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It's the cozy Boston bar where everybody knows your name...welcome to Cheers - the Emmy® Award-winning, smash-hit television series that kept the laughs uncorked for 11 years. In Cheers: The Complete First Season, you'll find all 22 complete, uncut episodes of the show's premiere season and see how this milestone TV comedy series began. Former pro baseball player Sam "Mayday" Malone (Ted Danson) enjoys a playboy lifestyle as the proprietor of the neighborhood hangout, assisted by his befuddled bartender, Coach (Nicholas Colasanto), and his surly waitress, Carla (Rhea Perlman). Cheers also has Norm (George Wendt) and Cliff (John Ratzenberger) - two of the funniest barflies you'll ever encounter. And completing the show's ensemble cast is Shelley Long as Diane Chambers, a teaching assistant who suddenly finds herself jilted, jobless - and hired as Sam's newest waitress! - Director:
- James Burrows
- Cast:
- Ted Danson, Jon Miller, Shelley Long
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Take two aspirin before you see the doctor! Dr. John Becker, who operates a small medical practice on the Bronx, is annoyed with his patients, co-workers, and practically everything else in the world. But don't let the curmudgeonly demeanor fool you. As his blind newsstand friend Jake (Alex Desert) and beautiful dinner owner Reggie (Terry Farrell) would tell you, the rants of the outrageous physician mask a softer side, which he only occasionally displays to his nurse Margaret (Hattie Winston) and wacky office worker Linda (Shawnee Smith). - Director:
- Andy Ackerman
- Cast:
- Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston
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Please note this film is on a double sided disc, and both sides need to be played in order to see the entire feature.
His name was Kunta Knite. Kidnapped from Africa and enslaved in America in 1767, he refused to accept his slave name of Toby. Heirs kept his heroic defiance alive, whispering the name of Kunta Knite from one generation to the next until it reached a young boy growing up in Tennessee. His name was Alex Haley. And he proclaimed Kunta Knite's name to the world. Through the lineage of one family, Haley and his Pulitzer prize-winning Roots told a story for all America and the world. Seen by 130-million viewers during its initial U.S telecasts and the winner of dozens of awards, the David L.Wolper production remains a vital and engrossing entertainment landmark a quarter-century later. Digitally remastered for optimal video and audio presentation from the original elements, Roots will prove to be an unforgettable DVD journey. - Director:
- David Greene
- Cast:
- Cicely Tyson, O.J. Simpson, Lloyd Bridges
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Legendary bada** John Shaft (Samuel L Jackson) agrees to help his estranged son, JJ (Jessie T. Usher), uncover the truth behind his friend's suspicious death. The polar opposite of his foul-mouthed father, JJ is a book-smart cybersecurity expert who needs an education only Shaft can provide: how to navigate Harlem's underbelly. But if flying fists and bullets weren't enough of a challenge, JJ finds his political correctness clashes wildly with Shaft's "shut your mouth" style in this nonstop action-comedy that proves the Shaft name is still the ultimate in cool. - Director:
- Tim Story
- Cast:
- Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie Usher, Richard Roundtree
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Birds of Prey (2020)Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
You ever hear the one about the cop, the songbird, the psycho andnSfe mafia princess? This twisted tale is told by Harley Quinn herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham's most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis (a.k.a. Black Mask), and his zealous right hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. While on the trail, Harley clashes with the Birds of Prey, but the unlikely foursome may have to team up to take Roman down. - Director:
- Cathy Yan
- Cast:
- Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
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Bad Boys for Life (2020)Bad Boys 3
The original Bad Boys, Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence), are back. After a string of assassinations and an attempt on Mike's life, he convinces a hesitant Marcus to hold off retirement and partner one last time. Together, they team up with AMMO, the new hotshot division of the Miami PD, to take down the merciless head of the Aretas Cartel. - Director:
- Adil El Arbi
- Cast:
- Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens
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How far would you go for the ones you love? For the MacGregor brothers, that question becomes a life-or-death' decision that tests their strength, courage, and sense of family. When Mia (Melissa Bolona), the fiancee of Roman MacGregor (Ashton Holmes), is abducted into a human trafficking ring, Roman and brothers Brendan (Shawn Ashmore) and Deklan (Cole Hauser) decide to save Mia on their own. They're guided by Detective Avery (Bruce Willis), the cop on the case whose sense of duty will be pushed to its limits and challenged by his colleague on the case, Detective Brooke Baker (Sophia Bush). - Director:
- Brett Donowho
- Cast:
- Bruce Willis, Cole Hauser, Shawn Ashmore
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Star Trek (2009)Star Trek: The Future Begins
When the Romulan Nero comes from the future to take revenge on the Federation, rivals Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto) must work together to stop him from destroying everything they know. On an exhilarating journey filled with spectacular action, comedy and cosmic peril, the new recruits of the U.S.S. Enterprise will voyage through unimaginable danger, boldly going where, no one has gone before. - Director:
- J.J. Abrams
- Cast:
- Greg Grunberg, Chris Pine, Majel Barrett
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Always there for you, the hit sitcom 'Friends' has matured and blossomed over the years. The beginning of the sixth series finds the sextet back from Las Vegas where Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) managed to get married in a state of pronounced intoxication, thus upstaging the intended nuptials of Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Monica (Courteney Cox). The first half of the season follows Ross' failure to arrange the annulment, while Monica and Chandler move in together and Rachel sets up house with Phoebe. Joey gets a shapely new roommate in the shape of Elle Macpherson. Halfway through the series, we are given a wonderful fantasy peak at a parallel universe where Rachel married Barry after all, Ross' wife Carol never realized she was gay, Monica is still fat, Chandler is a writer, Joey is starring as Dr. Drake Remoray on Days of Our Lives and Phoebe is a stockbroker. The closing arc of the series features a guest appearance from Bruce Willis in two episodes as the father of Ross' new girlfriend Elizabeth - who ends up romancing Rachel. - Director:
- Kevin Bright
- Cast:
- Jennifer Aniston, Maggie Wheeler, Courteney Cox
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Academy-Award-winning director Tom Hooper transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-shattering musical into a cinematic event. Starring James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and introducing Royal Ballet principal Francesca Hayward. With a world-class cast of dancers showcasing styles from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop to jazz, street dance to tap, this film reimagines the stage musical for a new generation. You will believe in the fun and magic of 'Cats'. - Director:
- Tom Hooper
- Cast:
- James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo
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Blake Lively stars as Stephanie Patrick, a woman on a path of self-destruction after her family is tragically killed in a plane crash. When she discovers the wreck was no accident, Stephanie enters the dark, complex world of international espionage seeking vengeance. Her search leads to lain Boyd (Jude Law), a former MI6 agent who trains her to hunt down those responsible. With nothing left to lose, Stephanie transforms from victim to assassin and discovers that neither revenge nor the truth are what they appear in this action-packed thriller from the producers of James Bond. - Director:
- Reed Morano
- Cast:
- Blake Lively, Richard Brake, Elly Curtis
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As the 'hilarious tenth season' kicks off, Jay's slated to be grand marshal in a Fourth of July parade, prompting the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tuckers to set off a few too many fireworks. Phil stumbles into a new career opportunity, while Claire grapples with her potentially changed role in the family. Meanwhile, as Jay's company literally goes to the dogs, Gloria obsesses over Manny's relationship and Joe's extracurricular activities. Mitch has fascinating new trials, and he and Cam host an unusual family member while navigating life with Lily. As Luke buckles down in school, Alex struggles with post-college plans, and Haley struggles with some important decisions. The extended family deals with death, but they also evolve, with more laughs than ever. - Director:
- James R. Bagdonas
- Cast:
- Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen
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The outrageous 'Ninth Season' of 'Modem Family' revolves around the blended Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, headed by Jay Pritchett. Jay and his vivacious second wife Gloria are raising their young son Joe and Gloria's college-bound son Manny. Meanwhile, Jay's grown daughter Claire and her husband Phil are becoming empty-nesters...while Claire's brother Mitchell and his husband Cameron fumble through nurturing their gifted daughter Lily. Together these three unique households give us a hilarious look into the warm, sometimes comical embrace of the modern family. - Director:
- James R. Bagdonas
- Cast:
- Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen
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In this action-packed sequel to Alien, Sigourney Weaver returns as Ripley, the only survivor from mankind's first encounter with the monstrous Alien. Her account of the Alien and the fate of her crew are received with scepticism - until the mysterious disappearance of colonists on LV-426 lead her to join a team of high-tech colonial marines sent in to investigate. - Director:
- James Cameron
- Cast:
- Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn
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Writer-director Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) has crafted a 'Little Women' that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author's alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. In Gerwig's take, the beloved story of the March sisters - four young women each determined to live life on their own terms - is both timeless and timely. Portraying Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth March, the film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, with Timothee Chalamet as their neighbour Laurie, Laura Dern as Marmee, and Meryl Streep as Aunt March. - Director:
- Greta Gerwig
- Cast:
- Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh
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