Upcoming DVD Releases





COMING ON 10/4:
• Shakespeare and Hathaway – Season 4 (BBC Archives)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–A hard-boiled PI and his rookie sidekick have formed the unlikeliest of partnerships, as they investigate the inhabitants of rural Warwickshire and their secrets. Despite their mutual antipathy, they have become a formidable team on detectives. Set in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-on-Avon. 2-disc set.
NOTE: this title was first released in early June as a BBC Shop exclusive item; it is now being offered as a general release, via the MOD (Manufacture On Demand) online sales distribution program

COMING ON 10/11:
• We Hunt Together – Season 2 (BBC Archives)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–Freddy is looking for a new “hunting” accomplice. Having positioned herself as a hapless victim, rather than the ruthless killer we know her to be, Freddy has caught the public eye…and her bank balance and ego have swelled. But she has also attracted the attention of a serial killer. When people near Freddy start dying, Detectives Lola and Jackson are convinced she’s found a new hunting partner. Will they finally prove Freddy’s guilt? Or let her get away with murder? 2-disc set.

• Ultraman Neos – The Complete Series (Mill Creek)
$25.99 SRP DVD

—–The solar system is passing through a strange sector of the Cosmos known as the Unbalance Zone. Strange phenomena occur and HEART, the special team from the global defense organization is sent to investigate. However, when things get out of control, Ultraman Neos – a 58 meter tall Ultra Warrior flying at mach 30 from Nebula M-78 – comes along to protect Earth from evil gigantic monsters that have appeared. On Earth, Ultraman Neos shares the human body of Genki Kagura, the rookie member of HEART. In times of desperate need Kagura holds the Estreilar, the transformation device, high in the air, activates it and transforms into Ultraman Neos to fight the vicious monster. 2-disc set.
NOTE: some retailers are instead titling this item as “The Complete Season 1”; while we have never personally watched this show, our understanding is that the entire series of Ultraman Neos is a single season of 12 episodes. We also expect this item to have a Japanese soundtrack with English subtitles. Mill Creek has not provided details (or package art) for this title, however, as of this writing.

• Ultraman Cosmos – The Complete Series + 3 Movies/Specials (Mill Creek)
$49.99 SRP DVD

—–Ultraman Cosmos, a blue giant of kindness from space, arrives on Earth chasing down the Chaos Header, who infects life forms. Cosmos bonds with Musashi Haruno of EYES, who makes it his mission to protect the Earth and the life on it from Chaos Header and other malicious entities. 8-disc set.
NOTE: we expect this item to have a Japanese soundtrack with English subtitles. Mill Creek has not provided details (or package art) for this title, however, as of this writing.

COMING ON 10/18:
• The Thing About Pam – The Complete Limited Series (Universal)
$24.98 SRP Blu-ray MOD

—–Starring two-time Academy Award-winning actress Renee Zellweger in her broadcast television debut, The Thing About Pam is a riveting drama based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria, a shocking real-life story that became a global true-crime obsession and served as the subject of several hugely popular Dateline NBC episodes and a hit podcast of the same name. The series reveals the stunning twists and turns of the extraordinary murder case that would ultimately uncover a diabolical plot involving a seemingly ordinary woman named Pam Hupp (Zellweger). 2-disc set.
NOTE: this title was announced for in-store release on DVD format back in the August 12th edition of the Roundup; it is now being announced for day-and-date release on Blu-ray Disc via the MOD (Manufacture On Demand) online sales distribution program

COMING ON 10/25:
• You – The Complete 3rd Season (Warner Archives)
$24.99 SRP DVD

—–YOU is a 21st century love story that asks, “What would you do for love?” When a brilliant bookstore manager crosses paths with an aspiring writer, he uses the internet and social media as tools to get close to her. His charming and awkward crush quickly becomes obsession as he removes every obstacle, and person, in his way. 2-disc set.

• Silent Witness – The Complete Season 25 (BBC Archives)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

—–Britain’s longest-running crime series currently on TV. Emilia Fox returns as Dr Nikki Alexander. Still reeling from the sudden death of Dr Thomas Chamberlain and the shock departure of colleague Clarissa Mullery, Nikki and colleague Jack Hodgson return to the Lyell Centre. A case at a high security prison stirs disturbing memories for Nikki. New recruit Adam causes friction with his impetuous desire to impress. Forensic ecologist Simone’s unique knowledge helps solve the murder of a promising young boxer. And Nikki suspects a body donated to medical science may not have died from natural causes after all. 2-disc set.

COMING ON 11/8:
• Star Trek: Prodigy – Season 1: Episodes 1-10 (CBS/Paramount)
$17.99 SRP DVD; $25.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: features hours of bonus content including an exclusive Star Fleet 101, featurettes on the Prime Directive, Trek Tradition, the Kobayashi Maru, and so much more!
—–In the year 2383, a group of rag-tag teens discovers a hidden Starfleet ship and uses it to explore the wonders of the galaxy, seek adventure, and find meaning in their lives and each other in this action-packed sci-fi series. This DVD includes 10 episodes of Season One.
NOTE: this title has not been officially announced by the studio yet; our information comes from USA-based retailer pre-order listings and may not be finalized; it could be subject to change

COMING ON 11/15:
• The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet – Season 7 (MPI Home Video)
$29.98 SRP DVD

—–THE OFFICIAL COMPLETE SEASON SEVEN contains all 36 full, fun-filled episodes including rare adventures not seen on television in decades. Lyle Talbot and Mary Jane Croft appear as Ozzie and Harriet’s best friends Joe and Clara Randolph, along with classic television and film guest stars Frank Cady, Tuesday Weld, Alan Hale Jr., Stanley Livingston, Joi Lansing, James Stacy, Ray Teal, Hal Smith and other familiar faces. 4-disc set.

• The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet – Season 8 (MPI Home Video)
$29.98 SRP DVD

—–THE OFFICIAL COMPLETE SEASON EIGHT contains all 32, fun-filled episodes including rare adventures not seen on television in decades. Lyle Talbot and Mary Jane Croft appear as Ozzie and Harriet’s best friends Joe and Clara Randolph, along with classic television and film guest stars Frank Cady, Tuesday Weld, Joe Flynn, Barry Livingston, Donna Douglas, Richard Deacon, Howard McNear, Jackie Coogan and other familiar faces. 3-disc set.

• The Little Rascals – The Complete Collection: Centennial Edition (ClassicFlix)
$79.99 SRP DVD; $99.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Newly recorded introduction by Leonard Maltin – The Rascals at 100; Presentation of the only surviving foreign language shorts in which Our Gang performed: Las Fantasmas (1930, When the Wind Blows performed in Spanish) – Note: Survives fully intact; Los Cazadores de Osos (1930, Bear Shooters performed in Spanish) – Note: Only reel 2 is presented here. Image survives for both reels, but only audio survives for reel 2; Temps d’Hiver (1930, A Tough Winter performed in French) – Note: Only reel 1 survives; Three newly restored Our Gang silent shorts: The Big Show (1923), Dogs of War! (1923), Mary, Queen of Tots (1925); Good Old Days – The Music of Our Gang featurette; Then and Now – A Special Tour of Our Gang Locations featurette; Our Gang Centennial at the Hollywood Museum – Highlights from the opening day gala kicking off the Museum’s exhibit celebrating 100 years of The Little Rascals. Appearances include Leonard Maltin, Richard W. Bann, Maria Roach (Hal’s daughter) and Sidney Kibrick (Woim), the last surviving main player of the Hal Roach era; Our Gang Reunion – Watch The Gang on “You Asked for It” television show from February 22nd, 1951 featuring Allen “Farina” Hoskins, Johnny Downs, Mickey Daniels, Joe Cobb and Jackie Condon. Also appearing is on-set teacher Fern Carter, cameraman Art Lloyd and director Bob McGowan; A Day in the Life of Spanky and Porky – Follow Spanky and Porky around in Boulder, Colorado the week of April 1st, 1985 as they take the stage, answer questions and sign autographs as guests at the annual “Trivia Bowl” event; The Little Rascals Jukebox – Listen to your favorite Our Gang tunes; Image galleries; Other rarities (Speed-O-Byke theater ad with Spanky; In-theater ad announcing in-person appearance by Mary Ann Jackson featuring previously unseen outtake footage; Excerpt of mid-1930s screen test for unknown film with Mary Ann Jackson directed by Norman Z. McLeod (no sound); In-theater ad announcing in-person appearance by Norman “Chubby” Chaney; Spanky McFarland interviewed by Tommy Bond, Jr. at a plaque commemoration ceremony just outside the old location of Hal Roach Studios in Culver City, Ca.; Art Lloyd home movies featuring Spanky and Joe Cobb (no sound); Commercial for MGM Our Gang; Audition reel (filmed in the mid-1950s) from short-term, but memorable Our Gang player Jackie Lynn Taylor)
—–For generations, Our Gang comedies have been enjoyed by millions of fans the world over. Now, celebrate the 100th anniversary of this iconic and beloved film series in The Little Rascals – The Complete Collection (Centennial Edition). In 1922, producer Hal Roach introduced the kiddie troupe known as “Our Gang” to theater audiences and kicked off one of the most popular and prolific franchises in the field of short subjects, with 220 one- and two-reel comedies released over a twenty-two year period. By the late 1920s, the series (later re-titled “The Little Rascals” for TV syndication) made the transition from silents to “talkies” and would soon embark on its most revered and best remembered period–the 80 sound shorts made at Hal Roach Studios between 1929 and 1938–all of which are included in this one-of-a-kind collection. A must-have for any true Our Gang fan, this 6-disc set also includes over 4 hours of bonus material and features the talents of George “Spanky” McFarland, Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer, Allen “Farina” Hoskins, Darla Hood, Matthew “Stymie” Beard, Jackie Cooper, Bobby “Wheezer” Hutchins, Billie “Buckwheat” Thomas, Eugene “Porky” Lee and many, many more. About the restorations: Each short has been newly scanned from original Hal Roach 35mm film elements. Remastered, uncut and beautifully restored, now you can see The Little Rascals like never before. With restorations so glorious, it will be like watching these iconic shorts for the first time! 8-disc set on DVD format; 6-disc set on Blu-ray format.
NOTE: ClassicFlix will make the bonus disc that is in this collection available separately as a stand-alone disc for those who have previously purchased the individual 6 volumes on Blu-ray. It’s available for a limited time and only at ClassicFlix.com.



Upcoming DVD Releases





COMING ON 9/27:
• Wisting – Seasons 2 & 3 (RLJ/Image)
$34.99 SRP DVD

—–In Season 2, when a notorious serial killer and his mysterious accomplice escape the police Detective William Wisting (Sven Nordin) races to stop the killers before more lives are lost. In Season 3, FBI agent Maggie Griffin (Carrie-Anne Moss) returns to assist Wisting with the investigation of the brutal murder of an asylum seeker. 2-disc set.

• Hidden – Series 3 (RLJ/Acorn)
$49.99 SRP DVD

—–When a body is found in a river in North Wales, DCI Cadi John (Sian Reese-Williams, Requiem) and DS Owen Vaughan (Sion Alun Davies, The Sandman) investigate the lives of two brothers: one with Down syndrome, the other his caregiver. 2-disc set.

COMING ON 10/4:
• The Other One – Series 2 (RLJ/Acorn)
$29.99 SRP DVD

—–It’s been nearly a year since their father’s sudden death revealed the existence of siblings Cat (Lauren Socha, Misfits) and Cathy (Ellie White, The Windsors) to each other – and Colin’s mistress, Marilyn (Siobhan Finneran, Downton Abbey), to his wife, Tess (Rebecca Front, Inspector Lewis). The sisters are now reeling from the news that they have a secret brother, Callum (Christopher Jeffers, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga)…whom Cathy just snogged. While Tess makes extravagant plans for spending her inheritance, Marilyn is furious to learn she wasn’t Colin’s only mistress and tracks down his other lover, Angela (Michele Austin, This Is Going to Hurt). But that backfires when Angela gets thrown out by her shocked husband, leaving Marilyn to take in the house guest from hell. Having formed a hard-won bond since Colin’s demise, can this unusual family welcome these newcomers into their lives?

COMING ON 10/11:
• Sweet Tooth – The Complete 1st Season (Warner Archive)
DVD MOD, Blu-ray MOD
(as of this writing, this title is not yet available for pre-order)
—–The end of our world is the beginning of his. Ten years ago “The Great Crumble” wreaked havoc on the world and led to the mysterious emergence of hybrids — babies born part human, part animal. Unsure if hybrids are the cause or result of the virus, many humans fear and hunt them. After a decade of living safely in his secluded forest home, a sheltered hybrid deer-boy named Gus unexpectedly befriends a wandering loner named Jepperd. Together Gus and the Big Man set out on an extraordinary adventure across what’s left of America in search of answers: about Gus’s origins, Jepperd’s past, and the true meaning of home. But their story is full of unexpected allies and enemies, and Gus quickly learns the lush, dangerous world outside the forest is more complex than he ever could have imagined. Sweet Tooth: The Complete First Season’s 8 one-hour episodes stars Christian Convery as Gus, Nonso Anozie as Tommy Jepperd, Adeel Akhtar as Dr. Aditya Singh, Aliza Vellani as Rani Singh, Stefania LaVie Owen as Bear, Dania Ramirez as Aimee and voice over narration by James Brolin. Based on the DC comic book series by Jeff Lemire, Sweet Tooth is executive produced by Jim Mickle, Robert Downey, Jr., Susan Downey, Amanda Burrell, and Linda Moran.

COMING ON 10/18:
• The Thing About Pam – The Complete Limited Series (Universal)
DVD
(as of this writing, this title is not yet available for pre-order)
—–Starring two-time Academy Award-winning actress Renée Zellweger in her broadcast television debut, The Thing About Pam is a riveting drama based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria, a shocking real-life story that became a global true-crime obsession and served as the subject of several hugely popular Dateline NBC episodes and a hit podcast of the same name. The series reveals the stunning twists and turns of this extraordinary murder case that would ultimately uncover a diabolical plot involving a seemingly ordinary woman named Pam Hupp (Zellweger). 2-disc set.

COMING ON 10/25:
• Ray Donovan – The Complete Series including The Movie (Showtime/Paramount)
$69.99 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: Over 2 hours of special features!
—–Ray Donovan has seen it all, handled it all, and buried every shady little secret the rich and powerful could throw at him. As a preeminent fixer to the stars, Ray knows where the bodies are buried, from L.A. to New York to Boston and everywhere in between. He’s the kind of hero who gets his hands dirty, but every hero has his weak spot. Ray has the Donovans. If he’s going to outrun his family’s past and save them from themselves, Ray will have to confront the deep-rooted scars that made him what he is today: the guy who will never, ever back down when you need him most. Starring Liev Schreiber in his five-time Golden Globe–nominated role as Ray Donovan, Jon Voight in his Golden Globe-winning role as Mickey Donovan, and featuring guest appearances from Hank Azaria, Elliott Gould, Alan Alda, James Woods, Ian McShane, and Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon. Experience all 82 unforgettable episodes and over two hours of special features of the award-winning drama.​ THE MOVIE: A showdown decades in the making brings the Donovan family legacy full circle. As the events that made Ray who he is today finally come to light, the Donovans find themselves drawn back to Boston to face the past. Each of them struggles to overcome their violent upbringing, but destiny dies hard, and only their fierce love for each other keeps them in the fight. Whether they stand together or they go down swinging, one thing is certain: Ray doesn’t do loose ends. Ray Donovan: The Movie is co-written by Liev Schreiber and “Ray Donovan” executive producer David Hollander, and stars Live Schreiber in his five-time Golden Globe-nominated role as Ray Donovan and Jon Voight in his Golden Globe-winning role as Mickey Donovan. 29-disc set.

• Murdoch Mysteries – Season 15 (RLJ/Acorn)
$59.99 SRP DVD; $59.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–In Season 15 of this witty and charming mystery series set in Edwardian Toronto, Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries) is still reeling from the news that he has a young son, as he seeks to protect the boy from the Black Hand crime gang. Inspector Brackenreid (Thomas Craig, Where the Heart Is) tries to trace his own wayward son, who has sprung loose from prison. Constable Crabtree (Jonny Harris, Still Standing) must compromise himself to save his kidnapped girlfriend, and Dr. Julia Ogden (Hélène Joy, Durham County) confronts injustices at the hospital that push her towards a new path. In the midst of this, the team investigate death threats against Sigmund Freud, scandalous film images of actress Mary Pickford, a fatal civil-rights protest featuring W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington, and a murder linked to the inventor of basketball—and they even stumble onto the private life of superspy Terrence Meyers (Peter Keleghan, Workin’ Moms).

COMING ON 11/8:
• Aqua Teen Hunger Force – Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm (Warner)
$29.98 SRP Blu-ray; $39.99 SRP 4K UHD

EXTRAS: Deleted Scenes/Alternate Cuts, Commentary, Behind The Scenes, Music Video, Digital Copy
—–The reunion TV-movie coming to HBO Max in 2023, available on Blu-ray Disc first! Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm features everyone’s favorite rascals, the Aqua Teens: the brainy Frylock, the mouthy Master Shake, the loveable Meatwad, and everyone’s favorite perverted neighbor, Carl, as they split up then get back together to fight everyone’s favorite corporate overlord, Amazin, led by everyone’s favorite tech mogul, Neil (voiced by everyone’s favorite Peter Serafinowicz) and his trusty scientist sidekick, Elmer (Paul Walter Hauser, who is everyone’s favorite).
NOTE: this title has been announced for high-def Blu-ray Disc and for Ultra Hi-Def (UHD) 4k disc. It has not been announced for DVD format.



Based on Live, Delayed and Digital Viewing, “The Thing About Pam” Is Now NBC’s #1





Based on Live, Delayed and Digital Viewing, “The Thing About Pam” Is Now NBC’s #1 New Show of the Season in the 18-49 Demo
The pilot episode currently ranks as NBC’s top digital launch in network history.
[via press release from NBC]
THE THING ABOUT PAM

· Based on live, delayed and digital viewing, “The Thing About Pam” is now NBC’s #1 new show of the season in the 18-49 demo.

· The pilot episode currently ranks as NBC’s top digital launch in network history.

· Including all viewings on linear and digital, the pilot of “The Thing About Pam” is now up to a 4.24 in the 18-49 (a remarkable 10x its initial live telecast) and nearly 14 million viewers (5x its initial live telecast).

· In the increase from live viewing through 7-day viewing that includes delayed and digital, the season average of “The Thing About Pam” nearly quintupled its 18-49 rating, jumping 393% (0.34  1.69).

· “Pam” exhibited extraordinary consistency in week-over-week growth in the demo in L+7 viewing, including 10% weekly growth from episode 3-6.

· “Pam” was the #1 NBC show this season on Peacock over a 7-day period.

· The April 15 telecast of “Dateline NBC” that featured an update on Pam Hupp drew 5.7 million viewers, the largest “Dateline” audience in nearly two years.

· That same episode scored the largest 7-day DVR lift in “Dateline” history and was the best episode on NBC digital over seven days.

· The series stars Renée Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, Katy Mixon, Glenn Fleshler, Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers, Suanne Spoke and Mac Brandt.

· “The Thing About Pam” is executive produced by Renée Zellweger, Carmella Casinelli, Jenny Klein (showrunner), Mary-Margaret Kunze, Scott Winant, Jessika Borsiczky, Liz Cole, Noah Oppenheim, Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, Jeremy Gold and Mary Lisio.

· Blumhouse Television, NBC News Studios and Big Picture Co. produce.