Cinema Retro has received the following press release from Acorn Media.
The new
season of the smash hit U.K. dramedy, plus over 1.5 hours of bonus content;
Starring
Martin Clunes (Arthur & George) and Caroline Quentin (Men Behaving Badly)
with guest
stars Sigourney Weaver (Aliens, Avatar), Art Malik (True Lies, Homeland),
DOC MARTIN,
SERIES 8
DVD and
Blu-ray Debut from Acorn on December 12, 2017
“A smart,
gentle comedy with loads of wit and zest†—The Globe and Mail
“Sweet,
stirring, and completely addictive†—Slate
“Delightfully
quirky†—Los Angeles Times
“Absolutely
bloody hilarious†—London Evening Standard
Widely
considered one of the most successful British series in the U.S., U.K. and
worldwide, DOC MARTIN, Series 8 makes its DVD/Blu-ray debut on December 12,
2017 from Acorn TV, an RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand. Martin
Clunes (Men Behaving Badly) returns as Dr. Martin Ellingham in the eighth
series of this smash-hit British comedy. In these all-new episodes, the doctor
continues his practice in the picturesque seaside town of Portwenn, while
raising his son with wife Louisa. The DVD and Blu-ray 3-Disc Sets feature 8
episodes, plus a bonus disc with behind-the-scenes featurettes and interviews
($39.99, Amazon.com).
After all
their ups and downs as a couple, Dr. Martin Ellingham and his wife, Louisa (Caroline
Catz, Murder in Suburbia), are finally living together with their son, James
Henry, but their problems are far from over. With Louisa’s encouragement, James
Henry has grown attached to Buddy the dog, but Martin is disgusted by the
four-legged friend. In need of a new nanny, Louisa finds herself juggling too
many responsibilities and considers switching careers, causing a rift with Martin.
Meanwhile,
Portwenn is abuzz as the residents prepare for a wedding. The Larges hope to
profit from the festivities, but when Martin’s aunt Ruth (Emmy® winner Eileen
Atkins, Cranford) considers selling the family farm, her decision causes
trouble for their business endeavors. As some relationships bloom and others
falter, can Martin cope with all the changes—or will he risk the fragile accord
he’s forged with his family? Guest stars in Series 8 include the return of Caroline
Quentin (Dickensian) and Sigourney Weaver (Avatar) as a forthright American
tourist anxious for the Doc’s time.
BONUS DISC: Behind-the-scenes
featurettes on the production process (70 min.) and interviews with the cast
and guest stars (41 min.), including Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice,
Joe Absolom, Eileen Atkins, Selina Cadell, and Caroline Quentin.
Street Date:
December 12, 2017 SRP: $39.99 each
DVD 3-Disc
Set: 8 episodes – Approx. 413 min., plus bonus – SDH Subtitles – UPC
054961259397
Blu-ray
3-Disc Set: 8 episodes – Approx. 413 min., plus bonus – SDH Subtitles – UPC
054961259496