There has just been a ton of news about television series that are coming to DVD in recent weeks. And, since the new programs being introduced in the fall really don't appeal to me too much, I think I'll probably be relying on DVD releases of shows more often than not. Yes, there is still some I will be watching, but it will be a far cry from what I've watched in the past. Heck, I don't even know that the amount I will be tuning in to will warrant the giving out of the 4th Annual Kapgar.com Primetime Awards. Even if I could, they wouldn't even be close to fair, now would they? But these have always been solely my opinion, so when have they ever been truly fair, eh? Screw it. I'll probably do it anyway.
But here's a recap of some of my fave TV-on-DVD announcements of late...
Scrubs season 2 - the packaging is just as clever for season 2 as it was for season 1. However, unless the image is just horribly misleading, it looks like it's packaged in cardboard now instead of the translucent plastic the last go round. I hope this is not the case. You all know how I feel about different packaging of DVD sets. Grrrr.
Simpsons season 6 - Everyone is well aware of my dislike of the new packaging for this show. I'm still debating whether or not to keep buying. But that's enough beating of this dead horse. What I did find interesting were these two little tidbits. The first is a look inside Homer's head (the packaging for season 6). Some of it is pretty cool looking and I do like the disc art. They also have a photo showing how all six of the seasons currently in release look side by side on a shelf. Not as horrible as I initially thought, but still kinda funky. The second is a look at the packaging of season 6 along with the proposed art for season 7-10. Well, at least those are consistent.
Lost season 1 - here is a look at the menus for each of the DVDs in the upcoming, highly anticipated (at least in my mind) first season set for Lost. Beware that they contain minor spoilers if you haven't already watched the show. Nothing huge, but still an inkling of what to expect. I can't wait for the next season. Apparently, Michelle Rodriguez (Girlfight) will be a regular on the show. She had a bit part in the first season, but now she's a reg. And Julie Bowen (NBC's Ed) will be a regular flashback guest. If you watched the first season, you know who she was. And she was a pretty important character whose role has yet to be resolved.
Veronica Mars season 1 - It looks like the deleted scenes will be a bit shorter than what was initially reported. Only by five minutes, but that is a lot in the grand scheme of things when you think that many deleted scenes are only about 15-30 seconds each.
Well, I'm sure more will be coming later. There may even be a few bits of news that I wanted to mention but completely forgot about. And I'm sorry about all the external links. TVshowsonDVD.com has requested that, instead of stealing their images, we link to them. I guess they need the hits for ad sponsorship. C'est la vie. I love the site, so I'll throw them a bone. And you should too.
