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Thursday, June 18, 2009

August Releases From CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment

THE UNTOUCHABLES: SEASON THREE, VOLUME ONE
"The Untouchables" chronicles the campaign of Eliot Ness (Robert Stack), the young U.S. Prohibition Bureau agent, to smash the beer and booze empire of Al Capone in 1920s Chicago.

Actors: Robert Stack, Abel Fernandez, Nicholas Georgiade, Bruce Gordon, Steve London, Paul Picerni
Format: Box set, Black & White, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.)
Number of discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: August 25, 2009


NCIS: THE SIXTH SEASON
NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a former Marine gunnery sergeant, whose skills as an investigator are unmatched, formerly led this troupe of colorful personalities. Gibbs, a man of few words, only needs a look to explain it all. The team includes NCIS Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo, an ex-homicide detective who may come off as the world's oldest frat boy, but whose instincts in the field are unparalled; forensic specialist Abby Sciuto, a talented scientist whose dark wit matches her Goth style and eclectic tastes; NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee, an MIT graduate whose brilliance with computers far overshadows his insecurities in the field; and Ziva David, a former Moussad agent who shares a bond with Gibbs over the death of his arch nemesis, Ari, the terrorist who killed former NCIS Special Agent Kate Todd. Assisting the team is medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard, who knows it all because he's seen it all, and he's not afraid to let you know. Rounding out the team is NCIS director Jennifer Shepard, who has a romantic history with Gibbs. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.

Actors: Mark Harmon, Cote de Pablo, Lauren Holly, David McCallum, Sean Murray, Pauley Perrette, Michael Weatherly
Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Number of discs: 6
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: August 25, 2009

THE LOVE BOAT: SEASON TWO, VOLUME TWO
Each week, passengers looking for romance board the beautiful Pacific Princess cruise ship as it sails to tropical and exotic lands. Captain Stubing, Julie, Gopher, Doc, and Isaac help them to get the most out of their trips and do their best to help them fall in love.
Actors: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Lauren Tewes, Fred Grandy
Format: Box set, Color, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Number of discs: 4
Rating: Unrated
Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: August 4, 2009
Run Time: 664 minutes



DEXTER: THE THIRD SEASON DVD AND BLU-RAY
"Dexter" is back and more killer than ever. The Emmy-nominated Showtime Original Series (Best Drama Series, Lead Actor in a Drama Series) returns for an all-new season--and this time Dexter's got a new take on taking life. Having faced some of his darkest demons, Dexter's ready to put the past behind him. Now, with family life, a day job catching killers and an uncontrollable urge to do away with the ones that get away, Dexter's got his work cut out for him. And when a high-profile cases sides him with powerful Assistant DA Miguel Prado, the pressure might be too great for even our beloved Dexter to hack.

Actors: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, James Remar, Lauren Velez, David Zayas, Jimmy Smits
Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Number of discs: 4
Rating: Unrated
Studio: Showtime / Paramount
DVD Release Date: August 18, 2009

TV SETS: BEYOND THE ORDINARY
Enjoy a sampling of the very first episodes from four of the greatest Sci-Fi dramas of all time! Go back to the beginning with the classic Sci-Fi phenomenon, "Star Trek", to contemporary fantasy favorites like "4400", "Joan of Arcadia", and "Medium."

Actors: Patricia Arquette, Joel Gretsch, Jacqueline McKenzie, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Amber Tamblyn
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Number of discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: August 25, 2009
Run Time: 226 minutes

TV SETS: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
Enjoy a sampling of the very first episodes from four of the greatest crime shows of all time! Go back to the beginning with your favorite crime busters from classic shows like "Streets of San Francisco" and "Hawaii Five-O" to contemporary favorites like "CSI NY" and Dexter."

Actors: Michael Douglas, Gary Sinise, Jack Lord, Michael C. Hall, Karl Malden
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Number of discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: August 25, 2009
Run Time: 195 minutes



90210: THE FIRST SEASON
An edgy, contemporary spin-off of the iconic drama "Beverly Hills, 90210", the new "90210" looks at life through the eyes of Annie Wilson (Shenae Grimes) and her brother Dixon (Tristan Wilds), whose first day at West Beverly Hills High School leaves no doubt they're not in Kansas anymore.

Actors: Tristan Wilds, Shenae Grimes, AnnaLynne McCord, Michael Steger, Jessica Stroup Format: Anamorphic, Color, Digital Sound, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.)
Number of discs: 6
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: August 11, 2009
Run Time: 960 minutes

CALIFORNICATION: THE SECOND SEASON
Sophisticated and unique, this comedy centers on novelist Hank Moody who struggles to raise his teenage daughter with his on-again/off-again girlfriend in Southern California. His obsession with truth-telling and self destructive behavior--drinks, drugs, and relationships--are both destroying and enriching to his career.

Actors: David Duchovny, Evan Handler, Madeleine Martin, Natascha McElhone, Madeline Zima
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.)
Number of discs: 2
Rating: Unrated
Studio: Showtime / Paramount
DVD Release Date: August 11, 2009

EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS: THE FOURTH SEASON
Inspired by his childhood experiences, comedian Chris Rock narrates the hilarious, touching story of a teenager growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York during the 1980s. Uprooted to a new neighborhood and bused into a predominantly white middle school two hours away by his strict, hard-working parents, Chris struggles to find his place while keeping his siblings in line at home and surmounting the challenges of junior high. This responsible, resilient adolescent brings a distinct, funny spin to his everyday trials and traumas in this single-camera comedy.

Actors: Chris Rock, Tichina Arnold, Terry Crews, Imani Hakim, Vincent Martella, Tequan Richmond, Tyler Williams
Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.)
Number of discs: 1
Rating: Unrated
Studio: Paramount
DVD Release Date: August 18, 2009
Run Time: 20 minutes


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