What's New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: June 6-12
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we've got you covered.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
"Zootopia"
Those sloths at the DMV could learn from Disney's super-fast home release of "Zootopia." The instant classic blockbuster came out in theaters in early March, and it's already arriving on Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD, and On-Demand on June 7. The Blu-ray and Digital releases come with a magical amount of bonus features, including "Zoology: The Roundtables," with Ginnifer Goodwin (who voices rabbit officer Judy Hopps) leading an in-depth look at the movie's characters, animation, environments, and more. Other extras include "The Origin of an Animal Tale," "Research: A True-Life Adventure," "Z.P.D. Forensic Files," "Scoretopia," a look at deleted characters, a bunch of deleted and alternate scenes (including an alternate opening), and Shakira's "Try Everything" music video. The DVD just has "Scoretopia," the featurette on the making of the musical score, plus the "Try Everything" music video. The Digital HD release comes with its own exclusive "International Character Reel," showing the variances in news reporters in Zootopia around the world.
Watch this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from the "Roundtables" featurette, showing voice actors Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman (Nick Wilde) in the recording booth, plus interviews with the animators:
Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip with Channing Tatum talking about his character, Burt Gurney:
Check out this exclusive clip from the movie:
New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only
"Midnight Special"
Michael Shannon re-teams with his amazing "Take Shelter" writer/director, Jeff Nichols, for this compelling sci-fi thriller co-starring Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, and Sam Shepard. Own it on Digital HD June 7 before it's out on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand June 21. The story follows a father, Roy (Michael Shannon), who goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), who has mysterious powers that even Roy can't comprehend. The Blu-ray and DVD both come with six special features.
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2"
Opa! The whole Portokalos family is back in this sequel to the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all time. Watch Toula (Nia Vardalos), Ian (John Corbett), and their lovingly smothered teen daughter Paris (Elena Kampouris) on Digital HD June 7, before the Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand release June 21. The Blu-ray and DVD will include a gag reel and two fun making-of featurettes.
"Casual" Season 2 (Hulu)
Bachelor Alex (Tommy Dewey) finds himself living with his newly divorced sister Laura (Michaela Watkins), and her teen daughter Laura (Tara Lynne Barr) in this sweet, funny, original Hulu comedy series. Watch the dysfunction continue when Season 2 begins on Tuesday, June 7.
TV Worth Watching
"UnReal" Season 2 (Monday on Lifetime at 10 p.m.)
If you like "The Bachelor," you'll like "UnReal." And if you love to hate all things Bachelor Nation, then you will LOVE "UnReal." Quinn (Constance Zimmer) and Rachel (Shiri Appleby) -- who have been compared to the female "Breaking Bad" team -- return in the second season of this edgy, addictive, acclaimed drama. In the June 6 premiere, aptly titled "War," Quinn promotes Rachel to produce Season 14 of "Everlasting," and Rachel sets out to change history by casting the first African-American suitor. However, newly empowered men's rights activist Chet arrives on set to reclaim control of the show.
Check out the Season 2 trailer:
"The Americans" Season 4 (Wednesday on FX at 10 p.m.)
Is this the best drama on television? Give it some thought, you have a few days before the Season 4 finale, "Persona Non Grata," which airs June 8. Here's the synopsis for Episode 13: " The explosive season finale of 'The Americans' finds Philip and Elizabeth in a high-stakes race against the FBI to recover a hazardous package. Will they get there in time? And will Paige follow her parents into the family business?" The show will be back for a 13-episode Season 5 and a 10-episode Season 6, which will mark The End.
"Tony Awards" (Sunday on CBS at 8 p.m.)
Watch "Hamilton" take it all, including possibly the props and light fixtures, when the Tonys air June 12. James Corden is host, so don't expect anything controversial. Unless "Hamilton" loses major awards. That would be controversial.
"Scandal" Season 5
Need to stream all 21 episodes of "Scandal" Season 5? It's handled, as of June 11. The most recent season ran from September 2015 to just last month, with the May 12 finale, and now you can binge it all, Netflix-style. The Season 6 premiere was pushed back from this fall to midseason 2016-2017, so you have plenty of time to catch up.
"LEGO Friends: The Power of Friendship" Season 2
"Voltron: Legendary Defender" Season 1
These two Netflix Original series are premiering June 10. Honestly, the rest of the week isn't looking that exciting, but you so go for it!
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