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PBS KIDS SHOWS INSPIRE CONFIDENCE IN CHILDREN AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL!

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PBS KIDS SHOWS INSPIRE CONFIDENCE IN CHILDREN AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL!

Streaming now on the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel

As children head back to school, a special Back-to-School themed carousel has launched on the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel. These easy to stream, Back-to-School themed programs, featuring children’s beloved PBS KIDS characters, will help kids learn and grow as they confidently transition from summer break into the classroom. In ARTHUR: Arthur’s First Day they will watch Arthur experience his first day of 4th grade, in DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD: Daniel Goes to School, kids will play along with Daniel as he experiences all the excitement of going to school, and in HERO ELEMENTARY: First Day of School, they will watch as the heroes meets each other for the very first time!

Also, in PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC: School Rules!, Pinkalicious is chosen to sing a solo in the class concert. In SUPER WHY! Super School Stories, join Whyatt and his friends as they use their superpowers to teach spelling and vocabulary.

The subscription rate for the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel is $4.99/month with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription. Every purchase helps support public television for all.

Back To School Titles featured on the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel Special Section Include:

Hero Elementary: First Day of School
Arthur: Arthur’s First Day
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Daniel Goes to School
Super WHY!: Super School Stories
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Welcome to School
Pinkalicious & Peterrific: School Rules!
PBS KIDS: Love Math & Science

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

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

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



CELEBRATE THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF ARTHUR WITH FOUR NEW EPISODES STREAMING

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CELEBRATE THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF ARTHUR WITH FOUR NEW EPISODES STREAMING ON THE PBS KIDS PRIME VIDEO CHANNEL

New Volume of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum and
“Odd Squad: World Turned Odd” Movie Also Launching on the Channel
Arlington, VA – February 2, 2021 – In celebration of 25 years of ARTHUR on PBS KIDS, brand new episodes of the longest running children’s animated TV series will arrive on the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel this February. Young (and old!) fans can watch four new episodes, including one that gives viewers a glimpse into what’s in store for the future of these beloved characters. Also arriving on the channel is a new collection of XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM episodes, and a new PBS KIDS film ─ in ODD SQUAD: WORLD TURNED ODD, Oona, Olympia, and Otis accidentally change the past and undo every odd case the Odd Squad ever solved!

The subscription rate for the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel is $4.99/month with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription. Every purchase supports public television for all.

Families and kids can also stream full episodes of shows for free on PBS KIDS.

ARTHUR, Volume 25

Streaming Date: February 22, 2022
Episodes: 4
Image Credit: WGBH Educational Foundation

Celebrate 25 years of Arthur! Arthur and his friends solve a mystery, see a silent movie, find out what it’s like to be a reporter, learn how to help a grieving friend and go on a family vacation. Plus, get a glimpse at what’s in store for a grown-up Arthur and the rest of these beloved characters as they play a mysterious fortune-telling game.
HERO ELEMENTARY, Volume 9

Streaming Date: February 4, 2022
Episodes: 4
Image Credit: 9 Story Media Group

In “I Am Rukmini Devi Arundale/I Am Bob Ross,” Rukmini Devi shows Xavier and Yadina why their annual family walk is so special. Then, Bob Ross teaches Yadina about happy accidents. Next, in “I Am Jigonsaseh/I Am Sacagawea,” Jigonsaseh inspires the pals to stop arguing, while Sacagawea helps Xavier and Brad realize they shouldn’t misjudge Yadina. In “I Am Ibn Batutta/I am Beulah Louise Henry,” Ibn Batutta helps Brad see that a change of scenery might be just what he needs. Then, Beulah Louise Henry inspires Yadina to not give up so easily. And, in “I Am Fred Rogers,” a playdate with Fred Rogers helps Xavier understand that he’s a special person who’s liked just the way he is.
Odd Squad: World Turned Odd

Streaming Date: February 15, 2022
Episodes: 1
Image Credit: Fred Rogers Productions
When the Odd Squad agents celebrate Ms. O’s 100th year of service, Olympia, Otis, and Oona use a new gadget to return to 1983 in the hopes of witnessing their boss’ legendary takedown of a notorious villain. In doing so, they inadvertently change history and return to the present day to find Odd Todd in charge and the world teeming with all the oddities the Squad has ever solved. The team begins a time-traveling adventure to see if they can restore the world they once knew!

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

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

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



BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPECIALS FROM “ARTHUR” AND “HERO ELEMENTARY” — HIGHLIGHT PROGRAMS STREAMING

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPECIALS FROM “ARTHUR” AND “HERO ELEMENTARY” — HIGHLIGHT PROGRAMS STREAMING THIS SEPTEMBER ON THE PBS KIDS PRIME VIDEO CHANNEL
Arlington, VA – September 07, 2021 – This September, PBS Distribution will be adding back-to-school specials from ARTHUR and HERO ELEMENTARY, as well as new volumes of ELINOR WONDERS WHY, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM, and READY JET GO! to the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel. Children can now see Arthur, after 25 years, move up to fourth grade at his school. In HERO ELEMENTARY, it’s our heroes’ first day at Hero Elementary, they all meet each other and Mr. Sparks. ELINOR WONDERS WHY encourages preschoolers to follow their thirst for knowledge and find answers using science inquiry skills, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM shows children how to tackle everyday problems through meeting historical figures when they were kids and learning about the character skills that helped shape their vision, and READY JET GO! introduces kids to space, Earth science, and technology.

The subscription rate for the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel is $4.99/month with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription. Every purchase supports public television for all.

Families can also find full episodes of PBS KIDS series for free on their local PBS stations, the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and PBS KIDS digital platforms, including pbskids.org and the PBS KIDS Video app.

ARTHUR: Arthur’s First Day

Streaming Date: September 7, 2021
Episodes: 1
It’s finally the first day of fourth grade and Arthur couldn’t be more excited – until he learns Buster is in another class! Meanwhile, D.W. is nervous for her first day of kindergarten. Will Arthur and D.W. be able to make new friends?
HERO ELEMENTARY: First Day of School

Streaming Date: September 7, 2021
Episodes: 1
It’s our heroes’ first day at Hero Elementary. They meet each other and Mr. Sparks for the first time and learn about a superpower that everyone shares: the Superpower of Science. Then Sparks’ Crew goes on its first mission — catching a baby hamster that is zipping around town at super-fast speed, causing chaos in the community. Unable to catch it, they have to find a way to get this little blur of fur to come to them. It looks like this will be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
ELINOR WONDERS WHY, Volume 7

Streaming Date: September 10, 2021
Episodes: 10
Elinor and her class are painting outdoors with the town’s enthusiastic art teacher, Mr. Lion, when they all run out of paint in “A Change of Art/The Litterbug.” The kids begin to experiment with natural items and discover that nature is full of colors. Then, in “The Unsinkable Lynx/Rocky the Rock,” it’s a very snowy day and Elinor, Ari and Olive meet a new friend, Gael the lynx. Plus, on a camping trip, the kids discover that Ari is great at playing Marco Polo in “Echo Location/Ears to You.”

XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM, Volume 9

Streaming Date: September 10, 2021
Episodes: 4
Rukmini Devi shows Xavier and Yadina why their annual family walk is so special in “I Am Rukmini Devi Arundale/I Am Bob Ross.” Then, Bob Ross teaches Yadina about happy accidents. Plus, in “I Am Jigonsaseh/I Am Sacagawea,” Jigonsaseh inspires the pals to stop arguing, while Sacagawea helps Xavier and Brad realize they shouldn’t misjudge Yadina. Later, a playdate with Fred Rogers helps Xavier understand that he’s a special person who’s liked just the way he is, in “I Am Fred Rogers.”

READY JET GO!: Back to Bortron 7

Streaming Date: September 14, 2021
Episodes: 1
Curiosity about space starts early, and who better to ask than Jet Propulsion, an alien boy who’s actually been there. Jet and his Earth friends explore the solar system and discover how it affects our planet, all while learning about friendship and teamwork. In “READY JET GO!: Back to Bortron 7,” Jet’s parents need to return to their home planet, so Sean and Sydney join the Propulsion family for an epic adventure to Bortron 7.

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

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

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



NEW VOLUMES OF ARTHUR & HERO ELEMENTARY PLUS, A WILD KRATTS SPECIAL

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NEW VOLUMES OF ARTHUR & HERO ELEMENTARY PLUS, A WILD KRATTS SPECIAL AMONG TITLES ARRIVING ON
THE PBS KIDS PRIME VIDEO CHANNEL THIS JULY
Arlington, VA – June 22, 2021 – This July, PBS Distribution will be adding new volumes of Arthur and Hero Elementary, along with a Wild Kratts special to the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel. In “Arthur, Volume 24,” George gets creative with guest artist, Kevin Sampson, for the country-wide art show. Then, Arthur and his friends are shocked to hear Mrs. MacGrady is diagnosed with cancer. They all react differently, but must learn to come together in order to support each other. In “Hero Elementary: Volume 8,” Sara is excited to celebrate the full moon viewing, but when half the moon disappears, Sparks’ Crew flies to the moon to investigate where the other half went. Then, in “Wild Kratts: Cats & Dogs,” the evil Zach Varmitech comes up with a scheme to capture and sell wild cats and dogs. The Wild Kratts crew must race to protect the animals! Also coming to the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel this July is “Let’s Go Luna, Volume 8” and “Nature Cat: Ocean Commotion.”

The subscription rate for the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel is $4.99/month with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription. Every purchase supports public television for all.

Families can also find full episodes of PBS KIDS series for free on their local PBS stations, the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and PBS KIDS digital platforms, including pbskids.org and the PBS KIDS Video app.

Arthur: Volume 24

Streaming Date: July 2, 2021
Episodes: 3
In “Arthur, Volume 24,” George creates a piece of art for the country-wide art show with the help of guest artist, Kevin Sampson. Also, Arthur must learn how to control his temper after getting angry over a pair of sneakers in “George Scraps His Sculpture/Arthur’s Big Meltdown.” Then, in “The Great MacGrady,” Arthur and his friends find out that Mrs. MacGrady is diagnosed with cancer. The kids must learn how to come together to support each other.

Wild Kratts: Cats & Dogs

Streaming Date: July 13, 2021
Episodes: 1
While on the African savanna, Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt observe lots of wild cats and dogs interacting with each other. Soon, Wild Kratts kids are calling in from all over to ask about these wild animals and whether they’re like their own pets. Zach, who has been secretly listening to all the questions, comes up with a scheme to capture and sell these creatures as “special” pets. The Brothers, plus Aviva, Koki, and Jimmy, race to save the wild cats and dogs and protect them so they can “live free and in the wild”.

Hero Elementary: Volume 8

Streaming Date: July 16, 2021
Episodes: 4
Sara is excited to celebrate the full moon viewing with her pals in “Heroes in Space, Part 1/Heroes in Space, Part 2,” but they notice that half the moon seems to be gone! Sparks’ Crew flies to the moon to investigate where the other half went. In “Squeak to Me/Team’s Song Theme Song,” Sparks’ Crew wants to make their own theme song. How can they make sounds of different pitches? Then, when Sparks’ Crew is looking for their classmates in “Search and Rescue/Secret Lives of Teachers,” the kids are shocked to see their teacher on the weekend outside of school. Plus, what happens when a toy train display featuring a model replica of City Town is ruined in “Back on Track/Switcheroo-er”?
Also coming to the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel
in July:

Let’s Go Luna, Volume 8
Nature Cat: Ocean Commotion

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

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

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



Upcoming DVD Releases

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NOW AVAILABLE (7/28):

* Jane the Virgin – The Complete 5th and Final Season (ViacomCBS)
$34.98 SRP DVD MOD

—–Jane Villanueva is a driven young woman studying to become a teacher, nursing a dream to be a writer, and supporting herself with a job at a hot new Miami hotel. Though she’s been ‘saving herself’ until she and her fiance are married, Jane’s meticulous life plans are turned upside down when her doctor accidentally artificially inseminates her with a specimen meant for someone else. Suddenly, Jane’s life becomes as dramatic and complicated as the telenovelas she has always loved. 5-disc set.

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COMING ON 8/11:

* Arthur – The Ultimate Friendship Collection (PBS)
$19.99 SRP DVD

—–Join Arthur and his friends for 48 friendship-filled stories with more than 10 hours of fun! In this value packed collection, Arthur, Francine, and Buster must complete a report on ancient Rome in “Team Trouble.” Will they be able to work together to complete the school assignment? Then, in “D.W., Bossy Boots,” D.W. loves to get her own way. Can she learn how to be nicer to her friends to continue playing with them on the playground? Plus, Arthur receives some bad news in “Arthur’s Faraway Friend” – Buster is leaving town to go live with his dad for a while. Is this the end for the two buddies? Answers to these questions and valuable lessons on how to work together as a team, care for others’ feelings, build new friendships, and much more in this 3-disc set of Arthur and his friends’ adventures!

* Playing For Keeps – Season 1 (RLJ/Acorn/Sundance)
$34.99 SRP DVD

—–Playing for Keeps is a fresh, contemporary, and glamorous murder mystery set on the side lines of football, told from the unique perspective of the real power players: the women. The wives and girlfriends of professional athletes have their own games to play. Away from the grandstands and the locker rooms the real action is on the red carpets, in the beauty salons, and in designer bedrooms. It’s love, power, and status all the way…until the death of a team member adds investigation into the mix. This bold and brassy Australian series depicts the lives of the rich and famous, in a world full of lies, scandals, and possibly even murder! 2-disc set.

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COMING ON 9/8:

* We Bare Bears – The Movie (Cartoon Network/Warner)
$19.98 SRP DVD
EXTRAS: Commentary; Early Sketches; Movie Pitches; Animatics and Pencil Tests; Deleted Scenes
—–In We Bare Bears The Movie (an extension of the successful We Bare Bears series), when the bears’ love of food trucks and viral videos gets out of hand, it catches the attention of the menacing Agent Trout from the National Wildlife Control, who pledges to restore the “natural order” by separating them forever. Chased from their home, Grizz decides there’s only one thing they can do to find refuge: move to Canada! The Bears embark on an epic road trip filled with new friends, dangerous obstacles, and massive parties. But most importantly, the perilous journey will force the Bears to face how they first met and became brothers, in order to keep their family bond from splitting apart. Single-disc release.

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COMING ON 10/6:

* Balthazar – Series 2 (RLJ/Acorn)
$59.99 SRP DVD

—–Suave, smart, and somewhat strange, Raphaël Balthazar (Tomer Sisley) can make the dead speak like no one else. As a forensic pathologist in Paris, he works with no-nonsense chief inspector Hélène Bach (Hélène de Fougerolles) to solve the city’s most disturbing crimes. But there’s one case that continues to haunt him–the murder of his wife over a decade ago. 3-disc set.

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COMING ON 10/13:

* Bad Mothers – Season 1 (RLJ/Acorn/Sundance)
$34.99 SRP DVD

—–Bad Mothers follows five very modern women juggling the big issues of love, family, careers, infidelity … and murder. When their lives collide following a series of shocking events, they will learn that life can get a whole lot more complicated, more outrageous –and a whole lot more fun– than they ever imagined. This twisty series boasts an “excellent cast” (Decider) featuring Tess Haubrich (Treadstone), Mandy McElhinney (Love Child), Jessica Tovey (Wonderland), Shalom Brune-Franklin (The Heart Guy), Daniel MacPherson (Strike Back), and Don Hany (East West 101), with guest star Golden Globe® nominee Melissa George (In Treatment, The Good Wife). 2-disc set.

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COMING ON 10/27:

* Hidden – Series 2 (RLJ/Acorn)
$49.99 SRP DVD

—–In the second season of this “quietly eloquent police drama” (The Wall Street Journal) from the makers of Hinterland, newly promoted DCI Cadi John (Sian Reese-Williams, Line of Duty) and DS Owen Vaughan (Siôn Alun Davies, Hinterland, The Left Behind) investigate the brutal murder of a former schoolteacher. But the case has few leads, as a group of local teenagers know more than they are letting on and even the victim’s family seems to be withholding information. As Cadi navigates a complex web, she also contends with the death of her father and complicated family relationships, while Owen adjusts to life as a new parent. Despite their tumultuous personal lives, the pair are determined to find answers in a small community that’s intent on burying its secrets. Set against the stunning landscapes of North Wales, this “complex work [is] gripping from start to finish thanks to stellar writing [and] impressive performances” (The Wall Street Journal). 2-disc set.

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COMING ON 11/3:

* Looney Tunes – Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection Limited Edition (Warner Archive)
$74.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: New Documentary: Bugs Bunny’s 80th What’s Up Doc-umentary!; 10 Looney Tunes Cartoons episodes from HBO Max; an introductory letter from animation historian Jerry Beck; a full-size Bugs Bunny glitter Funko figure; Digital Copy code
—–Bugs Bunny, one of animation’s most recognizable characters, first hopped onto the screen in 1940, and he’s been a pop-culture icon ever since. More than eight generations have enjoyed the timeless antics of the carrot-munching wise guy who always outsmarts his rivals. Cartoons, movies, TV, comics, music, sports and more…this wascally wabbit has done it all! Clever pranks and one-liners are here, along with interviews with today’s most renowned animators, historians and superstars. Enjoy the full range of his silly and smart-alecky personality with 60 theatrical shorts restored and remastered to the original 4×3 aspect ratio on Blu-ray for the first time. It’s just what the doctor – er, doc – ordered. Some of the best and most beloved theatrical shorts from Bugs Bunny’s illustrious career are featured on Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection. This compilation contains a variety of memorable works, by some of the most renowned animators in cartoon history including Bob Clampett, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimson, Friz Freleng, Tex Avery and others. Included are Academy Award-nominated/winning shorts such as A Wild Hare and Knighty Knight Bugs. Other popular favorites include Baseball Bugs, Hair Raising Hare, Bugs Bunny Rides Again, 8 Ball Bunny, The Rabbit of Seville, What’s Opera Doc? and much more. Fans will be captivated watching the evolution of the look and sound of Bugs Bunny’s character through this set of classic shorts that spans several decades, starting with early works from the 1940s, to cartoons which debuted in the 1990s. 3-disc set…Disc #1: 1. Elmer’s Candid Camera; 2. A Wild Hare; 3. Hold the Lion, Please; 4. Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid; 5. Super-Rabbit; 6. Jack-Wabbit and the Beanstalk; 7. What’s Cookin’ Doc?; 8. Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears; 9. Hare Ribbin; 10. The Old Grey Hare; 11. Baseball Bugs; 12. Hair Raising Hare; 13. Racketeer Rabbit; 14. Bugs Bunny Rides Again; 15. Haredevil Hare; 16. Hot Cross Bunny; 17. Hare Splitter; 18. Knights Must Fall; 19. What’s Up Doc?; 20. 8 Ball Bunny…Disc #2: 1. The Rabbit of Seville; 2. Rabbit Every Monday; 3. Fair Haired Hare; 4. Rabbit Fire; 5. His Hare Raising Tale; 6. Hare Lift; 7. Upswept Hare; 8. Robot Rabbit; 9. Captain Hareblower; 10. No Parking Hare; 11. Yankee Doodle Bugs; 12. Lumber-Jack Rabbit; 13. Baby Buggy Bunny; 14. Hare Brush; 15. This is a Life?; 16. Rabbitson Crusoe; 17. Napoleon Bunny-Part; 18. Half Fare Hare; 19. Pikers Peak; 20. What’s Opera, Doc?…Disc #3: 1. Bugsy and Mugsy; 2. Show Biz Bugs; 3. Hare-Less Wolf; 4. Now, Hare This; 5. Knighty Knight Bugs; 6. Hare-Abian Nights; 7. Backwoods Bunny; 8. Wild and Woolly Hare; 9. Bonanza Bunny; 10. People are Bunny; 11. Person to Bunny; 12. Rabbit’s Feat; 13. From Hare to Heir; 14. Compressed Hare; 15. Prince Violent; 16. Shishkabugs; 17. The Million Hare; 18. The Unmentionables; 19. False Hare; 20. Blooper Bunn

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DATE NOT YET ANNOUNCED (Fall 2020):

* The Flintstones – The Complete Series (Warner)
$99.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: 2 Bonus Movies – The Man Called Flintstone (1966) and The Flintstones and WWE: Stone Age Smackdown! (2015)
—–All 166 episodes from six seasons, remastered in high definition.
NOTE: This title has been released in DVD format since 2008; this is the first time it is coming to Blu-ray Disc form. Blu-ray release pricing, street date general time-frame, package art, and bonus content have not yet been finalized, and could be subject to change.



PBS DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCES NEW EPISODES

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PBS DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCES NEW EPISODES OF ARTHUR, PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC,
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS, AND NATURE CAT
COMING TO THE PBS KIDS PRIME VIDEO CHANNEL
Arlington, VA – May 13, 2020 – This May, PBS Distribution has a packed slate of programs to stream filled with new compilations of classic children’s series like Arthur and The Berenstain Bears, as well as new episodes from kids’ favorite programs Pinkalicious & Peterrific and Nature Cat. There’s also a collection of outdoor themed PBS KIDS episodes, all coming to the PBS KIDS Prime Video Channel.

Families can also watch full episodes of PBS KIDS series for free on their local PBS stations, the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and PBS KIDS digital platforms, including pbskids.org and the PBS KIDS Video app.

Visit the Screening Room

ARTHUR: Volume 23
It’s time for fun-filled adventures in Elwood City! In Fright Night/Citizen Cheikh, Buster’s uncle Bob visits and tells Buster a spooky bedtime story. Then, in The Pea and the Princess/D.W. and Dr. Whosit, the third grade class puts on a production of The Princess and the Pea, and Prunella is at the helm as director! Finally, Ladonna discovers the army is transferring her dad to Oregon, so the whole family must move in When Duty Calls – Parts 1 & 2. Will Ladonna’s friends be able to help make the transition easier?

Street Date: May 8, 2020
Episodes: 3

PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC: Volume 7
In Drawing Noses/Pinka on Ice, Pinkville’s Great Skate is coming up, but Pinkalicious has trouble learning the final move: Jasmine’s Sparkle Spin! Can she learn the move in time for the finale? Then, in Amazing Sled Run/Frost Fairy, it’s a snow day for Pinkalicious, Peter, Rafael and Jasmine! With all the snow on the ground, the kids decide to build a pinktastic sled run. Other episodes include Pinkfoot/Flossie the Mossling and A Real Hoot/Amazing Tower of Igloos.

Street Date: May 15, 2020
Episodes: 4

ARTHUR: Summer Stories
It’s time to celebrate summer! Join Arthur as he takes a family vacation and visits Grandpa Dave’s farm in Arthur’s Family Vacation/Grandpa Dave’s Old Country Farm. Then, in Lost!/The Short, Quicker Summer, Arthur, D.W. and Buster spend a few days at the beach where they discover the simple joys of building sandcastles.

Street Date: May 20, 2020
Episodes: 5
Though, eventually summer vacation has to come to an end. Will Arthur be able to do all the fun summer activities before it’s time to head back to school? Other episodes include Swept Away/Germophobia, D.W.’s Deer Friend/Buster Hits the Books, and Home Sweet Home/Do You Believe in Magic.

NATURE CAT: Backyard Explorer
Get ready, it’s time for Nature Cat’s annual Summer Fest, featuring summer fun all day long! In Freezin’ in the Summer Season/Total Eclipse of the Sun, Nature Cat wonders if the dark clouds will ruin their wonderful festival of summer. Then, Hal is nervous about the solar eclipse, even though the rest of the pals are excited for it, because the sun will be totally blocked out by the moon!

Street Date: May 20, 2020
Episodes: 4
Nature Cat and his pals also celebrate midsummer, join a backyard campout party, and lots more in episodes Garden Impossible/Agents of the Great Outdoors, Magical Mushroom Mystery Tour/A Midsummer Day’s Dream, and Backyard Bigfoot/Imperfect Produce.

PBS KIDS: Outdoor Adventures
Explore the outdoors with your favorite PBS KIDS characters! In Who Messed Up the Treehouse?/Fact or Fiction?, join Jet and his friends from Ready Jet Go! as they work together to clean up their treehouse. Kids can also watch a fun PBS KIDS crossover episode featuring the Kratt brothers and Nature Cat. This PBS KIDS collection includes episodes Moon Circus/Every Day is Earth Day from Ready Jet Go!, The Mystery of Flaming Pink from Wild Kratts, and The Wild Batts/No Bird Left Behind and Wisteria Hysteria/Soil Turmoil from Nature Cat.

Street Date: May 20, 2020
Episodes: 5

PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC: A Pinktastic Summer
Pinkalicious and Peter are looking forward to a campout in their yard in Indoor Camp-In/The Flutterbugs, but plans change when it rains! That won’t stop them, though – with a little imagination, indoor camping can be fun too. Then, in The Sand Palace/Zoo Day, there’s a sandcastle competition and Pinkalicious can’t wait to build a sand palace. Pinkalicious also visits the zoo with her family, starts up a lemonade stand with her brother, and much more in Pink Lemonade/Pink Sneakers.

Street Date: May 20, 2020
Episodes: 3

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: Fun and Games
Join Brother and Sister for exciting stories filled with fun and games! In Go to the Movies/Car Trip, the Bear Family goes to the movies and spends time together while on a car trip. Then, Brother and his pals work together to build a car for the upcoming go kart race in Hug and Make Up/Big Road Race. Other episodes include Too Small for the Team/The Jump Rope Contest and Visit Fun Park/The Perfect Fishing Spot.

Streaming Date: May 20, 2020
Episodes: 4

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: Summer Vacation
Join the Bear Family for fun-filled summertime adventures. Brother and Sister spend their summer working with farmer Ben and learning all about nature, then building a big red kite with Papa in The Summer Job/The Big Red Kite. In Too Much Vacation/The Trouble With Grown-Ups, the Bears enjoy swimming while on vacation at their beach house, and many more fun activities. Other episodes include White Water Adventure/Showdown at Birder’s Wood and By The Sea/Catch The Bus.

Streaming Date: May 20, 2020
Episodes: 4

About PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS the number one educational media brand for kids, offers children ages 2-8 the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, digital media and community-based programs. PBS KIDS and local stations across the country support the entire ecosystem in which children learn, including their teachers, parents and community. Provided by stations, the free PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and live stream is available to more than 95% of U.S. TV households. Kidscreen- and Webby Award-winning pbskids.org provides engaging interactive content, including digital games and streaming video. PBS KIDS offers mobile apps to help support young children’s learning, including the PBS KIDS Video app, which is available on a variety of mobile devices and on platforms such as Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Chromecast. PBS KIDS also offers parent and teacher resources to support children’s learning anytime and anywhere. For more information on PBS KIDS content and initiatives supporting school readiness and more, visit pbs.org/pressroom, or follow PBS KIDS on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About PBS DISTRIBUTION
PBS Distribution, jointly owned by PBS and WGBH, is a leading distributor of public media content around the world. Distribution platforms include: direct-to-consumer subscription video-on-demand (DTC-SVOD) channels– PBS MASTERPIECE, PBS KIDS, and PBS LIVING – all on Amazon Prime Video Channels, with PBS LIVING also available on the Apple TV app, transactional video-on- demand (TVOD), subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) licensing, and physical products on DVD and Blu-ray. Other divisions of the company include: theatrical releasing, educational, non-theatrical, inflight and international licensing.

PBS Distribution offers consumers and educators over 4,000 programming hours of the highest quality factual, scripted and children’s programming, including films from producer Ken Burns, hit dramas from MASTERPIECE, entertaining and educational children’s series and award-winning documentaries from NOVA, FRONTLINE, AMERICAN MASTERS, NATURE, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE and many independent producers. For over 20 years, the company has extended the reach of programming beyond broadcast while generating revenue for the public television system, stations and producers. Follow PBS Distribution on Facebook and Twitter.