Summary of "Season 6 - It's finished!": And that's a wrap on this chapter in the Hercules story. I hadn't seen any of these episodes, so I had a lot of fun watching them. I loved the Bruce Campbell episodes, "Hercules, Tramps & Thieves," the final episode to be produced for the series. I have mixed thoughts on the last episode; it was good, but I didn't really like the way it ended. I'd love to see a couple of TV movies produced for the show... just to keep the story going.
These sets have been a real treat to go through. Each one has been packed with bonus material; interviews, featurettes, commentary tracks, photos, trivia...they've featured a little bit of everything. The companies involved did a great job producing the sets, and I'm happy to have them in my collection. (read entire review)
Summary of "Season 5 - I wish I were Zeus' son!": Wow, the series is almost done on DVD; just one set to go. I loved, "For Those Of You Just Joining Us" because the show was mocking itself, and those episodes are usually very good. The show is so much fun to watch, though the darker tone to the season is obvious. I can't wait for the final season of the series.
I don't think I've ever commented on this before, but the interviews shot for these sets are probably the nicest I've seen, and I've seen a lot. I love the backgrounds in the studio and the sweeping shots they use. They are very, very slick, and I should have mentioned them a few times in the reviews. (read entire review)
Summary of "Season 4 - ": While watching this set I was alternating discs with another set; Andromeda Season 2. It was rather odd to watch Kevin Sorbo as Hercules one minute, and Dylan Hunt the next. I enjoy both shows, but I find Hercules a little lighter, and a bit more fun to watch. Maybe it's the cheesy slap-stick humor, or maybe it's because Bruce Campbell often turns up in it. Speaking of BC, he's in 6 episode this season, the most out of any season.
This is a decent set, though it contains a recycled featurette, and fewer commentary tracks. (read entire review)
Summary of "Season 3 - More fun!": I love the light-hearted episodes in this series. Sure, some of them are deep (well...for Hercules), but I like the campy ones, and any episode for Bruce Campbell; he's such a great actor, and is perfect in this series. I don't think I'll ever grow tired of this show. (read entire review)
Season 2 - Herc, Herc....come quickly, come quickly (12/14/2003)
Summary of "Season 2 - Herc, Herc....come quickly, come quickly": Like the first season, the second is filled with fun, and total cheese. When the horn went off as a character was checking out Atalanta's body in, "Let the Games Begin," I almost lost it. They really, really should have left that out, but whatever. I also get a kick out of the references made to modern inventions, like shoes with air in them, surfing, and golf, just to name a few.
Summary of "Season 1 - Strongest Man!": If you like cheese with your TV, this is a show to watch. It can get down-right funny at times, but it's always entertaining. It was interesting to see both Lucy Lawless and Reneé O'Connor playing different characters than they are known for. Also be sure to watch the credits to see Bruce Campbell flash up there. He's a childhood friend of Sam Raimi's, and star of the Evil Dead series; he directed "The Vanishing Dead" in the first season.
Hercules is a fun show, and this is a fairly solid release of the first season. I wish they were able to record Kevin Sorbo and Michael Hurst together so there could be some interaction between the two. (read entire review)
Package Art Just Came In for Universal's Season 1 Re-Release
Several weeks ago we reported that on April 20th Universal Studios Home Entertainment will re-release Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Season 1 on DVD. Package art wasn't available at the time, but... (read entire news item)
1/12/2010
Universal is Re-Releasing Season 1 on DVD this Spring
Through the ages of history and myth, there's never been another hero like the mighty Hercules (Kevin Sorbo), whose awesome physical prowess is only surpassed by the strength of his heart. Discover why... (read entire news item)
11/26/2008
Corrected Info about Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Plans on Blu-ray Disc
Earlier this week we posted that Davis-Panzer, which is taking pre-orders right now for the first season of Highlander: The Series on Blu-ray Disc, also had plans to bring other shows of theirs to the... (read entire news item)
11/24/2008
Go High-Def with Hercules as Plans are Prepared for Blu-ray Disc Releases!
This morning we've let you know that the Legenday Heroes website, the official online store for Davis-Panzer Productions, is taking pre-orders for a high-definition Blu-ray Disc release of Highlander:... (read entire news item)
9/09/2007
Complete Collection Package Available Exclusively Online
A week ago we reported about a complete DVD collection for Highlander: The Series, available online only at the Official Highlander Store. After seeing our story, reader Seth Klinehoffer sent us a heads-up,... (read entire news item)
4/22/2005
6th Season Street Date
Early in January we posted a heads-up that Anchor bay would conclude the DVD retail releases of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys this Summer with a 6th Season compilation that included "commentary tracks... (read entire news item)
1/02/2005
Kevin Sorbo series' DVDs come to a close this Summer
A few days ago Anchor Bay gave us the early info on when we can expect the final season of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys on DVD, and a tidbit about what extras to expect. Here's what they had to say:
HERCULES:... (read entire news item)
11/24/2004
Box & Extras for the 5th Season
Back in March we passed along Anchor Bay's plans to have the last couple of seasons of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys out on DVD before 2004 was over. As people in the DVD industry (and CD industry,... (read entire news item)
11/02/2004
5th Season Release Date Set For January
Online e-tailers Amazon and DVDPlanet have placed pre-order listings at those links for Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Season 5. The 9-DVD box set will be released on January 11th with a list price... (read entire news item)
6/03/2004
4th Season Cover Art & Details
We've had the basic info for a little while about the July 13 release of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Season 4, but that's about all we've had...until now, that is.
The other day, our friends... (read entire news item)
3/14/2004
Season 4, 5 and 6 in '04
Anchor Bay has started to update their "In the Future" page with some upcoming TV titles.
On Friday they posted that Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Season 4 will be released in July, with seasons... (read entire news item)
1/28/2004
Details/Art for the 3rd Season
Our friends over at DVDAnswers.com are reporting details about Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Season 3 that they coaxed out of Anchor Bay. To start with, here is the cover art they are displaying:
As... (read entire news item)
12/03/2003
Season 3 announced (plus: Anchor Bay's sale)
Even in the wake of Anchor Bay's $60 million sale by owner Handleman Co. to an undisclosed buyer (reportedly in-the-works for up to two years, and "announced" last week by way of a routine quarterly financial... (read entire news item)
5/21/2003
Hercules Season 2 in Nov
At the online chat conducted last night between Anchor Bay's
Michael Felsher and the members of the Home Theater Forum,
it was revealed that Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Season 2 will
be available... (read entire news item)
4/25/2003
Hercules specs
DVD
File today has posted some information in their Disc News section
concerning Hercules: The Legendary Journeys that bears a
spotlight:
And for you Hercules fans, the 24th (Note: June 24th) will... (read entire news item)
