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THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN *** (The complete first season)
The first superhero created for comic books leaped from radio to television in the 50s. Produced by Robert J. Maxwell, who also produced the radio version), each of the episodes screens like a classic crime film, with George Reeves playing the Man of Steel. This deluxe 5-disc set includes some super extras. Features: A retrospective documentary: Adventures of Superman: From Inkwell to Backlot, featuring Jack Larson, Leonard Maltin and others; commentary on 4 key episodes by Superman chroniclers Gary H. Grossman and Chuck Harter.
AMAZING STORIES (The complete first season) ***** From acclaimed director-producer Steven Spielberg comes this Emmy-award-winning TV series, featuring over 20 minutes of deleted scenes. Join a roster of cinema's most illustrious stars, including Keifer Sutherland, Charlie Sheen, Tim Robbins, John Lithgow, as well as some of Hollywood's greatest directorial talents in this epic collection of all 24 groundbreaking episodes from the first season. Relive all the mesmerising magic, mystery and suspense in these unique episodes from some of filmmaking's finest storytellers.
ANGELS IN AMERICA ***** A masterpiece in every sense of the word, this epic made for TV movie is adapted from Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a definite must for any collector. The defining theatrical event of the 1990s, this HBO adaptation is directed by Mike Nichols (Closer). The story centres on Prior Walter (Justin Kirk) and Louis Ironson (Ben Shenkman), a gay couple that falls apart when Prior grows ill as a result of AIDS. It is released on two discs with no features.
BIG LOVE - The complete first season **** Another winner from HBO, with Tom Hanks as one of the Executive Producers, the series was created by Mark. V Olsen and will Scheffer and explores an idyllic lifestyle lived in secret. Bill Paxton stars as a practicing polygamist with three wives and three families who lives in suburban Salt Lake City. As a successful independent businessman who runs a chain of hardware stores, he faces a myriad of challenges in meeting the emotional, romantic and financial needs of his wives - some great performances from Jeanne Tripllehorn, Chloe Sevigny and Ginnifer Goodwin - while dealing with their kids, three adjoining houses, an ever-mounting avalanche of bills, and the opening of his newest hardware store. Complicating matters are a series of crises affecting his parents (Bruce Dern and Grace Zabiskie) who live on a polygamist compound in rural Utah, as well as unexpected challenges from one of his fathers-in-law (Harry Dean Stanton), who is the prophet of the polygamist commune where his parents live. Entertaining and challenging, the series examines the pressures of parenting, growing up in a culture that you don't have any choices in, and living a lifestyle shunned by society.
CAPE WRATH (The Complete Series One) **** This captivating British series is a psychological thriller set in the suburban paradise of Meadowlands, where a family on the run from their past are sent to create a new life as part of a protective custody programme. Underneath the pleasant façade lies a rich seam of unsettling secrets where everyone has something to hide. As they get to know their neighbours and settle down into this mysterious new world, they begin to realise that everyone is not what it seems. Created by Robert Murphy and Matthew Arlidge, it stars David Morrissay, Lucy Cohu, Felicity Jones and Harry Tredaway. Bonus features include the making of the series and episode one audio commentary with director Duane Clark and producer Caroline Levy.
CARNIVALE (The complete first series) ***** "Things are never what they seem" in this exquisite gem from HBO, a mesmerizing, bizzare blend of mysticism, fantasy and the supernatural. Written and created by Daniel Knauf, it is set in 1934 in America against the background of a travelling circus. The story focuses in the conflict between good and evil; a battle between a troubled healer (Nick Stahl) and a priest (Clancy Brown). An imaginative and provocative journey, it is a gripping and entertaining human drama, filled with magic, prostitutes, freaks, destitute losers and hopeless romantics. It includes 12 episodes on 6 discs. The features include three audio commentaries with series creator Daniel Knauf, executive producer Howard Klein and more; a behind the scenes featurette on the making of Carnivale. (The complete second series) ***** Filled with mystery, mysticism and magic, this intriguing human drama is a must for any discerning collector. Written and created by Daniel Knauf, it is set in 1934 in America against the background of a travelling circus. As the final war between Good and Evil looms, two powerful avatars divided by fate share one mission. For Ben Hawkins (Nick Stahl) and Brother Justin, the race is one to find the mysterious and elusive Henry Scudder - and the fate of the world depends on who finds him first. The bonus features include audio commentaries with series creator Daniel Knauf, executive producer Howard Klein, cast and crew; a Museum of Television and Radio panel discussion with the cast and producers; 'Creating the Scene' with creator Daniel Knauf and crew, who describe the concept, inspiration and execution of selected scenes; and a documentary 'Magic and Myth: The Meaning of Carnivale', exploring the apocalyptic writing and mythology behind the series with cast and crew.
THE DEAD ZONE (Complete Season One) *** Small-town teacher Johnny Smith is involved in a car accident that leaves him comatose for approximately six years. After regaining consciousness, Johnny begins having visions of the past and future triggered by touching items or people; doctors attribute the visions to activity in a previously unused "dead zone" of his brain that is attempting to compensate for the impaired function of the portions injured in the accident. Johnny also learns that his fiancée, Sarah, gave birth to his son in the interim following the accident, but has since married another man. With the help of Sarah, her husband Walt, and physical therapist Bruce, Johnny begins using his abilities to help solve crimes Small-town teacher Johnny Smith is involved in a car accident that leaves him comatose for approximately six years. After regaining consciousness, Johnny begins having visions of the past and future triggered by touching items or people; doctors attribute the visions to activity in a previously unused "dead zone" of his brain . Stephen King's thrilling novel comes to life once again in this series created for television. This 4-DVD set contains all 13 episodes from Season One.
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (Seasons 1 2,3) ***** Creator and writer Marc Cherry's brainchild is a sizzling affair, filled with drama, romance, humour, suspense … you name it. You will fall hopelessly in love with the women and characters who live on Wisteria lane, and get entangled in their intriguing lives. This six disc set includes all the episodes from the first season, included some extended, never-seen-before scenes. The bonus features on season one includes extended episodes, deleted scenes, audio commentaries, bloopers from the set, secrets from Wisteria Lane (a peek into what could happen in Season Two), a behind the scenes featurette, and making of, and there's also an amusing 'Oprah is the new neighbour' insert. The features on the second season includes a superb documentary on Marc Cherry, including one with him and his 'famous' mother. Read more about Desperate Housewives
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (Season 4) ***** The 17 episodes in this 'Sizzling Secrets Edition' is an absolute delight, taking you on a trip to the steamy side of suburbia. There's surprising twists and vicious turns as secrets surface and unravel. Wisteria Lane's most desired women are back for more intrigue, drama and comedy, joined by Dana Delaney who brings the simmering neighbourhood to a boil. There are tons of bonus features that takes a look at the stunning 'hurricane' episode, an alternate ending, bloopers and audio commentaries on selected episodes. Read more about Desperate Housewives
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (Season 5) ***** Escape into the seedy underbelly of American suburbia and share the secrets, unbounded lust and passion of the women (and men) of Wisteria Lane. The attraction of Desperate Housewives comes in multiple flavors, from strong writing to topnotch performances to witty comedy to eye-rolling melodrama. Desperate Housewives has a little bit of everything. It is the kind of show that is easy to get hooked on. For more details about the series, refer to DVD Talk's reviews of season one, season two, season three, and season four. Season five takes places five years after the events of season four. Life on Wisteria Lane is a little different, but the same sorts of drama are around every corner. Some highlights: Mike and Susan are no longer together, Gaby and Carlos are poor, Tom and Lynette are struggling, Orson is an ex-con, Bree has a successful business, and Edie has returned to the neighborhood with a charming husband who has a few secrets. As the season unfolds, there are a lot of great twists and turns in the plotlines and plenty of eye-rolling drama with fun, comical moments. In the end, fans of Desperate Housewives will not be disappointed with this exhilarating seasonDesperate Housewives is an over-the-top drama with witty dialogue and comedy. It is a fun show that has lots of eye-rolling drama. Season five gets pretty intense with solid drama for fans to enjoy. As usual, a new character is introduced and he has an exciting, mysterious story arc that runs throughout the entire season. In addition, there is even more drama at every corner for fans to enjoy. In a nutshell, Desperate Housewives's fifth season is an intense experience and will leave you on the edge of your seat wanting to know what happens next.Read more about Desperate Housewives
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (The Complete Sixth Season: The All Mighty Edition) ***** Whether you're a Desperate Housewives groupie or not, you cannot deny the dynamic power of this addictive series. Featuring a top notch cast, first rate scripting, imaginative storytelling and great production value, this season features 23 episodes for anyone looking for entertainment that entertains, amuses, bemuses, and offers the perfect balance between comedy, drama and suspense. In this explosive season there are two major threats that keep the tension and the action going: the neighbourhood is jolted with the arrival of Angie Bolen (Drea de Matteo) and her myserious family, and it soon becomes clear that they are hiding a deadly secret; and there is a killer in Fairview who tries to strangle Susan's daughter and stalks other victims. If this is not enough, Katherine's suffers an eventual breakdown at losing Mike to Susan and starts experimenting with her sexuality, Bree has an affair with Karl, which ends tragically when Karl's hired plane comes into contact with the two of them and Orson, and Bree's stepson causes major conflict between herself and her son Andrew. There are some great features, as with the other seasons, that take you behind the scenes, interviews and commentary, deleted scenes and a hilarious blooper reel. Read more about Desperate Housewives
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (Season 7) ***** Non-stop viewing gauranteed For Season Seven, the housewives' pasts come back in surprising ways, including the return of Paul Young (Mark Moses) to the neighborhood - fresh out of jail -- with an enigmatic new wife and seemingly dark motives. Paul is renting Susan Mayer's (Teri Hatcher) house, after she, Mike Delfino (James Denton) and son MJ are forced to downsize to a small apartment due to money woes. Susan is enticed by her apartment manager (Lainie Kazan) to climb the slippery slope of easy money by becoming an internet sensation; Bree Hodge (Marcia Cross), newly single and needing a fresh start after selling her business, finds herself tempted by the handsome, young handyman (Brian Austin Green) she's hired to update her house; and Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria) learns from Bree that it was Andrew who ran over Carlos Solis' (Ricardo Antonio Chavira) mother years ago, which caused her eventual death. For Lynette (Felicity Huffman) and Tom Scavo (Doug Savant), the birth of their fifth child has forced Lynette to accept the role of stay-at-home mom. However the arrival of a friend from the past, the lively Renee Perry (Vanessa Williams), stirs up old memories of the freewheeling lifestyle she once led. A socialite whose marriage is on the rocks, Renee's appearance will cause ripples through all the women's lives as she stirs the pot and challenges the housewives' friendships.Read more about Desperate Housewives
DIRT (The complete first series) **** Take a closer look at Matthew Carnahan's sensational and intriguing world of celebrity, fame and power through the eyes of the editor-in-chief of Hollywood's most influential gossip rag (Courteney Cox). She can make of break a celebrity, but her obsession with outing the dark side of the glamorous life unleashes the demons of her own past and makes her a victim of the machine she has created. If there's one reason to see this series, it's for Ian Hart's magnificent performance as a schizophrenic paparazzi photographer. The bonus features includes a featurette on how the show was created; a fascinating profile of the show's resident photographer and schizophrenic featuring interviews with the cast and crew; and real tabloid gurus, media experts and actors examine the world's appetite for celebrity gossip and how Dirt gets it right.
ENTOURAGE ***** (Season 1, 2, 3, 4) Have you ever wondered what is must be like to live the life of a rising star in Hollywood? How the Hollywood system operates in getting films made? This entertaining (and informative) series from HBO was created by Doug Ellin, produced by Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Doug Ellin and Larry Charles. It is daring, provocative and captivating. The entourage is that of a up-and-coming superstar in Hollywood: three guys from Queens dedicated to helping their film-star buddy navigate the absurdities and pitfalls of modern-day Hollywood, where sex, parties and super-agents rule the town. The first season is available on two discs, including revealing behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew, as well as audio commentaries with creator/executive producer and creator Doug Ellin and executive producer Larry Charles. There's also cameo appearances by Scarlett Johansson, Val Kilmer, Gary Busey, and Luke Wilson. The second season is available on three discs and features cameos by James Cameron, with a featurette entitled: The Mark Wahlberg Sessions: including exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew by Wahlberg.
ENTOURAGE (The Complete Fifth Season) *** Entourage's fifth season leaves our movie star in a pickle: his big Oscar shot, Medellin, is a dismal failure, and Vincent (Adrian Grenier) has burrowed away to Mexico to drown his sorrows in booze and women. How does a once-promising actor get his confidence, legitimacy, and bankability back? That's the key premise this time around, and like some of its previous seasons, is always more interesting when Vince is struggling than when he's on top. Once his crew--manager Eric (Kevin Connolly), big brother Johnny Drama (Kevin Dillon), agent Ari (Jeremy Piven), and driver Turtle (Jerry Ferrara)--convince Vince to get back in the game, he finds many once-welcoming doors closed. He eagerly takes a meeting with Shawshank Redemption director Frank Darabont (playing himself), only to feel insulted when he finds it's for a TV pilot. (His subsequent options? Appearing at a Sweet Sixteen party and doing a Benji movie.) Once a promising script about firefighters (called Smokejumpers) piques Vince's interest, ensuing episodes become a complex chess game of job-hopping, backdoor-dealing, and back-scratching, which is always Entourage's strength. As Vince watches his star fade, Grenier gets a chance to let his sunny optimism crack, even sitting in Ari's office and begging to be told he's a good actor.
THE 4400 Complete First Season) ***** Over the last century, thousands of people have cone missing. Suddenly and inexplicably, 4400 missing people are returned all at once, as they were on the day they vanished. Unclear what this world-altering event means, the government investigates the 4400 to piece together where they've been and they've been returned. It quickly becomes apparent that their presence will change the human race in ways no one could have ever foreseen. The first season disc consists of 5 Episodes. Created by Scott Peters and Rene Echevarria. Imaginative and riveting, this is a first rate production that will keep you glued to the screen and leave you in a state of total amazement.
The Second Season *** Stretching the imagination to its limits, this entertaining series will delight fans of supernatural phenomena. It is set a year after missing 'abducted' people returns and begin to manifest strange powers - to heal and to destroy, to alter the present and to perceive the future. It questions the fate of their humanity and the explores the mysteries that have gripped millions. It is released on 4 discs and includes 14 episodes. See Season One
FRINGE (Season 1) ***** Teleportation, mind control, astral projection, invisibility, precognition, spontaneous combustion, reanimation: these are among the peripheral sciences--or "pseudo-sciences," as one skeptic puts it--examined during the first season of Fringe, a TV drama debuting on DVD with the full first season (twenty episodes) offered on seven extras-laden discs. The notion that those phenomena could have a genuine scientific basis is intriguing enough. But co-creator J.J. Abrams (whose bulging resume as a director, writer, and producer includes Lost, Alias, and the 2009 Star Trek feature film) has even more on his mind. Along with the weird science, the series features a multi-agency task force investigating related acts of terrorism that may very well add up to a threat of unimaginable global proportions; people who are exactly what they appear to be (i.e., insane) and others who are anything but; plot twists galore; family drama, interpersonal relationships, corporate evil, cop chases... "Fringe" has a good-sized collection of special features, first and foremost, three commentary tracks, including "Bad Dreams" by episode writer/director Akiva Goldsman and executive producer Jeff Pinker. "Fringe: Deciphering the Scene" is a short (two to three minutes tops) featurette that is present for each episode that focuses on some behind-the-scenes aspect of that particular episode. "The Massive Undertaking" is a somewhat longer (around ten minutes each) segment that is present for four episodes of the series and covers more behind-the-scenes filming aspects. "Roberto Orci's Production Diary" is just what the title implies, a short video diary highlighting the filming of early episodes. It's by far the most uninteresting feature. "Evolution: The Genesis of Fringe" is a standard talking heads piece giving a nice concise origin of the series and despite containing spoilers (fortunately there is a warning to viewers on the menu of this fact), feels more like a promotional piece. "The Casting of Fringe" is a very insightful look at how all these great characters came to be. "Behind the Real Science of Fringe" features another spoiler warning as it covers almost every episode in the season briefly, discussing how the writers tried to bring some credible science to the mystery of the week. While some of their origins are very insightful and thought provoking, others are shaky and laughable at best. "Gene the Cow" and "Unusual Side Effects" make up the last featurettes, the former being a brief look at a thankless source of comic relief, while the latter is a standard gag-reel. Finally, on a handful of episodes are "Dissected Files" or in more common terms, deleted scenes. For a show already ten-minutes over the standard runtime, not a lot here is greatly missed. They are presented in rough looking, non-anamorphic format
GHOST WHISPERER (The complete first season/ Second Season) ***** From creator John Gray comes this captivating series that will keep you glued to your seat from start to finish. It stars Jennifer Love Hewitt as a newly wed with the unique gift to communicate with spirits of people who have died. Despite her fear, compassion compels her to help these earthbound spirits cross over by completing their unfinished business with the living. The riveting 22 episodes will challenge your imagination and provides first rate entertainment as the dead seek out her ability to help them relay significant messages and information to the living. Be prepared to sleep with the lights on as there are many chills in this finely crafter and well written series. There are some fantastic bonus features: a look into the first season, the clairvoyants who researched and wrote the series, the mythology of the series, deleted scenes and audio commentaries on select episodes.
GREY'S ANATOMY - Season One, Two and Three ***** Smart and sassy, this is a series that speaks to the mind and the heart. Exploring the dramatic and sometimes funny relationships and friendships between interns, doctors and their patients at a hospital in Seattle, it is ultimately the story of humanity. It is a series that shows what it's like to be human, and how important living each life to its fullest is. The performances are first rate with sensitive direction and first rate writing, marvellously bringing the character driven narrative to live. Part One features episodes 1 - 14, and bonus features that include audio commentaries on selected episodes, a set tour of Seattle Grace Hospital, featurettes on 'The Softer Side of Dr. Bailey' and 'The Doctors Are In', and dissecting Grey's Anatomy - unaired scenes.
Grey's Anatomy (Season 7) *****
If there's one way to escape and get away from it all, it's to throw yourself into the world of this captivating and emotionally challenging series.
Grey's Anatomy" is the recipient of the 2007 Golden Globe® Award for Best Television Series - Drama, and multiple Emmy nominations, including two for Outstanding Drama Series.
The doctors of Seattle Grace Hospital deal with life-or-death consequences on a daily basis -- it's in one another that they find comfort, friendship and, at times, more than friendship. Together they're discovering that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white. Real life only comes in shades of grey.
"Grey's Anatomy" stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey, Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt, Jessica Capshaw as Arizona Robbins and Kim Raver as Teddy Altman.
"Grey's Anatomy" was created and is executive-produced by Shonda Rhimes ("Introducing Dorothy Dandridge"). Betsy Beers ("Casanova"), Mark Gordon ("Saving Private Ryan"), Krista Vernoff ("Law & Order"), Rob Corn ("Chicago Hope"), Mark Wilding ("Jake: 2.0") and Allan Heinberg ("The O.C.) are executive producers. Bonus features:· The Music Event: Behind the scenes.Dissecting Grey's Anatomy: Unaired Scenes. In stitches: Outtakes· Seattle Grace: Message of Hope Webisodes
HEROES (Season One and Two ) **** Tim Kring's fantastic creation sparks a magical, mysterious journey into a mindscape of fantasy and adventure. It is an exciting journey that offers ideal escapism and plenty food for thought. You will uncover the mystery behind a group of ordinary people around the globe who discover they have extraordinary powers. As the come to terms with their unique abilities, their risky decisions will affect the futures of everyone around them, and the world. The features on Part One includes a never-before-aired 73 minute premiere episode and deleted scenes; features on Part Two include deleted scenes, and docies on the making of, special effects, the stunts, the music and a profile on artist Tim Sale.
HOUSE M.D (Season 1/2/3/4) *****If there's one series no collector can do without, it's this outstanding series created by David Shore, with Bryan Singer as one of the producers (also directing the pilot). You will meet one of the most unlikely heroes and controversial characters ever created for television: the sadonic Dr. Gregory House, as portrayed with utmost brilliance by Golden Globe winner Hugh Laurie. Season one and two features 24 innovative episodes that will challenge your intellect and humanity, filled with drama, suspense, humor and some pretty shocking moments. The features on both seasons are great. Those who have been regular 'house sitters' will not be disappointed with this excellent and thrilling journey into Series 3; The bonus features includes a fascinating anatomy of 'The Jerk' episode; a look at the prop department and production office; a blooper eel and selective commentary from the creative team.
INVASION (The complete first series) ***** With so many series and films exploring alien invasion and our contact with unknown entities, Shaun Cassidy delivers a fresh and riveting story with captivating characters, probing into the world of alienation. It all starts when hurricane Eve slams into Homestead, Florida. Its tragic aftermath is what you'd expect: destroyed homes, downed power line, uprooted lives. And what you wouldn't expect: townspeople eerily and profoundly transformed into … something different. Frighteningly different. And possible extraterrestrial. Follow every twist, turn and shoking revelation of this suspenseful series from the mind of Shaun Cassidy as two blended Homestead families uncover the truth about themselves and their town. The Bonus features include deleted scenes from certain episodes, an feature on 'Invading the mind of Shaun Cassidy', and a fun gag reel. Be prepared to be very upset at the end of the end of episode 22 at it leaves you with a cliff hanger like none other.
KYLE XY (The complete first Season) ***** From the ABC Family Original Series comes this fascinating and thrilling story of a teenage boy (Matt Dallas) with extraordinary abilities who appears out of nowhere and is taken in by a kind-hearted social worker and her family. Kyle's capabilities and brilliance grows stronger each day. His talents seem to be the clue to his past, and the mystery that is Kyle slowly unravels. The first season includes all 10 episodes of the first season. The bonus features includes an alternate premiere, and extended season finale and a 'Kyle XY Declassified' feature. There is also an audio commentary on the pilot episode by Matt Dallas and creator-writer Julie Plec.
THE LINE OF BEAUTY ***** Based on Alan Hollinghurst's Booker Prize-winning novel, The Line of Beauty shows Margaret Thatcher's 80s-England through the eyes of a wide-eyed young gay man. Nick Guest (pretty Dan Stevens who has appropriately fluffy hair) is aptly named, as he becomes a sort of permanent houseguest of his school-chum's family. But the Feddens aren't your typical London family. Go behind the scenes
LOST (Season 5) ***** The show that revolutionized primetime proves once again why it is television's most addictive and creative series. Since Lost made its debut as a cult phenomenon in 2004, certain things seemed inconceivable. In its fourth year, some of those things, like a rescue, came to pass. The season ended with Locke (Terry O'Quinn) attempting to persuade the Oceanic Six to return, but he dies before that can happen--or so it appears--and where Jack (Matthew Fox) used to lead, Ben (Emmy nominee Michael Emerson) now takes the reins and convinces the survivors to fulfill Locke's wish. When destiny calls, the Oceanic 6 frantically race back to the island. Discover what forced them to return and find out the fate of all those who were left behind. The answers to some of Lost's most pressing questions are revealed in this spectacular 5-disc collection, complete with deleted scenes, a behind the scenes celebration of the 100th episode and an incredible vault of exclusive bonus features.
Bonus Features Include: 7 Lost on location, A Day with Josh Holloway, Los Angeles crew tribute with Michael Emerson, the 100th episode, Time Frame and Continuity, Bloopers, Deleted Scenes
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