IFC FILMS UNLIMITED:

What Keeps You Alive
Film Premieres Wednesday, February 2

One woman must survive her wife’s twisted secret in this terrifying cat and mouse thriller. Starring Hannah Emily Anderson, Brittany Allen, Martha MacIsaac, Joey Klein.

Swallow
Film Premieres Wednesday, February 2

A newly pregnant housewife develops a strange and dangerous compulsion to consume inedible objects in this provocative psychological thriller. Starring Haley Bennett, Austin Stowell, Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, Denis O’Hare.

Radioflash
Film Premieres Wednesday, February 16

In the aftermath of an apocalyptic power outage, a young woman encounters the horrors awaiting her in the darkness as she tries to reunite her family and fight for survival. Starring Brighton Sharbino (The Walking Dead), Dominic Monaghan (Lost, Moonhaven) and Will Patton (Yellowstone).

On SHUDDER:

A Discovery of Witches Season 3
New Episodes Continue Saturdays; Series Finale February 19

Joe Bob’s Heartbreak Trailer Park (Shudder Original)
New Valentine’s Day Special Premieres Friday, February 11

Love (and a tinge of horror) is in the air for The Last Drive-In’s new special! Joe Bob Briggs will be joined by special guests for a double feature of two unique films that explore the heartbreaking side of Valentine’s Day.

Hellbender (Shudder Original)
New Film Premieres Thursday, February 24

In this occult coming-of-age horror film, 16-year-old Izzy (Zelda Adams) suffers from a rare illness that has kept her isolated on a mountaintop with her mother (Toby Poser) her whole life. As Izzy begins to question her sickness, she pushes back against her confinement and secretly befriends Amber (Lulu Adams), another girl living on the mountain, but her newfound happiness is derailed after she eats a live worm as part of a juvenile game and finds an insatiable and violent hunger awakened within her. To understand the hunger, Izzy must learn the dark secrets of her family’s past and the ancient power in her bloodline.

On SUNDANCE NOW:

State of The Union (SundanceTV/Sundance Now Original)
Season 2 Premieres Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14

Emmy® award-winning short form drama series, State of the Union returns with Brendan Gleeson (In Bruges), Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects) and Esco Jouléy (High Maintenance) leading the second installment of the innovative format, 10 episodes, each 10 minutes in length. Written by Nick Hornby (Brooklyn, An Education) and directed by Stephen Frears (The Queen, A Very English Scandal), State of the Union cleverly explores relationships and the human experience. In this season, liberal campaigning Ellen (Clarkson) drags her traditional, self-made husband Scott (Gleeson) out of his comfort zone and into a hipster Connecticut coffee shop, where they have ten minutes before their marriage counseling session to drink a coffee, gather their thoughts and argue about everything from Quakerism to pronouns. Amongst the bickering they also discuss betrayals from their past, how they’re changing as people, and what the future of their relationship might look like in a changing world.

A Discovery of Witches Season 3
New Episodes Continue Saturdays; Series Finale February 19

Total Control Season 2 (Sundance Now Exclusive)
New Episodes Continue Thursdays; Season Finale February 24

In Season 1, fearless Indigenous senator Alex Irving (Deborah Mailman, The Sapphires, Offspring) engineered a remarkable coup, unseating the Prime Minister and the woman who betrayed her, Rachel Anderson (Rachel Griffiths, Six Feet Under, Muriel’s Wedding). But now she faces the ultimate test in a democratic system: the nation is going to the polls and Alex will have to face the judgement of the people by running as an Independent. She’ll be ready for the inevitable dirty campaign tactics and to compete again the well-financed machinery of the major parties, but that won’t make things easier. Alex will be confronted by vile online trolls, threats to her family and political opponents riled by the audacity of a Black woman using her voice. Can she survive a system determined to shake everything she values?

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Video: “A Discovery of Witches” Season 3 – First Look Trailer – Premieres 1/8

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Danielle Langer

Video: “A Discovery of Witches” Season 3 – First Look Trailer – Premieres 1/8
The final season is almost here. Take a first look at the trailer for “A Discovery of Witches” Season 3.
[via press release from SundanceTV]
A Discovery of Witches Season 3 – First Look Trailer [HD] | Premieres 1/8

The final season is almost here. Take a first look at the trailer for A Discovery of Witches Season 3. Watch the season premiere on January 8.

AMC NETWORKS ANNOUNCES JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS FOR TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Danielle Langer

AMC NETWORKS ANNOUNCES JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS FOR TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES

NEW SERIES, FILMS, SPECIALS AND MORE NOW STREAMING ON AMC NETWORKS’ SUITE OF TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES THIS JANUARY
New York, NY – December 10, 2021 – This January, AMC Networks’ targeted streaming services will bring viewers an extensive catalogue of compelling dramas, fan-favorite franchises, highly-anticipated films and timely collections on AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, IFC Films Unlimited, Shudder and Sundance Now.

Highlights from across the suite of services include (in alphabetical and chronological order):

On ACORN TV:

Queens of Mystery, Season 2 (Acorn TV Original)
Three 2-Part Mysteries Premiere Mondays Beginning January 10 Through January 24

Queens of Mystery follows the adventures of three crime-writing sisters, Beth (Sarah Woodward, The Pale Horse), Cat (Julie Graham, The Bletchley Circle, Shetland, Penance), and Jane (Siobhan Redmond, Unforgotten) Stone, and their 28-year-old niece, Detective Sergeant Mattie Stone (Florence Hall for S2, The Princess Switch: Switched Again). Using their knowledge of crime – both real world and fictional – together they solve murders in the picturesque English region of Wildemarsh. But no matter how many cases they are able to crack, the unsolved mystery that haunts all the characters is that of Mattie’s mother’s disappearance 25 years ago.

Help (Acorn TV Exclusive)
Film Premieres Monday, January 31

In the Rose d’Or Award-winning film Help, young care worker, Sarah (Emmy® winner Jodie Comer, Killing Eve, Free Guy), forms an unlikely bond with nursing home resident, Tony (Stephen Graham, The North Water, Line of Duty), living with young onset dementia. But when the Covid-19 pandemic hits, her character and their relationship are put to the test under horrifying circumstances. Written by BAFTA winner Jack Thorne (Enola Holmes, His Dark Materials), Help also stars Ian Hart (The Terror, The Last Kingdom) and Lesley Sharp (Scott & Bailey, Three Girls).

The Larkins (Acorn TV Exclusive)
New Episodes Continue Mondays; Season Finale January 17

This exciting new adaptation of H.E. Bates’ classic novel The Darling Buds of May follows the warm-hearted, wheeler-dealing adventures of the iconic Larkin family in the idyllic Kent countryside. Set in the late 1950s, each episode contains a story of the week concerning their personal family sagas, and the politics of their village life alongside series arc stories. Starring Bradley Walsh (Law & Order UK), Joanna Scanlan (No Offence) and Sabrina Bartlett (Bridgerton). The first season ends with a Christmas special, where all the talk in the village is about the pantomime and an ongoing slate of burglaries.

On ALLBLK:

Equal Standard (ALLBLK World Premiere Movie)
Premieres Thursday, January 6

New York City police officers’ lives collide in interweaving stories of race, rank, loss, and betrayal (2020)

Cast: Ice-T, Jules Willcox, Marc John Jefferies, Tobias Truvillion, Robert Clohessy, Maurice Benard, Fredro Starr

A House Divided Season 4 (ALLBLK Original)
Premieres Thursday, January 13

The Sanders family saga continues in full swing as Carissa struggles with learning to trust again, while fighting for her life. Cameron Sr. navigates an international extortion plot while trying to maintain his freedom, but to no avail. Jupiter, uses her wits and sex appeal to outsmart just about everyone, as Auntie Mae and Cam Jr. make power moves in order to exert their power. Truths are revealed, more lies are told, and the family unravels further in the fourth season of A House Divided

Social Society Season 2 (ALLBLK Original)
Premieres Monday, January 24

On AMC+:

Doctor Who: Eve of the Daleks
New Year’s Day Special Premieres Saturday, January 1

Jodie Whittaker stars in BBC America’s all-new special premiering New Year’s Day. Mandip Gil and John Bishop will also appear in the annual holiday tradition, as well as several notable guest stars including Aisling Bea (This Way Up), Adjani Salmon (Dreaming Whilst Black) and Pauline McLynn (Father Ted). In the new special, Sarah (Bea) owns and runs ELF storage, and Nick (Salmon) is a customer who visits his unit every year on New Year’s Eve. This year, however, their night turns out to be a little different than planned.

A Discovery of Witches Season 3
New Season Premieres Saturday, January 8

La Fortuna (AMC+ Original)
New Series Premieres Thursday, January 20 with First Two Episodes

Firebite (AMC+ Original)
New Episodes Continue Thursdays; Season Finale February 3

A high-octane, highly original spin on the Vampire genre and fantasy series, Firebite follows two Indigenous Australian hunters, Tyson (Rob Collins) and Shanika (Shantae Barnes-Cowan), on their quest to battle the last colony of vampires in the middle of the South Australian desert. Set in a remote desert mining town, a hive for the last vampire stronghold shipped from Britain to Australia in 1788 by the colonial superpower to eradicate the Indigenous populations. Sheltering from the sun in the underground mines and tunnels that surround the town until the present day, the colony’s numbers and hunger is growing. War is coming. Tyson and Shanika stand vanguard to the war. But what hope does an expertly reckless man full of bravado and a 17-year-old orphan possibly have to defeat these vicious blood-thirsty parasites, when legions of warriors before them have failed?

On IFC FILMS UNLIMITED:

Olympic Dreams
Film Premieres Wednesday, January 5

Set against the splendor of the Winter Olympic Games, an intimate and unexpected love story develops between two lonely hearts, each at their own crossroads in life. Penelope (Alexi Pappas) is a first time Olympian and introverted cross-country skier, who, after finishing her event early on in the games, finds herself spending time in Athletes Village with the gregarious and outgoing volunteer dentist, Ezra (Nick Kroll). The first movie on location during the Olympics in Athletes Village, Olympic Dreams offers audiences a never-before-seen side of the Games.

Resistance
Film Premieres Wednesday, January 5

Before he was the world-famous mime Marcel Marceau, he was Marcel Mangel, an aspiring Jewish actor who joined the French Resistance to save the lives of thousands of children orphaned at the hands of the Nazis. Based on the inspiring true story, Jesse Eisenberg stars in this compelling drama about a group of unsung heroes who put themselves in harm’s way to rise above the hatred and oppression during World War II.

Greener Grass
Film Premieres Wednesday, January 19

In a day-glo-colored, bizarro version of suburbia where adults where braces on their already-straight teeth, everyone drives golf carts, and children magically turn into golden retrievers, soccer moms and best friends Jill (Jocelyn DeBoer) and Lisa (Dawn Luebbe) are locked in a passive aggressive battle-of-the-wills that takes a turn into the sinister when Lisa begins systematically taking over every aspect of Jill’s life – starting with her newborn daughter. The hilariously demented, Stepford Wives-on-acid satire is destined to be an instant cult classic.

On SHUDDER:

A Discovery of Witches Season 3
New Season Premieres Saturday, January 8

The Last Thing Mary Saw
New Film Premieres Thursday, January 20

The Last Thing Mary Saw begins in Southold, New York, 1843: Young Mary (Stefanie Scott, Insidious: Chapter 3), blood trickling from behind the blindfold tied around her eyes, is interrogated about the events surrounding her grandmother’s death. As the story jumps back in time, we witness Mary, raised in a repressively religious household, finding fleeting happiness in the arms of Eleanor (Isabelle Fuhrman, Orphan), the home’s maid. Her family, who believe they are seeing, speaking, and acting on God’s behalf, view the girls’ relationship as an abomination, to be dealt with as severely as possible. The couple attempt to carry on in secret, but someone is always watching, or listening, and the wages of perceived sin threaten to become death, with the tension only heightened by the arrival of an enigmatic stranger (Rory Culkin, Waco, Halston) and the revelation of greater forces at work. Photos

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
New Film Premieres Thursday, January 27

Beginning just before his debut as Frankenstein’s creation, Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster compellingly explores the life and legacy of a cinema legend, presenting a perceptive history of the genre he personified. His films were long derided as hokum and attacked by censors. But his phenomenal popularity and pervasive influence endures, inspiring some of our greatest actors and directors into the 21st Century – among them Guillermo Del Toro, Ron Perlman, Roger Corman & John Landis all of whom and many more contribute their personal insights and anecdotes. Directed by Thomas Hamilton.

On SUNDANCE NOW:

The Pact (Sundance Now Exclusive)
Season Finale Premieres Thursday, January 6

Gripping six-part thriller, shot in beautiful Wales. When a young brewery boss (Aneurin Bernard, Dunkirk) is found dead, a chain of events is triggered that draws his four employees Anna (Laura Fraser, Better Call Saul), Nancy (Julie Hesmondhalgh, Broadchurch), Louie (Eiry Thomas, Keeping the Faith), and Cat (Heledd Gwynn, Ordinary Lies) into a fragile pact of silence, bound by a secret that will change their lives forever.

A Discovery of Witches
New Season Premieres Saturday, January 8

Total Control (Sundance Now Exclusive)
Season 2 Premieres Thursdays, Beginning January 20

In Season 1, fearless Indigenous senator Alex Irving (Deborah Mailman) engineered a remarkable coup, unseating the Prime Minister and the woman who betrayed her, Rachel Anderson (Rachel Griffiths). But now she faces the ultimate test in a democratic system: the nation is going to the polls and Alex will have to face the judgement of the people by running as an Independent. She’ll be ready for the inevitable dirty campaign tactics and to compete again the well-financed machinery of the major parties, but that won’t make things easier. Alex will be confronted by vile online trolls, threats to her family and political opponents riled by the audacity of a Black woman using her voice. Can she survive a system determined to shake everything she values?

Close To Me
Season Finale Premieres Thursday, January 20

Jo Harding (Connie Nielsen, Gladiator, Wonder Woman) is a woman who has a perfect life with her partner (Christopher Eccleston, Doctor Who) until a fall erases an entire year from her memory. As she struggles to piece events together, Jo discovers that her life was in fact far from perfect.

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A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES SEASON 3 DEBUTS JANUARY 8 ON SUNDANCE NOW, SHUDDER AND AMC+

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Danielle Langer

A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES SEASON 3 DEBUTS JANUARY 8 ON SUNDANCE NOW, SHUDDER AND AMC+

ANIMATED KEY ART AND PROMO RELEASED

Sundance Now, Shudder and AMC+ announced today the third and final season of A Discovery of Witches will premiere on Saturday, January 8, 2022 on all three platforms in the U.S. Animated key art and a new promo were also released for the epic conclusion of the acclaimed saga, which finds Matthew (Matthew Goode) and Diana (Teresa Palmer) returning from 1590 to present day and combating what they left behind.

In addition to Goode and Palmer, the series features a strong ensemble cast including Owen Teale, Malin Buska, Alex Kingston, Aiysha Hart, Edward Bluemel, Lindsay Duncan, Peter McDonald, Trevor Eve, Gregg Chillin, Adelle Leonce, Tanya Moodie, Daniel Ezra, Toby Regbo, Steven Cree, Jacob Ifan, Ivanno Jeremiah, Greg McHugh, Olivier Huband, Paul Rhys and Parker Sawyers. A Discovery of Witches Season 3 is based on the ‘The Book of Life’ novel from Deborah Harkness’s bestselling All Souls trilogy and is the third and final installment.

A Discovery of Witches is a Sky Original series and was commissioned by Zai Bennett, Managing Director of Content, Sky UK. Kara Manley is the executive producer for Sky Studios and the show is made by Bad Wolf. Executive Producers for Bad Wolf are Lachlan MacKinnon, Jane Tranter, Deborah Harkness, Lisa Holdsworth, Helen Raynor.

AMC NETWORKS RELEASES TRAILER FOR A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES SEASON 3

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Danielle Langer

AMC NETWORKS RELEASES TRAILER FOR A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES SEASON 3

SUNDANCE NOW, SHUDDER AND AMC+ RELEASE TRAILER FOR A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES, SEASON 3
Sundance Now, Shudder and AMC+ released today the trailer for the third and final season of A Discovery of Witches. Premiering in January 2022 on all three platforms in the U.S., the epic conclusion of the acclaimed saga finds Matthew (Matthew Goode) and Diana (Teresa Palmer) returning from 1590 to present day and combating what they left behind.

View Trailer:

Upcoming DVD Releases

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Danielle Langer

COMING ON 8/3:
Couples Therapy – Season 2 (Showtime/ViacomCBS)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–Hope and heartache comes to light in the acclaimed docu-series COUPLES THERAPY. Distinguished clinical psychologist Dr. Orna Guralnik combines empathy with insight to guide a new group of couples facing a diverse set of issues. Together they take on the difficult challenge of confronting their deepest individual fears and talk candidly about what has brought them to these crossroads…and where to go from here. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 8/17:
* A Discovery of Witches – Season 2 (RLJ/Image)
$34.99 SRP DVD; $34.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: The Story of A Discovery of Witches; Can Love Survive; Creating Elizabethan London
—–After narrowly escaping the Congregation of vampires, witches, and daemons, Diana (Teresa Palmer) and Matthew (Matthew Goode) are hiding in time, in the fascinating and treacherous world of Elizabethan London. Here, they must find a powerful witch teacher to help Diana control her magic and search for the elusive Book of Life. Enemies are everywhere, the threat to witches is growing, and Diana and Matthew’s romance faces a barrage of new threats – from within, as much as without. They must overcome deep personal fears and jealousies, baring their darkest secrets to one another if they are to stay alive, stay together, and find a way back to the present day. While Matthew and Diana hide out in Elizabethan London, back in present day, Diana’s beloved aunts, Sarah (Alex Kingston) and Em (Valarie Pettiford), must take shelter with notorious witch hunter Ysabeau de Clermont (Lindsay Duncan) at her ancestral home, Sept-Tours. Meanwhile, in Oxford, Marcus (Edward Bluemel) and Miriam (Aiysha Hart) take on Matthew’s mantle to protect daemons Nathaniel (Daniel Ezra) and Sophie (Aisling Loftus), whose pregnancy is advancing. And Gerbert, Knox, Satu, and Domenico are determined to hunt down every clue they can to Diana’s and Matthew’s disappearance, and the secrets their allies are keeping from them. 2-disc set in either format.
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COMING ON 8/24:
* Prodigal Son – The Complete 2nd Season (Warner Archive)
$29.99 SRP DVD MOD; $29.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD

—–Malcolm Bright is a criminal profiler who gets inside the minds of killers because his father, Dr. Martin Whitly, was a notorious serial killer. Now he’s using his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve murders. Season 2 picks up with Bright “taking care” of his sister after her shocking actions and protecting his mother from a secret that could tear the family apart. 3-disc set in either format.
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COMING ON 9/21:
* Resident Alien – Season 1 (Universal)
$39.98 SRP DVD; $44.98 SRP Blu-ray

—–A comedic sci-fi drama based on the Dark Horse comic book series of the same name, Resident Alien follows a crash-landed alien (Alan Tudyk) who must take on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor and somehow find a way to fit in with the local human population. While attempting to complete his secret mission on Earth, he is forced to consider the possibility that humans might be worth saving after all. 2-disc set in either format.

* The Blacklist – Season 8 (Sony)
$55.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD

EXTRAS: Deleted Scenes; Blooper Reel; Liz’s Farewell
—–With his back against the wall, Raymond Reddington (James Spader) faces his most formidable enemy yet: Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone). Aligned with her mother, infamous Russian spy Katarina Rostova, Liz must decide how far she is willing to go to find out why Reddington has entered her life and what his endgame really is. The fallout between Reddington and Keen will have devastating consequences for all that lie in their wake, including the Task Force they helped to create. 5-disc set.
NOTE: the DVD version of this same title will be available in stores on the same date; see the Roundup from 7/9

* Star Trek: Enterprise – The Complete Series (ViacomCBS)
$67.99 SRP DVD; $90.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–All four thrill-packed seasons of Star Trek: Enterprise are yours to explore as Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula) pilots the Earth’s first Warp-5 capable ship, Enterprise NX-01, on a long-range mission of research and discovery beginning in the year 2150. During his command, Captain Archer and his crew will face life-threatening challenges from the Xindi, an enemy bent on annihilating humanity via a planet-destroying super weapon, and from Terra Prime, a human terrorist group – as well as a host of problems stirred up by the ever-present Romulans. From suspiciously watchful Vulcans to the mysterious Sphere-Builders, a trans-dimensional species, these are the adventures found in four thrilling seasons of Star Trek: Enterprise – The Complete Series! 27-disc set on DVD; 24-disc set on Blu-ray.
NOTE: this title was previously released in early 2017 on each format, but had been discontinued; it is now being re-released for fans who missed it previously (timed to coincide with other 55th anniversary Star Trek releases/re-releases)
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COMING ON 9/28:
* Whitstable Pearl – Series 1 (RLJ/Acorn)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–With her son grown, single mum Pearl (Kerry Godliman, After Life) pursues her lifelong dream and starts a private detective agency, which she runs from her family restaurant in the coastal town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all kinds of cases. But when a friend dies suspiciously, Pearl finds herself in conflict with gruff new cop in town DCI Mike McGuire. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 10/5:
* The Nevers – Season 1, Part 1 (HBO/Warner)
$24.98 SRP DVD; $29.98 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Digital Copy (Blu-ray only)
—–August, 1896. Victorian London is rocked to its foundations by a supernatural event which gives certain people — mostly women — abnormal abilities, from the wondrous to the disturbing. But no matter their particular “turns,” all who belong to this new underclass are in grave danger. It falls to mysterious, quick-fisted widow Amalia True (Laura Donnelly) and brilliant young inventor Penance Adair (Ann Skelly) to protect and shelter these gifted “orphans.” To do so, they will have to face the brutal forces determined to annihilate their kind. Cast also includes Rochelle Neil, James Norton, Tom Riley, Denis O’Hare, Ben Chaplin, Zackary Momah, James Norton, Olivia Williams, Pip Torrens, Amy Manson, Eleanor Tomlinson, Anna Devlin, Elizabeth Berrington, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Viola Prettejohn, Ella Smith, Vinnie Heaven, and Nick Frost. 2-disc set in either format.

* Clarice – Season 1 (ViacomCBS)
$33.99 SRP DVD

—–Clarice is a deep dive into the untold personal story of FBI Agent Clarice Starling as she returns to the field in 1993, one year after the events of The Silence of the Lambs. Brilliant and vulnerable, Clarice’s bravery gives her an inner light that draws monsters and madmen to her. However, her complex psychological makeup that comes from a challenging childhood empowers her to begin to find her voice while working in a man’s world, as well as escape the family secrets that have haunted her throughout her life. 4-disc set.
NOTE: as of this writing, Amazon shows a different release date for this title, but the studio’s official information shows October 5th

* The Stand – The Limited Series (ViacomCBS)
$33.99 SRP DVD; $39.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: AN APOCALYPTIC EPIC: ADAPTING THE STAND – Go inside the creative process of bringing all facets of King’s beloved epic to life on screen; GAG REEL
—–When a killer plague wipes out 99% of the world’s population, the embattled survivors struggle to make their way in a post-apocalyptic reality. This 2020 adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand frames the eternal battle between good and evil, as embodied by the peaceful prophet Mother Abagail (Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg) and the menacing presence Randall Flagg (Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård), and closes with a new coda written by Stephen King himself. The all-star cast also includes James Marsden and Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear, with guest stars Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons and Heather Graham. Delve deeper into this epic reimagining of King’s iconic novel with exclusive special features. 3-disc set in either format.

* The Stand – The Definitive 2-Series Collection (ViacomCBS)
$39.99 SRP DVD; $44.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: 1994: Audio commentary from Stephen King and director Mick Garris & full-length featurette; 2020: Exclusive gag reel & behind-the-scenes featurette
—–The Stand: The Original Mini-Series (1994): In Stephen King’s epic vision of an apocalyptic future, the few survivors of a plague-ravaged world must choose sides in the ultimate battle of good vs. evil that will decide the fate of humanity. As the followers of demonic Randall Flagg plot to rebuild the world in his dark image, a courageous foursome embarks on a heroic mission against Flagg and his minions. Fighting overwhelming odds, they will risk more than their lives as they take one desperate last stand against evil. The Stand (2020 Limited Series): THE STAND is Stephen King’s apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Whoopi Goldberg) and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg (Alexander Skarsgård), the Dark Man. THE STAND will close with a new coda written by the famed author himself. 5-disc set on DVD; 4-disc set on Blu-ray Disc.

* ER – The Complete Series (Warner)
$219.99 SRP DVD

—–The lives, loves and losses of the doctors and nurses of Chicago’s County General Hospital. 45-disc set.
NOTE: this title was released years ago, as a 90-disc long box collection of the 15 separate season sets; it is being re-released (with half the number of discs, somehow!)…and no Blu-ray Disc version has been announced as of this writing
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COMING ON 10/12:
* The Haunting of Bly Manor – The Limited Series (ViacomCBS)
$31.99 SRP DVD; $39.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Home for the Haunted: The Ghosts of Bly Manor – Featurette; Welcome to Bly Manor – Featurette; Audio Commentary by Director/Creator Mike Flanagan; Audio Commentary by Director Liam Gavin; Audio Commentary by Director Axelle Carolyn
—–From The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan and producer Trevor Macy comes THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR, the next highly anticipated chapter of The Haunting anthology series, set in 1980s England. After an au pair’s tragic death, Henry Wingrave (Henry Thomas) hires a young American nanny (Victoria Pedretti) to care for his orphaned niece and nephew (Amelie Bea Smith, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) who reside at Bly Manor with the estate’s chef Owen (Rahul Kohli), groundskeeper Jamie (Amelia Eve) and housekeeper, Mrs. Grose (T’Nia Miller). But all is not as it seems at the manor, and centuries of dark secrets of love and loss are waiting to be unearthed in this chilling gothic romance. At Bly Manor, dead doesn’t mean gone. 3-disc set in either format

* The Haunting – 2 Series Collection (ViacomCBS)
$39.99 SRP DVD; $39.95 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: HOHH: Extended Director’s Cut + Commentary by Director Mike Flanagan (Episodes 101, 105, 110); HOBM: Featurettes (x2) + Director Commentaries by Mike Flanagan (Episode 201), Liam Gavin (Episode 205) and Axelle Carolyn (Episode 208)
—–THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE is the critically acclaimed, modern reimagining of Shirley Jackson’s legendary novel about five siblings who grew up in the most famous haunted house in America. Now adults, they’re reunited by the suicide of their youngest sister, which forces them to finally confront the ghosts of their pasts… some of which lurk in their minds… and some of which may really be lurking in the shadows of the iconic Hill House. For the first time, experience even more thrills with three extended Director’s Cut episodes featuring never-before-seen footage and go deeper inside Hill House with four exclusive commentaries from Creator and Director Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep). THEN, from The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan and producer Trevor Macy comes THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR, the next highly anticipated chapter of The Haunting anthology series, set in 1980s England. After an au pair’s tragic death, Henry Wingrave (Henry Thomas) hires a young American nanny (Victoria Pedretti) to care for his orphaned niece and nephew (Amelie Bea Smith, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) who reside at Bly Manor with the estate’s chef Owen (Rahul Kohli), groundskeeper Jamie (Amelia Eve) and housekeeper, Mrs. Grose (T’Nia Miller). But all is not as it seems at the manor, and centuries of dark secrets of love and loss are waiting to be unearthed in this chilling gothic romance. At Bly Manor, dead doesn’t mean gone. 7-disc set on DVD; 6-disc set on Blu-ray Disc.

* Kolchak: The Night Stalker – The Complete Series (Kino Lorber)
$99.95 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: NEW Interview with David Chase, the Creator of The Sopranos and Co-Writer of Eight Kolchak: The Night Stalker Episodes; NEW Interview with Dana Gould, the Creator of Stan Against Evil; NEW Booklet Essay by Mark Dawidziak, the Author of The Night Stalker Companion and Kolchak Novel, Grave Secrets; NEW Audio Commentary for THE RIPPER by Mark Dawidziak, the Author of The Night Stalker Companion and Kolchak Novel, Grave Secrets; NEW Audio Commentary for THE ZOMBIE by Author/Historian David J. Schow; NEW Audio Commentary for THEY HAVE BEEN, THEY ARE, THEY WILL BE… by Novelist/Critic Kim Newman and Writer/Journalist Barry Forshaw; NEW Audio Commentary for THE VAMPIRE by Film Historian Tim Lucas; NEW Audio Commentary for THE WEREWOLF by Filmmaker/Historian Constantine Nasr; NEW Audio Commentary for FIREFALL by Author/Historian David J. Schow; NEW Audio Commentary for THE DEVIL’S PLATFORM by Filmmaker/Historian Constantine Nasr and Screenwriter/Producer Rodney Barnes; NEW Audio Commentary for BAD MEDICINE by Film Historian/Screenwriter Gary Gerani; NEW Audio Commentary for THE SPANISH MOSS MURDERS by Film Historian/Screenwriter Steve Haberman; NEW Audio Commentary for THE SPANISH MOSS MURDERS by Filmmaker/Historian Steve Mitchell and Screenwriter/Producer Cyrus Voris; NEW Audio Commentary for THE ENERGY EATER by Mike White and Chris Stachiw of The Kolchak Tapes Podcast; NEW Audio Commentary for HORROR IN THE HEIGHTS by Film Historian/Screenwriter Gary Gerani; NEW Audio Commentary for MR. R.I.N.G. by Filmmaker/Historian Steve Mitchell and Screenwriter/Producer Cyrus Voris; NEW Audio Commentary for PRIMAL SCREAM by Filmmaker/Historian Steve Mitchell and Screenwriter/Producer Cyrus Voris; NEW Audio Commentary for THE TREVI COLLECTION by Film Historian/Author Amanda Reyes; NEW Audio Commentary for CHOPPER by Novelist/Critic Kim Newman and Writer/Journalist Barry Forshaw; NEW Audio Commentary for DEMON IN LACE by Novelist/Critic Kim Newman and Writer/Journalist Barry Forshaw; NEW Audio Commentary for LEGACY OF TERROR by Film Historian/Author Amanda Reyes; NEW Audio Commentary for THE KNIGHTLY MURDERS by Filmmaker/Historian Michael Schlesinger; NEW Audio Commentary for THE YOUTH KILLER by Novelist/Critic Kim Newman and Writer/Journalist Barry Forshaw; NEW Audio Commentary for THE SENTRY by Film Historian/Screenwriter Gary Gerani; THE DEVIL’S PLATFORM – TV Spot (New 2K Master); BAD MEDICINE – TV Spot (New 2K Master); THE SPANISH MOSS MURDERS – TV Spot (New 2K Master); THE ENERGY EATER – TV Spot (New 2K Master); HORROR IN THE HEIGHTS – TV Spot (New 2K Master); MR. R.I.N.G. – TV Spot (New 2K Master); PRIMAL SCREAM – TV Spot (New 2K Master); THE TREVI COLLECTION – TV Spot (New 2K Master); CHOPPER – TV Spot (New 2K Master); DEMON IN LACE – TV Spot (New 2K Master); LEGACY OF TERROR – TV Spot (New 2K Master); THE KNIGHTLY MURDERS – TV Spot (New 2K Master); THE YOUTH KILLER – TV Spot (New 2K Master); THE SENTRY – TV Spot (New 2K Master)
—–Kolchak: The Night Stalker, the uniquely eerie mystery series that paved the way for The X-Files, finally comes to Blu-ray with all 20 episodes digitally restored to capture every shiver, every scream and every bump in the night. Emmy nominee Darren McGavin reprises his role from the popular television movies The Night Stalker (1972) and The Night Strangler (1973) as Carl Kolchak, a headstrong investigative reporter on the trail of the paranormal: zombies, vampires, werewolves, ghosts, succubi and even aliens. No matter how unnatural or unbelievable, Kolchak is there to uncover the truth…one supernatural threat at a time. Join the hunt in the dark alleys and creepy hidden lairs of Chicago with such sensational guest stars as Scatman Crothers, Antonio Fargas, Tom Skerritt, Dick Van Patten, Jamie Farr, Phil Silvers, Jim Backus, William Smith, Julie Adams, Cathy Lee Crosby, Carolyn Jones, Tom Bosley and many more. Kolchak: The Night Stalker co-starred Simon Oakland (Bullitt) and Ruth McDevitt (The Birds). 4-disc set.
NOTE: our thanks to longtime reader John Cerone for making sure we saw this info!
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COMING ON 10/19:
* Smallville: The Complete Series 20th Anniversary Collection (Warner)
$179.99 SRP Blu-ray; $154.99 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: The Adventures of Superboy: The original 1961 pilot starring John Rockwell; A Retrospective Look at the Series’ 10-Year Journey – An in-depth, season-by-season look at the creation of this landmark television series…highlights include interviews with Tom Welling, Eric Durance, Michael Rosenbaum, Phil Morris, John Schneider and many more, as well as rare behind-the-scenes footage; A Decade of Comic-Con Featurette; Paley Festival Featurette; Smallville’s 100th Episode: Making of a Milestone – An extended version of the original featurette included in the Season 5 set; Secret Origin: The American Story of DC Comics – A feature length documentary chronicling DC’s 75 years of challenges, creativity, and triumph; Audio Commentaries, Deleted and Extended Scenes,Gag Reels, Behind-the-scenes featurettes and much more from all 10 seasons!
—–After a meteor shower bursts from the heavens, raining destruction on the unsuspecting citizens of Smallville, years pass…and the healing process leaves the town’s inhabitants with scars and secrets. From the ashes of tragedy, a popular-yet-awkward teen attempts to decipher the meaning of his life and his clouded past. As he struggles with the transition from boyhood to adulthood, Clark finds that his strength and strange abilities set him uncomfortably apart from his peers. This wildly popular fantasy series recounts the adventures of Kansas teen Clark Kent, who uses his still-emerging superpowers to fight crime even as he copes with the normal growing pains of adolescence, young love, and family dramas. As he matures during high school and college, Clark falls in love with Lana Lang, accepts his alien origins, and becomes enemies with former friend Lex Luthor. 41-disc set on Blu-ray Disc, and a 62-disc set on DVD format.
NOTE: this title has been available on DVD format since 2011, but this is the first time it will be released on high-def Blu-ray Disc format…Seasons 1 through 4 were not produced in 1080p high-def, and so have apparently been redone in high-def for this long-awaited BD release (and S5 was previously released on high-def disc, but only for the long-defunct HD-DVD format, as well as on DVD)

* Superman & Lois – The Complete 1st Season (Warner Canada)
CA$34.98 SRP DVD; $44.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–After years of facing supervillains, monsters, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, the world’s most famous superhero (Tyler Hoechlin) and comic books’ most famous journalist (Elizabeth Tulloch) come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever: dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society.
NOTE: Amazon’s Canadian branch is showing the Oct. 19th release date for this title, but the USA branch is still not showing a firm street date as of this writing (however, this item will PROBABLY be released in both countries on the same date!)

* The Little Rascals – The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 3 (ClassicFlix)
$39.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–Remastered, uncut, and beautifully restored, now you can see The Little Rascals like never before! With restorations so glorious, it will be like watching these iconic shorts for the first time! From 1929 to 1931, Hal Roach’s “Our Gang” series showcasing scruffy but lovable kids was among the studio’s biggest successes in the new era of sound. But in 1932, the franchise would introduce one of the most beloved and durable members of the gang in George “Spanky” McFarland – so named because of his mother’s constant admonitions of “Mustn’t touch! Spanky, spanky!” Director James Horne, having shot a reel’s worth of test footage of the youngster (later recycled in Spanky [1932]), showed it to anyone and everyone on the Roach lot, and shortly afterward, “Spanky” made his modest debut in Free Eats (1932). But Roach, recognizing the cuteness and natural talent of McFarland, immediately promoted the three-year-old to major player status by titling the next short after the tot and using his allure for maximum mirth in classic outings like The Pooch, Hook & Ladder, and Birthday Blues…all made in 1932, and all included in this set. The Little Rascals – The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 3 contains the next 11 Our Gang sound shorts produced by Roach at the dawn of the “talkie era”: Readin’ and Writin’ (1932) to Forgotten Babies (1933) – with each short newly scanned and restored from original Hal Roach 35mm film elements. A must-have for any true Our Gang fan, Volume 3 features the talents of Dickie Moore, Bobby “Wheezer” Hutchins, Dorothy DeBorba, Matthew “Stymie” Beard, Kendall “Breezy Brisbane” McComas, and of course, George “Spanky” McFarland. This volume also includes a special treat with Our Gang alums Mickey Daniels, Mary Kornman, Joe Cobb and Allen “Farina” Hoskins featured in Fish Hooky (1933)!
NOTE: our thanks to longtime reader John Cerone for the heads-up about this item
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DATE NOT YET ANNOUNCED:
* Rick and Morty – The Complete 5th Season (Warner)
$24.98 SRP DVD; $29.98 SRP Blu-ray

—–Hold onto your butts — it’s season five, baby! Rick, Morty and the fam are back with ten all-new episodes that consume unheld butts. Sex, romance, testicle monsters…a guy named Mr. Nimbus… It’s everything you want, get your butt ready!

Upcoming DVD Releases

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Danielle Langer

NOW AVAILABLE (5/11):
* Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp – 50th Anniversary Edition (Film Chest Media)
$29.98 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: Limited Edition Slip Case; Episode Synopses; Limited Edition Character Trading Cards; Limited Edition Merchandise Store; Bonus CD of original 1970 vinyl release; Interview with producer Allan Sandler; Interview with musical director Bob Emenegger; “I Created Lancelot Link” documentary by Diane Bernard and Jeff Krulik; Footage of Lancelot Link and Allan Sandler at the Wildlife Waystation in 2011; Slideshow of pictures and stills provided by Allan Sandler and LIFE Magazine; Complete Evolution Revolution vignettes and “Chimpies” from the 17 original episodes
—–Celebrate 50 years with this new updated limited edition version with added bonus features! On September 12, 1970, at the height of the Saturday-Morning TV mania, Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp first aired on ABC, and television was never the same again. Making a mockery of everything from the Secret Agent craze to variety shows and music videos, the creators of Lancelot Link took the impossibly bold step and made a TV series CAST ONLY WITH ACTUAL CHIMPANZEES! The suave Lancelot Link and his partner, Mata Hairi, are top agents at the Agency to Prevent Evil (APE), a secret organization led by Commander Darwin that protects the world from wrongdoers. APE’s chief nemesis, the nefarious Baron Von Butcher, leads CHUMP, the Criminal Headquarters for the Underworld Master Plan, an evil league bent on world conquest. Assisting the diabolical Baron is a band of unforgettable bad apes including Creto, Wang Fu, the Duchess, Dragon Lady, Ali Assa Seen, and Dr. Strangemind. It’s been 50 years since that fateful day when Lancelot Link literally changed the face of television forever, and it’s as shockingly hilarious and mind-bendingly absurd today as it was when it first aired on Saturday morning TV. Standing alone in its class because nothing else quite like it exists, prepare yourself for the miraculous impossibility of Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp! 4-disc set.
NOTE: our thanks to longtime reader John Cerone for letting us know about this recently-released item!
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COMING ON 6/29:
* The Amazing Race – The 32nd Season (ViacomCBS)
$29.99 SRP DVD MOD
—–On the season premiere of THE AMAZING RACE, 11 new teams will begin their journey of a lifetime when host Phil Keoghan kicks off the 32nd edition from the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. This season’s destinations include Trinidad and Tobago, France, Germany, Kazakhstan and Brazil, among others. The team that crosses the finish line first will be crowned the winners and receive the $1 million prize. This edition was filmed prior to the outbreak of the recent global pandemic. 3-disc set.

* The Purge – Season 2 (Universal)
$34.98 SRP Blu-ray MOD

—–Based on the hit movie franchise, The Purge revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Season 2 explores how a single Purge night affects the lives of four interconnected characters over the course of the ensuing year, all inevitably leading up to the next Purge. From Blumhouse Television and UCP, the second season of the anthology series opens on Purge night but dives deeper than ever before in to what the Purge world looks like the other 364 days of the year. 2-disc set.
NOTE: this title was originally released on DVD format in March 2020; this MOD (manufacture on demand) title is the first time this title is on Blu-ray Disc
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COMING ON 7/6:
* Conspiracies – Season 1 (WowNow Entertainment)
$29.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–Covert assassinations, a staged moon landing, aliens, secret societies, the Illuminati and government cover-ups. Conspiracies Season 1 tackles it all. Take a deep dive into the mysteries and hidden knowledge that surround us with Conspiracies Season 1. Starring David Deaton. Directed and Produced by Larry Dunklemun. Single-disc title.
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COMING ON 7/13:
* Charmed – The Complete 5th Season (ViacomCBS)
$39.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD

—–Season 5 ties up loose ends and brings in new characters. Piper deals with being a Charmed One while being pregnant. After the birth, and learning that she is the mother of a very important and powerful child, Piper must then face various demonic forces who intend to either kill or capture her son. We also begin to see problems in her marriage to Leo. Phoebe is finally able to let go of Cole emotionally, despite his re-appearance and near constant tries to win her back. Her career as a columnist flourishes and she becomes a local celebrity. While there she meets Jason Dean, the new editor, and begins a romance with him. Paige really grows into her role as a Charmed One and decides to give up her job to focus on a life of magic. She also learns to accept her Whitelighter side, and develops a new relationship with her biological father Sam, who is also a Whitelighter. As Piper, Phoebe and Paige continue to wage war against all evil, they seek to strengthen their sisterly bond as they get closer to fulfilling their destiny. 5-disc set.

* Charmed – The Complete 6th Season (ViacomCBS)
$39.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD

—–The sixth season focuses on new characters, as well as The Charmed Ones. Leo leaves on a quest making life hard for Piper as a single mother to Wyatt. He returns occasionally and is extremely suspicious of Chris, who has become the sister’s new Whitelighter, and whom they have grown to trust. Chris travels back in time and we learn about his true connection to the Halliwells. Phoebe gains the power of empathy allowing her to feel the emotions of others, and with this ability she can tap into the powers of other magical beings. Her relationship with Jason becomes more serious as they decide to live together. Paige begins taking different temp jobs to create a life separate from magic but finds this difficult when each job leaves her in a supernatural situation. Through this she meets Richard Montana, a witch who has given up using his powers. Magic School is also introduced as a place where the future generation of witches and Whitelighters are trained in their powers and it becomes a permanent location for the sisters to go for protection and information. Here they meet Gideon, the head teacher and a Whitelighter. As the season progresses it becomes clear that Gideon has become twisted in his belief of protecting the ‘greater good’ and in doing some unknowingly changes the future drastically. 5-disc set.

* The Unicorn – Season 2 (ViacomCBS)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD
—–In season two (the final season), Wade (Walton Goggins) finds himself instantly drawn to a woman (Natalie Zea; Justified) he met who was rescuing a skunk, and he sets out to find her to see if that chemistry could turn into a real relationship. Also, Michelle (Maya Lynne Robinson) returns to college while her husband Ben (Omar Miller) tries to be as supportive as possible, Forrest (Rob Corddry) is learning how to fit in with his millennial colleagues at his new job, and Delia (Michaela Watkins) is trying to keep everyone sane. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 7/20:
* Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – Season 22 (Universal)
$34.98 SRP DVD MOD

—–Created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” now in its 22nd season, is the longest-running primetime live-action series of all time. As commander of the SVU, Capt. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all. She leads with empathy and professionalism, all the while dealing with her difficult past as a product of rape and her responsibility as a trailblazer in survivor advocacy, both of which influence the way she relates to the victims and perpetrators of each case. 4-disc set.
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COMING ON 7/27:
* American Gods – Season 3 (Starz/Lionsgate)
$34.98 SRP DVD; $34.97 SRP Blu-ray
EXTRAS: Meet the New Gods of Season Three; Road to Epiphany: The Season Three Journey; Five Questions for the Cast; Digital Copy (Blu-ray only)
—–In the third and final season of “American Gods,” dangerous secrets intensify the inevitable war building between the Old Gods of mythology and the New Gods of technology. When Shadow Moon discovers that his boss, Mr. Wednesday, is not only one of the Old Gods but is also his father, Shadow attempts to break away and find his own path. Guided on this spiritual journey by the gods of his black ancestors, the Orishas, Shadow puts down roots in the idyllic, snowy town of Lakeside, Wisconsin…but this small town holds dark and bloody secrets that force him to accept his destiny. Rather than facing a choice between divinity or humanity, Shadow must now decide just what kind of god he wants to be. Cast: Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning, Crispin Glover, Yetide Badaki, Bruce Langley, Omid Abtahi, Ashley Reyes, Demore Barnes, Blythe Danner, Danny Trejo, Julia Sweeney. 3-disc set in either format.

* Devils – Season 1 (Universal)
$34.98 SRP DVD MOD

—–A dazzling, sophisticated thriller set in the rarefied world of global finance, Devils follows the fortunes of charismatic and nerveless trader Massimo Ruggero (Alessandro Borghi), who looks set for promotion to the big league at the NYL bank he works at, after a string of stunning successes. But when a scandal breaks involving his ex-wife, Massimo’s CEO and mentor Dominic Morgan (Patrick Dempsey) passes him over in favour of a fierce rival. Things go from bad to worse when a colleague then suddenly dies, and Massimo is named the prime suspect. Fighting to clear his name, Massimo teams with Sofia (Laia Costa), a hacker-journalist at a whistleblowing website, and discovers that his set up is linked to a vast political game plan, underpinning a covert financial war playing out across entire continents. Faced by the Devils who rule the world’s fate from the shadows, he must make a choice: join them, or bring them down. 3-disc set.

* Hot In Cleveland – The Complete Series (ViacomCBS)
$44.99 SRP DVD

—–Hot in Cleveland revolves around three fabulous L.A. women of a certain age who are best friends (Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick.) Their lives are changed forever when their plane – headed to Paris for a girls-only celebration – unexpectedly lands in Cleveland, and they soon rediscover themselves in a new ‘promised land’. Loving their new home, the women find themselves living under one roof and battling the sassy caretaker (Betty White) of the property they have rented. 17-disc set.
NOTE: this title has been released in the past, but had been discontinued; the studio is now re-releasing the item for those fans who previously missed buying it

* Hawaii Five-O – The Complete Series (ViacomCBS)
$155.99 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: Hawaii Five-O: Crime Wave Music Video Tribute; Series Promo; Episodic Promos; Emme’s Island Moments: Memories of Hawaii Five-0 Featurette; and more!
—–Ride the wave of excitement as this epic 72-disc set throws you into all twelve seasons of this landmark police procedural action-drama. Hawaii Five-O was a groundbreaking series, the first of its kind to be filmed on location in Hawaii. The show follows former U.S. Naval Officer Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord), now acting head of an elite state police unit, and his young officer, Danny “Danno” Williams (James MacArthur). McGarrett and his team hound international secret agents, criminals, and organized crime syndicates plaguing the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii Five-O: The Complete Series includes all 12 seasons!
NOTE: this title has been released in the past, but had been discontinued; the studio is now re-releasing the item for those fans who previously missed buying it

* Family Ties – The Complete Series (ViacomCBS)
$55.99 SRP DVD

—–Loving parents Steven (Michael Gross) and Elyse Keaton (Meredith Baxter Birney) raise their kids Alex (Michael J. Fox), Mallory (Justine Bateman), Jennifer (Tina Yothers) and Andrew (Brian Bonsall), with open hearts and open minds. Together, they share the moments that make them laugh, make them cry…and make them family. Includes ALL 7 seasons with 180 classic episodes. The feel-good generation-gap family comedy series, also stars Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter Birney as former flower children. 28-disc set.
NOTE: this title has been released in the past, but had been discontinued; the studio is now re-releasing the item for those fans who previously missed buying it

* Joan of Arcadia – The Complete Series (ViacomCBS)
DVD
—–Joan of Arcadia is the award-winning series starring Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Amber Tamblyn as Joan Girardi. Just an average teenager going through the typical trials and tribulations of adolescence, Joan and her family (Joe Mantegna, Mary Steenburgen, Jason Ritter, Michael Welch) move to Arcadia, where things get complicated as she struggles to find meaning in her ongoing surprise encounters with one important visitor…God. All 45 episodes on 12 discs.
NOTE: this title has been released in the past, but had been discontinued; the studio is now re-releasing the item for those fans who previously missed buying it

* Dexter – The Complete Series (ViacomCBS)
$110.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–All eight seasons of the award-winning television series available in this one-of-a kind Blu-ray collection! Starring Michael C. Hall in his Golden Globe-winning role as Dexter Morgan, a serial killer with his own twisted sense of justice. Don’t miss a single thrilling episode of the shocking drama that broke all the rules and changed television forever! Includes all 8 seasons and 96 episodes on 24 discs.
NOTE: this title has been released in the past on Blu-ray, but had been discontinued; the studio is now re-releasing the item for those fans who previously missed buying it (the DVD version of this title has already been re-released roughly three years ago, and is currently in-print)
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COMING ON 8/10:
* The Incredible Hulk – The Ultimate Film & TV Collection (Universal)
DVD
EXTRAS: Commentary by Writer, Director, and Producer Kenneth Johnson on Pilot – “The Incredible Hulk”; Introduction with Kenneth Johnson; Married Episode – Audio Commentary with Kenneth Johnson; Remembering The Incredible Hulk: An American Classic; The Incredible Hulk Sneak Peek with Edward Norton interview; Audio Commentary On 2-Part Season Premiere “Prometheus” with Creator/Producer Kenneth Johnson; Inside An Episode: “Prometheus” Photo Gallery; Creating an Iconic Character: The Hulk; Behind the Success: The Story of The Incredible Hulk; Gag Reel; [The Hulk 2003: Feature Commentary with Director Ang Lee; Hulk Cam: Inside the Rage; Superhero Revealed: The Anatomy of The Hulk; Deleted Scenes]; [The Incredible Hulk 2008: Feature Commentary with Director Louis Leterrier and Tim Roth; Deleted Scenes]
—–All five seasons of the 1978-1982 television series “The Incredible Hulk” starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno, plus the 2003 (non-MCU) theatrical film “The Hulk” starring Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Nick Nolte, and Sam Elliot, plus the 2008 (MCU) theatrical film “The Incredible Hulk” starring Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, William Hurt, and Tim Roth. 22-disc set.
NOTE: we do NOT see any indication that this release will include the 1988 telefilm “The Incredible Hulk Returns” (Bixby/Ferrigno meet Thor), the 1989 telefilm “The Trial of the Incredible Hulk” (Bixby/Ferrigno meet Daredevil and Kingpin), or the 1990 telefilm “The Death of the Incredible Hulk” (Bixby’s final appearance as David Banner).
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COMING ON 8/17:
* A Discovery of Witches – Season 2 (RLJ/Image)
$34.99 SRP DVD; $34.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–Season 2 sees Diana and Matthew hiding in time in the fascinating and treacherous world of Elizabethan London. Here, they must find a powerful witch teacher to help Diana control her magic and search for the elusive Book of Life. Enemies are everywhere, the threat to witches is growing, and Diana and Matthew’s romance faces a barrage of new threats…from within as much as without. They must overcome deep personal fears and jealousies, baring their darkest secrets to one another if they are to stay alive, stay together and find a way back to the present day. 2-disc set in either format.
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COMING ON 8/24:
* NCIS: Los Angeles – The 12th Season (ViacomCBS)
DVD
EXTRAS: Deleted & Extended Scenes, “Daniela Directs Featurette,” “Season 12: Greater By The Dozen Featurette,” and Audio Commentary on Select Episode
—–The 12th season of NCIS: LOS ANGELES finds Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and Sam (LL Cool J) continuing to take on dangerous, vital cases with international ties, while working to find balance as they each try to maintain new and blossoming relationships. Also, Hetty (Linda Hunt) finds a cryptic way to lure Nell (Renée Felice Smith) back to NCIS, and Deeks (Eric Christian Olsen) and Kensi (Daniela Ruah) will take the big step of looking to purchase their first home as they continue to try to have a baby, which may need to take a backseat when Deeks finds himself sidelined from his job, and a case from Kensi’s past will put her life in jeopardy. 5-disc set.
NOTE: attached cover art has not been finalized, and may be subject to change

* Monogamy – Season 2 (RLJ/Image)
$16.96 SRP DVD

—–After completing the Swap Therapy experiment, four couples discover that the journey isn’t over and they are faced with a new set of challenges that cause them to rediscover why they fell in love, but also force them to confront the ugly truths that are tearing them apart. The new 3-day reprieve is supposed to guide them to their final choice to stay together or break up for good, but they soon discover a common dark force that connects them all in a mysterious way. Single-disc title.
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COMING ON 8/31:
* NCIS: New Orleans – The Final Season (ViacomCBS)
DVD
EXTRAS: “Season 7: Pride and Joy,” “The Best of Times,” and “The Perfect Pair”
—–The 7th and final season of NCIS: NEW ORLEANS finds Pride (Scott Bakula) and the team fighting for justice in their beloved city as New Orleans grapples with the effects of COVID-19. Pride, seeing how the pandemic has overwhelmed the system, finds creative ways to help his neighbors with the assistance of Rita Devereaux (Chelsea Field), and is asked by the Mayor to be a part of a special task force assigned to help make actual change in their city. Also, Wade (CCH Pounder) is overwhelmed by the high volume in the morgue due to COVID-19, Hannah (Necar Zadegan) shoulders being separated from her daughter, and Tammy (Vanessa Ferlito) and Carter (Charles Michael Davis) investigate a suspicious death aboard a humanitarian ship offshore, where they learn that some crew members are infected with the deadly virus. A 5-disc DVD collection that includes all 16 BIG EASY episodes.
NOTE: attached cover art has not been finalized, and may be subject to change

* NCIS: New Orleans – The Complete Series (ViacomCBS)
DVD
—–NCIS: New Orleans is a drama about the local field office that investigates criminal cases involving military personnel in The Big Easy, a city known for its music, entertainment, and decadence. The Complete Series DVD collection includes all 7 seasons with every episode from the series on 39 discs.

A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES SEASON 2 MAKES LINEAR ENCORE ON AMC BEGINNING SUNDAY, JUNE 27

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Danielle Langer

A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES SEASON 2 MAKES LINEAR ENCORE ON AMC BEGINNING SUNDAY, JUNE 27
FOLLOWING ITS SUCCESSFUL RUN ON SUNDANCE NOW AND SHUDDER,

FIRST TWO EPISODES OF SECOND SEASON

WILL AIR BACK-TO-BACK BEGINNING AT 7PM ET/6C

NEW YORK, NY – May 5, 2021 – AMC announced today that A Discovery of Witches season two begins its network television encore on AMC with the first two episodes airing back-to-back on Sunday, June 27 at 7 pm ET/ 6c. Subsequent episodes will air weekly on Sundays at 8pm ET/7c on AMC. After a successful run on AMC’s streaming services Sundance Now and Shudder earlier this year, the second season of A Discovery of Witches is still available to binge on our streaming platforms.

New guest stars featured in these episodes include James Purefoy (Rome, Pennyworth) as “Philippe de Clermont,” Steven Cree (Outlander) as “Gallowglass de Clermont,” Adelle Leonce (Black Mirror) as “Phoebe Taylor” and Sheila Hancock (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas) as “Goody Alsop,” among others.

“A Discovery of Witches is an addictive, fantasy-filled series which has become a top performer across our SVODs, and we’re thrilled to introduce the show to a wider audience by giving viewers the opportunity to sample it with a traditional linear viewing experience or indulge in binging the series on our streaming platforms,” said Dan McDermott, President of Original Programming of AMC Networks.

Adapted from Deborah Harkness’ All Souls trilogy, the 10-part second season finds Diana (Teresa Palmer, Hacksaw Ridge) and Matthew (Matthew Goode, Downton Abbey) hiding in time in the fascinating and treacherous world of Elizabethan London. Here they must find a powerful witch teacher to help Diana control her magic and search for the elusive Book of Life.

Back in present day, Diana’s beloved aunts, Sarah (Alex Kingston, Doctor Who, ER) and Em (Valarie Pettiford, Half & Half), must take shelter with notorious witch hunter Ysabeau de Clermont (Lindsay Duncan, The Honourable Woman) at her ancestral home, Sept-Tours. Meanwhile, in Oxford, Marcus (Edward Bluemel, Killing Eve) and Miriam (Aiysha Hart, Line of Duty) take on Matthew’s mantle to protect daemons Nathaniel (Daniel Ezra, All American) and Sophie (Aisling Loftus, War & Peace), whose pregnancy is advancing. And Gerbert (Trevor Eve, Waking the Dead), Knox (Owen Teale, Game of Thrones), Satu (Malin Buska, The Girl King) and Domenico (Gregg Chillin, Da Vinci’s Demons) are determined to hunt down every clue they can to Diana’s and Matthew’s disappearance, and the secrets their allies are keeping from them.

Season two of the hit series remains one of the most popular shows in the history of Sundance Now. On Shudder, A Discovery of Witches is one of the most watched scripted series to date in 2021 and has among the highest social engagement for any scripted series.

A Discovery of Witches is executive produced by Deborah Harkness, Lachlan MacKinnon (MI-5), Anna Ferguson (Normal People) and Anne Mensah (Chernobyl) for Sky, and Jane Trantor (Succession) and Julie Gardner (Doctor Who) for Bad Wolf.

About AMC

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