Archive for the ‘Television’ Category
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Black Friday Blu-ray/DVD Deals
Here is a look at some of the retailer deals for Black Friday (though some are even ongoing) on movies and TV shows. Amazon is running a number of online deals through Monday - with 'Lightning Deals' popping up regularly throughout the period - follow along on Twitter and Facebook for notifications when big ones occur. Best Buy looks to have good selection especially in regards to television series but Walmart has some of the cheapest options on the low end with many DVDs falling under $2. T...
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First Look: Game of Thrones Season Two
HBO has released a video teasing the second season of Game of Thrones with commentary from the series' writer/producer regarding the challenges being faced and expectations. The popular adaptation of the George R.R. Martin "Song of Ice and Fire" series will be back in April following an excellent first season. While the novels went with a new title for each it looks like the network will stay with Game of Thrones as the name for series which will have season two based on "A Clash of Kings". ...
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Amazon Opens Black Friday Week With Select Blu-rays Under $10 and DVDs Under $9
Black Friday week has kicked off at Amazon and the deals today (and continuing through the week) include a bunch of good Blu-rays and DVDs. At the top of the list is the recently released X-Men: First Class, every Harry Potter except for the final chapter, Bridesmaids, and many more really good films. In total there are over 600 that currently come in under that price. Check out the full set of them here. Prices also have been cut down temporarily on some others like the Jurassic Park Ult...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of November 22nd
This week represents the final set of new DVD and Blu-ray releases heading into Black Friday. The group is led by the J.J. Abrams film Super 8, which is one of my favorites of the year, along with the box office bomb Conan the Barbarian.Ă‚Â (more…)...
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New Episodes of Arrested Development Will Air Exclusively on Netflix
Recently it was announced that not only was a movie for Arrested Development in the works but a brand new season would precede it. Where it would air was up in the air until today as Netflix has announced the all-new episodes of the series will be offered exclusively through their streaming service with an expected debut in the first half of 2013. "Netflix's bold entrance into original programming presents an exciting new opportunity for our two companies" commented Peter Levinsohn, F...
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Dexter Renewed for Two More Seasons
Showtime today announced they have picked up the popular series Dexter for an additional two seasons - that will take it through eight full seasons where it is likely to end. The only thing holding back the renewal until now had been getting star Michael C. Hall signed and once that was completed the network immediately made the announcement. Dexter‘s enormous success is a real tribute to the great achievements of its cast, producers, and the powerhouse performance of Michael C. Hall,...
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Starz Renews Spartacus Months Before Second Season Even Premieres
Today Starz announced that Spartacus has been renewed for a third season - even as its second isn't slated to start up until January 27th. Liam McIntyre takes over the lead role in Spartacus: Vengeance after the terribly sad passing of star Andy Whitfield. Production on the third season (yet to be named) will begin in 2012 and is likely to air in early 2013. Spartacus: Blood and Sand premiered in 2010 and became the network's first real breakout hit in original programming. The series' fi...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of November 8th
This week of DVD/Blu-ray releases is headlined by the final entry in the Harry Potter franchise with Deathly Hallows: Part 2. The film earned over $1.3 billion worldwide and delivered a fantastic critical response with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.Ă‚Â With that one swallowing up all the attention other studios for the most part avoided releasing anything significant this week. The Change-Up is notable but mostly for having bombed in theaters. •Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2Ă...
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