Disc News: Saved By the Bell and Boy Meets World complete boxsets in November

Disc Announcements, News

Does there need to be said anything more than Boy Meets World: The Complete Collection and Saved By the Bell: The Complete Collection are due out November 5? Here’s the press release from Lionsgate:

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Jump back in time with Cory (Ben Savage), Shawn (Rider Strong) and Topanga (Danielle Fishel) in America’s beloved coming-of-age 1990s sitcom when Boy Meets World: The Complete Collection arrives on DVD November 5 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Just in time for the new Disney Channel sitcom, “Girl Meets World,” also starring Savage and Fishel, catch up on the memorable series that touched our lives almost 20 years ago. For the first time as a complete collection, the set contains all seven seasons and all previously released bonus material plus newly created featurettes which include brand new interviews with the cast. The Boy Meets World: The Complete Collection DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $99.98.

Cory (Savage) is your average guy. He has a best friend named Shawn (Strong) from the other side of the tracks, a teacher that constantly keeps him on his toes and a friend named Topanga (Fishel) whom he has trouble understanding. With the support of his parents and his brother Eric (Will Friedle), Cory learns to cope with the roller coaster called growing up. Join Cory and the gang as they weather the ups and downs of junior high, high school, college and the scary transition into adulthood.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*

“Boy Meets World: Back to the Beginning” featurette – Cast (Ben Savage, Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and more!) and creators (Michael Jacobs/April Kelly) discuss some of the memorable leading characters that appeared during the show’s seven season run.
“Boy Meets…World Fandom” featurette – Through interviews and episode footage we explore fan favorite moments, characters and lines.

Go back to Bayside High School and catch up with your favorite teens when Saved By The Bell: The Complete Collection arrives on DVD November 5 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. America’s hit ’90s television sitcom that changed the face of Saturday morning television follows Zack (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) and his friends Screech (Dustin Diamond), Kelly (Tiffani Thiessen), Jessie (Elizabeth Berkley), A.C. (Mario Lopez) and Lisa (Lark Voorhies) as they go through their adventures at Bayside High School. Containing seasons one through five, the set includes previously released bonus materials plus brand new special features including an all-new “making of” documentary and new cast and crew interviews that fans will love! The Saved By The Bell: The Complete Collection 22-disc DVD set will be available for the suggested retail price of $49.98.

Watch as the gang goes through their fun-filled days at school and their antic-filled nights at their favorite hangout, The Max. Heartthrobs Zack and A.C. are always breaking hearts. Kelly is the prettiest and most popular girl in school. Screech is the class clown and Lisa is mostly occupied with her love of fashion. Jessie is the neutralizing force, all while school principal, Mr. Belding, tries to connect with the younger generation.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*

“Saturday Morning: From Toons to Teens” featurette – Former network executives, television historians, key creative figures and Saved By The Bell fans discuss how Saved By The Bell not only changed the face of Saturday morning television but created a shift in overall youth programming still felt today.
“It’s Alright: Back to the Bell” documentary – provides a comprehensive and personal account of the creation of this cultural icon

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