By David Weiner
2:43 PM PDT, April 1, 2014
Will Ferrell and the gang bring brand-new antics to the outrageous Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues; Keanu Reeves wields a blade with 47 Ronin, Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage joins The Knights of Badassdom; The Dick Van Dyke Show and much more in new releases.
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New on Blu-ray & DVD: April 1, 2014
Paramount
Will Ferrell and the gang bring brand-new antics to the outrageous Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues; Keanu Reeves wields a blade with 47 Ronin, Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage joins The Knights of Badassdom; The Dick Van Dyke Show and much more in new releases.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Paramount
The long-awaited, fan-demanded sequel Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues finds San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returning to the news desk with a whole new set of challenges in the new, 24/7 newsworld populated by equal opportunies, integrated ethnicities and bold sexual preferences. Now married to his co-anchor and wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), can Ron and his pals -- weatherman Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), man on the street Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and sports guy Champ Kind (David Koechner) -- handle the new age of journalism? In addition to the, there's an embarrassment of riches on the Anchorman 2 Blu-ray Combo Pack, which includes both the theatrical release and the Super-Sized R-Rated Version; filmmaker and star commentary; Gag Reel, Parts 1 & 2; Behind-the-Scenes: Newsroom - inside the making of the film; Line-O-Rama, Parts 1 & 2; Welcome to the Dolphin Show; Catfight; News-O-Rama; Kench-O-Rama; Cast Table Read; Inside the News Fight; Baxter & Doby; Anchorman 2: The Musical—A look at the musical sequel that almost was; deleted scenes; extended and alternate scenes; and much more!
47 Ronin
Universal
Whoa! Keanu Reeves returns to the action-adventure genre as a half-white, half-Japanese warrior who joins the fight of 47 leaderless samurai (aka Ronin) who vow to seek vengeance and restore honor to their people after a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind. Fighting their way across a savage world of mythic beasts, shape-shifting witchcraft and wondrous terrors, the samurai must transform Keanu's character into a true hero -- and their most deadly weapon -- who inspires this band of outnumbered rebels to seize eternity. Rinko Kikuchi, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki and Tadanobu Asano co-star. Special features on the 47 Ronin Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack include deleted scenes and the behind-the-scenes featurettes Keanu & Kai, Steel Fury: The Fights of 47 Ronin, Re-Forging The Legend andMyths, Magic & Monsters: The FX of 47 Ronin.
The Dick Van Dyke Show: Classic Mary Tyler Moore Episodes
Image Entertainment
The early '60s sitcom classic is back on DVD with 20 unforgettable episodes featuring television icon Mary Tyler Moore! Following the comic escapades of Laura Petrie (Moore) and her husband Rob (Dick Van Dyke), Carl Reiner’s groundbreaking, Emmy Award-winning series is ranked at 13 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. Hand-picked episodes include October Eve, Never Bathe on Saturday, Coast to Coast Big Mouth, My Blonde-Haired and many more timeless classics. Bonus features include audio commentaries with Carl Reiner and Dick Van Dyke on select episodes; Remembering “Oh, Rob”; and original commercials.
The Knights of Badassdom
eONE Films
Prepare thyself! Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage stars opposite Steve Zahn, True Blood star Ryan Kwanen and geek magnet Summer Glau in this hilarious, heavy-metal romp through the world of stoners and dedicated LARPers (Live Action Role Players) as they take to the woods to reenact a Dungeons & Dragons-like scenario -- and unwittingly conjure up some serious evil in the form of a blood-lusting Succubus from the pits of hell! Will the group prove to simply be foam sword-wielding LARPers or true "Knights of Badassdom?" Art thou ready to find out? Bonus features include behind-the-scenes featurettes, San Diego Comic Con Panel and more.
The Pirate Fairy
Disney
Tinker Bell and her Pixie Hollow pals are back in an all-new adventure! Zarina (voiced by Mad Men star Christina Hendricks) is a smart and ambitious dust-keeper fairy who's captivated by Blue Pixie Dust and its endless possibilities. When Zarina's wild ideas get her into trouble, she flees Pixie Hollow and joins forces with the scheming pirates of Skull Rock, who make her captain of their ship. Now, Tinker Bell (voiced by Mae Whitman) and her friends must embark on an epic adventure to find Zarina, and together they go sword-to-sword with the band of pirates led by a cabin boy named James (voiced by Tom Hiddleston), who'll soon be known as the one and only Captain Hook.
At Middleton
Anchor Bay
Vera Farmiga and Andy Garcia co-star in this romantic romp about parents who meet cute during their kids' college tour. Garcia is straight-laced George, while Farmiga is the more eccentric Edith. The two strangers decide to play hooky together, ditching the official tour for a carefree adventure reminiscent of their own college years, but what begins as an afternoon of fun soon becomes a revealing and enlightening experience that will change their lives forever. Taissa Farmiga, Spencer Lofranco, Peter Riegert and Tom Skerritt co-star.
George Gently, Series 6
Acorn Media
After being gravely injured, Detective Chief Inspector George Gently (played by Martin Shaw) returns in these '60s-set, feature-length U.K. mysteries based on the popular series of novels by Alan Hunter. Set in England during the social upheaval of the decade, the clever, well-written episodes follow Gently and his partner as they confront the tense political climate of the Cold War. Bonus features include behind-the-scenes featurettes, text interviews, and more.
Power Rangers: Seasons 13-17
Shout Factory
All 166 episodes of Saban's Power Rangers seasons 13-17 are here, packaged in one box set available for the first time! Join your favorite Rangers from fan-favorite Power Rangers S.P.D., as well as the explosive Power Rangers Mystic Force, Power Rangers Operation Overdrive, Power Rangers Jungle Fury and Power Rangers RPM as they take on some of the biggest, baddest villains they’ve ever faced! Bonus features include Mad Props!; Rangers On Set!; Ranger Tales Collect ‘Em All!; Special Messages From The Mystic Force Rangers and more.
Birds of Paradise
Lionsgate
Awarded the DOVE seal of approval, this fun family film follows Jack (voiced by Drake Bell), an ordinary sparrow with dreams of becoming an extraordinary bird. In love with a canary who has escaped from her cage, Jack one day gets splattered with brightly colored paint and suddenly resembles an exotic songbird. Believing his new appearance will attract his crush, he heads out on a wild journey to ultimately learn that it’s not what you look like on the outside, but who you are on the inside that truly counts. Ashley Tisdale, Ken Jeong, Jon Lovitz, Jane Lynch, Keith David and many others provide their voice talents for this mad-cap avian romp, written and produced by Mychal Simka. On DVD (plus Digital UltraViolet) exclusively at Walmart and Redbox, the Birds of Paradise disc contains the bonus features Bringing the Characters to Life - At the Recording Studio with the film's stars featurette and a Sneak Peek at Award-Winning Miniscule Shorts.