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Rest In Peace Lou Pepe

I made it to Lou's final NJ based Immortalized In Stone dressed in my goofy Sharknado mask because I wanted to make him laugh and I succeeded. I only wish things were different and I attended his final episode to tell him how much I appreciated him. R.I.P. Lou. 

CBS Releases: SEAL Team + NCIS Arriving on DVD in August

STARRING DAVID BOREANAZ, 

THE ACTION-PACKED MILITARY DRAMA ARRIVES ON DVD 

SEAL TEAM: SEASON ONE

Hitting Shelves August 14, the Debut Season Collection 

Features Exclusive Bonus Content, Including Cast Interviews, 

Deleted Scenes and Gag Reel

Following the most elite unit of Navy SEALs, the debut season of the high-octane series starring David Boreanaz, SEAL TEAM: SEASON ONE, arrives on DVD August 14 from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution. Fans can own and catch up on the thrilling military drama before the Season Two premiere on CBS with this six-disc collection, packed with exclusive bonus content.

Boreanaz (“Bones”) stars as Jason Hayes, the respected, intense leader of the Tier One team whose home life has suffered due to his extensive warrior’s existence. His team includes his trusted confidant, Ray Perry (Neil Brown, Jr., Straight Outta Compton), the longest-tenured operator with whom Jason shares an ingrained shorthand, and Sonny Quinn (A.J. Buckley, “Justified”), an exceptional, loyal soldier with a checkered past who still combats self-destructive tendencies. Undergoing rigorous training in the hope of joining Hayes’ select unit is Clay Spenser (Max Theriot, “Bates Motel”), a young, multi-lingual second-generation SEAL with insatiable drive and dedication. Vital to the team’s success are CIA analyst Mandy Ellis (Jessica Paré, “Mad Men”), who has sacrificed everything in her drive to root out evil and take down terrorists, and Lisa Davis (Toni Trucks, “NCIS: New Orleans”), a no-nonsense, take-charge logistics officer and unofficial den mother responsible for outfitting the team with the necessary gear for each mission. 

Deployed on clandestine missions worldwide at a moment’s notice, and knowing the toll it takes on them and their families, this tight-knit SEAL team displays unwavering patriotism and fearless dedication even in the face of overwhelming odds.

SEAL TEAM: SEASON ONE also includes guest appearances by C. Thomas Howell (The Outsiders) and Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy). 

Special Features 

• Seal Team Season OneDebriefing – Behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast about the premiere season.
  
• On Location – A glimpse at the location used to recreate Afghanistan.
  
• Corporal Canine: Meet Dita –  A sit down with Dita, SEAL Team’s canine cast member, and his trainer to discuss how they work with cast and crew. 
  
• Tour of Duty: Set Tour – A set tour with SEAL Team’s production designer.
  
• Deleted Scenes
  
• Gag Reel
  

NCIS: THE FIFTEENTH SEASON

From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, the suspense continues when NCIS: THE FIFTEENTH SEASON arrives on DVD, including all 24 episodes and exclusive bonus content in a 6-disc collection before the 16th season premiere on CBS this fall. 

NCIS Special Agent Leroy Gibbs (Mark Harmon), a former Marine gunnery sergeant whose skills as an investigator are unmatched, leads the NCIS troupe. His team includes NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), an MIT graduate with a brilliance for computers; NCIS Agent Eleanor “Ellie” Bishop (Emily Wickersham), a mixture of analytic brilliance, fierce determination and idealism who specializes in international threat assessment and global preparation; NCIS Special Agent Nicholas “Nick” Torres (Wilmer Valderrama), the charismatic agent who spent most of his career on solo undercover assignments; new NCIS Special Agent Jacqueline “Jack” Sloane (Golden Globe® nominee Maria Bello), who built her reputation as the agency’s premier forensic psychologist and enjoys challenging Gibbs; and MI6 Officer Clayton Reeves (Duane Henry), an international agent who’s on loan to NCIS as a terror liaison.

And finally, assisting the team is forensic specialist Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette), a talented scientist whose sharp mind matches her unconventional style and eclectic tastes; medical examiner Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard (David McCallum), who knows it all because he's seen it all; and Ducky's protégé, the naive Assistant Medical Examiner, Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen). Overseeing operations is NCIS Director Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll), an intelligent, highly trained agent who can always be counted on to shake up the status quo.

The investigators never rest in NCIS: THE FIFTEENTH SEASON, as they continue to search the jungles of Paraguay for Gibbs and McGee, while confronting cold cases, running secretive stings and chasing down kidnappers. The latest season also includes special appearances by Drew Carey, Gabrielle Carteris, French Stewart and Gates McFadden.

Special Features

• Inside Season 15 – The cast and producers discuss the major story arcs of the latest season.
  
• A Conversation with Mark Harmon and Joe Spano – An exclusive interview with Mark Harmon and Joe Spano about Season 15.
  
• Friends and Enemies – Cast and executives dive into the four-part story arc involving a case gone wrong. 
  
• Make It Rain – A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of an on-stage hurricane for “Skeleton Crew.”
  
• NCIS at 15 – An overall look at Season 15, including cast and producer interviews about the evolution of the show, a sit-down with David McCallum about his career and life, and an interview with Maria Bello about joining the hit series, featuring commentary from the rest of the NCIS team. This special feature also includes a deep dive into the special and visual effects, stunts and filming techniques used for the show. 
  
• Audio Commentaries – Audio commentary by Mark Harmon, Joe Spano, Gina Lucita Monreal and Marj Horowitz on “Keep Your Friends Close” & audio commentary by Rocky Carroll and Christopher J. Waild on “Death From Above.”

SDCC 2018: STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS TO RETURN WITH NEW EPISODES

Please note that the information I have published below was not written by me and I have no copyright or ownership of this whatsoever. The is the property of Disney and Lucasfilm. The author is Dan Brooks. Thank you.

Just announced by Dave Filoni at San Diego Comic-Con during a 10th anniversary celebration of the beloved animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be returning with 12 all-new episodes on Disney’s direct-to-consumer streaming service. Created by George Lucas, the show first aired in 2008 and became an entry point into Star Wars for an entire generation, following fan-favorites like Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Padmé Amidala, while introducing major new characters like Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano and Captain Rex. Its stories were complex, its heroes and villains were perfectly imperfect, and its look was captivatingly beautiful. It became a multi-Emmy winner and is now regarded as essential Star Wars.

But it was never finished. The Clone Warsended after five broadcast seasons — just as Ahsoka left the Jedi Order. A few post-Season Five episodes were later released as “The Lost Missions,” but the story wasn’t over. Fans have clamored for Disney and Lucasfilm to finish what was started ever since. And now it’s actually happening.

StarWars.com recently caught up with Filoni, supervising director and shepherd of the series, to discuss the shocking return of The Clone Wars. You can also check out the trailer above, which debuted at the panel, and a striking new poster below.

StarWars.com: Did you ever think this would be possible? That we’d get here?

Dave Filoni: No. I didn’t, I really didn’t.

StarWars.com: What can you say about the fans’ enthusiasm over the years and, really, their role in making this happen?

Dave Filoni: Well, thankfully, their enthusiasm is relentless. Their love of these characters and stories hasn’t diminished. I actually think their voice has gotten louder as the years have gone by. It’s been very humbling to have their support and to have people continue to hashtag me, “#SaveTheCloneWars.”

StarWars.com: To you personally, what does it mean to get to finish it?

Dave Filoni: Personally, it’s very rewarding. Any opportunity to put the final pieces of the story in place is meaningful as a storyteller. I’m happy for the opportunity to define these things and the end of this part of the Clone War. It also makes me reflect on all the people that I got to work with over the years. It reinforces the things I learned from George. It reminds me of the important elements that go into making Star Wars. So, it’s nice on several levels, and I think for the crew that’s still here that worked on Clone Wars, they feel that, as well.

StarWars.com: What do you think it is, 10 years later now, that made this show resonate so much with people, and made it stick with them, and gave it the strength to come back?

Dave Filoni: I think the variety of stories was a big part of it. You also can’t underestimate how important it was that so many people grew up with the show. Clone Wars was a piece of Star Wars that older fans might have, initially, not taken seriously because it was animated, but that wasn’t a barrier for kids. They loved the clones and identified with them. Ahsoka gave kids a character that was like them — someone their age that was experiencing life’s challenges and learning along the way. Plus, having a new episode each week really allowed us to explore what was going on with the new and legacy characters in a dynamic way, including Anakin and Obi-Wan. I think the stories left an indelible impression and, of course, George knew it would. He always knew.

Dan Brooks is Lucasfilm’s senior content strategist of online, the editor of StarWars.com, and a writer. He loves Star Wars, ELO, and the New York Rangers, Jets, and Yankees. Follow him on Twitter @dan_brooks where he rants about all these things.

ACTION POINT arrives on Digital August 14th and Blu-ray Combo Pack August 21st

On Digital August 14, 2018

 

Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack Arrives August 21 packed with Bloopers, 

Deleted Scenes and More!

 

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.  – No rules.  No speed limits.  Just pure fun!  Johnny Knoxville stars in the outrageous comedy ACTION POINT, debuting on Digital August 14, 2018 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack August 21 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.

 

D.C. (Knoxville) is the proud proprietor of Action Point, an out-of-control amusement park where the rides are designed with minimum safety for maximum fun.  When a slimy developer schemes to shut down the park, D.C. and his loony crew of misfits must risk everything and pull out all the stops to save Action Point.  Packed with jaw-dropping gags and bone-crushing stunts, get ready to laugh ‘til it hurts.  The film also stars Chris Pontius (“Jackass”) and Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Maleficent).

 

The ACTION POINT Blu-ray Combo Pack is loaded with uproarious bonus content including bloopers, deleted and extended scenes, a cringe-inducing look at the real-life stunts, plus quality time with beer, bears, and more.

 

ACTION POINT Blu-ray Combo Pack

The ACTION POINT Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio^™, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish, and Portuguese subtitles.  The DVD in the Combo Pack is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with English 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese subtitles.  The Combo Pack includes access to a Digital copy of the film as well as the following: 

Blu-ray

• Feature film in high definition
• Bonus Content:

§  Benny and the Sh*tbirds

§  Anarchy in the Amusement Park

§  Old School, Bone-Crunching Stunts

§  Drinking Beer with Grizzly Bears

§  Deleted & Extended Scenes

§  Bloopers

DVD

• Feature film in standard definition

The Quad announces Bob Fosse retrospective "Performance Anxieties," Aug 3-9

Choreographer, actor, writer, director: Bob Fosse wore many hats—aside from the bowler that became his trademark. A live wire who galvanized musical theatre and movies alike, he won nine Tonys, three Emmys, and one Oscar—the latter for Best Director (Cabaret). The Chicago native attended dance school as a teenager and staged numbers at the burlesque houses where he emceed. Debuting on the Great White Way in January 1950, Fosse also performed on television shows a few blocks away, and through several collaborations with Stanley Donen, quickly became the entertainment industry’s most sought-after choreographer for stage and film. The leap into the director’s chair followed—though he was never one to sit still for long—and by the 1970s he had joined the front ranks of American filmmakers. Drawing upon his own life and expanding his art without filters or limits, he guided his actors to transform physically and emotionally, yielding movies (and moves) that stun and exhilarate. So snap your fingers, roll your shoulders, and get ready to be knocked back in your seat by a man whose last name became shorthand for both dynamism and dynamo.

Photo courtesy of The Everett Collection

All That Jazz

Bob Fosse, 1979, U.S., 123m, 35mm

Cabaret

Bob Fosse, 1972, U.S., 124m, 35mm

Damn Yankees

George Abbott/Stanley Donen, 1958, U.S., 111m, 35mm

Lenny

Bob Fosse, 1974, U.S., 111m, 35mm

The Little Prince

Stanley Donen, 1974, UK/U.S., 88m, 35mm

Liza with a "Z"

Bob Fosse, 1972, U.S., 55m, DCP

My Sister Eileen

Richard Quine, 1955, U.S., 108m, DCP

Star 80

Bob Fosse, 1983, U.S., 103m, 35mm

Sweet Charity

Bob Fosse, 1969, U.S., 149m, DCP