What's New on TV, Netflix, Digital & DVD/Blu-ray This Week: July 9-15
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
"A Quiet Place"
Make all the noise you want in the safety (*or is it*) of your home as John Krasinski and Emily Blunt's horror hit arrives this Tuesday. Watch "A Quiet Place" on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD July 10. Bonus content includes "Creating the Quiet – Behind the Scenes of 'A Quiet Place,'" "The Sound of Darkness – Editing Sound for 'A Quiet Place,'" and "A Reason for Silence – The Visual Effects of 'A Quiet Place.'"
"The Leisure Seeker"
The dream team of Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland star in this adventure drama, adapted from the bestselling novel, debuting on DVD and Digital on July 10. When John and Ella Spencer were young, the ’75 Winnebago Indian they christened “The Leisure Seeker” was a beloved family getaway. Now, the Leisure Seeker has become their actual getaway vehicle for one last RV road trip, as an escape from their well-intentioned but overbearing middle-aged children. DVD extras include the two featurettes "In Conversation with Helen Mirren & Donald Sutherland" and "The Making of The Leisure Seeker."
Check out this exclusive clip with Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland talking about how the script came to them and why they signed on:
"Lean on Pete"
This critically acclaimed drama, also based on a novel, arrives on Blu-ray/DVD July 10. Charley (Charlie Plummer), age 15, "finds acceptance and camaraderie at a local racetrack where he lands a job caring for an aging Quarter Horse named Lean on Pete. The horse’s gruff owner, Del Montgomery (Steve Buscemi), and his seasoned jockey, Bonnie (Chloë Sevigny), help Charley fill the void of his absent father. But when Charley discovers that Pete is bound for slaughter, he takes extreme measures to save him, as Charley and Pete embark on an unforgettable odyssey to find a place they can call home." The home release comes with the featurette "Searching for Home: Making Lean on Pete."
Check out this exclusive clip with Steve Buscemi talking about his role as Del:
"Chappaquiddick"
The Kennedys are nothing if not dramatic. This biodrama explores the infamous 1969 death of Mary Jo Kopechne, who drowned after Senator Edward M. Kennedy drove off a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island. The film stars Jason Clarke, Kate Mara, Ed Helms, and Bruce Dern and arrives July 10 on DVD, Blu-ray, and On Demand. Extras include the featurettes “A Reckoning: Revisiting Chappaquiddick” and “Bridge to the Past: Editing the Film.”
Check out this exclusive clip focusing on Ed Helms' character:
New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital
"Traffik"
In this thriller available on Digital July 10 and Blu-ray/DVD/On Demand July 17, a weekend getaway at a secluded mountain estate turns deadly for Brea (PaulaPatton) and her boyfriend, John (Omar Epps), after they accidentally discover the hidden world of a brutal biker gang. Laz Alonzo, Roselyn Sanchez, Missi Pyle, and William Fichtner co-star in the film, which comes with two behind-the-scenes featurettes: "Journey into the Depths: Making Traffik" and "Deon & Dante: The Look of Traffik."
Check out this exclusive clip following director Deon Taylor:
"Siberia"
Keanu Reeves stars in this thriller, which will open in theaters and available on VOD and Digital HD this Friday, July 13. "When a business deal in Russia goes south, a U.S. diamond merchant (Keanu Reeves) and his lover (Ana Ularu) are caught in a lethal crossfire between the buyer and federal intelligence service." Molly Ringwald has a small supporting role as Reeves' wife, which is just an '80s dream come true.
"Harlots" Season 2 (Hulu)
This week marks the finale for "The Handmaid's Tale" Season 2 on Hulu, but also the premiere of Hulu's "Harlots" Season 2. Liv Tyler's Lady Fitz is a series regular in Season 2, which starts with two episodes this Wednesday, July 11, followed by one new episode each week. The sexy 18th Century London drama follows the Wells family, led by matriarch Margaret (Samantha Morton). When her daughter Charlotte (Jessica Brown Findlay) places herself in the home of arch-rival bawd Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville), their toxic and deep-set rivalry is taken to a dangerous new level.
"No Postage Necessary"
This comedy-drama starring George Blagden, Charleene Closshey, Robbie Kay, Michael Beach, and Raymond J. Barry is available on VOD and via Blockchain with Vevue on July 10. (The film also debuted in select theaters July 6th.) "Sam (George Blagden) always seems to make the wrong decision. A convicted computer hacker, he's single, jaded and barred from using the internet. Forced to crash on his brother's couch, he makes ends meet by working at the local Twistee Treat and stealing mail while disguised as a postal worker. Then, a single pink envelope changes everything. Handwritten by a heartsick Josie (Charleene Closshey) to her late husband and fallen Marine, the tender missive awakens something in Sam. Desperate to be worthy of such love, he conspires to meet the beautiful, young war widow, longing to become a better man. As the two grow closer, she warms to the idea of a new chance at love, but not before Sam's past comes knocking in the form of an FBI agent looking for missing bitcoins."
"How It Ends" (Netflix Film)
Theo James, Forest Whitaker, and Kat Graham star in this dystopian thriller premiering July 13 on Netflix. "As a mysterious apocalypse causes the spread of misinformation and violence, a man and his estranged father-in-law race across a chaotic and fractured country to save his pregnant wife."
"Drug Lords" Season 2 (Netflix Original)
"Dope," "Dirty Money," "Drug Lords" -- don't let Netflix give you ideas. They're not really trying to glamorize bad behavior, they just find it fascinating. (And it is.) The second season of "Drug Lords" arrives July 10. "Witness the stories of history's most notorious kingpins, their terrifying enforcers, and the men and women who've sworn to bring them down."
"Sugar Rush" (Netflix Original)
Yes, it's another baking competition show! No, there are never too many. In this one, streaming July 13, "Time’s the most important ingredient as competitive teams race against the clock - and each other - to bake up the best-tasting sweets."
"The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants" (Netflix Original)
This new TV series takes place after the film "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie," continuing the adventures of George Beard and Harold Hutchins, and their nasty principal Mr. Krupp. The series starts streaming July 13.
"Gone Baby Gone" (2007)
Hey, remember when Ben Affleck was directing good movies and no one was mad at Casey Affleck? Relive the Affleck bros' unproblematic days with this mystery, Ben's directorial debut, arriving on Netflix July 12.
TV Worth Watching
"The Outpost" (Tuesday on The CW at 9 p.m.)
After "The 100" airs this Tuesday, The CW is premiering a new supernatural drama. Talon (Jessica Green) is the lone survivor of a race called "Blackbloods." "Years after her entire village is destroyed by a gang of brutal mercenaries, Talon travels to a lawless fortress on the edge of the civilized world, as she tracks the killers of her family. On her journey to this outpost, Talon discovers she possesses a mysterious supernatural power that she must learn to control in order to save herself, and defend the world against a fanatical religious dictator."
"The Great British Baking Show" (Friday on PBS at 9 p.m.)
Yes, another baking show! No, there are never too many. Listen, it's summer and there's not much happening on the new series front. But "The Great British Baking Show" is airing new episodes Friday nights, and that's always a treat. This is actually "The Great British Bake Off" Season 3, which aired overseas in 2012. But it's new to PBS, so why not catch up On Demand and then continue this Friday with Episode 5, "Pies."
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