Upcoming DVD Releases - January 2019

COMING ON 1/29:

* Acquitted - Season 1 (MHz Networks)
$39.95 SRP DVD

-----IN NORWEGIAN, WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES. Acquitted follows the story of Aksel Borgen, a Norwegian business man who has worked his way to the top during his 20 years in Asia, having left his native town after being acquitted of the murder of his high school sweetheart. When his home town's cornerstone business is threatened by bankruptcy, Aksel returns to save the place that once turned its back on him. The past has not been forgotten. His arrival tears old wounds open, and new conflicts arise as the past meets the present. Acquitted shadows a battle of guilt, revenge and hope of reconciliation: the man who pled not guilty is still judged by society. The series premiered on SVT in Sweden, and was seen by more than one million viewers, making the series the highest rated foreign drama to launch in recent years. And in Norway, 660,000 viewers tuned in live for the first episode of the series, making it the highest rated drama premiere in TV 2's history.

* Acquitted - Season 2 (MHz Networks)
$39.95 SRP DVD

-----IN NORWEGIAN, WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES. As the dust settles from the explosive finale of the first series, Aksel has the answer he so desperately sought. Finally, his search for justice appears to be over, and his reconciliation within the local community can begin. But Aksel's hopes are short-lived. As Eva and William close ranks and deny the truth, a new struggle begins for Aksel. Convinced that Eva is covering for William, he asks himself a question: what secret could be so big that a mother is willing to shield the murderer of her own daughter? As the impenetrable fog of lies and deceit that has enveloped a decades-old murder begins to clear, Aksel finds himself heading toward an inevitable showdown with his nemesis, Eva. Only then he may finally know the truth...and his own fate.

COMING ON 1/8/2019:

* Silent Witness - The Complete Season 9 (BBC)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

-----Human remains yield vital facts in London University's forensic pathology department, where Professor Leo Dalton, Dr. Harry Cunningham and forensic anthropologist Nikki Alexander examine gruesome evidence in four new cases. Does Leo want justice - or revenge? - for the deaths of his wife and child? Race to the scene of a drive-by shooting littered with dying gang members. You'll wonder why kidnappers killed their victim before they delivered the ransom note, and what connects four apparently unrelated suicides. Emilia Fox stars in the award-winning BBC crime series, with "complex characters, smart plotting and clever direction" (Independent).

* Silent Witness - The Complete Season 10 (BBC)
$24.99 SRP DVD MOD

-----When human remains land on the slab in the forensic pathology department of London University, three dedicated scientists search for deadly facts. Four bodies from the River Thames point to a sickening racket. Harry's murdered ex-girlfriend never wanted him to learn her deepest secret. The bride who died at her bachelorette party hid a fatal fact from her groom. And the old woman who looked beaten to death has one last surprise for her son. Will Nikki and Harry's tentative relationship survive the cruel and random deaths they deal with every day? Relish four grisly, two-part episodes starring Emilia Fox in the award-winning BBC crime series. "...a dependably classy affair" (Mail on Sunday).

* Super Cats (PBS)
$24.99 SRP DVD; $29.99 SRP Blu-ray

-----Stalking in the shadows, prowling almost every continent, cats are one of the world's most diverse and successful predators. Filmed over 600 days in 14 countries and featuring 31 species of cat, this groundbreaking three-part miniseries uncovers the secret lives of wild cats and introduces behaviors captured on film for the first time, using the latest camera technology and scientific research.

* A Chef's Life - The Final Harvest (PBS)
$24.99 SRP DVD

-----After five seasons of A CHEF'S LIFE, Vivian hosts THE FINAL HARVEST, the special last episode that is a farewell feast of epic proportions. The show's most beloved personalities share intimate moments, along with a series-worth of memorable flashbacks. A fitting sign-off to the series, friends new and old take a seat at A CHEF'S LIFE final harvest table, bringing to a close this extended love letter to eastern North Carolina.

* Poetry in America - Season 1 (PBS)
$39.99 SRP DVD

-----Poetry in America is filmed on location in a rich documentary style. From our base in Cambridge, we follow Allen Ginsberg to San Francisco, Gwendolyn Brooks to the South Side of Chicago, and Emily Dickinson to Amherst. Along the way, scientists and Supreme Court justices, playwrights and journalists, athletes and songwriters, poets and painters, and classroom teachers and their students join us to reflect on essential works of the American literary imagination.

* Secrets of Britain's Great Cathedrals (PBS)
$39.99 SRP DVD

-----Dominating the landscape for centuries, ancient cathedrals and abbeys reflect Britain's turbulent history through their architectural grandeur. Secrets of Britain's Great Cathedrals explores cathedrals and abbeys found throughout England and Wales, featuring interviews with historians and experts and breathtaking footage filming their legendary facades and soaring interior spaces.

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COMING ON 1/15/2019:

* Garfield and Friends - 20 Stories (PBS)
$6.99 SRP DVD

-----Join everyone's favorite fat cat Garfield, along with his pal Odie and owner Jon Arbuckle, for twenty hilarious adventures from the classic Saturday morning animated series! Garfield lives to sleep and eat - especially when lasagna is on the menu. Tag along with Garfield and friends as they re-imagine his favorite fairy tales, bring history to life, solve crimes big and small, and much more!

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COMING ON 1/18/2019(?):

* Popeye The Sailor - 1938-1940, Vol. 2 (Warner Archives)
DVD MOD

NOTE: this release date of January 18th, taken from Amazon, may be incorrect: it is a Friday, and Warner Archive Collection titles usually become available on Tuesdays. Making the day of Friday 1/18 even more suspicious, Amazon also has a separate DVD MOD listing from the Warner Archives for "Popeye The Sailor - 1941-1943, Vol. 3" ( http://www.amazon.com/…/o…/ASIN/B07LD4STNR/tvshowsondvd0d-20 ), showing a release date of TEN DAYS EARLIER (Tuesday, January 8th). Meanwhile, Warner themselves is not listing these titles on their WBshop online studio store, nor is Warner's MOD distributor to other online sellers (Allied Vaughn) showing either of these titles yet. So please take Amazon's listings of these two items with a grain of salt, at least for now!

COMING ON 1/22/2019:

* The Wayans Bros. - The Complete 4th Season (Warner Archives)
$29.99 SRP DVD MOD

-----With their unique blend of classic physical comedy and hip humor, comedians Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans continue to create high-energy laughs in this next-to-last season of The Wayans Bros., an outrageous show about two brothers sharing a brownstone in New York City. Guest stars this season include a bevy of hit singers, including Gloria Gaynor, Keith Sweat, Busta Rhymes and En Vogue, along with prizefighter Hector "Macho" Camacho, talk-show host Jerry Springer and Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs (Welcome Back, Kotter). Starting with Marlon's return from the road and ending with a shocking fire, this season brings new jobs, new friends, new love interests and an endless stream of eclectic New Yorkers who make each day at the newsstand one hilarious adventure after another! Also starring in the hilarious comedy series are John Witherspoon as Pops and Anna Maria Horsford as the building's tough security guard, Dee, in this 3-disc, 22-episode collection.

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COMING ON 1/29/2019:

* Crashing - The Complete 2nd Season (HBO)
$24.98 SRP DVD; $29.98 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Digital Copies included
-----Feeling lost in the universe, Pete has an enlightening conversation with an atheist, which sends him into a night of New York debauchery. This marks the beginning of a season in which he starts to question his faith, and find his voice. With the help of Ali, a fellow rising comic, Pete explores the alternative comedy scene, a world of comedy nerds, apartment shows and no-drink minimums, where he begins to thrive. As he continues to lean on the hospitality of comedy greats, Pete explores all types of comedy, from benefit shows to the college market to roast battles. These diverse encounters test his enthusiasm and optimism, but also promise to make him a better comedian as he tries to survive the competitive world of New York stand-up.

COMING ON 1/8/2019:

* Ninjago - Masters of Spinjitzu: Season 8: Sons Of Garmadon (Warner)
$18.94 SRP DVD

-----Since Master Wu's disappearance, the ninja team has been adrift and scattered to the four corners of the island. When a deadly biker gang known as the Sons of Garmadon steals a supernatural Oni Mask, Lloyd realizes he must call the ninja back to Ninjago. Our fearless warriors are tasked with protecting the royal family and preventing the two remaining Oni Masks from being stolen. The criminals plan to unite the three masks to resurrect the King of Shadows himself: Lord Garmadon. Can the ninja infiltrate the gange in time to thwart their plot and safeguard Princess Harumi?

COMING ON 1/8/2019:

* Family Guy - 20 Greatest Hits (Fox)
$29.98 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: 300 Episodes, Two Cancellations, and One Mural; "I Need a Jew" Lyric Video; "Drunken Irish Dad" Lyric Video; "It's a Wonderful Day for Pie" Lyric Video; Music Machine: "The Road to Rhode Island Song," "I Need a Jew," "You've Got a Lot to See," "You Have AIDS," "The FCC Song," "Peanut Butter Jelly Time," "Somewhere That's Green," "When We Swing," "Shipoopi," "Vasectomy," "Noble Indian Chief," "Drunken Irish Dad," "Prom Night Dumpster Baby," "All I Really Need is The Boy," "The Spirit of Massachusetts," "Surfin' Bird," "A Bag o' Weed," "It's a Wonderful Day for Pie," "All I Really Want for Christmas," "Christmastime is Killing Us," "Mr. Booze," "Credit Card Debt," "Poop in Strange Places," "Butter on a Pop Tart," "Brush Your Teeth at Work," "Parents are Gross," "Candy Quahog Marshmallow!," AND MORE!!!!!!
-----HOLY SHIPOOPI! Are you tired of loving Family Guy just for the hilarious jokes, sidesplitting sight gags and outrageously absurd cutaways? We've got you covered! Celebrate the show's 20th anniversary with this marvelously musical collection of 20 song-and-dance-filled episodes, along with a symphony of extras created exclusively for this release. So grab "A Bag o' Weed," roast a "Candy Quahog Marshmallow!" and enjoy "The FCC Song" with your favorite "Shipoopi," because "You've Got a Lot to See" (and hear) when you watch Family Guy's 20 Greatest Hits!

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COMING ON 1/20/2019:

* Kim Possible - 4-Movie Collection (Disney)
$19.99 SRP DVD

-----A collection of four Kim Possible films - Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama; Kim Possible: The Secret Files; Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time; Kim Possible: The Villain Files

* Ducktales - 4-Pack Movie Collection (Disney)
$19.99 SRP DVD

COMING ON 1/8/2019:

* Family Guy - 20 Greatest Hits (Fox)
$29.98 SRP DVD

-----Are you tired of loving Family Guy just for the hilarious jokes, sidesplitting sight gags and outrageously absurd cutaways? We've got you covered! Celebrate the show's 20th anniversary with this marvelously musical collection of 20 song-and-dance-filled episodes, along with a symphony of extras created exclusively for this release. So grab "A Bag of Weed," roast a "Candy Quahog Marshmallow!" and enjoy "The FCC Song" with your favorite "Shipoopi," because "You've Got a Lot to See" (and hear) when you watch Family Guy's 20 Greatest Hits!

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COMING ON 1/29/2019:

* Ballers - The Complete 4th Season (HBO)
$24.99 SRP DVD; $29.99 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: Digital Copies of all episodes

COMING ON 1/29/2019:

* Kidding - Season 1 (Showtime/Paramount)
$29.98 SRP DVD

-----Hi, cruel world. Jim Carrey stars as Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, an icon of children's television, who for the last three decades has been a beacon of kindness and optimism to both children and adults alike. But when his family life starts to unravel, Jeff discovers that keeping it all together isn't as easy as 1-2-3. The result: a kind man in a cruel world facing a slow leak of sanity that begs the question - can you keep a good man down?

* American Vandal - Season 1 (CBS/Paramount)
$29.98 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: Includes all 8 episodes from the hit first season, plus deleted/extended scenes not available on Netflix!
-----An aspiring sophomore documentarian Peter Maldonado investigates the troubled class clown. The controversial and potentially unjust expulsion of troubled senior (and known dick-drawer) Dylan Maxwell. Not unlike its now iconic true-crime predecessors, the addictive American Vandal will leave one question on everyone's minds until the very end: Who drew the dicks?

* The Game - The Complete Series (CBS/Paramount)
$55.98 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: 20-disc set includes all 9 seasons and all 141 episodes, plus special features
-----GET YOUR GAME ON! From creator Mara Brock Akil, The Game begins when Melanie Barnett (Tia Mowry-Hardrict) sacrifices her med school dream so her boyfriend Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall) can pursue a career in professional football. Over the course of nine scintillating seasons, additional players including managerial mother Tasha Mack (Wendy Raquel Robinson), brash superstar Malik Wright (Hosea Chanchez), reality TV socialite Kelly Pitts (Brittany Daniel), and Kelly's husband Jason (Coby Bell) heat up The Game into one of television's brightest comedies and boldest dramas. Exploring the entertaining ups and disappointing downs of rocky relationships, this complete series showcases the sharp style and quick wit of the men and women who make the San Diego Sabers the hottest team on TV. Starring Hosea Chanchez, Coby Bell, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Barry Floyd, Brittany Daniel, Pooch Hall, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, and Brandy Norwood. Guest appearances by Lee Majors, Stacey Dash, Rocky Carroll, Ciara, Morris Chestnut, Cuba Gooding Jr., Vivica Fox, Lil' Kim, Nia Long, Jennifer Lopez, Gabrielle Union, Robin Givens, Candice Patton, and more!

COMING ON 1/8/2019:

* The Purge - Season 1 (Universal)
$39.98 SRP DVD; $44.98 SRP Blu-ray

EXTRAS: 3 Featurettes (Take What's Yours, The Giving Time is Here, I Will Participate), Conversation with Cast & Crew, Anatomy of a Scene, Costumes & Props, Table Read
-----During a 12-hour period when all crime - including murder - is legal, a group of seemingly unrelated characters cross paths in a city in an altered America. While the clock winds down, some will fight, some will hide, others will embrace what it means to Purge to its fullest extent...whether for revenge, personal gain, protection, or unadulterated glee. As each character is forced to reckon with their past and plot how to better their futures, they soon discover how far they will go on Purge Night.
NOTE: This item has been up for pre-order since Oct. 19th, but now the studio has announced the street date and the extras.

* Frankie Drake Mysteries - The Complete 1st Season (PBS)
$49.99 SRP DVD

-----Frankie Drake Mysteries In 1920s Toronto, follow the city's only female private detectives as they take on the cases the police don't want to touch. In a time of change and hopefulness, their gender is their biggest advantage as they defy expectations and rebel against convention. The Drake Private Detectives take on cases that explore every cross-section of Toronto, from gospel church choirs, bathing beauties, and the early cinema scene, to the homes and private parties of the city's elite. Frankie (Lauren Lee Smith, The L Word) and Trudy's (Chantel Riley, The Lion King) fearless sense of adventure gets them into all kinds of trouble, but they always manage to find a way out. They are new detectives for a new world - but is the world ready for them?
NOTE: This is a USA release for the title. The item was released in Canada this past May.

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COMING ON 1/15/2019:

* Nightflyers - Season 1 (Universal)
$39.98 SRP DVD; $44.98 SRP Blu-ray

-----From the mind of George R.R. Martin, comes the psychological thriller Nightflyers. On the eve of Earth's destruction, a crew of explorers depart on the most advanced ship in the galaxy, The Nightflyer, to intercept an alien spacecraft that might hold the key to their survival. As the crew nears their destination, they discover the ship's artificial intelligence and never-seen captain may be steering them into deadly and unspeakable horrors deep in the outer reaches of space.

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COMING ON 1/22/2019:

* Killjoys - Season 4 (Universal)
$39.98 SRP DVD; $44.98 SRP Blu-ray

-----Scattered to the far corners of the J galaxy and beyond, our Killjoys find themselves united by the knowledge of the name of their true enemy: The Lady. An immeasurable manifestation of evil without beginning or end, The Lady is making her play and our trio has something she wants - the Hullen Heir. While Dutch is on a journey to face her biggest foe yet, D'av and John are trapped in an elevator in deep space with a pregnant Delle Seyah.

COMING ON 1/15/2019:

* The Pink Panther Show - The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection, Volume 4: 1971-1975 (Kino Lorber)
DVD; Blu-ray
EXTRAS: Audio commentaries for 12 selected shorts, by author Mark Arnold, historian Jerry Beck, filmmaker Greg Ford and cartoon writer William Hohauser; Pink Patter with Art Leonardi (14:53)
-----Having established himself as a bone fide TV star in 1969-70, the Pink Panther returns to the fine art of making theatrical shorts in 1971. Helping the Panther recapture his silver-screen luster are established directors Hawley Pratt (A FLY IN THE PINK), Gerry Chiniquy (SALMON PINK, PINK AYE), and Art Davis (PINK TUBA-DORE). Joining their ranks are veteran Warners helmer Robert McKimson (PINK DA VINCI) and artful behind-the-scenes DePatie-Freleng multi-tasker Art Leonardi (PINK PLASMA, PINK CAMPAIGN). Still in touch with the Temper of the Times, the Panther amusingly tackles a few then-trending 1970s topics such as environmentalism and animal-rights advocacy. 22 shorts in chronological order (63-84) - All with original audio (no laugh tracks). Reversible Blu-ray Art.
NOTE: At their Facebook page, the studio also notes that, "Volume 5 should be out in March and 6 in May. We're not sure if we'll be doing a boxed set of all 6 or not." And, our thanks to longtime reader John Cerone for the heads-up about these items.

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COMING ON 1/29/2019:

* Humans - Season 3.0: Uncut UK Edition (RLJ/Acorn)
$39.99 SRP DVD; $39.99 SRP Blu-ray

-----One year after synths around the globe gained consciousness, human distrust of synths is at an all-time high, and both populations struggle to cope with the fallout. Human lawyer Laura (Katherine Parkinson, The IT Crowd) fights for synth rights at a high-profile government commission, while Mia (Gemma Chan, Crazy Rich Asians) and Max (Ivanno Jeremiah, Black Mirror) run a settlement for sentient synths. But Max is torn between his new role as leader and helping his friend, human-synth hybrid Leo (Colin Morgan, The Fall). When a bomb blast at a synth-friendly bar inflames already high tensions, Niska (Emily Berrington, 24: Live Another Day) searches for the perpetrator, and what she finds will have monumental consequences for humans and synths alike.

COMING ON 1/8/2019:

* Peanuts by Schulz - V4: It's Only Love (Warner)
DVD
NOTE: this title hasn't been announced by the studio yet; title, date, and cover art were made available by the VideoETA website.

COMING ON 1/1/2019:

* Wolfblood - Season 5 (Cinedigm)
DVD

-----With many humans now fearing wolfbloods, Jana is alerted to a mysterious anti-wolfblood conspiracy led by a man called Hartington. In their struggle for peace with humans, she and her pack try to prove the conspiracy real, but every step they take has repercussions which threaten the stability and bond of trust between them. They find an unexpected ally in a human who helps them discover that the conspiracy is worse than they thought, reaching into the very heart of government. But a rival pack of disenfranchised wolfbloods, led by a familiar face, rebel against humanity, resulting in emergency measures that could end the wolfblood species for good. Wolfbloods are faced with the ultimate dilemma. It is time to pick a side, or run. But Jana, still believing that Wolfbloods and humans can co-exist, won t give up the fight.

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COMING ON 1/22/2019:

* Fuller House - The Complete 3rd Season (Warner)
$24.98 SRP DVD

-----Major life events take place on the third season of Fuller House. Steve and C.J. make plans to get married in Japan and the gang heads overseas for the big wedding, but before anyone has a chance to say "I do," a big revelation has an impact on the nuptials. Plus, Stephanie makes plans to get in-vitro fertilization, D.J. tries to get Tommy into a prestigious preschool, and Fernando buys Kimmy's childhood home and restores it to its former glory. Meanwhile, Jackson and Ramona start high school where Ramona tries out for her school's dance team while Jackson becomes a joke at his school after slipping on a piece of bologna during lunch. Joey, Jesse and Danny come home to celebrate 30 years since they initially moved in together to raise the Tanner girls. It's an unforgettable season filled with laughter and love for the Tanners and their friends on this beloved family comedy. Fuller House is the continuation of the '90s ABC series Full House in which eldest daughter D.J. Tanner (Candace Cameron Bure, Full House, A Christmas Detour) is now a veterinarian and recently widowed mother trying to raise three boys on her own. She is joined by her sister Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin, Full House, Walt Before Mickey) and best friend Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea Barber, Full House, The Skateboard Kid 2) and Kimmy's teenage daughter Ramona (Soni Bringas), who move in to lend their support and help raise D.J.'s kids. The Full House original cast, including Bob Saget (Full House, Entourage), Lori Loughlin (Full House, When Calls the Heart), John Stamos (Full House, Grandfathered, Scream Queens) and Dave Coulier (Full House, Robot Chicken), make guest appearances throughout the series. Fuller House, which has earned a 2018 Primetime Emmy Award nomination for "Outstanding Children's Program," has already been renewed for a fourth season on Netflix.
NOTE: the studio's press release gives a street date of January 22nd for this title. We're not sure why Amazon shows a January 8th ship date; it's probably an error at Amazon.

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COMING ON 1/29/2019:

* Doctor Who - The Complete 11th Series (BBC)
$59.99 SRP DVD; $64.99 SRP Blu-ray

-----The brand new series of Doctor Who marks the arrival of Jodie Whittaker, the 13th Doctor - a super-smart force of nature - alongside a new team of friends. Already highly anticipated, the new-look series heralds a brand-new era for Doctor Who with a world-class team at the helm led by showrunner Chris Chibnall. The show will be full of action and adventure, humor and thrills, an unmissable adventure across all of space and time.
NOTE: this title was previously available for pre-order, with no specific date announced. Now BBC Home Entertainment has scheduled the item for January 29th. There has been no word yet, however, about content: we're certain the main 10 episodes of the season will be included, but the BBC hasn't said yet about Christmas Specials or bonus materials.

* Jamestown - The Complete Seasons 1 & 2 (BBC)
$49.99 SRP DVD

-----Jamestown, 1619. On what feels like the edge of the world sits the British colony of Jamestown, Virginia. For 12 years, it has been populated only by men, but the settlement is shaken up when the first women, including Alice (Sophie Rundle), Verity (Niamh Walsh), and Jocelyn (Naomi Battrick), land in this breathtaking wilderness. The settlement is on the brink of change summoned by the arrival of a new governor, Yeardley (Jason Flemyng), who brings a charter granting land to the earliest settlers in reward for their loyalty. These new laws cause power struggles not only within the town, but also with the native inhabitants, the Pamunkey, led by the influential Opechancanough (Raoul Trujillo). Always measured and respectful, he seeks ways to match the English like for like, while retaining honor for his people and their way of life. While love triangles, bitter rivalries, and fierce competition cause conflict for the residents, ultimately they are bound together by their resolute will to survive and thrive in their new lives.

COMING ON 1/1/2019:

* My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic - Hearts And Hooves (Shout! Factory)
$14.98 SRP DVD

EXTRAS: Sing-Along
-----Includes Five Lovely Episodes! Love is in the air! But can everypony feel it? Join the ever-studious Twilight Sparkle and her very best friends - Spike, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy - as they try to impress a very important travel writer during the Ponyville Days Festival, explore the longstanding feud between the Apple and Pear families, deal with siblings' boyfriends, and a whole lot more!

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COMING ON 1/8/2019:

* Castle Rock - The Complete 1st Season (Warner)
$24.98 SRP DVD; $29.98 SRP Blu-ray; $44.98 SRP 4K UHD

EXTRAS: Blood on the Page (New Featurette); A Clockwork of Horror: Merging the styles of Stephen King & J.J. Abrams (New Featurette); Inside the Episode: Severance; Inside the Episode: Habeas Corpus; Inside the Episode Local Color; Inside the Episode: The Box; Inside the Episode: Harvest; Inside the Episode: Filter; Inside the Episode: The Queen; Inside the Episode: Past Perfect; Inside the Episode: Henry Dever; Inside the Episode: Romans; Blu-ray and 4K UHD versions include Digital Copy
-----From Stephen King (Mr. Mercedes, It, 11.22.63) and J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Westworld, 11.22.63), Castle Rock is a new psychological-horror series set in the Stephen King multiverse. Castle Rock, which first premiered on Hulu, is an original story that combines the mythological scale and intimate character storytelling of Stephen King's best loved works, while weaving an epic saga of darkness and light that's played out on a few square miles of Maine woodland. Castle Rock has been picked up for a second season on Hulu. The first season of Castle Rock follows Henry Deaver (André Holland, American Horror Story), a Death Row attorney who returns to Castle Rock, Maine, his hometown, after he receives an anonymous phone call from the infamous Shawshank State Penitentiary. The call is about a nameless young man (Bill Skarsgård, It) who is found locked in an underground cage that's located in a long-abandoned cell block beneath the prison. Upon his discovery, the mysterious young man, with a sinister and unnerving presence, whispers Henry's name. Curious about how and why someone left this boy imprisoned, Henry is drawn into the case and attempts to help him. But there are reasons why "The Kid" was imprisoned. And reasons why he should never be set free. Permeated with a sense of foreboding and dread, the haunting small town of Castle Rock is not willing to let Henry leave. Aside from now having to deal with the strange young man found in the prison, Henry is faced with the fact that his adoptive mother (Sissy Spacek, Carrie), who lives in Castle Rock with retired Sheriff Alan Pangborn (special guest star Scott Glenn), is struggling with the onset of dementia. Reluctantly, Henry stays to figure out just who "The Kid" is and how he wound up imprisoned under such appalling circumstances. In addition to Holland, Skarsgård and Spacek, the series also stars Melanie Lynskey (Two and a Half Men) as Molly Strand, Jane Levy (Suburgatory, Shameless) as Jackie Torrance and recurring guest star Terry O'Quinn (Lost) as Shawshank's Warden Dale Lacey.

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COMING ON 1/15/2019:

* Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Volume 9 (Shout! Factory)
$44.99 SRP DVD

-----Agony And Ecstasy In One Convenient Location! How can something so awful be so much fun? That's a riddle solved once again by the men, women and robots of Mystery Science Theater 3000, which turns affectionate mockery into an art form in this new collection of deliriously funny episodes from the beloved TV series. Joel, Mike, Tom Servo, Crow and the usual gang of misfits take us on another memorable ride through four films that only the films' mothers could love. And yet, by the end of this ride, just see if you don't love them too - even Ed Wood Jr.'s film The Sinister Urge. So fasten your seatbelts. The Satellite of Love is back in action at warped speed! #104: Women of the Prehistoric Planet #207: Wild Rebels #613: The Sinister Urge #812: The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies.
NOTE: this title was previously released in 2006 by another studio (Rhino), but is now getting re-released by Shout! Factory.

COMING ON 1/8/2019:

* End Of The F***ing World - Season 1 (BBC)
$19.98 SRP DVD MOD

-----Bored with killing animals, 17-year-old James is busy plotting his first real murder when brash new girl Alyssa catches him off guard at school.