Premieres on MASTERPIECE Mystery! on PBS on September 15, 22, and 29
Streams on Acorn TV Beginning Sept. 16, 23, and 30
Set 7 Debuts on DVD & Blu-ray From Acorn on Sept. 24 With Nearly Two
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hailed “Like a
gift from the gods” (The New York Times) and “A triumph from start to
finish” (The Wall Street Journal), FOYLE’S WAR returns this September
with three new feature length mysteries available on television,
streaming, and home video. One of PBS’s most popular and highly
acclaimed programs, Foyle’s War premieres its new season on MASTERPIECE
Mystery! on PBS on Sept. 15, 22, and 29. RLJ Entertainment’s
proprietary digital channel Acorn TV, the first British TV focused
streaming service in North America at www.Acorn.TV, will offer each new
episode the day after it airs on PBS, as well as all previous episodes
for catch-up viewing. Additionally, the new episodes debut on DVD and,
for the first time, Blu-ray from Acorn on Sept. 24; featuring the
complete U.K. broadcast edition and nearly two hours of bonus features,
which includes a recap of Sets 1-6; four behind-the-scenes featurettes
(86 min.); introductions by writer & creator Anthony Horowitz (15
min.), and more ($49.99 each, AcornOnline.com). The trailer for the new
season is available at youtube.com/AcornMediaUS. Acorn, an RLJ
Entertainment, Inc. brand (Nasdaq:RLJE), is already in development on
another season as well.
As the series returns, World War II is over, but the Cold War simmers
in 1946 London. DCS Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen) has retired
from police work when Britain’s secret intelligence service compels him
to join its ranks. Reunited with his former colleague, newlywed Sam
Wainwright (Honeysuckle Weeks), Foyle faces new–but no less
deadly–threats in the world of spies and counterintelligence.
RLJ Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Miguel Penella said, “Since
acquiring Foyle’s War in Nov. 2010, we have been working closely with
its creators to develop these new episodes. In these three gripping
mysteries, Christopher Foyle makes a natural transition from policing
during World War II to intelligence gathering during the Cold War.
We’re thrilled to offer these exciting new episodes across several
platforms (broadcast, digital, and home video), so consumers can watch
them whenever and however they like.”
Combining uncompromising historical accuracy with compelling,
character-driven murder mysteries, this enormously popular,
award-winning British series has won critical acclaim and undying
viewer loyalty since its premiere on ITV in 2002 and PBS in 2003. Set 7
guest stars include Ellie Haddington (Life Begins), Tim McMullan (The
Woman in Black), Jeremy Swift (Oliver Twist), Rupert Vansittart (Holy
Flying Circus), and Daniel Weyman (Great Expectations) as Sam’s
husband. Foyle’s War was created by Anthony Horowitz, and the executive
producer is Jill Green.
The Mysteries:
The Eternity Ring–Returning from America, Foyle gets drawn into an MI5
investigation of a Russian spy ring in which Sam, his former driver,
has been implicated.
The Cage–Foyle’s inquiry into the deaths of several Russian defectors
leads him to a mysterious military facility.
Sunflower–Foyle is charged with looking into assassination attempts
against an ex-Nazi defector under MI5’s protection.
Platforms:
*Broadcast: MASTERPIECE Mystery! on PBS — Sept. 15, 22, and 29
*Streaming: Acorn TV at www.Acorn.TV — All 22 previous episodes
available Sept. 1 with new episodes debuting the day after their PBS
broadcast.
*Home Video: DVD and Blu-ray on Sept. 24, 2013 – Three mysteries,
approx. 274 min., plus bonus – SDH subtitles
Blu-ray 2-Disc Set (SRP: $49.99) ISBN 978-1-59828-993-0/DVD 3-Disc
Boxed Set: (SRP: $49.99) ISBN 978-1-59828-992-3
An RLJ Entertainment, Inc. brand, Acorn specializes in the best of
British television on DVD/Blu-ray. 2013 releases include: Jack Irish
starring Guy Pearce,BBC’s The Syndicate, The Fall starring Gillian
Anderson, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Doc Martin Special
Collection, Helen Mirren’s Prime Suspect and Smiley’s People on
Blu-ray, Douglas Adams’ Dirk Gently, and more episodes from George
Gently, New Tricks, Murdoch Mysteries, and Midsomer Murders. Acorn’s
DVD sets are available from select retailers, catalog companies, and
direct from Acorn at (888) 870-8047 or AcornOnline.com. Acorn TV, the
first British TV-focused streaming service, streams select series at
www.Acorn.TV, including the upcoming U.S. premieres of Doc Martin,
Series 6 and Murdoch Mysteries, Season 6.
RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:RLJE) is a premier independent licensee
and distributor of entertainment content and programming in North
America, the United Kingdom and Australia with over 5,300 exclusive
titles. RLJE is a leader in numerous genres via its owned and
distributed brands such as Acorn (British TV), Image (feature films,
stand-up comedy), One Village (urban), Acacia (fitness), Slingshot
(faith), Athena (documentaries), Criterion (art films) and Madacy (gift
sets). These titles are distributed in multiple formats including DVD,
Blu-Ray, digital download, digital streaming, broadcast television
(including satellite and cable), theatrical and non-theatrical.
Via its relationship with Agatha Christie Limited, a company that RLJE
owns 64% of, RLJE manages the intellectual property and publishing
rights to some of the greatest works of mystery fiction, including
stories of the iconic sleuths Miss Marple and Poirot. And through its
direct-to-consumer business, RLJE has direct contacts and billing
relationships with millions of consumers.
RLJE leverages its management experience to acquire, distribute, and
monetize existing and original content for its many distribution
channels, including its nascent branded digital subscription channels,
and engages distinct audiences with programming that appeals directly
to their unique viewing interests. RLJE has proprietary e-commerce web
sites for the Acorn and Acacia brands, and owns the recently launched
Acorn TV digital subscription service.