Archive for the 'TV Shows' Category
August 24th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Evil is brought to life in this psychological thriller starring Zoe Saldana (Avatar) and Patrick J. Adams (TV’s “Suits”). Based on the best-selling suspense novel by Ira Levin, Rosemary’s Baby features a teleplay by James Wong (TV’s “American Horror Story”) and Scott Abbott (Queen of the Damned) and is directed by Agnieszka Holland (HBO’s “The Wire”). Also starring Jason Isaacs (the Harry Potter franchise) and Carole Bouquet (For Your Eyes Only), the Rosemary’s Baby Blu-ray and DVD each include two featurettes.
Continue reading ‘Rosemary’s Baby (Blu-ray Review)’
August 18th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
The beginning of the end for television’s most celebrated show, Mad Men: The Final Season – Part 1 will arrive on Blu-ray™(plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and Digital HD on October 21 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. From creator Matthew Weiner (HBO’s “The Sopranos”), the critically acclaimed show features a top-notch cast that includes Golden Globe® winner and Primetime Emmy® nominee Jon Hamm (Friends with Kids), Primetime Emmy® nominee Elisabeth Moss (TV’s “Top of the Lake”), Primetime Emmy®nominee Christina Hendricks (Ginger & Rosa), Primetime Emmy® nominee January Jones (X-Men: First Class), John Slattery (The Adjustment Bureau) and Primetime Emmy®nominee Robert Morse (TV’s “City of Angels”). As TV’s most talked-about drama, MAD MEN has been recognized for its intelligent storylines and stellar acting, winning three consecutive Golden Globe® awards for Best Television Series – Drama and four consecutive Primetime Emmy® awards for Outstanding Drama Series. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming Blu-ray release.
Continue reading ‘Don’t Miss a Moment Of TV’s Most Celebrated Show When Mad Men: The Final Season – Part 1 Arrives On Blu-ray This October’
August 14th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I had plenty to say about Key & Peele on Blu-ray for their previous Blu-ray released HERE, a lot of which has to do with why the show is so successful. This success is what keeps the show going, which is why I am happy to announce details regarding the Season 3 Blu-ray release. On September 23rd, everyone will be able to enjoy all the antics that season 3 provided, including favorites like “Substitute Teacher” and “Paintboobs”. This release will also contain an assortment of bonus features as well. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming release.
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Continue reading ‘Key & Peele Season 3 Brings The Funny To Blu-ray This September!’
July 28th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I wish I had time to check out a lot of other panels, but it is nice to be able to see some highlights, such as this. I may not currently be watching The Simpsons, but I am sure a panel featuring the creators is a lot of fun. Even better is having Homer Simpson make his Comic Con debut, which is what you can see in this post. Continue on to see Matt Groening and Homer Simpson converse on stage at Comic Con and learn more about the upcoming season.
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Continue reading ‘SDCC 2014: A SPECIAL HOMER SIMPSON APPEARANCE AND A SNEAK PEEK AT “THE SIMPSONS” SEASON 26 PREMIERE’
July 25th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I was happy to sit in on the Comedy Central panel at Comic Con and following a hilarious panel for the hit sketch show Key & Peele (I reviewed the Blu-ray for the first two seasons HERE), a special look at a new animated series took place. Here’s the official word: Today at San Diego Comic-Con Comedy Central unveiled the first look at “Moonbeam City,” the brand’s newest animated series debuting in 2015. “Moonbeam City” is an absurdist take on the gritty, sex-drenched crime dramas from the 1980s and follows undercover detective Dazzle Novak (voiced by Rob Lowe), a handsome idiot who commits more crimes than most criminals. The show also stars his tyrannical chief, Pizzaz Miller (Elizabeth Banks), who won’t get off his back and hotshot rookie Rad Cunningham (Will Forte) who is dying to see him fail. With the world against him, Dazzle is thrust into a living nightmare: having to do actual police work. “Moonbeam City” is executive produced by Will Gluck’s Olive Bridge Entertainment in association with Titmouse Studios. Comedy Central’s panel at Comic-Con today featured the series’ Executive Producers Scott Gairdner and Tommy Blancha. Continue on to see a clip and some pictures from the show.
Continue reading ‘Comic Con 2014: Comedy Central First Look: Moonbeam City’
July 25th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
There are a lot of things to see at San Diego Comic Con every year and while I am certainly excited to see a number of the high profile panels taking place this year, I am not overstating it when I say that a Hall H panel focused on the 60s Batman television series definitely had my attention. After years of waiting, the entire series is finally going to be released onto Blu-ray and DVD this November and apparently Comic Con was the place to reveal the details of the upcoming set. Not at all hurting was the presence of Adam West, Burt Ward, and Julie Newmar, who were game to share some stories, while audiences were also treated to clips from the newly remastered episodes.
Continue reading ‘Comic Con 2014: Batman ’66 Panel’
July 23rd, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Fargo is a favorite movie of mine. A TV show based on Fargo could have been a disaster, but FX pulled through to deliver one of the best TV seasons of recent years. I am excited for this release: The first instalment of Fargo features an all-new “true crime” story and follows a new case and new characters, all entrenched in the trademark humor, murder and “Minnesota nice” that made the film an enduring classic. Oscar® winner Billy Bob Thornton stars as “Lorne Malvo,” a rootless, manipulative man who meets and forever changes the life of small town insurance salesman “Lester Nygaard,” played by BAFTA Award® winner and Emmy®-nominated Martin Freeman. Colin Hanks plays Duluth Police Deputy “Gus Grimly,” a single dad who must choose between his own personal safety and his duty as a policeman when he comes face-to-face with a killer. Allison Tolman also stars as “Molly Solverson,” an ambitious Bemidji deputy. Fargo is written by Noah Hawley. Hawley, Warren Littlefield, Joel & Ethan Coen and Geyer Kosinski serve as executive producers.
Continue reading ‘You Betcha This Year’s Most Emmy Nominated Miniseries, Fargo Season 1, Is On Blu-ray This October’
July 13th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Here is something I was really happy to enjoy this past spring. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey is the spectacular follow-up to Carl Sagan’s award-winning series that explored the remarkable mysteries of the cosmos and our place within it. This thrilling, 13-part adventure transports viewers across the universe of space and time, bringing to life never-before-told stories of the heroic quest for knowledge and a deeper understanding of nature. With an updated Cosmic Calendar, dazzling visual effects, and the wondrous Ship of the Imagination, fans have the chance to experience an unforgettable journey to new worlds and across the universe for a vision of the cosmos on the grandest and smallest scale. Now this impressive Blu-ray is available for all to check out.
Continue reading ‘Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (Blu-ray Review)’
July 8th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
First of all: I love Sleepy Hollow, the breakout supernatural TV series that premiered on Fox last fall, and I would be remiss if I did not mention the fact that myself and fellow Why So Blu? writer Brandon Peters co-hosted a podcast devoted to the entire first season, along with our friend Maxwell Haddad (which can be found HERE). With that said, clearly Fox recognizes how big a hit this series was, as Sleepy Hollow: The Complete First Season is arriving on Blu-ray on September 16th and it is packed with special features. This is a series that puts a twist on the classic Washington Irving tale about Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman by turning it into an X-Files like procedural show, set in modern times. If you think that sounds ridiculous, you would be right, but it is also a very fun show, with surprisingly strong writing, given that the pilot episode features a headless horseman wielding an assault rifle. Read on to learn more about this upcoming Blu-ray release.
Continue reading ‘Don’t Lose Your Head, But ‘SLEEPY HOLLOW’ Hits Blu-ray This September!’
July 7th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I have been a huge fan of HBO’s comedy series Eastbound & Down and the ridiculous, foul-mouthed anti-hero character that is Kenny Powers since the beginning. I know some people are not big fans of Danny McBride, but I find him hilarious and this show, which he is heavily involved in the production of, was a perfect way to harness his comedic energy over the years. The fourth season was an unexpected one, given the finality of its third, but dammit if McBride and co-creators Jody Hill & Ben Best didn’t find a way to make a truly glorious final season for the series. Eastbound & Down was always the story of a former baseball player and all-around horrible guy coming to terms with evolving for the better as a person, but in the craziest ways possible, making it plenty entertaining. Now the final season is available on Blu-ray for all to see…or better yet, the whole series is now f***kin’ out!
Continue reading ‘Eastbound & Down: The Complete Fourth & Final Season (Blu-ray Review)’
July 2nd, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I look forward to seeing The Walking Dead’s presence at Comic Con this year, as they always have pretty elaborate set ups on the showroom floor, let along super popular panels. A few years back I was happy to participate in The Walking Dead Escape. This is The Walking Dead-themed obstacle course that takes over San Diego’s Petco Park during Comic Con. It is a ton of fun to run away from zombies, let alone admire the zombie makeup creations on regular folk who are apparently happy to go after geeks running through a baseball stadium in full on zombie makeup for hours at a time. It is returning to Comic Con once again this year, along with several other stops around the country. Read on to learn more, including details on deals for signing up early!
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July 2nd, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Nana nana nana nana, nana nana nana nana BATMAN! So this is awesome. While many are just fine with Christopher Nolan’s darker take on The Dark Knight, there are still many that love the campy 60s Batman television series starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Many have been wanting a release of this TV series for a very long time and now it is finally happening. This is making for a great initial Comic Con 2014 post, as we now have a brief teaser for the upcoming box set of the complete Batman television series, along with an announcement for the panel taking place in Hall H. Continue on to see the video and learn about when you can see this panel, if you are in fact going to Comic Con.
Continue reading ‘Comic Con 2014: Batman: The Complete TV Series! – Sizzle Reel and Panel Announcement’
July 1st, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I may not have enjoyed the acclaimed Showtime series Homeland as much as I have since its fantastic first season, but this is a series I certainly still enjoy quite a bit and am still compelled to see play out further, especially given how the third season ended. Speaking of which, the third season of Homeland is coming to Blu-ray on September 9, with a few special extras to go with it. For those that have only caught up on the second season, some things have obviously changed, but the show still has plenty of big surprises up its sleeve, along with a pretty fantastic finale to look forward too. Continue on to learn more about this upcoming Blu-ray release.
Continue reading ‘Don’t Miss the Riveting Third Season of Homeland, Available on Blu-Ray this September’
June 28th, 2014 by Brian White
This past Thursday night I finally got the chance to sit down with George Dawe, a 51-year-old actor and stuntman (you can check out his IMDB page here), residing in Fallbrook, CA and talk about his newest project he’s passionately working on. Now let me back up for one minute before we dive into further discussing this newest endeavor of his. I have known George for a number of years now and let me tell you the man has quite an impressive resume of accomplishments in life. Not only is he an actor and a stuntman like I mentioned prior, but he was also once an attorney and a pilot. I mention the word pilot to cleverly segue into the reason we are all here today to talk about his newest “pilot,” the documentary television series Old Bold Pilots. And yes, for anyone who’s counting, I said the word pilot three times in a sentence. I am aware of that, but I digress. Let’s talk some Old Bold Pilots. Continue reading ‘Aging Pilots’ Memories Fly High During The Filming of ‘Old Bold Pilots’’
June 21st, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
This three-part mini series/ (6 episodes) – (set in the late1890s) centers on the friendship of two adventurers, Bill Haskell and Byron Epstein, as they travel Northwest during the Klondike Gold Rush. Along the way they must navigate harsh conditions, unpredictable weather and desperate, dangerous characters. Continue reading ‘Klondike (Blu-ray Review)’
June 19th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Seeing as The Honeymooners was a show from the 50s, I was obviously not around when it first aired, but it is a show I hold in very high regard. I used to watch and laugh loudly at old reruns of The Honeymooners with my father, when I was very young, and the show has continued to hold up over time. This is a series that uses dialogue and great physical comedy to create classic comedy scenarios that have yet to feel dated. While the show is obviously from a certain time, I think it holds up due to its simplicity and the universal nature of the humor, which is why I was very happy to revisit it on this wonderful Blu-ray set.
Continue reading ‘The Honeymooners: “Classic 39 Episodes” (Blu-ray Review)’
June 8th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
I’m new to the world of Rizzoli & Isles. I’ve never watched a single episode of the series and was somewhat shocked to see that it’s now up to season four, so it’s obvious that it generates enough ratings to keep it on the air. I also figured that I might as well jump right into the events of season four first and catch up with the previous three seasons at a later date. All I knew going into season four of Rizzoli & Isles was that there were two very attractive females on the cover of the DVD case. Now, a couple of pretty faces don’t make or break a show, but what was I in store for? Read on to find out, folks! Continue reading ‘‘Rizzoli & Isles’ The Complete Fourth Season (DVD Review)’
June 5th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Long shadows of secrets and murder hang over Absaroka County, Wyoming, jurisdiction of the tough and brooding Sheriff Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor), in the spell-binding collection of the first two seasons of the hit mystery series based on Craig Johnson’s best-selling novels, presented in stunning 1080p HD on Blu-Ray Disc. Struggling since his wife’s death a year ago, and at the urging of his attorney daughter, Cady (Cassidy Freeman), Walt knows he must turn his life around. Aided by a new female deputy, Vic (Katee Sackhoff) and his oldest friend, Henry Standing Bear (Lou Diamond Phillips), he becomes re-energized about his job and running for re-election – even though his ambitious younger deputy Branch (Bailey Chase) is a rival candidate. The unraveling truth about Walt’s wife death will astonish the stoic lawman and his daughter. While shattering storms darken the skies, Longmire doggedly solves the big crimes of “Big Sky” country.
Continue reading ‘Longmire: Seasons 1 & 2 (Blu-ray Review)’
