Monday, March 23, 2015

What's New on TV, Netflix Streaming, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: March 23 - March 29

Meryl Streep stars as the Witch and MacKenzie Mauzy as Rapunzel in INTO THE WOODS, a modern twist on beloved fairy tales. Based on the Tony®-winning musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides the music and lyrics, the film is in theaters Dec. 25, 2014. Photo by: Peter Mountain. © 2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's streaming on Netflix, we've got you covered.



New on DVD and Blu-ray



"Into The Woods"

The Blu-ray release of this star-studded musical extravaganza has some cool extras, like a deleted scene featuring Meryl Streep singing Sondheim's "She'll Be Back," a doc about the production design and costumes, and even the option to watch the individual performances with the lyrics onscreen. Below, get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the special effects (and sneakers) used in the making of Disney's hit musical. 'Into the Woods' Easter Eggs - Exclusive



"The Thin Blue Line"

This game-changing documentary by Errol Morris has gotten the Criterion treatment, complete with a high-def digital transfer, an interview with Morris, and more.



"The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies"

The final movie in the "Hobbit" trilogy has arrived on Blu-ray. There aren't a ton of extras, but hey, if you're a Tolkien diehard, we aren't here to judge. This is also available as part of "The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy," which is comprised of six Blu-ray discs and three DVDs.



TV Worth Watching



"Kroll Show" (Tuesday on Comedy Central at 10:30 p.m. EST)

It's the series finale of Nick Kroll's sketch comedy show, so get ready to pour one out for Bobby Bottleservice, PubLIZity, Mikey from "Wheels Ontario," and everyone else you've come to know and love over the years.



"Pretty Little Liars" (Tuesday on ABC Family at 8 p.m. EST)

Get ready for the season finale of this popular teen series. Are you ready to find out who "Big A" is?



"The Walking Dead" (Sunday on AMC at 9 p.m. EST)

This is a week of non-stop finales, but this is definitely the one that will have our hearts and brains pumping the hardest. Who will live? Who will die? Who will be turned into a zombie with an insatiable urge for delicious brains?



New on Netflix



"Amadeus"

Milos Forman's period piece about Mozart's success, told from the point of view of fellow composer Antonio Salieri, snagged eight Oscars for good reason. A must-see, from the performances to the incredible costumes!



"Life Itself"

If you're up for an insightful tearjerker, this documentary about the late, great Roger Ebert is a must-see.



"Bloodline"

This original Netflix series has an intensely talented cast; Sissy Spacek stars as the matriarch of a troubled family, alongside Sam Shepard as her husband, and Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, Linda Cardellini, and Tony-winning Broadway actor Norbert Leo Butz as their adult children.



New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only



"A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" (iTunes)

Buy or rent this wildly creative film about a nameless female vampire who wanders the streets of Bad City taking bites out of very bad men. The iTunes extras include some issues of the graphic novel, interviews with writer/director Ana Lily Amirpour and star Sheila Vand, and more.



"Into the Woods" (iTunes)

If you prefer digital media to Blu-rays, you can buy this new release on iTunes instead. It comes with most of the same features as the Blu-ray, too.







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