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‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ is Coming to Blu-ray and DVD September 25, 2012

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With ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ still dominating the box office in it’s third consecutive weekend, and showing no signs of slowing down, Disney and Marvel have announced a release date for the superhero epic to hit home video of September 25, 2012. There will be three different releases, including a 4 disc 3D combo back, 2 Disc blu-ray combo pack, and a 2 disc DVD combo pack. Featuring a great selection of special features including deleted scenes, an alternate opening and ending, a new Marvel One Shot short film, and an audio commentary with Joss Whedon, these are just the tip of the iceberg of what will be a very exciting set to pick up. ‘The Avengers’ is my favorite film of the year, so I definitely can’t wait to pick this one up.  There is also a rumor that we’ll be seeing a ten disc Marvel box set that will encompass the entire first phase of the Marvel cinematic universe.

I hope that’s true, because I’d love to get my hands on it! Are you excited to add ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ to your blu-ray and DVD collection? And what special features are you most looking forward to?
4-Disc BD Combo Pack, 2-Disc BD Combo Pack and 2-Disc DVD Combo Pack

  • AUDIO COMMENTARY BY DIRECTOR JOSS WHEDON
  • MARVEL ONE-SHOT: ITEM 47
  • SECOND SCREEN
  • GAG REEL
  • DELETED SCENES
  • Alternate Opening – Maria Hill Interrogation
  • Extended Scene – Loki & Barton Strategize
  • Steve Rogers – Man Out of Time
  • Nick Fury & World Security Council
  • Extended Viaduct Fight – Raw Footage
  • Fury & Hill Discuss the World Security Council
  • Extended Scene – Banner and Security Guard
  • Alternate Ending – Maria Hill Interrogation

FEATURETTES

  • A Visual Journey
  • Assembling the Ultimate Team
  • SOUNDGARDEN MUSIC VIDEO – “Live to Rise”

DVD

  • AUDIO COMMENTARY BY DIRECTOR JOSS WHEDON
  • FEATURETTES
  • Assembling the Ultimate Team

‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ stars Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Samuel L. Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Renner, and Clark Gregg in the epic Marvel crossover film featuring Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Hulk, Nick Fury, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Agent Coulson, and Maria Hill as they battle Thor’s brother Loki as they try and stop his world takeover and the impending alien attack.  Look for the blu-ray September 25, 2012.

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‘The Secret World of Arrietty’ Blu-ray Review

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There are few tales as timeless as ‘The Borrowers’, the acclaimed book series by Mary Norton. I remember growing up watching a live action adaptation starring John Goodman, Jim Broadbent, and Tom Felton, just a few years before he would become Draco Malfoy. I’ve always enjoyed the books, so I was really excited when I heard that Studio Ghibli had decided to take a swing at the stories. And let me say, they did not disappoint. ‘The Secret World of Arrietty’ is not only one of the studios best films to date, but one of the best films of the year. It’s a truly great film with an adventurous spirit, but one that also has some emotional heft that really knocks the wind out of you. With a great voice cast including Will Arnett, Bridgit Mendler, Amy Poehler, Moises Arias, David Henrie, and Carol Burnett, this movie has the chance to be my favorite animated movie of the year, and I’m wondering if anything can top this.

The Borrowers live in secret under the floor boards, never disturbing the world around them. They do what they have to do to get by, often borrowing things from the human hosts around them. Arrietty (Mendler) is an adventurous spirit and can’t wait to go on her first borrowing with her father, against her mother’s wishes. But during her first borrowing, David (Henrie), a young boy who has just moved into the house to be taken care of by his aunt, discovers Arrietty and her father. Having heard stories of the little people before, David decides to befriend Arrietty, something Arrietty’s parents don’t agree with. But when the housekeeper, Hara (Burnett), begins to take notice of David’s actions, she begins a hunt to find the little people she’s always heard rumors of.

‘Army Wives: The Complete Sixth Season’ Comes Home September 18, 2012

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This is a show I know quite a few people watch, including people in my own family, so I know they’ll be very happy to know that the ‘Army Wives’ are on their way home for the sixth season on September 18, 2012. The show follows the military families in Fort Marshall, SC as they deal with the ongoing hardships that life throws at them. This latest DVD is offering all thirteen of season six’s episodes, and will retail around $40. Are you excited to get your hands on the sixth season? Let me know in the comments below, and hit the jump for the full press release.

ARMY WIVES: The Complete Sixth Season

Relive each emotional moment from the lives of the military families at Fort Marshall, SC, in the riveting sixth season of “Army Wives.” The women’s friendships continue to grow stronger as  they band together through difficult times.

The popular series stars Kim Delaney, Catherine Bell, Sally Pressman, Brigid Brannagh, Wendy Davis, Brian McNamara, Sterling K. Brown, Drew Fuller, Terry Serpico and Jeremy Davidson.

Fans of the series can experience all the emotion of season six with this 13-episode collection that also features bloopers and deleted scenes

Release Date: September 18, 2012

Rating: U.S.: TV PG LSV

Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 US

Running Time: 780 minutes (13 episodes)

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‘Body of Proof: The Complete Second Season’ Finds its Way Home on September 18, 2012

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One of the most popular shows that debuted on ABC last year was ‘Body of Proof’, starring Dana Delany as Megan Hunt, a medical examiner who helps solve crimes with her extraordinary skills. It’s been a show I try to catch when I can, but I know there a lot of people who really enjoy it, so I can’t help but think they’ll be glad to hear that ‘Body of Proof: The Complete Second Season’ is coming to DVD September 18, 2012. Are you looking forward to adding it to your collection? Let me know in the comments below. I’m definitely thinking about picking up the first season to catch up on it and see what I’ve been missing. Hit the jump for the full press release.

BODY OF PROOF: The Complete Second Season

 Dr. Megan Hunt may have a prickly personality, but she’s a brilliant medical examiner with unique techniques for solving even the most complex crimes.  Relive every unique medical mystery as Megan seeks justice for each victim, while also putting her life back together and repairing her personal relationships with the living.

The exciting series stars Dana Delany, Jeri Ryan, John Carroll Lynch, Nicholas Bishop, Sonja Sohn, Geoffrey Arend, Windell Middlebrooks, and Mary Mouser the four-disc collection features deleted scenes, and bloopers.

Release Date: September 18, 2012

Rating: U.S.: TV14 DLSV/Canada:  PG

Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 US; $44.99 Canada

Running Time: 860 minutes (20 episodes)

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‘Private Practice: The Complete Fifth Season’ Comes to DVD September 11, 2012

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The fifth season of the popular ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ spin-off , ‘Private Practice’, is coming home to DVD on September 11, 2012. This is one of the most popular spin-offs I’ve seen quite a while, and seems to have quite the following. I haven’t personally seen it, but I know it has its fans, so I’m sure they’re excited to hear the newest season is heading to DVD soon. Is anyone excited to see the newest season head to DVD? Let me know in the comments below. And hit the jump for the full press release.

PRIVATE PRACTICE:  The Complete Fifth Season
From the creators of “Grey’s Anatomy” comes the fifth season of ABC’s sexy, medical drama, “Private Practice.” Addison and her friends at the practice are faced with new challenges as unexpected people enter and complicate their lives. From a sexy new doctor to an illegitimate son, the lives and loves of these doctors are put to the test.
From Executive Producer, Shonda Rhimes and starring Kate Walsh, Tim Daly, Paul Adelstein, KaDee Strickland, Taye Diggs, Amy Brenneman, Brian Benben, Caterina Scorsone and Benjamin Bratt, the fifth season DVD collection of “Private Practice” features extras including bloopers and deleted scenes.

Release Date: September 11, 2012                          

Rating: U.S.: TV 14 DLSV/Canada: G

Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 US; $44.99 Canada

 Running Time: 946 minutes (22 episodes)

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