Season Two of Homeland arrived on dvd September 10th, and all I can say is that the series shows little sign of slowing down or lessening its intensity anytime soon. For those who missed Season One you can find that review here and really why haven't you gotten hooked on this show yet? Theres's still plenty of time to catch up before the Season Three Showtime premiere on September 29th.

Season 2 picks things up shortly following the events that concluded the debut season. The delightful cat-and-mouse antics of Clare Danes’s bipolar CIA agent Carrie Mathison and Damian Lewis’s Iraq-War-vet-cum-possible-al-Qa’ida convert Sergeant Nicholas Brody continue throughout the season.

After her firing from the CIA and subsequent shock therapy, Mathison isn't the most stable person. There's also the little issue of her accusing Brody, who is quickly rising to power, of terrorist involvement but she's also the only one who a CIA informant is willing to work with. Thrust back into the CIA world, without being "re-hired" Mathison quickly finds herself back in the deadly whirlwind game of deception. Her former mentor, Saul, (the fantastic Mandy Patinkin) offers support and assistance as the stakes are raised higher and she fights to protect America from terrorism.

Just as with last season I am stunned by the brillance of the writing. The cerebral intensity is unlike anything else on television. There are few shows that manage the complexity of storyline arcs and character development that Homeland consistantly delivers. And the cast is beyond superb. It's no surprise that for the second year in a row Homeland is nominated for an award and Claire Danes brought home a second Best Actress award for her performance as Carrie Mathison.

The conversion to Blu Ray is phenomenal. The colors, depth and clarity look remarkable and clean.
The Bonus features on the Blu Ray include: A Super 8 Film Diary by Damian Lewis, a home movie and narration by the the superb actor. Return to the Homeland, Deleted Scenes, The Choice: The Making of the Season Finale, and probably the most anticipated and must see bonus:  The Border: A Prologue to Season 3. Season Three looks to just as fast paced and psychological thrilling as the previous seasons.

If you still haven’t checked out Homeland yet, this is one that should definitely be watched, and now that it’s on DVD and Blu Ray there’s no excuses. The award winning drama is genuinely brilliant and one of the finest things on television. and if you have seen Season Two, the wide assortment of bonus features make it worth owning.

“Homeland” Season Two Blu-ray
Street Date:September 10, 2013
Screen Format:Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:5.1 DTS HD-MA
Subtitles:English / French / Spanish
Total Run Time:630 minutes
U.S. Rating:TV-MA
Closed Captioned:Yes

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On behalf of Relativity Media, we are pleased to share the official trailer for their upcoming film ROMEO & JULIET – starring Academy Award© Nominee Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Stellan Skarsgard, Damian Lewis, Paul Giamatti and Ed Westwick.  The classic story has been adapted by award-winning writer Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) allowing a new generation to discover the timeless tale of everlasting love. 

Watch the brand new trailer now from MTV.COM 

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ROMEO & JULIET opens in theaters starting October 11th!

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ROMEO & JULIET

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Release: October 11, 2013

Director: Carlo Carrel

Writers: Julian Fellowes

Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Damian Lewis, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Ed Westwick, with Stellan Skarsgard and Paul Giamatti

Producers: Ileen Maisel, Lawrence Elman, Julian Fellowes, Nadja Swarovski, Simon Bosanquet, Alexander Koll, Dimitra Tsingou, Doug Mankoff, Andrew Spaulding

Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare’s epic and searing tale of love, is revitalized on screen by writer Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) and director Carlos Carlei (The Flight of the Innocent).  An ageless story from the world’s most renowned author is reimagined for the 21st Century.  This adaptation is told in the lush traditional setting it was written, but gives a new generation the chance to fall in love with the enduring legend.  With an all-star cast including Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Paul Giamatti and Stellan Skarsgard, it affords those unfamiliar with the tale the chance to put faces to the two names they’ve undoubtedly heard innumerable times: Romeo and Juliet.  Every generation deserves to discover this lasting love. 

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“Homeland” Season Two

“Homeland” makes its triumphant return after winning six Emmy® Awards, including Outstanding Lead Actress for Claire Danes, Outstanding Lead Actor for Damian Lewis and Outstanding Drama Series. Marine Sgt. Nicholas Brody (Lewis) is now a U.S. congressman, and former CIA agent Carrie Mathison (Danes) has returned to civilian life. But when a new and potentially devastating terrorist threat emerges, Brody and Carrie's lives become intertwined once again and they resume their delicate dance of suspicion, deceit and desire. Delve deeper into the edge-of-your-seat excitement with the thrilling second season of this "unmissable and gloriously suspenseful" (USA Today) hit show.

Special Features

● The Border: Prologue to Season 3 ● Deleted Scenes ● Return to the Homeland: Filming in Israel ● Damian Lewis: A Personal Video Diary ● The Choice: The Making of the Season Finale

“Homeland” Season Two Blu-ray
Street Date:	September 10, 2013
Prebook Date:	August 14, 2013
Screen Format:	Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:	5.1 DTS HD-MA
Subtitles:	English / French / Spanish
Total Run Time:	630 minutes
U.S. Rating:	TV-MA
Closed Captioned:	Yes

“Homeland” Season Two DVD
Street Date:	September 10, 2013
Prebook Date:	August 14, 2013
Screen Format:	Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:	5.1 Dolby Digital
Subtitles:	English / French / Spanish
Total Run Time:	630 minutes
U.S. Rating:	TV-MA
Closed Captioned:	Yes

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There are a few shows every season that catch my attention, but even fewer that I actually watch. With Homeland, the one reaction that everyone had besides the whole “You should watch this” was “this show is f***ing bananas.” Homeland makes it’s way to DVD today, so it’s a perfect time to see what I’ve been missing.

And I can say, it is definitely bananas, and intense. Every episode is a pulse-pounding psychological joyride. The story centers around CIA agent Carrie Mathison played by Claire Danes, and returning war hero Sergeant Nicholas Brody, played by Damian Lewis. Danes’ Mathison, still haunted by the events of 9/11 fears that Brody has turned against his country. She’s fearless, determined, and completely unpredictable. This is unlike anything Danes’ has ever played before, and she is flawless. Lewis’ Brody, is a Marine returning home with PTSD and after spending his last eight years in hell as an al-Qaeda prisoner it’s no surprise he’s having a hard time adjusting back to his normal life. Lewis is perfection  planting seeds of doubt at every turn.

The entire assemebled cast is pretty amazing, but with material like this it’s no surprise that this show has become a crowd favorite. It comes from the producers of 24, but it outperforms 24. The plotlines are tighter, and smarter than 24, which was a long time favorite of mine. It has the same addictive quality of that show, while being remarkably unpredictable. It’s not chockfull of adrenalin, but rather a more cerebral, character driven storyline.

The conversion to Blu Ray is phenomenal. The Bonus features on the Blu Ray include Deleted Scenes, Audio Commentary, a Making of, and probably the best item: A prologue to Season 2. If season one was an addictive intellectual bout of crazy, season 2 looks to continue on the same page.

If you haven’t checked out Homeland yet, this is one that should definitely be watched, and now that it’s on DVD and Blu Ray there’s no excuses. Not only did it win 2 Golden Globes,  2012 Golden Globe® Best Television Series — Drama; Claire Danes, Best Actress in a Television Series — Drama, it’s well deserving of them.

Street Date:	28/Aug/2012
Run Time:	664 Minutes
MPAA Rating (USA):	NR (Not Rated)
Genre:	Drama
Audio:	English: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Language:	Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Aspect Ratio:	Widescreen: 1.78:1

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Homeland Season 1

Hailed as TV’s best new drama by critics everywhere, the award-winning HOMELAND* delivers compelling characters, thrilling twists and breathtaking suspense. Carrie Mathison (Golden Globe® winner Claire Danes), a brilliant but volatile CIA agent, suspects that a rescued American POW may not be what he seems. Is Marine Sgt. Nicholas Brody_(Damian Lewis) a war hero...or an Al Qaeda sleeper agent plotting a spectacular terrorist attack on U.S. soil? Following her instincts, Mathison will risk everything to uncover the truth — her reputation, her career and even her sanity. Packed with multiple layers and hidden clues, Season One offers something new every time you see it...watch carefully.

*2012 Golden Globe® Best Television Series — Drama; Claire Danes, Best Actress in a Television Series — Drama

Street Date:	28/Aug/2012
Run Time:	664 Minutes
MPAA Rating (USA):	NR (Not Rated)
Genre:	Drama
Audio:	English: 5.1 Dolby Digital
Language:	Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Aspect Ratio:	Widescreen: 1.78:1

Bonus Features:

Disc 1:

**Deleted Scenes

**Audio Commentary

Disc 2:

**Deleted Scenes

Disc 3:

**Deleted Scenes

Disc 4:

**Deleted Scenes

**Under Surveillance - Making Homeland

**The Visit: A Prologue to Season 2

Homeland Season 1 Blu-ray

Hailed as TV’s best new drama by critics everywhere, the award-winning HOMELAND* delivers compelling characters, thrilling twists and breathtaking suspense. Carrie Mathison (Golden Globe® winner Claire Danes), a brilliant but volatile CIA agent, suspects that a rescued American POW may not be what he seems. Is Marine Sgt. Nicholas Brody_(Damian Lewis) a war hero...or an Al Qaeda sleeper agent plotting a spectacular terrorist attack on U.S. soil? Following her instincts, Mathison will risk everything to uncover the truth — her reputation, her career and even her sanity. Packed with multiple layers and hidden clues, Season One offers something new every time you see it...watch carefully.

*2012 Golden Globe® Best Television Series — Drama; Claire Danes, Best Actress in a Television Series — Drama

Street Date:	28/Aug/2012
Run Time:	664 Minutes
MPAA Rating (USA):	NR (Not Rated)
Genre:	Drama
Audio:	English: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Language:	Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Aspect Ratio:	Widescreen: 1.78:1

Bonus Features:

Disc 1:

**Deleted Scenes

Disc 2:

**Deleted Scenes

Disc 3:

**Deleted Scenes

**Under Surveillance - Making Homeland

**The Visit: A Prologue to Season 2

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