COMING ON 10/5:
* UFO – A Showtime Documentary Series (Showtime/ViacomCBS)
$19.99 SRP DVD MOD
—–This 4-part series from J.J. Abrams explores our fascination with UFOs and the influence government, private companies and the military may have in shielding the truth. Ignited by a bombshell story revealing that the Pentagon had been tracking UFOs for years, the series examines the history of the phenomenon through cultural and political touchpoints, including testimony from eyewitnesses across the country, asking the most enigmatic questions of all: Why do we believe what we believe? And what is the elusive truth beyond this decades-long mystery?
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COMING ON 10/26:
* The Incredible Hulk – The Complete Series (Universal)
$79.98 SRP Blu-ray MOD
EXTRAS: Introduction with Kenneth Johnson; Introduction with Lou Ferrigno; Remembering The Incredible Hulk: An American Classic; Inside an Episode: “Prometheus”; Photo Gallery; Creating an Iconic Character: The Hulk; Behind the Success: The Story of The Incredible Hulk; Gag Reel
—–“DON’T MAKE ME ANGRY. YOU WOULDN’T LIKE ME WHEN I’M ANGRY.” Watch this warning become a mantra for mild-mannered research scientist David Banner (Bill Bixby) in The Incredible Hulk: The Complete Series! Based on the iconic Marvel comic book character, this groundbreaking TV series chronicles David’s quest to find the cure for his transformations into the terrifying and enraged Hulk (Lou Ferrigno). Including all 5 seasons plus in-depth bonus features, this unforgettable series has become a fan favorite that stands the test of time! Starring: Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, and Jack Colvin. 19-disc set.
NOTE: this Blu-ray Disc manufacture on demand (MOD) online-exclusive title is NOT TO BE CONFUSED with the DVD set released into stores a month ago today, called “The Incredible Hulk – The Ultimate Film & TV Collection”; that August release in standard def also contains a pair of theatrical films from 2003 and 2008, while this new high-def Blu-ray set ONLY contains the CBS series from the 70s/80s. 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); those rights are held elsewhere.
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COMING ON 11/2:
* MacGyver – The Complete Collection (ViacomCBS)
$129.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD
EXTRAS: TV Movies Lost Treasure of Atlantis and Trail to Doomsday
—–He’s everyone’s favorite action hero…but he’s a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon. Armed with only a knapsack filled with everyday items he picks up along the way, he improvises his way out of every peril the bad guys throw at him. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? Fixing a speeding car’s brakes…while he’s riding in it? Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? That’s all in a day’s adventures for MacGyver. He’s part Boy Scout, part genius. And all hero. 33-disc set.
* The Crown – The Complete 4th Season (Sony)
$45.99 SRP DVD; $55.99 SRP Blu-ray
—–Bend. Or Break. As the 1970s are drawing to a close, Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family find themselves preoccupied with safeguarding the line of succession by securing an appropriate bride for Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor), who is still unmarried at 30. As the nation begins to feel the impact of divisive policies introduced by Britain’s first female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Gillian Anderson), tensions arise between her and the Queen…which only grow worse as Thatcher leads the country into the Falklands War, generating conflict within the Commonwealth. While Charles’ romance with a young Lady Diana Spencer (Emma Corrin) provides a much-needed fairytale to unite the British people, behind closed doors the Royal family is becoming increasingly divided. 4-disc set in either format.
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* The Harveytoons Show – The Best Of (Universal)
NOTE: this title is not available for pre-order as of this writing
—–From Casper the Friendly Ghost to Richie Rich, The Harveytoons Show featured some of the most beloved characters in animation history! The Best of The Harveytoons Show features 30 classic episodes which include 120 cartoon shorts. Join Casper, Richie Rich, Wendy the Good Little Witch, Baby Huey, Little Audrey and more of your favorite characters for hours of nostalgic fun for the whole family! 3-disc set.
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COMING ON 11/9:
* Saved By The Bell – Season 1 (Universal)
$24.98 SRP DVD
—–When California governor Zack Morris gets into hot water for closing too many underfunded high schools, he proposes they send the affected students to the most well-funded schools in the state…including Bayside High. The influx of new students gives the privileged Bayside kids (who never have a problem that can’t be solved in twenty-two minutes) a much-needed dose of reality. Elizabeth Berkley Lauren and Mario Lopez star in the new Saved by the Bell series, reprising their roles as Jessie Spano and A.C. Slater. John Michael Higgins also stars as Principal Toddman, alongside the new class featuring Belmont Cameli, Dexter Darden, Mitchell Hoog, Alycia Pascual-Peña, Josie Totah, and Haskiri Velazquez. 2-disc set.
* For the Love of Jason – Series 1 (RLJ/Image)
$16.96 SRP DVD
—–When Jason broke off his longtime relationship, he got caught up in the bachelor lifestyle. Now his friends are settling down, leaving Jason the odd man out and feeling pressure to catch up. Starring Trell Woodberry, BJ Britt, Kareem Grimes, Laila Odom, Brely Evans, Jackée Harry, Tabitha Brown, Beverly Todd, Jessica Quintero, Kalilah Harris, Christol Lartey, Iker Amaya, Carl Gilliard, and Phoebe Holston. Single-disc title.
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COMING ON 11/23:
* Night Gallery – Season 1 (Kino-Lorber)
$49.95 SRP Blu-ray
EXTRAS: NEW Audio Commentary for the PILOT by Screenwriter/Historian Gary Gerani; NEW Audio Commentary for THE DEAD MAN/THE HOUSEKEEPER by Night Gallery Authors/Historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton; NEW Audio Commentary for ROOM WITH A VIEW/THE LITTLE BLACK BAG/THE NATURE OF THE ENEMY by Night Gallery Authors/Historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton; NEW Audio Commentary for THE HOUSE/CERTAIN SHADOWS ON THE WALL by Film Historian Tim Lucas; NEW Audio Commentary for THE HOUSE/CERTAIN SHADOWS ON THE WALL by Author/Historian Amanda Reyes; NEW Audio Commentary for MAKE ME LAUGH/CLEAN KILLS AND OTHER TROPHIES by Filmmaker/Historian Constantine Nasr and Night Gallery Book Publisher Taylor L. White; NEW Audio Commentary for PAMELA’S VOICE/LONE SURVIVOR/THE DOLL by Novelist/Critic Kim Newman and Writer/Editor Stephen Jones; NEW Audio Commentary for THEY’RE TEARING DOWN TIM RILEY’S BAR/THE LAST LAUREL by Film Historian Craig Beam; THE SYNDICATION CONUNDRUM: A Look at the Show’s Troubled Second Life in Reruns – A NEW Featurette by Film Historian Craig Beam; Episode Guide Insert Booklet
—–Prepare for the chill of a lifetime as the master of suspense, Rod Serling (The Twilight Zone), hosts every spine-tingling episode from the complete first season of Night Gallery. Thrill to stories performed by Hollywood greats, including Joan Crawford, Ossie Davis, Larry Hagman, Diane Keaton, Roddy McDowall, Burgess Meredith, and Agnes Moorehead, and directed by cinematic masters like Steven Spielberg (Jaws) in this unforgettable series – available for the first time in HD, from 2K scans of the interpositives! Night Gallery: Season 1 also features top notch direction by acclaimed filmmakers Daryl Duke (The Silent Partner), Boris Sagal (The Omega Man), Barry Shear (Across 110th Street), Jeannot Szwarc (Jaws 2), Don Taylor (The Island of Dr. Moreau), with wonderful performances by John Astin, Diane Baker, Martine Beswick, Tom Bosley, Jack Cassidy, Godfrey Cambridge, Bert Convy, Phyllis Diller, Louis Hayward, George Macready, Raymond Massey, Joanna Pettet, John Randolph, Barry Sullivan, Torin Thatcher, William Windom, & many others. 2-Hour Pilot and six Season 1 episodes. 2-disc set.
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DATE NOT YET ANNOUNCED:
* Supergirl – The Complete Series (Warner)
$119.99 SRP DVD; $134.99 SRP Blu-ray
—–Supergirl: The Complete Series is an epic action-adventure about Superman’s cousin who, after years of keeping her powers a secret, decides to embrace them and become the hero she was always meant to be. Though Kara must find a way to balance her newfound powers with her very human relationships, her heart soars as she takes to the skies to fight crime.
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