Shark Week Turns 30 With Two Teethy Boxsets

Disc Announcements, News

Shark Week is coming! Shark Week is coming! It’s not just any Shark Week. This is the 30th anniversary of that time of year when Discovery channel focuses on the fearsome creatures that are all teeth and appetite. It’s even more exciting than the time pumpkin spice shows up at Trader Joe’s. If you want to get into the mood before the official week, Lionsgate is putting out two different home videos with the best of the special that run during the week. Shark Week: Sharktacular Adventures and Shark Week: 30th Anniversary Edition are ready to take bite. Here’s the press release from Lionsgate:

Street Date: 7/3/18
DVD SRP: $19.98

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Just in time for Shark Week’s landmark 30th anniversary, celebrate this JAWSOME summer sensation when Shark Week: Sharktacular Adventures arrives on DVD July 3 from Lionsgate. Packed with 18 all-new fintastic episodes, this release includes the infamous episode where Michael Phelps races a great white. Catch up on the 2017 season of Shark Week on DVD just in time for the new season when Shark Week: Sharktacular Adventures comes home for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Celebrate America’s summertime tradition with 18 fintastic episodes! Shark Week is back, making a huge splash with all-new, compelling and jaw-dropping shark stories and shark technology. Working with the most respected marine biologists and science institutions, the 2017 season of Shark Week highlights some of the most recent breakthroughs and developments that have led to remarkable new insights into these magnificent creatures.

Year of Production: 2018
Type: TV-on-DVD
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Reality, Action
Closed-Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Feature Run Time: Approx. 13 hours
DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen 1.78:1 Presentation
DVD Audio: English 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio


Street Date: 7/3/18
BD SRP: $24.99
*Walmart Exclusive Release Until 9/4/18

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Dive in and celebrate 30 years of sharktastic excitement when the Shark Week: 30th Anniversary Edition arrives on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus Digital and DVD) July 3 from Lionsgate, exclusively at Walmart September 4. The Blu-ray Combo Pack includes over six hours of classic episodes including many rarities and an exclusive code that allows fans to access 25 additional episodes. Get ready for mind-blowing fun when Shark Week: 30th Anniversary Edition arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack for the suggested retail price of $24.99.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Shark Week celebrates 30 years with fan-selected favorites ranging from shark science to harrowing survival stories. Witness the awe-inspiring AIR JAWS, explore HOW JAWS CHANGED THE WORLD, and dive deep into the details of incredible species like the great white and hammerhead. Also, take a look back at PREHISTORIC SHARKS, the thrilling DIARY OF A SHARK MAN, and the terrifying BULL SHARK: WORLD’S DEADLIEST SHARK.

Year of Production: 2018
Title Copyright: Program Content and Package Artwork: © 2018 Discovery Communications Inc. Package Design and Summary: © 2018 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: TV-on-DVD
Rating: Not Rated – TV-14
Genre: Reality, Action
Closed-Captioned: NA
Subtitles: English SDH
Feature Run Time: Approx. 7 hours
DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen 1.78:1 Presentation
DVD Audio: English 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio

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