LOCKUP: RAW also shares, for the first time, what it was like for the show’s producers to work behind bars: jeopardizing their own personal safety, working amid the deafening clamor of prison, and sitting face to face with unpredictable, violent felons. Each producer has a unique story to tell, and viewers will feel they are right beside them, risking their lives to get the story.

LOCKUP: RAW SEASON ONE includes 8 original episodes on 2-DVDs

Disc 1 (5 episodes, approx 3h 12m + bonus) : Ever Present Danger / Prison Love / The Devil’s Workshop / The Daily Grind / Bonus

Disc 2 (4 episodes, approx 3h 10m + bonus): Inmates Gone Wild / America’s Toughest Jails / Hard Time / Friend or Foe? / Bonus

Set against the stirrings of the civil rights movement and a rising wave of burgeoning Black pride, NOTHING BUT A MAN tells the story of Duff, a railroad section hand, who is forced to confront racial prejudice and self-denial when he falls in love with Josie, an educated preacher’s daughter. Starring Ivan Dixon (“Porgy and Bess,” “A Raisin in the Sun”) and jazz great Abbey Lincoln in performances Siskel & Ebert called “terrific,” it is ultimately an uplifting story about a man and a woman whose love overcomes racial and class barriers. The original soundtrack features Motown stars like Stevie Wonder, Mary Wells, Martha and the Vandellas, The Miracles, and The Marvelettes.

From acclaimed director Michael Roemer, NOTHING BUT A MAN is a devastatingly powerful film about living life without the basic necessities of dignity and respect. Watching this film, we are forced to confront not only what we were but what we are, how far we’ve come, and how far we still have to go. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, this groundbreaking American classic is available for the first time ever on DVD.

From the seaside cliffs of Mallorca to the bustling tapas bars and majestic museums of Barcelona, this is the ultimate road trip across Spain. Academy Award^®-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow, celebrity chef Mario Batali, celebrated author Mark Bittman (How to Cook Everything, and Spanish actress Claudia Bassols embark on a ten-week tour of a country at the forefront of the culinary and cultural worlds. Each episode finds the four in a new locale, from learning how Cava is made in Catalunya to meeting the famed pigs of Salamanca, as they steadily reveal the undiscovered delights of a country brimming with gastronomic and aesthetic treasures.

Disc 1 (Episodes 1 – 3): 159 mins.
Disc 2 (Episodes 4 – 6): 159 mins.
Disc 3 (Episodes 7 – 10): 211 mins.
Disc 4 (Episodes 11 – 13 + bonus): 159 mins. + extras

Travel back to the golden age of comedy and join Sid for 18 of his most remarkable sketches – now digitally restored and better than ever.

This filmed version of the much-lauded 1985 Philadelphia performance traces the epic storyline of the original text, while also interweaving aspects of Oedipus Rex, Antigone, and the Christian salvific narrative. Taking up the dramatic tension and emotional turmoil of classical tragedy and infusing it with passionate, inventive performances and an electrifying gospel- and soul-inflected musical montage, the production also features an unforgettable cast, including Jevetta Steele, Isabell Monk, Robert Earl Jones, Carl Lumbly, Clarence Fountain and the Blind Boys of Alabama (who collectively play Oedipus), and, as the Messenger (and here Pentecostal preacher), Morgan Freeman. Freeman’s commanding oratory to a rapt live audience recasts classical rhetoric in an African-American gospel mode, impressively fusing Hellenistic myth and Christian parable.

Finally available on DVD, THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS showcases the pinnacle of postmodern theater and captures live drama at its most vibrant, daring, and innovative.

Comic Marina Franklin interviews the Awkward Kings, whose ranks include alternative stand-up artists Victor Varnado, Hannibal Buress, Eric André and Baron Vaughn. The film captures their antics on and off the stage through group hang-out sessions, informal interviews and personal vignettes animated by underground comic book artists. While the Kings each have their own wacky style, they all have two things in common: they’re all a little weird, and they all challenge our preconceptions of what black comedy is and can be.

Riffing on topics ranging from Shakespeare to science fiction, THE AWKWARD COMEDY SHOW injects black comedy with a fresh—and nerdy—new style.

At a fashionable house party in Southern California, a parade of women mingle in joint celebration of their friends’ milestone birthdays: Kate has just turned 30, Helene is 40, and Sadie will soon be 50. When Helene’s houseguest Martine–a sexy French filmmaker–turns her camera on the partygoers to capture live human behavior, discussions turn from light and airy to heartfelt and personal. Playfully musing on their body image hang-ups, eating disorders, relationships, and a conformist society obsessed with beauty, even the group’s untouched slices of cake provide insight into the love-hate relationship between femmes and food. As one guest confesses: “I’m still looking for a man who can excite me as much as a baked potato.”

Loosely scripted and voyeuristically crafted in a cinéma vérité style to allow its actresses to be spontaneous and honest, Henry Jaglom’s EATING is a hilarious and thought-provoking smorgasboard of “biting” observations!

Nominated for a Sundance Grand Jury Prize, THE TUNE is Plympton’s first feature-length extravaganza, hailed as “pure animated fun” (New York Daily News). Exploring the anxieties of rejection as an artist, The Tune is a strangely romantic comedy about Del, a struggling songwriter who must come up with the perfect ditty for slimeball mogul Mr. Mega, or run the risk of losing his job and girlfriend Didi. En route to meet his boss, Del accidentally stumbles into the surreal wonderland of Flooby-Nooby, where Elvis-impersonating dogs, nose-less cab drivers and sadistic bellhops each perform their own outrageous musical numbers! Is this crazed cast of colorful characters enough to inspire Del’s greatest hit, or will he remain a flat note in Flooby-Nooby forever?

Peppered with an eclectic mix of blues, country, rock and other musical Americana, Maureen McElheron’s Independent Spirit Award-nominated score is just one more reason why you should be whistling THE TUNE!

A journey through this political-cartoonist-turned-animator’s canvas of animation, PLYMPTOONS: THE COMPLETE EARLY WORKS OF BILL PLYMPTON offers up a delicious dose of mutated humor, from Plympton’s first film created during his college days, “Self Portrait”, to the Academy Award^® -nominated “Your Face”, his first solo effort.

Features the Following Award-winning Animations:

Self Portrait / The Turn On / Lucas, The Ear of Corn / Boomtown / Drawing Lesson #2 / Your Face / Love in the Fast Lane / One of those Days / How to Kiss / 25 Ways to Quit Smoking / 245 Days / Noodle Ear / Human Rights / Environmental / Trivial Pursuit #1 / Trivial Pursuit #2 / Sugar Delight #1 / Sugar Delight #2 / Previous Lives #1 / Previous Lives #2 / Plymptoons

There’s nothing quite like OH! CALCUTTA!, an elegant and erotic musical deliciously performed (mostly) in the nude. Debuting in 1970 and running for a record 14 years, OH! CALCUTTA! playfully challenges taboos by representing the sexual revolution in a series of uproarious skits, dance, and musical numbers written by naughty luminaries including John Lennon, Sam Shepard, and Samuel Beckett. Far too smart to be smut, this adult musical matches the magic of Broadway with the exhilaration of a peep show over a rock score performed by a live band.

From an elaborately-concocted scene in which a crafty virgin gets the upper hand on her seducer to a hilarious rendition of awkward first-time swingers, OH! CALCUTTA! gleefully runs roughshod over prudish no-nos while never taking sex too seriously.

Directed by Jacques Levy, OH! CALCUTTA! is equal parts hubris and hilarity, acting out on stage what usually never leaves the bedroom to sidesplitting and blush-worthy effect.

Fisher Stevens (Uptown Girls, Hackers) stars as Sam Manning, a once-successful Manhattan writer who can’t quite churn out his second novel. Floundering through day jobs he doesn’t want and selling artwork off his walls to pay the rent, Sam compulsively wastes his creative energies by cheating on his photographer fiancée, Cass (played by Annabella Sciorra of Chasing Liberty and What Dreams May Come). As Sam’s career and relationship choices become more irrational, his infidelities start to take control over his existence, but only a humbling dose of self-reflection can possibly steer him back towards a path of healthy living.

An inventively crafted and smartly observed film-fest favorite, SAM THE MAN features an all-star cast of New York actors, including Maria Bello, Rob Morrow, Ron Rifkin, Griffin Dunne, Luis Guzmán, and George Plimpton as himself.

They say that true love is hard to find, but it’s particularly challenging for Thomas, a 30-something bachelor in the not-too-distant future who hasn’t left his apartment in over 8 years. Instead, Thomas relies on his trusty visiophone to communicate with the outside world and attend to every human need–he even fulfills his sexual desires with his favorite computer generated partner, Clara, in a full-on zero-gravity cybersex suit.

Thomas continues to look for love in all the wrong digital places–that is, until he meets Eva, a medically endorsed, government-issue prostitute who all at once threatens to turn Thomas’ world inside, out.

For train aficionado and hopeless romantic John Lee (Peter Alexander), life at the end of World War II is difficult enough as a man of Asian-mixed descent. The grandwon to one of the many Chinese railroad laborers who helped forge a new America, John holds idealistic visions of saving a short-line train that runs through the gorgeous vistas of Yosemite Valley. With the help of the railroad’s long-time employees (Michael Stipe of R.E.M. and Henry Gibson of Nashville and Magnolia), John makes it his year-long mission to turn the railroad around, while simultaneously courting a beautiful Native American park guide (Jeri Arredondo).

Written and directed with complex subtlety by indie darling Christopher Munch (Harry and Max, The Sleepy Time Gal, The Hours and Times), COLOR OF A BRISK AND LEAPING DAY is a boldly atmospheric ode to passion and preservation.

When Anna (Connie Nielsen), an American journalist, travels to Iraq to report on the conflict, she quickly becomes familiar with the grim day-to-day realities of the conflict. After an Iraqi leader and friend is assassinated, she is determined to uncover the truth behind his death. As she becomes more entrenched, Anna finds herself pulled between the affections of an American intelligence official (Damian Lewis) and Zaid (Mido Hamada), a young Iraqi photographer. After the death of an Iraqi boy at the hands of American soldiers, a perilous chain of events is set off that exposes corrupt associations, blurs the lines of justice, and ultimately leads Anna into grave danger.

Directed by Philip Haas, the director of the Oscar^® -nominated film Angels & Insects, THE SITUATION is an intimate, heartfelt portrayal of the Iraq war and the people surviving within it.

Vito Rossi (The Sopranos’ Vincent Pastore) knows how to make a delicious sauce, and Frank Bianco (The Sopranos’ Frank Vincent), the perfect crust–but as rival neighborhood pizzeria proprietors, each would rather go bankrupt than share his secret with the other. As a winner-takes-all cook-off threatens to settle their long-term feud for good, each man will stop at nothing to learn the other’s secret in the pursuit of the perfect pizza pie, even if it means spying, sabotage, or using the budding romance between their children, Angela and Tony, (played by winning newcomers Robin Paul and Conor Dubin) as a weapon.

Can true love flourish in the midst of this bitter contest for pizza supremacy? A TALE OF TWO PIZZAS is a fresh and funny take on family, young love, and finding the recipe for happiness.

DISC 1: Episodes 1-3
DISC 2: Episodes 4-6
DISC 3: Episodes 7-8 / Bonus

With her best friend Ollie in tow, Virginia meets everyone from an overeager librarian to a Scraggly Santa raising money for the poor. Finally her father inspires her to write a letter to the New York Sun newspaper, claiming “If you see it in the Sun, it’s so.”

Based on the true story of the most famous newspaper editorial of all time, Yes, Virginia
is a charming and heartwarming tale about believing in the true spirit of Christmas.

– Voices by Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alfred Molina, and Beatrice Miller (Toy Story 3)

In 1924, the strong and idealistic Sarah (co-writer Janet McTeer of Tumbleweeds) and her younger lover Hamish (JJ Field of Poirot: Death on the Nile) flee the depression of post-war Europe, travelling deep into the Malaysian jungle to earn their fortune at an ivory trading post. Instead of an exotic retreat, however, the two encounter an oppressively small colony where there is no escape when the river runs dry. Despite their best intentions, the influence of the couple’s high hopes and obvious love for each other unleashes upon the community a downward spiral of greed, murder, and madness: a lyrical tragedy where everyone is the victim of each other’s broken dreams.

Gripping, intimate, and heavily stylized, THE INTENDED co-stars Olimpia Dukakis (Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City), Brenda Fricker (My Left Foot), and Tony Maudsley (Bright Young Things).

Written and directed with a snap-crackling wit by Michael Roemer (Nothing But A Man), THE PLOT AGAINST HARRY plays like a brilliant cross between a poignantly realistic John Cassavetes film and a prime-era Woody Allen comedy. The film follows the uproarious rise-and-fall of Harry Plotnik (Martin Priest), a once-notorious Jewish gangster who finds his numbers racket slipping away after his release from prison. Under pressure from well-meaning relatives, Harry makes an erratic effort to go straight, triggering a series of humiliations and petty disasters. Unable to fit into either the criminal or civilian worlds, Harry becomes uniquely and irresolutely heroic–a modest, modern-day Job fated to be the butt of an endless stream of small-time cosmic jokes.

One of the greatest comedians ever, Sid Caesar has been making America laugh since the 1950s, when he ruled airwaves with his Emmy^® Award-winning “Your Show of Shows” and “Caesar’s Hour.” Now, for the first time ever, 20 of his fans’ all-time favorite sketches have been brought together in one hilarious DVD collection. Selected through an Internet poll, these skits represent some of the most beloved, admired, and side-splittingly funny moments of Sid’s career. From his lunchtime gymnastics in “Big Business” to one of television’s most famous ad-libs in
“Gallipacci,” this collection proves why generations of fans have come to love Sid Caesar, the original king of comedy.

Turn back the clock to the golden age of comedy and join Sid for 20 of his fans’ favorite sketches – as voted on by you, the fans.

Faced with their friend’s new career path, the doltish but impossibly upbeat Tommy (Brian D. Phelan) is primed for adventure, while straitlaced Dave (Gabriel Tigerman), ever the adult, worries about the consequences. As Max steps up his crime spree, the friends have to make hard — if not hilariously awkward — choices about the direction of their lives.

Artfully directed by Monty Miranda, SKILLS LIKE THIS bristles with rock’n'roll energy — underscored by the sounds of Denver’s music scene — and a cast whose “offbeat chemistry” (New York Times) is something to behold. A comedy for anyone who’s ever wanted to find something they’re really good at, SKILLS LIKE THIS is as smart as it is funny.

With over 20 million worldwide views, THE GUILD is “a rare jewel in the Web TV world” (LOS ANGELES TIMES). This 2-DVD set includes all 22 episodes from seasons 1 and 2, along with loads of exclusive bonus material not seen on the Internet.

Now you too can join the Legion of Pale with all 33 hilarious episodes on this DVD.

THE PIXLING ADVENTURE (Written by Karen Willson & Chris Weber) Raggedy Ann, Andy and Raggedy Dog try to get Prince Luke back to Pixley Castle before Count Gerich can steal away the throne.

THE BEASTLY GHOST ADVENTURE (Story by Linda Woolverton, Written by Janis Diamond & George Atkins) Raggedy Ann, Andy and friends meet a creature called the Beastly Ghost, who wants to change the ending to a scary story they’ve just heard.

THE RANSOM OF THE SUNNY BUNNY ADVENTURE (Written by Sheryl Scarborough & Kayte Kuch) When Cracklin Wizard and the Witch accidentally kidnap Sunny Bunny, Raggedy Ann and Andy set off on an adventure to rescue their friend.

Now, 19 of Sid’s legendary sketches have been unearthed from the vault, and can be seen for the first time since they originally aired in the 1950s. Dusted off and digitally restored, these buried treasures from the golden age of comedy are as hilarious and priceless as ever. Featuring Sid’s most popular characters, the Professor and Progress Hornsby, this collection also includes him in such legendary sketches as “At the Movies” and “La Bicycletta.” Capping off the fun is Sid’s dream team of comedic actors, including Carl Reiner, Nanette Fabray, and Howie Morris.

Dig deep into Sid’s treasure chest of comedy gems and join him for 19 of his rarest sketches–unseen since the 1950s and more priceless than ever!

Filmed on location at Madison Square Garden in New York, THE 131st WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW captures the assembly of over 2,500 AKC Champions of Record, who collectively represent 165 breeds and varieties. This special collector’s edition features four full hours of judging, including each round of group judging and follows these canine contestants through pageantry, drama, trials, and triumphs. Anticipation heightens as the field is narrowed to seven select champions and eventually reaches a dramatic climax when one dog is awarded the world’s most coveted canine prize: Best in Show.

With hours of on-site footage, expert commentaries and analysis by host Lester Holt and respected dog aficionado David Frei, up-close reports from Debbye Turner and abundant opportunities to meet and greet the world’s finest dogs, THE 131st WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW is a must-have for any dog lover or dog-show enthusiast.

Reminiscent of such beloved films as Like Water for Chocolate and Amelie, Miller uses her own signature palate to paint a world brimming with magic realism. When Angela and her six-year-old sister Ellie leave home to embark on a fantastical journey, the girls seamlessly navigate their way through a beautiful, mystical and enchanting world of Miller’s creation.

Miller, who also wrote the screenplay, won the filmmaker award for Angela at Sundance. The film stars John Ventimiglia (The Sopranos) and Anna Thomson (Unforgiven) in searing performances as Angela’s parents, as well as the captivating Vincent Gallo (Buffalo 66) and Frances Conroy (Six Feet Under). A touching and beautiful story, Angela is a must-see for lovers of independent cinema the world over.

Turn back the clock and join Sid for eight of his most memorable and remarkable sketches plus extras that include bonus sketches, interviews with one of the most impressive comedy-writer lineups television has ever known (including Mel Brooks and Woody Allen).

Return to the golden age of comedy that shaped a half century of laughter with THE BEST OF SID CAESAR.

Featuring: The Commuters in “7 Dwarves Bet” / The Professor in “Boardrooms of Hollywood” / Five-Dollar Date / Sid Plays Sax with Benny Goodman / The Clock / A Fella Needs a Girl / The Haircuts: “So Rare” and “Flippin’” / This Is Your Story

Relive television’s groundbreaking gay reality dating show, complete with a bonus DVD completely filled with exclusive extras! Watch the deleted scenes and never-before-seen footage that the network couldn’t air, and follow the cast from their earliest audition tapes to their exit interviews and “where are they now” updates.

Take James home – and experience television history.

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