New DVD List: Downton Abbey, The Wiz, & More

downton abbey six

Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection.

downton abbeyDownton Abbey
Season 6
Website / Reviews
The year is 1925. Momentous changes threaten the great house, its owners and its servants, while past scandals continue to loom. Return to the sumptuous setting of Downton Abbey for the sixth and final season to discover what will finally become of the Crawley family.

 

the wiz liveThe Wiz Live!
Trailer / Website / Reviews
This version of “The Wiz” stays true to the groundbreaking Broadway show that put a vivid urban spin on the land of Oz. Here a Tony-winning creative team has brought together the imaginative acrobats of Cirque du Soleil and a cast of extraordinary singers and dancers to create an exciting new version of the show unlike anything seen before.

 

mr robotMr. Robot
Season 1
Website / Reviews
Enter the “completely captivating” world of Mr. Robot. Cyber-security engineer by day and vigilante hacker by night, Elliot finds himself at a crossroads when the mysterious leader of an underground hacker group recruits him to destroy the firm he is paid to protect.

 

top spinTop Spin” 
Trailer / Website / Reviews
Welcome to the hidden world of competitive ping pong. Three fiercely committed teenagers battle their way through the world of elite table tennis. With devoted parents by their side, they have traded normal teenage life for a chance to represent their country on the world’s biggest athletic stage: the Olympics.

 

sherlockSherlock: The Abominable Bride
Website / Reviews
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman reprise their iconic roles as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson in this feature length special set in London in the year 1895. Co-written by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, this special episode also features series regulars Amanda Abbington, Rupert Graves and Una Stubbs.

Other notable releases:
Do I Sound Gay?
 – Website / Reviews / Trailer
True Detective”  – Season 2 – Website / Reviews
Winning: The Racing Life of Paul NewmanWebsite / Reviews / Trailer
Back on BoardWebsite / Reviews / Trailer
Doctor WhoSeries Nine, Part TwoWebsite / Reviews