TV on DVD Buzz

In honor of this year being the 25th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles season 7 of the show is being released in four parts. The four parts are each being individually released on May 12, 2009. Normally I am not into seasons being released in parts, but I know to expect that from kids television shows. It still seems like a rip off way of doing it, but at least this time I feel it was tastefully done with the whole season being released on the same day and each part having a special feature.

What really makes it being a four part set acceptable for this release is that they have made it so when you line the four up it creates a roof top season with the four turtles and each part comes with a small action figure of the turtle on that part’s package. This makes it a fun collectible set while also satisfying those that buy shows just to rewatch favorite shows and get some bonus footage. Best part is that they are not too highly priced per part like some partial season releases are. They are marked as $14.99 each on Amazon with a current sale price of $9.99 each, which makes it as a whole not much different than a single complete season release.

The four parts are Part 1: The Leonardo Slice with 6 episodes, Part 2: The Michelangelo Slice with 7 episodes, Part 3: The Donatello Slice with 7 episodes, and Part 4: The Rafael Slice with 7 episodes. The extra for Part 1 is A Shellebration with Points of Articulation: A Look Back at the Most Turtletastic Toys. The extra for Part 2 is A Shellebration of the Turtles Creation: New Interviews with TMNT Creators. The extra for Part 3 is A Shellebration of the TV Sensation: New Interviews with the Hit Show’s Creative Team. The extra for Part 4 is A Shellebration of a Fan-Nomenon Sensation: Devoted and Die-Hard TMNT Fans Speak.

Come back each day for the next four days to learn more about each part, as I will be reviewing one part a day starting tomorrow. Also check out the DVDs official site here to play with a fun widget that says some of the trademark phrases from the show.

This week’s TV on DVD Season I am going through and doing wrap ups of is the six disc Everwood Season 1 set. I will be posting about one disc each day until this Saturday. This is a wrap up the episodes and special features on the second disc.

“”Deer God” - They come home to a deer in the house. Andy finally gets it out of the house, but it still hangs out on the front porch. Delia gets in a argument at school defending her belief that God exists and at the same time learns about Hanukkah for the first time despite being half Jewish. Ephraim refuses to let the animal control take the deer because they were going to drop her off at a hunting area. Instead he plans to take the deer back to the nature reserve it came from. Andy ends up letting Ephraim do it, but only with him. Together they trek many miles. They end up going in a circle and back where Irv dropped them off. Edna tries to help Delia with her trying to figure out if God is real by taking her to see a rabbi in the Army. It turns out the reserve is destroyed. Ephraim finally asks his dad to take a look at Colin for Amy. Delia finds proof God exists because Edna and her arrive home after riding 80 miles on fumes.

(more…)

Here is this week’s edition for TV on DVD Releases in the documentary and reality categories.

60 Minutes Closing the Clinic - This release is a segment from the April 5, 2009 episode about a Las Vegas hospital no longer able to afford to provide as many services as it used to.

60 Minutes Dolly - This release is a segment from the April 5, 2009 episode. This segment is about Dolly Parton.

60 Minutes Torture in Iran - This release is a segment from the April 5, 2009 episode about an Iranian being tortured after participating in a political protest.

Decoding the Past: The Templar Code - This release is a History Channel documentary about the Knight’s Templar.

Frost/Nixon: Complete Interviews - This release is a two disc set of the original Frost/Nixon television interviews including a new interview with Frost.

Full Force Nature 2-Disc Set - This is a two disc set containing 12 episodes. It is also being released as two separate one disc volumes.

Gangland: The Complete Season Three - This is the third season of the History Channel series about gangs.

National Geographic: Earth Report State of the Planet 2009 - This is a National Geographic documentary about the state of Planet Earth.

Peter Mattheiessen: No Boundaries - This release is a PBS documentart on Peter Mattheiessen.

Rookies: The Complete Season One - This release is a two disc set with the 16 episodes from the first season of the show.

Seven Deadly Sins - This is a two disc set of the seven part History Channel series about the seven deadly sins.

Seven Signs of the Apocalypse - This release is a History Channel documentary about the Apocalypse.

Shadow Force: The Complete Season One - This release is a two disc set.

UFO Hunters: The Complete Season Two - This release is a four disc set with the 13 episodes from the show’s second season.

Women in the White House - This release contains History Channel documentaries about women in the White House (Presidential mothers and wives).

Here is this week’s edition for TV on DVD Releases in the drama category.

In Treatment - This release is a 9 disc set of the first 43 episodes in the series that was adapted from the popular Israeli series created by Hagai Levi.

Master of the Game - This release is of a mini series that first aired 25 years ago based on book by Sidney Sheldon. The plot is about the Blackwell family’s rise to wealth in the 1890s in South Africa.

Midsomer Murders: Set 12 - This release contains four mysteries, which are “Four Funerals and a Wedding,” “Country Matters,” “Death in Chorus,” and “Last Year’s Model.” The special features include 50th episode production notes, text interviews with John Nettles and Jason Hughes, Caroline Graham biography, and cast filmographies.

The Riches: Season 2 - This release is a two disc set of the series second and final season, as it ended up canceled after season 2.

Room 222: Season 1: This release is of the 1969 teenage drama show that dealt with issues such as prejudice and drugs. The bonus features include “Forty Years On” with interviews with the creators and cast.

Runaway: The Complete Series - The Complete Series also makes things sound impressive, but with this show it is only nine episodes. The interesting thing, though, is that only the first four episodes of this series aired before the CW canceled it. I actually remember this show and enjoyed it, so I plan to at least rent this to see all the episodes they made for the show.

Taggart: Set 1: This is the 19th season of the Scottish police drama that has the longest run for this type of show with it currently in its 25th season.

Time Between Dog and Wolf - This release is of a show (Korean?) about a Korean National Intelligence Service agent going under cover in the Thai underworld.

The top 5 most popular TV shows this week at Amazon are:

True Blood - I haven’t seen any of this series yet but I’ve been told it is suppose to be really good. It is currently on HBO for those of you that want to watch it, it began airing September 7th at 9 p.m.  For those that aren’t aware this t.v. series is based off the book series, "Sookie Stackhouse" by Charlaine Harris, which means it is bound to be good. There’s even going to be a season two so there is definitely time to get into it. (this is more your vampire story)

Indiana Jones-  I’ve commented below on why this would be a hit. But for those that don’t know…Indiana Jones is always finding himself getting tossed into adventures where he has to save someone, most of the time himself included. But in the end he always finds the treasure…or does he?

Star Wars Trilogy-  This is just one of those that’ll always be loved, with the new tv cartoon Star Wars Clone Wars I can imagine why this got hot.

Dexter: Season 3-  Dexter’s girlfriend, Rita, will find out she’s pregnant and ask him what she should do. Will they keep the baby? Of course everyone will be

(more…)

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of some movies/tv shows? Family Guy likes to gather everyone around the table before they tape their gags to see if they work. Follow along and get the feel for the actual family. 

David A Goodman, executive producer for Family Guy discusses the gags. One instance is the war gag and the night before they were to put it in there was a lot of discussion on whether or not it should be added. Many are happy it was added, after all its Family Guy and great for laughs, especially for Peter.

What’s your favorite Family Guy episode?

Disney has just released the trailer for their upcoming movie, “The Princess and the Frog.” This is a cute little trailer of the Princess trying as hard as she can to kiss the frog, the only problem is its a frog. Ewww gross. She tries his head, but he doesn’t approve, his cheek but still now.

For those that don’t know The Princess Tiana is an American Fairy tale set in New Orleans during the 20s, aka, Jazz age. Many are excited as this is Disney’s very first Black Disney Princess.  It was just earlier this year that actress, Angelina Jolie would ask, “Where are Disney’s Black Princesses?” do to her own little girl, Z wanting to be a princess. It looks like her wish was granted. (the movie was already being made)

The Princess and the Frog does not come out until 2009, but I’m sure many will be waiting to watch more trailers as well as stay in very long lines to see it.

Harry Potter 6- The Half-Blood Prince is about to come out and the trailer is ready for all to see. Are you ready?

Will the trailer give anything away, no, not unless you’ve read the book. Keep in mind this is the gang’s sixth year of being at the school. You’ll see Harry approach the cauldron, see Dumbledore. Ginny staring at Harry during their meals, Ron with a girl and much more.

There are no words, just images that flash. Watch as Hermoine shakes her head no and look as if she were crying. Someone (child-like) boating out of a cave. A fight with wands, Snape talking to someone outside the school. A giant face hovers above the school. Will this be the best Harry Potter movie yet?

You loved the first four Saw movies and can’t wait for the next. Get ready Saw 5 comes out in theaters on October 24th, right before Halloween. Are you ready to be spooked?

I just wanted to inform my readers of the “DVD Grabber” I have in the sidebar. In case you aren’t aware this is one of those new Lemonade Stands online that make you money, I figured I’d try it out and see what comes of it. I’ve listed quite a few of the new dvds that have come out:

Penelope, Meet Bill, Spiderwick and many others.

Since this is also a TV on DVD blog I’ve included TV series that have hit DVD like the 70s show, the Office and others. I do hope you enjoy and find it a bit useful.

Rumors are filling up the net that Ian McKellen  will be once again coming back to the big film. What for? Oh, his famous, "Gandalf" role, this time it’ll be for "The Hobbit."

(more…)

Yes, I know I forgot to give you my predictions but I won’t forget this week. So here is the list from this past weekend. It shouldn’t shock you that Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hears a Who” is still in the theaters and still making the top 10 list, actually this week they made #6 so it is slowly going off the list. Horton has already made over $125,000 in theaters and the DVD sales are yet to come.

1 Prom Night- This is one I defnitely want to see. Imagine going to a prom knowing a big dark secret and a serial killer telling you he wasn’t done with you yet. Donna’s prom night is anything but fun when a pyscho from her past is out of prison and makes her and her friends the target of his obsession.
(more…)

This week I did pretty good with 9 out of 10 winning picks, now to start working on figuring out the correct order. How did you all do? Don’t forget we play every week, so just check out the predictions and come back every Monday to find out if they were correct.

21 has brought in $15.1 million just this weekend alone, bringing its total to which means yes, they not only took money from Vegas but America as well. This is one movie that keeps rolling in the money.
(more…)

Leatherheads- This is the perfect date movie, it’s a romantic comedy from the 1920’s but in color. Imagine when a college coach hires on a player and fallls for his fiance’.

Nim’s Island- A little girl inhabits an island and anything she imagined happens, everything seems to come straight out of a series called “The Rover Books.” She doesn’t meet the author of the books until her own father goes missing and the two must work together to overcome their fear to take back Nim’s Island.

The Ruins- A group that are vacationing in Mexico come across evil living in the ruins. Wanna watch it?

Shine a Light- The Rolling Stones reunite for the Bigger Bang.
(more…)

You can currently save 50% off when you purchase the Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition with Bonus Disc) at Amazon for as low as $40, instead of $70. Don’t forget to explore the site, there are all types of goodies waiting for you.

Star Wars, DVD, DVD sale