Upcoming DVD Releases





NOW AVAILABLE:
* Wiseguy – The Collector’s Edition (VEI)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–Long before Donnie Brasco brought similar drama to the big screen, Golden Globe winner Ken Wahl brought charisma, credibility, and chutzpah to his small-screen role as Vincent Terranova, a handsome 30-year-old agent with the FBI’s Organized Crime Bureau. How does a deep-cover operative keep his sanity and morality intact when the criminal lifestyle he’s sworn to bring down from within is more compelling than his own? Federal Agent Vincent Terranova (Ken Wahl) is plagued by this question in this innovative take on 80s cop dramas. Created by veteran hit producer Stephen J. Cannell, Wiseguy veers from traditional ‘bad guy of the week’ police procedural by breaking the drama into multi-episode story arcs that followed an Organized Crimes Bureau case – and its charismatic criminal suspects – to its logical conclusion. No matter the cost to criminal, victim, or cop. GUEST STARRING: Jonathan Banks, Kevin Spacey, Ray Sharkey, Joan Severance, Fred Thompson, Jerry Lewis, Stanley Tucci, David Strathairn, Billy Dee Williams, and Steven Bauer. All 75 episodes from all 4 seasons.
NOTE: previous DVD releases of Wiseguy had much of the music altered or removed, as compared to the original TV broadcasts: the new studio hasn’t said outright one way or the other, but there is NO indication in VEI’s announcement that the music is back in the re-release of these same episodes; we would tell you to expect the music to still be altered/missing on these DVDs…HOWEVER, one indication that we might be incorrect about that is the fact that VEI is touting “all 75 episodes,” which would include the 8-episode arc from Season 2 called “Dead Dog Records,” which has not previously been released on DVD in North America (neither with Ventura’s releases in 2003-05, nor with Mill Creek’s 67-episode “Collector’s Edition” release in 2010) due to music rights. On the other hand, even if these 8 episodes are included, it does NOT necessarily mean that all of the original music would be included (such as the iconic score from the Sonny Steelgrave arc with “Knights In White Satin”). Be careful if you purchase, is all we are suggesting!
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COMING ON 8/16:
* Hidden Assets – Series 1 (RLJ/Acorn)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–A woman lies dead in an Antwerp apartment; nearby, a suicide bomber detonates his device at a fashion show. In Ireland, Detective Emer Berry (Angeline Ball, Acceptable Risk) of the Criminal Assets Bureau finds rough diamonds in a raid on a small-time drug dealer, along with the deed to that luxury Antwerp flat. When she heads to Belgium to investigate, Emer is confronted by Chief Inspector Christian de Jong (Wouter Hendrickx, Blackout) of the anti-terrorism squad. Reluctantly banding together, they begin to untangle an international conspiracy involving drugs, terrorism, and corrupt corporate and political leaders. Caught up in this web of greed are the dead woman’s employer, heiress Bibi Melnick (Simone Kirby, His Dark Materials), and the Brannigans, a wealthy Irish business dynasty. Drawn into a battle of wits with the family, Emer, Christian, and the CAB team must follow the money to stop another terrorist attack…before it’s too late. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 8/23:
* Chicago Med – Season 7 (Universal)
$34.98 SRP DVD MOD

—–Chicago’s courageous medical heroes continue to confront the city’s most challenging medical cases in Season Seven of the emotionally charged drama series from Emmy-winning executive producer Dick Wolf. This season, Dr. Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss) finds his career at risk after his cover-up of a serious ethics violation; Dr. Daniel Charles (Oliver Platt) continues to provide outstanding psychiatric insight; Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) deals with the fiscal scrutiny that comes with being the head of the city’s largest hospital; Dr. Ethan Choi (Brian Tee) looks to recover after being shot by a former patient; Dr. Dean Archer (Steven Weber) steps up as interim chief of the ER; Charge nurse Maggie Lockwood (Marlyne Barrett) juggles work and family issues; Surgeon Dr. Crockett Marcel (Dominic Rains) earns newfound respect from his peers; and new additions Dr. Stevie Hammer (Kristen Hager) and Dr. Dylan Scott (Guy Lockard) join the team. 5-disc set.

* Survivor – Season 42 (CBS/Paramount)
$34.99 SRP DVD MOD

EXTRAS: Secret Scenes; Tribal Council Voting Scenes
—–Stranded in the beautiful islands of Fiji, these 18 determined new castaways are divided into three tribes of six, and face one of the most dangerous seasons in the history of the show. The series evolves even further when this season introduces fresh elements to the competition that intensifies the battle, and tests even the strongest super fan. The mental and physical challenges force players to choose between personal risk and reward, while still navigating the complex social game and attempting to forge alliances to last another day. The individuals competing are from diverse backgrounds with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast, and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor. Hosted and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst. 4-disc set.

* Starhunter ReduX – The Complete Series: Collector’s Edition (Shout! Factory)
$89.98 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Behind-The-Scenes Featurette; Effects: Before And After; Starhunter At FanExpo; Green Screen Follies; The Rudolpho Monologues; Recording The Theme; Composer Donald Quan…Live!; Promos
—–GALAXY-SIZED ADVENTURE AWAITS! INCLUDES ALL 44 EPISODES! Starhunter REDUX has finally landed! This beloved science-fiction adventure series starring Michael Paré (Streets Of Fire, Eddie And The Cruisers), Stephen Marcus (Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels), Tanya Allen (Silent Hill), Claudette Roche (The Game), and Clive Robertson (Darkstar: The Motion Picture) is finally available as a 10-Disc Blu-ray set including all 44 episodes, with all of the expanded footage, updated special effects and the originally intended 16:9 aspect ratio intact! Welcome to the year 2275. Earth has colonized the entire solar system … but danger still lurks in every corner of the universe. Bounty hunter Dante Montana (Paré) and his crew travel among the stars on the trail of interplanetary criminals, including the Raiders – an evil cabal that Dante believes kidnapped his beloved son. Elsewhere, covert forces wage a desperate war to unlock the secrets of the mysterious Divinity Cluster, believed to hold powerful knowledge that in the wrong hands would offer the power to dominate the known universe.
NOTE: this item was originally scheduled for release this past Tuesday, July 26th, but Shout! Factory has delayed the title until August 23rd

* Too Close – Series 1 (RLJ/Image)
$29.99 SRP DVD

—–Dr. Emma Roberston is the psychiatrist assigned to work on the case of a young mother accused of a terrible crime, and assess her sanity to determine whether she faces prison, a secure psychiatric hospital, or rehabilitation and release. Emma hopes that the case will make her career, but the sessions quickly become a complex psychological game of cat and mouse. Emma gradually starts to understand what drove the woman to her crime, but is she getting too close to someone who is beyond redemption?
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COMING ON 8/30:
* 61st Street – Season 1 (RLJ/Image)
$34.97 SRP DVD; $35.97 SRP Blu-ray

—–61st Street follows Moses Johnson, a promising Black high school athlete who is swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, and Franklin Roberts, the public defender who takes up his case. While Roberts has promised his wife he’ll retire, he takes on this case because he recognizes its potential to upend the entire Chicago judicial system, challenging the institutional racism and endemic corruption at its heart. 2-disc set in either format.

* Signora Volpe – Series 1 (RLJ/Acorn)
$39.99 SRP DVD

—–Sylvia Fox (Emilia Fox, Delicious) is a top British spy, but she’s disillusioned with MI6 after one betrayal too many. In need of a respite, she heads to Italy for her niece’s wedding. But when the groom goes missing, leaving a dead body behind, Sylvia has a mystery to solve – covertly, of course. Enchanted by the town of Panicale and longing to reconnect with her sister (Tara Fitzgerald, Game of Thrones), Sylvia buys a crumbling old house on a hillside and decides to start anew in Umbria. But this secret agent was never cut out for a quiet life, and she’s soon tackling a variety of cases, from a skeleton unearthed in an archaeological dig to a kidnapped truffle pig and a blackmail scheme with diplomatic tensions. All the while, she grows closer to a handsome local cop, Capitano Giovanni Riva (Giovanni Cirfiera, American Crime Story), even as her ex-husband and ex-colleague, Adam (Jamie Bamber, Battlestar Galactica), tries to lure her back. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 9/6:
* Ride with Norman Reedus – Season 5 (RLJ/Image)
$29.99 SRP DVD

—–Join Walking Dead star and motorcycle enthusiast Norman Reedus on epic road trips around the world. In Season 5, Reedus travels to New Zealand, where he is joined by fellow actors Josh Brolin and Dylan McDermott. Then he revisits favorite moments from past adventures, telling behind the scenes stories and pulling the curtain back to reveal what it took to film this incredible series. 2-disc set.
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COMING ON 9/20:
* DMZ – The Limited Series (Warner Canada)
CA$29.98 SRP DVD; CA$39.99 SRP Blu-ray

—–Based on the popular DC graphic novel of the same name, this adrenalized and expansive limited drama series follows intrepid medic Alma Ortega (Rosario Dawson) on her tireless, eight-year search for her missing son in a near-future America embroiled in a bitter civil war. With no other options, Alma negotiates her way into the only place she hasn’t been able to look: Manhattan – now a lawless demilitarized zone overrun by rival factions vying for power, as a race for control plays out between ruthless community leaders Parco Delgado (Benjamin Bratt) and Wilson Lin (Hoon Lee). While Alma’s harrowing quest thrusts her into the middle of this dangerous no man’s land, she unexpectedly emerges as a vital source of something needed most in the DMZ: hope.
NOTE: this has been announced in Canada only; there is no USA announcement yet

* Theodore Roosevelt (Lionsgate)
$19.98 SRP DVD

—–A two-part documentary, THEODORE ROOSEVELT explores the life of one of history’s most fascinating figures: a cowboy, soldier, statesman, conservationist, adventurer, reformer, author, and finally, U.S. president. Featuring over five hours of expert interviews, rich archival material, and vivid live-action sequences, this documentary charts Roosevelt’s journey from his sickly childhood to being a champion for the working man to becoming, at age 42, the youngest president of the United States, whose legacy and impact on progressive political policies reverberate today.
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COMING ON 9/27:
* Kung Fu – The Complete 2nd Season (Warner)
$24.98 SRP DVD

—–It’s been six months since the explosive events of the season one finale, and we find Nicky (Olivia Liang) and the Shens in a great place: Nicky’s been using her kung fu skills to keep Chinatown safe, she and Henry (Eddie Liu) are only deeper in love with each other, and unlike season one, the Shen family are all in the know about Nicky’s extracurricular activities. Jin and Mei-Li (Tzi Ma and Kheng Hua Tan) have righted the ship and Harmony Dumplings has seen an extraordinary recovery – the restaurant is doing better business than ever. Everything’s been great in Nicky’s life… that is, until the reemergence of Russell Tan (Kee Chan), and the surprise appearance of Nicky’s cousin, Mia (Vanessa Yao). 3-disc set.



The History Channel Sets Memorial Day Premiere for Its Fourth Premium Presidential Documentary





The History Channel Sets Memorial Day Premiere for Its Fourth Premium Presidential Documentary Event “Theodore Roosevelt” Beginning Monday, May 30 at 8PM ET/PT
This five-hour television event is based upon Goodwin’s New York Times bestseller, “Leadership: In Turbulent Times” and will provide a rich, panoramic portrait of the first modern President of the United States.
[via press release from History]
THE HISTORY(R) CHANNEL SETS MEMORIAL DAY PREMIERE FOR ITS FOURTH PREMIUM PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTARY EVENT “THEODORE ROOSEVELT” BEGINNING MONDAY, MAY 30 AT 8PM ET/PT

TWO-NIGHT TELEVISION EVENT IS EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY PULITZER PRIZE(R)-WINNING PRESIDENTIAL HISTORIAN DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN, APPIAN WAY’S LEONARDO DICAPRIO AND JENNIFER DAVISSON AND RADICALMEDIA

New York, NY – February 9, 2022 – The HISTORY Channel sets Memorial Day premiere date for its fourth premium presidential miniseries “Theodore Roosevelt,” executive produced by world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize(R)-winning bestselling author Doris Kearns Goodwin, Appian Way’s Jennifer Davisson and Leonardo DiCaprio andRadicalMedia airing across two consecutive nights beginning Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31 at 8PM ET. This five-hour television event is based upon Goodwin’s New York Times bestseller, “Leadership: In Turbulent Times” and will provide a rich, panoramic portrait of the first modern President of the United States – Theodore Roosevelt, a champion of social justice, a passionate conservationist and the self-proclaimed “bull moose” who once delivered an 84-minute speech bleeding from the chest after being shot in a failed assassination attempt. The network has released the first epic trailer: Click Here For Official Trailer

“Working with The HISTORY Channel has proved an ongoing source of pride as we are united in our commitment to tell meaningful stories of presidential history and leadership for audiences across the globe,” said Goodwin. “Bringing the fiery and fair-minded Theodore Roosevelt to life has been a particular `dee-light’, as it’s been to work with partners Appian Way and RadicalMedia, to show how Teddy sought to create a sense of common purpose among all people, using his leadership not simply to stoke his base and solidify faction, but rather, to find common ground in order to knit classes and regions of people together.”

“History has cemented itself as the premier destination for presidential documentary content that tells the definitive yet complex stories of our most influential leaders – Washington, Grant, Lincoln and now our fourth installment – Theodore Roosevelt,” said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for The HISTORY Channel. “Teddy was a fascinating man of many contradictions and we are proud to partner again with modern-day leaders in their own right — Doris and Leo — to bring this President’s larger-than-life story to our audience.”

This two-night premium documentary event “Theodore Roosevelt” will explore the breadth and depth of one of history’s most interesting men – a cowboy, soldier, statesman, conservationist, adventurer, reformer and author who suffered profound personal loss and became at age 42 the youngest president of the United States, having a monumental impact that is still felt today. From coming to understand Roosevelt’s privileged yet sickly childhood, viewers will see how his early motivation and perseverance to “make” his body set him up for a lifelong pursuit of fighting injustice. His resilience, humility, empathy, ambition, political acumen, and humor are on full display as he moves seamlessly through a long and winding career from the Dakota Badlands to the halls of power in New York, from the battlefields of Cuba leading the “Rough Riders” to victory during the Spanish-American War and eventually to the White House when the assassination of William McKinley catapulted him to the presidency during one of the most turbulent periods in American history. By combining expert interviews, premium dramatic live-action sequences as well as Roosevelt’s own words and rich archival material, this documentary event will chart Roosevelt’s riveting journey and timely story showcasing how his relentless and compassionate determination to fight for the working man reshaped the political landscape forever and helped propel America into the 20th century. “Theodore Roosevelt” includes interviews with renowned historians and authors Dr. H.W. Brands, Col. USMC Ret. Doug Douds, Dr. Kathleen Dalton, Dr. Douglas Brinkley, Dr. Megan Kate Nelson, Dr. Leroy G. Dorsey, Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Clay Jenkinson, Roosevelt’s great-grandsonTweed Roosevelt and more. Rufus Jones (Camping, Hunderby) portrays Theodore Roosevelt in the series.

“Theodore Roosevelt” is the fourth premium presidential miniseries from The HISTORY Channel, following the previously announced “Abraham Lincoln” also executive produced by Doris Kearns Goodwin and RadicalMedia (three-night television event kicks off Sunday, February 20). Both will air off the heels of “Grant,” also produced by RadicalMedia which became the network’s #1 non-fiction miniseries of all time following its May 2020 premiere with 2.8 million total viewers. Prior to “Grant” the network teamed up with Doris Kearns Goodwin who served as executive producer for “Washington,” which became the #1 miniseries on all of cable in nearly three years after its February 2020 premiere with 2.6 million total viewers.

“Theodore Roosevelt” is produced for HISTORY by RadicalMedia. Jon Kamen, Dave Sirulnick and Zara Duffy serve as executive producers for RadicalMedia. Doris Kearns Goodwin and Beth Laski serve as executive producers for Pastimes Productions. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson serve as executive producers for Appian Way Productions. Malcolm Venville serves as director and executive producer with Knute Walker also serving as executive producer. Eli Lehrer, Mary E. Donahue and Jennifer Wagman are executive producers for The HISTORY Channel.

A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for the above program.

About The HISTORY(R) Channel

The HISTORY(R) Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY(R) Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY(R) Channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.



History(R) Announces Slate of Premium Historical Programming





History(R) Announces Slate of Premium Historical Programming
Highlights include “Lincoln,” “Theodore Roosevelt,” and “The Men Who Built America 2.”

[via press release from History]
HISTORY(R) ANNOUNCES SLATE OF PREMIUM HISTORICAL PROGRAMMING
NEW DOCUMENTARY SERIES WITH PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON
EVENT MINISERIES “LINCOLN” AND “THEODORE ROOSEVELT” WITH PULITZER PRIZE(R)-WINNING PRESIDENTIAL HISTORIAN DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN
MINISERIES EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY APPIAN WAY’S LEONARDO DICAPRIO AND JENNIFER DAVISSON

New York, NY – May 7, 2020 – HISTORY announced today a slate of premium historical programming, including a documentary series with President Bill Clinton that will explore the history of the American presidency and the struggle for a more perfect union. In addition, the network will continue to expand its partnerships with Appian Way, RadicalMedia and Pulitzer Prize(R)-winning Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin with the greenlight of three new miniseries events, “Lincoln,” “Theodore Roosevelt,” and “The Men Who Built America 2” (working titles).

HISTORY has ordered two presidential miniseries from executive producer Goodwin coming off the heels of “Washington,” which became the #1 miniseries on all of cable in nearly three years with 2.6 million total viewers. Based upon Goodwin’s most recent book, “Leadership: In Turbulent Times,” these projects include: “Lincoln” (working title), from Nutopia and Pastimes Productions, a sweeping, multi-layered biography of perhaps the most important president in U.S. history and “Theodore Roosevelt” (working title), executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio from RadicalMedia, Appian Way Productions and Pastimes Productions, which will provide a panoramic portrait of the first modern President of the United States. These presidential series are in addition to the previously announced six-hour miniseries event, “Grant,” executive produced by Pulitzer Prize(R)-winning author Ron Chernow, Jennifer Davisson, DiCaprio and RadicalMedia, in association with global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and directed by Malcolm Venville, which will premiere Memorial Day airing over three consecutive nights beginning on Sunday, May 25 at 9PM ET/PT on HISTORY.

Additionally, HISTORY has greenlit the second installment of its hit miniseries “The Men Who Built America 2” (working title), from Appian Way Productions and Stephen David Entertainment. Executive produced by DiCaprio, the three-part miniseries will profile titans such as Du Pont, Boeing, Chrysler and JP Morgan as their innovations created entirely new industries at a time when the country was in peril.

“HISTORY is doubling down on its commitment to invest in premium historical programming that showcases the compelling stories of those who have shaped our nation,” said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and General Manager for HISTORY. “We are truly honored to grow our partnerships with present-day icons like President Clinton, Leo and Doris to utilize their unique insider perspectives to help bring these incredible stories to life.”

“Understanding our past provides a pathway for our future, which is why I’m so glad to be partnering again with HISTORY to tell the remarkable stories of some of our best past presidents,” Goodwin said. “To truly appreciate how Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt handled extreme national crises and overcame heart-wrenching personal adversities can reassure us that as trying as our situation is now today, our country and our people have endured and prevailed through other tremendously trying times.”

Upcoming programming slate includes the following:
“Lincoln” (working title) – 3 x 120 min
Executive produced by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of the world’s foremost Abraham Lincoln experts, the three-part premium miniseries event “Lincoln” (working title) will be a sweeping, multi-layered biography of perhaps the most important president in U.S. history, the man of remarkable character who led the country during its bloodiest war and greatest crisis. From Lincoln’s impoverished childhood to his days as a young prairie lawyer and budding politician, through his unlikely election to the presidency and eventual assassination, the miniseries will offer surprising insights into a man most Americans think they know. The miniseries will weave together premium dramatic live action sequences and compelling expert interviews with a rich historical archive of rare photographs, prints, and original documents to provide a resonant, compelling and contemporary understanding of the President who saved the nation.

“Lincoln” (working title) is produced for HISTORY by Nutopia with Jane Root and Ben Goold serving as executive producers. Doris Kearns Goodwin and Beth Laski serve as executive producers for Pastimes Productions. Eli Lehrer, Mary E. Donahue and Jennifer Wagman are executive producers for HISTORY.

“Theodore Roosevelt” (working title) – 2 x 120 min
The two-part premium miniseries event on Theodore Roosevelt, the first modern President of the United States, will provide a rich, panoramic biography weaving Roosevelt’s captivating personal story while revealing little-known truths behind his expansive curiosity, restless spirit and the profound, lasting impact he has had on the country. Known as a Progressive reformer, Roosevelt was a man of fascinating contradictions: a passionate conservationist who also hunted; a friend and supporter of the common man, who also worked closely with Wall Street and robber barons; a scion of an elite family who yearned to be a cowboy. This miniseries will chart Roosevelt’s riveting journey and timely story, using premium dramatic live action sequences, his many writings, as well as rich archival sources and expert interviews.

“Theodore Roosevelt” (working title) is produced for HISTORY by RadicalMedia. Jon Kamen and Dave Sirulnick serve as executive producers for RadicalMedia. Doris Kearns Goodwin and Beth Laski serve as executive producers for Pastimes Productions. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson serve as executive producers for Appian Way Productions. Knute Walker serves as showrunner. Eli Lehrer, Mary E. Donahue and Jennifer Wagman are executive producers for HISTORY.

“The Men Who Built America 2” (working title) – 3 x 120 min
“The Men Who Built America 2” (working title) is a miniseries event that chronicles the rise of industrial heavy hitters Du Pont, Boeing, Chrysler, JP Morgan Jr., Hughes, and FDR– the ruthless, innovative and cunning titans who created entirely new industries at a time when the country was in absolute peril. The Great Depression ravaged not only the economy, but also the American way of life. Out of that rubble, this new age of robber barons emerges to once again help lift America to new heights. From revolutionizing the automobile and erecting monuments and skyscrapers, to conquering human flight and leading the country to victory in World War II, they show that fortune favors the bold and together they not only resurrect the nation in a time of need, but ultimately band together to help defeat our country’s greatest enemy.

“The Men Who Built America 2” (working title) is produced for HISTORY by Stephen David Entertainment, a Banijay Group Company. Stephen David, Tim Kelly and Joey Allen serve as executive producers for Stephen David Entertainment. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson serve as executive producers for Appian Way Productions. Phillip Watso serves as co-executive producer. Eli Lehrer, Mary E. Donahue and Zachary Behr are executive producers for HISTORY.

A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for the above programs.
About HISTORY(R)
HISTORY, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, HISTORY serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. HISTORY has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.