The Minotaur’s Island
In this stimulating documentary, Oxford-educated scholar Bettany Hughes examines the Minoan civilization that flourished on Crete 5,000 years ago and then inexplicably collapsed.
DVD Single $24.99 U.S./$29.99 CAN
Street date:October 21, 2008 Pre-book: September 23, 2008

Rain Shadow
Golden Globe^®-nominee Rachel Ward (The Thorn Birds) and talented newcomer Victoria Thaine (The Caterpillar Wish) prove perfect foils for each other in this compelling, unsentimental tale about two veterinarians in the Australian outback.
DVD 2 Vol. Boxset $39.99 U.S./$46.99 CAN
Street date:October 21, 2008 Pre-book: September 23, 2008

Midsomer Murders, Set 11
Consistently ranking among Acorn’s top-10 bestsellers, Midsomer Murders has earned a passionate and loyal following over more than a decade in production. With the ever-charming John Nettles as DCI Tom Barnaby, the series combines quirky characters and surprising mysteries with postcard-perfect English village settings.
DVD 4 Vol. Boxed Set $49.99 U.S./$49.99 CAN
Street date:October 7, 2008 Pre-book: September 9, 2008

Mister Roberts
Kevin Bacon, two-time Oscar^®-nominee Charles Durning, and Robert Hays (Airplane!) star in the beloved Tony^®-winning play.
DVD Single $24.99 U.S./$29.99 CAN
Street date:October 7, 2008 Pre-book: September 9, 2008

Mobile
Michael Kitchen (Foyle’s War Jamie Draven (Billy Elliot, and Samantha Bond (Die Another Day) star in this British conspiracy thriller about cell-phone terrorism. The story unfolds from multiple perspectives as it reveals the mastermind behind the mayhem.
DVD 2 Vol. Boxed Set $39.99 U.S./$46.99 CAN
Street date:October 7, 2008 Pre-book: September 9, 2008

Trial & Retribution
With all the mesmerizing realism and emotional depth that characterized Prime Suspect, Lynda La Plante created, produced and wrote this long-running, critically lauded British crime drama.
DVD 4 Vol. Boxed Set $59.99 U.S./$69.99 CAN
Street date:September 30, 2008 Pre-book: September 2, 2008

Edward the King
King Edward VII (Timothy West) led a scandalous, contradictory life. A noted philanderer, he was also devoted to his family. His stern mother, Queen Victoria (Annette Crosbie), disdained his frivolity, but he tirelessly worked to keep peace in Europe before WWI.
DVD 4 Vol. Boxed Set $59.99 U.S./$69.99 CAN
Street date:September 30, 2008 Pre-book: September 2, 2008

Dance And Be Fit Brazilian Body
Three 12 min. dance workouts—Maculele, Samba Reggae, and Capoeira—that can be mixed and matched to target trouble spots while burning fat and calories. Taught by a dancer and choreographer who has trained in Brazil. Includes a bonus dance.
DVD Single $14.99 U.S./$17.99 CAN
Street date:September 30, 2008 Pre-book: August 12, 2008

Dance And Be Fit Latin Groove
Two 20 min. dance workouts full of joyful, body-slimming, fat-burning moves inspired by the Merengue, Salsa, and Rumba. Taught by a rising star in the bilingual fitness world. Includes optional Spanish and Spanglish audio tracks.
DVD Single $14.99 U.S./$17.99 CAN
Street date:September 30, 2008 Pre-book: September 2, 2008

First Among Equals
Fact meets fiction in this 10-part adaptation of Jeffrey archer’s international bestseller. First Among Equals follows four politicians from their first day in Parliament through more than 20 years in office, as each jockeys to become prime minister.
DVD 3 Vol. Boxed Set $49.99 U.S./$59.99 CAN
Street date:September 16, 2008 Pre-book: August 19, 2008

The Red Green Show: 2000 Season
Over its 15-year run, The Red Green Show garnered the love and loyalty of legions of fans. Judging by the sellthrough success of the three previous full-season collections, this crowd-pleasing Canadian comedy still remains a fan favorite.
DVD 3 Vol. Boxed Set $39.99 U.S./$46.99 CAN
Street date:September 16, 2008 Pre-book: August 19, 2008

Shiva Rea: Creative Core + Lower Body
Yoga visionary Shiva Rea transformed ab work with her phenomenally successful Creative Core Abs, Acacia’s No. 1 bestselling title. Now she expands her innovative technique to another trouble spot, focusing on both the core and the lower body.
DVD Single $9.99 U.S./$11.99 CAN
Street date:September 9, 2008 Pre-book: August 12, 2008

Alfresco
This edgy ‘80s sketch comedy series launched the careers of a constellation of British stars including Oscar^®-winner Emma Thompson, Golden Globe^®-winner Hugh Laurie, BAFTA-winner Robbie Coltrane, Stephen Fry, Ben Elton, and more. With wickedly funny send-ups of pop culture, bureaucracy, and this very show, Alfresco combines the satirical bite of Saturday Night Live with the absurdist flair of Monty Python’s Flying Circus.
DVD 2 Vol. Boxed Set $39.99 U.S./$46.99 CAN
Street date:August 26, 2008 Pre-book: July 29, 2008

Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Collection
Produced for British television in the late 1990s, these animated adaptations of Terry Prachett’s beloved sci-fi/fantasy books are a must-own for any fan. A global phenomenon best-known for his Discworld series, Pratchett ranks second only to J.K. Rowling as the U.K.’s bestselling author.
DVD 2 Vol. Boxed Set $39.99 U.S./$46.99 CAN
Street date:August 26, 2008 Pre-book: July 29, 2008

The Duchess Of Duke Street The Complete Collection
Based on a true story, this Emmy^®-nominated rags-to-riches saga stars Gemma Jones (Bridget Jones’s Diary) as a scullery maid who becomes the finest chef in Edwardian England and own of a posh London hotel. Along the way her beauty and spirit attract the admiration of powerful men, including the Prince of Wales and Charlie (Christopher Cazenove, A Knight’s Tale), the dashing love of her life.
DVD 10 Vol. Boxed Set $99.99 U.S.
Street date:August 26, 2008 Pre-book: July 29, 2008

Yoga For Beginnners
Yoga DVD sales continue to rise, accounting for 20% of the top-selling fitness titles on VideoScan, and programs for beginners consistently realize strong sales. This beautiful, basic program comes from Desi Bartlett, a rising star in the bilingual fitness world.
DVD Single $14.99 U.S./$17.99 CAN
Street date:August 26, 2008 Pre-book: July 29, 2008

The Elaine Petrone Method: Stop The Back Pain
Endorsed by physicians, therapists, and practitioners, Elaine Petrone’s method has brought long-sought relief to thousands of people enduring chronic back pain and everyday stress and strain. Quick, gentle, and easy, her technique is the opposite of exercise.
DVD Single/2-ball kit $24.99 U.S./$29.99 CAN
Street date:August 12, 2008 Pre-book: July 15, 2008

The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game
Fans of Dick Francis will delight in this mystery series based on Francis’s bestselling novel Odds Against and other stories. Sid Halley (Mike Gwilym), a star steeplechase rider, suffers a career-ending injury that leaves him crippled in body and spirit. He finds new life as a private detective and returns to the track to investigate all manner of misdeeds, with his pal Chico (Mick Ford, A Woman of Substance) by his side.
DVD 2 Vol. Boxed Set $39.99 U.S./$46.99 CAN
Street date:August 12, 2008 Pre-book: July 15, 2008

Blue Murder, Set 3
Award-winning actress Caroline Quentin stars in this modern police drama as Janine Lewis, a smart, committed, refreshingly unglamorous single mother and cop. Extras include a behind-the-scenes documentary. 3 episodes.
DVD 2 Vol. Boxed Set $39.99 U.S./$46.99 CAN
Street date:August 12, 2008 Pre-book: July 15, 2008

Foyle’s War Set 5
Wrapping complex, character-driven murder mysteries around meticulously depicted history, Foyle’s War has won unqualified critical praise and undying viewer loyalty. Michael Kitchen (Out of Africa) stars as a police detective investigating civilian crimes in a small English coastal town during World War II.
DVD 3 Vol. Boxed Set $49.99 U.S./$59.99 CAN
Street date:August 5, 2008 Pre-book: July 8, 2008