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This page features information on Acorn Media titles released in North America. For information on Acorn Media titles released in the U.K., please call Acorn Media U.K. Limited (44) 208-879-7000 or www.acornmediauk.com


October 2010 Releases

Lost Kingdoms of Africa
Mysterious cities, magnificent ruins, remarkable artwork, and tragic histories define Africa’s ancient civilizations.
DVD 2 Vol. Boxed set $49.99 U.S./$64.99 CAN
Street date: October 5, 2010 Pre-book: September 7, 2010

The Roman Invasion of Britain
Roman Britain comes alive in this absorbing documentary. Through interviews and reenactments, historian Bettany Hughes presents the scheming politicians, beleaguered generals, and fiery revolutionaries who conquered and colonized Britain in the first century CE.
DVD Single $29.99 U.S./$39.99 CAN
Street date: October 5, 2010 Pre-book: September 7, 2010



September 2010 Releases

Midsomer Murders, Set 16
The ever -popular DCI Barnaby (John Nettles) returns with four new cases, each set in the bucolic surroundings of England’s most murderous county. The series continues to be a sellthrough phenomenon, winning new fans year after year.
DVD 4 Vol. Boxed set $49.99 U.S./$64.99 CAN
Street date: September 28, 2010 Pre-book: August 31, 2010

Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries Set 2
The perfectly aristocratic and always urbane Lord Peter Wimsey is played to perfection by Ian Carmichael in these sumptuous adaptations of Dorothy L. Sayers’s beloved mysteries, seen on PBS.
DVD 3 Vol. Boxed set $49.99 U.S./$64.99 CAN
Street date: September 28, 2010 Pre-book: August 31, 2010

Mr. Palfrey of Westminster, Complete Collection
Golden Globe ® nominee Alec McCowen "plays [Palfrey] to perfection" (The Times, U.K.) in this stylish drama about a mild-mannered British civil servant who's secretly a counterspy.
DVD 3 Vol. Boxed set $49.99 U.S./$64.99 CAN
Street date: September 21, 2010 Pre-book: August 24, 2010

Taggart Set 3
Four Glaswegian detectives take on the city's worst cases—from blackmail to murder— in this gritty police procedural.
DVD 4 Vol. Boxed set $59.99 U.S./$74.99 CAN
Street date: September 21, 2010 Pre-book: August 24, 2010

The Power of Myth
When celebrated scholar Joseph Campbell sat down with veteran journalist Bill Moyers for a discussion about his life’s work, the nation was captivated.
DVD 2 Vol. Boxed set $49.99 U.S./$64.99 CAN
Street date: September 21, 2010 Pre-book: August 24, 2010

Prime Suspect The Complete Collection
Dame Helen Mirren stars as Detective Jane Tennison, "one of the great character creations of our time" (The Washington Post), in this revolutionary police drama broadcast on PBS to universal acclaim and more than 20 major international awards.
DVD 9 Vol. Boxed set $124.99 U.S./$156.99 CAN
Street date: September 7, 2010 Pre-book: August 10, 2010

Pie in the Sky, Series 2
Tony® winner Richard Griffiths gives a "brilliantly understated performance" (The Times, U.K.) as Detective Henry Crabbe, a part-time cop, part-time restaurateur whose talent for cooking is only exceeded by his knack for solving crimes.
DVD 2 Vol. Boxed set $39.99 U.S./$52.99 CAN
Street date: September 7, 2010 Pre-book: August 10, 2010

Dance and Be Fit Carnaval
Celebrate carnaval any time of the year with this energetic dance workout. Combining the body-toning benefits of cardio with the sheer fun of a party, the program incorporates festive moves from Rio to the Caribbean and New York.
DVD Single $16.99 U.S./$19.99 CAN
Street date: September 7, 2010 Pre-book: August 10, 2010

Fit in 5 Total Body Tone
Featuring a week’s worth of workouts from a variety of disciplines and instructors, Fit in 5: Total Body Tone is perfect for consumers looking to shake up their fitness routines and try new exercise styles.
DVD Single $16.99 U.S./$19.99 CAN
Street date: September 7, 2010 Pre-book: August 10, 2010



August 2010 Releases

Poirot The Movie Collection Set 5
David Suchet plays the dapper Belgian detective to perfection in these sumptuously realized Agatha Christie mysteries, premiering on PBS in July 2010.
DVD 3 Vol. Boxed set $49.99 U.S./$64.99 CAN
Street date: August 31, 2010 Pre-book: August 3, 2010

Marple Series 5
Julia McKenzie (Cranford) brings Agatha Christie’s tidy, tweed-wearing detective brilliantly to life in these three new mysteries airing on PBS this summer.
DVD 4 Vol. Boxed set $49.99 U.S./$64.99 CAN
Street date: August 31, 2010 Pre-book: August 3, 2010

Body by Bethenny
Bethenny Frankel, star of The Real Housewives of New York City and author of New York Times bestsellers Naturally Thin and The Skinnygirl Dish, presents this fun and accessible yoga program, as entertaining as it is effective.
DVD Single $16.99 U.S./$19.99 CAN
Street date: August 24, 2010 Pre-book: July 27, 2010

Exhale Core Fusion Yoga Energy Flow
Exhale expands its wildly popular Core Fusion brand with its first yoga DVD. This fast-paced practice seamlessly blends traditional yoga and Chi Gong postures with Pilates moves to tone the whole body. Includes 5 min. bonus stretch and Savasana.
DVD Single $16.99 U.S./$19.99 CAN
Street date: August 24, 2010 Pre-book: July 27, 2010

Bollywood Boogie
Hemalayaa’s enthusiastic and playful approach to working out has garnered rave reviews, massive press exposure, and exceptional sales. These three 15-minute Bollywood dance practices offer an exciting twist on traditional cardio, perfect for consumers looking to shake up their fitness routines.
DVD Single $16.99 U.S./$19.99 CAN
Street date: August 24, 2010 Pre-book: July 27, 2010

Diets That Time Forgot
Combining the period appeal of The 1900 House with weight-loss reality competitions like The Biggest Loser, this unique program follows nine overweight Britons as they partake of diets from bygone eras— Victorian, Edwardian, and the Roaring ’20s—to see how well they and their waistlines fare.
DVD 2 Vol. Boxed set $39.99 U.S./$52.99 CAN
Street date: August 10, 2010 Pre-book: July 13, 2010

Visions of Israel
For thousands of years, Israel has been the epicenter of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. High-definition, helicopter-mounted cameras capture the nation’s wonders, from the austere beauty of the Judean desert to the spiritual glory of Jerusalem.
DVD Single $29.99 U.S./$39.99 CAN
Street date: August 10, 2010 Pre-book: July 13, 2010

Lytton's Diary
London JOURNALIST Neville Lytton has a knack for scandal—whether he’s chasing an exclusive scoop or getting mixed up in an office romance.
DVD 4 Vol. Boxed set $59.99 U.S./$74.99 CAN
Street date: August 3, 2010 Pre-book: July 6, 2010

Monarchy, The Complete Series
Bestselling author Dr. David Starkey presents the epic history of the British monarchy in this fascinating series, with episodes new to the North American market.
DVD 5 Vol. Boxed set $79.99 U.S./$99.99 CAN
Street date: August 3, 2010 Pre-book: July 6, 2010

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