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Action-Packed 2011 Reboot of Iconic 1980s Cartoon Arrives 11-11-14;

Pre-Orders Available Now via WBShop.com

A generation after becoming beloved animation icons, the mighty survivors of Thundera returned in 2011 for a bold re-imagining that mixed the best of the past with the boldness of the new. And in "ThunderCats: The Complete Series," fans get Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro, Snarf, Cheetara, Wily Kit and Wily Kat bringing the battle cry of "ThunderCats Ho!" for all 26 episodes in "sight beyond sight" 1080p HD on Blu-ray Disc – as they were meant to be seen.

After the destruction of the cat civilization of Thundera by the evil Mumm-Ra, young Prince Lion-O (voiced by Will Friedle) leads a small band of survivors to safety. As the threats of Mumm-Ra ring in their ears, these determined cats know what they must do: find the Book of Omens. Using his powerful Sword of Omens, Lion-O guides his friends, facing vicious foes and making fantastic new allies while racing towards a showdown with Mumm-Ra (Robin Atkin Downes).

Warner Archive Collection (WAC) and Warner Archive Instant (WAI) continue to serve as hosts to some of the most treasured animated productions of the past half-century. The most seasoned animation fan can find plenty of WAC and WAI offerings to their liking, running the gamut from Blu-ray releases of recent super hero favorites like "Young Justice," "Beware the Batman" and "Batman: The Brave and the Bold," to classic 1950s and 1960s cartoons like Hanna-Barbera’s "Loopy Da Loop" and the landmark anime series "Marine Boy," to the playful silliness of the 1980s with "Shirt Tales" and "Gilligan’s Planet." All of these titles can be found at wbshop.com.


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Synopsis: Season Three serves up sweet surprises for two of Brooklyn's hottest waitresses, Max (Kat Dennings) and Caroline (Beth Behrs), who continue to dish up sarcasm and smarts. They've got a new cupcake business at the diner's back walk-up window, and Caroline and Max negotiate a work-study program at the Manhattan School of Pastry: Caroline works in the office so Max can study professional baking. Plus, love - and the aroma of freshly cooked tarts - is in the air! Caroline has the hots for the school's hunky master chef and Max falls head over sticky buns for the outrageous class clown.

Review:  2 Broke Girls is one of those rare shows that features a fantastic feature film star in Kat Dennings.  She brings an instant credibility to this series, which features fantastic character banter and some really therapeutic situations for those that have or do struggle with money.   The third season of the show has introduced a handful of new characters and plenty of crazy new situations.  This show is really funny with a very adult and naughty twinge at times.  This one is a must see. 

Interest Range: TV Shows

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Synopsis: In 1986, the whole world was invited into Pee-wee's Playhouse, the home of some of the wackiest characters ever seen! From Chairry to Jambi, Cowboy Curtis to Miss Yvonne, Captain Carl to Chicky Baby and the Puppet Band, no one knew how to celebrate each day better than Pee-wee Herman and his friends. And now, for the very first time, you can see every detail of Pee-wee's Playhouse as it's never been seen before: in brilliant high-definition! That's right, boys and girls! Every episode of this iconic Emmy(R)-winning children's series‘ first two seasons is right here, painstakingly remastered from the original film.

5 Exclusive Featurettes derived from All-new Interviews from 25 Cast and Crew Members.

Review:  Ok, so who doesn't love Pee-wee's Playhouse?  If you grew up in the 80s this show was a Saturday morning must see!  Paul Reubens brought this hilarious and bizarre character into our homes with two feature films and a five season television series that even spawned a great toyline.  This DVD set was remastered from the original 16mm film and audio sources!  This is the best possible version of Pee-wee that you can have!   This one includes the complete seasons one and two of the series.  I really enjoyed seeing this again and sharing it with my own kids, who are already big fans!   The just don't make kids shows like this anymore!


Interest Range: 80s TV show, Children's Programming, Cult Classics

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Synopsis:  Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard and Hattie McDaniel star in this classic epic of the American South. On the eve of the Civil War, rich, beautiful and self-centered Scarlett O'Hara (Leigh) has everything she could want - except Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard). As the war devastates the South, Scarlett discovers the strength within herself to protect her family and rebuild her life. Through everything, she longs for Ashley, unaware that she is already married to the man she really loves (Gable) - and who truly loves her - until she finally drives him away. Only then does Scarlett realize what she has lost ... and tries to win him back.


Review:  I will preface this by confessing that Gone With the Wind is my all-time favorite film.   I love every second of this classic feature.  This film is adored by millions to this day and what better way to celebrate the pinnacle 75th anniversary than with this box set.  The goodies inside are adorned by a gorgeous box. The insides give us an amazing book, collectible hankerchief and music box, along with the Blu-ray version of the film.  There is nothing about this set that doesn't scream fantastic.  This is not only a must have, but it would also make an amazing gift.  The price is right and the extras are abundant (see below).  There is so much win here, and if you don't agree, frankly my dear,I don't give a damn!  You like what I did there?  Yeah, I knew you would.


Special Features: • Featuring footage including Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh attending the original movie premiere in Atlanta • “Old South/New South” NEW! Take a journey of discovery through today's South, revisiting the real-life locations depicted in “Gone With the Wind,” from Gettysburg to Atlanta to New Orleans, to see how the world of the Old South - and the themes depicted in the film - continue to inform life in the cosmopolitan world of the New South.

INCLUDES COLLECTIBLE MUSIC BOX AND HANDKERCHIEF, PLUS STUNNING 36-PAGE BOOK – Join Acclaimed Fashion Designer Austin Scarlett in Exploring the Monumental Fashion of the Film, the Historical and Cultural Events That Inspired It, and the Continuing Influence of Scarlett O’Hara and Her Unforgettable Gowns on Contemporary Designers

Two all new Featurettes: · Old South/New South · Gone with the Wind: Hollywood Comes to Atlanta

Also includes: · Commentary by Historian Rudy Behlmer · The Making of a Legend documentary (1989 TV Special) (Narrated by Christopher Plummer) · Restoring a Legend - Chronicles the Film/ Video restoration Process · 1939 Premiere Newsreel · 1940 MGM Historical Short "The Old South" · 1961 Premiere Newsreel · International Prologue · Foreign Language Version Sample Scenes · Trailer Gallery - 5 trailers · Cast Profile - Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond · The Supporting Players - Cameo portraits of an unforgettable ensemble · Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year - Narrated by Kenneth Branagh · Gone with the Wind: The Legend Lives On --> Explore the legacy of the most beloved film through illuminating interviews, footage and visits to historical sites, events and museums. · Moviola: The Scarlett O'Hara War 1980 WBTV Special · Existing Special never before seen on home video release

Interest Range: Classics

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Synopsis: Armed with a list of seven suspects confirmed by the killer himself, Patrick Jane and the CBI team are closing in on the elusive serial killer while continuing to solve California's most puzzling crimes. Could Red John be a cult leader? A ghoulish forensic analyst? A super-suspicious Homeland Security Agent? Or one of four law officials, including the director of the CBI himself? The identity of the man who killed Patrick Jane's family is finally revealed in a climactic showdown - but that's not the end of the story! When the CBI is shuttered, Jane, Lisbon and the team partner with the FBI to tackle a whole new slew of mysteries... including vicious attacks on former CBI members. The manhunt is on in all 22 diabolically delightful Season Six episodes.


Review: On the surface the Mentalist is yet another crime procedure show in a sea of similar series.  However, when you dig deeper and you get into this series you see that its multi-faceted, complex and engaging.  The development of the main character, Patrick Jane, has really come along and I find myself very invested In his story.  This is a series that is completely worth owning.  The more you watch and re-watch the shows the more you catch in the way of nuances and hidden meanings and you see that there is so much going on in this series, which is part of what makes It so enjoyable. 

Special features: "Patrick Jane: Redeemed, Recovered, Restored", Deleted Scenes.

Interest Range: TV Shows

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Synopsis: "Sabrina" (1954): Sabrina is charming, humorous and aglow with some of Hollywood's greatest stars. Humphrey Bogart, William Holden and Audrey Hepburn star in a Cinderella story directed by renowned filmmaker Billy Wilder (Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot). Bogie and Holden are the mega-rich Larrabee brothers of Long Island. Bogie's all work, Holden's all playboy. But when Sabrina, daughter of the family's chauffeur, returns from Paris all grown up and glamorous, the stage is set for some family fireworks as the brothers fall under the spell of Hepburn's delightful charms. "Roman Holiday"(1953): Roman Holiday was nominated for ten Academy Awards, and Audrey Hepburn captured an Oscar for her portrayal of a modern-day princess rebelling against her royal obligations who explores Rome on her own. She meets Gregory Peck, an American newspaperman who, seeking an exclusive story, pretends ignorance of her true identity. But his plan falters as they fall in love. Eddie Albert contributes to the fun as Peck's carefree cameraman pal. Stylishly directed by William Wyler, this romantic comedy ranks as one of the most enjoyable films of all times. "Breakfast At Tiffany's"(1961): From the opening strains of Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer's haunting Oscar-winning song "Moon River," you'll once again be under the alluring spell of that madcap, carefree New York playgirl known as Holly Golighty (Audrey Hepburn) in this 24-carat romantic comedy based on Truman Capote's best-selling novella. George Peppard is the struggling and "sponsored" young writer who finds himself swept into Holly's dizzying, delightfully unstructured lifestyle as she determinedly scours Manhattan for a suitable millionaire to marry. The sparkling special features on this Anniversary Edition DVD only add to the luster of director Black Edwards' timeless film classic. Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen, Martin Balsam and Mickey Rooney co-star: Mancini won an additional Academy Award for his enthralling musical score.

Review: There are only a few stars from years gone by that stay fresh in our minds and the charming Audrey Hepburn is definitely one of them.  This great new Blu-ray collection gives us three of her best films, Sabrina, Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany's!  These classics look amazing in high-definition...this is the first time that I've seen them that way.  We even get the option of watching each of them in black and white or color!  I really appreciated that feature.  This is a must have and a fun family friendly watch.

The special features include: "Sabrina": "Sabrina Documentary"; Photo Gallery. "Roman  Holiday": "Remembering Roman Holiday" Documentary; Restoring Roman Holiday Featurette; "Edith Head - The Paramount Years" Featurette; Photo Galleries; Teaser Trailer; Theatrical Trailer; Re-Release Trailer. "Breakfast At Tiffany's": Commentary by Producer Richard Shepherd; The Making Of A Classic; It's So Audrey: A Style Icon; Brilliance In A Blue Box; Audrey's Letter to Tiffany; Original Theatrical Trailer.

Interest Range: Film Classics

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Synopsis: Ever since Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, was a little girl, the English have wanted her country and her crown. As a teenager, Mary is sent to France to wed its next king to save herself and her people. Waiting at the French Court is the gorgeous Prince Francis, his illegitimate half-brother Sebastian, a king on the brink of madness, a scheming queen, and the seer Nostradamus with a devastating prophecy. While royal conspiracies, sexual intrigue and mysterious dark forces lurk around every castle corner, Mary struggles to rule her heart's conflicting passions and make the right decisions as she prepares to become queen. Politics, passion and duty make for thrilling drama in all 22 royally scandalous episodes of the powerful new series, "Reign".

Review:  The CW rarely has a show that I feel is worth watching.  Amongst that shortlist is the new period drama Reign.  This show, while not necessarily historically accurate, is wildly entertaining.   One nice thing about this series being on network instead of cable is that we get a whopping 22 episodes in this first season.  The show focuses around  Mary Queen of Scots and the drama surrounding her young life.  Though the show takes place many centuries ago, there are still themes and situations that ring true today.   It has the quality of the Tudors with perhaps a little more accessibility.  The themes of love, betrayl, politics all find their way inside of this series.  I really enjoyed watching this new series and I look forward to season 2.  Get caught up with this great new DVD.

Special features: "'Reign': The Making of a Queen" - In this featurette, we'll talk with executive producers Laurie McCarthy and Brad Silberling and the cast to uncover the story of how the show came to be, why it was such an exciting story to tell, and how its makers re-shaped history to thrill a modern audience; "The Authenticity of 'Reign': Recreating the 16th Century" - From costumes to castles, an inside look at the design and style of "Reign"; Deleted Scenes.

Interest Range: TV Shows

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Synopsis: Starling City has been torn apart by the Undertaking, so the need for the hooded vigilante - now known as "The Arrow" - is more urgent than ever in the explosive second season of the hit action series based on DC Comics' "Green Arrow". After retreating to the island on which he was once stranded, Oliver Queen returns to protect his mother, sister and besieged company, but comes to realize that allies and enemies have switched sides, and the stranglehold of evil on family, friends and city is diabolically linked to his fateful shipwreck. A once-tight comrade-at-arms and a strength-enhancing, yet mind-warping serum may prove to be the mightiest adversaries "The Arrow" has ever encountered. Can justice find its target in this breathlessly exciting, 23-episode Season Two? Or will all fall before the fury of Deathstroke.

Review:  Arrow began strong with the first season, but this second season was really the test of whether or not the show could pull together and move past the initial concept with the huge finale.  Not only did Arrow move forward, but it improved upon itself!  This is the first superhero show that I would recommend to anyone..these guys do it right!   This is one of my favorite shows and the second season amps it up with the impending confrontation with Slade and tons of twists turns and reveals.  Each and every episode is worth watching and builds the ongoing narrative to the epic finale that has us begging for season three!

Special features: Three New Featurettes: "From Vigilante to 'Green Arrow'" - Documentary highlighting Oliver Queen's journey from fighting injustices to becoming Sterling City's accepted savior; "How Did They Do That?! Action & FX" - Explores how Season 2 has raised the bar for action and FX; showing how the creators can make anything the writers dream up come to life; "Wirework: The Impossible Moves of Arrow" - See how the intense and elaborate fight sequences are shot for maximum realism; Episode Commentary; Deleted Scenes; Gag Reel.

  Interest Range: Action, Comic Books, TV Shows

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Synopsis: Join your favorite residents of Ponyville (Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie and, of course, Spike) as they take on some of the spookiest adventures Equestria’s ever seen! Time to gather around and hold on tight, because these six exciting tales are a chillingly good romp!

Review: I grew up on the My Little Pony and Friends cartoon and its such a joy to see the characters re-done for my kids' generation.  Friendship is Magic has become such a huge hit with kids from young to old, and even a large section of adult fans!  This cool DVD sampler includes episodes for the Halloween holiday from a variety of seasons (see below).  My daughter LOVED this one.  The fun Halloween artwork on the cover is a nice bonus and the episodes are fantastic.  This is a great treat to get the pony fan in your life this spooky season!

The episodes on this DVD set include:

Boast Busters (season one)

Stare Master (season one)

Luna Eclipsed (season two)

Sleepless In Ponyville (season three)

Castle Mane-ia (season four)

Bats! (season four)

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Interest Range: Animation, Kids

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Synopsis: This sexy and thrilling new series from "The Vampire Diaries'" executive producer centers on the Original vampire family and the dangerous vampire/werewolf hybrid, Klaus (Joseph Morgan), who returns to the magical melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans - a town he helped build centuries ago. Acting on a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him, Klaus' questions lead him to his diabolical former protege, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), a charismatic vampire with total control over the human and supernatural inhabitants of the city.

Review:  The Originals is a spinoff of the hit CW show the Vampire Diaries.  I don't really care that much for the Vampire Diaries, but I enjoy a good vampire film/show, so I gave this one a try and I was very impressed with how much more in depth the narrative was and how much more seriously the subject matter was taken.  I found this one to be very enjoyable and certainly worth checking out. 

Interest Range: Fantasy, TV Shows

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                                                Get Ready to Slug It Out!

SLUGTERRA: Return of the Elementals                

Bring Home the Adventure September 16th, 2014                                    

from Shout! Factory Kids The big screen adventure Slugterra: Return of the Elementalsis coming to DVD! On September 16, 2014, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Nerd Corps Entertainment, will release the epic sci-fi comedy adventure feature Slugterra: Return of the Elementals on DVD.  The DVD has a MSRP of $14.97, and also includes a bonus “Slugisode” as a special feature. Fans can pre-order their copy now by visiting ShoutFactory.com Continuing the story from the hit TV series currently airing worldwide on Disney XD, Return of the Elementals welcomes a new member to the Shane Gang: Junjie, a master of the mysterious art of Slug Fu.  But even with the power of five slugslingers working together, the Shane Gang find themselves in over their heads as they race to protect the ancient Elemental Slugs, the ancestors of all slugs found in Slugterra today. In the wrong hands, they could bring Slugterra to the brink of destruction. So when an evil alliance starts hunting down the Elementals, Eli and his friends take off in pursuit of the greatest threat their world has ever faced.  

About Nerd Corps Entertainment Inc.Nerd Corps Entertainment is a privately held IP creation, development, production, and distribution company based in Vancouver, Canada, with offices in Toronto, Canada. The company’s mandate is to produce stylistically innovative animated projects for television, online, and mobile based on a solid foundation of creative and exceptional storytelling. Working in a state-of-the-art studio with highly skilled artists and production staff, Nerd Corps’ expertise in creative development and execution covers all aspects of property generation and management, from development and production to distribution, marketing, interactive and licensing. The studio’s award-winning stable of productions includes original series Kate and Mim-Mim, Endangered Species, Slugterra, Storm Hawks, League of Super Evil and Rated A for Awesome, as well as Dragon Booster for Alliance Atlantis and Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5, Max Steel and Monster High for Mattel, Inc. Visit www.nerdcorps.com. 

About Shout! FactoryShout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD and Blu-Ray™ offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials in lavish packages crammed with extras.  Shout’s audio division boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, Broadway cast albums, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations.  In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast digital distribution network which delivers video and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America.  Shout! Factory also owns and operates Timeless Media Group, Biograph Records, Majordomo Records, HighTone Records and Video Time Machine. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention.  Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com# # #

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Synopsis: Disney's legendary adventure is better than ever as TARZAN bursts onto Blu-ray for the first time ever with spectacular picture and amazing sound. Filled with thrills, laughs, and Academy Award(R)-winning music (Best Music, Original Song, "You'll Be In My Heart," 1999), this family favorite will make you go wild. Disney's magnificent adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' story begins deep within the jungle when baby Tarzan is adopted by a family of gorillas. But his "Two Worlds" collide with the arrival of humans, forcing Tarzan to choose between a "civilized" life with the beautiful Jane and the life he shares with his fun-loving friends and his gorilla family. Enjoy this wild and wonderful adventure in a whole new way on Disney Blu-ray!

Review:  I remember when Tarzan hit theaters back in the day.  My wife and I loved it then and we love it now.  Its such a joy to share this one with our kids, and in high-definition no less!   The film has never looked better, literally.  The color really pops, the sound is amazing and the movie still holds up as being delightful and fun.  This one is a no brainer...everyone MUST own!

Interest Range: Kids, Animation, Disney

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On September 9th, Lionsgate Home Entertainment is set to release History®’s The World Wars on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. From the makers of the Primetime Emmy®-Award winning “The Men Who Built America” and narrated by two-time Oscar® nominee Jeremy Renner (Actor in a Leading Role, The Hurt Locker, 2009, Actor in a Supporting Role, The Town, 2010) this documentary commemorates the 100th anniversary of WWI and 75th anniversary of WWII. The epic series traverses three decades of war through the eyes of the men who were on the front lines including insightful interviews with historians and modern-day politicians as well as dramatic reenactments.

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Synopsis: The Devil's Cauldron - a city of depravity and violence, where only the lethal survive. Two hit men rule these streets, feared by all but loyal to one another. When a beautiful woman seduces them both, they turn on each other, igniting an epic battle that may bring the city to the brink of destruction.

Review: I've seen my fair share of asian action films.  In fact, I've seen a few people's shares!  There are few films that have the outright violence and carnage that Dragonwolf brings to the screen.   There is a great mixture of grindhouse violence and love drama.  Its really one of the finest films I've seen in a long time.  It has just enough of everything to keep my attention.  This one is must-see!

Interest Range: Action

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Pee-wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Series Bring Home This Highly Anticipated 8-Disc Blu-ray™ Box Set Featuring All 45 Wildly Entertaining Episodes and the Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special  All Remastered in Spectacular High-Definition!  AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE ON OCTOBER 21, 2014 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY  

Experience Pee-wee’s Playhouse like never before! All 45 wacky episodes, plus the Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special, have been meticulously remastered from the original film elements — and now you can see this ground-breaking series for the first time in beautiful high-definition!   

Scream along to the secret word with Pee-wee Herman and his pals: Jambi the Genie, Miss Yvonne, Cowboy Curtis, Reba the mail lady, Captain Carl, Magic Screen, Conky, Globey, Chairry, Pterri, Randy and all the rest. Pee-wee’s Playhouse: The Complete Series Blu-ray box set, with special bonus content, debuts on home entertainment shelves October 21, 2014 from Shout! Factory.   Also available to own on the same day is Pee-wee’s Playhouse: Seasons One and Two in a high-definition 4-DVD set. Mecka-lecka hi, Mecka-hiney ho! 

Winner of an amazing 22 Emmy® Awards, Pee-wee’s Playhouse is a cultural touchstone for a generation, and its visually dynamic design and offbeat sense of humor were a genuine phenomenon.  Whether reliving childhood memories or introducing this beloved series to a new generation, the newly re-mastered Pee-wee’s Playhouse will take you back to being a kid.  This is an essential Blu-ray collection for loyal fans and collectors.  

TV Guide named Pee-wee’s Playhouse #10 on their list of THE TOP 25 CULT TELEVISION SHOWS EVER!  For over 25 years, the enormously popular Pee-wee Herman and innovative television series Pee-wee’s Playhouse, created by, and starring Paul Reubens, has captured a special place in the hearts of millions of viewers, young and old.  Since its initial premiere on CBS in 1986, this highly acclaimed children’s program became Saturday morning appointment viewing for kids in the ‘80s and ‘90s and has been a staple in the pop culture zeitgeist ever since.  

Pee-wee’s Playhouse is an educational, artistic and entertaining show that teaches kids strong ‘life lessons.’  With its innovative production design and Reubens’ rich original characters and humor, Pee-wee’s Playhouse is a magical place that sparks creativity and imagination—and brings joy to children and adults alike. Parents and grown-ups have always enjoyed the show’s many double entendres. The series features beloved regulars Cowboy Curtis (Laurence Fishburne), Reba the Mail Lady (S. Epatha Merkerson), Miss Yvonne (Lynne Marie Stewart), Captain Carl (Phil Hartman), The King of Cartoons (William Marshall), Jambi the Genie (John Paragon), Ricardo (Vic Trevino) and Mrs. Rene (Suzanne Kent). And of course, Chairry, Pterri, Conky, Magic Screen, Clocky, Cool Cat, Dirty Dog, Chicky Baby, Penny, the Dinosaur family, and the rest of the gang! 

About Shout! FactoryShout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD and Blu-Ray™ offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials in lavish packages crammed with extras.  Shout’s audio division boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, Broadway cast albums, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations.  In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast digital distribution network which delivers video and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America.  Shout! Factory also owns and operates Timeless Media Group, Biograph Records, Majordomo Records, HighTone Records and Video Time Machine. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention.  Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com

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Synopsis: An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together. Includes 3D blu-ray, 2D blu-ray, 2D DVD, digital HD ultraviolet and exclusive minifigurine.

Review: There are few things as glorious as a Lego feature film.  If you follow animation you know that there have been a few great Lego releases, including Star Wars and Dc Comics.  These are really fun, but very brief mini-releases.  This full length film is a win for adults and kids alike.  This set comes with the DVD, 2D Blu-Ray and even the 3D version of the film!  Also, a great Lego minifigure of the movie character Vitruvius!  This is the ultimate edition of the film, to be sure!  The movie itself is a great mixture of fun, adventure and feeling.  Everyone in our household adores it, from ages 4 all the way to 34!  This one is a great buy for the entire family and a must-have for fun summertime watching!  Fair warning, the song "Everything is Awesome" will be stuck in your head from then on.

Interest Range: Animation, Lego

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Review: This is the sequel to the hit adventure fantasy film 300.  I actually enjoyed this film more than the first one, for a few reasons.  Firstly, a new director...I'm not a Zack Snyder fan whatsoever.  Next, the effects were toned down a bit from the first one.  The story in this one is a little prequel and a also some events that happen at the same time as the events in 300.  This was surprisingly fun for a sequel and I would actually recommend it to anyone!

Interest Range: Action

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Synopsis: Trapped on Earth, far from home and living in disguise, the brave Autobots must protect the ancient, all-powerful AllSpark from getting into the hands of the malevolent Decepticons. As if their task weren’t difficult enough, the team (led by the honor-bound Optimus Prime and including Bulkhead, Prowl, Ratchet and Bumblebee) must also protect Earth from its own nefarious super villains! Can this mere maintenance team live up to the highest standard of what it truly means to be Autobots?

Finally, you can own the complete Transformers Animated series, including the never-before-released third season, right here in one exciting collection!

Review: I was a fan of the generation one Transformers cartoon as a kid, so when this cartoon debuted back in 2007 I was really excited, because my son was about the same age then that I was when I started watching the original show.  He loved it when it was on the air, but hadn't seen it in years.  Now, with the release of the complete series, including the never before released on DVD third season, we got the chance to watch it again!  He's almost 12 now and this DVD set has re-invigorated his enjoyment of not only this series, but the entire franchise.  This show sports a fantastic new art design and an excellent serialized storyline that gives this show a depth that many toons don't offer anymore.  I cannot recommend this one enough.

Interest Range: Animation

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Synopsis: Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Alexander! Collectible 10th-anniversary edition includes the never-before-seen Ultimate Cut, The Art of Alexander photo book and insightful filmmaker correspondence. Based on the life of Alexander the Great, the epic historical drama is directed by Oliver Stone and features Colin Farrell in the title role. Two versions of the film will be included in this release – the theatrical cut and the forthcoming “Ultimate Cut.” Also included is the brand New documentary The Real Alexander and the World He Made which reveals how Alexander the Great’s vision of uniting East and West helped shape our modern world, and illuminates how different our lives might have been had his empire not fractured upon his untimely death at the age of 32. 

Review:  Alexander is one of my all-time favorite action films.  Its got it all...romance, drama, action.  The film isn't exactly historically accurate, but its damned entertaining!  This ultimate edition is a dream come true!  Not only can I upgrade to the high-definition blu-ray version, but there are tons of special features and a really great art book included with the boxed set!  The special features include: 40-Page Art Book with Concept Drawings, Storyboards and Behind-the-Scenes Photos Collectible Packaging Correspondence Memos Between Oliver Stone and the Cast and Crew New Documentary The Real Alexander and the World He Made The Ultimate Cut Commentary by Oliver Stone Original Theatrical Version and Commentary Sean Stone’s Feature-Length Documentary Fight Against Time: Oliver Stone’s Alexander And much more!  We highly recommend this one!  Anyone would be thrilled to get this one for Father's Day!

Interest Range: Action, Adventure

Synopsis:  The Adventures of Batman is an American animated television series produced by Lou Schiemer's Filmation Studios, which first broadcast as part of The Batman/Superman Hour in 1968.  Each of the 34 shorts features over-the-top characters and catchy dramatic music cues, giving this version of Batman a realistic look and feel—by cartoon standards of the day. The film’s colors are vibrant, exciting and truly exemplify the character of these original films.

Review: Batman is one of the most popular comic book heroes in the world, so you would assume that all of the animated incarnations were already released on DVD, but that just isn't the case.  Now, with this release, we get a step closer to completion!  This is the first true Batman cartoon.  It was produced by the legendary Filmation studios.  This single DVD represents the complete series, so its a great one-stop buy to help complete your collection.  This cartoon is a lot of fun, as long as you're looking for the 'white knight' version of Batman that we got from the 1966 Batman TV show.  We highly recommend picking this one up, its a must for any real Bat-Fan!


Interest Range: Animation, Batman

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Synopsis: THE NUTTY PROFESSOR is now available on Blu-ray, in a brand-new 50^th Anniversary four-disc Collector’s Edition, including a new featurette called “Jerry Lewis: No Apologies,” an intimate look at “The King of Comedy,” a 48-page book of the film’s original story boards, a 44-page book of excerpts from Jerry’s cutting script with personal notes, and a recreated “Being a Person” book – written exclusive for the film’s crew.  Two other Lewis comedies, Cinderfella and The Errand Boy are included in the set.

Review: The true comedy film is a lost art these days.  I find myself looking back to classics like the Nutty Professor and other Jerry Lewis films, because movies like this are timeless.  This new boxed set brings the classic film to blu-ray in a great collector's edition that is beyond definitive!  The book is a fantastic accompanyment, not to mention the great extras on the blu-ray.  This set also gives us a few other films with Cinderfella and The Errand Boy.  I had seen Cinderfella before, but not The Errand Boy.  I absolutely loved both of them and have already had a really fun viewing night with the family.  These films are great for those with kids that still want to laugh! 

Interest Range: Comedy

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SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATES  “GHOSTBUSTERS” MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY WITH THEATRICAL RE-RELEASE AND ALL-NEW SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS

Theatrical Re-release Hits Theaters August 29; Blu-ray Anniversary Editions of “Ghostbusters” and “Ghostbusters II” Available September 16

Blu-ray Anniversary Editions of “Ghostbusters” and “Ghostbusters II” Available September 16 CULVER CITY, Calif. (June 5, 2014) – Sony Pictures Entertainment will celebrate anniversary of its blockbuster franchise Ghostbusters with a series of special events and home entertainment releases. As a highlight of the celebration, the original 1984 film has been restored and remastered in 4K and will be returning to the big screen, in over 700 locations in the United States and Canada, for a limited engagement starting August 29 (Labor Day weekend).

Commenting on the announcement, Rory Bruer, president, Worldwide Distribution for Sony Pictures, said, “Ghostbusters is still one of our studio’s most beloved franchises – I was lucky enough to work on the release of the film on its first run, so it’s a real thrill for me to see that it’s still connecting with audiences everywhere. On the big screen or in home entertainment, this is a great movie to experience again and again.”

Following the theatrical release of the film, on September 16, fans will be able to own the Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray and the Ghostbusters II 25th Anniversary Edition, as that film makes its Blu-ray debut. The Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases of the films will also be available in a two-disc anniversary edition Blu-ray™ Digibook including both films, as well as a Limited Edition gift set that includes an exclusive collectible Slimer figurine and the two-disc Digibook. This special gift set will only be available for a very limited time, with the collectible Slimer figurine being a true must-have for fans. Both films have been fully restored and remastered in 4K and will be presented in high definition on Blu-ray from those 4K sources.

Both the Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II Blu-rays come loaded with exclusive bonus materials, including revealing conversations with director Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd, as well as never-before-seen deleted scenes from Ghostbusters II and more. The Ghostbusters anniversary edition features the original music video of the Oscar® nominated song “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr., while Ghostbusters II includes the original music video for “On Our Own” by Bobby Brown. In addition, Ghostbusters will contain all previously released legacy content, commentary and an interactive Slimer Mode, offering fans a picture-in-picture graphical viewing experience.

“To celebrate this milestone anniversary, we wanted to create something new and collectible for fans. These new Ghostbusters Blu-rays will feature the highest quality presentation along with new content that reflects the rich history of this iconic franchise,” said Lexine Wong, Senior Executive Vice President, Worldwide Marketing, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Today also marks the premiere of the new website, GHOSTBUSTERS.COM, where fans can access new franchise offerings, including collectible merchandise, music, and more. Fans can register for updates, unique video content, as well as Ghostbusters news.

There will also be a slew of new merchandise from Sony Pictures Consumer Products to be released. Collaborations include Lego, Mattel, Funko, Mad Engine and other select items to help celebrate the occasion. In addition, SPCP partnered with Gallery 1988 to create a once-in a lifetime experience, displaying original paintings, limited edition prints, and sculptures inspired by the film.

Finally, Legacy Recordings / Sony Music Entertainment, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Ghostbusters soundtrack with multiple collectible vinyl LP releases this year.


Fans can follow the action on social media with the hashtag #GB30 or visiting the following sites:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ghostbusters

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ghostbusters30

Instagram: http://instagram.com/ghostbustersofficial

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/ghostbusters30/

Directed and produced by Ivan Reitman (Meatballs, Stripes), with the screenplay written

by Dan Aykroyd (My Girl) and Harold Ramis (Knocked Up), GHOSTBUSTERS is listed

as No. 28 on the AFI’s List of America’s Funniest Movies. Bill Murray (Stripes), Dan

Aykroyd (Blues Brothers), and Sigourney Weaver (Aliens) star, along with Harold Ramis

(Groundhog Day), and Rick Moranis (Honey I Shrunk the Kids). Ernie Hudson (TV’s

“Oz”) and Annie Potts (TV’s “Designing Women”) also star in the films.

GHOSTBUSTERS: University parapsychologists Dr. Peter Venkman (Murray), Dr. Raymond

Stanz (Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Ramis) lose a research grant when their experiment

methodology is proven to be bogus. The team decides to go into business for themselves and

open ‘Ghostbusters,’ a ghost removal service. After struggling to get on their feet, they are

summoned to investigate the strange happenings in Dana Barrett’s (Weaver) Central Park West

apartment. What they discover is that all Manhattan is being besieged by ghosts and other

worldly demons through a portal in her building.

 
GHOSTBUSTERS II: Supernatural superstars Peter Venkman (Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz

(Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Ramis) spring back into action when the infant son of

Dana Barrett (Weaver) becomes the target of a powerful demonic force. Reunited with their

industrious secretary Janine (Potts) and the nerdy, near-sighted Louis (Moranis), the ‘heroes

of the hereafter’ must put a stop to an enormous underground river ready to rot the roots of the


GHOSTBUSTERS™ Blu-ray Special Features:

• NEW! Who You Gonna Call: A Ghostbusters Retrospective - Roundtable

Discussion with Director Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd (Part 1)

• NEW! Poster Art Gallery – Gallery 1988 artwork

• NEW! “Ghostbusters” Music Video – Ray Parker, Jr.

• Legacy Content:

• Slimer Mode – Picture in Picture and Trivia Track

• Commentary w/ Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis & Joe Medjuck

• 10 Deleted Scenes

• 1984 Featurette

• Cast and Crew Featurette

• SFX Team Featurette

• Multi-Angles

• Ecto-1: Resurrecting the Classic Car

• Ghostbusters Garage: Ecto-1 Gallery Storyboard Comparisons

GHOSTBUSTERS™ II Blu-ray Special Features:

• NEW! Time Is But A Window: Ghostbusters II and Beyond - Roundtable

Discussion with Director Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd (Part 2)

• NEW! Deleted Scenes

• NEW! “On Our Own” Music Video – Bobby Brown

GHOSTBUSTERS™ has a run time of approximately 105 minutes and is rated PG

GHOSTBUSTERS™ II has a run time of approximately 108 minutes and is rated PG.

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