TV News (& some nostalgic memories)!

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My family is excited for this one.   They could make this a lot of fun- especially if they go a more trickster route. 

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🥤🍿📺 finally ordered today some crime drama series that I enjoyed...

 

 

This set contains every episode from the short-lived series that was a sequel to the popular novel THE FIRM, adapted from the smash novel of the same name. The series stared Josh Lucas as a onetime lawyer who, after being hidden for a decade in the Federal Witness Protection Program, must claim his old life back - only to learn that threats still exist.

 

Based on the novels by Ken Bruen, Jack Taylor is an Irish ex-cop, on the wrong side of forty who has become a finder with a sharp tongue and a soft heart. He takes on the cases the police won't touch, no matter how hopeless. He's pig stubborn. He defends the lost and the broken. He's good because he looks where no one else looks, talks to the people no one else talks to. Moreover, he knows every back street in his hometown, Galway, knows the seed and breed of everyone in it. But small towns have big memories, and like Jack they are quick to anger and slow to forgive.

This DVD collection contains all nine feature length episodes from series one to three.
SERIES ONE: The Guards, The Pikemen, The Magdalen Martyrs
SERIES TWO: The Dramatist, Priest, Shot Down
SERIES THREE: Cross, Headstone, Purgatory

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Game of Thrones‘ alum Emilia Clarke is in final talks to join Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Mendelsohn in Secret Invasion, the upcoming Marvel series for Disney+, sources close to the project confirm to Deadline.

 

 

Emilia Clarke Joining Marvel’s ‘Secret Invasion’ Series For Disney+

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 Maigret (1960-1963) - Deluxe Limited Edition - 23 August 2021

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Network will release the BBC series of Maigret (1960-1963), with Rupert Davies in the title role, on 23 August 2021.

 

Long-awaited, much sought after, never previously released and unseen anywhere for decades...

...this definitive adaptation of Georges Simenon's world famous novels stars Rupert Davies as Commissaire Jules Maigret, the dogged French detective. Though Simenon's books have been adapted many times for film and television, Davies's celebrated, BAFTA-winning portrayal was Simenon's favourite, stating "At last, I have found the perfect Maigret!".

Running to 52 episodes and a feature-length play, this complete 1960s series has been remastered in High Definition from original telerecorded film elements and is featured here in its original fullscreen TV format.

This deluxe, limited edition release features:

• Special packaging
• Book on the making of the series by archive television historian Andrew Pixley
• Collectable postcards
• CD of Ron Grainer's Maigret soundtrack LP

Please note that this packaging and special features are only available as part of this advance pre-order Blu-ray version of Maigret

 

Maigret: The Complete Series [DELUXE LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY]

 

 

 

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[Grendel]

I received that notice from Network as well my Buddy @Veum and I think I'll jump on this.

Rupert Davies is such a GREAT actor and the "Maigret" series can certainly give Christie's "Poirot" and Biggers "Charlie Chan" a run for their money, heh. 😉

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PETER JACKSON'S BEATLES DOCUMENTARY EXPANDS TO SIX-HOUR DISNEY+ SERIES

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🥤🤠📺 Watching the sneak peak of Animal Kingdom & have fallen in 😘 with one of your “hotties” @Fortis93 28-year-old Australian actress Leila George 

Why in the world is she married to this “ugly” haha 🤣  

 

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In response to this past weekend’s hugely successful global streaming debut of The Tomorrow War, Skydance and Amazon Studios are in discussions, I hear, on the development of a sequel to the Chris Pratt sci-fi pic.

 

‘The Tomorrow War 2’: Amazon & Skydance Already In Talks For Sequel Reteaming With Chris Pratt, Director Chris McKay & More

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In response to this past weekend’s hugely successful global streaming debut of The Tomorrow War, Skydance and Amazon Studios are in discussions, I hear, on the development of a sequel to the Chris Pratt sci-fi pic.

 

‘The Tomorrow War 2’: Amazon & Skydance Already In Talks For Sequel Reteaming With Chris Pratt, Director Chris McKay & More

 

Oh great, the TERMmorrow war 2, where aliens send one of their kind back in time to kill Chris Pratt as a boy before he can become leader of the um, "resistance". Just what we need 🤮. "We must save the past in order save the future where people from the past saved the future in the present day!"

 

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For those of you who enjoyed the The Abbott & Costello Show, there is only 24 hrs. left in the KICKSTARTER  project! 

 

Just 24 hours remain to pre-order stunning new 4K restorations of this iconic TV show selected by Time Magazine as one of "The 100 Best TV Shows of All-TIME." Don't miss your chance to get this exciting new Blu-ray and DVD release hot off the presses!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects.../posts/3243828
 

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Good news for Star Wars fans in need of a fix: A special episode of DISNEY Gallery: The Mandalorian, about Luke Skywalker’s surprise return in the Season 2 finale, will premiere Wednesday, Aug. 25 on Disney+.

The installment highlights the technology used to recreate Luke Skywalker and the collaborative process with his portrayer Mark Hamill. The program also explores “the immense pressure and responsibility the filmmakers had in bringing back one of the most important characters in film history,” per the official release.

 

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BLADE RUNNER: BLACK LOTUS | Official Trailer | adult swim

 

 

 

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Experience the future with BLADE RUNNER: BLACK LOTUS — an Adult Swim and Crunchyroll original animated series inspired by the award-winning and critically lauded Blade Runner movie franchise, coming this fall.

This thrilling thirteen episode series is directed by Shinji Aramaki and Kenji Kamiyama and produced by Alcon Entertainment and animation studio Sola Digital Arts, with Shinichiro Watanabe serving as a creative producer.

 

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Smallville: The Complete Series (October 19, 2021)


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It’s been 20 years since Clark Kent first arrived in Kansas, and in honor of the 20th Anniversary of the remarkable series, Smallville: The Complete Series 20th Anniversary Edition will soar onto Blu-ray for the first time ever from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on October 19, 2021. This set for the ultimate fan features all 218 episodes along with over 28 hours of bonus features from all 10 incredible seasons, plus Digital Copy (US Only). Smallville: The Complete Series 20thAnniversary Edition Blu-ray is priced to own at $179.99 SRP ($209.99 in Canada) and will also be available on DVD for $154.99 SRP ($184.99 in Canada). The groundbreaking, Emmy®-winning 10-season hit that redefined the origins of the world’s greatest super hero is all here – from Krypton refugee Kal-El’s arrival on Earth through his tumultuous teen years to Clark Kent’s final steps toward embracing his destiny as the Man of Steel. Relive a decade’s worth of thrills in fantastic adventures full of action, heart and humor in abundance, all anchored by the marvelous performance of Tom Welling at its center. Savor again the series’ thoughtful and imaginative integration and reinvention of the iconic characters of DC lore. And let your spirits be lifted up, up and away. Starring Tom Welling as “Clark Kent,” Allison Mack as “Chloe Sullivan,” Kristin Kreuk as “Lana Lang,” Michael Rosenbaum as “Lex Luthor,” John Glover as “Lionel Luthor,” Erica Durance as “Lois Lane,” Annette O’Toole as “Martha Kent,” John Schneider as “Jonathan Kent,” Justin Hartley as “Oliver Queen,” Sam Jones III as “Pete Ross,” Cassidy Freeman as “Tess Mercer,” Aaron Ashmore as “Jimmy Olsen,” Eric Johnson as “Whitney Fordman,” Laura Vandervoort as “Kara,” Callum Blue as “Zod,” Jensen Ackles as “Jason Teague” and Sam Witwer as “Davis Bloome,” Smallville has also featured many notable guest stars including Terence Stamp, James Marsters, Michael McKean, Ian Somerhalder, Jane Seymour, Brian Austin Green, Pam Grier, Helen Slater, Michael Ironside, Julian Sands, Tori Spelling, Rutger Hauer and Christopher Reeve.  Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Based on DC Comics characters, Smallville was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar. Its executive producers have included Michael Tollin, Brian Robbins, Joe Davola, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, James Marshall, Brian Peterson, Kelly Souders, Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer, Greg Beeman, Ken Horton and Tom Welling. The series is from Tollin/Robbins Productions, Millar/Gough Ink and Warner Bros. Television.  Smallville: The Complete Series 20th Anniversary Edition includes 2 DVD discs with over 28 hours of bonus features originally released on the Smallville Seasons 1-10 DVD sets.  MORE THAN 28 HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES · The Adventures of Superboy – The original 1961 pilot starring John Rockwell.  · A Retrospective Look at the Series’ 10-Year Journey – An in-depth, season-by-season look at the creation of this landmark television series. Highlights include interviews with Tom Welling, Eric Durance, Michael Rosenbaum, Phil Morris, John Schneider and many more, as well as rare behind-the-scenes footage.  · A Decade of Comic-Con Featurette · Paley Festival Featurette · Smallville’s 100th Episode: Making of a Milestone – An extended version of the original featurette included in the Season 5 set.  · Secret Origin: The American Story of DC Comics – A feature length documentary chronicling DC’s 75 years of challenges, creativity, and triumph.  · Audio Commentaries, Deleted and Extended Scenes, Gag Reels,Behind-the-scenes featurettes and much more from all 10 seasons!   DIGITAL Smallville: The Complete Series is currently available to own on Digital. Digital purchase allows consumers to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital movies and TV shows are available from various digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu and others.  SMALLVILLE: THE COMPLETE SERIES 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION Street Date: October 19, 2021 Order Due Date: September 07, 2021 Blu-ray Presented in 16×9 widescreen format Running time: Approx. 154 Hours  Blu-ray Price: $179.99 SRP ($209.99 in Canada) 42-Discs (40 BD-50s + 2 DVD-9s for the Bonus Features) About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.  Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment’s physical and digital distribution businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.  About DC  DC, a WarnerMedia Company, creates iconic characters, enduring stories, and immersive experiences that inspire and entertain audiences of every generation around the world and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. As a creative division, DC is charged with strategically integrating its stories and characters across film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, interactive games, DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription service and community engagement portal. For more information visit dccomics.com and dcuniverseinfinite.com.  SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC.

 

SMALLVILLE: The Complete Series 20th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Release Details

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On 7/27/2021 at 3:07 PM, Veum said:

Smallville: The Complete Series (October 19, 2021)


Warner Press Release:
 

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It’s been 20 years since Clark Kent first arrived in Kansas, and in honor of the 20th Anniversary of the remarkable series, Smallville: The Complete Series 20th Anniversary Edition will soar onto Blu-ray for the first time ever from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on October 19, 2021. This set for the ultimate fan features all 218 episodes along with over 28 hours of bonus features from all 10 incredible seasons, plus Digital Copy (US Only). Smallville: The Complete Series 20thAnniversary Edition Blu-ray is priced to own at $179.99 SRP ($209.99 in Canada) and will also be available on DVD for $154.99 SRP ($184.99 in Canada).

 

SMALLVILLE: The Complete Series 20th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Release Details

This set is $149.97 with $0 shipping and $0 tax here:

https://www.bullmoose.com/p/35191164
 

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📺 I’m really going to miss…

 

 

TNT’s ‘Animal Kingdom’ is a family crime drama series that revolves around Joshua Cody, better known as J, a teenager who moves in with his grandmother and uncles after his mother dies. However, his family is not just another family; it is a powerful criminal clan headed by his grandma, Janine Cody AKA Smurf.

 

It is a very compelling, adrenaline type of show I really enjoy. Don’t know why they can’t extend this series, maybe branch out with the character of J (Joshua Cody)… he can start his own clan! 🙌

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 Shadows of the night 
Falling silently
Echo of the past 
Calling you to me
Haunting memory 
Veiled in misty glow
Phantom melody 
Playing soft and low

In this world that we know now
Life is here, then gone
But somewhere in the afterglow
Love lives on and on
Dreams of long ago
Meet in rendezvous
Shadows of the night
Calling me to you
Calling me to you

 

 

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 Night Gallery: Season 1 (1969-1971) from Kino Coming November 23rd!

 

• Brand NEW 2K Master for the 2-Hour Pilot and Six Season 1 Episodes • NEW Audio Commentary for the PILOT by Screenwriter/Historian Gary Gerani • NEW Audio Commentary for THE DEAD MAN/THE HOUSEKEEPER by Night Gallery Authors/Historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton • NEW Audio Commentary for ROOM WITH A VIEW/THE LITTLE BLACK BAG/THE NATURE OF THE ENEMY by Night Gallery Authors/Historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton • NEW Audio Commentary for THE HOUSE/CERTAIN SHADOWS ON THE WALL by Film Historian Tim Lucas • NEW Audio Commentary for THE HOUSE/CERTAIN SHADOWS ON THE WALL by Author/Historian Amanda Reyes • NEW Audio Commentary for MAKE ME LAUGH/CLEAN KILLS AND OTHER TROPHIES by Filmmaker/Historian Constantine Nasr and Night Gallery Book Publisher Taylor L. White • NEW Audio Commentary for PAMELA'S VOICE/LONE SURVIVOR/THE DOLL by Novelist/Critic Kim Newman and Writer/Editor Stephen Jones • NEW Audio Commentary for THEY'RE TEARING DOWN TIM RILEY'S BAR/THE LAST LAUREL by Film Historian Craig Beam • THE SYNDICATION CONUNDRUM: A Look at the Show's Troubled Second Life in Reruns – A NEW Featurette by Film Historian Craig Beam • Episode Guide Insert Booklet • Optional English Subtitles Color 408 Minutes 1.33:1 Not Rated Prepare for the chill of a lifetime as the master of suspense, Rod Serling (The Twilight Zone), hosts every spine-tingling episode from the complete first season of Night Gallery. Thrill to stories performed by Hollywood greats including Joan Crawford, Ossie Davis, Larry Hagman, Diane Keaton, Roddy McDowall, Burgess Meredith and Agnes Moorehead, and directed by cinematic masters like Steven Spielberg (Jaws) in this unforgettable series—available for the first time in HD, from 2K scans of the interpositives! Night Gallery: Season 1 also features top notch direction by acclaimed filmmakers Daryl Duke (The Silent Partner), Boris Sagal (The Omega Man), Barry Shear (Across 110th Street), Jeannot Szwarc (Jaws 2), Don Taylor (The Island of Dr. Moreau) with wonderful performances by John Astin, Diane Baker, Martine Beswick, Tom Bosley, Jack Cassidy, Godfrey Cambridge, Bert Convy, Phyllis Diller, Louis Hayward, George Macready, Raymond Massey, Joanna Pettet, John Randolph, Barry Sullivan, Torin Thatcher, William Windom & many others.

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8 hours ago, Veum said:

 Night Gallery: Season 1 (1969-1971) from Kino Coming November 23rd!

 

• Brand NEW 2K Master for the 2-Hour Pilot and Six Season 1 Episodes • NEW Audio Commentary for the PILOT by Screenwriter/Historian Gary Gerani • NEW Audio Commentary for THE DEAD MAN/THE HOUSEKEEPER by Night Gallery Authors/Historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton • NEW Audio Commentary for ROOM WITH A VIEW/THE LITTLE BLACK BAG/THE NATURE OF THE ENEMY by Night Gallery Authors/Historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton • NEW Audio Commentary for THE HOUSE/CERTAIN SHADOWS ON THE WALL by Film Historian Tim Lucas • NEW Audio Commentary for THE HOUSE/CERTAIN SHADOWS ON THE WALL by Author/Historian Amanda Reyes • NEW Audio Commentary for MAKE ME LAUGH/CLEAN KILLS AND OTHER TROPHIES by Filmmaker/Historian Constantine Nasr and Night Gallery Book Publisher Taylor L. White • NEW Audio Commentary for PAMELA'S VOICE/LONE SURVIVOR/THE DOLL by Novelist/Critic Kim Newman and Writer/Editor Stephen Jones • NEW Audio Commentary for THEY'RE TEARING DOWN TIM RILEY'S BAR/THE LAST LAUREL by Film Historian Craig Beam • THE SYNDICATION CONUNDRUM: A Look at the Show's Troubled Second Life in Reruns – A NEW Featurette by Film Historian Craig Beam • Episode Guide Insert Booklet • Optional English Subtitles Color 408 Minutes 1.33:1 Not Rated Prepare for the chill of a lifetime as the master of suspense, Rod Serling (The Twilight Zone), hosts every spine-tingling episode from the complete first season of Night Gallery. Thrill to stories performed by Hollywood greats including Joan Crawford, Ossie Davis, Larry Hagman, Diane Keaton, Roddy McDowall, Burgess Meredith and Agnes Moorehead, and directed by cinematic masters like Steven Spielberg (Jaws) in this unforgettable series—available for the first time in HD, from 2K scans of the interpositives! Night Gallery: Season 1 also features top notch direction by acclaimed filmmakers Daryl Duke (The Silent Partner), Boris Sagal (The Omega Man), Barry Shear (Across 110th Street), Jeannot Szwarc (Jaws 2), Don Taylor (The Island of Dr. Moreau) with wonderful performances by John Astin, Diane Baker, Martine Beswick, Tom Bosley, Jack Cassidy, Godfrey Cambridge, Bert Convy, Phyllis Diller, Louis Hayward, George Macready, Raymond Massey, Joanna Pettet, John Randolph, Barry Sullivan, Torin Thatcher, William Windom & many others.

I'd they do the other seasons. I'm all in..

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Yellowstone: Season 1 Blu-ray   Special EditionParamount Pictures | 2018 | Season 1 | 466 min | Not rated | Nov 02, 2021 (2 Months)   John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and his family deal with numerous issues involved with owning the largest ranch in the US including politicians, land/oil developers, a Native American reservation, and its neighbor, Yellowstone Park.   Yellowstone: Season 2 Blu-ray   Special EditionParamount Pictures | 2019 | Season 2 | 469 min | Not rated | Nov 02, 2021 (2 Months)   John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and his family deal with numerous issues involved with owning the largest ranch in the US including politicians, land/oil developers, a Native American reservation, and its neighbor, Yellowstone Park. Yellowstone: Season 3 Blu-ray   Special EditionParamount Pictures | 2020 | Season 3 | 431 min | Not rated | Nov 02, 2021 (2 Months)   John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and his family deal with numerous issues involved with owning the largest ranch in the US including politicians, land/oil developers, an Indian reservation, and its neighbor, Yellowstone Park.

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Michael K. Williams, Star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ Found Dead at 54

 

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Michael K. Williams, who memorably portrayed Omar Little in “The Wire” and Chalky White in “Boardwalk Empire,” has died at age 54. The New York Police Department confirmed to Variety that the actor was found dead on Monday at 2 p.m. inside of his Brooklyn residence.

 

Williams was a regular on many acclaimed HBO series, including “The Wire,” “Boardwalk Empire,” “The Night Of” and “Lovecraft Country,” played Leonard on SundanceTV crime series “Hap and Leonard” and had a recurring role on J.J. Abrams’ “Alias.” He also acted in acclaimed films including “Inherent Vice,” “12 Years a Slave,” “Gone Baby Gone” and “The Road.”

The actor’s work often attracted awards attention, including three Emmy nods for outstanding supporting actor in a limited series or movie for his work in “When They See Us,” “The Night Of” and “Bessie.” He’s currently in Emmy contention for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his work on “Lovecraft Country.”

 

He was also known for his comedy roles, including biology professor Marshall Kane on “Community.” Though he shot a small role in “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” his role was cut after reshoots would have required he cut short filming on the Netflix feature “The Red Sea Diving Resort.”

HBO said in a statement, “We are devastated to learn of the passing of Michael Kenneth Williams, a member of the HBO family for more than 20 years. While the world is aware of his immense talents as an artist, we knew Michael as a dear friend who was beloved by all who had the privilege to work with him. We send our deepest condolences to his family for this immeasurable loss.”

 

Williams landed his career-making role in 2002 as Omar Little in “The Wire,” David Simon’s critically-acclaimed crime series. One of the series’ most memorable characters, Omar Little was a sawed-off shotgun-toting Baltimore stickup man. “Omar is this dark-skinned outspoken man in the hood who didn’t care what anyone thought of him,” Williams told the New York Times in 2017. “He is everything I wished I could be.”

 

The intensity of his roles often exacerbated his struggles with drugs, he explained in several interviews, and he said he was using cocaine both during shooting of “The Wire” and “The Night Of.” “The characters that mean the most to me are the ones that damn near kill me. It’s a sacrifice I’ve chosen to make,” he told the NY Times.

In addition to his acting, Williams had also branched out to nonfiction storytelling, notably hosting and executive producing a 2016 docuseries for Viceland called “Black Market With Michael K. Williams.” Much of Season 2 of the show had been completed prior to his death.

 

Williams was born in Brooklyn; his mother was from the Bahamas and his father from South Carolina. Raised in the Vanderveer housing projects in East Flatbush, he had already developed a drug problem as a teenager. After getting knifed when he tried to intervene in a fight outside a bar on his 25th birthday, Williams ended up with a large scar across his face. He began getting jobs dancing in music videos for acts including George Michael and Madonna before getting cast in his first film role as Tupac Shakur’s brother in the 1996 film “Bullet.”

 

RIP Chalky ☹️

 

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 The Incredible Hulk: The Complete Series - October 26, 2021

 

 

 

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DON't MAKE ME ANGRY. YOU WOULDN't LIKE ME WHEN I'm ANGRY. Watch this warning become a mantra for mild-mannered research scientist David Banner (Bill Bixby) in The Incredible Hulk: The Complete Series! Based on the iconic Marvel comic book character, this groundbreaking TV series chronicles David's quest to find the cure for his transformations into the terrifying and enraged Hulk (Lou Ferrigno). Including all 5 seasons plus in-depth bonus features, this unforgettable series has become a fan favorite that stands the test of time!

 

The Incredible Hulk: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]

 

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