Warner Brothers TV releases Gift Guide

Nov 20, 2024- Permalink

Black Friday sales used to be a uniquely US thing, but then companies around the world started thinking that starting sales a month or so before Christmas and other seasonal holidays seemed like a good idea.

Warner Brothers had great TV releases throughout the year and I have been lucky to have the opportunity to review many of these, so let’s take a look at some of the titles. I’ll use WB’s copy for the descriptions, then link to our reviews.

Captain Planet: Complete Franchise DVD – “The Planeteers, five teenagers from different parts of the earth, each receive a ring of elemental power—earth, wind, water, fire or heart—to combat eco-villains everywhere in the world. And when they combine the powers of their rings, a new superhero, Captain Planet, is created, with powers far greater than the sum of the five.” Check out our review.

Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Series DVD – “Starring Larry David as an over-the-top version of himself, the iconic Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm offers a tongue-in-cheek depiction of the writer/producer/comedian’s fictionalized life. The comedy series continues to prove how seemingly trivial details of one’s day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.” Check out our review.

Friends: The Complete Series 4K – “As FRIENDS marks its 30th anniversary this year, the beloved TV series continues to hold an enduring place in popular culture and hearts worldwide. With its witty humour, relatable characters, and memorable catchphrases, FRIENDS transcends generations with its universal appeal, making it a classic that continues to bring joy and laughter to fans around the world.” Check out our review.

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas 4K – “Every Who down in Who-ville likes Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! So, the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tries to wipe out Christmas for the cheerful Who-villains, only to discover – maybe Christmas, he thought doesn’t come from as store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more! Magnificently narrated by Boris Karloff and animated by cartoon legend Chuck Jones, it’s an award-winning Who-roast-beast-feast of a holiday classic!__” Check out our review.

Rick and Morty: The Complete Seasons 1-7 DVD – “Rick and Morty is the critically acclaimed, half-hour animated hit comedy series on Adult Swim that follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe. Rick Sanchez is living with his daughter Beth’s family and constantly bringing her, his son-in-law Jerry, granddaughter Summer, and grandson Morty into intergalactic escapades.” Check out our review.

Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way (Seasons 1-3) Blu-ray or DVD – “In a bitter divorce settlement from her billionaire husband Rupert Mannion, Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) becomes the new owner of British football club AFC Richmond. She’s assisted by her Director of Football Operations, Higgins (Jeremy Swift), who formerly worked for her husband. Her first order of business is to fire the team’s current manager and replace him with an idealistic all-American football coach Theodore “Ted” Lasso (Jason Sudeikis). Ted and his friend, assistant Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) cross the pond to take up the management of the team’s “long, albeit modest” history. Ted gets to know the team – including Team Captain Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), top scorer Jamie Tartt (Phil Dunster) and more – but finds his first friend in the locker room assistant Nathan (Nick Mohammed). Half a world away from his wife and child, Ted could use a friend. But he presses on, nevertheless. Richmond is about to change the way they’re doing things — and from now on — that is the Lasso way.” Check out our review.

Veep: The Complete Series Blu-ray – “Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the Vice President of the United States in this hilarious HBO comedy series. Each episode follows her whirlwind day-to-day existence as she puts out political fires, juggles public and private demands and defends the interests of the chief executive—with whom she shares a uniquely dysfunctional relationship.” Check out our review.

The West Wing: The Complete Series Blu-ray – “Widely considered one of the best series of all time, The West Wing remains a landmark achievement in television, earning 26 Emmys, including four for Outstanding Drama Series. With its sharp writing and memorable ensemble cast, the show continues to inspire audiences with its intimate look at the triumphs, sacrifices and inner politics of the White House.” Check out our review.

Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season, whichever holiday you celebrate at this time of the year. Happy festive viewing!