Bones: Season Two David Boreanaz, Emily Deschanel.Six-disc set with 21 episodes, $59.98. Extras: Commentaries, featurettes, deleted scenes, gag reels, more. (Fox).
“Television’s sexiest investigative duo – forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and FBI Special Agent Seely Booth (David Boreanaz) – is back, combining her uncanny ability to decipher clues found hidden in the remains of victims, his hard-hitting investigative techniques, and state-of-the-art forensic technology to solve some of the most baffling and bizarre crimes ever.
In Season Two, as Brennan gets a new boss and takes on a new partner, tensions mount, passions flare and a shocking conspiracy forces her to confront her troubled past. Packed with intrigue, drama, and just the right touch of dark humor, Bones is the show that has it all.”
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Face/Off Special Collector’s Edition (1997)Dir: John Woo Nicholas Cage, John Travolta Extras: Commentary by Director John Woo, 7 Deleted Scenes including an Alternate Ending, The Light and the Dark: Making Face/Off , John Woo: A Life in Pictures
“John Travolta stars as FBI agent Sean Archer doing the unthinkable to stop the elusive terrorist Castor Troy (Nicolas Cage). Watch the bullets fly and the action explode as master action director John Woo (Broken Arrow) detonates the screen in this special collector’s edition DVD. Loaded with high-voltage special features, this two-disc set redefines the action genre like never before.”
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Jericho — Series Two Robert Lindsey; $29.95. (WGBH Boston Video).
Amidst the social upheaval of post-war 1950s London, Inspector Michael Jericho (Robert Lindsay, Horatio Hornblower, Oliver Twist) unravels headline-grabbing mysteries at Scotland Yard. His diligent team includes faithful friend and colleague Detective Sergeant Clive Harvey (David Troughton, Foyle’s War) and the ambitious young Detective Constable John Caldicott (Ciarán McMenamin, David Copperfield).
Las Vegas: Season Four James Caan. 17 episodes, $59.98. (Universal).
“The Strip is more sizzling than ever as Season Four of TV’s sexiest show, Las Vegas, comes to DVD in a four-disc set! Return to the tables of the Montecito Resort & Casino with Ed (James Caan), Danny (Josh Duhamel), Mary (Nikki Cox), Delinda (Molly Sims), Mike (James Lesure) and Sam (Vanessa Marcil) as they deal with the Mob, start passionate new love affairs, and take on the sharpest cheats ever to hit the casino floor. Plus, the action just gets hotter as Jill Hennesy and Jerry O’Connell of Crossing Jordan join the team in a thrilling cross-over episode! Featuring TV’s most sensational guest stars – including Cheryl Ladd, Jewel, and Wayne Newton – everyone can be a winner with this “ace” in your DVD collection.”
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Prime Suspect 7: The Final Act (2006) Helen Mirren. Extras: Behind-the-scenes featurette, photo gallery, filmographies. (Acorn Media).
“In yet another subtle, powerful performance, Mirren truly inhabits the role of Detective Superintendent Jane Tennison. The Final Act finds her searching for Sallie Sturdy, a 14-year-old girl presumed murdered. Facing the hospitalization of her father, descending deeper into alcoholism, and resisting pressure to retire quietly, Tennison vows to bring Sallie’s killer to justice before ending her career. Along the way she forges a surprising friendship with Penny Philips (Laura Greenwood), the missing girl’s best friend. In the teenager’s longing and fierce independence, the aging cop sees something of her younger self.”
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