Toronto Blue Jay Josh Donaldson has been cast in a guest starring role in HISTORY's hit drama series "Vikings," returning for season four on Thursday, February 18 at 10pm. 

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman and 2015 American League MVP Josh Donaldson will play the role of "Hoskuld," a Viking warrior of great skill, in an episode that will air later this year as part of the fourth season. Two-time All-Star Donaldson will film in Ireland this week. Donaldson is a massive fan of "Vikings" and recently tweeted a photo unveiling a striking, new Viking hairstyle inspired by the character “Ragnar.”

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Fox Home Entertainment 

Will Invade Once Again With Second Season of 

The Hit Dramatic Series “Vikings”

“Vikings” Season Two Returns On Blu-ray™ and DVD October 7 

with 10 Unrated Episodes, Extended and Alternate Scenes

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 19, 2014) – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment are back with another season of the hit dramatic series “Vikings” Season 2. The hit HISTORY drama, created and written by Michael Hirst (“The Tudors,” “Elizabeth”), arrives on Blu-ray™ and DVD on October 7.

“Vikings” centers on Ragnar (Travis Fimmel), a restless young warrior and family man who longs to find and conquer new lands across the sea and claim the spoils as his own. Now he is an Earl, allied with King Horrik (Donal Logue). With more power than ever before, his desire to sail west and explore new kingdoms remains unquenchable.

Yet there’s a heavy price to pay for Ragnar’s ascent to greatness. Season two brings crises of faith, of power, of relationships. Brothers rise up against one another. Loyalties shift from friend to foe, and unlikely alliances are formed in the name of supremacy. Ragnar’s indiscretions threaten his marriage to Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick), tearing him and his beloved son apart. Plots are hatched, scores are settled, blood is spilled…all under the watchful eyes of the gods.

New to the cast of VIKINGS this season are Alexander Ludwig (The Hunger Games) as Bjorn, the intelligent and bold warrior son of Ragnar Lothbrok, and Linus Roache (Law & Order) as Ecbert, King of Wessex, a man of strength, knowledge and undisguised ambition. They join Travis Fimmel as Ragnar Lothbrok; Katheryn Winnick as Lagertha, a fierce shield maiden and Ragnar’s wife; Clive Standen as Rollo, Ragnar’s impulsive, wild, care-free brother; George Blagden as Athelstan, a young and not-so-innocent Monk; Jessalyn Gilsig as Siggy, beautiful wife of the late Earl Haraldson; Donal Logue as King Horrik, who desires to make the increasingly famous Earl Ragnar an ally and supporter; Gustaf Skarsgard, a ship builder who designs the new generation of Vikings ships; and Alyssa Sutherland as Princess Aslaug, Ragnar’s new love interest.

Creator and writer Michael Hirst – one of the premier historical story-tellers in the industry (Academy-Award winning film Elizabeth; and the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated series “The Tudors”) – serves as Executive Producer along with Morgan O’Sullivan of World 2000 (The Count of Monte Cristo, “The Tudors”), Sheila Hockin (“The Tudors,” “The Borgias”), John Weber of Take 5 Productions (“The Tudors,” “The Borgias”), Sherry Marsh, Alan Gasmer and James Flynn (“The Tudors,” “The Borgias”). Dirk Hoogstra and Julian P. Hobbs are the Executives in Charge of Production for HISTORY.

“Vikings” is an international Irish/Canadian co-production being co-produced by World 2000 and Take 5 Productions. HISTORY broadcasts domestically in the U.S. MGM Television brought the series to the network and brings “Vikings” to the global audience, serving as the worldwide distributor outside of Ireland and Canada. “Vikings” is produced in association with Shaw Media, and the series also airs on HISTORY in Canada.

In addition to all 10 fan-favorite episodes, the “Vikings” Season 2 Blu-ray and DVD include bonus features – such as “Imagining and Executing Climactic Battles,” a behind the scenes exploration into every aspect of planning and execution of the key battle sequences. The Blu-ray contains more than 16 hours of exclusive content, 10 unrated episodes with extended and alternate scenes and two episode audio commentaries, in which Michael Hirst and Gustaf Skarsgard dive deeper into the making of the sophomore season.

“Vikings” Season 2 Blu-ray Special Features:
●	BD Exclusive - 10 Unrated episodes that include extended and alternate scenes
●	BD Exclusive - The Viking Sagas – An Interactive Archival Exploration of the Viking Sagas. Use the BD remote to select an icon within the Sagas to hear a detailed deconstruction told by Viking historians.
●	A Warrior Society: Rites of Passage - Viking Historians unravel more fascinating mysteries of the Viking culture delving deeper into their rich history revealing the real world practices of the Viking people. Topics for exploration include: Viking Birthing Rituals, the significance of a young man receiving an armring, and the preparation undertaken before a young man or shieldmaiden’s first battle.
●	My Family, My Enemy - Creator Michael Hirst details the story arcs of season two and how compelling stories from history influenced the script, with further insights from the cast members and their roles in this season.
●	Imagining and Executing Climactic Battles – A behind the scenes exploration into every aspect of planning and execution of the key battle sequences, before intricately deconstructing every stage of preparation for the climactic VIKING battles in season 2.
●	Audio Commentary on “Blood Eagle” featuring Michael Hirst and Gustaf Skarsgard (EXTENDED)
●	Audio Commentary on “The Lord’s Prayer” featuring Michael Hirst and Gustaf Skarsgard (EXTENDED)

“Vikings” Season 2 DVD Special Features:
●	My Family, My Enemy
●	A Warrior Society: Rites of Passage
●	Imagining and Executing Climactic Battles

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) is celebrating 90 years as a leader in the entertainment business and as an innovator in the industry. Today, MGM is an entertainment company focused on the production and distribution of film and television content globally. The company owns one of the world's deepest libraries of premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has investments in domestic and international television channels. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

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“Vikings” Season 2 Blu-ray
Street Date:	October 7, 2014
Prebook Date:	August 28, 2014
Screen Format:	Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:	English DTS-HD MA 5.1/ English DD 2.0 Stereo/ English DD 5.1
Subtitles:	English/Spanish/French
U.S. Rating:	TV-14
Total Run Time:	976 minutes
Closed Captioned:	Yes

“Vikings” Season 2 DVD
Street Date:	October 7, 2014
Prebook Date:	August 28, 2014
Screen Format:	Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:	English DD 5.1/English DD 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles:	Spanish (Latin Spanish), Quebecois (Canadian French)
U.S. Rating:	TV-14
Total Run Time:	483 minutes
Closed Captioned:	Yes

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Fox Home Entertainment To Bring HISTORY’s®Highest-Rated Freshman Drama Series to Blu-ray™ and DVD October 15th

Vikings Season 1 delivers a visceral journey to a thrilling ancient world in this epic new series about history’s bravest and most brutally fearsome warriors.

Vikings follows the adventures of the great hero Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), a Viking chieftain seeking to fulfill his destiny as a conqueror, alongside his ambitious brother Rollo (Clive Standen) and loyal wife Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick). Throughout his quest, Ragnar faces a path of betrayals and temptations to protect his freedom, family, and life. When Ragnar teams up with his boat builder friend Floki (Gustaf Skarsgard) to craft a new generation of intrepid ships capable of conquering the rough northern seas, the stage is set for conflict.

Exclusively featured on the Blu-ray™ and DVD, “Birth of the Vikings” looks at the creator’s approach to, the series challenge in re-creating the period, and the wonders of shooting the series in Ireland’s beautiful, Wicklow mountains.  “Birth of the Vikings,” is an all-access look at the creation of VIKINGS.

Vikings Season 1 will make an appearance at this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego, CA, announcing its release along with four exclusive lenticular trading cards that will be distributed to fans. Additionally, Season 1 packaging will be unveiled at the convention. Consumers will also have an opportunity to pre-order Season 1 at The Fox Booth (#4229) as well as The Vikings Interactive Waterway (running from 11am – 4pm on 7/19 and 7/20). For a limited time, consumers who purchase the Blu-ray™ will receive a collectible packaging box which displays the iconic ‘V” symbol from the series. The Waterway is located at 450 Second Ave., across from the San Diego Convention Center.

Vikings Season 1 Blu-ray Special Features will include over 9 hours of exclusive content including:

● Includes 9 episodes with extended and alternate scenes. ● The Armory Of Vikings - an interactive feature that allows viewers to learn more about the history and legacy of Vikings armory and weapons. ● Conquest and Discover: The Journey Of The Vikings - an interactive feature that allows viewers to learn more about the locations and places Ragnar traveled to in his journey through Season 1 ● Warrior Society: Viking Culture & Law - featurette that takes a closer look inside the fascinating system of laws, practices and rules employed by Vikings. ● Birth Of The Vikings: featurette that provides an all-access look at the creation of VIKINGS. ● Forging The Viking Army: Warfare And Tactics - featurette that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the process of casting and creating the epic battle scenes of Vikings ● Deleted Scenes ● Commentary from Michael Hirst

Vikings Season 1 DVD Special Features:

● Warrior Society: Viking Culture & Law - featurette that takes a closer look inside the fascinating system of laws, practices and rules employed by Vikings. ● Birth Of The Vikings: featurette that provides an all-access look at the creation of VIKINGS. ● Forging The Viking Army: Warfare And Tactics - featurette that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the process of casting and creating the epic battle scenes of Vikings ● Deleted Scenes ● Commentary from Michael Hirst

About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is the industry leading worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox produced, acquired and third party partner film and television programing. Each year TCFHE expands its award-winning global product portfolio with the introduction of new entertainment content through established and emerging formats including DVD, Blu-ray™ and DigitalHD™. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and distribution of film and television content globally. The company owns one of the world's deepest libraries of premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has investments in domestic and international television channels. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

Learn more about Fox Digital HD at www.Foxdigitalhd.com

Follow Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment on Twitter @FoxHomeEnt

Vikings Season 1 Blu-ray
Street Date:	October 15, 2013
Prebook Date:	September 04, 2013
Screen Format:	Widescreen
Audio:	English
Subtitles:	English for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Spanish (Latin Spanish), Quebecois (Canadian French)
U.S. Rating:	N/A
Total Run Time:	15:35:51
Closed Captioned:	Yes

Vikings Season 1 DVD
Street Date:	October 15, 2013
Prebook Date:	September 04, 2013
Screen Format:	Widescreen
Audio:	English
Subtitles:	English for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Spanish (Latin Spanish), Quebecois (Canadian French)
U.S. Rating:	N/A
Total Run Time:	8:03:51
Closed Captioned:	Yes

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As Comic Con quickly approaches us next week, here's all of the exciting happenings for HISTORY’s hit series VIKINGS as they raid SDCC!

VikingsonHistory INSTAGRAM Account – HISTORY has launched today its first Instagram account – @VikingsonHistory. Fans can follow for Vikings photos from season one and for real time photos from Comic Con. Also fans are encouraged to share their Vikings Comic Con images to Instagram by using #VikingsSDCC. Additionally, please join and follow the conversation on Twitter with the following hashtag:  #VikingsSDCC.

7/18-7/20, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. – ALL HAIL VIKINGS: AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE – The activation includes miniature Vikings “ships” that visitors can race on actual water, a Photo-Op area for keepsakes, and Lagertha-inspired shield maidens who will greet visitors. The waterway is located across the street from the Convention Center at 450 Second Ave. at Island Avenue. Additionally, on Saturday, 7/20 at 6 p.m. the band SILENT COMEDY will perform for fans in attendance.

[CAST appears for fan autograph signing on 7/19 from 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m.]

7/19, 6-7 p.m., Top Level, Room 6A – VIKINGS PANEL - Stars Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen, Gustaf Skarsgard, George Blagden, Jessalyn Gilsig join VIKINGS Writer & Creator Michael Hirst and Dirk Hoogstra, EVP and General Manager, HISTORY® for a discussion about the series and life during production. Check out an exclusive sneak peek from Season Two!

VIKINGS COMIC BOOK – HISTORY is excited for its first-ever VIKINGS comic book written by series creator/writer Michael Hirst. Fans attending the panel and waterway will receive a Comic Book (while supplies last).

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VIKINGS are raiding Comic Con! HISTORY is excited to welcome for the first time the cast of its hit scripted series, VIKINGS, to Comic-Con on Friday, July 19. Here are some of the exciting opportunities for fans:

• VIKINGS COMIC BOOK – Check out the link below for a sneak peek of the first-ever VIKINGS comic book written by series creator/writer Michael Hirst. The comic book will be given to select fans attending the below VIKINGS events at Comic Con. P

• 7/19, 6-7 p.m., Top Level, Room 6A – VIKINGS PANEL – Stars Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen, Gustaf Skarsgard, George Blagden, Jessalyn Gilsig join VIKINGS Writer & Creator Michael Hirst and Dirk Hoogstra, EVP and General Manager, HISTORY for a discussion about the series and life during production.

• 7/18-7/20, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. – VIKINGS INTERACTIVE WATERWAY – The experience includes miniature Vikings “ships” that fans can race on actual water, a Photo-Op area for keepsakes, and Lagertha-inspired shield maidens who will greet visitors. The waterway is located across the street from the Convention Center at 450 Second Ave., between 1st & 2nd Avenue.
[CAST appears for fan autograph signing on 7/19 from 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m.]

Catch Twitter updates by following #VikingsSDCC

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HISTORY® ORDERS SECOND SEASON OF

HIT SCRIPTED SERIES

VIKINGS

#1 NEW CABLE SERIES OF THE YEAR

EARNS TEN EPISODE ORDER

Four New Episodes Remain This Season, Airing Sundays at 10 p.m.

Season One Finale Scheduled for Sunday, April 28

New York, New York, April 5, 2013 – HISTORY has picked up VIKINGS, its first scripted drama series for a 10-episode second season, it was announced today by Dirk Hoogstra, EVP, Development and Programming for HISTORY. Created and written by Michael Hirst, the renewal comes just five episodes into the VIKINGS freshman season. Four new episodes remain in the current season airing Sundays at 10 p.m. with the season finale slated for Sunday, April 28 at 10 p.m.

VIKINGS continues to be the #1 new cable series in 2013 and has propelled HISTORY to #1 in cable in itsSunday 10-11 p.m. time period. Over the five weeks, the hit drama series averaged 5.0 million total viewers, 2.2 million Adults 25-54 and 1.9 Adults 18-49. This past Sunday, episode five delivered 4.7 million total viewers, 2.2 million Adults 25-54 and 1.7 million Adults 18-49. This was up 4% among total viewers and up 5% among Adults 25-54 from last week.

“Vikings is a win win for us. As our first scripted series, VIKINGS has paid off in a big way with critical acclaim, strong ratings and a passionate, loyal fan base. It came out of the gate strong and has stayed on top, solidifying HISTORY as a major player in the scripted genre, just as we are in reality,” said Hoogstra. “We could not be more proud of the entire cast and crew and everyone involved in the making of VIKINGS. Michael Hirst has captured audiences with his complex, compelling characters and brought the unknown, epic world of these warriors to life. Season Two will begin production this summer to air in 2014.”

MGM Television brought the series to the network and brings VIKINGS to the global audience, serving as the international distributor outside of Ireland, Canada and the U.S.

“We are very excited that VIKINGS is generating so much attention worldwide,” said Roma Khanna, President, Television Group and Digital, MGM. “MGM is thrilled to have the continued support and enthusiasm of our partners at HISTORY and to work with an amazing international team as they bring Michael Hirst’s vision to audiences around the globe.”

VIKINGS, airing Sundays at 10 p.m. ET, tells the extraordinary tales of the lives and epic adventures of these warriors. The drama portrays the world of these Dark Age raiders, traders, explorers – not from an outsider’s view, but, through the eyes of Viking society.

While VIKINGS is filled with conflict, warfare and bloodshed – for these were extreme times – it is a family saga at heart. It follows the adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel, The Beast, Baytown Outlaws), a curious, compelling man who is always looking to break through barriers and discover new worlds to conquer. Ragnar is deeply frustrated by the unadventurous policies of his local chieftain, Earl Haraldson (Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment, Usual Suspects, Millers Crossing), who continues to send his Vikings raiders east every summer, to the Baltic states and Russia, whose populations are as materially poor as themselves.

Joining Fimmel and Byrne are Katheryn Winnick (Bones, Love and Other Drugs, The Black Marks) as Lagertha, a fierce shield maiden and Ragnar’s wife; Jessalyn Gilsig (Glee, Heroes, Nip/Tuck, Friday NightLights) as Siggy, Earl Haraldson’s beautiful wife; George Blagden (Les Miserables, Wrath of the Titans) as Athelstan, a young, innocent Christian monk captured by Ragnar on his first raid on England, Clive Standen (Camelot, Robin Hood) as Rollo, Ragnar’s impulsive, wild, care-free brother and Gustaf Skarsgard (The Way Back) a ship builder who designs the new generation of Vikings ships.

Created and written by Michael Hirst – one of the premier historical story-tellers in the industry (Academy-Award winning film Elizabeth; and the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated series The Tudors), Michael serves as Executive Producer along with Morgan O’Sullivan of World 2000 (The Count of Monte Cristo; The Tudors), John Weber of Take 5 Productions (The Tudors; The Borgias), Sherry Marsh, Alan Gasmer, James Flynn (The Tudors; The Borgias) and Sheila Hockin (The Tudors; The Borgias). Dirk Hoogstra and Julian P. Hobbs are the Executives in Charge of Production for HISTORY.

VIKINGS is an international Irish/Canadian co-production being co-produced by World 2000 and Take 5 Productions. HISTORY will broadcast domestically in the U.S.  MGM Television will bring VIKINGS to the global audience, serving as the international distributor outside of Ireland, Canada and the U.S. VIKINGS is produced in association with Shaw Media, and the series will air on HISTORY in Canada.

About HISTORY®

HISTORY® is the leading destination for factual entertainment, including award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate, including scripted event programming,  features a roster of hits including American Pickers®, American Restoration™, Ax Men™, Ice Road Truckers®, Pawn Stars®, Swamp People® and Top Shot® as well as epic mini-series and specials such as the Emmy® Award-winning Hatfields & McCoys, Gettysburg, Vietnam in HD, America The Story of Us, and 102 Minutes That Changed America. The HISTORY website is the leading online resource for all things history, and in 2011, the United States Library of Congress selected HISTORY’s Civil War 150 site for inclusion in the historic collection of Internet materials related to the American Civil War sesquicentennial. www.history.com

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MuseLed Blog and History Channel have teamed up to give ONE lucky winner a copy of AMERICAN PICKERS Volume 3 on DVD. For a chance to win leave a comment below telling us why you want to add AMERICAN PICKERS Volume 3 to your DVD collection. Only one entry per person. Contest ends July 3rd. Winners will be announced here, on facebook and twitter on July 5th so make sure you keep your eyes peeled for results. This contest is open to US residents only.

FOLLOW MODERN DAY TREASURE HUNTERS MIKE WOLFE AND FRANK FRITZ AS THEY PICK THEIR WAY ACROSS AMERICA IN SEARCH OF "RUSTY GOLD" IN THIS THIRD DVD VOLUME FROM THE FAN FAVORITE HISTORY(r) SERIES!

In small towns, and along America's back roads, treasures are waiting to be uncovered- valuable relics from history that are hidden in junk piles, buried in barns and stacked in garages. And, as you might imagine, it takes experts to find these treasures - and turn rust to riches.  In AMERICAN PICKERS, a HISTORY(r) fan favorite going into its fourth season, follow  two of the most skilled "pickers"- Mike Wolfe, owner of Antique Archaeology, and his business partner, Frank Fritz- as they hunt down objects with historical, collectible and pop culture value that have been long forgotten by their owners.  Will they find a $325,000 motorcycle or a rusty old weather vane?  Find out with AMERICAN PICKERS: VOLUME THREE.

Across eight treasure-strewn episodes, the duo explore a century-old amusement park, pick their way through a geodesic dome and after years of begging, finally allow the office-based Danielle to get in on the action in episodes such as "Laurel and Hardy", "Mike's Breakdown" and "What's in the Box?".  And, along the way, viewers will meet people whose own stories open a fascinating window into American lives and history.

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Academy Award® Winner Kevin Costner

and Golden Globe® Nominee Bill Paxton Star in…

HATFIELDS & McCOYS

On Blu-ray™ & DVD July 31st following its HISTORY® Channel Premiere

Debut Garnered More Than 13.9 Million Viewers,

Making it the No. 1 Non-Sports Telecast in Ad Supported Cable Television History

Also Starring Matt Barr, Tom Berenger, Powers Boothe, Jena Malone

And Mare Winningham

Culver City, CA (May 30, 2012) – The highly anticipated HATFIELDS & McCOYS arrives on Blu-ray™ and DVD July 31st from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE). Two-time Academy Award® winner Kevin Costner (Best Picture and Best Director, 1991, Dances With Wolves) stars as Anse ‘Devil’ Hatfield, and four-time Golden Globe® nominee Bill Paxton (TV’s “Big Love,” TV’s “A Bright Shining Lie”), stars as Randall McCoy in the epic, true tale of close friends turned enemies. The infamous back country feud that became an American legend begins with Anse Hatfield and Randall McCoy, close friends and comrades until near the end of the Civil War, when they return to their neighboring homes – Hatfield in West Virginia, McCoy just across the Tug River border in Kentucky – to increasing tensions, misunderstandings and resentments that soon explode into all-out warfare between the families. As hostilities grow, friends, neighbors and outside forces join the fight, bringing the two states to the brink of another Civil War.

The all-star ensemble cast also includes Matt Barr (TV’s “Hellcats”), Tom Berenger (Inception), Powers Boothe (The Avengers), Jena Malone (Sucker Punch), and Mare Winningham (Mirror Mirror). HATFIELDS & McCOYS bonus material includes the “I Know These Hills,” music video featuring Kevin Costner &Modern West.

The SPHE announcement comes on the heels of a successful HATFIELDS & McCOYS premiere on the HISTORY® Channel, which aired over Memorial Day weekend, marking the 150th anniversary of the beginning of this country’s most ruthless family feud. The debut garnered more than 13.9 million total viewers making it the No. 1 non-sports telecast in ad supported cable television history. The series, which is directed by Kevin Reynolds (Waterworld), has a teleplay by Ted Mann (TV’s “NYPD Blue”) and Ronald Parker (TV’s “Joan of Arc”); a story by Bill Kerby and Ted Mann; and is produced for the HISTORY® Channel by Thinkfactory Media. HATFIELDS & McCOYS is distributed by Sony Pictures Television.

SYNOPSIS:
Bonded by their oath to the same flag, two Confederate soldiers, “Devil” Anse Hatfield (Kevin Costner) and Randall McCoy (Bill Paxton), return home seeking peace after tireless months of battle. Their expectations are quickly shattered when a murder based on misunderstandings and an illicit love affair triggers warfare between former comrades and their clans. This historic feud teeters on the brink of an all-out civil war as friends and neighbors join opposing sides in a rivalry that would ultimately shape American history.

Blu-ray™ & DVD Bonus Features Include:
“I Know These Hills” music video, featuring Kevin Costner & Modern West

BROADCAST YEAR: 2012 (History Channel)

HATFIELDS & McCOYS is not rated. The DVD has a run time of approximately 290 minutes.

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Blu-ray Disc™ is the trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.




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AS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TITANIC TRAGEDY IS COMMEMORATED, JOIN HISTORY® FOR THE MOST EXTENSIVE EXPLORATION AND IMAGING EVER UNDERTAKEN OF THE WRECK SITE – NO OTHER PROGRAM HAS THE EXCLUSIVE STORY OF THE UNIQUE EXPEDITION AND ITS STARTLING REVELATION!

It was called “unsinkable” and its power to fascinate remains unequalled. How was the ship wounded so quickly by an iceberg forcing 1500 souls beneath the waves of the North Atlantic? To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in April 2012, HISTORY partnered with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and RMS Titanic, Inc. for the most extensive exploration and imaging ever undertaken of the wreck site in TITANIC AT 100: MYSTERY SOLVED. For the first time, the entire ship and debris field is made visible in stunning HD and 3D-HD. CGI illustrates what happened structurally to the ship –minute by minute– after the collision. Never-before-seen views dramatically underscore this tragic history.

As the 100th anniversary of Titanic’s sinking approached, a team of scientists, engineers and imaging experts joined forces to answer one of the most haunting questions surrounding the legendary disaster: Just how did the “unsinkable” ship break apart and plunge into the icy waters of the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912? Two years ago, HISTORY took part alongside the world’s top underwater experts in the most thorough and exhaustive study of the wreck ever made. The undertaking yielded unprecedented new discoveries and the first comprehensive map of Titanic’s watery grave, helping specialists solve the century-old puzzle of what went wrong — and determine who or what was responsible.

TITANIC AT 100: MYSTERY SOLVED documents this mission, captures the high-tech mapmaking process, unveils astonishing pieces of never-before-seen wreckage and presents the expedition’s unexpected findings. Unprecedented new technology and expertise was used to create a precisely detailed portrait of the entire fifteen-square-mile patch of ocean floor where Titanic came to rest.

In the twenty-five years since the wreck was located, no one had ever explored and mapped the entire site — nearly half the area remained unseen and unknown, and significant portions of the ship, which could reveal how it broke, were missing. Now, after 100 years, every inch of the entire site is finally known, and every piece of the ship documented exactly where it landed on the ocean floor a century ago. See newly discovered pieces of the ship for the first time, follow the expedition’s new finds, and come to learn the definitive story of how the ship broke apart. TITANIC AT 100: MYSTERY SOLVED will answer the biggest questions about Titanic: did she have a fatal flaw, and if so, who or what was responsible?

Format: DVD/Single

Run time: 96 mins.

Price: $19.95srp

Street: June 5

“More popular than ever”

-- Fox 5 (TV)

FROM COLONEL SANDERS’ SUIT TO A COMPETITION DRAGSTER, THE LATEST DVD INSTALLMENT OF PAWN STARS, THE #1 SHOW ON HISTORY® CALLED “REALITY GOLD[1]”, IS PACKED WITH NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED EPISODES!

As the New York Times says, PAWN STARS is “several shows in one: in addition to education and salesmanship, it offers domestic comedy in the byplay among family members”. If you love to both learn and laugh, this June, HISTORY® invites you to join the Harrisons at the Gold and Silver Pawn shop on the outskirts of Las Vegas — the modern day Mecca for people in need of quick cash – for PAWN STARS: VOLUME 4.

In the latest DVD installment of the highest-rated ongoing series in the history of the network, three generations of Harrison men clash with friendly camaraderie over items from classic cars to samurai swords. And, here at Gold and Silver, everything has a history, everything has a price and you never know what’s going to walk through the door. PAWN STARS: VOLUME 4 features 16 episodes never-before released on two discs including a wide variety of eclectic items for the Harrisons to haggle over like Colonel Sanders’ suit, a competition dragster racecar and an Abraham Lincoln campaign ribbon.

[1] The New York Post

Format: DVD/2 Discs

Run time: Approx. 6 hrs. 18 mins.

Price: $19.95srp

Street: June 5

FOLLOW MODERN DAY TREASURE HUNTERS MIKE WOLFE AND FRANK FRITZ AS THEY PICK THEIR WAY ACROSS AMERICA IN SEARCH OF “RUSTY GOLD” IN THIS THIRD DVD VOLUME FROM THE FAN FAVORITE HISTORY® SERIES!

In small towns, and along America’s back roads, treasures are waiting to be uncovered— valuable relics from history that are hidden in junk piles, buried in barns and stacked in garages. And, as you might imagine, it takes experts to find these treasures – and turn rust to riches. In AMERICAN PICKERS, a HISTORY® fan favorite going into its fourth season, follow two of the most skilled “pickers”— Mike Wolfe, owner of Antique Archaeology, and his business partner, Frank Fritz— as they hunt down objects with historical, collectible and pop culture value that have been long forgotten by their owners. Will they find a $325,000 motorcycle or a rusty old weather vane? Find out with AMERICAN PICKERS: VOLUME THREE.

Across eight treasure-strewn episodes, the duo explore a century-old amusement park, pick their way through a geodesic dome and after years of begging, finally allow the office-based Danielle to get in on the action in episodes such as “Laurel and Hardy”, “Mike’s Breakdown” and “What’s in the Box?”. And, along the way, viewers will meet people whose own stories open a fascinating window into American lives and history.

Format: DVD/2Discs

Run time: Approx. 5 hrs., 39 mins.

Price: $19.95srp

Street: June 5

YOU CAN RUN, BUT WHY?

THIS JUNE, TAG ALONG WITH THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS BOUNTY HUNTER IN A SPECIAL COLLECTION OF ADRENALINE-FUELED EPISODES!

This June, Dog the Bounty Hunter and his fearless, family-based posse return for more high-stakes adventure in the special collection, DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER: TAKING IT TO THE STREETS. Across four action-packed episodes of the A+E hit reality series, Dog, Beth and the Chapman clan track a meth dealer and his pregnant girlfriend through the high plains of Colorado, then it’s a dangerous trip to Hawaii for the pursuit of a dangerous fugitive that will lead them through the jungles on their way to a midnight raid. Next it’s back to Colorado, where Dog squares off with a family determined to protect a runner with more than a decade’s worth of trouble with the law. Finally, Dog masterminds a risky hoax involving the felon’s family in an attempt to bring him to justice. As the intensity of bounty hunting begins to take its toll on the Chapman family, and Dog and Beth are struggling to keep the posse together, they have – in this special volume -- some of the most adrenaline fueled, heart-pumping chases and catches to date!

Format: DVD/Single

Run time: Approx. 176 mins.

Price: $19.95srp

Street: June 12

AFTER 28 YEARS OF BEING “HAPPILY UNMARRIED” WILL GENE, THE LEGENDARY ROCK GOD, AND SHANNON TAKE THE LONG WALK DOWN THE AISLE? FIND OUT IN THE NEW SEASON ON DVD, AVAILABLE IN TWO PARTS!

Legendary rock god and multi-hyphenate Gene Simmons returns with his unconventional family for an all-new season of A&E’s hit series GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS. And, SEASON SIX answers the sigular, lonmg-awaited question: will Gene, the God of Thunder, finally tie the knot with his beloved partner Shannon? GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS: SEASON 6, PARTS 1&2, are two new value-priced sets from the highest rated season in the show’s history; each is priced to collect at $19.95srp.

The longest-running celebrity family-based series on television begins with a shocking moment for America’s most traditional, non-traditional family. With Nick and Sophie away at college and Gene’s rock star ego at an all-time high, Shannon decides she needs to re-evaluate their relationship and leaves her longtime boyfriend. Now, they must decide if they want to movie on with the next phase of their lives together. In SEASON SIX, viewers will get a fly-on-the-wall look at the state of Gene and Shannon’s relationship and explore never-before-seen corners of their personal lives, including Gene’s emotional visit to Israel, a special visit to the troops and a relationship-telling trip to Belize. SEASON 6, PART 1 includes 9 episodes across 2 discs such as “KISS Your Family Goodbye”, “Blood is Thicker than Hummus” and “Mr. Tweed Goes to Canada”, as well as a bonus disc filled with 7 previously unreleased episodes from SEASON 5!

In SEASON 6, PART 2 viewers will see everything that leads up to Gene and Shannon’s big day – an engagement party, bachelor and bachelorette parties, wedding boot camp and, of course, an exclusive look at the nuptials few predicted would ever take place. Among episodes included on the 2-disc set are “The Answer”, “Tracy the Wedding Planner”, “The Demon Says I Do?” and the “Post Wedding Special”. The set also includes additional never-before-seen footage.

Timed to release during wedding season and with all-new A+E episodes featuring the newlyweds during their first year of marriage, these sets are sure to intrigue the 100 million collective viewers who’ve tuned in throughout the series run!

Format: DVD/(PART 1) 3 Discs/(PART 2) 2 Discs

Run time: (PART 1) Approx. 9 hrs., 32 mins. + extras; (PART 2) Approx. 6 hrs., 14 mins. + extras

Price: $19.95srp each

Street: June 12

WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED IN HISTORY BOOKS WERE ONLY HALF TRUE?

THE BEST SELLING AUTHOR CRACKS THE CODES AND UNCOVERS TRUTHS BEHIND SOME OF HISTORY’S MOST PROVOCATIVE SECRETS IN THE SECOND SEASON OF THIS FAN FAVORITE SERIES!

Best-selling author and history buff Brad Meltzer has studied and written about some of the most revered institutions and documents in human history including the Supreme Court, the presidency, the Secret Service, Wall Street, and the bible. And, along the way he’s uncovered countless clues, stories and theories he hasn’t been able to fully scrutinize…until now. In BRAD MELTZER’S DECODED: SEASON TWO, he explores the hidden codes and symbols that surround us across all 13 episodes, including unveiling mysteries surrounding Ft. Knox, The Declaration of Independence and Mount Rushmore. Drawing from Brad’s fascination with history, this captivating HISTORY series serves as a foundation to inform the past and reveal valuable stories about the future. Also included in this 4-disc set is never-before-aired footage!

Format: DVD/4 Discs

Run time: Approx. 10 hrs. + extras

Price: $29.95srp

Street: June 12

A+E Networks Home Entertainment, part of the Consumer Products Division of A+E Networks, is a video distributor of non-theatrical programming, featuring collectible DVD editions of the high quality programming from A&E Network, HISTORY, and Lifetime, as well as acquired classic programming and sports. A+E Networks Home Entertainment brings the best of critically acclaimed entertainment presented in award-winning packaging to the special interest category.

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