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Upcoming DVD Releases

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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



SUMMER STREAMING HEATS UP WITH NEW AMC+ ORIGINAL SERIES

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SUMMER STREAMING HEATS UP WITH NEW AMC+ ORIGINAL SERIES MOONHAVEN AND THE FINAL EPISODES OF BETTER CALL SAUL

SUMMER STREAMING HEATS UP WITH THE DEBUT OF NEW AMC+ ORIGINAL SERIES MOONHAVEN STARRING JOE MANGANIELLO AND DOMINIC MONAGHAN AND THE FINAL SIX EPISODES OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES BETTER CALL SAUL KICKING OFF IN JULY
AMC+ Exclusive Film Premieres Continue Every Friday

with Home-Invasion Thriller Barbarians, Hollywood Whodunnit Last Looks, Romantic Dramedy Paris, 13th District, Timely Award-Winning Abortion Drama Happening and Shudder Original The Reef: Stalked

New Series, Films, Specials and More Now Streaming on AMC Networks’ Suite of Targeted Streaming Services This July

New York, NY – June 16, 2022 – AMC Networks’ targeted streaming services are sizzling with a number of highly anticipated series including the July 7 debut of AMC+ Original Moonhaven, starring Joe Manganiello and Dominic Monaghan, as well as the final six episodes of the celebrated series Better Call Saul kicking off on July 11.

This month also features exclusive new film premieres rolling out every week in June with the AMC+ Friday Night Films lineup, including the home invasion thriller Barbarians (July 1), Hollywood whodunnit Last Looks (July 8), the romantic dramedy Paris, 13th District (July 15), timely award-winning drama Happening (July 22) and Shudder Original The Reef: Stalked (July 29).

The company’s targeted streamers also set to 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 all month long.

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

On ACORN TV:

The Brokenwood Mysteries (Acorn TV Exclusive)
Season 8 Premieres Thursday, July 1; Subsequent Episodes Premiere on Mondays

In this long-running New Zealand procedural, DSS Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea, Go Girls) and DC Kristin Simms (Fern Sutherland, The Almighty Johnsons) return to uncover more macabre goings on in the seemingly quiet, little, fictitious country town of Brokenwood– population 4,900 and steadily declining, depending on the murder rate that week. Beneath the town’s peaceful veneer are buried secrets and treacherous lies as the duo, along with the police team, investigate dangerous rivalries and lethal grudges that erupt into gruesome crimes. With six feature-length, standalone mysteries, season 8 will see a murder at a music festival where the victim was seemingly literally killed by sound, the violent death of a cowgirl possibly motivated by a 160-year-old family feud, and an athlete found dead in a fountain.

The Sommerdahl Murders (Acorn TV Exclusive)
Season 3 Binge Premieres Monday, July 4

Summer never ends in this blue-sky Scandi mystery crime series, and neither does the main characters’ love triangle. Police investigator Dan Sommerdahl (Peter Mygind) has devoted his life to protecting his beloved town, which has unfortunately cost him his marriage. Can he learn to accept that his ex-wife, criminal technician Marianne (Laura Drasbæk), is in a relationship with Flemming (André Babikian), who besides being his police-partner, is also his best friend?

The Other One (Acorn TV Original)
Season 2 Binge Premieres Monday, July 18

Catherine “Cathy” Walcott (Ellie White, The Windsors) and Catherine “Cat” Walcott (Lauren Socha, Misfits) discovered the other one existed after their Dad died at his surprise birthday party. Finally coming to terms with the fact they are sisters, this second season kicks off with them reeling from the news they also have a secret brother, Callum (Christopher Jeffers, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga)—who Cathy had just made out with. As Cathy struggles with the ethics of fancying a sibling, Cat is determined to welcome Callum to the family, while Callum isn’t sure what family means any more. Cat’s mother, Marilyn (Siobhan Finneran, Happy Valley), is furious to learn she wasn’t Colin’s only mistress and sets about tracking down his other secret lover Angela (Michele Austin, This Is Going To Hurt), starting a chain of events that nobody expects. Also starring Rebecca Front (Inspector Lewis) as Cathy’s mother, Tess.

On ALLBLK:

For the Love of Jason (ALLBLK Original Series)
Season 2 Finale Premieres Thursday, July 7th

The sophomore season of For The Love of Jason, from creator and lead cast member Trell Woodberry, finds the cast forced to face the consequences of their actions of last season, or in some cases inactions. In the finale, The whole squad links up for Erick and Lisa’s housewarming that turns into the dinner party from hell. Jason is caught between his past and present loves as Bella and Carmen meet for the first time. Erick and Lisa confront their marital issues in front of their guests. Bryan fights to keep his composure when he meets Lacy’s boyfriend, while she and Alicia nearly come to blows. Jason crumbles as he finally faces his feelings from a shocking loss. CAST: Trell Woodberry, Kareem Grimes (All American), B.J. Britt (Being Mary Jane), Laila Odom (Lifetime’s Salt-N-Pepa, The Bobby DeBarge Story), Christol Lartey (Into The Woods, Unnatural Selection), Jessica Quintero, (Telltale, Save Me from Love), Jackée Harry (Sister, Sister), Brely Evans (Ambitions, Being Mary Jane).

Terror Lake Drive (ALLBLK Original Series)
Season 2, Episode 3 Premieres Thursday July 7

Terror Lake Drive: Single Black Female takes place two years after the chain of events that traumatized the tenants of the Freeman Lake Apartments in season one…bringing a new and unsuspecting tenant to the mystifying lakeside apartment complex. In episode 3, a string of abductions launches a new investigation and puts the city’s mayor in the hot seat. Deja clashes with Shana and begins to notice some peculiar behavior. Theories arise about a possible suspect with the recent disappearance. CAST: Yolonda Ross (The Chi), Pascale Armand (Eclipsed), Charles Malik Whitfield (Chicago Med), Keith Arthur Bolden (Black Lightning, Cobra Kai), Denise Boutte (Meet the Browns) and Kendrick Cross (Ambitions). With Cynthia Bailey (Real Housewives of ATL) and Reginae Carter (Social Society, Pride & Prejudice ATL) in supporting roles.

The Fallen (ALLBLK Feature Film)
Streaming July 2022

As a follow up to Blessed and Cursed (2010), faith-based feature film, Deitrick Haddon’s The Fallen, picks up with Praise and worship leader Dwight Hawkins is finally on the verge of putting his long-deferred dreams back on track. Dwight is signed with TMG Records and feels he’s living a whole new life. He has everything he’s ever wanted but it all starts to slip between his fingers. Hitting rock bottom, he is at the point of giving it all up until an intervention and the visitation of the Holy Spirit shows he still has a purpose. Committed to do the Lord’s work he rises back on top. No matter how far you might have fallen, you’ll never fall beyond God’s reach. CAST: Deitrick Haddon (Sins of the Father, Preachers of LA), Grammy-nominated singer MAJOR, singer Q Parker (112), comedian Jonathan Slocumb (Tyler Perry’s Meet The Browns), gospel artist B Slade, actor Jo él Quinn (Sparkle), and actor Brittany Lucio (Everything but a Man, A House Divided).

On AMC+:

Moonhaven (AMC+ Original)
Two-Episode Premiere Thursday, July 7; New Episodes Premiere Weekly

This sci-fi thriller set 100 years into the future follows Bella Sway (Emma McDonald), a lunar cargo pilot and smuggler who finds herself accused of a crime and marooned on Moonhaven, a utopian community on a 500 square mile Garden of Eden built on the moon to find solutions to the problems that will soon end civilization on Mother Earth. A skeptic in paradise, Bella is sucked into a conspiracy to gain control of the artificial intelligence responsible for Moonhaven’s miracles and teams with a local detective, Paul Serno (Dominic Monaghan, Lost), to stop the forces that want to destroy Earth’s last hope before they are destroyed themselves. Tomm Schultz (Joe Manganiello, True Blood), an ex-military with a philosophical bent, is the right hand of the lead Earth diplomat to the moon, who finds his ambitions changed when he’s injected with a mind-altering moon drug.

Dark Winds
New Episodes Released One Week Ahead of AMC; Season Finale July 10

Set in 1971 on a remote outpost of the Navajo Nation near Monument Valley, Dark Winds follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon, The Son, Westworld, Fargo) of the Tribal Police as he 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 (Kiowa Gordon, The Red Road, Roswell, New Mexico). Chee, too, has old scores to settle from his youth on the reservation. Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other, and their own personal demons on the path to salvation.

Better Call Saul
Part 2 of Season 6 Premieres Monday, July 11

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.

This is Going to Hurt (AMC+ Original)
New Episodes Premiere Thursdays; Season Finale July 14

A provocative and heartfelt new comedy-drama starring Ben Whishaw (A Very English Scandal, No Time to Die), based on Adam Kay’s award-winning international memoir of the same name. This Is Going To Hurt pulls no punches in its depiction of the laugh-out-loud highs and gut-wrenching lows of life on a gynecology and obstetrics ward. The series follows Adam (Whishaw), a doctor who is finding his way through the ranks of hospital hierarchy; junior enough to suffer the crippling hours, but senior enough to face a constant barrage of terrifying responsibilities. Adam is clinging to his personal life as he is increasingly overwhelmed by stresses at work: the 97-hour weeks, the life-and-death decisions, and all-the-while knowing the hospital parking meter is earning more than him.

On IFC FILMS UNLIMITED:

A Call to Spy
Film Premieres Wednesday, July 6

At the dawn of WWII, a desperate Churchill orders his new spy agency to train women for covert ops. Together, they help to undermine the Nazi regime and turn the tide of the war.

Shithouse
Film Premieres Wednesday, July 6

A homesick college freshman forces himself out into the frat scene, forging a rare connection with his RA Maggie. Winner of the 2020 SXSW Jury Prize.

The Other Lamb
Film Premieres Wednesday, July 6

The cult was all Selah knew-until one day she begins to question its leader and the insular world she was born into in this haunting vision of a nightmarish awakening.

On SHUDDER:

This is GWAR (Shudder Original)
New Film Premieres Thursday, July 21

This is GWAR is the powerful story of the iconic heavy metal art-collective, as told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for over thirty years. The feature documentary includes interviews with the band members, both past and present, as well as other artists including Weird Al Yankovic, Thomas Lennnon, Alex Winter, Bam Margera, and Ethan Embry, including never before seen footage of legendary GWAR front-man Dave Brockie (Oderus Urungus).

The Reef: Stalked (Shudder Original)
New Film Premieres Friday, July 29

Written and directed by Andrew Traucki as a follow-up to his 2010 film, The Reef, the sequel follows a woman named Nic (Teressa Liane, The Vampire Diaries) who is looking to heal after witnessing her sister’s horrific murder. Nic, her younger sister Annie and two close friends travel to a remote Pacific Island for a kayaking and diving adventure. Hours into their expedition, the women are stalked and attacked by a Great White shark. To survive, they will need to band together, and Nic will have to overcome her post-traumatic stress, face her fears, and slay a monster. Also starring Ann Truong (Cowboy Bebop), Saskia Archer (Boshack), Kate Lister (Clickbait), and Tim Ross (Wonderland).

On SUNDANCE NOW:

The Split (Sundance Now Original)
New Episodes Premieres Thursdays; Series Finale July 21

After a devastating end to season two as Hannah (Nicola Walker, Four Weddings & a Funeral) and Nathan’s (Stephen Mangan, Episodes) marriage fell apart, we join the couple ten months on in the rubble of their previously rock-solid 20-year marriage. Both lawyers have been respectfully negotiating their separation and seem to have reached an amicable agreement, but Hannah becomes acutely aware of what she’s about to lose. But when a shocking revelation dramatically changes the stakes, any hope of remaining amicable vanishes. Is their split too deep to repair?

Showtrial (Sundance Now Exclusive)
New Series Binge on Thursday, July 21

When Talitha Campbell, the arrogant daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur, is arrested following the disappearance of a fellow student the case grips the nation, whipping up a media storm. On Talitha’s side is brilliant solicitor Cleo Roberts. Can Cleo control the narrative of a case that is fast becoming tangled up in the nation’s debates over privilege, wealth and politics? From arrest to the jury’s final verdict, Showtrial examines both sides of the legal battle, as defense and prosecution fight for their version of what really happened to Hannah, and the truth about Talitha: Falsely accused? Or callous murderer?

Three Families (Sundance Now Exclusive)
New Series Binge on Thursday, July 28

The Abortion Act of 1967, which permitted abortion in the UK, did not extend to Northern Ireland. The critically acclaimed Three Families, set between 2013-2019, tells the true story of three women and their families before the recent change to legislation in Northern Ireland as many voices would fight to be heard. With a stellar cast including Sinéad Keenan (Little Boy Blue), Lola Petticrew (Bloodlands), Amy James-Kelly (Gentleman Jack) and Genevieve O’Reilly (The Dry), Three Families is a stunning two-part dramatization, exploring the emotive issues around abortion in Northern Ireland, and the experience of families whose lives have been profoundly affected. Names and details have been changed to ensure the anonymity of the real-life contributors.

About AMC Networks:

AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically-acclaimed content. Its brands include targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and the newest addition to its targeted streaming portfolio, the anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service, in addition to AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv and IFC Films. AMC Studios, the Company’s in-house studio, production and distribution operation, is behind some of the biggest titles and brands known to a global audience, including The Walking Dead, the Anne Rice catalog and the Agatha Christie library. The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.



Upcoming DVD Releases

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NOW AVAILABLE:
* Austin City Limits – Country (Time Life)
$119.96 SRP DVD (“4 Easy Payments of $29.99”)

EXTRAS: Bonus interviews with the stars including Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, and more! FREE Bonus DVD: The Austin City Limits 1974 pilot episode featuring a complete Willie Nelson concert! Collectible Memory Book.
—–Experience Austin City Limits country music like never before! 5 decades of country’s greatest performances! Austin City Limits is the longest-running music show in television history, and since the beginning it has held a special connection to country music. Beloved by artists and fans alike, Austin City Limits is known for authentic music presented in live and uncut performances. This collection has been hand-selected from over 40 years of Austin City Limits archives to find the greatest country performances. Austin City Limits Country brings together 5 decades of country’s greatest artists from legends like Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Marty Robbins and Buck Owens to superstars like Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, and Randy Travis plus today’s greats including Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, and Brad Paisley. Plus, Austin City Limits Country includes once-in-a-lifetime collaborations like Sheryl Crow and Kris Kristofferson singing “Me and Bobby McGee” and Emmylou Harris singing “Crazy” along with Willie Nelson who wrote the song. 164 live, uncut performances from 1974-2018 featuring country legends and superstars performing their biggest hits including Willie Nelson’s “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain,” Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues,” George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning”, Reba McEntire’s “Whoever’s In New England”, Vince Gill’s “Whenever You Come Around”, Alan Jackson’s “Livin’ On Love”, and Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying.” Unforgettable collaborations including Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson performing “Crazy”, Vince Gill and Patty Loveless singing “After The Fire Is Gone”, and Sheryl Crow and Kris Kristofferson performing “Me And Bobby McGee.” Special moments including Roger Miller singing “Old Friends” with Willie Nelson, Vince Gill singing “Amie” with Pure Prairie League, and Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens performing “Streets of Bakersfield.” 10-disc set.
NOTE: our thanks to longtime reader John Cerone for the heads-up about this title
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COMING ON 11/19:
* The Trials of Rosie O’Neill – All 34 Episodes (VEI)
$29.99 SRP DVD

—–We first meet Fiona Rose (Rosie) O’Neill (Emmy winner Sharon Gless) in her psychiatrist’s office at her weekly session. It has been a year since she left the lucrative Beverly Hills law practice, once shared with her husband until he took up with the decorator (Oscar winner Helen Hunt) who – while designing their law offices – redesigned Rosie’s life as well. It has taken Rosie every bit of that year to come close to coming out of the wreckage of what had become of her life. Now, at 43 years of age, Rosie O’Neill makes a clean break with her corporate past, deciding to use her legal talents for public service. As the series begins, one might forgive Ms. O’Neill’s surprise when, rather than being assigned a post at the suburban courts of her adopted Santa Monica Beach community, Rosie finds herself adjacent to a slum neighborhood in downtown Los Angeles at the County Courts building. This new career does not sit well with either friends or family, none of whom understand why she would take such a frustrating, low-paying job. The personnel in the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office are also less than thrilled, believing the well dressed, well-coiffed, Mercedes-driving matron to be someone who, once she became bored with “slumming,” would abandon her post and the offices of the Public Defender. Award winning actor Robert (“RJ”) Wagner joined the show in 1992 (season two) playing suave Peter Donovan, the new editor of the Los Angeles Chronicle, who becomes Rosie’s lover. Also joining the Rosie O’Neill ensemble in the second season is Walter Kovacs (Emmy Award Winner Ed Asner), a retired hard-nosed conservative 35-year veteran of the police force constantly at odds with the liberal attitudes espoused by Rosie about her clients. Besides Wagner, Asner, and Helen Hunt, other award-winning guest stars who appear in the series include: Tony and Emmy Award Winner Tyne Daly, Grammy Award Winner Carole King, Emmy Award Winner Brenda Vaccaro, Oscar and Emmy Winner Paul Williams, Emmy Winner Peggy McKay, and Tony Award Winner Jonelle Allen. The show’s musical theme, “I Wish I Knew,” written by Carole King and performed by Melissa Manchester during the first season, has an instrumental version which is used intermittently during season two. Late in season one, Ms. King makes an acting appearance in the show only to find herself cajoled into sitting at the piano to play and sing the song she composed for the show’s main title.
NOTE: our thanks to longtime reader Lee Goldberg for the heads-up about this item
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COMING ON 12/7:
* The Andy Griffith Show – The Complete Series (ViacomCBS)
$76.99 SRP Blu-ray MOD

EXTRAS: Featurettes; Sponsor Spots; Clips
—–Travel back to a simpler time, when the biggest problems for Mayberry sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) came from the hijinks of his excitable-but-goodhearted deputy, Barney Fife (the inimitable Don Knotts), and the trials of raising his young son, Opie (Ron Howard). Named by TV Guide as one of the best shows of all time, and immensely popular throughout its entire 1960-68 run, The Andy Griffith Show was stepped in nostalgia even in its own time, set in a world where there was little that couldn’t be solved with home cooking by Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier). Forget your troubles and join Gomer, Goober, Floyd and many more beloved characters for all eight seasons and 249 episodes of hilarious small-town adventures. Welcome home to Mayberry! 32-disc set.
NOTE: this title was previously released on DVD format in 2016, and then again in 2020; only the first season was previously released in Blu-ray Disc format

* Ultraman Gaia – Complete Series + Specials (Mill Creek)
$34.99 SRP DVD

—–A wormhole in space forms just outside the Earth’s atmosphere and monstrous creatures descend upon the world’s cities. A top-secret global defense organization code-named GUARD is established to counter the attacks. Young GAM TAKAYAMA discovers the power to transform himself into the gigantic superhero ULTRAMAN GAIA, and joins X.I.G., GUARD’s front line defense team. A second Ultraman appears. But is this new colossus friend or foe? 6-disc set.

* The Mallorca Files – Season 2 (BBC Archives)
$24.98 SRP DVD MOD

—–The stylish detective duo are back, and Miranda is finally starting to put down roots. Expect more mysterious cases, stunning locations, and special guest stars from this thrilling second series. Max and Miranda’s partnership has finally found its rhythm. And just in time too, because there’s no shortage of murky cases waiting to be cracked. Everything from an opera star singing his final notes in the famous Drax caves, to the dark history of the Spanish Civil War resurfacing all too literally. With even more dramatic landscapes and a host of special guest stars, it’s a sizzling return for this exhilarating detective drama. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 1/18/2022
* The Sommerdahl Murders – Series 2 (RLJ/Acorn)
$49.99 SRP DVD

—–In the seaside Danish town of Elsinore, the personal and professional converge for DCI Dan Sommerdahl (Peter Mygind, Borge); his estranged wife, criminal technician Marianne (Laura Drasbæk); and his best pal and partner, Detective Flemming Torp (André Babikian). Separated after 25 years of marriage, Dan now asks for a divorce despite still being in love with Marianne. She, meanwhile, wants to rediscover herself…which gets complicated when Flemming, needing a place to stay and harboring a torch for Marianne, moves in with her. As they contend with these romantic entanglements, the trio continue to investigate murders together, including the killing of a famous musician, a chef’s assistant dead in a restaurant fire, a paralyzed patient’s demise at a nursing home, and the possible connection between a schoolteacher’s death and someone at the police station. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 1/25/2022
* Kamen Rider Zero-One – The Complete Series + RealxTime Movie (Shout!)
$59.98 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Movie: Kamen Rider Zero-One: REALxTIME; Special Episodes: President Special Part 01; President Special Part 02; Shooting Special; Super Work War: Battle 1; Super Work War: Battle 2; Special Offer: Order directly from ShoutFactory’s online store and get an EXCLUSIVE 18″ X 24″ ROLLED POSTER featuring their cover artwork, available while supplies last!
—–WHEN DANGEROUS CULPRITS UNLEASH CHAOS, A NEW HERO ARISES! Humagears (humanoid robots), created by the leading company for AI, Hiden Intelligence, serve humanity’s every convenience. But a cyber-terrorist organization begins hacking the Humagears in a conspiracy that turns them into monsters. Aruto Hiden has taken over at Hiden Intelligence, and along with the CEO’s post, he also takes over the responsibility for Kamen Rider Zero-One by using his company’s technology. Aruto tries to keep the peaceful world between humans and Humagears with his Humagear secretary, while A.I.M.S., a military squad, pursues the terrorists! INCLUDES ALL 46 EPISODES + THE MOVIE + SPECIAL EPISODES! Japanese language with English subtitles. 8-disc set.
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COMING ON 2/8/2022
* Doctor Who – The Complete 13th Series: Flux (BBC/Warner)
$34.98 SRP DVD; $39.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–She’s back. The Thirteenth Doctor is returning for the thirteenth series, a six-part Event Serial. Since their last epic battle in Revolution of the Daleks, the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and Yaz (Mandip Gill) have been exploring the universe together…but with the Doctor now questioning everything about her past, she will undoubtedly be searching for answers. This adrenaline-fueled, universe-spanning series will also see an addition to the TARDIS with actor and comedian John Bishop (Accused) joining the cast as Dan Lewis. Dan will quickly learn there’s more to the Universe than he could ever believe. Jacob Anderson (Game of Thrones {“Grey Worm”}, Broadchurch) is also set to make his debut on Doctor Who as recurring character, Vinder. Jacob’s new role will see him join forces with the Doctor, Yaz, and Dan as the Doctor faces her biggest-ever adventure. Series 13 will introduce some terrifying new adversaries, and the return of truly iconic old enemies. Expect action, fun, scares, and extraordinary new worlds as the Doctor and her friends confront a deadly evil.
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NEW SERIES, FILMS, SPECIALS AND MORE NOW STREAMING ON AMC NETWORKS’ SUITE OF TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES

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NEW SERIES, FILMS, SPECIALS AND MORE NOW STREAMING ON AMC NETWORKS’ SUITE OF TARGETED STREAMING SERVICES THIS JUNE
New York, NY — May 21, 2021 – This June, 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, Shudder and Sundance Now.

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

On ACORN TV:

Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries (Acorn TV Original)
First Two Episodes of Season 2 Premiere Monday, June 7

A spinoff of the Australian sensation Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, the swinging 1960s crime series follows the fearless and spirited Peregrine Fisher (Logie Award-nominated Geraldine Hakewill, Wanted), the niece of world-class adventuress and private detective Phryne Fisher, as she inherits a windfall from her famous aunt and sets out to become an exceptional sleuth in her own right.

The Real Manhunter (Acorn TV Exclusive)
Premieres Monday, June 14

Recently portrayed by Martin Clunes in the hit Acorn TV Original drama Manhunt, former Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton and his cases are featured in this new series exploring the crimes themselves and the breakthrough moments when a suspect was identified and arrested.

The Sommerdahl Murders (Acorn TV Exclusive)
Season 2 Premieres Monday, June 21

Based on Anna Grue’s bestselling crime mysteries, with an engaging blue-sky take on the successful Nordic genre. Detective Chief Inspector Dan Sommerdahl (Peter Mygind, Darkness-Those Who Kill) investigates murders in a lovely Danish coastal town with his best friend, Detective Flemming Torp (André Babikian, The Protectors), and his wife, Marianne (Laura Drasbæk, Park Road), a criminal technician.

Acorn TV is North America’s largest streaming service specializing in world class dramas, mysteries and comedies from Britain and beyond, including Midsomer Murders, Manhunt, and My Life is Murder. Acorn.tv

On ALLBLK:

Stuck with You (ALLBLK Original)
Season 2 Continues Every Thursday

Storybook celebrity couple Candace (Tammy Townsend, K.C. Undercover) and Luvell (Timon Kyle Durrett, Queen Sugar) finally decide to move forward with their separation – that is until a new celebrity couple on the scene threatens to take their throne, diminish their brand, and rob them out of a career defining opportunity. Featuring special guest appearances by Vivica Fox (Empire), Shanice, AJ Johnson (House Party), Kenny Lattimore, and more.

Beyond the Pole (ALLBLK and WE tv Original)
Season 2 Premieres Monday, June 7

Atlanta’s hottest dancers transition from working in the club to life Beyond the Pole. Friendships are tested, finances are strapped, but together these ladies hustle to move Beyond the Pole.

A Closer Look (ALLBLK Original)
Episode 4 Premieres Thursday, June 10

Music documentary series that profiles R&B, Soul, and Hip-Hop artists whose song(s) have and continues to top the billboard charts and re-shape the music industry. Each episode features a one-on-one sit-down interview with the artist and producer and highlight music videos/live performances, studio sessions, archival interviews, B-roll footage, and guest interviews. This episode features singer-songwriter, Marsha Ambrosius.

ALLBLK is an invitation to a world of streaming entertainment that is inclusively, but unapologetically – Black. Featuring a diverse lineup of content that spans across genres and generations, the ALLBLK library includes exclusive original series such as Craig Ross Jr.’s Monogamy, A House Divided, and Double Cross; must-see independent films, nostalgic Black cinema, popular network TV, lively stage plays, and so much more. www.ALLBLK.tv

On AMC+:

Portlandia
Full Series Binge Available Beginning Thursday, June 10

Fan favorite Peabody and Emmy-Award-winning IFC Original series, starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, will be available for a full series binge.

Fear the Walking Dead
Early Access to New Episodes Every Thursday with the Season Finale on June 10

Critically acclaimed 6th season continues every Thursday ahead of the Sunday television broadcast on AMC. In the season finale, everyone desperately scrambles to live out the coming destruction on their own terms.

Kevin Can F**k Himself
First Two Episodes Premiere Sunday, June 13

New dark comedy follows the story of Allison McRoberts (Annie Murphy, Schitt’s Creek), a woman we all grew up believing we knew: the prototypical Sitcom Wife. She’s beautiful and can take a joke (though she’s usually the butt of them). But what happens when we follow Allison out of her husband’s domain? When she finally wakes up to—and revolts against—the injustices in her life?

Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty
New Episodes Continue Every Saturday

Narrated by BAFTA-winning actor Bill Nighy, BBC America’s compelling saga continues the heartstring-tugging, dramatic tale of survival revolving around three families of meerkats who are descendants of the legendary meerkat matriarch, Flower.

AMC+ is the company’s new premium streaming bundle featuring an extensive lineup of popular and critically acclaimed original programming and offers a growing slate of original and exclusive series including Gangs of London, The Salisbury Poisonings, Cold Courage, Spy City and forthcoming dramas Too Close, The Beast Must Die and Kin. AMC+

On SHUDDER:

Caveat (Shudder Original Film)
Premieres Thursday, June 3

When a lone drifter with partial memory loss, Isaac, accepts a job to look after his landlord’s niece, Olga, for a few days, it all seems like easy money, but there is a caveat; he must wear a leather harness and chain that restricts his movements to certain rooms. Trapped and at the mercy of Olga, Isaac begins to discover secrets in the house that coincide with the terrifying resurgence of his own memory. Starring Jonathan French, Leila Sykes and Ben Caplan.

The Amusement Park (Shudder Exclusive Film)
Premieres Tuesday, June 8

Recently discovered and restored in 4k 46 years after its completion by the George A. Romero Foundation, the film stars Martin’s Lincoln Maazel as an elderly man who finds himself disoriented and increasingly isolated as the pains, tragedies and humiliations of aging in America are manifested through roller coasters and chaotic crowds.

Vicious Fun (Shudder Original Film)
Premieres Tuesday, June 29

Joel, a caustic 1980’s film critic for a national horror magazine, finds himself unwittingly trapped in a self-help group for serial killers. With no other choice, Joel attempts to blend in with his homicidal surroundings or risk becoming the next victim. Directed by Cody Calahan. Starring Evan Marsh, Amber Goldfarb, Ari Millen, Julian Richings, Robert Maillet, Sean Baek, David Koechner, Alexa Rose Steele, Mark Gibson, Kristopher Bowman and John Fray.

Shudder is a premium streaming video service, super-serving members with the best selection in genre entertainment, covering horror, thrillers and the supernatural. Shudder’s expanding library of film, TV series, and originals is available on most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. www.shudder.com

On SUNDANCE NOW:

The Gulf (Sundance Now Exclusive)
Season 2 Premieres Thursday, June 3

Detective Jess Savage (Kate Elliott, Wentworth) tries to leave the past behind and make the most of her tentative new relationship with daughter Ruby (Timmie Cameron, Shortland Street) – but a blackmailer is making that impossible.

Moloch (Sundance Now Exclusive)
Premieres Thursday, June 10

Set in an industrial, labyrinthine seaside town, strangers are suddenly bursting into flames for no reason. Suicides? Murders? Supernatural phenomena? To find out, Louise (Marine Vacth), an ambitious and unstable journalist, and Gabriel (Oliver Gourmet), a brilliant psychiatrist mourning his son, lead the investigation.

Innocent (Sundance Now Exclusive)
Season 2 Premieres Thursday, June 24

Sally’s (Katherine Kelly, Cheat, Criminal: UK) conviction is overturned, and she’s found not guilty. She’s spent the last 5 years in prison for the murder of a 14-year-old boy – once her pupil. Now a free woman, life in her hometown has moved on. Can she find the real killer and prove her innocence?

Sundance Now offers a rich selection of original and exclusive series from engrossing true crime to heart-stopping dramas and fiercely intelligent thrillers from around the world, including The Bureau, Des, and Discovery of Witches. SundanceNow.com



Upcoming DVD Releases

Posted on by Danielle Langer





NOW AVAILABLE (10/6):
* Islands of Wonder – Madagascar, Borneo, Hawaii (PBS)
$24.99 SRP DVD

—–In “Islands of Wonder,” viewers journey to three of the most exotic, mysterious, and remote islands on Earth: Madagascar, Borneo, and Hawaii. These isolated and iconic tropical islands harbor remarkable wildlife and human castaways found nowhere else on Earth. In a rapidly changing world, these fragile islands are a vital gauge for the health of our planet. Ancient Madagascar is the strangest and oldest island in the world, famed now for its lemurs. Though, over millennia, it has given rise to more unique wildlife than any other island. Borneo’s rich coral reefs, lush jungles, and mountainous landscapes reveal it is no paradise, and the struggles to survive are the secret to a greater variety of life, from orangutans to sun bears and flying snakes. Hawaii, the most remote island chain in the world, is a wondrous archipelago that has offered sanctuary for all life that have reached its tropical shores. From humpback whales to waterfall-climbing fish, carnivorous caterpillars, and even albatross. All these islands are home to an extraordinary wealth of diverse wildlife and stunning, yet seldom seen, natural backdrops. Single-disc release.
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COMING ON 10/13:
* Van der Valk (PBS)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–Van der Valk follows Piet Van der Valk, played by Marc Warren (Beecham House, The Good Wife), an engaging, unapologetic, and street-smart detective, as he leads his dynamic team in solving a raft of mysterious crimes using astute human observation and inspired detection. Brilliant, but cynical Piet Van der Valk solves these baffling crimes in and around 21st-century Amsterdam, which is more prosperous, cosmopolitan, and crime-prone than ever. At least, that’s the way steely-eyed cop Van der Valk sees his murder-infested beat. Van der Valk and his team tackle high profile cases in the worlds of art, politics, addiction, mysticism, and fashion. Co-starring are Maimie McCoy (Wallander) as Van der Valk’s right-hand woman, Lucienne Hassell; Luke Allen-Gale (Dominion) as the scruffy sergeant, Brad de Vries; and Elliot Barnes-Worrell (Jericho) as the squad’s brainy new guy, Job Cloovers. The recurring cast also includes Emma Fielding (Les Misérables) as Van der Valk’s incorruptible but indulgent boss, Julia Dahlman; and Darrell D’Silva (Game of Thrones) as the team’s hard-living, virtuoso pathologist, Hendrik Davie. Together they face challenging cases that give a new slant to Amsterdam’s renowned sophistication, for it appears that the city’s stylishness and toleration go hand in hand with murder. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 10/20:
* Flesh And Blood (PBS)
$34.99 SRP DVD

—–The already dysfunctional lives of Helen, Jake, and Natalie are thrown into disarray when their recently widowed mother Vivien (Francesca Annis) declares she’s in love with a new man, retired surgeon Mark (Stephen Rea). Their suspicion of the newcomer triggers events in the siblings’ own complex love lives, which begin to spiral out of control. Next door neighbor Mary (Imelda Staunton) has known the family for years and tries to support them all with wise counsel, but seems powerless to stop the events from escalating. Can this once close family overcome years of secrets and repressed sibling rivalry to pull together, or will old rifts and new conflicts push them apart? Or maybe even push them to the point of violence? Right from the start, we know that someone’s life is hanging in the balance, but we don’t know whose life, nor how it happened. As the mystery unravels, this dark yet deliciously witty thriller explores family dynamics, modern relationships, love, loyalty, and betrayal, while keeping viewers guessing up until the very last moment. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 11/3:
* The Crown – The Complete 3rd Season (Sony)
$45.99 SRP DVD; $55.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–The Crown traces the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 through to the early part of the twenty-first century. Season Three covers the time period between 1964 and 1977, and introduces an outstanding new ensemble cast led by Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies. Beginning with Harold Wilson’s election as the Queen’s first Labour prime minister and ending with the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, it follows pivotal moments such as the death and state funeral of Winston Churchill, the Aberfan disaster, the Apollo 11 moon landing, and the Investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales. 4-disc set in either format.
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COMING ON 11/3 OR 11/10 (“the first half of November,” per the Warner Archives social media post):
* Josie and the Pussycats – The Complete Series (Warner Archives)
Blu-ray
{no specific date, list price, or pre-order listing is available as of this writing}
EXTRAS: The Irresistible Charm of Dan DeCarlo: The Man and his Art.
—–They’re back…and better than ever, in High-Definition Blu-ray! All 16 episodes of the hit animated adaptation of the beloved comic-book series are here, as the all-girl rock band led by guitarist Josie, along with Pussycats Melody and Valerie, sing their catchy tunes through exotic adventures and fabulous hair. They are joined by Josie’s devoted boyfriend Alan, their manager Alexander, his trouble-making sister Alexandra, and her not-to-be-forgotten mischievous feline Sebastian (voiced by Hanna-Barbera’s legendary Don Messick). NEW 2020 1080p HD master from 4K scan of best surviving elements. 2-disc set.
NOTE: this title was originally released in 2007 on DVD format, and re-released on DVD in 2017. This is the show’s first release on Blu-ray Disc.
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COMING ON 12/8:
* Father Brown – Complete Season Eight (BBC)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–Accompany your favorite bicycle-riding English priest on eight more missions of mercy and murder-solving in the beautiful 1950s Cotswolds. Father Brown is heaven-bent in pursuit of whoever killed Kembleford’s flamboyant bee keeper, a lecherous socialite, a visiting gossip columnist, and an artist’s nanny. What brings master thief Flambeau back to the village? And will Bunty’s risqué reputation finally be the death of her? Curious clues keep you guessing, from grand houses and quiet country lanes, to inside the vicarage, where Mrs. McCarthy’s kettle is always on. Eight more episodes of the popular BBC mystery series. 2-disc set.

* The Sommerdahl Murders – Series 1 (RLJ/Acorn)
$49.99 SRP DVD

—–DCI Dan Sommerdahl investigates murders in a lovely Danish coastal town with his best friend, Detective Flemming Torp, and his wife, Marianne, a criminal technician. But Dan’s years of devotion to the job have hurt his marriage, and with Marianne wanting a divorce, Dan discovers his rival for her affections is none other than his best friend. And they all must still work together to solve crimes. 2-disc set.

* The Other One – Series 1 (RLJ/Acorn)
$34.99 SRP DVD

—–When her husband dies at his surprise party, Tess (Rebecca Front, Humans) gets a bigger shock when she learns he had a secret family. Now she and her uptight daughter, Cathy (Ellie White, The Windsors), must get to know playful Marilyn (Siobhan Finneran, Loch Ness) and her daughter, Cat (Lauren Socha, Misfits). “Very funny…and moving exploration of love, grief, forgiveness, and family” (Guardian). 2-disc set.