MILL CREEK ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE THE COMPLETE EMMY®-WINNING SERIES “THE SHIELD” AS DELUXE, SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY COLLECTOR’S SET

All 88 Episodes of Creator Shawn Ryan’s Visceral and Gritty Drama Starring Michael Chiklis Available in High Definition Plus All-New Cast Reunion and Retrospective Featurettes on November 6

Minneapolis, MN (July 27, 2018) Mill Creek Entertainment, the recognized leader in the independent home entertainment industry will release the groundbreaking, multi-award-winning series The Shield on Blu-ray, 10 years after the unforgettable finale aired on TV. This comprehensive Complete Series collection will include all 88 fully restored episodes in high-definition from the series’ seven season run and will also include a host of bonus features including an all-new cast reunion, writers panel featurette, and retrospective on the landmark series. Packaged in a premium, collectible Digi-book housing 18 Blu-ray discs – this Special Collector’s Edition of The Shield will be available for $229.98 SRP on November 6, 2018.

Controversial, compelling and critically acclaimed, The Shield takes place in a tough, morally ambiguous world in which the line between right and wrong is crossed every day and the road to justice is twisted. Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winner Michael Chiklis portrays one of television’s greatest antiheros, Detective Vic Mackey, who runs his elite Strike Team under his own set of rules as he tries to maintain balance in the criminal ecosystem on the streets of Los Angeles.

Creator Shawn Ryan hails this Collector’s Edition Blu-ray set “as the exclamation point to the legacy of The Shield.” Ryan recalls, “A high-definition restoration was not possible until now.” Thanks to a new patented process, the entire series has undergone a 4k transfer and restoration from the 16mm film elements preserving the intentional grit and raw texture that’s unique to this series.

“We are thrilled to be able to present The Shield in its entirety, available for the first time on Blu-ray having been masterfully restored in widescreen, high definition,” says Barrett Evans, VP of Marketing and Product Development for Mill Creek Entertainment. “The series had a monumental impact on television when it debuted, and its themes and subject matter are still poignant and relevant today.”

In celebration of this release, Mill Creek Entertainment is orchestrating a reunion with the principal cast and crew including Shawn Ryan, Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Walton Goggins, Jay Karnes, Benito Martinez, CCH Pounder, Cathy Cahlin Ryan, Kenny Johnson, David Rees Snell, Paula Garcés, and David Marciano. Also included on this special Blu-ray release will be a writers panel from the ATX Festival featuring Ryan, Kurt Sutter, and Glen Mazzara plus interviews with the executives and critics who framed and followed the show as it changed the television landscape. “The Shield redefined cable television and paved the way for a new level of hard-hitting shows that followed,” says J.W. Starrett, Director of Product Development for Mill Creek Entertainment. “Getting the cast and crew back together 10 years after the final episode aired gives some really interesting insight and fascinating stories about their experience working on the show.” Additional special features will be included from previous DVD releases as well as new features currently in development. A complete listing will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Shield originally aired on FX from 2002-2008. Created by Shawn Ryan, the series won 2 Golden Globe® awards, including Best Television Series – Drama, a Primetime Emmy® award and 2 AFI Awards for “TV Program of the Year.” The series is also included on numerous “Top TV Shows Of All Time” from publications including TV Guide, Time and Rolling Stone.

 

Program Details

SKU: 63338
Language: English
Genre: Television
Starring:Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Walton Goggins, Michael Jace
Co-Starring:Jay Karnes, Benito Martinez, CCH Pounder, Cathy Cahlin Ryan
Format: Blu-Ray
Run Time: 69 Hours 51 Minutes
Rating: V-MA
Region Code: BD Region A
Street Date: 11-06-2018
UPC: 683904633385
Number of Discs: 18

All 88 episodes from seven groundbreaking seasons of the Emmy®-winning series available for the first time ever in stunning widescreen High Definition!

This definitive collector’s edition set features full 4k HD restorations of each episode, along with dozens of hours of special features including deleted scenes, commentaries from the cast and crew, featurettes and so much more!

Created by Shawn Ryan (TV’s S.W.A.T., Timeless, The Unit), Michael Chiklis (TV’s Gotham, Fantastic 4), Catherine Dent (TV’s The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Walton Goggins (The Hateful Eight), Jay Karnes (TV’s The Crossing), Benito Martinez (TV’s How to Get Away With Murder, American Made), CCH Pounder (Avatar) and Kenny Johnson (TV’s S.W.A.T.)

INCLUDES ALL-NEW SPECIAL FEATURES AVAILABLE ONLY IN THIS BLU-RAY SET:
“The Shield Reunion” – cast & crew reunion special to reminisce and reflect on being a part of this landmark series
“The Shield: A Retrospective” – a look back at the lasting impact the series has had on TV and how its themes are still relevant today
“Restoring The Shield” – a behind-the-scenes look at the technological processes involved in the High Definition upgrade
“The Critical Response to The Shield” – how critics initially received the series and if/how their opinions changed throughout the duration of the series’ run
“The Shield Writers Room” Reunion from the ATX Festival Panel

***Special Features Pending and Subject to Change

Beautifully packaged in a high-value DigiBook with hundreds of production stills and behind-the-scenes photos
Features all-new liner notes written by creator Shawn Ryan giving an intimate perspective of this series

 

About Mill Creek Entertainment

Mill Creek Entertainment is the leading provider of value home video content to the retail and specialty marketplaces. With over 50 million DVDs and Blu-ray discs sold annually the company has established a powerful distribution network that encompasses over 30,000 storefronts and millions of online customers. The company is relentless in its quest to always provide outstanding content and packaging with amazing value propositions to ensure consumer demand and customer satisfaction. Mill Creek offers a tremendous range of content including contemporary and classic feature film and television, kids’ animation, documentary, special interest and fitness. Compilations range from double-features to 100-movie collections as well as 10 to 600 episode TV collections. Driven by its immense library of over 12,000 hours of owned and licensed content and licensing partnerships with major studios and production companies world-wide, the company continues to redefine the value marketplace.