Enjoy all 156 episodes of this classic series in glorious high-def with The Twilight Zone ($230) on Blu-ray. Comprised of 24 discs, each episode has been re-transfered from the original camera negatives to look its black & white best, and is accompanied by remastered audio and a whole host of bonus features including audio commentaries, the Rod Sterling promos for the following week's show, and even the rarely-seen pilot movie "The Time Element."
Few DVD sets weigh in at 20 discs, but then again, few artists are as prolific as this. The Three Stooges: The Ultimate Collection ($100) includes all 190 Columbia shorts, as well as the Larry, Curly, and Moe films Rockin' in the Rockies and Have Rocket--Will Travel, as well as 28 solo subjects from Shemp, Joe Besser, and Joe DeRita, and three cartoons.
Fresh off the shocking end of its sophomore season, the first season of Boardwalk Empire ($40) is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. Loosely based on the true-life happenings in and around Atlantic City at the start of prohibition, it's full of sex, booze, violence, and standout performances from well-known actors — Steve Buscemi is particularly great — and newcomers alike. One viewing of the Scorsese-directed pilot will have you hooked.
Approximately 86% funnier than the U.S. version, The Office ($30) didn't just inspire the NBC hit of the same name — it also jump-started the career of its lead actor/director/co-creator Ricky Gervais, and made a serious dent in the comedy universe. included on this four-disc set are all twelve original episodes, the two-part Christmas Special, the original pilot, six episode introductions with Gervais and co-creator Stephen Merchant, and two Beeb specials.
Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.
It's 2010. You know — the future. The first entertainment advancement of this strange new decade comes to us from the leader in TV sports and Dad-like catchphrases. ESPN 3D is a newly announced channel that will show around 85 live sporting events in 3D during its first year, launching on June 11 with the first 2010 FIFA World Cup match. Other events will include the 2011 BCS National Championship Game, various college basketball and football games, and the Summer X Games. You'll need a new 3D-capable HDTV (stay tuned for announcements this week from the Consumer Electronics Show on Uncrate) and those dorky 3D glasses.
If you relish the highlights on SportCenter more than you do actual games, or if you simply can't keep up with all the teams you'd like to follow, NFL RedZone was made for you. This new channel from NFL Network is designed to deliver the touchdowns, turnovers, and key plays from every game, as they happen. If a team gets inside the 20, you're taken straight to the coverage, presented in glorious HD. Break out the beer and snacks, and hide the remote — you're gonna be here a while. Available now on Comcast cable and Dish Network.
If you were a fan of The West Wing or Studio 60 On the Sunset Strip, you owe it to yourself to check out Aaron Sorkin's first TV series in Sports Night: The Complete Series 10th Anniversary Edition ($52). Featuring breakout performances from Josh Charles, Felicity Huffman, Peter Krause, and others, this box set includes all 45 episodes of the acclaimed program, along with eight episode commentaries, a comparison of the show to ESPN's Sportscenter (on which the show's fictional sports show was based), and more.