Summary of "The Complete 4th Season - Step into the fire": It's a shame this wasn't released on Blu-ray; I really enjoyed watching the third season in HD, but I assume sales of the set weren't good enough to justify the release of season 4. That could always change, but for now it's DVD or nothing.
This is a pretty good DVD set, though the quality of the "Welcome to the Set" featurette is pretty horrible. I don't think it was produced by the team that did the other featurettes; the quality just isn't the same, and there aren't any credits at the end of it. I wish there were some commentary tracks on the set, but I'll survive without them.
Summary of "The Complete 1st Season - Buy it, watch it, love it.": I thought this show was a perfect mixture of comedy and drama. The scenes in the fire hall were usually lighthearted and full of jokes and laughs, while everything outside was serious. I also enjoyed seeing some of the cast members from The Job here, and they were able to contribute to the show, not just become dead weight. Lenny Clarke is hilarious as Tommy's uncle Teddy, and Dianne Farr is perfect as the female addition to the firehouse (though I thought she was a lesbian for the first while - I got confused with who was being sent over). I was slightly ticked that Dean Winters wasn't in the whole season; I liked him on Oz, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
I enjoyed the hockey scenes in the show, especially in the season finale. I'm a hockey-starved Canadian; I'll take what I can get!
This is a great show, and Sony put together a really nice set for the first season. There's little room for improvement, and I don't have much to complain about. I was excited to watch this show before it came, and it didn't disappoint me at all. I'd recommend this one. (read entire review)
Sony Sent Over Some Video Clips for Tuesday's Season 5, Volume 2
As you know, this coming Tuesday, December 8th sees Sony's DVD release of Rescue Me - Season 5, Volume 2. The studio has provided an advance sneak peek look at this 3-disc set, by sending us a few online... (read entire news item)
10/26/2009
Sony's Formal Press Release for Season 5, Volume 2 on DVD
For Immediate Release
"...you feel as though you are in the backseat, hanging on for dear life, happily." - Ken Tucker, Entertainment Weekly
"...this show is on fire right now." - People Magazine
Starring... (read entire news item)
9/28/2009
Season 5, Volume 2 DVDs Announced: Bonus Material, Package Art and More!
Last week we passed along the release date, December 8th, for Rescue Me - Season 5, Volume 2 on DVD. This morning Sony Pictures Home Entertainment officially announced the title, confirming that street... (read entire news item)
9/23/2009
Release Date, Cost and Other Early Info for Season 5, Volume 2 DVDs
Although Sony hasn't announced the title yet, Amazon.com is showing a recently-added pre-order listing for Rescue Me - Season 5, Volume 2 on DVD. This 3-disc set running 447 minutes will be available... (read entire news item)
7/10/2009
Back Side of the Packaging for Season 5, Volume 1 DVD Set
A couple of weeks ago we brought you a first look at the front package art of Sony's Rescue Me - Season 5, Volume 1, available on DVD this September 1st. The studio has now provided a look at the rear... (read entire news item)
6/25/2009
Early Box Art for Season 5, Volume 1 Shows a Giant Denis Leary
At the beginning of this week, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced that Rescue Me - Season 5, Volume 1 is coming to DVD - with 11 episodes on 3 discs - this September 1st. Package art wasn't available... (read entire news item)
6/22/2009
Sony Announces First Half of Season 5 for Denis Leary's Hit Series
Own the first part of the fifth season of this edgy, groundbreaking FX TV drama! It's another season of challenges and turbulence for Tommy and the guys.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced... (read entire news item)
3/28/2008
Sony's Final Package Art for the 4th Season DVD Set
This past Monday we brought you Sony's official announcement for Rescue Me - The Complete 4th Season, which is coming out on June 3rd. That story included outer box art taken from Sony's trade advertisement... (read entire news item)
3/26/2008
Official Sony Press Release for Rescue Me - The Complete 4th Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
"...dizzyingly smart (and smartly infuriating)..." - Ben Spier, Entertainment Weekly
RESCUE ME:
THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON
Denis Leary Stars with Guests Susan Sarandon,... (read entire news item)
3/24/2008
List of Extras, Packaging & Disc Art for Season 4 DVDs
Friday we reported that the Sony Pictures Home Entertainment release of Rescue Me - The Complete 4th Season would be on June 3rd, according to retailer listings...including a pre-order listing at Amazon.com.... (read entire news item)
3/21/2008
Retailers List North American Season 4 DVD Street Date!
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment hasn't announced it yet, but retailers including Amazon.com have let the cat out of the bag by putting up a pre-order listing for Rescue Me - The Complete 4th Season.... (read entire news item)
4/11/2007
Season 3 press release and artwork
We posted a "heads-up" news item announcing Rescue Me season 3 would be released on June 5 (DVD and Blu-ray), but here's the official press release, and Blu-ray artwork (for some reason Sony doesn't have... (read entire news item)
3/25/2007
3rd Season Planned for Both DVD and Blu-ray Disc
Sony is gathering their plans for Rescue Me - The Complete 3rd Season on home video. They are looking at the traditional DVD release, of course, just ahead of the fourth season's on-air debut. But plans... (read entire news item)
4/28/2006
DVDEmpire says May 2nd, Amazon Says May 9th. Sony Has Said Both. Which Is It?
We've already had some confusion with Rescue Me - The Complete 2nd Season and the package artwork, going from the survey-winning "cast" shot on the front cover to the Leary-centric "falling" artwork that... (read entire news item)
3/28/2006
Artwork Change
Well...umm....ahh....the artwork has changed for Rescue Me - The Complete 2nd Season (May 2nd release). The set was initially announced with the winner from the artwork poll we held on behalf of Sony,... (read entire news item)
3/03/2006
Season 2 Press Release
Critically-Acclaimed Series Starring Golden Globe Nominee Denis Leary
RESCUE ME: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
Available May 2 in a Three-Disc DVD Set Including Exclusive New Featurettes with Producer... (read entire news item)
2/27/2006
Season 2 officially announced (plus results from Box Art poll)
This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone, especially since we recently hosted a survey on the second season artwork, but Sony has announced plans to release the second season of Rescue Me on May 9. The... (read entire news item)
2/12/2006
Help pick the cover for season 2!
Sony has asked us to reach out to our readers for the second season of Rescue Me. The company has two covers for the set, but they can't decide which one to use, so they want your opinion. We've set up... (read entire news item)
4/04/2005
Bonus Features Announced For 1st Season Set!
Following up on last Monday's news for Denis Leary's Rescue Me - The Complete 1st Season (due on DVD June 7th), we've now gotten in a complete list of supplements for this set. They come to us courtesy... (read entire news item)
3/31/2005
Box Art To The Rescue!
At the beginning of this week Sony announced the first DVD release of Rescue Me, expected to hit stores on June 7th. Here now is the splashy cover art for this set, which is confirmed for Anamorphic... (read entire news item)
3/28/2005
Denis Leary F/X Series Gets DVD Release This Summer!
Whether he's pulling survivors from out-of-control blazes or from the twisted steel of a subway collision, firefighter Tommy Gavin (Executive Producer and Star Denis Leary) takes great pride in leading... (read entire news item)
