Weekly New Releases – August 13, 2013

The big items start hitting in September. In the meantime, we have a few classic titles worth noting, including some classic Doctor Who stuff.

Bad Parents
Amazon
  • DVD: US, CAN
The Big Wedding
Amazon
  • Blu-Ray: US, CAN
  • DVD: US, CAN
  • Digital: US
iTunes
  • Digital: US, CAN
The Captains Close Up
Amazon
  • DVD: US, CAN
Comments William Shatner interviews Chris Pine, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew and Scott Bakula.
Combat! The Complete Fifth Season
Amazon
  • DVD: US, CAN
The Company You Keep
Amazon
  • Blu-Ray: US, CAN
  • DVD: US, CAN
iTunes
  • Digital: US, CAN
Doctor Who: Spearhead From Space
Amazon
  • Blu-Ray: US, CAN
Comments Story 51, and the first appearance of Jon Pertwee’s Doctor, the first appearance of the Autons, the first appearance of Liz Shaw, the start of the Doctor’s exile and direct association with UNIT, and the first story filmed entirely in colour and on film. This will be discussed in the “Doctor Who: 50 in 50” podcast series on November 11, 2013. Also the first story shot entirely on film, which is what makes Blu-Ray releases possible without upconverting.
Doctor Who: The Green Death
Amazon
  • Blu-Ray: US, CAN
Comments Story 69. Still Jon Pertwee’s Doctor associated with UNIT, but the exile had officially ended. Jo Grant’s last story.
Dragon Ball Z: Rock the Dragon Collector’s Edition
Amazon
  • DVD: US, CAN
Rightstuf
  • DVD: US
iTunes
  • Digital: US, CAN
Comments Contains all 53 episodes of the US TV Release of DBZ, plus all three films.
Emperor
Amazon
  • Blu-Ray: US, CAN
  • DVD: US, CAN
Eureka Seven – Astral Ocean Part 1
Amazon
  • DVD/Blu-Ray Collector’s Edition: US, CAN
  • DVD/Blu-Ray: US, CAN
Rightstuf
  • DVD/Blu-Ray Collector’s Edition: US
  • DVD/Blu-Ray: US
Comments Alex: Part one of the sequel series to Eureka Seven (which I need to review at some point in the future). The Collector’s Edition comes with an art-box.
Family Ties: Season Seven
Amazon
  • DVD: US, CAN
Comments The final season
Flashdance
Amazon
  • Blu-Ray: US, CAN
Future Diary: Part One
Amazon
  • DVD: US, CAN
  • DVD Limited Edition: US, CAN
Rightstuf
  • DVD: US
  • DVD Limited Edition: US
Comments Alex: Anime series about a group of people whose blogs start updating themselves with future events – and who have to fight each other to the death. Amazon is saying this ships this week, but RightStuf says this doesn’t ship until September. As both agree on the September Release date for the limited edition, I’m giving the Limited Edition information as well. The limited edition comes with two gift cards, and an artbox.
Gene Autry: Collection 3
Amazon
  • DVD: US, CAN
Girls: Season Two
Amazon
  • Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital: US, CAN
  • DVD: US, CAN
The Great Gatsby (2013)
Amazon
  • Digital: US
iTunes
  • Digital: US, CAN
The Guillotines
Amazon
  • DVD: US, CAN
  • Blu-Ray: US, CAN
  • Digital: US
iTunes
  • Digital: US, CAN
Comments Wuxia film about a group of assassins armed with Flying Guillotines.
Haganai: I Don’t Have Many Friends
Amazon
  • DVD/Blu-Ray: US, CAN
Rightstuf
  • DVD/Blu-Ray: US
Comments Alex: This got a special edition release last week. This is the regular release.
The Muppet Movie: The Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition
Amazon
  • Blu-Ray/Digital: US, CAN
  • DVD: US, CAN
Comments This year marks the 34th Anniversary.
Olympus Has Fallen
Amazon
  • DVD/Digital: US, CAN
  • Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital: US, CAN
  • Digital: US
iTunes
  • Digital: US, CAN
Once Upon a Time: Season Two
Amazon
  • Blu-Ray: US, CAN
  • DVD: US, CAN
Perry Mason
Amazon
  • Season Nine, Vol. 2 DVD: US, CAN
  • Complete Series DVD: US, CAN
The Presidio
Amazon
  • Blu-Ray: US, CAN
Rock Jocks
Amazon
  • DVD: US, CAN
Comments Starring Felicia Day and others. The trailer is here.
Seconds (Criterion Collection)
Amazon
  • Blu-Ray: US, CAN
  • DVD: US, CAN
Comments Directed by John Frankenheimer
Shane
Amazon
  • Blu-Ray: US, CAN
Shining Hearts – Complete Collection
Amazon
  • DVD: US, CAN
  • Blu-Ray: US, CAN
Rightstuf
  • DVD: US
  • Blu-Ray: US
Comments Alex: Anime series based on the PSP RPG.
Southland: The Fifth and Final Season
Amazon
  • DVD: US, CAN
Totally Spies
Amazon
  • Season One, Volume Two DVD: US, CAN
  • Complete Season One DVD: US, CAN
WWE Presents Money in the Bank 2013
Amazon
  • DVD: US, CAN

Finally, the picks of the week. Blaine says, “of the titles I’ve seen, I’d go with Doctor Who: Spearhead From Space if you’re looking for a one time story, or Doctor Who: The Green Death if you’re looking for something that lays groundwork for later stories (as recently as April, in fact).” Alex says, “Spearhead From Space was almost my pick, but I think I’ll have to rent the Blu-Ray first to see how much better it actually is from the DVD (in terms of features and picture quality). Instead, I’m going with Future Diary, as the premise (Early Edition with a more dark and sinister tone) has my interest.”

2 replies on “Weekly New Releases – August 13, 2013”

  1. “When a German scientist says ‘hold onto your hat,’ he’s not making casual conversation. Hold onto your hat! HAT! HOLD! Goot.”

    The Muppet Movie was probably my first exposure to the Mel Brooks. Classic stuff to this day.

Comments are closed.