NOW AVAILABLE (9/1):
* New Amsterdam – Season 2 (Universal)
$34.98 SRP DVD MOD
—–In the wake of the ambulance crash that ended Season One, medical director Dr. Max Goodwin grieves the death of his wife, Georgia, and learns the difficulties of being a single parent – all the while continuing his commitment to solve systemic health care issues at the hospital. With his new responsibilities as a father, and cancer still lingering in the rearview mirror, everyone around Max must wonder how long he can sustain this impossible load. But “How can I help?” is not just Max’s catchphrase, it’s his reason for living. As long as he’s helping others, Max is able to find hope in the most hopeless of places. 4-disc set.
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COMING ON 9/8:
* Dead to Me – Season 1 (ViacomCBS)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD
—–Dead to Me stars Christina Applegate as Jen, a poised and put-together woman with a dark sense of humor, and an anger problem that she doesn’t necessarily want to deal with. Jen has been struggling to keep it together in the months since her husband was killed in a hit and run. When she joins a grief support group she meets Judy (Linda Cardellini), a free spirit with a shocking secret. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 9/22:
* Brockmire – The Complete 3rd Season (Lionsgate)
$19.98 SRP DVD MOD
—–Attempting to rebuild his life while navigating his new sobriety, Brockmire (Hank Azaria) moves to Florida where he calls MLB Spring Training games for Oakland alongside former softball star Gabby Taylor. Single-disc release.
NOTE: as announced in our 8/14 Roundup post, the show’s 2nd season is also being released as an MOD (manufacture on demand) DVD on the same date as this item.
* Brockmire – The Complete 4th and Final Season (Lionsgate)
$19.98 SRP DVD MOD
—–The year is 2030, and Jim Brockmire (Hank Azaria) is now the commissioner of baseball. Jim’s struggles with sobriety are behind him, however, it is up to him to save baseball while juggling his relationship with his new found daughter and his love life. Single-disc release.
NOTE: as announced in our 8/14 Roundup post, the show’s 2nd season is also being released as an MOD (manufacture on demand) DVD on the same date as this item.
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COMING ON 10/13:
* 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)
—–Yabba Dabba Doo Not Pass This Up! THE FLINTSTONES, The Complete Series is boulder-sized fun for the whole family. Fans of all ages will crack up at the misadventures of the Flintstones and Rubbles, who consistently find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place. Since the stone age, The Flintstones has delivered entertainment that never shales to delight each new generation. And now all 166 episodes are available, for the first time, in high definition. So settle in for the first primetime animated television series, and celebrate 60 years of history in the making.
NOTE: This title has been released in DVD format since 2008; this is the first time it is coming to Blu-ray Disc form.
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COMING ON 11/3:
* Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries – Complete Collection (RLJ/Acorn)
$119.99 SRP DVD; $119.99 SRP Blu-ray
EXTRAS: Magnet
—–All 3 series (seasons), plus the movie “Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears,” on either 12 DVDs or 9 Blu-ray Discs.
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COMING ON 11/10:
* Monty Python’s Flying Circus – The Complete Series (Universal)
$129.98 SRP Blu-ray
EXTRAS: Sex and Violence: Studio Outtakes; Full Frontal Nudity: Studio Outtakes; The Ant, an Introduction: Studio Outtakes; Extended Ron Obvious Filmed Material and Clean End Titles; The Buzz Aldrin Show: Extended & Unused Filmed Material; Live from the Grill-O-Mat: Extended Ken Clean Air System; It’s a Living: Extended Election Night Special; It’s a Living: Extended School Prizes; It’s a Living: Censored Audio; How to Recognise Different Parts of the Body: Censored Audio; Scott of the Antartic: Extended Filmed Material; How Not to Be Seen: Extended Conquistador Coffee; How Not to Be Seen: Unused Filmed Material; And Now for Something Completely Different Interview with Ian MacNaughton; Whicker’s World: Extended Mrs Premise & Mrs Conclusion Filmed Material; Blood, Devastation, Death, War, and Horror: Bus Conducter Extended Scene; Blood, Devastation, Death, War, and Horror: Extended Pantomime Horse Filmed Material; The Nude Organist: Studio Outtakes; The Nude Organist: Alternative Terry Gilliam-Approved Sound Mix; E Henry Thripshaw’s Disease: Extended Sir Philip Sidney Filmed Material; E Henry Thripshaw’s Disease: Extended Gay Boys in Bondage Animation; Dennis Moore: Extended Redistribution of Wealth Filmed Material; A Book at Bedtime: Original Opening; A Book at Bedtime: Extended Health Tango Animation; Grandstand: Extended Grandstand Filmed Material; Grandstand: Extended Charwoman Animation; Grandstand: Unused Betty Blood Donor Animation; Grandstand: Studio Outtakes; Series 3 Monologue Rushes; The Golden Age of Ballooning: Extended Barry Zeppelin Filmed Material; Michael Ellis: Deleted Icelandic Honey Week Filmed Material; Michael Ellis: Extended Toupee Department Filmed Material; Michael Ellis: Extended Football Pundits Filmed Material; LE War: Repeats Extended Voiceover & Unused M2 Filmed Material; LE War: When Does a Dream Begin ; Hamlet: Extended Queen Victoria Handicap Filmed Material; Mr. Neutron: Extended Mr. Neutron Takes Tea Filmed Material; Party Political Broadcast: Extended Fanshawe- Chumleigh Dinner Party Filmed Material; Party Political Broadcast: Deleted Ursula Hitler Filmed Material; Restoring Flying Circus with Terry Gilliam; In Vision Archive Interview from December 1974
—–The definitive presentation of a genuinely iconic series, we present Monty Python’s Flying Circus. This ground-up restoration has been produced from the best available materials, painstakingly restored, and includes just the right amount of lovely spam, wonderful spam… Previously edited sketches have been returned to their original length while filmed sequences and Terry Gilliam’s animations have been newly scanned in High Definition, adding unimaginable depth and clarity to classic moments. From the archive comes genuine rarities, including previously-unseen studio outtakes and extended versions of filmed sketch material, making this the ultimate in television restoration, and a must-have for every generation of Python fan! 7-disc set.
* Letterkenny – Seasons 5 & 6 (Universal)
$22.98 SRP DVD
EXTRAS: Super Hard Easter; The Three Wise Men
—–The residents of Letterkenny belong to one of three groups: Hicks, Skids, and Hockey Players. The three groups are constantly feuding with each other over seemingly trivial matters; often ending with someone getting their ass kicked. 2-disc set.
* Downton Abbey – The Complete Series (Universal)
$55.98 SRP DVD
EXTRAS: Commentary Tracks; Deleted Scenes; A House in History – Downton Abbey; The Making of Downton Abbey; House to Hospital; Fashion and Uniforms; Romance in a Time of Warfare; The Wedding of Lady Mary; The Wedding of Lady Edith; Shirley MacLaine at Downton Abbey; The Men of Downton Abbey; Downton Abbey in 1920; Behind the Scenes: The Cricket Match; Behind the Scenes: A Journey to the Highlands; The Making Of; The Downton Diaries; New Arrivals; Behind the Scenes: Day 100; A Day with Lady Rose; The Roaring Twenties; The Cars of Downton; Farewell to Highclere; Changing Times at Downton; The Story of Downton Abbey; The Creators’ Favourite Scenes; Supercuts: The Dowager’s Finest Moments; Supercuts: The Best of Mrs. Patmore; Supercuts: The Best of the Downton Rows; Supercuts: The Social Calendar; Supercuts: Downton’s Most Shocking Moments; Supercuts: Historical Moments in Downton Abbey; Supercuts: Steamy Downton Moments; Supercuts: Downton Abbey Weddings; Supercuts: Dressing for Downton; Character Documentaries: Lady Mary Crawley; Character Documentaries: Mr. Carson; Character Documentaries: Mr. Bates; Character Documentaries: Daisy; Character Documentaries: Lord Grantham; Character Documentaries: Lady Grantham; Character Documentaries: Lady Edith Crawley
—–Enjoy all six seasons of the multi-award-winning hit series in this special edition box set, which offers all the highs and lows, joy and sorrow, that Downton Abbey viewers across the globe have grown to love. Featuring all 52 episodes and over 11 hours of bonus features, this is the collection for the most ardent Downton fan. Splendor and romance, desire and heartbreak, scandal and rumors… spanning the idyllic pre-war era through the storms of The Great War and beyond to the roaring 1920s, Downton Abbey tells the story of a complicated community. Home to the Crawley family for generations, it is also where their servants live, plan and dream, and they are as fiercely jealous of their rank as anyone. Some of them are loyal to the family and committed to Downton as a way of life, others are moving through, on the lookout for betterment or love or just adventure. The difference is that they know so many of the secrets of the family, while the family know so few of theirs. But for all the passions that rage beneath the surface, this is a secure and ordered world that seems, at first glance, as if it will last forever. Little do they know, family or staff, that the tides of change will not leave Downton unscathed. 21-disc set.
NOTE: PBS has previously released their own 21-DVD set of “The Complete Collection” with all TV episodes (but not the movie). The home video rights are now with Universal, apparently. PBS also released a Blu-ray version, but Universal has only announced these for DVD format.
* Downton Abbey – Movie & TV Collection: Collector’s Edition (Universal)
$79.98 SRP DVD
EXTRAS: Commentary Tracks; Deleted Scenes; A House in History – Downton Abbey; The Making of Downton Abbey; House to Hospital; Fashion and Uniforms; Romance in a Time of Warfare; The Wedding of Lady Mary; The Wedding of Lady Edith; Shirley MacLaine at Downton Abbey; The Men of Downton Abbey; Downton Abbey in 1920; Behind the Scenes: The Cricket Match; Behind the Scenes: A Journey to the Highlands; The Making Of; The Downton Diaries; New Arrivals; Behind the Scenes: Day 100; A Day with Lady Rose; The Roaring Twenties; The Cars of Downton; Farewell to Highclere; Changing Times at Downton; The Story of Downton Abbey; The Creators’ Favourite Scenes; Supercuts: The Dowager’s Finest Moments; Supercuts: The Best of Mrs. Patmore; Supercuts: The Best of the Downton Rows; Supercuts: The Social Calendar; Supercuts: Downton’s Most Shocking Moments; Supercuts: Historical Moments in Downton Abbey; Supercuts: Steamy Downton Moments; Supercuts: Downton Abbey Weddings; Supercuts: Dressing for Downton; Character Documentaries: Lady Mary Crawley; Character Documentaries: Mr. Carson; Character Documentaries: Mr. Bates; Character Documentaries: Daisy; Character Documentaries: Lord Grantham; Character Documentaries: Lady Grantham; Character Documentaries: Lady Edith Crawley; Cast Conversations; The Royal Visit; True to the Twenties; Deleted Film Scenes; Welcome to Downton Abbey; The Brilliance of Julian Fellowes; Feature Commentary with Director Michael Engler
—–Downton Abbey, with all its splendor and scandal, has found its way into the hearts of millions around the globe. Now the full collection of six award-winning seasons and one sensational movie is yours to treasure, forever. Home to the Crawley family and their servants, Downton appears to be all elegance and order upon first glance…but no family is ever quite what it seems. Between the desires and dreams of all the residents, both upstairs and downstairs, a day in this household is never far from high drama. Re-live the laughter, tears, tragedy and triumph leading up to the most spectacular event in the history of this grand estate, a Royal visit. 22-disc set.
NOTE: PBS has previously released their own 21-DVD set of “The Complete Collection” with all TV episodes (but not the movie). The home video rights are now with Universal, apparently. PBS also released a Blu-ray version, but Universal has only announced these for DVD format.
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COMING ON 11/17:
* Mission: Impossible – The Original TV Series (ViacomCBS)
$144.99 SRP Blu-ray
—–The original TV action drama centering on the activities of The I.M.F. (Impossible Missions Force) was a sensation from the beginning. The inspired cast, fast-moving plots, neat gadgets, pre-recorded tapes that self-destruct…all these elements made this brilliant show one of television’s crowning achievements. Starring Peter Graves (Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award winner), Peter Lupus, Greg Morris (3-time Primetime Emmy nominee), Martin Landau (Academy Award winner and 3-time Golden Globe winner), Barbara Bain (3-time Primetime Emmy winner), Sam Elliott (Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Primetime Emmy Award nominee), Leonard Nimoy (4-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee), and Lesley Ann Warren (Academy Award nominee). This 46-disc collectible Blu-ray set includes 7 seasons and all 171 dramatic and action-packed episodes.
NOTE: This title has previously been available on DVD format, and is now coming to Blu-ray Disc for the first time.
* The Nest – Series 1 (RLJ/Acorn)
$39.99 SRP DVD
—–Martin Compston (Line of Duty) and Sophie Rundle (Peaky Blinders, Bodyguard) star in this suspenseful Scottish drama about a wealthy couple who would do anything to have a baby. When Emily (Rundle) accidentally hits Kaya (Mirren Mack, Sex Education), a down-on-her-luck 18-year-old, with her car, the two make an instant connection. After learning about her desperate situation, Kaya offers to carry Emily’s last embryo as a surrogate. Although Emily’s husband, successful businessman Dan (Compston), warns about the legal and moral implications of such an agreement, the women are adamant. But as buried secrets emerge about Kaya’s past, Dan and Emily start to wonder if they’re the ones being used. 2-disc set.