History Channel's Roots Arrives on DVD/Blu-ray on August 23

A powerful reimagining of the essential American story, HISTORY’s Roots arrives on Blu-ray  and DVD on August 23 from Lionsgate. Debuting on Memorial Day, the premiere episode of Roots was watched by 14.4 million total linear viewers over the course of all premiere week telecasts. Based on the Alex Haley novel and inspired by the wildly successful 1977 series about one family’s struggle to resist the institution of American slavery, Roots is the can’t-miss television event of the year. 

“Nearly 40 years ago I had the privilege to be a part of an epic television event that started an important conversation in America,” said LeVar Burton, Co-Executive Producer and the original Kunta Kinte. “I am incredibly proud to be a part of this new retelling and start the dialogue again, at a time when it is needed more than ever."

The 4-part miniseries is brought to life by an all-star cast including Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland), Anna Paquin (TV’s “True Blood”), Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix), Jonathan Rhys Meyers (TV’s “The Tudors”), Mekhi Phifer (The Divergent Series), Tip “T.I.” Harris (Ant-Man), Matthew Goode (TV’s “Downton Abbey”), alongside breakouts Regé-Jean Page and Malachi Kirby.

PBS to Release “MARY TYLER MOORE: A CELEBRATION” on DVD November 17.

She “turned the world on with her smile” on The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and countless movie roles. This special features dozens of classic clips—plus comments from Betty White, Ed Asner, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Gavin MacLeod, John Amos, Carl Reiner, Dick Van Dyke, and Mary Tyler Moore herself. Plus, Oprah Winfrey recounts Mary Tyler Moore’s critical role in inspiring Oprah—and millions of others—as TV’s first independent career woman.

“MARY TYLER MOORE: A CELEBRATION” will be available on DVD November 17, 2015. The run time of the program is approximately 60 minutes on 1 disc and has an SRP of $19.99.

Mary Tyler Moore’s stage and screen career is paved with a slew of awards and nominations: Moore has earned seven Emmys (two for her role of the beloved Laura Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show and four for The Mary Tyler Moore Show), three Golden Globes (one for Ordinary People, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Dick Van Dyke Show respectively), a Tony Award (Whose Life Is It Anyway?), and an Academy Award Nomination (Ordinary People). Behind the scenes, Moore devoted her life to the American Diabetes Association. Professionally and personally, this comedienne has given us plenty of reason to celebrate her life.

HISTORY's "Sons of Liberty" Arrives on DVD & Blu-ray

HISTORY^'s latest blockbuster miniseries Sons of Liberty is headed to Blu-ray and DVD May 26th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. An action-packed, five-hour, scripted miniseries in the tradition of “The Vikings” and “Hatfields & McCoys,” and scripted by the writer of HBO’s “John Adams,” Sons of Liberty features an incredible ensemble cast, including Dean Norris (TV’s “Breaking Bad,” TV’s “Under the Dome”), Ben Barnes (The Chronicles of Narnia), Ryan Eggold (TV’s “The Blacklist”), Michael Raymond-James (TV’s “Once Upon a Time”), Rafe Spall (Prometheus), Henry Thomas (Gangs of New York), Marton Csokas (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King), Jason O’Mara (TV’s “Terra Nova”) and Emily Berrington (TV’s “24: Live Another Day”), who come together to tell the dramatic interpretation of events that sparked a revolution. 

 

As riots consume the streets of Boston, a dangerous game plays out between a British governor and ringleader Sam Adams, which escalates to extreme measures—street brawls, black market dealings, espionage and murder. A sizzling, romantic affair percolates against a backdrop of rising civil unrest, the infamous Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere’s legendary ride. From the Battle of Lexington, a clash between the dedicated colonists and the superior British Army ensues, and the colonies join forces as a single, united country in the most epic revolution of our time. 

 

The Sons of Liberty Blu-ray and DVD include over 30 minutes of exclusive, behind-the-scenes special features and will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.99 and $26.98, respectively.