The awards have been handed out, and these are the shows that were honored as the best of the year.
Game of Thrones
The Crown
Complete Seventh Season
• Outstanding Drama Series • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Peter Dinklage • Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes • Outstanding Music Composition • Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup • Outstanding Stunt Coordination Contains all 7 episodes: Dragonstone; Stormborn; The Queen’s Justice; The Spoils of War; Eastwatch; Beyond the Wall; and The Dragon and the Wolf. TVMA 437 min. (2017) Adventure
Now Available DVD BLU-RAY
11946714 $44.99 (5 Discs) 11946715 $57.74 (4 Discs)
Season 2
• Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Claire Foy • Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series • Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series • Outstanding Cinematography • Outstanding Period Costumes Follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. UNK 607 min. (2017) Drama
Barry • Outstanding Lead Actor
in a Comedy Series - Bill Hader • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Henry Winkler A hitman from the Midwest moves to Los Angeles and gets caught up in the city’s theatre arts scene. TVMA 280 min. (2018) Comedy
Available October 2 DVD
12178608 $14.99
Available November 13 DVD BLU-RAY
12199492 $34.49 (4 Discs) 12199493 $41.99 (4 Discs)
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Atlanta
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Two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families. UNK 260 min. (2016) Drama
A religion-based autocracy has taken over most of the United States, renaming the country Gilead. In this country women are second-class citizens. Anyone trying to escape is punished. One such person is June, who is captured while trying to escape with her husband and child and is sentenced to be a handmaid, bearing children for childless government officials. As a handmaid, June is renamed Offred. UNK 525 min. (2017) Drama
Now Available DVD
12070222 $37.99 (2 Discs)
Season 3
Season 1
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Kat Williams • Outstanding Cinematography •
Rick and Morty
The Handmaid’s Tale
The Complete First Season
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Samira Wiley • Outstanding Editing
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Outstanding Animated Program
Rick and Morty is a show about a sociopathic scientist who drags his unintelligent grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe. TVMA 220 min. (2017) Animated
Now Available DVD BLU-RAY
12059122 $18.74 (2 Discs) 12059121 $22.49
Now Available DVD BLU-RAY
The Americans
12040627 $16.99 (3 Discs) 12040628 $25.99 (3 Discs)
The Complete Second Season
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Matthew Rhys
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It is 1987, and an imminent Gorbachev-Reagan nuclear arms summit promises to ease world tensions. But life for the Jennings family is more precarious than ever: Elizabeth’s relentless dedication as a KGB agent has dealt a potentially lethal blow to her marriage to Philip, who has left espionage behind. As Philip’s friendship with FBI agent Stan Beeman grows, the danger of exposure of the family ‘business,’ which now includes Paige, reaches crisis level. UNK 527 min. (2018) Drama
Welcome back to Westworld, where the puppet show is over and the newly liberated ‘hosts’ are coming for humankind. In Season Two, Dolores takes charge, Maeve is on a mission, and the Man in Black is back. Chaos takes control in this dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness, the birth of a new form of life, and the evolution of sin. TVMA (2018) Drama
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Available October 23 DVD
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12187066 $22.49 (3 Discs)
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This Is Us
Westworld
Season 6
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Thandie Newton
Available December 4
DVD 12182165 $37.49 (3 Discs) BLU-RAY 12182166 $41.24 (3 Discs) 4K+BLU-RAY 12182167 $48.74 (6 Discs)
Season 2
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Ron Cephas Jones
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Starring: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown Chronicles the Pearson family across the decades, from Jack and Rebecca as young parents in the 1980s to their 37-year-old kids Kevin, Kate, and Randall searching for love and fulfillment in the present day. This grounded, life-affirming dramedy reveals how the tiniest events in people’s lives impact who they become, and how the connections they share with each other can transcend time, distance, and even death. UNK 776 min. (2017) Drama
Now Available DVD
12176864 $29.99 (5 Discs)
JAMES PATTERSON
James Patterson is a master of all genres, creating one of the most varied and iconic brands of work of any contemporary living writer. The 17th Suspect Co-author: Maxine Paetro
Along Came a Spider
From Hero to Zero Co-author: Chris Tebbetts
Fiction Unabridged • 10 Discs AUDIOBOOK 10730034 $17.99
Children’s Unabridged • 3 Discs AUDIOBOOK $24.99 11479285
Fiction
NY Times Bestseller Unabridged • 6 Discs Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK $34.99 11993786
MOVIE
MOVIE
MOVIE
UNK 563 min. (2007) Drama DVD 11235496 $37.99 (3 Discs)
Kiss the Girls
The Worst Years of My Life
R 103 min. (2001) Suspense DVD 11852535 $5.99
PG 92 min. (2016) $20M Children’s DVD 11728853 $12.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 11728854 $16.99 (2 Discs)
Maximum Ride
Fiction Unabridged • 9 Discs AUDIOBOOK 10730040 $17.99
Target
Alex Cross
Forever
Fiction
Available November 19
Young Adult Unabridged • 6 Discs Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK $22.99 11232291
MOVIE
R 117 min. (1997) Suspense DVD 11939634 $5.99 BLU-RAY 11939633 $11.99
Unabridged • 7 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK $34.99 12131986
MOVIE
PG13 88 min. (2016) Action DVD 11733595 $13.99
MOVIE
PG13 101 min. (2012) $25M Action DVD 10020667 $8.99 BLU-RAY 10020651 $12.99
TELEVISION
Co-author: Michael Ledwidge
The First Season
NR 540 min. (2015) Drama DVD 11437816 $14.99 (4 Discs) BLU-RAY 11437815 $25.99 (4 Discs)
Fiction
The Second Season
NR 544 min. (2016) Action DVD 11724754 $18.99 (4 Discs)
NY Times Bestseller Unabridged • 7 Discs AUDIOBOOK 10994864 $19.99
The Third Season
NR 565 min. (2017) Action DVD 11965590 $18.99 (4 Discs)
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JAMES PATTERSON Fifty Fifty Co-author: Candice Fox
Juror #3 Co-author: Nancy Allen
Fiction Detective Harriet Blue is certain that her brother is incapable of murdering three women. Determined to clear his name, Harry attends Sam’s hearing. The outburst she unleashes earns her a reassignment to the Outback.
Fiction Struggling young attorney Ruby Bozarth has landed the murder case of a lifetime. Her gut says he’s innocent, but only a jury can decide. And this jury has a secret. Unabridged • 7 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11766882
NY Times Bestseller
Ambush Co-author: James O. Born Fiction The life of New York’s top cop is not the only one at risk. One of Bennett’s children sustains a mysterious injury. And a series of murders follows, each with a distinct signature, alerting Bennett to the presence of a professional killer.
Available October 15 Unabridged • 5 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12053768 $34.99
Murder in Paradise Fiction Three pulse-pounding stories from the world’s number one bestselling writer in one book! Includes The Lawyer Lifeguard; The Shut-In; and The Doctor’s Plot. Unabridged • 9 Discs Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12014651
Fiction A sitting US president is missing. President Bill Clinton partners with bestselling author James Patterson in a powerful, one-of-a-kind thriller filled with the kind of insider details that only a president can know. Unabridged • 11 Discs • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11887386 $39.99
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All-American Murder Co-author: Alex Abramovich Aaron Hernandez was an NFL star who made football look easy. Until he became the prime suspect in a gruesome murder.
NY Times Bestseller Unabridged • 6 Discs • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11897003 $34.99
$19.99
Fiction When Morgan receives an invitation to meet Princess Caroline, he flies straight to London. Sophie, a close friend of the princess, has gone missing. She needs to be found before the media become aware. Morgan knows there is more to this case than he is being told. Unabridged • 6 Discs • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12053784 $29.99
NON-FICTION
The President Is Missing Co-author: Bill Clinton
NY Times Bestseller
Princess Co-author: Rees Jones
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Unabridged • 8 Discs • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11910241 $34.99
$34.99
Texas Ranger Co-author: Andrew Bourelle Fiction Rory has gone from local patrolman to Texas Ranger. After a tough case jeopardized his chances at promotion, he returns to his hometown to recharge. He is then named a suspect in the murder of his ex-wife, Anne.
NY Times Bestseller Unabridged • 6 Discs • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12018724 $34.99
Murder Beyond the Grave Two true crime thrillers that inspired the Investigation Discovery series! Unabridged • 4 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11910423 $19.99
First-rate videos sure to be in high demand.
$29 million box office Teen Titans Go!
To The Movies (RENTAL) Starring: Peter Rida Michail, Kristen Bell, Nicolas Cage A villain’s maniacal plan for world domination sidetracks five teenage superheroes who dream of Hollywood stardom. PG 84 min. (2018) Children’s
Available October 30 DVD BLU-RAY
12182703 $17.24 12182704 $18.74
Winner of the NEXT/Innovator Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
video picks of the week
An acclaimed treatment of the Philippine drug war.
Buybust (Filipino)
Starring: Anne Curtis, Brandon Vera When a raid in Manila’s most dangerous slum goes wrong, leaving an elite anti-drug squad trapped between a brutal cartel and hordes of bloodthirsty civilians, their only option is to fight their way out, turning each street into a symphony of apocalyptic violence. UNK 126 min. (2018) Action
Available October 16
DVD 12189895 $24.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 12189896 $25.99 (2 Discs)
$33 million box office
$35 million box office
Mile 22 Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais An elite American intelligence officer, aided by a top-secret tactical command unit, tries to smuggle a mysterious police officer with sensitive information out of the country. R 95 min. (2018) Action
Available November 13
DVD 12195886 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12195887 $26.24 (2 Discs)
Directorial debut for screenwriter Theresa Bennett.
We the Animals
The Spy Who Dumped Me
Social Animals
Starring: Raul Castillo, Josiah Gabriel, Terry Holland Manny, Joel, and Jonah tear their way through childhood and push against the volatile love of their parents. As Manny and Joel grow into versions of their father and Ma dreams of escape, Jonah embraces an imagined world all on his own. R 92 min. (2018) Drama
Starring: Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Justin Theroux Audrey and Morgan are best friends who unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one of the women discovers the boyfriend who dumped her was actually a spy. R 116 min. (2018) Comedy
Starring: Josh Radnor, Carly Chaikin, Samira Wiley Zoe is stalled, stoned, broke, and stuck in a series of one-night stands. While salvaging her failing business, she falls in love for the first time with Paul. There’s one problem: Paul is married to Jane. R 83 min. (2018) Comedy DVD 12144513 $22.49
Available November 13 DVD BLU-RAY
12195884 $18.74 12195885 $26.24
Winner of Outstanding U.S. Narrative Feature at L.A. Outfest.
Skate Kitchen Starring: Rachelle Vinberg, Jaden Smith, Kabrina Adams Camille is an introverted eighteenyear-old skateboarder who lives on Long Island with her single mother. She discovers ‘The Skate Kitchen,’ a subculture of girls whose lives revolve around skating, and bravely seeks them out. R 105 min. (2018) Drama
Available November 20 DVD BLU-RAY
12192227 $20.24 12192228 $22.49
Available October 30
DVD 12187316 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12187317 $29.99 (2 Discs) 4K+BLU-RAY 12213535 $32.24 (2 Discs)
$17 million box office Sorry to Bother You Starring: Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a macabre universe. R 100 min. (2018) Comedy
Available October 23
DVD 12168256 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12168257 $26.24 (2 Discs)
The third installment in the popular action/fantasy film series from China.
Detective Dee The Four Heavenly Kings (Mandarin)
Starring: Carina Lau, Mark Chao, Shaofeng Feng Accused of wrongdoing by Empress Wu, Detective Dee must defend himself against this formidable foe, all while investigating a crime wave that has engulfed the city, marked by strange and seemingly supernatural occurrences. UNK 132 min. (2018) Action
Available November 13
DVD 12182713 $18.74 BLU-RAY+DVD 12182714 $22.49 (2 Discs)
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music picks of the week Grammy and Dove Award-winning superstar releases his first new album in three years.
The star of such films as Jurassic Park unleashes his first jazz album.
TobyMac The Elements
Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra The Capitol Studios Sessions
Forefront Records Religious Guest Artist: Aaron Cole The first all new album released from TobyMac in over three years. It features nine brand new songs including the hit single I Just Need U.
Available October 12 CD 12209005
$13.99
Verve • Jazz Along with his numerous acting roles, Jeff Goldblum has been performing jazz at various Los Angeles venues for years. Now he prepares to release his first album, along with the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.
Available November 9 CD 12208179
Young the Giant delivers the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2016 album.
Young the Giant Mirror Master
New Elektra Pop/Rock Following 2016’s critically acclaimed Home of the Strange, Young the Giant’s latest release promises to continue ascending into consciousness, though this time with a heavy focus on personal self-awareness.
Available October 12 CD 12205387
LeAnn Rimes It’s Christmas, Eve
Everle Records Soundtracks For the soundtrack to her Hallmark original film, LeAnn Rimes performs three brand new songs, as well as a selection of holiday classics including White Christmas.
Available October 12 CD 12202087
$12.99
The Gambler’s 80th birthday is celebrated with a brand new greatest hits collection.
Kenny Rogers Through the Years (The Best Of)
Capitol Nashville Country In celebration of Kenny’s 80th birthday this year, a careerspanning hits collection including The Gambler; Lucille; Coward of the Country; and many more, now available on CD. CD 12191786 $13.99
Martina McBride rings in the Christmas season with a new holiday album.
Martina McBride It’s the Holiday Season
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Republic Records Pop/Rock Includes the current single When the Curtain Falls, which is approaching top five airplay at active rock radio and is building on alternative radio.
Available October 19 CD 12209004
$13.99
After six years, the dynamic duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass come roaring back with a brand new album.
Tenacious D PostApocalypto
Columbia Records Pop/Rock Jack Black and Kyle Gass return with their first new album since 2012. It serves as a companion to their new animated series. There is also an appearance by Dave Grohl on the album.
Available November 2 Parental Advisory CD 12209006
$15.99
Gospel music superstar delivers a musical gift for fans.
CeCe Winans Something’s Happening!
Broken Bow Records Holiday Country superstar Martina McBride releases a brand new musical gift for the holiday season. Included are festive renditions of Winter Wonderland; Frosty the Snowman; Home for the Holidays; and more.
Available October 12 CD 12205396
Greta Van Fleet Anthem of the Peaceful Army
$13.99
$11.99
LeAnn Rimes creates new holiday songs for the Hallmark original film.
One of the hottest new bands in rock today releases a highly anticipated album.
$14.99
A Christmas Album
Pure Springs Music Holiday Welcome the Christmas season with new music from CeCe Winans featuring new songs and familiar standards. One of the most recognized voices in gospel music is surrounded by lush orchestral arrangements.
Available October 19 CD 12205522
$13.99
audiobooks picks of the week
The world-famous cosmologist leaves us with his final thoughts on the universe’s biggest questions in this brilliant posthumous work.
#1 New York Times bestseller Brené Brown returns with more tips on how we can step up and lead.
Brief Answers to the Big Questions Stephen Hawking
Dare to Lead Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW
Killing Commendatore Haruki Murakami
Random House, Inc. Business
Random House, Inc. Historical
Available October 23
Random House, Inc. Science
Available October 16 Unabridged • 4 Discs • Simultaneous Release AUDIOBOOK 12164123 $29.99
NY Times Bestselling Author
Unabridged • 7 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK $34.99 12164098
A book that will put cozy lovers everywhere in a holly jolly mood.
Available October 9 Unabridged • 23 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12059812 $59.99
Mesmerizing... - Booklist
Lark! The Herald Angels Sing Donna Andrews
The Library Book Susan Orlean
Dreamscape Media, LLC Mystery
Available October 16
Available October 16
Unabridged • 10 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12116373
Macmillan Audio Biography
Available October 2 $39.99
Unabridged • 7 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12136975 $47.99
An enveloping, tender, witty, and awakening novel... - Booklist
Unsheltered Barbara Kingsolver Harper Collins Publishers Historical
NY Times Bestselling Author
Available October 16 Unabridged • 10 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12112994 $55.99
Stormy Daniels tells her whole story for the first time.
Full Disclosure Stormy Daniels
Simon & Schuster Audio History
NY Times Bestselling Author
The epic new novel from the internationally acclaimed and bestselling author of 1Q84.
A super-powered collision of extraordinary minds and vengeful intentions.
Vengeful V. E. Schwab Macmillan Audio Fantasy
NY Times Bestselling Author
Available October 16 Unabridged • 8 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12019007 $39.99
Unabridged • 8 Discs Simultaneous Release AUDIOBOOK $39.99 12196610
Nothing short of mesmerizing. - Kirkus Reviews
A WellBehaved Woman Therese Anne Fowler Macmillan Audio Historical
NY Times Bestselling Author
Available October 16 Unabridged • 12 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12037620 $39.99
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featured audiobook Swing Kwame Alexander, Mary Rand Hess
Lively, moving, and heartfelt. - Kirkus Reviews
Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. PG13 135 min. (2018) $214M Action
Available September 25
DVD 12141547 $22.49 BLU-RAY 12141548 $29.99 (2 Discs) 4K+BLU-RAY 12180271 $32.99 (Ultimate Collector’s Edition, 3 Discs)
Harper Collins Publishers Young Adult A novel-in-verse about two best friends who decide to change their luck and their lives will speak to anyone who has ever struggled to take a swing at life.
NY Times Bestselling Author Available October 9 Unabridged • 4 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12111773 $29.99
SLENDER MAN
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Starring: Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles, Jaz Sinclair In a small town in Massachusetts, a group of friends, fascinated by the Internet lore of the Slender Man, attempt to prove that he doesn’t actually exist, until one of them mysteriously goes missing. PG13 93 min. (2018) Horror
Available October 30 DVD BLU-RAY
12192203 $23.24 12192204 $29.99
SOUNDTRACK Ramin Djawadi Sony Classical CD 12159849
$11.99
AUDIOBOOK The Slenderman Mysteries Nick Redfern Tantor Audio Non-Fiction Unabridged • 5 Discs 11946593 $39.99