What's New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: September 14-20
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
"Cinderella"
Watch "Downton Abbey" star Lily James rock that iconic glass slipper in Disney's live action version of the classic fairy tale, which is out on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo back on September 15. Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, and Helena Bonham-Carter co-star in the family favorite, directed by Kenneth Branagh. Bonus features include "A Fairy Tale Comes to Life," "Costume Test Fun," "Staging The Ball," "Ella's Furry Friends," "Ella's Childhood," an alternate opening, and the Disney short "Frozen Fever."
"Furious 7"
Take one last ride with Paul Walker and company when the blockbuster finally arrives on DVD and Blu-ray on September 15. The Blu-ray has tons of extras, including all-new extended edition of the movie, plus more than 90 minutes of exclusive bonus features, including deleted scenes, "Talking Fast," "Back to the Starting Line," "Flying Cars," "Snatch and Grab," "Tower Jumps," "Inside the Fight," "The Cars of Furious," "Race Wars," the "See You Again" Official Music Video, and "Making of Fast & Furious Supercharged Ride." Here's a cool cars clip:
"Love & Mercy"
Paul Dano and John Cusack play Brian Wilson, the brilliant leader of The Beach Boys, in this biopic following his music success and mental health struggle in the 1960s and '80s. Blu-ray features include "A California Story: Creating the Look of Love & Mercy," "A-Side/B-Side: Portraying the Life of Brian Wilson," deleted scenes, and audio commentary with director/producer Bill Pohlad and executive producer/co-writer Oren Moverman.
New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only
"The Mindy Project"
Mindy Kaling's FOX show was saved from an early death (huzzah!) and will launch Season 4 on Hulu on September 15. According to the L.A. Times, the Season 4 premiere pays homage to the Gwyneth Paltrow movie "Sliding Doors," exploring what it'd be like if Mindy had never fallen for Danny. Instead, they note, Mindy finds herself in bed with a "Real Housewives" reality producer played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. (Not a bad alternate reality...) When Mindy visits Danny she finds he's dating Freida Pinto. Check out the Season 4 trailer:
"Cooties"
Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson and Alison Pill star in this horror comedy from the creators of "Saw" and "Glee" (interesting combo...). When a cafeteria food virus turns elementary school children into killer zombies, a group of misfit teachers must band together to escape the playground carnage. "Cooties" is out in select theaters, On Demand, and on iTunes on September 18.
"Naomi & Ely's No Kiss List"
Victoria Justice and Pierson Fodé star in this coming of age story based on the novel by the authors of "Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist." It's available exclusively on iTunes on September 18. The story follows Naomi and Ely, two lifelong best friends who have been in love with each other their whole lives, even though Ely isn't exactly into girls. The institution of a "No Kiss List" has prevented the two from rifts in the past, but their bond is tested when they both fall for the same guy.
"Keith Richards: Under the Influence"
This Netflix original documentary, out September 18, gives fans intimate access to the now 71-year-old Rolling Stone legend, following his life story, musical influences, and candid thoughts on aging.
"The Blacklist"
You can binge-watch Season 2 of NBC's popular crime drama on Netflix starting September 15. Catch up before Red (James Spader) returns for 22 more episodes in Season 3, which premieres October 1.
"The Bank Job"
Jason Statham and Saffron Burrows star in this 2008 London-set bank heist thriller, which arrives on Netflix on September 14.
TV Worth Watching
"67th Primetime Emmy Awards" (Sunday on FOX at 8 p.m.)
The Emmys are here! Andy Samberg hosts TV's most coveted awards show, which will *probably* feature big wins for the final season of "Mad Men." Here are all the 2015 nominees.
"Dancing With the Stars" (Monday on ABC at 8 p.m.)
Get your voting paddles ready, 'cause DWTS Season 21 starts September 14. There are 13 couples this season and it's a pretty interesting lineup. You should at least watch the premiere to see if Paula Deen or Gary Busey will be The One Who Drives Everyone Crazy. It could go either way at this point.
"South Park" (Wednesday on Comedy Central at 10 p.m.)
Go on down to South Park for the 19th time as fresh episodes from Cartman and non-friends hit Comedy Central on September 16. This impressive, and always timely, show will keep going at least through 2019, which will push it over the 300-episode mark.
"Doctor Who" (Saturday on BBC America at 9 p.m.)
Season 9 -- the second season following Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor and the third with Jenna Coleman as Clara -- starts September 19. The premiere, "The Magician's Apprentice," is the first of a two-parter, and it will be followed by "The Witch's Familiar."
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