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PR Transformers Rescue Bots: Energize on DVD Jun 11

They've been given the task of going undercover to protect the good people of Griffin Rock and learn the values of teamwork and the power of friendship by partnering up with the town's first family of emergency responders: Fire Chief Charlie Burns, daring helicopter pilot Dani, hot-shot firefighter Kade, brainy engineer Graham and the heart of the team, Cody!

Shout! Factory

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Posted by: News Editor - June 7, 2013, 7:10 am - PR
Keywords: animation

News This year, some races for Broadway's biggest prize will be tighter than others

USA Today

Posted by: News Editor - June 7, 2013, 6:02 am - News
Keywords: television, tony awards, vanya and sonia and masha and spike, a christmas story, a trip to bountiful, lucky guy

News Sting returns to his childhood for new musical, album

Reuters

Posted by: News Editor - June 5, 2013, 8:03 am - News
Keywords: music, sting, the last ship, broadway, album, brian jongson jimmy nail, the unthanks, the wilson brothers, kathryn tickell

PR Director's Definitive Edition of At Long Last Love on Blu-ray Jun 4

Aacharming pastiche of superb Cole Porter songs woven together to tell a gossamer tale of life among the idle rich. The romantic roundelay is peopled by a carefree playboy (Burt Reynolds), a madcap heiress (Cybill Shepherd), a Broadway diva (Madeline Kahn), and an Italian gambler (Duilio Del Prete).

Fox Home Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - June 3, 2013, 6:49 am - PR
Keywords: musical

PR No Pryor Restraint: Life In Concert CD/DVD Box Set Out Jun 11

Though he can be described as a comedian, an actor, a writer and a social activist, Richard Pryor was, first and foremost, an artist whose groundbreaking brand of uncompromising humor enriched the lives of millions. With 7 CDs and 2 DVDs that deliver over 12 hours of prime Pryor hilarity spanning 1966-1992--including nearly two hours of previously unreleased stand-up performances and rare recordings from the Pryor archives--this essential collection features the best recordings from his early years as a still-developing stand-up, his '70s and '80s glory years as a profane-but-profound comic icon and one of his final onstage performances in 1992.

Shout! Factory

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Posted by: News Editor - May 24, 2013, 7:21 am - PR
Keywords: comedy

PR Littlest Pet Shop: Sweetest Pets on DVD Jun 4

Join Blythe as she embarks on five more wild adventures with her newest friends: Pepper, the hilarious skunk; Sunil, the magical mongoose; Penny, the adorable panda; Russell, the highly organized hedgehog; Zoe, the diva Spaniel; and, of course, Minka, the artistic monkey!

Shout! Factory

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Posted by: News Editor - May 21, 2013, 7:34 am - PR
Keywords: kids

PR Barrymore on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital May 7

adapted by writer-director Erik Canuel from the 1996 Broadway production for which Plummer won a Tony(TM) Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in 1997. Plummer, 82, has long had a fascination with the title character, and it shows. Special features on the Blu-rayTM and DVD include a behind-the-scenes documentary, Backstage With Barrymore, featuring Helen Mirren, Julie Andrews and Zoe Caldwell.

Image Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - April 15, 2013, 7:51 am - PR
Keywords: drama

PR The Bible: The Epic Miniseries on Blu-ray & DVD Apr 2

From Genesis to Revelation, the series illuminates the Bible, re-telling the stories as they unfold and revealing new insights into these iconic characters in context of the Bible. The series will feature some of the most famous stories ever written from Noah's Ark and the Exodus to Daniel in the Lion's Den to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

Fox Home Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - March 23, 2013, 9:00 am - PR
Keywords: religion

PR Law & Order: Criminal Intent: The Final Year on DVD Mar 12

Goren and Eames are as effective as ever in exposing some of New York's most high-profile and diabolical criminals, including investigating the death of a Broadway actor, uncovering a rivalry between two defense contractors specializing in cyber warfare and unraveling the long trail of deception and infidelity behind a rare bottle of wine.

Shout! Factory

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Posted by: News Editor - February 20, 2013, 8:27 am - PR
Keywords: television

PR Nova Sciencenow: How Smart Can We Get? on DVD Feb 26

How do you get a genius brain? Is it all in your DNA? Or is it hard work? Is it possible that everyone's brain has untapped genius - just waiting for the right circumstances so it can be unleashed? Watch as host David Pogue (popular technology reporter for The New York Times) meets people stretching the boundaries of what the human mind can do.

PBS Distribution

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Posted by: News Editor - February 20, 2013, 8:12 am - PR
Keywords: documentary

DVD Review SLEEPWALK WITH ME (BLU-RAY)

Here's an under-the-radar title that doesn't try to change the world, but instead gives us a likeable, awkward lead character with sleepwalking issues struggling to salvage his romantic relationship as well as find success as a standup comic.

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Posted by: Rich Rosell - January 20, 2013, 8:36 am - DVD Review
Keywords: mike birbiglia, ira glass, sleep disorder, standup comedy

DVD Review SUNSET BOULEVARD

An indelible piece of pop culture. The greatest movie ever made about movies. Maybe even the greatest movie ever made, full stop. On a sweet new Blu-ray.

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Posted by: Jon Danziger - November 26, 2012, 2:06 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: sunset boulevard, norma desmond, billy wilder, paramount

PR Les Miserables: The 10th Anniversary Dream Cast in Concert at London's Royal Albert Hall on DVD Nov 20

The top stars from the original London and Broadway productions, along with a 150-voice chorus and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, join together for the most magical gala performance of Les Miserables ever produced. Extra bonus features include never before seen interview footage with the creators of Les Miserables, producer Cameron Mackintosh, composer Claude-Michel Schoenberg and lyricist Alain Boublil.

BBC Home Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - November 15, 2012, 8:38 am - PR
Keywords: musical

PR Hugh Jackman in Oklahoma! on Blu-ray Dec 4

In 1999 a young Australian actor named Hugh Jackman took London by storm playing Curly in a West End revival of the classic musical and lit the rocket he soon took to international stardom. The beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical forever changed this particularly American art form when it first debuted.

Image Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - October 30, 2012, 7:20 am - PR
Keywords: musical

PR Gayby on Digital Dec 4 & DVD Dec 11

Writer/Director Jonathan Lisecki's first feature-length film stars Jenn Harris and Matthew Wilkas as best friends who decide to have a baby together the old fashioned way ... despite the fact she's straight and he's gay. Based on a popular short film that garnered raves at more than 100 film festivals.

Wolfe Video

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Posted by: News Editor - October 23, 2012, 7:34 am - PR
Keywords: comedy

PR The Odd Life of Timothy Green on Blu-ray Combo Pack & Digital Dec 4

Highly imaginative story about a happily married couple who can't wait to start a family but can only dream about what their child would be like. Then one stormy night young Timothy shows up on their doorstep. Soon they and the small town in which they live learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life's greatest gifts.

Walt Disney Studios

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Posted by: News Editor - October 18, 2012, 7:32 am - PR
Keywords: kids

PR Stephen Sondheim's Company on DVD & Blu-ray Nov 13

The all-star cast includes Craig Bierko, Stephen Colbert, Jon Cryer, Katie Finneran, Neil Patrick Harris, Christina Hendricks, Aaron Lazar, Patti LuPone, Jill Paice, Martha Plimpton, Anika Noni Rose, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jim Walton and Chryssie Whitehead. Lonny Price directed the production with Paul Gemignani conducting the New York Philharmonic.

Image Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - October 17, 2012, 7:31 am - PR
Keywords: musical

PR New Clip from The Incredible Mel Brooks: An Irresistible Collection Of Unhinged Comedy on DVD Nov 13

Features the Emmy-nominated Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again; vintage appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Dick Cavett Show; documentaries on the man and his work; The Critic, Brooks' inspired Academy Award-winning satirical animated short film; an homage to friend and mentor Sid Caesar; appearances on 60 Minutes and The American Comedy Awards; episodes from his TV series; a 60-page book with essays; and much more!

Shout! Factory

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Posted by: News Editor - October 16, 2012, 7:31 am - PR
Keywords: comedy